St. Catholic Parish Community

“Where Earth meets Heaven” 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 economically 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)

A message from Fr. Tony St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community “Where Earth meets Heaven” To our dear servant leaders, 747 Meadowpass Road I join the Apostle Paul and his letter to the Philippians: “I Walnut CA 91789 Phone (909) 595-9545 thank God whenever I think of you and everytime I pray Fax (909) 594-3940 for you all, I always pray with joy…” Phil 1:3 www.saintlorenzo.org Thank you, thank you and I cannot thank you enough on behalf of our community for serving as servant leaders for Rev. Tony P. Astudillo at least a couple of years. It is my sincerest hope that as Pastor you shared your time, talent and treasure with us as Rev. Elmer S. Empinado servants, your position/responsibility has been rewarding Associate Pastor to you as well. Leadership should not just be in terms of OFFICE HOURS service but as much a celebration of the Lord’s special M - F 8:00am to 7:00pm to you. Sat. 9:00am to 2:00pm Part of our Pastoral practice has been to have new leaders of the various offices, ministries and positions MASS SCHEDULE every two years as an empowerment of leadership. Saturday Masses Through discernment and prayer as well as through 8:00am proper recommendations we will soon announce new 5:00pm (vigil) leaders on our various ministries, offices and Sunday Masses responsibilities. 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm (Esp), As we thank you, I continue to ask of your continued 6:30pm support and enthusiasm to foster the spirit of co- Weekday Masses responsibility in welcoming and ushering our new leaders 7:00am and 7:00pm into their new assignments. Holy Days of Obligation 7:00pm Our Gospel this weekend indeed assures us that as the Lord sent his disciples on their mission and assignments, CONFESSION SCHEDULE he reminds them as well that everything comes from him. Again, thank you. Weekdays 15 min before daily mass Friday With much gratitude, 7:30pm to 8:30pm Fr. Tony Saturday 3:30pm to 4:30pm UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS

OUR LADY OF PIAT

Please join the SLR Community in celebrating the Feast of !

SATURDAY, JULY 21 10:30am— in Church 11:00am—Mass in Church (Presider: Rev. Apolinard Mateo of St Padre Pio Parish of Abbeg, Alcala )

Potluck Fellowship to follow in the Pavilion. Please bring your favorite dish. (Pavilion is the open area—front of classrooms) St. Lorenzo Ruiz 747 Meadowpass Rd Walnut, CA 91789

For details, please contact Ms. Grace 626-695-6563

WELCOME HOME

The St. Lorenzo Ruiz Council 14007 of of the

Cordially Invites You to a

Installation of New Officers and PGK Dinner FAMILY OF THE WEEK Saturday, July 21, 2018 The Purugganan Family got together for the 5:00 P.M. – Mass baptism of the newest member of the 6:00 P.M. – Installation of New Officers clan...Enson Purugganan. 7:30 P.M. - Program, Dinner and Dance at Vellucci Hall Blessings to the beautiful family!

St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Welcome home to our newly baptized…. 747 Meadow Pass Rd, Walnut, CA

Donation: $15.00 (pre-paid) $20.00 (at the door) Kai Jaxon Caalim Deidrick For additional information, please contact PGK Joseph Jimenez Enson Purugganan at (626) 482-6788/[email protected] or DGK Tony Cartagena at (909) 595-4364/[email protected]

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time CALLED BY GOD July 15, 2018 Today's scriptures invite us to listen to two calls. The first is Truth shall spring out of the earth, the call issued by the LORD to the prophet Amos, the and justice shall look down from heaven. "shepherd and a dresser of sycamores" (Amos 7:14). The -- Psalm 85:12 second is the call the Lord Jesus issued to the Twelve, whom he sent out "two by two" (Mark 6:7). These faithful people responded to the call, prophesying and preaching to TODAY’S READINGS the people to whom they had been sent. Each of us re- ceived a call when we were baptized. The second reading First Reading -- Amos said, "The LORD took me invites us to ponder that call as we are reminded that we from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy are chosen in Christ and that, in love, God "destined us for to my people" (Amos 7:12-15). adoption" (Ephesians 1:5). As adopted daughters and sons Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us of God we are called to bring the presence of Christ into our your salvation (Psalm 85). marriages, families, schools, and places of work. Let us be Second Reading -- The God and Father of our Lord inspired today to say yes to the call we hear once again Jesus Christ has blessed us in Christ with every spir- through God's living word. itual blessing (Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Gospel -- Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) prepares Monday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel adults to receive one or more of the Wednesday: St. Camillus de Lellis Sacraments of Initiation. The Sac- Friday: St. Apollinaris raments of Initiation are: Baptism, Saturday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi; Blessed Virgin Mary Confirmation, and First Eucharist [Communion]. RCIA also prepares adults to be received into the Cath- olic Church if they have been bap- tized in another Christian church. If a person was baptized as a Catholic but never received First Eucharist and Confirmation, they can also be a part of the RCIA.

