Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2009

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

During the Feast of Pentecost, tongues of fire came to rest on the heads of the disciples and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Each disciple began speaking in a different language, and were understood by people from many different regions who were amazed at what they had witnessed.

Second Reading: I Corinthians 12:3-7. 12-13

Paul explains that we are all members of one body. We have all been baptized in one Spirit and although numerous, we are one through Christ.

Gospel: John 20:19-23

John describes Jesus' first visit to the disciples after his resurrection. He gave them the Holy Spirit and the power to forgive other people or hold them responsible for their actions.

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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 30 - June 6, 2009 Sun. 9:00 A.M. James Roveto + Mon. 8:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Mariano Madamba

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 P.M. Cecelia Pracher, Alma Rose, Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser Elena Bunnell

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

11:00 A.M. Nikiya Arcia, Gerry Beaulieu, Marilyn Coffy, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett Katherine Freeman, Joe Graham, Allie Holley

LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Elena Bunnell, Erin Tribble 9:00 A.M. James Scott, Cynthia Wyman 11:00 A.M. Anne Black, Matthew Webb

BREAD BAKER Elisa Davila

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. Total cost: $62,000. - 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.

The Spirit within

When we say, "In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit" most of us get some images of God as Father and of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. But the Holy Spirit often leaves us baffled. Artists have depicted the Holy Spirit as a bird or as a flame from the sky. Rather than thinking of the Holy Spirit as descending on us try to see the Spirit of God dwelling within in us and waiting to be released and spread throughout the world. With every kind act, word and thought, we awaken the Spirit in us, and then it spreads outward to others. We help keep the Spirit alive and active by consciously making daily efforts to serve and sanctify others. God's Spirit of love and goodness will touch countless others - if we start with a single or simple act of kindness.

SAN DAMIANO RETREAT HOUSE Upcoming Retreat 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. The Unending Abundance of Dreams A Dream Workshop with Jeremy Taylor June 19 - 21, 2009 "There is no limit to the creative insights provided by our unconscious in our night-time dreams. When external resources shrink, there is always internal abundance." Rev. Jeremy Taylor For more information please contact: San Damiano Retreat House P.O. Box 767, Danville CA 94526 (925) 837-9141 WEBSITE: www.sandamiano.org

In thecharity of your prayers please remember all parishioners who are sick in mind, body and spirit.

HOLY NAMES UNIVERSITY, OAKLAND

Pastoral Ministries Program Fall/Winter 2009 Joining in partnership with the Dioceses of Oakland, Fresno, and Stockton, Holy Names University provides our Pastoral Ministries Program for growth in discipleship and service through preparation and formation to educate and form lay ecclesial ministers. This arrangement takes place through the use of live video conferencing equipment which connects all of the students and provides an interactive forum for discussions, sharing, and teaching. Join us to promote the U.S. Bishops' request for educated and informed lay ministers. We invite you to apply now to participate in this educational opportunity. The next cohort is now in the formation process for a Fall/Winter start date. The Pastoral Ministries Program offers eligible students the option to enroll for the Certificate in Pastoral Ministries and to take those courses for undergraduate credit or to obtain an MA degree. For further information or to request an application, please contact Mary Turowski at 510-436-1139 or turowski@hnu.edu .

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, MAY 31, 2009

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will take up their 5th Sunday Collection this weekend after all the Masses. PLEASE HELP THEM TO HELP OTHERS

I will not Remember

When Heaven stands before me And I am home at last, I will not remember The worries of the past;

I will not be aware of all The trials in this life, The many times I shed some tears, The troubles and the strife,

For I will have before me All the glories spread above. The meaning of it all will be Quite softened by His Love.

Bonnie L. Nelson