Sixth Sunday Of Easter May 17, 2009

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26. 34-35. 44-48

Paul preaches to the Gentiles for the first time in the house of Cornelius. Peter realized that God would accept any person who acted uprightly, regardless of his or her heritage. Then the Holy Spirit descended on the Gentiles and Peter allowed them to be baptized in the name of Jesus.

Second Reading: I John 4:7-10

John advises all believers to love one another, for love is a gift from God. The person without love does not know God, whose love for us is so great he sent his only son so that we might have life through him.

Gospel: John 15:9-17

Jesus asks his disciples to live on in his love and to "Love one another as I have loved you." He explains that he chose them to follow him, and promises if they keep his commandments they will have anything that they ask for in his name. __________________________________________

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 16 - 23, 2009

Sun. 9:00 A.M. Paul Aiello + Sun. 11:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Fr. Ray Sacca

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 P.M. Bernie Mullins, Sr. Mary Liam Brock, Cecelia Pracher, Alma Rose, Sr. Lorna Walsh

9:00 A.M Michael Porcher, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego, Bill Branca, Kimberly Gamboa, Ana Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu

11:00 A.M. Lynda Suciu, Tim Taylor, Nikiya Arcia, Gerry Beaulieu, Marilyn Coffy, Dennis Emmett, Elisa Davila, Katherine Freeman

LECTORS

5:00 P.M. Tom Doctor, Lois Doctor 9:00 A.M. Vince Morgante, Mel Stenger 11:00 A.M. Denise Perry, James Scott

BREAD BAKER Amy Kourkgy

PLEASE HELP TO DEFRAY THE COST OF OUR NEW SOUND SYSTEM. You may have noticed that we installed a new Sound System. We would like to thank all parishioners who already made a donation to defray the cost. We need your help! If you would like to contribute to the cost, please make your check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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. in the Parish Hall. For more information please call Marilene Magtibay at 510-388-4746. Catholic Charities of the East Bay "Helping People, changing Lives." This weekend, May 17, 2009 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.

DIOCESE OF OAKLAND CONFRATERNITY OF EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION

"I would also like to encourage those associations of the faithful and confraternities specifically devoted to Eucharistic adoration; they serve as leaven of contemplation for the whole Church and a summons to individuals and communities to place Christ at the center of their lives". (Pope Benedict XVI)

Our Diocese is blessed to have such a spiritual association of the faithful, the Confraternity of Eucharistic Devotion, established by our Bishop. Membership is open to laity, religious, and ordained who are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. The central focus of this confraternity is adoration and prayerful devotion to Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist both in the Sacred Liturgy and in solemn exposition. For further information, please visit www.euchristicdevotion.org

VALLOMBROSA RETREAT CENTER IN MENLO PARK

Praying the Mystics: Teresa and Ignatius - May 29 through June 1, 2009 Three great Christian saints and mystics - Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Ignatius of Loyola - were teachers of prayer whose practical wisdom can help us draw closer to God no matter where we are on the spiritual journey. On these retreat days, we will learn about their lives, spirituality, teachings on prayer and their "maps" of the journey toward union with God. Carmen de la Vega Neafsey, MA and James Neafsey, DMin, who have studied the lives and works of these Spanish mystics for over thirty years, will lead this retreat weekend. Please call 650-325-5614 or visit www.vallombrosa.org for more information.

SAN DAMIANO RETREAT HOUSE Upcoming Retreats SCRIPTURE RETREAT PAUL AND WORLD SPIRITUALITY May 29 - 31, 2009 Fr. Tom Bonacci, CP As the year of St. Paul draws to a close, we gather to explore the life and work of Paul. Paul's Spirit will guide us this weekend in the ways of the Spirit of Jesus whose love was poured out on the entire world. June 5-7, 2009 Healing and Wholeness: Being who we are · Carol Mitchell, PhD and Tom Gorham, MA,CADC II · The world needs us to be who we are, our own unique selves. Come explore ways to be who you already are, who you were created to be. For more information please contact: San Damiano Retreat House P.O. Box 767, Danville CA 94526 (925) 837-9141 WEBSITE: www.sandamiano.org

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OLL Activities Group Planning Do you want to be involved in planning activities for the OLL Activities Group? Please join us for a brainstorming and planning session for the next 6 months. We are meeting in the parish library on Boden Way at 12:00 p.m. (or right after the 11:00 a.m. Mass) today, May 17th. We hope to see you there.

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 than 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 Kenny