Live Your Faith. with Mercy. February 18, 2018

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1 A Welco m i n g Communit y, Helping One Another to Live Holy Lives in Jesus Chr i s t. First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 Live Your Faith with Mercy PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A. ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Joseph Kammerer, Rev. Rick Prindle DEACONS: Fred Rose, Derek Brown, Chris Amantea, Dick Williams BUSINESS MANAGER: Bob Hodges Weekend Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5pm (and 7pm on the first Sunday of the month) Weekday Mass: Mon/Wed/Fri: 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm (5:30pm on Friday) Tues/Thurs: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm Sat: 8am Holy Day Mass: Vigil: 5pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5pm and 7:30pm Reconciliation: Tues: 7am-7:15am Wed: 5:30pm-6pm Thurs: 7am-7:15am Fri: 6pm-6:30pm Sat: 8:30am-9am, 4pm-4:30pm Eves of Holy Days: 4pm-4:30pm Confessions by request at anytime; call Rectory for appointment th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA

2 American Martyrs Catholic Church We welcome you to American Martyrs Catholic Community Parish Facilities RECTORY th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA fax Mailing Address: PO Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA PARISH OFFICE Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, 8:30am-11:30am 1400 Deegan Place, Manhattan Beach, CA fax Temporary Parish Offices are on 15 th Street between the Gym and the Parish House. SS. BRIGID/BRENDAN (closed for remodel) O'DONNELL HALL ST. KATERI ROOM (enter from O'Donnell parking lot, south east side of the building) GYM th Street Do not park on 15 th Street. Use parking structure and crosswalk. HOLY FAMILY HOUSE th Street Do not park on 17 th Street. Use lower level entrance next to Gym. PARISH HOUSE th Street SACRED HEART HOUSE th Street Do not park on 18 th Street. Park in O'Donnell or school lots and enter from schoolyard. SPIRITUALITY CENTER th Street St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden, Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm) RESERVING A PARISH FACILITY To reserve a facility or arrange for a table outside the weekend Masses, your request to facilities@americanmartyrs.org. Include the date, time, # of people attending, purpose of the event, and a contact name, phone and . We will make every effort to reserve a space that will accommodate your needs. Church and Sacraments have priority for use of our facilities. We do not use our facilities for private parties. Start your morning with The Minute Message Click the link at the top of our Homepage. Follow Msgr. Barry on Daily Prayers of the Church EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Mon-Fri, 7:00am-8:00pm Saturday, 7:00am-5:00pm Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm Closed during regular Sunday Masses. Contact: AdorationChapel@AmericanMartyrs.org DAILY ROSARY: Monday - Saturday, 7:30am, in the Church MORNING PRAYER: Tuesday following the 6:30am Mass OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP (DEVOTION & BENEDICTION) Tuesday following the 8:00am Mass ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN Wednesday following the 5:00pm Mass, followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet Armed Forces We pray for those serving overseas in our Armed Forces, especially: Sgt Ciriaco Ayala - U.S.M.C. CPT Maureen Bannon - U.S. Army LTJG Joshua Bergen - U.S. Navy Capt Evan Bernstein - U.S.M.C. Jonathan Concetti - U.S.M.C. SSG Eric Cothren - U.S. Army PVT Julia Cothren - U.S. Army LCpl Fred Hoffman - U.S.M.C. SGT Charles Koffman - U.S. Army 1LT Nicholas Marquez - National Guard CDR Mike McIlroy Mullen - U.S. Navy Brendan Quinn - U.S. Navy LT Marissa Watson - U.S. Navy Next Weekend's Mass Celebrants Sat 5:00pm: Fr. Joe Kammerer Sun 7:00am: Fr. Rick Prindle 8:00am: Fr. Joe Kammerer 9:30am: Msgr. John Barry(Livestream) 11:30am: Msgr. John Barry 5:00pm: Fr. Rick Prindle This schedule is subject to change. Pray for the Sick Please pray for the sick in our community that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially: Gene Souva Walter Gembica Frank Zivec Joan Stimpfig Kathy Horner Henry Coelho Susan Gustason Valentina Korolyov Jacob Conde Paul Schaffer Maria Babick Larson Kathy O'Mara Marianne Steinbroner Carson Paul Mahira Ibrahimovic Ron Adams David Weber Matt King Bill Schickler Vincent Loughnane Bill Amantea In Memoriam Fr. Frank Kelly Pauline Reutter Bob Horner May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Sacramental Information Baptism for Infants - 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Sundays at 1:00pm Contact Deacon Fred Rose, , for appointment. Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required. Next class is Sunday, March 11. Adult Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist (RCIA) Deacon Derek & Terri Brown, RCIA@AmericanMartyrs.org Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults welcomes and prepares adults for full participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Classes begin in September. Marriage - Contact Rectory at least 6 months prior to wedding date. Anointing of the Sick - Celebrated at various times throughout the year. Call the Rectory anytime in case of serious illness. Mass Intentions - Request in person at the Parish Offices. Prayers for the Sick and Deceased - Contact the Rectory with the names of family members who are ill or deceased. Funeral Planning Contact the Rectory to arrange Funeral or Memorial Services. Bereavement Support Deacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea camantea@americanmartyrs.org yamantea@americanmartyrs.org

3 February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent Calendar, Mass Intentions & Readings This Week MONDAY, February 19 PARISH OFFICES CLOSED 7:00pm HFH Al-Anon Meeting TUESDAY, February 20 5:30am PH Men s AA Meeting 9:15am SpC Tuesday Morning Scripture Study 3:30pm PH Legion of Mary 6:00pm HFH Teen Tuesday 7:00pm HFH Beginning Again 7:00pm PH Stewardship Commission 7:00pm SCH Women's AA Meeting 7:30pm SHH Al-Anon Meeting 7:30pm SpC Bereavement Support Group 7:30pm SpC Contemplative Prayer WEDNESDAY, February 21 9:30am SK Mothers of Young Children 10:00am ODH Mission Bridge 10:00am PH Weekly Scripture Readings with Fr. Joe 7:00pm HFH Social Justice & Outreach Commission 7:30pm SK RCIA 7:30pm SpC Sunday's Readings in Context THURSDAY, February 22 5:30am PH Men s AA Meeting FRIDAY, February 23 11:15am PH Silent Meditation 3:00pm SpC Matthew 25 Saturday Blessings 5:30pm ODH Lenten Friday Dinner 7:00pm HFH The Lighthouse (fka Circle of Friends) NOTE: Dates and locations are subject to change without notice. Please check with the ministry to verify event. Facilities: CH-Church ChP-Church Patio GYM-Gym HFH-Holy Family House ODH-O Donnell Hall ODK-O Donnell Kitchen PH-Parish House Plz-Welcome Center Plaza SpC-Spirituality Center SpG-Spirituality Garden SpL-Spirituality Center Library SCH-School SHH-Sacred Heart House SJC-St. Joseph s Chapel SK-St. Kateri Planned Giving Do you intend to remember American Martyrs Church or School in your will or trust? Don t put it off until later. The government already has a plan for you if you do not make one that includes your own charitable intent. For information, contact Bob Hodges at or bhodges@americanmartyrs.org Next Weekend SATURDAY, February 24 8:00am SCH 5K Run/Walk 10:00am HFH Women's AA Meeting 5:00pm Plz Food Drive 7:30pm SCH AA Meeting SUNDAY, February 25 After all Masses Plz Food Drive 7:45am ODH Coffee and Donuts 10:00am Plz Spiritual Library (until 4:00pm) 6:15pm ODH AMYM Life Night 6:15pm HFH LGBTQ Support Group Meet & Greet Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week MONDAY, February 19 Readings: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mt 25: :00 Catherine Nero (Joanne Dispoto) 12:10 Martin Pregenzer (The Hook Family) 5:00 Teresa Acord (Joyce Payne) TUESDAY, February 20 Readings: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15 6:30 Fe Oracion (Noemi Silagan) 8:00 Marie & Diego Zampera (Aurora Hanlon) 12:10 Josephine Rendon (Lu Blaney) 5:00 Laverne Allen (Tom & Jean Willson) WEDNESDAY, February 21 - St. Peter Damian Readings: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11: :00 Bill Elliott (Claudia Elliott) 12:10 Robert Ades (Mary Anne Ades) 5:00 Jim Fisher (Jan & Bill Chalk) THURSDAY, February 22 - The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle Readings: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16: :30 Joseph Burg (Susan Evans) 8:00 Nicholas Lazaruk (Agnes M. Lazaruk & Barbara Denczek) 12:10 Robert Perry (Dorothy Higi) 5:00 Special Intention FRIDAY, February 23 - St. Polycarp Readings: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Mt 5: :00 Joseph Kilmer (The Altar Society) 12:10 Kay Rennison (Margie & Rocky Mondello) 5:30 Rita Sabosky (The Quilliam Family) SATURDAY, February 24 Readings: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5: :00 Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A. (Friends) 5:00 Jim McCaverty (American Martyrs Ushers) SUNDAY, February 25 - Second Sunday of Lent Readings: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 7:00 Frank Zivec (Michael Zivec) 0 8:00 Rosamystica C. Lim (Betty Nery) 9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased 11:30 Hugh C. Gardner, III (Kathleen Gardner) 5:00 Walter Moret (Catherine Harris) Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

