The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 5, 2017 Love God. Love all People. Make Disciples.

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415 Vincent Street | Redondo Beach,Page CA1 |90277 February | 310.372.5228 5, 2017 | www.SaintJames.Church Cornerstone Retreat for Women—Register now! Pastor’s Letter This retreat will be held on March 31st through April 1st, and is limited to only 42 participants, so register early!

The Finance Council under the direction of Tom Miller We look forward to this opportunity for our parish met again this week to review the parish finances. While women to deepen their spirituality through prayer, the parish operates on a fiscal year ending on July 1st, reflection, and sharing. It will prove to be a wonderful these donor statistics are based on a calendar year. experience for all involved. Register online:

www.SaintJames.Church/cfw Below is a summary of your generous donations For questions about the retreat email to: combined from the Sunday collection and Faith Direct.

[email protected] This does not include Christmas/Easter, Holy Days, Building Fund, or other special collections throughout Everyday Discipleship the year. I recently watched the film adaptation of "" with my teenage daughter. I had such fond memories of watching it when I was young, back in the day. I listened Annual Giving at a Glance: 2016 to the soundtrack so many times and learned to play many of the songs on my guitar. The exclamation from the show, "You are the light of the world!" has always Number of been firmly planted in my mind. 1 Year Contribution Donors Amount Under $25 256 $3,539 After about ten minutes, my daughter looked at me with $25-$99 272 $17,246 that look only a teenage girl can display. "What is this?"

$100-$499 541 $148,782 she asked with a certain level of condescension. Yes, the film did not hold up so well in the eyes of the $500- $999 267 $192,674 twenty-first-century critic. So we laughed most of the way Over $1,000 312 $685,214 through it.

1648 $1,047,455

What attracted me to the film and the soundtrack in the first place wasn't in a Superman shirt or the idea In basket without of the wondering around the urban jungle. I was an envelope 2,230 $173,344 attracted to the message. I was attracted to that

Total number of assertion in the song, "You are the light of the world."

families in parish 4,000 $1,220,799 There will always be people who see the of Jesus as dated, irrelevant, and even hokey. You This is a 4.6% increase over 2015. Thank you for your and I are called to be the light of the world? Good ongoing support. Our parish and its ministries help stewards must never shy away from living lives that truly change peoples lives and are directly supported by bear witness to the reality of the Gospel. The parables of these contributions. Jesus have as much meaning for us today as ever. Look around. The world we live in needs a little light for sure. The 256 donors who give less than $25 per year typically attend Mass infrequently. Of the 1,392 --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS donors who give at least $25 per year, the average contribution per family is $748.80 per year or Women’s Guild $14.42 per week. Our February General Meeting will be on Wednesday Our parish continues to move closer to becoming a February 8th in Kavanagh Hall at 7:00 pm. stewardship parish in which we give back in thankful gratitude to God from the gifts he has given us to help We are pleased to welcome a guest speaker from our create a spiritual balance in our lives of our time, talent parish. Reyes, Youth Minister of St. James, and treasure. who will speak about the growth of our Youth Ministry program. If you use envelopes or Faith Direct, you will be receiving your 2016 individual contribution statement Under Gabriel’s leadership, the program has inspired soon as it was mailed out last week. God bless you for and strengthened many parish families. your stewardship. All St. James parishioners and guests are invited to attend this special meeting. Msgr. Mike Page 2 | February 5, 2017 Together in Mission How do I become Catholic? “At the heart of Catholic education there is always Jesus Christ: everything that happens in Catholic schools and Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Or do you universities should lead to an encounter with the living just want to find out more about our faith? Christ.” Then join us for the St. James 2017 Inquiry Program!

Sunday, Feb. 5, 8:30 am Parish Center Room 7

This is your no-pressure way of learning more about the faith. The program is for adults who are not baptized or who were baptized into another faith. It consists of a series of 13 sessions using a new and revised format which will include Q&A, audio-visual presentations, and discussion.

