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. SAT & SUN

9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

St. Cornelius Catholic School Principal—Nancy Hayes

3330 North Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90808

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

ALL SAINTS DAY (November 1) A Holy Day of Obligation

MASS SCHEDULE Monday, October 31—5:00 pm (Vigil Mass)

Tuesday, November 1—8:00am, 9:15am (School Mass), 12:00 Noon 5:00pm & 7:00pm

St. Cornelius Church 5500 Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 421-8966

PASTOR’S CORNER 1 1

Hallow Een has been high-jacked. It has been re-duced to Witches, Goblins, Costumes and

Par es that is closer to Pre-Chris an Religions than Chris anity. The word Hallow is an old English word for Saint and “Een” is an abbreviated word for even-

ing. It means the evening before the Feast of All Saints. It is a Celebra on of the Communion of

Saints such as our Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors, Friends, Teachers, Priests, Nuns and all who have

touched our lives and inspire us to live the Chris an life.

The following is by Edward Hays. As the cold winds of November swirl around us, we reflect on this month of remembrance of the holy dead of our families. We have remembered in prayer and in our hearts those persons with whom we have shared life, and who have so richly shared life with us. Perhaps a story can help us reflect on and appreciate some of the gi s we have received from our departed loved ones. A true story can hold the same power as a para-ble, and so I’d like to relate what happened to a cer-tain Bri sh actress named Sarah Allgood. She moved to the United States in 1940 a er having nursed back to health a friend who had been famous in the role of Eliza Dooli le in Shaw’s play Pygmali-on. When they parted, the recovered actress Sarah Allgood a toke of her apprecia on. It was a water-color pain ng of a graceful heron. Sarah took the pain ng with her to her new home in Hollywood. In the first dream she had there, her actress friend appeared, saying “Have you found my gi to you from the grave? Look behind the pain ng.” Sarah was puzzled by the dream, as she had no reason to believe that her friend was not alive. But she removed the cardboard back and looked behind the picture. There she found a draw-ing of her famous friend, sir Max Beerbohm. The drawing was worth thousands of dollars at the me.

Later, Sarah Allgood learned that her friend had died in France the very day of her mysterious dream in Hollywood. We proclaim the mystery of our faith, our belief in the Communion of Saints, when we open our-selves to be gi ed by the saints we have loved. The Communion of Saints is the community of those who have died in the loving embrace of God. They now live in that inexhaus ble life which is beyond our present knowledge, but our living faith assures us that we are s ll in communion with them. Our ra onal minds balk at such a possibility and our twen eth century sophis ca on objects to such an unscien fic reality. Yet, our faith says it is possible for those who love us in life to con nue to love us even a er they have passed through the door of death. In the summer me, if we wish to feel the breeze, we must open our windows. How easily we close the windows of our hearts and minds by cold logic and reason. How easily we shut out the possibili es of being guided by our parents or friends who have died and are no longer physically with us. If we be-lieve in the Communion of Saints, and if our inner doors and windows are open, can we not feel the grace and guidance that comes from those who have loved us? Behind the symbols of our family heirlooms—an old photograph, a rosary, a prayer book, chair or dish—is a gi , just as there was behind Sarah Allgood’s watercolor pain ng. We who stumble along the path to holiness need only prayerfully open ourselves to whatever gi s those who always loved us in life wish to send us from beyond the grave.

HALLOW EEN AND THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS

PASTOR’S CORNER 1

Siempre Adelante, Fr. Mike

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, November 5 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Wade Perry Sunday, November 6 8:00 a.m. Fr. Bill McLean Lector: Ed Barwick 10:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Gleeson Lector: Bert Howard 12 noon Fr. George Reynolds Lector Cheryle Sandel 5:00 p.m. Fr. George Reynolds Lector: Marco Lopez

