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

Holy Redeemer & St. James the Less Parish Plan Goals

Fr. Edward Dover, Pastor (fred@hr-sj.org) Holy Redeemer Church/Offices:

2411 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 St James the Less Church:

4625 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214 St James Church Offices:

4651 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA91214 Office Hours : Monday-Friday 8 AM– 12 NOON, 1PM-5PM

PARISH OFFICE TELEPHONE: (818)249-2008 / FAX: (818)249-5642

November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent

Our Mission: Sharing Faith, Celebra ng Tradi ons, and Serving Each Other

to the Praise and Glory of God.

Governance & Finance We proclaim that, collectively, all members of the parish are responsible for the life and health of our parish. It is our responsibility and privilege to be stewards of the common good, of the gifts entrusted to us, and of the long-term health and vitality of our parish. We commit ourselves to increasing and enhancing communication among parishioners, parish staff, and our finance and pastoral councils; to operating in a spirit of transparency and accuracy; to developing an attitude of stewardship among our parishioners; and to creating a culture of service. To accomplish this we establish these goals: We will provide more opportunities for enhanced parishioner communication with parish council members and staff. We will foster a culture of stewardship and service within the parish to increase both financial support and volunteer staffing of vari-ous ministries. We will remove financial barriers for those who desire to participate in the ministries offered by the church. We will ensure appropriate physical facilities and ample operating income to sup-port all planned parish ministries and properly maintain those facilities.

@hrsjcatholic @hrsjparish @FrEdHRSJ

www.hrsjcatholic.com

BIBLE STUDY

Dear brothers & sisters in Christ, Happy Thanksgiving Weekend Everyone! As I often share, this is the one holiday when all Americans live in a “catholic” manner; that is to say, they offer “thanksgiving”; the heart of Eucharist. Many homes mirrored the gatherings in Catholic Parishes every Sunday. They gathered with family, friends and maybe even strangers. They had to move beyond past slights, wounds, ill-chosen words and forgive. They told the stories of our journeys and those who’ve gone before us. They sat and shared a meal together in joy and in hope. They gave thanks to God. How wise our God is in calling out this way to every human heart! I hope your Thanksgiving was a blessing. Today we begin the celebration of Advent. It is a slower time of year, a reflective time of year. It is the beginning of our Church year. Make a conscience effort to ‘slow down’ in what the world would want to be a time of frenzy! It’s not easy, but it would be a blessing to you and those around you. Remember your hope, remember Christ. There are many opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance to be celebrated in this Advent season. Look over the list in the bulletin and put one on your calendar that works for you. Also, begin planning what Christmas Mass you can invite family and friends to attend! You might be the only invitation they receive to make Christmas about Christ! (Schedule is on the website) This week you will find a yellow card in the pew pockets of the Church. You are asked to take one home and prepare to make your commitment to financially support the good works of our parish. Next Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent, we will hear the cry of John the Baptist to “ready the way of the Lord” & “the Kingdom of God is at hand”. They are a great reminder of why we give, what we give! And the work of our Parish Council, in giving us the Parish Plan, clearly delin-eates how your financial offerings are to be used. We strive to be “faithful stewards” of the gifts entrusted to the Parish and I think we do well! As always, I wish you peace. - Fr. Ed

OUR PASTOR’S LETTER

READINGS FOR THE WEEK TODAY’S READINGS

Adult Bible Study at St. James Tuesday, 9AM, at the St. James Parish Center.

Adult Bible Study at Holy Redeemer Monday, 10AM, in the conference room in Healy Hall.

Teen Bible Study Tuesday, 6:30 PM, at the St. James Parish Center.

Ordained Servants Rev. Edward Dover, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Marc Trudeau, Weekend Support Rev. Msgr. John Foley

Pastor Emeritus-Holy Redeemer Rev. George Brincat

Pastor Emeritus-Our Lady of Lourdes Deacon Joe Hegenbart

Servant of Prayer & Worship Claire McLiam

Servants of Music Ministry Amelia Acosta Andrea Anderson Michael Paul Leon

Servants of Christian Formation Michael Paul Leon Susan Romero Trish Swords

Servants of Administration Deirdre Cascelli Kathy McCauley Christine Corrigan Doug Sinning

SERVANTS OF HOLY REDEEMER | ST. JAMES THE LESS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

PASTOR’S LETTER, READINGS, BIBLE STUDY & STAFF…….….2 EVANGELIZE, WORSHIP, & SERVE…………………………….......3 WORSHIP, SACRAMENTS, & ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES......4 SERVICE & OUTREACH …………………………………….…...…..5 EVANGELIZATION,FORMATION,PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES & MASS INTENTIONS………………………………………….……… 6 SPECIAL EVENTS & WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR…….….. …...7

First Reading — All the peoples shall stream toward the LORD’S house (Isaiah 2:1-5). Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading — It is the hour to cast off the dark and clothe ourselves in the light (Romans 13:11-14). Gospel — Stay awake! Be prepared! The Son of Man will come when you least expect (Matthew 24:37-44). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Com-mission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;

INSIDE THIS WEEK’S BULLETIN

Will be held

TUESDAYS at ST. JAMES THE LESS

8:00 PM-9:00 PM through December 2016

Confessions also by appointment

HE WHO SINGS PRAYS TWICE Choir is both fun and rewarding. Rehearsal at 7:30 pm Thursdays. Sing at the 10 am Mass. Use the instrument God gave you! Contact the Music Office for details.

