St. Lorenzo Ruiz

Catholic Parish Community

“Where Earth meets Heaven”

ST LORENZO RUIZ

747 N. Meadow Pass Road,

Walnut, CA 91789

Phone: (909) 595-9545

Fax: (909) 594-3940

www.saintlorenzo.org

Rev. Tony P. Astudillo

Pastor Rev. Elmer S. Empinado

Associate Pastor

OFFICE HOURS

M - F 8:00am to 7:00pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Masses

8:00am

5:00pm (vigil)

Sunday Masses

7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,

12:00pm, 1:30pm (Esp), 6:30pm

Weekday Masses

7:00am and 7:00pm

Holy Days of Obligation

7:00pm

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Weekdays

15 min before daily mass

Friday

7:30pm to 8:30pm Saturday

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Our Mission Statement

As a welcoming community, we celebrate our life, conscious of our multi-ethnic traditions, vowing unity with Christ in our multi-cultural differences. We usher in our lives (being evangelized) and proclaim (as evangelizers) the reign of God as

Priests, Prophets and Kings, and in so doing, we celebrate our discipleship in Christ Jesus. We extol “being Church” through the formation of Small Faith Communities as a way of life in being priests, prophets and kings; thus, we

become economically stable and self-reliant as we give special attention and solicitude to our youth and the needy.

“They were faithful to the teaching of the apostles, the common life of sharing, the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

Baptism Registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Instruction classes: every 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Group Baptisms every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. Bautismos en Español: Cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las 3:00pm. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o hable con Gaby Coria, Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano en la ext. 116. Anointing/Visitation of the Sick Contact the Parish Office 909-595-9545 Unción a enfermos– Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial. Matrimony Couples wishing to celebrate their wedding must contact a priest at least 6 months in advance prior to setting a date. This time is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites for receiving the sacrament. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Preparation for Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. For information, call the Parish Office and leave a message for Bob Kondrath. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) For more information call the Parish Office and leave a message for Gail Akins.

SACRAMENTS

Congratulations and ‘Welcome Home’ to our new students in

Faith Formation!

As of October 3, we have

160 Students in Religious Education

165 Students in Confirmation Classes

For more info, please contact:

Religious Ed Office: 909-468-1812 or 909-595-9545

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. -- Mark 10:14

THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF ABORTION

40 Days for Life is the largest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in history, helping people in local communities end the injustice of abortion through: Prayer & Fasting, Community Outreach & Peaceful Vigil.

October—Respect Life Month …...40 Days for Life

October 7th

“By embracing the mission entrusted to him, St. Juan Diego helped bring Christ’s transforming love to cul-tures gripped by oppression and death. . . . Like St. Juan Diego, let us embrace our daily mission to help others encounter God’s transforming, life-giving love.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2018-19 Respect Life Reflection

Want to end abortion? If you do, the first thing you must do is pray. Prayer is at the center of 40 Days for Life. During each cam-paign, we are calling on people of faith across the na-tion … and around the world … to fall on their knees before the Lord, asking Him to hear our plea and heal our land. Pray outside an abortion facility. Pray at church. Pray at work. Pray in the car. Pray at home with your family.

TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE

From September 26 to November 4, our commu-nity will take part in 40 Days for Life … a ground-breaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond.

Parishioners and friends are invited to participate in prayer at the site of Planned Parenthood in West Covina. VIGIL LOCATION—WEST COVINA

Public right-of-way outside Family Planning Associates 1135 South Sunset Avenue West Covina, California

Each day during 40 Days for Life, individuals, churches, families and groups will be asked to join together in prayer for a specific request so the entire Body of Christ can unite around a com-mon focus. These specific prayer requests will seek God’s help for:

Women who are at risk of having an abortion

Innocent children who are at risk of perishing

Men and women who carry the pain of a past abortion experience

Workers at Planned Parenthood facilities and abortion centers

Local, regional, and national leaders

Revival and renewal in our churches

Repentance and healing throughout our na-tion

For more info, please contact Thelma Sison Phone: 909-595-9545 Or visit online: 40daysforlife.com

St. Lorenzo chosen as one of the pilot parishes and expected to raise

$1,155,000 in 5 years. The campaign has started and will fully launch

Called to Renew on OCTOBER 27 & 28

A message from Fr. Tony….

