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St. Linus Catholic Church

13915 Shoemaker Ave.

Norwalk, CA 90650

Phone (562) 921-6649

Fax (562) 921-5150

http://www.stlinus-church.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

Ana Engquist, Business Manager

Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education

Art Taylan, Seminarian Intern

Adoration Chapel 24 Hours

All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses,

Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Tuesdays 6:30—8:00 p.m. and by appointment

For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center:

Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Funeral and Vigil Services

Communion to the Sick and Home-bound

Father Tony Gomez, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, in residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister

Mass Times Saturday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m./Family Mass 12:15 p.m./en Español 5:00 p.m./LIFETEEN Mass 7:30 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español

Charismatic Mass: once a month (date and time will be posted in the bulletin) Holy Days: Check the Parish Bulletin

May 28, 2017

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

The Ascension of the Lord

Ministry in Action...

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Adoración Nocturna Contacto: Amalia Sanchez

(562) 228-5132 3rd Fri. 7 pm - Sat, 7:15 A.M.│En la Iglesia

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Contact: Dorie Sablan

(562) 926-3435 1st Fri.│7P.M.-Sat. 7:15A.M.│Church

Adult Confirmation Parish Center: (562) 921-5179

Altar Servers Contact: Dennis Adame

Parish Center: (562) 889-9322

Altar Society Contact: Parish Office

(562) 921-6649

Anointing of the Sick Parish Center: (562) 921-6649

Baptismal Preparation of Children English & Spanish

Parish Center: (562) 921-6649

Because We Care Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez

(562) 584-8836 Bereavement Support Group

Contact: Parish Office (562) 921-6649

Bible Study-English Contact: Barbara Fries

(562) 926-1770 Tues.│8-9 P.M.│Rm. 8

Boy Scouts, Troop 394 Scout Master: Nandha Kumar Parish Center: 714 623-0671

Mon.│7-8:30 P.M.│Hall

Charismatic Healing Mass Contact: Sion Ferrer

(562) 921-6649 Various Mon.│7 P.M.│Church

Church Environment & Art

Contact: Dennis & Bernice Adame (562) 889-9322

Couples for Christ Contact: Sonny Berberabe

(562) 921-6649

Cursillo Ultreya—Spanish Contacto: Miguel y Margarita Ramos

(562) 929-4693

Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Contacto: Elsa & Rolando Castillo

(562) 360-6112

Fiesta Committee Contact: Robert Perez

Parish Center: (562) 929-7195

Filipino Association Contact: Rey Factoran

(714) 670-8788 Meets once a month

Finance Council Contact: Joe Julien

(562) 921-6649

Funerals Parish Center: (562) 921-6649

Gift Shop Vestibule of Church

Contact: John A. L. Moran Parish Center: (562) 921-6649

Open after all Weekend Masses

Golden Age Club President: Rachel Witt

(562) 698-3105 3rd Sun│1:30-4:30 P.M.│Hall

Grupo de Oración Contacto: Alejandro Gama

(714) 231-3646 Wed.│7-9:00 P.M.│Hall

Guadalupanas Contacto: Patricia Mesa

(562) 412-3012 Ultimo Jueves del mes│7 P.M.│Rm. 11

Fri.│7:00 P.M.│Youth Room

Knights of Columbus #10623 Grand Knight: Tom Woyak

(949) 939-1761 2nd Tues.│7:30 P.M.│Hall

Legion of Mary Contact: Sylvia J. Layao

(562) 404-1174 Praesidium

Tues.│5-6 P.M.│Rm. 10 Curia

2nd Thur.│7 P.M.│Rm. 10

Liturgy Committee Director: Maureen Linnebur

(562) 716-0564

Ministerios Hispanos Contacto: Sal Cuevas

(562) 921-6649

Ministry to the Sick Contact: Cornell Watson

(562) 822-4506

Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Contact: Imelda Manalac

(562) 404-6145 Tues.│7:00 P.M.│Church

Music Ministry/Choir Directors (562) 921-6649

Hermie Abido: 7:30pm Filipino Choir (1st Sunday of the month)

Anthony “AC” Cerna: 5:30pm JP Panganiban: 9:00am Adult Choir

Mark Newberry: 7:30pm Adult Choir

Mustard Seed Communities Contact: Teresa Estrada

(562) 921-6649

Parish Council Contact: Parish Office

(562) 921-6649

Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Mary Ratanasurakam

(951) 500-0787 Last Monday | 6:30 P.M. | Par. Off.