WORSHIP AND SACRAMENTS

TV Mass for the Homebound Sunday TV Mass is available for those homebound at 9:00 AM on KDOC-TV, Channel 56 or Charter 165. Check your TV list-ings for cable/satellite channels. Note: TV Mass does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation for the faithful who are able to attend in person.

Sacrament of Baptism St. James and Holy Redeemer parishes welcome all! Baptisms are held on the • First Sunday during the 10 am Mass at HR Third Sunday during the 11:30 am Mass at SJ Bap-

tism Prep (group session): First Saturday of month—.

Please call the Parish Office at (818) 249-2008 Sacrament of First Communion Preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2nd grade) 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 freshman/sophomore-age teens. Apply through the Life Teen office. 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.

Let Your Parish Be There For You

Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners Please call the parish offices if you would like to receive Communion –we will make the arrangements with the Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick.

Anointing of the Sick

Please notify the parish office as early as possible for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seri-ously ill or dying. It is Our Lord’s special presence and companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital or elsewhere, and as often as once a month. If someone should die without anointing, remember that the desire to receive is sufficient and the Lord cares! 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 Min-isters will assist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors and offer you helpful guidelines that will aid in the Liturgical planning of the Mass or Memorial Ser-vice. We know that this can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you.

DEANERY 6 ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES Dec. 1st St. Bernard, 7:00 pm Glassell Park Dec. 7th St. Dominic, Night of Mercy, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eagle Rock Dec. 13th Our Lady of Lourdes, 7:00 pm Tujunga Dec. 13th St. Ignatius of Loyola, 7:00 pm Highland Park Dec. 14th St. James the Less, 7:00 pm La Crescenta Dec. 15th Divine Saviour, 7:00 pm Los Angeles Dec. 19th Incarnation, 7:30 pm Glendale Dec. 20th St. Bede the Venerable, 6:30 pm La Canada Dec. 21st Holy Redeemer, 7:00 pm Montrose

ADORATION AND CONFESSION

Volunteer for the Bereavement Ministry If a loved one has been called home by God, the Be-

reavement Ministry is available to provide compassionate support in planning either the Rite of Christian Burial or a Memorial Liturgy to honor deceased loved ones— please call the Parish Office if you are interested in volunteering in this helpful and compassionate ministry.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council Los Angeles, is part of a worldwide organiza-tion of lay Catholic men and women who are committed to live and grow in their Christian faith through prayer and personal involvement in charitable works. The Society’s mission is accomplished through parish and community-based groups called Conferences (volunteers) and programs called Special Works.

If you or a loved one needs help with food, clothing, bills, etc., please contact Society of St. Vincent de Paul (St .James and Holy Redeemer Conference) at the church office: 818-249-2008 x572

LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD BANK Non-perishable food collection for the hungry

Holy Redeemer—2nd Sunday of each month—in bins near restrooms. St. James—last Sunday of each month—in bins in vestibule

BUT WAIT—WE ALSO NEED TOOTHPASTE AND SHAMPOO...

We have an URGENT NEED for an able-bodied person to help transport groceries from the St Bede pantry to St James and/or Holy Redeemer at 2:00 pm on weekdays. Brothers’ Helpers prepares 300 meals for the needy in downtown Los Angeles four days per week. Groceries are loaded into the Brothers’ Helpers van, and the activity takes about two hours. A person can volunteer for one or more days. Please consider helping us with this work of mercy. Call Bill Maddigan at 818-249-9394. Thank you.

DO YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEED PRAYERS BUT CANNOT ATTEND ONE OF OUR FORMAL OR INFORMAL PRAYER SESSIONS? Please feel free to call our Parish Office if you or a loved one need prayers. Our Par-ish is blessed to have people who love to pray for others with as much confidentiality as you require.

Coffee and Donuts will be served after the 8:30 AM Mass at St. James with proceeds going to the Archdiocesan Adopt-A-Family Christmas charity. Thank you for your support.

