MARCH 29, 20205TH SUNDAY IN LENT
CONTACT USPhone: 818-249-2008Web: www.hrsjcatholic.comEmail: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS (LOCATED AT HOLY REDEEMER)Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pmFriday: 9 am - 2 pm
JOIN US FOR MASS!MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY8:00 am | Holy Redeemer
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY8:00 am | St. James
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS4:00 pm | Holy Redeemer
SUNDAY MASSES8:30 am | St. James10:00 am | Holy Redeemer11:30 am | St. James5:30 pm | Holy Redeemer
ADORATION & CONFESSIONSWednesdays at St. James the Less Church from 8 - 9 pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation also by appointment.
Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.
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WELCOME!Welcome to the Catholic Community of Holy Redeemer-St. James. Our parish is a place to grow, to put faith in action, and to use our gifts of time, treasure and talent as disciples of Christ. Thank you for choosing to worship with 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.
STAFF
ORDAINED SERVANTSSister 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 MINISTRYAndrea Anderson
Michael Paul Leon
SERVANTS OF FAITH FORMATIONMichael Paul Leon
Susan Romero
Trish Swords
SERVANTS OF ADMINISTRATIONKathy McCauley
Doug Sinning
Laura Garcia-Pulido
LOCATIONSHOLY REDEEMER CHURCH (Parish Offices) 2411 Montrose Ave. Montrose, CA 91020
Phone: 818-249-2008 [email protected]
ST. JAMES THE LESS CHURCH 4625 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214
Phone: 818-249-2008
ST. JAMES—HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4635 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214
Phone: 818-248-7778
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISMSBaptisms 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]
MATRIMONYPlease contact the parish office upon engagement or at least 6 months prior to your wedding date to prepare for the celebration of this joyous Sacrament!
HOLY COMMUNIONThe two year preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (6 years) is done through our Religious Education program or through the parish school. For adults, preparation is done through our parish RCIA program (RIte of Christian Initiation). For enrollment in either program, please contact the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, [email protected]
CONFIRMATIONOur two year parish confirmation program for high school youth is called “Sealed”. To register or for more information, please visit hrsjlifeteen.com
For adults over 18 years of age, confirmation preparation is done through our RCIA (RIte of Christian Initiation) program. Please contact the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, [email protected], for more information.
ANOINTING OF THE SICKPlease call the parish office if you would like to have a priest visit andn anoint a sick loved one .
HOLY ORDERS ORRELIGIOUS ORDERSAnyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon or sister, please call the parish office to arrange a meeting with Sr. Karen.
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
We know this a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you. If your loved one has passed or if you feel you will be in need, please call the parish office. Our Bereavement Ministers will assist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors and offer you helpful guidance that will aid in the Liturgical planning of the Mass or Memorial service.
COMMUNION FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Please call the parish office if you would like to receive Communion. We will make arrangements for a Eucharistic Minister to the Sick to visit.
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A SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FROM THE PASTOR... Have you ever been in a situation in which someone who could have chosen to help you would not? That is a real deep hurt. This is how Mary and Martha felt in the Gospel. Where was God when I needed him?
We do not always know why things work out as they do. Human beings let us down. Sometimes it seems as if God has let us down. These are our personal crucifixion moments. We may later see clearly why things happened and God is glorified: these are resurrection moments. Sometimes we never know why, and life and death remain a mystery.
We are in this moment now, with this scare of the virus. You may be asking why God is doing this? Or is it God? There is a mystery dimension of God and life that we will never comprehend. But hopefully, our faith and belief in a God who has helped, blessed us, saw us through difficult times and continues to guide us will only grow stronger. Let us support one another, pray for one another and ask our God to nudge us into a future that will glorify Him and lead us to Him.
Sr. Karen Collier SSL
TODAY’S READINGSReading 1, Ezekiel 37:12-14Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel, John 11:1-45Reading 2, Romans 8:8-11
WEEKLY READINGS30 Mon Lenten Weekday
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or
13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11
31 Tue Lenten Weekday
Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
1 Wed Lenten Weekday
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42
2 Thu Lenten Weekday
Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59
3 Fri Lenten Weekday
Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
4 Sat Lenten Weekday
Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
OUR PRAYERS FOR THE INTENTIONS OF…
SUNDAY, March 29 10:00 AM Dinah Martin + Curtis Cleven +
MONDAY, March 30 8:00 Liam McCarty Mary Kim
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
John RedfernAlex Kirkaldy
IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS...
