St. Bonaventure Catholic Community
Comunidad Cátolica de San Buenaventura 5562 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 • phone (925) 672-5800 • fax (925) 672-4606 • www.stbonaventure.net
St. Bonaventure Garden Angels Photo Credit: Fr. Mathew Vellankal
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Sexto Domingo 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
October 1, 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 hacer arreglos con un Sacerdote ó Diácono. Este requiere 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 hacer arreglos con un Sacerdote ó Diácono. Este require dos meses de preparación.
In English: Saturdays 3:30 pm (in the church) or by appointment. En Español: Llame a la oficina para hacer arreglos con un Sacerdote. Por cita.
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
OUR LADY OF FATIMA MASS AND ROSARY On Friday, October 13, we conclude the Centennial Year celebration of Our Lady of Fatima. To mark the occasion, we will have a special Mass at St. Bonaventure church at 7:30 p.m. on that day. The Mass will be followed by a candlelit procession reciting the Holy Rosary. I cordially invite all our parishioners to join me in honoring Mother Mary as we close the ‘Our Lady of Fatima’ 100th anniversary celebration. Our Lady appeared six times to the three shepherd children – Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco – between May 13 and October 13, 1917. Lucia was ten years old, Francisco would be nine in June and Jacinta had just turned seven in March, when on May 13th, 1917, they chose to pasture their sheep in a hilly depression owned by Lucia’s father and known as the Cova da Iria, or Cove of Irene. It was there, with one exception, that the Blessed Virgin, under the title of Our Lady of the Rosary, appeared on six occasions in 1917, and a seventh time in 1920 (to Lucia alone). As important as the place and the time was the situation of the world. At that moment, the First World War raged in Europe, introducing mankind to the most savage forms of warfare seen to that date. In far-off Moscow Lenin prepared the revolution that would overturn the Russian social order in November 1917 and eventually engulf almost half the peoples of the earth. It was in that context that heaven sent a message to earth to provide the antidote to the moral and social evils of the world - the message of Fatima. The closeness of Our Lady to us and her call to return to the Gospel through prayer, sacrifice and conversion are as important for us today as they were in 1917. The month of October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Sister Maria Lucia of Fatima says: “The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary, to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families… of the life of people and nations, that cannot be
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solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.” The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was instituted to honor Mary for the Christian victory over the Turks at Lepanto on October 7, 1571. Pope St. Pius V and all Christians had prayed the Rosary for victory. The Rosary, or the Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the best prayers to Mary, the Mother of God.
VOICE COLLECTION TODAY Today is Catholic Voice Sunday. This second collection is the annual request to support the only regular source of Catholic news and information in the diocese. Our parish pays $23,000 as our diocesan share. Your donation helps defray this cost. Please make your check payable to the parish. Thank you for your support. FAITH DIRECT: PARISH EGIVING
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, BOSNIA AND POLAND You are invited to join me on a pilgrimage to Italy, Bosnia, and Poland from May 14 to 28, 2018. The highlights are visits to Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo (St. Padre Pio), Lanciano (Eucharistic Miracle), Medjugorje, Warsaw, Auschwitz, Krakow etc. For details please contact me at
[email protected]
PARISH LIFE thoughts A DIALOGUE FOR UNDERSTANDING WITH FR. DAVID Tuesday, October 10, 7:00-9:00pm in the Large Hall
With the arrival of autumn, I’d like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parish’s electronic giving program. Our to-do lists can get lengthy during this season, but Faith Direct’s eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each week—no more envelopes to find before you go to Mass. 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
LITURGY & PRAYER CLOSING CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA’S CENTENNIAL YEAR: Friday, October 13 at 7:30pm in the Church
Join Fr. David and other parishioners as we discuss the immigration issue within our Catholic teachings and how we receive them. We are hearing and seeing the Bishops and Pope speak up on a number of Catholic Social teachings that are challenging. Some we agree with and some we don’t. If I disagree am I a “bad Catholic”? If I agree, what do I do?
