This Sunday is….. Pentecost Sunday May 31

Livestream Mass Schedule Monday-Friday @ 7:00pm

Saturday @ 8:00am Sunday @ 10:30am 1:30pm (Spanish)

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St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community

747 N. Meadow Pass Road, Walnut, CA 91789 saintlorenzo.org 909-595-9545

Our Mission Statement SACRAMENTS

As a welcoming community, we Baptism celebrate our life, conscious of our Registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to make multi-ethnic traditions, vowing unity with arrangements. Instruction classes: every 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 Christ in our multi-cultural differences. pm. Group Baptisms every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. We usher in our lives (being evangelized) and proclaim (as Bautismos en Español: Cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las 3:00pm. Para evangelizers) the reign of God as mas información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o hable con Gaby , Prophets and Kings, and in so Coria, Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano en la ext. 111. doing, we celebrate our discipleship in Christ Jesus. We extol “being Church” Anointing/Visitation of the Sick Contact the Parish Office 909-595-9545 through the formation of Small Faith Unción a enfermos– Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial. Communities as a way of life in being priests, prophets and kings; thus, we Matrimony Couples wishing to celebrate their wedding must contact a become economically stable and self- at least 6 months in advance prior to setting a date. This time is necessary to reliant as we give special attention and fulfill the prerequisites for receiving the sacrament. solicitude to our youth and the needy. “They were faithful to the teaching of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Preparation for Baptism, First apostles, the common life of sharing, the Communion and Confirmation. For information, call the Parish Office and leave breaking of bread and the a message for Bob Kondrath. prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) For more information call the Parish Office and leave a message for Linda Talcott.

DEDICADOS A LA ORACIÓN Hoy, mientras esperamos Pentecostés, llegamos al final de la homilía bautismal de Pedro que hemos estado escuchando en las últimas semanas. Esta homilía fue escrita por un realista que conoció el gozo y la gloria de una fe de resurrección, pero que también supo que el temple de esa fe sería probado en el sufrimiento. Varios domingos atrás oímos a Jesús predicar: “Dichosos cuando los injurien,. . . por causa mía” (Mateo 5:11) y eso encuentra eco hoy en Pedro. Estas palabras se forman en la imagen de Cristo que reza al Padre del Cielo hoy, una oración colocada en el Evangelio de Juan justo antes de que Jesús pasara por su sufrimiento y muerte. Esperar al Espíritu, esperar nuestra misión por Cristo significa que, probablemente, aguardamos al- gún tipo de prueba y sufrimiento. No soportamos el mismo grado de persecución que Pedro y Juan pasaron, pero la fe de cada uno de nosotros eventualmente será probada. Y es por esta razón que nosotros, al igual que Jesús y aquellos fieles discípulos que se reunieron en la habitación superior, nos dedicamos a la oración. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SLR Church is temporarily CLOSED & masses suspended until further notice. Livestream mass is available on the St. Lorenzo website.

SLR Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday only.

Outdoor Way of the Cross, Pieta, Agony in the Garden: Open all day

LITURGICAL ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THE SUSPENSION OF THE PUBLIC

In order to help priests perform their ministry in faith, prudence and wise judgment, the in consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and the Council of Priests have established the following liturgical accommodations. These accommodations are to be followed until further notice. The public celebration of Mass has been suspended in the Archdiocese of until further notice.

*We have temporarily closed our Church until further notice.

The weekday and Sunday Mass is livestreamed from church by Fr. Tony or a guest priest (saintlorenzo.org or St. Lorenzo Ruiz on Facebook). Another option for Mass online is livestreamed at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels via the LA Catholic Facebook page (facebook.com/lacatholics). For more information on additional Mass broadcast on TV and radio, visit lacatholics.org/ emergency.

Our Pastor Fr. Tony is encouraging the community to keep the Lord’s Day holy. Some ways to do this include: reading the Gospels, praying with your families, and to joining yourself to the sacrifice of the Mass by making an act of spiritual communion. Using the “Word Among Us” booklet, in conjunction with our ‘Word Made Flesh’ program, we encourage individuals; husbands and wives; families to read, reflect, share and pray on the Word of God daily and liturgically. Please JOIN our ‘Word Made Flesh’, a new program and undertaking of SLRC. For more info, please call the office or see the ‘Word Made Flesh’ Committee.