We will deal with the big questions of belief, finding happiness, and prayer among others. Maryann Reynoso, Principal, Fr. Jose Valdez, Pastor, and the students of San Miguel in Watts, thank you, bless you You should find it spiritually enriching whether or not you and pray for you! Because of your continued support of decide to go on to join the Right of Christian Initiation for Together in Mission they are able to receive a Catholic Adults (RCIA) class in the fall. Education. Call Ed Sieger 843.697.3012 or Together In Mission is the effort of every parish in the Kyle Everson 310.808.7891 Archdiocese of Los Angeles to make sure that the poorest of our parishes and schools are able to continue the message of the Gospel and God’s love. Super Music at James

“We support both parishes and schools for a reason,” says Together in Mission’s director Anthony Sciacca, noting the devastating effects that parish and school This weekend will be a Super Day for Music at Saint closures can have on communities. “Losing a school or James! a parish is losing part of our identity as the Church. Fortunately, we are blessed with parishioners On Saturday, February 4th members of Resounding everywhere who understand that this support is part of Grace will join Damien at the 5:30 pm Vigil Mass. the stewardship of their archdiocese.” Sunday, Feb. 5th 8 am Mass: The Adult Choir will be Together in Mission makes it possible for 80 parishes singing. and 63 schools to continue to operate as thriving communities of spiritual nourishment. Sunday 10 am Members of the St. James School · 525,000 parishioners benefit from your support to Liturgical Choir under the direction of Together in Mission. Ms. Jenny Sitter will be singing · Your donation makes it possible for people in Impoverished communities to continue to practice their Sunday 12 noon Our Sunday Night Youth Choir will faith. be welcoming back our youth from their · TIM is the only campaign of its kind that dedicates all confirmation retreat! funds to the operation of parishes that cannot support themselves.

Next Sunday at all the Masses in the Archdiocese we Need Someone to Listen to you? will each be able to pledge our financial support for this vital effort to sustain our poorest communities. Our goal Do you feel like life is hopeless? Do you feel at St. James of $121,500 can only be successful with depressed and lonely? Are you recovering from the the support of each of our families. loss of a loved one or a recent divorce? We suggest you call a Stephen Minister. This is a ministry of trained people who will listen to you in a very confidential way Visit http://ourmissionla.org and give you spiritual guidance. Hotline 310.541.1403.

Page 3 | February 5, 2017 Adult Education— Study SAINT JAMES NILAND SCHOLARSHIPS

Whether you have personal questions about love, suffering, guilt, loneliness, success, God, the future or the meaning of life, the Bible has answers for you.

Our new DVD Bible Study program on St Paul's Letter to the Romans, presented by Fr. Raymond F Collins. The DVD lectures will run through Wed., Five scholarships for seniors 2/15/17. that will graduate from Torrance West, Redondo Union or Join us on this spiritual journey in pursuit of wisdom. Montgomery High School and plan to attend a college or university in 2017. Meeting are in Kavanagh Hall every Wednesday at 8:45 am, immediately following the 8am Mass. These annual scholarships are offered to promote the involvement of youngCatechism people in Q+A St James Parish Joe Zelik 310. 370.1645 ministries. In accordance with the terms of endowment the Niland Scholarships are offered based primarily on need, service to the parish/church/community, Tuesday Evening Bible Study involvement in church activities, and acceptance to an accredited college and are not based solely on GALATIANS: Set Free to Live grade point average (GPA). 8-DVD Sessions by Jeff Cavins To apply you must be a registered member of St James parish, a practicing Catholic i.e. confirmed and Tuesday evenings attending Mass regularly. at 7 pm in Kavanagh Hall Except on ’s day (Feb. 14) Application packets will be available in the parish office and are due back no later than Feb 28, 2017. Galatians: Set Free to Live speaks of the extraordinary gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, explaining how we can unite ourselves to Christ’s Preschool News redeeming sacrifice. Reignite your love for God as you learn about the deep love God has for you. The children and families at St. James Come and join us. Bring your Bible and Catechism Preschool collected of the . spare change and money in an effort to No registration required and no charge for admission. support The Leukemia Questions? call Angeles or Mickey 310.798.8224 and Lymphoma Society or LLS. The LLS, Pennies for Patients program is a learning project dedicated to teaching children that they can make a difference. The money raised funds lifesaving Everything we have is a gift from God, including our research and local ability to earn money. We believe that it is through patient services. This our generosity and sharing from our first fruits that we year our preschool are able to fulfill the mission that God has entrusted to raised over $600 for us –changing lives and saving souls. LLS. We are proud of our donation and we Visit www.SaintJames.Church or the parish office. pray for the children who bravely fight cancer each day. Page 4 | February 5, 2017 to & Lourdes with Msgr. Mike Saint James School Dear Parents and Parishioners,

The students at St. James School finished the second round of the STAR ASSESSMENT in November, and we have great cause to celebrate!

