Sunday Bulletin
Pentecost
Sunday
May 23, 2010
First
The disciples were celebrating Pentecost together when “tongues of fire appeared which parted, then came to rest on each of them.” The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in foreign tongues. Visitors from many different countries were amazed that each guest could hear his or her native language being spoken as the disciples proclaimed God’s glory.
Second
Each person has received different manifestations of the same spirit to contribute to the common good of all. All members of the church have been baptized into one body because of our belief in the Holy Spirit, who was sent to us by God.
Gospel: John 20:19-23
Jesus appeared to the disciples even though they had locked their doors in fear. Jesus then showed the disciples his hands and his side; and they rejoiced at his presence. He breathed on them saying “Receive the Holy Spirit.” He then gave the disciples the power to forgive others or hold them accountable for their sins.
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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.
MASS INTENTIONS
May 22 – 29, 2010
Sat. 5:00 P.M. Eduardo Lagunilla +
Sun. 9:00 A.M. Patricia Mooney +
Sat. 5:00 P.M. Joselito Enriquez +
(5/29/2010)
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:00 P.M. Nancy Fahey, Sr. Catherine Ginther
Eileen Hermann, Mary McGovern,
Mary Wissenbach
9:00 A.M Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey, Dane Ritchey, Marites Sanders,
Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego,
Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales
11:00 A.M. Jeanette Louden-Corbett,
Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu,
Gerry Beaulieu, Rosemary Krovoza,
Walt Krovoza, Nikiya Arcia,
Elisa Davila
LECTORS
5:00 P.M. Tom Doctor, Lois Doctor
9:00 A.M. Henrietta Hartshorn, Matthew Webb
11:00 A.M. James Scott, Erin Tribble
Catholic Charities of the
We would like to thank all parishioners who made a donation to the Catholic Charities collection last weekend.
You donated the amount of $578.97.
May God bless you for your generosity.
Pastoral Ministries M.A. Program Fall 2010
For more information please call
Mary Turowski at (510) 436-1139
or visit our website at http://www.hnu.edu/academics/graduatePrograms/pastoralMinistries.html
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PENTECOST May 23, 2010
The Power of God’s Spirit
The first disciples were part of a Pentecost that both scared and thrilled them. A great power rushed through that room, energizing believers and bringing new life to the Church. That same power, the Holy Spirit of God, is active in the Church today, and can be alive in you and me.
For us too, the Spirit of God is frightening as well as exciting. The Spirit calls us to dramatic new life, to let go of the stale old ways, and open ourselves to new visions of God’s life among us. It simply takes a small step of faith away from the fear to find the awesome thrill of a Spirit led life.
Gospel Glimpses
May 23, 2020 Jn20:19-23
Nowhere to hide
When things go wrong in life, it’s human nature to fall back and regroup. We instinctively look for a safe quiet place to think things out. But oftentimes in our desire to hide, we lock out the positive as well. Some doors, once closed, can prove difficult to pry open, leaving us isolated from people who love us. We stand inside our little safe room avoiding pain, and end up avoiding joy as well.
Following that fearful Passover week, the disciples too were hungry for a quiet secure place. They huddled behind closed doors, physical and emotional; trying to sort out what went wrong. But the joyous message of today’s Gospel is that even locked in, safe behind closed doors, God’s truth will find you out. Jesus will arrive in your secret hiding place to declare his presence and healing power. When you are unable to go out and face the world, He will come in to you. How blessed it is, that even in the upper rooms of our lives He gives us nowhere to hide from His love.
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
UPCOMING SAN DAMIANO RETREATS
May 28-31, 2010 – Friday to Sunday
Healing and Wholeness:
From Toxic Shame to Amazing Grace
Carol Mitchell, PhD. & Tom Gorham, MA CADC II
The weekend emphasizes large and small group sharing, prayer, presentations, and spiritual support.
May 29, 2010 – Saturday
Nature and Healing: Nature reflects God
Sr. Joan Prohaska, OP
June 4, 2010 – Friday -
Spiritual Spa Day for Women
Chiara’s Lantern
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more information and registration please contact San Damiano Retreat House at 925-837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.org
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,
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
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
For more information please call
Michelle Benki at 510-499-2693.