Our Mission: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God

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January 24, 2016 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing Luke 4:21 Our Mission: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the

1 January 24, 2016 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing Luke 4:21 Our Mission: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Today begins the most distinctive characteristic of the Lectionary's year C: the semi-continuous reading of Luke's Gospel during Ordinary Time. The passage begins with the Gospel's first four verses an address to "Theophilus," the "friend of God" for whom this Gospel was written then leaps ahead to the first event in Jesus' public ministry. In it, Jesus proclaims a passage from Isaiah filled with images of the Messiah, then makes a startling announcement: "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." Unfortunately, Jesus' amazing proclamation may be a bit overshadowed by the long Second Reading from First Corinthians, which speaks of the many parts of Christ's body. While the passage is beautiful in its long form, the short form might make a better choice in this instance, allowing a clearer connection between the First Reading and the Gospel. When these two are proclaimed together, Jesus' identity as a teacher who brings messianic fulfillment stands out more readily. Homilists may want to highlight the beauty and challenge of Jesus' message, drawing on the Collect in requesting "that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works." In a sense, we are asking God to make us good students of Jesus' "good works." Still, this liturgy with its many images "light" and "life" appear in the Communion Antiphon alone may be a challenge for liturgy preparers. By now, Christmas is truly over, and perhaps the assembly is already settling in to the northern hemisphere winter "blahs." A worthy celebration of Eucharist may be what they need to "sing a new song to the Lord" (Entrance Chant). By Bryan M. Cones, MA MASS TIMES Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 Holy Redeemer Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 8:00 St. James Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00 Holy Redeemer Sunday Masses - 8:30 St. James - 10:00 Holy Redeemer - 11:30 St. James - 5:30 Holy Redeemer PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO OUR DISCOVERING CHRIST PROGRAM BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND CONFESSION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAYS, JANUARY 12TH THROUGH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD. Holy Redeemer Church/Offices: 2411 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA T: (818) / F: (818) St James the Less Church: 4625 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA T: (818) / F: (818) St James Church Offices: 4651 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA Visit our Parish website:

Welcome to Holy Redeemer St James Catholic Community Ordained Servants Rev. Edward Dover, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Marc Trudeau, Weekend Support Rev. Msgr. John Foley, Pastor Emeritus-Holy Redeemer Rev.

2 Welcome to Holy Redeemer St James Catholic Community 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 Servant of Prayer & Worship Claire McLiam Servants of Music Ministry Amelia Acosta Andrea Anderson Michael Paul Leon Servants of Christian Formation Michael Paul Leon Susan Romero Trish Swords Servants of Administration Deirdre Cascelli Christine Corrigan Kathy McCauley Doug Sinning Come Celebrate With Us Mark February 5, 2016 on your calendar to celebrate and support our school s 60th Diamond Jubilee La Canada Flintridge Country Club Time: 6:30-11:30 PM Cost: $45.00 per person (tickets ordered after January 22, 2016 will be $75.00 per person) Cocktail Attire Cocktails, Door Prizes, Dinner, Live Auctions, Silent Auctions and much, much more! Here s a great way to have an evening out, dress up, enjoy the company of our school and community adults AND support our school! What a way to start the New Year!!! You will be glad you were part of this fantastic event!!! Information will be distributed after each mass. For orders or questions please contact: Monette Carranceja, Co-Chair Jurate Gulbinas, Co- Chair Though we are many, we are one... Together In Mission 2016 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Our Holy Father Pope Francis has enlivened the Church to renew our spirit of evangelization. Through their ministries and education supported by funds provided through Together in Mission, recipient parishes and schools are doing just that, reaching out to their communities and making the message of God s love known to those around them. The funds we collect will directly benefit more than 500,000 of our Catholic brethren, and ensure our parishes and schools remain open as centers of faith and hope for the communities most in need. Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2016 Theme: Boundless Mercy The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich & revitalize us once more. Join us February 25, (Youth Day), February 26 28, at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you have never before attended Congress, you are assured of a wonderful experience. In addition to 300 workshops, participants will enjoy liturgies and concerts. Visit to obtain a Registration Guidebook or contact your religious education office at your parish. To request a book by phone call the RE Congress information line at (213) COST: The registration fee for Congress covers admission to all events, ticketed workshops, concerts, liturgies and exhibits (name badges required) throughout the three days. Fees for the Congress days are: $80 We pray for the repose of the souls of Louie Dieback and Jacqueline Grimmett who were called home in recent days. May their solus and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. PARDON QUICKLY If you have anything to pardon, pardon quickly. Slow forgiveness is little better than no forgiveness. Sir Arthur Pinero

