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

(562) 421-8966 www.stcorneliuslb.org

Today is Together In Mission

Sunday It is an opportunity to respond to the needy parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese. We need those who have pledged in the past, to do so immediately. In order

to meet this years assessment, we would appreciate people who haven’t given in the past to par cipate.

Thank you for suppor ng Together in Mission.

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FIRST READING (GEN Chap 22) This chapter shows how complete was Abrahams obedience to God. SECOND READING (ROMAN 8:31-34) Since God is on our side, we can face anything GOSPEL (MK 9:2-10) The Transfiguration. On Mount Tabor three Apos-tles of Jesus get a glimpse of the Glory of Jesus as the Son of God. HOMILY The movie, “Dead Man Walking” tells the story of a nun, (Sr. Helen Prejean) as she accompa-nies a man, (Robert) during the months leading up to his execution in Louisiana. Noticing how Robert tries to win the confidence of one of the wardens, who was a kind of fatherly figure. Sr. Prejean Reflected: Robert never really had a father. (His father spent 27 of his 53 years in prison) It makes me think of my own father. It has to be one of life’s most pre-cious feeling to know that your Dad is proud of you. I was my Daddy’s scholar, his scribe who kept a travel diary on family vacations. He always had a special tone in his voice when he introduced me to his friends and colleagues: “And this is my little daughter, Helen” In the presence of strangers I would fall silent, standing close against him, my hand holding on tightly to his. Afterwards I would squeeze his hand tighter than ever and once more was filled with chatter and questions. A child can sail to the moon with that feeling of security from a father. This may be helpful in understanding what the Tabor experience was all about and meant for Jesus. It came at a very difficult time in his life, a time of uncertainty and fear. He was heading for Jerusalem where he sensed that the same fate await-ed him, was the same fate as all the prophets await-ed, in order to reflect and pray about as he climbed to the top of Mount Tabor. We don’t know exactly what happened on the mountain. But it seems that he had an intense experience of the presence of the Father. He heard those wonderful words. “This is my Beloved Son!”

On Mount Tabor Jesus felt comforted and affirmed. He knew that the Father was pleased with him and would give him the strength to face a dark and threatening future. With the Father on his side he could face anything. At times, life can become dark for all of us. “You’re good, but only if you are successful, or if you are popular!” But, there is still another small voice we need to pay attention to, we must recog-nize that we are God’s beloved children and try to live our lives by the light of this truth. Jean Vanier has set up communities all over the world for the Mentally Handicapped. He tells how in one of those communities there is a man called Pierre who is a mental handicap. One day someone asked Pierre, “Do you like praying?” “Yes,” he answered. “And what do you do when you pray?” The questioner asked. “I listen” an-swered Pierre. “And what does God say to you?” “He says, Pierre, you are my beloved son!” MOUNTAINS Jesus often went into the hills to pray. He preached his most famous sermon on a hill-top. (MT Chaps 5-7) He was transfigured on Mount Tabor, died on Mount Calvary and ascended to heaven from Mount Olives. It seems that he loved hills and mountains. Why was this? Was it that he grew up among the hills of Galilee? Or was it because heights enlarge our vi-sions and cause our spirit to soar. Lift us up strong Son of God that we may see further. Strengthen our faith that we may see beyond the horizon. And when the valley closes us in, Help us to remember the view from the hilltop.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

THE MEANING OF MOUNT TABOR By: Fr. Mike Gleeson, Pastor

Siempre Adelante,

Fr. Mike

MASS INTENTIONS † = Indicates Deceased Sunday, February 25 8:00 a.m. †Sam Orsa †David Ellis 10:00 a.m. Brian Tempel †Peter Medina 12:00 noon †Concepcion Ang †Margaret Burke 5:00 p.m. Grace Grano †Kodie Sanchez Monday, February 26 8:00 a.m. †Paddy Blake Janine Schonert 5:00 p.m. †Elaine Cepeda †Bill Wilder Tuesday, February 27 8:00 a.m. †Pacifico DeSilva Janine Schonert 5:00 p.m. Esther Valenzuela †Lilia Guzman Wednesday, February 28 8:00 a.m. Janine Schonert †Bill Wilder 5:00 p.m. Christy & Mike Plata †Chris Coath Thursday, March 1 8:00 a.m. The Ellis Family Bill Hian 5:00 p.m. †Patricia Vidovich Christy & Mike Plata Friday, March 2 8:15 a.m. †Anna Szekrenyi Bill Hiah 5:00 p.m. Patrick Dinh †John Bap st Thang Christy & Mike Plata Saturday, March 3 8:00 a.m. The Nguyen Family Elizabeth Nga 5:00 p.m. Michelle Tran Quang Dang Sunday, March 4 8:00 a.m. †John G. Weisenborn †Jim Mancini 10:00 a.m. †Brian Tempel Hasse Family 12:00 noon †Mercedes Gonzalez & Family †Priscilla Maanao 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Ann Overturf (90th Birthday)

