St. Mary Catholic Church

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1 St. Mary Catholic Church Walnut Creek, CA MASS TIMES Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Sundays 6:30 a.m. * 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. * 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Spanish 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. DEVOTIONS Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (First Fridays all night) Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fatima Devotion First Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. ORGANIZATIONS CYO, Jerry Florence stmarycyo.wc@gmail.com Charismatic Prayer Group, Jim Crowley Catholic Divorced, Widowed & Separated, Char Buckman Eucharistic Adoration, Mary Johnstone Finance Council, Brian Mulligan Gabriel Project-Hotline Homebound Ministry, Helene Vizcarra Hospital Ministry, Angeles Ron Knights of Columbus, Todd Conway Respect Life Ministry, Jim Crowley Rosary Makers, Ana Lau St. Vincent de Paul, Brian Kavanagh Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saturdays 9:00 a.m. (at the end of 8:30 Mass) PARISH OFFICE 2051 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA OFFICE HOURS 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday

2 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR January MONDAY, JANUARY 22 7:00 PM Wisdom Bible Study/SJ TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 7:00 AM Men of St. Joseph/OS 9:30 AM Rosary Makers/FF-ST 12:30 PM Walking with Purpose 101/FF 6:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Group/SE 7:00 PM Faith Form. 6th Gr./FF 7:00 PM Faith Form. 7th-8th Gr/Gym 7:00 PM Walking with Purpose/SJ 7:30 PM Choir Practice/Church WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 9:00 AM Scripture Study/FF 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer/FF-SM THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 7:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration/FF-SP 4:00 PM Faith Formation 4th-5th Gr/SE 7:00 PM Hispanic Prayer Group/Church 7:00 PM Young Adults/OS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 7:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration/FF-SP 7:00 PM Hisp. Choir Practice/Church SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 8:00 AM Men s Prayer Group/OS 9:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration/FF-SP SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 9:15 AM Faith Formation K-3rd/FF 10:30 AM RCIA/FF-SJ 11:15 AM Hispanic Faith Form./FF 4:00 PM Band Practice/Church 7:00 PM Encounter Youth Group/Gym FF = Faith Formation Center SE = St. Elizabeth Hall (Conf. Rm.) SJ = St. Joseph Room SM= St. Michael Room ST = St. Therese Room SP = St. Peter Room OS = Our Space SECOND COLLECTIONS This Sunday: Grotto Upkeep Feb. 4: Parish Maintenance A s he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. Mk 1: Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD Dear Friends, Once again I announce how fortunate and blessed we are with some special angels who have allowed us to pay off the debt we have with the Diocese, as well as the restoration of the stained glass windows in our church. This is fantastic news! Let us pray for our benefactors, and for all the members of our parish whose regular contributions allow us to continue to grow in the love of the Lord! Welcome, Father Darryl Pepin! Yes, my good friend from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan will be arriving on Monday for close-to three weeks for a little warm-up-calm-down vacation. During this time we will be taking a few days here and there to soak up the colors of Napa and Sonoma, to take a jaunt to Carmel and Monterey, and simply to relax in the goodness of God. So when you see him (he ll be the one walking around in shirt sleeves and no jacket) offer him a hearty welcome. May God bless our world with peace, and may we all work to spread the Good News of Jesus by our words and our actions. Have a great week. Father Fred The Demands of Discipleship Today we encounter readings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out Repent! before he calls his new followers. Come after me, Jesus says, but if we are to truly live out the commands and demands of our discipleship through baptism, we must first know our need for conversion, our repentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today s Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and martyred. Though few of us will experience consequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of salvation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Winter Cold and Flu Season As always, you are reminded to use good common sense in the reception of Holy Communion during the annual cold and flu season. If you are feeling ill or think you may have been exposed to a virus, you should refrain from partaking of the Blood of Christ from the communal chalice. In the same way, you should refrain from offering your hand to others at the sign of peace. Likewise, if you are not comfortable sharing the sign of peace or receiving Holy Communion from the communal chalice for fear of infection, you should feel no pressure to do so. All of us must be aware of such sensitive matters in the intimate life of the Christian community and we should expect that some will refrain from the sign of peace and the communal chalice out of care for our well-being and not out of unkindness or a lack of piety. Please be aware that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from contagious disease. It is a sign of consideration for others that those with flu-like symptoms remain at home. We encourage those who are ill to unite themselves to our Crucified Lord and offer their sufferings for their sanctification and that of the whole world.

