Catholic Community at Stanford

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1 Catholic Community at Stanford Catholic Community at Stanford P.O. Box 20301, Stanford University, Stanford, CA main office: For emergencies, call , pager #17736 Sunday Masses 8:00 am Memorial Church 4:30 pm Memorial Church Daily Eucharist No weekday Mass this week. Daily Mass resumes June 28th Confessions by appointment only: call Fr. Nathan Castle, O.P. Pastor/Director Fr. Carl Schlichte, O.P. Parochial Vicar/Associate Director Nancy Greenfield Chaplain/Marriage Preparation Teresa Pleins Chaplain/Liturgy & Music Catholic Community Staff Marriage To arrange a Catholic Wedding, call the wedding coordinator at Memorial Church at Infant Baptisms Baptism is celebrated once per quarter. For more information, please visit eligibility.html or contact Teresa Pleins tpleins@stanford.edu. Information about Catholic liturgies in Palo Alto, call or Sr. Ramona Bascom, O.P. Counselor (ramonabascom@gmail.com) Guillermo Colombetti Bulletin Editor (gcolombetti@yahoo.com) Jacob Arias Development Intern (jarias@stanfordalumni.org) Matt McEvoy Intern (mtmcevoy@stanford.edu)

2 Religious Ramblings That Jesus Knew Fully Who He Was Sixteenth TWELFTH Sunday SUNDAY in IN Ordinary ORDINARY Time TIME MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT JUNE 20, 2010 fr Edward Booth preaches on Jesus s question to his disciples. The disciples remained near to Jesus as he was praying. That he should have broken off from his conversation with them and raised his soul with such solemnity and yet with such lightness to be with the Father and the Holy Spirit - for pure solemnity with any kind of heaviness would have broken off the intimacy with which he spoke to them - had probably become habitual and was regarded by them as normal. The elevated response of Peter to his question falls in completely with such a spiritual setting. Naturally in a divine mode Jesus knew exactly what the crowds thought of him and now he asked for a human account from them. The disciples did not reply, Jesus, son of Joseph, the Nazareth carpenter. Yet this was an easy question to answer, a factual question. The answers showed that the generality of the crowd regarded him as a prophet risen from the dead: even though Moses was a prophet (see Deuteronomy 34.10), the people had not made that identification. Rather that he was John the Baptist, or Elias who was regarded as the greatest of all the prophets: prophetic in his actions, not by any writings. Some did not identify him by name, but were impressed by his dignity with the additional thought that the earliest were the most fundamental, foundational prophets from whose example and inspiration the others had derived. Such was the judgement of the crowds. Jesus then posed the more searching question to the disciples: Who do you say that I am? It could have been an invitation to disclose their intimate thoughts, though perhaps it was a question about the way they spoke of Jesus to others, how they described him when they were away from the presence of Jesus, as the question had not arisen with such specificity among themselves. He was allowing them to be close to him, and to be inspired by the Holy Spirit about his identity Speaking in the name of them all, and, so it seems, instantaneously, Peter answered, The anointed - the Christ - of God! That was an immediate identification with the Messiah. This answer has a wide range and a narrow range, and probably includes both together as they were not in contradiction. The narrow range goes back to his baptism by John the Baptist when the Holy Spirit came upon his humanity about which John had spoken publicly: the reality of consecration, without the human ceremony, without the oil of consecration. He would be the realisation of the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 11. Debate about what it precisely entails is an affair of biblical scholars, but we could take some of their thoughts as expressing not all of the implications of the list of gifts of the Holy Spirit which the Christian Church has taken over and uses for the general activity of the Holy Spirit with his gifts: on him the spirit of the Lord rests, a spirit of wisdom and insight, a spirit of counsel and fortitude, a spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. Thinking that the Holy Spirit must always have diffused the same spiritual gifts, the Church sees Pentecost as an expansion of their activity, from being a present in individual historical figures to being gifts for all Christians as a multiple living principle of the spiritual reality of salvation: universal in its extent, and detailed in its actual working in individuals. Jesus then turns the attention of the disciples to the fact that the anointed Messiah is also described by Isaiah as a Suffering Servant, and he details his future sufferings and death, and looks through them to his resurrection on the third day. And he opens their minds to the fact that not only is he the anointed of God, but the Son of Man : the divine presence discerned in a vision by the prophet Daniel at the right hand of the Ancient of Days. The prophesy of Daniel was much read at the time, and the Marian part of Luke s Infancy Narrative alludes to it. Amen. fr. Edward Booth is chaplain to the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary in Stykkishølmur, Iceland.

3 GENERAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Our summer schedule: begins on June 20 with Masses in Memorial Church at 8:00am and 4:30pm. The fall schedule begins on September 19 with 10:30am. Mass in Tresidder Oak Room, 4:30 and 10:00pm. Masses in Memorial Church. For more information, contact Teresa, Summer Liturgical Ministries: Over the summer, some of our regular ministers are away. And it s not quite as hectic as during the academic year. If you re new to Stanford, or haven t been involved in liturgical ministry before, this would be a good time to get involved. There are openings in all ministries, greeters, altar servers, communion ministers, musicians (singers and instrumentalists), and lectors. Please contact Teresa, tpleins@stanford.edu for more information. Choir: If you would like to join the music ministry and sing or play an instrument, please contact Teresa, tpleins@stanford. edu. Sunday afternoon rehearsals only during the summer months! Altar Servers: Anyone interested in serving at the altar over the summer? We re particularly looking for new students for this ministry. You would be scheduled about every 3 weeks and training is provided. For information, contact Teresa, tpleins@stanford. edu. Summer Baptism: The summer baptism date is July 11, with a mandatory preparation class on July 10. If you are a student, faculty/ staff member, postdoc, or registered member of the parish and wish to take part in the upcoming baptisms, please contact Teresa, tpleins@stanford.edu as soon as possible. Baptisms and Preparation Classes: The upcoming baptism dates and preparation classes are the following: Prep Class: July 10, 10-11:30 am. Baptisms: July 11, during 4:30 pm. Mass at Memorial Church Prep Class: October 9, 10-11:30 am. Baptisms: October 17, during the 10:30 am. Mass in Tresidder AND the 4:30 Mass in Memorial Church Prep Class: January 8, 2011, 10-11:30 am. Baptisms: January 16, during the 10:30 am. Mass in Tresidder AND the 4:30 Mass in Memorial Church Prep Class: May 14, 10-11:30 am. Baptisms: May 22, during the 10:30 am. Mass in Tresidder AND the 4:30 Mass in Memorial Church Announcements for June 20, 2010 Volunteers Needed at St. Anthony s Soup Kitchen! The Catholic Community at Stanford is committed to serving the needy, elderly and homeless at St. Anthony s Soup Kitchen in Menlo Park. If you are interested in volunteering on Saturday, July 3rd from 8:30am to 1:00pm, please contact Peter Barling at peter_barling@hotmail.com to have a volunteer position reserved for you. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: How would you rate your marriage? You are eligible for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend not because you need it, but because you and your marriage deserve it! It s a beautiful weekend experience designed for couples of all ages and backgrounds to enrich their marriage. Make this season special by devoting one weekend to your marriage. For more information or to register, please visit our website at: or contact Paul & Stephanie Francois, or PaulandSteph@pacbell.net. Upcoming dates: Sept 24-26th YOUNG ADULTS Volunteering at St. Anthony s Soup Kitchen followed by Brunch, Sat. June 26th at 8:30AM, Meet in Menlo Park. We will meet at St. Anthony s Soup Kitchen, 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park at 8:30 a.m. After finishing at 1 p.m., we will head off for brunch at a local restaurant. Please confirm your attendance on our Facebook group (Young Adult Circle) or contact Scott Harrison at scott.a.harrison at gmail.com. Young Adult Mass: Tues. June 29th at 7:30PM, St. Simon Church, 1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos. We will be holding the Mass in the Small Chapel at St. Simon Church in Los Altos. Celebrate the Eucharist with young adults (20 s and 30 s, single or married) from this and neighboring parishes with fellowship to follow. If you have questions or would like more information on the mass, please contact Andie, anutt at dsj.org Young Adult Bible Study: Tues. July 6th and Tues. July 13th at 7:30PM, Our Lady of the Rosary, 3233 Cowper St, Palo Alto. The Young Adult group meets to continue the study of Book of Revelation. For more info, see our website, org, check the Facebook group Young Adult Circle, or contact Scott at scott.a.harrison@gmail.com.

4 Monday, June 21 2 Kgs 17:5-8,15a-18 Ps 60:3-5,12-13 Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday, June 22 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21,31-35a,36 Ps 48:2-4,10-11 Mt 7:6,12-14 Wednesday, June 23 2 Kgs 22:8-13;23:1-3 Ps 119:33-37,40 Mt 7:15-20 Thursday, June 24 Nativity of John the Baptist Is 49:1-6 Ps 139:1b-3,13-15 Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66,80 Sunday, June 20 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - Weekly Readings Friday, June 25 2 Kgs 25:1-12 Ps 137:1-6 Mt 8:1-4 Saturday, June 26 Lam 2:2,10-14, Ps 74:1b-7,20-21 Mt 8:5-17 Sunday, June 27 1 Kgs 19:16b,19-21 Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11 Gal 5:13-18 Lk 9:51-62 Week at a Glance Mass in Memorial Church Mass in Memorial Church Monday - Friday, June 21 - June 25 Office hours (Tues - Fri) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Confessions by appointment only More Announcements GRADS Grad Leaders Wanted: Interested in getting involved in the Grad Catholic Community Next year? Do you have any gifts and talents that you think you can offer? Everyone has something to give, and you usually end up getting a lot more back! If you re interested in leadership or organizing hiking and outdoors events, Bible Studys, Small groups, Catholicisim101, you name it please contact Tricia at tbolle@gmail.com to get more information. Enjoy a great Summer. UNDER GRADS No Daily Liturgy. Daily Mass resumes June 28th. Safe travels. See you back in the Fall.

