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July 21, 2019 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ADORATION AND CONFESSIONS

Wednesdays at St. James the Less Church from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation also by appointment.

CONTACT US Phone: 818-249-2008 Web: www.hrsjcatholic.com Email: recep onist@hr-sj.org OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Thursday Evening: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday: 9 am—2 pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am at Holy Redeemer Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 am at St. James Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 pm at Holy Redeemer Sunday Masses 8:30 am at St. James 10:00 am at Holy Redeemer 11:30 am at St. James 5:30 pm at Holy Redeemer

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the

· First Sunday during the 10am Mass at HR · Third Sunday during the11:30am Mass at SJ

Please call the parish office for further information.

Sacrament of First Communion Preparation for children who have attained the age of reason 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 teens. Apply through the Life Teen office: hrsjlifeteen@gmail.com

Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!

Holy Orders/Religious Orders Anyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon, or sister please contact Father Ed: fred@hr-sjcatholic.org.

Anointing of the Sick Please feel free to call the parish office if you would like to have an Eucharistic home visit by one of our parish ministers of the sick. Communion for Sick and Homebound Please call the parish offices if you would like to receive Communion –we will make the arrangements with the Eu-charis c Ministers to the Sick.

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 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 me and we want you to know that your parish is there for you.

www.hrsjcatholic.com (818)249-2008

We are glad you are here with us today!

Some of us are here to spend time with family and friends, some of us are here because this is our parish. All of us are here because today we celebrate the joy of what God has done. As we reflect on today’s celebrations with our church

family, our friends and relatives, our hope is that we have experienced Jesus alive in us.

Thank you for celebrating with us today, our presence to one another is itself an occasion of

God’s grace poured out.

Holy Redeemer Church 2411 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

St. James the Less Church 4625 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214

St. James—Holy Redeemer Catholic School 4635 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214

818-248-7778

Ordained Servants Sister Mary Karen Collier S.S.L., Parish Life Director

Father Michael Grieco, Priest Minister Rev. George Brincat, Pastor Emeritus-Our Lady of Lourdes

Deacon Joseph Hegenbart

Servants of Music Ministry Amelia Acosta Andrea Anderson Michael Paul Leon

Servants of Chris an Forma on Michael Paul Leon Susan Romero Trish Swords

Servants of Administra on Deirdre Cascelli Kathy McCauley Doug Sinning

WELCOME TO HOLY REDEEMER—ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

SHARING FAITH, CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, AND SERVING EACH OTHER TO THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD.

HOLY REDEEMER AND ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

We pray for our beloved deceased parishioners, family and friends...

Linda Chaban & Dorothy Abril May their souls and the souls of all the faithful

departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace

IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS Madeleine Doctors, Bill Ferguson, Michael Jackson, Alex & Teresa Kirkaldy, Larry Legind, Ron McLoud, Maria Ha ck, Dolores Maggipinto, Vito Maggipinto, Omar Mullen, Richy Reivdas, Jorge Gonzalez, Emma Eday, Ray Lucero, Patricia Rios, David Walsh, William Kearns, Peter Riley, Thomas Gilliland, Ofelia Lopez, Alicia Yale, Angelita Tanedo, Cur s Cleven, Emese Mohai, Sharon Le Berthon, Jim Le Berthon, Renee Meyerson, April Einwechter, Bob Baldwin, Elizabeth Lewis, Margaret Gibbons, Miguelina San ago, Janet Keene, Jim Maillard, Maryanne Moses, Patricia Ryan, Dominic Lingua, Thomas Hansen, Larry Weisner, Richard Mancini, Colleen Hughes-Zamuido, Lori Dybdahl, Beatriz Mejia, Kevin Layseca, Gary Lucero, Christopher Kramer, and Bob Spychalsky

OUR PRAYERS FOR THE INTENTIONS OF…Carmelita Cecilia Danao, Mary & Somers Blackman, Christopher Kramer, Ka e T., Dorothy Abril, Ed Gantan, Taix Family Inten ons, Warren Boehm, Fred Chrisney , Vincent Page, and for the People of Holy Redeemer and St. James Catholic Community. Please con nue to li each other up in prayer.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Abraham shows hospitality to three visitors (Genesis 18:1-10a). Psalm — He who does jus ce will live in the pres-ence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading — The mystery hidden from gener-a ons past has been manifested; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory (Colossians 1:24-28). Gospel — Jesus converses with Martha and Mary about service and contempla on (Luke 10:38-42). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-

onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.

