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

(562) 421-8966 FAX (562) 421-5096 www.stcorneliuslb.org

PENANCE SERVICE St. Bartholomew—Monday,

April 3, 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph—Tuesday,

April 4, 7:00 p.m. St. Cornelius—Wednesday,

April 5, 7:00 p.m. Visi ng Priests will be Available

Holy Week Confession Schedule

Monday, April 10 10:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 11 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

There will be no confessions on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or

Holy Saturday.

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THOROUGHLY DOMESTIC Forming faithful Chris ans at the family table

By: Melissa Musick Nussbaum In this season of surprises — a man rises from the grave; death is denied the final say — I have one more: a love le er for a bishop. Recently, I was privileged to be a speaker at the annual ministry confer-ence in the diocese of Lubbock. Re ring Bishop Plácido Rodríguez opened the mee ng and led us in prayer. I expected that he would per-form the honors and leave, but to my surprise, I saw him slip into the room for my workshop and take a seat in the last row. My first thought: “Is he here to make an announcement?” (Throughout my career, I have not been accustomed to seeing bishops a end workshops led by laywomen.) My second, anxious, thought: “Has he read something of mine he didn’t like? But Bishop Plácido sat for the full hour and slipped out as quietly as he had entered. I was surprised again to see him near the front of the auditorium as I was introduced and began to speak. What he and others witnessed is my full-throated advocacy for the role of men and women as the ordinary ministers of their households. Again and again, I call people to the Rite of Bap sm and what it says about the role of mothers and fathers in the lives of their children. You have asked to have your children bap zed. In doing so you are accep ng the response bility of training them in the prac ce of the faith. It will be your duty to bring them up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God

and neighbor. (Recep on of the child, Rite of Bap sm) The responsibility, I tell them, is ours, not the pastor’s or the bishop’s. Although the church’s ordained minis-ters are here to help us, I remind them that no bishop is present when you put a child to bed, no priest super-vising as you pray with your child. We — mothers, fathers, godparents — are entrusted with the light of faith and the work of guarding its flame. We — mothers and fathers — are, in the words of the rite, “the first teach-ers of their children in the ways of faith.” The prayer of the church is that we might be “the best of teach-ers, bearing witness to the faith in what (we) say and do” (Final blessing, Rite of Bap sm). It is a rare talk when I do not bring up the importance of shared meals in the household. In that common experience of gathering and ea ng what God has provided and we have prepared, we learn about and are formed in our faith. It’s a thoroughly domes c presenta on borne out of my thoroughly domes c life. So, once again I was surprised when Bishop Plácido approached me a er the talk and took my hands in his. He thanked me, supported me in my ministry and encouraged me to keep wri ng and speaking. He shared his personal story of table fellowship with his parents and thirteen siblings in Mexico. He called it the most important forma on of his life. His father, a carpenter, had built a table for the sixteen of them. Given the limited size of the doorways, he had to construct the table right there on the kitchen floor. The bishop recalls

ea ng every meal there, three mes a day. The children sat in order of age, from the oldest on their father’s le , on around to their mother, who sat to her husband’s right. A er they had eaten, he told me, the oldest would read aloud from a devo onal work, a er which they would all discuss. “This happened every day except on Sundays,” he said smiling. “We were mad for baseball, and we le the table as soon as we could and spent the whole a ernoon playing.” He spoke of his love for his diocese, of the wisdom of its people, and his sorrow at leaving them. I asked him if he planned to re re in Lubbock. He smiled again, “No, I’m going back to Chicago, to my order.” When I asked him what he would do there, I suspected it would be something along the lines of teaching or taking some public leadership role. Instead he said, “I’ll do whatever they need. Wherever they need a priest.” New life appears in the most unex-pected places. For me, it appeared on a bright fall day on the Great Plains of Texas where I met a shepherd who was grateful for the table fellowship that had shaped his faith and his ministry. I met a shepherd in love with Christ and in love with the people Christ had called him to lead wherever he would be called to serve. I met a shepherd, happy to listen, to bless, to serve.

