Online E-Giving available through our Parish website: https://giving.ncsservices.org/saintmaria

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Tel.: (562) 425-7459 church Fax: (562) 421-0475

Email: smgsecretary@gmail.com

Website: www.smgchurch.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

NEW PARISHIONERS: Please stop by the church office to register at your earliest convenience. We need you! Welcome to our parish family.

SACRAMENTS:

Sunday Eucharist

5:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12 noon (Spanish)

Weekday Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday

Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:00 p.m.

Anytime, by appointment

Baptisms: Parents expecting a child, please phone Parish Office, even before the birth, regarding preparatory classes.

Marriages: Please phone our parish priest at least 6 months in advance.

Anointing of the Sick: Call the church office anytime. For Eucharistic care, arrange with the Ministry Office for weekly visitation.

Devotions

Rosary and Chaplet Monday thru Friday at 7:20 a.m.

Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

Friday at 8:30 a.m.

First Friday: Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Father JOHN S. SCHIAVONE, Pastor

November 17, 2019

MISSIONARIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT NOVITIATE: Fr. Juan Pablo Patiño, M.Sp.S., Novice Master

Tel: (562) 421-0808 Fax: (562) 421-2867

6450 Parkcrest St. Long Beach, CA 90808-2298

ST. MARIA GORETTI SCHOOL:

Tel. (562) 425-5112 Website: www.smgschool.com

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ST. MARIA GORETTI RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Tel. (562) 248-3454

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday - 8a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 16 5:00 pm Int. of Fr. Tony Sunday, November 17 8:00 am +Jason Coombs 10:00am Special Intentions 12:00pm Int. of SMG Parishioners

THIS WEEK 8:00am Monday: +Josephine Schiavone Tuesday: +Delia Johnson Wednesday: +John McKay Thursday: Int. of Carol Roslund (Bracken Family) Friday: +Virginia Apelo Saturday, November 23 5:00 pm +Rose Souza Sunday, November 24 8:00 am +Frank and Roberta Hammond 10:00am Int. of Roberta and Esther Cartagena 12:00pm Int. of SMG Parishioners

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Sat, Nov. 16: Confession — 3pm Sun, Nov. 17: Tribe of Tahquitz Pancake Breakfast— Hall 6am Religious Ed Class — 8:30am Confirmation Yr. 1/C 5—AMR 11:30am RCIA — Library 11:30am Pack 62 Den Mtg 1:30pm

Mon, Nov. 18: RCIA—Youth Confirmation Session —AMR 6:30pm Confirmation Yr. 1: Sponsors Orientation Mtg. — Hall 7pm Tues, Nov. 19: Ordinary Activities Wed, Nov. 20: Ordinary Activities Thurs, Nov. 21: AA Meeting — Hall 6:30pm Bible Study — AMR 7pm Fri, Nov. 22: Ordinary Activities

Sat, Nov. 23: AYSO Friendship Cup — Field Confession — 3pm Parish Thanksgiving Dinner Sun, Nov. 24: Confirmation Yr. 2/C 4—AMR 11:30am RCIA — Library 11:30am Boy Scout Troop 224 Mtg— Hall 6pm

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER!

Come and join us at St. Maria Goretti’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday November 23, 2019

after the 5 pm Mass. ALL ARE WELCOME! Last Name – Please bring enough to serve 10 people.

A-F Appetizers, relish trays, and rolls G-P Mashed potatoes, yams, green bean casserole, corn dish, cranberries, jellos or other family favorite dishes

Q-Z Desserts (Please use disposable pans)

We will provide turkey, gravy, stuffing, and coffee (regular and decaf). Wine will be served for a minimal

donation and sodas will be sold for $1.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Rectory Office! Thank you!

¿SABÍA QUE?

Viajando seguros durante el feriado del Día de Acción de Gracias

El Día de Acción de Gracias es uno de los días cuando hay más viajeros en el año, cuando las familias se reúnen

en todo el país para celebrar juntas. Si usted está planeando viajar con sus hijos a cualquier lugar durante

el Día de Acción de Gracias, tenga en mente los siguientes consejos de seguridad. Revise las reglas

apropiadas para el uso de sillas de niños para automóviles, incluyendo el peso que resisten, ya sea para

los niños que van viendo hacia atrás como los que van viendo hacia adelante, y los requisitos de edad. Asegúrese

de que las sillas para automóviles estén instaladas correctamente y utilice los puntos de revisión de las sillas

si existen en su área. Siempre modele buena conducta usando los cinturones de seguridad, y asegúrese de que

sus hijos también los usen. Para obtener más información sobre consejos de seguridad para pasajeros infantiles,

visite https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/safety-topics/child-passenger-safety.

DID YOU KNOW?

