The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ June 14, 2009

First Reading: Exodus 24:3-8

Moses explained to the people the commandments he had received from God. Upon hearing them, the entire community immediately agreed they would do as God had told them. Moses then sacrificed young bulls and sprinkled the people with their blood, calling if the blood of the covenant they had made.

Second Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15

Jesus did not offer the blood of sacrifices, but instead he offered up his own blood to cleanse all people of the transgressions they had committed under the first covenant with God. Christ instead brought a new covenant, which, if kept, would lead to eternal life.

Gospel: Mark 14:12-16. 22-26

Jesus sent two of his disciples to prepare the Passover supper. During the meal he blessed bread and offered it to them saying, "This is my body." He then offered them wine and called it his blood, "the blood of the covenant, to be poured out on behalf of many

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 June 13 - 20, 2009

Sat 5:00 P.M. John Kelly + Sun. 9:00 A.M. Rolla Bonner + Fri. 8:00 A.M. Edward & Vada + Sat. 5:00 P.M. Charles & Theresa Laverty +

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny Nancy Fahey 9:00 A.M Bill Branca, Kimberly Gamboa, Ana Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, 11:00 A.M. Nikiya Arcia, Gerry Beaulieu, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Joe Graham, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett

LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Ruthanne Hunt, John Hunt 9:00 A.M. Mel Stenger, Vince Morgante 11:00 A.M. Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Gerry Beaulieu

BREAD BAKER Elena Federis

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.

WE WELCOME OUR VISITORS

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 in September at Our Lady of Lourdes. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

Catholic Communication Campaign Collection

This Weekend Help Us Share the Good News! This week's collection 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 GENEROUS THIS WEEKEND

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY Free eWaste Recycling with St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. WasteNot, a social enterprise of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, is now collecting unwanted or unusable electronics free of charge at all St. Vincent de Paul retail locations. Bulk pick-ups at your home or office are available if donating 7 or more items. All items are free to donate, the items are recycled locally, and the money generated helps to fund St. Vincent de Paul's employment programs. For more information or to schedule a pick-up, call 510-638-7600 or visit www.svdp-alameda.org

SAN DAMIANO RETREAT HOUSE 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." 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

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 .

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