SERVICE & OUTREACH (For a complete list of our Ministries, please visit our website at www.hrsjcatholic.com)

UPDATE: CHRISTMAS DECORATING OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME JESUS

INTO OUR HEARTS AND OUR CHURCHES

Last week we piqued your interest with our request for volunteers to help decorate our Churches (HR/SJ). This week we want to give some details on what we hope to accomplish at both churches: removing Advent wreath at SJ and rehanging the Cross behind the altar; hanging garland and attaching bows (inside/outside); fluffing and hanging wreaths (inside/outside); putting up and decorating a number of trees (2 of the trees are large and will require some strength in assembling - they also need to be fluffed!); stringing lights (inside/outside); placing poinsettias and other flowers in the churches. If you are handy with tools and don't mind climbing a ladder your help is greatly needed. We will have experts leading and directing you on what to do. Also looking for "fluffers" of trees/bows to make them look alive again! Please save these dates: SJ on 12/18the (Sun) after 11:30am Mass and SJ on 12/20th (Tues) after 8:00am Mass HR on 12/19th (Mon) after 8:00am Mass and HR on 12/21st (Wed) after 8:00am Mass Bring your family and friends for a day of fun. Please e-mail Anne Calabrese of the Environment Committee at:

annecalabresehrsj@gmail.com

HOMELESS LIVES MATTER... THEY COUNT! WILL YOU? Save the date for the National Homeless Count happening in your neighborhood Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 7pm to 11pm. We are looking for teams of 3 or 4 persons: one to drive, two to count and one to tally. You can formulate your own team or volunteer individually and join others. More info to come. Leave your name and number at 818-446-6327 for questions. To register go to http://www.theycountwillyou.org/ and click on January 24, (SPA 2) San Fernando Valley.

FULFILL TODAY If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, surely you have not done much today. —Anonymous

MASS INTENTIONS NOV 27-DEC 3, 2016

Andres Ramirez Richy Reivydas Gloria Rodriguez Michele Ruegg Cindy Rutherford Tony Samaan Beri Trestrail Anthony Trujillo Vivianne Young Jean Zimmerman

Baby Girl Scarlette John Blackman Gene Blackmun Barbara Diekmann Madeleine Doctors Bill Ferguson Sue Jiannino Scott McGregor Ron McLoud Dolores Maggipinto Omar Mullen

Please Keep In Your Prayers the Sick in our community:

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

CENTERING PRAYER MONDAYS AT THE BVM CONVENT

FROM 7:15 pm-8:15 pm Our prayer program begins with a 20 minute Centering Prayer followed by a video or community prayer. Please call the convent at 818.541.6867 for more information.

ALL ARE WELCOME

THE DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS Please come and join us! Everybody is welcome!

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 at St James Church .The mission of the prayer group is: Trust, Love and Mercy...the essence of the Divine Mercy Devotion.

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experi-ence of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. Sessions meet weekly in the Pope John XXIII Room in the Ministry Center at Holy Redeemer. For information please contact Trish Swords at drehrsj@gmail.com or call the parish office.

EVANGELIZATION

Make sure holiday shopping is done safely No matter how you handle Christmas gifts, you’re likely to have to go to the mall with your kids during the holiday season. In the midst of the crowds, children can easily become separated from their parents. Be alert in crowds and maintain awareness of what others around you are doing. Institute the buddy system – have your kids hold your hand or one another’s. Talk with your children about what to do, and who to go to for help, should you become separated. Also, it is important to give your child your cell phone number so mall security can contact you quickly if needed. For more information, please visit http://safety.more4kids.info/186/shopping-with-kids/.

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN MINISTRY DID YOU KNOW?

OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Families of Faith November Schedule Nov. 6 - Whole Family Catechesis at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall, 8:30 am, followed by the Rite of Enrollment at 10am Mass Nov. 13 and 20 - Class Family Catechesis at St. James, 9:45-11am Nov. 27 - Home Family Catechesis

St. James – Holy Redeemer School, TK-8 4635 DUNSMORE AVE

LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214 818.248.7778 www.sjhrschool.org/

Serving the families of the united parish community of

Holy Redeemer and St. James the Less SJHR School is accepting applications for

Grades Transitional Kinder – Seventh Grade for the 2016-2017 School Year

Kindergarten for children who are four years of age. Our school offers an education where values, character, and personal responsibility combine with proven educa-tional methodologies and innovation to develop life-long learners. All our elementary and middle school stu-dents benefit from a holy environment where we come together with our faith as a foundation to provide excel-lence in Catholic education for the Crescenta Valley.

