The Second Sunday in Lent March 12, 2017 Love God. Love all People. Make Disciples. Sunday Masses: (Sat. 5:30 pm) | Sunday 6:30 am, 8, 10, 12 noon, 5:30 pm Monday-Friday 8, 12 noon | Saturday 8 am Welcome! Thank you for worshipping with us! We are not complete without you! From the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." Mt 17:5-9 Reflection on page 5. Office Hours: Mon.- Thurs. 8 to 12, 1 to 8 pm | Fri. 8 to 12, 1 to 7 pm | Sat. 9 - 12 noon | Sun. Closed 415 Vincent Street | Redondo Beach,Page CA 1 90277| March | 310.372.5228 12, 2017 | www.SaintJames.Church Everyday Stewardship Pastor’s Corner Catherine Doherty said, "Yes, stewardship pertains to St. James’ Together In Mission Pledges reach everything and I am responsible for my part of that $75,000 everything." I am reminded of that quote when I read the words from Paul's Second Letter to Timothy, We would like to thank all who have responded "Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with pledges to the annual Together in Mission campaign with the strength that comes from God." Both point to to support the poorest of our parishes and schools in the our own responsibility as a disciple, as well as the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The poverty in these areas reality that we are not alone. We live with God in make life so very difficult and it is so important for us to community. We each have our part to play in the make sure that the Gospel is proclaimed with its hope kingdom of God. and saving message to follow Christ. Lent is an important time to focus on how our With our parish goal for the year at $121,500 we have a stewardship way of life causes us to sacrifice and, at great start and are just $46,500 away. It is an important times, experience hardship. If we find that we never effort for us and it will take the support of all of our seem to feel our sacrifice, then it is a good time to ask families to reach our goal. The Together In Mission ourselves if we really are fully living as good stewards, pledge cards and envelopes are in the pews and in the cultivating what we have been given, and then offering vestibule of the church by the Bulletins. The pledge is it all back to God. If we only give from our excess, then meant to be completed over the next 5 months or so, and we will never understand the meaning behind the you are not required to put anything in with your words of St. Paul and Catherine Doherty. pledge. The most important thing is that we each prayerfully consider what we are able to give and This is why we must challenge ourselves. We must complete a pledge card. Please remember to indicate push ourselves to go that extra mile. It really is a way you are a member of St. James Church in the of exercising our stewardship muscles. So as this information section of the Pledge. Lenten season is still in its first weeks, what can you attempt to do that really pushes you out of your comfort For anyone who has received a Pledge card in the mail, zone? Can you double or triple your prayer time during they can be returned to the parish or mailed directly to the season? Can you search your household and give the Archdiocese. Pledges and credit card payments may to charity more than just things you don't need also be made online at the Archdiocese anymore, but also things you still want? Is there website: www.LA-Archdiocese.org someone to visit a few times before Easter than can no longer get out? Whatever it is, the strength will come Again, thank you all for a great start to this campaign. from God to take greater care of your part of his everything. Msgr. Mike Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS St. Patrick’s Day & Abstinence Archbishop José H. Gomez, in accord with the Code of Thank You Canon Law (canon 87), has granted a dispensation to all “We have found that this music Roman Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles program has increased student from the obligation to abstain from meat on the Memorial learning, test scores and of Saint Patrick - Friday, March 17, 2017 since St. improved critical thinking. Patrick is the secondary patron saint of the Archdiocese Thank you, Together in of Los Angeles. Mission!” Christopher Avendano, Music Director of Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Los Angeles. However, if a Catholic makes the choice not to abstain from meat, then some other penance of choice is to be observed in honor of the passion and death of our Lord Everything we have is a gift on the cross. from God, including our ability to earn money. We On Saint Patrick's Day, the memory of this missionary believe that it is through apostle to Ireland recalls his preaching of the Faith and our generosity and sharing from our first fruits that we encouragement to live authentic Christian lives. The are able to fulfill the mission that God has entrusted to Faithful throughout the Archdiocese may observe March us –changing lives and saving souls. 