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 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 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. There is simply no historical evi- de Jesús cuando “cargando con su cruz, salió hacia el lu- dence of the Blessed Sacrament being present in a church gar llamado Calvario, que en hebreo se llama Gólgo- for the purpose of having the faithful visit it or pray be- ta” (Juan 19:17) El Viacrucis del Hijo de Dios no fue fore it earlier in the church’s history. People did visit, of simplemente el camino hacia el lugar de suplicio. Con course, but the center of their attention was the altar, sym- cada paso, cada gesto, y palabra suya que actuemos en la bol of Christ’s sacrifice and the touchpoint between obra esperamos que se conmuevan para entender como la heaven and earth. Shrines and devotional altars abounded in medieval churches, but anything we might describe as pasión y muerte de Jesucristo nos revela ser verdadero a Blessed Sacrament chapel would be hard to find. Dios y verdadero hombre. Amazingly, the Eucharist was first kept in private houses for the purpose of Holy Communion at home. As for church, the custom gradually developed of suspending a vessel shaped like a dove somewhere in the church, of- ten over the altar. In the hovering bird, a few hosts, enough to satisfy the pastoral needs of the dying, would be secreted. The priest would lower the dove on a pulley as needed, but it wasn’t a focus of devotion by visitors to The Hispanic Community at St. Linus invites you to at- the church. It was simply a way of reassuring bishops tend their Viacrucis; The Passion of Christ Play on April who were nervous about safeguarding the Eucharist. The 14, 2017. Let us relive and remember the events that dove solution caught on in England and France after Cru- Christ endured at Calvary while we carry our own cross saders came in contact with the custom in their travels in to follow him. “Whoever wishes to come after me must the Orthodox East. deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES 16: 24. This play of Our Lord’s Passion is not just a glimpse of the journey that he suffered at our hands. Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent With every step, gesture, and word that we reenact we Friday: Abstinence hope to move the audience to understand that in Christ’s Saturday: First Saturday Passion and Death he revealed to us to be true God and true man.

PABASA ng Pasyón 2017 Eric Anthony Bernal & Elizabeth Hernandez Saturday, April 8, 2017 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM St. Linus Catholic Church Married 13915 Shoemaker Avenue March 18, 2017 Norwalk, CA 90650

Refreshments will be provided. For more Circulo Hispano is hosting breakfast after all the information or to participate, please contact: morning masses: on April 2nd Percy Garces 562-822-3633 or Menudo Chili Verde Coffee & Donuts Marlyn Reams 858-472-2304

Posole Quesidallas PABASA ng Pasyón, known simply as PABASA, is Tamales Champurado a practice that involves chanting the narrative of the Christ. Join us as we celebrate this profound Filipino tradition! www.gapasca.org PAGE 6 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017 Lenten University Series

Lent is filled with many challenges and opportunities. March 29– ¿POR QUÉ TENEMOS TANTO MIEDO?- Why not take the opportunity to challenge yourself to ¿Por qué estamos aferrados a justificar quienes somos y de- make Lent special by taking time to reflect on Jesus fender a nuestra iglesia con métodos que son contrapro- and draw closer to Him this Lenten season through the ducentes? ¡No más miedo! Vamos a dar un recorrido de la Whittier edition of the University Series. The Univer- historia de nuestra iglesia, las batallas que hemos ganado e sity Series offers more than 30 seminars connecting identificar al verdadero enemigo. ¡Abróchense lows cintu- faith with real life in areas such as current events, con- rones de seguridad. Elias Chavando - Miercoles, el 29 de temporary moral issues, faith & science, marriage & Marzo - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption family, archaeology & scripture, and school parenting. March 29— WHAT ABOUT MARY? THE SHINING The 2017 season will take place at both St. Bruno and STAR OF EVANGELIZATION- Mary is one of the most St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Churches in misunderstood persons in the Catholic Church both for non- Whittier from March 2 to April 7, 2017. Sessions al- Catholic Christians and even cradle Catholics. Fr. Don will ways begin at 7:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm. There are present a true understanding of Mary’s role in salvation and also some daytime sessions offered. You may get more how understanding Mary can help your spiritual journey, information at and especially help to bring back or keep our loved ones www.theuniversityseries.org from “faith drifting.” Fr. Don Woznicki - Wed., March 29 or pick up a brochure in the - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno church.

