August 20, 2017 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA Phone Fax (562) Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed for Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. August 20, 2017 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME St. Linus School (562) Religious Education Office (562) Father Tony Gomez, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, in residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon Couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon Couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister Mass Times Saturday: 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) Holy Days: Check the Parish Bulletin Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education 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 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) Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry in Action... 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: James E. Beach (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 Hermie Abido: 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 August 20, 2017 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: Sr. Catherine Casey 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: (562)

3 CALLED TO ACT IN GOD S NAME Let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67:4) today s psalm response exclaims. In the psalms and other Hebrew scriptures, this kind of invocation is actually an invitation to God to act, to intervene in human lives in a manner that will cause everyone not just the Chosen People to give praise. Stated a bit more strongly, it is something of a put up or shut up challenge to God, the sort of strong statement the psalmists of Israel, trusting in their intimate and loving relationship with God, were not afraid to make. The Gospel has its own exclamation, announcing the appearance of the Canaanite woman with Behold! (Matthew 15:22) Behold! is a scriptural flag that tells us that God is about to act or announce something through an individual or a situation. In the case of Jesus, God was going to act through this woman, whom nobody among Jesus followers would have believed to be an agent of the divine will. Like the psalmists, we might passively inform or perhaps even actively challenge God to do something so that everyone will come to belief, but God will always turn the tables on us. It becomes our calling, our duty (as it was for Jesus) to behold the situations and persons of our daily lives so that God can act through us, so the Kingdom can be announced through our living. Question of the Week Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Pregunta de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura Mi salvación se viene acercando; mi justicia está a punto de aparecer (Isaías 56:1, 6-7). Salmo Que te alaben, Señor, todos los pueblos de la tierra (Salmo 67 [66]). Segunda lectura Los dones y la llamada de Dios son irrevocables (Romanos 11:13-15, 29-32). Evangelio Mujer, qué grande es tu fe! (Mateo 15: 21-28). Pregunta para los niños: Cuál es tu forma favorita de hablar con Jesús? Qué palabras usas? Pregunta para los adultos: Cuando reza, cómo sabe que Jesús realmente le responderá? Lecturas de la Semana Lunes: Jue 2:11-19; Sal 106 (105):34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Jue 6:11-24a; Sal 85 (84):9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Jue 9:6-15; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Apo 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Viernes: Rut 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Sal 146 (145):5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Sábado: Rut 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Sal 128 (127):1b-5; Mt 23:1-12 Domingo: Is 22:19-23; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 First Reading Thus says the LORD: Stand firm in justice; do what is right (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel Jesus told the Canaanite woman of great faith, It shall be done as you wish (Matthew 15:21-28). Question for Children: What is your favorite way to talk with Jesus? What words do you use? Question for Adults: When you pray, how do you know that Jesus will really respond? Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Reading for the Week Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed. Isaiah 56:1 Velen por los derechos de los demás, practiquen la justicia, porque mi salvación está a punto de llegar y mi justicia a punto de manifestarse. Isaías 56:1 We would like to thank all of our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. Our collection for the week of : August 13, 2017 was $ 9, May God bless you for your continued support. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in Parish Pay by visiting or calling (866) to set up an account.

