July 1, 2018 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY. St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA Phone (562) Fax (562) Website

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1 July 1, 2018 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY 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 Tony Gomez, 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 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 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 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: Adrian Flores

3 Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario O LORD, BE MY HELP Today we encounter readings that draw us into the mystery of suffering and death. In the past few years we have witnessed the devastation of life and property through earthquakes and hurricanes. So many lifted their lament to God, simply asking, Why? This is an honest expression of anger toward a God who we believe is the giver of life. When we lose a loved one, we can wonder why the presence of Christ is not enough to make that person rise, even from death, as did the little girl in today s Gospel passage. Again we raise our voices and ask, Why? At moments such as these, let us make the prayer of the psalmist our own: Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me; O LORD, be my helper. Let us pray that our mourning will one day be turned into dancing. Question of the Week First Reading God did not make death, nor does God rejoice in the destruction of the living (Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24). Psalm I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading Your abundance should supply the needs of the others (2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15). Gospel Your faith has saved you (Mark 5:21-43 [21-24, 35b-43]). Question for Children: What does sharing with others bring happiness to you? Question for Adults: What is your personal response to St. Paul s instruction to the Corinthians today? How will this change your personal habits with money and possessions? Readings for the Week Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 10:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos , or For Peace and Justice, nos Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks. Psalm 30:13 Pregunta de la Semana Lecturas de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura Por envidia del diablo entró la muerte en el mundo (Sabiduría 1:13-15; 2:23-24). Salmo Te ensalzaré, Señor, porque me has librado (Salmo 30 [29]). Segunda lectura Que la abundancia de ustedes remedie la necesidad de sus hermanos pobres (2 Corintios 8:7, 9, 13-15). Evangelio Oyeme, niña, levántate! (Marcos 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43]). Pregunta para los niños: Qué te da felicidad al compartir con otros? Pregunta para los adultos: Cuál es su respuesta personal a las instrucciones de San Pablo a los Corintios en la lectura de hoy? Cómo cambiará esto sus hábitos personales con respecto al dinero y las posesiones? Lunes: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Sal 50 (49):16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Martes: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 10:24-29 Miércoles: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Sal 50 (49):7-13; Mt 8:28-34 o para el Día de la Independencia se pueden tomar las lecturas de las Misas para varias necesidades y ocasiones: Por la nación o por la paz y justicia Jueves: Am 7:10-17; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Viernes: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Sal 119 (118):2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Sábado: Am 9:11-15; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Domingo: Ez 2:2-5; Sal 123 (122); 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mc 6:1-6a Convertiste mi duelo en alegría te alabaré por eso eternamente. Salmo 30 (29):13 We would like to thank all of our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. Our collection for the week of : June 24, 2018 was $ 11, May God bless you for your continued support. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) by visiting or calling (800) to set up an account.

4 PAGE 4 Saturday, June 30th 7:30 AM John Cuneen, R.I.P., 3 Year Death Anniversary 5:30 PM Margarita Salazar, Maria Salazar, Margarita Hernandez Sunday, July 1st 7:30 AM All Souls in Purgatory 9:00 AM Rosetta Escalera, Birthday 10:30 AM Serafin & Delfina Salazar 12:15 PM Isabel Ramirez Pascual, 5 Year Death Anniversary 5:00 PM Daisy Ortega, R.I.P. 7:.30 PM Vicenta Gonzalez, R.I.P. Monday, July 2nd 8:30 AM Spagnolo Family Tuesday, July 3rd 8:30 AM Beatriz Montalvo, R.I.P. 7 Year Death Anniversary 7:00 PM Veronica Monique Flores Sessler, R.I.P. Wednesday, July 4th 8:30 AM Asuncion Abarquez, Birthday, R.I.P. Thursday, July 5th 8:30 AM Romolo & Felicisima Lagman, R.I.P. Friday, July 6th 8:30 AM Abundio Abayata Sr. R.I.P. 7:00 PM Ruben Jess Mejia, 28th Birthday Saturday, July 7th 7:30 AM Teri Reyes, 1 Year Death Anniversary 5:30 PM Herbert L Robinson Jr., R.I.P. 3 Year Death Anniversary Sunday, July 8th 7:30 AM Marie O Donnell, Health 9:00 AM Cenida (Nina) Pacheco, R.I.P. 10:30 AM John Lourenco, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Teresa Garcia, Birthday / Death Anniversary 5:00 PM Mason Alexander Guhit, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Jose Muñoz Jr., Birthday Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time I N OUR PRAYERS July 1, 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 W HITE SPECIAL MASS P RAYER ENVELOPE Check side tables/walls by side doors & vestibule for "White Special Mass Prayer Envelopes". They can be used for additional special prayer after "Prayers of the Faithful/Intercessions". i.e.: Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Recent deaths, Death Anniversary, Illness, Surgery, Blessings & Other Special Prayers.

