December 24, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 24, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone Fax (562) 921-5150 http://www.stlinus-church.org 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) 921-0336 Religious Education Office (562) 921-5179 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) 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! www.facebook.com/stlinuscatholicchurch

PAGE 2 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 Ministry in Action... Adoración Nocturna Contacto: Amalia Sanchez (562) 228-5132 3rd Fri. 7 pm - Sat, 7:15 A.M. En la Iglesia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Contact: Dorie Sablan (562) 926-3435 1st Fri. 7P.M.-Sat. 7:15A.M. Church Adult Confirmation Parish Center: (562) 921-5179 Altar Servers Contact: Dennis Adame Parish Center: (562) 889-9322 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) 354-3390 Bereavement Support Group Contact: Parish Office Bible Study-English Contact: Barbara Fries (562) 926-1770 Tues. 8-9 P.M. Rm. 8 Boy Scouts, Troop 394 Scout Master: Nandha Kumar Parish Center: 714 623-0671 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) 889-9322 Couples for Christ Contact: Sonny Berberabe Cursillo Ultreya Spanish Contacto: Miguel y Margarita Ramos (562) 929-4693 Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Contacto: Elsa & Rolando Castillo (562) 360-6112 Fiesta Committee Contact: Robert Perez Parish Center: (562) 929-7195 Filipino Association Contact: Rey Factoran (714) 670-8788 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) 500-1179 3rd Sun 1:30-4:30 P.M. Hall Grupo de Oración Contacto: Alejandro Gama (714) 231-3646 Wed. 7-9:00 P.M. Hall Guadalupanas Contacto: Patricia Mesa (562) 412-3012 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) 716-7548 2nd Tues. 7:30 P.M. Hall Legion of Mary Contact: Sylvia J. Layao (562) 404-1174 Praesidium Tues. 5-6 P.M. Rm. 10 Curia 2nd Thur. 7 P.M. Rm. 10 Liturgy Committee Director: Maureen Linnebur (562) 716-0564 Ministerios Hispanos Contacto: Sal Cuevas Ministry to the Sick Contact: Cornell Watson (562) 822-4506 Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Contact: Imelda Manalac (562) 404-6145 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 Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Mary Ratanasurakam (951) 500-0787 Last Monday 6:30 P.M. Par. Off. ProLife Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) 354-3390 3 rd Thursday 6:00 P.M. Par. Off. RCIA Director: Dennis Jones e-mail: djones@stlinus.org Santo Niño Devotions 1st Fri. 6:30 P.M. Church Religious Education Director: Christina May (562) 921-5179 Office Religious Vocations Parish Center: Safeguard the Children Contact: Parish Office St. Linus School Principal: Greg Climaco (562) 921-0336 Office www.stlinuslions.com St. Linus Ushers Contact: Cornell Watson (562) 822-4506 Weddings & Quinceañeras Coordinator: Sue Ellen Rojas (562) 260-7175 Youth Ministry/LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry: Anthony Cerna AC (562) 455-4680 Confirmation Coordinator: Adrian Flores (562) 921-5179

GOD S PROMISE The lengthy passage from Samuel is a wonderful exposition of God s promise to the house of David: that his throne would forever be gloriously occupied by his descendants. Hidden in the mystery of the prophecy is the promise of the Savior, the Messiah, Son of God and Son of David. The prophet Nathan, speaking in God s name, poetically turns around David s plan to build a house for God, and announces God s plan to build a house, that is, a dynasty for David. From this house of David will come the Messiah, the Christ, not in kingly splendor as David ruled, but as a humble man, destined to rule forever and over all. When God gives a gift, it s amazing what we are given so different from what we ever could have imagined. Question of the Week First Reading I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). Question for Children: If you were to tell someone one thing about Jesus mother, Mary, what would you say? Question for Adults: Name one area of your life where God has surprised you with love, abilities, or even a pregnancy. How is God s Spirit upon you in this dimension of life? Reading for the Week Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Pregunta de la Semana Lecturas de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorificado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38). Pregunta para los niños: Si tuvieras que contar a alguien algo sobre María, la madre de Jesús, qué le dirías? Pregunta para los adultos: Mencione un área de su vida en la que Dios le haya sorprendido con amor, capacidades, inclusive con un hijo/ a. Cómo ha obrado el Espíritu de Dios en usted en esta dimensión de su vida? Lunes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Martes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-9; Mt 10:17-22 Miércoles: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jueves: Jn 20:1a, 2-8 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38 Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. Luke 1:35 We would like to thank all of our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. Our collection for the week of : December 17, 2017 was $ 9,750.88 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 https://stlinus.churchgiving.com/ or calling (800) 950-9952 to set up an account.