For other important information, please call the Office at (909) 595-9545 regarding:  Reconciliation/Confession  Anointing of the Sick  Baptism  Weddings  Funerals  Confirmations  Holy Week Celebration

During this time, our Office hours are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. In compliance with Public Health restrictions, we are on skeleton force with only one staff in the office to attend to your needs. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

*Updated May 15, 2020 per LA Archdiocese latest directives.

We pray & worship. We are a Priestly community.

DEVOTED TO PRAYER

Today, as we await Pentecost, we come to the end of the baptismal homily from Peter that we have heard over the past few weeks. This homily was written by a realist who knew the joy and the glory of a Resurrection faith, but also knew that the strength of that faith would be put to the test and tried in suffering. Earlier this year we heard Jesus preach, “Blessed are you when they insult you . . . because of me” (Matthew 5:11) and this is echoed today by Peter. These words are also formed in the image of Christ who prays to the Father in heaven today, a prayer that is placed in John’s Gospel right be- fore Jesus endures his suffering and death. Our await- ing the Spirit, awaiting our mission for Christ means that we are, most likely, awaiting some sort of trial and suf- fering. We don’t endure the same degree of persecution that Peter and John knew, but each of us has our faith put to the test eventually. And it is for this reason that we, like Jesus and like those faithful followers gathered in the upper room, devote ourselves to prayer. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES TODAY’S READINGS Sunday: Seventh Sunday of Easter; World Communications Day First Reading — The Eleven and the women devoted Monday: St. ; St. Gregory VII; themselves to prayer (Acts 1:12-14). St. de’ Pazzi; Psalm — I believe that I shall see the good things of the Memorial Day Lord in the land of the living (Psalm 27). Tuesday: St. Philip Neri Second Reading — Glorify God if you suffer for the Wednesday: St. ; name of Christian (1 Peter 4:13-16). Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Gospel — The Son will give eternal life to all those who Thursday: Julian Calendar Ascension are given to him by the Father (John 17:1-11a). Friday: St. Paul VI

The personal question/action for today: In what ways am I like the apostles in my standing around looking up to heaven, wondering what is happening without doing anything? To whom in my life is it most difficult to be sent and to minister? Which /fruit of the Holy Spirit (knowledge, wisdom, understanding, peace, joy, discern- ment, hope, faith, love, endurance, being in awe of GOD) do I need the most at this moment in my life? How can I more faithfully proclaim the GOoD News to those to whom I am sent?

Reflectionsbybob.weebly.com We LEARN AND EDUCATE. WE ARE A PROPHETIC PEOPLE

SAINT PHILIP NERI (1515-1595) May 26

In a shop near the Vatican, a group of laughed as the shopkeeper showed off his fluent Eng- lish and latest souvenir, a key ring whose papal portrait, when pressed, activated a recorded blessing. Through the shop window, two clerics scowled disapproval. The shopkeeper grunted, “They’re a very somber order who’ve left the Church. I recognize them.” “By their long robes?” an American asked. “Many in wear robes,” replied the shopkeeper. “It’s their long faces!” When Philip Neri arrived in sixteenth-century Rome, there was reason to be somber. Swiss Guards had been massacred on Peter’s steps defending the . Parts of Europe were abandoning the Church. But Philip resolved to be an “apostle of joy,” drawing especially the young to Christ—and frequent confession and Commun- ion—by his sincere interest in their problems, prayerful example, and gentle humor. His “Oratory,” a movement as well as a place, provided recreation and devotion in a joyful atmosphere of companion- ship, service, and liturgy. Philip Neri challenges each of us to begin improving Church and world by changing ourselves with unfailing joy. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

We serve & we share. We are a Kingly people.

Mercedes Lopez Tan Please continue praying and caring for our Isla Alberto sick family members, friends, neighbors & Marcus Ross parishioners. Roger Alvarade Belinda Rosales Encinas Please contact Marilyn Estona at the parish office or Frank Cuellar email [email protected] if you know of any Martha Becker parishioner who is sick, hospitalized, or homebound so that we may include them in our prayers / arrange for Ministers of the Sick to bring the Holy Eucharist to them at home.