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MASS INTENTIONS † = Indicates Deceased Sunday, October 30 8:00 a.m. †Lido Marche †Karian Slynn Vickary 10:00 a.m. Jake & Bryce Snyder (Birthday) †Antoine e Uthoff 12:00 noon †Dave Koegel †Lupita Diaz de Hernandez 5:00 p.m. †Lucy Alvarez Patrick Dinh Monday, October 31 8:00 a.m. †Manuel Resendez †Conchita Licuanan 5:00 p.m. Patrick Dinh †Henry “Hank” Leone Tuesday, November 1 8:00 a.m. †Virginia & Moses Amith †Henry “Hank” Leone 9:15am Students & Faculty of St. Cornelius 12:00 p.m. †Moses & Angel Amith †Alosia Patolo 5:00 p.m. †Presentacion Ringor †Victor Yashuhara 7:00 p.m. †Patolo Fiaalii Wednesday, November 2 8:00 a.m. All Souls Novena Jackie Westerlund 5:00 p.m. All Souls Novena Novelle Miller Thursday, November 3 8:00 a.m All Souls Novena †Patricia Magee 5:00 p.m. All Souls Novena Marie Vaselle Friday, November 4 8:15 a.m. All Souls Novena †L.G.H. Wijetunga 5:00 p.m. All Souls Novena Helen MacRae (90th Birthday) Saturday, November 5 8:00 a.m. All Souls Novena Nelly Cabutahe 5:00 p.m. All Souls Novena †Patrick Guinan †Lee Duff Sunday,November 6 8:00 a.m. †John G. Weisenborn Charles Aoga (Birthday) 10:00 a.m. Hasse Family People of St. Cornelius 12:00 noon All Souls Novena Mary Funaoka 5:00 p.m. †Sr. Miriam Cachon All Souls Novena

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Spread the Word I used to take Jesus' saying at the end of today's Gospel (Luke 20:38) as a proof that God was just as present to me in the twenty-first century as the LORD was to Abra-ham thousands of years before the me of Christ. But people in Jesus' era had no concep on of me as a di-mension. The phrase "God of the living" means that the dead are alive again in the Resurrec on. Why was it easier for the Sadducees to imagine the impossible--a woman wondering who her spouse is in heaven--than to imagine the Resurrec on? Even today, some people find it easier to imagine a roman c vampire than to be-lieve in someone rising from the dead. Think about how much money and effort go into adver sing one of those vampire movies. Do we see many people put that kind of enthusiasm into their faith? Let's take a hint from adver sing. I get very annoyed with ads that go on and on about how good their product is and how you can get two for $10 (plus $15 postage and handling). I'm more likely to buy a product a friend shows me that will do something useful. Why not spread the word like that? Be "useful" for God. Offer to help someone carry in their groceries or fill out their income tax forms. Be generous with your me. And if anyone asks why, you can tell them you are just grateful for what God has done for you. People aren't looking to be bored by an-other commercial. They are looking for signs of God's love that will lead them to faith. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

ADULT FAITH & SPIRITUALITY 3

LITURGY

FAITH AND FICTION St. Cornelius Book Discussion Group The next mee ng of the book club will be held on Monday November 21, at 7:30 pm in the school li-brary. The book we will be discussing is “White Dog Fell from the Sky” by Eleanor Morse. We meet on the third Monday of every month, except December. You are welcome to join us. For further informa on, call Katy Ellis at 607-1100.

PRAYER LIST As many of you may have no ced our prayer list con nues to grow. 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. Some have been returned to health, others may have re-turned to the Lord. Please contact the Rectory if your loved ones can be removed from the Prayer List. Al-ways remember that at each and every Mass we pray for those who are ill, names known and unknown. God always hears our prayers.

Helen Whitwell Ellen Bollinger Mar n Metz Alexis Teodosio Andrea Boyles Donna Williams Sarah Irvine Maureen Walsh Michelle Stevens Lori Garcia David Wheeler Adam & Carla Mars Mary Larkin Harper Deaton Niko Greco Michelle Carranza Olivia Alvillar Sandee Bradley Marge Hengehold D.J. Barwick Albert Howard Olivia Howard Bob Early Peggy Hasse Dolores Lounsbury Jennifer Carey Marta L. Rodriguez Julienne Aoga Danny Castaneda Jeff Newon Eric Fairchild Barbara Bain Gabriela Paradiso Monica Frank Juan Carlos Andrade Arlene DeWalt Martha Burris Jenni Rojas Frances Boudreau Lee Hicks Irene Brauer