William & Irene McAndrew, Ron McLoud, Maria Hattick, Dolores Maggipinto, Vito Maggipinto, Richy Reivdas, Jorge Gonzalez, Emma Eday, Alicia Yale, Angelita Tanedo, Sharon Le Berthon, Janet Keene, Trudy Lousen, Margaret Gibbons, Jim Le Berthon, Renee Meyerson, Roxanne Martin, Elizabeth Lewis, Jim Maillard, Maryanne Moses, Patricia Ryan, Dominic Lingua, Thomas Hansen, Larry Weisner, Gary Lucero, Christopher Kramer, Harmon Jones, Rudolph Casillas, Minerva Astengo, Douglas Bergstrom, Regis Coyle, Irene Hughes, Bob Spychalsky and Maria Esparza.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
ONGOING GATHERINGS
LITURGICALChildren’s Liturgy of theWordPreschool and elementary children gather for an age appropriate interpretation of the Gospel during the 8:30 am Mass at St James.
FORMATIONAdult Bible Study Mondays at 9:30 am in HR Healy Hall Conference 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
Women’s Group Thursdays at 7 pm or Wednesdays at 9:30 am in HR Dina Martin Ministry Center
Mens Group Wednesday mornings at 6am in HR Healy Hall Conference Center
SJ BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP First Friday of the month 7-8:30 PM Dinah
Martin Room at the HR Ministry Center
FELLOWSHIPCoffee and DonutsAfter 8:30am Mass every Sunday at SJAfter 10am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at HR
Senior GatheringsHoly Redeemer Pioneer Club meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 11 am in HR Healy Hall.
St. James New Beginnings meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
DEVOTIONSDivine Mercy Prayer GroupWednesdays at 9:30 am in SJ Church
OUTREACHBrothers HelpersTuesdays at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall at 3pmThursdays at St. James Msgr Barry Hall at 3pmLoaves and FishesHoly Redeemer—2nd Sunday of each Holy Redeemer—2nd Sunday of each month in bins near restrooms.month in bins near restrooms.St. James—last Sunday of each month in bins in vestibule.Knitting Ministry 1st and 3rd Thursday of month at 12:30 pm in HR Healy Hall Conference Center
For additional contact information, pleaseFor additional contact information, please contact the parish office
818-249-2008: [email protected].
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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW?Signs of abuse in childrenLast week we discussed the importance of early identification in stopping abuse. This week, we’re looking at some of the signs of abuse that could help adults recognize whether children are in danger. These signs could include withdrawal from others, or a general mistrust of adults. A child who is being sexually abused may relate to others in a sexualized way, inappropriate for his or her age. He or she may suddenly refuse to go to school, or become very fearful of school, or the dark. Other signs that could indicate a child is being sexually abused include aggressive or secretive behavior. Keeping an eye out for these things can help an adult ask the right questions while serving as a trusted source of support and love for a child in need. For more signs, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “A Step to Healing” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
UPCOMING TRAINING:
Safeguard the Children VIRTUS recertification on April 30th from 7 pm to 9 pm at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall
Safeguard the Children VIRTUS session on May 9th from 8:30 am to 12 noon at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall
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COVID-19 NEWSMassses Suspended through April 19, 2020On March 16th, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles sent out an announcement from Archbishop Jose Gomez: “I deeply regret that we are forced to temporarily suspend public celebration of the Mass in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez. “What we do in the Church, we do out of love for God and love for our brothers and sisters. We are taking this extraordinary step today out of love and concern for those in our families and communities who are most vulnerable to this deadly coronavirus.” Catholics are encouraged to continue to pray at home with their families and join to the sacrifice of the Mass by making an act of spiritual communion. They are also encouraged to participate in the Holy Mass via the Internet. The Archdiocese will provide a livestream of non-public Masses from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels daily and on Sunday via Facebook, @lacatholics, (facebook.com/lacatholics/) or visit lacatholics.org/emergency/. The daily Mass (M-F) in English at 12:10 p.m. and the Sunday Masses in English at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 12:30 p.m.
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To view live Mass from the Cathedral, please visit:
lacatholics.org/mass-for-the-homebound/
We anticipate the day when we will all once again gather together to
worship and celebrate the Lord!Please know that we continue to hold you all in prayer at this time. However, due to safety for all, the Archbishop has asked us to keep the churches closed at this time. We ask you to stay faithful not only in prayer but with your giving. With all the noise and confusion surrounding this crisis, it can be easy to forget or even withhold. But we need you to remain steadfast with your tithes and offerings. Your generosity not only supports the staff and facility, but also ministries and missionaries both local and around the world. People and projects that are facing the same unknown as you. So please stay faithful with your giving. You can do so by mail to the church office: 2411 Montrose Ave, Montrose Ca 91020
or online giving: hrsjcatholic.com >stewardship>giving
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