St. Bonaventure Catholic Community
Comunidad Católica de San Buenaventura 5562 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 • phone (925) 672-5800 • fax (925) 672-4606 • www.stbonaventure.net
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Trigésimo Primer del Tiempo Ordinario masses in english/en ingles
Saturday Vigil/Sábado: 5:00 pm Sunday/Domingo 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm
marriage/matrimonio
November 5, 2017 Mission
Domingo: 12:45 pm
Call the office to arrange with a Priest or Deacon. This requires six months preparation. Llame a la oficina para solicitar información y concertar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo seis meses de preparación.
As disciples at St. Bonaventure, we are committed to know Christ better and make Him better known. To this end we are committed to…
daily mass/misa diaria (chapel/capilla)
reconciliation/reconciliacíon
Keep connected to our parish community,
misa en español/in spanish
Monday/Lunes thru Friday/Viernes : 6:30 am & 9:00 am baptism/bautizos
In English: Call the office to begin the process. This requires two months preparation En Español: Llame a la oficina para solicitar información y concertar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo dos meses de preparación.
In English: Saturdays 3:30 pm (in the church) or by appointment. Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita con el Sacerdote.
Nurture the development of our faith and knowledge of Christ, Offer to share the Holy Spirit’s gifts of time, talent and treasure, Worship through prayer, Mass and the Sacraments.
THOUGHTS
from
Father Mat
SERVE WITH HUMILITY The central theme of today’s readings is a strong invitation and challenge to render humble, selfless, diligent, committed and loving service to others in the community, without expecting honor or rewards. Today’s Gospel is a warning against hypocrisy and status-seeking, given to the early Church. In the first reading, the prophet Malachi condemns the irresponsible, proud and lazy priests of his day. In the second reading, St. Paul presents himself as an ideal example of servant leadership in a serving Christian community. In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers a word of judgment against contemporary religious leaders who are more concerned about self-promotion than service to others. Christ-like leadership calls for integrity and honesty from all those in authority, whether priests, parents, teachers or politicians. There should be in leaders no double standards. Rather, there should grow a deep sense of equality with, and mutual respect between, leaders and those they rule. Each should seek to serve the other. Service, not status, is the mark of this new community, and true humility is the only position its members should seek. We need to become servant leaders in a serving community. The Church is a servant community in which the hungry are to be filled; the ignorant are to be taught; the homeless to receive shelter; the sick to be cared for; the distressed, consoled; and the oppressed set free so that they may more fully realize their human potential and more readily enjoy life with God. Hence, the leaders should have a spirit of humble service in thought, word and deed. The measure of a true Christian is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves. We need to live the faith we profess. Religious people are all too often like the Pharisees and scribes, laying heavy loads on other people’s shoulders without lifting a finger to help them.
Instead of judging the poor, we should be serving them through our efforts for economic justice. Instead of criticizing those of other races, we should be serving them through our efforts for racial justice. Instead of ignoring the homeless, we should be serving them through efforts to supply them with adequate housing. We need to live the Faith we profess. Our Faith tells us that we are all brothers and sisters, children of the same heavenly Father. The only way for us to practice our Faith is to build a human community of love and justice. We need to learn the art of self-criticism and accept the responsibilities which go with our titles. Instead of criticizing others for their failures, let us ask whether we are different from them in discharging our duties in the family and in the parish community. Let us remember that our titles should remind us of our specific responsibilities in society and our obligation to discharge them faithfully. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, BOSNIA & POLAND As of today, we have 26 persons who have signed up to go with me for the pilgrimage to Italy, Bosnia and Poland from May 14 to 28, 2018. For the color brochure and registration form please contact me at mvellankal@stbonaventure. net. Since we can take a few more persons on this pilgrimage, you may please pass the information to your families and friends.
PARISH LIFE thoughts OAKLAND DIOCESE HONORS OUR CYO LEADER Our parishioner, Joe Sullivan, was recently honored by the Oakland Diocese with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service to our CYO track and Cross-Country program. Joe is one of those quiet servants who lives and shares his faith daily, making a difference in the lives of hundreds of young people. Joe started volunteering with our CYO track and field team twenty years ago and expanded it to include cross-country. The award recognized him for “many years of unselfish commitment, service and dedication to the youth of the Oakland Diocese.” These are perfect works to describe Joe.
