April 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

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1 St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA Phone Fax (562) Website April 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY 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 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 Sunday of Divine Mercy April 8, 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 Boy Scouts, Troop 394 Scout Master: Nandha Kumar Parish Center: Mon. 7-8:30 P.M. Hall 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: Joe Julien 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 Contacto: Sal Cuevas 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 JP Panganiban: 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 (562) Confirmation Coordinator: Adrian Flores (562)

3 SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that [e] veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (5:1) what we might refer to as being born again. Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. Question of the Week First Reading The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). Question for Children: How can you believe in Jesus whom you have never seen? Question for Adults: What strengthens your faith? Why do you believe in Jesus? Readings for the Week Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Pregunta de la Semana Lecturas de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura La communidad de los creyentes compartía todo con el mismo amor (Hechos 4:32-35). Salmo Den gracias al Señor porque es bueno, porque es eterna su misericordia (Salmo 118 [117]). Segunda lectura Si alguien cree que Jesús es el Enviado, ése ha nacido de Dios (1 Juan 5:1-6). Evangelio Felices los que creen sin haber visto (Juan 20:19-31). Pregunta para los niños: Cómo puedes creer en Jesús, a quien nunca has visto? Pregunta para los adultos: Qué fortalece su fe? Por qué cree en Jesús? Lunes: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Sal 40 (41):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38 Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Domingo: Hch 3:13-15, 17-19; Sal 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lc 24:35-48 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 18, 2018 was $11, March 25, 2018 was $ 13, April 1, 2018 was $16, 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. Second Sunday of Easter Our readings this week give us a glimpse of how the first communities of Christians began to understand their purpose and identity. When Jesus appeared to his disciples, he said, Peace be with you, calling his followers to bring his peace and forgiveness to God s beloved world. The early Church realized it was not a group of individuals each seeking to live virtuously and then go to heaven. Instead, Christians formed communities, empowered by the Spirit, attempting to live in profound trust in God and in each other. Remembering how Jesus displayed his wounds to his disciples, the church came to realize that it is called to share in the life of a wounded world. When we, the Church today, demonstrate our faith and love in action, we also show everyone who the crucified Jesus really is the One who knows and accompanies us in our human suffering.

