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St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone (562) 921-6649 Fax (562) 921-5150 Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 A.M.-8 P.M St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone (562) 921-6649 Fax (562) 921-5150 http://www.stlinus.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 Ana Engquist, Business Manager Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Greg Climaco, School Principal Deacon couple Mario & Nati Mejia Christina May, Director of Religious Education Deacon couple Mario & Ann Guerra Art Taylan, Seminarian Intern Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Adoration Chapel 24 Hours Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., Mass Times after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses, Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./Vigil Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays 6:30—8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. and by appointment 10:30 a.m./Family Mass 12:15 p.m./en Español For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center: 5:00 p.m./LIFETEEN Mass 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism Weekdays: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Marriage Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Funeral and Vigil Services 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. Communion to the Sick and Home-bound 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español Charismatic Mass: once a month Did you know that St. Linus (date and time will be posted in the bulletin) has a Facebook page? Holy Days: Check the Parish Bulletin Please be sure to follow us! www.facebook.com/StLinusCatholicChurch PAGE 2 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017 Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma PAGE 3 CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT Pregunta de la Semana The future king, David, in today’s first reading, is an ex- ample of a type of character present throughout the He- Primera lectura — Samuel ungió a David para ser rey (1 brew scriptures. He is the child born out of place (not the Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). eldest or most favored) who ends up receiving the prom- Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta ise of the covenant. The spirit of God’s anointing rushes (Salmo 23 [22]). upon him. In this way, he is similar to the man born blind Segunda lectura — Levántense de entre los muertos, from today’s Gospel. David’s family and the blind man’s hijos de la luz (Efesios 5:8-14). community did not expect the miraculous grace of God’s Evangelio — De esto estoy seguro: Yo era ciego pero ahora puedo ver (Juan 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34- 38]). love to work through them. Perhaps they, too, were “blinded” by the expectations and assumptions of those Pregunta para los niños: ¿Qué cosas quiere Jesús que hagas around them. Yet, after being touched by God, they both como su amigo? came to “see” the presence of God’s will for them. Both Pregunta para los adultos: Comparta como, siendo hijo de luz, en el poder de Cristo, produce bondad, justicia y verdad became messengers of God’s will. That same Spirit of para el mundo. ¿Qué acciones específicas toma para hacer esto? God’s anointing rushed upon us at our baptism; we were given a candle as a sign of our membership in the Body of Christ, the Light from Light. Our vocation, then, is to Lecturas de la Semana fulfill that enlightenment, that anointing, as Ephesians tells us, by living as “children of the light.” Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Question of the Week Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 First Reading — As the prophet Samuel anointed David Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David and Jn 5:17-30 remained with him from that day forward Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 shall want (Psalm 23). Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Second Reading — You who were once darkness are Domingo: Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; now light in the Lord. Live as children of light (Ephesians Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] 5:8-14). Gospel — The man who was blind from birth pro- claimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, The LORD is my shepherd; I shall anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash. When I not want. washed, I was able to see! — Psalm 23:1 (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]) Question for Children: What are the things that Jesus wants you to do as his friend? Question for Adults: Share how you, as a child of the light, in the power of Christ, produce goodness, justice, and truth for the world. What specific actions do you take to do this? Reading for the Week Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 We would like to thank all of our parishioners and Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 visitors for being generous with your Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; weekly donations. Jn 5:17-30 Our collection for the week of : Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 March 19, 2017 was $10,455.61 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; May God bless you for your continued support. Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; donations by enrolling in Parish Pay by visiting Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] www.parishpay.com or calling (866) 727-4741 to set up an account. PAGE 4 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017 In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need… Saturday, March 25th 7:30 AM San Pedro Calungsod 1st Day of Novena 5:30 PM Esperanza Pineda, R.I.P. Bao-Han Pham, Rudy Borja, Baby Aiden Alonso, Little Ruben Ramirez, Abraham Reyes, Carlos Sunday, March 26th Reyes, Herbert Green, Sunny Munoz, Ernie 7:30 AM Ruben Ramirez Espinoza, Lorrie Teodoro, Charito Wells, Jenny 9:00 AM Farida Maiz, Belated Birthday Saavedra, Yolanda Farfan, Blain Callison, Ronnie 10:30 AM Albert Toscano, R.I.P. Adams, Steve Page, Gunter Liu, Farida Maiz, 12:15 PM Jose Martinez Consuelo Martinez, Christopher Honrado, 5:00 PM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. Emil Evangelista Jr., Andrew Hong, Danilo Vasco, Ursula Hirezi, Elpidio Velador, Angie Chavez, 7:30 PM Anibal Alfredo Enriquez Morillo, R.I.P., 3 L. Bravo, Maria Galvan, Maria Mennen, David Men- Year Death Anniversary & The nen, M. Mojica, Lupita Lozano, Althea Robinson, Enriquez Ortega Family Don & Rita Jayamaha, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Monday, March 27th Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Angie Chavez, Althea 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. Robinson, Julie Canet, Ramona Ramirez, Joel Lopez, Tuesday, March 28th Josh & Taylor Lamascus, Daniel Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez, Abertano Rutiaga 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. Ramona Quiñonez, Jafet & Hermila Alvarado, Linda 7:00 PM Ethan and Gavin Suko, Birthday & Dennis Armstorng, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia & Wednesday, March 29th Anita Navarro, Lenny & Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas “Ellie”, George Hank Zaragoza, Doris & 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. Thursday, March 30th Edgar Boucree, Diane Roberts, Melinda Mojica & DART Team, Joseph Julien, Kaylee Moreno, 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. Lupe McClintock, Lorraine Gutierrez, Jaime Osollo Friday, March 31st 8:30 AM Amanda David, R.I.P, Death Anniversary Saturday, April 1st 7:30 AM Margarita & Maria Salazar, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Kyle Lawrence Bareto, R.I.P. Sunday, April 2nd 7:30 AM Uldarico Mendoza Sr., R.I.P. 9:00 AM San Pedro Calungsod, Feast Day 10:30 AM Guadalupe Espinoza, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Guadalupe Hernandez, R.I.P. & Hilda Ortiz, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Anunciacion Aldea, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Serafin & Delfina Salazar, R.I.P. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma PAGE 5 Treasures from our Tradition Viacrucis The church slowly developed customs of reserving some La Comunidad Hispana se reunirá el 14 de Abril, 2017 portion of the eucharistic sacrifice for the sake of the dy- para recordar y revivir los acontecimientos de la última ing. Today’s custom of placing this portion in a taberna- etapa del camino del Hijo de Dios. Hoy como cada año, cle for prayer and adoration by the faithful cannot be traced back much beyond the year 1,000, much to almost la Iglesia de San Lino se congrega para seguir las huellas everyone’s surprise.
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