St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community

“Where Earth meets Heaven”

Special feature: “Blessed to be part of SLR…” The Ormiston Family (see page 2 inside)

Our Mission Statement 2019 SLRC: Let us go “Home”…. “becoming and being Church”! As a welcoming community, we celebrate our life, conscious of our multi-ethnic traditions, vowing unity with Christ in our multi-cultural differences.  be Nourished & Sustained by the Word: read/ We usher in our lives (being evangelized) and reflect/pray on the Word daily and liturgically proclaim (as evangelizers) the reign of God as , Prophets and Kings, and in so doing, we  be a Eucharist: “Welcome Home”…greeting/ celebrate our discipleship in Christ Jesus. We smiling at every one particularly at Church/ extol “being Church” through the formation of belong to a small group Small Faith Communities as a way of life in being priests, prophets and kings; thus, we become  be a Missionary : “telling the story of economically stable and self-reliant as we give Jesus”, ‘each one, teach one...each one, take two’ special attention and solicitude to our youth and

the needy.

“They were faithful to the teaching of the apostles, ST. LORENZO RUIZ THE FAMILY MAN, the common life of sharing, the breaking of bread PRAY FOR US! and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

Together in Mission Committee 2019 ************** Follow up Weekend - Feb 16 & 17

Special thanks to leads Prescy & Nap and speakers Gilbert, Mary, Marietta & Al.

A Mission, Together

The Together in Mission campaign is an opportunity for people across the Archdiocese to join together - as one united voice. Thousands of men and women just like you make a sustainable monthly commitment because they believe in the hope that will be given through classrooms, from pulpits, on the streets, and through the sacraments. Will you join them once again? Will you continue to write the story of hope? And if you have never given, will you make a pledge of just $25 per month?

How to Make a Make a secure gift online or pay towards an existing pledge via your computer or cell phone: archla.org/give You can also make a gift by phone by calling 213-637-7672 (M-F 8am-5pm)

Blessed to be part of the SLR family

Hello, we’re the Ormistons. We joined the St. Lorenzo community in 2002, the year Tyler and I got married. I was first introduced to the parish, years ago, by my Uncle Eddie (R.I.P.) and Auntie Annie , whom we would visit in Walnut every summer from the East coast. I still remember attending masses in the warehouse behind the post office! Our home was blessed by Fr. Jerry in 2002, and our older son, Tj, was baptized by Fr. in 2003. My sister Theresa and I joined the Eucharistic Ministry shortly after I had our second son, Toby, and when Fr. Tony became our Pastor, in 2005. Attending Catholic schools all our lives on my dad’s Navy man salary, not only emptied our parents pockets, but also gave Theresa the feeling that being an EME was a way to give back to our faith that had done so much for us through the years and throughout our constant moves as Navy brats. I chose to become an EME following in the footsteps of my Auntie Priscilla Vasquez, Auntie Annie, and Uncle Eddie who served as EMEs and as a lector. Theresa and I have been the 9am EME Mass Co-Leaders for about 5 years now.

(continued on page 9) Tyler, Tj, Tina & Toby We pray & worship. We are a Priestly community.

TODAY’S READINGS Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019

First Reading -- The one who trusts in the LORD is like a tree plant- ed beside the waters ( 17:5-8). Blessed are you who are poor, Psalm -- Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1). for the kingdom of God is yours. Second Reading -- Christ has been raised from the dead, the Blessed are you who are now hungry, firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep for you will be satisfied. (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20). -- Luke 6:20-21a Gospel -- Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, weeping. Woe to you who are rich, filled, laughing (Luke 6:17, 20-26). ST LORENZO RUIZ

747 N. Meadow Pass Road Walnut, CA 91789 AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Phone: (909) 595-9545 Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fax: (909) 594-3940 Monday: Presidents Day Thursday: St. Friday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; www.saintlorenzo.org Washington s Birthday Saturday: St. Rev. Tony P. Astudillo Pastor

SACRAMENTS Rev. Elmer S. Empinado Associate Pastor Baptism Registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to make OFFICE HOURS arrangements. Instruction classes: every 4th Thursday of the month at M - F 8:30am to 7:00pm 7:00 pm. Group Baptisms every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. Sat 9:00am-2:00pm

