25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - September 20, 2020 |
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Weekend Update from our Pastor, MSGR. JOHN BARRY |
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Saturday 5pm Vigil
Sunday 7am, 9:30am, 12noon, 5pm & 7pm
Please register ahead of time; registration at the door as space allows.
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Weekend Mass is OUTDOORS ON THE PLAZA
We have pop-ups over chairs for shade, other chairs in the sun,
and seating under the trees on our Plaza benches.
Our chairs on the Plaza are spaced in accord with social distancing guidelines.
Face covering guidelines apply on the Plaza.
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Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9:30am & Sunday 5pm
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8:10am, Mon-Sat and 12:10pm, Mon-Fri
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after
5pm Sat Vigil Mass
6-6:15pm
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after
9:30am Sunday Mass
10:45-11:15am
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after
5pm Sunday Mass
6-6:15pm
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after 8:10am Daily Mass, Monday-Saturday, 9-9:15am
after 12:10pm Daily Mass, Monday-Friday, 12:45-1pm
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Enter the O'Donnell parking lot from 15th Street, and follow the signs. |
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9am-7pm, Mon-Thurs
9am-4pm, Fri
9am-1pm, Sat
(Virtual is 9am-1pm, Mon-Sat)
Chapel is in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal room
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Tues & Thurs, 7:30-8am
Wed, 5:30-6pm
Sat, 8:45-9:30am
(2nd floor of the Blessed Virgin Mary wing, please enter at eastside St. Kateri doors)
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(Facebook Live)
11am Mon-Thurs
with Fr. Joe
Friday Rosary is on
a rotating schedule
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Pray for the sick in our community that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:
Joe Precido, Brigid Becker, John O'Donovan, Cindy Jung, Sherry Van Meter,
Chris Rohde, Eloise Gomez, Anna Beth Kirchner, Elizabeth Schonholz,
Richard Batchelor, William Hudson, Chuck Fuentes, Bill & Marilyn Kilduff,
Gayle Wheeler, Jannett Gray, Debbie Walmer, Angelina Fennessy, Janice Chisholm,
Bob Greb, Dolores Burke, Lee Dolley, Helene Grik, Anne Filek
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May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace:
Cheryl Schlicht, Laura Pohlmann
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First Banns: John Rogers and Shana Selsky
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or pick up a Mass Intention envelope at the tables in front of the Welcome Center and drop the envelope with your intentions and your donation in the mailbox on the west side of the Welcome Center.
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All intentions for the Daily Masses will be read at both Daily Masses, and our priests will also pray for these intentions as they celebrate private Masses. |
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MONDAY, September 21
William Simpson ✝ (Mara Zepeda)
Robert Ades ✝ (Mary Anne Ades)
Orlando Folce (Valerie & Nathan deGuzman)
TUESDAY, September 22
Leticia Talactac ✝ (Schueller Family)
Aniela Sek (Jacob Chyla)
Joseph & Ma. Eleanor Cabal (Joyce Payne)
WEDNESDAY, September 23
Margaret Overton ✝ (Woods, Overton, Dickie Families)
Barbara Connell ✝ (Boushell Family)
Harrington Family (Ericson Family)
THURSDAY, September 24
Paulina Montiel ✝ (Montiel & Tello Families)
John Von Der Ahe ✝ (Jerry & Cherri Olson)
Special Intention
FRIDAY, September 25
Dr. Jeffrey Rosenburg (Mikelyn & Patrick Dooley & Family)
Frank Rourke ✝ (Sue Mullin)
Dawn Cooper ✝ (Busby Family)
SATURDAY, September 26
8:10 Roseann Guido ✝ (Elizabeth Wuebben)
5:00 Ed & Camille Mucha ✝ (Jane & Bob Sullivan)
SUNDAY, September 27
7:00 Jaime Sibrian (Maria Sibrian)
9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
12:00 Phil G. Nery ✝ (Betty Nery)
5:00 Debbie Walmer (Sandy & Gene Walsh)
7:00 Jack Cashin & Kimberly Cashin ✝ (Mary Lou Cashin)
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YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT OUR PARISH |
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Visit GIVE on our website, AmericanMartyrs.org to give electronically with either a ONE-TIME gift or a recurring gift.
