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October 6, 2013Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

A W e l c o m i n g c o m m u n i t y , H e l p i n g o n e A n o t H e r t o l i v e H o ly l i v e s i n J e s u s c H r i s t .

pAstor Rev. Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A.

AssociAte pAstors Rev. Nicholas Assi Rev. Joseph Kammerer

DeAcons Fred Rose Derek Brown Chris Amantea Dick Williams

Business mAnAger Bob Hodges

WeekenD mAssSaturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 5pm

WeekDAy mAss Monday / Wednesday / Friday: 8am, 12:10pm, and 5pm Tuesday / Thursday: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm Saturday: 8am

Holy DAy mAss Vigil: 5pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm

reconciliAtion (penAnce) Tuesday: 7:00-7:15am Wednesday: 5:30-6:00pm Thursday: 7:00-7:15am Saturday: 8:30-9am, 4:00-4:30pm Eves of Holy Days: 4:00-4:30pm Confessions by request at anytime.

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Table of ConTenTs

Prayers / Mass Readings ............................................................... 2 Parish Calendar / Mass Intentions ............................................ 3 Parish Life ...................................................................................... 4-5 Pastoral Care ..................................................................................... 6 Stewardship ....................................................................................... 6 Social Justice & Outreach ............................................................ 7 Faith Formation ...............................................................................8 Families in Faith / AMS / SRE / Youth Ministry ......................9 Contact Information & Resources (Parish Directory) ......... 10 Gym & Field / Beyond Our Parish ............................................. 11 In MeMorIaM

In Remembrance, let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord.

Monett Simpsion Fayster Mary StensonInfant Margaret Rose KeaneGerard Hamill

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Pray for The sICk Please remember the sick in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:

Ellie Howdershell Dr. John Messenger Mary Ann Doms Julie Ann FalkEleanor Bienlein Barbara DougherJack Radville John KlinePatty McDonald Bill SchampeauWalt Stevenson

AmericAn mArtyrs cAtholic community

DaIly Prayers of The ChurCh

ADORATION / MEDITATION CHAPEL Chapel hours are: Mon-Wed-Fri, 6:45aM-9:00pM; Tues-Thurs, 6:00aM-9:00pM; Sat, 7:00aM-7:00pM; Sun, 6:00aM-7:00pM contact: Jim Quilliam, a d o r a t i o n c h a p e l @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

DAILY ROSARY: Monday - Saturday, 7:30aM, in the Church

EVENING PRAYER (LITURGY OF THE HOURS): Monday at 5:35pM, in the Church contact: Dick Williams, 310-292-0996

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP (DEVOTION AND BENEDICTION) Tuesday following the 8:00aM Mass

ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN Wednesday following the 5:00pM Mass, followed by the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

saCraMenTs

BAPTISM FOR INFANTS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 1:00pM Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required. Call Deacon Fred Rose, 310-545-5651, for an appointment. Next Class is Thursday, October 10.

MARRIAGE: Contact Rectory at least 6 months prior to wedding date.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated throughout the year. Call anytime in case of serious illness.

holy MaTrIMony

Third Banns: John Harder and Michele OrtegaFirst Banns: Christopher Dodson and Alexa Kaul

Sgt Mohses Afkari - U.S.M.C. Sgt Ciriaco Ayala - U.S.M.C. LTJG Joshua Bergen - U.S. Navy Jonathan Concetti - U.S.M.C. PVT Julia Cothren - U.S. Army SPC Jared De Nicola - U.S. Army Nicole Duvardo - U.S.A.F. SPC Nicholas M. Francis - U.S. Army Rangers Cpt Kelsey Guetschow - U.S.A.F. Cpl Brendan Hart - U.S.M.C. Michael Ivers - U.S.A.F. Charles Koffman - U.S. Army

PFC Michael R. Leist - U.S. Army SGT Justin Lewis - U.S. Army 1LT Nicholas Marquez - National Guard SGT Keegan J. Mattick - U.S. Army CPT Richard Moravec - U.S. Army Rangers LCDR Mike Mullen - U.S. Navy Matthew Murphy - U.S. Navy SPC Robert Plaza - U.S. Army PVT Joshua Stanziole - U.S. Army PFC Dariusz Wawryk - U.S. Army Capt Tim Woodring - U.S.M.C.

Armed Forces

To add someone to the list or if you know that someone above has returned home, contact 310-545-5651 | b u l l e t i n @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

We remember those serving in our Armed Forces overseas and pray that they return safely to their loved ones, especially:

reaDIngs of The Week

mondAy: Jon 1:1-2:2, 11; Jon 2; Lk 10:25-37tuesdAy: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130; Lk 10:38-42

WednesdAy: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86; Lk 11:1-4thursdAy: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1; Lk 11:5-13

FridAy: Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2; Ps 9; Lk 11:15-26sAturdAy: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97; Lk 11:27-28

sundAy: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19

October 6, 2013 |Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Find this bulletin online at americanmartyrs.org

