Sunday Bulletin
Fourth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
January 31, 2010
First
God tells Jeremiah that he was chosen to be a prophet to the nations before he had even been born. He also promises him strength and protection, providing Jeremiah does as God asks.
Second
Paul discusses the importance of love and claims that one who possesses any gift, but lacks love, has nothing. He explains that true love never fails, although knowledge of other talents can fail to endure in the same manner. Paul says that three things last: “faith, hope, and love, the greatest of these being love.
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30
Jesus spoke in the synagogue at Nazareth, at first appealing to all who were present. But he knew that they would be expecting him to do the things he had already done in other towns. He reminded them of other prophets who had preached and gained acceptance in foreign places instead of their home towns. This angered the people, who expelled him from the town.
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PRAY FOR PEACE
Prayer for Generosity
Dear Lord, teach me to be generous;
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
To give and not to count the cost;
To fight and not to heed the wounds;
To toil and not to seek for rest;
To labor, and not to ask for any reward –
except that of knowing that I am doing your holy will.
AMEN.
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
January 24, 2010 $3,851.59
OUR WEEKLY GOAL IS $5,400.00
IN ORDER TO PAY ALL OUR EXPENSES
Total
Total Seminary Collection: $649.13
MAY GOD BLESS YOU
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
MASS INTENTIONS
January 30- February 6, 2010
Sat. 5:00 P.M. Vivien
Sun. 9:00 A.M. Melchor Pades +
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:00 P.M. Cecelia Pracher, Sr. Lorna Walsh,
Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell,
Tony Elenteny
9:00 A.M Lucie Durand, Kimberly Gamboa,
Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi,
Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey
Dane Richey
11:00 A.M. Jeanette Louden-Corbett,
Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu,
Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila,
Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard,
Allie Holley
LECTORS
5:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M. Ruthanne Allen-Hunt, John Hunt
11:00 A.M. Bruce Corbett, Jeanette Louden-Corbett
BREAD BAKER Elena Federis
SUNDAY ENVELOPES FOR THE YEAR 2010
Sunday Envelopes for the year 2010 will be available this weekend in the vestibule of the Church. Please pick up your box before or after the Masses.
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“I place much of my hope for the future in Marriage Encounter” – Pope John Paul II.
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STEWARDSHIP
“January 31 (Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Jeremiah declares that the Lord knew him before he was born and dedicated and appointed him to his role as prophet even before he drew breath. We, too, are known and sent by the Lord. What deeds of love and service are mine to perform?
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BISHOP’S APPEAL 2010
February 13 – 14, 2010
To Make Christ Better Known.
On Sunday, February 14, 2010 all of us will have the opportunity to gather in our faith and generously share what we have by supporting the Diocese of Oakland through the 2010 Bishop’s Appeal.
Please be generous
so we can reach our goal for the year 2010.
The Feast of
February 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3rd is the Feast of St. Blase. The Blessing of the throats will take place after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
Now is the Time
For a New Beginning
Now is the Time for a new beginning,
Ridding ourselves of all doubts and fears.
Time to move on with faith and courage,
Time to let go of all grieving and tears.
We seek new paths with great joy and daring.
Talents and gifts we are sure to find.
We will help others who need compassion.
Negative thoughts are now all left behind.
God is our refuge. The Spirit will lead us,
And every stress will now disappear.
All is replaced with love and believing.
God’s holy word does make everything clear.
Now is the time for a new beginning,
Knowing through faith all things we can do.
No longer burdened with pain and sorrow,
Jesus, our Savior, has made all things new.
Edna Massimilla