Cost is $5.00 per session March 30- BUILDING AN IMMUNITY TO STRESS— and you may bring a The plain fact is that stress kills. It takes years off your life, friend for free! prevents you from realizing your dreams, and robs you of joy. Who wants that? God gives us specific direction about March 27– ESPERANZA PARA NUESTROS HIJOS how to move from stress to peace. Joe Sikorra offers advice VIVIENDO EN UNA CULTURA SEXUALIZADA, CON every day on Immaculate Heart Radio (AM 930) on these DROGAS Y OCULTISMO - Sí es posible que los padres de issues and shares them here. Discover practical insights into familia podamos comunicarnos con nuestros niños, adoles- the origins of stress and how you can build an immunity to centes e hijos adultos sobre peligros de sexualidad, drogas, y it. Joe Sikorra - Thurs., March 30 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. ocultismo… y que nos escuchen. Aunque no lo admitan, Bruno ellos quieren nuestra ayuda. En esta sesión, apreciamos el March 30- CATHOLIC MORALITY 101: DON'T TELL inmenso valor que tenemos como papás. Pilar Chavando - ME WHAT TO DO! - Do we have too many moral rules? Lunes, el 27 de Marzo - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Can we ever tell people how to live their lives? How do we Assumption actually know what is right and wrong? Who decides? The answers from Scripture and our Catholic tradition will sur- March 27- WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER- Barbara prise you. Fr. Dave provides a clear of understanding what is Recchia was the official White House Photographer in the the right thing to do that will ensure a happier life. This class Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and first president Bush ad- is ideal for Confirmation students to learn the single idea ministrations, and had a close-up and personal inside view of that governs all Catholic moral teaching. White House politicians. Barbara has many stories to tell, Fr. Dave Heney - Fri., March 24 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. and photographs to show! She will present a unique view of Bruno White House events from her own deep Catholic experience Barbara Recchia - Mon., March 27 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. March 30- THE PASSIONATE MARRIAGE—In this fast- Bruno paced workshop, Joe explains how a healthy marriage can March 28– EXCAVATING JESUS: PART II, LATEST lead to a longer, happier, and healthier life. He reveals some DISCOVERIES- What does recent archaeology say about of the common myths about why people divorce and what Jesus and Mary Magdalen? Has the home of Jesus been works to restore love. All insights are backed up by science found? How do recent discoveries change our view of His and Holy Scripture. Joe Sikorra offers advice every day on childhood? Was there ever really a Moses, a King David, or Immaculate Heart Radio (AM 930) on these issues and Noah’s Ark? Science is bringing new insights everyday shares them here. Learn practical exercises for having the about our understanding of these biblical events. Fr. Dave marriage God intends for you! Joe Sikorra - Fri., March 31 Heney - Tues., March 28 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma PAGE 7 Guidelines Regarding Fast Religious Education News and Abstinence APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS Ash Wednesday and are both days of Wednesday Classes: 4/1, 4/26 Saturday Classes: 4/8, 4/29 Fast and Abstinence. All Fridays during Lent we abstain from eating meat SPECIAL EVENTS (meat includes poultry) 4/2/17—(Year 2 students only) – Eucharist Retreat 9:30am – 1:30pm in the Hall. This retreat is mandatory How do we fast? for all children and teens receiving their First Holy Com- We are allowed one full meal during the day. Two munion this year. If your child is unable to attend, please smaller meals are permitted. Eating solid foods be- contact the Religious Education Office as soon as possi- tween meals is not permitted. ble.