If you have any further questions, please contact Bob Kon- Baptism drath at the parish office (909) 959-9545 or by email bobkon- Registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to [email protected]. make 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. Want to help our Church grow with the Word of Bautismos en Español: Cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las God? 3:00pm. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o hable con Gaby Coria, Coordinadora del Ministerio Be a Word Among Us sponsor! Please Hispano en la ext. 116. visit or contact the Parish Office (909) 595-9545. Anointing/Visitation of the Sick Contact the Parish Office 909- 595-9545 “When we give freely to God, we receive Unción a enfermos– Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial. freely from God.”

Matrimony Couples wishing to celebrate their wedding must contact a priest at least 6 months in advance prior to setting a DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE date. This time is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites for Our Lady of Guadalupe Mondays, 6:30PM receiving the sacrament. Noches de Formacion Mondays, 7:00pm First Friday Adoration 7:30pm - 12:00am St Lorenzo Ruiz Tuesdays, 6:30pm Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Preparation for OLPH Wednesdays, 6:30pm Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. For information, call Divine Mercy Fridays, 7:35 am the Parish Office and leave a message for Bob Kondrath. Divine Mercy Cenacle 1st & 3rd Mondays Family Prayer Group Fridays, 7:30pm Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) For more Saturdays, 1:30pm Infant Jesus (Santo Niño) 1st Saturday,5:00pm information call the Parish Office and leave a message for Gail Akins. PROGRAMS

ADULT CONFIRMATION Religious Ed Classes begins October 2018 Do you want to continue your faith journey? Are you interested in receiving the Sacrament of Con- Registration forms for Classes 2018-2019 are firmation? Are you over the age of 18? Have you now available at the Parish and Religious Ed- received the sacraments of Baptism and First ucation Offices. Communion? If you answered yes to all these questions, then we have the program for you! Now enrolling for Grades 1 through 8. St. Lorenzo Ruiz is offering a 6-week Discount for early enrollees until July 30, Adult Confirmation Program beginning on 2018.

July 23 and running Parish (Main) Office Hours: every Monday from 7pm - 9pm. Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:00pm Confirmation Day will be on Sat 9:00am-2:00pm Phone: 909-595-9545 Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018. Religious Ed Office Hours: Registration forms are available at the main office or you can Tues and Wed 1:00pm-6:30pm download them from our website at saintlorenzo.org. If you Sun 9:00am-1:00pm have any questions regarding the program, please contact Cara Bermejo at [email protected] Phone: 909-468-1812

Domingo Social Queremos conocerles e informarles de todo los programas y clases que se ofrecen en español aqui en St. Lorenzo. Vengan y compartamos nuestro platillo Favorite el proximo domingo 22 de Julio despues de las UPCOMING EVENTS misa de 1:30pm.

Unidos formamos la comunidad !!! Group Wedding on September 15

St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community "ENCUENTRO CON LA FE" 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 Saturday— Les invitamos cordialmente a conocer 4 Pilares September 15, 2018. The couples being joined in de nuestra fe católica que son: Holy Matrimony are those who were civilly married or never have been married, but now seek God’s - La Profesión de Fe (el credo) blessings. - Los Sacramentos For more info, please contact the - La vida de fe - La oración en la vida de fe Parish Office at 909-595-9545 or email Art & Edith (Group Wedding Para este importante propósito, nos es- coordinators) [email protected] taremos reuniendo los miércoles de 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm comenzando el 27 de Junio en el salon St. Mark. juntos aprenderemos y también tendremos la opor- tunidad de compartir.