We will be closing the Centennial Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima with a Mass and procession. A simple reception follows in the Hospitality Room. People are welcome to bring cookies, pastries or bottled water. Please come and join us.
We will use a letter written by the Bishop of El Paso as a starting point for our dialogue. To be prepared, please read the document before our meeting. It is available on the front page of our web site: www.stbonaventure.net and copies are available in the parish foyer.
The largest and most spectacular Peruvian
RSVP if you can. It will help to ensure we have seating and enough copies of materials, but it’s not required. All are welcome. Contact Eileen Limberg 672-5800 x2217 or elimberg@ stbonaventure with questions or to RSVP. SAVE THE DATE Saturday, Dec. 2nd at 7:30 pm in the Church The Resurrection Choir’s annual Advent/ Christmas Concert Prepare your heart for the experience of Christmas.
SEÑOR DE LOS MILAGROS (LORD OF MIRACLES) YOU’RE INVITED!
READINGS for the WEEK MONDAY: ZEC 8:1-8; PS 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; MT 18:1-5, 10 TUESDAY: ZEC 8:20-23; PS 87:1B-7; LK 9:51-56 WEDNESDAY: NEH 2:1-8; PS 137:1-6; LK 9:5762 THURSDAY: NEH 8:1-4A, 5-6, 7B-12; PS 19:811; LK 10:1-12 FRIDAY: BAR 1:15-22; PS 79:1B-5, 8-9; LK 10:13-16 SATURDAY: BAR 4:5-12, 27-29; PS 69:33-37; LK 10:17-24 SUNDAY: IS 5:1-7; PS 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; PHIL 4:6-9; MT 21:33-43
SAINT BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN BUENAVENTURA
Weekend of September 23 & 24 Collection Goal: $25,440 Actual: $22,626 Deficit: ($2,814) Food for Family: 178 EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) included in above figures
religious festival is the annual Señor de los Milagros.
MINISTER OF HOSPITALITY TRAINING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 @ 7:30PM
Tens of thousands of devotees take to the streets of Lima to carry a painting of El Señor de los Milagros; also known as the Purple Christ or Christ of Pachacamilla. On this mural appears the crucified Black Jesus. Above the Cross are the Holy Spirit and God the Father. Below and to the right of Jesus is his mother, the Virgin Mary, with her heart pierced by a lance of sorrow and to her right at the foot of the cross is Mary Magdalene.
Are you interested in meeting other parishioners and being involved in the Mass? If so, please consider becoming a Minister of Hospitality. These ministers greet and welcome the community at each weekend liturgy, pass the collection baskets, direct people forward to receive Eucharist, and distribute bulletins after Mass. Volunteers of all ages, from 6th grade on, are invited to participate. This ministry is extremely important in creating a welcoming atmosphere at our Sunday liturgies, and more Ministers of Hospitality are greatly needed for all weekend Masses.
The painting is reported to have been created by an Angolan slave, in 1651 on a wall where the church of Las Nazarenas stands today. Despite irreparable damage to the surrounding area over the centuries, including an earthquake in 1746 that leveled the neighboring buildings, the painting still survived. Every October since the 18th century a religious brotherhood, La Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros has arranged an annual procession of the painting in honor of the Cristo Moreno (Purple Christ). During the procession, male devotees organize into squads of bearers that carry the icon through the streets of Central Lima. Thousands of purple-tunic clad believers take to the streets, sing hymns and pray as the two-ton painting is held aloft during its journey. This tradition is extended all over the world, including our own beautiful city of Concord at Saint Bonaventure Church.
A training session for all new Ministers of Hospitality will be held on Monday, October 23, from 7:30-8:30 PM in the Church. If you are interested in participating, even if you can’t make this particular date, please contact Anthony Arteaga at
[email protected] or by calling the parish office.
