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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.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

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

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PAGE 3 Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT

The future king, David, in today’s first reading, is an ex-ample of a type of character present throughout the He-brew scriptures. He is the child born out of place (not the eldest or most favored) who ends up receiving the prom-ise of the covenant. The spirit of God’s anointing rushes upon him. In this way, he is similar to the man born blind from today’s Gospel. David’s family and the blind man’s community did not expect the miraculous grace of God’s love to work through them. Perhaps they, too, were “blinded” by the expectations and assumptions of those around them. Yet, after being touched by God, they both came to “see” the presence of God’s will for them. Both became messengers of God’s will. That same Spirit of 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 fulfill that enlightenment, that anointing, as Ephesians tells us, by living as “children of the light.”

Question of the Week

First Reading — As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David and remained with him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord. Live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel — The man who was blind from birth pro-claimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash. When I washed, I was able to see! (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?

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

Pregunta de la Semana

Lecturas de la Semana

Primera lectura — Samuel ungió a David para ser rey (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]). Segunda lectura — Levántense de entre los muertos, hijos de la luz (Efesios 5:8-14). Evangelio — De esto estoy seguro: Yo era ciego pero ahora puedo ver (Juan 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34- 38]).

Pregunta para los niños: ¿Qué cosas quiere Jesús que hagas como su amigo? Pregunta para los adultos: Comparta como, siendo hijo de luz, en el poder de Cristo, produce bondad, justicia y verdad para el mundo. ¿Qué acciones específicas toma para hacer esto?

Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

— Psalm 23:1

We would like to thank all of our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your

weekly donations.

Our collection for the week of : March 19, 2017 was $10,455.61

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

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

Saturday, March 25th

7:30 AM San Pedro Calungsod 1st Day of Novena 5:30 PM Esperanza Pineda, R.I.P.

Sunday, March 26th 7:30 AM Ruben Ramirez 9:00 AM Farida Maiz, Belated Birthday 10:30 AM Albert Toscano, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Jose Martinez 5:00 PM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Anibal Alfredo Enriquez Morillo, R.I.P., 3 Year Death Anniversary & The Enriquez Ortega Family

Monday, March 27th 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P.

Tuesday, March 28th 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Ethan and Gavin Suko, Birthday

Wednesday, March 29th 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P.

Thursday, March 30th 8:30 AM Pastor Baguio, R.I.P.

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.

March 26, 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 Men-nen, M. Mojica, Lupita Lozano, Althea Robinson, Don & Rita Jayamaha, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Angie Chavez, Althea Robinson, Julie Canet, Ramona Ramirez, Joel Lopez, Josh & Taylor Lamascus, Daniel Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez, Abertano Rutiaga Ramona Quiñonez, Jafet & Hermila Alvarado, Linda & Dennis Armstorng, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia & Anita Navarro, Lenny & Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas “Ellie”, George Hank Zaragoza, Doris & Edgar Boucree, Diane Roberts, Melinda Mojica & DART Team, Joseph Julien, Kaylee Moreno, Lupe McClintock, Lorraine Gutierrez, Jaime Osollo

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent Friday: Abstinence Saturday: First Saturday

Treasures from our Tradition

The church slowly developed customs of reserving some portion of the eucharistic sacrifice for the sake of the dy-ing. Today’s custom of placing this portion in a taberna-cle for prayer and adoration by the faithful cannot be traced back much beyond the year 1,000, much to almost everyone’s surprise. There is simply no historical evi-dence of the Blessed Sacrament being present in a church for the purpose of having the faithful visit it or pray be-fore it earlier in the church’s history. People did visit, of course, but the center of their attention was the altar, sym-bol of Christ’s sacrifice and the touchpoint between heaven and earth. Shrines and devotional altars abounded in medieval churches, but anything we might describe as a Blessed Sacrament chapel would be hard to find. 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 church. It was simply a way of reassuring bishops who were nervous about safeguarding the Eucharist. The dove solution caught on in England and France after Cru-saders came in contact with the custom in their travels in the Orthodox East.

