community in harmony with love for jesus and mary through

ADMINISTRATOR PRO TEM Deacon Bob Miller ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr. Ambrose Udoji IN RESIDENCE Fr. Brian Delaney Fr. Marco Reyes DEACONS Deacon Chuck & Marge Baker Deacon Mario & Ann Guerra Deacon Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon Ruben & Janet Sainz BUSINESS MANAGER Ana Engquist SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Thu Nguyet Do DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Christina May YOUTH MINISTER & CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR Anthony “AC” Cerna PARISH SECRETARY Faith Cherisse Reyes RECEPTIONIST Erika Cervantes MUSIC MINISTRY Mauricio Centeno Mark Newberry FACILITIES TEAM Michael Abeyta Manuel Avila Vicky Herrera Gabriela Lopez

13915 Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650 | (562) 921-6649 | website: stlinus-church.org | email: [email protected]

Community in harmony with love for Jesus and Mary through humble service for the greater glory of God.

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time

February 14, 2021

SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME | February 14, 2021 PAGE 2

We welcome you to St. Linus Catholic Church

Parish Office Hours Prayers of the Church Religious Education Office

CLOSED to the public. Call or email Tues. — Fri. from 8am - 2pm for any assistance.

CLOSED on Monday Feb. 15th in observance of Presidents Day

Address: 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk CA 90650

Phone: (562) 921-6649

Email: [email protected]

Website: stlinus-church.org

Outdoor Adoration Monday — Friday 9am to 2pm *Subject to change

All Night Adoration canceled until further notice

Benediction Saturday canceled until further notice

Sacred Heart Devotion 1st Friday of the month, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after morning Mass till 2PM in the shad-ed area of the hall.

Perpetual Help Novena Tues. after 8:30AM Mass

First Saturday Devotion 7:30 AM Mass, Rosary to follow

Healing Mass canceled until further notice

FIRST COMMUNION Christina May, Director

Phone: (562) 921-5179

Religious Education Email: [email protected] | [email protected] CONFIRMATION

AC Cerna, Program Coordinator

Phone: (562) 455-4680


For the most recent updates, follow us on our social media pages:

@StLinusCatholicChurch

Follow Us on Social Media

St. Linus Catholic School Thu Nguyet Do, Principal

Phone: (562) 921-0336


Sacramental Information CONFESSIONS Tuesday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Or call the parish office for an appointment. BAPTISMS Please call the Parish Office or fill out the online appli-cation. You may fill out the application directly from our website under the tabs:

Liturgy & Sacraments > Sacraments > Baptism.

Adult Baptism, Confirmation (RCIA Program) Contact the Director of Religious Education: Christina May (562) 921-5179 ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the Parish Office during office hours in case of a serious illness. Parish Office: (562) 921– 6649

MASSES Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - Livestreamed Saturday: 7:30AM - 1st of the month Livestreamed Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM, 7:00PM(Español), Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM- Livestreamed, 12:15PM (Español) - Livestreamed, 5:00 PM

MARRIAGE Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to wed-ding date. You may check the website for more infor-mation and to download and fill out the Engaged Cou-ple Application under the following tabs: Liturgy & Sacraments > Sacraments > Holy Matrimony Preparation sessions are required.

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Office for information regard-ing Funeral Services. If you already have a mortuary, please have them call directly. Funeral Services are ar-ranged directly with the mortuary.

SEXTO DOMINGO DE TIEMPO ORDINARIO| 14 de Febrero del 2021

The parish needs your help in parish operations. We ask you and

thank you for your generosity during these trying times.

Thank you for supporting parish operations Please do remember us between your gas and electric bill. Mail-

in your donations, drop them off in our mailbox, or use one of the options bellow:

Scan and Donate using

Pay Pal or Church Giving

stlinus.churchgiving.com

Scan or Text “StLinus” to


800-950-9952

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did You Know?

Tips to handle teen dating Most teenagers are eager to date, but parents may be less eager to reach

that milestone. Preparing yourself — and your teenager — for smart, safe dating is key. As a family, set rules, and enforce them. Discuss who they can see, what activities are allowed or forbid-den, how late they can stay out. Make sure your teenager is clear on how to handle himself or herself in tough situations, and that they have an “out” if they need one in you or another trusted adult. Honesty and speci city will make these conversations more impactful, and more likely to stick with your teen. For more tips on handling teen dating, read the VIRTUS article “Preparing for the Day Your Teen Starts Dating” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

Consejos para manejar las citas de noviazgo entre adolescentes La mayoría de los adolescentes están ansiosos por tener citas de noviazgo, al contrario de los padres de familia, quienes pueden estar menos ansiosos porque llegue ese momento. Su propia preparación y la de su hijo o hija adolescente para tener citas inteligentes y seguras es clave. Como familia, establezca reglas y hágalas cumplir. Discuta a quién pueden ver sus hijos, qué activid-ades están permitidas o prohibidas, qué tan tarde pueden quedarse fuera. Asegúrese de que su hijo o hija adolescente tenga claro cómo manejarse en situaciones difíciles y que tenga una “salida” si necesita apoyarse en usted o en otro adulto de con anza. La honestidad y la especi cidad harán que estas conversaciones tengan más impacto y que sea más probable que queden grabadas en la mente de su hijo adolescente. Para obtener más consejos sobre cómo manejar las citas de noviazgo entre adolescentes, lea el artículo de VIRTUS “Preparing for the Day Your Teen Starts Dating” (Preparándose para el día en que su ado-lescente comience a tener citas de noviazgo) en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

God our Father, we come to you in our need. Grant us the grace to ask your protection against the 2019 N-Coronavirus that has claimed lives and has affect-ed many. We pray for your grace for the people tasked with studying the nature and cause of this virus and its disease and its transmission. Guide the hands and the minds of medical experts that they may minister to the sick with competence and compassion, and of those governments and private agencies that must nd a

cure and solutions to this pandemic.

We pray for those afflicted may they be restored to health soon to work for the good of all and to help those in need. Grant this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God

forever and ever. Amen.

Mary Help of Christians, pray for us. , St. Raphael the Archangel, pray for us. , St. Roch, pray for us. , St. Linus, pray for us.

Invocative Prayer Against the Coronavirus

MASS COLLECTION FEBRUARY 6 & 7

5:00 PM Vigil

7:00 PM Vigil

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:15 PM

5:00 PM

Mail Ins

Grand Total

$ 127.00

$ 214.73

$ 1,079.75

$ 1,504.00

$ 550.00

$ 175.00

$ 2, 773.00

$ 6, 423.48

ONLINE GIVING

“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given

you besides.” ~ Matthew 6: 33 ~

Act of Spiritual Communion (St. Alphonsus Liguori)

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You

as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be

separated from You. Amen.

January Online Donations

Pay Pal Online Donations

We Share (Online Giving)

Total:

$ 1,228.87

$ 3,234.27

$ 4,463.14

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm: I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you ll me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading: Do everything for the glory of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1). Gospel: The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura: El leproso habitará solo, fuera del campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46). Salmo: Perdona, Señor, nuestros pecados (Salmo 32 [31]). Segunda lectura: Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean imita-dores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1). Evangelio: Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre lepro-so, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie (Marcos 1:40-45). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 9:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Pe 3:18-22; Mc 1:12-15

Sat., February 13th 7:30 am Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Patrick Carino, Healing | Irene Navarro, Healing | Morales Family, Healing | All Souls in Purgato-ry | Simeona Austin, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. | Bill Tandoc, R.I.P. 5:00 pm All Souls in Purgatory | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. 7:00 pm All Souls in Purgatory | Carmen Aranda, 1 year Death Anniver-sary | Jesus Rivera, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. Sun., February 14th 8:00 am Deacon Chuck Baker, Blessings | Deacon Mario Guerra, Bless-ings | Deacon Mario Mejia, Blessings | Deacon Ruben Sainz, Blessings | All Souls in Purgatory | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. 10:00 am Trisha Lapidario, Blessed 11th Birthday | Sebastian Lopez, Birthday Blessings | Alexander Perez, Birthday Blessings | Elisha Tuazon, 11th Birthday | Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Sammy Abundis, Healing | Patrick Carino, Healing | Irene Navarro, Heal-ing | Morales Family, Healing | Simeona Austin, R.I.P. | Efren Carino, R.I.P. | Albertina Ortega Orozco, R.I.P. | Gilbert Ray Salas, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. | Arminda Rillo Santos, R.I.P. | Bill Tandoc, R.I.P. 12:15 pm Jesus Rivera, 10 Year Death Anniversary | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. 5:00 pm All Souls in Purgatory | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. Mon., February 15th 8:30 am Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | All Souls in Purgatory | Efren Carino, R.I.P. | Manuel Enriquez, 40th Day Death Anniversary | Fr. Adri-an M. San Juan, R.I.P. Tues., February 16th 8:30 am Noelle Nicole Garcia, Birthday | Kate Maiz Noche, Birthday Blessings | Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Harry Niethamer, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. Wed., February 17th 8:30 am Diana Beltran, Blessings | Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | St. Linus School Students, Parents & Teachers | Wolf Anthony Perez, Blessings | Aubrey Vazquez, Blessings | Manuel Enriquez, R.I.P. | Emilio Mosqueda, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. | Bill Tandoc, R.I.P. Thurs., February 18th 8:30 am Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Luis A. Fortunato, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. Fri., February 19th 8:30 am Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Efren Carino, R.I.P. Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. Sat., February 20th 7:30 am Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Guadalupe Sanchez, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. |Bill Tandoc, R.I.P. Sun., February 21st 8:00 am All Souls in Purgatory | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan | Virgilio Tan-doc, R.I.P. 10:00 am Sister Catherine Casey, Blessings | Efren Carino, R.I.P. | Leo-nardo Escaleras, R.I.P. | Alicia Grospe, R.I.P. |Emiliana Grospe, R.I.P. | Severino Grospe Sr., R.I.P. | Jesusa Guzman, R.I.P. | Rosita Tan Palmer, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. | Arminda Rillo Santos, R.I.P. 12:15 pm Crystal Lopez, Birthday | Carmen Lopez, R.I.P. | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P. | 5:00 pm AC & Veronica Cerna, Blessings | All Souls in Purgatory | Fr. Adrian M. San Juan, R.I.P.


Your intentions entrusted to us at Mass are remembered. Call the Parish Office to request mass intentions at (562) 921-6649.

Donations may be mailed or paid online.

Mass Intentions Daily & Weekly Readings

Join us in Prayer for: Peter Garcia Jr., Cervantes Family, Teresa Cervantes, Carolina Meraz, Edgardo Escario, Susan & Steve Richard’s, Richard Fernandez, Cecilia Adame, Eve Adame, Susan & Remigio, Anthony Fernandez, Charlie Brielle Guzman and Family, If you would like to be added on to our prayer list, please call the parish of ce at: 562-921-6649


In honor of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and as a Lenten resource, the Marriage in Christ At Home Seminar is FREE for couples who sign up by March 31, 2021. Once registered, access is free through May 31, 2021.

Scan bellow to go to: marriageinchrist.com Where you can sign up for

this free resource.


P R A C T I C E M A K E S P E R F E C T

LENTEN PRACTICES THAT WILL HELP YOU GROW IN HOLINESS

FREQUENT CONFESSION

Frequent Confession is generally said to be once a month but in the Introduction to the Devout Life St. Fran-cis de Sales recommends once a week and St. Aplhonsus Ligouri says that anyone who is serious about sav-

ing his soul will go often, “at least once a week.” Some saints went every day; many went several times a week. Examination of Conscience Review the day and what you did and did not do that might have dis-

pleased God; then, keep these things in mind for your next Confession.

PERFORM GOOD WORKS

Visit the sick; visit the people in nurs-ing homes; counsel, picket or pray at

abortion clinics; take someone to Mass with you on Sundays; encour-age some one with a marriage prob-

lem to see a priest.

GIVE ALMS

Increase your donation to the church; give to cloistered monasteries and

convents in your area; support good Catholic schools; support crisis preg-

nancy centers; support local soup kitchens; help those who are poor.

STUDY YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH

Take advantage of what your Parish offers to help you grow in the

knowledge Night Bible Study; Wednesday Night Class on Vatican II: Wednesday Night Survey of the Bible

(Spanish), etc.

CONSECRATE YOUR LIFE TO GOD

Make your morning offering each day, consecrating your

prayers, works, joys and sorrows, to God through the Immaculate

Heart of Mary.

DO APOSTOLIC WORK

Take someone to Mass with you; take someone to Confession with you;

invite someone to become a Catholic and start talking to him or her about it;

distribute good Catholic literature.

DO SPIRITUAL READING

Require yourself to do at least 15 minutes of reading from a good

Catholic book each day; read your Bible at least 15 minutes each day

(they are the heroes and heroines we should imitate).

ABSTINENCE We can abstain from (give up) meat on days other than those required, give up candy, sweets, desserts, soda, gum, coffee, tea, smoking, beer, wine, hard liquor, eating between meals, and/or our favorite foods and drinks, etc. FASTING This is required by the Church of all of those ages 21 through 59 on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but it is something which most people can do every day during Lent (except Sunday, which was never a day of fasting). The Catholic Church’s traditional method of fasting is to take only one full meal per day, at which meat may be eaten, with nothing eaten between meals. This is a mild form of fasting, but one which leaves the person always a little on the hungry side and ever cognizant that he is de-priving himself of his regular fare. Television (and Radio, too!) We can drastically limit our T.V. viewing, give up fa-vorite programs or eliminate it altogether.

PRAYER -An extra Mass or more each week. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is greatest prayer there is. -The daily Rosary. Our Lady urgently requested the daily recitation of the Rosary (5 decades) during each of her appearances at Fatima. -A Holy Hour, once a week, twice a week, or each day. This is one of the most underrated devotions in the Church. Our Lord Himself has said. “Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Mt. 26:40) -Pray for those in Purgatory. We have an obligation to pray for our relatives and for anyone we may have harmed by our sins. -Pray for those who are in danger of dying without being in the state of Sanctifying Grace. -Pray for an end to abortion. -Pray for peace in the world. Prayer can work miracles and change the hearts of even wicked rulers. decades) during each of her appearances at Fatima.


SPANISH RETREAT INFORMATION COMING SOON! PROXIMAMENTE TENDREMOS INFORMACION PARA EL RETIRO EN ESPAÑOL

503250 St Linus Church www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805

Chapel of MemoriesFuneral HomeNorwalk, CA

562.863.8731 FD#957

✝ ✝

https://careclosetome.com (844) 457-6946

www.selaco.comLost work/wages

due to COVID-19?Funding available

for housing, utilities, telework &

transportation.No Cost Training,

Job SearchAssistance and

much more!

Get this

weekly bulletin

delivered by

email - for FREE!Sign up here:

www.jspaluch.com/subscribe

Courtesy of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc.Grow in your faith,find a Mass, and

connect with yourCatholic Community

with OneParish!

Download Our Free App or Visit

www.MY.ONEPARISH.com

$29.95/Mo. billed quarterly• One Free Month• No Long-Term Contract• Price Guarantee• Easy Self Installation

Call Today! Toll Free 1.877.801.8608

Medical Alert System

If You Live Alone You Need MDMedAlert!24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY!

✔Ambulance✔Police ✔Fire✔Friends/Family

CALLNOW!

FREE ShippingFREE ActivationNO Long Term Contracts

Solutions as Low as $19.95 a month

This Button SAVES Lives!As Shown GPS,

Lowest Price Guaranteed!

GPS Tracking w/Fall DetectionNationwide, No Land Line Needed

EASY Set-up, NO Contract24/7 365 Monitoring in the USA

800.809.3352MDMedAlertSafe-Guarding America’s Seniors Nationwide!

The Most Complete

Online National

Directory of

Catholic ParishesCheck It Out Today!

SPACE AVAILABLETo Advertise Here...

Contact JILL ADAIRtoday at (800) 231-0805

[email protected]

Catholic Cruises and Tours and The Apostleshipof the Sea of the United States of AmericaTake your FAITH ON A JOURNEY.

Call us today at 860-399-1785 or [email protected]

www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com

(CS

T 2

1179

90-7

0)

Thank you for advertising inour church bulletin.

I am patronizing your businessbecause of it!

Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad”and Present It The Next Time YouPatronize One of Our Advertisers

✂

The Sponsors Who Appear On This Bulletin.It Is Through Their Support That This Bulletin Is Made Possible.

Business Owners Interested In Advertising Please Call

J.S. Paluch at 1-800-231-0805

community in harmony with love for jesus and mary through

Documents