4 PAGE 4 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need Saturday, August 19th 7:30 AM Jose Delagneau, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Cuca Vargas, Carlos y Carlitos Garcia, R.I.P. Sunday, August 20th 7:30 AM Emeterio & Juana Soriano, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Jerome & Alise Ward, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Rodolfo Hidalgo, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Guadalupe y Hilda Hernandez, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Jimenez-Olivarez Family, 7:30 PM Ruben Ramirez, Health Monday, August 21st 8:30 AM Juan Filler, R.I.P. Tuesday, August 22nd 8:30 AM Ruben Ramirez, Health 7:00 PM Leonardo G. Modina, R.I.P. Wednesday, August 23rd 8:30 AM Obdulia Prieto, Birthday Thursday, August 24th 8:30 AM Andrew & Christina Dominguez, Blessings Friday, August 25th 8:30 AM Magdalena & Anaeleta Saturday, August 26th 7:30 AM Ismael Boquiren, R.I.P., Birthday 5:30 PM Larry Sr., Connie & Larry Jr. Fernandez Death Anniversary Sunday, August 27th 7:30 AM Cornelia David and Joseph Roblow,R.I.P. 9:00 AM Juanito San Juan, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Zachary Pereyra,Birthday 12:15 PM Emelia Chavarrin 5:00 PM Jimenez-Olivarez Family 7:30 PM Rogelio Sepulveda & Mercy Merino Francis, R.I.P. Bao-Han Pham, Rudy Borja, Baby Aiden Alonso, Little Ruben Ramirez, Abraham Reyes, Carlos Reyes, Herbert Green, Sunny Munoz, Ernie Espinoza, Lorrie Teodoro, Charito Wells, Jenny Saavedra, Yolanda Farfan, Blain Callison, Ronnie Adams, Steve Page, Gunter Liu, Farida Maiz, Consuelo Martinez, Christopher Honrado, Emil Evangelista Jr., Andrew Hong, Danilo Vasco, Ursula Hirezi, Elpidio Velador, Angie Chavez, L. Bravo, Maria Mennen, David Mennen, Lupita Lozano, Althea Robinson, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Julie Canet, Joel Lopez, Josh & Taylor Lamascus, Daniel Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez, Abertano Rutiaga Ramona Quiñonez, Jafet & Hermila Alvarado, Linda & Dennis Armstorng, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia & Anita Navarro, Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas Ellie, George Hank Zaragoza, Doris & Edgar Boucree, Dianne Roberts, Joseph Julien, Kaylee Moreno, Lupe McClintock, Lorraine Gutierrez, Jaime Osollo, Ana Engquist, Kyla Ventura, Fito Penalber Melendrez, Jose Simon Enriquez, Teresa Flores, Gilbert Juarez, Zachary Pereyra, Eddie & Rosa Perez, Yolanda Delgado, Mario Jimenez, Dakota Bass, Kathy Carrillon, Butch Sields, Siham Fadel, Ammar Y. Haidar, Lydia Roblow, James Stathem, Myrna Arboleda Cruz, Arthur Contreras, Oscar Garcia, Aaden Pineda, Socorro Diaz, Richard Cortez, Julian Sosa, Andrew & Christina Dominguez, Joey Torres, Jose Antonio Acero, Donald Schmidt, Lisa Cousimano, Dolores M Lopez, Manuel Reyes, Valbina Escalares, Martha Lake, Fred Fields, Jessie Bausley, Rosario Garcia, Teresa Velador, Let us continue to pray for our Armed Forces and their families. We thank God for the sacrifices they make to ensure our freedom.

5 Treasures from our Tradition Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 5 Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe The Roman Canon, called Eucharistic Prayer I, is probably seldom heard in your parish. Some priests will choose it for at least one of the Masses of Christmas, or the Easter Vigil. Such sparing use of this prayer seems strange, especially since it was the only Eucharistic Prayer in the Latin Rite for many centuries, from as long ago as 500 right up to In 1965, the vernacular language was approved for the canon of the Mass. Almost immediately, some experimental texts began to surface in the Netherlands, and priests began to use new Dutch texts without permission. By 1966, Pope Paul VI had set up a committee to consider whether or not it was time to approve such experimentation and extend it to non-dutch churches. No sooner had the committee been formed than other individuals copied the Dutch by just plunging on ahead. The Dutch bishops had approved the use of the new prayers nationwide in 1968, and Flemish bishops in Belgium quickly agreed. By then, German translations of the Dutch prayers were in wide use, and before long nearly one hundred Eucharistic Prayers, all unapproved, were in circulation in France. The Vatican heard the widespread desire for more variety in Eucharistic Prayer forms, and, with the pope s approval, the process of creating new official prayers began. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Pius X Tuesday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Rose of Lima Thursday: St. Bartholomew Friday: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Your Prayers are requested For the Eternal Repose of: Maria Santos Valdez Don Jayamaha Prayerful and deepest sympathy go out to their families, relatives and friends Congratulations to our Newly Baptized Catholics Darlene Isabella Resa Jessie Resa Jr. Jocelyn Pauline Maylas Sablan Baptized on August 12, 2017 Mientras que la población de estudiantes que no son hispanos va bajando en Estados Unidos de América, el número de estudiantes hispanos va creciendo en las escuelas primarias y secundarias. Esta es buena noticia para los latinos. La mala noticia es que el porcentaje de estudiantes latinos que abandonan la escuela y nunca terminan su educación sigue creciendo. De la misma manera, el número de latinos que van a la universidad continúa muy bajo y muchos de los que asisten nunca terminan por falta de recursos, documentos legales o apoyo familiar. La familia constituye uno de nuestros valores centrales como hispanos. Esta no debe ser una barrera sino un apoyo para que se eduquen nuestros hijos e hijas. Recuerdo bien que a la edad de 6 años mi papá me hacía pasar y repasar el abecedario. Durante la primaria, él y mi mamá me corregían la tarea, y cuando no quería ir a la escuela, me hacían ver lo difícil que es la vida cuando no se tiene estudios. Mis padres no terminaron la escuela pero todos sus hijos ahora somos maestros. La educación comienza en el hogar, animen a sus hijos. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. THE POWER OF PRAYER Much prayer, much power! Little prayer, little power! No prayer, no power! Anonymous Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time All of us who ache to be accepted find lavish comfort in today s readings. Rich in mercy, the Lord welcomes all of us no exceptions. Isaiah extends God s invitation to all nations, even to foreigners who often arouse suspicion from the in crowd. Saint Paul takes advantage of these fearful suspicions by provoking the Israelites jealousy: if even Gentiles can offer acceptable worship to the one true God, then God s chosen people should surely do the same. In a similar way, Jesus provokes his disciples in today s Gospel from Matthew. Bantering with a Canaanite woman, Jesus draws out her tremendous faith, which endures despite the typical rejection she faces from scornful Israelites. Whether we identify more with the privileged disciples or the marginalized Canaanite woman, we cannot mistake God s universal invitation to believe in the One who saves us.

