Of Easter

           May 2, 2010

First Reading:  Acts 14:21b-27

Paul and Barnabas traveled to many towns and found many disciples willing to help them preach. They warned their disciples to the trials they would face. Paul and Barnabas then returned to Antioch, where their journey had begun, and told the congregation there of the progress they had made.

Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-5a

John had a vision of a new earth and a New Jerusalem coming down from heaven. Then a voice described Jerusalem as a place where God would live among his people and comfort them. The former world had vanished; and pain, death and suffering had left the world as well.

Gospel:  John 13:31-33a. 34-35

After Judas left the last supper, Jesus warned the other disciples that he would not be with them much longer. Jesus gave them a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them. He stated that their love for each other would distinguish them as his disciples.

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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

 May 1 - 8, 2010

Sun.        9:00 A.M.              For the Intentions of

                                                Ms Martha Barron

Sun.        11:00 A.M.              For the Intentions of

                                                Fr. Seamus in Honor of

                                                35^th Anniversary of Ordination

                                                to the Priesthood.

Sat.         5:00 P.M.              Jeanne Caggiano   +

5/8, 2010

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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 P.M.               Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell,

Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey,

Sr. Catherine Ginther

9:00 A.M                Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi,

Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey,

Dane Ritchey, Marites Sanders,

Sonya Simril

11:00 A.M.              Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett,

Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu,

Nikiya Arcia,

LECTORS           

5:00 P.M.               Eileen Herrmann, Erin Tribble

9:00 A.M.               Beverly Harrison, Roberto Bethel

11:00 A.M.              Nancy Rieser, Anne Black

BREAD BAKER   Priscilla Thilmony

A prayer for the sick

Creator of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits.

May these people especially:

Fr. Tony Lachner, Eugene Demuth,

Bev Stehli, Patricia Mooney, Mittie Phillips,

and Kathryn Letkey

find lasting health and deliverance, and join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ who healed those who believed.   AMEN.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION           

Do you have a desire to deepen your relationship with God and become more aware of the Spirit’s guidance in your life? Spiritual Direction provides support and encouragement for the spiritual journey. Consider this for yourself! For more information please call:

Sr. Margaret Lynch s.n.j.m.

At 510-653-3486

Catholic Home Mission Collection

A Special Thank you to all parishioners who made a donation for the Catholic Home Mission collection last weekend.

You donated the amount of $177.80.

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World-wide Marriage Encounter

May 14 – 16, 2010

Not church bells, not school bells, not wedding bells, but perhaps a “wake-up” bell, to realize that faith, knowledge and married love will grow by attending a WWME weekend. Married couples who desire a richer, fuller life together are encouraged to attend. This Marriage encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys that a husband and wife share together, whether married for only a short time, or for many years. Call now to reserve your spot. Priest and other religious are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

Please call Ray or Rebecca at 925-806-4601 or Joe and Sue at 925-680-7767. You may also visit our website at http://www.rekindleyourmarriage.org.

Pastoral Ministries M.A. Program Fall 2010

Holy Names University invites those interested in earning an M.A. in Pastoral Ministries to apply now. Holy Names is seeking interested candidates for lay ecclesial ministry who wish to grow in discipleship and serve through preparation and formation. Join and answer the U.S. Bishop’s request for educated and informed lay ministers. Classes are one night a week at HNU campus. Apply now to participate in this educational opportunity.

For more information please call

Mary Turowski at 510-436-1139

or visit our website at http://www.hnu.edu/academics/graduatePrograms/pastoralMinistries.html

Extra Prayer

When the world falls down around you

And a prayer will see you through,

Say a prayer for someone

Who may need it more then you.

For who knows what hearts are breaking

In the silence of the night

Just that extra prayer you whisper

May help someone see the light!

Every time you help a stranger

With an extra prayer or two

You are building secret blessings

That will all come back to you.

                                        Nick Kenney

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.

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