Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time June 21, 2009

First Reading: Job 38:1, 8-11 Job, in his suffering, questioned the power of God. The Lord proclaims his power and indicates that even the sea is subject to his will.

Second Reading: II Corinthians 5:14-17 Christ died for all so us that we may have live for him. Anyone who believes in Christ enters into new and eternal life.

Gospel: Mark 4:35-40 During a bad storm, Jesus ordered the wind and sea to be still, and his disciples were quite amazed at his power. Jesus reminds them to trust and have faith, even in times of danger.

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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 June 20 - 27, 2009

Sat 5:00 P.M. Charles & Theresa Laverty +

Sun. 9:00 A.M. Alfonso Arguelles +

Sun. 11:00 A.M. Henry John Heileman +

Mon. 8:00 A.M. Helen Jorgensen +

Tue. 8:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Rev. Walter Mayer

Wed. 8:00 A.M. James Caggiano +

Sat. 5:00 P.M. Manuel Almanza +

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 P.M. Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey, Sr. Catherine Ginther

9:00 A.M Kimberly Gamboa, Ana Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, Michael Porcher, Lucy Ragnelli, Marites Sanders

11:00 A.M. Gerry Beaulieu, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Joe Graham, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson

LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Michelle Benki, Matthew Webb 9:00 A.M. Erin Tribble, Beverly Harrison 11:00 A.M. Paul Grimes, Denise Perry

BREAD BAKER Priscilla Thilmony

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.

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

We would like to thank all parishioners for their contribution to the Catholic Communication Campaign collection last weekend. You donated the amount of $321.00.

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 .

Congratulations Fr. Seamus Thank you for being our Pastor and Friend for the past 21 years. May God continue to Bless you always.

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

THANK YOU FATHER

Each day of the year priests across our nation "father" their congregation, living in their every act of the embodiment of our blessed Heavenly Father. This Father's Day let us include these most precious fathers in our celebrations. Take time to say thank you to your Parish Priest, local Missionary or Bishop. Perhaps there is some small act of kindness you can do to show your appreciation for your Pastor's love and devotion throughout the year. However we express it, let's remember to pause and say Thank You Father, for caring for each of your spiritual children as well. Happy Father's Day

In your charity of your prayers please remember all parishioners who are sick in mind, body and spirit, especially Eugene Demuth, Joyce Smith, Thomas Maxwell, Gus Lovell, Pauline Raven, Leon Martin, Alma Lehman, Elena Martin, Henry Martin, Helen Scurlock, and Sarah Willis.