16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 19, 2020
Weekend Update from our Pastor, MSGR. JOHN BARRY
Following the updates from the County Public Health Dept, the  Archdiocese of Los Angeles directed all parishes to discontinue indoor Mass . We are blessed to be in our Summer Church and moved our Mass seating outdoors to the Plaza.
All Weekend Masses will be OUTDOORS ON THE PLAZA  
with pop-ups over some chairs for shade, other chairs in the sun,
and also seating on our Plaza benches. 

We have spaced our chairs on the Plaza in accord with social distancing guidelines. The same face covering guidelines apply on the Plaza.
Saturday 5pm Vigil
Sunday 7am, 9:30am, 12noon, 2pm & 5pm

Registration for Sunday Mass is required. Please register ahead of time;
registration at the door as space allows.
No pre-registration for Daily Mass
Monday-Saturday, 8:10am
Monday-Friday, 12:10pm
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
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)
Mon-Thurs, 11am
with Fr. Joe
Fri, 12:10pm
with our deacons
(Facebook Live)
 "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."
Mt 11:28
Prayer is a source of comfort and healing especially during difficult times. Many of us are experiencing feelings of isolation, discouragement and hopelessness with all that is going on in our home, country and world today .  Let us come to the Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for belonging, comfort and hope.

Does your schedule permit you to volunteer for a set time each week?
Will you sit with the Lord when there is no one else praying in the chapel?
#CurbsideCommunion
after
5pm Saturday Mass
6-6:15pm
after
9:30am Sunday Mass
10:45-11:15am
after
5pm Sunday Mass
6-6:15pm
after 8:10am Daily Mass, Monday-Friday, 9-9:15am
Enter the O'Donnell parking lot from 15th Street, and follow the signs.
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Pray for the sick in our community that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:
David Clinkenbeard, Richard Mikels, Marlene Geppert, Carmela McBride, Dolores Burke, Kathleen Kaufman, Lee Dolley, Lora Penczar, Diego Garcia, Chris Barra, Aurora Hanlon,
 Paul & Sharron Schaffer, Loretta Lopez, Camille Parke, Jack Radville, Peter Champagne, Helene Grik, Anne Filek, Richard Franco, Ben Johnson, Gary Gonser

+ IN MEMORIAM +
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace:

Kirt Prchlik, Kathleen Coonan, Lynn Lee, John Von der Ahe
MASS INTENTIONS


or pick up a Mass Intention envelope at the tables in front of the Welcome Center and drop the envelope with you intentions and your donation in the mailbox on the westside of the Welcome Center.
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.
MONDAY, July 20
Tete Rodriguez +  (Kim Abram)
Donald Arthur Joseph Liess +  (Michael Schmitt)
Larry Daniels +  (Nonito & Bel Zamora & Family)

TUESDAY, July 21
Manhattan Beach Lifeguards (Claire Keane)
Robert Ades +  (Mary Ann Ades)
Chester Urbanski +  (Gail Costello)
Joseph Desch (Desch Family)

WEDNESDAY, July 22
Dora Lorentz +  (Lauricella Family)
Martha Corbett +  (Pat & Peggy Breen)
Hank Lauricella +  (Lauricella Family)

THURSDAY, July 23
Anita Burkhart +  (Gary & Judy Gonser)
John William Kichak +  (Angela Grato)
Margaret Connolly +  (Joyce Piliero)
Special Intention

FRIDAY, July 24
George Ortiz +  (Gary & Judy Gonser)
Roger Graeber +  (Mikelyn Dooley)
Nancy Smith +  (Dave & Dottie Arias)

SATURDAY, July 25
8:10 William Evans +  (Lois Kumm)
5:00 Tom & Debbie Feeley (Michele, Melissa & Moira Feeley)

SUNDAY, July 26
7:00 John McCarthy +  (Pam McCarthy & Family)
9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
12:00 Jamison Thomas Felipe +  (Pearl Evans)
2:00 Erika Dahman +  (Jon Rager)
5:00 Anh Hong Chau + (Randy Urista)
YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT OUR PARISH

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)
OUR WELCOME CENTER is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Welcome Center is closed to the public at this time, in accord with the guidance of the Archdiocese.
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.
If you need to directly contact a staff person, find their emails here. 

Scrip is also closed to the public at this time.
Contact ScripDesk@AmericanMartyrs.org to arrange a take-out pickup.
STEWARDSHIP - Moving Us Closer to God
Our Gospel from Matthew picks up where we left off last Sunday with more stories involving farming and other familiar situations.

Growing up, several of my relatives farmed and I often spent summer time on their farms. The closest I’ve come since then is gardening, mainly to eliminate what I call “volunteer” plants - those we did not intend to have in our garden, but are voluntarily growing there, i.e. weeds. While they are a nuisance, I have never considered them evil. Yet that is what they represent in the first parable of this week’s Gospel.