Estrada who were united in Holy Matrimony in Holy Redeemer Church

Choir members will be outside after 10 am Mass at HR to answer your

It is not too early to begin practicing for Easter.

further information. Monday Evening Bible Study Dr.

Bede, La Canada (upstairs in the John XXIII Room)

For more information, his website is www.logosbiblestudy.com.

3 Wedding Bells!!! Congratulations to Julienne Mae Conducto and Gregory Marvin Estrada who were united in Holy Matrimony in Holy Redeemer Church January 17, 2016 Would you like to sing the Hallelujah chorus from the Messiah on Easter Sunday? Do you like to sing good choral music by such composers as Palestrina, Mendelssohn and Mozart? The choir is beginning to work on some wonderful music. Choir members will be outside after 10 am Mass at HR to answer your questions. We rehearse on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. It is not too early to begin practicing for Easter. Contact choir director Andrea Anderson through the parish office for further information. Monday Evening Bible Study Dr. Bill Creasy is teaching on Monday evenings at St. Bede, La Canada (upstairs in the John XXIII Room) from 7:00-9:00 p.m. We will be studying the Gospel of John. 10 sessions for $ If interested, you may register online or in person. For more information, his website is Mass Intentions January 24-30, 2016 The Cabrini Literary Guild invites you to its special "Sweetheart Bingo" Meeting on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. Meeting starts at 11:00 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm (for $30.00 per person), and Bingo social at 1:00 pm. Bingo card is $5.00 each, and $20.00 for 5 cards. For reservation, please call (818)

PARISH CALENDAR Parish Information Sunday, January 24, 2016 TIM Commitment Weekend REP in SJ School (9:30 AM) Monday, January 25, 2016 Bible Study in HR St.

4 PARISH CALENDAR Parish Information Sunday, January 24, 2016 TIM Commitment Weekend REP in SJ School (9:30 AM) Monday, January 25, 2016 Bible Study in HR St. John XX111 Rm (10:00 AM) New Beginnings Senior Club in SJ Msgr Barry Hall - (11:00 AM) St. Vincent de Paul in SJ PC 101 (7:00 PM) Women of Grace in HR St John XXIII Room (7:00 PM) Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Bible Study in SJ PC 101 (9:00 AM) Brothers' Helpers Ministry in HR Healy Hall - (3:00 PM) Boy Scout Troop 303 in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -(6:30 PM) Boy Scouts Troop 317 in HR Healy Hall - (6:30 PM) R.C.I.A. in HR St John XXIII Room (7:00 PM) Adoration & Confession in SJ Church (8:00 PM) Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Divine Mercy in SJ Church (9:30 AM) Cub Scout Group in SJ PC Patio (1:00 PM) Discovering Christ in HR Healy Hall - (6:45 PM) Thursday, January 28, 2016 Funeral in HR Church Jacqueline Grimmett (11:00 AM) Knitting Group in HR Healy Hall - Conference Room 1 (12:00 PM) Cheerleaders in HR Healy Hall-All Facilities (3:00 PM) Brothers' Helpers Ministry in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -All Facilites (3:00 PM) Friday, January 29, 2016 Mass at HR Church (8:00 AM) Sch Science Fair in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -All Facilites (8:00 AM) St Monica Academy in HR Healy Hall - All Facilities (8:00 AM) Saturday, January 30, 2016 Sch Science Fair in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -(8:00 AM) Funeral in HR Church Louis Deisbeck (11:00 AM) TV 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. Leah Jane Bueno was Baptized at St. James the Less Church at the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, January 17, 2016 Congratulations to the newly Baptized and her family. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Ezra read from the book of the law of God to the assembled people. They understood and accepted the law (Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10). Psalm Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life (Psalm 19). Second Reading As the body with its many parts is still one body, so it is with Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]). Gospel While attending worship in the Nazarean synagogue, Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and declares himself to be the fulfillment of the prophecy (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21). 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 Mass Intentions Please visit the church office if you would like to offer a Mass for a loved one. We have a selection of cards for you to send. Plan at least 3-4 months ahead of time for specific dates.