4 PAGE 4 Sunday of Divine Mercy I N OUR PRAYERS April 8, 2018 Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need Saturday, April 7th 8:30 AM Bill & Florean Hale, R.I.P. 8:00 PM Anunciación Aldea, R.I.P. Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th 5:30 AM Juana Soriano, R.I.P. 8:00 AM Adelaida & Elijo Beltran, R.I.P. 10:00 AM Serafin & Delfina Salazar 12:15 PM Olga Valle, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Alex Cabral, Happy Birthday 7:30 PM Janie Payan, R.I.P. Monday, April 9th 8:30 AM Maria & Crisanto Liwag, R.I.P. Tuesday, April 10th 8:30 AM Kyle Lawrence M. Barreto, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Marco Antonio Mendoza, Birthday Wednesday, April 11th 8:30 AM Gloria Rivas, R.I.P. 1 Year Anniversary Thursday, April 12th 8:30 AM Theron Carter, R.I.P. Friday, April 13th 8:30 AM Alejandro & Matea Visaya, R.I.P. & Luzviminda Pelina, 40 Day Death Anniversary, R.I.P. Saturday, April 14th 8:30 AM Narciso G. & Magdalena G. Medina, R.I.P. Anniversary 8:00 AM Joey May, R.I.P. Sunday, April 15th 7:30 AM Espindion Kolimlim Jr. R.I.P. 9:00 AM Estrella R. Tandoc, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Marietta Ramirez, R.I.P. Anniversary 12:15 PM Angela Hernandez, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Mila Jade Walker, 1 Month Old, Debbie & Neil Walker, Thanksgiving 7:30 PM Ricardo Gerardo Pena If you or someone in your family is in need of prayers, please contact the Parish office at or bulletin@stlinus.org Thank you : 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, Francisco Trinidad, Ofelia Evangelista, Angel Guardado-Banuelos, John Hernandez, Linda Collado, Sandra Bonsall Galvan, Aida Velador, 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 Treasures from our Tradition Domingo de la Divina Misericordia PAGE 5 Tradiciones de nuestra Fe Sometimes children acquire nicknames in childhood that stalk them through adulthood: Pinky, Boo-boo, and the like. This Sunday was once called Low Sunday, a step down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is the day when the newly baptized put away their white baptismal robes and returned to their everyday life after a week of intense celebration. Of course, the goal was to take up everyday duties with a very new point of view. A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito, or The Lord s Day for Putting Away the Albs, so no wonder the nickname Low Sunday arose. In the old calendar it was also called Quasimodo Sunday, after the first word of the opening chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes, or As newborn infants, a reference to the newly baptized taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo s bell-ringing hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low Sunday, 1467, and named Quasimodo for the feast. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. NO THEORY Let your religion so be less of a theory and more of a love affair. G. K. Chesterton THE WOUNDS OF JESUS In the Gospel passage from John, Jesus appears twice to his disciples, and both times Jesus shows them his wounds from his crucifixion. Thomas actually touches the wounds. Jesus wounds did not disappear after the Resurrection. Jesus meant for his followers to know that his sufferings, and ours, are part of our encounter with him. Jesus revealed how God is present in our human suffering, joining us in our most painful moments with consolation and with mercy. Suffering is a great mystery, and we cannot adequately explain or justify the many wounds we experience in life. However, in prayer God can open a way forward. The Holy Spirit might offer wisdom to perceive when or how our sufferings make healing or hope possible for others or for ourselves. When we enter into this mystery we follow Jesus, who radically trusted God to transform his sufferings into new life. Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:5 En tiempos pasados, cuando la Misa era en latín, no teníamos la oportunidad de escuchar en nuestra propia lengua las bellas palabras que Cristo pronunció durante la Última Cena y que el sacerdote repite durante la Consagración: Esto es mi cuerpo... Esta es mi sangre. Por tal razón los monaguillos sonaban unas campanitas indicando que algo importante estaba pasando. En ese momento los fieles levantábamos la cabeza para ver el pan convertido en cuerpo y el vino convertido en sangre. Lamentablemente el sacerdote nos daba la espalda y no podíamos ver lo que ocurría sobre el altar. Sin embargo, respondíamos con las palabras del apóstol Tomás: Señor mío y Dios mío. Estas palabras reconocen y adoran la presencia de Jesús en el pan y el vino. A este momento se le consideraba el más importante de la Misa. No obstante, el Concilio Vaticano II vino a enseñarnos que este es el momento cumbre, junto con toda la Plegaria Eucarística, pues toda la Misa es igualmente importante, excepto que durante la Plegaria Eucarística alcanzamos el punto más alto de la celebración. Por esa razón ya no hay campanita, pues ahora escuchamos todo en nuestro propio idioma, así como los discípulos las escucharon de Cristo, en su propio idioma. THANK YOU On behalf of the Golden Age Club and St Linus Knights of Columbus Council 10623, we extend a big thank you for supporting our Lenten Dinner on Friday, March 23rd. Because of you tremendous turn out and generosity; we sold out sooner than we planned. We were able to raise $ for St Linus Because We Care Ministry. Thank you and God Bless, Richard Contreras, President, Golden Age Club Eli Samori, Grand Knight, St Linus K of C Council A LTAR SOCIETY If you are interested in joining the Altar Society, there will be a meeting on April 23 rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Office. At this time, we are actively seeking volunteers to prepare for the bread, wine, linens, vestments, candles, flowers and anything else needed for the altar during masses. For further questions or more information, please call Dennis Adame (562)