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS AFFECTED BY FIRES The fires have had a devastating effect on the Napa Valley region. And our brothers and sisters in the Santa Rosa Diocese are just starting the lengthy process of rebuilding their lives. We want to support them. Bishop Barber is inviting a special collection for the victims of the fire. We have scheduled the Collection for November 11. You will be invited to give that weekend. Or you can go to our parish web site and follow the link on the front page to give electronically. CHILD CARE HELP NEEDED Do you like being around young children? Do you have Wednesday mornings free and want to meet some of the parish families? The Moms’ group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:45-11:30am. They are desperately in need of babysitters. We need 2 adults to watch their children while the moms grow in faith and community. You will need to be finger-printed and ‘Safe Environment’ trained. If we can gather a group of adults, they can rotate. If interested or want more information, please contact Eileen 672-5800 x2217 or
[email protected] NO KNEELING REQUIRED-JUST DRIVETHRU
St. Bonaventure is taking prayer to the parking lot. There will be no need to turn off the ignition or get out of the car. Drivers can just set the brake and take a moment to have the prayer team be present to them, to hear their request and pray with them. Drivers can take a quick turn into the St. Bonaventure parking lot and look for the banner on the left. There they will find volunteers to hear their prayer request and say a prayer with them. Then back on the road, having shared some of their concerns and needs with God. We are living in a time when people don’t have a lot of time on the go, so we wanted to provide something like drive-thru food, drive-thru coffee -- why not drive-thru God? God on the Go. Monday through Friday from 5:00-6:00pm, beginning Monday, November 13. Pass the word. Invite your friends to stop in and spend a minute with God at St. Bonaventure.
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FAITH DIRECT Fall into eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to St. Bonaventure. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CA725. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You. —Fr. Mat Vellankal
LITURGY & PRAYER SAN MARTIN DE PORRES MASS “THE SAINT OF THE POOR” Rosary on Saturday, November 11 at 7:00pm Mass on Sunday, November 12 at 12:45pm St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. For more information, pls. call Doris at 925-787-8729.
READINGS for the WEEK MONDAY: ROM 11:29-36; PS 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; LK 14:12-14 TUESDAY: ROM 12:5-16B; PS 131:1BCDE-3; LK 14:1524 WEDNESDAY: ROM 13:8-10; PS 112:1B-2, 4-5, 9; LK 14:25-33 THURSDAY: EZ 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; PS 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 COR 3:9C-11, 16-17; JN 2:13-22 FRIDAY: ROM 15:14-21; PS 98:1-4; LK 16:1-8 SATURDAY: ROM 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; PS 145:2-5, 10-11; LK 16:9-15 SUNDAY: WIS 6:12-16; PS 63:2-8; 1 THES 4:13-18 [1314]; MT 25:1-13
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FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS We are already planning our two children’s Christmas Pageants that will be held on Christmas Eve: the Early Childhood Christmas Pageant will be at the 3PM Mass and the Elementary School Pageant will be at the 5:30PM Mass. The Early Childhood Christmas Pageant will feature children in pre-school-age 4 and Kindergarten, as they re-enact the story of the birth of Jesus. Please contact Rosa Rico by November 15 to register your child for the pageant. Rosa is the Early Childhood Pageant coordinator and can be reached at 383-3066. There will be a parent meeting on Sunday, November 19 in Classroom B-5 after the 9AM Mass. The Elementary-Aged Christmas Pageant will feature children in Grades 1-5. The story of the birth of Jesus will be re-enacted with participants having speaking and acting parts. Please call Rosann Halick at 672-5800, Ext. 2204, or email at
[email protected] to register your child for this pageant. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, November 29 at 4pm in the Church.