6 PAGE 6 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 A Mass with Healing Service PLACE: St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Avenue, Norwalk, CA DATE: Monday, August 21, 2017 TIME: 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 awe- Archdiocese News REJECTED At one time or another, we have all been rejected or ridiculed, left out of a conversation, or not invited to a party. It hurts to be excluded. God makes all things new, though, and our scriptures today invite us to turn over our aching hearts to the Lord. Some of us might feel reluctant to give our hearts to the Lord, especially if our suffering somehow involves God or the Church. Why pour out hearts to God, after all, if God seems to be the cause of our troubles? A tragic loss, a painful death, or an unavoidable catastrophe can disrupt or destroy our life plans. When people clumsily console us then, saying, It s God s will, we can easily become suspicious of God and the almighty will. If we suffer from the sinful structures or actions of God s representatives and ministers in the Church, we might look with skepticism at the prayers of that same Church. Even so, our Canaanite woman today persuades us not to lose hope. The disciples scorn her, complaining that she keeps calling out for help. Like irritable children, the disciples ask Jesus to send her away. And just when we might expect Jesus to take her side, to scold the disciples and reward the woman s persistence, he shocks us by implying she is a dog. Undaunted, the woman accepts Jesus remark and parlays its aggression into her own forceful plea: Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters. Deacon Matt Wheeler

7 Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Rectory Air Conditioning & Fr. Tony s Office PAGE 7 2nd COLLECTION FOR RECTORY AIR CONDITIONING Every week you see updates on our church contributions from the previous week. We thank you for your donations. Without you, we wouldn t be able to meet our needs to cover the essentials for our Parish and school. Through the generosity of our parishioners we can financially support our Parish primarily through the Sunday offertory collection. If you have ever wanted to thank your parish priest and don t know how, may we suggest you making an offering to help with the cost of replacing the rectory air conditioning unit? During the middle of summer, the Rectory s air conditioning unit broke down. We have received a number of estimates. The cost of repairing our unit, both upstairs and downstairs, is approximately $10,000. The unit is old and needs to be replaced. Any amount you can contribute to make these necessary repairs, will be deeply appreciated. FR. TONY S OFFICE A few months ago a pipe burst in Fr. Tony s office. The water gushed out from one end of his office causing extensive damage to the walls, floor and carpet. A plumber was called and immediately repaired the pipe. While insurance has covered some of the cost, we are still looking at out of pocket expenses of up to $16,000. This amount will be a setback for our parish. We hope that you will consider a contribution to help offset the cost of these two very important projects. DEADLINE EXTENDED! AUGUST 25TH Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Saturday, September 9th at 6:10 pm. Join St. Linus along with St. Linus biggest Dodger fan, Fr. Tony! On Saturday, September 9th for the 2nd Annual Catholic Night at the ballpark. Tickets are $ Make sure to arrive early for the special on field pre-game recognition of the honored priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles named Reverend Monsignor by Pope Francis and stadium-wide Fernandomania Dodger coin giveaway*. To purchase your tickets: Fill out the order form and return to the parish office with payment, no later than August 18th. NEW DEADLINE IS AUGUST 25 TH!! We hope to see you there! Let s Go Dodgers!! To purchase tickets, fill out the order form, which can be picked up on your way out of the church (next to the bulletins), download from our website at or pick up a copy in the parish office. Check our Facebook page to see pictures of last years game of the 1st Annual Catholic Night at Dodger Stadium!

