Our Parish Life
QTR 2, 2016
Holy Cross Catholic Church
The Wonders of the Seasons in the Church
Submitted by: Deacon Chuck Mugnolo
The spiritual preparation of Advent for the coming of the new born King has
past, the Christmas Season in the Church has ended, Lent has come and
gone, and the Easter Season is upon us, but the journey has just begun. No
matter what our age, how deeply, and how long we have studied, prayed,
and hoped, for the knowledge of God’s presence in our lives, the journey has
just begun.
Now the Church calendar, after the major seasons Advent, Christmas, and
Lent, takes us into the spiritual journey of Easter. Continuing the journey to
the knowledge of God’s presence, and His will in our lives. It is a journey that
calls for us to surrender our hearts and minds to God. It is the essence of the
prayer to the Holy Spirit that prays:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
r The wonders of the seasons
in the church
r A note of congratulations!
r Medical Equipment Closet
r Share a smile or a handshake
r From the Parish Nurses
r A Prayer Shared
r Joking Around
r So you think you know
everything
r Nails in the fence
r Senior Discounts
“Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and rekindle in them the
fire of thy love.
Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created and they shall renew the face
of the earth.”
In spite of the many times the secular world tells us we are too young, or too
old, or too naive, God never tires of waiting for us, offering us continuously,
his love and spirit to comfort us, and fill us with peace and hope.The journey
to God’s loving embrace is a never ending experience of all the spiritual,
emotional, and human experiences that we share in as the body of Christ. We
need not be the pillar of strength that many think they must be to follow Christ.
We need not be accomplished theologians and doctors of Church teachings.
We need be only a voice calling out in this wilderness around us:
“Come Lord Jesus, fill me with the fire of your love.”
As we continue our journey, taking time to open ourselves up to God’s
presence, in partaking of the Church’s devotions of Reconciliation,
Eucharistic Adoration, and Mass, let us not weary or grow faint. We should
hold onto the Scripture verse from Isaiah: Chapter 40, Verse 31;
“They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as
with eagle’s wings;
They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.”
The loneliness, the sorrow of the abandonment, the passion, the carrying of the cross, the crucifixion of Jesus, never
fails to bring us to the resurrection. The suffering, the illnesses, the pain of separation, the loss of loved ones...
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...is always a participation in Christ suffering for the Christian. For those who endure there is always the joy of the
resurrection when all will be for the wonder of God, and his promise of eternal happiness with Him in Heaven.
I wish all of you the joy of the journey in seeking the face of God, and experiencing the joy in Christ our savior who
came that we may have life and have it to the full.
May God bless you with his mercy and love, all the days of your life.
Deacon Chuck n
congratulations and welcome to all received into full communion of the
church
Submitted by Deacon Chuck Mugnolo.
On Sunday, January 17, 2016, the following Brothers and Sisters were received into Full Communion of the Holy
Catholic Church with the reception of Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.
• Chad Daniel Griffiths
• Isa Violet Griffiths
• Michelle Annette Griffiths
• Megan Elizabeth Fitzgerald
• Zalia Rain Griffiths
• Vicky Q. Zipagan Herbert
• Judah David Griffiths
• Kathryn Renee Martin
We also wish to include Heidi de Jesus Godinez Cartas, who received Confirmation on Sunday, December 9, 2015.
