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The Lord tells of fulfilling the promise he had made to Israel. He will send a replacement for David, someone who “shall do what is right and just in the land,” believed by most to mean Jesus.

Paul encourages the Thessalonians to be ready for the coming of the Lord. He explains that although they are conducting themselves in a way that would please God. They should always strive to do even better.

Jesus warns his followers to be prepared for the end of the world. He reminds them not to be preoccupied with unimportant events, or they will be caught unaware rather than being on watch, as they should be.

PRAY FOR PEACE

BREAD BAKER Lani de los Reyes

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.

We would like to thank all parishioners for their contribution to last Sunday’s collection for the Human Development Campaign.

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.

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.

“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.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

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

PLEASE HELP THEM TO HELP OTHERS.

As Advent arrives we begin a season of prayer and patient waiting. We look to the birth of the Light of the world with expectant preparation.

In anticipation of a long promised guest, we clean out the clutter in our hearts and minds. We step away from the havoc of our lives, so that we can hear in the stillness the world’s prayer,

On the weekend of December 12/13, 2009 the second collection benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious. More than 37,000 women and men religious are now past age 70 and their institutes struggle daily with the spiraling costs of heath care.

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.

	Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Bulletin

First Sunday Of Advent November 29, 2009 First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 The Lord tells of fulfilling the promise he had made to Israel. He will send a replacement for David, someone who “shall do what is right and just in the land,” believed by most to mean Jesus. Second Reading: Thessalonians 3:12-14 Paul encourages the Thessalonians to be ready for the coming of the Lord. He explains that although they are conducting themselves in a way that would please God. They should always strive to do even better. Gospel: Luke 21:25-28.34-36 Jesus warns his followers to be prepared for the end of the world. He reminds them not to be preoccupied with unimportant events, or they will be caught unaware rather than being on watch, as they should be. __________________________________________ *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 28- December 5, 2009 Sun. 11:00 A.M. Christy Ezekwem + Sat. 5:00 P.M. Thanksgiving Mass 12/5/09 for 50 yrs. of Religious Profession in Honor of Sr. Catherine Ginther 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. Allie Holley, Jeanette Louden-Corbett, Karen Patterson, Lynda Suciu, Nikiya Arcia, Elisa Davila, Dennis Emmett, Sr. Barbara Hazzard LECTORS 5:00 P.M. Matthew Webb, James Scott 9:00 A.M. Mel Stenger, Vince Morgante 11:00 A.M. Sr. Barbara Hazzard, Cynthia Wyman BREAD BAKER Lani de los Reyes 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 $49,471.60 We are still $12,528.40 short. Thank you in advance for your generosity. CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION We would like to thank all parishioners for their contribution to last Sunday’s collection for the Human Development Campaign. You donated the amount of: $613.00. 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. 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. 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. St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society will take up their 5^th Sunday collection this weekend after all the Masses. PLEASE HELP THEM TO HELP OTHERS. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL-PHONE AND PAGER WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH THANK YOU. ADVENT BEGINS As Advent arrives we begin a season of prayer and patient waiting. We look to the birth of the Light of the world with expectant preparation. In anticipation of a long promised guest, we clean out the clutter in our hearts and minds. We step away from the havoc of our lives, so that we can hear in the stillness the world’s prayer, “O COME LORD JESUS” RETIRMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION December 13, 2009 On the weekend of December 12/13, 2009 the second collection benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious. More than 37,000 women and men religious are now past age 70 and their institutes struggle daily with the spiraling costs of heath care. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS ON THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 12/13, 2009 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. Session II - December 7, 2009 The Ox and Ass Knows Its Master – The first coming. Awakening ourselves through the lives of those in the Nativity. Session III – In Power and Spirit – The middle coming Living our lives today through the Power of God’s Spirit. Session IV – The Sheep and Goats – The second Coming Go in the peace of Christ to love and serve the Lord and one another.