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Some men informed the Gentiles that they must be circumcised if they wished to be saved, because of the Old Laws. The disciples then went forth to tell the Gentiles to honor only those rules which were strictly necessary, such as abstaining from eating meat sacrificed to idols and illicit sexual union.

John depicts Jerusalem coming out of heaven, sparkling with the radiance of precious jewels. Angels were stationed at each of its twelve gates and each gate bore the name of one tribe of Israel. The city had no temple, because God was its temple. The glory and light of God and the Lamb also replaced their need for the sun.

Jesus tells his disciples, “Anyone who loves me will be true to my word.” For those who do honor his word, both Jesus and God will love them and stay with them always. He also tells them that God will send the Holy Spirit in his place to give them the instructions they will need. Jesus then tells them that peace is his farewell gift to them.

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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

A Mother’s Day Prayer for You

I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you

to thank the Lord above

for blessing me with a lifetime

of your tenderhearted love.

I thanked God for the caring

you’ve shown me through the years

for the closeness we enjoyed

in time of laughter and of tears.

And so, I thank you from my heart

for all you’ve done for me

and I bless the Lord for giving me

the best Mother there could be.

Happy

Mother’s Day

Next weekend, May 16, 2010 a special collection will be taken up at all the Masses in all the parishes around the Diocese of Oakland. Money raised in this collection will support the work of Catholic Charities, providing housing, counseling, job training, English classes, school programs and assistance to refugees, immigrants and to our neighbors in need throughout the Diocese.

Next Sunday, May 16, 2010 the children of our Religious Education Classes will receive their First Holy Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Sixth Sunday Of Easter May 9, 2010 First Reading: Acts 15:1-2.22-29 Some men informed the Gentiles that they must be circumcised if they wished to be saved, because of the Old Laws. The disciples then went forth to tell the Gentiles to honor only those rules which were strictly necessary, such as abstaining from eating meat sacrificed to idols and illicit sexual union. Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14. 22-23 John depicts Jerusalem coming out of heaven, sparkling with the radiance of precious jewels. Angels were stationed at each of its twelve gates and each gate bore the name of one tribe of Israel. The city had no temple, because God was its temple. The glory and light of God and the Lamb also replaced their need for the sun. Gospel: John 14:23-29 Jesus tells his disciples, “Anyone who loves me will be true to my word.” For those who do honor his word, both Jesus and God will love them and stay with them always. He also tells them that God will send the Holy Spirit in his place to give them the instructions they will need. Jesus then tells them that peace is his farewell gift to them. __________________________________________ *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 May 8 - 15, 2010 Sat. 5:00 P.M. Jeanne Caggiano + Sun. 9:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Linda Madamba Sun. 11:00 A.M. Myrtle Heileman + Goldie Hartshorn + Mon. 8:00 A.M. Grace O’Keefe + Tue. 8:00 A.M. Helen Comaich + Fri. 8:00 A.M. Pureza Luciano + Sat. 5:00 P.M. Pureza Luciano + (5/15/10) __________________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey, Sr. Catherine Ginther Eileen Hermann 9:00 A.M Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey, Dane Ritchey, Marites Sanders, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego 11:00 A.M. Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia, LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Cecilia Pracher, Cynthia Wyman 9:00 A.M. Ruthanne Allen-Hunt, John Hunt 11:00 A.M. James Scott, Allie Holley BREAD BAKER __________________________________________________ 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 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 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 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, Mittie Phillips, Betty Parces, 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. 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. We Welcome Our Visitors A Mother’s Day Prayer for You I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tenderhearted love. I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years for the closeness we enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And so, I thank you from my heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best Mother there could be. Happy Mother’s Day Catholic Charities of the East Bay “Helping People, changing Lives” Next weekend, May 16, 2010 a special collection will be taken up at all the Masses in all the parishes around the Diocese of Oakland. Money raised in this collection will support the work of Catholic Charities, providing housing, counseling, job training, English classes, school programs and assistance to refugees, immigrants and to our neighbors in need throughout the Diocese. PLEASE BE AS GENEROUS AS YOU CAN. First Holy Communion Next Sunday, May 16, 2010 the children of our Religious Education Classes will receive their First Holy Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. PLEASE NOTE: Please turn off your cell-phone and/or pager when entering the Church. THANK YOU.