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WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, March 3 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector Susana Tuiloma Sunday, March 4 8:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Dan/Michele Bradley 10:00 a.m. Fr. Bill McLean Lector: Josie Marchena 12:00 Noon Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector LECTOR NEEDED 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector Martha Haber

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Fr. Mike Gleeson, Pastor Fr. George Reynolds, Associate Pastor

Richard Boucher, Deacon Joe Hamamoto, Deacon

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday

8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. 12 noon & 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday

8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Friday

8:15 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Thursday & Friday after

5:00 p.m. Mass Saturday after 8:00 a.m. Mass

Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Secretary’s E-mail: secretary.stcornelius@gmail.com

Rectory Hours MON-FRI

9:00 a.m.. —7:00 p.m. SAT

9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

St. Cornelius Catholic School Principal—Nancy Hayes

3333 North Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90808

Phone: 562-425-7813 www.stcornelius.net

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Please Pray for the Souls of

Freddie Vriostegui Vince Loughnane

May They Rest in Peace

FAITH AND FICTION St. Cornelius Book Discussion Group The next mee ng of the book club will be held on Monday, March 19 at 7:30pm, in the school library. The book we will be discussing is “Glory over Everything” by Kathleen Grissom. You are welcome to join us. For more info, call Katy Ellis at 607-1100.

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ADORATION Come join us for medita ve prayer before Our Lord the Blessed Sacrament—Tuesday, February 27 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. All are Welcome.

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

Marcey McConnell Flood Elizabeth Cannata Adam & Carla Mars Sandee Bradley DJ Barwick Peggy Hasse Dolores Lounsbury Peggy Pen s Walter Bordeaux Ghusn Mhawji Martha Burris Frances Boudreau Lee Hicks Julienne Aoga Sio Patolo Kasiano Alai Fiu Iosefo Aoga Mulitalo Mikaele Patricia Wolfe Samuel McCarthy Sherill S llwell Judy Klenk Jonathan Kolp Frank Novak Jean Wells Karen Gingras Alvin York Jack Alva Cooper Chris Leon Greg & Laurie Kelly Diane Reed Larry Gaudy Travis Melnick Joseph Lesko Helen Orton Dave Wills Henry Sarnecki Bob Early Jenni Rojas Rochelle Lewis Lavin Percival Francisco Paxton Thompson Maria Valdez 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 Jesus Palacios Pat Kitching Jim Kline Marjorie J. Lehman Carna Ahmadzai Marta R. De Quiros Fernando J. Rodriguez Ana Maria Menendez Anna Coles Ruben Diaz Hazel Foley Kathy Statlander Sharon Barre Olivia Howard Jan Wynn Carlos Jaramillo Jessica Rigsby Cliff Richard John Cutler Alberto J. Smith AnneMarie Robinson Anita Digregorio Joyce Kelly Nadine Roberts Deb Sanders Sherry Waide Carmen Bernales Ronald Collins Kenny Collins William Priest Victor DeGrazia Harry Lacave Nanda Wijetunga Lori Richards Bret Has ngs Leo Lucie Jeffrey Newon Gerry Wooldridge Florence Dissman Peter Gutherie Janine Schonert

PRAYER LIST O en mes family members and friends call us to ask

that we pray for individuals during a trying health issue. Most of the me they do not call back to let us know if the person is well. Please contact the Rectory if your

loved one can be removed from the Prayer list.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS During the Season of Lent there will be Sta ons of the Cross held every Friday at 7pm. This devo on is highly recommended by the Church. All are welcome.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Lent is a call not just to “give up something” but more important to “give something for the poor.” Wher-ever you live in the parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell. We have a special need for Adult white or black new socks. Please leave in rectory A n: Claudia. Please do not bring other clothing, the rectory does not have room to stores items.