We welcome those Catechumens who received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil:
• Cameron Lewis Watkins
• Anna Cristina Ayala Lopez
• Blake River Burnette
May all the blessing that God has rained down on this Community of Holy Cross be upon you and remain with you
as you continue your walk in the Holy Spirit. Know that you are welcomed in the joy of our hearts, and we
celebrate with you the joy of the call of God to bring you to Full Communion with the Church here at Holy Cross. n
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Since our last issue:
holy cross medical equipment closet
- ministering to our parishioners, community & beyond -
deceased parishioners
Frank Denham
Marjorie Green
Charlie Russell
Billy Kitusky
Judy Pasicznyk
Denis Joncas
Marion Baker
Phil Dellwo
Tony Young
Paul Morrison
Franny Shearer
Antoinette Kirchner
Joann Saari
Bob Ryan
Violet Peters
Otis Megginson
10/11/15
8/31/15
1/19/16
1/19/16
2/1/16
2/16/16
2/24/16
2/21/16
3/12/16
3/25/16
3/29/16
4/10/16
4/10/16
4/13/16
2/12/16
5/15/16
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new parishioners
Gilberto & Alma Andrade
Fernando Antoniazzi
Martin & Silvia Ayala
Javier Badio & Maria Rayos
Zachary Blanks
Gregory & Heather Cavaliere
Herculano Dehoyos & Rosalba
Fonseca
Erin Morgan Dort
Christopher & Jessica Filiaggi
Deanna Fletcher
Marie Fordham
Jose Jesus & Martha Gallardo
Acides Garcia & Isabel Lara
Javia Garcia
Joshua Lee & Heather Garrett
Heidi Godinez & Steven Webb
Cameron Grey
Chad & Michelle Griffiths
Mary Hart
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Submitted by Paula Warwick.
As part of the Pastoral Care Ministry, Holy Cross Church has a longstanding
tradition of storing durable medical equipment donated by our parishioners. In
turn, when someone has a need for a walking aide, bathroom equipment or
wheelchair, this ministry can be of great service.
Occasionally we accumulate more than we need for our Holy Cross family. When
this occurs, the equipment is distributed to the indigent community through the
FREE foundation, a local non-profit corporation. In 2015, we had an abundance
of wheelchairs, which were happily received by Gleaning for the World to be used
beyond our community.
The Holy Cross Medical Equipment Closet is located in a storage room above the
commons and managed by parishioner Paula Warwick DPT. For information or
questions call 384-7655. n
share a smile or a handshake
Submitted by Ann Gorman.
Sadly there are members of Holy Cross who are suffering from the ravages of
memory loss that only go one way - downhill. These fellow members want to be
at Mass and participate in whatever ways they are able; however, due to difficulty
with conversation, they are often avoided. It takes little effort to share a smile and
a handshake to let them know they are welcomed and loved. Please do whatever
is comfortable for you to help those who are on this continuous downhill slope to
feel part of the congregation and the church they have loved for so many years n
Martin & Esperanza Hernandez
Paul Jasiewicz
Abel Jimenez & Manuela Cervantes
Rogerio & Josefina Jimenez
Ashley & Susan Karnes
Michael & Carrie Knutsen
Armando Lopez & Emilia Martin
Alicia Loredo
Maria Loredo
Andres Lozada & Maria Gonzalez
Luis Marin & Marisol Amaya Rivera
Kathryn Martin
Marina Martin
Jose Martinez Cruz
Hilario Martinez
Maribel Mendez & Amador Ortiz
Shelia Muse
Irinco & Maria Ortiz
Robert Przybycien
Eustolio Rivera & Ma. Araceli Martinez
Alfredo & Maria Romero
Pedro & Amy Salas
Bernardo & Shena Sanabia Carrillo
Hipolito Sanchez & Juliana Itzacahva
Ben & Abby Smith
James & Susan Swain
Charlton Symmes
Richard & Linda Szymczyk
Casey Elizabeth Thate
Alfonso Velasco & Maricela Loredo
Leon & Lladira Ware
Stephen & Delores Wilson
Christina Wiscovitch
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From the Parish Nurses
Submitted by Glenda Desmond
Berry Care
The bathroom sink
Berries are prone to growing mold and rotting quickly.
To keep mold at bay, rinse berries in a mild vinegar
solution (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water) before drying
them and storing them in a paper towel-lined airtight
container. n
It’s the germiest spot in the house, compared to the
bathroom faucet handle, kitchen counter-tops, drawer
pulls and common-area doorknobs. That’s because
after the sink is used for activities like washing hands
and brushing teeth, which remove bacteria from the
body, pathogens often stay put rather than rinsing down
the drain. Plus the wet environment promotes germ
growth. Store EPA-registered disinfectant wipes in the
bathroom to quickly clean surfaces as often as
possible and to prevent the spread of bacteria.
what you can do to help preserve
your memory:
❑ Control your cardiovascular risk factors
Make sure to include your blood pressure and cholesterol
levels.
