Sunday Bulletin
Thirteenth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
June 27, 2010
First
Elijah the prophet followed God’s instruction to appoint a man named Elisha as his successor. Elijah threw his cloak over Elisha, who went and said good-bye to his family, then followed Elijah without question.
Second
Paul reminds us that people were freed from the old law through Christ. But he makes it clear that his freedom does not mean giving in to evil desires. Instead, we must be guided by the spirit and most importantly love our neighbors as ourselves.
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Jesus set out to Jerusalem, and passes through a town where he was not welcomed. He reprimanded his disciples for desiring vengeance against the town. One man wanted to follow Jesus when he had finished his duties at home. Jesus expressed that a man who begins a task, but constantly looks back is unfit for the reign of God.
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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 26 – July 3, 2010
Sun. 9:00 A.M. Ron Gottfredson +
Sun. 11:00 A.M. Manuel Almanza +
Mon. 8:00 A.M. Luzonica Pesigan +
Tue. 8:00 A.M. Margaret M. Malley +
Wed. 8:00 A.M. Paula Astran Maldonado +
Fri. 8:00 A.M. John Roberge +
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:00 P.M. Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser,
Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny
9:00 A.M Almaz Yihdego, Kimberly Gamboa,
Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu,
Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey
Dane Ritchey, Marites Sanders
11:00 A.M. Walt Krovoza, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila,
Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard,
Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett,
Karen Patterson
LECTORS
5:00 P.M. Elena Bunnell, Eileen Herrmann
9:00 A.M. Vince Morgante, Mel Stenger
11:00 A.M. John Hunt, Ruthanne Allen-Hunt
BREAD BAKER Lani de los Reyes
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, contact the parish office.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP
AT OUR LADY OF
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
For more information please call
Michelle Benki at 510-499-2693
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 510-267-8356 or email us at rkrausnick@oakdiocese.org. 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
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.
AIDS WALK 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you may know, the annual AIDS WALK will be on July 18th. I will be collecting pledges, and ask you to please support me. God be with you and many thanks.
Dennis Emmett
415-615-0067
WE WELCOME
OUR VISITORS
Gospel Glimpses
June 27, 2010 Lk 9:51-62
Ifs and buts
Think of how difficult a conversation would be without the words “if and but.” These small one-syllable words provide walls of protection and defense in our lives. We make plans and promises with these comfortable clauses, knowing that any failure to follow through has already been excused. I’ll be there if this or that doesn’t happen. I planned on helping out but …
Just like seekers in today’s Gospel, our “ifs and buts” betray the working of our hearts. Those seekers were ready to follow Jesus, if He agreed to let them put other concerns first. Jesus saw past the false “reasonableness” of their request to their hearts. He knew those who are truly willing to follow Him will open their lives and hearts without reservation. Let’s take a moment to pray for the strength to simply say “I will follow.” No clauses, expectations, ifs or buts. And we will find, as we travel the road with Him, He will provide all our other needs.
JULY 18, 2010
Although approximately half of the world’s Catholic population lives in
Please be as generous as you can
on the weekend of July 18th
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL-PHONE AND PAGER WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH. THANK YOU.