5 Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 5 Treasures from our Tradition Tradiciones de nuestra Fe As Independence Day draws near, we think of the men and women of the military who serve with courage and competence, some far from home. How does the Church accompany them? In 1939, Pope Pius XII created an independent jurisdiction of the Catholic Church called the Military Vicariate. In 1985 Pope John Paul II created the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. Spanning the globe and serving nearly one and a half million Roman Catholics, more than one thousand priests minister in hospitals, on military bases of all the armed forces, on ships at sea, and on the battlefield. The AMS does not ordain priests, but accepts priests on loan from religious orders and dioceses. In 1824 a Jesuit priest named Adam Marshall enlisted in the Navy and died at sea in He was assigned as a schoolmaster, but he sought out and ministered to Catholic sailors. Twenty years later, President Polk was worried that the war with Mexico was seen as anti- Catholic, so he recruited two Jesuit priests to serve in the army as chaplains. At the time of the Civil War, only about ten percent of Americans were Catholic. Military policies forced Catholic soldiers to attend Protestant services. The Church protested this rule, and many priests volunteered to become chaplains. Their witness and the courage of the Nuns of the Battlefield (several orders of sisters who assisted Civil War victims) helped temper prejudice against Catholics and pave the way for the life and ministry of this vigorous and unique archdiocese. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Esta semana conmemoramos al apóstol santo Tomás, el cual es normalmente recordado por haber dudado de la resurrección de Jesucristo. La incredulidad de este santo es explicada en el Evangelio según san Juan (20:19 31) con la famosa frase: Si no veo en sus manos la señal de los clavos y no meto mi dedo en el agujero de los clavos y no meto mi mano en su costado, no creeré. Los latinos somos de culturas religiosas que consideran la incredulidad como algo pecaminoso y camino al ateísmo. Hay que aceptar que la duda es algo normal en el ser humano. Dudo que exista alguien que nunca haya dudado de su fe. Sólo al aceptar esta duda estaremos abiertos a la invitación de Jesús: Acerca aquí tu dedo y mira mis manos; trae tu mano y métela en mi costado, y no seas incrédulo sino creyente. Santo Tomás aceptó esta invitación y llegó a su gran proclamación de fe: Señor mío, y Dios mío. La duda no es mala, para muchos es el camino a una fe más profunda y a un compromiso mayor. PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL We have a Perpetual Adoration Chapel (open 24/7). Jesus is waiting for you. Please visit and adore Him. Access is with a digital code, that will be provided by the Parish Office during normal business hours. Stop by the chapel to spend time with the Lord, at any time, any day. Please sign your name on the Sign In book for visitors. FOURTH OF JULY MASS You are invited to begin your Independence Day celebration by joining us, Wednesday, July 4th at our 9:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us after Mass for refreshments and fellowship. * The Parish Office will be closed in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.