4 American Martyrs Catholic Church Divine Mercy Remember that mercy lies deepest in God's heart. Few things so much approximate the essence of God as does mercy. Mercy is God's essence. Scripture uses words such as loving kindness and compassion to try to define what constitutes God's mercy, but the central biblical concept, captured in the Hebrew concept of hesed, connotes a relationship that loves, embraces and forgives even when, and especially when, we cannot measure up or deserve what's given us. from The 10 Commandments of Mercy by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI Divine Mercy literature is available in the vestibule of the church. All Fridays during Lent are days of Abstinence Abstinence means abstaining from all meat for all ages 14 and over. Lenten Friday Dinners Join us for this Parish Tradition O'Donnell Hall, 5:30-7:00pm Last weekend, Danny Diaz from St. Aloysius School in Los Angeles spoke to us about Together in Mission, and Archbishop Gomez invited all Catholics to make their annual commitment to the 2018 Together in Mission Appeal. If you and your family have not had the opportunity to make your pledge, please complete a pledge card found in the pews, or make your pledge online at archla.org/give. Your gift ensures that every Catholic living in the Archdiocese has a parish to celebrate their faith and access to a Catholic school education. You are living your faith through your actions when you support Together in Mission. Thank you in advance for your generosity Dinner is a simple meatless meal of Homemade Soup! Also served is pasta, rolls, crisp salad, fruit and PB&J sandwiches for the kids. A donation of $7/person or $30/family ($5/seniors) is suggested. All proceeds are given to the poor. Feb 23: Tortilla Mar 16: Corn Chowder Mar 2: Tomato Rice Mar 23: Chili Mar 9: Minestrone Mar 30: Baked Potato Bar To help with the prep or serving, please contact Kristen Dorr, or Jen Rodriguez, Attention all Twenties & Thirties! Our next T&T Mass is March 4, 7:00pm in the Church Join us for: Praise and worship, 6:45-7:00pm Mass at 7:00pm in the Church Social to follow Contact: Monica Leon, mleon@americanmartyrs.org $crip $ense It is Lent, we abstain from meat on Fridays. Join your friends at the Friday Lenten Dinner to get a bowl of DELICIOUS HOMEMADE SOUP, salad and pasta. Also try Hermosa Beach Fish Shop - a casual and kid-friendly restaurant, at the corner of PCH and Pier Ave Parishioners rave about their fresh delicious fish! We sell $20 gift certificates with an amazing 25% going back to our schools and ministries. Do you Stitch Fix? If so, they have scrip at 6%! Scrip Hours: Weekdays, 8am - 4pm (Fridays til 1pm) Sunday, 8:30am - 11:30am Special Orders or Other Info: Contact the Scrip office at ScripDesk@AmericanMartyrs.org

5 February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent Parish Life Coffee & Donuts in O'Donnell Hall Boy Scout Troop 713 will serve Coffee & Donuts after the 7am, 8am, and 9:30am Masses. NEXT WEEK: American Martyrs School will serve Coffee & Donuts. Dear Family2Family Sponsors, Your sponsored families have written you heartfelt notes of thanks from their family to yours - for your generosity in providing them a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are waiting for you at the Parish Office. Please stop by to pick them up between now and the end of February. Thank you again for being part of the Family to Family program! Parish Offices Closed All Parish offices will be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents Day. There will be a regular Daily Mass schedule that day. American Martyrs Babysitting Co-Op Mothers of Young Children Wednesday, February 21 9:30 11:00am, St. Kateri MOYC provides a network of friendship and local resources to mothers with babies through pre-school aged children in American Martyrs Parish. Whether you're a first time mom or you come with a brood, we welcome you! Bring your parenting questions, your prayer intentions, and your children for playtime and fellowship in a relaxed, supportive environment. Our guest speaker will be Lynn from Music Rhapsody who will conduct a demo class for our little ones. Ministry Contacts: Joanie Chapman, or Joanne Rees, moyc@americanmartyrs.org All parishioners with young children are invited to the monthly meeting of the American Martyrs Babysitting Co-Op. Join us