5 Bronwen Bateman John Blackman Gene Blackmun Barbara Diekmann Bill Ferguson Mike Hook J.D. Looper Dolores Maggipinto Omer Mullen Sharing Faith & Celebrating Traditions Please Pray for the Sick: Richy Reivydas Gloria Rodriguez Michele Ruegg Cindy Rutherford Thomas Sadler Tony Samaan Eleanor Spaziano Tommie Stopper Vivianne Young Bible Study Adult Bible Study at Holy Redeemer: Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. in HR St. John XXIII Room Adult Bible Study at St. James: Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the SJ Parish Center. Teen Bible Study at St. James: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the SJ Parish Center. Let Your Parish Be There For You Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners Please call the parish offices if you would like to receive Communion we will make the arrangements with the Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick. Anointing of the Sick Please notify the parish office as early as possible for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seriously ill or dying. It is Our Lord s special presence and companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital or elsewhere, and as often as once a month. If someone should die without anointing, remember that the desire to receive is sufficient and the Lord cares! If You Should Experience the Loss of a Loved One Please call the parish offices. If you feel you will be in need, or your loved one has passed, our Bereavement Ministers will assist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors and offer you helpful guidelines that will aid in the Liturgical planning of the Mass or Memorial Service. We know that this can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30 The Divine Mercy Prayer Group The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Wednesday mornings (9:30 am) at St James Church, for approximately one hour to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Divine Mercy prayers, and the Praises of the Divine Mercy. The mission of the prayer group is: Trust, Love and Mercy are the essence of the Divine Mercy Devotion. WINTER WARMTH One kind word can warm three winter months. Japanese proverb Volunteer for the Bereavement Ministry If a loved one has been called home by God, the Bereavement Ministry is available to provide compassionate support in planning either the Rite of Christian Burial or a Memorial Liturgy to honor deceased loved ones please call the Parish Office if you are interested in volunteering in this helpful and compassionate ministry. Sharing Faith and Supporting Growth.an opportunity to give! By making one time or repeating donations thru On Line Giving, your gifts to Holy Redeemer-St James parish are effortless. Simply visit our website at Click on Parish Life, then Giving (On Line Giving Portal) and follow the easy instructions. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at Thank you for your support!

6 Sacraments Sacrament of Baptism St. James and Holy Redeemer parishes welcome all! 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 Please call the Parish Office at (818) Sacrament of First Communion Preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2nd grade) is arranged either through the Office of Religious Education or the parish school. This is a two-year program. Sacrament of Confirmation A two-year program for freshman/sophomore-age teens. Apply through the Life Teen office. Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament! WOMEN S SILENT RETREAT FEBRUARY LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL AND SERENE GROUNDS OF THE SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE IN ALHAMBRA. THE RETREAT MASTER IS REV. BONAVENTURE RUMMELL, CFR. THE RETREAT THEME IS I HAVE LOVED YOU WITH AN EVERLASTING LOVE. DON T MISS THIS PERSONAL UNIQUE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MARY LOU BARNES AT Lenten Penance Services Deanery 6 Mar. 9 (Wed.): Holy Redeemer; St. Matthew Korean Center Mar. 11 (Fri.): St. Bede the Venerable Mar. 14 (Mon.): Incarnation Mar. 15 (Tue.): Our Lady of Lourdes; St. Bernard Mar. 16 (Wed.): St. Ignatius of Loyola; St. James the Less Mar. 17 (Thu.): Divine Saviour/St Ann (at Divine Saviour) Mar. 22 (Tue.): Holy Family How can YOU HELP alleviate HOMELESSNESS in just one evening? Give 3 hours of your time as a Counter, Navigator, or Driver. WHEN: Wednesday Jan 27, 2016 from 8pm-11pm WHY: To help count our homeless to provide future programs and services. HOW: For More Information OR to register go to: OR Text: VOLUNTEER to WHERE: Be sure to sign up for the San Fernando Region to the site closest to your home area. WHAT: For further questions contact your local Community Volunteer: Peggy Ryder and allow 24 to 48 hours for a response. WHO: You may formulate your own groups of 3 to 4 persons and leave that info at the above number. Brothers Helpers Ministry Help us prepare meals for the needy in Los Angeles. For further information, please contact: Tad (818) Monday- St. Bede (St. Bede food prep 1pm) 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. Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles, is part of a worldwide organization of lay Catholic men and women who are committed to live and grow in their Christian faith through prayer and personal involvement in charitable works. The Society s mission is accomplished through parish and community -based groups called Conferences (volunteers) and programs called Special Works. If you or a loved one needs help with food, clothing, bills, etc., please contact Society of St. Vincent de Paul (St.James and Holy Redeemer Conference) at the church office: x572