How do we abstain? 4/5/17—(Wednesday Year 2 students only) - Eucharist We refrain from all meat. Test 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Please check your children in at the Religious Ed Office. Please do not drop them off. Age guidelines for abstinence 4/8/17—(Saturday Year 2 students only) – Eucharist Test. Abstinence is to be practiced by all who are 14 years Your children will be tested during class time. of age and older. 4/26/17 – Teen First Holy Communion Practice. Teens Age guidelines for fastening will meet in their class at 6:00pm. Fasting is to be observed on Ash 4/30/17 – Teen First Holy Communion 5:00pm Youth Wednesday and Good Friday by all Mass. Please arrive half hour prior to the mass. *No classes 4/5, 4/12, 4/15, 4/19, and 4/22 Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday and who have not yet SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS celebrated their 59th birthday. Volunteers needed for the 4/2/17 Eucharist Retreat. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Religious Education Both personally and as a community we deliberately Office at (562) 921-5179. place ourselves in need (hunger being the most basic Parents – Please turn in your Missionary Childhood Association Lenten change boxes into the Religious Education Office by need) so that we can discover that for which we hun- th April 5 if you have not already done so. ger spiritually in our lives and in our world. We do this to give concrete expression to our trust in God to ALL ORDERS ARE DUE ON give us the spiritual sustenance we require. Our joint WEDNESDAY, April 5TH action is intended to strengthen our deep belief that EASTER PIE SALE the God who raised Jesus from the dead also fills our PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS RAISING FUNDS FOR every need. St. Linus School 7Th Grade NAME:______Confirmation News PHONE:______FRENCH RAZZLE- PUMPKIN APPLE APPLE BERRY BAKED PEACH MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS

Class for P1 and P2: Week of 3/27 Life Nights: 3/26 PIE VOUCHER

APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS Class for P1 and P2: Week of 4/3 and 4/24 Life Nights: TOTAL ITEMS ______@ $14.50 EACH = $______4/9 and 4/23 COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Please include payment for pies with your order. Make checks payable to: St. Linus School P1 and P2 teens who would like to assist with Religious

Education, please contact: Should you have questions about this fundraiser, please contact Christina May at (562) 921-5179. Veronica 4/2/17 – Religious Education Retreat (9:30 am - 2:00 Figueroa (562) 526-5716. pm in the Hall) PIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON Thursday, April 13nd at the school from 8am – 12:30pm. 4/5/17 – Religious Education Eucharist Testing Pie Vouchers are only redeemable at the restaurant locations listed on the (5:30pm-7:30pm at the Rel Ed Office) voucher: West Whittier, Puente Hills East, La Habra and West Los Ange- les. * Only 501c(3) non-profit organizations may participate in our fundraisers PAGE 8 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 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 $259,463.25 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 genera- tions 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 compromi- sos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $259,463.25 en regalos. Muchas gracias y bendiciones a to- dos que han participado en este programa valioso hacia nuestra comuni- $259,463.25 dad parroquial. Para los que no han participado, pronto recibirán otra oportunidad para contribuir.

Todavía hay mucho por hacer para honrar a las generaciones antepasa- das 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 Ex- press, and Discover) en la oficina de la parroquia.

Pledge Payment Options PAY BY CHECK PAY ONLINE Make your checks payable to: 1. For online payments visit: www.ParishPay.com St Linus Capital Campaign 2. Click the tab “Make A Donation” located at the bottom of the You may mail your check to: page St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Avenue 3. Search for your Parish by Church Name, City or Zip code Norwalk, CA 90650 4. Select “St. Linus Catholic Church, Norwalk, 90650, CA” or stop by the Parish office to drop off 5. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or your payment. PAY WITH CASH select “START GIVING” to create a new account You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Of- 6. Select the drop-down menu titled “Capital Campaign” and fice. enter the amount of your Gift. PAY BY CREDIT CARD The Parish Office now takes: Visa, Mastercard, 7. Select from the options: One Time, Weekly, Monthly, or An- American Express and Discover. nually. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma PAGE 9 Capital Campaign Payment Envelopes Free Acupuncture Clinic