Praise and bless the Lord for the gift of life of 70 years. Indeed, He is kind, merciful and gracious… Thank you to our community, our parishioners, friends and benefactors... through the years you have ‘enfleshed’ the ‘heart of the Father’ during times when I was the younger son and the older son of the par-able. Thank you, thank you for your care, love and understanding, prayers and gifts. The celebration was amazing. A special thanks to our leadership, staff and volunteers. As well to our Bishop Joe and Bishop Dave, brother priests and civic leaders who joined us. Please...please keep me in your prayers. With a grateful heart, Fr. Tony

A message of hope from our Archbishop

...As our Church continues to grow, so do our needs and our responsibilities. This is why, after many months of research and reflection, consultation, and prayer, we have decided to embark on efforts to renew our Church. Our aim is to ensure our parishes, schools, and ministries continue to grow and are able to make critical investments to serve our children, families, and neighbors for years to come.

Our theme, Called to Renew, emphasizes my desire for this campaign to be both spiritual and mate-rial. I pray our efforts will inspire each of us to renew our spiritual commitment and sense of respon-sibility for the mission and future of the Church.

I ask for your prayers and support as we begin Called to Renew. Please know that you and your families are in mine.

May God grant you peace,

Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles

OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES FR. TONY’S 70TH BIRTHDAY

Come join the SAN GABRIEL REGIONAL CONGRESS

SATURDAY—OCT. 13

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH:

http://store.la-archdiocese.org/sgrc2018 Flyers and complete schedule available in the church vestibule…

LIVING THE FAITH AT HOME Empowering parents to be the primary catechists in the lives of their children. SESSION 1: FAMILY SESSION: Practical resources to live your faith fearlessly at home! Parents must accom-pany their child. SESSIONS 2 & 3: FOR PARENTS: Parents need to choose workshops from the Adult Track FOR CHILDREN: A dynamic learning environment with activities that include Bible Study, Crafts, Games, Music & more

Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Bishop Amat High School La Puente

Katie Tassinari 626-960-9344 congress@sgpr.rog

Parents are the prim

ary

educators in th

e faith

…

Young adults unite

d!

As a welcoming community, we celebrate our life, conscious of our multi-ethnic traditions, vowing unity with Christ in our multi-cultural differences. We usher in our lives (being evangelized) and proclaim (as evangelizers) the reign of God as

Priests, Prophets and Kings, and in so doing, we celebrate our discipleship in Christ Jesus. We extol “being Church” through the formation of Small Faith Communities as a way of life in being priests, prophets and kings; thus, we become economi-

cally stable and self-reliant as we give special attention and solicitude to our youth and the needy.

“They were faithful to the teaching of the apostles, the common life of sharing,

the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

October is the month devoted to our Blessed Mother particularly through the Devotion of the Holy Rosary Please join the community in praying the daily rosary AFTER the 7:00am & 7:00pm Monday—Friday 8:00am & 5:00pm Saturday Masses 6:30pm Sunday Mass Let us all implore our Blessed Mother’s love to cradle our families—-couples, parents & children, especially during this Respect Life Month.

Dear Parents, Our October Triduum is on the 18th, 19th and 20th and will be presided by Bishop David O’ Connell. Would you like to involve your children in our Eucharistic Celebration on Oct 20, 2018? We need children participants to offer flowers as we honor our Patron saint, Lorenzo Ruiz and cele-brate his life and canonization. Please email Mayette Santos at mgnfcat@hotmail.com

Shine to Shrine Committee,

St Lorenzo Ruiz Parish

CANA Class 64 is hosting an

Applebees Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 27th. Tickets available after Sunday masses. Thank you for your support.

Congratulations!

The Ramirez family

wishing to have a baby

for the last 8 years has

made a special &

‘passionate’ devotion

through our patron St.

Lorenzo. Their wish and

prayer were indeed

granted.

