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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 9, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR Fr. Christopher Felix ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr. Marcos Villañueva IN RESIDENCE Father Brian Delaney Father Marco Reyes DEACONS Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon Couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon Couple Mario & Ann Guerra BUSINESS MANAGER Ana Engquist SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Greg Climaco DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Christina May PARISH SECRETARY Faith Cherisse Reyes YOUTH MINISTER & CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR AC Anthony Cerna 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 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE & RECONCILIATION Tuesdays 6:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. and by appointment CHARISMATIC MASS Once a month (date and time will be posted on the website) St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 921-6649 www.stlinus-church.org @StLinusCatholicChurch @StLinusCatholicChurch

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STLINUS-CHURCH.ORG PAGE 2 We welcome you to St. Linus Catholic Church PARISH FACILITIES PARISH OFFICE Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-8 PM Sat. 9AM- 2PM Sun. 8AM-2PM 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 562-921-6649 Fax 562-921-5150 www.stlinus-church.org If you would like to register as a Parishioner, please visit our website to download an application, or you may visit the Parish Office to register. www.stlinus-church.org BAPTISMS W E WELCOME TO O UR PARISH COMMUNITY: Da Nette Jo Mosqueda Easton James Mittelberger David Sandor Marton Johnny Angel Aguilar Daniel Nolan Carrillo Baptized on December 1, 2018 TREE OF LIFE LEAVES The following families have paid their pledges in full; their leaves will be placed on the Tree of Life. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACH OUR GOAL!!!! Larry Arellano Mila Fortunato Gloria Rozzana Jones PARISH OFFICE HOURS Norberto & Marilyn Millare Rudy & Dolores Perez Familia Vazquez Effective January 2, 2019, The new parish office hours will be: Sunday: Closed Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00pm Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please call Ana Engquist, Parish Business Manager if you have any questions. Please pray for the sick in our community that IN OUR PRAYERS they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially: Michael Abad Tony Estoque Victoria Lopez Margarita Rios Jose Acero Moses Estrada Mireya Lozano Dianne Roberts John Adams Ofelia Evangelista Alberta Luna Althea Robinson Aiden Alonso Emil Evangelista Jr. Farida Maiz Little Ruben Ramirez Sammy Alvarado Fred Fields Erica Marton Abertano Rutiaga Marita Alvarez Patti Garcia Dominic Mc Coy Angelica Rutiaga Roberto Alvarez Betsy Gonzalez Emily Mercado Marian Ryan Ophelia Angaco Jose Gonzalez Marilyn Millare Rodger Ryan Jose Arechiga Naomi Gonzalez Tricia Najar Briana Salas Jessie Bausley Angel Guardado- Lilia Navarro Carmen Sanchez Banuelos Anita Bendo Angie Guerrero Michael O Donnell Daniel Sanchez Sandra Bonsall Glenn Hackett Richard O Donnell Virgilio Tandoc Galvan Doris Boucree Patricia Hackett Elenore Obenhas Sydney Teodoro Ellie Ed Boucree Ester Hebein Zachary Pereyra Aida Velador Constantino John Hernandez Eddie Perez Elpidio Velador Camanag Kathy Carrillo Ursula Hirezi Rosa Perez Teresa Velador Rigoberto Cervantez Maria Hodgers Chris Pires Christina Villegas Angie Chavez Christopher Augustine Quezada Charito Wells Honrado Joe Chavez Bruce Landry Ramona Lucille Wendler Quinones Linda Collado Joey Lascano Sr. David Ramirez Ken Cook Frank Le Duff Ramona Ramirez Marcela Cueto Iris Le Duff Helen Rapasky Sanchez Lupita Delao Bryan Licona Robert Ray Rios Gaby Delgado Gunter Liu Maria Refugio Contreras Sally Estoque Dolores Lopez Debra Rios SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptism Please stop by the Parish Center to fill out an infant baptism data form or visit our website for more information. Adult Baptism, Confirmation (RCIA) - Contact Dennis Jones djones@stlinus.org. Classes begin in September. Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to wedding date. Preparation sessions required. Anointing of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office in case of a serious illness Mass Intentions Request in person at the Parish Office. Funeral Planning Contact the Parish Office to arrange Funeral Services Religious Education: (562) 921-5179 Christina May, Director Confirmation: (562) 455-4680 AC Cerna, Youth Minister, Confirmation Coordinator St. Linus School: (562) 921-0336 Greg Climaco, Principal DAILY PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH ADORATION CHAPEL 24 HRS. All Night Adoration from 7:30 PM after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses Benediction Saturday 7:15 AM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays at 7PM 3rd Fridays at 7PM in Spanish. Pro Life Rosary for the Unborn Tuesdays at 6:30pm inside church

SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO WWW.STLINUS-CHURCH.ORG AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Step One: Listen to the Word As you hear this reading, what words or phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory? Step Two: Look into Your Life Question for Children: What things do you do to get ready for a big event or celebration? Question for Youth: How do you share the Good News of Jesus with others? Question for Adults: Name one thing you can do to help prepare the way of the Lord? WEEKLY COLLECTIONS MASS COLLECTION DECEMBER 1 & 2 5:30 PM VIGIL $2,610.80 7:30 AM $1,932.60 9:00 AM $1,722.97 10:30 AM $1,837.31 12:15 PM $1,068.90 5:00 PM $904.35 7:30 PM 748.48 GRAND TOTAL 10,825.41 We would like to thank our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in WeShare by visiting https:// stlinus.churchgiving.com/ or call(800) 950-9952 to set up an account. PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA Primera lectura Sube a la altura, Jerusalén; contempla a tus hijos gozosos porque Dios se acordó de ellos (Baruc 5:1-9). Salmo Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]). Segunda Lectura Que su amor siga creciendo más y más y se traduzca en un mayor conocimiento y discernimiento (Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11). Evangelio Juan proclama un bautismo de arrepentimiento para el perdón de los pecados (Lucas 3:1-6). Pregunta para los niños: Qué hacen para prepararse para un gran evento o celebración? Pregunta para los adultos: Nombren algo que puedan hacer para ayudar a preparar el camino del Señor. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 5:17-26 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-3 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de la Santísima Virgen María, nos. 707-712 Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Sal 145 (144):1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Eclo 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79): 2ac, 3b, 15-16, Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Domingo: Sof 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Fil 4:4-7; Lc 3:10-18 God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low. Baruch 5:7 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future As of November 9, 2018, we now have $693,637.81 collected to date. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Pledged/Gifts received is $1,015,981.22. 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 9 de Noviembre de 2018 nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $693,637.81 en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $1,015,981.22en 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT PAGE 4 CALENDAR, MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS Second Sunday of Advent When John proclaimed a baptism of repentance, as today s Gospel relates, he called people to a deep change of heart. For John the Baptist, repentance was not simply regret for past failings, but a commitment to orient life around God s desires and purposes. What might living in alignment with God s desires look like? Our readings offer some clues. Baruch indicates that when mercy and justice are embraced like a royal garment, we may see the fruits of repentance. Paul notes how the Holy Spirit has been active within the church in Philippi, forming them to live in a loving and united community of faith, so they may witness to the love of God. And John himself suggests that a repentant heart clears a path for God to enter, leveling the mountains and valleys of our resistance, so that God might dwell within. HEIGHTS AND DEPTHS John the Baptist preached from the desert. The desert not far from Jerusalem is extremely rugged, where steep hills and deep valleys are common across a barren landscape. When John quoted Isaiah in today s Gospel, this rough terrain stirred the imagination of John s listeners. John proclaimed that these hills and valleys are to be made level, to provide a smooth path for God to enter. John s listeners recognized that the height of hills and the depth of valleys are similar to human attitudes and relationships: heights of personal pride and depths of discouragement and fear. Hills and valleys evoked how people treat each other, with some people raised high and others brought low. They suggested how social structures embody and harden these tendencies with large-scale systems of military, political, or economic oppression. John proclaimed that God was about to alter this social landscape through the work of Jesus. EARTH-MOVING Transforming the human landscape, like the task of smoothing the desert hills and valleys, is an enormous undertaking, truly the work of God. Yet God looks for partners in this transformation. John the Baptist, and Jesus afterward, called followers to participate in God s work, and to begin with repentance. We the Church respond to this call today, and acknowledge our ongoing need for God s mercy and forgiveness. Our Advent preparation for Christmas includes opening our hearts to God s forgiveness, so that Jesus might come to take residence there. We join in God s earth-moving project by repenting of how we block God s path with resentments and fears. When we are brought low in our lives, we seek God s help, and God will enlist the help of others. When we realize that we reside on mountains of advantage or privilege that place others in valleys, we are to repent and to change how we live. When we bring healing and justice to others, we are sharing in God s earth-shaking work, and preparing a straight pathway for our God. MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, December 8th Readings: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 7:30 AM Salvador Dominguez, 28th Death Anniversary 5:30 PM Monica Vargas, R.I.P. Sunday, December 9th Readings: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 7:30 AM Joaquina Arellano, Death Anniversary 9:00 AM Ryan Farrell & Ruben Sangalang, Birthdays 10:30 AM Alyssa Marie Perez, Happy 25th Birthday 12:15 PM Luis and Balbina Escaleras, 69th Wedding Anniversary 5:00 PM Veronica Monique Flores Sessler, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Rodrigo Silva, 1 Year Death Anniversary, R.I.P. Monday, December 10th Readings: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 8:30 AM Luis & Balbina Escaleras 69th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday, December 11th Readings: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 8:30 AM Father Tony Gomez 7:00 PM Julia