Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass (Mon-Sat) 7:30 am Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am

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1 January 12, 2014 The Baptism of the Lord 825 Seventh Street Rodeo, CA Phone: Fax: Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Staff Father Larry Young Pastor frlarry@stpatrickrodeo.org Father Benedict Wonganant Parochial Vicar frbenedict@stpatrickrodeo.org Kathy Pruett Parish Secretary kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org Beverly Fung Director of Religious Education & Communication bfung@stpatrickrodeo.org dec@stpatrickrodeo.org Kristian Marie L. Ocampo Associate Director of Youth Program klocampo@stpatrickrodeo.org Arlene Aquino Youth Programs Admin Assistant aaquino@stpatrickrodeo.org Joy Alcantara Youth Programs Support Staff jalcantara@stpatrickrodeo.org Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass (Mon-Sat) 7:30 am Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment Confirmation Classes & Youth Ministry See Calendar 1:30-3:00 pm Bible Study Monday 8:15-9:15 am Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm Faith Formation Thursdays PreK-8th 5:45-7:00 pm Parish Mission Statement The Catholic Faith Community of Saint Patrick accepts the Gospel message of Jesus and seeks to fulfill the message in both words and actions by being joy-filled people who welcome and share our faith with all who encounter us. St. Patrick Catholic School Kelly Stevens, Principal Preschool through 8th Grade Nursery Infant Care Center (6-weeks to 2.5 years) 907 Seventh Street, Rodeo, CA Phone: Fax: Preschool Phone: stpatrick@csdo.org

2 A voice came om the heavens, saying, This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased. Ma hew 3:17 Week-at-a-Glance JANUARY 12-19, 2014 Sunday, January 12 The Baptism of the Lord Confirmation Classes, 1:30 3:00 pm Youth Ministry, 3:15-4:15 pm Monday, January 13 No Bible Class, next class on January 20 Hospitality Meeting - 6:00 pm St. Patrick School PTG Meeting - 6:00 pm St. Patrick School Board Meeting - 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 14 YLI Meeting No Bible Class, next class on January 21 Wednesday, January 15 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - 8:00 am School Mass, Grades :30 am Stewardship Meeting - 7:00 pm San Lorenzo Ruiz Meeting Thursday, January 16 Faith Formation Classes, 5:45-7:00 pm Friday, January 17 Santo Nino Novena - 8:00 am School Prayer Service - Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Saturday, January 18 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins Legion of Mary Rosary - 8:00 am YLI Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, January 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Second Collection for the Seminary and training for our future Priest No Confirmation Classes Sun Mass Intentions 01/12 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick 9:30a Victoria C. Fugaban Mary Ann G. Fugaban 11:30a Carolina Echano Lisa Urbano & Family Mon 01/13 7:30a Carolina O. Mariano Mariano Family Tues 01/14 7:30a Marcelo Paras (Birthday) Lisa Urbano & Family Wed 01/15 7:30a Thanksgiving Yee Family Thurs 01/16 7:30a Caferina Legarte Hercules Lion Club Fri 01/17 7:30a Fr. Larry s Priesthood Anniversary Kramer Family Sat 01/18 7:30a Diosdado Kudemos Willi & Paquito Samiento 5:00p Marietta Jones Don & Dolores Forshee Sun 01/19 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick 9:30a Jose Bibal Edna De Mesa 11:30a Valeri B. Aymani (Birthday) Batara Family Sacrificial Giving DECEMBER 29, 2013 Plate (345 envelopes) $ 6, Loose $ 2, Total $ 9, Second Collection St. Vincent de Paul Society Total $3, Solemnity of Mary - January 1, 2014 Total 5, JANUARY 5, 2014 Plate (385 envelopes) $ 11, Loose $ 2, Total $ 14, Second Collection Regular Parish Maintenance Plate (258 envelopes) $ 3, Loose $ Total $ 4, Please remember that we are counting on our weekly collection of $10, to meet our 2014 budget. Please give a little more to help us reach our goal.

