Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education Art Taylan, Seminarian Intern

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1 St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA Phone (562) Fax (562) Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed for Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Linus School (562) Religious Education Office (562) Father Tony Gomez, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, in residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister Mass Times Saturday: Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./vigil Mass 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m./family Mass 12:15 p.m./en Español 5:00 p.m./lifeteen Mass 7:30 p.m. Weekdays: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español Charismatic Mass: once a month (date and time will be posted in the bulletin) Holy Days: Check the Parish Bulletin Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education Art Taylan, Seminarian Intern Adoration Chapel 24 Hours All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses, Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 6:30 8:00 p.m. and by appointment For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center: Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Funeral and Vigil Services Communion to the Sick and Home-bound Did you know that St. Linus has a Facebook page? Please be sure to follow us!

2 PAGE 2 Third Sunday of Lent March 19, 2017

3 THIRSTING FOR LIFE-GIVING WATERS Especially during the Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter seasons, the prayer texts of the Eastern Church revel in paradoxical images of Christ: the eternal life who is put to death, the host of the supper who is also its meal, the thirsty crucified one with living water streaming from his side. These images flow from the evangelists portrayals of Jesus and from his very ministry, during which he often upset or reversed people s expectations about him or the ways of God. This reversal is at play in today s Gospel, as Jesus speaks to an enemy foreigner who is also a woman beneath his status. In addition he, the thirsting one, shows the woman to be the one truly thirsting. He whose parched lips will say I thirst before he dies is the source of life and life-giving water. Lent calls upon us to dwell on how each of us is thirsting for Christ, and it leads us, ultimately, back to the life-giving waters of our baptism into his Body. Question of the Week Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Pregunta de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura Agua salió de la roca para apagar la sed del pueblo (Éxodo 17:3-7). Salmo Si hoy oyen su voz, no endurezcan su corazón (Salmo 95 [94]). Segunda lectura El amor de Dios se ha derramado en nuestro corazón por el don del Espíritu Santo (Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8). Evangelio El agua que yo les daré se convierte en el manantial de vida eterna (Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b- 26, 39, 40-42]). Pregunta para los niños: Cómo experimentas a Jesús ayudándote y amándote? Pregunta para los adultos: Cuándo siente la tentación de tratar de satisfacer su sed por significados mediante otros medios que evitan que regrese al agua de la vida de la intimidad con Cristo? A través de qué medios experimenta el poder de Cristo en su vida: Sacramentos? Escrituras? Oración? Otros? Lecturas de la Semana First Reading When the people grumbled to Moses for water in the desert, the LORD heard and brought forth water from the rock for all to drink (Exodus 17:3-7). Psalm If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8). Gospel Ask, and you will be given living water so that you will never thirst again (John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]). Question for Children: How do you experience Jesus helping and loving you? Question for Adults: When you are tempted to try to satisfy your thirst for meaning through some other means, what keeps you coming back to the living water of intimacy with Christ? Through what means do you experience Christ s power in your life: Sacraments? Scripture? Prayer? Others? Reading for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] Lunes: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Hos 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38 Domingo: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] While we were still sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 We would like to thank all of our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. Our collection for the week of : March 12, 2017 was $10, May God bless you for your continued support. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in Parish Pay by visiting or calling (866) to set up an account.