PArish cAlendAr

ThIs Week

mondAy, October 79:00aM PH CBB Resume Writing Workshop9:00aM SpC Monday Morning Faith Sharing12:15pM PH Preschool PM Yellow Room Parent Coffee3:00pM ODH GSA Troop 4665 Meeting3:00pM SK 2nd Grade Brownie Meeting5:00pM BB Happy Hour Dance Class7:00pM BB Cub Scout Pack 713 Committee Meeting7:00pM SCH BSA Troop 713 Scout Meeting7:00pM SK Parenting That Works7:00pM SpC Stephen Ministry Training TUESDAY, October 88:00aM PH Preschool AM Yellow Room Parent Coffee8:30aM ODH Young at Art Workshop #19:15aM SpC Tuesday Morning Scripture Study11:30aM BB Cheer Leaders Class12:00pM ODH M.O.M. Sandwich Making1:00pM SK Single Seniors Meeting3:30pM PH Legion of Mary Meeting3:45pM SCH SRE Grades 1-66:00pM HFH Teen Tuesday 7:30pM SJC Contemplative Prayer7:30pM BB Al-Anon MeetingWEDNESDAY, October 98:00aM SK AMPA General Meeting8:30aM SpC Preschool AM Green Room Parent Coffee12:15pM PH Preschool PM Blue Room Parent Coffee3:45pM SCH SRE Grades 1-65:00pM BB Happy Hour Dance Class7:00pM BB Peace Meditation7:00pM SK RCIA7:00pM HFH Friends of AMS THURSDAY, October 109:00aM SK Altar Society Meeting3:15pM SKMR AM Children’s Choir7:00pM ODH Women’s Speaker Series7:30pM SK Baptism PreparationFRIDAY, October 11

9:00aM PH CBB Follow-up Resume Workshop 3:30pM SCH Irish Dance Class

SATURDAY, October 128:00aM ODH Matthew 25 Sandwich Making9:00aM SK BSA Troop 713 CPR Training10:00aM HFH AA Women’s Meeting5:00pM BBP Fair Dinner Tickets5:00pM BBP Lucky 21 Sales5:00pM BBP Pre-sale Game Tickets5:00pM BBP Respect Life Baby Bottle DistributionSUNDAY, October 13 After all Masses BBP Fair Dinner TicketsAfter all Masses BBP Lucky 21 SalesAfter all Masses BBP Pre-sale Game TicketsAfter all Masses BBP Respect Life Baby Bottle Distribution7:00aM ODH Coffee & Donuts10:00aM SpL Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)3:30pM ODH Confirmation Year 2 4:00pM PH TnT House Party7:00pM BB BSA Ad Altare Dei

FAcilities:BB-SS. Brigid/Brendan ∙ BBP-SS. Brigid/Brendan Patio ∙ CH-Church CHP-Church Patio ∙ GYM-Gym ∙ HFH-Holy Family House ∙ ODH-O’Donnell Hall PH-Parish House ∙ SpC-Spirituality Center ∙ SpG-Spirituality Garden SpL-Spirituality Center Library ∙ SCH-School ∙ SHH-Sacred Heart House SJC-St. Joseph’s Chapel ∙ SK-St. Kateri ∙ SKMR-St. Kateri Music Room

nexT WeekenD

Mass InTenTIons MONDAY, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary

8:00 Greg Bice – Sp. Int. (Monica & Tom Mullahey) 12:10 Prayer Service 5:00 Prayer ServiceTUESDAY, October 8

6:30 Maryanne Williams – RIP (Cathy Lugo) 8:00 Ruby Hixon – RIP (Russ & Kim Neglia) 12:10 George Newburn – RIP (Relyea Family) 5:00 Maureen Chalk – RIP (Debra & Wayne Duncan & Family)WEDNESDAY, October 9 - St. Denis & Companions; St. John Leonardi

8:00 Marge Donovan – RIP (Yvette Lubinsky) 12:10 Gale Thomas – RIP (Dave & Dottie Arias) 5:00 Tess D’Amico – RIP (American Martyrs Ushers)THURSDAY, October 10

6:30 Patrice Tracy – RIP (The Dorr Family) 8:00 Joseph & Ann Ricca – RIP (The Altar Society) 12:10 Jim Walsh, Sr. – RIP (The Sikonia Family) 5:00 Special IntentionFRIDAY, October 11 8:00 Salem Ofreneo Tolentino – RIP (Betty & Phil Nery) 12:10 Dr. Robert Dunphy – RIP (Donna & Dominique Scott) 5:00 Bishop Joseph Sartoris – Sp. Int. (Lois Kumm)SATURDAY, October 12

8:00 Sally Kerr – RIP (Joanne Wedhoff) 5:00 Gene Mirabito – RIP (Tami Mirabito)SUNDAY, October 13 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 Constance Dawson – RIP (Theresa, Bob, Conor & Mary Dawson) 8:00 Ginger Eastom – RIP (Donna Orland) 9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased 11:30 Marcia Wibel – RIP (Hank & Diane Milanowski) 5:00 Bob Heutmaker – RIP (Tim & Lisa Wallender)

N OT E : D a te s a n d l o ca t i o n s a re s u b j e c t to c h a n g e w i t h o u t n o t i ce. P l e a s e c h e c k w i t h t h e m i n i s t r y to ve r i f y e ve n t.


