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Queen Jezebel had vowed to kill Elijah, who went into the desert and prayed for death. Instead he went to sleep and was awakened by an angel, who told him to eat the food God had given him. He ate and went back to sleep, but God’s angel again woke him and told him to eat. Strengthened by the food, he got up and walked forty days and nights to the mountain of God.

Paul appeals to the Ephesians to get rid of bitterness, anger and malice. Instead they must be kind, compassionate, and forgiving just as God has been. We must be imitators of Christ, and love one another as he has loved us.

The Jews were not convinced that Jesus was the bread that came down from heaven. But he again explains that he is the bread of life. He tells them that anyone who believes and eats this bread shall live forever. He explains that the bread he will give is his flesh, for the life of the world.

PRAY FOR PEACE

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

August 2, 2009 $4,207.00

OUR WEEKLY GOAL IS $5,400.00

IN ORDER TO PAY ALL OUR EXPENSES

MAY GOD BLESS YOU

FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Sun. 9:00 A.M. Frederick Ubili +

Wed. 8:00 A.M. For the Intentions of

Fr. Ray Sacca

BREAD BAKER Rowena Graham

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.

We need your help! If you would like to contribute to the cost, please make your check payable to 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 Michelle Benki at 510-499-2693.

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.

Prospective coaches are invited to attend and learn how to engage in a one-on-one coaching environment designed to help others discern their strength as identified through the assessment in the Catholic edition “Living Your Strength.” This training will aid in helping individuals find meaningful service in their faith communities. If interested, please contact Brenda Williams at 510-267-8358 or Debra Gunn at 510-628-2186. Space is limited.

Please join us in making Rosaries for prisoners as part of our Social Justice Ministry.

The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah – food, water, rest, encouragement – were given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him for service. How am I using my gifts to serve others?

Married Couples: You are the light of the world. A city build on a mountain cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and covers it; instead it is put on a lamp stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. (Matthew 5:14-15) In much the same way the visible love between couples can become a beacon for your children and friends so that they witness your passion, love and commitment to each other. Learn how to bring back the passion and strengthen your relationship- Experience a WWME weekend being held in Pleasanton September 11 – 13 and you will understand the phrase – ‘A Weekend of Discovery; A Lifetime of Love’.

Large Refrigerator, for non-profit organization. working with day laborers and the poor. Please call 510-848-4075.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 9, 2009 First Reading: I Kings 19:4-8 Queen Jezebel had vowed to kill Elijah, who went into the desert and prayed for death. Instead he went to sleep and was awakened by an angel, who told him to eat the food God had given him. He ate and went back to sleep, but God’s angel again woke him and told him to eat. Strengthened by the food, he got up and walked forty days and nights to the mountain of God. Second Reading: Ephesians 4:30-5, 2 Paul appeals to the Ephesians to get rid of bitterness, anger and malice. Instead they must be kind, compassionate, and forgiving just as God has been. We must be imitators of Christ, and love one another as he has loved us. Gospel: John 6:41-51 The Jews were not convinced that Jesus was the bread that came down from heaven. But he again explains that he is the bread of life. He tells them that anyone who believes and eats this bread shall live forever. He explains that the bread he will give is his flesh, for the life of the world. __________________________________________ *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 August 2, 2009 $4,207.00 OUR WEEKLY GOAL IS $5,400.00 IN ORDER TO PAY ALL OUR EXPENSES MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY MASS INTENTIONS August 8 - 15, 2009 Sun. 9:00 A.M. Frederick Ubili + Wed. 8:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Fr. Ray Sacca EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Kathryn Letkey, Mary McGowan, Bernie Mullins, Sr. Liam Brock, Cecelia Pracher 9:00 A.M Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego, Bill Branca, Lucie Durand, Kimberly Gamboa, Ana Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu 11:00 A.M. Karen Patterson, Linda Suciu, Katherine Freeman, Nikiya Arcia, Gerry Beaulieu, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Joe Graham LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Nancy Rieser, Elena Bunnell 9:00 A.M. Suelene Lee, Cynthia Wyman 11:00 A.M. Ruthanne Allen-Hunt, John Hunt BREAD BAKER Rowena Graham 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. We need your help! If you would like to contribute to the cost, please make your check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Total Cost: $62,000. – Amount donated $41,778.26. We are still $20,221.74 short. 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 Michelle Benki at 510-499-2693. 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Stewardship *Living Your Strength* *Coaching Level I Certificate* August 25-26, 2009 New Session Dates Cathedral Conference Center, Oakland Prospective coaches are invited to attend and learn how to engage in a one-on-one coaching environment designed to help others discern their strength as identified through the assessment in the Catholic edition “Living Your Strength.” This training will aid in helping individuals find meaningful service in their faith communities. If interested, please contact Brenda Williams at 510-267-8358 or Debra Gunn at 510-628-2186. Space is limited. SAN DAMIANO RETREAT HOUSE 710 Highland Drive, Danville CA 94526 925-837-9141, extension 315 www.sandamiano.org Upcoming Retreat: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Separated & Divorced Retreat Day: Crossing the Red Sea of Change Victoria MacDonald, MA. Vallombrosa Retreat Center 250 Oak Grove Avenue Menlo Park 94025-3218 - (650) 325-5612 www.vallombrosa.org August 28-30, 2009 A Retreat for Family and Friends of Alcoholics Father Tom Weston S.J. SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY Please join us in making Rosaries for prisoners as part of our Social Justice Ministry. Friday, August 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Library on Boden Way. For more information please contact Maureen Connor at maureenkconnor@comcast.net . Stewardship August 9, 2009 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah – food, water, rest, encouragement – were given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him for service. How am I using my gifts to serve others? Worldwide Marriage encounter Married Couples: You are the light of the world. A city build on a mountain cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and covers it; instead it is put on a lamp stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. (Matthew 5:14-15) In much the same way the visible love between couples can become a beacon for your children and friends so that they witness your passion, love and commitment to each other. Learn how to bring back the passion and strengthen your relationship- Experience a WWME weekend being held in Pleasanton September 11 – 13 and you will understand the phrase – ‘A Weekend of Discovery; A Lifetime of Love’. For more information call: Ray & Roberta Montes at 916-806-4601 or Joe & Sue Talario at 925-680-7767, or go to http://www.rekindleyourmarriage.org . Please register, on-line by August 14^th. Wanted: Large Refrigerator, for non-profit organization. working with day laborers and the poor. Please call 510-848-4075.