‘Welcome Home’ to the

twins Lorenzo & Patrizia!

Rosary sale Sunday—October 14 8:00am-1:30pm Pavilion

The Rosary Makers make all these rosaries. They make all the First Communion & Confirmation rosaries, & also for military, mis-sions, both foreign and domestic.

A miracle of twins!

Please continue praying and caring for our sick family members, friends,

neighbors and parishioners.

Please contact Marilyn Estona at the parish office or email mestona@hotmail.com if you know of any parishioner who is sick, hospi-talized, or homebound so that we may in-clude them in our prayers. We continue to pray for the sick brothers and sisters in this list. Please let us know the health status of

the person/s you have requested prayers for.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Bethesda Ministry

Mass Offering White Envelopes Notice To request Mass offerings, please fill out the white

envelope located in the vestibule and DROP IT OFF at the Parish Office two (2) weeks prior

to the requested date. This will ensure that your Mass offerings will appear in the bulletin on a timely basis.

Thank you.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine

upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Week of October 6 - 13

Date Mass Rest In Peace Intentions

Sat 5:00pm Francisco Dumalaog St. Nino (PG)

6-Oct Romualdo Cabrera Aurora Letran

Sun 7:30am Don Kong Marc & Jessica M.

Lacson

7-Oct

9:00am Amelito L. Bautista

10:30am Francisco Nacino Marian Dillard (HB)

Ruben Torres Sr.

Aurelio Simbulan

Raffy Ramirez

12:00pm Alfredo Arceo Jr.

Guadioso Llamoso

1:30pm Josemaria Salas

Jesus & Conchita Ortiz

Antonio & Consuelo Hermosillo

6:30pm

Date Mass Rest In Peace Intentions

Mon 7:00am Lorenzo Aguino

8-Oct Maxima Tordecilla

7:00pm

Tue 7:00am Luisa San Andres Ida Esquivel

9-Oct Adelaida Fajardo

7:00pm Solocano Faigao

Wed 7:00am Alfredo Arceo Jr.

10-Oct Catalina Lacson

7:00pm Robert Jimenez The Huerta Family

Jaime Milo

Alfredo Arceo Jr.

Solomon & Della Huerta

Thurs 7:00am Fred Lising

11-Oct Elvira P. Aguas

7:00pm Rafael Corpuz

Manuel Florendo

Hilario Agojo

David Morales Sr.

Fri 7:00am Emiliano Rosales Lizabeth Martin (HB)

12-Oct Mario S. Purugganan Isabel

Fred Lising

7:00pm Arthur Larrobiz

Concepcion Corpuz

Mario S Purugganan

Arsenio Tecson

Sat 8:00am Carolina Sabihon Isabel

13-Oct Cesar Luna

Fred Lising

Joey Li

We pray & worship.

We are a Priestly community.

Thank you to our October Liturgical Sponsors

Sponsors of Light Tess Domingo

In memory of

Precioso F. Domingo

For peace, love &prayers for Domingo Family—Tess, Rhoel, Ivy, Rodney

Grandchildren: Imai, Liloa, Ethan, Emery & Aria

Sponsors of the Altar Bread Salumbides, Frondoso, Ormiston

& Hsing Family With love & prayers for

Anicia G. Salumbides, RIP & All souls in purgatory

Week Ending Sept. 30, 2018

Plates $ 6,250 Envelopes 6,116

Faith Direct 3,387

————–——-————————— TOTAL $ 15,753

God Bless you for your generosity!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENDLESS GENEROSITY!

Thank you for being a part of our St. Lorenzo Ruiz family! As you prepare for the end of summer and the start of a busy autumn, con-sider enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct so that your gift can reach us even when you cannot. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CA839

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You,

St. Lorenzo Family

88,751.

We need your care, love and HELP! As of Oct. 3, 2018 St. Lorenzo has

contributed $80,357 which is about

90.5% of our goal of $88,751.

Let’s continue supporting

our mission together.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!

Get to know Lorenzo Ruiz: the family man, the missionary, the martyr, the victor and

the pilgrim devotee.

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