Monday, February 26 at 8:00pm in the Parish House. The American Martyrs Babysitting Co-Op is a group of parish families who exchange babysitting services. In addition to having their children watched by other parish parents, the families become a great resource for each other, sharing experiences and forming a close-knit community. The kids also have an opportunity to make friends across age groups. We overview how the Co-Op works and describe the many benefits of participating. You will also have an opportunity to get to know the current members and to ask any questions. Contacts: Jen Henderson, Mike Kersey, The Lighthouse (fka Circle of Friends) We invite you to join us on Friday, February 23, at 7:00pm in the Holy Family House. We follow the Faith and Light guidelines of each month, gathering to pray, sing, do crafts, play games and share a meal as we weave community with other families and friends of people with intellectual disabilities. All are welcome to join us and share in friendship and joy. For more information on Faith and Light, please go to faithandlight.org. Thank you for supporting our ministry. Questions? Contact Regina Dell'Oro, goldcroms@gmail.com Senior Fellowship Group Join us for our monthly gathering on Tuesday, March 6 at 10:00am in St. Kateri. We'll have a short meeting, then Games, followed by a Potluck Lunch at 12noon. Please bring a dish to feed 6 to 8 people. Before the gathering, at 8:45am in St. Kateri, we will make sandwiches for St. Lawrence. Diane Dumond, , and Ann Jund are in charge of sandwiches. Join us for all or part of our gathering; we love to see new faces and make new friends. Call Dee Kilmer, , if you have questions. Beautifully Wonderfully Made LGBTQ Support Group Meet and Greet Join us for food, company, fellowship, and our speaker who will share their personal story. Sunday, February 25 after 5:00pm Mass in the Holy Family House Appetizers and beverages will be served. All are welcome. For information or to help, contact: Colleen Finnegan, metwou@pacbell.net Monday Morning Starters meets on the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays of each month, 9:00-10:30am, in the Holy Family House. Our next meetings are: February 26, March 12, March 26 CBB is a networking and support group for those considering a career change or who are in career transition. Contact: Andrea Connolly, CareerBridgeBuilders@AmericanMartyrs.org Check out our group on LinkedIn. Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

6 American Martyrs Catholic Church time Stewardship talent treasure Commission Chair: Matt King Stewardship... moving us closer to God This week s readings have several significant messages. In the first reading from Genesis, Noah and his family sacrificed everything to build an ark that saved them from the flood. The family followed God s will which resulted in a new covenant between God and humanity. Normally, a covenant is an agreement between two parties. However, since this covenant is divinely imposed it should be plain to us that there is no room for negotiation on our part. We either accept or reject it. Accepting it means working to fulfill God s expectations. That is what stewardship is all about. In our second reading from the First Letter of Peter, he says, Christ suffered for our sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. Being led to God should be a part of our lives now and throughout Lent. Peter makes reference to Noah and thus implies the covenant that God has with us. In fulfilling our part of the covenant we have to restore and strengthen our relationship with God. What we do during Lent, the sacrifices we make, and the disciplines we practice should have that intention. In the Gospel from St. Mark we hear The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for 40 days. It is obvious where our 40 days of Lent come from. But 40 is a recurring theme in the Bible. In the time of Noah s flood, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. Israel was in the wilderness for 40 years. The number 40 seems to be a time of testing for Noah, Israel and Jesus, and Lent is a time of testing for us. Everything we are called to do is to bring us the ideals of patience, sacrifice, self-discipline, commitment and, as Peter implies, hope. We have started Lent. The Lenten experience is very personal and we can't ask anyone else to do for us. It's a time of prayer and reflection. We must ask ourselves: are we doing what God expects from us and are we being good stewards by using our gifts to help others? If the answer to either question is "No," then Lent is a good time to change our pathway to God. Please contact us at Stewardship@AmericanMartyrs.org, with questions or comments about Stewardship. Please join us at 6:00am Mass on Monday and 6:00am Mass on Friday during Lent. It is a very spiritual, calming start to your day. A coffee social, hosted by Cornerstone men (on Monday) and Cornerstone sisters (on Friday), will be held in St. Kateri following Mass. Pastoral Care Beginning Again - Separated or Divorced We offer a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation or divorce. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 20, 7:00-9:00pm in the Holy Family House. The topic is "Letting Go." Questions? Jenny Attanasio, All are Welcome at American Martyrs We lovingly welcome those in the LGBTQ community and their families for support and faith sharing. Join us in the Sacred Heart House on the 2 nd Thursday of each month for friendship, fun and community. Our next meeting is Thursday, March 8 at 7:30pm. You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother s womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me; wonderful are your works! Ps 139 Questions? Colleen Finnegan, metwou@pacbell.net Stephen Ministry Deacon Dick & Patti Williams, This year for lent, do something for yourself. There are times in life when we are led out into the desert of pain and isolation. Please remember that our community has people here to assist you during the challenging times of normal life. A Stephen Minister can be a confidential companion to journey with you from your place of pain to a place of healing. Stephen Ministers can help when you are experiencing a difficult time and could use someone to talk to. Leave a message on our Stephen Ministry confidential phone line, Deacon Dick and Patti Williams will meet with you to explore whether a Stephen Minister may be a good fit to help you! If you want to become more involved at American Martyrs, contact Jenny Attanasio at Care Notes Can Help You Cope Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule. There are many topics that change frequently, including. Losing Your Dad Turning to a Chaplain for Care and Support Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.

7 February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent Commission Chair: Jim Kaltsas M25 Outreach - Santa Monica On Saturday, February 24, Matthew 25 will go to Santa Monica (OPCC at 503 Olympic Blvd) to serve those in need. We meet in the AMC parking lot at 7:00am and return about noon. We greatly need gently used or new clothing including jeans, shirts, shoes and jackets - plus small containers of hygiene products including deodorant, sunscreen, toothbrushes, etc. Clothes can be left at the Parish Office or at the storage lockers in the underground parking near the stairs. Used school backpacks are also a welcome donation for the homeless clients. To volunteer, contact Mike Concannon, or Michael.Concannon@lendlease.com. Life & Family Ministry The Life and Family Ministry includes education, activities, support and service in the following areas: Abortion & Crisis Pregnancy Natural Family Planning Zellie s Girls - Spiritual growth & support for mothers Post-Abortion Healing Adoption & Foster Care St. Joseph s Fathers - Supporting fathers in spiritual growth Human Trafficking Awareness Miscarriage & Stillbirth Save the Date Saturday, March 24 and join us for the 6 th Annual Couple-to-Couple - Connecting couples for spiritual mentorship Exceptional Children Family Education Elder Care and End of Life Ministry brochures are in the vestibule of the Church. HELP SAVE LIVES IN LAWNDALE! February 14 March 25 On this Saturday before Palm Sunday, all parishioners are invited to give an hour (or more) in service, helping those in need and making a difference in our local communities. The day begins with 8:00am Mass in the church and then afterwards you will join others on the AMC campus or at other local sites. Past projects have included sandwich making, distributing food to the hungry, visiting seniors, a home build with Habitat for Humanity, and repair projects at local shelters. This year's projects and online registration will be available in the coming weeks. Questions or want to help coordinate? Jim Kaltsas, sjandoutreach@americanmartyrs.org Come join us for a peaceful prayer vigil and public witness to end abortion in our community. We are looking for people to join us for 1-2 hours of prayer once a week for the 6 weeks of Lent. Visit the link below to sign up today! Here s how to take part: Vigil location: Outside Planned Parenthood, Lawndale Medical Plaza Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale CA Vigil hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily Local contact: Laura Frederick, , 40Days4LifeLawndale@gmail.com Learn more and get involved by visiting our campaign at the address below! 40daysforlife.com/Lawndale Matthew 25 meets monthly on the 1 st Tuesday at 7:00pm. Join us to see how you can get involved in service! If you have an interest in any of these areas, or would like more information, please contact us, Steve & Jessica Perry, LifeandFamily@AmericanMartyrs.org Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