Siempre Adelante, Fr. Mike

Fi h Sunday of Lent Greater Than You Expect Some mes a prophet says more than he intended. Ezekiel in the first reading is talking about restoring Israel a er the Babylonian exile. The Jews saw the Exile as punishment for their sins. God demonstrates forgiveness by bringing them back to Israel; God also shows them divine power and glory so that they return to the Lord for their protec on. Jesus came to show us God in a new way and to fulfill the prom-ises of all previous prophecies. No ce how the first reading repeats two phrases: "open your graves" and "know that I am the LORD." Jesus demonstrates that God's promise is much greater than anything Ezekiel expected. When Jesus went to the tomb of Lazarus, he knew that he was going to raise Lazarus from death to help his disciples believe. So why was he "perturbed and deeply troubled"? It could be that he was disappointed that his friends did not seem to believe that he could do this. Like Ezekiel, the people of Jesus' me did not expect him literally to raise the dead. But God used the prophet's message to prepare for Jesus' message that not only would he rise from the dead, but we will also. And like the friends and rela ves of Lazarus, we too may ques on how it could be possible. Fortunately, Jesus helps with that, too. Look at the second reading to the Romans. Because we have God's Spirit living in us, we who are sinners can be raised to new life by that Spirit. When our sins are forgiven, we begin to live a new life by loving the people we hurt by our sins, forgiving people who have hurt us, being more concerned for the poor than for our own comfort. We are freed from worrying about the future, all because we have experienced the new life of God's Spirit and, as Ezekiel says, know that God is the LORD. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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MASS INTENTIONS † = Indicates Deceased

Sunday, April 2 8:00 a.m. †John G. Weisenborn †John Burke Griffin †Blasa Palacios 10:00 a.m. Hasse Family Brian Tempel 12:00 noon Allen Ronk Lafoe Mike George 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Fr. George Reynolds Monday, April 3 8:00 a.m. †Patricia Magee †Brian Tempel 5:00 p.m. Maria DeCoster Robert DuPont Tuesday, April 4 8:00 a.m. †Frank Leonardo †Brian Tempel 5:00 p.m. Mathew Reynolds (Birthday) John Bap st Thang Wednesday, April 5 8:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel †Michael Butler 5:00 p.m. Mathew Reynolds Bill Marley Thursday, April 6 8:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel †Alberto Alejandre †Sally Rabot 5:00 p.m. Katherine & Frank Daylor Mathew Reynolds Friday, April 7 8:15 a.m. Jose & Helen Gu errez †Brian Tempel 5:00 p.m. Patrick Dinh Nguyen †Bill Worrell Saturday, April 8 8:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel Patricia Moore 5:00 p.m. Anne Adalian †Marge Hengehold Sunday, April 9 8:00 a.m. †John Burke Griffin †Rosanne Poyer †Lucille Diehl 10:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel Henry “Hank” Leone 12:00 noon †Irene O’Neil Kim Finke 5:00 p.m. Francisco Ebiya John Bap st Thang

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, April 8 5:00 p.m Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector Valerie MacRae Sunday, April 9 8:00 a.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector: Pat Reyes 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Kim Snow 12 noon Fr. George Reynolds Lector Cheryle Sandel 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Martha Haber

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LITURGY

CONNECTING THE DOTS Spirituality Book Club Our book for the next few months will be Thomas Merton's Seven Story Mountain. We'll read a few chapters a month for discussion at Duffys' home, 7:00 p.m.. Call Norma, 562:429-1094, or Deacon Rich for more informa on. All are welcome. We meet the third Thursday of each month. Come and suggest some new au-thors!

FAITH AND FICTION St. Cornelius Book Discussion Group The next mee ng of the book club will be held on Monday, April 17 in the school library. The book we will be discussing is “Le Neglected” by Lisa Genova. We meet on the third Monday of every month, except December. In December we will be mee ng on the 2nd Monday at 7:30pm. You are welcome to join us. For more info, call Katy Ellis at 607-1100.

EASTER FLOWERS If you would like to donate flowers for this year’s Easter Celebra on, in remembrance of your loved ones, please bring your flowers to the rec-tory beginning the week of April 9th through the 15th. Please print the names of your loved ones on an index card. We will place the names in the Sacred Heart Shrine.