After the first round of STAR, 69 percent of the SJS students scored at or above the Archdiocesan benchmark in reading, and 87 percent of the students scored at or above the Archdiocesan benchmark in math. After the second round, 77 percent of the SJS students scored at or above the Archdiocesan benchmark in reading, and 90 percent of them scored Pictured above Santa Maria del Mar (Our Lady of the above the Archdiocesan benchmark in math! Sea) church from the mid 14th century. About percentile (%ile) scores Please join our St James Community with Msgr Percentile scores provide a measure of a student's Mike in a pilgrimage to Spain on Sept 13-25, 2017 performance as compared to other students in the same to celebrate our 125th anniversary following the path grade nationally. For example, a student with a of our , St James the Great. percentile rank score of 50 performed as well as or This pilgrimage includes Lourdes as a bonus. better than 50 percent of other students in the same grade nationally. Therefore, the 50%ile score is Highlights of the pilgrimage include Madrid, considered to indicate average performance, and many Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, school districts set their benchmark at the 50%ile. de Compostela, Burgos, Loyla, Zaragosa, Montserrat, Barcelona & Lourdes. About the Archdiocesan benchmark Unlike other districts, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles $3799 includes round-trip air, 11 nights' stay at sets its benchmark at the 65%ile, meaning that the goal 4-star or better hotels, all breakfasts & dinners, is for students in our schools to score as well as or better baggage handling, transfers, deluxe motor coach, than 65 percent of those who take the test. Research tour manager & guides. shows that elementary students who score at or above the 65 %ile have a greater chance of success in high For more info, please call Ely at 310.944.3355 school and college. or email [email protected]. Further cause for celebration is that SJS students score Mass readings on your phone in the top 5% of all 218 schools in the Archdiocese in both reading and math!!!! The iBreviary offers you the complete daily missal to follow the Mass. It is similar to the missalettes and These results point to the outstanding teachers we have, worship aids found in church, like “The Word Among Us.’ the students who take learning seriously, parents who support our school, our programs, and their children's It can show LARGE fonts for easy reading. No more education and our parishioners who support SJS which struggling to read The Word Among Us in the dark! enables us to provide a quality Catholic education at SJS.

I give joyful thanks for each of our teachers, staff, students, parents and parishioners.

May God bless all of us as we renew our commitment to help our children achieve growth and reach their poten- tial, both academically and spiritually.

Sister Mary Margaret

Page 5 | February 5, 2017 Cookie Ministry Youth Ministry Do you love deserts? Cupcakes? Brownies? Y2 Confirmation night Feb 12 after 5:30 pm Mass Cookies? Y1 Confirmation night Feb 19 after 5:30 pm Mass Yum!

Our confirmation teens love them too! They are especially grateful for the homemade treats at their Sunday evening meetings.

If you love to bake and share with others, contact Life Teen Winter Weekend Retreat Madeline 310.540.1710. February 3-5, 2017 Many thanks to those parishioners who have volunteered All High School Teens invited to bake years ago and are still baking delicious treats for our teens! See website for information and registration www.saintjamesym.weebly.com Catechism Q&A

Q: Continuing our alphabetical journey through se- lected topics of the Catechism Of The Catholic Church,

letter F finds us considering the topic of . What

does our catechism say about the precept of fasting and

abstinence? EDGE night February 10, 6:30-8pm at Kavanagh Hall

A: Part Three of the Catechism, entitled Life in EDGE Youth Day Feb. 11 at Knott’s Berry Farm Christ, presents the Church's teachings regarding this

area of penance, whereby we are spiritually nourished amid self-denial. In Chapter 25 of Resisting Happiness, Gabriel Reyes, Director Kelly underscores, as one of his Action Steps, how pray- [email protected] 310.372.5228 x 20 ing and fasting is a call to God to liberate and strengthen http://saintjamesym.weebly.com/ our will as we surrender to his will. Catholic Golden Age Seniors, want to meet and Looking to draw closer to God and make new friends? unlock the treasures of the faith? Choose one of the books available Play a little bingo? in the Gift shop. Store hours: Travel? Wednesday—Friday 10 am - 4 pm, Then, mark your calendar for Saturday 9 am—12 noon Feb. 14. Call Rich 310.374.1964

Join the Catholic Golden Age to find many people with Mass and Anointing of the Sick common interests. Some activities include travel (1 day, 4 day trips and The Western Association of the Order of Malta, along longer) educational programs, bingo every third with the Cathedral of Our Lady of the , is hosting month, plus we are introducing new projects to benefit a Mass and Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, our South Bay community. February 11, at 12:30 p.m., at the Cathedral.