4 PAGE 4 Third Sunday of Lent March 19, 2017 In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need Saturday, March 18th 7:30 AM Marco Martina, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Mayra Prieto, Birthday Sunday, March 19th 7:30 AM Carmel Jones, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Ruben Ramirez, Health 10:30 AM Andrew Rodriguez, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Julia Arias & Mariano Arias, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Edward Rivera, 6th Death Anniversary 7:30 PM Flavia Vasquez, R.I.P. Monday, March 20th 8:30 AM Rafael Alvarez, 19th Birthday Tuesday, March 21st 8:30 AM Melba Rodgers Wednesday, March 22nd 8:30 AM Juan Catalina Reynaldo & Ronaldo Sanchez, R.I.P. Thursday, March 23rd 8:30 AM Richard Christopher Cota, Happy Birthday Friday, March 24th 8:30 AM Sister Miriam Harney Saturday, March 25th 7:30 AM San Pedro Calungsod 1st Day of Novena 5:30 PM Esperanza Pineda, R.I.P. Sunday, March 26th 7:30 AM Ruben Ramirez, 9:00 AM Farida Maiz, Birthday 10:30 AM Albert Toscano, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Jose Martinez 5:00 PM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Anibal Alfredo Enriquez Morillo, R.I.P., 3 Year Death Anniversary & The Enriquez Ortega Family Bao-Han Pham, Rudy Borja, Baby Aiden Alonso, Little Ruben Ramirez, Abraham Reyes, Carlos Reyes, Herbert Green, Sunny Munoz, Ernie Espinoza, Lorrie Teodoro, Charito Wells, Jenny Saavedra, Yolanda Farfan, Blain Callison, Ronnie Adams, Steve Page, Gunter Liu, Farida Maiz, Consuelo Martinez, Christopher Honrado, Emil Evangelista Jr., Andrew Hong, Danilo Vasco, Ursula Hirezi, Elpidio Velador, Angie Chavez, L. Bravo, Maria Galvan, Maria Mennen, David Mennen, M. Mojica, Lupita Lozano, Althea Robinson, Don & Rita Jayamaha, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Angie Chavez, Althea Robinson, Julie Canet, Ramona Ramirez, Joel Lopez, Josh & Taylor Lamascus, Daniel Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez, Abertano Rutiaga Ramona Quiñonez, Jafet & Hermila Alvarado, Linda & Dennis Armstorng, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia & Anita Navarro, Lenny & Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas Ellie, George Hank Zaragoza, Doris & Edgar Boucree, Diane Roberts, Melinda Mojica & DART Team, Joseph Julien, Kaylee Moreno,

5 Treasures from our Tradition Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma PAGE 5 Happy Birthday Father Tony! Long ago, the custom of sending some pieces of consecrated bread from the Lord s table began to take hold. Originally it was a way of assuring the sick and imprisoned of their bonds of faith and affection with the community from whom they were separated. By the third century, at least in Rome, we have evidence that the bishop would consign some of the sacred elements to presbyters or deacons. There was a crisis in the unity of the church early on, called the quartodeciman controversy, since some people wanted to celebrate the Pasch on the fourteenth day (quartodecima) of the Jewish month Nissan, even if it didn t fall on a Sunday. The debate so fractured the church that the historian of the era, Eusebius, reported a new development to the pope. He wrote that the churches holding to the Lord s Day sent out consecrated bread to the disgruntled people of the quartodeciman pastors with whom they were quarreling. Meanwhile, bishops complained about people taking the Eucharist home. St. Cyprian told a cautionary tale of a sinful woman who tried to open the casket containing the consecrated bread in her home. She was deterred from receiving, he said, by flames erupting from the box. Clearly, he wanted people to think twice before bringing Communion home! The Council of Nicaea defined the old rule of the church as allowing for reserving the eucharistic bread for the sake of the dying. The same council could foresee circumstances of persecution when people might have the Eucharist on hand to administer to one another in a time of great danger, literally, at the point of a sword. The first and enduring purpose for reserving the Eucharist is viaticum for the dying. Sunday: Monday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Third Sunday of Lent St. Joseph; Spring begins St. Toribio de Mogrovejo Abstinence The Annunciation of the Lord SPRING The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. Henry Van Dyke LA PRIMAVERA El primer día de primavera es una cosa, pero el primer día primaveral es otra. La diferencia es a veces hasta de un mes. Father Tony You have impacted so many lives positively through your words of wisdom. May God s goodness and mercy continue to be with you today and always! Happy birthday to you!! God Bless you! PABASA ng Pasyón 2017 Saturday, April 8, :00 AMto 8:00 PM St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA Refreshments will be provided. For more information or to participate, please contact: Percy Garces or Marlyn Reams PABASA ng Pasyón, known simply as PABASA, is a Holy Week practice that involves chanting the narrative of the passion of Jesus Christ. Lenten Dinner Golden Age Club and Knights of Columbus Council Offer a Lenten Dinner March 24, :00 PM 7:00 PM Donation $5.00 Proceeds will go to We Care Ministry We will serve deep fried Cod fish, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and coleslaw. Coffee or lemonade or bottled water is included in the price of $5.00 per person. Desert will be extra. Member of the Golden Age Club and St Linus Knights of Columbus Council, will be outside after Mass this morning with Dinner ticket for sale.