Thank you for your generosity!

ADULT FAITH & SPIRITUALITY

Adam & Carla Mars Sandee Bradley DJ Barwick Peggy Hasse Dolores Lounsbury Peggy Pen s Walter Bordeaux Terri Roach Erin & Brian Longhofer Ghusn Mhawji Martha Burris Frances Boudreau Lee Hicks Sio Patolo Kasiano Alai Julienne Aoga Patricia Wolfe Margaret Haskins Samuel McCarthy Sherill S llwell Judy Klenk Jonathan Kolp Frank Novak Richard LaPorte Jean Wells Karen Gingras Patricia Moore Alvin York Jack Alva Cooper Chris Leon Greg & Laurie Kelly Diane Reed Patrick Connolly

Christopher Cathcart Larry Gaudy Debbie DeSan s Travis Melnick Joseph Lesko Helen Orton Dave Wills Henry Sarnecki Bob Early Jenni Rojas Rochelle Lewis Lavin Alma Gomez Percival Francisco Paxton Thompson Maria Valadez Allen Ronk Lafoe Rina Tuiteleleapaga John Murphy Rosa C. Lopez Diaz Salvador Diaz Rosa M. Vivar Anna Salinas Bella Moody William Steele Dennis Meza Javier Roberts Jack Cooper Jessica Ortega Erin Miskelly Renee Ganske Roman Romo Rebecca Upton Jesus Palacios

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

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LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

“I Thirst” is returning to St. Cornelius on Good Friday. Walk the road to Calvary with our Lord

Jesus Christ. From His agony in the Garden to His body being laid in the tomb, eighteen gi ed actors give eye-witness accounts of what it was like to be

at our Savior’s Passion.

Watch a preview on the Home page of AudioGirlMinistries.com

The Living Sta ons of the Cross - “I Thirst” Good Friday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Arrive early for best sea ng

4 YOUTH FORMATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS The Sta ons of the Cross presenta on, this Thursday Our fi h grade Religious Educa on youth will present the Sta ons of the Cross on Thursday a ernoon, April 6, 2017 at 3:45 pm, during our Community me. Family and friends are invited to join us in the church. First Holy Communion Parent/Child Retreat The First Holy Communion Parent/Child retreat will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 1:30 – 4:30 pm in the Large Hall. The retreat is for all Level 2/Grade 2 Religious Educa on students and 2nd Grade School students. Please note that this retreat is ONLY for those children who are re-ceiving their First Holy Communion during the April 29th, 30th, May 6th or 7th masses. EDGE Night Junior High Edge Night will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in the Large Hall, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. All sixth, seventh and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun, faith-filled night of fellowship. VBS save the Date! This summer’s Vaca on Bible Camp will be held July 10 - 14, 2017, 9:00am – noon at St. Maria Gore . We are seeking volunteers to help with planning and implementa on of the camp. Please contact Evelyn or Kristyn in the Religious Educa on Office for volunteer informa on.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Archdiocese con nues helping survivors of sexual abuse and their families As we begin April, Na onal Child Abuse Pre-ven on Month, the Archdiocese wants to re-iterate that it remains commi ed to helping survivors, and their families, heal and find peace. If you believe that you, or someone you know, is a vic m of sexual abuse by a Church employee or volunteer, please con-tact the Archdiocesan Vic ms Assistance Co-ordinator at (213) 637-7650 for help and sup-port.

BINGO Every Friday come and play Bingo! Doors open at 4pm and Bingo starts at 6:30pm in the large hall. A snack bar is available. We also have Pull-Tabs and Flashboards. Ques-

ons, comments or concerns please contact: Dannah Perez at 562-316-4819 .

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The Gospel today, challenges us to see and believe the sign of grace in our lives: joy, peace, for-giveness, mercy and kindness. Your gi to St. Vincent de Paul brings joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness to the hur ng hearts of the poor.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS & NOTES Our Rosary and Mass for Life is the first Sun-

day of every month beginning at 4:30pm right here at St. Cornelius.