AnnuAl PArish FAir sAturdAy & sundAy, october 19 & 20

silent Auction donAtions Do you have a special talent you might consider

sharing with the parish? Every year our special

experience section at the Silent Auction is one of our

most profitable. We are looking for hosted special

dinners in private homes, themed parties, pie or cake

of the month or anything unique and experiential you can think of! We are also happy to create

a beautiful display to show case your donation.Please call Tina Sarafa, 310-502-5792, or Debbie Charlton, 310-808-3856, if you have questions.

All PArishioners You BAke it, We'll sell it !GrAnnY's kitchen

needs your favorite baked cakes, pies and cookies. We need items for Saturday and more to restock on

Sunday along with homemade quiche for the Sunday Continental Breakfast.

Easy drop-off on Laurel Ave from 8am - 1pm on BOTH DAYS. No need to leave your car! Questions? Call Anne, 310-376-9052.

If you have questions about the Parish Fair, contact us at p a r i s h f a i r @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

or contact one of the Fair Chairs directly:Rebecca Foster, 415-336-6405

Troy Thrower, t r o y @ t h e w o o d w a r d g r o u p. c o mJen Adams, j e n a d a m s f a i r @ y a h o o. c o m

sign-uP to Volunteer At the FAir The Parish Fair is quickly approaching and we still

have many shifts to fill. The Fair is American Martyrs largest fund-raiser and we need everyone's help.

Please stop by the sign-up table after Mass or sign up online. Go to pariSh Fair news on the front page of the

website and follow the volunteer link. Please help make this year's fair a successful one.For questions about scheduling a shift or for more

information on volunteering, contact a Staffing Chair:Harriet Rapista, 310-947-2416 | h a r r i e t r a p i s t a @ g m a i l . c o mLisa Thompson, 310-968-9032 | [email protected] Boyle, 248-200-9290 | s a n d k b o y l e @ a o l . c o mMelissa Steinbeck, 650-804-1529 | m s t e i n b e c k @ g m a i l . c o m

sAturDAy nigHt Dinner tickets will be on sale THIS WEEKEND in front of the B&B Room on Saturday, October 5, 4:00-7:00pm and Sunday, October 6, 8:00-11:00Am.Steak or Fish adult dinners are $20 / $15 for seniors. Want to come to the event but know you are not going to eat - purchase a seat at a table for $20.Tickets can be purchased individually or as a table of 10. Checks or credit cards will be accepted.

Want to win a new 2013 volksWAgen tiguAn?How About $5,000 Cash?

Buy your lucky 21 tickets today - on sale after all Masses and in the Parish Office, or

download a form at our web site, w w w. a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g CONGRATULATIONS! to our Early Bird prize winners from the

September 29 drawing. These winners will also be fully entered in the main raffle for a new 2013 volksWAgen tiguAn

and other great cash prizes.$100 Gas Card Winners Two Lucky 21 Tickets Winners Matthew Smith Andy DiMarco David Inouye Teresa Dixon

Want to join the winner’s circle? Buy your tickets today! Please support American Martyrs BIGGEST FUNDRAISERS.

Your Lucky 21 Co-Chairs,Jen Atler-Ammazzalorso, 310-722-6467, Molly Jahn, Gia Esposito, Jana Martin, Jennifer Zieger

L YUCKAmerican Martyrs Parish Fair

21GREEN: C:90 M:34 Y:100 K:24GREY: C:64 M:56 Y:56 K32

Vehicle color and options may vary from this photo

pA r i s H FA i r p r e s A l e ti c k e t s

Tickets will be sold after all morning Masses and Sunday

5:00pM Mass NEXT WEEKEND and through the Fair weekend.

Pre-sale price is 3 for $1.00Tickets are good for

food, drinks and games.

Tickets will also be sold at the fair, priced at 2 for $1.00.



single seniors - monthly meeting Please join us Tuesday, October 8 at 1:00pM in the St. Kateri Room for the monthly meeting. Ministry ContaCts: Kathy, 310-679-9240 or Magda, 323-469-0577.

PArish neWs

PanCake breakfasT ToDay The pAncAke BreAkFAst ministry is serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice & coffee in O’Donnell Hall after the 7:00, 8:00 and 9:30aM Masses. Please pay at the door! $6 / adults, $4 / children under 12, $25 / family (2 adults w/children)NEXT WEEK: AMS Grade 7 will serve Coffee and Donuts.

cAreer bridgebuilders Resume WRiting WoRkshop with Robin Flanagan •Monday, October 7, 8:45am - 12:00noon, Parish House • Friday, October 11, 9:00 - 11:00am, Spirituality CenterThis is a two part workshop to help strengthen your resume and get noticed by recruiters, hiring managers and online search engines. Bring your resume. For those that attend the Monday group workshop, there are 20 minute individual assistance sessions on Friday, October 11 from 9am-11am. Contact Michelle Reed, m o r e e d 9 7 9 9 @ g m a i l . c o m , to schedule.monday moRning staRteRs, on Mondays after 8:00aM Mass, in the Parish House is for those in career transition, 8:45aM - 10:00aM, . No reservation required. Checkout our group on Linked In, or contact Andrea Krych, 310-779-6099 / c a r e e r b r i d g e b u i l d e r s @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g .

tnt (20's And 30's) Join us NEXT SUNDAY for our Oktoberfest House Party at the Parish House after 5:00pM Mass. Come for dinner and games, meet new people, and learn about upcoming TNT events.