8 American Martyrs Catholic Church Faith Formation DIVE-IN SESSIONS AT AMERICAN MARTYRS Monday, March 5, 7:30-9:00pm, in St. Kateri Dr. Christopher Kaczor: The Gospel of Happiness What is true happiness? How can you experience it? And can you live it wholeheartedly in your day-to-day life? Every thoughtful person asks such questions. Thoughtful Christians ask a few more questions. Can Christian practices enhance happiness? If so, how? And does Christianity provide happiness in a way that other paths, like psychology, cannot? Christopher Kaczor suggests answers to these and other questions about how to be happier. In The Gospel of Happiness, highlights seven ways in which positive psychology and Christian practice can lead to personal and spiritual transformation. Focusing on empirical findings in positive psychology that point to the wisdom of many Christian practices and teachings, he provides practical suggestions on how to become happier in everyday life and also insight on how to deepen Christian practice and increase love of God and neighbor in new and bold ways. Monday, March 12, 7:30-9:00pm, in St. Kateri Rev. Alexei Smith: Commemorating the Reformation during this 500th Anniversary Year We will examine the causes of the Reformation and where Catholics and Lutherans are today in the journey towards Christian unity. Visit to see the 24 different sessions that will be held at the 7 different parishes in our local South Bay area. Each course is $5 (which includes bring a friend for free) and can be paid at the door, or buy a Series Pass for $25 that is good for you (and a friend) for all courses. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Ps 145 Come unto me all you who labor, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28 Belonging: Come Unto Me Contemplative Prayer Lenten Retreat Tuesday evenings of Lent, 7:30-8:30pm Spirituality Center, St. Joseph s Chapel Each of us longs for belonging. Our basic search is what drives our lives. Jesus very clearly, in simple terms defines belonging, invites us to him and shows us the way. Please join us for two 20-minute periods of silent prayer, closing with Our Father. The intent of this retreat is to provide a thorough, personal examination of consciousness in one s own time, with the structured support of a weekly prayer group, leading to a deeper commitment to Christ within and beyond our faith community. At the close of the hour, there will be handouts with reflection questions and brief instructions for our personal/at home examination of consciousness. Newcomers are always welcome. Join us once, often or always for the Love of it! Ministry Contact: Donna Ennis There is a way to examine yourself and find within you the source of peace and light, where before only shadows have been seen. This examination grants the assurance of peace and serenity to you and to those who are around you. Mother Marie des Douleurs, Benedictine Sisters of Jesus Crucified Silent Meditation - The Prayer of the Heart During the Fridays of Lent join us for 30 minutes of Silent Meditation and contemplate the merciful love of the Father. God wants us to come to him with our joys and sorrows. To let him shine his light into our darkness. To let him love us and make us whole. To lay down at the foot of the cross all that he wishes to transform in our lives so that we are prepared for the cross of Good Friday, and the resurrection of new life with and through Jesus. Meditation is simply being still and silent in the loving presence of God. Simple, yes. Easy, no. We are not used to inaction and interior quiet. In this world of constant information, and doing instead of being, we need to create sacred space within our day and within our heart to be quiet in the Lord. It is in the silence that we come to know his love for us. Merciful Jesus, I Trust in You. Join us Friday mornings in St. Joseph s Chapel at the Spirituality Center (use Pacific Ave. entrance). All are welcome! 11:15-11:30am Optional: Time for Questions/Instruction 11:30-11:55am Silent Meditation 11:55-12:00pm Closing Prayer Ministry Contact: Beverly Busby,

