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

(562) 421-8966 www.stcorneliuslb.org

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 a er

5:00 p.m. Mass Saturday a er 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. SATURDAY

9:00 a.m.—1:00 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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Understanding the significance of Trinity Sunday can be as simple as one-two-three. It begins with God the Father—who gave us his only bego en Son: then Jesus—who in turn promised that he would send us the Holy Spirit. All of that is declared every me we sign ourselves saying “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Yet, the mystery of a triune God equally confound the simple child and the wise old man as the well-known story of Saint Augus ne teaches us. One day while walking along the seashore, pondering the Trinity, Augus ne encountered a boy pouring ocean water into a hole in the sand. The boy explained: “I am going to put the entre ocean into this hole.” Saint Augus ne told him that it was impossible. The hole in the sand was too small to contain all of the vast ocean. Surprisingly, the boy replied, “And neither can you fit the Trinity into your li le brain.” When the boy vanished, St. Augus-

ne realized he had been talking to an angel. We con nue to walk by faith. Affirming the Trinity every

me we cross ourselves. Some years ago I was at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport Beach to preach at the Vigil and Funeral Mass of my cousin Fr. Tom O’Don-nell, the Pastor of the parish. Before the mass, I was talking with Bishop Norman McFarland, the Bishop of Orange who had just returned from a golfing vaca on. During our con-versa on he stated that he had no trouble understanding the Trinity

but the golf swing was the mystery that couldn’t be solved. For most of us the mystery of the Trinity leaves us perplexed. Yet we believe in the Trinity. For those who believe no explana on is necessary but for those who do not believe no explana on is possible. Yet, have you ever no ced how o en we invoke the Trinity during the liturgy? • We begin with the sign of the

cross. “In the name of the Fa-ther and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

• The end of the opening prayer we pray to the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit.

• In the Final Doxology we say: “Through him and with him and in him in the unity of the Holy Spirit all Glory and Honor is yours forever and ever.”

The plethora of Trinitarian prayer reminds us that the whole of our liturgy is carved out within the Trini-ty itself—and that the whole of our lives are lived within the life of the Trinity. Recently however many theologi-ans are reminding us that the Trinity has been present in crea on from the beginning and that we are living our whole lives within the ac on of the Trinity who creates, guides and energizes the whole universe. Bap sm into the Trinity reminds us that we share God’s very life; through grace we are drawn into Communion and life and love is shared by Father. Son and Spirit. Our whole spiritual journey can be summoned up as a process of

learning to live in conscious union with the Trinity and le ng that con-sciousness shape our a tudes and our ac ons in daily life. We need to understand the near-ness of the Trinity: Once a young boy stood watching a Gypsy as he drank from a well in the town square. A er drink-ing the man con nued to gaze into the well as though looking at some-one. He was a giant of a man but had a friendly face. So the boy ap-proached him and asked, “who lived down there?” “God does,” answered the Gypsy. “Can I see him,” asked the boy. “Sure you can” said the Gypsy. Then taking the boy into his arms he li ed him up so that he could see down into the well. All the boy could see, however was his own reflec on in the water. “But that’s only me” he cried in disappointment. “All I see is me.” “Ah the Gypsy re-plied, now you know where God lives. He lives in you.” The Father, Son and Holy Spirit, all three persons reveal the fullness of the unity of God’s love. We expe-rience something of that love when it is communicated in simple ways through the generosity of our par-ents loves, one that is so important in the growth of every child of God. The Irish writer Clarel Boylan re-flected on the las ng power of her parents love. My parents did two things for me: They gave me a sense of my own importance and they let me know that I was loved. If your parents have given you these two things—a sense of self and the love—you have them all your life. If

HOMILY FOR TRINITY SUNDAY IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON

AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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Siempre Adelante, Fr. Mike

LITURGY

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, June 17 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector Pam Branch Sunday, June 18 8:00 a.m. Fr. Carl Bell Lector: Terri Roach / Ted Brodeur 10:00 a.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector: Josie Marchena 12:00 Noon Fr. Tovia Lector Marife Zarate 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Mon Bigelow