PAGE 4 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 Saturday, December 23rd 7:30 AM Percy Garces, Thanksgiving 5:30 PM Maria Uballe, Happy Birthday Sunday, December 24th 7:30 AM Deceased Parishioners of St. Linus 9:00 AM Religious Vocations 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Linus 12:15 PM Jesus Pablo & Samantha Gomez, R.I.P. 4:30 PM Ed & Winnie, Danny McCarty & Gary Planke 6:30 PM Joe & Mary Alice Chavana, Wedding Anniversary 10:00 PM Gregorio Garces, R.I.P. 12:00 AM Jairo Carrion, Thanksgiving Monday, December 25th 8:00 AM Carmel Jones, R.I.P. 10:00 AM Amensac Family, Blessings, Personal Intentions Tuesday, December 26th 8:30 AM Familia Dominguez-Guzman 7:00 PM Uldarico Mendoza Sr. Wednesday, December 27th 8:30 AM Jason Amansec, Thanksgiving, Personal Intentions Thursday, December 28th 8:30 AM Aurora M. Convento, R.I.P. Friday, December 29th 8:30 AM Jason Amansec, Thanksgiving, Personal Intentions Saturday, December 30th 7:30 AM Pastor Baguio, 1st Year Death Anniversary, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Macario Bacani Sunday, December 31st 7:30 AM Alberto Bong Mendoza, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Asumption Lourenco, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Familia Sanchez, Thanksgiving 12:15 PM Familia Estrada Galvan 5:00 PM Mary Tanous, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Jason Amansec and all St. Linus Parishioners, Thanksgiving & Blessings for 2018 In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need 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, Steve Page, Gunter Liu, Farida Maiz, Consuelo Martinez, Christopher Honrado, Emil Evangelista Jr., 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, 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, Valbina Escalares, Martha Lake, Fred Fields, Jessie Bausley, Rosario Garcia, Teresa Velador, Jason Amansec, John Adams, Robert Ray Rios, Debra Rios, Lucille & Dana Wendler, Connie Perez, Ysabel Alcazar Miliucc, Maria Luisa Horna, Steve Huguez, Joey Lescano Sr. Let us continue to pray for our Armed Forces and their families. We thank God for the sacrifices they make to ensure our freedom.