9 February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent Faith Formation Youth Ministry TONIGHT, Sunday, February 18 is Life Night All High School teens are invited to O'Donnell Hall after the Sunday 5:00pm Mass. Next Sunday, February 25 is also a Life Night All High School teens are invited to O'Donnell Hall after the Sunday 5:00pm Mass. Contacts: Monica Leon, mleon@americanmartyrs.org or Nick Waggoner, nwaggoner@americanmartyrs.org Families in Faith Lent is a time of many prayer opportunities for families AMS attends Mass at 8:00am on Friday Mornings in Lent. AMS prays Stations of the Cross on Mondays at 2:15pm. SRE will pray the Stations of the Cross on March 6/7 at 4:00pm. Loaves and Fishes (a month long Lenten Food Drive) Each week of Lent we bring a single food item for the Loaves and Fishes Project, our parish food drive throughout Lent. Week of February - bring 1 box of cereal! The Religious Education Congress, March 16-18, 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will enrich and revitalize you! All are welcome to attend! The RE Congress offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. There are more than 300 workshops, from spirituality and personal development to biblical studies, theology and catechesis. Participants also enjoy morning praise, evening liturgies and a variety of midday and evening concerts. Come and be renewed by these Congress experiences. Register at or call the information line, , to request a Guidebook. Faith Enrichment & Prayer Groups BIBLE STUDIES Sunday s Readings In Context Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm Contact: John D'Isacco, Tuesday Morning Scripture Group Tuesday, 9:15-11:00am Contact: Alvin Fletcher, Sunday Scripture Reading with Fr. Joe Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, Contact: Donna Ennis, MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING Monday, 9:00-11:00am Contact: Joanne Dispoto, jodispoto@gmail.com SILENT MEDITATION Friday, 11:15-12:00noon, in the Spirituality Center Chapel (Please use Pacific Ave. entrance.) Contact: Beverly Busby, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Contact: Jenny Attanasio for referral, No class Feb 20/21 - School Winter Break SRE Classes for Gr 1-6: February 27/28 Sunday SRE: March 4 Jr High SRE: February 27/28 Director of Religious Education: Patti Williams, pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Establishing boundaries Helping children understand that they have the right to establish boundaries if anyone tries to hurt them or touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable is an important but sometimes difficult task. Establishing boundaries around touch is integral to keeping kids safe. Having regular, open conversations about safety is one of the best ways to help keep kids safe. Remind children that their bodies are their own, encourage them to talk about their concerns and listen respectfully when they do. For more information from kidsmartz.org visit: ResourceDocuments/KidSmartz_Setting_Physical_Boundaries.pdf. For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at Are you interested in having your child attend American Martyrs School for the school year? Please join us: Wednesday, March 14 Meet the Mustangs (Prospective Families) RSVP Online! A great opportunity to view the school in action. Starting at 8:45am, parents are given schoolwide tours led by our 8 th Grade Leadership Team. Administrators, as well as current students and parents, will be available to discuss our programs and answer your questions. Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

10 American Martyrs Catholic Church Contact Information Priests and Deacons Msgr John Barry Fr. Joe Kammerer Fr. Rick Prindle Deacon Chris Amantea Deacon Derek Brown Deacon Fred Rose Deacon Dick Williams Administrative Staff Business Manager Bob Hodges Events Manager Traci Britton Facilities & Media Production Bob Visty Finance Pattie Johnson Liturgy & Worship Monica Hughes Music Director Bill Svarda Parish Communications Anne Riordan Parish Stewardship Jenny Attanasio Pastoral Center Administrator Dottie Arias Plant Manager Tony Hatfield Technology Scott Dixon Welcome Center & Volunteers Lou Anne Cappiello Gym, Field & Athletics Lou Ann Selsky, Seniors Exercise Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am (no charge) 30 min. senior aerobics / 30 min. senior yoga. Always go at your own pace; the class is run by CD, not an instructor. Come have some fun with us! Women's Volleyball Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-10:00am All players welcome, from beginners to advanced. Tuesdays are instructional; Thursdays are free