❑ Get plenty of exercise
The Alzheimer’s Association suggests walking briskly
enough to raise your heart rate for at least 30 minutes
a day, and this can be split up into 10-minute chunks
for convenience.
❑ Teach your brain new tricks
For example, learn a language or how to use a computer.
❑ Follow the Mediterranean or DASH diet
Both these diets emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains
and healthy fats, and limit saturated fats. n
Clear up nasal congestion
Put an end to sneezing and sniffling during cold and
flu season by stirring 1 tbs. of honey and 1 tsp. of
cinnamon into 8 oz. of warm water and sipping twice a
day. Cinnamon boosts anti-inflammatory properties
that help ease the swelling in the nasal passages that
cause stuffiness while honey’s antioxidants help sooth a
sore throat. (Plus honey adds a touch of natural
sweetness).
crab cakes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
3
1
¼
1
¼
¼
1
1
¼
¼
1
cans lump meat crab
egg
cup gluten free bread crumbs
teaspoon dill
cup mayo
cup celery
tablespoon olive oil
teaspoon Old Bay
teaspoon onion powder
teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon Worcestershire
Handful of chopped scallion & parsley
A pinch of black pepper
A pinch of cayenne pepper
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Sauté the onion and celery in the butter over medium heat
until onions are clear.
Squeeze the crab meat and place in a bowl.
Add the egg, bread crumbs, mayo and remaining
ingredients.
Mix in sautéed onions and celery.
Form into 2 ½ʺ patties.
Bake on middle rack for 15 minutes.
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From the Parish Nurses
Submitted by Glenda Desmond
HEART SMART
Get moving
Garlic can lower cholesterol and help prevent blood clots,
but it’s really good at fighting high blood pressure. Here’s
how researchers think it may work: Garlic breaks down in
the body into compounds that contain sulfur that can
trigger blood vessels to release hydrogen sulfide. That
helps the blood vessels relax and widen, keeping blood
pressure down. n
The number of minutes you should walk
per hour - no matter how chained to your
desk you feel. In a recent study, people
who moved that much were 33 percent less
likely to die of any cause. It’s simple:
“Sitting requires very little energy, so excess
calories you consume aren’t burned off - they’re stored as
fat,” says researcher Robin Marcus, Ph.D., of the
University of Utah. “This sets off a chain reaction that can
lead to a number of conditions, including high blood
pressure.” The good news: On top of regular exercise, a
trip to the water cooler can torch hundreds of extra calories
a week - and might just save your life. n
Make honey your go-to sweetener.
Because it is harder to spoon in than
sugar, people tend to use less.
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cinnamon keeps the doctor away
Adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily diet can keep you cold and flu-free this fall and
winter! That’s the news from Touro University researchers, who just discovered that this
common kitchen spice actually deactivates viruses before they even have a chance to make you sick! n
stroke
According to the National Stroke Association, a person
experiencing stroke can be treated if people have acted FAST 80 percent of strokes can also be prevented.
Call 911 if you see the signs of a stroke. Stroke is the second
leading cause of death around the world. Call for help right
away if a person shows one of these signs - even if they go
away:
1. Weakness or numbness on one side of the body (usually
in the face, arm or leg).
2. Blurry vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
3. Difficulty speaking, slurred words, trouble understanding
what others are saying, or the inability to repeat a simple
sentence.
4. Sudden dizziness or a severe headache.
For more information, visit the National Stroke Association
website at www.stroke.org. n
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From the Parish Nurses
Submitted by Glenda Desmond
when to hit the er
Dial 911 if you or someone else experiences any
of the following:
 Swelling of the tongue or mouth
 Protruding bones or deformed limbs
 Wheezing or difficulty breathing
 Sudden weakness or numbness in the face or
a limb
 Seizures
 Chest pain
 Shortness of breath
what to do when you hit your
head
Seek medical help immediately if you experience any
of the symptoms below after a head bump. A doctor
diagnoses concussion by accessing your symptoms - an
MRI is generally given only if your doctor suspects it’s a
more serious brain injury, such as a hematoma. The
recommended care for a concussion is rest - both physical
(avoid any vigorous activity until symptoms subside) and
mental (meaning anything that requires concentration, from
texting to TV watching). Tune in to any of these red flags,
and take them seriously.