When making your pledges, please FREE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Capital Campaign At St. Linus Catholic Church use the gold envelopes located in the pews titled 13915 Shoemaker Ave ST. LINUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Norwalk, CA 90650 “Celebrating Our Past—Preparing Our Future” Sunday, March 26 Please fill out the envelope and envelope number, so the 11:30 AM—4:00 PM Room 10 payment can be properly credited to your account. Any Services provided by: Capital Campaign payments made that are not titled Healing Hands for Humanity (H3) Capital Campaign, will be credited to the weekly Faculty and Interns at Southern contributions. Please call the Parish Office if you have California University any questions. Of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA

Safeguard the Children

DID YOU KNOW? Keep kids aware of the dangers online. Just about everyone in your community has access to the internet, and it can be a valuable tool for learning, communicating and educating. In the classroom, kids can go online to do research and assignments. Adults should RITE OF also be educating kids about the dangers that lurk online – CHRISTIAN predators and strangers who are trolling for information INITATION can pose as anyone, and it is important that kids use cau- tion on any site, no matter what they are doing. For more R.C.I.A information on internet safety, email jvienna@la- archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227to request a copy of the VIRTUS© article “Safety and Technology.” ¿SABIA USTED? Mantenga a los niños conscientes de los peligros en internet. Casi todos en su comunidad tiene Community News acceso a internet, y puede ser una valiosa herramienta para el aprendizaje, la comunicación y la educación. En el ST LINUS MEN'S ANNUAL aula, los niños pueden usar Internet para hacer investiga- RETREAT- Time to sign-up for our ciones y tareas. Los adultos también deben estar edu- Annual Parish Men's Retreat at: cando a los niños sobre los peligros que se esconden en la MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST Internet, los depredadores y extraños que buscan informa- RETREAT CENTER ción puede hacerse pasar como cualquier persona, y es 700 North Sunnyside Avenue Sierra importante que los niños tengan cuidado en cualquier si- Madre, CA 91024 tio, no importa lo que estén haciendo. Para obtener más It will take place the weekend begin- información sobre seguridad en internet, envíe un correo ning April 28th through April 30th electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (213) This year’s theme is: "THE 637-7508 para solicitar una copia del artículo VIRTUS© CRUCIFIED ONE IS NO STRANGER" “Safety and Technology” (Seguridad y tecnología). This is a chance for spiritual renewal with your fellow parishioners. LIGHT AND SHADOW The suggested donation for the week- In faith there is enough light for those end is $240.00(including $50 de- who want to believe and enough shadows to posit), for two nights and five meals. blind those who don’t. No one is turned away because of fi- —Blaise Pascal nancial inability to make the recom- mended donation. LUZ Y SOMBRA For reservation or information phone: En la fe hay suficiente luz para los que quieren creer Anthony P. Zanic (562) 926-5934 or y suficiente sombra para enceguecer a los que no. John A. L. Moran (562) 926-1575 —Blas Pascal PAGE 10 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 26, 2017 Aloha Everyone! We are in need of your collaboration to help collect great auction items to help fundraise at our OHANA Luau event this June. Here are some examples of items that we find that guests enjoy bidding on: Tablets or reading devices (such as iPad Pro, Kindle Fire HD, Nook), designer handbags, fine or artisan jewelry, weekend getaway, perfume, children’s items, sport- ing tickets or memorabilia, fine wine, restaurant gift cards, behind-the-scenes and unique experiences. Also, other items we would love to auction off are your special talents: Do you have a band that you can offer for a party? Do you cook and can provide a dinner for two, three or four? Do you knit or sew and can donate items to be auctioned? We are also collecting items for themed baskets which are listed below. Lastly, if you would like to make a monetary donation to help put together a baskets, please submit your donation in an envelope to the parish office labeled “Luau Basket.” Let’s work together in sharing our talents and connections to help make our Ohana Luau event successful. THEMED BASKETS: Game Night/Movie Night – Uno, Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Jenga, regular deck of cards, Checkers, Pop Corn, Skittles, Sour candy, movie gift certificate, popcorn bowls

Petite Picasso – Crayons, paints, construction paper, play dough, colored pencils, sidewalk chalk, paint brushes, finger paints, finger paint, paper, glitter, markers, scissors, stickers.