3 A Message From Our Pastor Dear People of St. Patrick, Jesus was born without original sin, the sin of Adam and Eve. There was no need for Jesus to be baptized by John the Baptist, he was not in need of repentance from sin. Then, why did Jesus go to John to be baptized? Even John the Baptist said, I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me? From the baptism of Jesus, he will begin his public ministry and begin the journey that will lead to Good Friday and his death and then his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The spirit of God the Father descending like a dove and coming upon him and the voice from heaven saying, This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased. This confirmed for Jesus his role and ministry, the love of God the Father for him and the support he would need in his ministry during the next three years. Today, we should think about the day of our baptism, as a baby or as an adult. That day, original sin was washed away and if we were an adult or over the age of seven years, every sin we had committed was washed away. We became a child of God, free from all sin, given a promise that if we would love God and our neighbor, in death we could be with God forever in heaven. God promised us his unconditional love, mercy, forgiveness and help along our journey in life. Do you know where you were baptized? Do you know when your were baptized? Do you know who your primary godparents or sponsors were? Do you know that the church of your baptism maintains your First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Marriage records in your baptismal book at that church? On the day of our baptism, we entered into a life with Christ. He washed away all sins and offered us the gift of Reconciliation to take away our sins in Confession after that day of Baptism. As a baptized Catholic, we are given all the privileges of the Catholic Church as well as the responsibilities that go with it. Example - Being Confirmed, making First Communion and especially, being married in the Catholic Church by a Catholic priest or deacon. Today, let us thank God for the day of our Baptism, make sure we are living our baptismal promise and being proud to say I am a Baptized, Practicing Catholic. God Bless, Fr. Larry Young Pastor

4 News ~ Information ~ Events Walk for Life West Coast January 25, 2014 San Francisco Join fellow Catholics and Pro-Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 10th Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 25, The pre-walk rally begins at 12:30pm in San Francisco s Civic Center Plaza, and the Walk for Life down the city s market Street, begins at 1:30pm. Last year s Walk drew 40,000+ people and eleven Catholic Bishops and a personal message from then Pope Benedict XVI. For complete information about the Walk, visit or call Discernment Retreat January 17-19, 2014 St. Patrick s Seminary & University, Menlo Park Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic Priest? The Discernment Retreat is designed to help men respond to God s call to the life of a priest. To be called by God means to be stirred deep within by the Holy Spirit. To register, you must be a single man, 21 years or older, and sponsored by a parish priest. Attendance does not imply further commitment. For general information, contact the Discernment Retreat Office at or executive.office@stpsu.org Salt & Light Exploring the New Evangelization Diocese of Oakland 2014 Convocation of Lay Ecclesial Ministers Friday, February 7, 2014, 9:00am - 2:30pm St. John of Arc Parish, San Ramon The day will look at our role as salt of the earth in light of the new Evangelization. Are we, as LEMs called to do more or is it an invitation to examine what we are already doing through new eyes and to approach an old mission from a new perspective? Join LEMs from around the Diocese in a day of exploration, sharing & networking. Donation: $25. Contact Sandra Martinez at smartinez@oakdiocese.org or call YLI Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser January 18, 6:00pm St. Patrick Parish Hall Come spend the evening with your family and enjoy a homemade spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread. Cost is $10/person. (Take-out available). Tickets can be purchased from Crystal at D s Giant Burgers, 358 Parker Avenue, Rodeo or Allyson at El Sol, 101 Parkplace, Point Richmond. UPCOMING CRAB FEEDS Knights of Columbus Crab Feed February 1-6:00pm St. Patrick Parish Hall All are invited to attend end enjoy! Tickets are $45 per person (includes beer, wine & soda) For more information or to purchase tickets, call Newell Schandelmier at or Gavin Robillard at Hercules Lions Club Crab Feed In Memory of Vanessa Serrano January 25, 2015, 5:00pm Hercules Community Center Salad Bar ~ Pasta ~ Chicken ~ Crab Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Powder Keg Pub in Hercules, 2132 Railroad Avenue. Purchase tickets by January 1, to be entered into a $100 cash drawing. For more information, call Salesian High School presents 49th Annual All You Can Eat Crab Feed Friday, January 17 & Saturday, January 18 Tickets are $45 per person Tickets must be purchase on or before January 14. For more information or to purchase tickets Leave a message at ext