Bautismos en Español: Cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las 3:00pm. MASS SCHEDULE Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o hable Saturday Masses con Gaby Coria, Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano en la ext. 116. 8:00am 5:00pm (vigil) Anointing/Visitation of the Sick Contact the Parish Office 909-595- Sunday Masses 9545 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, Unción a enfermos– Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial. 12:00pm, 1:30pm (Esp), 6:30pm Weekday Masses 7:00am and 7:00pm Matrimony Couples wishing to celebrate their wedding must contact Holy Days of Obligation a at least 6 months in advance prior to setting a date. This time 7:00pm is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites for receiving the sacrament.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Preparation for Weekdays Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. For information, call the 15 min before daily mass Parish Office and leave a message for Bob Kondrath. Friday 7:30pm to 8:30pm Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) For more information Saturday call the Parish Office and leave a message for Gail Akins. 3:30pm to 4:30pm We LEARN AND EDUCATE. WE ARE A PROPHETIC PEOPLE

BURNING OF THE PALMS Please join us as we prepare for the Lenten Season with our annual Burning of the Palms on

Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 6:00pm with mass immediately following at 6:30pm

The ashes that are produced from the burning of the palms will be used for Ash Wednesday. Please bring the palms you have from last year beginning Feb 17. Thank you. Please bring your palms from last year and place them in the baskets located in the church vestibule. Religious Education Congress Not just for Religious Educators Word Among Us March 21, 2019 (Youth Day) Groups that meet weekly March 22-24 (Adult Days) Monday Bible Group— 7:30pm St. Luke

Anaheim Convention Center Tuesday Word Among Us— 9:30am St. Mark

Wednesday Word Among Us— 9:00am St. Luke All are welcome to attend! If you have never attended RECongress, it promises Thursday Word Among Us (Spanish) - 7:00pm St John to be a wonderful experience. The RECongress, sponsored by the Office of Lectors Reflection & Word Among Us— 7:30pm Thurs-Holy Spirit Rm (behind Vellucci Hall) Religious Education of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith Family Prayer Group— 7:00pm, Fridays St. Mark enrichment. Friday Word Among Us—6:00pm • Youth Day—workshops & prayer • Adult Days—over 300 workshops from spirituality & personal development to biblical Congreso de Educacion Religiosa de studies, theology & catechesis Los Angeles 2019 • Liturgies & Sacred Space No solo para educadores religiosos • Film Showcase & noontime and evening concerts El Congreso de Educacion Religiosa esta proxi- mo para renovarnos y nutrinos una vez mas.

For Registration Guidebook, please contact (213) El 21 de Marzo (Dida de los Jovenes) 637-7348 or visit their website at y 22 al 24 de Marzo RECongress.org ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Para inscribirse hoy, visite la pagina www.RECongress.org O llama a la linea de informacion del Congreso al (213) 637-7348 We serve & we share. We are a Kingly people.

Come One Come All! Welcome home to our newest Staff Member... Join our Maria Ortiz Sunday Hospitality after Masses Parish Secretary Ministries, families and zone members are invited to host a Sunday at the Pavilion for Fellowship. I would like to begin by saying a  March 3 Sunday big THANK YOU to Donuts Fr. Tony for giving Homemade Pastries (Ensaymadas) me the opportunity last year to be part of this wonderful Hosted by Hospitality & Environment Ministries community of St. Lorenzo Ruiz. The parishioners here at St. Lorenzo have been very welcoming as  March 10*— BBQ fundraiser well as the office staff. Currently, I am a Catechist Hosted by CANA Marriage Ministry—Class 65 for the Religious Ed program and about to start soon as a Eucharistic Minister. I am in the parish Get to know more parishioners and promote your office ready to serve you and help you as much as ministry too! I can if you need anything. I would like to ask all of you to pray for me so I can continue serving you Details to follow. and helping as Jesus intended to serve and love others.

For more info, please contact the Parish Office 909-595-9545 *date subject to change Do you know what Restorative Justice is?

“I was in prison and you came to visit me...I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:36,40

On any given day in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara & Ventura counties), there are 22,000 individuals incarcerated in February 22 - 24, 2019 the detention system. These numbers pale in comparison when you consider not only these individuals but their victims, families and communities affected by crime and the criminal justice system.

Come and find out or learn more...

Saturday, Feb 23 1:00PM-3:00PM

SLR—Evangelization Center (Venue: Saints Luke, John, Mark & Matthew) With Deacon Brian Clements

Refreshments will be served.

Coordinated by: Brian Miller Email: [email protected] Parish Office: 909-595-9545 Bethesda Ministry Week of Feb 16-23 ANOINTING OF THE SICK Date Mass Rest In Peace Intentions

Please continue praying and caring for our Sat 5:00pm Manuel Rodriguez Jr. sick family members, friends, neighbors and 16-Feb parishioners. Sun 7:30am Mariano Cabasac Bernadette Lim Please contact Marilyn Estona at the parish office or email [email protected] if you 17-Feb Consuelo So Janice & Orlando Burgos know of any parishioner who is sick, hospitalized, or homebound so that we may 9:00am Mercedes Joinville Tran Lee & Hue Nguyen include them in our prayers. & Doucer Family Le Family

Marcial Y Gloria Velarde Jennifer Soccorsi (HB)

10:30am Nellie Acosta (PG) Sergio Silva (HB) Mass Offering White Envelopes Notice To request Mass offerings, please fill out the white Baldwin Batoon Hector Gonzalez (HB) envelope located in the Parish Office and DROP IT OFF Tony Velasquez Cesar & Trinidad Serafin two (2) weeks prior to the requested date. 12:00pm Flor Buranday (61st Wedd Anniv) This will ensure that your Mass offerings will appear in the bulletin on a timely basis. Pantaleon Buranday Thank you. Aurelio Villafuerte Felix Villafuerte Welcome home Geoffrey Harry Cruz Villaflor Our prayers, blessings & best wishes 6:30pm Felicisimo N. Endozo

Mon 7:00am Sally Lim (HB) February Baptisms 18-Feb Gavin Trey Aguado Rosal Buenaventura & Santiago Rodriguez 7:00pm Maria Miniano Sally Lim (HB) Christine Cartagena Quinceañera Tue 7:00am Bermudez (40th HB) 19-Feb Feb 23—Nicole Maldonado Fernando Cajulis 7:00pm (40days) Ciriaco Alcazar Wed 7:00am Isabel Yu Special invitation! 20-Feb Maria Zayda Croumlich

7:00pm Sally Lim (HB) Looking for angels The Huerta Family ‘flying’ here in our Voss Family families... The Fuentes Family

Thurs 7:00am Edith Samson Ruiz Evelyn Lim (TG)

21-Feb Carlos Corpuz Jr. Camille Milo (HB) Easter Salubong (Dawn Mass) Gabe Canonizado (HB) 7:00pm Hector Sotto We are looking for angels ages 5-12 to Juleann Arancel participate in our Easter celebration. Fri 7:00am Isabel Yu Please contact the Parish Office 22-Feb 7:00pm Michael Hanlon (HB) 909-595-9545 Andrew Rodriguez (HB) Email: [email protected] Sat Rodriguez (HB) 23-Feb 8:00am Jovita & Alfredo Aquino Isabel Yu

we become economically stable and self-reliant...

Thank you to our February Liturgical Sponsors

Sponsors of Light, Altar Bread & Eucharistic Wine

Helen Vigilia Week Ending Feb 10

Plate $ 4,256 In loving memory of her husband Greg Envelopes $ 6,406 Vigilia and parents Eugenio & Fe Felix Faith Direct $ 3,003 ——————————————— Grant unto them O Lord eternal rest. Let perpetual light TOTAL $ 13,665 shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. THANK YOU for your GENEROSITY