PABASA ng Pasyón 2017

Saturday, April 8, 2017 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Avenue

Norwalk, CA 90650

Refreshments will be provided. For more information or to participate, please contact: Percy Garces 562-822-3633 or Marlyn Reams 858-472-2304

PABASA ng Pasyón, known simply as PABASA, is a Holy Week practice that involves chanting the narrative of the passion of Jesus Christ.

Join us as we celebrate this profound Filipino tradition! www.gapasca.org

Eric Anthony Bernal & Elizabeth Hernandez

Married March 18, 2017

Circulo Hispano is hosting breakfast after all the morning masses: on April 2nd

Menudo Chili Verde Coffee & Donuts Posole Quesidallas Tamales Champurado

Viacrucis

La Comunidad Hispana se reunirá el 14 de Abril, 2017 para recordar y revivir los acontecimientos de la última etapa del camino del Hijo de Dios. Hoy como cada año, la Iglesia de San Lino se congrega para seguir las huellas de Jesús cuando “cargando con su cruz, salió hacia el lu-gar llamado Calvario, que en hebreo se llama Gólgo-ta” (Juan 19:17) El Viacrucis del Hijo de Dios no fue simplemente el camino hacia el lugar de suplicio. Con cada paso, cada gesto, y palabra suya que actuemos en la obra esperamos que se conmuevan para entender como la pasión y muerte de Jesucristo nos revela ser verdadero Dios y verdadero hombre.

The Hispanic Community at St. Linus invites you to at-tend their Viacrucis; The Passion of Christ Play on April 14, 2017. Let us relive and remember the events that Christ endured at Calvary while we carry our own cross to follow him. “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16: 24. This play of Our Lord’s Passion is not just a glimpse of the journey that he suffered at our hands. With every step, gesture, and word that we reenact we hope to move the audience to understand that in Christ’s Passion and Death he revealed to us to be true God and true man.

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Lenten University Series

Lent is filled with many challenges and opportunities. Why not take the opportunity to challenge yourself to make Lent special by taking time to reflect on Jesus and draw closer to Him this Lenten season through the Whittier edition of the University Series. The Univer-sity Series offers more than 30 seminars connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, con-temporary moral issues, faith & science, marriage & family, archaeology & scripture, and school parenting. The 2017 season will take place at both St. Bruno and St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Churches in Whittier from March 2 to April 7, 2017. Sessions al-ways begin at 7:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm. There are also some daytime sessions offered. You may get more information at www.theuniversityseries.org or pick up a brochure in the church.

Cost is $5.00 per session and you may bring a friend for free!

March 29– ¿POR QUÉ TENEMOS TANTO MIEDO?- ¿Por qué estamos aferrados a justificar quienes somos y de-fender a nuestra iglesia con métodos que son contrapro-ducentes? ¡No más miedo! Vamos a dar un recorrido de la historia de nuestra iglesia, las batallas que hemos ganado e identificar al verdadero enemigo. ¡Abróchense lows cintu-rones de seguridad. Elias Chavando - Miercoles, el 29 de Marzo - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption

March 29— WHAT ABOUT MARY? THE SHINING STAR OF EVANGELIZATION- Mary is one of the most misunderstood persons in the Catholic Church both for non-Catholic Christians and even cradle Catholics. Fr. Don will present a true understanding of Mary’s role in salvation and how understanding Mary can help your spiritual journey, and especially help to bring back or keep our loved ones from “faith drifting.” Fr. Don Woznicki - Wed., March 29 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno

March 30- BUILDING AN IMMUNITY TO STRESS— The plain fact is that stress kills. It takes years off your life, prevents you from realizing your dreams, and robs you of joy. Who wants that? God gives us specific direction about how to move from stress to peace. Joe Sikorra offers advice every day on Immaculate Heart Radio (AM 930) on these issues and shares them here. Discover practical insights into the origins of stress and how you can build an immunity to it. Joe Sikorra - Thurs., March 30 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno

March 30- CATHOLIC MORALITY 101: DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! - Do we have too many moral rules? Can we ever tell people how to live their lives? How do we actually know what is right and wrong? Who decides? The answers from Scripture and our Catholic tradition will sur-prise you. Fr. Dave provides a clear of understanding what is the right thing to do that will ensure a happier life. This class is ideal for Confirmation students to learn the single idea that governs all Catholic moral teaching. Fr. Dave Heney - Fri., March 24 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno

March 30- THE PASSIONATE MARRIAGE—In this fast-paced workshop, Joe explains how a healthy marriage can lead to a longer, happier, and healthier life. He reveals some of the common myths about why people divorce and what works to restore love. All insights are backed up by science and Holy Scripture. Joe Sikorra offers advice every day on Immaculate Heart Radio (AM 930) on these issues and shares them here. Learn practical exercises for having the marriage God intends for you! Joe Sikorra - Fri., March 31 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno

March 27– ESPERANZA PARA NUESTROS HIJOS VIVIENDO EN UNA CULTURA SEXUALIZADA, CON DROGAS Y OCULTISMO - Sí es posible que los padres de familia podamos comunicarnos con nuestros niños, adoles-centes e hijos adultos sobre peligros de sexualidad, drogas, y ocultismo… y que nos escuchen. Aunque no lo admitan, ellos quieren nuestra ayuda. En esta sesión, apreciamos el inmenso valor que tenemos como papás. Pilar Chavando - Lunes, el 27 de Marzo - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Mary of the Assumption

March 27- WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER- Barbara Recchia was the official White House Photographer in the Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and first president Bush ad-ministrations, and had a close-up and personal inside view of White House politicians. Barbara has many stories to tell, and photographs to show! She will present a unique view of White House events from her own deep Catholic experience Barbara Recchia - Mon., March 27 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno March 28– EXCAVATING JESUS: PART II, LATEST DISCOVERIES- What does recent archaeology say about Jesus and Mary Magdalen? Has the home of Jesus been found? How do recent discoveries change our view of His childhood? Was there ever really a Moses, a King David, or Noah’s Ark? Science is bringing new insights everyday about our understanding of these biblical events. Fr. Dave Heney - Tues., March 28 - 7:30-9:00 pm - St. Bruno

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Confirmation News

Religious Education News

MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS Class for P1 and P2: Week of 3/27 Life Nights: 3/26 APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS

Class for P1 and P2: Week of 4/3 and 4/24 Life Nights: 4/9 and 4/23 COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: P1 and P2 teens who would like to assist with Religious Education, please contact: Christina May at (562) 921-5179.

4/2/17 – Religious Education Retreat (9:30 am - 2:00 pm in the Hall) 4/5/17 – Religious Education Eucharist Testing (5:30pm-7:30pm at the Rel Ed Office)

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are both days of Fast and Abstinence. All Fridays during Lent we abstain from eating meat (meat includes poultry)

How do we fast? We are allowed one full meal during the day. Two smaller meals are permitted. Eating solid foods be-tween meals is not permitted.

How do we abstain? We refrain from all meat.

Age guidelines for abstinence Abstinence is to be practiced by all who are 14 years of age and older.

Age guidelines for fastening Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday and who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday.

Both personally and as a community we deliberately place ourselves in need (hunger being the most basic need) so that we can discover that for which we hun-ger spiritually in our lives and in our world. We do this to give concrete expression to our trust in God to give us the spiritual sustenance we require. Our joint action is intended to strengthen our deep belief that the God who raised Jesus from the dead also fills our every need.