Text GIVE to 707-600-2262
Drop your offertory at the Welcome Center, or mail it (700 15th Street, MB, CA 90266)
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PRAYER SERVICE for RACIAL JUSTICE |
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We invite everyone to join us
(in person or virtually) for a
Prayer Service for Racial Justice
Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00pm
in our Summer Church
This service will be designed to pray for racial justice
from a Catholic Pro-Life Social Justice perspective.
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MONTHY FOOD DRIVE is NEXT WEEKEND |
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As the Chairs for the 2020 American Martyrs Parish Fair, we want to update you on our plans for our 2020 Parish "Fair in Spirit" and ask for your support. |
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While we will not be able to be physically together, our "Fair in Spirit" will include many exciting events connecting us to one another and our shared goal of uniting us in our faith:
- Lucky 21 is continuing and our Lucky 21 Chairs are looking forward to awarding someone $20,000 or a new car.
- Our Auction team is reimagining the traditional Fair Auction and will be utilizing an entirely online format.
There is more planned, watch for our Parish Fair mailing or find more at
Mike Kersey, Beth Bayerd, Amanda Cascio
2020 American Martyrs Parish Fair Chairs
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Lucky 21 is here! (We could likely all use a little more luck these days!)
The SUPER GRAND PRIZE is the choice of a 2020 Chevy Equinox or $20,000 and the GRAND PRIZE is $5,000. Additionally, every ticket has a 1 in 21 chance of winning CASH PRIZES ranging from $100-$5,000.
As one of the largest fundraisers for our parish, the proceeds help support our parish, school, ministries and community outreach programs. We recognize these are unique times for everyone, and truly appreciate any and all contributions you are able to make during this time.
Tickets are $50 each for two or more or $60 for one. Secure your tickets today.
Thank you for your support and wishing each of you lots of Lucky 21 luck!
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STEWARDSHIP - Moving Us Closer to God
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The following story was shared on social media about the time the world realized that we were experiencing a pandemic.
“Years ago, the well-known anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fish hooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a thighbone that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone had taken time to stay with the one who fell, had bound up the wound, carried the person to safety and tended to the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts.”
One thing this virus has reinforced in me is that we are all connected to and reliant on our various communities including our family, our neighborhood, or our Church. Personally, I don’t think I could get through this without my spouse and telephone conversations with our children and grandchildren. Our parish is another important community in our lives. Getting involved in outreach gets our minds off of our own situation, and Sunday Mass is a reminder of what is really important to us.
We are programmed for kindness and co-operation above all else. It’s how we have evolved, by working in co-operative groups and supporting each other. We are also the descendants of those people who cared for others while their bones healed. Margaret Mead said “Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts.” And continued with, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.”
Today’s readings call us to look inward to the state of our hearts. To examine those aspects of ourselves that cannot be quantified or measured, but which are the deepest part of us; our thoughts and emotions. Let’s look inward and see where we are in helping our civilization to continue.
If you have any questions about Stewardship, contact us
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STEPHEN MINISTRY - Confidential Care and Support |
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We cannot serve two masters, so let’s stop serving fear and anxiety?
There are so many of us who are hurting or lonely and need someone to talk to. Has the crisis in your life started taking over? Is staying at home so much driving you crazy? Could you use some help letting go of your problems so you can get back to seeing the goodness in life again?
Stephen Ministers are here to help anyone who has the courage to ask for assistance. If you know of a person in crisis, suggest that a Stephen Minister can help.