INVITATION TO VOLUNTEER LOAVES & FISHES VOLUNTEER NEEDED Loaves and Fishes needs volunteers to help serve once a month on the second Tuesday of each month and, on certain months, the 5th Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., in the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room located at 1415 Simpson Ct. off Gladstone, Pittsburg. This is a wonderful way to live one of the corporal works of mercy. If you are interested, please call Mary Ann Kelly at 925686-3815.
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ 2:40PM & 7:10PM St. Francis of Assisi is known for his affinity with animals. To honor his feast day on Wednesday, October 4, we will have two opportunities for the Blessing of the Animals at 2:40pm and 7:10pm on the lawn area behind the Ministry Center. All of your animal friends are welcome, whether they have four legs, fins, wings, or no legs. We ask that animals be either caged or leashed. Thank you.
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FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS ADULT CONFIRMATION STAFF DIRECTORY office: 925-672-5800 Fr. Mathew Vellankal, pastor ....................... x 2203
[email protected] Fr. David Lawrence, sj parochial vicar. ..............x 2221
[email protected] Fr. Oscar Rojas, parochial vicar . ...................... x 2215
[email protected] Christa L. Fairfield, parish life director.............x 2205
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The diocesan celebration of Adult Confirmation will be in January/February at the Cathedral with Bishop Michael Barber, SJ. Parish preparation for those adults/young adults interested will begin October 16. We will meet Monday evenings, 7:008:30pm until December 18. Each candidate must: • be over 18 years of age • no longer be in high school • be a baptized Catholic • have received First Communion and • attend Mass on a regular basis.
Antonio Ambriz, deacon
[email protected]
If you are interested, please contact Eileen (925)672-5800 x2217 or elimberg@ stbonaventure.net. Registration requested by October 1.
Mariano Preza, deacon
[email protected]
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
William Gall, deacon
[email protected]
LITURGY & MUSIC Anthony Arteaga, director of liturgy. .............. x 2230
[email protected] FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN Pre-School through Fifth Grade Program: Rosann Halick, director
[email protected] Debbie Schnick, administrative asst. ................. x 2207
[email protected] JR HIGH AND YOUTH MINISTRY (6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE) Youth Ministry: Jacob Perry, director..................................... x 2229
[email protected] FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS Eileen Limberg , director of adult faith formation and adult initiation..................................................x 2217
[email protected] FACILITIES and MAINTAINANCE Frank Palmeri..............................................x 2216
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When three or more are gathered in my name, I am with them.—Mt 18:20 Free to Pray as a Child of God! Join us in an exercise in Intercessory Prayer with Fr. Joe Kim on Saturday, October 14, 9:00am-1:00pm, beginning with Mass in the Chapel. All (men too) are welcome to attend. Prayer is free! Refreshments will be served. Free childcare available! Flyers can be found in the foyer and parish office. Please contact Donna to sign up for childcare or if you have any questions.
[email protected] 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 October 4. Come explore our Catholic faith as women and as parents, and share the joys and challenges of parenting in a casual, welcoming setting. TRUNK OR TREAT It’s that time of year again. Trunk or Treat will be October 21 after the 5:00pm Mass, in the Halls and side parking lot (6:00pm setup & 6:307:30pm Trunk or Treat). The Knights of Columbus are returning with their Haunted House in the Small Hall. We will have crafts for the children while people decorate their trunks and get
ready to hand out candy. Everyone is welcome. We need people to hand out candy as well as children to collect it. If you are an empty nester or grandparent who misses the costume parade, join us. Maybe your small group would like to participate? It’s fun for everyone! Contact Eileen Limberg with questions or to sign-up (to give out candy and/or bring your children). You can also register by following the link: http://www. stbonaventure.net/families-in-faith 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. REBUILT 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 HOSPITALITY WEEKEND: OCTOBER 7 & 8 Thank you to the parishioners and volunteers who have donated to this fine ministry. After the 5pm Saturday Mass, we have wine, soda, cheese, cookies, and crackers. After the 7:30am, 9am, and 11am Masses, there will be coffee, juice, donuts, and bagels. All are welcome!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FUNDRAISER Every October the Knights of Columbus conduct a fundraising effort for local facilities that support and care for the Intellectually Disabled. St. Bonaventure Council 6038 supports the We Care Center, Special Olympics and the Respite Inn. This year we will be conducting our effort on the weekend of October 14 & 15 here at St. Bonaventure, after all the Masses that weekend. Please consider a generous donation as you meet us that weekend. We will be prominent in our bright yellow vests, touting our support for the Intellectually Disabled. HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE, SILENT AUCTION AND WINE PULL (NOVEMBER 2017) Our group is still accepting donations for our annual Silent Auction and Raffle, and wine donations for the wine pull. If you have special relations with businesses who would be willing to donate to this wonderful fundraiser benefiting our Food Pantry, please contact them and ask for a donation. All donations are tax deductible. Any questions or suggestions, contact Jenny Meeker at
[email protected], or phone (925.693.0457). There is some administrative work associated with each donation so the sooner you can get the donation to us, the better! Thank you.
