A mother’s influence is proverbial. Paul the apostle pays tribute to faith in Timothy’s life, saying “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” LW Baptist will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. For more information, call 562-430-8598.

Sunday, May 11, is the day to honor all the wonderful women who have blessed their families and communities in a motherly or mother-like role. God created a special gift when he created Eve. She was the completion of his creation, the exact person Adam needed to partner with to accomplish the task God gave them. She was not an afterthought or a plus-one. God has enabled women with unique abilities

Faith Christian Assembly will meet on Wednesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. for its next hymn sing. All residents are welcome to attend and hear the stories behind the hymns and sing them in a time of worship that brings new insight to the stories behind the scripturebased songs. This is a popular event and a wonderful time to visit Faith Christian Assembly to come get to know the church as well. The Hymn

Holy Family Catholic Church, located next to St. Andrews Gate, holds daily masses at 8:30 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11. A spiritual bouquet for all mothers—living and deceased—will be available at the parish by way of having a Novena of Masses (May 12-20). This is offered for all mothers whose names are submitted through

BUDDHA CIRCLE Author of 'A Monk's Gui de to Finding Joy' will speak on May 10 Buddha Circle will hold a special presentation on Saturday, May 10, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with speaker Khangser Rinpoche, a Buddhist scholar who received his doctorate degree in Buddhist philosophy. Rinpoche will speak about his new book, “A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy” from 2:30-3:30 p.m., followed by a