6 PAGE 6 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018 H EALING MASS Fr. Steephen Viblanc, OSM, Monday, July 16, 2018 At 7:30 pm, St. Linus Church 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. Dear Parish Family, Because We Care Food Pantry serves approximately 70 needy families per month by giving them various grocery and toiletry items to help sustain their families for about 2 weeks. We also hand out about 48 to 60 food bags to homeless people living within our parish community. Our regular food distribution days are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3-4:30pm. Our monthly expenses run close to $1,000 and we depend on the gene rosity of our parish family to keep this ministry going. If you are in a position to help to our wonderful ministry, please consider becoming a regular monthly donor to help keep our pantry shelves stocked. Please call Barbra Manriquez at to see what our immediate needs are for the next distribution or simply choose a few items off the list below and bring them to the parish office. A receipt for your donation can be provided upon request. PLEASE DO NOT BRING EX- PIRED OR OPENED FOODS. Thank you for your generosity! Recycled grocery bags, plastic, cloth, and paper with handles are always needed! Items Needed for Pantry: Canned spaghetti sauce Canned meat Pop top canned pinto beans Canned Vegetables Canned Fruit Tuna Dry Pasta (1lb packages) Juice pouches Mac n Cheese Bottled water (16oz bottles) Pop top canned Pasta meals Vienna sausages Fruit snack cups Pudding snack cups Pop Tarts Cheese n Cracker snacks Evaporated canned milk Boxed cereal Gummy fruit snacks Dry pinto beans Dry white rice Qty Needed per Month: 120 cans 120 cans 180 cans 180 cans 150 cans 150 cans 120 pks 240 pouches 150 boxes 60 bottles 60 cans 60 cans 60 cups 60 cups 60 packs 60 packs 48 cans 60 boxes 60 packs 50 lbs. 50 lbs.

7 Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Religious Education News PAGE 7 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. Please check for updates on our website 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. Safeguard the Children DID YOU KNOW? Safety trumps good manners As parents/caregivers, we teach children to say please and thank you, to play nicely, and to respect other adults. It is also key to stress the importance of safety, and let children know that it is okay to be impolite if they feel threatened or scared. Children should know that it s okay to say NO if someone is asking them to do something they don t feel comfortable doing, and that setting boundaries by saying things like -- Don t touch me there, or I don t like that -- are not rude, but in fact necessary for their safety. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article Exceptions for Children on Society s Rules about Being Polite visit protecting/pages/virtus-current-online-articles.aspx Confirmation Registration will be available on June 28, 2018 and will close on August 26, 2018.For requirements and registration information, please visit Questions? Contact Adrian Flores at aflores@stlinus.org Phone Number: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What does faith mean to you? The people whose stories we hear in today s Gospel had deep faith, and their faith led them to experience powerful encounters with the healing love of Christ. Like the woman with the hemorrhage and Jairus, whose daughter had died, we ofen turn to God in times of crisis, relying on faith to see us through the darkness. As Saint Paul encouraged the people in Corinth in today s second reading, we are also called to live differently as a result of our Christian faith. Like Jesus, we are to share the love, mercy, healing, and forgiveness of God with others. Como padres de familia y cuidadores de niños, nosotros les enseñamos a los niños a decir por favor y gracias, a jugar con amabilidad, y a respetar a los adultos. También es muy importante recalcar la importancia de la seguridad, y dejar que los niños sepan que está bien ser descortés si ellos se sientes amenazados o temerosos. Los niños deben saber que está bien decir NO si alguien les está pidiendo hacer algo con lo cual ellos no se sienten cómodos, y que poner fronteras diciendo cosas como, No me toque allí, o Eso no me gusta, no es malcriadeza, sino que es necesario para la seguridad del niño. Para una copia del artículo completo de VIRTUS Exceptions for Children on Society s Rules about Being Polite (Excepciones de reglas sociales para niños sobre ser cortés ) visit protecting/pages/virtus-current-online-articles.aspx.