ProLife Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez

(562) 584-8836 3rd Thursday| 6:00 P.M. | Par. Off.

RCIA Director: Sr. Catherine Casey

(562) 921-6649

Santo Niño Devotions 1st Fri.│6:30 P.M.│Church

Religious Education Director: Christina May (562) 921-5179 Office

Religious Vocations Parish Center: (562) 921-6649

Safeguard the Children Contact: Parish Office

(562) 921-6649

St. Linus School Principal: Greg Climaco (562) 921-0336 Office www.stlinuslions.com

St. Linus Ushers Contact: Cornell Watson

(562) 822-4506

Weddings & Quinceañeras Coordinator: Sue Ellen Rojas

(562) 260-7175

Youth Ministry/LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry: Anthony Cerna “AC”

(562) 921-6252 Confirmation Coordinator:

(562) 921-5179

May 28, 2017

PAGE 3 La Ascensión del Señor SHARE THE HOPE

The readings for today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord once again remind us that as Christians we are people of hope. In the second reading Saint Paul elo-quently exhorts the Ephesians to enlighten their hearts so that they will know the hope and glory that come from being people who place their trust in the Lord Jesus. In the story of the Ascension, recounted in the first reading, the Lord Jesus assures the disciples that the Holy Spirit’s power will come upon them. Finally, in the Gospel, the Lord lets the disciples know that their mission is to spread the hope of the gospel to all the nations. This won-derful feast keeps our eyes focused on the hope in which we were grounded on the day of our baptism.

Question of the Week

First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20).

Question for Children: Jesus helps us be strong in our faith. When do you need to be really strong in faith? Question for Adults: In these heartfelt instructions from a leader of the church, what are the ways in modern life that we sometimes suffer for our faith? Or are there no such ways?

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Pregunta de la Semana

Lecturas de la Semana

Primera lectura — Este Jesús que les han llevado vol-verá de la misma manera que ustedes lo han visto ir al cielo (Hechos 1:1-11). Salmo — Entre voces de jubilo y trompetas, Dios el Se-ñor asciende hasta su trono (Salmo 47 [46]). Segunda lectura — Dios sentó a Jesús a su derecha en el reino de los cielos (Efesios 1:17-23). Evangelio — Me ha sido dado todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra. Vayan, pues, y enseñen a todas las naciones (Mateo 28:16-20).

Pregunta para los niños: Jesús nos ayuda a ser fuertes en nuestra fe. ¿Cuándo necesitas ser realmente fuerte en la fe? Pregunta para los adultos: En estas instrucciones sinceras de un líder de la iglesia, ¿cuáles son las formas en la vida moderna en las que en ocasiones sufrimos nuestra fe? ¿O no hay dichas formas?

We would like to thank all of our parishioners and

visitors for being generous with your weekly donations.

Our collection for the week of : May 21, 2017 was $ 10,653.56

May God bless you for your continued support.

We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in Parish Pay by visiting

www.parishpay.com or calling (866) 727-4741 to set up an account.

Reading for the Week

Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Sof 3:14-18a o Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 1:39-56 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b o Ez 37:1-14 o Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

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In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need…

Saturday, May 27th

7:30 AM Brian Ferrer, Birthday 5:30 PM Herbert Robinson Jr., R.I.P.

Sunday, May 28th

7:30 AM Ambrosio Urriza, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Frank Bereira, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Christian Ricky Lopez, Blessings 12:15 PM Yadi Alvarez, 22nd Birthday 5:00 PM Feliza Hernandez, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Amelia & Amanda Mendiola, Birthday

Monday, May 29th 8:30 AM Familia Doninguez

Tuesday, May 30th 8:30 AM Rosita Guballa, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Emilia Garcia, Happy Birthday, R.I.P.

