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The Lord appeared to Abraham, who saw three men standing near his tent. Sensing they were messengers, he hurriedly brought them food and water to refresh themselves. Upon leaving, the men told him they would visit in a year, at which time his childless wife Sarah would have a son.

Paul discusses the suffering Christ endured for his Church. He describes his willingness to also endure suffering in Jesus’ name. Paul hopes that through his sacrifices, many people will become complete in Jesus.

Jesus was welcomed into the home of a woman named Martha. She complained to Jesus that her sister Mary sat listening to him instead of helping with the tasks of entertaining. Jesus told Martha that her sister had chosen the more important task, and should be allowed to listen.

PRAY FOR PEACE

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

July 11, 2010 $4,171.00

OUR WEEKLY GOAL IS $5,400.00

IN ORDER TO PAY ALL OUR EXPENSES

MAY GOD BLESS YOU

FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

11:00 A.M. Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett,

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.

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.

The Church in this region is undergoing a great continental mission, intended to strengthen the faith of the people and to create leaders in their own lands. The Church is being weakened by the loss of its members because of economic migration, and it suffers from a low priest-to parishioner ratio. Today’s Collection funds catechesis and formation programs, evangelization, religious training, and other pastoral programs designed to strengthen and renew the faith. For the cost of your morning coffee, you could buy a child her First Holy Communion book. Can you spare a few cups? Please be generous in today’s Collection.

“I place much of my hope for the future in Marriage Encounter.” – Pope John-Paul II

“Marriage Encounter, Yes! You are doing such important work in our church, especially in this world we live in. I will pray for you and your movement. ‘- Pope Benedict XVI

Married Couples: In Colossians 3:12-14, we learn that we have been chosen – “And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. And, beyond all those things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Join us for our next WWME weekend September 17 – 19 and be comforted by each others heart of compassion, kindness, humility, patience and love.

For more information and registration please call San Damiano Retreat Center at 925-837-9141, ext. 315.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time July 18, 2010 First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10 The Lord appeared to Abraham, who saw three men standing near his tent. Sensing they were messengers, he hurriedly brought them food and water to refresh themselves. Upon leaving, the men told him they would visit in a year, at which time his childless wife Sarah would have a son. Second Reading: Colossians 1:24-28 Paul discusses the suffering Christ endured for his Church. He describes his willingness to also endure suffering in Jesus’ name. Paul hopes that through his sacrifices, many people will become complete in Jesus. Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Jesus was welcomed into the home of a woman named Martha. She complained to Jesus that her sister Mary sat listening to him instead of helping with the tasks of entertaining. Jesus told Martha that her sister had chosen the more important task, and should be allowed to listen. __________________________________________ *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. SUNDAY OFFERINGS July 11, 2010 $4,171.00 OUR WEEKLY GOAL IS $5,400.00 IN ORDER TO PAY ALL OUR EXPENSES MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY MASS INTENTIONS July 17 - 24, 2010 Sat. 5:00 P.M. John Lorenz Masseo + Sun. 9:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Fr. Raymond Sacca Sun. 11:00 A.M. Claire Graves + Fri. 8:00 A.M. Henrietta G. Bustest + Sat 5:00 P.M. Virginia J. Vidal + Napoleon J. Sotto + __________________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey, Sr. Catherine Ginther, 9:00 A.M Mary Liu, Michael Porcher, Bernadette Ritchey, Dane Ritchey, Nicole Ritchey, Marites Sanders, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego 11:00 A.M. Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Gerry Beaulieu, Walt Krovoza, Rosemarie Krovoza LECTORS 5:00 P.M. James Scott, John Hunt 9:00 A.M. Vince Morgante, Mel Stenger 11:00 A.M. Gerry Beaulieu, Rosaline Kiang BREAD BAKER Priscilla Thilmony _____________________________________________ 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 Chapman 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 THIS WEEKEND JULY 17 and 18, 2010 Keep faith. Support the Church in Latin America The Church in this region is undergoing a great continental mission, intended to strengthen the faith of the people and to create leaders in their own lands. The Church is being weakened by the loss of its members because of economic migration, and it suffers from a low priest-to parishioner ratio. Today’s Collection funds catechesis and formation programs, evangelization, religious training, and other pastoral programs designed to strengthen and renew the faith. For the cost of your morning coffee, you could buy a child her First Holy Communion book. Can you spare a few cups? Please be generous in today’s Collection. VALLOMBROSA RETREAT CENTER 250 Oak Grove Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-325-5614 August 22 – 27, 2010 In the Garden with the Lord A Retreat for Women Religious Fr. Tom Weston, S.J. Worldwide Marriage Encounter “I place much of my hope for the future in Marriage Encounter.” – Pope John-Paul II “Marriage Encounter, Yes! You are doing such important work in our church, especially in this world we live in. I will pray for you and your movement. ‘- Pope Benedict XVI Married Couples: In Colossians 3:12-14, we learn that we have been chosen – “And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. And, beyond all those things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Join us for our next WWME weekend September 17 – 19 and be comforted by each others heart of compassion, kindness, humility, patience and love. For more information please call Ray or Roberta at 916-806-4601 or Joe and Sue at 925-680-7767 or go to http://www.rekindleyourmarriage.org. SAN DAMIANO RETREAT CENTER UP-COMING RETREATS July 25 – 30, 2010 5-Day Silent Contemplative Fr. Eddie Fronske, OFM July 30 – August 1, 2020 Silent Contemplative Retreat For more information and registration please call San Damiano Retreat Center at 925-837-9141, ext. 315. I Said a Prayer For You Today I said a prayer for you today I know God must have heard. I felt the answer in my heart although he spoke no word. I didn’t ask for wealth or fame. (I knew you wouldn’t mind) I asked him to send treasures of a far more lasting kind. I prayed that he would be near you at the start of each new day, to grant you health and blessings and friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you in all things great and small. But it was for his loving care I prayed for most of all.