Day Time Intention Intention Sat 4:00 PM Carl Schwartz + Angelita Grimaldo + Sun 8:30 AM Lester C. Pagliuso + Ofelia Warfield + Sun 10:00 AM For the People

Sun 11:30 AM Richard Espiritu + Adoracion Velasquezi +

Sun 5:30 PM

Audra & Darius Tallat-Kelpsa for blessings on their 25th wedding Anniversary Gloria Coniglio +

Mon 8:00 AM Rosanna Passick + Richard Boomer for healing

Tue 8:00 AM Doris M Miller +

Wed 8:00 AM Matsen & Wing Families Deceased members of the HR Altar Guild

Thu 8:00 AM Alan & Cora Alandy + Angelina Pagliuso Fri 8:00 AM Dorothy Tissot + Carl Farrington +

Sat 8:00 AM Alan & Cora Alandy +

HOLIDAY, SPECIAL EVENTS, & OTHER GOOD THINGS

SHOP WITH A CONSCIENCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Fill your Christmas gift list with goods and fine handcrafts while supporting Fair Trade artisans and small entrepreneurs around the world. Fair Trade LA will be at St. Bede hosting an Alterna-tive Christmas Market on Sunday, November 27th. They will offer a wide selection of Fair Trade gift items, home accessories, jewelry, clothing, and specialty foods. Shop with a conscience on that Sunday from 8am-2pm.

2016 CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE

EXCEPTIONALLY DISABLED

The Annual Christmas Party for the Excep onally Disabled will be held on Sunday December 4, in Healy Hall. If you’d like to par cipate, please bring a new small gi for a man or a woman, ages 18-65 to the HR Parish Office by Friday, Dec. 2. Gi s that have been enjoyed in the past have been a ershave, perfume, costume jewelry, radios, games, etc. We would appreciate it if you can wrap the items and write on the tags, “man”, “woman”, or (if suita-ble for either) “both”. You may also help by giving a tax deduc ble dona on to Tierra Del Sol Founda on, a local Sunland nondenomina-

onal school for men and women with different disabili-es. Parishioner Vito Cannella will gather all of these do-

na ons and present them with a monetary gi at the Christmas party.

Attention Seniors! We will have another trip to San Manuel Indian Casino on De-cember 7th. Our bus will leave at 8:30 am from the St James Church parking lot. The cost is $20.00 and you will receive a $10.00 slot play coupon at the casino. Come join us for a day of fun! For complete details call Tom Lindell at 626-356-0767.

4th Annual Knights of Columbus Blood Drive!

December 18th 8 am to 2:30 pm St Bede’s Parish Hall

215 Foothill Blvd, La Canada

In the season of giving, give the gift of life! There will be awesome raffle prizes, super Christmas sweets,

games (win movie tickets or In and Out gift certificates), Christmas atmosphere and a chance to make a difference in someone’s life. Huntington Memorial Hospital will be

in charge of collecting from all donors. Please, help us make this our most successful Blood Drive!

If you have any questions, contact Brian Brady Cell: 818-455-6757

Home: 818-957-8425 To make appointments:

email-Jackie.baca-geary@huntintonhospital.com

PARISH CALENDAR NOV 27-DEC 3, 2016

Sunday, November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent

Monday, November 28, 2016 Bible Study in HR Healy Hall -Conf Rm 1 (10:00 AM) New Beginnings Senior Club in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -(11:00

AM) St. Vincent de Paul in SJ PC 101 (7:00 PM) Women of Grace in HR St John XXIII Rm (7:00 PM) Bereavement Support Group in SJ PC 101 (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Bible Study in SJ PC 101 (9:00 AM) Brothers' Helpers Ministry in HR Healy Hall -All (3:00

PM) Boy Scout Troop 303 in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -(6:30 PM) Boy Scouts Troop 317 in HR Healy Hall - (6:30 PM) R.C.I.A. in HR St John XXIII Room (7:00 PM) Adoration & Confession in SJ Church (8:00 PM)

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Divine Mercy in SJ Church (9:30 AM) Cub Scout Group in SJ PC Patio (1:00 PM)

Thursday, December 01, 2016 Knitting Group in HR Healy Hall - Conf Room 1 (12:00

PM) Brothers' Helpers Ministry in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -(3:00

PM) Adult Choir in HR Rectory/Parish Offices (6:00 PM) Cub Scout Pack 314 in SJ Msgr Barry Hall -(6:30 PM)

Friday, December 02, 2016 Saturday, December 03, 2016

Baptism Session in HR Elizabeth Lewis Conference Room (10:00 AM)

THE CABRINI LITERARY GUILD invites you to attend their monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale.

The meeting starts at 11:00 am, lunch at 12:00 pm featuring “It's Christmas Time” by Holly Addy & Vicky Hilfordy. For reservations, please call (818)548-7371.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend— Please Drive Safely!

Bulletin Number: 913098 Church Name and Address: Holy Redeemer 2411 Montrose Ave Montrose, Ca 91020-1419 Contact: Christine Telephone: (818)249-2008 Email: ccorrigan@hr-sj.org