Wednesday, May 31st 8:30 AM Estela Leano

Thursday, June 1st 8:30 AM Spagnolo Family

Friday, June 2nd 8:30 AM Carol Elaine, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Ammar Haidar, Blessings

Saturday, June 3rd 7:30 AM Margarita & Maria Salazar, R.I.P. 5:30 PM Ammar Haidar, Blessings

Sunday, June 4th 7:30 AM Henrietta & Joe Ortega, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Conceicao Pereria, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Perera Family, Thanksgiving 12:15 PM Gustavo Nejuete, R.I.P. 5:00 PM Serafin & Delfina Salazar, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Ammar Haidar, Blessings

May 28, 2017

Bao-Han Pham, Rudy Borja, Baby Aiden Alonso, Little Ruben Ramirez, Abraham Reyes, Carlos Reyes, Herbert Green, Sunny Munoz, Ernie Espinoza, Lorrie Teodoro, Charito Wells, Jenny Saavedra, Yolanda Farfan, Blain Callison, Ronnie Adams, Steve Page, Gunter Liu, Farida Maiz, Consuelo Martinez, Christopher Honrado, Emil Evangelista Jr., Andrew Hong, Danilo Vasco, Ursula Hirezi, Elpidio Velador, Angie Chavez, L. Bravo, Maria Galvan, Maria Mennen, David Mennen, Lupita Lozano, Althea Robinson, Don & Rita Jayamaha, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Julie Canet, Ramona Ramirez, Joel Lopez, Josh & Taylor Lamascus, Daniel Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Carmen San-chez, Abertano Rutiaga Ramona Quiñonez, Jafet & Her-mila Alvarado, Linda & Dennis Armstorng, Naomi Gon-zalez, Lilia & Anita Navarro, Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas “Ellie”, George Hank Zaragoza, Doris & Edgar Boucree, Dianne Roberts, Joseph Julien, Kaylee Moreno, Lupe McClintock, Lorraine Gutierrez, Jaime Osollo, Ana Engquist, Kyla Ventura, Fito Penalber Melendrez, Jose Simon Enriquez, Teresa Flores, Gilbert Juarez, Zachary Pereyra, Eddie & Rosa Perez, Yolanda Delgado, Mario Jimenez, Bruna Peregrina, Dakota Bass, Danielle Bernal, Kathy Carrillon, Butch Sields, Siham Fadel, Ammar Y. Haidar, Lydia Roblow, James Stathem, Myrna Arboleda Cruz,

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Treasures from our Tradition

If you could somehow transport a third-century Chris-tian into your twenty-first-century Sunday Mass, once the initial shock wore off he or she would be more or less at home with the structure of the first part of the liturgy, the Word. The second part might be more difficult to compre-hend. The stumbling block would be the book. We have a book, a missal that is set down on the altar with a very precisely prescribed set of words for the priest to say and the people to sing at the Eucharistic Prayer. In the early days of the church, there were no set “formulas” for this prayer. The ancients would have raised eyebrows at our “bookishness” since they preferred to let the prayers roll forth from a gifted leader of prayer. There was a basic shape to the prayer of thanksgiving, and almost general agreement that the words of Christ at the Last Supper ought to be included. By the second century, Justin Martyr wrote that the presider “gives thanks at some length . . . and when he has finished the prayers and the thanksgiving, all the peo-ple present give their assent by saying ‘Amen.’ ” In the world before books, people could memorize long pas-sages of prose and poetry, and so it is easy to see how particular phrases or expressions passed from church to church.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

