MISSION STATEMENT St. Bartholomew is a diverse Catholic community welcoming to all.

Called to serve, we are united by faith, bonded by prayer, and committed to living the Gospel message.

Welcome to

St. Bartholomew

A Roman Catholic Community

5100 E. Broadway • Long Beach, California • 90803

Mailing Address & Parish Office: 252 Granada Ave • Long Beach, California • 90803 Office: 562.438.3826 • Fax: 562.438.2227

www.stbartholomewcclb.org • stbartslongbeach@gmail.com

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020

2 PARISH INFORMATION

Pastor: Fr. Michael Reardon Michael.Reardon@la-archdiocese.org

(562) 438-3826

Fr. Thinh Pham, In Residence Pastor Emeritus: Msgr. Bernie Leheny

Deacon Miguel Torrado (707) 513-3903

Finance Council (562) 438-3826

Parish Administrator: Kathleen Flood (562) 438-3826 KFlood@la-archdiocese.org

Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm (Closed Noon-1:00pm)

Administrative Assistant Amparo Baldemor (562) 438-3826 Bulletin Editor/Webmaster Kathleen Flood (562) 438-3826 Funeral Planning Coordinator Amparo Baldemor (562) 438-3826 Operations Manager Robert Crowley (562) 438-3826 Secretary Chris Ahumada (562) 438-3826 Safeguard the Children (562) 438-3826

Faith Formation Director: Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 KDeLeo@la-archdiocese.org

Faith Formation Office – on Livingston Drive adjacent to the Parish Hall.

Baptism Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Early Childhood Formation (Ages 3-5) Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 First Holy Communion Preparation Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Elementary Formation (Grades 1-5) Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Middle School Jessica Garcia (562) 438-3826 Confirmation Jessica Garcia (562) 438-3826 Bible Study (Wednesday Evening) Amparo Baldemor (562) 260-0326 Scripture Study (50+) Ted Flood (562) 706-6048 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Patricia Burton (619) 210-3560

Music/Liturgy Director: Brian Archambault (562) 208-8222 BArchambault@la-archdiocese.org

Altar Society Joyce Watt (562) 434-6443 Altar Servers Mary Dolan (562) 708-3630 Eucharistic Ministry Cynthia Miramontes (626) 926-2555 Lectors Joan Surfus (310) 489-0741 Liturgy Committee Brian Archambault (562) 208-8222 Music Ministry, Cantors, Choir Brian Archambault (562) 208-8222 Sacristan Mary Dolan (562) 708-3630 Ushers Earl Lovett (562) 439-3198 Wedding Coordinator Joyce Watt (562) 434-6443

Parish Ministry Director: Sr. Mary Dean Pfahler, SND (419) 304-8530 MDPfahlerSND@la-archdiocese.org

Bereavement Ministry Sr. Mary Dean Pfahler (419) 304-8530 Centering Prayer Group Alison Reid (562) 537-1592 Community Group Debby Margulis (562) 498-9053 Knights of Columbus Manny Garcia (760) 578-9528 Respect Life Ministry Dave McCaughey (562) 438-3263 Women’s Council Dorothy Kistler (562) 439-9390 Young Adult Ministry www.lbcya.org.

Parish Directory Mass Schedule Saturday 8:00am, 5:00pm Vigil

Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, 12:30pm & 5:00pm

Holy Days 8:00am, 12:15pm & 7:00pm

Federal Holidays 9:00am-no 8:00am Mass

Daily Mass 8:00am

Reconciliation Saturday 3:45—4:45pm Except Holy Saturday

First Fridays after 8:00am Mass

Or call the Parish Office for an appointment.

Eucharistic Adoration First Tuesday of Month 3:00—6:00pm Friday 7:00am

Fellowship Every Sunday in the Parish Hall following the 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Masses

First Fridays following the 8:00am Mass

The Church is open for quiet prayer Monday through Friday. The door on Broadway remains unlocked until approximately 7:00pm.

Parish Life

PARISH INFORMATION 3

Lenten Fish Dinner—February 28 Stations of the Cross

On Wednesday, February 26 we are signed with ashes and reminded to turn away from sin and follow the gospel. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning our 40-day Lenten journey of repentance in preparation for Easter.