Gardener’s Delight – Garden tools (adult & child), seeds, bulbs, kneeling pad, watering can, plant markers, gloves, decorative pots, garden tote, fertilizer, spikes, gift certificates to Home Deport or a garden center. Picnic Basket – Basket, plates, silverware, napkins, glasses, salt/pepper shakers, wine, cheese tray, cheese knife, corkscrew, table- cloth, blanket. Ice Cream Basket – Toppings, sundae dishes, waffle bowls and cones, sprinkles, ice cream scoop, cherries, gift certificate. Snack Shack – Chocolate theme – Big candy bars, bag of Hershey Kisses or M&Ms, hot chocolate, chocolate covered pretzels, spoons, nuts, fruit, chocolate cookies, brownie mix. Let’s Party! – Martini glasses, shot glasses, gift certificate to BevMo!, shaker, napkins, plates, cocktail book, Liquor: Tequila, Vodka, Rum, etc. Bakers Delight – Baking mixes for cakes, brownies, pancakes, pie crust, pie fillings, rolling pin, glass pie pan. All Sports Basket – Sports Tickets, Beer, Binocular, Water Bottles, Baseball Bat, Ball, Hats, Tees, Golf Balls, Folding Chair, A Sports Movie, Football, Baseball bat, glove, Basketball, Fact books. The Great Outdoors – Camping dishes, pans, flashlights, matches, pudgy pie makers, marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallow skewers, batteries, radio, cards, games, tent, air mattress, ice chest/fire pit. Pamper Me – Soaps, bath salts, loofa, sponge, pumice stone, candles, bubble bath, lotion, eye mask, bath pillow, massage oil, nail polish. Date Night Basket – Wine/champagne gift certificates, 2 glasses, nice restaurant gift certificate, hotel or bed & breakfast stay, truf- fles, gift certificate for flowers. Grilling Basket – Grilling tools, grilling mitt/pad, grilling spices, marinades, grilling vegetable basket, meat thermometer, apron, skewers, metal container. Italian Basket - Pastas, red sauce, alfredo sauce, pesto, olive oil, bread, cookbook, dipping oils, capers, wine, pasta bowls Man Crate – Men’s Soap, Shaving Gel, After Shave, Beard/Mustache Groom Set, Sponge, Hair Gel Handyman’s Box – Hammer, Measuring Tape, Level, Flash light, Utility Knife, Wrenches, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Home Depot/ Lowe’s Gift Card Tailgate Basket – Basting Brush, Chip Bowl, Cutting Board, Condiment Holders, Manual Can Opener, Long-Handelded Lighter, Salt/Pepper Shakers, Silverware Hodler, Spatula, Tongs, Toothpicks, Thermos, Oven Mitts, Kabob Skewers, Hamburger Press, Alu- minum Pans, Paper Towels Summer’s Here Basket – Beach Blanket, Beach Towel, Sunblock, Aloe Vera, Beach Ball, Drink Tumblers, Flip Flops Hawaiian Basket – Shortbread cookies, Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts, Hawaiian Coffee, Guava Jelly, Honey Roasted Maca- damia Nuts Wine Lover’s – Different types of Wines, Cheese, Crackers, Wine Glass, Cork Screw, Cutting Board and Knife Car Care – Pail, Soap, Towels, Armor All, Rain X, Tire Brush Sports Baskets Include the following items and teams: T-shirt, sweater, beanie, hat, water bottle, keychain, foam finger, jersey, tumbler, UCLA Angels coffee mug, blanket, socks. USC Clippers Dodgers Rams Lakers Raiders

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We anticipate having a list of 75 to 125 families re- questing food baskets for Easter. We need your help! Your support in the past has been very much appreciated and we hope to be able to count on your generosity once again. Please donate any items from the list below by Monday, April 3rd, 2017. The non-perishable items may be brought to any of the weekend masses. All perishable items may be brought to the Parish Center during regular business hours. Again, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank you for your continuous support of this ministry!

Whole Chickens, Hams, Canned Yams, Instant Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Juice boxes/pouches, Canned fruit, Individually wrapped Easter Candy

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