The Most Holy Trinity Life, the Universe, and Everything Why does God love us so much? And why are we able to love others? The answer to these ques ons is found in the meaning of today's feast. Trinity Sunday celebrates not so much an idea of three-in-one, as the rela onship of the Persons of the Trinity with each other and with us. The idea of the Trinity is based on love. But God's love was so great, God went even further. God created us to be loved by God. Though human love is not perfect, the love of man and woman can produce another person, a child. The three Persons of the Trinity share one life in God. But through bap sm we also share in God's life. Just as parents love to see how their children look like them, so God loves to see the divine in us. Our decision to love is a response to God's love, and our ability to love is itself a gi from God. The meaning of life, the universe, and everything is Love, the love of the Trinity for each other and for us. The ques on now is, how well do we use that gi of God's love by loving each other? Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

not, you’re forever looking for them. I don’t think anything else ma ers. Love is the essen al atmosphere for every child to grow in and when that love is sure any hardship can be faced. We are all children of the one God and love is essen al for con nued growth. We all have the responsibility for playing our part. That is why St. Paul says: “Be united, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.” None of the Trinity re res from the task of loving the world. Gods love is sure and everlas ng. As chil-dren of the one God we never grow out of the need of his love. Neither do we outgrow the responsibility to share it with others. NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER TO GOD O Great Spirit whose voice I hear in the winds, And whose breath gives life to the world, Hear me. I come to you as one of your many children. I am small and weak. I need your strength and your wisdom. May I walk in beauty. May my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may know the things you have taught your children. The lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. Make me strong so that I may not be superior to oth-er people but able to fight my greatest enemy, which is myself. Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes so that when life fades as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame.

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LITURGY

ADULT FAITH & SPIRITUALITY

MASS INTENTIONS † = Indicates Deceased Sunday, June 11 8:00 a.m. Bill Sale & Family Gus Dennison †Paul Joseph Burke 10:00 a.m. †David Daylor †Brian Tempel Peggy Hasse 12:00 noon †Henry “Hank” Leone Beverly Sale †James M. Collins 5:00 p.m. Alex Trac Lam Thanksgiving to St. Joseph †Wilfred Ronquillo Monday, June 12 8:00 a.m. Lucy & Paul Tan Lori Elkhardy William T. Murphy III 5:00 p.m. †Reina Uyan †Estrella Nufable Hazel Foley Tuesday, June 13 8:00 a.m. Lucy & Paul Tran †Virginia Sison Fr. Edward Broom 5:00 p.m. Anna Chen †Lyn Grelak Pat Pa erson Wednesday, June 14 8:00 a.m. †Novelle Miller Jackie Westerlund †Jim Steinbroner 5:00 p.m. Henry “Hank” Leone Beverly Sale †ArchBishop George Niederauer Thursday, June 15 8:00 a.m. †Novelle Miller Friends & Family of Novelle Miller William T. Murphy III 5:00 p.m. †Lyn Grelak †Kathy Dennison †Tom Heinrich Friday, June 16 8:00 a.m. Juanita Adriano †Ruth Thomas †Siota Tauanu’u Sr. 5:00 p.m. Madeline & Michael Nguyen Audra Meyerhofer †Joe “Sio” Aoga Saturday, June 17 8:00 a.m. †Emma San zo †Patricia Moore †Alosia Patolo 5:00 p.m. †Marge Hengehold Madeline & Michael Nguyen †Susana Aoga Sunday, June 18 8:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena John Gaudy (Birthday) †Joseph Mallek 10:00 a.m. Fathers Day Novena †Brian Tempel †Patrick McCormick 12:00 noon Father’s Day Novena Teresa Leone Joseph Theuma 5:00 p.m. Fathers Day Novena Mr. Charles Mager Teverbaugh Family

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 Anna Coles Rita Engle Ruben Diaz Hazel Foley Kathy Statlander Sharon Barre

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

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FATHER’S DAY NOVENA If you wish to par cipate in the Father’s Day Novena, please take one of the Father’s Day envelopes at the doors of the church and re-turn it to the rectory office. This is a special way for families to honor their fathers both living and deceased. A “Novena of Masses” will be offered for the inten ons of fathers be-ginning June 18th at the 8:00 a.m. Mass.

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4 YOUTH MINISTRY

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Violence within the home affects the en re community Angelus News recently published an ar cle on how domes c violence affects the en re family and the community members of all ages. In the ar cle Dr. Ana Nogales, said “domes c violence not only leads to an al-terca on between two partners, but can harm innocent children. We need to be alert, and not tolerate abuse at home or in the community.” To learn more about what you can do read the full ar cle at: h p://www.angelusnews.com/ar cles/violence-within-the-home-affects-the-en re-community

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Most Holy Trinity As we celebrate the mystery of the Trinity we also realize the mys-tery of how much God loves and cares for us each day. Believing in this our lives can then overflow in thanksgiving and praise. Your gi in the St. Vincent de Paul green envelopes will help the poor to believe in the mystery of God’s love for them.