DOES YOUR CHILD LOVE TO SING AND CAN SING? Children from Grades 1 through 5 are welcome to join. Rehearsals are every Saturday morning from 9 to 10am at the St. Bonaventure Music Room, behind the church. To join the Choir, send us a form by going to www.stbonaventure.net/heavenlyharmony-choir and click on the form. Contact Barbara Wolpman at
[email protected] 925-465-4468 or Arlene Cerda at
[email protected] if you have questions.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND COUNTRY KITCHEN November 3: “Jingle Bells” Gala, 6pm - 8pm Please join us in the Large and Small Halls for an evening at the “Jingle Bells Boutique” gala. We will have wine, appetizers, silent auction, raffles, wine pull and shopping opportunities for lovely boutique items. There will be hundreds of beautifully made items, by our St. Bonaventure’s Classy Crafters; and wonderful homemade goodies from the Country Kitchen. November 4: Boutique & Country Kitchen; 10am - 2pm Large and Small Halls: Beautiful handmade items for the home and garden; seasonal decorations, baked goods, etc. Raffle prizes galore (drawing at 2 PM – need not be present to win). December 16 & 17: Country Kitchen Bake Sale will be in the foyer after all Masses. Finalize your Holiday Table with delicious offerings, or thrill your friends with a last-minute gift from our Country Kitchen Bake Sale. All proceeds from these events benefit St. Bonaventure’s Food Pantry SAINT BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN BUENAVENTURA
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BLUE MASS: HONORING THE FIRST RESPONDERS
OUTSIDE PARISH JOIN YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS FOR A HOME BUILDING TRIP THAT WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE THE WORLD! for the week SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
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St. Bonaventure Community SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
7:30 9:00 11:00 5:00
Coco Campos Sal Bruno Evelyn Lucido Moore Sergio Avila Margaret & Raymond Mangini Tu Truong Jim & Marilyn Callaghan Victorino Alejandro Dario Vazquez Henry Alumia Lillian Figueredo Terry Smerdel Daniel Galvin
6:30 9:00
Safety of all victims of calamities For all homeless families
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
6:30 9:00
Angela Anderson Miguel Antonio Cardenas Guillermo “Memo” Preza Richard Mangini Leo Sands
6:30 9:00
For all the unemployed People suffering from addiction
6:30 9:00
Elizabeth Hernandez Joy Intal William M. Jordan
Our first meeting: Thursday, October 5, 7:30 pm St. Agnes Cauchi Hall, 3966 Chestnut Ave., Concord. This program is specifically designed for high school and college students. If you are under 18 please bring a parent to the first meeting. What we do: • For the past 23 years we have built homes for needy families near Tijuana, Mexico. • During Easter Week: Saturday, March 31 through Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Celebrate with the neighborhood children with crafts, photos & games • Camp in a church compound of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate • See our videos on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ OZQgdy_unUE or https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PdH7j1ufZtE Who we are: • We are a Catholic-inspired group that is open to people of all faiths • Sponsored by the nonprofit organization La Morita Mexico Youth Mission, not the Diocese of Oakland Interested, but can’t attend? Contact Jack & Donna Walton at 925 212 7679 or jdwalton@ astound.net
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
6:30 9:00
All souls in purgatory Don & Jeanann Davis Erotida C. Mendoza Bridget Hyland Bernardo Gando