For more information or to join our TnT mailing list, contact Lindsey at t n t @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g or 424-262-2TNT.

AltAr society - monthly meeting The monthly meeting is Thursday, October 10 at 9:00aM in the St. Kateri Room. Everyone is welcome to join us; no reservation needed.The doors will be open after 8:00aM Mass for a continental breakfast, a short meeting to inform you of what is going on with the Altar Society and then our guest speakers, Tony and Lynn Fadale. They will speak about Fair Trade, a subject with which they are very involved. minstry contAct: Dorothy Higi, 310-545-2016

mothers oF young children Wednesday, October 16 9:30–11:00aM St. Kateri Room Please join us! MOYC provides a network of friendship and local resources to mothers with babies to pre-school aged children in the American Martyrs parish. Whether a first time mom or you come with a brood, we welcome you. Bring your children, your parenting questions, and your prayer intentions for fellowship in a relaxed, supportive environment. Babysitting provided at the meeting.Guest speaker is Lynn Kleiner, the driving force behind the growth of Music Rhapsody, an innovator in early childhood music education. Ministry ContaCts: Allison Saba, 310-890-7198 or Stephanie Garcia, 310-383-3635

historicAl ministry Do you love history? Have you ever examined the American Martyrs’ stained glass windows and seen the stories represented in each one?Are you open to learning more about the Historical Ministry? We have a variety of activities that you can fit into the nooks and crannies of your life, on your schedule. Intrigued? Call Mary Hornickel, 310-466-3820.

The Sunday’S readingS in context MiniStry

The Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is almost full. $400 Deposit due now, full payment by December 1. There are a few spots left.Scan the code for brochure and application.

Pilgrimage Information MeetingTuesday, June 25, 20137:00 PM

American Martyrs ChurchSpirituality Center - Main Room770 17th StreetManhattan Beach, CA 90266

A Pilgrimage to the Holy LandWalking in the Footsteps of Jesus

12-Days: March 11 to 22, 2014Under the Spiritual Direction of Rev. Patrick Sheridan, OSB

Group Coordinators: Mr. John D’Isacco & Ms. Mary HornickelDiscount Price (payment by check or cash):

Full Package: Air + Land – Only $2,799 per person**From Los Angeles (LAX), plus $530 in airport taxes, security fees & fuel surcharges & $145 in tips

Yes, please send me the brochure and registration form for “A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land” March 11 to 22, 2014, led by Rev. Patrick Sheridan, OSB. I understand the brochure and pricing will be available after June 15, 2013.

Name ________________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________City _________________________________________________________________________Phone (______) _________________ Email __________________________________________

Please return to:John D’Isacco

1417 Pacific AveManhattan Beach, CA 90266

Travel Arrangements by:

Color brochure available after June 15, 2013To be placed on the priority mailing list to receive your full color brochure and registration form

(available after June 15, 2013) please complete and return the form below or contactMr. John D’Isacco & Ms. Mary Hornickel • Tel: (310) 546-1302 • Email: [email protected]

Save the Dates!

Do you have an hour or two to help with the task of skewering several hundred pounds of teriyaki beef? We'll be there ALL DAY.

When: Wednesday, October 16, 8:30am - 8:30pm Where: O'Donnell Hall

All are welcome, no prior experience necessary, food and beverages provided!This is not a 'fair shift' for AMS families but we could really use a few more hands. So please come and help if you can. If you have questions, contact Julie Stauber, 310-567-4996 / j a s m b 1 @ v e r i z o n . n e t .

Your Grateful Teriyaki Team, Catherine Coberly, Christine Ortiz and Julie Stauber


Commission Chair: Katie Wargnier s tewardship@amer ic anmar t y r s .o r g

bereAVement telecAre trAining clAss

If You Have Lost A Loved One…BereAvement telecAre ministry is for those who are grieving the death of someone special in their lives. This ministry is comprised of trained members of the parish who will call once a month to provide support, resources, prayer and a confidential, caring presence. There will be a 4-week training class for anyone interested in joining the Bereavement Telecare Ministry. The classes are 7:00-9:30pM on October 17 and 24, November 7 and 14. If you would like more information about the ministry or the training, contact Carol Anderson, 310-738-5610.

