17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 26, 2020
Weekend Update from our Pastor, MSGR. JOHN BARRY
All Weekend Masses are OUTDOORS ON THE PLAZA  
with pop-ups over some chairs for shade, other chairs in the sun,
and also seating on our Plaza benches. 

Our chairs on the Plaza are spaced in accord with social distancing guidelines. The same face covering guidelines apply on the Plaza.
Saturday 5pm Vigil
Sunday 7am, 9:30am, 12noon,
5pm & 7pm (new Mass time)

Please register for Sunday Mass ahead of time; registration at the door as space allows.
8:10am, Mon-Sat
12:10pm, Mon-Fri
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)
(Facebook Live)
11am Mon-Thurs
with Fr. Joe
11am Friday
with Dcn. Fred

 "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:
Monica Green Lees and daughter, Olivia Saluzzi, David Clinkenbeard, Richard Mikels, Carmela McBride, Dolores Burke, Lee Dolley, Diego Garcia, Aurora Hanlon,
Paul & Sharron Schaffer, Loretta Lopez, Camille Parke, Jack Radville, Peter Champagne, Helene Grik, Anne Filek, Fr. Michael Meyer, Richard Franco, Tom Davis,
Judy Ruppert, Janet Gray, Diane Winthrop, Lencio Recarte

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

Mary Lou Eberhart, Marjorie Cash, Arturo Armas, Frank Herbert, Sr.,
Kevin Lees, Rachel Hamilton, Dot Meyer, Jeff Walling
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 27
Alma Stich + (Ray Stich)
Richard Schlickman + (Russ & Kim Neglia)
Gene Souva + (Helene & Larry Grik)

TUESDAY, July 28
Sets Iwakoshi + (Gunderman Family)
Mary Margaret Malandra + (Ki & Anne Filek)
Damian Trenshaw (Jenny, Joey & Jacob Attanasio)

WEDNESDAY, July 29
Bishop William E. Johnson +
Martha Corbett + (Cheryl & Brian Burdiak & Family)
Marilyn Vinnicombe + (Shalvoy Family)

THURSDAY, July 30
Paulina Montiel + (Montiel & Tello Families)
Anh Hong Chau + (Randy Urista)
Special Intention

FRIDAY, July 31
Larry Daniels + (Sandy & Gene Walsh)
Theresa Holtz + (Dan & Bebe Scott)
Jon Strauss + (Bob & Jane Sullivan)

SATURDAY, August 1
8:10 Myrrl Santy + (Chuck & Nancy Wuller)
5:00 John McCarthy + (Pam McCarthy)

SUNDAY, August 2
7:00 Rev. Richard Hoynes +
9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
12:00 George Ortiz + (Angie & Ron Babick)
5:00 Msgr. John Barry (Rick & LouAnne de la Sota)
7:00 Bob Komik + (Komick Family)
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
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
Have you ever wanted something so badly, you would give up almost anything to attain it? I remember the first time I experienced this. When I was 11 years old, my parents bought me a used Yashica twin lens reflex camera. This camera ignited a love of photography and I became enamored with taking pictures of people. This camera was a gift which ignited another desire in me. I wanted something more. I would pore over pages of Popular Photography magazines and drool when I saw the beautiful Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras made by manufacturers such as Canon, Minota, Leica. I made my decision - I was going to get a Minolta SRT-101 Single Lens Reflex camera! 

My parents were not going to buy the camera for me, so how was I going to gain my prized camera? I had a weekly paper route earning about $5 per month. I realized that it would be a long time before I could buy the camera. I upgraded to a daily paper route which earned me $5/week. In addition, I would do odd jobs for neighbors and family members to make a little more money.  I did not buy any candy or books for 6 months. At the end of 6 months, I counted my money and I had just enough money to buy the camera. Every penny I had went for my prize camera. I left nothing in the bank!

Jesus in today’s gospel from Matthew tells us, “the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” Like my willingness to give up everything to buy my prized camera, Jesus is asking me to have that same desire for the kingdom of heaven. Unlike my now unused camera, the kingdom of heaven will be my home forever. As Christian Stewards, may we use our gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure, to give our all, for the sake of the prize, the kingdom of heaven!

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

Hot Tips on LinkedIn
July 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Join us and our guest speaker Walt Kasha for our last LinkedIn session. 

RSVP to Andrea Connolly, Amkrych@gmail.com, and obtain a link to join.
STEPHEN MINISTRY - Confidential Care and Support
I asked and I didn't receive!

Jesus says that if we ask we will receive and if we seek, we will find. Are you ready to ask for help? Do you know someone who needs to ask for help?

At chaotic times in our lives, we feel like no one on earth or in heaven is listening. But if we can let someone into our lives who will listen, care, support, encourage, and pray with us, it’s amazing how our lives can change. Are you feeling overwhelmed by burdens in your life? A Stephen Minister can help.

Call the confidential Stephen Ministry line, 310-545-8244. Deacon Dick and Patti Williams will meet with you to explore whether a Stephen Minister may be a good fit for you.
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.
THIS WEEKEND is our MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
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.

We will also have a Food Drive bin at the Curbside Communion Table!

To donate for the Food Drive, Text to 707-600-2262 the amount you are donating, hit the space bar, then FOODDRIVE
BLOOD DRIVE - AUGUST 16 in ST. KATERI
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.
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 .
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