Find Us Online www.hrsjcatholic.com Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God. February 2, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord 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: recepƟ[email protected]PARISH OFFICE HOURS LOCATED AT HOLY REDEEMER Monday—Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday: 9 am—2 pm JOIN US FOR MASS 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 Sign up for a Lenten group today!
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Find Us Online www.hrsjcatholic.com
Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.
February 2, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord
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 [email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS LOCATED AT HOLY REDEEMER Monday—Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday: 9 am—2 pm
JOIN US FOR MASS 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
Sign up for a Lenten group today!
Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the
· First Saturday at 10:00 am at HR · Third Saturday at 10:00 am at SJ
Please call the parish office or contact Sister Karen: [email protected].
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. For more information, please contact Trish at [email protected]
Sacrament of Confirmation A two-year program for teens. Apply through the Life Teen office: [email protected]
Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament! Please contact Father Mike: [email protected].
Holy Orders/Religious Orders Anyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon, or sister please contact Father Mike: [email protected].
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
It is our privilege to welcome you to the Holy Redeemer- St. James Catholic Community. No ma er who you are or where you are on life’s
journey, you are welcome here and we are pleased you have joined us today.
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
WELCOME TO HOLY REDEEMER—ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SHARING FAITH, CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, AND SERVING EACH OTHER TO THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD.
Ordained Servants Sister Mary Karen Collier S.S.L., Parish Life Director
Father Michael Grieco, Priest Minister Father George Brincat, Pastor Emeritus-Our Lady of Lourdes
Deacon Joseph Hegenbart
Servants of Music Ministry Andrea Anderson Michael Paul Leon
Servants of Faith Forma on Michael Paul Leon Susan Romero Trish Swords
Servants of Administra on Kathy McCauley Doug Sinning Laura Garcia-Pulido
HOLY REDEEMER AND ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
We pray for our beloved deceased parishioners, family and friends…….
Henry Bogust and Elma Schwartz May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace
IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS William & Irene McAndrew, Alex Kirkaldy, Larry Legind, Ron McLoud, Maria Ha ck, Dolores Maggipinto, Vito Maggipinto, Omar Mullen, Richy Reivdas, Jorge Gonzalez, Emma Eday, Ray Lucero, Thomas Gilliland, Ofelia Lopez, Alicia Yale, Angelita Tanedo, Cur s Cleven, Emese Mohai, Sharon Le Berthon, Jim Le Berthon, Renee Meyerson, Bob Baldwin, Elizabeth Lewis, Jim Maillard, Maryanne Moses, Patricia Ryan, Dominic Lingua, Thomas Hansen, Larry Weisner, Gary Lucero, Christopher Kramer, Harmon Jones, Rudolph Casillas, Janet Keene, Minerva Astengo, Douglas Bergstrom, and Bob Spychalsky
OUR PRAYERS FOR THE INTENTIONS OF…,Chris ne Senon-Krings, Kevin Layseca, Lydia & Jr. Gaetos, Emma Gooh, Norma Trujillo, D’Von Calhoun, Kevin McCarty, Janie Cook, Taix Family Inten ons, Damian Kim, Elma Schwartz, and for the People of Holy Redeemer and St. James Catholic Community. Please con nue to li each other up in prayer.
PAPAL INTENTIONS Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific inten on each month. You are invited to an-swer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this inten on during the month of February:
Listen to the Migrants' Cries We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, vic ms of criminal trafficking, may be heard
and considered.
A NOTE FROM OUR PARISH LIFE DIRECTOR
In our first reading we hear the prophet Malachi asking God when He will send the just one, the one who will help his people live lives of faith. Paul takes it further and tells us that Christ has come to deliver us from the fear of death, that death has no hold on us. Those who die have nothing to fear. Have you ever met someone who is old and wise? I have. Their eyes are gentle. Smile lines are etched into the wrinkles of their faces. Kindliness and holiness have become a way of life for them. Simeon and Anna in our readings today are such people. They have lived their lives in prayer wai ng for this messiah. Now He is here as a child, and they have no problem recognizing him. Faith is an inner assurance that rises within us to convince us that God is at work. That belief, at that moment, is a gi . They are people of faith. You might just be one of those people. If you are, thank you for your life of holiness. If you are not, then like me, let’s keep working to drink deeply of God’s Spirit, day a er day. God is real, at work at all
mes. Faith is a gi , an inner assurance that this is so.
