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St James the Less Church 4625 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 Holy Redeemer Church & Office 2411 Montrose Ave.

James and Holy Redeemer The Girl and Boy Scouts visited our BVM Sisters at their convent just before Christmas.

James, The Children s Liturgy on Christmas Eve celebrated the birth of Jesus.

Adoration & Confession Saturday Vigil Mass Daily Masses Wednesday 8:00 PM 9:00 PM St.

1 St James the Less Church 4625 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA Holy Redeemer Church & Office 2411 Montrose Ave. Montrose, CA (818) St. James the Less Office 4651 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA (818) Christmas at St. James and Holy Redeemer The Girl and Boy Scouts visited our BVM Sisters at their convent just before Christmas. The Scouts entertained the sisters singing Christmas Carols. This group photo was taken in their garden. At St. James, The Children s Liturgy on Christmas Eve celebrated the birth of Jesus. It was complete with the Holy Family, shepherds, wise men, innkeepers, stars, angels, and animals. Adoration & Confession Saturday Vigil Mass Daily Masses Wednesday 8:00 PM 9:00 PM St. James the Less 4:00 PM at Holy Redeemer Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Find Us Online! Sunday Masses 8:30 AM at St. James 10:00 AM at Holy Redeemer 11:30 AM at St. James 5:30 PM at Holy Redeemer Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 AM at St. James Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.

2 P rayer Lists Being Renewed The prayer list for those who are gravely ill will be renewed each month. The prayer list for those in the military who are deployed overseas will be renewed quarterly. Contact the church office to add a name to one of these lists. Living God s Word All the baptized have been anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. What is the Spirit empowering you to do? Should you write a letter to your senator about a justice issue, or volunteer at a prison or a school for the blind? Copyright 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Connect with Prayer Readings for the Week Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 [St. Hilary] Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 [St. Anthony] Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Parish Mass Intentions 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil, January 10 Maria Thema Antazo+ Rosario Romero Storm+ Sunday, January 11 Jean Weisner+ 8:30 AM Tom & David Campbell+ 10:00 AM John Rocco Arre+ Ella McGregor Healing 11:30 AM For the People 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Aurora Montes+ Joseph Antonio Monday, January 12 Jose Jaravata+ Jakob Righter Healing Tuesday, January 13 Jerry Van Orden+ Merdie Nave Centering Prayer The Centering Prayer group has resumed its Wednesday meetings at 7:15PM in the HR Convent Chapel. Today s Readings First Reading Behold my servant with whom I am pleased; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 55:1-11. Psalm The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Isaiah 12:2-6. Second Reading God anointed him with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:34-38) or 1 John 5:1-9. Gospel You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased (Mark 1:7-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Prayer and Fast The Second 24 Hour Prayer and Fast for La Crescenta is being held at the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church at 2902 Montrose. The event begins on Thursday, Jan 15, at 6AM and continues until Friday, Jan 16, at 6AM. Call Fran Mead at for more information. Wednesday, January 14 Laarni Roque+ 8:00 AM Kathleen Castellino Healing Thursday, January 15 8:00 AM Jesse Mendoza+ Friday, January16 8:00 AM Monica Wallin+ Saturday, January 17 8:00 AM Holy Souls Psalms are sung in the home and rehearsed in the streets. St. Ambrose