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Thank you to our May Liturgical Sponsors Easter!

Christ is risen! As His disciples, we are called to Sponsors of Light go forth and spread the good news of Christ's Resurrection. The fruitful ministries at our parish

are examples of how many of you have answered, and continue to answer, that call. To ensure such

work can continue requires not only of time, Sponsors of Altar Bread & Wine but also of financial help. I ask you to prayerful- ly consider supporting our parish with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can find paper Sponsors of Environment enrollment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at faith.direct/CA839 or text “enroll’ to 909-324-5514 to give.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Tony

Stewardship will be posted in the next bulletin issue.

Thank you for understanding.

GRACE  Is our Sunday Giving a Generous Response to Christ’s Embrace?

 Does it change my way of life if I give a bit more? ST. LORENZO RUIZ CHURCH REMAINS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL MAY 15, 2020 ♦♦♦ ST LORENZO RUIZ PLEASE JOIN OUR DAILY MASS 747 N. Meadow Pass Road Via LIVE-STREAM: Go to saintlorenzo.org then Walnut, CA 91789 scroll down Facebook Livestream icon and click on Phone: (909) 595-9545 the current day’s mass. Fax: (909) 594-3940 www.saintlorenzo.org

MONDAYS through FRIDAYS at 7:00PM Rev. Tony P. Astudillo SATURDAYS at 8am and Pastor SUNDAYS at: 10:30 AM – ENGLISH OFFICE HOURS 1:30 PM – SPANISH M - F 8:30am to 7:00pm ♦♦♦ Sat 9:00am-2:00pm (You may drop-off your Sunday donation in MASS SCHEDULE the Main Office door slot or mail it.) Saturday Masses 8:00am Daily mass intentions accepted. Our office hours 5:00pm (vigil) are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Mon – Fri Sunday Masses ♦♦♦ 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm (Esp), 6:30pm We apologize for the inconvenience and Weekday Masses thank you for your patience and generosity! 7:00am and 7:00pm Holy Days of Obligation 7:00pm

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Weekdays 15 min before daily mass Friday 7:30pm to 8:30pm Saturday 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Nuestra Declaración de Misión

Como comunidad acogedora, celebramos nuestra vida, conscientes de nuestras tradiciones multiétnicas, jurando unidad con Cristo en nuestras diferencias multiculturales. Abrimos en nuestra vida (ser evangelizados) y proclamamos (como evangelizadores) el reinado de Dios como Sacerdotes, Profetas y Reyes, y al hacerlo, celebramos nuestro discipulado en Cristo Jesús. Ensalzamos "ser Iglesia" a través de la formación de las Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe como una forma de vida al ser Sacerdotes, Profetas y Reyes; así, nos volvemos económicamente estables y autosuficientes a medida que prestamos especial atención y solicitud a nuestros jóvenes y a los necesitados.

"Fueron fieles a la enseñanza de los apóstoles, a la vida común de compartir, al partimiento del pan y a las oraciones." ~ Hechos 2:42

Pastor—Fr. Tony P. Astudillo

Business Manager—Bong Anonas [email protected]

Parish Secretary—Maria Ortiz [email protected]

Pastor’s Secretary—Becky Salgado [email protected]

Faith Formation– Gaby Coria [email protected]

Confirmation– Xavier Magallanez [email protected]

Program Director—Susie Taon [email protected]

Program/Bulletin Coordinator-Jeri Policarpio [email protected]

Tech & Website Coordinator/Social Media— James Rondolos [email protected] Special thanks to our volunteers who continue to assist us in the airing of livestream Masses.

Please COME & JOIN our SLRC Word Made Flesh

as a ‘way of life’ on the road to (and through) Emmaus

This Lent, let us ‘read’, ‘reflect’ ‘share’ & ‘pray’ on the Word of God on our own or with our family at home.

Also available in Spanish.

Read the Word of God daily & liturgically!

Pentecost Sunday is on May 31, 2020

Signing up with Faith Direct is a great way to focus on almsgiving throughout the year. It is a secure and convenient way to make a conscious decision about your financial support of our many wonderful ministries. You can find paper enrollment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at faith.direct/CA839.