FAITH SHARING QUESTIONS

We invite you to reflect upon the scripture readings you heard proclaimed at Mass this weekend by sharing with friends and family the “Ques on of the Week”.

Adults: Which response to God’s call is more natural to you – prayer or ac on? Why? Children: In the past week, when have you prayed and when have you done good things for others? Which could you do be er?

A NOTE FROM OUR PARISH LIFE DIRECTOR

Dear Holy Redeemer-St. James Parishioners,

It is a great joy and privilege for me to be joining your Parishes as Parish Life Director. I greeted you all last week-end but can give you a li le informa on on me. I grew up in Southern California, San Gabriel Valley to be spe-cific. I come from a family of 8

siblings. I joined the Sisters of St. Louis a er High School and taught in elementary school for around 20 years. Then I went into Youth Ministry and then Voca on Ministry for the Archdiocese and then into Leadership in Parishes. I spent the last 14yrs in South Central LA at St. Agatha Parish as the Parish Life Director. It is a privilege for me to be here as your Leader with Fr. Mike. I know this model may be new to you, but it works like the other models of leadership in the Archdiocese. Fr. Mike and I are a team along with the rest of the Staff. I am so hap-py to be here to work along side all of you to con-

nue the great work already going on in this com-munity. Let us con nue to grow and spread God's word of Joy and Peace.

Sr. Karen Collier SSL

SHARING FAITH, CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, AND SERVING EACH OTHER TO THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD.

MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE APPEAL Holy Redeemer: Diocese of Adilabad, India

weekend of July 27-28 The Mission Coopera on Appeal is one that helps unite the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with the Universal Church and to emanate mission awareness among the people of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The generous response, which is tradi onal amongst the people of Los Angeles, is a reflec on of the ongoing awareness and concern for the peoples of the world. The reality of the material needs of the missions can never be overstated. Living in the United States it can be difficult to even imagine life without electricity, clean water and a social support system which exists to help people through difficult

mes. The reality is that many people in the missions do not have clean water, they do not have homes, access to educa on, or opportuni es to make changes in their lives.

Next weekend, Holy Redeemer Church will be visited by Father Anthony Moozhikuzhy, CMI with the Diocese of Adilabad, India. He will share with us their courageous evangeliza on efforts on behalf of the Catholic Church and give us an opportunity to support their work in the field.

With a prayerful heart, please be generous for the Missionary Coopera ve Appeal.

Visit our parish website: www.hrsjcatholic.com And click GIVE ONLINE

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE LOS ANGELES: “BEGINNING EXPERIENCE” WEEKEND “Beginning Experience” is part of an interna onal ministry for those men or women who have experienced the loss of a spouse through separa on, divorce, or death. It is recognized by the Office of Family Life. A “Beginning Experience” weekend will be held on Friday, August 16, through Sunday, August 18, at Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino. This weekend helps a person move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope. To register for this weekend or obtain more informa on (including cost), please contact Peg Se at 818-767-1007; Brenda Mikhail at 818-352-5265; or Maria Rojas (Spanish) at 310-365-0186. Ques ons can be sent by e-mail to: beginningexperience.losangeles@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY Chris ans should offer their brethren simple and un-