El mensaje de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquin-quirá o la Chinita como cariñosamente la llaman sus fie-les, es sencillo: “Déjate renovar por Dios”. Renovación que ella misma recibió milagrosamente en el año 1586. En ese entonces, su imagen pertenecía a doña María, una mujer sevillana de mucha piedad. Doña María había recibido como herencia por parte de su hermano Antonio una pintura de la Virgen del Ro-sario en tan mal estado que no se podía distinguir ni la Virgen madre con el niño Dios en sus brazos o los santos Antonio de Padova y Andrés apóstol. No obstante la mala condición de la pintura, doña María la colocó en su capi-lla donde pasaba las mañanas en oración. Un día, una indígena y su niño pasaban por la puerta de la capilla cuando notaron un gran brillo que venia del rostro de María iluminando el resto del cuadro con colo-res vivos y brillantes. Inmediatamente llamaron a doña María, quien pudo ser testigo de la milagrosa renovación. Como algo muy interesante, la imagen de cerca se ve bo-rrosa y dañada, pero de lejos adquiere distinción y nitidez. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day Monday: Memorial Day Tuesday: Shavuot (“Weeks”), the Jewish festival of the giving of the Law, begins at sunset Wednesday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Justin Friday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions; First Saturday

Treasures from our Tradition

Rafael Lum Rodas & Brenda Valdivias

Married on May 19, 2017

Jameson D. Hannaman & Monica Marie Mejia

Married on May 19, 2017

Augustine John Santiago III & Johanna Goint Married on

May 20, 2017 MEMORIAL DAY They fell, but o’er their glorious grave

Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.

—Francis Marion Crawford

BIG MOUTHS

What should not be heard by little ears should not be said by big mouths.

—Anonymous

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized Catholic

Kylo Aadyn Miranda

Baptized on May 20, 2017

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Virtus Classes at St. Linus Church

ENGLISH

Protecting God’s Children Saturday, June 3, 2017 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Keeping the Promise Alive 1:00—2:30 PM

Fingerprinting Session at St. Linus

June 3, 2017 10:00 AM— 5:00 PM If you serve in a ministry or volunteer here at St. Linus you are required to be fingerprinted within the LA Archdiocese. Please call the parish office at (562)921-6649 to reserve your appointment time. Appointments are on a first come first served basis, so it is important to call as soon as possible.

SPANISH

Protecting God’s Children Saturday, June 24, 2017

9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Keeping the Promise Alive 1:00—2:30 PM

Memorial Day Mass at St. Linus Catholic Church

Monday, May 29th, at 9:00 AM

St. Linus would like to honor and re-member and celebrate the dedication

and bravery of the men and women who are now serving or have served in the armed forces.

Please bring with you a framed picture of your loved one or loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the military as we will place them at the foot of the altar for this special mass.

After mass, you are invited to stay for some refreshments and fellowship. Please join us.

Please call the Parish Office to register. Class is limited to 75 people only. Estimated length of session: 3 hrs

All Participants in Protecting God’s Children and Keeping the Promise Alive, must be 18 or Older/No Minors.

Parish News

In observance of Memorial Day, our Parish Office will be closed on

Monday, May 29th.

As a spiritual gift to your father this Father’s Day, why not add his name to the Father’s Day Novena? Arrange to have him remembered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for nine days. Sunday, June 18, 2017— Monday, June 26, 2017. Simply, pick up an envelope at the door of the church, fill it out, and drop it in the collec-tion basket or bring it to the Parish Office.

May all the joy and happiness of Father’s Day be yours!

Father’s Day Blessing

The Ascension of the Lord

Today we celebrate the ascen-sion of Jesus into heaven, his departure after the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and all the

appearances to the disciples. Acts and Ephesians look back at the time just before Jesus leaves and then at its immediate aftermath, still trying to understand what has happened and what is expected of those who were left behind. The readings remind us that the disciples are still not certain what all this means to them. But one thing is certain: Jesus is gone and they are struggling with what to do next. Matthew tells us that even as they believed in Jesus, they doubted. Jesus responds to their doubt with a call to work. He tells them to “make disciples of all na-tions.”

Saint Linus Church 12 Junio 2017

7:30 pm Padre Miguel Marquez, MSpS.

