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Daniel describes the one who will appear on the clouds of heaven and receive glory. People of every language will serve this one, and his leadership and community will be his forever.

Jesus is so powerful; he is the ruler of kings. He loved us enough to free us from sin, and so he will be glorified forever. He will appear again and be seen by all the people on earth. God calls himself the first and last, “the One who is and who was and who is to come,” reminding all people that God will remain with us always.

Pilate asks Jesus if he is a king. Jesus explains that his kingdom is not of this world. Pilate asks again if Jesus is a king, to which he replies, “I came into the world to testify to the truth. Anyone committed to the truth hears my voice.

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.

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 this weekend, November 21/22, 2009.

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.

This Sunday, 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 this Sunday 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.

Advent is a time to re-awaken and re-form 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 Monday’s 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.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will take up their 5^th Sunday collection next Sunday after all the Masses.

PLEASE HELP THEM TO HELP OTHERS.

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.

Since Thanksgiving is a special time for our nation to give thanks to God, we will have a Special Thanksgiving Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2009.

Because we would like all our parishioners to participate in this Liturgy, there will be no Communion Service at 8:00 a.m.

Today’s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others?

Always Hope

There are times so difficult and hard to bear,

We feel we just can’t cope;

But when we take it to our Lord in prayer

We find there’s always hope.

He’s touched with each infirmity

His Holy Spirit’s nigh.

He knows just what we’re going through,

And always hears our cry.

Though circumstances may not change

The way we think they should,

He answers each and every prayer

For his glory and our good.

Thank you Father that we can rely

On your tender loving care,

And that you always hear and answer

Every single prayer.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

The Feast of Christ the King November 22, 2009 First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Daniel describes the one who will appear on the clouds of heaven and receive glory. People of every language will serve this one, and his leadership and community will be his forever. Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 Jesus is so powerful; he is the ruler of kings. He loved us enough to free us from sin, and so he will be glorified forever. He will appear again and be seen by all the people on earth. God calls himself the first and last, “the One who is and who was and who is to come,” reminding all people that God will remain with us always. Gospel: John 18:33-37 Pilate asks Jesus if he is a king. Jesus explains that his kingdom is not of this world. Pilate asks again if Jesus is a king, to which he replies, “I came into the world to testify to the truth. Anyone committed to the truth hears my voice. *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 21 - 28, 2009 Sun. 11:00 A.M. For the Intentions of Fr. Tony Lachner Sat. 5:00 P.M. Ernesta Malarangeli + EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00 P.M. Cecelia Pracher, Sr. Lorna Walsh, Jean Neuhauser, Elena Bunnell, Tony Elenteny 9:00 A.M Kimberly Gamboa, Raul Gonzales, Mary Liu, Teresa Picchi, Michael Porcher, Marites Sanders, Sonya Simril, Almaz Yihdego 11:00 A.M. Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Cecilia Pracher, Nancy Rieser 9:00 A.M. Michelle Benki, Matthew Webb 11:00 A.M. Paul Grimes, Allie Holley 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: $62,000.00 Amount donated $48,471.60 We are still $13,528.40 short. Thank you in advance for your generosity. CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION This weekend November 21 & 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 this weekend, November 21/22, 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. A Day to Honor Father Damien and the Hawaiian People This Sunday, 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 this Sunday 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. ADVENT SERIES Advent is a time to re-awaken and re-form 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 Monday’s 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 on High Trinity, Incarnation, Salvation and the Spirit of Advent. St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society will take up their 5^th Sunday collection next Sunday after all the Masses. PLEASE HELP THEM TO HELP OTHERS. 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. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Since Thanksgiving is a special time for our nation to give thanks to God, we will have a Special Thanksgiving Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Because we would like all our parishioners to participate in this Liturgy, there will be no Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. HAPPY THANKSGIVING YOUR PASTOR Fr. Seamus STEWARDSHIP - November 22, 2009 The Feast of Christ the King Today’s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others? *Always Hope* There are times so difficult and hard to bear, We feel we just can’t cope; But when we take it to our Lord in prayer We find there’s always hope. He’s touched with each infirmity His Holy Spirit’s nigh. He knows just what we’re going through, And always hears our cry. Though circumstances may not change The way we think they should, He answers each and every prayer For his glory and our good. Thank you Father that we can rely On your tender loving care, And that you always hear and answer Every single prayer.