preten ous hospitality. —St. Basil

Our parish welcomes through Bap sm

our newest members into our Community Josiah Jacinto and Maxwell Costales

Congratula ons to the newly bap zed and their families

HOLY REDEEMER AND ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION There’s a different pace to a summer Sunday, especially on those days when we dream of air condi oning and wave any available paper to s r the air. Yet we persist in gathering, even with so many breaks from the usual rou nes. We distance ourselves not only from rou nes, but from schedules and familiar well-worn paths. These are playful days and contempla ve days. We see long-lost friends and visit almost-forgo en places. We have more leisure than any people before in the history of the world, and we need it because our lives are so care-worn and ring. More of us walk barefoot and look up at the stars or dip our toes in the lake or sea, sing around campfires, read novels on the beach, and eat comfort food with our fingers. We see how beau ful life can be, and are more aware than usual of how God is always breaking in with signs of love. In Genesis today, Abraham and Sarah prac ce hospitality to their visitors, who turn out to be God dropping in. During the summer months, God prac ces hospitality in return, invi ng us into a season of celebra on. Keeping Sunday holy is a good habit to cul vate in these days when our spirits are especially recep ve to God’s deep desire for us to know divine love. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

A MINDSET OF SERVICE There’s a lot of traveling, delivering, and visi ng going on in our readings today. In Genesis Abraham cares for the needs of three mysterious travelers. The psalm responds, celebra ng the kind of righteousness that Abraham prac ces. Then, in his le er to the Colossians, Saint Paul describes his own ministry as almost like a delivery service: he, God’s steward, brings the word of God to their community. Finally, Luke’s Gospel shares the well-known story of Mary and Martha, and the different ways they welcome Jesus into their home. Amid all this coming and going, we are invited to pay a en on to the ways we tend to the needs of others. Each of us can ask, How am I present to God and others in my life? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENEWAL COMMUNITIES: “DAY OF HEALING,” Southern California Renewal Communi es (SCRC) is hold-ing a “Day of Healing” on Saturday, July 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Assump on Parish in Ventura. Speakers will be: Fr. Patrick Crowley, SSCC; Dr. Elizabeth Kim; and Mr. Dominic Berardino. Topics for the day’s talks will in-clude: "God's Healing Power at Work Today"; "Jesus, Our Divine Physician"; and "Prayers for Physical, Emo onal and Psychological Healing". The Day includes a Mass and Healing Service with Fr. Patrick Crowley, SSCC. Cost for this event is $20 if paid in full by Wednesday, July 24. A er Wednesday, July 24 (including payment at the door), cost is $25 per person. (There will not a be a lunch break, only a short break. Bring snack, if needed.) Online registra on for this event is available at: h p://www.scrc.org

BROTHER’S HELPERS FEEDING THOSE IN NEED...

Los Angeles leads the na on with over 80,000 homeless trying to survive here on the streets of one of the largest ci es in the country. Of these 80,000 over 40% are women and children. Guided by the principles and values of the Missionaries of Charity, Brothers' Helpers is on a mission to prepare nutri ous meals and deliver them to the poorest of the poor in downtown Los Angeles. We are a 100% volunteer organiza on. Join us today! • Tuesdays at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall at 3pm • Thursdays at St. James Msgr Barry Hall at 3pm

LOAVES & FISHES FOOD BANK Non-perishable food collec on for the hungry

Holy Redeemer—2nd Sunday of each month—in bins near restrooms.

St. James—last Sunday of each month—in bins in ves bule.

SHARING FAITH, CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, AND SERVING EACH OTHER TO THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD.

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is part of a worldwide organiza on of lay Catholic men and women who are commi ed to live and grow in their Chris an faith through prayer and personal involvement in charitable works. If you or a loved one needs help with food, clothing, bills, etc., please contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (St. James and Holy Redeemer Conference) at the church office: 818-249-2008. For free pickup by truck of your dona ons: please call 800-974-3571 If anyone is interested in helping people in need in our community, please contact Dolores Bromberek, SVDP HR/SJ Conference president, at 818 903-7264. Thank you.

ONGOING GATHERINGS • Adult Bible Study….Will return in September on

Mondays at 9:30 am in HR Healy Hall Conference Center

• Holy Redeemer Pioneer Club mee ngs are on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 11 am in HR Healy Hall.

