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This poem discusses how the spirit of wisdom is far more beautiful than any riches could be. All gold is no more than sand when compared to the importance of wisdom, which often leads people to all the other good things in life.

God’s perception of people is called “sharper than any two-edged sword.” God is able to know the thoughts and feelings of all his people. We can hide nothing from him, and will need to account for all he has seen in us.

A man asks Jesus how he can share in everlasting life. Jesus tells him to sell his possessions and travel with them. The man refuses and Jesus tells his disciples how difficult it is for a rich person to enter heaven if they are too concerned with their possessions. The disciples remind Jesus that they gave up everything for him, but he assures them they will be rewarded with everlasting life.

PRAY FOR PEACE

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

Juanita Reyes

BREAD BAKER Elena Federis

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.

There is still time to make your donation for the Catholic Voice if you did not do so last weekend. The Voice will not be mailing reminder envelopes, so please make a check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church and drop it in the collection today. Your contribution will help the parish defray its assessment for the Catholic Voice.

Married Couples: What makes us both truly human and truly like God? It is the love of a married couple, which is unselfish, undying, and wholly directed to the good of others. It is love that unites us in an unbreakable bond of fidelity, and fellowship with others. Jesus loved his own until the very end of his passion and death on the cross (John 13:1). Experience a WWME weekend being held in Pleasanton the weekend of November 20-22, 2009 and discover God’s meaning more fully.

The Married Single Lifestyle 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 .

Please take up the Mass Attendance count during the month of October and turn in the number to the parish office.

O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, you are the refuge of sinners and the comfort of the afflicted. Look with mercy on us. By appearing at the Grotto of Lourdes you gave the world hope. Your Son has healed many, thanks to your compassionate intercession.

Therefore, I come humbly before you to ask for your motherly intercession for all who are sick in body,

October 18, 2009 is World Mission Sunday. Catholics around the world – Catholics in the Missions as well – will gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord and offer prayers and generous help so that the “Good News of Jesus Christ” may be proclaimed to the poor and the suffering in every corner of the globe.

The help offered through Propagation of the Faith will provide for the pastoral and evangelizing work of more than 1100 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.

Eighth grade students may visit the Bishop O’Dowd campus from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on the following dates, Thursday, October 15, 22, 29,2009. Parents are welcome to participate in a parallel program with administrators. Please register online

The open house is an opportunity to explore the Bishop O’Dowd campus, meet faculty, administration and students and learn about the academic, co-curricular and campus ministry programs, no reservation required.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Twenty- Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time October 11, 2009 First Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11 This poem discusses how the spirit of wisdom is far more beautiful than any riches could be. All gold is no more than sand when compared to the importance of wisdom, which often leads people to all the other good things in life. Second Reading: Hebrew 4:12-13 God’s perception of people is called “sharper than any two-edged sword.” God is able to know the thoughts and feelings of all his people. We can hide nothing from him, and will need to account for all he has seen in us. Gospel: Mark 10:17-30 A man asks Jesus how he can share in everlasting life. Jesus tells him to sell his possessions and travel with them. The man refuses and Jesus tells his disciples how difficult it is for a rich person to enter heaven if they are too concerned with their possessions. The disciples remind Jesus that they gave up everything for him, but he assures them they will be rewarded with everlasting life. __________________________________________ *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 October 10 - 17, 2009 Tue. 8:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Juanita Reyes EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Tony Elenteny, Nancy Fahey, Sr. Catherine Ginther, Sr. Jane Heckathorn, Eileen Herrmann 9:00 A.M Michael Porcher, Marites Sanders, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego, Bill Branca, Lucie Durand, Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales 11:00 A.M. Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Linda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley LECTORS 5:00 P.M. James Scott, Erin Tribble 9:00 A.M. Mel Stenger, Vince Morgante 11:00 A.M. Matthew Webb, Henrietta Harthorn BREAD BAKER Elena Federis 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 $47,756.60 We are still $14,243.40 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. UPCOMING CATHOLIC VOICE COLLECTION There is still time to make your donation for the Catholic Voice if you did not do so last weekend. The Voice will not be mailing reminder envelopes, so please make a check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church and drop it in the collection today. Your contribution will help the parish defray its assessment for the Catholic Voice. Amount donated 535.00 Assessment for the year $5,160.00 We are still $4625.00 short. You will find envelopes in the pews. ___________________________________________ Worldwide Marriage Encounter Married Couples: What makes us both truly human and truly like God? It is the love of a married couple, which is unselfish, undying, and wholly directed to the good of others. It is love that unites us in an unbreakable bond of fidelity, and fellowship with others. Jesus loved his own until the very end of his passion and death on the cross (John 13:1). Experience a WWME weekend being held in Pleasanton the weekend of November 20-22, 2009 and discover God’s meaning more fully. For more information, call Ray & Roberta Montes at 916-806-4601 or Joe & Sue Talarico at 925-680-7767 or got to http://www.rekindleyourmarriage.org Please register, on-line by October 28. Retrouvaille A lifeline for marriages Married Single Lifestyle – The Married Single Lifestyle 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 . ATTENTION USHERS!!! Please take up the Mass Attendance count during the month of October and turn in the number to the parish office. THANK YOU. Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, you are the refuge of sinners and the comfort of the afflicted. Look with mercy on us. By appearing at the Grotto of Lourdes you gave the world hope. Your Son has healed many, thanks to your compassionate intercession. Therefore, I come humbly before you to ask for your motherly intercession for all who are sick in body, mind and spirit, especially: Lorraine Pruitt, Thomas Maxwell, Leon Monroe, Alma Lehman, Gus Lovell Elena Martin and Henry Martin. ___________________________________________ WORLD MISSION SUNDAY October 18, 2009 is World Mission Sunday. Catholics around the world – Catholics in the Missions as well – will gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord and offer prayers and generous help so that the “Good News of Jesus Christ” may be proclaimed to the poor and the suffering in every corner of the globe. The help offered through Propagation of the Faith will provide for the pastoral and evangelizing work of more than 1100 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Please be as generous as possible to the collection for the Propagation of the Faith MAY GOD BLESS YOU! BISHOP O’DOWD HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS TOURS AND OPEN HOUSE Campus Tours and Class Visits Eighth grade students may visit the Bishop O’Dowd campus from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on the following dates, Thursday, October 15, 22, 29,2009. Parents are welcome to participate in a parallel program with administrators. Please register online www.bishopodowd.org/Admissions . Open House – Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to explore the Bishop O’Dowd campus, meet faculty, administration and students and learn about the academic, co-curricular and campus ministry programs, no reservation required.