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MAKING A HOLIDAY SURVIVAL PLAN
Weekend of October 28 & 29 Collection Goal: $25,440 Actual: $21,957 Deficit: ($3,483) 2nd Collection St. Vincent de Paul $4,441 Food for Family: 244 EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) included in above figures
LIFE AND JUSTICE DIAPER DRIVE FOR CCIH Contra Costa Interfaith Housing (CCIH) needs diapers. “We have about 20 children under the age of 5 at Garden Park Apartments. If your community can help us stock up on sizes 3-5, that would be great!” Diapers can be dropped in the foyer or brought to the office. Thank You!
FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS
A one-evening discussion about strategies for surviving stress and loneliness after the loss of a loved one. All adults are welcome, if you or haven’t participated in the ‘Healing the Heart’ sessions previously. Please join us on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm in Classroom B1. Reservation requested by December 1, so we have enough cookies and chairs!! Call Helene at 925-681-8105 with questions or to reserve. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. — (Mt 6:6)
The practice of Contemplative (or silent) prayer is just that: “practice.” It’s not always easy and some days are better than others, but the results are worth it. An opportunity to sit quietly with God – not asking for anything and letting the worries and busyness of the world go away. We start with a short reflection, enter into 20 minutes of silent prayer and end with the Our Father. Join us Tuesday 4:05-4:30pm. Just come when you can. Call Eileen (672-5800 x2217) if you have questions. WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Learn how to humble ourselves for our spouse by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are held at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville on January 12-14th and May 18-20th. Space is very limited! Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Mike & Jeanne @ 925.672.2016 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now or go to www.oaklandwwme.org REBUILT
MOMS’ GROUP An invitation to all parish moms (and children!) Come join our St. Bonaventure Moms’ Group. We meet at 9:45-11:30am on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month in Ministry Center classroom A3 & A4. Our next meeting will be on November 15. Come explore our Catholic faith as women and as parents, and share the joys and challenges of parenting in a casual, welcoming setting.
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The leadership team of our parish has asked all the staff, Pastoral Council and Finance Council members to read the book Rebuilt. Fr. Mat invites all parishioners to read the book as well. Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving megachurches and innovative business leaders, while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic heart of the Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story of how they brought their parish back to life. Copies can be purchased in the parish office for $15.00.
PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS SENIOR LUNCHEON Thursday, November 9 at 11:30 AM in the Large Hall, $13 per person. We’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving early with a delicious full turkey dinner provided by Chef Greg. As always, drinks and dessert are included. Please make reservations by Monday November 6 by calling George Brown at 363-4708 or by registering after Mass on November 4 & 5. Adults of all ages are welcome! Come join us for fun, fellowship and good food. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST The St Bonaventure Council 6038 of the Knights of Columbus is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 12 following the 7:30 AM and 9 AM Masses. Treat yourself and your family to a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee prepared by the loving hands of the Parish Knights. $6 per person, $20 per family. The proceeds from this event will be used to help defray the cost of the Advent Christmas Concert that will be held on December 2, 2017. GIVING TREE BEGINS NOVEMBER 11TH It is almost time once again for St. Bonaventure’s annual Giving Tree, where St. Bonaventure provides Christmas gifts to hundreds of needy members of our parish and our community. These people include the working poor, foster children, the elderly, women and children escaping domestic violence. For many, their gift from you will be the only gift they will receive this year. Decorated Christmas trees will be in the church the weekend of November11/12. The “decorations” are hundreds of paper ornaments with the needs and wants of those in need. Please help us give every person on our Giving Trees a Merry Christmas by supporting the Giving Tree Ministry. Thank You.
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CHRISTMAS WREATHS SALE
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 444, chartered by St. Bonaventure Church, will be selling Holiday wreaths on Sunday, December 3, after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses.
1130 Winton Dr. Concord; Sunday, November 5 between 10am and noon.
We will have on hand, in limited quantities: • 28-inch Mixed Evergreen Wreaths for $35 • 22-inch Mixed Evergreen Wreaths for $25 • 22-inch Noble Fir Wreaths for $25 • 10-foot long Western Cedar Garlands for $23 • Noble Fir Door Swags for $20 • Center-piece arrangements for $17.