Las sesiones de Encuentro con la fe son gratis! Sino se ha registrado no se preocupe! todos son bienvenidos. SLR Group Wedding 2017 with Fr. Tony (September 2017) UPCOMING EVENTS Temperature-Rising Solo Auditions

Despite the tremendous energy-draining heat last Sunday, July 8, a number of our parishioners gave up an afternoon of rest to audition for a solo rendition of “The Song of St. Lorenzo Ruiz,” its lyrics in a Shakespearean sonnet form written by Naomi Cayaba-Lewis and its original music created in 3 genres of music by three creative talents: George Ramirez, Cris Ronquillo, and Alvin Sunga.

Led by our indefatigable Pastor, Fr. Tony Astudillo, our Parish has begun to move to an even higher level of spiritual and devotional recognition in our quest to be declared a Diocesan . The need to spread the extraordinary devotion to our patron saint, Lorenzo Ruiz, shall begin with his beautiful life story that will be told in a song. It will be sung by our selfless soloists before the concluding rites of each Sunday Mass commencing in September, the feast month of St. Lorenzo Ruiz and continuing on to our very first Shine to Shrine Festivities in October.

The auditions are ongoing. There are still a number of solo spots that need to be filled. If chosen, the soloist is rigorously trained and mentored by one of our musicians/ composers. To audition, please contact any one of our SLR Shrine Sonorous Leaders: Dulce Bathan, Sheila Sobretodo or Zeny Cacdac at the Parish Office at 909 595 9545.

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The Three Original Composers: Cris Ronquillo, Alvin Sunga, George Ramirez

The SLR Sonorous Team Leaders: Dulce Bathan, Zeny Cacdac, Sheila Sobretodo

The Keepers: Jing Anonas and Josie Beacham Bethesda Ministry

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Saturday, June 14, 2018 IMPORTANT NOTICE: 5:00PM Augusto De Asis (RIP), Alex Dy (RIP), Mana Cabanilla Corpuz (RIP), Dennis Velarde (INT), Matthew Magallanez Andrea Birkholm Cynthia Poston (INT) Ryan Russell Juanita Tabuloc Sunday, July 15, 2018 Ligaya Castro Manuel John Fitzpatrick 7:30AM Florentina Gamayon (RIP), Lydia Francisco (HB), Felisa Palacio (HB), Ronando Rodriguez (INT), Anne Barte (HB) Eric Reynolds Zenaida Lazo Manuel 9:00AM Maria Cabanilla & Maximo Corpuz (RIP), Michelle Louise May Garcia Toni Jimenez Arcilla (RIP), Ngoc-Lam Tran (INT), Enrique & Frody Maylad (RIP), Juana Meza (INT) Carmen Denning Arsie De Guzman 10:30AM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Gerardo & Victoria Bello Madison Grace Brieva Rolando Sanidad (RIP), Boyet & chona (TG), Pury Portuguez (INT), Eric Reynolds (INT) Ma. Margarita Buenvenida-Ryder Lou Lopez 12:00PM Fr. Martin Madero (INT), Duane Gloe (RIP), Hector Recio (RIP), Corazon Barrios (RIP), Olga Evrard (RIP) John Duarte Maria del Carmen Lozano 1:30PM Manuela Mireles Martinez (RIP) 1st yr, Carlos Macedo Pete Ramirez Toni Barker (INT), Vicente Meza (INT) 6:30PM Danilo Realica (RIP), Berardita Cruz (RIP), Mario Sr. Gary Heyer Phoebe Miyamoto Heredia (HB), Vicent & Mario Jr. Heredia (HB), Brian Irma Martnez Rosalinda Villegas Magallanez (INT), Ivan Carillo (INT)