8 PAGE 8 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TREE OF LIFE The following people have completed their Capital Campaign Pledges and their leaf/rock now appears on our Tree of Life: MEDIUM ROCK Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Toscano Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Berberabe Ms. Mila Fortunato LEAF WITH TWO STARS Mrs. Hermie Abido Mrs. Alejandra Ayala Mr. & Mrs. Victorio Guzman Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Zanic LEAF WITH ONE STAR Mr. & Mrs. Julian Almenario Marilyn Barsana Mrs. Carol Green Mr. & Mrs. Russ Ito Ms. Lucia Klass Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Sangalang Ms. Farida Ida Maiz & Family LEAF Leticia Campos Ms.Magdalena H. Cervantes Ms. Rosario Conde Mr. Vicente DeLa Cruz Gloria & Jesse Escaleras Mr. Javier Escobedo Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Isidoro Gutierrez Mr. Howard Hara CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TREE OF LIFE LEAF (continued) Mr. & Mrs. Miguel Ortiz Mr. & Mrs. Noel Papa Mr. & Mrs. Ezekiel Perez Mr. & Mrs. Vince Ramos Ms. Debra Rios Florella Rosales Mrs. Caroline Ryan Mrs. Dulcisima C. Ruelos 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: FAITH IS TO BELIEVE Placing our faith and trust in God, whom we cannot see, is not always easy. We wonder why suffering exists and question the meaning of life and our purpose in the world. We wonder if God is really present during the most challenging of life circumstances; we sometimes experience spiritual dryness, in which God seems distant or absent. At times, we may feel strong in faith, until a situation at home or work requires us to act as a person of faith, and suddenly faith is no longer easy, convenient, or comfortable. These moments are so common that we speak of taking a leap of faith, when we act out of faith, even when the result of doing so is uncertain. Such a leap is often a turning point in our lives, as we find strength, healing and peace in turning our burdens and anxieties over to God in trust. Saint Augustine said, Faith is to believe what you do not see. The result of this faith is to see what you believe. TODAY IS AMEN SUNDAY Amen Sunday is an opportunity for us to celebrate and highlight the progress of our Capital Campaign. It also gives us a chance to bring in our pledge and stand in solidarity with our parish and the mission of our campaign. If you would like to bring in your campaign pledge envelopes or your checks towards your commitment it is very welcomed and appreciated. If you have not pledged we also welcome your monetary donations.

9 Decimotercer 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. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE ACCOUNTS If you have any questions or concerns about your Capital Campaign account please call either Maureen Linnebur (562) or Mary Betancourt (562) for clarification. 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. $ 612, C APITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Total pledges equal $1,005, Total collected to date is $612, Every month we have new pledges being made- it is never too late to make a pledge! Please be aware that letters you receive from Cathedral Corporation bearing Fr. Tony s signature are automatic and generated by Cathedral Corporation. They are not coming from Fr. Tony personally.