6 PAGE 6 Third Sunday of Lent Lenten University Series March 19, 2017 Lent is filled with many challenges and opportunities. Why not take the opportunity to challenge yourself to make Lent special by taking time to reflect on Jesus and draw closer to Him this Lenten season through the Whittier edition of the University Series. The University Series offers more than 30 seminars connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, faith & science, marriage & family, archaeology & scripture, and school parenting. The 2017 season will take place at both St. Bruno and St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Churches in Whittier from March 2 to April 7, Sessions always begin at 7:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm. There are also some daytime sessions offered. You may get more information at or pick up a brochure in the church. Cost is $5.00 per session and you may bring a friend for free! WEEK 4: March 20 TEN COMMANDMENTS- 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR A HAPPY FAMILY- Families are under a lot of stress today, from the Internet, secular culture, and media culture that no longer seem to support Catholic family values. Fr. Dave will provide a concise and clear road map based on the life affirming Ten Commandments that any family can easily use to secure a happy life for everyone. Fr. Dave Heney - Mon., March 20-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption March 20- VATICAN II: WHAT WAS IT? What can it do for you? For many people, Vatican II means radical changes in the Mass. For fifty-years it has been both controversial and inspirational. What was Vatican II really about? How does it fit into the overall history of the Church? This course will present an overview of Church s Councils, and a clear and easy to understand review of Vatican II and what it means for your future. Fr. Bill Nicholas - Mon., March 20-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno March 21 JONAH THE PROPHET- THE BOOK OF JONAH: BEYOND THE GREAT FISH- The Prophet Jonah was swallowed by a great fish for three days. Really? What is really going on here? Why does Jesus refer to Jonah several times in the Gospels as one of the most important stories of all? We need to know. This course examines the multiple levels of the Book of Jonah and its deep realities about faith today. Fr. Bill Nicholas - Tues., March 21-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption March 21 ANCIENT DAILY LIFE EXCAVATING JESUS: PART I, DAILY LIFE AT THE TIME OF JE- SUS- The latest archaeological trend is examining daily life, and has produced amazing insights. How did people get over sickness, prepare and eat meals, and even find work? How do recent discoveries radically change the Christmas and Easter stories? Fr. Dave has led an archeological tour of the Holy Land every year for 12 years and brings those insights here, with plenty of time for your questions. Fr. Dave Heney - Tues., March 21-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno March 22 AN EVENING WITH BISHOP O'CON- NELL- Come and see our newest Associate Bishop for Los Angeles make our faith come alive and clearer for you and your entire family. You will have the chance to ask questions as well. This is a rare chance to connect directly with one of our Regional Bishops. Bishop O'Connell - Wed., March 22-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption March 23- RE-EVANGELIZATION: HOW DO WE RE -LIGHT THE FIRE? We know that Formerly Catholic is a growing segment of our population. Deacon Gene will look at the causes and effects of those leaving Catholicism, and then explore where we are headed and what we can do about it. He has plenty of suggestions, strategies and approaches to offer, followed by time for your questions and comments. Deacon Gene Gleason - Thurs., March 23-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption March 24- CATHOLIC MORALITY 101: DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! - Do we have too many moral rules? Can we ever tell people how to live their lives? How do we actually know what is right and wrong? Who decides? The answers from Scripture and our Catholic tradition will surprise you. Fr. Dave provides a clear of understanding what is the right thing to do that will ensure a happier life. This class is ideal for Confirmation students to learn the single idea that governs all Catholic moral teaching. Fr. Dave Heney - Fri., March 24-7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno Religious Education News MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday Classes: 3/22, and 3/29 Saturday Classes: 3/18, and 3/25

