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Melchizedek, a priest of God, prayed that Abram would be blessed by God. He also praised God for delivering Abram’s foes into his hands.

Paul describes Jesus’ actions during the last supper. Jesus broke bread and said it was his body given for us. He then passed the cup and called it his blood. Jesus then asked us to break bread in this manner to remember his death until he returns.

Jesus spoke to a large crowd when his disciples asked that he dismiss the people to give them a chance to find food and lodging. Jesus asked the disciples to give the crowd something to eat, but they had only five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus then blessed the food, which fed about 5,000 people. Twelve baskets were then collected from what was left over.

PRAY FOR PEACE

For more information and registration please contact San Damiano Retreat House at 925-837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.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

The collection next weekend June 12/13, 2010 supports the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN. Your gift helps CCC and our Diocese to provide television, radio and print materials that spread the Good News of Christ’s abiding love for each and every one of us.

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 special people 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.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s mission of renewal in the church and change in the world is to assist couples to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic ‘experience’ and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle.

2010 WWME Dates for the Oakland Diocese – September 17 – 19 / November 19 – 21, 2010.

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

Some people were born cooks. Not only do their pots never boil over or roasts dry out, they seem destined to make wonderful concoctions out of whatever ingredients are at hand. Give them eggs, milk and cheese, and suddenly there are soufflés. Those of us are blessed with such food geniuses in our lives in joyous expectation of holidays when tables are laden with so many wonderful creations. We hope that there will be ample to “go around”, and please let there be leftovers!

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that at our Heavenly Father’s table there’s always enough to “go around”. Faced with a hungry crowd of 5000 people, and only five simple loaves and two fishes, Jesus created a feast. Everyone was fed, with enough left to fill twelve baskets. From humble ingredients, Jesus works a miracle, stirring up his follower’s hearts and souls, as well as their stomachs. Today, He still promises to meet our needs in the same way. If we will offer our small portion of fish and loaves, we will be amazed by who can be fed, and what you will receive being fed on His leftovers.

Do you know someone who is? Are you a baptized Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Then you may be interested in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) that will begin again in September at Our Lady of Lourdes. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

The Most Holy Body And Blood of Christ June 6, 2010 First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20 Melchizedek, a priest of God, prayed that Abram would be blessed by God. He also praised God for delivering Abram’s foes into his hands. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Paul describes Jesus’ actions during the last supper. Jesus broke bread and said it was his body given for us. He then passed the cup and called it his blood. Jesus then asked us to break bread in this manner to remember his death until he returns. Gospel: Luke 9:11-17 Jesus spoke to a large crowd when his disciples asked that he dismiss the people to give them a chance to find food and lodging. Jesus asked the disciples to give the crowd something to eat, but they had only five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus then blessed the food, which fed about 5,000 people. Twelve baskets were then collected from what was left over. __________________________________________ *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. _________________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Eileen Hermann, Mary McGovern, Mary Wissenbach, Cecilia Pracher, Sr. Lorna Walsh 9:00 A.M Dane Ritchey, Marites Sanders, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego, Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, 11:00 A.M. Lynda Suciu, Gerry Beaulieu, Rosemary Krovoza, Walt Krovoza, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Erin Tribble, Elena Bunnell 9:00 A.M. Roberto Bethel, Anne Black 11:00 A.M. Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Gerry Beaulieu BREAD BAKER Rowena Graham UPCOMING SAN DAMIANO RETREATS June 11 – 13, 2010 Fathers, Sons, Grandfathers & Grandsons Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy & David Williams June 18 – 20, 2010 Dream Workshop Jeremy Taylor June 19, 2010 Sitting Meditation in the Christian Tradition Sr. Barbara Hazzard, OSB For more information and registration please contact San Damiano Retreat House at 925-837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.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 Catholic Communication Campaign Collection June 13, 2010 Help Us Share the Good News! The collection next weekend June 12/13, 2010 supports the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN. Your gift helps CCC and our Diocese to provide television, radio and print materials that spread the Good News of Christ’s abiding love for each and every one of us. PLEASE BE AS GENEROUS AS YOU CAN. 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 special people 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. World Wide Marriage Encounter Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s mission of renewal in the church and change in the world is to assist couples to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic ‘experience’ and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle. 2010 WWME Dates for the Oakland Diocese – September 17 – 19 / November 19 – 21, 2010. Please call 925-680-7767 for more information 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 Gospel Glimpses June 6, 2010 Leftovers Some people were born cooks. Not only do their pots never boil over or roasts dry out, they seem destined to make wonderful concoctions out of whatever ingredients are at hand. Give them eggs, milk and cheese, and suddenly there are soufflés. Those of us are blessed with such food geniuses in our lives in joyous expectation of holidays when tables are laden with so many wonderful creations. We hope that there will be ample to “go around”, and please let there be leftovers! In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that at our Heavenly Father’s table there’s always enough to “go around”. Faced with a hungry crowd of 5000 people, and only five simple loaves and two fishes, Jesus created a feast. Everyone was fed, with enough left to fill twelve baskets. From humble ingredients, Jesus works a miracle, stirring up his follower’s hearts and souls, as well as their stomachs. Today, He still promises to meet our needs in the same way. If we will offer our small portion of fish and loaves, we will be amazed by who can be fed, and what you will receive being fed on His leftovers. ___________________________________________ RCIA Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who is? Are you a baptized Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Then you may be interested in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) that will begin again in September at Our Lady of Lourdes. If you are interested, please contact the parish office. We Welcome Our Visitors .