Edwin Saul Merla Bernardo Monday, July 16, 2018 Ava Podolski Albert Lagrosa 7:00AM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Bing Bermejo (RIP), Erlinda Bayas Joaquin Mercado Carmen La O (INT), Carmen & Jackie Denning (HB), Ramon Zaballevo Tolentino (INT) Dodie Nerkins Carlos Najera 7:00PM Joaquin P. Dyan (RIP), Dorothea M. Raymundo (RIP), Monina Ramos Grace Tionko Enrique & Frody Maylad (RIP), Mario & Vincent Heredea (HB), Celia Barrios (INT) Jordan Veridiano Mercedes Tan Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Noemi Guerrero Luis Betito 7:00AM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Michelle Louise Arcilla (RIP), Cynthia B. Prudencio (INT), Isabel Yu (INT) Renay Elise Samala Thomas Reindel 7:00PM Gregoria De Vera (RIP), Hermenegildo Basit Ferrer (RIP), Vangie Acosta-Declaro Anabel Ganaden Godofredo & Fidela Tuanqui (RIP), Enrique & Frody Maylad (RIP), Angel Rondolos (RIP) Maria Garcia Fernando Garcia Wednesday, June 18, 2018 Robin Copeland Nita Guevara 7:00AM Teofilo ‘Mars’ Hernandez (RIP), Aurora Awa (INT), Isabel Yu (INT) Paul Bonila Shandra Flowers McDowell 7:00PM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Leticia Tuanqui (RIP), Sandra Williams Hu Van Phan Enrique & Frody Maylad (RIP), Bernard & Marilyn Mack Alvin Frazier Shelly Gunewardena (Ann), The Huerta Family (INT) Thursday, July 19, 2018 Luc Dominique Ramon Ortegaso 7:00AM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Teofilo ‘Mars’ Cesar Serafn Carol Domingo Hernandez (RIP), Vicente Meza (HB), Willie Alarcon (INT), Isabel Yu (INT) Teresa Chavez Reynaldo Demabildo 7:00PM Constancia Salazar (RIP), Enrique & Frody Maylad (RIP), Gus Velarde Sara Salas Godofredo & Fidela Tuanqui (RIP), Angel Rondolos (RIP), Vincent Meza (HB) Antonio & Donovan Estrada Joseph Anthony Cardeno Nora Panganiban Gladys Ceja Giron Friday, July 20, 2018 Sylvia Dizon Angela Aquinagua 7:00AM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Teofilo ‘Mars’ Jackie & Max Icart Sarah Masanna Hernandez (RIP), Cecilia Yia C. Lim (HB), The Estona Jewelle Posadas Alfredo Aceo, Sr. & Jr. Family (INT), Isabel Yu (INT) 7:00PM Alex Manuva (RIP) Enrique & Frody Maylad (RIP), Cecilia Arely Rincon Cheryl Arendt Yia C. Lim (HB), Maria del Carmen Lozano (RIP), Angel Isidro & Salvador Guerrero Noreen Lispi Rondolos (RIP)

Sophie Escandon Leduvina Dirige Saturday, July 21, 2018 Benita Rosales Sam Taggart 8:00AM Filomena Madriaga Peralta (RIP), Teofilo ‘Mars’ Jessica Tamayo Cece Dela Peña Hernandez (RIP), Nerissa Badillo (RIP), Isabel Yu (INT), Florance & Fiona Cheuk (INT), Yuk Chi Chui (INT) Tom Andros Nilda Servando Rotor

John McLaughlin Cecilia Yia Lim Jesse Acegueda

For those parishioners who would like their/loved ones’ names to be in the Bethesda List, please submit a Mass Offering White Envelopes Notice written request to the Parish Office c/o the Bethesda Coordinator—Marilyn Estona. To request Mass offerings, please fill out the white envelope located in the vestibule and DROP IT Thank you. OFF at the Parish Office two (2) weeks prior to the requested date. This will ensure that your Mass offerings will appear in the bulletin on a timely basis. Thank you.

Thank you to our July Liturgical Sponsors

Sponsors of Light

Sponsors of the Altar Bread & Wine

Maribelle & Audrey Marie De Leon Hernandez

Grant unto Teofilo ‘Mars’ Hernandez O Lord, eternal rest. May your light shine upon him forever. May he rest in peace. Stewardship Amen

Week ending July 1 Sponsors of Environment Plates—$5,360 Envelopes - $8,482 Total—$13,842

Week ending July 8 If you are interested in becoming a Liturgi- Plates—$5,252 cal Sponsor to commemorate something Envelopes - $7,955 in your life, please contact the main office Total—$13,207 for availability. Thank you!