Treasures from our Tradition Cuarto Domingo de Adviento PAGE 5 Tradiciones de nuestra Fe Children of the parish are somewhat focused on Santa Claus these days, who is keeping an eye on who s naughty and who s nice. Santa Claus, with his heavenly patron Saint Nicholas, has been more or less in charge of gift-giving to American children for a hundred years or so. In other places, perhaps more attentive to our Christian tradition, there are different gift-bearers. In Greece, Saint Basil delivers the presents on his feast day, December 31, and makes sure everyone is sprinkled with holy water. The Baby Jesus is in charge elsewhere, called the Christkind in Austria and Belgium, El Niño Jesús in Columbia, and Le Petit Jesus in France, where he shares his duties with Père Noël. In the Czech Republic almost everyone is atheist, but Ježíšek, the infant Jesus, brings gifts to one and all. In Poland the Star Man is said to bring the gifts, although often he turns out to be the village priest in disguise. Saint Nicholas, not his Americanized cousin, is the giver in Holland, where he wears a bishop s miter, and in Russia, where he wears a bishop s crown. Soviet Russia tried to dethrone Saint Nicholas and promote Grandfather Frost, but no one was much fooled by this attempt to squeeze religion out of Christ s birth. One country has a saintly woman in charge of the gifts, Saint Lucy, honored in Sweden on December 13, when children serve their parents breakfast in bed, and others awake to news that they have been nominated for a Nobel Prize. Some children have a second round of gifts on Epiphany, when the magi assume the gift-giving duties. In general, the gifts of Christmas are simple pleasures, not great heaps of treasures. Once upon a time, a new pair of socks or an orange was enough for us. No matter what gifts we receive, all of them are to point us to the true gift, and the true giver. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Your Prayers are requested For the Eternal Repose of: Roberto Sanchez Julia Gomez Prayerful and deepest sympathy go out to their families, relatives and friends 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. De las muchas tradiciones latinoamericanas para celebrar el Adviento y la Navidad, las Posadas parecen ser lo mejor conocido en EE. UU. Tienen su origen en la última mitad del siglo XVIII cuando las estrepitosas Misas de Aguinaldo dejaron de ser celebradas en México. Para remplazar la festividad de esas Misas, los laicos decidieron celebrar en sus casas tomando lo que habían visto dramatizado en los templos, esto es, el recorrido de José y María mientras buscaban posada en Belén. Como las Antífonas de la O de la liturgia oficial cristiana, estas Posadas llegaron a ser celebradas nueve noches consecutivas.200 años después, muchos latinos continúan celebrando las Posadas en EE. UU. Recuerdo como de niño cantábamos En el nombre del cielo recorriendo las calles del barrio hasta llegar a la casa donde nos abrirían con cantos, tamales, galletitas y chocolate. Ese recorrido de José y María lamentablemente sigue todos los días en los pasos temerosos y cansados de tantos inmigrantes en este país. Como la Sagrada Familia, otras familias latinoamericanas continúan buscando hospedaje con la esperanza de dar a luz una nueva vida para sus hijos e hijas. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Fourth Sunday of Advent Fullness is an experience we glimpse only briefly in this world. Once in a while, the tank is full of gas, the pantry shelves are stocked, our appetites are completely satisfied. But then the world keeps spinning, and we have to search out more gas, more groceries, more food. God designed us to be satisfied with nothing less than eternity; God alone provides fullness. Today s readings praise God for being everything, at all times, to everyone. King David learns that God alone has the power to order history to fulfill the divine plan. Saint Paul praises God s glory forever and ever for bringing salvation not just to the Israelites, but to all nations. Sweetest of all, Mary learns that God has filled her with grace. Mary is uniquely capable of holding God s fullness in her flesh a fullness so vibrant that it becomes a child, our Lord Je- POSSIBILITIES What could happen? That question affects each of us differently. Some of us are thrill-seekers, diving into unfamiliar territory with no regard for obstacles or dangers; others have learned from painful experience that the future may hold suffering or disaster. This last, brief Sunday of Advent emboldens us. Our readings remind us that our God is the God of possibilities. And while God s care does not guarantee that we will not encounter suffering, we can absolutely count on God s power to raise us to glory.

PAGE 6 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 Sunday, December 24 th Monday, December 25 th Sunday, December 31 st Monday, January 1 st 2018 Tuesday, January 2nd P ARISH OFFICE H OLIDAY HOURS The Parish office will be closed on the following days: Christmas Eve Half Day (8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M) Christmas Day Office Closed New Year s Eve Half Day (8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M) New Year s Day 2018 Office Closed New Year s Day 2018 Office Closed