8 PAGE 8 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future We have now have $948, in pledges. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Gifts received is $ 333, Thank you again, and God bless, to all who given towards this worthwhile program. Soon, those of you who have yet to respond will be receiving another opportunity to participate. So much more is yet to be done to honor our past generations and prepare us for future generations to come. Pledge Payment Options: Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign. Go to choose St. Linus Capital Campaign to make your pledge You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Office. The Parish Office now takes Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Celebrando Nuestro Pasado ~ Preparando para Nuestro Futuro Nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $948, en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $ 333, en regalos. Muchas gracias y bendiciones a todos que han participado en este programa valioso hacia nuestra comunidad parroquial. Para los que no han participado, pronto recibirán otra oportunidad para contribuir. Todavía hay mucho por hacer para honrar a las generaciones antepasadas y preparar para nuevas generaciones en el futuro. Opciones para pagar su compromiso: Cheques escritos a St. Linus Church Por línea en la pagina de internet En efectivo en la oficina de la parroquia. En persona con tarjeta de crédito (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) en la oficina de la parroquia. PAY BY CHECK Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign You may mail your check to: St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA or stop by the Parish office to drop off your payment. PAY WITH CASH You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Office. PAY BY CREDIT CARD The Parish Office now takes: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Pledge Payment Options $ 333, 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. GIVE ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: 2. Click GIVE. Follow the link to Parish Pay 3. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or select START GIVING to create a new account 6. Select the drop-down menu titled Capital Campaign and enter the amount of your Gift. 7. Select from the options: One Time, Weekly, Monthly, or Annually.

9 Capital Campaign Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 9 Safeguard the Children When making your Capital Campaign pledges, please use the gold envelopes located in the pews titled ST. LINUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Celebrating Our Past Preparing Our Future Please fill out the envelope and envelope number, so the payment can be properly credited to your account. Any Capital Campaign payments made that are not titled Capital Campaign, will be credited to the weekly contributions. Parish Pay Transition to LPI Thank you for using online giving for your support of our parish. Online giving is safe, simple, and convenient. It benefits our parish by helping to streamline our administrative process and providing more accurate budgeting. Our current online giving provider, ParishPay, has been acquired by Liturgical Publications. All ParishPay accounts will be transitioned to WeShare, LPi s online giving platform, early in the fall. You do not need to do anything for this transition process. Your information will be transferred electronically following the strictest security protocol. Once the transition is complete, you will receive more information about how to log in and manage your account on WeShare. If you are already a ParishPay user, you will soon receive an explaining the transition. If you run into any issues accessing your account, please contact Customer Service at (800) and choose option 1. The Daughters of St. Paul will be visiting St. Linus Church August They are religious Sisters whose mission is to communicate the Gospel with the media in the spirit of St. Paul. Their publications of Catholic books, music, and DVD's, for children and adults, will be available for purchase after all the Masses. For more information, please contact the Sisters at Pauline Books & Media 3908 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA. Phone: Legion of Mary Columban Drive Are You A Devotee of our Blessed Mother? Come find out about the Legion of Mary Ministry. We are in need of active and auxiliary members at St. Linus. The Columban Drive will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 6:30 PM as well as on Sunday, September 10th after every mass. Did You Know? Teach kids when to say something It is important to help children understand the difference between telling on others and sharing information that could help keep themselves or someone else safe. Teach children about secrets that are okay (a surprise birthday party), and secrets that are never okay (don t tell mom or dad that...), and, perhaps most importantly, what to do if someone asks them to keep a bad secret. Speaking up can save a kid from harm or abuse. To request a copy of the VIR- TUS article To Tattle or Protect jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637 SABÍA USTED? Enséñeles a los niños cuándo decir algo Es importante ayudar a los niños a comprender la diferencia entre contar algo sobre los demás y compartir información que podría ayudar a mantenerse a sí mismos o a otra persona a salvo. Enseñe a los niños sobre los secretos que está bien no contar (una fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa), y los secretos que nunca están bien (no decirle a mamá o papá que...), y, quizás lo más importante, qué hacer si alguien les pide que mantengan en secreto algo malo. Hablar puede salvar a un niño de daño o abuso. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS To Tattle or Protect (Chismear o proteger), envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) For more information on deposits, registration, or travel insurance information, please contact: Loi Herrera Coordinator loi.holylandtours@gmail.com Phone: Please visit our website to download the registration form and for a daily detailed itinerary. Click EVENTS, CALENDAR

