St. Cornelius Church 5500 Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 421-8966 www.stcorneliuslb.org

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time FATHERHOOD

By: Fr. Mike Gleeson, Pastor

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Today is Fathers Day in sixty countries includ-ing the United States and Canada. Fatherhood comes under many guises: Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Mentors, Teachers, Coach-es, Uncles and significant friends. I often say that I am the son of a thousand mothers but I have many fathers who have guided and encouraged me over the years. I would like to thank all many fathers of our community who sacrifice themselves and are truly de-voted to their families. Being a father is the essential role in your life and will not only influence your kids, but the lives of generations to come. There is an old adage, ‘ The child is father of the man or mother of the woman.’ What we experience as a child has a signifi-cant effect on the kind of people we are regardless of education and life experience. If we are loved and cared for we grow up secure and have no problem re-lating to God. The following are examples of some of the ‘fathers’ who have affected my life: My father was not a saint. However, he was honest and a man of integrity. He was generous and would quietly, and without fanfare, give money to those in our town who truly needed the help. He worked hard despite the fact that he had bronchitis and emphysema for the last thirty-five years of his life. However, he never complained about his health. He supervised our homework every night and was often more demanding than many of our teachers. He never did our homework for us but sometimes would point us in the different directions to help us make what we were doing better. Sometimes we thought why doesn’t he go to the pub like many of the fathers of our town. When I was young. I tried to be different than him. Now, I realize I failed miserably. Not all bad. Grandparents: One of my grandfathers was a teacher / principal. The other was a farmer. Both of them was very supportive. I spent a lot of time with both of them. I have very positive memories of both of them. One of the great influence on me was Bro Maguire, an Irish Christian Brother. He taught me, my four brothers and eight first cousins. He was demand-ing but we loved him because he was fair and had no favorites. I remember when I decided to work for a newspaper, he pleaded with me saying: ‘ You can do better!’ We remained friends and there was no one happier when I was ordained.

Though Bro. Maguire was against it, the expe-rience of working for a newspaper was an enriching experience. The editor was Bill Myles. He was truly a father to me. He taught me how to be a boss, without being bossy and not to be afraid to use my creativity. How to treat people and not to be afraid of those who try to manipulate you. There were several priests who influenced my life. Fr. Bobby Bradshaw was the priest I talked to when I wanted to enter the seminary. He died working in Siberia. Fr. Jim Feehan who was a great preacher. Fr Jim Meehan who was a loveable rogue with a heart of gold. Fr. William Noonan who was a gentleman to his fingertips. Fr. Seamus Ryan in the seminary. He was the greatest influence on all of us. He had a zest for life and priesthood that was palpable. I consider the title father the most meaningful of what being a priest is all about. I don’t want Mon-signor (Mister), bishop (overseer) or cardinal (hinge). Being the father of thousands is much more meaningful. It is our privilege to share in people joys and sorrows and that is what priesthood is all about. One of the places we do our best work is in confes-sion. People are truly honest but leave with a peace that only God can give them. Last Sunday we had our 8th grade graduation. I was impressed. The goodness and dedication of the kids gives us great hope for what we are about as a parish. I was talking recently with a friend who recent-ly spent much time with his son who had been away from the family for a long time. He was totally happy and was delighted with the closeness and openness he had experienced with his son. This is an important lesson for all of us. Sometimes fathers and daughters and sons have a difficult time communicating. It takes courage to become a listener to your daughters and sons. At the same time it is important for daughters and sons to express their love and appreciation for their fathers. All of us were raised by imperfect parents. That is no reason to refrain from deepening our con-nection with them. HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Siempre Adelante, Fr. Mike

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WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, June 23 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Kathy Cabral Sunday, June 24 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Pat Reyes 10:00 a.m. Fr. Bill McLean Lector: Charles Trucios 12:00 Noon Fr. George Reynolds Lector Audrey Hamamoto 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector Mike Ramirez