play. Rocky Wade, rockyvball1@hotmail.com Men s and Women s Coed Volleyball Tuesday, 8:00-10:00pm Intermediate skill levels and recreational play. John Wargnier, johnwargnier@americanmartyrs.org Gym Contact: Lou Ann Selsky, or lselsky@americanmartyrs.org Gym & Field Reservations: Contact Pat Breen, Gym Committee Chair Gym@AmericanMartyrs.org A Sign Language Interpreter is available for Sunday 5:00pm Mass, weddings, and funerals. Please call Gigi Casa De Los Angelitos Maternity Home, Hour Pregnancy Helpline, HELP ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING LINE, VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY, Suzanne Healy, Lay Leadership Pastoral Council President Tim Kidder Finance Council Chair J.J. Turkmany Religious Education Laurel Ave, M.B., CA Director, Religious Education Patti Williams Director, Youth Ministry Monica Leon pcpresident@americanmartyrs.org financecouncil@americanmartyrs.org pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org mleon@americanmartyrs.org Sunday Preschool Kristen Holleran sundaypreschool@americanmartyrs.org American Martyrs School fax Laurel Ave, M.B., CA Principal, Camryn Friel, Ed.D. AMS@AmericanMartyrs.org This year, do something different. Join our parish for BEST LENT EVER, a free program from Dynamic Catholic that will help you have a life-changing Lent. Each day, you ll receive an with... Inspirational Videos Practical Tips Encouraging Stories SIGN UP AT DynamicCatholic.com/40Days American Martyrs Preschool Director, Mara Zepeda 1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA mzepeda@americanmartyrs.org

11 February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent "A New Way to Be Church: Parish Renewal a la Pope Francis" Please Join Us TENTH ANNUAL MULLIGAN Jack Jezreel - March 15, :00pm, St. Kateri Room The topic of the presentation has to do with Pope Francis, the "Pope for the Poor," inviting the Catholic communities to rethink the way that parishes understand their purpose, structure, and mission. The hope of Pope Francis, echoing the story of St. Francis, is to "rebuild" the church, not with bricks and mortar but with compassion and mercy. Jack Jezreel will share Pope Francis' dream and offer some thoughts on how parishes might move forward with a very exciting future! Jack is the original author of JustFaith and founder of JustFaith Ministries. He is writer, speaker and teacher, focusing on the links between faith and compassion and a parish renewal strategy that draws from Pope Francis emphasis on missionary disciples. Over the last 15 years, he has given hundreds of presentations, including Keynote Addresses, continuing education for clergy and diocesan staff as well as parish, regional and national convenings. Jack was Keynote Speaker at the 2011 Religious Education Congress. QUESTIONS: Call Tony Fadale, All are welcome. No admission fee; only a good-will donation is asked. There will be refreshments available. to benefit the SAINT SEBASTIAN SPORTS PROJECT Supporting Catholic Schools Through Sports and to honor this year s Arrow Award recipient MARK HODSON coach, mentor and global activist SATURDAY, MARCH 3, :00-11:00 PM AMERICAN MARTYRS, O DONNELL HALL Dinner, Drinks, Live Entertainment and Auction Visit our website for more details Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

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16 American Martyrs Catholic Church We are just beginning the first week of the Lenten (Life in Christ) LinC series. Please join us! We are open to hosts and to members. Register online at our American Martyrs website on our LinC page. Questions? Please LinC coordinator Matthew Leon, Please join us every Friday during Lent, Family Stations of the Cross at 5:00pm, Family Mass at 5:30pm, Lenten Dinner in O Donnell Hall, served from 5:30-7:00pm. M o n t hly Food D ri v e i s NEXT WEEKEND One-pound bags of beans and rice continue to be staple foods that go a long way in the St. Lawrence community, as are these other items: Cereal Oatmeal Instant Oatmeal Rice Beans Lentils Spaghetti Pasta Spaghetti sauce Mac n cheese Canned meats Canned fruit Instant mashed potato mix Soups Tuna Peanut butter Jam Your Sunday newspaper inserts and coupons can also help our friends at St. Lawrence save hundreds of dollars each week. Bring the coupons you receive in the mail or newspaper to the Food Drive table. Thank you! American Martyrs 38 th Annual 5K Run/Walk Saturday, February 24, :00am (Rain or Shine) Visit to: Register View course map Explore volunteer opportunities See event sponsors Breakfast/Refreshements after the race in the school parking lot Contact: Brian Friel via