Padre Miguel Márquez, MSpS. Tiene 16 años como religioso en la

congregación de los Misioneros del Espíritu Santo. Antes de ingresar al seminario trabajo en la renovación carismática por 5 años. Lo ordenaron sacerdote en Junio 21, 2014, después lo asignaron a trabajar como vicario parroquial en la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Oxnard California. Finalmente, está trabajando como Director Voca-cional aquí en Long Beach California, esto implica promover retiros vocacionales y predicar en retiros juveniles y también trabajar en el ministerio sacra-mental.

Misa de Sanación

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Confirmation News Religious Education News

SPECIAL EVENTS

June 10, 12:00pm English First Holy Communion Rehearsal: June 5 (6:00pm in the church)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Religious Education registration begins June 1st for both first and second year students. Registration packets will be available in the Religious Education Office and the Parish Office.

MAY/JUNE UPCOMING EVENTS Life Nights: 5/28, and 6/4

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION Phase 1 and Phase 2 registration begins June 1st. Registra-tion packets will be available in the Religious Education Office and the Parish Office.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: P1 and P2 teens who would like to assist with Religious Education, please contact: Christina May at (562) 921-5179.

Congratulations to All the Teen and Adult Candidates Who Received the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 24, 2017!

Andrea Barragan Areanna Arrayga Carlos Azarte Justin Ayon Sam Betancourt Jonathan Bueno Noelani Cabral Nathaniel Cabral Maritza Cabral Alyssa Castro Tiffany Chavez Anthony Chung Noah Chung Alexander Curiel Denise De Guzman Angela Dela Vega Gisselle Echeveria Daniel Espinosa Alex Figueroa Sergio Fregoso Shasiel Fregoso Giovanni Gallegos

Dannica Mallari Louis Rodriguez Cheyenne Manriquez Kevin Mok Millicent Morales Noemi Munoz Michelle Murray Stefanie Nunez Ruben Nunez Patrick O’Brien Angela Park Augustine Park Devin Pena Andrew Perez Alison Peru Paola Ramirez Milynda Ramirez Erin Portillo Felix Ruiz Marysol Salinas Kyle Santos Brent Son

Sophia Garcia Jacqueline Gonzalez Lizette Gonzalez Tatiana Gonzalez Ietzy Hernandez Audry Jeong Brenda Justo Aaron Kim Anne Kim Annie Kim Hana Kim Hyunsook Kim Janice Kim John Kim Leah Kim Philiip Kim Victoria Kim Joshua Kim Seoleen Lee Young Lee Andrew Lopez Natalie Lucero

Si Eun Song Matthew Uballe Candice Uy Salvador Zamudio Yulissa Zavala Edgar Armijo Eric Bernal Jazmine Dresser Armando Duarte Merisa Duarte Karla Lomeli Samantha Lopez John Martinez Julio Morales Maggie Najera Yadira Padilla Heavenly Patton Azalea Ruiz Diane Gomez Hugo Gomez

UP, UP AND AWAY The reading from Acts gives us a pretty complete descrip-tion of the Ascension. Jesus was lifted up and taken from their sight but not before the disciples ask lots of questions about what will happen. The disciples are still thinking that the kingdom of Israel will be restored. Jesus answers them with a promise of power from the Holy Spirit and a commis-sion that they be witnesses not just to Israel but to the ends of the earth. But the disciples are still thinking small. Jesus knows that the meaning of his death and resurrection is not small. Ephesians offers a glimpse of the great gifts of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The disciples cannot even imag-ine what this means for them as they stand staring into the sky. Jesus tells them one more time that their work is to tell everyone about his life and work, to baptize them, and to teach them his commandments.

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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 $ 312,891.98 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.

$ 312,891.98

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 $ 312,891.98 en regalos. Muchas gracias y bendiciones a todos que han participado en este programa valioso hacia nuestra comu-nidad 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.