5 The Catholic Community at Stanford University TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 20, 2010 Gathering Freedom Is Coming (S. African) Second Reading Galatians 3:26-29 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. All are one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ... you are heirs according to the promise. Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia (F. O Carroll) Gospel Luke 9:18-24 Some thought Jesus was John the Baptizer, some considered him Elijah, while others said he was a dead prophet returned to life. Peter called him Messiah. Preparation of Gifts Hold me In Life (Bernard Huijbers) First Reading Zechariah 12:10-11, 13:1 Zechariah prophesied that God would pour out on the citizens of Jerusalem a spirit of favor and supplication. God would bring about in them a new inner peace and reconciliation. Psalm 63 I Will Life Up My Eyes (Tom Conry) Sanctus Mass of Light (D. Haas)

6 Memorial Acclamation: Mass of Light (D. Haas) Recessional How Can I Keep From Singing? Amen Mass of Light (D. Haas) Lamb of God Mass of Light (D. Haas) Communion Pan de Vida (Jaime. Cortez) Music reprinted under: Reprint license #40882, New Dawn Music, Portland, OR; Reprint license #A706411,OneLicense Corp., Chicago, IL. ADA Rice Bowl Living Faith Society

7 Vallombrosa Retreat Center Age of Aquinas Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park is offering the following retreats and events: July 10: Engaging the Heart, Pre-Cana Workshop - 9am - 5pm. For those preparing for Catholic Marriage this is a one-day session. Aug : A Retreat for Family and Friends of Alcoholics, with Fr. Tom Weston, S.J. This weekend will look at the tools and treasures of Al-Anon. We will have some conversations, some prayer, some quiet, and some time to rest and to share our experiences, strength, and hope. The retreat begins at 4pm on Friday and concludes on Sunday at lunch. Aug.22-27: In the Garden With the Lord, A Retreat for Women Religious, with Fr. Tom Weston, S.J. Vallombrosa Center invites all our sisters to gather for renewal, refreshment, and rest. Come join Fr. Tom Weston, S.J. in spending some days together with the Lord on the lovely green grounds of Vallombrosa. Take time to explore your lives and your ministry, to pray and to meditate. Gather together for friendship, for study, for all those things that help you live your life of ministry and prayer. The retreat begins Sunday evening and concludes Friday morning. Aug : Private Silent Retreat Weekend. Vallombrosa opens its doors several weekends throughout the year to people to make a silent retreat beginning Friday afternoon and concluding midday Sunday. We offer opportunities for spiritual direction, morning and evening prayers each day, and Reconciliation and Mass on Saturday afternoon. For more information or to register for a retreat or event, please visit or phone More Announcements GC-Ed Sat, June 26,: and every 9 am: Shoreline Park Hike & Coffee - Mt View. Meet at Lakeside Café in Mountain View s Shoreline Park near the breezeway between the café and the Aquatic Center at 9 am. This is a hike on mostly level, mostly paved paths. Afterwards gather at the café around 10:00 for coffee or brunch. We always hike, rain or shine! Randy, age-ofaquinas@paloaltocatholic.org, or call *** Shoreline hikes are every Saturday *** Saturday, July 9:00 am: Shoreline Park Hike & Coffee - Mountain View Meet at Lakeside Café in Mountain View s Shoreline Park near the breezeway between the café and the Aquatic Center at 9 am. This is a hike on mostly level, mostly paved paths. Afterwards gather at the café around 10:00 for coffee or brunch. Saturday, July 9:00 am: Edgewood Park Hike and Coffee - Redwood City Meet in the INNER parking lot of Edgewood Park at 9 am. Look for the Age of Aquinas *** Gather Here sign. This is a hike that will take you up and down, in sun and shade, amidst grasses, trees and wildflowers, for about an hour and a quarter. Afterwards gather at a nearby eatery, about 10:30 am, for coffee, brunch, or lunch. Since the paths are not paved, if it s pouring down rain, we won t hike. Randy, age-of-aquinas@paloaltocatholic.org, or call Josephine, *** Hikes are on the 1st Saturday of the month***