August 13, 2017 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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. August 13, 2017 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 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 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) 584-8836 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 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry in Action... 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 August 13, 2017 Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Mary Ratanasurakam (951) 500-0787 Last Monday 6:30 P.M. Par. Off. ProLife Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) 584-8836 3 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) 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: (562) 921-5179

Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario NOTHING TO FEAR A rabbi was asked why God sends trials and troubles into human lives. Because God gets lonely for his people was the reply. There is some resonance with this wisdom in today s Gospel, as Jesus makes his disciples get into a boat without him and goes off alone while they venture into stormy waters. Of course, neither Jews nor Christians believe that the Almighty plays this sort of whimsical game with them, but there is some truth in the statement that we don t turn to God for saving help until we re in a bind. Peter s role today, as it is throughout the New Testament, is to be a sign or to represent each member of the church and the whole church. Our story is the tale told about Peter s faith today. What can bolster our faith is that even when Christ calls us to face bravely the tempests of life, if we are walking through them with our eyes fixed on him in faith, we have nothing to fear. Even when we falter or sink, simply crying Lord, save me! is enough to help us know the steady grasp of God s hand. Then, sheltered inside the walls of faith, the storms we endure lose their power over us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Question of the Week First Reading Elijah waits on the mountain for the LORD to pass by (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading From the Israelites, with their law and the prophets, comes the Christ (Romans 9:1-5). Gospel As Jesus walked on the sea, the disciples were terrified (Matthew 14:22-33). Question for Children: What does God s voice sound like when you pray and listen to Jesus? Question for Adults: Tell about your experiences of hearing God speak in tiny voices rather than in the winds and earthquakes of life. Reading for the Week Monday: Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21 19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 Pregunta de la Semana Lecturas de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura Sal afuera y ponte de pie en el cerro ante el Señor (1 Reyes 19:9a, 11-13a). Salmo Señor, muéstranos tu bondad, y danos tu salvación (Salmo 85 [84]). Segunda lectura Cristo es uno de los israelitas, quien como Dios, está por encima de todo (Romanos 9:1-5). Evangelio Señor, si eres tú, manda que yo llegue hasta ti caminando sobre el agua (Mateo 14:22-33). Pregunta para los niños: Cómo suena la voz de Dios cuando tú rezas y escuchas a Jesús? Pregunta para los adultos: Hablen acerca de sus experiencias escuchando a Dios hablar en vocecitas en vez de en los vientos y terremotos de la vida. Lunes: Dt 10:12-22; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Martes: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132 (131): 6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28 Día: Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44): 10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 Miércoles: Dt 34:1-2; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Jueves: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Sal 114 (113):1-6; Mt 18:21 19:1 Viernes: Jos 24:1-13; Sal 136 (135):1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Jos 24:14-29; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Domingo: Is 56:1, 6-7; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. Psalm 85:12 La fidelidad brotó en la tierra y la justicia vino del cielo. Salmo 85(84):12 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 6, 2017 was $ 11,380.09 May God bless you for your continued support. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in Parish Pay by visiting www.parishpay.com or calling (866) 727-4741 to set up an account.

PAGE 4 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need Saturday, August 12th 7:30 AM Manuela Trinidad, Thanksgiving 5:30 PM Guilhermina Lourenco, R.I.P. Sunday, August 13th 7:30 AM Anthony Luna, Birthday 9:00 AM Romulo, Connie, Nida Sangalang, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Delano Perera & Adriana Perera, For your Intentions 12:15 PM Griselda Alvarez, Birthday 5:00 PM Ramiro Munoz, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Father Ed Broom, Anniversary of Ordination Monday, August 14th 8:30 AM Arianna Reyes, Happy 14th Birthday Tuesday, August 15th 8:30 AM David Valenzuela, 4th Year Death Anniversary 7:00 PM Virgilio & Francisca Adriano, R.I.P. Wednesday, August 16th 8:30 AM Dean Diomedes, R.I.P. Thursday, August 17th 8:30 AM Agnes Hue, R.I.P. Friday, August 18th 8:30 AM Lora Diaz, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Jose Guadalupe Soto, R.I.P. Saturday, August 19th 7:30 AM Jose Delaneay, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Cuca Vargas, Carlitos y Carlos 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 & Emily Mercado, Health 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.

Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 5 Treasures from our Tradition 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 1970. 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: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Tuesday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Stephen of Hungary Saturday: St. John Eudes; Blessed Virgin Mary Frecuentemente, los santos y santas son personas molestas que desafían tanto a los fieles como a los infieles. Tal es el caso del agustino Ezequiel Moreno Díaz (1848-1906), obispo de Pasto, Colombia. Nació en La Rioja, España, en el seno de una familia pobre. En 1865 ingresó en la orden de los agustinos y fue enviado como misionero a Filipinas. Luego se ofreció como misionero en Colombia donde buscó renovar la orden de los agustinos. En 1895 el Papa León XIII lo nombró obispo de Parma, lugar en el que le esperaba un martirio moral de calumnias, desprecios y humillaciones por parte de las autoridades civiles. Sus mensajes y desafíos pastorales llevaron a los fieles a un mayor fervor apostólico a tal grado, que incomodó al gobierno. En 1898 buscó renunciar a su puesto como obispo para no continuar como causa de polémicas y problemas para la Iglesia. El Papa no permitió su renuncia, más bien lo animó a seguir promoviendo el celo apostólico por el bien del pueblo. La polémica nunca debe desanimar a los fieles en Cristo cuando se trata de mejorar la vida moral de la sociedad en la que se encuentran. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. BIBLE TRUTH Each person marvels to find in the divine scriptures truths which they themselves have thought out. St. Thomas Aquinas Your Prayers are requested For the Eternal Repose of: Delbert John Alvarez Prayerful and deepest sympathy go out to their families, relatives and friends Congratulations to our Newly Baptized Catholics Johnuel Alex Matic Haylee Grace Peraza Trulee Lynne Gendle Peraza Jack Logan Ramos Lucas Torres Baptized on August 5, 2017

PAGE 6 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 Parish News A Mass with Healing Service PLACE: St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650 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 awesome Pentecostal healing power of the Holy Spirit. WHAT I KNOW As for me, all I know is that I know nothing. Socrates Welcome Adrian Flores Confirmation Coordinator My name is Adrian Flores and I'm excited to announce that I will be the new St. Linus Confirmation Coordinator. I m originally from Baldwin Park, California and this past year I relocated from the from the frozen tundra I called home for 7 years, Saint Paul, MN. Although I do miss the snow at times, I don't miss shoveling it. A little bit about me, I come from a large family of 8. I graduated from John Paul the Great Catholic University with a BS in Media Communications and I also work full time for an international ministry called NET Ministries. On my down time, you can find me playing guitar, coaching wrestling, taking on mountains or planning my next European adventure. To all you high school youth who I will interact with this upcoming year, know that I'm excited to be a part of this community and that all of you will be in my prayers as we walk together preparing you for Confirmation. Parents, feel free to reach out if you have any questions and I look forward to meeting you in the weeks to come. Thank you and God Bless.

Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Save the Date : August 19, 2017 8:00 PM at St Linus Church Song of thesparrow, Blessed Mother Teresa PAGE 7 Another awe-inspiring epic gospel musical drama from our very own musical composer and lyricist of A Voice in the Wilderness : The Life of St. John The Baptist by Dr. Ramon Sison Geluz Each and every one of us can contribute into a Spirit filled mission To inspire our youth towards vocations into religious and missionary life, and foster the spirit of self sacrifice to serve humanity" Sponsored by: The Filipino Association of St. Linus and The Philippine Disciples of Mary ( Alagad ni Maria) Tickets at $20.00 and $50.00 Donation Contact: Hermie Abido (562) 9263576 Thelma Factoran (714) 670 8788 Rose Ternora (562) 412-4478 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. For more information, please contact Sylvia Layao at (562) 404-1174

PAGE 8 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future We have now have $948,887.00 in pledges. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Gifts received is $ 333,952.47 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 www.parishpay.com, 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 $948,887.00 en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $ 333,952.47 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 www.parishpay.com 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 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. Pledge Payment Options $ 333,952.47 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. GIVE ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: www.stlinus-church.org 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.

Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 9 Capital Campaign 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 email explaining the transition. If you run into any issues accessing your account, please contact Customer Service at (800) 950-9952 and choose option 1. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our readings today drench us in God s kindness. The Old Testament reading, Paul s letter, and the Gospel demonstrate God s creative and personalized outreach to us. In each case, we see a different reaction to God s gestures. Elijah drinks in his consolation, recognizing God in gentle silence and going out to meet God. The Israelites, according to Saint Paul, though encountering God in a variety of ways through the centuries, ultimately reject the Messiah whom God sends to them. Peter thinks he recognizes the Lord coming to him on the water, but demands proof and grows frightened. At all times and in all places, God longs for us to believe and goes to great lengths to strengthen our faith. Ultimately, God never compels belief, but leaves us free to choose. Today s scriptures challenge us to consider our own response to God s constant work in our lives. Did You Know? Talk to your teens about dating. High school may be a time when teenagers begin to think about dating, making communication between teens and their parents even more important. Consider having an open, honest conversation with your teen about dating and appropriate relationships. Talk about what they want out of a relationship, and what their values are. Make sure they know how to communicate what they feel comfortable with, and what makes them uncomfortable. Talk with them about Catholic morals, and make sure they know you are always available. To request a copy of the VIRTUS article Talking with Your Teen about Dating Safety email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227. SABÍA USTED? Hable con sus hijos/hijas adolescentes sobre novios/novias. La preparatoria puede ser un momento en que los adolescentes comienzan a pensar sobre novios, por lo que la comunicación entre los adolescentes y sus padres es aún más importante. Considere tener una conversación abierta y honesta con su adolescente sobre citas y relaciones apropiadas. Hable sobre lo que quieren de una relación, y cuáles son sus valores. Asegúrese de que sepan cómo comunicar con lo que se sienten cómodos, y lo que los hace incómodos. Hable con ellos sobre la moral católica, y asegúrese de que sepan que ustedes, sus padres, siempre están disponibles. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS Talking with Your Teen about Dating Safety (Hablando con su adolescente acerca de la seguridad del noviazgo) escriba a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508. Catholic Bible Institute [Bible Basics] 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 90660 Cost: $40 Includes course book Contact: Ethna Garcia 562 942-7660, Ellen Gabriel 626 274-5191 CBI Coordinator: Dominik Gnirs, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, dgnirs@la-archdiocese.org Registration Deadline: August 31st Mail: Name, address, phone number and email with registration fee to: Office of Religious Education, Attn. Alex Moreno 3424 Wilshire Blvd. 4th Floor, Los Angeles, Ca 90010-2241

PAGE 10 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 EMBRACING DIVERSITY Today s readings console and challenge us, reminding us just how hard God works for us so we might have faith. God s labors are infinitely diverse, too, always tailored to fit our particular situations, personalities, and needs. In Elijah s case, he is hiding in a cave on the very same mountain where Moses once encountered God in the burning bush. Hunted by the pagan Queen Jezebel, Elijah is running for his life. While Moses experienced God in fire on this mountain, Elijah requires a gentler touch. God comes to him not in awesome displays of power, but in a tiny whispering sound. God provides exactly the tranquility Elijah needs before sending him off on a new mission. God s creative care for us does not always lead to faith, however. In a strikingly tender passage, Saint Paul shares his heartbreak that God s chosen people could reject Jesus, even after all God has done to prepare them for the Messiah. God has accompanied the chosen people through adoption, miracles, covenants, commandments, prophets, and kings. Despite ages of dedicated and inventive caregiving, God s people do not unite in worship of the true Messiah. The proper response to this lack of faith is sorrow, and Saint Paul pours out the constant anguish in his heart. In yet another astonishingly creative gesture, God visits people in need of faith by defying the laws of nature. Matthew s Gospel describes Jesus actually walking on water to comfort his disciples during a storm at sea. After their terror subsides and the winds grow calm, faith floods the disciples hearts. They worship Jesus, proclaiming, Truly, you are the Son of God. Religious Education News 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) 921-5179. 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! 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 Please visit our website to download the registration form and for a daily detailed itinerary. www.stlinus-church.org Click EVENTS, CALENDAR TO THE LIMIT Sometimes God s creative overtures are almost too much to handle. In a daring effort to trust, Peter challenges Jesus to share miraculous power with him. Jesus obliges, and Peter walks on water. Peter enjoys his miracle until his natural limitations spoil his faith. Just imagine what barriers we can shatter if only we believe. 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) 921-5179. 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) 921-5179.

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