Sr. Karen Collier SSL
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”. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Adults: What are you doing in order to con nue to grow strong in faith and wisdom? Children: Who helps you to grow strong in your faith?
Our parish welcomes through Bap sm
our newest member into our Community Noah Yoon and
Nilah Carrillo Congratula ons to the newly bap zed
and their families
SHARING FAITH, CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, AND SERVING EACH OTHER TO THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD.
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN The importance of making rules
As parents, we want our children to see us as their allies and teachers, not just the people who lay down the law. But some mes, rules are more effec ve — rules are simple and easy to remember, and leave no room for error. When it comes to your child’s safety, rules are cri cal. And when it comes to your child’s body, rules can help them understand how to protect themselves from predators. Establishing rules about who can see or touch their bodies is an important part of preven ng child sexual abuse. For more informa on, request a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “Some mes a rule is more effec ve than a discussion” from h p://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protec ng/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Ar cles.aspx.
Visit our parish website: www.hrsjcatholic.com And click GIVE ONLINE
The PCC has some great opportuni es for...
Volunteers Lay Counselors & Volunteer Nurses We would love to have you join us at our
2020 Spring PCC Volunteer Training
To receive your Volunteer Applica on Packet Please contact
Norma Cano, Client Service Director 818/895-2500 or e-mail norma@pregnanthelp4u. org
Please join us in this life-affirming ministry.
HOLY REDEEMER AND ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Living the Eucharist
IS BACK FOR LENT 2020!
Living the Eucharist is a dynamic, parish-based program designed to help revitalize parish life and mission through a more profound experience of Sunday Mass.
It helps the en re parish—adults, teens, and families—grow in their Catholic faith and live more fully as missionary disciples of Jesus.
SHARING FAITH, CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, AND SERVING EACH OTHER TO THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD.
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' Help-ers is on a mission to prepare nutri ous meals and deliv-er them to the poorest of the poor in downtown Los An-geles. 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.
PARISH FELLOWSHIP Everyone is welcome in the gathering area where our parish family enjoys an atmosphere of friendship, community and belonging! Join us for Coffee and Donuts following the: • 8:30am Sunday Mass (Proceeds to outreach ministries & programs) • 10:00am Sunday Mass—First and Third Sunday
of the month (Proceeds to Boy Scout Troop 317 scou ng events)
HOLY REDEEMER AND ST. JAMES CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Holy Redeemer-Saint James conference (SVDP HR-SJ) is here to help! If you or someone you know needs help with food, clothing, bills, etc., please contact us through the church office: 818-249-2008. If you would like to support fellow parishioners or become an ac ve member of this worldwide organiza on of lay Catholic men and women commi ed to living and growing in Chris an faith through prayer and personal involvement in charitable works, please contact Dolores Bromberek, SVDP HR-SJ Conference president, at 818-903-7264. For free pick-up by truck of your in-kind dona ons, please call 800-974-3571. Thank you!
ONGOING GATHERINGS Liturgical • Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the
8:30 am Mass at St James. Preschool and elementary children gather for an age appropriate interpretation of the Gospel.
Formation • Adult Bible Study….Mondays at 9:30 am in
HR Healy Hall Conference Center • Women’s Group mee ng on Mondays at 7 pm
or Wednesdays at 9:30 am in HR Dina Mar n Ministry Center
• Centering Prayer—Mondays at 7:15pm meeting at the HR Parish Office Elizabeth Lewis Conference Center
• Adult Bible Study—Tuesdays at 9am meeting in SJ Parish Center
• Teen Bible Study— Tuesdays at 6:30pm meeting in SJ Parish Center
Fellowship • 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.
Devotions • The Divine Mercy Prayer Group—Wednesdays at
9:30 am in SJ Church Outreach • Knitting Ministry on 1st and 3rd Thursday of
month at 12:30 pm in HR Healy Hall Conference Center
For additional contact information, please contact the parish of-fice 818-249-2008: [email protected].
