MAY 17, 20206th Sunday of Easter

CONTACT USPhone: 818-249-2008Web: www.hrsjcatholic.comEmail: receptionist@hr-sj.org

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

Ingrid Jayasundera

LOCATIONSHOLY REDEEMER CHURCH (Parish Offices) 2411 Montrose Ave. Montrose, CA 91020

Phone: 818-249-2008 receptionist@hr-sj.org

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: sisterssl@aol.com

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, drehrsj@gmail.com

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, drehrsj@gmail.com, 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.

OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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A SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FROM

TODAY’S READINGSSunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-2

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15

Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20

Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20

Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20-23

OUR PRAYERS FOR THE INTENTIONS OF

SATURDAY, MAY 16 8:00 AM CURTIS CLEVEN +SUNDAY, MAY 17 8:30 AM FRANK & ROSA TITUST MIGUEL SANTIAGO +10:00 AM AVEROSE GANTAN + CHOURAROSE GANTAN + EVERLYROSE GANTAN + 11:30AM CAROLE GRIFFIN +5:30 PM BOB FRIA +MONDAY, MAY 18 8:00 MAURA O’DONOGHUETUESDAY, MAY 19 8:00 AM EDITH & HENRY HOMIUKA +WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 8:00 AM MARY SHIVERS THURSDAY, MAY 21 8:00 AM WARREN BOEHM +

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

Our first reading today talks about the first apostles and their travels and their coming to understand what Jesus’ message was. I remember when I was first teaching and wondered how I was going to share the message of Christ with these little minds. I found that by telling them stories about Christ and what he did, helped them get a picture and feeling for Christ. Our readings on Sunday are doing just that for us. We have heard them many times, but they still stir something in us when we hear them. What is our purpose as a Christian?

I think it begins when we each discover who God is for us. We fall in love with God and begin to see our purpose. How we treat other people and ourselves, how we respond to strangers and how we treat ourselves. These all come from our deep connection to God. Let us try during this Easter Season to deepen that connection. It can be as simple as greeting God each morning as we wake up or trying harder to get along with that person who irritates us. God has given us a gift and we are meant to share it with others. Lets be disciples of Jesus this week.

Sr. Karen Collier, SSL

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: receptionist@hr-sj.org.

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW?Protect young people from cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can happen at any time, on any online platform. It can take many forms – cruel direct messages, threatening emails, mean texts, shared photos, and more. Victims of cyber-bullying often suffer from anxiety and depression, and their self-esteem can be diminished. They may be reluctant to talk about bullying, so parents need to be on top of all their children’s online activities. Asking questions and getting information about popular apps and sites will help, too. For more information, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Cyber-Bullying: Protecting Young People from Technology Dangers” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

ALL ARE WECOME

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OUR CATHOLIC LIFE

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May is the Month of Mary• There is an ancient tradition in the Church of creating Marian Gardens. Many of us have statues of Mary in our yards, but did

you know that there are many beautiful plants that are symbolic to the life of Mary? For example, ferns are symbolic of Mary’s hair and pansies (with their three petals) are a reminder of the Trinity and sometimes referred to as “Our Lady’s Delight.” Their are many online sources for such gardens, and it is a fun way to include the entire family.

• Have a May crowning. Many parishes of course have a May crowning, but if you have a statue of Mary in your home or yard, have a May crowning. It doesn’t take much talent to create a small crown with small flowers from your garden or a craft store. If you have children, include them! Crown Mary, perhaps sing a Marian hymn or pray the Hail Mary of Regina Caeli together.

• Pray the Rosary. Many a good intention has has been made to pray the Rosary daily, only to be forgotten in our busy lives. Praying the Rosary is a most powerful prayer (Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world, said Blessed Pope Pius IX), and Mary herself (at Fatima) promised peace if we would only pray the Rosary daily with great devotion. If you aren’t sure how to pray the Rosary, it is easy to learn. Again, involve your children if you have any. And if an entire Rosary is too much for some children, pray a decade with them before bedtime, and then finish the Rosary on your own. If you have kids, make sure they have child-friendly Rosaries.

• St. John Paul II credited Mary with saving his life when he was shot in St. Peter’s Square. He had a great devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, and wrote a beautiful prayer to her. Perhaps your May devotion to Mary could be praying this daily.

• The University of Dayton is home to the International Marian Research Institute, a treasure of Marian art, prayers, research and dogma regarding Mary. There is a lot to explore here! Why not take some time during this month of May to learn a bit more about the Blessed Mother?

copyright: Elise Hilton/diocesan.com

O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a

fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits

of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.

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SCHOOL NEWS

The parish community of Holy Redeemer-St. James would like to congratulate

all graduates from the Class of 2020.

May God bless you all!