Gomez, R.I.P. Wednesday, December 12th OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Readings: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 5:00 AM Fairda Marcelle 8:30 AM Iris Escaño, Birthday 6:00 PM Arnold Gutierrez, Birthday Thursday, December 13th Readings: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 8:30 AM Susana & Jorge Fajardo & Family Friday, December 14th Readings: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 8:30 AM Mary Madrid, R.I.P. Saturday, December 15th Readings: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 7:30 AM Michele Kebert, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Frank Napolitano, 1 Year Death Anniversary Sunday, December 16th Readings: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 7:30 AM John Laugheed, 6th Year Death Anniversary 9:00 AM Judy Reynolds Madlangbayan, Death Anniversary 10:30 AM Nathaniel & Noelani Cabral, Happy 18th Birthday 12:15 PM Cuquita Hidalgo, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Leonila Sandoval, Birthday 7:30 PM Manuel & Elma Peña, R.I.P. Find this bulletin online at www.stlinus-church.org

2 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2018 PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Look around most Catholic churches, and you will discover an image of John the Baptist, often in the old baptistery, or in a window near where the font is or was located. He has two feast days in the calendar: one commemorating his birth, and the other his death. There are only three nativities in our calendar: for Jesus, for Mary, and for the Baptist. John s birthday is reckoned according to the schedule given in Luke s Gospel of the angel s announcement to Mary. The angel tells her that her cousin Elizabeth is in the sixth month of pregnancy, and so Mary hastens to help her. Reckoning Christmas as December 25, we count backwards nine months to March 25 for the Feast of the Annunciation. Then we count forward three months to June 24 for John the Baptist s birth. Halfway to Christmas, his nativity gives ample reason for rejoicing in the summer, and his symbols of fire and water are used playfully in bonfires and dives into the sea. Even at the polar opposite of Christmas in the calendar, the energy of Christ s birth in the Incarnation provides cause for rejoicing. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1726, Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591) fue canonizado por el Papa Benito XIII. Nació en la región de Castilla en España, este doctor de la Iglesia junto con Teresa de Ávila fue reformador de la Orden Carmelita. Muchas órdenes religiosas del siglo XV sufrieron grandes decadencias. Por eso mientras los protestantes se separaban de la Iglesia, los religiosos descalzos, recoletos y observantes buscaban reformar órdenes religiosas, como la Orden de la Bienaventurada Virgen María del Monte Carmelo, uniéndose siempre más a la Iglesia romana. Para los reformadores católicos quedarse en la Iglesia no fue fácil, sin embargo se quedaron! Aunque sus reformas fueron apoyadas por los Papas, muchos de ellos como Juan de la Cruz tuvieron que aguantar muchas oposiciones y persecuciones para lograr sus reformas. Estas reformas ardían con el deseo de amar bien a Cristo Jesús y a su cuerpo que es la Iglesia. En sus poesías, Juan de la Cruz muestra la fuerza de esta llama de amor vivo a pesar de la oscuridad de la noche que no lo deja encontrar al amante (Dios). PARISH NEWS REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONE S WITH POINSETTIAS St. Linus welcomes you to honor and remember your loved one s with Poinsettias. You may purchase your poinsettia at your favorite store and fill out the Remembering Loved One s with Poinsettia s card (provided by St. Linus) with your loved one s information, and affix the card to the plant. Poinsettias may be placed at the side altars beginning the week of December 15 th, until December 24 th. Our Environment Committee will arrange the flowers to adorn our church throughout the Christmas season. Spanish Virtus Classes Saturday, Dec. 29th Protecting God s Children (New Volunteers) 9:00 am to 12:00pm Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification) 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Both classes will be in Room 10. Call the parish office to register for the class. All Participants in Protecting God's Children and Keeping the Promise Alive Must be 18 or Older/No Minors Even with Parents. Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios ( Voluntarios Nuevos) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Manteniendo la Promesa Viva ( Renovacion) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Las dos clases serán en el cuarto #10. Por Favor hablar a la oficina parroquial para registrarse. Toda persona que asistirá a cualquiera de las dos clases, tienen que ser mayor de 18 años. Menores no son permitidos- No excepciones. With your help, SL We Care Ministry was able to feed over 400 neighbors in need this past Thanksgiving. On Thursday, December 20 th, we will be distributing Christmas dinners to over 100 families. Please help us to feed needy families and homeless in our community. Your assistance in the past has been greatly appreciated. We hope to be able to count on you again! Please bring items from the list below to the parish center by Tuesday, December 18 th, 2018. For any questions, please contact Barbra Manriquez by email at SL.WeCareMinistry@gmail.com or by phone or text at 562.354.3390 Thank you for your continued support and generosity Stuffing mix ~ Gravy ~ Instant or Fresh Potatoes ~ Corn Bread mix ~ Mac n Cheese ~ Canned Fruit ~ Chicken broth ~ Canned Cranberry Sauce ~ Canned Corn ~ Canned green beans ~ Dinner Rolls ~ Canned or fresh Yams ~ Brown Sugar ~ Marshmallows ~ Corn Bread mix ~ Cake Mix (PLEASE: NO OUT-OF-DATE FOODS) Thank You!