Refreshments are served, You are most welcome to Bishop Edward Clark will preside at the Mass and attend our next meeting on February 14, 2 pm at Anointing. The Mass is open to everyone, and you do Kavanagh Hall. (Wear some red for Valentines Day if not need to be sick to attend. you want). Chuck Huener [email protected] or Julia Rosenberg, President 310.316.1013 James Low at [email protected] Page 6 | February 5, 2017 St. James Medjugorje Prayer Group Visit San Miguel Presentation Learning Center Invites you to join us on any Join us on a visit to our sister parish, St. Miguel, and the Monday at 7:00 pm in Presentation Learning Center Kavanagh Hall for praying the rosary, In support of fellowship with our sister parish, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and St. James Social Justice Ministry invites you to join us on Consecration prayers. a visit to San Miguel Church and their adult Learning Center on Thursday, March 16, 2017. All present may offer their own intentions. We’ll meet Sr. Jane and Sr. Catherine and visit the Most meetings last about one classrooms in the converted convent, where volunteer hour and ten minutes. educators from St. James teach English and other subjects to women and men who are trying to earn their Lupe Hernandez at GED, improve their lives and support their families. 310.374.4242. The enthusiasm of the students, teachers and sisters is really inspirational!

Mom’s Group We will also visit and learn about their historic church. Moms! Please join us for fellowship and discussion of Resisting Happiness which was distributed at We will meet in the St. James church parking lot at 8:30 Christmas. am and return at approximately 11 am.

We will cover the central themes of the book including To reserve your seat for a carpool , contact how we can overcome resistance in our lives as Sheila Anderson at 310.374.0551 mothers as we guide our families to happiness. Our next meeting will be January 31st. If you plan to drive separately, meet the rest of the group at the Presentation Learning Center at 9:15 am.

The St. James Moms Group meets Tuesday mornings Park at San Miguel School, 2270 East 108th Street in at 10:30 in the Parish Center. Los Angeles. The Learning Center is across the street at Childcare is available for little ones. 2216 E. 108th Street. No need to RSVP. Snacks are provided for kids and moms. We also have an evening book club and social events throughout the year. See www.saintjames.church/moms Catholic Radio for more information. Feeling anxious or nervous? Looking for answers and information that will Catholic Co-ed Softball Players Wanted! help you grow in understanding of our Looking for a way to have fun on a Sunday afternoon? faith? Try listening to AM 930 radio. Get out in the sun for a little exercise and make new friends. Reporting abuse is the right thing to do Greater South Bay Catholic Co-ed Adult Softball Child abuse can happen anywhere, even in the home, League has openings for players 18 years and older. and for families placed in this horrible situation, reporting abuse can be very difficult, but it is critical to The exciting 2017 season starts soon! do so in order to protect children.

Games are held on Sunday afternoons from Adults must first act to stop the abuse by being alert February thru June in Torrance. to warning signs. If discovered, report abuse to the proper authorities. Singles & Couples welcome; Female players especially needed! For more information on how to report abuse, request a copy of the VIRTUS© article “When the Right If interested, please contact Choice is Difficult” by emailing Fred - 310.504.0271 (h) [email protected] or calling 213.637.7227. or [email protected]

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Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Saturday 1 2 3 4 Bible Study Toddler Time 8:45 am 9:30 am Kavanagh Hall PC Rm 4&5 Bingo 6:45 pm Kavanagh Hall Adult Confirmation 7 pm , PC Rm 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Adult RCIA Inquiry Medjugorje Prayer Moms Group Bible Study Toddler Time Toddler Time 8:30 am Group 10 am 8:45 am 9:30 am 9:30pm, PC Rm 4&5 PC Rm. 7 7 pm PC Rm. 4 & 5 Kavanagh Hall PC Rm. 4&5 YM EDGE Night Children’s RCIA Kavanagh Hall Bible Study Women’s Guild Bingo 6:30 pm 8 am 6:30 pm 7 pm 6:45 pm Kavanagh Hall PC Rm. 4 Kavanagh Hall Kavanagh Hall Kavanagh Hall Holy Hour YAG Adult Confirmation Adoration 7pm 7 pm PC Rm. 6 6:45pm PC Rm 4 Church 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Adult RCIA Medjugorje Prayer Moms Group Bible Study Bingo Charity Dinner YM -Feed the 8 am PC Rm. 6 Group 10 am, 8:45 am 6:45 pm, Knights of Columbus Needy Children’s Liturgy 7 pm PC Rm 4&5 Kavanagh Hall Kavanagh Hall Hall 12 noon of the Word Kavanagh Hall Catholic Golden Catholic Adult Confirmation Ave I 5-7:30pm Kavanagh Hall 10 am-Kavanagh Hall Age 2 pm, Daughters 7 pm, PC Rm. 6 Kitchen Catholic Softball YM—Life Teen Kavanagh Hall 7:30 pm Rosary League Practice 7 pm, PC Rm 7 Bible Study 8 pm Meeting