FAMILIES OF FAITH MONTHLY SCHEDULE HOME FAMILY WHOLE FAMILY CLASS FAMILY 1st Sunday Whole Family Catechesis 8:30am at HR HH followed by 10:00 am Mass 2nd Sunday - Home Family Catechesis 8:30am - SJ

Home Family Catechesis 8:30am SJ Family Mass with Youth Ushers & Children's Dismissal Children s Liturgy of the Word This ministry provides appropriate scripture readings and reflections for our

7 FAMILIES OF FAITH MONTHLY SCHEDULE HOME FAMILY WHOLE FAMILY CLASS FAMILY 1st Sunday Whole Family Catechesis 8:30am at HR HH followed by 10:00 am Mass 2nd Sunday - Home Family Catechesis 8:30am - SJ Family Mass with Youth Ushers & Children's Dismissal 3rd Sunday - Class Family Catechesis 8:30am SJ Family Mass with Youth Ushers & Children's Dismissal, followed by class 9:45-11:00am 4th Sunday - Home Family Catechesis 8:30am SJ Family Mass with Youth Ushers & Children's Dismissal Children s Liturgy of the Word This ministry provides appropriate scripture readings and reflections for our young minds during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month at 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. Calling all bakers! Our Hospitality Ministry is starting home visits to welcome new parishioners. The new parishioners will be given a welcome basket including a homemade loaf of bread and a bottle of wine. If you would like to help out by making a few loaves of bread a month, please call the rectory or Trish Swords, drehrsj@gmail.com Come and see your school as we begin Catholic Schools Week Open House on Sunday, January 31 9:30am-1:00pm Our Gala Event celebrating our 60th anniversary of our school is fast approaching Please see page 2 for details. St. James Holy Redeemer School Mission St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle School provide excellence in Catholic education, welcoming families from all backgrounds and embracing cultural diversity. We collaborate with parents in the formation of their child s religious, academic, physical, and creative education. Recognizing the dignity and uniqueness of each student, our staff develops curricular programs and instructional activities that address the various learning styles of our students. St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle School promote in each child the skills necessary for life as a productive follower of Jesus Christ. Philosophy St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle School form a family centered community based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children and teachers as facilitators in the process of learning. We develop in each student a personal relationship with God and each other in a commitment to our Catholic faith through service and worship. DID YOU KNOW? SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Setting boundaries fosters healthy relationships We create boundaries to keep our lives in order, for example many adults separate personal and professional relationships. Trusted adults can help teach children to do the same. Boundaries are essential in the foundation of relationships, and children should be comfortable expressing where they draw their own lines. No means no is easy to say in theory, but it should be respected in practice by your kids and their friends, teachers and other adults. Teach your kids how to explore their own comfort zones and give them time to tell you about their experiences. Open communication helps them understand that setting boundaries is part of life. For a copy of the Virtus article Good Boundaries Yield Healthy Relationships jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

8 Information Page-Advertising Sponsors Bulletin for Sunday: January 10, 2016 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 7 Special Instructions: Bulletin Number: Church Name and Address: Holy Redeemer 2411 Montrose Ave Montrose, Ca Contact: Christine Corrigan Telephone: (818) (818) ccorrigan@hr-sj.org NOTE TO INCLUDE

Our Mission: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God

January 31, 2016 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time But the greatest of these is love Luke 4:21 Our Mission: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God THE