August 19, 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 August 19, 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA Phone Fax (562) Website 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 Christopher Felix, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, In Residence Father Marco Reyes, 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: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./vigil Mass Sunday: 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) Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education Faith Cherisse Reyes, Bulletin Editor/ Webmaster AC Anthony Cerna, Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator 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 LIKE us!

2 PAGE 2 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018 Ministry in Action... Adoración Nocturna Contacto: Amalia Sanchez (562) rd Fri. 7 pm - Sat, 7:15 A.M. En la Iglesia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Contact: Dorie Sablan (562) st Fri. 7P.M.-Sat. 7:15A.M. Church Adult Confirmation Parish Center: (562) Altar Servers Contact: Dennis Adame Parish Center: (562) Altar Society Contact: Parish Office Anointing of the Sick Parish Center: Baptismal Preparation of Children English & Spanish Parish Center: Because We Care Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) Bereavement Support Group Contact: Parish Office Bible Study-English Contact: Barbara Fries (562) Tues. 8-9 P.M. Rm. 8 Charismatic Healing Mass Contact: Sion Ferrer Various Mon. 7 P.M. Church Church Environment & Art Contact: Dennis & Bernice Adame (562) Couples for Christ Contact: Sonny Berberabe Cursillo Ultreya Spanish Contacto: Miguel y Margarita Ramos (562) Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Contacto: Elsa & Rolando Castillo (562) Fiesta Committee Contact: Robert Perez Parish Center: (562) Filipino Association Contact: Rey Factoran (714) Meets once a month Finance Council Contact: Rey Factoran (714) Funerals Parish Center: Gift Shop Vestibule of Church Contact: John A. L. Moran Parish Center: Open after all Weekend Masses Golden Age Club President: Richard Contreras (562) rd Sun 1:30-4:30 P.M. Hall Grupo de Oración Contacto: Alejandro Gama (714) Wed. 7-9:00 P.M. Hall Guadalupanas Contacto: Patricia Mesa (562) Ultimo Jueves del mes 7 P.M. Rm. 11 Fri. 7:00 P.M. Youth Room Knights of Columbus #10623 Grand Knight: Eli Samora (562) nd Tues. 7:30 P.M. Hall Legion of Mary Contact: Sylvia J. Layao (562) Praesidium Tues. 5-6 P.M. Rm. 10 Curia 2nd Thur. 7 P.M. Rm. 10 Liturgy Committee Director: Maureen Linnebur (562) Ministerios Hispanos Ministry to the Sick Contact: Cornell Watson (562) Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Contact: Imelda Manalac (562) Tues. 7:00 P.M. Church Music Ministry/Choir Directors 7:30pm Filipino Choir (1st Sunday of the month) Anthony AC Cerna: 5:30pm : 9:00am Adult Choir Mark Newberry: 7:30pm Adult Choir Mustard Seed Communities Contact: Teresa Estrada Parish Council Contact: Parish Office Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Mary Ratanasurakam (951) Last Monday 6:30 P.M. Par. Off. ProLife Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) rd Thursday 6:00 P.M. Par. Off. RCIA Director: Dennis Jones djones@stlinus.org Santo Niño Devotions 1st Fri. 6:30 P.M. Church Religious Education Director: Christina May (562) Office Religious Vocations Parish Center: Safeguard the Children Contact: Parish Office St. Linus School Principal: Greg Climaco (562) Office St. Linus Ushers Contact: Cornell Watson (562) Weddings & Quinceañeras Coordinator: Sue Ellen Rojas (562) Youth Ministry/LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry: Anthony Cerna AC Confirmation Coordinator: Anthony Cerna AC