3 T V Mass for the Homebound Sunday TV Mass is available for those homebound at 9:00 AM on KDOC-TV, Channel 56 or Charter 165. Check your TV listings for cable/satellite channels. Note: TV Mass does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation for the faithful who are able to attend in person. Santo Nino Grand Celebration All devotees of the Holy Child are invited to attend Mass in honor of the Holy Infant Jesus ~ Santo Nino at the Historic Faith Center of the San Pedro Region (SS. Peter and Paul Church) at 1015 Lagoon Ave, Wilmington, on Saturday Jan 17, at 10 AM. Bishop Joseph Sartoris will be the main celebrant. There will be a Grand Procession immediately following the Mass featuring the Holy Infant of Prague carroza and anda for the Santo Niño de Atocha. Children dressed as Santo Nino from different parts of the world will also join the caravan. Complimentary lunch at Sullivan Hall will be offered after the Procession and Mass. Questions? Contact Mr. Jun Hingco at ext 23 or the church at sppc@sbcglobal.net Connect With Your Faith The Waters of Baptism When new sod is put in, it needs constant saturation with water. Landscapers say that this knits the sod to the soil. The same when a branch is grafted onto a tree: the poultice that joins them at the splice must be kept wet at all times. Water is the stuff that binds the very cells of our bodies together. No wonder religions throughout all times and cultures have used it so prominently. When Jesus stepped into the Jordan for baptism, he knit himself to what had come before him. By going to the Jordan, he made himself one with the people of Israel who had crossed it into their Promised Land. With John the Baptist, Christ wove himself into the prophetic tradition that heralded the coming reign of God. He had become fully human in the waters of Mary s womb, and by partaking in the rite of the baptism of repentance, Jesus identified himself with our sinful, frail humanity. It is through the waters of baptism that Christ continues to graft new members onto his Body, the Church; through these waters we are cleansed from sin and filled with the promise of grace, given our destiny for eternal life. For us, as for Jesus, it is also the waters of baptism that inaugurate our mission to proclaim the Good News. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 40) Register by Monday, Jan 12 at the website For more information, call Sister Mary Yun at OneLife.LA: January 17 OneLife LA invites all people to join them in declaring a commitment to valuing and protecting all human life, particularly the most vulnerable in our community. They look forward to seeing you, your families and your communities for their first annual OneLife LA event! The event will begin with a walk up Temple Street, across Grand Avenue and down 1st Street, culminating in a family-friendly picnic with music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organizations. Time 9:30am: Doors Open at La Placita Olvera 10:00am Welcome and Walk begins 12:00pm Program begins with speakers and music at Grand Park 3:00pm Event concludes Location Starts at La Placita Olvera, Downtown LA. New Bible Study Series On Jan 12, the Monday Bible Study will be starting a 5 part series called "Eucharist" by Rev. Robert E Barron. Join us at 10AM in Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer. All are welcome. Religious Life Discernment Retreat Is God calling you to consider a consecrated life as a Dominican Sister of Mission San Jose? You are invited to a religious life discernment retreat on Jan (Friday 5PM to Sunday 2PM) with the Dominican Sisters at 440 St. Katherine Dr. La Canada Flintridge (For single, Catholic women 18 to

4 S acraments Baptism Baptisms are held on the First Sunday during the 10 AM Mass at HR Third Sunday during the 11:30 AM Mass at SJ Baptism Prep (group session): First Saturday of month. Reconciliation Call the Parish Office to make an appointment. First Communion The two-year journey for children is through our Religious Education Office or the school. Register through our website. Confirmation The two-year journey is open to all High School teenagers. Visit the website: Matrimony Contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament! Holy Orders/Religious Orders Anyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon, or sister should contact Father Ed. Ordained Servants Rev. Edward Dover, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Marc Trudeau, Weekend Support Rev. Msgr. John Foley Pastor Emeritus-Holy Redeemer Rev. George Brincat Pastor Emeritus-Our Lady of Lourdes Deacon Joe Hegenbart Connect to Traditions Funerals Our Bereavement Ministry is available to help you and your family plan a liturgy celebrating the life of a loved one. Call the Parish Office. Anointing of the Sick Hospitals no longer inform churches when parishioners are admitted. Anointing of the Sick is offered to those who may be facing surgery, be seriously ill or dying. If you or someone you know wishes to be anointed, call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit from a priest. You may be anointed multiple times. Treasures From Our Traditions In the 1560s, the Council of Trent attempted to standardize the widely variant customs for the pastoral care of the sick and dying. We had inherited a practice called extreme unction, from the Latin words meaning anointing at the point of death. The deeper tradition, however, is about the prayer of faith that will heal and restore the sick person, and is straight from the Letter of James. The Fathers went back to the beginning, and while not discarding the extreme unction name, made a plea for the proper use of this sacrament. As soon as a person is in danger of death from sickness or old age, they reasoned, the time for the sacrament had already arrived. As a result of this desire, the next ritual text for anointing contained an innovation: a rite for visiting the sick that included readings from scripture, psalms, and prayers. Old customs fade slowly, however, and the quality of pastoral care languished for centuries while people delayed the celebration of a consoling and effective sacrament, sometimes missing the opportunity completely. A priest ministering to a dying and unconscious patient alone in a room has never been the desire of the Church. Our tradition is far too rich for this sacrament to be celebrated in such a diminished and ungenerous manner. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Mass Intentions Please visit the church office, call, or if you would like to offer a Mass for a loved one. We have a selection of cards for you to send. Starting immediately, you can only schedule four Masses at a time each month. Plan at least 2-3 months ahead of time for special requests. Servants of Holy Redeemer St. James the Less Catholic Community Servants of Prayer & Worship Claire McLiam Servants of Music Ministry Amelia Acosta Charlotte Lansberg Michael Paul Leon Servants of Christian Formation Michael Paul Leon Susan Romero Trish Swords Servants of Administration Deirdre Cascelli Alexa Ruegg Kathy McCauley Doug Sinning