LITURGY

MASS INTENTIONS † = Indicates Deceased Sunday, June 17 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Marcey McConnell Flood †Bob Ruble 10:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena †Brian Tempel †Norberto Buendia 12:00 Noon Fathers Day Novena †Anthony Bonvino †Robert Hibionada 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena Judy Klenk The Klenk Family Monday, June 18 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Jun Villaverde John Gaudy 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena Jun Villaverde Margaret Herrera Tuesday, June 19 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Chinedu Anumudu †Patrick J. Lynch 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena Eileen Las Pinas (Birthday) Neo Aoga (Birthday) Wednesday, June 20 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena †Linda Cullen Rosa Claudia Lopez Vivar (Birthday) 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena Fr. Jamez Zakowicz Chinedu Anumudu Thursday, June 21 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Fr. George Reynolds Jen Candelaria 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena Fr. Mike Gleeson Fr. James Zakowicz Friday, June 22 8:15 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Silvia Cerna †Ramon Hibiondada 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena †Mary Swain Alex & Fa ma Capitulo Saturday, June 23 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena The To Family Daniel Quintero 5:00 p.m. Teresa Suafoa (Birthday) †Ana Maria Soto G Michael Heilman Sunday, June 24 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Marcey McConnell Flood †Juan Capitulo 10:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena Teresa Suafoa †Brian Tempel 12:00 Noon Fathers Day Novena Karina Sanchez Maylene Collins 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena †Rosalie Ooley †Eugene Michael Petrone

PASTOR’S CORNER CONT.

TOGETHER IN MISSION

2018 PARISH GOAL of $79,000.00

Amount Pledged: $71,551.00

Amount Paid So Far: $55,706.34

If you haven’t had the opportunity to make your pledge for Together in

Mission, we ask that you complete a pledge card found at the doors of the church. Every gift, regardless of the

size, matters. Envelopes can be dropped off in the Rectory Mailbox

or in the collection baskets. Thank you for suppor ng

Together in Mission.

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FAITH AND FICTION St. Cornelius Book Discussion Group The next mee ng of the book club will be held on Monday, June 18 at 7:30pm, in the school library. The book we will be discussing is “Conclave” by Robert Harris. You are welcome to join us. For more info, call Katy Ellis at 607-1100.

ADULT FAITH & SPIRITUALITY

CANDLES Candles can be purchased in the Rectory for $5.00. The ligh ng of the candles is the responsibility of the buyer. These candles were specially made and do not damage the outside holder. We ask that NO OUTSIDE CANDLES be brought in as they have been known to sha er. Thank you for your coopera on in this ma er.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: In the Gospel, Jesus says: “This is how it is with the reign of God. A man sca ers seed on the ground. He goes to bed and gets up day a er day. Through it all the seed sprouts and grows without his knowing how it happens.” Through your almsgiving you are sowing seeds that grow far greater than you know. Your gi placed in the St. Vincent de Paul green enve-lopes brings Christ’s love and compassion to the poor.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK For The Sick Who Have Asked To Be Remembered In Prayer:

Marcey McConnell Flood Elizabeth Cannata Adam & Carla Mars Sandee Bradley DJ Barwick Peggy Hasse Dolores Lounsbury Peggy Pen s Walter Bordeaux Ghusn Mhawji Martha Burris Frances Boudreau Lee Hicks Julienne Aoga Sio Patolo Kasiano Alai Fiu Iosefo Aoga Mulitalo Mikaele Patricia Wolfe Samuel McCarthy Sherill S llwell Jonathan Kolp Frank Novak Jean Wells Karen Gingras Alvin York Jack Alva Cooper Greg & Laurie Kelly Diane Reed Larry Gaudy Travis Melnick Joseph Lesko Helen Orton Dave Wills Henry Sarnecki Bob Early Jenni Rojas Rochelle Lewis Lavin Percival Francisco Paxton Thompson Rosa C. Lopez Diaz Salvador Diaz Rosa M. Vivar Anna Salinas Lee Pagan William Steele Dennis Meza Javier Roberts Jessica Ortega Erin Miskelly Renee Ganske Roman Romo Jesus Palacios Pat Kitching