10 PAGE 10 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 Religious Education News Golden Age Club RELIGIOUS ED Upcoming Event: First and Second Year Religious Education Orientation Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 30th Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Place: English - Church; Spanish - Room 10 Meeting Information: This meeting is mandatory. At least one parent must attend. Children are not required to attend. Calendars will be available at the meeting. If you have any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting please contact the Religious Education Office at (562) If you have not registered yet for First Holy Communion classes (first or second year) please turn in the paperwork as soon as possible. Classes begin early September and spots are filling up quickly! Confirmation News CONFIRMATION Upcoming Event:Phase 1 and Phase 2 Orientation Meeting Date: Sunday, August 27th Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm Place: Church Meeting Information: This meeting is mandatory for all Phase 1 and 2 teens. At least one parent must attend the meeting. Calendars will be available at the meeting. Teens and parents must attend the 5:00pm Sunday Mass. If you have any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting please contact the Religious Education Office at (562) If you have not registered yet for Phase 1 or 2 please turn in your paperwork as soon as possible. Phase 2 teens: your sponsor paperwork, service hour paperwork, and saint project are due at the time of registration. COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: P1 and P2 teens who would like to assist with Religious Education, please contact: Christina May at (562) A GOOD PRAYER A good prayer, though often used, is still fresh and fair in the eyes and ears of heaven. Thomas Fuller UNA BUENA ORACIÓN Una buena oración, aunque se use con frecuencia, sigue siendo fresca y hermosa a los ojos y oídos del cielo. Thomas Fuller Catholic Bible Institute [Bible Basics] Community News The Golden Age Club invites you to enjoy a Tasty Breakfast! Saturday September 23, 2017 From 8:00 A M to 10:00 A M Location: APPLEBEE S RESTAURANT Imperial Highway Norwalk, California Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausages Orange Juice and Coffee DONATION: $10.00 See any member of the Golden Age Club for tickets Proceeds will go for GAC Charity Programs The Margaret Aylward Center ESL Registration INSCRIPCIONES PARA CLASES DE INGLES Margaret Aylward Center (Casa Santa Fe) 4270 Acacia Avenue comenzará sus inscripciones para sus clases de Ingles el martes 22 de agosto de 9am-1pm Las clases comienzan el martes 12 de Sept. Horario de Oficina de martes- viernes 9am-1pm. Teléfono: (562) BIBLE BASICS Know your Scriptures, Grow in Faith! Dates: Tuesdays 09/12, 09/19, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/28 Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: St. Hilary s Parish Hall 5465 Citronell Ave., Pico Rivera, CA Cost: $40 Includes course book Contact: Ethna Garcia , Ellen Gabriel CBI Coordinator: Dominik Gnirs, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, dgnirs@la-archdiocese.org Registration Deadline: August 31st Mail: Name, address, phone number and with registration fee to: Office of Religious Education, Attn. Alex Moreno 3424 Wilshire Blvd. 4th Floor, Los Angeles, Ca

11 St Linus Knights of Columbus Council UPDATE- St Linus Knights of Columbus Council Extends a big THANK YOU to all the parishioners who purchased Dinner tickets for our Spaghetti Fund Raiser for Religious Life. A special thanks to all who gave a donation to this cause. We are now able to full-fill our purpose for this event; Brenda Lopez and Rafael Alvarez, will both be issued; a check for $ each. A side note: The 50/50 raffle was won by Teresa Garcia. She then donated the $70.00 to Brenda Lopez. When you see Teresa, (she runs the Gift Shop after the 10:30 A M Mass); give her a big thanks. Thank you and GOD BLESS, Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 11 ACCEPTED The woman s faith is irresistible to Jesus, and to us. Jesus grants her heart s desire, healing her daughter from that very moment. We too are won over by her indomitable confidence in the Lord. Truly, this woman is one of the heroes of the New Testament. When difficulties suffocate us and we feel turned away like a stray dog, we can recall the Canaanite woman s simple words: Lord, help me. Larry Arellano Vocations Chairman, St. Linus K of C Council Medical Alert System $29.95/Mo. billed quarterly One Free Month No Long-Term Contract Price Guarantee Easy Self Installation Call Today! Toll Free 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) 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 SPACE AVAILABLE To Advertise Here... Contact BERNIE MENDOZA today at (800) mendozab@jspaluch.com Se Habla Español Ave Maria Gregorian Chants conducted by Lucien Deiss, CSSp Available on CD ($17) World Library Publications the music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Co., Inc St Linus Church (B) For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc

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