5:00
Genaro de Guzman Debbie Dell’Isola Leo, Cecilio & Cesar Dulay Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart
Elizabeth Hernandez Virgilio Lagua
SANCTUARY LIGHT IS LIT FOR VICTORINO ALEJANDRO September 30 – Oct. 6 , 2017
Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St. Oakland; Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:00am; luncheon following. For details and to sign up for the luncheon, visit oakdiocese.org/BlueMass2017. You can also contact Fr. Helmut Richter, 925-3828186,
[email protected] or Fr. Jayson Landeza, 510-917-0125,
[email protected]. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 11TH ANNUAL INT’L FESTIVAL Sunday, Oct. 1, 9am – 6pm; FREE ADMISSION 860 Oak Grove Rd. Concord Multicultural Mass starts at 10:00am. Come for amazing food, cultural music and dancers, and exciting games and raffle. Fun for the whole family! BIRTHRIGHT DINNER You are invited to our Celebrate Life Dinner & Fundraiser for the Birthright of Walnut Creek/ Concord Pregnancy Support Center (Birthright provides counseling, maternity and baby items for those in need, free of charge. Last year we served over 300 women.) When: Saturday, October 14, 5:30 pm social, 6:15 pm dinner Where St. Mary Church, 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek Featured speaker: Josh Burger, a popular and inspiring Pro-Life speaker, whose family has been deeply involved in the Valley Pregnancy Center in Pleasanton, will share his life experience, which has included physical and medical challenges. He speaks to hundreds of people across the country with humor and insight about the incredible gift of life. Delicious BBQ chicken dinner, silent and live auction, and live music. Reservations: Early Bird: $40 for adults/teens by Sep 29, $50 after. Youth ages 5 to 12, $20. Under 5 free. Tables of 8, $300. To register: Call (925) 798-7227 or online at: http://birthright-dinner. eventbrite.com. Deadline: Oct 6. . No tickets sold at the door.
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PENSAMIENTOS de
Padre Mat
MISA Y ROSARIO EN HONOR A LA VIRGEN DE FÁTIMA El 13 de octubre, llegamos a la conclusión de la celebración del Centenario de la Virgen de Fátima. Para marcar la ocasión, Ese día tendremos una misa especial en la iglesia de San Buenaventura a las 7:30 pm. Después de la misa saldremos en procesión con velas y recitaremos el Santo Rosario. Invito cordialmente a todos nuestros feligreses a unirse a mí para honrar a la Madre María cerrando así el 100 Aniversario de las apariciones de la Virgen de Fátima. Nuestra Señora se apareció seis veces a los tres pastorcitos – Lucía, Jacinta y Francisco – entre el 13 de mayo y el 13 de octubre de 1917. Lucía tenía diez años, Francisco cumplió nueve años en junio y Jacinta cumplió siete años en marzo, cuando el 13 de mayo, 1917, eligieron llevar al pasto a sus ovejas a un lugar lleno de colinas y montañoso, propiedad del padre de Lucía y conocido como “La Cova da Iria,” o ensenada de Irene. Fue allí que la Virgen bajo el título de Nuestra Señora del Rosario apareció seis veces en 1917, y una séptima vez en 1920 (solo a Lucía.) La situación del mundo es tan importante como el lugar. En ese momento, La Primera Guerra Mundial hacía estragos en Europa, la introducción a la humanidad de las formas más salvajes de la guerra nunca visto hasta esa fecha. Muy lejos en Moscú, en noviembre de 1917, Lenin
preparó la revolución que anularía el orden social de Rusia y eventualmente sumergir casi la mitad de los pueblos de la tierra. Fue en el contexto del mensaje de Fátima que el cielo condescendiente a la tierra proporcionó el remedio para los males morales y sociales del mundo.
