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Isaiah recounts the awe he felt the first time he saw the Lord, who was surrounded by angels. He began to feel despair because he was a man of unclean lips, until an angel touched an ember to his lips and pronounced them clean. The Lord asked who he should send forth, to which Isaiah replied, “Here I am, send me!”

Paul reminds the Corinthians that Christ died for us to free us from our sins. He encourages them to remember the importance of Jesus’ death and resurrection. He admits that he initially failed to believe, and therefore was very grateful to be called an apostle and preach in the name of Christ.

Luke tells of Jesus preaching to a crowd, then joining Peter who was about to end a fruitless day of fishing. He told Peter to lower his net back in, and a great number of fish were caught. Upon seeing this, Peter and his companions, James and John, immediately abandoned their nets to follow Jesus.

A Special Thank to all parishioners who made a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul collection last weekend.

SUPPORT YOUR PARISH

BECOME A BULLETIN BENEFACTOR

It is that time of the year again when we are renewing the list of benefactors for our parish bulletin. This is also a good time and opportunity for you to become a new sponsor for our bulletin.

Donations are $100.00 for the listing throughout the year of your name, or the name of one of your loved ones in remembrance.

If you own a business, or have a friend who owns a business, you may consider putting an ad in our Sunday bulletin. All you have to do is send us your business card and we will do the rest. It is that simple.

Please call the parish office

at (510) 451-1790 Ext. 201 for more information.

All are invited to a free monthly program every 2^nd Saturday of each month until August 14 to introduce the Bay Area Manhattan Declaration on the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, and religious freedom. Lectures begin at 3:00 p.m., followed by a Mass at 5:00 p.m. and reception at 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Michael Sweeney, O.P. President of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, will speak on “The Common Good and the Apostolate of the Laity.

Ernest Pierucci, Esq., Attorney and Senior Fellow, Catholics for the Common Good, will discuss “Prospects for Marriage and the Family in the Current Legal Environment.

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.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

Come and join us for fellowship,

enlightenment and mutual encouragement! The Bible Study Group meets every Wednesday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at

Our Lady of Lourdes Library on Boden Way.

For more information please call

Michelle Benki at 510-499-2693

BREAKING DOWN ILLUMINES THE DARKNESS

By Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

When faith arises from the depths of our hopelessness; when we suddenly find forgiveness in a heart filled with resentment; when we discover confidence when fear was about to consume us; this is divine mercy.

Whenever the impossible gift arrives for us, a gift we have neither earned nor deserved, we can do nothing less than rejoice. “By the tender mercy of Our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us.” Luke: 1:78

Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM is a Franciscan priest and Retreat Master at San Damiano Retreat. Over the years Fr. Rusty has facilitated retreats, workshops, and parish missions internationally. He attended St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, MD where he earned his MA in Theology.

March 19 -21, 2010

WORD INTO SILENCE

On this weekend you will experience Scripture passages for Holy Week, (Lectio), followed by silent sitting meditation in the Christian tradition, six meals and daily Liturgy included, plus optional chair massage and spiritual direction.

Spiritual Director: Sr. Barbara Hazzard.

For information and reservation

please call San Damiano Retreat House

at 925-837-9141 or register online www.sandamiano.org

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 marks the beginning of our parish’s involvement in Operation Rice Bowl, sponsored by Catholic Relief Services and the Diocese of Oakland. Please take home a cardboard Rice Bowl, available in the vestibule of the Church. Please return your Rice Bowl by Good Friday. A special Collection for Operation Rice Bowl will also be taken up on Ash Wednesday. Proceeds will be send to CRS. Thank you for your involvement.

In today’s readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” Am I prepared to answer “Here I am. Send me?”

