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

(562) 421-8966 www.stcorneliuslb.org

PASTOR’S CORNER Today we begin a series of three Gospels from the Gospel of John which from ancient times the Church has used to accompany catechumens in this their inal stage of spiritual preparation for baptism at Easter. These Gospels which we hear on the third, fourth and ifth Sundays of Lent are the Samaritan woman, the man born blind and the raising of Lazarus. They are stories of conversion, of coming to ind the Lord who is living water, light and life. Today it is the Samaritan woman whose encounter with Jesus moves her from thirst to living water, from isolation to community and from shame to testimony. There is a telling detail in the story when the woman leaves her bucket at the well and rushes of to the town to witness to what has happened. She came to the well thirsty for water but, having met Jesus, no longer needs a bucket since she has found the source of living water to satisfy the thirst of the soul. In these weeks we pray specially for those preparing to join our Church. We will pray together over them that they might be liberated from the spirits of the world to be more open to the Spirit of God. They, in turn, call all of us to renewed conversion and growth so that we might more fully live our own baptism. __________________________________________________________________________________ Weareinneedofmorehelpatallourmasses.Weneedmorelectors,eucharisticministersandushersespecially.Ifyoufeelcalledtoanyoftheseministriespleaseputyournameandemail/phonenumberonthesigninsheetsatbackoftheChurchandwewillfollowupwithyoutodiscernhowbestyoucanmeettheneeds.Youcannotealsoifyouhaveapreferredmassatwhichtohelp.ItrequiresalotofpeopleworkingtogethertomakeourLiturgiesworkinanorderlyfashion.Wethankallwhoarealreadyserving,somefaithfullyformanyyears.Thankyouforyourconsiderationofthisrequest. God Bless, Fr.Jay

MASSINTENTIONS †=IndicatesDeceased Sunday,March158:00 a.m. William Cutter †Elvira Moreno †Julia Medina 10:00 a.m. †Judy Klenk †Vanessa Cook 12:00 Noon The Cusator Family †Ellen Lafollette Fran Koegel 5:00 p.m. †Christopher Perkins Grace Grano Monday,March168:00 a.m. †Christopher Perkins David Barclift †Audrey Kime Mateo Leyva 5:00 p.m. Grace Grano Juan Grano Marie Allison Tuesday,March178:00 a.m. †Christopher Perkins †Keohane Family †Marie Allison 5:00 p.m. Rose McCullough Paracca David Barclift Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou Wednesday,March188:00 a.m. †Christopher Perkins †Moses Amith Jr. 5:00 p.m. Marie Allison Allen & Helen Daurio Thursday,March198:00 a.m. †Christopher Perkins David Barclift 5:00 p.m. Bill Terio Grace Grano Juan Grano Friday,March208:15 a.m. †Christopher Perkins David Barclift 5:00 p.m. †Josef Sarreal David Barclift Saturday,March218:00 a.m. †Christopher Perkins †Kathleen Travis †Dulce Vivar 5:00 p.m. Milagros & William Flroes Jesse & Rose Ann Waiters (50th Anniversary) Robert & Linda Johnson Sunday,March228:00 a.m. †Medesina Mancini †Elvira Moreno †Kathleen Travis 10:00 a.m. Carole Kocher †Dr. Richard Charles Ryder 12:00 Noon †Loretta Silvestre †Sylvia Colosimo †Roberto Vivar 5:00 p.m. †Christopher Perkins †Mike Duff Kathy Terrio

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LECTORSFORNEXTWEEKENDMASSES Saturday,March215:00 p.m. Lectors Fritzi Osenbrunner Susana Tuiloma Sunday,March228:00 a.m. Lectors Dan Bradley Michele Bradley 10:00 a.m. Lectors Mary Kriebel Marie Perucho 12:00 Noon LectorsAl Caceres John Carillo5:00 p.m.. LectorsMike Ramirez Tricia Mora

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WEEKLYSTEWARDSHIPREPORTFortheweekendofMarch7-8Total Mass Collections: $11,509.00Weekly Donation Goal: $14,000.00 Weekly donations breakdown by Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. $3,483.00 Sunday 8:00 a.m. $1,682.00 10:00 a.m. $2,556.00 12:00 p.m. $2,401.00 5:00 p.m. $1,387.00

Fr.Jay’sScriptureStudyFr Jay will not have his bible study of St Matthew this Monday, the 16th due to the presentation by Sr Edith. It will resume the following Monday March 23rd.

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LAZARUSPROJECTThe Lazarus Project has been working with three groups to help provide meals for the homeless and indigent of our community. During this time of Lent, you may be interested in volunteering for some of these groups. COA provides meals at their downtown center for the homeless and impoverished. If you are interested in helping COA in any way, please contact Maria Jimenez at (562)822-5563. We also have another group working with the Catholic Charities run Project Achieve in providing meals at their downtown location. If you are interested in helping with Project Achieve, please contact Kathy Cabral (562) 810-1473. The Lazarus Project Encampment Groups meets EVERYSaturdaymorningat7aminfrontofthePavilionto deliver food to the homeless. If you feel called to participate in this ministry, but do not feel comfortable walking the streets delivering the food, would you be willing to help in another way? You could pack up 5-10 lunches and deliver it the Pavilion before 7am on Saturday Mornings. Please bring 5 meals for the homeless in a clear gallon ziplock bag consisting of: ◦ Drink ◦ Sandwich ◦ Chips ◦ Fruit ◦ Candy bar or sweet treat ◦ Bible passage Thank you for considering this worthy project. Please continue to pray for us. Join us if you’d like. For any questions regarding the Lazarus Project, please call or text 562-755-0862.