3 THIS EUCHARISTIC FEAST Some things about human nature don t change, even over the course of centuries. When we celebrate a holiday, we have a meal; when we celebrate a significant event, we have a feast. In today s first reading, Lady Wisdom is setting a feast, a sign of celebrating the covenant that Israel has with God. Israel s central remembrance of its saving Exodus covenant is the Passover meal. So it is natural and not coincidental that the Christian celebration of the new covenant sealed by the blood of Christ on the cross happens at a meal, our Eucharist, offered first by Jesus in the context of Passover remembrance. It is easy for us, sometimes, to forget the very long and rich religious and human origins of our eucharistic feasting on the bread and cup that are the Body and Blood of Jesus. Today, and for the next few Sundays that we hear the Bread of Life discourse from John, let us bring to mind the loving covenant that God makes with us, and be filled with great joy at this marvelous feast that we have come to attend! Question of the Week First Reading Wisdom has built her house; she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table (Proverbs 9:1-6). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always and for everything (Ephesians 5:15-20). Gospel I am the living bread that came down from heaven (John 6:51-58). Question for Children: How does receiving communion help you grow in your faith? How does it help you love others? Question for Adults: How does your faith in Jesus nourish your own life? How does the Eucharist nourish you? Readings for the Week Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Pregunta de la Semana Lecturas de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura La sabiduría nos dice: Dejen su ignorancia y vivirán; avancen por el camino de la prudencia (Proverbios 9:1-6). Salmo Gusten y vean qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura Vivan como personas de sabiduría tratando de entender qué es la voluntad del Señor, llenos del Espíritu y dando gracias siempre (Efesios 5:15-20). Evangelio Jesús dice, Yo soy el pan vivo que ha bajado del cielo; el que coma de este pan vivirá para siempre (Juan 6:51-58). Pregunta para los niños: Cómo te ayuda recibir la comunión a crecer en tu fe? En qué te ayuda amar al prójimo? Pregunta para los adultos: Cómo nutre tu vida la fe en Jesús? Cómo te alimenta la Eucaristía? LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Ez 34:1-11; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Ez 36:23-28; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sábado: Ez 43:1-7a; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Domingo: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 16-21; Ef 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 WEEKLY COLLECTIONS MASS COLLECTION AUGUST 4/5 5:30 PM VIGIL $1, :30 AM $1, :00 AM $1, :30 AM $1, :15 PM $1, :00 PM $ :30 PM $1, GRAND TOTAL $10, We would like to thank our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) by visiting stlinus.churchgiving.com/ or call(800) to set up an account.

4 PAGE 4 Saturday, August 18th 7:30 AM Evelyn Carale, Birthday 5:30 PM Angelina Torres, 11 Years, R.I.P. Sunday, August 19th 7:30 AM Mason Alexander Guhit, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Aureen Macatula 10:30 AM Delano Perera, Special Intention 12:15 PM Rosa Mystica 5:00 PM Ismael Macias, Birthday, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Aiden Alonso, Birthday, Thanksgiving Monday, August 20th 8:30 AM Jerome & Alice Ward, R.I.P. Tuesday, August 21st 8:30 AM Juan Filler, R.I.P. & Jose Filler, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Edwin & Patty Marroquin, 20th Wedding Anniversary Wednesday, August 22nd 8:30 AM Leonardo G. Medina, R.I.P. Anniversary Thursday, August 23rd 8:30 AM Michael & Richard O Donnell Friday, August 24th 8:30 AM Mercedes Peña Lopez, Birthday Saturday, August 25th 7:30 AM Father Tony Gomez 5:30 PM Armando Aldea, R.I.P. Sunday, August 26th 7:30 AM James Jazmin & Josefina Jazmin, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Romulo & Connie & Nida Sanglang, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Ana Lidia Fuentes De Guevara, 5 Year Death Anniversary 12:15 PM Gregorio Gonzalez, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Fred Alba, R.I.P. 1st Year Death Anniversary 7:30 PM Alyssa, Marisol, Humberto Jr. Epifania, Florencio Vidaca de Paz, R.I.P. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time I N OUR PRAYERS August 19, 2018 Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need If you or someone in your family is in need of prayers, please contact the Parish office at or bulletin@stlinus.org : Teresa Velador, Elpidio Velador, Joey Lascano Sr., Angie Guerrero, Charito Wells, Lorrie Teodoro, Little Ruben Ramirez, Mireya Lozano, Christopher Honrado, Emil Evangelista Jr. Ursula Hirezi, Farida Maiz, Sydney Teodoro, Debra Rios, Robert Ray Rios, Alberta Luna, David Ramirez, Zachary Pereyra, Richard Cortez, Maria Hodgers, Manuel Guillen, Jose Acero, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Angie Chavez, Althea Robinson, Ramona Ramirez, Ed & Doris Boucree, Eddie & Rosa Perez, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia Navarro, John Adams, Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas Ellie, Ester Hebein, Moses Estrada, Dianne Roberts, Emily Mercado, Victoria Lopez, Erica Marton, Augustine Quezada, Ofelia Evangelista, Angel Guardado-Banuelos, John Hernandez, Linda Collado, Sandra Bonsall Galvan, Aida Velador, Ramona Quinones, Abertano Rutiaga, Carmen Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Michael Abad, Marita Alvarez, Roberto Alvarez, Michael O Donnell, Richard O Donnell, Joe Chavez, Helen Rapasky, Glenn & Patricia Hackett, Rigoberto Cervantez, Maria Refugio Contreras, Mike Abad, Iris Le Duff, Frank Le Duff, Tricia Najar, Margarita Rios, Aiden Alonso, George Gonzalez, Glen & Patricia Hacket, Rodger & Marian Ryan, Tony & Sally Estoque, Gunter Liu, Kathy Carrillo, Fred Fields, Lucille Wendler, Virgilio Tandoc, Thank you