10 PAGE 10 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018 THE RESULT OF FAITH As we grow in faith, we come to believe that God is always with us, through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit and the sacramental life of the Church, especially the Eucharist. We are assured of God s presence in quiet moments of prayer and experiences of the kindness, care, and compassion of others. We see what we believe through all of these encounters with Christ s love. These experiences lead us to praise and thank God for our many blessings, and to reach out to others so that, through us, they may also encounter Christ s undying love. Through all of this, we grow in our willingness to share our many gifts with others, especially the faith that makes such a difference in our lives. Archdiocese News Beginning Experience is part of an international ministry for those men or women who have experienced the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. A Beginning Experience weekend will be held on July 13-15, 2018, at Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino, CA. This weekend helps a person move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope. Beginning Experience is recognized by the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To register for this weekend or obtain more information, contact: Peg Setti at (818) or Brenda Mikhail at (818) or Maria Rojas (Spanish) at (310) Questions can also be sent by to: beginningexp.losangeles@gmail.com Next Sunday, is the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit Office of Family Life: Separated, Divorced & Widowed Ministry Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Saturday, July 28, 2018 (9:30 AM 4:00 PM) Tour of the Cathedral, Mass, Lunch & Workshop: Learn how to answer God s call in new and heart-filled ways, as you learn to be Heart-Strong through Living Courageously in the mist of challenges through trusting the Lord with your heart and being-filled with the spirit. Mass celebrant: Msgr. Jim Gehl; Workshop presenter: Ross Porter Ph.D; M. Div. Cost $25.00; RSVP by Monday, July 23; On-line registration: separatedanddivorced For information contact: Julie Auzenne (213) or jmonell@la-archdiocese.org CONFERENCIAS DE CRECIMIENTO PERSONAL Y FAMILIAR Oficina Vida Familiar, Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. Dra. Ma. Antonietta Toriz, PSY.D.,MFT.,MPC.,CPLC. Viernes 22 de Junio 2018 Mirando y Renovando Nuestra Vida de Familia Analizaremos si la rutina, los problemas o otros factores pueden estar afectándonos Identificaremos el significado de los diferentes roles que existen en la familia y las actividades que pueden ayudar a la renovación de nuestra vida familiar. Iglesia St. Mariana de Paredes, 7922 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, Ca de 6:30 pm 9:00 $10.00 x persona. 15 x pareja. Incluye cena y materiales. Registración Necesaria: Graciela (213) gvillalobos@la-archdiocese.org Es un ambiente de dialogo, aprendizaje y oración. Por favor Solo mayores de 18 años.

11 Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 11 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Who s More Generous? Does the Christian duty to help the poor seem to be overwhelming? We hear more and more are out of work, more and more are homeless, and we see more and more pictures of starving children. Even in St. Paul s time there was more than enough poverty to go around. He was trying to build interest (in our second reading) in a project to help the Christians in Jerusalem. We see two of his reasons here. First he tells what fine Christians they are, and hopes that they will be just as good in giving to his collection. (Reminds me of letters from the bishop, telling parishioners how good and generous they have been in the past.) But Paul isn t just flattering the Corinthians; he is challenging them to continue to show their love for God in their support for fellow Christians. The second reason was to show a good example: By helping the church in Jerusalem, they would show that Christians were united in faith and love for each other. He also doesn t make a competition out of who could be most generous. He expects them to be more interested in love for each other than in outdoing each other. The main example he uses is Jesus, who made himself poor (i.e., human) so that we could be rich in grace and forgiveness. Paul challenges them, and us, to follow that example in giving from our wealth so that others can survive. Note that he doesn t expect them to live in poverty, just to share what they have out of love for Christ. Perhaps they may need help themselves sometime, and could count on the other church to do the same for them. Today, we can ask ourselves, Do I give to the poor because I feel guilty about all that I have? Or do I want to show my love for Jesus when I see him in the poor? Do I give because I want the parish to look more generous than the neighboring parish, or to show that we are all united in concern for each other? By looking at why we give to charities, we may find ourselves being even more generous than we expected. Standing on the Rock CD by James Wahl FUN AND FAITH-FILLED MUSIC for little ones, with 10 songs based on Bible stories and the teachings of Jesus. This is a new music collection for preschool children and those who are in early grade school. $ S&H 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. $ If You Live Alone You Need LIFEWatch! 24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY! Ambulance Solutions as Low as Police Fire $ a month Friends/Family FREE Shipping FREE Activation NO Long Term Contracts CALL No Landline? No Problem! NOW! * Real Time GPS Tracking * Fall Detection Norwalk La Mirada Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Sales & Service Since Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA SPACE AVAILABLE To Advertise Here... Contact BERNIE MENDOZA today at (800) mendozab@jspaluch.com Se Habla Español Check It Out Today! Eat In or Take Out The Most Complete Online National Directory of Catholic Parishes 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) St Linus Church (B) For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc

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