CATHOLICS@WORK: PROVIDING SAFE WATER FOR PEOPLE IN NEED,TUESDAY, NOV. 14 For millions of rural Ugandans, morning begins with a search for water, often miles away and barely safe to drink. A fifth of Uganda’s children die due to bad water. A little-noticed Christian ministry, Wells of Life, has drilled 300 wells, providing safe water to rural Ugandans, usually next to a school or church.
Proceeds will help the boys and girls defray the cost of summer camps and other Scouting activities.
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Nick Jordan will tell about this ministry to Catholics@Work. The breakfast program takes place at Crow Canyon Country Club at 7 am., preceded by Mass at 6:30 am.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Jordan works with Peter Callahan of St. Perpetua Parish in Lafayette, the president of Wells of Life.
December 16 & 17: Country Kitchen after all the Masses in the Church Foyer. This gives you an extra chance to pick up last-minute edibles to grace your holiday table. All proceeds will benefit the St. Bonaventure Food Pantry. NEW PARISHIONERS Edward & Maja Baluta & Family Robert & Margaret Brennan Rae Ellens Conneally Jeffrey & Kathleen Daley Daniel & Laura Grey Larry & Alisha Johnson & Family Jospeh & Gloria Maruri & Family Carlos & Karen Mayorga & Family Olga Lidia Meno Arul & Jenifer Prabakaran Ronald Reed David & Felicia Smith & Famiy Jose & Josephine Torres Rasheed & Genevieve Waseem & Family Marcos & Cristina Yañez
OUTSIDE PARISH DIVINE MERCY VIDEO PRESENTATION The Divine Mercy Apostolates invite you to a video presentation on “Purgatory: The Forgotten Church” to raise awareness to perform spiritual works of mercy for our beloved dead. There will be Chaplet and Benediction on Sunday, November 12 from 1-3pm at St. Agnes Church, 3966 Chestnut Ave. Concord.
All are welcome to attend. Reservations are not required, but do facilitate food preparation. Price is $20/member or $30/non-member. For more information and to make a reservation please go to
[email protected]
for the week 5:00
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 St. Bonaventure Community
7:30 9:00 11:00 5:00
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Greg & Sarah Lau Tony Sammut Gertrude Ruiz Violet Navaez Tirso de Guzman Margaret & Raymond Mangini Colleen Geraghty Glenda Perry Benny & Maria Jalandoni Tony Sammut Clarica Kahulugan Vanessa Cobian Cindy Kronquist Bruce Mertz Romulo L. Leal Vicente Castro
6:30 9:00
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Children with disabilities Joel Cuenco Jim Elsberry Tony Sammut
6:30 9:00
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Don & Jeanann Davis Maxima Dizon Norma Evaristo Florence Novicky Amparo Pajarito
6:30 9:00
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 For all the deacons Alice Hubl For World Peace Victor Hubl Pat Conroy
6:30 9:00
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Emidio Busuttil William M. Jordan Tony Sammut
6:30 9:00
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 People struggling with depression Martha & Allan Sardelich Joseph Buckheit Vidal Crescencio Placida Crescencio
5:00
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 All Souls in Purgatory Lyle Wetherford Thanksgiving to Sacred Heart Thanksgiving to St. Anthony
CARING HANDS NEEDS YOU If you ever considered volunteering for Caring Hands, now is the time. The next training session is Friday, November 10. This program is dedicated to helping seniors remain independent as long as safely possible. Many need transportation to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and a friendly visit. Perhaps you can be that friend who gives a waiting senior hope and help. For more information contact Stacy Appel, Volunteer Coordinator, at (925) 952-2999 or email caring.
[email protected].