steWArDsHip

Stewardship Reflections The Stewardship Commission thanks you for three great responses to our call for a Stewardship Way of Life.pArisH survey The Stewardship Commission, along with the Pastoral Council and other Commission leaders, recently reviewed the results of the 2013 Parish Survey. We are happy with the results, and we see some areas for improvement thanks to your responses. Look for a summary of the results in an upcoming issue of Our Faith in Action newsletter. The Parish leadership is in the process of further review and will develop plans for acting on the survey results.outDoor mAss & ministry celeBrAtion Well over 2,200 parishioners and guests attended the Outdoor Mass and Ministry Celebration on Sunday September 15. We participated in a beautiful and inspiring Eucharistic celebration and enjoyed fellowship while dining al fresco. Plans are already under way for enhancing the celebration in 2014.commitment sunDAy We have already received more than 300 Renewal of Commitment Cards. These cards document commitments of Time for prayer, Talent for ministry service and Treasure for financial support of our Parish. If you haven't returned a card, please do so as soon as you can, even if you returned one last year.Our parish is truly blessed because of your generous gifts of prayer, involvement and support. May you be blessed a hundredfold X 3.Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

PlanneD gIvIng

Do you have an appreciated asset that you would like to turn into income today, but you don’t want to pay the capital gains taxes? You have options.

For information, contact Bob Hodges at 310-545-5651 or b h o d g e s @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

beginning AgAin

Our group offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation and divorce. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 15 from 7:00 - 9:00pM in the Holy Family House. The topic is "Transition."For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.

PAstorAl cAre

stePhen ministry Who are Stephen Ministers and what do they do?

Christians

Available

Reassuring

Encouraging

If you need someone to walk beside you on your journey through a life challenge, please call 310-545-8244.

If today you hear his voice,harden not your hearts. Ps 95

“Power of 7” Presentation Sunday, October 27

following 5:00pM Mass O'Donnell Hall

This dynamic presentation, by Sylvia Aimerito of AudioGirl Ministries, will provide you with the

confidence to effectively communicate the pro-life message in a peaceful and common

sense way in a secular world.



Knights oF columbus hAll rentAls The Knights of Columbus in Manhattan Beach have their Hall available for weddings, meetings, parties and special events of up to 200 people. For information about the Hall, visit k o f c 4 5 6 7 . o r g / h a l l - r e n t a l s .

heArts For the hungry - st. lAWrence oF brindisi Join Matthew 25 on Saturday, October 12 at St. Lawrence of Brindisi to feed the homeless and needy in the community. Volunteers are needed to prepare sandwich meals that morning and to distribute these meals at St. Lawrence.Donations of clothing and hygiene/toiletry products (bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes) are desperately needed for this project.roCkin' readers sLB is also joining us to read to the small children present with their parents. Volunteers are welcome to bring/donate books and read to the children too.To volunteer or to donate items contact Frank Valdez at 310-926-6940 / f r a n k . v a l d e z @ u t e x a s . e d u .

Commission Chair: Kathleen Truman s j o @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

BABy Bottle FunDrAiser For pregnAncy Help centerPlease pick up a Baby Bottle NEXT WEEKEND, October 12 and 13 after all Masses. Fill the bottle over the following 2–3 weeks with coins, cash or check and return it on Sunday, October 27 at the “POWER OF 7”event after the 5:00pM Mass or to the Respect Life Table after all Masses the next weekend, November 2-3. Thank you!

The Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance, a counseling center and licensed medical clinic, has been a life-saving organization in our community for over thirty years. The past generosity of American Martyrs parishioners and other donors has made it possible for the Center to now offer, in addition to its many other free services, ultra sound testing services to its clients. You have helped save lives and will continue to do so through your support of the Baby Bottle Campaign!

rosAry procession to sHrine oF tHe unBorn Holy cross cemetAry in culver city

Sunday, October 13 at 2:00pM

Carpool with other parishioners at 1:15pM from the AMC parking lot and participate in a moving procession to

the beautiful shrine dedicated to the unborn. A short prayer service will be held at the shrine, followed by singing of hymns.

To carpool, contact Steve Perry, 818-800-5653 | s t e v e n . m i c h a e l . p e r r y @ g m a i l . c o m .

Please pray that hearts will be touched this month for the cause of human life.

“…Although it seems to have fallen out of fashion today, there is, in fact, a way of defining a concept of existence, meaning and human life that has worked exceptionally well for individuals and society wherever it has been tried. Jesus Christ explained this concept in his every word and every action: Our origin and our destiny is God, our Father, who loves each of us with an infinitely tender and merciful love. The mystery of human life is that we—every one of us—are precious to God even as we are—weak and sinful. As Pope Francis has pointed out more than once, God our Father never stops loving us and never tires of forgiving us. At our least sign of remorse, he fills us with his consolation, peace and hope. Opening our hearts to life means that we reject the killing of human beings from the moment of conception to their natural death—by abortifacient ’contraceptives’ and abortion, in destructive embryo research and IVF procedures, by denying life-saving treatment to those with disabilities, and by ‘hastening death’ of the elderly and dying in assisted suicide and euthanasia. Opening our hearts to life means opposing the death penalty, as well as slavery, human trafficking, terrorism and unjust war, and that we work to eradicate the conditions that prevent our brothers and sisters from realizing their full human potential…”

The following is an excerpt from the USCCB's 2013 Respect Life Program Flyer. Read the full text at:

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inFAnt bAPtism Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required to have your child baptized at American Martyrs Church.Upcoming class is Thursday, October 10. For information and schedule of classes, go online to a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g , click on Sacraments, on the right hand side of the Sacraments page, click on Baptism.Questions: Contact Deacon Fred Rose, 310-545-5651 x321 | d e a c o n f r e d @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g.

