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Elijah asked a widow for a cup of water and piece of bread. She told him she was almost out of flour, and that she and her son would soon starve. Elijah told her not to be afraid, as God had told him the jar of flour would not go empty. So she did as he had asked and prepared bread from the last of her flour. As God had said, her jar did not go empty, and she and her son had plenty to eat.

The high priests entered the sanctuary each year and offered sacrifice, but not a sacrifice of their own blood. Just as people die once and are judged, Christ was offered up once for the sins of many.

Jesus expressed disgust over the hypocrisy of some of the scribes for wanting special treatment from the people. He watched the wealthy put large contributions into the collection box, but explained that what they gave was surplus wealth, and not a real sacrifice. He told them the biggest donation was a small amount from a widow, because she had given up the only money she had to live on.

PRAY FOR PEACE

Sat. 5:00 P.M. Mario Butzner Sr. +

Sun. 9:00 A.M. Norma Kiesnowski +

Mon. 8:00 A.M. Aymond Krenek +

Fri. 8:00 A.M. Jay Sullivan +

Sat 5:00 P.M. Rodrigo Naguiat +

BREAD BAKER Priscilla Thilmony

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.

Imagine life below the poverty line, where one in eight Americans struggles every day to hang on. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development helps people to create permanent solutions to the problem of poverty in their communities. Be part of the numbers that care; give generously to the CCHD Appeal on November 22, 2009.

and Eileen Halliburton (Parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church). Open to new practitioners and long time practitioners of Centering Prayer.

Stop by their tables after Mass to check out the beautiful fabrics, crafts and devotional objects offered for sale.

Find gifts and support San Carlos’s work with the poor in Central America and the Caribbean. Cash and checks accepted. Sorry we cannot take credit cards.

On November 22, 2009, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Sisters of the Holy Family will have an afternoon of prayer, “talking story” and celebration in honor of the newly canonized saint, Father Damien of Molokai. The event will be held at their Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. The Sisters went to Hawaii in 1947 and are grateful for this opportunity to honor the Hawaiian people with whom they have ministered over the last 62 years. They will also have a photo display related to the ministry which can be visited on that day or from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. If you require additional information, please contact Sister Victor at 510-624-4500.

“Catholic Charities of the East Bay provides confidential professional counseling services to individuals, couples, and families on a sliding fee scale. If you would like more information or an appointment please leave a message for Jana Pochop MFT trainee at 510-768-3100 Ext. 3806.”

Advent is a time to re-awaken and re-focus our lives on Jesus Christ in the midst of all the commercialism and busyness that surrounds our lives and tends to draw us away rather than into a life with the Holy Trinity.

Please join us for one hour on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. November 30, December 7, 14, and 21^st in the parish hall to reflect on how much God loves us and how God continues to invite all of us each and every day into a deeper relationship.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time November 8, 2009 First Reading: I Kings 17:10-16 Elijah asked a widow for a cup of water and piece of bread. She told him she was almost out of flour, and that she and her son would soon starve. Elijah told her not to be afraid, as God had told him the jar of flour would not go empty. So she did as he had asked and prepared bread from the last of her flour. As God had said, her jar did not go empty, and she and her son had plenty to eat. Second Reading: Hebrew 9:24-28 The high priests entered the sanctuary each year and offered sacrifice, but not a sacrifice of their own blood. Just as people die once and are judged, Christ was offered up once for the sins of many. Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 Jesus expressed disgust over the hypocrisy of some of the scribes for wanting special treatment from the people. He watched the wealthy put large contributions into the collection box, but explained that what they gave was surplus wealth, and not a real sacrifice. He told them the biggest donation was a small amount from a widow, because she had given up the only money she had to live on. __________________________________________ *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 November 7 – 14, 2009 Sat. 5:00 P.M. Mario Butzner Sr. + Sun. 9:00 A.M. Norma Kiesnowski + Mon. 8:00 A.M. Aymond Krenek + Fri. 8:00 A.M. Jay Sullivan + Sat 5:00 P.M. Rodrigo Naguiat + EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Mary McGowan, Sr. Mary Liam Brock, Cecelia Pracher, Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser 9:00 A.M Bill Branca, Lucie Durand, Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, Michael Porcher, Marites Sanders 11:00 A.M. Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Tom Doctor, Lois Doctor 9:00 A.M. Roberto Bethel, James Scott 11:00 A.M. Gerry Beaulieu, Cynthia Wyman BREAD BAKER Priscilla Thilmony 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 $48,596.60 We are still $13,403.40 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. 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. Assessment for the year $5,160.00. 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 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. CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION NOVEMBER 22, 2009 Imagine life below the poverty line, where one in eight Americans struggles every day to hang on. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development helps people to create permanent solutions to the problem of poverty in their communities. Be part of the numbers that care; give generously to the CCHD Appeal on November 22, 2009. Advent Centering Prayer Retreat With Conferences on the Human Condition December 10 – 13, 2009 San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville Directed by Fr. Tommy Brennan of Wexford, Ireland and Eileen Halliburton (Parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church). Open to new practitioners and long time practitioners of Centering Prayer. For further information please call Eileen at 510-763-1829 SAN CARLOS FOUNDATION CRAFT SALE After all the Masses November 14 & 15, 2009 Support the Humanitarian work of the San Carlos Foundation! Stop by their tables after Mass to check out the beautiful fabrics, crafts and devotional objects offered for sale. Find gifts and support San Carlos’s work with the poor in Central America and the Caribbean. Cash and checks accepted. Sorry we cannot take credit cards. A Day to Honor Father Damien and the Hawaiian People On November 22, 2009, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Sisters of the Holy Family will have an afternoon of prayer, “talking story” and celebration in honor of the newly canonized saint, Father Damien of Molokai. The event will be held at their Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. The Sisters went to Hawaii in 1947 and are grateful for this opportunity to honor the Hawaiian people with whom they have ministered over the last 62 years. They will also have a photo display related to the ministry which can be visited on that day or from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. If you require additional information, please contact Sister Victor at 510-624-4500. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE EAST BAY “Catholic Charities of the East Bay provides confidential professional counseling services to individuals, couples, and families on a sliding fee scale. If you would like more information or an appointment please leave a message for Jana Pochop MFT trainee at 510-768-3100 Ext. 3806.” ADVENT SERIES Advent is a time to re-awaken and re-focus our lives on Jesus Christ in the midst of all the commercialism and busyness that surrounds our lives and tends to draw us away rather than into a life with the Holy Trinity. Please join us for one hour on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. November 30, December 7, 14, and 21^st in the parish hall to reflect on how much God loves us and how God continues to invite all of us each and every day into a deeper relationship. Session I – November 30, 2009. O come, O come Thou Wisdom From on High Trinity, Incarnation, Salvation and the Spirit of Advent.