Mass Schedule & Reception of Ashes

8:00 am, 12:15 and 7:00 pm Prayer Service at 4:00 pm

Start your first Lenten (meatless) Friday dinner the right way with a fish dinner prepared by the Knights of Columbus Council 987. The dinner is from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on February 18. They will be serving baked or grilled fish and your choice of fries or rice and coleslaw. Drinks and desserts are provided for your enjoyment as well. Please reserve by calling, emailing or signing up with the link below. Join us for food and fellowship prior to Stations of the Cross.

Little Black Books for your Lenten Journey Complimentary daily reflection booklets for Lent are located at all entrances of the church. The Little Black Books offer six-minute reflections on the weekday gospels of Lent. The booklets tuck easily into your pocket or handbag, and with their discrete black cover they can be read anywhere! Pick up your copy today and be sure to spend some time thinking about your spiritual goals for Lent.

Stations of the Cross begin Friday, February 28, and are prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 7:00 pm in the church. This devotion began as a practice by pilgrims, who would travel to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Christ to Calvary. Eventually, for those who were unable to make that journey the practice took the form of the 14 stations found in most Catholic Churches.

On Monday, March 2 the Women’s Council will meet at 12 noon in the Parish Hall. Come early to enjoy refreshments and fellowship. The St. Patrick’s dinner will be the focus of this meeting with DiAnne Jahn, chairperson, addressing all the details. Mike O’Toole, owner of Gondola Getaway, will be the guest speaker. All women of St. Bartholomew’s are invited. For further information, please call Dorothy Kistler at (562) 439-9390.

Save the date! Annual St. Patrick’s Day

Family Dinner & Entertainment Friday, March 13, 5:30 to 8:30 pm Watch for our bulletin insert next weekend!

Women’s Council Meeting

Parish Book of Prayers We invite you to invoke the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, St. Bartholomew, or another saint by recording your special prayer intentions in the Parish Book of Prayers, which is located in the Vestibule.

(562) 438-3826, ext. 251 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094ea5aa2aabfb6-fish

or emailing manuelgarcia86@icloud.com.

Monday, February 24

8:00am Intentions of Stella Balila

Tuesday, February 25

8:00am Repose of the soul of Richard Goforth

Wednesday, February 26

8:00am Repose of the soul of Lydia B. Balaoing

Saturday, February 29

5:00pm Repose of the soul of Don Patman

Sunday, March 1

8:00am Intentions of St. Bartholomew parishioners

9:30am Repose of the soul of Terry Fahey-Mancillas

11:00am Repose of the soul of Jake Jahn

12:30pm Repose of the soul of Milton Silva

Thursday, February 27

8:00am Repose of the soul of Rick Anderson

Liturgy, Worship & Prayer

In order to keep our prayer list current, names will remain on the list for four weeks. Names can be resubmitted again by emailing CAhumada@la-archdiocese.org

Mass Intentions

4 LITURGY

Today’s Readings

Wally Burton Ginny Davis Charles Fleishman Dr. James Fries Annette Groen Renee Henderson Dustin Infantes T. Kennedy Lois Kimble Laurie Kirkland Eric Kirkland Michael Klem Doris Jean Lee Nicki Maahs Laura Malloy Vanessa Massie Ronald McCloskey

Nicole McInerny Anthony Miller Ken Miller Al Moreno Joy Nishiwaki Mary Pearson Joe Piro Cathy Rand Ireneo A. Reus, Jr. David Sheppard Mazie Stempkowski Marilyn Sterner Mike Swartz L. Tanguay Donald Thompson Robert Thorne Judi Walsh

First Reading — Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading — You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3: 16-23). Gospel — Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5: 38-48). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commis-sion on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5: 43–44a)

Jesus challenges us to turn the other cheek and to love our enemies. These are not our instincts. It is not easy. We angry, we are upset, we want to do or say some-thing to express that pain and rage. As we approach the season of Lent, let the example of our Lord inspire us to respond to hurt and conflict with mercy and forgiveness. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Adult: What is the point of “turning the other cheek” in an argument, and why is it so hard to do?

Youth/Teen: Who are the people you find it most difficult to forgive?