5 Connect to Information A re you new to the parish? Have you moved? To register or update your family s information, please go to our parish website: Go to Welcome, then Register. The Parish Council wishes to thank everyone who took the time to complete our survey in October. The results are still being studied for the 10 year plan. The outcome of the survey, including the comments, will be available on the parish website soon. For those who don t have a computer, we will provide paper copies at the parish offices for you to pick up. Please call ahead to reserve a copy. Los Angeles Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) The East San Fernando District meeting of the ACCW will be held on Wednesday, Jan 21, at 9:30 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church (215 Foothill Blvd, La Canada). The speaker will be Rev. John W. Love, D. Min. His topic will be Military Chaplains: Bringing Faith to the Fight. Mass will be at 11AM followed by a catered luncheon. The meeting is free, but the luncheon is $10, prepaid! Deadline for reservations is Jan 14. Make your check payable to Ellie Martin and mail it to her at 5438 Rock Castle Drive, La Canada, CA (Allow 5 days for postal service) For information call Ellie at This Week in Our Parish Community Sunday, January 11 REP SJ School 8:30 AM RCIA HR St. John XXIII Room 10:00 AM Life Teen HR Healy Hall 6:30 PM Monday, January 12 Bible Study HR Healy Hall Conference 1 10:00 AM New Beginnings SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 11:00 AM EDGE SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 6:30 PM Women of Grace HR St. John XXIII Room 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 13 Bible Study SJ PC 101 9:00 AM Brothers Helpers HR Healy Hall 3:00 PM Homework Club SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 3:00 PM Dance Class SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 3:30 PM Boy Scouts #303 SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 6:30 PM Life Teen Bible Study SJ PC 102 6:30 PM Boy Scouts #317 HR Healy Hall 7:00 PM RCIA HR St. John XXIII 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 14 Divine Mercy SJ Church 9:30 AM Cub Scout Group SJ PC Patio 1:00 PM Cheerleaders HR Healy Hll 1:00 PM Bereavement Support Group HR St. John XXIII 6:00 PM General Parent Mtg HR Healy Hall 6:30 PM Centering Prayer HR Convent Chapel 7:15PM Adult Choir SJ PC Chapel 7:30 PM Thursday, January 15 Brothers Helpers SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 3:00 PM Homework Club SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 3:00 PM Knights of Columbus K of C Hall 6:30 PM Social Online Giving is a convenient way to give to your church. Remember to use Online Giving for recurring gifts to the church, or send a one-time gift if you are unable to attend Mass. You can access Online Giving from our website by selecting Giving, then Help Us Grow. Thank you!

D id You Know? Pornography Consuming Our Children The largest consumers of Internet pornography are children between the ages of 12-17.

Thirty-five percent of young teenage boys (13-14 years old) say that they have seen pornography "more times than I can count.