COMMUNITY NEWS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Religious Educa on News We need your help. Vaca on Bible Camp cra volunteers need your empty, clean, food cans of all sizes. We are also in need of empty toilet paper, and paper towel rolls. Please leave dona ons at the Religious Ed. Office or in the rectory for us. Much thanks! Vaca on Bible Camp Registra on con nues! Camp runs from July 10 – 14, 2017 at St. Maria Gore . Registra-

on forms are now available online @ stcor-nelius.org! Contact the Religious Educa on office with ques ons, to volunteer, or for ad-di onal registra ons forms. (562) 420-7613.

NEW BIBILE STUDY A new Bible Study, led by Fr. George, will begin June 26, and meet every Monday there-a er. Mee ngs will run from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room inside the Church. Come to our first mee ng on the 26th to pray, discuss our study plan, discuss appropriate study Bibles, and set our first readings from the Acts of the Apostles. This Bible Study is open to all. Further informa on can be ob-tained from the Church Office (562/421-8966) or from Marc Auber n (562/544-2219 or dauber @usc.edu).

The Mass of Chris an Burial for May Larkin will be Thursday, June 15th

at 12 Noon. May She Rest in Peace.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS & NOTES Rosary and Mass for Life…

will resume on Sunday, September 3rd.

Here’s the Prayer for Life we pray a er Communion at the Mass for Life. Let’s all make it a daily prayer

this summer - -

Prayer for Life Heavenly Father, we adore You and worship You.

You have watched over each of us and sent Your angels to protect us from harm. To You, Lord,

we owe life itself. Awaken in every human con-science a profound reverence for human life. May

we bring light and hope to all who are contem-pla ng abor on. Grant us the grace to defend our

smallest and most defenseless brothers and sisters - those s ll being formed in the secret places of their mothers' womb. We ask this through Jesus Christ,

our Lord. Amen!

Circle of Life Scarf

Do you knit? Looking for a new project? We’re making Circle of Life scarves for our ministry.

Knit for our cause! Call AGM team member, and Circle of Life Scarf creator,

Carolynne Famolaro for pa ern and details… (714)827-5039

Crisis Pregnancy

If you, or a woman you know, is in a crisis pregnancy and needs someone to talk to, call our pro-life part-ners at Horizon Pregnancy Clinic: Call - 714.897.7500

or Text - 657.204.6057

Help IS available!!

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Sylvia Aimerito 562-429-1965

BINGO Every Friday come and play Bingo! Doors open at 4pm and Bingo starts at 6:30pm in the large hall. A snack bar is available. We also have Pull-Tabs and Flashboards. Ques-

ons, comments or concerns please contact: Dannah Perez at 562-316-4819 .

HOURLY DRAWING BOOTH – FIESTA 2017 Summer Gree ngs! In prepara on for this year's upcoming Fiesta and due to the HUGE success of our Hourly drawing booth we kindly request your dona ons of Never Used Gi Cards (cards you’ve been holding on to but never used – check your purses and junk drawers) or gently used cash! We’ll use the cash to purchase Scrip gi cards which benefit our school two fold! You can send your dona ons of gi cards or cash for Scrip gi cards directly to the school office, or in a sepa-rate envelope marked “Hourly Drawing” deposited in the church basket. We thank you for your gen-erosity in suppor ng our school and the children – the future of our parish! Please contact Rose Letson (562-755-0862) with any ques ons

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY We finished our study of the Gospel of John and are now on our summer break. We will start again on Sep 13, 2017 with a potluck and the le ers of John. You are invited to join us on Wednesdays, from 7-8:45 pm in the Holy Family Room for the St. Cor-nelius Wednesday night Bible Study. For more informa on, course materials or to sign up please contact Erick or Barbara Fischer at (562) 425-5542 or e-mail, ebefischer@earthlink.net

7 COMMUNITY NEWS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS NEEDED FOR

ALL MASS TIMES Is God calling you?

Anyone interested in either ministry should contact

Michele Bradley for more details mbradley284@gmail.com or

562-964-4140. You can also com-plete the form below and drop it in

the Rectory Mailbox.

Please provide a current email address and include the best

telephone number where you can be reached or receive a message.

Name _____________________ Email _______________________ Phone ______________________ Circle: Lector / Eucharis c Minister Mass Day & Time: _____________________________ Would you like to be included on the sub list? Yes No

Kindly return this form to the Rectory Thank you for answering

God’s call to serve at the celebra on of The Mass.