• St. James New Beginnings mee ngs are on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 11am in SJ Msgr. Barry Hall.

• Adult Bible Study—Tuesdays at 9am meeting in SJ Parish Center

• Centering Prayer—Will return in September on Mondays at 7:15pm meeting at the

HR Dina Martin Ministry Center • Teen Bible Study— Tuesdays at 6:30pm

meeting in SJ Parish Center • The Divine Mercy Prayer Group—Will return in

September on Wednesdays at 9:30 am in SJ Church

For additional contact information, please contact the parish office 818-249-2008: receptionist@hr-sj.org.

Everyone is welcome.

TOGETHER IN MISSION Par cipa ng in the good works of Together in Mission is one way that every Catholic in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles can show their love for their neighbor. Dona ons to directly benefit the neediest schools and parishes throughout the Archdiocese—some which are just 30 minutes from Holy Redeemer & St. James. The special TIM envelopes are available at the doors of the Church. You can also make a gi online at OurMissionLA.org/Give. Thank you for your support!

TOGETHER IN MISSION Parish Update: 2019 Pledge Goal: $117,900.00 Amount Pledged $ 84,595.28 Amount Paid $ 68,395.25

It is Christ whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

— Colossians 1:28b

HOLY REDEEMER AND ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

BAPTISM + CONFIRMATION + EUCHARIST

These are our Sacraments of Ini a on into the Church. Have you been called to explore Catholicism? Join us on the journey! Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults, or RCIA, is the process by which adults are ini ated into the Catholic faith. Whether you have already been bap zed, but have yet to receive First Eucharist or Confirma on, or you’ve never been bap zed, this is the place for you.. You are welcome to par cipate in the process with your ques ons, your insights and your faith story in a warm accep ng se ng.

For information please contact Trish Swords at drehrsj@gmail.com

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Drug use preven on starts at home You know it’s important to keep your children, especially teenagers, away from drugs, but besides lecturing, how can you impress this importance on your children? Se ng an example at home is a great start — watch how you communicate subtle messages about your own substance use, such as a glass of wine a er a “hard day” or overdoing it on prescrip on medica on. Addi onally, talk to your children about drug-related rules in real contexts, like par es. Give them realis c scripts for saying no if friends offer them drugs, so they have real op ons when the me comes. For more preven on ideas, get a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “Ten Preven on Prac ces You May Not Have Considered” at h p://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protec ng/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Ar cles.aspx.

VIRTUS & LIVESCAN FINGERPRINT Safeguard VIRTUS Session & Re-cer fica on Concurrent with the first me they par cipate in any programs or ac vi es at a loca on, all staff, whether paid or volunteer, and all volunteers who work in any capacity with or around children, the elderly, or special needs person, will be required to complete the ini al three-hour VIRTUS® Protec ng God's Children for Adults program. and are required to be VIRTUS recer-

fied every four years. Recer fica on takes place on or before the expira on date of the last cer ficate.

Our parish community is offering VIRTUS Cer fica on session at

Holy Redeemer in Healy Hall on Saturday, July 27th from 9 am to 12 noon

Saturday, August 24th from 9 am to 12 noon

Additional VIRTUS sessions can be found on: www.VIRTUS.org > Click First-time registrant >View list of sessions > Los Angeles-San Fernando Region

Livescan Fingerprinting sessions can be found on: www.archdiocese.la > Protecting Children > Fingerprint & VPIN > scroll down to Fingerprinting Calendar

St. James-Holy Redeemer Catholic School is accep ng applica ons for the 2019-2020 school

year for our Transi onal Kinder program through 7th grade.

Please contact the school office for informa on.

Do you enjoy working with children? Our school is seeking volunteers for a day or two each week to help with our Theater Arts program, our Yoga program, and lunch duty. If you are interested, please contact Susan Romero at 818.248.7778. All volunteers must meet the Safeguard the Children guidelines of Virtus Training and Fingerprin ng.