6 PAGE 6 Sunday of Divine Mercy April 8, 2018 Healing Mass Date: April 16, 2018 Presider: Fr Lester Niez Place: St. Linus Church Shoemaker Avenue, Norwalk CA Time: 7:30 pm Father Louis Lester Niez is a member of the religious community of the Disciples of Mary. Currently assigned as the Associate Pastor of St. Linus Church, Father has served 23 years in the priestly ministry as Formator of Seminarians at different levels of formation. He was a member of the Council of the Disciples of Mary as well as a Spiritual Director to high school youth. He has facilitated retreats and recollections as well as presiding at healing masses and church missions for different groups, parishes and institutions both in the Philippines and in the United States. He was involved with the Healing Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, a community that promotes healing of the family tree through the Eucharist, so that forgiveness is effected to promote healing of generational family curses and sins. Fr. Les firmly believes that the foundation of his vocation is primarily his relationship between him and God; a deep, intimate, profound living and unceasing union with God in response to Him who loved us first. He said `` I believe that everything I do and say is for God alone.``his personal motto:``una sa lahat, bago ang lahat, higit sa lahat, sa kabila ng lahat, si Lord pa rin, siya nawa.`` To translate, ``First of all, before anything, more than everything, in spite of all and after all's over, it is God still and Him still.`` St. Linus Annual Men s Retreat MATER DOLOROSA RETREAT CENTER 700 North Sunnyside Avenue Sierra Madre, CA It will take place the weekend beginning April 27 th, 28 th And 29 th, This year s theme is: GOING WITH- OUT KNOWING; Pitching Our Tent In Faith As you come to know this beautiful and sacred retreat center, I confident that you will find here a renewed experience of God and a deep sense of His love and presence in your life. The suggested donation for two nights and five meals is $250.00, (including a $50.00 deposit). No one is turned away because of financial inability to make the recommended donation. For reservation information call: Anthony Zanic, home (562) ,or his cell (562) or John Moran, home (562) , or his cell (562) SUPPORT RANCHO SAN ANTONIO BOY'S HOME Sunday, April 15th, members of St Linus Knights of Columbus Council 10623, will be outside after all the morning Masses; selling raffle tickets for the benefit of Rancho San Antonio. First prize- $ ; Second prize $ and 10 third place prizes of $ each. There will be a Classic Chevy Car Show and BBQ Dinner; 11 AM to 4:00 PM. The raffle will take place May 6, 2018; at Rancho San Antonio. Located at Plummer St., Chatsworth, Ca. Direction map on back of raffle ticket. You do not have to be present to win. A Message from RCIA What was the ceremony celebrated at the Easter Vigil Mass? Last Saturday we welcomed five new members to the St. Linus Catholic community. Stephanie Perez and Santiago Vera were first baptized by Father Tony. They were later joined by Rebecca Alfaro, Ramon Segundo and Celsa Delgado being received into full communion with the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. What is next for those who entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil? We have reached the 4th period of the RCIA process, which is the neophyte year. All who were baptized and received into full communion are called neophytes in this period, until the anniversary of their initiation next Easter. The final period of regular weekly formation extends through the Easter season, the seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost. This post-baptismal catechesis is called mystagogy. It is a time for deepening the Christian experience, especially in appreciation for the sacramental life, for spiritual growth, and for entering more fully into the life and unity of the Catholic community. The neophytes now share with Christ, and his Body in the parish community, the intimate communion of the Eucharist. Now they have access to all the means of sanctification. We as a parish community pledge to help them grow and mature in the Christian life and to develop a genuine Catholic world view. Please pray for all those who God has called to join us as we continue on our pilgrimage to our Father in Heaven. Thanks! The RCIA team would like to thank the many members (too many to list) of the Saint Linus community that had a part in the beautiful celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord at the Easter Vigil. We would like to also acknowledge and thank those that prayed for the Elect, Candidates and catechist during this journey. The assistance of Imelda Manalac, Gloria Dacanay, Aida Capistrano and Lisa Espiritu in preparing the church hall, preparing/serving the snacks and drinks for the reception that followed the vigil is also greatly appreciated.

