Baptisms: Parents expecting a child, please phone Parish. Marriages: Please phone our parish priest at least 6 months in. advance.

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1 September 3, Palo Verde Avenue Long Beach, CA Tel.: (562) church Fax: (562) Website: Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed Father JOHN S. SCHIAVONE, Pastor MISSIONARIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT NOVITIATE: Fr. Celso Marquez, M.Sp.S., Novice Master Tel: (562) Fax: (562) Parkcrest St. Long Beach, CA ST. MARIA GORETTI SCHOOL: Tel. (562) Website: Office Hours: Monday Friday 8 a.m. 3 p.m. ST. MARIA GORETTI RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Tel. (562) Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday - 8a.m. 2 p.m. SACRAMENTS: Sunday Eucharist 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12 noon (Spanish) Weekday Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. Anytime, by appointment Baptisms: Parents expecting a child, please phone Parish Office, even before the birth, regarding preparatory classes. Marriages: Please phone our parish priest at least 6 months in advance. Anointing of the Sick: Call the church office anytime. For Eucharistic care, arrange with the Ministry Office for weekly visitation. Devotions Rosary and Chaplet Monday thru Friday at 7:20 a.m. Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Friday at 8:30 a.m. First Friday: Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Online E-Giving available through our Parish website: NEW PARISHIONERS: Please stop by the church office to register at your earliest convenience. We need you! Welcome to our parish family.

2 THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Sat, September 2: Confessions Church 3pm Sun, September 3: Ordinary Activities Mon, September 4: Ordinary Activities Tues, September 5: K of C: Officers Meeting 7pm Wed, September 6: Opus Dei: Evening of Reconciliation Church 6pm Thurs, September 7: Cub Scout: Parent Meeting 5pm AA Meeting Hall 6:30pm Bible Study AMR 7pm Fri, September 8: SMG: Family Campout and Movie Hall and Field 6pm Sat, September 9: Confessions Church 3pm Sun, September 10: SMG: Religious Ed (Grade 1-6) 8am Knights of Columbus Picnic 10am Confirmation 1 Class 1 Adult Mtg Rm.11:30am R.C.I.A Library 11:30am Confirmation 2: Parent Candidate Orientation Mtg AMR 11:30am Cub Scout Den Meeting Hall 3pm Tropical Caribbean Catholic Cruise Come sail away on a seven night tropical Caribbean cruise with John Harper December 31 January 7, 2018 on Holland America s Eurodam out of Fr. Laverdale. Prices begin at $3, for two passengers, which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily mass will be offered. Deposits of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. SPACE IS LIMITED. For further information or to register, contact Doug/Eileen at (830) Support Our Bulletin We need more advertisers to support the printing of this bulletin. Please contact Jill Adair at (800) Thank you to our current advertisers. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. ACCW District Meeting The Southeastern District of Los Angeles Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic Women of the area. EVERY CATHOLIC WOMEN IS A MEMBER AND THERE ARE NO DUES. The next gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at St. Bernard s Church, 9627 E. Beach Street, Bellflower, CA The day begins at 9:30 a.m. includes speaker Deacon Pete Wilson, mass, lunch and concludes at 1:30 p.m. Charge is $12.00 per person. For reservation, please make your check payable and mail to Carol Vitale, Stowers Avenue, Cerritos, CA before the Saturday, September 23, 2017 deadline. For more information call TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 pm +Edward Nowosielski (Family) 8:00 am SMG Parishioners 10:00 am +Mary Kopczak (John & Dennis Kopczak) 12:00 noon +Alejandrina Cabanillas (Liliana Sainz) THIS WEEK 8:00am Monday: +Jeff & Glendale Gance (Mary Carmichael) Tuesday: Int of Richard & Carol Petruncola (Family) Wednesday: + Mario & Ida Brunasso Thursday: +Ken Williams Friday: Special Intentions 5:00 pm +Carlos Uy Jr. (Family) 8:00 am +Sue Kelsey Beesley 10:00 am SMG Parishioners 12:00 pm +Benita Garcia De Bautista DID YOU KNOW? Warn tweens and teens about selfie risks Teens and tweens typically like to push boundaries and test their limits, but the new trend of taking dangerous selfies has led to several tragedies. There are far too many people who think that taking a picture while driving, or standing out on a ledge, is more important than their own safety, and that getting likes on a photo makes the risks worth it. Talk to your kids about safety, smart choices, and being aware of their environment and surroundings, even when they re using their smartphones. For a copy of the VIRTUS online article Selfies are More Dangerous than You Think, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) SABÍA USTED? Advierta a los adolescentes y preadolescentes sobre los riesgos de los selfies A los adolescentes y preadolescentes por lo común les gusta tomar riesgos y probar sus límites, pero la nueva tendencia de tomar selfies peligrosos ha llevado a varias tragedias. Hay demasiadas personas que piensan que tomar una foto mientras se conduce, o pararse en una repisa es más importante que su propia seguridad, y que obtener likes por una foto hace que los riesgos valgan la pena. Hable con sus hijos acerca de la seguridad, las elecciones inteligentes, y ser conscientes de su entorno y sus alrededores, incluso cuando están usando sus teléfonos inteligentes. Para obtener una copia del artículo en línea de VIRTUS Selfies are More Dangerous than You Think (Los selfies son más peligrosos de lo que usted cree), envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) Bible Study Thursday night Bible study will resume on Sept. 7th at 7:00 pm in the Adult Meeting Room! We will be studying 'The Bible and the Sacraments' using a new 12 part DVD series!

