In Ordinary Time

           July 4, 2010

First Reading:  Isaiah 66:10-14c

Isaiah instructs the people of Jerusalem to rejoice, because God would restore her prosperity. The people will better understand God’s power through their homeland’s restoration.

Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18

Paul describes the sign of the cross of Jesus as all that is significant. Following the old laws is unimportant. Instead, being baptized in Christ and adhering to his ideals is what matters most.

Gospel:  Luke 10:1-12.17-20

Jesus sent forth seventy-two disciples to preach his good news, telling them “the harvest is rich, but the workers few.” He also gave them detailed instructions on how to act towards the people. Jesus then reminded them not to be happy because of their power over evil, but to rejoice in the salvation they would achieve.

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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

 July 3 - 10, 2010

Sun.        9:00 A.M.              For the Intentions of

                                                Fr. Romanus Ezeugwu

Sun.        11:00 A.M.              For the Intentions of

                                                Fr. Raymond Sacca

Mon.      8:00 A.M.              Isabel Fitzpatrick   +         

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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 P.M.               Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser,

                                Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny,

                                Nancy Fahey

9:00 A.M                Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales,

Nicole Ritchey, Michael Porcher,

Bernadette Ritchey, Dane Ritchey, Marites Sanders, Mary Liu

11:00 A.M.              Linda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia,

Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard,

                                Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett,

                                Karen Patterson, Gerry Beaulieu

LECTORS           

5:00 P.M.               Elena Bunnell, Beverly Harrison

9:00 A.M.               Roberto Bethel, Allie Holley

11:00 A.M.              Mel Stenger, Vince Morgante

BREAD BAKER   Ruth Fung

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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.

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

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.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

LATIN AMERICA COLLECTION

JULY 18, 2010

Although approximately half of the world’s Catholic population lives in Latin America, the Church in the region is losing members at an alarming rate. They are drawn away from the Church by other faiths and are often obligated to migrate in pursuit of a better life. These tensions can contribute to the destabilization of families and faith communities. You can keep faith through your support of the upcoming collection on July 18, 2010. Your generosity will support pastoral work that engages parishioners and fosters the faith. The Church in Latin America needs your help.

Please be as generous as you can

on the weekend of July 18^th

AIDS WALK 2010

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As you may know the annual AIDS WALK will be on July 18^th. I will be collecting pledges and ask you to please support me. God be with you and many thanks.

                                           Dennis Emmett

                                           415-615-0067

Prayer for the Nation

Almighty God, You have given us this land for our heritage. We humbly ask You that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Your favor and glad to do Your will.

Bless our land with honorable endeavor, sound learning and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitude brought here out to many nations and tongues. Endow with your Spirit of wisdom those to whom in Your name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to your law we may show forth Your praise among the nations on earth. In time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble do not allow our trust in you to fail.

                                                      AMEN.

Introduction to the Old Testament

July 7 – August 4, 2010 or

July 8 – August 5, 2010

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Thursday Evenings)

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Wednesday Mornings)

St. Joseph Parish, Alameda

Have you always wanted to read the Bible but felt daunted because you didn’t know where or how to begin? Join Ann Naffziger, M.Div. MA for a 5 week scripture series that will shed light on this sometimes confusing book as we read from and discuss the first five books of the Bible. Free will offering will be accepted.

For more information please call 510-995-9409, or afourre@st-joseph-community.org