All Cancer Patients
SANCTUARY LIGHT IS LIT FOR SISON & MARTINEZ FAMILY November 4 – 10 , 2017
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PENSAMIENTOS
de
Padre Mat
SERVIR CON HUMILDAD El tema central de las lecturas de hoy es una fuerte invitación y desafío de prestar un servicio humilde, desinteresado, diligente, comprometido y amoroso a otros en la comunidad sin esperar honor o recompensa. El Evangelio de hoy es una advertencia contra la hipocresía y búsqueda de estatus, dado a la iglesia primitiva. En la primera lectura, el profeta Malaquías condena a los sacerdotes irresponsables, perezosos y orgullosos de su época. En la segunda lectura, San Pablo se presenta como un ejemplo ideal de liderazgo de servicio en una comunidad cristiana. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús ofrece una palabra de juicio contra los líderes religiosos contemporáneos que están más preocupados acerca de la auto-promoción de servicio a los demás. Liderazgo como Cristo llama a la integridad y la honestidad a todas las autoridades; ya sean sacerdotes, padres, profesores o políticos. No debe haber en los líderes un comportamiento doble. Más bien, debería crecer un profundo sentido de igualdad y respeto mutuo entre los líderes y a los que ellos gobiernan. Cada uno debe servirse mutuamente. Servicio es la marca de esta comunidad nueva y la verdadera humildad es la única posición que sus miembros deben buscar. Tenemos que ser líderes servidores en una comunidad que sirve. La Iglesia es una comunidad criada en la que los hambrientos han sido sustentados, los ignorantes deben ser enseñados, las personas sin hogar deben recibir refugio, los enfermos ser atendidos, los afligidos deben ser liberados para que puedan comprender más plenamente su potencial humano y disfrutar más fácilmente la vida con Dios. Por lo tanto, los líderes deben tener un espíritu de servicio humilde en pensamiento, palabra y obra. La medida de un verdadero cristiano no es el número de servidores que tiene, pero a ¿cuántos hombres se sirven.?
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Necesitamos vivir la fe que profesamos. Las personas religiosas son con demasiada frecuencia como los fariseos y los escribas, que ponen sus cargas pesadas sobre los hombros de otras personas sin mover un dedo para ayudarles. En lugar de juzgar a los pobres, debemos estar sirviendo a través de nuestros esfuerzos por la justicia económica. En lugar de criticar a los de otras razas, debemos estar viviendo a través de nuestros esfuerzos por la justicia racial. En lugar de ignorar a las personas sin hogar, debemos estar sirviendo a través de los esfuerzos para que les suministren una vivienda adecuada. Necesitamos vivir la Fe que profesamos. Nuestra Fe nos dice que todos somos hermanos y hermanas, hijos de un mismo Padre Celestia. La única manera de practicar nuestra Fe es construir una comunidad humana de amor y justicia. Tenemos que aprender el arte de la autocrítica y aceptar las responsabilidades que van con nuestros títulos. En lugar de criticar a otros por sus fracasos, preguntémonos si somos diferentes a ellos en el cumplimiento de nuestros deberes en la familia y en la comunidad parroquial. Recordemos que nuestros títulos deberían recordarnos nuestras responsabilidades específicas en la sociedad y nuestra obligación de cumplir con fidelidad. PEREGRINACIÓN A ITALIA, BOSNIA Y POLONIA A partir de hoy, tenemos 26 personas inscritas para ir conmigo a la peregrinación a Italia, Bosnia y Polonia del 14 al 28 de mayo, 2018. Para obtener el folleto a colores, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo a la siguiente dirección electrónica: mvellankal@stbonaventure. net. Hay espacio para más personas en esta peregrinación, por favor, pase la información a sus familias y amigos.