5 Treasures from our Tradition Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 5 Tradiciones de nuestra Fe Sometimes the heat of summer translates into unrest in a city s streets. In the summer of 1834, popular sentiment against the presence of the Ursuline nuns near Boston reached a boiling point. An influx of Irish laborers had an impact on the work force in the city, and a deep-seated resentment against Catholics fueled the fire. The nuns supported themselves with a school, and most of the young women students were drawn from patrician Protestant families. Nevertheless, rumors fed by the saga of an unhappy junior sister and a later episode of a senior sister fleeing the place increased tensions. The city s selectmen were given a tour by the disgruntled sister, who by then had returned, and found all things in good order. That didn t please the mob, and the mother superior didn t help matters when she said that the bishop had platoons of Irishmen at hand, twenty thousand strong, to do marauders harm. By August 11, the convent had been invaded, ransacked, and burned to the ground. The nuns fled to Maine and Canada. The diocese attempted to recover losses, but the commonwealth offered only ten thousand dollars, which was rejected. Years later, a legislative bill for the state to rebuild the convent and school was roundly defeated. Yet the enterprise of Catholic education had great resilience, and in 1946, more than a hundred years after the riots, the Ursulines returned to Boston to re -establish an academy that endures to the present day. BAPTISMS W E WELCOME TO O UR PARISH COMMUNITY Roman Fidel Aguilar Athena Grace Fernandez Delilah Rincon Thomas Gregory Vizcarra BAPTIZED ON A UGUST 11, 2018 Y OUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE E TERNAL REPOSE OF: Socorro Parra Garcia Edna Contreras Prayerful and deepest sympathy go out to their families, relatives and friends Entre los varios santitos que de niño recuerdo haber visto en el templo, santa Rosa de Lima ( ) se me ha quedado grabada por su belleza y humildad. No sé quién fue el que me la presentó por primera vez, sólo sé que la recuerdo porque era latina como yo. En su cabeza llevaba una corona de espinas de la cual brotaban rositas rojas. Según mis catequistas, ella había usado una corona de espinas a escondidas debajo de su velo de monja para recordarle que si era bella lo debía a Dios y no a sus propios méritos. Santa Rosa (Isabel Flores de Oliva) fue canonizada en 1667 como la primera santa americana. Ella encarnaba la expresión Gracias a Dios. Esta frase la utilizan muchos latinos cuando reciben un cumplido o halago, para reconocer que sus talentos y virtudes se deben a Dios que bendice sus esfuerzos. Ellos, como Santa Rosa, aceptan las limitaciones de su condición humana pero también aceptan la gracia de ser hijas e hijos del Dios que siempre nos ayuda. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom is a quality that appears to be sorely lacking in our society today. Sometimes it seems that our leaders are promoting action after action that is the exact opposite of wise or good. How can our faith survive when so much around us seems to be pulling in the opposite direction? Our readings today encourage us to seek wisdom and learn how to apply it in our own lives and in the world around us. Wisdom (in the first reading) says, Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding. Our second reading urges that we do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord. Jesus teaches that the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. For the sake of the life of our world, we must be willing to grow into wisdom. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Bernard Tuesday: St. Pius X Wednesday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Rose of Lima Friday: St. Bartholomew Saturday: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz; Blessed Virgin Mary Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. John 6:53