Reflexion del Padre Oscar
La cercanía de la Virgen a nosotros y su llamada para volver al Evangelio a través de la oración, el sacrificio y la conversión son tan importantes para nosotros hoy como lo era en 1917. El mes de octubre es el mes del Santo Rosario. Sor María Lucia de Fátima dice: “La Santísima Virgen en estos últimos tiempos en los que vivimos, ha dado una eficacia nueva al rezo del Rosario a tal punto que no hay ningún problema, no importa lo difícil que es, así sea temporal o sobre todo espiritual, en la vida personal de cada uno de nosotros, nuestras familias…de la vida de las personas y de las naciones que no puedan ser resueltos por el Rosario. No hay ningún problema, te lo digo, no importa lo difícil que es que no podamos resolver por la oración del Santo Rosario.”
EL SEÑOR NOS INVITA HACER SU VOLUNTAD CON HUMILDAD.
El día de la Virgen del Rosario fue instituido en honor a María para la victoria cristiana sobre los Turcos en Lepanto el 7 de octubre de 1571. El Papa San Pío V y todos los cristianos habían rezado el Rosario por la victoria.
En la primera lectura del profeta Ezequiel, “esto dice el Señor: si ustedes dicen: No es justo el proceder del Señor, escucha, casa de Israel: ¿Conque es injusto mi proceder? ¿No es más bien el proceder de ustedes el injusto?”. Maravilloso mensaje para reflexionar de qué manera estamos haciendo la voluntad de Dios. Dios nos llama constantemente a hacer su voluntad. Sin embargo, muchas veces actuamos en contra de la voluntad de Dios y queremos hacer nuestra voluntad humana. De tal manera que en varias ocasiones repetimos lo que nos presente el profeta Ezequiel “No es justo el proceder de Dios”. Es lo que constantemente decimos cuando nuestros planes no son exitosos, en problemas, en dificultades familiares, personales, sociales y comunitarios. Sin embargo, son momentos para reflexionar e interiorizar ¿cuál es la voluntad de Dios? ¿Estoy haciendo la voluntad de Dios? Es el momento clave para revisar nuestra vida y reordenar nuestros planes de acuerdo con la voluntad de Dios. Dios nos deja libres de elegir aquello que queramos hacer con nuestra vida. Nos deja hacer nuestra voluntad, pero que tengamos en cuenta las consecuencias de nuestras decisiones. De acuerdo con las decisiones y consecuencias descubrir que no es Dios el injusto, es más bien nuestro injusto proceder con Dios”. El profeta Ezequiel nos deja claro que “cuando el justo se aparta de su justicia, comete la maldad y muere; por la maldad que cometió.” Es importante reconocer
El Rosario o Salterio de la Virgen María es una de las mejores oraciones a María, la Madre de Dios. PEREGRINACION A ITALIA, BOSNIA Y POLONIA Los invito a unirse a mí en la peregrinación a Italia, Bosnia y Polonia del 14 al 28 de mayo de 2018. Los lugares más destacados son visitas a Roma, San Giovanni Rotondo, (St. Padre Pio,) Lanciano (Milagro Eucarístico,) Medjugorje, Varsovia, Auschwitz, Krakow, etc. Para más detalles por favor llamarme al: (925) 672-5800 ó email:
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BAUTIZOS 2017 y 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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El Evangelio de hoy nos presenta una parábola. “Un hombre tenía dos hijos fue a ver el primero y le ordeno: Hijo ve a trabar hoy en la viña. El contesto: Ya voy, señor, pero no fue. El padre se dirigió al segundo y le dijo lo mismo. Este respondió: No quiero ir, pero se arrepintió y fue. ¿Cuál de los dos hizo la voluntad de Dios? Ellos respondieron, el segundo”. Maravilloso ejemplo para ilustrar nuestra vida y para reflexión ¿Con cuál de los dos hijos me identifico? Jesús no estaba hablando en abstracto. Estaba hablando con los fariseos, porque ellos habían sido elegidos como el pueblo de la Alianza. Era el pueblo que había dicho que sí a Dios y no estaba respondiendo a ese llamado de Dios.
