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

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My brother was ordained nine-teen years a er me. The main difference of his theological studies was a much greater emphasis on the Holy Trinity and the Holy Spirit. Scripture portrays the Holy Spirit playing a key role in the birth of the world, of Jesus and of the church. Years ago Dr. Floyd Judd prac-

ced medicine in rural Oklahoma. Many people in his area were poor and so he o en had to drive to their ramshackled homes to treat someone who was sick or injured. One day Dr. Judd became sick. He checked into a hospital. There he learned he had terminal cancer. His thoughts immediately turned to his young children. He decided to record a set of tapes that his chil-dren could listen to when they reached their teenage years. One of the tapes included the following: “Are you willing to get out of a warm bed on a cold night and drive 20 miles to see a sick person knowing that they can’t pay you and that they could wait un l morning to be treated? If you can answer yes to that ques on, you are ready to study medicine.” The Dr. Judd story has a striking resemblance to the story of Jesus in todays Gospel. Jesus too was close to death. His thoughts too turned to his dis-ciples. There was much more he

wanted to teach them. Jesus said, “I have much more to tell you but you cannot learn it now.” (John 16:12) And so he arranged to teach his disciples a er he was gone. He promised them the Holy Spirit say-ing, “When he comes, the Spirit of Truth, he will guide you to all truth.” Todays reading are intended to prepare us for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. We are familiar with the Fa-ther’s role in the divine plan. We are familiar with God the Son’s role. But we are a li le hazy about the role of the Holy Spirit. This is how the Bible describes the significant role of the Holy Spirit in the divine plan: Firstly, the Holy Spirit par-

cipated in the crea on of the world. The book of Genesis says that just before crea on “The pow-er (or the spirit) of God was moving over the waters. We can say that the Holy Spirit in a sense was preparing for the birth of the world. The second major event in which the spirit played a significant role in the birth of Jesus. Recall how the angel Gabriel re-sponded to Mary’s ques ons when Mary asked how she would con-ceive Jesus. The angel said, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” (Luke 1:35)

In other words, the Holy Spirit hov-ered over Mary preparing her for the birth of Jesus. Just like the spirit hovered over the waters pre-paring them for the birth of the world. The third significant event occurs on Pentecost. The Acts of the Apostles de-scribes the Sprit as hovering over the disciples like wind. “Then, sud-denly fire descended upon them, and they were transformed into being fearless witnesses of Jesus.” And so the Bible portrays the Holy Spirit as playing a significant role in the birth of the Church on Pentecost. The Bible portrays the Holy Spir-it as being closely connected with the gi of Divine Life. Therefore the Spirits role in crea ng the word of life that unites every Chris an to Jesus, to one another and to the Holy Trinity itself. In the words of the Creed, the Spirit is called the “Giver of Life.” And so our prayer might be: Lord send us the Holy Spirit who will enable us to turn the hard and easy to our ad vantage so that everything that happens to us may bear us along the road to your kingdom.

Siempre Adelante, Fr. Mike

HOMILY FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE GIVER OF LIFE

By: Fr. Mike Gleeson

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

Share in the Power This Sunday is two weeks before Pentecost, but already the readings prepare us for that feast. The first reading from Acts shows us the conversion of the Samaritans, thanks to Philip's preaching and curing the sick. He did this through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit makes Jesus present today, not just in the sacraments, but through us, his disciples. Jesus knew that a er his Resurrec on appearances, he would not be visible as a man. Instead, he would live in all of his followers through the power of the Holy Spirit. That's why he tells the disciples that the Spirit will be with them and in them. So confirma on, the laying on of hands (Acts 8:17), reminds us that when God lives in us, we share in the power of the Holy Spirit. In the second reading, Pe-ter gives us prac cal advice. First, he tells us to be ready to explain our hope in the Lord. That hope comes from our faith in the Resurrec on. When you hear that peo-ple saw and talked to Jesus a er he rose from the dead, then hear that anyone who follows Jesus will share in that resurrec on, you begin to have real hope. Next, Peter tells us to avoid sin, not because we won't be for-given again, but to show that we can live a life free from sin, selfishness, and hatred. Freedom from sin allows us to give a good example of how to live. Abandoning selfishness allows us to love others without coun ng the cost. When we are free from hatred, we are able to forgive others as we have been forgiven. As we live in Jesus and he in us, our happiness will a ract people to God. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, May 27 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector Fritzi Osenbrunner Sunday, May 28 8:00 a.m. Fr. Bill McLean Lector: Pat Reyes 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Kim Snow 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector Cheryle Sandel 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector: Martha Haber