Babies Saved 2017

16 - the number of babies given the chance at LIFE and their moms who made the

‘choice’ of a life me.

“The Living Sta ons of the CrossI Thirst” CD Lent is the perfect me to

listen to The Living Sta-ons of the Cross - “ I

Thirst.” Using the power of spoken word and in-

spiring music, the listener of this CD journeys with Jesus from His agony in the Garden to His dying on the Cross at Calvary. Eighteen gi ed actors

give eye-witness accounts of what it was like to be at our Savior’s Passion. Proceeds are used to pur-chase life-saving ultrasound machines for pro-life

pregnancy clinics! Visit AudioGirlMinistries.com for purchase links. The live presenta on of The Living Sta ons of the Cross will be at 7:30pm on Good Fri-day, exclusively here at St. Cornelius. Witness the passion of Jesus Christ told in story and song. We

will be selling the CD before and a er the live presenta on.

Crisis Pregnancy If you, or a woman you know, is in a crisis pregnancy and needs someone to talk to, call our pro-life part-ners at Horizon Pregnancy Clinic: Call - 714.897.7500

or Text - 657.204.6057 Help IS available!!

AudioGirlMinistries.com Like us on Facebook. Twi er @AudioGirlM

Sylvia Aimerito 562-429-1965

FISH TACO DINNER AND LENTEN DRAMA Please save the date for Thursday April 6th. The Fish Taco Dinner will be served in Msgr. Folliard Hall from 5-7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 each and are available in the school office and a er Mass. There will also be a selec on of yummy baked goods available for sale. Grade 8 will be presen ng a Lenten Drama at 6:15pm.

PEOPLE FOR OTHERS (PFO) APRIL 2017 NEWS MEETING People for Others will be mee ng on Wednes-day, April 5th, at 1:00pm in the Holy Family Room. PFO luncheon will be on Friday, April 7th. (not on Friday, April 14)

LUNCHEON People for Others’ Potluck Luncheon for all pa-rishioners and the convalescent homes will be on Friday, April 7th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Large Hall. You do not have to be a member of PFO to come, enjoy the meal, and entertainment. PFO will furnish fish and chick-en. Please bring a dish to feed 8- 10 people. PFO will have drawings of nice Easter baskets. All parishioners are welcome to a end.

SATURDAY MASS Our monthly Mass will be held on Saturday, April 8th at 5:00 p.m. We will pray the Rosary at 4:30 prior to Mass.

We hope to see you at all PFO func ons.

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Fr. George Reynolds, Associate Pastor Richard Boucher, Deacon Joe Hamamoto, Deacon

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 8:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday

8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. 12 noon & 5:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:15 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Thursday & Friday a er

5:00 p.m. Mass Saturday a er 8:00 a.m. Mass

Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Secretary’s E-mail: secretary.stcornelius@gmail.com

Rectory Hours MON-FRI

9:00 a.m.. —7:00 p.m. SATURDAY

9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

St. Cornelius Catholic School Principal—Nancy Hayes

3333 North Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90808 Phone: 562-425-7813 www.stcornelius.net

HOLY WEEK Holy week begins April 9th (Palm Sunday)

EASTER TRIDUUM starts on

Holy Thursday, April 13 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

7:00 p.m.—Mass of the Lord’s Supper Recep on of the Oils &

Washing of the Feet Procession to the Altar of Repose

Adora on un l 10:00 p.m. (Adora on will be in the Large Hall)

Good Friday, April 14

12:00 p.m.—Sta ons of the Cross 3:00 p.m.—Liturgy of Good Friday

5:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross 7:30 p.m.—Living Sta ons of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 15

(A 5pm Mass is not permi ed) 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

Easter Vigil—8:00 p.m. This is the most special celebra on of the church’s year. If you haven’t experienced

this liturgy recently, we encourage you to a end.

Easter Sunday Masses, April 16

8:00 a.m.—Cantor 10:00 a.m. in Church—

Adult Choir 10:00 a.m. in Large Hall—

Samoan Choir 12 Noon—Cantor

There will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass