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St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community 747 N. Meadow Pass Road, Walnut , CA 91789 Phone: (909) 595-9545 Fax: (909) 594-3940 www.saintlorenzo.org THOUGHTS FROM FR. TONY St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community “Where Earth meets Heaven” To our dear Parishioners and Friends, 747 Meadowpass Road “The hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs” (Psalm 145) Walnut CA 91789 Phone (909) 595-9545 Last week, I shared with you only a few of the many activities and programs Fax (909) 594-3940 that we are partaking in as a parish. From our Encounter With The Faith, to www.saintlorenzo.org Adult Confirmation, to Group Wedding and the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign of Called to Renew. As we lead in to August and to the launch of the Capital Campaign, I’d like to share with you our vision as we walk in Rev. Tony P. Astudillo tandem with the Archdiocese to reach a goal that perhaps to some, may Pastor seem insurmountable. Our goal in this Archdiocesan-wide campaign is to Rev. Elmer S. Empinado raise $1,155,000 in the next five years with half of the raised funds coming Associate Pastor back to the parish. Of the 287 parishes in Los Angeles, we were chosen to be one of the pilot parishes. OFFICE HOURS M - F 8:00am to 7:00pm In the Gospel this week, Jesus tests his apostles by asking them where they Sat. 9:00am to 2:00pm are able to get food for such a large crowd. Andrew tells Jesus “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” Perhaps Andrew felt that five loaves and two fish would not MASS SCHEDULE be sufficient to feed the masses…a feat that by all accounts seemed insur- mountable. However, with Jesus’ guidance, we see that a task that was Saturday Masses deemed impossible was not only achieved, but also surpassed…there were 8:00am twelve baskets left over. I guess that when “barley loaves” are shared, 5:00pm (vigil) there is enough for everyone…and more, in abundance 7 x 70 x 7 times… Sunday Masses 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, Let us use the Gospel this week to inspire us, not only as we prepare to 12:00pm, 1:30pm (Esp), launch the Capital Campaign, but in our everyday lives as well. Surely, we 6:30pm are often times faced with tasks that seem overwhelming and it is during Weekday Masses those times when we become disheartened and perhaps discouraged. In- 7:00am and 7:00pm stead, let us be inspired by today’s Gospel, the boy sharing his five ‘barley’ Holy Days of Obligation loaves and embrace the Lord’s providence. Let us use those opportunities 7:00pm to remind ourselves that our God is provident and most generous. Nothing is impossible with God. And so we pray: “The hand of the Lord feeds us; CONFESSION SCHEDULE He answers all our needs.” Weekdays With continued blessings and gratitude, 15 min before daily mass Friday 7:30pm to 8:30pm Fr. Tony Saturday 3:30pm to 4:30pm OUR MISSION STATEMENT As a welcoming community, we celebrate our life, conscious of our multi-ethnic traditions, vowing unity with Christ in our multi-cultural differences. We usher in our lives (being evangelized) and proclaim (as evangelizers) the reign of God as Priests, Prophets and Kings, and in so doing, we celebrate our discipleship in Christ Jesus. We extol “being Church” through the formation of Small Faith Communities as a way of life in being priests, prophets and kings; thus, we become economi- cally stable and self-reliant as we give special attention and solicitude to our youth and the needy. “They were faithful to the teaching of the apostles, the common life of sharing, the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42) We pray & worship. We are a Priestly community. Today’s Readings/Lecturas De Hoy Readings for the Week Sunday - July 29, 2018 July 29 - Aug 4, 2018 First Reading — When they had eaten, there was some left over, as the Lord had said (2 Kings 4:42-44). Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; needs (Psalm 145). Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Second Reading — Strive to preserve the unity of the spirit Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:1-6). Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Gospel — Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 as they wanted (John 6:1-15). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) The life of the just are in the hands of God... 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora- tion. All rights reserved. Our community embraces the bereaved families of our beloved departed this week SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Antonio Gonzalez Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Manny See Monday: St. Peter Chysologus Juanita Guevara Tuesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Wednesday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Arsenio Valencia Thursday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard Friday: First Friday We, as a parish family, join the McLaughlin and Tan Saturday: St. John Vianney; First Saturday families in mourning the loss of their loved ones. Eternal rest grant onto TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION John McLaughlin and Toribia Tan Last Wednesday, the greatest pilgrimage in our tradition ended O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. with the feast of Saint James at his shrine in Compostela, May they Rest In Peace. Spain. Every year, as many as a hundred thousand persons walk a portion of the medieval way of the pilgrim, earning the right to wear the scallop shell symbol of this journey of faith. In legend, this city on the northern coast of Spain is the final resting place of the apostle, and the full name of the cathedral WELCOME HOME is “Saint James of the Field of Stars.” There is a tradition that Saint James the Great preached there. to our newly baptized In the Roman Catholic tradition, the pilgrimage, like any procession, is a symbol, life’s journey distilled, a powerful sign of Catalina Rose Marie Bitting our journey toward a certain goal. The perils of the road, the support of companions, the contemplative slower pace of life, have the potential to transform and renew the pilgrims in ways that last a lifetime. Along the way, the distinctions between rich Zaiden Gregory Boquiren and poor fall away, and everyone shares humble rustic food and stops for the night in hostels or under the stars. After a long walk, the experience of entering through the great doors into the vast Mia Ridley Santos Canaveral cathedral filled with incense, light, and song is a foretaste of heaven. The pilgrims often say that their whole lives are redirected toward that moment of entry into the heavenly Naeomi Jade Abejo Connery Jerusalem. The most memorable feature of the cathedral is called the botofumeiro, an incense burner on pulleys and chains that sweeps through the cathedral in immense circles, swirling Jocelyn Cherry Santos clouds of sweet-smelling incense around the vast nave. -Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. We LEARN AND EDUCATE. WE ARE A PROPHETIC PEOPLE Religious Ed Classes begins October 2018 REGISTRATION Forms to register for 1st and 2nd year Confirmation classes are available in the Main Office, Confirma- tion Office, and the vestibule. They can also be accessed online through the parish website. Con- Registration forms for Classes 2018-2019 firmation classes are open to all teens from 9th- are now available at the 12th grade. A copy of the student’s Baptismal and Parish and Religious Education Offices. First Communion certificates are required. Now enrolling for Grades 1 through 8. For more information on the Confirmation Discount for early enrollees until July 31, 2018. Program, please contact Cara at the main office at (909) 595-9545 or at [email protected] Religious Education Office July - August Schedule Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sundays from 9:00am to 1:00pm SACRAMENTS Baptism Registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to make CONFIRMATION AIDES WANTED arrangements. Instruction classes: every 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Group Baptisms every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. If you enjoy working with teens, then we have a great opportunity for you! The Confirmation program has open- Bautismos en Español: Cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las 3:00pm. Para ings for aides in the Confirmation One and Two classes mas información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o hable con Gaby on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings! Come and join Coria, Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano en la ext. 116. our enthusiastic and faith filled family! Contact Cara for more details!! Anointing/Visitation of the Sick Contact the Parish Office 909-595-9545 Unción a enfermos– Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial.