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PENTECOST
WEEK OF  MAY 11, 2008

Reflections on This  Sunday's Liturgy
Visit the website of St. Louis University's Center for Liturgy and read reflections on this Sunday's Readings. 

Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests
Next weekend, May 17-18, all parishioners throughout our Archdiocese will be asked to give generously to support the Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests via a special collection. Currently the fund provides for 149 priests who are retired. Over the next ten years, the number of priests who will reach retirement age will number 358. All of these individuals have committed their lives to serve the spiritual needs of our parish communities. We, in turn, owe it to them to assure that they do not have to worry about their retirement years. Envelopes are provided in the pews.

Training For New Altar Servers and for Sunday Servers
Training will take place during June. All Catholic boys and girls who have received first Holy Communion and are entering 4th Grade & up (in Public or Catholic  school) as of September, 2008, are eligible. Just as young people gain various skills by participating in sports, music and scholastic activities, they also benefit  from serving God and assisting their fellow parishioners at Mass. This essential ministry enables participants to learn about the liturgy and grow in responsibility. Our parish really counts on them! Please encourage and support your son/daughter in becoming an Altar Server. Sign-up forms will be available next week at church and through the School and Religious Education office. For more info, please phone Mary Eaton, 562-597-3102.  To learn more about the ministry of an altar server, click on the following link - Altar Server.

Laundry Skills
Do you have some time to help with light laundering and ironing of our altar linens? This would require approximately one hour a week of your time. Please call Mary Powell or Fr. Bill at the church office, 562-498-6641.

Mother’s Day Novena
The Novena begins today. A novena of nine Masses will be offered for all moms (living or deceased), whose names are included in the novena. You can enroll your mother by completing the envelope provided in the pews and leaving it at the church office as soon as possible. If your mom is living and you would like to give her a card, they are available in the church vestibules.

Senior Luncheon
The Senior Luncheon takes place on Saturday, May 17, at 12:15 pm in the cafeteria. Volunteers are needed at 11:30 am. Please bring a dish to share. Questions?  Call Roberta Orkin at 562-597-2240.  To learn more about our parish's Senior group, click on the following link - Joy with Others.

An Opportunity to Help With Project Achieve
Volunteers are needed to help cook, or serve and fellowship with the residents of Project Achieve, a transitional shelter for men and women in the Long Beach area. If interested, please contact Father Al, or Bill Lopez, 562-425-8166. Our next meal will be served on May 18.

Yarn Barn
New members who would like to offer their crochet or knitting skills are invited to drop in on Thursday, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, in the Religious Education Center. The Yarn Barn “chicks” are preparing caps and blankets for the underprivileged. We would love to have you come! For more info please call Mary Caplan at (562) 597-3102.  To learn more about this ministry,, click on the following link - Yarn Barn.

MASS INTENTIONS

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Please pray for those in our parish who are sick and cannot be here with us today, and their relatives.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Rainforest Adventure
Sign up your children now for the upcoming Summer Day Camp. Each day your child will participate with fun Scripture learning they can see, hear, touch and even taste. But most importantly, they’ll discover the wonder of God’s creation.  The cost is $60 for 9 days, June 23-July 3 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Sign up in the Religious Education office or call 562-597-3102. Volunteers are needed and appreciated.

Religious Education Registration for Fall 2008
Our parish offers faith formation classes for 3-, 4, and 5-year old children; grades 1 through 8 (including sacrament preparation); and Confirmation preparation beginning with grade 9. For more information call the Religious Education office at 562-597-3102. Office hours Monday through Friday, are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration forms and other information can be downloaded from this website.  Click on the following link - Religious Education Forms.
 

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

RENEW Theology-on-Tap
Theology-on-Tap is a set of series designed by and for young adults. With the help of a knowledgeable presenter and discussion, the group sessions offer growth in the areas of spirituality, scripture and theology. The Summer 2008 Theology On-Tap sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays, July 29, August 5, 12 and 19, at St. Dominic Savio parish in Bellflower. More information will be provided in the
next few months.

The Tidings
Read our English language Archdiocesan newspaper, The Tidings, online.  Click on the above link..

Vida Nueva
Read our Spanish language Archdiocesan newspaper, Vida Nueva.  Click on the above link.

REGIONAL NEWS

Bible Study Class
A Six-week Bible Study Class is being offered beginning June 5 by three Loyola Marymount Catholic Bible Institute students. Classes will be held at St. Cornelius, Small Hall, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM. Fee is $20 with book and handouts or $5 for handouts only. To enroll or for more information  please contact Cathy Hoover, 562 688-1922 or Barbara Fischer, 562 425-5542.

Summer Camp at Don Bosco Tech
The Summer School begins June 30. Boys and girls currently in 6th, 7th or 8th grades may choose from a variety of courses. Our campus is located at 1151 San Gabriel Blvd. Rosemead, 91770.   For info call 626-940-2011 or visit our website at http://www.www.boscotech.edu
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Young Adult Retreat for Single Women
Retreat is on June 13-15. This retreat for single women, ages 18-35, is directed by Fr. Bryce Sibley and includes Holy Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation, group conferences and discussions, eucharistic adoration, and silent prayer time. For more information or reservations, call Sacred Heart Retreat House at 626-289-1353, ext. 218.

Mass Times for Traveling Catholics
If you are traveling this weekend and need to find a nearby Church, click on the traveling family graphic to find a listing of churches and Mass times throughout the United States.

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