Games Youth Lounge 6:30 pm Kavanah Hall

11-3pm Kavanagh Hall

YM Confirmation Y2 7 pm-Kavanagh Hall 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Adult RCIA Medjugorje Prayer Moms Group YM -Core Team Toddler Time Toddler Time 8 am, PC Rm. 6 Group 10 am 7 pm 9:30 am 9:30 am Catholic Softball 7 pm PC Rm.4&5 Parish Office PC Rm. 4&5 PC Rm. 4&5 League Practice Kavanagh Hall Bible Study Conference Rm Bingo Holy Hour Games 6:30 pm 6:45 pm Adoration 11-3pm Kavanagh Hall Kavanagh Hall 6:45 pm

YM Confirmation Pre-Baptism Church

Yr 1 Class 7 pm 6:30 pm PC Rm 6 Kavanagh Hall 26 27 28 : Children’s Medjugorje Prayer Moms Group Liturgy of the Word Group 10 am PC -Parish Center 10 am 7 pm PC 4&5 RCIA -Rite of Kavanagh Hall Kavanagh Hall Bible Study Christian Initiation YM Confirmation 6:30 pm YAG - Young Adult Yr 1 Kavanagh Hall Group 7 pm YM- Youth Ministry Kavanagh Hall Save the Date: May 27, 2017 - Msgr Mike's 40th priesthood anniversary - 7 - 10 pm May 28, 2017 - Msgr Mike's 40th anniversary Noon Mass July 29, 2017 - St James 125th anniversary Mass and celebration

Page 8 | February 5, 2017 Prayer Requests Weekly Mass Intentions

For those suffering illness, infirmity, Sat. Feb. 4 and those in need of our prayers: 8 am Fr. IK Marylee Mc Intyre  Susan LaGro, George Chu 5:30 pm Msgr. Mike Emmanuel Ofina Kathleen Kiel, Dottie Archambault Jane Kalinski

From death to new life. Sunday Feb. 5 For the souls of the recently departed, 6:30 am Msgr. Mike Franco that through the mercy of God, Frank Kalinski  they may rest in peace: 8 am Fr. IK Mary Mitcheli  Hazel Sauro, Elena Baker, Juanita Tanbo Frank Cobian 10 am Msgr. Mike St. James Parishioners RESPONSORIAL PSALM & READINGS Mary Gahwolf  12 noon Fr. Jim Mason Phililips  Monday Rosila Dela Cruz Venegas  May the Lord be glad in his works. Gn 1:1-19 / Mk 6:53-56 5:30 pm Fr. IK Flovic Piteau  Mary Ann Gahwolf  Tuesday O Lord, our God, how wonderful Monday Feb. 6 your name in all the earth! 8 am Msgr. Mike John Ramos Gn 1:20-2:4a / Mk 7:1-13 12 noon Fr. IK Julie Murray 

Wednesday Tuesday Feb. 7 O bless the Lord, my soul! 8 am Fr. IK Maximo Gumayagay  Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 / Mk 7:14-23 12 noon Msgr. Mike Mary Gahwolf 

Wed. Feb. 8 Thursday 8 am Msgr. Mike Mary Gahwolf  Blessed are those who fear the Lord. 12 noon Fr. Jim Jose Olave  Gn 2:18-25 / Mk 7:24-30 Thurs. Feb. 9 Friday 8 am Fr. Jim Kathleen Duggan Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven. 12 noon Fr. IK Roland Mannes  Gn 3:9-24 / Mk 8:1-10 Friday Feb. 10

8 am Fr. IK Ricardo Fernandes  Saturday In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. 12 noon Msgr. Mike Betty Stafford Saturday: Gn 3:9-24 / Mk 8:1-10 Sat. Feb. 11 8 am Fr. IK Thomas Huerta  Sunday 5:30 pm Fr. Jim Harry Robinson  Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord! Michele Mella  Sir 15:15-20 / 1 Cor 2:6-10 / Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Sunday Feb. 12 6:30 am Fr. IK Ema Merrill  Hazel Sauro  8 am Msgr. Mike Mercedes Melia  Welcome! Mary Gahwolf  10 am Fr. IK St. James Parishioners Ed & Eileen Staahl 12 noon Msgr. Mike Laura Ludwig  Brian Flemming  5:30 pm Fr. IK Dottie Archambault Welcome one another, then, Elena Buker  as Christ welcomed you,

for the glory of God. Romans 15:7

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