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STLINUS-CHURCH.ORG PAGE 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Upcoming Events DECEMBER Wednesday Classes: 12/5 and 12/19 Saturday Classes: 12/1 and 12/15 JANUARY Wednesday Classes: 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/26, and 1/30 Saturday Classes: 1/5, 1/12, and 1/26 Note: All children are required to attend the Marian Celebration on Saturday January 26th from 9:00am to 10:30am. *No classes on 12/1, 12/12, 12/15, 12/22, 12/26, and 1/19 Attention Parents: All Second-Year parents are required to attend four 90-minute workshops. Parents may attend the workshops in either Spanish or English. Spanish Workshops: 1/02, 1/9, 1/16, and 1/30 (6:00pm to 7:30pm in Room 10) English Workshops: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12 (6:00pm to 7:00pm in Room 10 DECEMBER Class Dates: Monday: 12/3, 12/17 Teen LifeNights: Sunday,12/9, 12/16 When I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me into your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me. A Pro Life Rosary for the Unborn Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm inside church before mass Many lives depend on us advocating for them! Attn: Spiritual Parents/Brothers & Sisters!! Please continue to pray! The babies are counting on us! ~ Remember to pray daily for your spiritually adopted child and his/her parents. During your earthly life, this spiritually adopted child of yours is known only to God, but in the world to come, it is hoped that you will meet this child whose life was spared by your prayers and spend eternal happiness with him/her. Four Months: Well your little baby now weighs 6 ounces. They have fingernails, eyelashes, and their own unique fingerprints, which will remain unchanged until they die. Their taste buds are working and their sense of hearing is present at 14 weeks. There are no major bodily developments anymore. Your spiritually adopted baby is already well formed, internally and externally. All they need now is time to gain weight and grow strong. Please call Barbra Manriquez at (562)354-3390 or email us at: StLinus.ProLifeMinistry@gmail.com with any questions or to be added to our email list. SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW? Hotel safety tips for the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas are popular travel times, as people gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. For many people, that means trading in the routines and established safety practices of home for time spent in a hotel. If you and your children are staying in a hotel, take a few minutes to go over the escape route in the event of a fire or emergency. Show your children how to dial out from the room to call 911. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article Family Travel and Vacation Safety (Are We There Yet?) visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/ Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx SABÍA QUE? El Día de Acción de Gracias y la Navidad son épocas de viaje, ya que las personas se reúnen con familiares y amigos para celebrar las fiestas. Muchas personas alteran las rutinas y las prácticas de seguridad establecidas en el hogar durante el tiempo que pasan en un hotel. Si usted y sus hijos se alojan en un hotel, tómese unos minutos para repasar una ruta de escape en caso de incendio o emergencia. Muestre a sus hijos cómo marcar desde el cuarto para llamar al 911. Para obtener una copia del artículo completo de VIRTUS Family Travel and Vacation Safety (Are We There Yet?) (Seguridad en viajes y vacaciones familiares Ya llegamos?), Visite http://www.la-archdiocese.org / org/protecting/pages/virtus-current-online-articles.aspx. Could Nachos Be Bad? It seems the early Church had a different view of Advent than we do. After the resurrection, Christians looked for Jesus to return in glory. They expected this return to happen soon, so we see references in Paul s letters to the coming of the Lord Jesus (1 Thess 3:13) or to the day of Christ Jesus. (Phil 1:6) In the second reading this week, we hear what Paul recommends for the people of Philippi as they wait for the Lord to return. He prays that their love will grow and mature, so that they will be able to discern what is of value. (Phil 1:10) This may sound vague, but is very good advice, even for us today. As we grow to be better Christians, we learn to love what is important. As you grew up, you learned to like healthier foods. That doesn t mean that some foods are bad, (how could nachos be bad?) just that there are better choices. So Paul encourages us to make better choices: friends we like, books we read, how we spend our free time, causes we donate to, and values we teach to our children. With less than three weeks of Advent remaining, let us ask the Lord to help us discern what is of value in our lives. LO QUE FALTA Uno nunca se da cuenta de lo que ya hizo; sólo se fija en lo que falta por hacer. Marie Curie

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