6 D id You Know? Pornography Consuming Our Children The largest consumers of Internet pornography are children between the ages of More than half of boys and a third of girls have seen pornography before their teenage years. Thirty-five percent of young teenage boys (13-14 years old) say that they have seen pornography "more times than I can count." By the age of 18, more than nine out of 10 boys, and six out of 10 girls have seen pornography online. The best defense against allowing pornography to reach our children is to stop it before it begins or to address it immediately. For complete VIRTUS article with tips for parents and caring adults jvienna@la-archdiocese.org Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Come and support the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast to raise money for 8th grade scholarships. Their famous pancakes will be served on Sunday, Jan 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Holy Redeemer. Everyone is welcome. Connect to the Community Using the Church Hall? Healy Hall and Msgr. Barry Hall are available for church & school activities only. Currently, the earliest you may check out keys to the hall is the day before your event. The keys must be returned the day after your event. After your activity is over, please check that you take all your leftover items such as plates, food, and containers. All articles left will be discarded. Also, check that you don t forget your sweaters and jackets. In addition, each hall s configuration of tables and chairs must be maintained. You are responsible for leaving the hall in the same configuration it was found. Married? Great! You re just who they re looking for to help Catholic Engaged Encounter prepare engaged couples for marriage. Whether you ve been married 2 months or 40+ years, we need your help. What better way to start 2015 than with a resolution to share your sacrament of matrimony! Catholic Engaged Encounter provides free training based upon your busy lifestyle. Call Paciano & Molly Diaz at or at Molly- AndPaciano@gmail.com. Visit the website at for addition information. Are You Lucky? If you re lucky, then you ve probably been called to serve jury duty downtown. Nearby is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels that offers daily Mass at 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM. You can also take advantage of their Confessions offered each weekday at 11:00 AM. Masstimes.org Use MassTimes.org to locate churches in the area you will be visiting. You can find local, national and international churches. Masstimes.org lists Mass times and other worship information. Don t have a PC? Call Brothers Helpers Ministry Contact: Tad (818) Monday- St. Bede Tuesday- Holy Redeemer Wednesday La Canada Presbyterian Church Thursday St. James the Less 3:00 PM Food Prep 5:20 PM Package Food 6:00 PM Depart for La Placita Children are welcome; however they should be supervised by a parent at all times. In Appreciation Dear Ladies of Holy Redeemer Knitting Group, Thank you very much for generously giving my three babies such beautifully handmade blankets....know that your love, time, effort, and talented work have been enjoyed. I love the blankets, bonnets, and clothing pieces you all have made. They have wrapped my children with warmth and comfort and will continue to as my children grow. With gratitude and love. A young mother in Riverside.

James - Holy Redeemer School is accepting applications for grades TK - 7. Our school program includes a solid academic program, Religion, Music, Violin, Art, Science Camp, Spanish to name a few.

7 Connect to Our School St. James - Holy Redeemer School Susan Romero School Principal sjhrprincipal@yahoo.com St James Campus (TK - 5th grade): Office Manager: Chris Chisholm Holy Redeemer Campus (6-8th grade): Office Manager: Valentina Parris St. James - Holy Redeemer School is accepting applications for grades TK - 7. Our school program includes a solid academic program, Religion, Music, Violin, Art, Science Camp, Spanish to name a few. Come and see how our school helps to build faith-filled, responsible learners. Children s Liturgy of the Word This ministry provides appropriate scripture readings and reflections for our young minds during the 8:30 AM Mass at St James. The priest dismisses the children before the lectors begin the readings and they return after the prayer of the faithful. Do You Miss Having a Catholic Bookstore? Since the closure of our local bookstore, The Flowering Tree, several parishioners have asked where they can purchase Catholic books and gifts. Ave Maria Press is a Ministry of the United States Province of Holy Cross. Besides high school textbooks, they have ministry resources and spiritual books. Call or visit their website at Cotter Church Supplies, Inc., has a large inventory of books, religious and devotional gifts as well as clothing. Call or visit their website at By contacting Autom, you can start receiving their seasonal catalog. They carry apparel, church supplies, devotional items, jewelry and other gifts. Call or visit their website at autom.com. Livescan-Fingerprinting The following nearby parishes are sponsoring fingerprinting. Call for an appointment. Our Lady of Peace Nordhoff St. North Hills Friday, Jan 16 St. Didacus Astoria St. Sylmar Saturday, Jan 17 Santa Rosa de Lima 668 S. Workman St. San Fernando Tuesday, Jan 27

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OUR MISSION: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.

MAY 7, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER Welcome into full ini a on and to our parish family! OUR MISSION: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God. Fr. Edward