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Zechariah describes the mourning that will occur over Jesus’ crucifixion. The people of Jerusalem will mourn him as they would mourn an only son or a fallen king.

Paul reinforces that all those who accept Christ are equal in God’s eyes. Man or woman, Jew or Greek, is unimportant in God’s eyes if you have true faith in Jesus.

Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. They reply that he is the Messiah. Jesus forbids them to tell this to others, and explains that first he must suffer, be put to death, and rise up on the third day. He explains to them that they also must be willing to suffer for his sake if they wish to be saved.

PRAY FOR PEACE

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

enlightenment and mutual encouragement! The Bible Study Group meets every Wednesday

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.

an increase in priestly vocations. Touch the hearts of young men in our world today.

Reveal to them a vision of your Kingdom. Help them to see the joy of priestly ministry. Lead them in the footsteps of your Son, Jesus Christ.

We ask you to bless our seminarians and guide them on the path toward priesthood. Strengthen them as they are educated and formed in the duties and responsibilities of the priesthood. Help them to become faithful servants and leaders in the Church today.

A Special Thank you to all parishioners who made a donation last weekend for the Annual Communication Campaign /Black Indian Mission collection. You donated the amount of $387.00.

Happily, the number of seminarians for the Diocese of Oakland has grown significantly in recent times. We now have 25 seminarians and 6 new applicants to join us this fall. The Diocese of Oakland Vocation Office is seeking the donation of a used automobile for seminarian use. The automobile should be in good working condition and fairly economical to operate. A receipt for the value of the vehicle will be provided as a tax deduction.

Please contact the Vocation Office at rkrausnick@oakdiocese.orrg. If you have a qualified used vehicle please contact us about donating it for this worthy cause. Thank you!

Holy Names University M.A. Pastoral Ministries Program – Apply now – Fall 2010

Holy Names University offers you the opportunity to explore the aspects of your intellectual and spiritual identity through our M.A. Pastoral Ministries program. A new cohort begins in Fall 2010 – Apply Now.

For further information, please contact Mary Turowski at 510-436-1139 or turowski@hnu.edu or visit our website at www.hnu.edu . We also offer opportunities for adults to complete their B.A. degree in an evening and weekend format program.

Michelangelo was painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel when he saw on old woman praying the rosary. He decided to take a break and lay back on the scaffolding so the woman couldn’t see him. Then he proclaims in a loud voice, “I am Jesus Christ. Listen to me and I will perform miracles”.

The old woman, intent on her beads, does not look up. Michelangelo figures that she is hard of hearing, so he shouts, “I am Jesus Christ! Listen to me and I will perform miracles”!

With her head bent, the woman continues praying so Michelangelo shouts, “I AM JESUS CHRIST, LISTEN TO ME!” The old woman yells back, “Would you be quiet, I’m taking to your mother.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time June 20, 2010 First Reading: Zechariah 12:10-11.13.1 Zechariah describes the mourning that will occur over Jesus’ crucifixion. The people of Jerusalem will mourn him as they would mourn an only son or a fallen king. Second Reading: Galatians 3:26-29 Paul reinforces that all those who accept Christ are equal in God’s eyes. Man or woman, Jew or Greek, is unimportant in God’s eyes if you have true faith in Jesus. Gospel: Luke 9:18-24 Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. They reply that he is the Messiah. Jesus forbids them to tell this to others, and explains that first he must suffer, be put to death, and rise up on the third day. He explains to them that they also must be willing to suffer for his sake if they wish to be saved. __________________________________________ *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 19 – 26, 2010 Sat. 5:00 P.M. Felicitas Fajardo + Sun. 11:00 A.M. Henry Heileman + For the Intentions of Rachel Hartshorn and Hadley Hartshorn Tues. 8:00 A.M. Barbara Ann Smith + Fri. 8:00 A.M. James Caggiano + __________________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Mary Wissenbach, Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell 9:00 A.M Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego, Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey, Dane Ritchey 11:00 A.M. Rosemary Krovoza, Walt Krovoza, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett LECTORS 5:00 P.M. John Hunt, Ruthanne Allen-Hunt 9:00 A.M. Allie Holley, Matthew Webb 11:00 A.M. Rosaline Kiang, Paul Grimes BREAD BAKER Priscilla Thilmony 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 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. __________________________________________ 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 again in September at Our Lady of Lourdes. If you are interested, please contact the parish office. The Year of the Priest Prayer for Vocation Good and gracious God, hear our prayer for an increase in priestly vocations. Touch the hearts of young men in our world today. Instill in them a burning desire to serve you. Give them the courage to answer your call with generous hearts. Reveal to them a vision of your Kingdom. Help them to see the joy of priestly ministry. Lead them in the footsteps of your Son, Jesus Christ. We ask you to bless our seminarians and guide them on the path toward priesthood. Strengthen them as they are educated and formed in the duties and responsibilities of the priesthood. Help them to become faithful servants and leaders in the Church today. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns now and forever. AMEN. ___________________________________________ Catholic Communication Campaign Collection A Special Thank you to all parishioners who made a donation last weekend for the Annual Communication Campaign /Black Indian Mission collection. You donated the amount of $387.00. Oakland Seminarian Used Car Request Happily, the number of seminarians for the Diocese of Oakland has grown significantly in recent times. We now have 25 seminarians and 6 new applicants to join us this fall. The Diocese of Oakland Vocation Office is seeking the donation of a used automobile for seminarian use. The automobile should be in good working condition and fairly economical to operate. A receipt for the value of the vehicle will be provided as a tax deduction. Please contact the Vocation Office at rkrausnick@oakdiocese.orrg. If you have a qualified used vehicle please contact us about donating it for this worthy cause. Thank you! Pastoral Ministries M.A. Program Fall 2010 Holy Names University M.A. Pastoral Ministries Program – Apply now – Fall 2010 Holy Names University offers you the opportunity to explore the aspects of your intellectual and spiritual identity through our M.A. Pastoral Ministries program. A new cohort begins in Fall 2010 – Apply Now. For further information, please contact Mary Turowski at 510-436-1139 or turowski@hnu.edu or visit our website at www.hnu.edu . We also offer opportunities for adults to complete their B.A. degree in an evening and weekend format program. Humor Talking to your mom Michelangelo was painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel when he saw on old woman praying the rosary. He decided to take a break and lay back on the scaffolding so the woman couldn’t see him. Then he proclaims in a loud voice, “I am Jesus Christ. Listen to me and I will perform miracles”. The old woman, intent on her beads, does not look up. Michelangelo figures that she is hard of hearing, so he shouts, “I am Jesus Christ! Listen to me and I will perform miracles”! With her head bent, the woman continues praying so Michelangelo shouts, “I AM JESUS CHRIST, LISTEN TO ME!” The old woman yells back, “Would you be quiet, I’m taking to your mother.