Traveling safely over the Thanksgiving holiday

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, with families gathering across country to celebrate together. If you are planning to drive

with your children anywhere for Thanksgiving, keep these safety tips in mind. Review proper car seat rules

and positioning, including forward or rear-facing weight and age requirements. Make sure your car seats

are installed correctly; utilize free neighborhood checks in your area. Always model good behavior by

wearing your seat belt, and make sure your children are wearing theirs. For more tips on child passenger safety,

visit https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/safety-topics/child-passenger-safety.

Boy Scout Christmas Toy Drive December 8th-15th

As part of the Eagle Scout Service project, Andrew Sepulveda, from Boy Scout Troop 67, has constructed two mobile carts

for the parish. They were made to store goods for the homeless.

This Holiday Season, he will be leading a Toy Drive in cooperation with Catholic Charities beginning Sunday, Dec. 8th thru the 15th. Please consider donating a toy or two for Long Beach families in need by placing them in these carts. Thank you and God Bless!

ST. MARIA GORETTI LONG BEACH LECTORS

November 16 November 23 5:00pm Rookey Gunther

November 17 November 24 8:00am Stroh Stroh/De Dios 10:00am Clark/Windrim TBA Noon Saldivar/Prieto Viramontes/MSpS

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Saturday, November 16

5:00pm Genelle Curiel, Joe Curiel, Gloria Miller, Bud Miller, Carol Gebrand.

Sunday, November 17 8:00am Terry Gill, Patricia Jondle, Hilda McAllister, Lorna Aguilon, Pat Windrim.

10:00am Carrie Cox, Rhonda Rivera, Yolanda Medina-Skinner, Sandy Moons, Barbara Clark, Jason Vanecio.

Noon Adela Rivera, Nelly Lopez, Margarita White, Lidia Godinez, MSpS, MSpS. Saturday, November 23

5:00pm Rolf Trondsen, Katherine Richardson, Mary Kate Richardson, Judy Clarke, Yolanda Litzinger.

Sunday, November 24 8:00am Patricia Moran, Ofelia Cuellar, Esther del Campo, Terry Gill, Volunteer.

10:00am Steven Way, Louie Moons, Debbie Palzer, Donna Coutts, Mike Garry, Volunteer.

Noon Adela Rivera, Nelly Lopez, Margarita White, Lidia Godinez, MSpS, MSpS.

ALTAR SERVERS

Saturday, November 16 5:00pm Neya, Layla, Mya & Kara

Sunday, November 17 8:00am Joseph & Dean B 10:00am Claribel G, Angelica B, Emma & Julian J. 12:00pm Jonathan L, Alexa & Volunteer

Saturday, November 23 5:00pm Peyton, Karina & Volunteer

Sunday, November 24 8:00am Julian & Andres V. 10:00am Kamilla G, Angelica B, & Volunteer. 12:00pm Jonathan L, Juliana & Samantha

“Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.”

— Psalm 98:5

Breaking Bread

#233 Responsorial Psalm:

“The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.”

Please Protect Our Garden

As we are sure you have noticed, Linda has worked so hard on our beautiful garden. The flowers are blooming wonderfully and the garden has never looked better. In order to ensure that this continues to ring true, we do ask that you refrain from picking or cutting the flowers. Thank you for keeping our garden healthy!

REMINDER

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOCK YOUR CAR AND HIDE ALL VALUABLES FROM PLAIN SIGHT.

Annual Women’s Retreat

When: February 21-23, 2020

Come away for a quiet weekend for rest and personal prayer time with God. Join us for our Annual Women’s

Silent Retreat at the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra, Ca sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters of the

Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.

Our theme this year is “Come Holy Spirit, He will guide you to all truth.”

For more information and reservations, please contact Joji Gunther at (562) 420-7207

Ministers of Consolation Training

10 Consecutives Sessions Jan. 6 to March 23, 2020

From 7pm to 9pm

St. Anastasia 7390 W. Manchester Ave Los Angeles, CA 90045

Training focuses on understanding Catholic funeral rituals and planning, ministering to the bereaved,

understanding what grief and mourning is, and how to build a support group in the parish.

For more information contact Eve Hernandez

ehernandez@la-archdiocese.org or (213) 637-7547

Spiritual Highlights of Iberia, Lourdes & Italy

Take your faith on a journey with our Spiritual Highlights of Iberia, Lourdes and Italy. You will enjoy this 20-day

experiences from May 29, 2020 to June 17, 2020.

Land Prices begin at $3059 per person, based on double occupancy. Deposits of only $400 a person will reserve your

space. Limited space is available.

For further information or to register please call Michael or Eileen at (860) 399-1765 or

Eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.

Please pray for our sick brothers and sisters . . .