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que cuando no hacemos la voluntad de Dios el pecado mata el alma del hombre. La humildad es el camino para hacer la voluntad de Dios y llegar a obtener la felicidad que viene de Dios. Cuando nuestros planes no resultaron exitosos debemos ser humildes y reconocer que tal vez no es la voluntad de Dios y acercarnos a Dios, pedir sabiduría para descubrir la voluntad de Dios. “Cristo, siendo Dios no consideró que debía aferrarse a las prerrogativas de su condición divina, sino que, por el contrario, se anonado así mismo, tomando la condición de siervo, y se hizo semejante a los hombres”. Gran ejemplo que Jesús nos da, humildad. Es la humildad que nos hace regresar a Dios. La parábola del Evangelio nos presenta a un padre que ordenó a dos hijos ir a trabajar a la viña. Uno dijo si y no fue. El segundo dijo no, y fue a trabajar a la viña. La humildad hizo que el hijo que dijo que no fuera a trabajar, término yendo a trabajar. El segundo hijo que dijo que no iría a trabajar, finalizó haciendo la voluntad de Dios. Reflexionemos sobre nuestra vida y si nos damos cuenta de que lo que estamos haciendo es nuestra voluntad y no la voluntad de Dios. Hoy Dios nos presenta la oportunidad de escuchar su invitación a ser humildes y hacer su voluntad. Jesús siendo divino se hizo uno como nosotros menos en el pecado para darnos a conocer el gran amor de Dios.
CATECUMENOS
FAITH DIRECT
Estamos invitando a los jóvenes mayores de 18 años y a los adultos que no hayan sido Bautizados ni recibido su Primera Comunión a que se acerquen a la oficina del Padre Oscar Rojas y se inscriban a las clases para Catecúmenos.
Con la llegada del otoño, me gustaría invitarlos a unirse con Faith Direct, el programa de donaciones electrónicas de nuestra parroquia. Nuestras listas de que hacer pueden ser largas durante esta temporada, pero el programa de donaciones electrónicas les dará una cosa menos para recordar cada semana - no más sobres para encontrar antes de ir a misa.
MONUMENT IMPACT APRENDE COMPUTACION HOY! Curso Básico: Lunes y Viernes 9am a 11:00am Octubre 2 a Diciembre 8 Curso Intermedio: Lunes y Viernes 12:00pm a 2:00pm – Octubre 2 a Diciembre 8 Pre-Avanzado: Jueves 12:00pm a2:00pm – Octubre 12 a Noviembre 30 Inscripciones inician Lunes 18 de Septiembre Para información contactarse con Eva Chena (925)682-8248 Ext. 2250
Visite www.faithdirect.net y use nuestro código de la iglesia: CA725. ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuado de nuestra familia parroquial! Dios los bendiga. — Fr. Mat 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.
CLAUSURA DE LA CELEBRACION DEL CENTENARIO EN HONOR DE LA VIRGEN DE FATIMA Viernes, 13 de octubre a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia Estamos clausurando la celebración del centenario de nuestra Virgen de Fátima con una Misa y procesión. Después de la celebración los invitamos a una sencilla recepción en el Salón de Hospitalidad. Las personas pueden traer galletas, pasteles o agua embotellada. Por favor venga y únase a nosotros. CONFIRMACION PARA ADULTOS Las personas mayores de 20 años que deseen confirmarse favor dirigirse a la oficina del Padre Oscar Rojas para registrarse y/o recibir información. El programa empieza en Octubre y la confirmación es en Enero en la Catedral de la Luz en Oakland. Además de la información personal, es importante tener los certificados de Bautizo y de Primera Comunión.
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