Jim Kline Carna Ahmadzai Marta R. De Quiros Fernando J. Rodriguez Anna Coles Ruben Diaz Hazel Foley Kathy Statlander Sharon Barre Olivia Howard Jan Wynn Carlos Jaramillo Jessica Rigsby Cliff Richard John Cutler Alberto J. Smith AnneMarie Robinson Anita Digregorio Joyce Kelly Nadine Roberts Deb Sanders Sherry Waide Carmen Bernales Ronald Collins Kenny Collins William Priest Harry Lacave Nanda Wijetunga Bret Has ngs Leo Lucie Jeffrey Newon Gerry Wooldridge Florence Dissman Peter Gutherie Janine Schonert Pedro Caceres Ron Hoffman Rowan Haynes Michael Cu er Tina Cruz Jana Arevalos Tom Maguire Audrey Longaberger Madeline Carleton Marilyn Wissler Mary Sturgeleski Al S llwell Michael Chu Pat Perez Alejandrina Lopez Gene Cooper Lauren Williamson

PRAYER LIST O en mes family members and friends call us to ask

that we pray for individuals during a trying health issue. Most of the me they do not call back to let us know if the person is well. Please contact the Rectory if your

loved one can be removed from the Prayer list.

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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Educate children to iden fy risky behavior Recently, abuse against women has been thrust into the public spotlight, with the “Me Too” movement. It is important for parents/caregivers be aware of risks to girls and risks to boys. Boys and girls both need to be educated on what’s acceptable and what’s inappropriate, and how to react if someone does something that crosses the line. It is important for adults to reinforce the message that we must all look for, iden fy, and call a en on to the risky behavior exhibited by any adult toward any child. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® ar cle “Training Boys vs. Girls” visit h p://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protec ng/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Ar cles.aspx.

BINGO Every Friday come and play Bin-go! Doors open at 4pm and Bin-go starts at 6:30pm in the large hall. A snack bar is available. We also have Pull-Tabs and Flash-boards. Ques ons, comments or concerns please contact the Rectory. (562)421-8966

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Vaca on Bible Camp Starts Tomorrow! There is s ll me to register for this year’s, May the Faith Be With You, Vaca on Bible Camp! Bring your completed forms to the on-site regis-tra on table to join in the fun. Camp will be held Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22, from 9:00am – noon, at St. Joseph. Vaca on Bible Camp is for students entering TK through 8th grade in the fall of 2018. Registra on forms are available on the parish website.

The Religious Educa on Office will be closed the week of June 18, 2018 –

June 22, 2018. You can find us at St. Joseph for Vaca on Bible Camp.

COMMUNITY NEWS

ARCHDIOCESE FINGERPRINTING All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted. We will be hos ng our own fingerprin ng event

Tuesday, June 19th 12:00pm—7:30pm

Large Hall To make an appointment please call the school, (562)425-7813. Applicants need to bring a photo ID. Please bring a copy of your completed paper-work to the Rectory. Thank you for your con nued coopera on.

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VIRTUS TRAINING ALL parish and school volunteers who work with children as well as Lectors, Eucharis c Ministers, Choir Members, Cantors and Ushers must have completed the “Protec ng God’s Chil-dren” training as well as being re-cer fied every four years. (Keeping the Promise Alive)

Those who a ended the training in 2014 or before, must be re-cer fied this year.

Please visit virtusonline.org for a list of upcoming classes for the San Pedro Region. By a ending these classes and keeping current with your training, we will be crea ng a safer environment for all of our parish children. May God bless you for your hours of dedica on to our parish and school.

Please bring a copy of your Cer ficate of Comple on to the Rectory.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS & NOTES HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL OF

THE MEN OF ST. CORNELIUS

BE FIERCE ! BE BOLD ! BE ACTIVE ! Join the Pro Life Revolu on.

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FIREWORKS = SCHOLARSHIPS The Knights of Columbus will

once again be selling “Safe and Sane Fireworks”

In support of our Scholarship Programs Please visit the Knights stand in Lakewood

located @ 4265 Woodruff Ave. North of Carson At the Corner of Harvey Way

Directly in front of SPROUTS Market July 1st - July 4th, Sunday - Wednesday

9 am - 10 pm Bring this church bulle n for your

“No Tax discount” Thank you for your support!

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