FROMTHEARCHDIOCESEOFLOSANGELESThis lu season and to aid in limiting the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), all are reminded to use good hygiene and the usual common-sense practices used during the cold and lu season. If you are feeling ill, you are not obliged to attend Mass and should stay home. For those who are not able to attend due to illness, Sunday Mass is livestreamed in English and Spanish from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels via Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lacatholics/, @lacatholics. The following accommodations have been recommended by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles until such time as the coronavirus is no longer a threat: that the faithful receive Holy Communion on the hand and not on the tongue; the use of the cup be suspended; and all are asked to refrain from offering your hand to others at the sign of peace or during the recitation of the Lord’s prayer. A smile and a heartfelt, “Peace be with you,” can serve as the sign of peace. During the recitation of the Lord’s prayer, you are invited to assume the orans position. That is the raising of the hands and eyes toward heaven as a gesture acknowledging our sole reliance on God. Please remember that refraining from participation in the liturgy or the sign of peace is out of care for our wellbeing and not out of unkindness or a lack of piety. Please continue to pray for all who are ill and those who are providing care for them.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Third Sunday of Lent In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work.” Through your almsgiving you are doing the will of the Father and finishing the work of Jesus. Know that your nickel, dime or quarter is mul plied by the coins placed by others in the Poor Box in Church.

FAITHANDFICTIONSt.CorneliusBookDiscussionGroupThe next meeting of the book club will be held on March 16th in the school library at 7:00p.m. The book we will be discussing is “Heartland: a memoir” by Sarah Smarsh. You are welcome to join us. For more info, call Katy Ellis at 607-1100.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS See’sCandiesandYankeeCandleFundraiserFundraiser order forms and payment are due on Thursday, March 19th. We appreciate your participation. *See’s Candies has been established as a company committed to maintaining a fair trade status. Visit their website for more information at Sees.com. MarchEDGENightThe EDGE Night for March has been around the calendar, so sorry for the confusion. It will be held on March 26th at 7:00 pm, meeting in the church. All middle school students are welcome. Please sign in any visitors at the door. CatechistGatheringAll staff, catechists and classroom assistants, will gather on Tuesday, March 24th for an in-service. We will meet in the parish center at 7:00 pm.

SOUPANDSTATIONSOFTHECROSSEach Friday of Lent, there will be Soup served in the Small Hall at 6pm followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the church. Come enjoy some food, fellowship and prayer.. Please feel free to bring along a friend or neighbor.

YOUNGADULTMINISTRY—YAMSt. Cornelius YAM is a ministry for all young adults ages 18-35 (married, single, divorced, with or without children). For more information, please email us at stcorneliusyam@gmail.com or join our group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/stcorneliusyam/ Upcoming Events March14, 7pm – XLT: A Night of Adoration & Worship at Our Lady of Refuge Church (5195 Stearns St, Long Beach, CA 90815) March20, 7pm – Lazarus Project Part 1 – YAM Bag Prep March21, 6:30am – Lazarus Project Part 2 & Re lection. Meet in parking lot at 6:30am

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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW? BeawareofpoisondangersinthehomeMore than 90% of all poisonings happen in homes. Parents should know the top risks for children (especially children who still put things in their mouths!) and work to eradicate them. Lead poisoning is high on the list, especially for older homes with lead paint or dust. Button batteries are small and shiny and lurk in many toys and electronics that litter our homes. Swallowing these can be deadly for children. The same is true of household cleaners like laundry or dishwasher detergent pods. For more information, visit https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS

57babieshavebeensavedin2020at the Horizon Pregnancy Center

40DaysforLifeFeb 26th thru April 5 Log on to the website www.40daysforlife.com signuptopray

PraywithFr.JayTuesdaysfrom9to10a.m.Our goal is to cover 12 hours per day praying in front of the Planned Parenthood locations at Bellfower and Del Amo Prayer is the way to stopping the ugliness of abortion. We will wrap up 40 days with a

CandlelightVigilonApril4that6p.m.Fr. Jay will be consecrating this location to our Blessed Mother Mary Howtowinthe ightagainst

HumanTraf icking–ResourceFairSaturday, March 21, 8:30 – 1 p.m. St Anthony Greek Orthodox Church 778 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena ucan ightt@outlook.com ThenextmeetingoftheRespectLife

Teamwill be on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center If you have any questions or suggestions please call Donna at (562)879-5517 scrlteam17@gmail.com

St. Cornelius Knights of Columbus will be at the Church doors the weekend of March 14 & 15 In their annual support of the boys at Rancho San Antonio “Boys Home of the West” FIRST PRIZE is $3,000 Donation $ 2.00 (Winners need not be present) Drawing: May 3, 2020 Information and applications for Membership in the Knights of Columbus will also be available. All Catholic men over the age of 18 are invited and encouraged to join.

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