17, 2017 with another choice of penance rather than Visit www.SaintJames.Church or the parish office. abstaining from meat. Page 2 | March 12, 2017 Women’s Guild Retreats Meeting is Wed. March 8, Catholic Daughters Retreat at 7pm in Kavanagh Hall. Saturday, March 11th 8am - 12 noon Our special guest speaker Men and women are invited to attend this free retreat is Fr. IK He will explain led by Fr. James Kavanagh and Fr. Joseph Kammerer. why the Holy Mass is the highest form of worship to This year's theme is "Encountering Christ in God, the different parts of All Aspects of Our Lives." the Mass: their significance and meaning. All are Please bring your Bible as there will be an opportunity to welcome to participate. journaling and sharing. Mass in Church at 8am; Continental Breakfast and first session to begin at Adult Faith Formation 9:30am in Kavanagh Hall. The 2017 Dive-In University Series South is a series of Sponsored by The Catholic Daughters of America Court lectures. They deal with contemporary moral issues, of Our Lady Of Victory. evangelization, faith, science, marriage and family, Mary Costello 310.316.0768 [email protected] church history, scripture, prayer and current events. The sessions are presented at area churches and include Women’s Guild Retreat multi-media presentations and an opportunity for questions. Saturday, March 25th 8am-12 noon Brochures available in Church or visit Men and women are invited to listen and reflect with Msgr. www.DiveInUss.org Marc Trudeau, Rector of St. John’s St. James sessions at O’Gorman Center 7:30-9pm: Seminary, on March 13th Dr. Brett Hoover –“ Avoiding Parochial Mary Magdalene, Malpractice; Moving from Bad to Good Habits in Parish a model of repentance, faith- Life” fulness, obedience, and for- March 14th Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC - “Grace Under giveness. Pressure” March 20th – Dr, William J. Shaules – “Spirituality Mass in Church at 8 am, through the Psalms” followed by guaranteed-to- March 21st Dr. Christopher Kaczor – “The Seven Big satisfy breakfast and Retreat Myths about the Catholic Church” after Mass in Kavanagh Hall. This series is an opportunity to gain valuable insights, Suggested donation of $10 to cover costs. deep wisdom and practical help for daily living during the RSVP: Ely at [email protected] or 310.944.3355 season of Lent. The seminars are $5 each for you and a guest or $25 for you and a guest for all sessions. Cornerstone for Women Catholic Retreat Friday, March 31, 6 pm– Sat., April 1, 8 pm Gift Shop Open Sunday Find all your sacramental gift needs for Easter, Baptism, This 26-hour grace-filled experience is designed to 1st Communion, Confirmation and Graduation. Choose revitalize each woman’s relationship with God. from a wide variety of all occasion cards, rosaries, bracelets, saint medals, crosses, crucifixes, It is a spiritual movement within the Catholic Church that bibles and inspiring religious books. provides the opportunity to reflect, renew, and strengthen your faith, while meeting other women in our Please stop by and see what we have to offer. parish and ultimately forming individual faith-based You won’t be disappointed! Rich 310.374.1964 communities. Limited to 42 participants. Gift Shop Hours Register now at www.SaintJames.Church/cfw Wed. – Fri. 10 – 4pm Sat 9 – Noon email: [email protected] Sunday 9 – 2pm on 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/30 Page 3 | March 12, 2017 Adult Education—Bible Study Catholic Golden Age Tuesday Evening Bible Study Meeting is Tues., Mar. 14, 1pm in Kavanagh Hall. In support of Dive-In University Series South at St. James and other parishes, we'll resume classes on Bring a friend and a .99¢ only Tues. April 11th, 7pm in Kavanagh Hall. polyester blanket for SPCA & Marine Mammal Care Center. Our next Bible Study is James, Pearls for Wise Living. Mayor Steve Aspel will be our special guest. Reignite your love for God as you learn about the If you don’t’ want to be pinched, wear a bit of green for deep love God has for you.