God Bless You!! SPECIAL EVENTS GRACE BURNING OF THE PALMS (Generous Response According to Christ’s Embrace) March 3, 2019 6:00pm…………………………...Burning of the Palms Sunday Giving & Offering 6:30 pm………..…………………………………...Mass ASH WEDNESDAY March 6, 2019 Who we are and what we have are God’s blessing to 7:00am Mass, 12:00pm Scripture, us. What we do with what we have and who we 5:00pm Mass, 7:00pm Bilingual Mass become of who we are now is a way of saying thank (All services followed by distribution of ashes) you to the Lord. LENTEN FRIDAY DEVOTION All Fridays, Mar 8- Apr 12 - Fr Tony 6:30pm……..……..….………..... 7:00pm………….…….....Mass followed by fellowship 7:30- 8:30pm……….…………….….…….Confession The Generosity of the Widow 8:00- 9:00pm………..…..Scriptural/Prayer Reflection Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in April 9, 2019, 7:30pm everything— all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:43-44) (No evening mass)

ADULT CONFIRMATION The six-week course is designed for adults who have received the sacraments of Baptism and 2018 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS First Communion and would like to continue their The contribution statements for 2018 available in the main faith journey by receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. You may pre-register for this class office by request. Please call in advance if you would like a in the main office. Classes begin on Monday, print out or an email copy of your statement.. March 4th at 7pm and run through Easter. SLR Parish office (909) 595-9545. Confirmation will be in April 2019.

Thank you for your generosity!

we give special attention and solicitude to our youth

Fr. Tony and the Ministers of the Word, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and the Altar Servers pray before the 7:30am Mass— Sunday Feb 10th.

ALTAR SERVERS

Top left: Early risers Jonathan, Ethan & Emil (with Fr. Tony in the vestibule)

On upper right: Our Spanish Mass 1:30pm Altar Servers happily serve (Julian, Javier and Nataly)

Right photo: Our 9:00am Altar Servers are all smiles... Eve, Kai, Abbie, Jules, Josh & Julian

Companions on the Journey of Faith Fr. Elmer gives the kids a special blessing

Catechists Pat Scarsi & Mary Baca’s class1st & 2nd Grade Religious Ed Students with their Parents. Photos from the 1030am mass last Sunday, Feb 10th.

(Blessed to be part….The Ormistons continued from Group Wedding September page 2) 2019

When my sons were younger, I volunteered as a Parent- Aide for Religious Education classes as well as special events such as Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Christmas parties. Tyler, has been a member of the St. Lorenzo Basketball League “Brotherhood through

Basketball” since its inception. Tj was an from 3rd through 8th grade. We are very blessed to be part of the St. Lorenzo family.

Tina Ormiston St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community is pleased to celebrate this year of Embracing all those who come to us with the heart of the Father with the Group Wedding taking place on a Saturday—September 2019. The couples being joined in Holy Matrimony are those who were civilly married or never have been married, but now seek God’s blessings.

For more info, please contact the Parish Office at 909-595-9545 or email Art & Edith (Group Wedding coordinators) [email protected]

Saint John Vianney relic to visit the Archdiocese of L.A. Feb. 21-25

The “Heart of a Priest” relic tour of the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney, the patron of priests, will be visiting the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as part of a national tour sponsored by the . The relic will be availa- ble for public veneration by the faithful at various parishes around the Archdiocese from February 21-25, including St. Parish and School in Inglewood (Feb. 21), St. Elisabeth Parish in Van Nuys (Feb. 22), Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Feb. 24-25) and St. John Vianney Parish in Hacienda Heights (Feb. 25). For more information on dates and locations, visit https://angelusnews.com/news/angelus-staff/heart-of-a-priest-coming-to-la

Reliquia de San Juan Vianney visitará la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles del 21-25 de febrero La gira “Corazón de un sacerdote” del corazón incorruptible de San Juan Vianney, patrón de los sacerdotes, estará visitando la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, como parte de una gira nacional de la reliquia patrocinada por los Caballeros de Colón. La reliquia estará disponible para veneración por los fieles del 21 al 25 de febrero en varias parroquias de la Arquidiócesis, incluida la Parroquia y la Escuela San Juan Crisóstomo en Inglewood (21 de febrero), Parroquia Santa Isabel en Van Nuys (22 de febrero), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (24-25 de febrero), y Parroquia San Juan Vianney en Hacienda Heights (25 de febrero). Para obtener más información de las fechas e iglesias, visite https:// angelusnews.com/news/angelus-staff/heart-of-a-priest-coming-to-la

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