Redeemer Lutheran’s theme for Sunday, June 5, is “Let the Celebration Begin: The Holy Spirit Comes” for Pentecost. The church gathers to share blessings in thanksgiving, pray in hope and faith, and share in the spirit of peace. No special attire is required, but often people wear a bit of red on this festival day. Redeemer Lutheran meets for service and Communion at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary

To receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com or https://www.jspaluch.com/ Subscribe. For more information, visit www.holyfamilysb. com. The church is operating at its regular Mass schedule. Father Joseph Son Nguyen suggests that people wear masks while inside the church. Saturday (Vigil Mass) is at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and

Congregation Sholom will hold services on Friday, June 3, via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 6:30 p.m. Mymon will lead hybrid services on Saturday, June 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Shavout services will be held via Zoom only on Sunday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. and on Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m. Yizkhor will be recited at Monday’s service. To receive a Zoom invitation call or text

Faith Christian Assembly’s monthly newsletter is now in a new format. At the center of the newsletter is an encouraging word from Pastor Sheri Leming, who also delivers a Bible-based teaching each month. The new format also includes more articles and perspectives including an article from men’s ministry leader Gary Leming, and also great wisdom and inspiration in a column by author and longtime

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m. This is followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays; Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend Sacrament

LW Baptist’s theme for Communion Sunday in Clubhouse 4 is “Everybody Ought to Know Who Jesus Is.” The sermon for this week is about how Africa got the gospel. The choir will sing accompanied by a grand piano. The men’s Bible fellowship group will meet on Monday to discuss the book of Judges and reflect on why God’s salvation may at first appear unlikely. The Wednesday Energizers group

Athens, formally Cal-Met, was awarded the contract. A bidder’s conference was attended by a total of five vendors. Athens was the only company to submit a bid, largely due to the unique bins used in the community (which the company owns after buying out Cal-Met). The cost per month will be $10.79, up from $9.79, with a total cost per month of $71,300.32, up from $64,690. The contract also includes

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