Living the Word this Week

Lord Hear Our Prayers

Liturgy, Worship & Prayer Scripture Meditation

Every one of us has something that has hardened within our heart. The medicine to combat hard heartedness is memory: recalling the blessings of the Lord. This keeps our heart open and faithful. - Pope Francis @Pontifex

LITURGY 5

Altar Servers FEB. 29 5:00pm de Domenico, Vanderschans

MAR. 1 8:00am Crowley, Poitevin

9:30am Hollisters

5:00pm Errecarts

11:00am Campos, Saucedo

12:30pm Hernandez, Sullivan

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers FEB. 29 5:00pm Houston, Flood Team 1

MAR. 1 8:00am Garcia, Montgomery Team 4

9:30am Bodnar, Goshert Team 2

11:00am Burkhard, Goshert Team 2

12:30pm Sanders, Sciortino Team 3

5:00pm Sunio Team 2

Today’s Readings: Leviticus 19: 1–2, 17–18; Psalm 103: 1–2, 3–4, 8, 10, 12–13; 1 Corinthians 3: 16–23; Matthew 5: 38–48 Today’s readings reflect on our communal identity as disciples. Before we begin Lent together in a few days, we take time to appreciate what God has done by giving us our family of faith. In Leviticus, God tells Moses to “speak to the whole Israelite community” and give them instructions for living in love. Moses passes along the message—to each and every believer—that God’s people must strive together for holiness. St. Paul echoes this message, insisting that we are indeed God’s holy children. As temples of the Spirit, we belong to Christ and to one another. This mutual belonging is a blessing and a challenge. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus sets a high bar for Christian community: his followers must love not only those who are easy to love, but also the people who upset us. Together, let us ask God to give us this kind of love.

I am the Lord Today’s first reading concludes in classic Levitical style: “I am the LORD.” Over and over again, the book of Leviticus punctuates its paragraphs with that simple statement: “I am the LORD.” Relentlessly repeating that phrase, the word of God reminds us that God is the LORD—and we are not. We did not construct the world; we did not create ourselves. Remembering our status as mere creatures comes as a shock to us at times, especially when we flex and pose as masters of our own tiny universes. On the other hand, knowing we are “merely” God’s beloved children can free us. When we accept that God is the source and summit of all wisdom, we approach life with a growing stillness, an openness to God’s powerful action in the world.

Holy and Perfect Our openness to God’s powerful action helps us understand Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel, when he demands that we become “perfect.” Most of us shudder at the thought of having to be perfect. The idea of achieving perfection seems impossible, frankly. But, just before despair sets in, we recall that we are merely creatures. If God wants us to be “holy” and “perfect,” as today’s readings emphasize, then God will provide all we need to chip away at our imperfections. If we nurse a hateful grudge against someone and cannot imagine being free of the resentment, God can help. If we harm our own bodies through bad habits, the holy Spirit can strengthen our resolve and transform our daily behavior. If we long for advantage over others, if we are disgusted by the thought of loving “unworthy” people, if we overwhelmingly prefer comfort and stability over the wildness of lavish generosity—Jesus Christ, King of glory, can convert our timid hearts. These transformations take time, patience, and prayer. Sitting quietly to reflect over today’s readings is an excellent kind of prayer, and an inspiring way to begin. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

6 PARISH NEWS

Lifelong formation,

Scripture Study

Centering Prayer

Parish Retreats this Spring

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Two parish retreats are planned for Spring 2020 at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre.

Women’s Retreat Friday evening, March 27,

and concludes on Sunday, March 29, with Mass at 11:30 am.

Men’s Retreat Friday evening, April 24,

and concludes on Sunday, April 26, with Mass at 11:30 am.

The lovely grounds and peaceful atmosphere of Mater Dolorosa make this an ideal place for a weekend of spiritual renewal and growth facilitated by the Passionist retreat team. Suggested donation: $250 ($50 non-refundable deposit). Register online at http://mater dolorosa.org/weekend-retreat-mar-27-29-2020/ or contact Sr. Mary Dean at (419) 304-8530 or MDPfah-lerSND@la-archdiocese.org.

Praying with Scripture Starts Feb. 27 Praying with Scripture returns on Thursday evenings beginning February 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Seton Room. Join our small faith-sharing group and reflect together on the Sunday gospels during the first five weeks of Lent. We will discuss the richness of these powerful gospels and seek to discover their meaning within ourselves. No preparation is required. Hand-outs replace the need to purchase books or materials. For more information contact Ted Flood at (562) 706-6048.