Silailai Tamasoa Christopher Cathart Jerry Siler Henry Sarnecki Helen Walsh Kevin Allan Fernando Rodriguez Larry Gaudy Kimberly Fregoso Ed Chandler Lourdes Coranda Frances Athey Mary Collins Kit Gonzalez Jeffrey Jorda Trisha Ward Joan Aimerito Ed & Peggy Pen s Rosa Claudia Lopez Jason Rosier Rick Briggs John Herrera Clara Milena Jimenez Catherine Warrens Melanie Liu Sio Patolo Brandon McKenzie Kasiano Alai Patricia Wolfe Margaret Haskins Samuel McCarthy Molly Quintana Martha Montes Ferdie Ann Melinda Harne Roxanne Lindsey Rafael Carigma Mark Carigma Travis Melnick Veronica Tolliver Sherill S llwell

Judy Klenk Ed Barwick Todd Johnson Jonathan Kolp Frank Novak Mark Chacarian Richard LaPorte Venus Butler Robert Dougherty Jenny Rivas Denise Pearson Michelle Lopez Andy Witherspoon Jean Wells Zulena Grajeda Karen Gingras Connie Cooper Angelina Alvarez Patricia Moore Walter Bordeaux Alvin York Terri Roach Erin Longhofer Brian Longhofer Karen Maguire Samantha Mesa Jack Alva Cooper Chris Leon Gregory Kelly Robert DuPont Connie Metzger Paul Moore Clara Ines Rebbeca Mellaci Julie Bucannan Joseph Lesko Cathy Carper

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

TIME CHANGE Don’t forget to turn your clocks back next Sunday, November 6.

Please pray for the following Priests whose Anniversaries occur in October and November. Oct 18—†Msgr. Bill Hollinger 1988 Oct 19—†Msgr. James Dolan 1974 Oct 20—†Rev John Eves 1999 †Msgr. Pat Thompson 2012 Oct 22—†Rev Ed Sullivan 1989 Oct 23—†Msgr. Michael Hurt 1984 Oct 24—†Rev Jacek Przygoda Oct 25—†Rev. Michael Gleeson 1969 †Rev. Laurence Dunphy 1983 †Rev. Dennis Velucci 2002 †Msgr. James Callaghan 2002 †Rev. Earl Walker 2010 Oct 28—†Rev. Ruben Lopez 1979 Oct 30—†Msgr. Aus n Greene 1981 †Archbishop John Cankwell1947 †Msgr. Thomas Sullivan 1997 †Msgr. Tom Kiefer 2006 Oct 31—†Msgr. Patrick O’Connor 1971 †Rev. Ed Maechler 2011 Nov 1—†Rev. Paddy Colleran 1977

May They Rest in Peace

4 YOUTH FORMATION

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Did you know? Teach your kids not to fear a predator’s manipula on Fear is a powerful mo vator, and unfortunately, it fuels the secrecy behind many instances of child abuse. A predator will use fear to manipulate his or her vic ms, making it hard to end the abuse. O en, abuse vic ms are too scared or embarrassed to speak up, especially if the abuser is someone they know. Abusers can use close rela onships to inspire fear of retalia on and may also stress that no one will believe their vic m. For a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “Don’t Let a Perpetrator Use Fear to Manipulate Your Child,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call 213-637-7227.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Thank you to all the families who have either sent in a greenery order or a buy-out dona on. Your par cipa on is sincerely appreciated. Saturday, November 6, 2016, 10:00am mass: Presenta on Ritual to recognize the candidates for Reconcilia on and Eucharist. The students from the level 2/grade 2 religious educa on forma on pro-gram and school will be presented to the assembly of St. Cornelius. It has been the tradi on at St. Cor-nelius for several years to introduce these candi-dates to the parish as a way for the parish family to be er support them with prayer and good example. EDGE night is back! All 6th, 7th and 8th grade stu-dents are invited to a fun, faith-filled evening on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 7:00 – 8:30pm, in the large hall. Level 1/Grade 1, Sacrament Prepara on Parent/Child Mee ng for ALL first year students in Mrs. Mohr, Mrs. Hetrick and Ms. Haff’s classes will be held: Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 7:00pm in the church.

COMMUNITY NEWS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

In the Gospel today, Zacchaeus accepts our Lord joyfully; and the sign of his acceptance is his open house and his resolu on to give

half of his goods to the poor. Your gi s have helped us to assist families with food, u li es, school clothes, medicine, rent, etc. Thank You!