For more information, call our confidential phone line, 310-545-8244, and a Stephen Minister will contact you
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Please help FAMILY 2 FAMILY plan for the Holiday Season
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Dear Parishioners:
Through the generous participation from our parish for over 15+ years, the Family to Family Program has helped many families from St. Lawrence of Brindisi, our sister parish in Watts, celebrate the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
So much has changed this year, but with your participation, we are hoping we can still help these families in need. We will not be able to participate in a gift drop-off this year and will not have specific St. Lawrence families to assign. We feel the best way to proceed is to provide scrip/gift cards for Christmas. That way, families could shop for their holiday meals and purchase gifts for their children.
Please click the survey link below and answer 3 questions to let us know you would participate in supporting the families at St. Lawrence by donating scrip/gift cards that will go directly to St. Lawrence, for the families based on need.
God bless, we look forward to hearing and seeing you all soon.
Michele and Kurt Neesley, and Pam McCarthy
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Adults considering entering the Catholic Church follow a process known as the RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
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Sunday, September 27
click on flyer to get more info
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American Martyrs Sunday Preschool program is the second step of your child’s faith formation; home and family being the first.
It is the ideal setting for our parish preschoolers to discover God's message of love and hope and is designed to awaken their sense of wonder and appreciation of the many gifts from our Creator.
Sunday Preschool will look different this year. We will mail “Sunday Preschool in a Box” home to families that register! ‘Boxes’ will be mailed once a month and will include a simple preprinted lesson and craft that is age appropriate.
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Tuesday Morning Scripture Study
We began the new session on Tuesday, using ZOOM, with the study of Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant.
You can still register by emailing your name to alvinjerry@hotmail.com with a note committing to mail a check for $26.95 (payable to American Martyrs) to Alvin Fletcher (1545 Curtis Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266).
Class members will receive a ZOOM invitation for each on-line class.
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Monthly Bible Study
John D'Isacco's monthly in-depth Bible Study focusing on the Four Gospels continues with the Gospel of Mark, chapter 11.
Saturday, September 26
9am-10am
RSVP for Zoom Room
310-466-3820
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Join our weekly Zoom sessions!
Thursday, September 24, 9am-11am
How to Rock that Interview - Andrea
Tips and strategies to power you through that next interview. Learn more about what Recruiters are looking for and the questions to anticipate.
Thursday, October 1, 9am-11am
Offer Negotiations - How to Make the Deal - Andrea
Gain clarity around your worth based on what’s important to you. You will gain insights on how to negotiate while honoring you’re worth and close that deal.
Thursday, October 1, 9am-11am
Career BridgeBuilders Meet-Up - Katie
The best way to find that next job, is via someone you know. Join us for the next CBB networking session.
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Join us for our 8th Annual Fundraiser supporting Family Promise of the South Bay
We believe that no child should have to sleep in a car, in a park, or under a bridge,
and that every family deserves a chance to be whole and have a roof over their head again.
This year, we are bringing Empty Bowls into your home!
Purchase dinner packages to be delivered to you (or picked up at one of our South Bay sites) and join us on October 10 - tune in from 6-7pm - hear amazing stories,
watch an incredible video about our accomplishements, and bid on great live auction items!
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS |
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We are grateful to all of our Bulletin Advertisers who support our parish with their paid advertisements in our printed Sunday bulletins.
Please continue to support them too with your business!
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OUR WELCOME CENTER is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE |
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Our volunteers and staff are answering phones during our normal summer hours: 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm Saturday and 9am-12noon Sunday.
Please call us at (310) 545-5651, if you have any questions.
After hours, calls are answered by our service, and there is always a priest on duty.
Scrip is also closed to the public at this time.
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OUR STAFF ARE HERE FOR YOU IN MINISTRY |
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We are committed to care for the elderly and homebound, and to care for the sick.
If you are elderly and need assistance with trips to the grocery store or the pharmacy to pick up medications, please contact us at (310) 545-5651.
If you would also like to be of service to our elderly parishioners,
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JOIN US on Social Media for Prayer-Connection-Inspiration |
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