PAY BY CHECK Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign You may mail your check to: St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 or stop by the Parish office to drop off your payment. PAY WITH CASH You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Of-fice. PAY BY CREDIT CARD The Parish Office now takes: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

Pledge Payment Options PAY ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: www.ParishPay.com 2. Click the tab “Make A Donation” located at the bottom of the page 3. Search for your Parish by Church Name, City or Zip code

4. Select “St. Linus Catholic Church, Norwalk, 90650, CA”

5. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or select “START GIVING” to create a new account

6. Select the drop-down menu titled “Capital Campaign” and enter the amount of your Gift.

7. Select from the options: One Time, Weekly, Monthly, or An-nually.

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Next Sunday, June 4th is Amen Sunday. Amen Sunday is an opportunity for us to celebrate and highlight the progress of our Capital Campaign. It also gives us a chance to bring in our pledge and stand in soli-darity with our parish and the mission of our campaign. If you would like to bring in your campaign pledge enve-lopes or your checks towards your commitment it is very welcomed and appreciated. If you have not pledged we also welcome your monetary donations.

Safeguard the Children

DID YOU KNOW? Use creative problem solving to help protect kids Often, there are many ways to solve a problem, and many possible solutions. If you teach your children to problem solve creatively, and think outside the box when they are faced with a challenge, this can help them formulate prob-lem-solving skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. By using creative problem solving methods, parents and children can brainstorm new ideas to protect kids from stranger danger, abuse, violence, and the other risks present in the world. Discuss possible solutions and highlight common themes to help your children develop strategies for staying safe. For a copy of the VIRTUS© article “Creative Problem Solving--How Can It Help?” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.

St. Linus Pro Life Ministry

Please join us every Tuesday evening at 6:30 as we pray the Rosary for Life at St. Linus Church.

Don’t forget to purchase your Raffle Tickets

for a chance to win some great prizes!

GRAND PRIZE: 55” HDTV 1ST PRIZE: Date Night Catalina Island Getaway

2nd Prize: iPad (silver 9.4 inches/128 GB) 3rd Prize: Lava Lite Outdoor Heater

Drawing will be held on June 10, 2017 during the

OHANA Luau Dinner And Comedy Show

**WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT FOR DRAWING** Must Be 18 Years old to win

**To purchase your tickets please see Art Taylan after all masses on Saturday and Sunday, or in the Parish office**

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NEVER CAN SAY GOOD-BYE

The disciples still thought this was just about their life and their world. They are reminded by Jesus that what they have lived through with him, his life, death, and res-urrection, is greater and more far-reaching than they can yet imagine. This is not just about the kingdom of Israel. This is about all nations. This is not just about witnessing in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. This work will take them to the ends of the earth. It is an enormous undertak-ing that we and the disciples have been given. It seemed impossible to the disciples then and it seems impossible to us now. But it is not. It is possible because we are not alone in this work. Jesus is with us not for a day or a week or even our lifetime. Jesus is with us always, until the end of the age.

Today’s Readings: Acts 1:1–11; Ps 47:2–3, 6–9; Eph 1:17–23; Mt 28:16–20

¿SABÍA USTED? Utilice soluciones creativas para ayudar a proteger a los niños. A menudo, hay muchas maneras de resolver un problema, y muchas soluciones posibles. Si enseña a sus hijos a resolver problemas de forma creativa y pensar fuera de la norma cuando se enfrentan a un desafío, esto puede ayudarles a desarrollar capacidades para resolver problemas que les servirán para toda la vida. Al usar métodos creativos para la resolución de problemas, los padres y los niños pueden hacer una lluvia de ideas sobre nuevas formas para proteger a los niños contra el peligro ante un extraño, el abuso, la violencia y los otros riesgos presentes en el mundo. Discuta posibles soluciones y re-salte temas comunes para ayudar a sus hijos a desarrollar estrategias para mantenerse seguros. Para obtener una copia del artículo de VIRTUS © “Creative Problem Solv-ing--How Can It Help?” (Solución creativa de problemas, ¿cómo puede ayudar?), envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508.

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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 Macadamia 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, coffee mug, blanket, socks.

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