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time February 7, 2010 First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2. 3-8 Isaiah recounts the awe he felt the first time he saw the Lord, who was surrounded by angels. He began to feel despair because he was a man of unclean lips, until an angel touched an ember to his lips and pronounced them clean. The Lord asked who he should send forth, to which Isaiah replied, “Here I am, send me!” Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul reminds the Corinthians that Christ died for us to free us from our sins. He encourages them to remember the importance of Jesus’ death and resurrection. He admits that he initially failed to believe, and therefore was very grateful to be called an apostle and preach in the name of Christ. Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Luke tells of Jesus preaching to a crowd, then joining Peter who was about to end a fruitless day of fishing. He told Peter to lower his net back in, and a great number of fish were caught. Upon seeing this, Peter and his companions, James and John, immediately abandoned their nets to follow Jesus. __________________________________________ *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. MASS INTENTIONS February 6- 13, 2010 Sun 9:00 A.M. Marian Cuneo + Sun. 11:00 A.M. Agathe Kohne + Mon. 8:00 A.M. Mary Cangiani + Tue. 8:00 A.M. Alejandro DeLaCruz + Wed. 8:00 A.M. Ronald Dobbins + __________________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey 9:00 A.M Lucie Durand, Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey Dane Ritchey 11:00 A.M. Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Lois Doctor, Tom Doctor 9:00 A.M. Nancy Rieser, Roberto Bethel 11:00 A.M. Michelle Benki, Allie Holley BREAD BAKER Priscilla Thilmony ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY A Special Thank to all parishioners who made a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul collection last weekend. You donated the amount of $990.94. ________________________________________________ SUPPORT YOUR PARISH BECOME A BULLETIN BENEFACTOR It is that time of the year again when we are renewing the list of benefactors for our parish bulletin. This is also a good time and opportunity for you to become a new sponsor for our bulletin. Donations are $100.00 for the listing throughout the year of your name, or the name of one of your loved ones in remembrance. If you own a business, or have a friend who owns a business, you may consider putting an ad in our Sunday bulletin. All you have to do is send us your business card and we will do the rest. It is that simple. Please call the parish office at (510) 451-1790 Ext. 201 for more information. St. Anthony of Padua Institute Manhattan Forum Lecture Series 2^nd Saturday of each Month through August – 3:00 p.m., at St. Margaret Mary Church, Father Kozina Hall, Oakland. All are invited to a free monthly program every 2^nd Saturday of each month until August 14 to introduce the Bay Area Manhattan Declaration on the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, and religious freedom. Lectures begin at 3:00 p.m., followed by a Mass at 5:00 p.m. and reception at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13 Rev. Michael Sweeney, O.P. President of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, will speak on “The Common Good and the Apostolate of the Laity. Saturday, March 13 Ernest Pierucci, Esq., Attorney and Senior Fellow, Catholics for the Common Good, will discuss “Prospects for Marriage and the Family in the Current Legal Environment. For more information on the monthly speaker, visit http://www.sapi.org/200912.htm 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. Heal us all At evening when the sun was set The sick O Lord, around you lay O in what sorrow and pain they met And with what joy they went away! Your touch still has its ancient power No word from You can fruitless fall Hear in this solemn evening hour And in your mercy heal us all. BIBLE STUDY GROUP AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH Come and join us for fellowship, enlightenment and mutual encouragement! The Bible Study Group meets every Wednesday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Library on Boden Way. For more information please call Michelle Benki at 510-499-2693 UPCOMING SAN DAMIANO RETREATS BREAKING DOWN ILLUMINES THE DARKNESS By Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Tuesday, March 16, 2010 When faith arises from the depths of our hopelessness; when we suddenly find forgiveness in a heart filled with resentment; when we discover confidence when fear was about to consume us; this is divine mercy. Whenever the impossible gift arrives for us, a gift we have neither earned nor deserved, we can do nothing less than rejoice. “By the tender mercy of Our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us.” Luke: 1:78 Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM is a Franciscan priest and Retreat Master at San Damiano Retreat. Over the years Fr. Rusty has facilitated retreats, workshops, and parish missions internationally. He attended St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, MD where he earned his MA in Theology. March 19 -21, 2010 WORD INTO SILENCE On this weekend you will experience Scripture passages for Holy Week, (Lectio), followed by silent sitting meditation in the Christian tradition, six meals and daily Liturgy included, plus optional chair massage and spiritual direction. Spiritual Director: Sr. Barbara Hazzard. For information and reservation please call San Damiano Retreat House at 925-837-9141 or register online www.sandamiano.org Operation Rice Bowl Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 marks the beginning of our parish’s involvement in Operation Rice Bowl, sponsored by Catholic Relief Services and the Diocese of Oakland. Please take home a cardboard Rice Bowl, available in the vestibule of the Church. Please return your Rice Bowl by Good Friday. A special Collection for Operation Rice Bowl will also be taken up on Ash Wednesday. Proceeds will be send to CRS. Thank you for your involvement. __________________________________________ Stewardship February 7, 2010 (Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time) In today’s readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” Am I prepared to answer “Here I am. Send me?”