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Helping children problem solve through communica on O en the easiest response to complicated con-versa ons about sensi ve issues is a generic one, but these moments can be opportuni es to help children grow. For example, if a child comes to you and tells you that a friend is being le out of social ac vi es, you might respond with a ques-

on: “Do you think there is anything you can do help him/her feel more included?” Or if your child comes to you for money for social ac vi es, instead of just giving them the cash or sugges ng how they might get the money, you might prompt them to consider ways that they could earn money or fundraise on their own. In this way, you are not only helping a child find a solu-

on to an immediate situa on, but also helping them to grow in wisdom and prudence. For com-plete VIRTUS® ar cle name and more communi-ca on ps, visit www.archla.org/protec ng.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS First Reconcilia on The Grade 2/Level 2 students in Mrs. Liner, Ms. Woods and Mrs. Ghafari’s classes, will celebrate their First Reconcilia on on Monday evening, February 26, at 6:30 pm, in the church. Please keep these students and their families in prayer as they prepare and celebrate this beau ful Sac-rament of forgiveness. Spring Fundraiser Our See’s Candy/Yankee Candle is off and run-ning! Order forms and payment are due by Thursday, March 9, 2018. Thank you for your par cipa on! VBS save the Date! Vaca on Bible Camp will be held June 18 – 22, 2018, 9:00am – noon at St. Joseph. More infor-ma on will be coming soon!!!

SEE’S & YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER Religious Educa on will be par cipa ng in a pre-order See’s Candy and Yankee Candle fundrais-er. Order forms are available in the church and Religious Educa on Office, February 20th. All orders are paid in advance and due by, Thurs-day, March 8, 2018. Delivery of the See’s prod-ucts is scheduled for the week of March 19th. Yankee products will deliver a er Easter, but in

me for Mother’s Day. All proceeds are used to help defray the cost of sacrament prep ma-terial, catechist forma on and help keep our tui on affordable. Please contact the Religious Educa on Office with any ques ons, (562) 420-7613 Thank you for your generous support! *See’s has taken the necessary steps to ensure that their chocolate is fair trade compliant.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS & NOTES COME JOIN US NEXT MONTH

March 4th FOR OUR MASS FOR LIFE

JOIN US IN PRAYING THE ROSARY @ 4:30 PM The Rosary is our most beau ful and powerful

prayer.

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FISH TACO DINNER AND LENTEN DRAMA Please save the date for Thursday, March 15th, 2018. The Fish Taco Dinner will be served in Msgr. Folliard Hall from 5-7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 each and are available in the school office during school hours. There will also be a selec on of yummy baked goods available for sale. Grade 8 will be pre-sen ng a Lenten Drama at 6:15pm.

PEOPLE FOR OTHERS (PFO) MARCH 2018

MEETING: Wednesday, March 7th, at 1:00 p.m. People for Others will be mee ng on Wednesday, March 7th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ho-ly Family Room.

LUNCHEON: Friday, March 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. People for Others Potluck Lunch-eon for all parishioners and the convalescent homes will be on Friday, March 9, From 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Large Hall. You do not have to be a member of PFO to come, enjoy the meal, and entertainment. PFO will furnish fish and chicken. Please it is op onal to bring a dish to feed 8- 10 people. PFO will have free Bingo. The Luncheon theme will be “St. Pat-rick’s Day” All parishioners are welcome to a end. .

SATURDAY MASS: Saturday, March 10 at 5:00 p.m. Join us to pray the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. prior to Mass. Our monthly Mass will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you at all PFO func ons. All parishioners are welcome to a end

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Last year, you all helped us raise $73,932.00 and helped us to become one of the most generous parishes in the Archdiocese. This year’s theme of Let Us Love reminds us that our gi s to Together in Mission are an ac ve demonstra on of our faith and love for those in our Archdiocese who need our support. We invite all families, those who have given in the past, and those who have never made a gi to prayerfully consider to make a commitment to this

year’s campaign. Your gi s will go a long way to helping our parish reach our 2018 PARISH GOAL of $79,000.00.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.