FAith FormAtion

The ArT of SpiriTuAl DirecTionSpiritual direction is an ancient ministry, a unique one-to-one relationship in which a trained person assists another person in the search for an ever closer union of love with God. Directors listen carefully to the unfolding of directees' lives to help them discern the ways in which God is leading them. The practice of spiritual direction consists much more of "holy listening" rather than direction in the sense of offering guidance or direct advice.American Martyrs Church maintains a list of Certified Spiritual Directors who have received training, formation, and are members of Spiritual Directors International. They are committed to spiritual growth, both personally and with those they accompany on their journey. For more information and help finding a Certified Spiritual Director, contact Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.

Be Still and Know that I Am God. Psalm 46:10

ongoIng faITh forMaTIon & enrIChMenT

We all have gifts differing. There are many pathways to prayer.

BIBLE STUDIES Sunday’s Readings In Context (no class until October 23) Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pM in the Spirituality Center contact: John D'Isacco, 310-546-1302 Tuesday Morning Scripture Group Tuesday, 9:15-11:00aM, in the Spirituality Center contact: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241 CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Tuesday evening, 7:30-8:30pM, in the Spirituality Center Chapel (770 17th St, please use Pacific Ave. entrance) contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING Monday, 9:00-11:00aM, in the Spirituality Center contact: Sharon Law, S h a r o n 5 8 2 @ v e r i z o n . n e t | 310-963-9484 MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00-8:30pM, in the Spirituality Center Chapel Evening Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484 PEACE MEDITATION 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pM contact: Avito Moniz, 310-376-2065SPIRITUAL LIBRARY (The Upper Room) Open Sundays, 10:00aM-4:00pM, in the Spirituality Center, 2nd floor contact: Anna, 310-374-0863 or Millie, 310-938-3125SPIRITUAL DIRECTION contact: Jenny Attanasio for referral, 310-545-5651

contemPlAtiVe PrAyer Tuesday evenings, 7:30pM - 8:30pM,

St. Joseph’s Chapel at the Spirituality Center (use Pacific Ave. entrance)

“Where there is no love, put love and you will draw out love.” St. John of the Cross, The Minor Works

In contemplative prayer, we come to God empty handed and open hearted, trusting that God knows all of our needs. We listen with our hearts for the

many ways in which God continually draws each one of us by love and grace, within and beyond our faith community.

What do we do? Very simply, we begin with a brief reading, followed by two 20 minute periods of silent prayer, closing with the “Our Father” at 8:30pM. Some prefer to keep the silence and leave at this time; others choose to remain for a few minutes of conversation regarding the reading or the practice of contemplative prayer.

Please join us once, often or always, for the Love of it! Ministry ContaCt: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349

“Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of the mystery of prayer.”

Catechism of the Catholic Church (N. 2713)Get to know us at t h e c o n t e m p l a t i v e h e a r t . o r g

The Contemplative Heart is sister site to The Contemplative Way

Women Connecting Through Faith

An opportunity for women

to come together to discuss various topics

and connect with one another through our shared Catholic faith.

HOW TO STAY STRONG IN YOUR FAITH WHILE CARING FOR AGING PARENTS

An evening with Deacon Dick and Patti WilliamsThursday,October 10

7:00pm O'Donnell Hall

No requirement to attend, just an open mind and heart!

ContaCt: Kathy Crawley, k a t h y c r a w l @ a o l . c o m



FAith FormAtion

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Nearly 200,000 adults have undergone child abuse prevention trainingNearly 200,000 adults who work with children and youth have undergone child abuse prevention training through the VIRTUS program. The mandatory training helps adults to identify the types of inappropriate behavior that can lead to abuse. A key part of keeping our children safe means knowing how to prevent abuse. To learn more, please contact your parish office or call Joan Vienna, coordinator of the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children Program, (213) 637-7227.For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650.

AmericAn mArtyrs youth ministry See the Confirmation page on the website for information on Year 1 and Year 2, the calendar for the year, retreat dates and a link to the new online program.every tuesDAy nigHt - teen tuesDAy! Sit back, hang out, pray, and build community. Evenings may include scripture study, Catholic Trivia games, or praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet or Rosary.octoBer 13 - yeAr 2 conFirmAtion Meet in O'Donnell at 3:30pM. All Confirmation Candidates will attend the 5:00pM Mass that follows our meeting.octoBer 27 - yeAr 1 conFirmAtion Meet in O'Donnell at 3:30pM. All Confirmation Candidates will attend the 5:00pM Mass that follows our meeting.yeAr 2 conFirmAtion - novemBer retreAt November 1-3 at Pine Summit, Big Bear See Monica for information and registrationIf you are interested in joining Life Teen, contact Monica Leon at m l e o n @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r gFind us on Facebook at American-Martyrs YM contact: a m y m @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

American Martyrs School

FAmilies in FAith TODAY is the Children's Liturgy.We invite all children grades 1-6 to join us at 9:30Am in the SS. Brigid/Brendan Room for a liturgy designed especially for them. Then we join the parents in the Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

"You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves." -St. Francis de Sales

Our children follow a curriculum whether they receive their faith formation in the school or afterschool program. For supplemental activities to their lesson, check out the website: w w w. w e b e l i e v e w e b. c o m .