7 Guidelines Regarding Fast and Abstinence Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are both days of Fast and Abstinence. All Fridays during Lent we abstain from eating meat (meat includes poultry) How do we fast? We are allowed one full meal during the day. Two smaller meals are permitted. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. How do we abstain? We refrain from all meat. Age guidelines for abstinence Abstinence is to be practiced by all who are 14 years of age and older. Age guidelines for fastening Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who have celebrated their 18 th birthday and who have not yet celebrated their 59 th birthday. Both personally and as a community we deliberately place ourselves in need (hunger being the most basic need) so that we can discover that for which we hunger spiritually in our lives and in our world. We do this to give concrete expression to our trust in God to give us the spiritual sustenance we require. Our joint action is intended to strengthen our deep belief that the God who raised Jesus from the dead also fills our every need. Confirmation News Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Healing Mass PAGE 7 Fr. Steephen Viblanc, OSM Monday, March 20, 2017 St. Linus Church Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA Fr. Steephen was born in India to a prayerful family. Immediately after his high school education, he entered the Servite Order or the Order of Friar Servants of Mary in 1997 and was ordained on April 22, 2009 also for that community. He was then appointed as a Vocation Director as well as both as an Associate Pastor and Pastor for a Servite parish while still in India. His community subsequently assigned him in California on July 2014 and was assigned at Divine Savior Catholic Church in Los Angeles for a period of six months. He was later assigned to Servite High School, an all male Roman Catholic College preparatory high school located in Anaheim as a Chaplain and Spiritual Director for the school. His main function is counseling the students and saying the everyday mass at the school, confession and retreats complementing the formation of each student to the person of Christ, drawing them to embrace Christ, love Christ, imitate, live and be Christ to others. Fr. Steephen is also helping out nearby parishes like St. Paul of the Cross, St. Philip's at Fullerton and St. Linus Church. He helps the Cursillo Movement in Anaheim for their weekly Wednesday masses. Father Steephen continues to find his relationship with the Lord increasing everyday in his love to serve God's people as a way of serving His master. MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS Class for P1 and P2: Week of 3/27 Life Nights: 3/26 COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: P1 and P2 teens who would like to assist with Religious Education, please contact: Christina May at (562)

8 PAGE 8 Third Sunday of Lent March 19, 2017 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future We have now have $948, in pledges. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Gifts received is $259, Thank you again, and God bless, to all who given towards this worthwhile program. Soon, those of you who have yet to respond will be receiving another opportunity to participate. So much more is yet to be done to honor our past generations and prepare us for future generations to come. Pledge Payment Options: Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign. Go to choose St. Linus Capital Campaign to make your pledge You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Office. The Parish Office now takes Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Celebrando Nuestro Pasado ~ Preparando para Nuestro Futuro Nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $948, en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $259, en regalos. Muchas gracias y bendiciones a todos que han participado en este programa valioso hacia nuestra comunidad parroquial. Para los que no han participado, pronto recibirán otra oportunidad para contribuir. Todavía hay mucho por hacer para honrar a las generaciones antepasadas y preparar para nuevas generaciones en el futuro. Opciones para pagar su compromiso: Cheques escritos a St. Linus Church Por línea en la pagina de internet En efectivo en la oficina de la parroquia. En persona con tarjeta de crédito (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) en la oficina de la parroquia. $259, PAY BY CHECK Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign You may mail your check to: St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA or stop by the Parish office to drop off your payment. PAY WITH CASH You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Office. PAY BY CREDIT CARD The Parish Office now takes: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Pledge Payment Options PAY ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: 2. Click the tab Make A Donation located at the bottom of the page 3. Search for your Parish by Church Name, City or Zip code 4. Select St. Linus Catholic Church, Norwalk, 90650, CA 5. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or select START GIVING to create a new account 6. Select the drop-down menu titled Capital Campaign and enter the amount of your Gift. 7. Select from the options: One Time, Weekly, Monthly, or Annually.