6 PAGE 6 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018 THE BLUE ARMY PILGRIM VIRGIN OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA WILL BE AT ST. LINUS CHURCH BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Archdiocese of' Los Angeles Our Lady of Fatima The Blue Army Pilgrim Virgin Of Our Lady of Fatima is coming to ST. LINUS CHURCH For more information on the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima. go to Beginning Friday evening, August 24 until after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday, August 27. Please look at the following schedule and plan to join us whenever you are able. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 th 5:55 p.m. Crowning of Mary 6:00 p.m. Mass Presider Msgr. Timothy O Connell 7:15 p.m. Rosary 8:00 p.m. Personal Devotion SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 th 7:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 9:00 a.m. Personal Devotion 9:00 a.m. Rosary lead by Couples for Christ 10:00 a.m. Movie on Our Lady of Fatima 11 a.m. Personal Devotion 12-1 p.m. Rosary (Spanish) lead by Guadalupanas, Groupo de Oracion, Adoracion Nocturna 1:00-2:30 p.m. Learning to pray the Rosary - Teens 2:30-4:00 p.m. Personal Devotion 4:00-5:00 p.m. Rosary lead by Knights of Columbus 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass 6:30-7:00 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Movie on Our Lady of Fatima 8:00-10:00 p.m. Private Devotion SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 th 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Morning Masses 1:30 p.m. Rosary (Spanish) lead by Guadalupanas 2:00-5:00 p.m. Private Devotion 5:00 p.m. Youth Mass 6:00-7:00 p.m. Private Devotion 7:30 p.m. Mass 8:30 p.m. Rosary lead by Pro Life MONDAY, AUGUST 27 th Before Mass School Rosary 8:30 a.m. Morning Mass

7 A MASS WITH HEALING SERVICE At St. Linus Catholic Church Monday, August 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm Presider: Bill Adams Fr. Bill Adams was ordained a Redemptionist priest in 1963 and is a resident priest at St. Mary s Catholic Church in Whittier, CA. Fr. Bill has worked in varied ministries, including as a parish priest, retreat director and a parish missionary. He is very active in the Charismatic renewal and was past president of the SCRC (Southern California Renewal Communities). Fr. Bill is very much involved in preaching God s word conducting parish missions and Scriptural workshops, teachings and seminars. Fr. Bill did graduate work in Scriptures and brings his special love and gift of teaching and preaching to the Lord s flock. Come, bring your family and friends to experience the awesome Pentecostal healing power of the Holy Spirit. Religious Education News Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 7 TASTE AND SEE Wisdom is often identified with Christ and with the Holy Spirit. Both are present in today s readings, one as a metaphor, the other as a doctrine. To the one who lacks understanding, [Wisdom] says, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! She urges us, Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding. Jesus urges us to be united with him in an intimate way in his flesh and blood in the Eucharist. We are blessed with the quality of wisdom, if only we recognize this and welcome our Lord into our hearts. In order to keep our church clean, beautiful, and inviting, please refrain from bringing food or drinks into the Church. This includes chewing gum during mass. Thank you. Religious Education enrollment for First Holy Communion and returning students begins June 4th through September 4th. Applications are available at the Religious Education Office and the Parish Office. Both Wednesday and Saturday classes are available for most grades. If you have any questions regarding our program, please call the Religious Education Office at (562) or us at re@stlinus.org. Upcoming Religious Education Events Mandatory parent meeting for first and second year Religious Education parents. Date: Wednesday, August 29th Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Location: Church First Holy Communion Pictures are ready for pick up. Please stop by the Religious Education office during business hours. Day time hours: Mon.-Sat. 9AM 2 PM Evening hours: Mon. Thurs. 4:30 PM 6:30 PM. TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Religious Education is seeking teens who are interested in volunteering as teacher's aids and general office tasks. Positions are available on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and on Saturdays 9:00am to 10:30am starting in September. Please call the Religious Education Office at (562) if you are interested Confirmation Registration will is available. For requirements and registration information, please visit Questions? Contact Anthony Cerna (AC) at linusconfirmation@gmail.com Phone Number: THANK YOU! Dear Saint Linus Parish Community, I want to thank you all for your generous support and prayers for my missionary work with FOCUS. I am so blessed to have grown up at Saint Linus and so many of you have shaped me into the man I am today! Words cannot express how grateful I am for all of you. With your support I was able to reach my fundraising goal! This will allow me to be fully available to reach out to the students of Grand Valley State University. I am so excited to begin this journey and to have your support. Know that you are all in my prayers. Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I begin this mission in bringing young souls to the Church. May God Bless you all, Delano Perera