SRE Grades 1-6 October 8/9 October 15/16 October 22/23 October 29/30

SRE for Grades 7 & 8 begins November 5/6.ContaCt: Patti Williams, Director of Religious Education 310-546-4734 | p w i l l i a m s @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

scriP corner Need some new gear for Fall Sports?We are are stocked with scrip for Big 5, diCk's sporting goods, rei and sports authority. Plus we now have super sports back in stock!Please consider using scrip when you shop at these stores

- they support our scrip program so we can support our schools and ministries. Don't forget to do your RE-REGISTRATION FOR RALPHS.All Ralphs contributions to our scrip program ended on August 31. The new term began on September 1. All members who are currently enrolled in the Ralphs Community Contribution Program MUST RE-REGISTER for the new term at w w w. r a l p h s . c o m or by using the scanbar letter at the register - get a copy of this scanbar letter at the Scrip Office.

Sales Hours: Weekdays, 7:45aM - 3:45pM (Fridays till 1:00pm) Sunday, 7:45aM - 11:30aM

For special orders or information about scrip cards, contact the scrip office, 310-545-5651 x289 | s c r i p @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g.

The “Famous” $5 Friday Lunch Grill Lunch comes with chips, a drink

and your choice of a Hamburger, Cheeseburger or Hot Dog

faMIly PorTraIT funDraIser - oCTober 12 & 13

Book a time at Manhattan Beach Pier on Saturday or Torrance Beach on Sunday and $15 of your $20

sitting fee will go to American Martyrs School.

See details and book an appointment at Tr e a s u r e d M o m e n t s P h o t o g r a p h y. c o m

See our Facebook page for Msgr. Barry's Daily Reflections

You do not need a Facebook account to read the Reflections. Click the link to our FB

page at the bottom of our website pages.

Follow Msgr. on Twitter @msgrjohnbarry


Contact Information & Resources

WELCOME! We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here, celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived to our parish. We thank God that you are with us. To become part of our Faith Community, please fill out this form and we will mail you a Registration Card to complete and return. The Registration Card may be dropped in the collection basket, left at the Parish Center, Rectory, mailed or faxed to 310-546-9209. Thank you!

NAME PHONE

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NEW PARISHIONERMOVING, please remove from mailing list

CHANGE OF ADDRESS old address:

A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER is available for Sunday 5:00pm Mass, weddings, and funerals. Please call Gigi 310-214-4851CASA DE LOS ANGELITOS Maternity Home, 310-325-820824 HOUR Pregnancy Helpline, 310-787-HELPARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING LINE 800-355-2545VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY Suzanne Healy, 213-637-7650

American Martyrs Sunday Mass is available for TV viewing on

Time Warner Cable, channel 165, Sundays from 4:00-5:00pM. There is a one week delay

in air time.

Business Manager Bob Hodges bhodges@americanmar t yrs.org

pastoraL CounCiL president Gregory McGinity pcpresident@americanmar tyrs.org310-922-7931

aduLt BaptisM, ConfirMation & euCharist

Deacon Derek & Terri Brown rc ia@americanmar t yrs.org

BaptisM preparation for infants Deacon Fred & Suzie Rose deaconfred@americanmar t yrs.org

funeraL pLanning & BereaveMent

Deacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea camantea@americanmar t yrs.orgyamantea@americanmar t yrs.org

Liturgy & Worship Deacon Derek & Terri Brown dbrown@americanmar t yrs.orgtbrown@americanmar t yrs.org

stephen Ministry Deacon Dick & Patti Williams 310-545-8244

finanCe direCtor Pattie Johnson pjohnson@americanmar t yrs.org

gyM, fieLd & athLetiCs Lou Ann Selsky 310-802-8720

MusiC direCtor Bill Svarda 310-640-8505

parish Center adMinistrator & faCiLities Coordinator

Dottie Arias dott ie@americanmar t yrs.org

parish CoMMuniCations Anne Riordan ar iordan@americanmar t yrs.org

pLant Manager Tony Hatfield ahatf ie ld@americanmar t yrs.org

reCtory offiCe adMinistrator Laurie Oester, Ph.D rec tor y@americanmar t yrs.org

teChnoLogy Vicki Terbovich vterbovich@americanmar t yrs.org

voLunteer Ministry forMation Jenny Attanasio jattanasio@americanmar t yrs.org

rectory 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-1639 fax 310-545-0502