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento S PANISH BEREAVEMENT F EAST OF SANTO NIÑO M INISTRY TRAINING PAGE 7 Blessed are those who weep and mourn for they shall be comforted. Are you being called to help others who have lost a loved one? Please consider attending a 30-minute Bereavement Workshop, that will cover how to comfort those who grieve and mourn by assisting families with preparations for the funeral liturgy. The training will take place inside the church, following the 12:15 pm mass. On January 7, 2018. ENTRENAMIENTO DEL M INISTERIO DE DUELO "Bienaventurados los que lloran y lloran porque serán consolados". Usted ha sido llamado a ayudar a los que an perdido un ser querido? Por favor considere en atender un entrenamiento de duelo. Este entrenamiento de 30 minutos cubrirá como dar consuelo a los que han perdido un ser querido y están de luto. También cubrirá como asistir a la familia con la preparación de la liturgia fúnebre. El entrenamiento será en la iglesia después de la misa de las 12:15 pm de Enero 7, 2018. F LOWER OFFERING As you prepare your hearts for Advent, please consider helping us make a beautiful Christmas environment here at St. Linus. In the pews are Flower Offering envelopes in which you can put your monetary donations. You can make your donation in the memory of a loved one by writing their name or names on the front of the offering envelope and they will be remembered at all the masses on Christmas Day. This money will be used for the Advent and Christmas Season décor. Please be as generous as you have been in the past and drop the Flower offering envelope in the collection basket or in the door-slot of the Parish Office. Thank you, The Environment Coordina- Please join the Southern California Devotees of the Infant Jesus in celebrating the Feast of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus) on January 13 and 14, 2018 here at St. Linus Parish. Below is the schedule of the celebration: JANUARY 13, 2018 (Saturday) 7:30 AM - Mass in the Church 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Nine- Hour Novena in the McNulty Hall JANUARY 14, 2018 (Sunday) 2:00 PM - Procession outside the church culminating inside the church for the MASS. You are welcome to bring your Santo Niño images to be blessed. Please join us after the mass in the hall for a reception and fellow-ship, as we continue celebrating the feast of our Holy Infant Jesus. GLORY BE! Truly, God creates us for glory. The burdens of daily life can shrink our hopes, but we must remember that we are made for nothing less than infinite glory. Who could have believed that the beleaguered Israelite nation could defeat all of its enemies? And yet our first reading today proclaims that God gave David rest from his enemies on every side. Who could hope to unify the entire world in obedience to one Messiah? And yet Saint Paul insists that the only wise God has revealed salvation through Jesus to all people. Who could expect one young woman to decide the course of human history? And yet the angel tells Mary that her yes will establish a kingdom to endure forever.we know, of course, that Israel did not maintain its peace. Even today, that area of the world is far from stable. We also recognize the wide variety of world religions that do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as the true savior. Though God has set us on the path to fullness and glory, we are still broken. Our danger lies not in hoping for too much, but in trusting too little in God. God can resurrect any darkness replacing terror with peace, healing ancient wounds, uniting families, bringing stability to chaos. This is the message of Christmas. God can, and will, do everything to cover the world in love.

PAGE 8 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future As of November 13, 2017, we now have $970,795.83 pledges. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Gifts received is $ 417,644.40 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 13 de noviembre de 2017 nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $970,795.83 en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $ 417,644.40 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. $ 417,644.40 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE ACCOUNTS If you have any questions or concerns about your Capital Campaign account please call either Maureen Linnebur (562)716-0564 or Mary Betancourt (562) 665-4894 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 13915 Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 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: www.stlinus-church.org 2. Click GIVE ONLINE. Follow the link to WeShare 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 Recuring Donation, or Make a One Time Donation.