Larry Aguilar, Steven Bopp, Frances Boudreu, Esperanza Caballero, Madelyn Caldwell, Kris Cash, Bertha Chavira, Brooklyn Blue Chavira, John Clark, Bill Cooper, Trese Cordoza, David Costello, Gloria Delgado, Sue Dietrich, Barbara Duran, Robert DuPont, Susan Escobar, Altagracia Garcia, Larry Gaudy, Sal Gonzales, Rhonda Griffen, Stephan Gutierrez, Pat Hawthorne, Fr. Henry, Thomas A. Hogan, Matthew Holliday, Frank Humphreys, Ellie Jacobs, Richard Joyce, Doug Jungemann, John Kenyon, Mykella Kershaw, Patricia Kershaw, Leon Labayen, Jaime Lagana, Margaret Lander, Audrey Longaberger, Gabriel Lopez, Manuel Lopez, Jack & Barbara Luera, Tonya Macias, Leo & Kevin Montano, Mary Ann Mendoza, Kelly Miller, Tom Moran, Sean Murray, Kristine Negrete, Jeffrey Newon, Joe Padilla, Patty Padilla, Annette Paradise, Mike Petersen, Gia Quintero, Harper Reich, Kevin Reich, Patricia Reich, Suzanne Reich, Thomas Richardson, Margie Rodriguez, Mary Ruth Romo, Dora Saning, Richard Santos Lisa Sielen, Toby Sturgis, Virgie Trajano, Tess Turla, Don Watts, Joyce Watts, Gale Woods, Richard Zapata, Holder Zimmerle, Michael Zuelke, Leo Lucie, Fr. Tony Nuanez, Raymond, Gertie & Len Tanguay, Cathy Rand, Shelia Reece, Samuel Korkis, Sgt. Richard Thomas, Carmelita Villarosa. Please continue to pray for all the sick of our parish.

November 17, 2019

MINISTRY CONTACT LIST

Knights of Columbus: Dave Williams (562) 221-6985

Boy Scouts: Kelly Bryson (562)-761-9375

Cub Scouts: Melissa Ray (714) 785-3577

Altar Servers: Adriana Lopez (562)-413-4591

Children’s Liturgy: Lupita Stimpson (562) 673-2851

Coffee and Donuts: Tina Richardson (562) 883-3150 Carnival Contact: Jeremy Seib (562) 248-9521

Eucharistic Mass: Rectory (562) 425-7459

Eucharistic Sick: Rectory (562) 425-7459

Lectors: John Clark (562) 425-3203

Music: Steve Ordonez (562) 425-7459

Bible Study: Rolf Trondsen (562) 897-6584

RCIA: Rolf Trondsen (562) 897-6584

Respect Life: Patty Padilla (562) 496-0750

Safeguard the Children: Chris Shararian (562) 925-8247

Senior Social Circle: Genelle Curiel (562) 425-7753

St. Vincent De Paul: Tina Richardson 1(562) 506-5105

Ushers: Dave Williams (562) 221-6985

Using Visitor Envelopes

When using a visitor contribution envelope for your weekly offering, please be sure to list your full name and address so that our Rectory staff can apply credit to the

appropriate family or member, as some families share the same last name.

Thank you!

How to access the updated E-Giving System

1. Go to https://giving.ncsservices.org/saintmaria

2. Click on the “Members” icon at the top left corner of the screen

3. Select the “New Login” link

4. Login with your email address and password 5. Proceed to donation prompt

St, Maria Goretti School News Corner

November 22: Thanksgiving Fest November 18-22: PTC Conferences November 25-29: No School (Thanksgiving Break) December 2: School Resumes

SCHOOL CENTS Help St Maria Goretti School Earn Money

It’s easy! Simply turn in your receipts with any

purchases made between September 1, 2019-April 30, 2020 at the following locations:

Lakewood Mall/Cerritos Mall/Stonewood Mall Applies to all shopping, dining, services or entertainment

purchases made . Includes Lakewood Costco.

Cerritos Auto Square Applies to purchases made on parts and services as well

as purchase or lease of a new or used car.

Please submit original receipts at SMG School Office or Church (a bow labeled “School Cents” will be available

for you to drop receipts in).

Please contact Amy (562) 787-0370 or Jen (562) 857-2131 if you have any questions!

Chick-fil-A Fundraising Contest

We at St. Maria Goretti School have an amazing fundraising contest opportunity to raise up to $9,000 for our school. This

is a competition among other private schools in our area through Chick-fil-A. The program has changed from last year, so we wanted to try one more time to see if we can raise more than the $1,000 we have in the past. The school that raises the most in receipt dollars each MONTH, in their category, will win one prize of 50% of our money raised, up to a maximum

of $3,000. All we have to do is the following: WHAT: Cater, drive-thru, or dine-in at

CHICK-FIL-A enjoy your meals! WHERE: Chick-fil-A at Long Beach Towne

Center and Long Beach Traffic Circle WHEN: November 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 HOW: Let you Chick-fil-A Long Beach cashier

know you are from St. Maria Goretti School before you place your order

HAVE FUN & ‘EAT MORE CHIKIN!’

Open House & Pancake Breakfast

Please enjoy breakfast when you visit our classrooms and beautiful Open House at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School.

Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020 Time: Lunch between 9:00am to 11:30am

Cost: $5.00 for 2 Panckaes, 2 Sausages, Orange Juice & Coffee