7 Origin of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Divine Mercy image, the Chaplet, and the Novena- Saint Faustina: Mankind s need for the message of Divine Mercy took on dire urgency in the 20th Century, when civilization began to experience an eclipse of the sense of God and, therefore to lose the understanding of the sanctity and inherent dignity of human life. In the 1930s, Jesus chose a humble Polish nun, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, to receive private revelations concerning Divine Mercy that were recorded in her Diary. Bl. John Paul explains: This was precisely the time when those ideologies of evil, nazism and communism, were taking shape. Sister Faustina became the herald of the one message capable of off-setting the evil of those ideologies, that fact that God is mercy the truth of the merciful Christ. And for this reason, when I was called to the See of Peter, I felt impelled to pass on those experiences of a fellow Pole that deserve a place in the treasury of the universal Church. ~ Pope Saint John Paul II, Memory and Identity (2005) Divine Mercy Sunday: St. Faustina s Diary records 14 occasions when Jesus requested that a Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday) be observed, for example: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy. (Diary, no. 699) On May 5, 2000, five days after the canonization of St. Faustina, the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday. The Image: Jesus appeared to St. Faustina in a vision, with his right hand raised in a blessing and his left touching his garment above his heart. Red and white rays emanate from his heart, symbolizing the blood and water that was poured out for our salvation and our sanctification. The Lord requested that Jesus, I trust in You be inscribed under his image. Jesus asked that his image be painted and venerated throughout the world: I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish (Diary, no. 48) and By means of this image I will grant many graces to souls (Diary, no. 742). Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 2018 PAGE 7 The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: The Chaplet was also given to St. Faustina with this promise: Encourage souls to say the chaplet which I have given you (Diary, no. 1541). Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy. I desire that the whole world know My infinite mercy (Diary, no. 687). HOW TO PRAY THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Use a rosary as a prayer tool. 1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and The Apostles Creed Then on the Our Father beads say the following: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 3. On the 10 Hail Mary beads say the following: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat step 2 and 3 for all five decades) Conclude with (three times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. The Divine Mercy Novena: Jesus gave St. Faustina nine intentions for which to pray the Chaplet beginning on Good Friday and ending on Holy Saturday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena, saving for the last day the most difficult intention of all, the lukewarm and indifferent of whom He said: "These souls cause Me more suffering than any others; it was from such souls that My soul felt the most revulsion in the Garden of Olives. It was on their account that I said: 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass Me by.' The last hope of salvation for them is to flee to My Mercy." In her diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her: "On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls." The different souls prayed for on each day of the novena are: DAY 1 (Good Friday) - All mankind, especially sinners DAY 2 (Holy Saturday)- The souls of priests and religious DAY 3 (Easter Sunday) - All devout and faithful souls DAY 4 (Easter Monday) - Those who do not believe in Jesus and those who do not yet know Him DAY 5 (Easter Tuesday) - The souls of separated brethren DAY 6 (Easter Wednesday) - The meek and humble souls and the souls of children DAY 7 (Easter Thursday) - The souls who especially venerate and glorify Jesus' mercy DAY 8 (Easter Friday) - The souls who are detained in purgatory; DAY 9 (Easter Saturday) - The souls who have become lukewarm.

8 PAGE 8 Sunday of Divine Mercy April 8, 2018 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future As of March 16, 2018, we now have $551, pledges. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Gifts received is $991, 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 16 de Marzo de 2018 nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $551, en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $991, 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. $ 551, 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. C APITAL CAMPAIGN U PDATE Total pledges equal $991, Total collected to date is $551, Every month we have new pledges being made- it is never too late to make a pledge! This week we have received approval from the Archdiocese for our architect, Oldham Architect, to submit plans to the City of Norwalk for the Conditional Use Permit, so things are now moving. On another note, 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. Due to the early submission of the Easter bulletin, the Capital Campaign numbers will not be available until next weeks bulletin.

9 Religious Education News RELIGIOUS ED Please check for updates on our website Please check for updates on our website I NTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATECHIST? We're looking for zealous parishioners to join our Confirmation core team. Not only will you play a dynamic role in forming our young people, you will also have an opportunity to grow personally in your own faith by teaching. If you are interested, please Adrian Flores at aflores@stlinus.org for more details. Requirements: You must be VIRTUS trained and Fingerprinted The principal mission of the Church is evangelization, bringing the Good News to everyone. - Pope Francis Domingo de la Divina Misericordia PAGE 9 Safeguard the Children DID YOU KNOW? Teach children gratitude Gratitude is one of life s greatest virtues. Teaching children to recognize the many blessings in their lives helps to teach them to have grateful hearts. Modeling gratitude in your home can help your child learn what to value and be grateful for, and learn to avoid the things that are not valuable or worthy of their time and interest. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article Teaching Children to be Thankful Makes Them Happier and Safer visit: protecting/pages/virtus-current-online- SABÍA QUE? La gratitud es una de las mayores virtudes de la vida. Enseñar a los niños a reconocer las muchas bendiciones en sus vidas ayuda a enseñarles a tener corazones agradecidos. Modelar la gratitud en su hogar puede ayudar a su hijo a aprender qué valorar y por qué estar agradecido, y aprender a evitar las cosas que no son valiosas o dignas de su tiempo e interés. Para obtener una copia del artículo completo de VIRTUS Teaching Children to be Thankful Makes Them Happier and Safer (Enseñar a los niños a ser agradecidos los hace más felices y más seguros), visite archdiocese.org/org/protecting/pages/virtus-current- Online-Articles.aspx 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.

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