3 ST. MARIA GORETTI LONG BEACH Breaking Bread #200 Responsorial Psalm: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Religious Education & FHC Classes Registration has begun for new and returning students for the school year. First day of class will be on th from 8:30am to 9:45am. Registration paperwork is available in the Church or at the Religious Education Office. If you have any questions regarding classes or your child's sacraments please contact the office at (562) NAMI Westchester Family-to-Family Course NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is one of the largest non-profit mental health organization nationwide dedicated to building better lives for people affected by brain disorder (mental illness). They help raise awareness, provide support and education to those in need. NAMI Westchester Family-to-Family will be offering a free 12- week course for adult family members or caregivers of individuals with mental health conditions. Where: Covenant Presbyterian Church 6323 W. 80th Street, Los Angeles, CA When: Every Tuesday nights Starting September 5th to November 14th 6:30pm-9:00pm Natural Family Planning Do you want to learn the secret to living your marriage sacrament freely, totally, faithfully and fruitfully? Come learn Natural Family Planning; it s highly effective and can do wonders for your relationship. A new class series starts September 9th. To learn more visit or contact Greg and Beth Gath at bethgath@gmail.com or Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten You are invited to come and take a tour of our beautiful and spacious campus! We offer challenging studies, leadership training, smaller class size, highly qualified faculty, competitive sports program, and a caring Catholic environment. There are a few spots left for the school year. For Inquiries please visit our website at or call LECTORS September 2 September 9 5:00pm Trondsen Hanna September 3 September 10 8:00am Clark/Stroh Windrim 10:00am Moons/Arroyo Shararian Team 12 noon TBA Lopez/Cabrera EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00pm Genelle Curiel, Joe Curiel, Donna Coutts, David Williams, Dom Riveria 8:00am Elizabeth Stroh, Ron Costin, Esther del Campo, Terry Gill, Patricia Jondle 10:00am Debbie Palzer, Rhonda Rivera, Lupita Stimpson, Steven Way, John Bryson, Barbara Clark 12:00pm Rose Santana, Lidia Godinez, Lydia Fonseca, Margarita White, Nelly Lopez 5:00pm Irene Wood, Celeste Banares, Katherine Richardson, Bud Miller, Gloria Miller 8:00am Hilda McAllister, James Schmerbauch, Yvonne Seyler, Henedina Cooper, Volunteer 10:00am Carrie Cox, Mike Garry, Dani Hernandez Yolanda Medina-Skinner, Sandy Moons, Louie Moons ALTAR SERVERS 5:00pm M. & S. Contreras 8:00am Gary J., Volunteer 10:00am S. Loomis, M. & I. Franco 12:00pm A. Penaloza, P. Hermosillo, Y. Paz 5:00pm I. & C. Garcia 8:00am Gary J., Volunteer 10:00am A. Valdez & A. Seto 12:00pm J. L. & J. & S. G Saint Anthony High School Class of Year Reunion (September 8-10) For more information visit longbeachsaints.org or your information to saclassof67@gmail.com Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect -Romans 12:2