Wednesday Night Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Hall. The next meeting is March 4 from 6:30 to 8:00pm, when they will continue their study of “Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told,” a DVD-series with Fr. Michael Gaitley. For additional information, please contact Amparo Baldemor at (562) 260-0326 or email hcvb@aol.com.

50+ Scripture Study The 50+ Scripture Study meets every other Thursday morning in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room. The next meeting is March 5 from 8:30 to 10:00 am. For additional information, call Ted Flood at (562) 706-6048.

Centering Prayer is a contemplative prayer group that meets in the church. Its next gathering is Monday, March 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. For information, call Alison Reid at (562) 537-1592.

Women at the Well The Women at the Well book study group for women of all ages that meets the first Tuesday of the month. They are set to begin reading “The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully” by Joan Chittister, which is published by Blue Bridge (bluebridgebooks.com) and is available through Amazon. All are welcome to join the first discussion on March 3 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory (please enter through the side gate by the garage). For more information, contact Sr. Mary Dean at (419) 304-8530 or MDPfahlerSND@la-archdiocese.org.

Respect Life Rosary Join the Respect Life Ministry on the first Sunday of every month at 9:00 am to pray the Rosary. Meet out-doors at the Marian Grotto on the Livingston Drive side of the church next Sunday, March 1.

PARISH NEWS 7

Spirituality & Family Life

Archdiocesan & Regional News

Readings for the Week

Did You Know?

California’s Presidential Primary Election is March 3, and the California Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops (CCC) provides several resources on its website to assist you in being an informed voter. Faithful Citizenship FAQs are available at https://www.cacatholic.org/faq-page, and information on Proposition 13 canbe found at https://www.cacatholic.

org/proposition-13-school-bonds.

Presidential Primary Election—March 3

Remember Your Non-Perishable Donations Next Sunday On the first Sunday of every month donation baskets are placed in the Vestibule and Chapel. Any items received are delivered to Catholic Charities for their distribution to the poor. Suggested donation items include non-perishable food, socks for all ages, and towels. Please bring your donations on Sunday, March 1.

“Be attentive to the needs of the poor, the suffering,the lonely, for whoever has chosen to

love Jesus cannot but love his neighbor.” —Pope Francis

Monday: James 3: 13-18; Psalm 19: 8-10, 15; Mark 9: 14-29 Tuesday: James 4: 1-10; Psalm 55: 7-11a, 23; Mark 9: 30-37 Wednesday: Joel 2: 12-18; Psalm 51: 3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Corinthians 5: 20 — 6:2; Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20; Psalm 1: 1-4, 6; Luke 9: 22-25 Friday: Isaiah 58: 1-9a; Psalm 51: 3-6ab, 18-19; Matthew 9: 14-15 Saturday: Isaiah 58: 9b-14; Psalm 86: 1-6; Luke 5: 27-32 Sunday: Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7; Psalm 51: 3-6, 12-13, 17; Romans 5: 12-19; Matthew 4: 1-11

Visiting clergy members are VIRTUS® trained A priest who is visiting the archdiocese to minister for more than 15 days is required to complete a VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children adult awareness program, or present certification that states they have already completed a safe environment program. Archdiocesan officials will review alternative safe environment programs to ensure that they meet the standards held in our archdiocese for content and training protocols. These requirements are not just for priests — any bishop, deacon, religious brother or sister ministering in the archdiocese, must be cleared before beginning their ministry. For more information, visit http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-4/topic-9-4-1.

CSULB Newman Club and Long Beach Catholic Young Adults Sponsor the Culture Project The CSULB Newman Club and the Long Beach Catholic Young Adult group are sponsoring, The Culture Project, a series of three talks that are open to all young adults in the nearby area. The Culture Project is an initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of virtue.

The first of the three talks, “Human Dignity,” is on February 27 at Our Lady of Refuge at 5195 Stearns St, Long Beach 90815. Dinner is at 6:00 pm with a talk and Q&A starting at 7:00 pm. Afterwards about 8:30 pm, everyone is welcome to gather for drinks at a nearby bar.

Future Culture Project meeting dates and topics in the series are Social Media on March 25 and Sexual Integrity on April 22. Watch for information about the location of upcoming meetings, which will change monthly.

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