pArisH center 1400 Deegan Place, M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, M.B., CA 90266-1639 fax 310-545-3971

prinCipaL Camryn Connelly ams@americanmar t yrs.org

AmericAn mArtyrs scHool 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-8559 fax 310-545-3971

presChooL direCtor Jeannie Wood preschool@americanmar t yrs.org

AmericAn mArtyrs prescHool 1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-802-8149

religious eDucAtion 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-546-4734

direCtor, reLigious eduCation Patti Williams pwil l iams@americanmar t yrs.org

direCtor, youth Ministry Monica Leon amym@americanmar t yrs.org

direCtor, sunday presChooL sunday presChooL eMeritus

April BeuderSr. Mary Irene Flanagan

310-546-6311

PARISH FACILITIES

PARISH CENTER Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:45pm Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm Parish Center Office and St. Kateri Room (enter from Deegan Place) O'Donnell Hall and St. Brigid/Brendan Room (enter from O'Donnell parking lot)

GYM - 701 15th Street 310-802-8720 Do not park on 15th Street; Use parking structure and crosswalk

HOLY FAMILY HOUSE - 700 17th Street Use lower level entrance next to Gym

PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street

SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18th Street Do not park on 18th Street; park on Church property and enter from schoolyard

SPIRITUALITY CENTER - 770 17th Street St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm)



Beyond our Parish

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - November 8-10 in Los AngelesMarried Couples! Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! A series of presentations, made by married couples and a priest, teach valuable communication tools and much more! Renew your sense of togetherness, romance and deeper communication. Signups encouraged by October 12; a $75 application fee is required to reserve your spot inFo and regiStration: w w w. i l o v e m y s p o u s e . n e t | 424-777-WWME.

LMU CENTER FOR RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Saturday, October 19, 10:00aM-4:00pM, $45 Science and Spirituality of Happiness with Dr. Jay Kumar Saturday, November 2, 9:00aM-1:00pM, Transforming Trauma: A Review and Expansion of a Contemplative Approach to Trauma with Dr. Jim Finley Saturday, November 16, 9:00aM-12:30pM, Moral Injury: Warriors, Families, and Communities with Dr. Mark Mitchell and a panel of experts registration: a c a d e m i c s . l m u . e d u / e x t e n s i o n o r i n f o : c r s @ l m u . e d u

Gym & Field

gym ActiVities senioRs exeRcise - Community is welcome! Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am

Women's Volleyball Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:00-10:00am. All players welcome, from beginners to advanced. Tuesdays are instructional and Thursdays are free play. ContaCt: Rocky Wade, rocky [email protected]’s and Women’s coed Volleyball Tuesday evenings 8:00-10:00pm. Intermediate skill levels and recreational play. ContaCt: John Wargnier 310-796-1058 | j o h n w a r g n i e r @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r ggyM ContaCt: Lou Ann Selsky, 310-802-8720 [email protected]

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Little Sisters of the Poor need your help with their annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, October 19. We need the following: COLLECTIBLES: China, silver, glassware, decorator items and stands, lamps, vases, sets of dishes and wine glasses (even partial sets) etc. JEWELRY: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, beaded purses, whatever.All ideas welcome. Call if you have questions, 310-548-0625.

in Fo r m At i o n me e t i n g Fo r me n in t e r e s t e D i n t H e pe r m An e n t DiAco nAt e,

su n DAy, oc to B e r 27, 2013

The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in

finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present:

to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program,

to answer any questions that participants might have.Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation program. It is important for men who are married to attend with their wives.

Sunday, October 27, 2:00 - 4:00pM, Incarnation Church

214 West Fairview Avenue, Glendale, CAFor further information, contact:

Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office, 213-637-7383 or C A O r t i z @ l a - a r c h d i o c e s e . o r g

RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND - October 11-13Rachel's Vineyard retreat is for men and women struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat is designed to help participants work through repressed grief and anger in a safe, nonjudgmental setting and come to acceptance, healing, and hope for the future. Developed in the Roman Catholic Tradition, it utilizes spiritual exercises and rituals to help grieve the loss of unborn children and to accept God’s forgiveness. All inquiries and registrations are confidential. $215 per person, Duarte, CA.registration or More info: 866-2-RACHEL | w w w. r a c h e l s v i n e y a r d o r g .

ST. JOHN BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL - Information Night, October 15, 6:00-8:00pm

Join us at the Kadlec home, 1521 3rd St., Manhattan Beach for a presentation from faculty and administration of St. John Bosco, as well as parents and students. Come experience why St. John Bosco is a leader in Catholic high school education.RSVP to Teresa Kadlec, 310-372-3847 | t b k a d l e c @ v e r i z o n . n e t . Or reach Jon Lucero, Admission Coordinator at 562-920-1734 x227.


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BOUNCE HOUSE – PETTING ZOOHAUNTED HOUSE – ENTERTAINMENT

WINE TASTING – SILENT AUCTION

SATURDAY 10/20 – 10:00 - 5:00SUNDAY 10/21 – 10:00 - 4:30

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