4 St. Maria Goretti School News Corner August 23 to September 4 No Study Hall August 28 P.T.C. Meeting in the Adult Room 6:00pm August 30 Back to School Night 6:00pm (Parents Only) If you have any questions please contact the school office at (562) Confirmation Classes Is your child in at least 9th grade and have they received their First Holy Communion? Preparation classes for the two year program for the Sacrament of Confirmation are beginning. Attend a mandatory Parent Orientation meeting with your child on th in the Adult Meeting Room at 10am for information and registration. Did your child complete their 1st year of Confirmation Preparation? Please attend a mandatory Parent/Candidate Orientation meeting on August 27th at 11:30am in the Adult Meeting Room OR th at 10am. Any questions please contact the Religious Education Office at (562) Rosary for World Peace The Noon Mass would like to invite parishioners to pray for World Peace. They meet to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Spanish every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Everyone is welcome! Archdiocesan Celebration of Cultures Mass All are welcome to join in celebrating ethnic diversity in our Archdiocese at this year s annual Celebration of Cultures Mass. The theme of this year s mass is A Communion of Communities. The mass will begin at 9:30am on Saturday, September 16, We hope to see you there! EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS' SCHEDULE The Schedule for September was ed last week. Extra copies are available in the altar servers sacristy. Texas Hold em Tournament Saturday, September 16, 2017 Doors open at 5 pm Dealing starts at 6 pm $35 Buy in for 500 chips First Prize - A $500 pre-paid Debit Card Additional Debit Card prizes for 2nd - 5th places. Adult Beverages, Water, and Soft Drinks for sale during the event. Free munchies provided for all. Must be 21+ years of age to play. St. Maria Goretti Hall Free Drink ticket to all pre-registered players!

5 September 3, 2017 Please pray for our sick brothers and sisters... Larry Aguilar, Steven Bopp, Frances Boudreu, Esperanza Caballero, Madelyn Caldwell, Max Cardona, Kris Cash, Bertha Chavira, Brooklyn Blue Chavira, John Clark, Bill Cooper, Virgina Cooper, Trese Cordoza, David Costello, Gloria Delgado, Sue Dietrich.Barbara Duran, Robert DuPont, Ann Erlich, Shelley Flores, Altagracia Garcia, Larry Gaudy, Sal Gonzales, Stephan Gutierrez, Pat Hawthorne, Fr. Henry, Thomas Alexander Hogan, Matthew Holliday, Frank Humphreys, Ellie Jacobs, Richard Joyce, Doug Jungemann, Mykella Kershaw, Patricia Kershaw, Leon Labayen, Jaime Lagana, Margaret Lander, Gabriel Lopez, Manuel Lopez, Jack & Barbara Luera, Leo Montano, Mary Ann Mendoza, Kelly Miller, Tom Moran, Sean Murray, Kristine Negrete, Jeffrey Newon, Jim Niemeyer, Stella Oliva, Joe Padilla, Patty Padilla, Mike Petersen, Lorissa Privette, Gia Quintero, Harper Reich, Kevin Reich, Patricia Reich, Suzanne Reich, Thomas Richardson, Margie Rodriguez,, Mary Ruth Romo, Dora Saning, Richard Santos, Brad Schneider, Lisa Sielen, Toby Sturgis, Raymond Tanguay, Virgie Trajano, Robert Trani, Tess Turla,, Don Watts, Joyce Watts, Richard Zapata, Holder Zimmerle, Michael Zuelke, Kathy Olivos. Ruffner Gunn Please continue to pray for all the sick of our parish. Ministry to the Sick Do you have a family member or know someone who is unable to attend Mass? Special Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Communion to our parishioners who are unable to attend Mass on Sundays because of sickness or disability. For more information, please call the rectory at (562) MINISTRY CONTACT LIST Knights of Columbus: Dave Williams (562) Boy Scouts: Kelly Bryson (562) Cub Scouts: Melissa Ray (714) Altar Servers: Humberto Arredondo (562) Carnival: Anna Marie Erdman (714) Children s Liturgy: Lupita Stimpson (562) Coffee and Donuts: Tina Richardson (562) Eucharistic Mass: Rectory (562) Eucharistic Sick: Rectory (562) Lectors: John Clark (562) Music: Steve Ordonez (562) Bible Study: Rolf Trondsen (562) RCIA: Rolf Trondsen (562) Respect Life: Patty Padilla (562) Safeguard the Children: Chris Shararian (562) Senior Social Circle: Genelle Curiel (562) St. Vincent De Paul: Tina Richardson (562) Ushers: Dave Williams (562)