In the parable, the weeds do not destroy the wheat, but they make it more difficult for it to grow to maturity. We all have “weeds” around us that distract us from maturing in our faith. They are not truly evil, just misguided. They are people who spread gossip, or are self-absorbed, or chronic complainers, or (insert your favorite here). Just like in the parable, our “weeds” will not destroy us, but may make it more difficult for us to live up to our faith. We should not be tempted to emulate them nor fall into their lifestyle. Consequently, we must be aware of, and diligent about, our faith.

As Jesus’ parable continues, He brings up the subject of yeast and bread making; one of my life-long ambitions and frustrations. A good bread requires an active yeast and, of course, a good baker. If you have ever tried making bread, you know that the yeast makes up an insignificant fraction of the ingredients, yet it is vital to the outcome; without that tiny bit of yeast, the bread simply will not rise.

The parable of the yeast is especially encouraging to the Christian steward. So often our prayers, the service we offer, the gifts we give can seem laughably small in comparison to the immense needs around us. But, as Jesus makes clear, this is not true! God sees, and “grows” our offerings of time, talent and treasure in ways we cannot begin to imagine.
As we move deeper into summer, let us ignore the weeds and remain steadfast in our faith, and then let’s continue the small acts of stewardship which build and strengthen the Body of Christ.

If you have any questions about Stewardship, contact us
CAREER BRIDGEBUILDERS
Career BridgeBuilders Zoom Meet-up

Hot Tips on LinkedIn
July 23 and 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Career BridgeBuilders welcomes special guest Walt Kasha to discuss LinkedIn and how to energize your online brand. 

RSVP to Andrea Connolly, Amkrych@gmail.com, and obtain a link to join.
FAITH FORMATION
SRE (Religious Education for grades 1-8) is now registering families at Families in Faith . First Graders not attending Catholic School may begin the two year process to First Communion through our SRE program.
All SRE students will need to register this year, whether new to us or returning.

High School Confirmation registration is also available online at SEALED.
VIRTUS Protecting God's Children Awareness session will be offered via zoom on Wednesday, August 12 at 7pm.
Contact Patti Williams for registration PWilliams@AmericanMartyrs.org

VIRTUS Recertification is now available online! If your VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children has expired or is expiring in the next few months, contact Joan Vienna, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org with the date of your last session in the email for reference.
STEPHEN MINISTRY - Confidential Care and Support
Are you anxious and worried about many things?

Like Martha in today’s gospel, are you feeling overwhelmed by burdens in your life? Everyone experiences times when the problems of life seem to be more than we can bear. Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious or worried? A Stephen Minister can help. Let a Stephen Minister accompany you on your journey to healing. We’ll be there for you for as long as it takes. You only need to find an hour a week to talk about whatever is on your mind.

Call the confidential Stephen Ministry line, 310-545-8244. Let's talk and see if a caring Stephen Minister can help get you back on your feet. Deacon Dick and Patti Williams will meet with you to explore whether a Stephen Minister may be a good fit for you.
CIVILIZE IT: DIGNITY BEYOND THE DEBATE
What does it mean to love our neighbors in the midst of such a divisive climate?

Catholics are called to bring the best of ourselves and our faith to the public square - and yet today, many shy away from such involvement because our national and local conversations are filled with anger and harsh language, often directed at people themselves. As Catholics, we must model a better way. We invite you to model love for neighbor by pledging to CIVILIZE IT and committing to civility, clarity, and compassion this election year.
Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate is a nonpartisan call to focus on the dignity of all people, even those with whom we disagree, and to put faith in action. Make room in your heart for those with whom you disagree and pledge dignity beyond the debate.
NEXT WEEK is our MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
Due to your generous and continued donations of food, the St. Lawrence of Brindisi food pantry has been kept stocked during the past months. We are continuing to collect food all the time as there are still many other organizations that need support for the families they serve.
A recent delivery of food went to St. Margaret's Center in Lennox which supports families in the South Bay area. They are grateful for your support!

Leave your food donations at any time in the Food Drive collection bins in front of the Welcome Center so that American Martyrs can continue to be a lifeline for those in need.

To donate for the Food Drive, Text to 707-600-2262 the amount you are donating, hit the space bar, then FOODDRIVE
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
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!
OUR STAFF ARE HERE FOR YOU IN MINISTRY
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,
please email our Director of Stewardship .
BEYOND OUR PARISH
Part-time: Job Opening
Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance

The Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance, a pro-life pregnancy medical clinic, is seeking candidates for a part-time Development Manager position. Responsibilities include individual donor cultivation, grant writing, and coordinating fundraising events. A minimum of three years of development experience is preferred. Please email resume to  agross@phctorrance.org .
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