May God bless you for your generosity.

TOGETHER IN MISSION

Let us contnue to help the most Visit faithdirect.net and enter vulnerable and most in need. CHURCH CODE: CA839

We invite you to make a contributon soon...and we thank you in advance Our parish's many ministries are examples for your generous support. of how many of you answer that call. Our ministries require not only of time and Please turn in your pledge/donaton envelope to any talent, but also of financial help. Please Usher on the weekend masses or at the Parish Ofce prayerfully consider supporting St. Lorenzo from Monday through Friday 830am-7pm & Saturday with electronic donations through Faith Direct. 9am-2pm. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church We need your care, love and HELP! As of July code: CA839. 10, 2018 St. Lorenzo has contributed $59, 661 which is about 67.2 % of our goal of Thank you for your continued support of our $88,751. Let us contnue supportng our parish family! mission together...Thank you for your God Bless You, generosity! Fr. Tony

MEET OUR STAFF Special Collection—July 21 & 22

Pastor NATIONAL NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION Fr. Tony P. Astudillo Associate Pastor Fr. Elmer S. Empinado Black & Indian Missions [email protected] Catholic University of America Pastor’s Secretary Catholic Communications Campaign Becky Salgado [email protected] Appeal Parish Coordinator/Business Manager Bong Anonas* Catholic Missions Appeal [email protected] There are many places right here in the United States and Parish Coordinator/Director of Development in its overseas dependencies where the Church is poor, Cara Bermejo communities are scattered, and priests are few. Money [email protected] given to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal (CHMA) helps Program Coordinator Catholic communities across America survive and thrive by Jeri Policarpio underwriting evangelization, religious education, education [email protected] for future priests, training for lay ministers, and poor parish- Program Coordinator es that would have to close their doors without outside Reyna Cruz help. The CHMA helps strengthen the in [email protected] America. Formation Coordinator Bob Kondrath [email protected] Parish Controller Espie Cabuntala* Peters Pence Collection [email protected] Thank you for your generous support in last Parish Finance Records week’s Peter’s Pence Collection! As a parish, Tedi Florendo* [email protected] we collected $2,871. Our contributions will be Parish Building Funds combined with those from our brothers and sisters Planeta Canaveral* around the world to help Pope Francis provide essen- Parish Office Secretary tial relief to people in need. If you missed the collec- Janet Magallanez [email protected] tion, it is not too late to give, visit www.usccb.org/ Parish Assistant nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” Carolina Esquivel link. [email protected] Parish Assistant Krystin Green [email protected] DRE/Hispanic Coordinator Gaby Coria [email protected] (909) 468-1812, Religious Education Office Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministry Cara Bermejo [email protected] (909) 595-3400, Confirmation Office St. Lorenzo welcomes all volunteers! Please fill Confirmation & Youth Ministry Assistant out an application form and submit to the Parish Xavier Magallanez Office! [email protected] (909) 595-3400, Confirmation Office Liturgist ♥♥ Be part of our church community! Chitira Zuno ♥♥ Make a difference! [email protected] ♥♥ Meet new friends! Special Events Coordinator ♥♥ Gain confidence! Honchee Natividad* ♥♥ Have fun! [email protected]

*Denotes Volunteer Staff

WELCOME HOME!!!

CANA Marriage Ministry had their Couples’ Retreat for CLASS 65 last July 6-8. L-R: Jose & Blanca Campos, Octavio & Christina Verduzco, Art & Lesthie Antonio, Fr. Tony, Harry & Agnes Tanama, Rene & Alejandra Oscar- Rodriguez. Special thanks to Spiritual Director Fr. Tony, who has led the ministry from its conception.

Parishioners, Knights of Columbus, SLR Choir members and Morning Worshippers along with Fr. Tony and Fr. Elmer began the celebration of the 4th of July with the 7:00am Mass and flag raising ceremony at St. Lorenzo. Thank you to all those who organized and participated this gathering.