Guidelines Regarding Fast and Abstinence

APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday Classes: 4/1, 4/26 Saturday Classes: 4/8, 4/29

SPECIAL EVENTS 4/2/17—(Year 2 students only) – Eucharist Retreat 9:30am – 1:30pm in the Hall. This retreat is mandatory for all children and teens receiving their First Holy Com-munion this year. If your child is unable to attend, please contact the Religious Education Office as soon as possi-ble. 4/5/17—(Wednesday Year 2 students only) - Eucharist Test 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Please check your children in at the Religious Ed Office. Please do not drop them off. 4/8/17—(Saturday Year 2 students only) – Eucharist Test. Your children will be tested during class time. 4/26/17 – Teen First Holy Communion Practice. Teens will meet in their class at 6:00pm. 4/30/17 – Teen First Holy Communion 5:00pm Youth Mass. Please arrive half hour prior to the mass. *No classes 4/5, 4/12, 4/15, 4/19, and 4/22

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteers needed for the 4/2/17 Eucharist Retreat. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Religious Education Office at (562) 921-5179. Parents – Please turn in your Missionary Childhood Association Lenten change boxes into the Religious Education Office by April 5th if you have not already done so.

EASTER PIE SALE PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS RAISING FUNDS FOR

St. Linus School 7Th Grade NAME:______________________________________ PHONE:__________________

FRENCH RAZZLE- PUMPKIN APPLE APPLE BERRY BAKED PEACH

PIE VOUCHER

TOTAL ITEMS _____________ @ $14.50 EACH = $___________

Please include payment for pies with your order. Make checks payable to: St. Linus School

Should you have questions about this fundraiser, please contact

Veronica Figueroa (562) 526-5716.

PIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON Thursday, April 13nd at the school from 8am – 12:30pm.

Pie Vouchers are only redeemable at the restaurant locations listed on the voucher: West Whittier, Puente Hills East, La Habra and West Los Ange-les. * Only 501c(3) non-profit organizations may participate in our fundraisers

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, April 5TH

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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 $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.

$259,463.25

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-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.

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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When making your Capital Campaign pledges, please

use the gold envelopes located in the pews titled

ST. LINUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN “Celebrating Our Past—Preparing Our Future”

Please fill out the envelope and envelope number, so the payment can be properly credited to your account. Any Capital Campaign payments made that are not titled Capital Campaign, will be credited to the weekly contributions. Please call the Parish Office if you have any questions.

LIGHT AND SHADOW In faith there is enough light for those

who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t.

—Blaise Pascal

LUZ Y SOMBRA En la fe hay suficiente luz para los que quieren creer

y suficiente sombra para enceguecer a los que no. —Blas Pascal

FREE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC At St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Sunday, March 26 11:30 AM—4:00 PM Room 10 Services provided by: Healing Hands for Humanity (H3) Faculty and Interns at Southern California University Of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA

Free Acupuncture Clinic

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 also be educating kids about the dangers that lurk online – predators and strangers who are trolling for information can pose as anyone, and it is important that kids use cau-tion on any site, no matter what they are doing. For more 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 acceso a internet, y puede ser una valiosa herramienta para el aprendizaje, la comunicación y la educación. En el aula, los niños pueden usar Internet para hacer investiga-ciones y tareas. Los adultos también deben estar edu-cando a los niños sobre los peligros que se esconden en la Internet, los depredadores y extraños que buscan informa-ción puede hacerse pasar como cualquier persona, y es importante que los niños tengan cuidado en cualquier si-tio, no importa lo que estén haciendo. Para obtener más información sobre seguridad en internet, envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508 para solicitar una copia del artículo VIRTUS© “Safety and Technology” (Seguridad y tecnología).

Community News

ST LINUS MEN'S ANNUAL RETREAT- Time to sign-up for our Annual Parish Men's Retreat at: MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER 700 North Sunnyside Avenue Sierra Madre, CA 91024 It will take place the weekend begin-ning April 28th through April 30th This year’s theme is: "THE CRUCIFIED ONE IS NO STRANGER" This is a chance for spiritual renewal with your fellow parishioners. The suggested donation for the week-end is $240.00(including $50 de-posit), for two nights and five meals. No one is turned away because of fi-nancial inability to make the recom-mended donation. For reservation or information phone: Anthony P. Zanic (562) 926-5934 or John A. L. Moran (562) 926-1575

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION

R.C.I.A

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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 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, coffee mug, blanket, socks.

UCLA Angels USC Clippers Dodgers Rams Lakers Raiders

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Easter Food Baskets

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!

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