NOVEMBER 2016 ARCHDIOCESE FINGERPRINTING All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and vol-unteers who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprint-ed. Below you will find informa on on the up-coming San Pedro Region fingerprin ng event being held here at St. Cornelius. Please call for details of appointments or walk-in schedule.

November 15, 2016 San Pedro Region ST. CORNELIUS CHURCH 3330 Bellflower Blvd. LONG BEACH 90808 Call for appt. (562) 425-7813 12pm-3:40&5pm-7:20pm

CHRISTMAS GREENERY Christmas Greenery Fundraiser is coming to an end soon! Have you placed your order? Religious Edu-ca on is selling various sized Christmas wreaths, swags, centerpieces and garland for their Fall Fund-raiser. Why not send a gi of greenery to friends and loved ones via direct delivery? The flyers and order forms are available in the Religious Educa on Office. All orders are paid in advance and due by October 30th. Delivery of greenery is scheduled for the first week of December. All proceeds are used to help defray the cost of the Sacramental prepara-

on processes, office equipment maintenance and scholarships to the RE forma on program. Thank you for your generous support!

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS & NOTES 2016 Rosary and Mass for Life Schedule: Nov. 6,

Dec. 4 4:30pm here at St. Cornelius

Babies Saved This Year 121 - the number of babies (that we know of!)

given the chance at LIFE and their moms who made the ‘choice’ of a life me.

Thank you for your con nued prayers for our unborn brothers and sisters, and moms in crisis

pregnancies.

Jewelry for LIFE - Help us Buy Diapers An AGM team member has made some

beau ful earrings for us. Each pair is one of a kind! We’re selling them a er November and

December Mass for Life.

A Song for Our New Saint

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF DECEASED As we have done in the past, we invite you to bring pho-tographs of your deceased loved ones and place these pictures on the steps of the altar for All Souls Day. You may place these photographs on the step of the altar for All Souls Day, November 2. They will remain there through November 20. Please a ach your name and number to the back of the photo. Please also pick up your photos the weekend of the 20th.

All SOULS NOVENA A Novena of Masses will be offered for our beloved deceased during the month of November. If you wish to have members of your family who have died remembered at these Masses, please write their names on the “All Souls” envelopes and place them in the collec on baskets along with your dona on. You may also drop them at the Rectory. Envelopes with these names will be placed in the Sanctuary throughout the Novena. You will find envelopes in the pews.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY THANK YOU for your generous response to the Soci-ety for the Propaga on of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. To con nue answering this call, visit missionsla.org, where you can find more informa on on how to support religious sisters and brothers, priests and dedicated lay leaders who pro-vide help and hope in some of the world’s poorest places. They address basic human needs, while in every moment offering spiritual comfort and support to the suffering and the marginalized. Join them in mission every day as you joined them this past World Mission Sunday!

MEN OF ST. CORNELIUS The Men of St. Cornelius would like to extend an invi-ta on of all men in our parish and surrounding par-ishes to join us for food, fellowship, and spiritual growth as we con nue our speaker series with our own Sr. Kathleen Burns on Tuesday November 15 at 6 pm. Food will be served at 6 pm and Sr. Kathleen will begin her presenta on at 7pm. Please RSVP by email to menofstcornelius@gmail.com if you plan to a end so we can plan for ample food and sea ng.

7 COMMUNITY NEWS TRUNK OR TREAT & CHILI COOK OFF—OCTOBER 30TH Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Sunday, October 30 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This is a fun community event where families come to the school and decorate their vehicles in a Halloween theme. Children and adults alike are encouraged to wear costumes and trick or treat from car to car. There are many fun ac vi es for all to enjoy. Do you have a good chili recipe? We are looking to crown a new winner this year. Call the school office for more informa on.

STUDENT TALENT SHOW NOVEMBER 19TH Everyone is welcome to enjoy the many talents of our St. Cornelius students. The student talent show will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. A family dinner will follow the show at 5:00 p.m. More informa on about the show and dinner are available in the school office.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION It’s that me again to start clipping and saving Box Tops from packed food products. Every clip counts to our goal. Please send your Box Tops to the school. **Note: Campbell's Soup no longer provides a program for labels.