MASS INTENTIONS † = Indicates Deceased Sunday, May 21 8:00 a.m. †Henry “Hank” Leone †Brenda Ralph †Jose & Carmen Vazquez 10:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel †Joseph Heilman Kim Finke 12:00 noon Mother’s Day Novena †Rafael Guillen Michelle Tran 5:00 p.m. Irene Diep Madeline & Michael Ngyen †John Allison Monday, May 22 8:00 a.m. Lualja Petel (Birthday) Denise & Robby Robertson Christopher Cathcart 5:00 p.m. Mothers Day Novena Madeline & Michael Nguyen Michelle Tran Tuesday, May 23 8:00 a.m. Mothers Day Novena †Henry “Hank” Leone Michelle Tran 5:00 p.m. Madeline & Michael Nguyen †Thomas D. Hogan †Novelle Miller Wednesday, May 24 8:00 a.m. Kim Finke †Henry “Hank” Leone †Pat Moore 5:00 p.m. Mothers Day Novena †Enrique Marron Fr. Paul Koenig Thursday, May 25 8:00 a.m. Mothers Day Novena †Bert Caster Fr. Paul Koenig 5:00 p.m. Madeline & Michael Nguyen †Thomas D. Hogan Mateo Leyva Friday, May 26 8:00 a.m. Mothers Day Novena †Thomas Hogan 5:00 p.m. Madeline & Michael Nguyen Fr. Paul Koenig †Rodrigo Saenz Saturday, May 27 8:00 a.m. †Thomas D. Hogan Sami Salim Madain Juan & Vicky Basa (29th Wedding Anniversary) 5:00 p.m. †Marge Hengehold Laura McFadyen (Birthday) & Family †Bill Vendl Sunday, May 28 8:00 a.m. †Helen A Gempel †Henry “Hank” Leone Danica Malsha Wijtunga (Birthday) 10:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel Irene Snyder (Birthday) & Family People of St. Cornelius 12:00 noon †Darling Monarez †Juanito Alegre Glenn Quinn (Birthday 5:00 p.m. Madeline & Michael Nguyen †Thomas D. Hogan

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LITURGY

FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE POOR The food collec on for the St. Francis Center will take place NEXT weekend a er all Masses. Thank you for your con nued support.

CONNECTING THE DOTS Spirituality book club Our book for the next few months will be Thomas Merton's Seven Story Moun-tain. We're reading part 1 for May. Come join us to learn more about this outstanding re-nowned spirituality writer. There will be no mee ng in June. We will resume July 20. Call Norma Duffy, 562:4291094, or Deacon Rich for more informa on.

ADULT FAITH & SPIRITUALITY

Adam & Carla Mars Sandee Bradley DJ Barwick Peggy Hasse Dolores Lounsbury Peggy Pen s Walter Bordeaux Erin & Brian Longhofer Ghusn Mhawji Martha Burris Frances Boudreau Lee Hicks Sio Patolo Kasiano Alai Julienne Aoga Patricia Wolfe Samuel McCarthy Sherill S llwell Judy Klenk Jonathan Kolp Frank Novak Richard LaPorte Jean Wells Karen Gingras Alvin York Jack Alva Cooper Chris Leon Greg & Laurie Kelly Diane Reed Patrick Connolly Christopher Cathcart Larry Gaudy Debbie DeSan s Travis Melnick Joseph Lesko Helen Orton Dave Wills Henry Sarnecki

Bob Early Jenni Rojas Rochelle Lewis Lavin Alma Gomez Percival Francisco Paxton Thompson Maria Valadez Allen Ronk Lafoe Rina Tuiteleleapaga John Murphy Rosa C. Lopez Diaz Salvador Diaz Rosa M. Vivar Anna Salinas Bella Moody William Steele Dennis Meza Javier Roberts Jessica Ortega Erin Miskelly Renee Ganske Roman Romo Rebecca Upton Jesus Palacios Pat Kitching Jim Kline Mulitalo Mikaele Marjorie J. Lehman Alma Gomez Carna Ahmadzai Marta R. De Quiros Fernando J. Rodriguez Ana Maria Menendez Carol Farney Anna Coles Rita Engle

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK For The Sick Who Have Asked To Be Remembered In Prayer:

HEALING MASS There will be a Healing Mass Monday, May 22 at 7:30pm. Fr. George Reynolds will be the celebrant. All are welcome.

ADORATION Come join us for medita ve prayer before Our Lord the Blessed Sacrament—Tuesday, May 23 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. All are Welcome.

CANDLES Candles can be purchased in the Rectory. The cost of candles is $5.00. The ligh ng of the can-dles is the responsibility of the buyer. For more informa on please contact the Rectory (562) 421-8966.

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PENTECOST SUNDAY! Come join the Samoan Choir as they celebrate 25 years of service in the Music Ministry on Sunday, June 4th at 12pm. This is your opportunity to witness the Samoan culture movements inter-twine with our liturgical celebra on. All are welcome!

4 YOUTH MINISTRY SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Avoiding gossip Our natural inclina on is to discuss concerns and problems with the people in our lives, but it can be easy for these discussions to slip into gossip. When gossip gets out of hand, it can damage reputa ons and create division and fear, without any discussion of how to resolve the problem. Teaching your children to avoid gossip and focus on truth starts at home—as always, parents lead by example. Try not to gossip about rumors or other people, and teach your children to seek solu ons when there is a problem rather than just talking about it. For a copy of the VIRTUS© ar cle “How Do I Avoid the Gossip Swirl?” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments…Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and reveal myself to him.

When we give to the poor, God in-deed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and through us into the hearts of those who are poor.

COMMUNITY NEWS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Children’s Catechumenate – Year Two A retreat will be held for all Year Two Children’s Catechumenate par cipants, parents and sponsors on Sunday, May 21, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm in the small hall.

Proposed Schedule for Fall ‘17- Spring ‘18 Religious Educa on Sessions Preschool through Middle School. The projected schedule for Fall will be as follows: Sunday, August 13, Registra on for con nuing stu-dents begins, and registra on packets are available. Look for a reminder email in early August (please make sure a current email is on file in the Religious Educa on office). Registra on packets for NEW students may be picked up in the RE Office or from the parish web-site: www.stcorneliuslb.org, beginning the second week of August. Please note: Early Bird Registra-

on runs from August 13, 2017 through September 17, 2017. During Early Bird Registra on the lowest fee and a family discount applies for mul ple chil-dren. AFTER September 17, fees go up and the family discount will not apply. Please register early. Meet and Greet @ coffee and donuts, Sunday, Oc-tober 8, 2017, 11:00 AM (a er the 10AM mass). Meet your child’s teacher at coffee and donuts in the Pavilion. Junior High Classes: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 through May 15, 20187:00 PM—8:00 PM. Elementary Classes: Thursday, October 12, 2017 through May 17, 2018,3:45 PM—5:00 PM Early Childhood Classes: Sunday, October 15, 2017 through May 6, 2018, 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM. (subject to change.)

Vaca on Bible Camp We need you! We are looking for energe c and fun-loving volunteers to serve as Crew and Sta on leaders at the Maker Fun Factory! Join us as we prepare to make our Bible camp the best yet. Camp runs from July 10 – 14, 2017 at St. Maria Gore . Registra on forms are now available! Contact the Religious Educa on office to volunteer or for a form. (562) 420-7613.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Do you want to learn the secret to living your mar-riage sacrament freely, totally, faithfully and frui ully? Come learn Natural Family Planning; it’s highly effec ve and can do wonders for your rela-

onship. A new class series starts June 13th. To learn more visit www.ccli.org or contact Greg and Beth Gath at bethgath@gmail.com or 562-377-5877.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS & NOTES Our Rosary and Mass for Life is the first Sunday of every month beginning at 4:30pm right here

at St. Cornelius. Join us June 4th!

Circle of Life Scarf Do you crotchet? Looking for a new project?

We’re making Circle of Life scarves as a fundraising project for our ministry. Crotchet for our cause! Call AGM team member, and Circle of Life Scarf creator, Carolynne Famolaro for pa ern and de-

tails…714-827-5039

Post Abor on Ministry Op ons United, in partnership with The Archdiocese of Los Angeles By Your Side LA Ministry is offering a

new post-abor on support service serving all of Southern California. Visit ByYourSide-

La.org or call 877-301-9684 for more informa on or to speak with a representa ve.

Crisis Pregnancy

If you, or a woman you know, is in a crisis pregnancy and needs someone to talk to, call our pro-life

partners at Horizon Pregnancy Clinic: Call - 714.897.7500 or Text - 657.204.6057

Help IS available!!

A Taste of Precious Life Have a fun me and help raise money for our pro-

life partners the Precious Life Shelter at their annual BBQ, Wine and Beer Tas ng Fundraiser

on Sunday, June 4th. For ckets call PLS at 562-431-5025 or online at PreciousLifeShelter.org

AudioGirlMinistries.com Like us on Facebook. Twi er @AudioGirlM

Sylvia Aimerito 562-429-1965

Parish Altar Server Training If you are in fourth grade or older and are interested in becoming an Altar Server please a end the upcoming training. This training is for new and experienced Altar Servers. The trainings will be held on May 24th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Church. Call the school (562)425-7813 or the recto-ry office (562)421-8966 with any ques ons you may have. Parents are encouraged to a end as well.

Dear Parishioners, We want to thank you for your generosity as you supported our annual Jog-A-Thon. We are very grateful for your con nued support of our parish school and your prayers throughout the year! The day was glorious and the children and their visitors had a wonderful me. We'd also like to thank our sponsors:

El Burrito Jr. Devynn's Garden

St. Anthony High School Happy Lunch

Alpha Pet Care PFT Alexander

J & D Plumbing and Hea ng Saint Joseph High School

Stone Mark Financial First Step Fitness

Rinks MBS

Watch Me Grow Daycare Teamsters

Parents with Careers Vista Sotheby's Real Estate

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