8 PAGE 8 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TREE OF LIFE Our Tree of Life has been put up in the church vestibule and the leaves and rocks will soon be installed for those who have completed their pledge. If you have completed your pledge, please be sure to turn in a form so your leaf or rock can be ordered. Below you will find an order form in case you have misplaced yours. Please fill out and return to the parish office. Envelope # Name Address Phone number Please allow one space between words and after punctuation. Please print. Layout of the inscription will be interpreted by the engraver. I/ WE WOULD LIKE THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTION IN RECOGNITION ON MY/OUR: Safeguard the Children DID YOU KNOW? Gender divides in childhood can perpetuate abusive behaviors Parents of young children have likely heard the phrase boys will be boys many times usually to excuse so-called typical boy behaviors. But this rationalization can extend dangerously through adulthood, to excuse sexual assault and harassment. The messages received by young children have lasting effects. Boys hear that they need to hide their emotions, so if they are abused, they re less likely to come forward. Girls hear that boys can be rough or rude, and learn to tolerate rather than push back. Eliminating this gender divide early may help combat sexual abuse and assault. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article Training Boys vs. Girls org/protecting/pages/virtus-current-online- Articles.aspx Community News Los padres de niños pequeños suelen repetir la frase de que los varones son varones para justificar ciertas conductas masculinas. Pero este entendimiento podría ser un modelo peligroso para la etapa adulta, ya que esos argumentos podrían justificar el abuso sexual y la violación. Recuerden que los mensajes que les transmitimos a los hijos tienen un efecto duradero. Además, cuando los niños aprenden que los varones no deben mostrar sus emociones, esto podría ser peligroso en caso de un abuso sexual, ya que ellos no querrían contar lo sucedido. Y cuando las niñas escuchan que los varones tienen que ser duros y poco corteses, ellas también aprenden que ellos deben ser tolerados en vez de rechazados. Eliminando la diferenciación de género en la crianza de los hijos/hijas podría ayudar a combatir el abuso sexual y las violaciones. Si quiere la copia completa del artículo de VIR- TUS sobre el Entrenando a varones y hembras

9 Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 9 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future As of May , we now have $612, collected to date. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Pledged/Gifts received is $1,005, 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. Celebrando Nuestro Pasado ~ Preparando para Nuestro Futuro Al 11 de Mayo de 2018 nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $612, en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $1,005, 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. $ 612, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE ACCOUNTS If you have any questions or concerns about your Capital Campaign account please call the Parish Office Pledge Payment Options 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. GIVE ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: 2. Click GIVE ONLINE. Follow the link to WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) Donations 3. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or select from the Giving Opportunities on which fund you would like to donate to. 6. For Capital Campaign, select the box titled Capital Campaign 7. Select from the options: Create a Recurring Donation, or Make a One Time Donation. If you would like more information on WeShare, or if you need help setting up an online account, please visit our staff in the Parish Office Monday Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM 4:00 PM.