 Any loss of consciousness
 Intense drowsiness
 Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination
 Convulsions or seizures
 Trouble recognizing people or places
 Increasing confusion, restlessness, or agitation
 Repeated vomiting
 One pupil larger than the other
 Nausea
 Slurred speech
 A headache that worsens and doesn’t go away
Fat Fighting super foods
Speed up your metabolism and burn more fat with these
6 smart choices:
1. Dark Chocolate
2. Eggs
3. Peanuts
4. Smoothies
5. Yellow bell peppers
6. Sesame seeds. n
healthy side recipe
Black Bean Salad
Ingredients:
6
cups canned black beans, drained and
rinsed
½
cup minced red pepper
½
cup minced red onion
4
tablespoons minced cilantro
2
cups roasted corn
2
tablespoons scallion
2
tablespoons cilantro (optional)
Ingredients for dressing:
1
tablespoon cumin
1
teaspoon coriander
1
teaspoon garlic
1
tablespoon lime zest
½
cup olive oil
3
tablespoons lime juice
Directions:
 Mix salad ingredients in a medium bowl and toss.
 In a separate bowl , combine dressing ingredients
and pour over salad.
 Toss again.
 Chill for 1 hour before serving. Salad can also
be served at room temperature.
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a Prayer shared
YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER
PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE JUBILEE
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like the
heavenly Father,
and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him.
Show us your face and we will be saved.
Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew
from being enslaved by money;
the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness
only in created things;
made Peter weep after his betrayal,
and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.
Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us,
the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman:
"If you knew the gift of God!"
Oración Para el Jubileo de la Misericordia
You are the visible face of the invisible Father,
of the God who manifests his power above all by
forgiveness and mercy:
let the Church be your visible face in the world, its
Lord risen and glorified.
You willed that your ministers would also be
clothed in weakness
in order that they may feel compassion for those
in ignorance and error:
let everyone who approaches them feel sought
after, loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us
with its anointing,
so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace
from the Lord,
and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may
bring good news to the poor,
proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed,
and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession
of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with
the Father
and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (Latin:
Iubilaeum Extraordinarium Misericordiae)
is a Roman Catholic period of prayer held
from the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception (December 8), 2015 to the
Feast of Christ the King (November 20),
2016.
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please show me respect
Submitted by Antoinette Kirchner.
Your brother, your sister, your cousin or friend,
Invites you to a gala without any end.
Excitement awaits as you pick out your dress.
The finest of finery, the best from the rest.
You don your clothes as proud as can be,
Your chest then swells as big as the sea.
The entrance is empty awaiting for you
To make an appearance, and clapping is due.
The maitre'd, in his fine blue
Patiently awaits for the sight of you.
Soon you appear, leaving the audience in awe,
And now they are clapping, as predicted before.
Your chewing gum disposed at the door.
The suit you are wearing is not looking poor.
You enter the room escorted with care
That makes you as proud as a peacock with flair.
You stayed at the gala for hours on end.
Will you stay one hour with Me and end with Amen?
As you visit me, just a mere once a week,
No need to show up like you came off the beach.
As you enter My house, please show Me respect,
One needn't a lesson to bow down and reflect.
You come visit me as though you don't care
Don't think to say, you've nothing to wear!
Wear the shorts at the beach, and the mini at home.
Wear your manners and smile to the top of My dome.
So you see my dear, you've something to wear,
To the gala, the beach, and a place called My home.
An unexpected visitor to holy cross
Submitted by Ellen Nygaard.