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento PAGE 9 Religious Education News RELIGIOUS ED Please check for updates on our website www.stlinus-church.org Volunteer Opportunities Jan 7: Blood Drive 8:30am-2:30pm Email aflores@stlinus.org for more information. Please check for updates on our website www.stlinus-church.org Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation Adults who are interested and would like to register for Adult Confirmation please pick up an application at the Religious Education Office or the main Parish Office, or visit our website www.stlinuschurch.org. Sessions will begin on January 25, 2018. Classes meet Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Please note: Must be one year out of high school. Must bring Baptism and Communion Certificates Registration Fee $75.00 If you have any questions please contact Christina May (English) at (562) 921-5179 or Tita/Sue Ellen (Spanish) at (Spanish Only). Confirmacion De Adultos Adultos que estan interesados y que aun no se han inscrito para la Confirmacion de Adultos favor de recoger una solicitud en la oficina de Educacion religiosa o la Oficina Principal de la parroquia. Sesiones comenzaran el: en Enero y se reunen los Jueves de 7-8:30pm Por Favor tenga en cuenta: Debe ser de un ano despues de la escuela secundaria Debe de traer su Certificados de Bautismo y Primera Communion Inscripcion cuesta: $75.00 Para cualquier pregunta por favor de llamar a: Tita / Sue Ellen al (Espanol). R ESPECT LIFE NEWS RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE Come to the Religious Goods Store in the vestibule after all weekend Masses. We have just the right Christmas gift you are looking for: Statues, Rosary Beads, Medals, Bibles, Crucifixes, Advent Candle Sets, Nativity Sets, and Auto magnets. SALE STARTS ON NOVEMBER 26 th ; AND ENDS DECEMBER 24th TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Advent and Christmas? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joyful hope in our Savior, who came to share life with us. CHRISTMAS DAY and SUNDAY TV MASS KDOC channel 56 at 9:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS & SUNDAY MASS ONLINE VIDEO www.heartofthenation.org For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday or Christmas Mass obligation. SPIRITUAL POVERTY On this Rejoice! Sunday in Advent, we can pray in a particular way for an end to material poverty. Today s readings assure us that the kind of poverty God desires for us is spiritual poverty, a radical knowledge that all things come from God. Where material poverty can wound the human spirit, spiritual poverty cultivates boundless joy. John the Baptist provides a startling model for us. In all sincerity, he admits that he is not worthy to touch Jesus sandals. John says this not to charm the crowds by being coy and self-deprecating. No, John embraces the truth that God is the source of all goodness. We are utterly dependent on God for all good things. We cannot do anything to earn God s favor; God simply provides for us because we need God. This is massively good news! No one could possibly care for us like God does. At our very best, we merely reflect God s brightness into the world. God s brilliant joy is exactly what we are called to. As Saint Paul says, The one who calls you is faithful, and he will also accomplish it.

PAGE 10 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 Safeguard the Children DID YOU KNOW? Educational video resources The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, through its initiative Kid Smartz, provides age-appropriate videos for children on how to put safety rules into action. This video series teaches children to always check first with a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car. Visit http://www.kidsmartz.org/videos to view the video. SABÍA USTED? Recursos educativos de video El Centro Nacional para Menores Desaparecidos y Explotados, a través de su iniciativa Kid Smartz, ofrece videos adecuados para la edad de los niños sobre cómo poner en práctica las reglas de seguridad. Esta serie de videos les enseña a los niños a verificar primero con un padre de familia, guardián u otro adulto de confianza antes de ir a cualquier parte, ayudar a cualquier persona, aceptar cualquier cosa o subirse a un automóvil. Visite http:// www.kidsmartz.org/videos para ver el video. For more information on deposits, registration, or travel insurance information, please contact: Loi Herrera Coordinator E-mail: loi.holylandtours@gmail.com Phone: 562.544.8210 www.stlinus-church.org Click EVENTS, CALENDAR SIGN UP DUE DATE EXTENDED! LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE! AIR FARE AND LAND TOUR BASED ON UPDATED PUB- LISHED RATE AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. Community News 2018 MUSTARD SEED M ISSION TRIP We are currently looking for volunteers to join us as we travel to the Dominican Republic, July 7-14, 2018 to serve the abandoned and orphaned children of Mustard Seed Communities (MSC). Mustard Seed Communities is a Catholic organization that was founded in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978, to care for children with severe physical and mental disabilities. During the seven-day trip, missionaries will spend time praying, serving, and helping the children of MSC. Participation in an MSC missionary trip is immensely rewarding and humbling. All those 16 years of age and older are welcome to join. If you are unable to participate you can still support the cause by sponsoring a missionary, donating supplies, and/or praying for a successful trip. If you are interested in joining or supporting this trip please email Cassandra Locano at cassandra.carranza@gmail.com. For more information about Mustard Seed Communities visit www.mustardseed.com. S EPARATED & DIVORCED S UPPORT GROUP Divorce or separation is troubling and painful to most people. The support group s goal is to become a source of spiritual strength and wisdom to process the grief, to ease the pain, and to give comfort and hope to those recovering from separation and divorce. Please join our ongoing group: Thursdays 7:00 9:00 pm in the Pastoral Center. No charge. Where: Holy Family Catholic Church 1501 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 More information: Terri Lynn Doubet (818) 729-0577

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