Sunday Bulletin
Twenty- Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time September 20, 2009 First Reading Wicked people discuss their anger at the just one, because they do not like being reproached for their evil days. They want to see if he is the Son of God, so they decide to torture him and see if God will come to defend him. They decide to condemn him a shameful death and see if the claims are true that God will take care of him. Second Reading James discusses the importance of avoiding jealousy and strife. People should strive for peace and justice instead of concentrating on material pleasures which can tempt people to sin to obtain whatever they desire. Gospel: Jesus again attempts to prepare his disciples for his death and resurrection, although they do not yet fully understand. They had been arguing over who was the most important one, but Jesus tells them whoever wants to rank first must be willing to remain a servant to all. He also tells them that anyone who welcomes a child in his name welcomes both him and God. __________________________________________
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 September 13, 2009 $3,921.90 OUR WEEKLY GOAL IS $5,400.00 IN ORDER TO PAY ALL OUR EXPENSES CATHEDRAL CHRIST OF THE LIGHT COLLECTION $293.10 MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY September 19- 26, 2009 Sat. 5:00 P.M. Nellie Setka + Sun. 9:00 A.M. Robert Timothy Linton + EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey 9:00 A.M Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, Michael Porcher, Marites Sanders, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego, Bill Branca 11:00 A.M. Dennis Emmett, Joe Graham, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Tim Taylor, Linda Suciu LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Cecilia Pracher, Eileen Herrmann 9:00 A.M. Anne Black, Beverly Harrison 11:00 A.M. Gerry Beaulieu, Cynthia Wyman BREAD BAKER 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: $62,000.00 Amount donated $47,054.93 We are still $14,945.07 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.
SAN DAMIANO RETREAT CENTER UPCOMING RETREATS September 22-24, 2009 Workshop: Personal & Spiritual Growth into Later Adult Life Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM Sr. Kristin Cholewa, CSJ September 25 – 27, 2009 Living in the World of Recovery: A Simple Practical Life Fr. Tom Weston SJ. Retrouvaille A lifeline for marriages Married Single Lifestyle The Married Single Lifestyles describes couples that may have lost a sense of closeness they once had as marriage partners and are living more like roommates. Retrouvaille teaches couples how to survive times like these in their marriage. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulty at all levels of marital distress from disillusionment to deep misery. For confidential information, or to register please call 510-648-6874 or email: Oakland@RetroCA.com or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com .
Do you have a desire to deepen your relationship with God and become more aware of the Spirit’s guidance in your life? Spiritual Direction provides support and encouragement for the spiritual journey. Consider this for yourself! For more information call: Sr. Margaret Lynch s.n.j.m. (510) 653-3486 HOLY FATHER COLLECTION CAST THE LIGHT OF CHRIST UPON THE WORLD This weekend September 19/20, 2009 our parish will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection. This collection allows the Holy Father to cast the light of Christ upon the world by providing emergency assistance to those who need it most around the globe. Please be generous in the Peter’s Pence collection, this weekend. You will find envelopes in the pews. MERCY RETIREMENT CENTER Mercy Retirement Center’s Annual Rummage Sale will be on Saturday, September 26, 2009 Buy a table for $25.00 and sell your stuff. Money raised will be donated to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Memory Walk. For more information please contact: Janet Thompson Community Relations Director Mercy Retirement & Care Center (510) 534-8540 X355 UPCOMING CATHOLIC VOICE COLLECTION The weekend of October 3-4, 2009 is the annual second collection for the Catholic Voice. Your donations help our parish offset its payment for this important communication ministry. The Voice is the only regular source of Catholic news and information delivered to all parishioners in the Diocese. Please be generous in your support to defray our assessment of $5,160.00. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, Santa Rosa Has an abortion left you with a broken heart? A confidential retreat, sponsored by the Diocese of Oakland, will offer a loving and supportive environment where women and men can reconcile painful post-abortion emotions and begin the process of renewal and healing. For confidential inquiries call (707)-967-1101 or email See also Stewardship September 20, 2009 – (Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Today’s second reading warns that a heart consumed with avarice and envy leads to jealousy, strife, conflict and disputes. A giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with Psalmist, "Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness.
USHERS NEEDED We are in need of Ushers for all three Masses. If you would like to help and become an Usher please call the parish office at 451-1790 Ext. 201, or speak to one of the Sacristans.