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joking around
Catholic or not, this will put a smile on your face and / or bring back memories.
catholic vocabulary
AMEN:
BULLETIN:
CHOIR:
HOLY WATER:
HYMN:
RECESSIONAL HYMN:
INCENSE:
JESUITS:
JONAH:
JUSTICE:
KYRIE ELEISON:
MAGI:
MANGER:
PEW:
PROCESSIONAL:
RECESSIONAL:
RELICS:
TEN COMMANDMENTS:
USHERS:
The only part of the prayer that everyone knows.
Your receipt for attending mass.
A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the congregation to lip-sync.
A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY.
A song of praise usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the
congregation’s range.
The last song often sung more quietly, since most of the people have left already.
Holy Smoke!
An order of priests known for their ability to find colleges with good basketball teams.
The original “Jaws” story.
When kids have kids of their own.
The only Greek words that most Catholics can recognize besides gyros and
baklava.
The most famous trio to attend a baby shower.
Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Jospeh wasn’t covered by a HMO. (The
Bible’s way of showing us that holiday travel has always been rough)
A medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches.
The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass consisting of altar servers,
the celebrant and late coming parishioners looking for seats
The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass led by parishioners trying to
beat the crowd to the parking lot.
People who have been going to Mass for so long, they actually know when to sit,
kneel and stand.
The most important Top Ten list not given by David Letterman.
The only people in the parish who don’t know the seating capacity of a pew.
Little know facts about the Catholic Church in Las Vegas:
- There are more churches in Las Vegas than casinos.
- During Sunday services, at the offertory, some worshipers contribute casino chips as opposed to cash.
Some are sharing their winnings - some are hoping to win. Since they get their chips from so many different
casinos, and they are worth money, the Catholic churches are required to send all the chips to the diocese for
sorting. Once sorted into the respective casino chips, the designated Franciscan friar takes the chips and makes
the rounds to the various casinos, turning the chips into cash, And he, of course is know as The Chip Monk. n
Submitted bu: Cherie Shallock
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so you think you know everything
Submitted by Antoinette Kirchner - We share in our loss of Antoinette's passing, but still find joy in those things
that she found to bring happiness in this life.
• A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
• A quarter has 119 ridges around the edge.
• A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
• A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
• A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
• A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
• A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
• A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
• A snail can sleep for three years.
• Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
• All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
• Almonds are a member of the peach family.
• An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
• Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
• Butterflies taste with their feet.
• Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
• "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".
• February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
• In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
• If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
• If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.
• It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
• Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
• Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
• No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
• Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
• Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.
• Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
• "Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.
• The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
• The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
• The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
• The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.
• The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
• The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
• There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
• There are more chickens than people in the world.
• There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
• There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious and facetious".
• There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewable Vitamins.
• Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
• TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
• Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.
• Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
• Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself. n
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NAILS IN THE FENCE
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to
submit items to this edition of the newsletter. If
you wish to submit items to future editions please
use the contact information below.
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The deadline for submissions to the
next edition is July 17, 2016.
do you know about me
Submitted by Jim Weigand
Submitted by Antoinette Kirchner
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father
gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his
temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the
next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of
nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it
was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the
fence.. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper
at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy
now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his
temper.
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his
father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the
hand and led him to the fence. He said, 'You have done well, my
son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the
same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this
one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter
how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A
verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Remember that friends
are very rare jewels indeed.
I’ve been on display in the Commons for many
years. I am a copy of a very famous painting
They make you smile and encourage you to succeed; They lend an
titled Sacra Famiglia con sant' Anna e san
ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their
Giovannino (Holy Family with St. Anne and St.
hearts to us. n
John the Baptist) done by famous Italian (Milan)
artist named Bernado Luimi who was born
around 1475 and died around 1532. Luimi
began his active painting career in 1512 and was surely a student or possibly a friend of Da Vinci and also influenced by
another famous painter, Bramantino (real name Bartolomeo Suardi). This painting, done around 1530, depicts the child
Jesus, his parents Mary and Joseph, his cousin John the Baptist, and his grandmother Saint Anne. Note that the
composition of the painting centers around the Christ child. The original is in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Art Gallery in
Milan, Italy.
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