5 Life at St. Patrick Adult Confirmation - If you are over 18 years of age and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the parish office and make preparations to receive the Sacrament in April. It is never too late. Today we end the Christmas Season, next week we return to Ordinary Time and use the color green for Mass. St. Patrick Parish is most grateful to God for all the many people coming to Mass during Christmas time and for the generous response in the Sacrificial Giving. I really believe God has blessed St. Patrick s this season. Perhaps you are new to the parish, I hope you will introduce you and your family to Fr. Ben and Fr. Larry and register as a member of St. Patrick Parish. Welcome and we are happy you will be praying with us. It is tax time again and you may request an income tax statement of your 2013 church contributions by contacting the parish office. Please have your envelope number available when you call. The parish office phone number is St. Patrick School Open House January 26-10:30am - Noon It is time to think about Open House and the Admissions process for the school year. Applications for new Pre-K, Kindergartners and students in grades 1-8 are now available. Please turn in applications no later than Friday January 31, As a 21st Century School, we provide a rigorous, relevant and excellent education. St. Patrick School also offers daily PE, Music, Art, Spanish, Hands-on Science, one to one technology, CYO sports, a Spring musical and Children s choir, student leadership, band instruction, after school tutoring and resource program, extended daycare, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and a daily fresh hot lunch. As a School of Service, we instill good moral character, challenge students to live their faith by serving others in need, both the local and global community. We use Discipline with Purpose and accept families of all faith experiences. The Saint Patrick School Community offers a fun and safe learning experience for your child. Thank you for helping us get the good word out to family and friends about our school! Become A Legion of Mary Member All Catholics are invited to join the world-wide organization of the Legion of Mary. Some things Legion of Mary does: Visit the sick in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes. Visit Catholics who want to return to the faith. Pray daily for the work of the Legion Assist the Parish in bringing Christ to the People Personal spiritual enrichment in our own lives. For more information about the Legion of Mary, please call Enry Tiangsing, The Legion of Mary meets in the St. Patrick Chapel every Saturday after the 7:30am Mass. Religious Education Confirmation & Youth Ministry Confirmation Mass Date Change Saturday, April 12, :00am Rehearsal will remain the same on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00pm (Students & Sponsors Only) Class 7: January 12 Class 8: January 26 Phase I and II, 1:30-3:00pm Youth Ministry to follow Confirmation Class 3:15 4:30pm Phase I Mandatory Day Retreat February 9, 2014, 8:00am - 7:00pm Phase I Retreat, Entrance Ritual Mass and Sponsor and Candidate Day. (Sponsors only attend from 11:30am - 3:00pm) Phase I Students and Families, please mark your calendars. Altar Society News Member Dues Members, please be reminded that 2014 dues in the amount of $15.00 is now due. For proper credit please use the green and white envelopes available in the entry of the church. Your dues assist greatly in our ongoing expenses such as laundering and dry cleaning of church linens and garments. The envelopes may be placed in the collection basket, paid at the Gift Shop or sent directly to the Parish Ministry Center. Checks should be made payable to St. Patrick Church. Gift Shop The Gift Shop will be closed during the month of January. We will reopen on Sunday, February 2, Thank you for supporting this church fund raiser. We very much appreciate your business. God Bless

6 On the Day of our Baptism the following Prayers were said for Us! The Priest anointed us with the oil of catechumens and prayed, We anoint you with the oil of Salvation in the Name of Christ our Savior; may he st eng hen you with his power, who lives and reig s for ever and ever, Amen. The Priest asked our parents and godparents aſter the Profession of Faith: Is it your will that {Name} should be baptized in the faith of the Church, which we have professed with you? Answer: It is! The Priest poured water over our head or dunked us in a pool of water and said, {Name}, I baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The Priest anointed us with the Sacred Chrism saying, God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has eed you om sin, given you a new bir h by water and the Holy Spirit, and welcomed you into his holy people. He now anoints you with the Chrism of Salvation as Christ was anointed priest, prophet and king, so you may live always as a member of his body, sharing everlasting life, Amen. We were clothed in white gar ent indicating we have put on Christ. At our f neral Mass a white cloth will cover our casket as a reminder that in baptism we put on Christ. A Candle was lit om the Paschal Candle and the Priest said, Receive the light of Christ. A Paschal Candle will be at head the head of our casket for our f neral Mass at the Church. Celebrate our Baptism Today and ever day of our lives.