9 Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma PAGE 9 Capital Campaign Payment Envelopes When making your Capital Campaign pledges, please use the gold envelopes located in the pews titled ST. LINUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Celebrating Our Past Preparing Our Future Please fill out the envelope and envelope number, so the payment can be properly credited to your account. Any Capital Campaign payments made that are not titled Capital Campaign, will be credited to the weekly contributions. Please call the Parish Office if you have any questions. For alternative payment options, please read Pledge Payment Options located on the page 8. Congratulations to our Decathlon team who competed in the Los Angeles Academic Decathlon at the Long Beach State Pyramid on Sunday, March 5th. All students on the team placed 10th overall on the Super Quiz, 23rd out of 108 Catholic Schools in the overall competition. We are so proud to announce our Decathletes and individual subject winners: Annalisa Garcia 1st in Religion Alyssa Sotelo 2nd in Social Studies Kristin Yap 6th in Current Events Marissa Alonso 7th in English Mia Romero 7th in Literature Savannah Torres 10th in Fine Arts Cyrus Ledesma Isaac Salazar Taylor Engquist Ricardo Rodriquez School Year Application packets are available in the school office and on the schools website. Students enrolling in Pre-School must be 3 years old by September 1st. TK students must be 4 by September 1st and Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, Tours are now available during school hours. Great opportunity to see the students at work, ask questions about what St. Linus has to offer in the areas of curricular and extra-curricular programs. Please call the school office at for more information. In closing, thank you, parishioners, for your continued prayers, interest, and financial support. With Sincere Gratitude, St. Linus School Community Committed to Faith, Knowledge and Service

10 PAGE 10 Third Sunday of Lent Community News Safeguard the Children March 19, 2017 ST LINUS MEN'S ANNUAL RETREAT- Time to sign-up for our Annual Parish Men's Retreat at: MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER 700 North Sunnyside Avenue Sierra Madre, CA It will take place the weekend beginning April 28th through April 30th This year s theme is: "THE CRUCIFIED ONE IS NO STRANGER" This is a chance for spiritual renewal with your fellow parishioners. The suggested donation for the weekend is $240.00(including $50 deposit), for two nights and five meals. No one is turned away because of financial inability to make the recommended donation. For reservation or information phone: Anthony P. Zanic (562) or John A. L. Moran (562) St. John s Seminary Beacon Event St. John s Seminary, our Archdiocese s seminary for men pursuing their ordination, is holding its Annual Open House and a Beacon event for young adults. Both events are set for April 1; the Open House will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and Beacon will begin at 5 p.m. During the Open House, guests will have the opportunity to tour the Seminary s beautiful grounds nestled in the hills of Camarillo, see the recently rededicated altar in its historic chapel, spend some time in our Lady of Lourdes grotto, and most importantly - get to meet seminarians who are studying to be priests for our parishes. The Beacon event gives young adults an evening with their peers in a faith-filled environment. The event offers a Mass, dinner, praise and worship, reconciliation and Adoration. Both events are free. Guests are welcome to come to the Open House anytime from 1 to 4 p.m. If you d like the Seminary to know you re attending, please call , ext For Beacon, there is registration at: The Seminary hopes you will join them to see how your prayers prepare young men to be good and holy priests for our Archdiocese. DID YOU KNOW? Parents should be aware of laundry pod dangers. Risks to children s safety come in many shapes and sizes. As parents and caring adults, inappropriate adult conduct is not the only risk to watch for; we must also create safe environments to protect children from other risks. One possible threat comes from the small soft plastic pods that hold laundry detergent. The pods are brightly colored, and often attract young children who may mistake them for candy or other foods and according to studies, children who ingest these pods or been exposed to them could become ill and need to be hospitalized. For more information, request a copy of the VIR- TUS article Detergent Pods from jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or (213) Proteger a los Niños SABIA USTED? Los padres deben ser conscientes de los peligros de la cápsula de lavado. Los riesgos para la seguridad de los niños vienen en muchas formas y tamaños. Como padres y adultos que se preocupan, la conducta inapropiada de los adultos no es el único riesgo a tener en cuenta; también debemos crear ambientes seguros para proteger a los niños de otros riesgos. Una posible amenaza proviene de las pequeñas cápsulas de plástico blando que contienen detergente para la ropa. Las cápsulas son de colores brillantes, y a menudo atraen a los niños pequeños que pueden confundirlos con dulces u otros alimentos. De acuerdo con unos estudios, los niños que ingieren estas cápsulas o entrar en contacto con ellos podrían estar enfermos u hospitalizados. Para más información, solicite una copia del artículo VIRTUS Detergent Pods (Cápsulas de detergente) de bmelendez@laarchdiocese.org o (213) Free Acupuncture Clinic FREE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC At St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave Norwalk, CA Sunday, March 26 11:30 AM 4:00 PM Room 10 Services provided by: Healing Hands for Humanity (H3) Faculty and Interns at Southern California University Of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA

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