10 PAGE 10 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018 WELCOME ME AND LIVE How can this man give us his flesh to eat? In those days, before our understanding of the Eucharist, before the Last Supper when Jesus offered himself to his disciples in the bread and wine, this may have been a reasonable theological question, as well as a logical one. They did not understand. They did not have the wisdom to see the metaphor, or to know that further understanding would be forthcoming. But to those who were open to Jesus words, the bread of life was offered and accepted as the way to life eternal. They may not have understood that Jesus was speaking of eternal life, not our physical life on Earth, that would be given forever, but they were captivated by the metaphor and believed. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life. It is possible to be puzzled and still believe. So what does this mean for us today? Wisdom is something we sorely need in our world, and it is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Partaking of the Body and Blood of the Lord is to gain wisdom as well as eternal life, to participate in the life of God, the Trinity, and of each other in love and caring. We must abandon our foolish ways and believe. THE GIFT OF GRACE The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase. St. Rose of Lima Archdiocesan News THE ARCHDIOCESAN CELEBRATION OF OUR CULTURES MASS IS APPROACHING PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! September 15, 2018 NEW TIME: 3:30 PM Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels WE HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN US LA CELEBRACIÓN ARQUIDIÓCESANA DE NUESTRAS CULTURAS SE ACERCA POR FAVOR ANOTE Y GUARDE LA FECHA! 15 de septiembre 2018 HORA NUEVA: 3:30 PM Lugar: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles ESPERAMOS QUE NOS PUEDAN ACOMPAÑAR Si no comen la carne del Hijo del hombre y no beben su sangre, no podrán tener vida en ustedes. Juan 6:53 EL REGALO DE LA GRACIA El regalo de la gracia aumenta a medida que las pruebas aumentan. Santa Rosa de Lima YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT The effect of receiving the body and blood of Christ is to change us into what we receive. Pope Saint Leo the Great TÚ ERES LO QUE COMES El efecto de recibir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo es transformarnos en aquello que recibimos. Papa San León Magno

11 Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 11 Wise Fools When we were in high school, we learned that the word sophomore came from Greek words meaning wise fools. The idea was that the second year student thinks he knows it all now, but still has a lot to learn. The first two readings describe wisdom versus foolishness. In Proverbs, Wisdom is a woman who invites us to her banquet, telling us to forsake foolishness. St. Paul invites us to give up our ignorance and to know the will of the Lord, by filling ourselves with the Spirit. Jesus says he himself is the way to understanding God s will; he gives himself as food and drink for eternal life. So how will we accept these invitations to partake of the Wisdom of God? One way is to read the scriptures every day, even for only minutes. Take time to think and pray about what you read. Don t do all the talking; let God have his chance to be heard. Read short passages and the footnotes they can explain some of the obscure references. The gospels are especially good food because of all the examples Jesus gave in his sermons and parables. Listen to the readings and homily at Mass. The Pastor may have some insights that make you think. Receive communion often to be fed with the living Bread. The Church has always taught that we are fed with both the word and the Eucharist. An athlete grows in strength by eating well, but he also has to exercise to tone and strengthen his muscles. If we want to grow in God s wisdom, we have to exercise our faith. If you have a friend or relative who is a good example of faith, talk with that person about how you experience God or your lack of experiences. They may help you see God in ways that never occurred to you. You could offer to be a sponsor for someone in the RCIA, and help someone else s faith to grow. Your parish or diocese may also have on-line resources or discussions. God never forces himself on anyone. To grow in his Wisdom, we have to accept it. Ask him for real food and you won t be disappointed. But be patient, God only gives what we are ready to receive. Medical Alert System $29.95/Mo. billed quarterly One Free Month No Long-Term Contract Price Guarantee Easy Self Installation Call Today! Toll Free Saint Margaret Sunday Missal Designed to be Your Personal Prayer Companion through 2030 Readings Reflections Prayers In Stock & Ready to Order Today. CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $ Norwalk La Mirada Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Sales & Service Since Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA Eat In or Take Out Diana s Restaurant Tortilleria & Panaderia Una Cadena Con Tradición y Buen Sabor BUY YOUR TAMALES, MENUDO, CARNITAS, & MASA FRESH DAILY Pioneer Bl., Norwalk 300 E. Sepulveda, Carson (562) (310) N. Durfee, El Monte 6035 Pacific Bl., Huntington Park (626) (323) SPACE AVAILABLE To Advertise Here... Contact BERNIE MENDOZA today at (800) mendozab@jspaluch.com Se Habla Español Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise. Prices begin at $1045 per couple which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposit of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless, Brian or Sally, coordinators an Official Travel Agency of Apostleship of the Sea-USA CST St Linus Church (B) For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc

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