HORARIO DE OFICINA PADRE OSCAR ROJAS Teléfono (925) 844-9015 Cerrado para almuerzo de 12:30-1:30pm Lunes a Jueves: 8:30 a.m. -5:30pm Viernes: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reflexión del Padre Oscar Rojas LA TRANSPARENCIA DE LOS DISCÍPULOS ¿Acaso no tenemos todos un mismo Padre? ¿No nos ha creado un mismo Dios? ¿Por qué, pues, nos traicionamos entre hermanos, profanando así la alianza de nuestros padres? Dios Padre que va caminando entre nosotros, nos invita a escuchar sus palabras de amarnos y unirnos en una gran familia como hijos de un mismo padre. En la primera Lectura Dios habla a través del profeta Malaquías recordándonos: “Ustedes se han apartado del camino, han hecho tropezar a muchos en la ley; han anulado la alianza que hice con la tribu sacerdotal de Levi. Por eso yo los hago despreciables y viles ante todo el pueblo, pues no han seguido mi camino y han aplicado la ley con parcialidad”. Las palabras de Dios son directas y habla directamente al corazón de aquellos hombres sabios y conocedores de la ley que tenían la autoridad en la comunidad. Sin embargo, estos hombres sabios de la ley eran imparciales al aplicar la Ley y no habían seguido el camino de Dios. Dios que nos quiere y que nos ama a todos sin ninguna distinción de color, raza, lengua o cultura. Dios nos habla y nos corrige a todos porque nos ama y no quiere que vivamos una vida alejado de su presencia. Dios no quiere que suframos y seamos lastimados por aquellas cosas que el mundo nos ofrece. Todo lo que el mundo nos da es temporal, se desvanece dejando dolor en el corazón de la persona. El mal esta maravillosamente disfrazado, tanto, que es capaz de atrapar el corazón y cegar los ojos del ser humano. En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús nos recuerda: “En la cátedra de Moisés se han sentado los escribas y fariseos. Hagan, pues, todo lo que les digan, pero no imiten sus obras, porque dicen una cosa y hacen otra.” Los escribas y fariseos eran hombres sabios y letrados en el conocimiento de la Sagrada Escritura, pero no eran transparentes en la manera de actuar y en la manera de enseñar. Ocupaban lugares importantes, siempre querían ser los primeros en los grandes banquetes para que toda la gente los saludara. No eran transparentes en su enseñanza porque cargaban a la gente con cosas difíciles, pero ellos no eran capaces de mover ni un dedo. Ellos querían que la gente les llamaran maestros, guías, o padres, con el propósito de sentirse importantes entre la gente. Sin embargo, nos damos cuenta que
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en el Antiguo Testamento a través del profeta Malaquías, Dios ya está exhortando al pueblo a volver al camino porque aquellos hombres sabios habían alejado al pueblo del camino de Dios. Después, Jesús en el Nuevo Testamento, en el Evangelio de San Mateo, exhorta a los escribas y fariseos que obligaban a la gente a hacer cosas difíciles, pero que ellos nada más ordenaban y mandaban sin hacer nada ellos. Al aplicar el Evangelio de hoy a nuestra realidad, Jesús nos haría la misma exhortación porque Él quiere que seamos verdaderos discípulos y transparentes en nuestra manera de actuar y de vivir. En nuestro tiempo hay muchos y muchas personas que hacen lo mismo que los escribas y los fariseos. Grandes hombres y mujeres que ocupan altos lugares dentro de la sociedad, pero que nada más utilizan la posición para alcanzar popularidad y quieren que todos los saluden y los respeten pero que al aplicar la ley; la aplican con imparcialidad, favoreciendo a una parte y oprimiendo al más vulnerable.
BAUTIZOS 2017 – 2018 LUGAR DE BAUTIZO: IGLESIA • LUGAR CLASES: B-1 ENCARGADO: GREGORIO MENCHACA, (925) 826-5102 ****PARA INFORMACIÓN SOBRE CLASES, FAVOR CONTACTAR LA OFICINA****
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Fri 12/15
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Sat 02/10/18
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Fri 03/02
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La invitación que Jesús nos hace hoy a cada uno de nosotros es convertirnos en servidores. No importando la posición que tengamos, que seamos humildes y sencillos para servir a los demás. Que los padres de familia sean accesibles a sus hijos, líderes de grupos dentro de la sociedad o dentro de la comunidad sean sencillos y servidores. Ser líder significa, ser servidor de todos aquellos que estén bajo su cargo. Que nuestras acciones, y nuestra manera de vivir sea de acuerdo con el Evangelio de amor que predicamos. Seamos verdaderos discípulos transparentes del amor de Dios. FAITH DIRECT
Demos una bienvenida este otoño a dando electrónicamente a través de Faith Direct, la manera más conveniente y segura para que usted pueda hacer su oferta semanal a St. Bonaventure. Sus contribuciones automáticas a través de Faith Direct ahorrará tiempo valioso para usted y nuestro personal de la parroquia. Visite a www.faithdirect.net y usa nuestro código de la iglesia: CA725. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestra familia parroquial! Dios los bendiga. —Fr. Mat Vellankal
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