3 Staff and Administration Parish Office Fax Fr. Fred Riccio, Pastor Fr. Dante Tamayo, Parochial Vicar Fr. John Blaker, In residence Ana Lau, Office Manager Aileen Baker, Bookkeeper Faith Formation Mary Kerfs, Administrative Assistant Tim Mannix, RCIA & Liturgy Coordinator Austin Pisciotto Grades Maureen Tiffany Grades K Heather Abraham, Grades 7-8, Confirmation School Office Website: Alumni: Tracey Schmidt, Principal Advisory Council Karen Redwood, President Parents Club Jennifer Millette, Co-President Lynne Kenny, Co-President Kids Club Vicki Schwartz Mayah Pisciotto Harry Prudhomme Jacob & Katherine Pollnow Ashley Ng Carter Ankey Colin Worster Carmel Roubal Carol Erikson Rosalie Jacoby Lindsay Davis Sheila Deignan Pam Brady David Holmes Derek Lyn Candy Udell Norma Bolla Fellner Duke Sella Cathy Stuemph Sally O Connor Del Davenport Louise & John Repetto Josefina Zabat Maureen Burnash Mina Leon Marisa Magno Angela Crain Pat Cantrell Mary McLoughlin Rio Cabatingan Theodosia Faustino Nancie Campi Rose Marie Asaro Witold Pokorski Aimee Kwiatowski Natalia Cerda-Boye Sue Ann Baumgartel Mariano Tellei MASS SCHEDULE DATE TIME MASS INTENTION 01/20 4:30 pm Vincenzo & Josepina Marino 01/21 6:30 am Ann King 8:00 am Florine Pender 9:30 am Evelyn Cembrano (L) 11:00 am Rosalina Gaoiran 1:00 pm The People of St. Mary Parish 6:00 pm Lora Mulligan 01/22 6:30 am Roberta Ibey 12:05 pm Shirley Atkinson 01/23 6:30 am Mary Jane Sheridan 12:05 pm Leonardo Tancuan, Jr. 01/24 6:30 am John Radin 12:05 pm Josh Lewis (L) 01/25 6:30 am Karin Lisboa 12:05 pm J. D. Foster 01/26 6:30 am Belen Banez 8:15 am St. Mary School Community 12:05 pm Stephen Maiben 01/27 8:30 am Virginia Llanes Monday, January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Good and gracious God, you blew into our nostrils the breath of life. You are the One to whom we owe our very existence. Give us the courage to take that unpopular position of protecting those who have no voice, from the unborn child in the womb to the person taking his or her last breath. The life you have given us is a gift beyond measure. Embolden us to speak the truth about protecting the child, the elderly, and the one without a voice in the public square. With thankful hearts, we ask all this of the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

4 CRAB FEED DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM COST Adults $45 before Feb. 3 $50 after Feb. 3 Kids 10 & under $30 $360 reserved table of 8 SAT FEB 10 Corkage fee of $20 for each bottle of wine not purchased from the bar As thoughtful Catholic leaders, eighthgraders continue to lead and serve as "Big Buddies" for the kindergarten class. Before Christmas break, eighth-grade students worked as facilitators to help their "Little Buddies" construct gingerbread houses. The objectives for this STEAM activity included designing the structure and choosing appropriate building/decorating materials needed to build a gingerbread house. Because many of the initial houses collapsed, the students also needed to persevere and use problem solving skills to revise their designs and rebuild. LIVE AUCTION Reservation forms available in parish office and church vestibule. For credit card payments online, go to The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. Walk for Life 2018 Renowned pro-life activists and a former abortionist turned pro -life obstetrician will speak to an expected 50,000 people at the 14th Annual Walk for Life in San Francisco on Saturday, January 27. The Walk for Life aims to send a vocal and visual message that people of the West Coast stand for life as they peacefully protest abortion. It is a rapidly-growing West Coast event around the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion on demand in There will be Mass at 9:30 am celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at St. Mary s Cathedral. The rally begins at 12:30 pm in San Francisco s Civic Center Plaza. The Walk, down Market Street, begins at 1:30 pm. Last year s Walk drew over 50,000 people. For complete information about the Walk, visit or call Eric Genuis is a world-renowned pianist and composer; his music is richly entertaining and spiritually renewing. Attending an Eric Genuis concert is a uniquely personal experience! Eric will be performing with a world-class violinist, cellist, and vocalist at: St. Raymond Catholic Church Shannon Ave, Dublin, CA Tuesday, Jan 23, at 7 pm. Admission is free! This concert is a perfect lead-in to The Walk For Life - West Coast, which will take place just four days after the concert. So, join us on Tuesday, January 23, for an evening of music and inspiration... then, stand up for Life on Saturday. For more information, contact John Vitz at or John@angelusmusic.com. You can hear some of Eric s music on his website at Questions for Reflection Mark 1:14-20 In today s Gospel reading, we hear the first words of Jesus spoken in the Gospel of Mark. Why do you think Jesus connects the kingdom of God with the need for repentance? Jonah 3:1-5, 10 The Ninevites took seriously the warning to repent from the prophet Jonah. What motivates you to repent from your sins? 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 In his First Letter to the Corinthians, we hear how Paul is convinced that the return of Christ is imminent; in fact, time is running out. How do you think Paul would react knowing Jesus has still not returned?

5 Disciples in Training Faith Formation Youth Ministry LITTLE SAINTS Kinder - 3rd Sunday 9:15am - 10:45am Catequesis en español Ages 6-13yrs Sunday 11:15am - 12:45pm ROCK 4th - 5th Grade Thursday 4:00pm - 5:30pm THE VINEYARD St. Mary Church YOUTH MINISTRY (K-12) Sunday, January 21, 2018 WE NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP SUNDAYS FROM 7PM to 9PM! FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP: FOR MORE INFO: Lifeteen.stmarywc@gmail.com BLAST 6th Grade Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDGE 7th - 8th Grade Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm CONFIRMATION Call for info YOUTH GROUP 9th - 12th Grade Sunday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office Lifeteen.stmarywc@ gmail.com Sunday Thursday 8:30 5:30pm First Sacrament Families: First Reconciliation Retreat Sunday, January 28, :30pm-4:30pm in FF Building (At least ONE parent is required to attend with their child) ENCOUNTER SMC LIFETEEN SEMESTER 2 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For more information, visit: stmary-wc.org Click On: Grow in Faith/H.S. Youth Group

6 Las Exigencias de Ser Discípulo Hoy ya encontramos lecturas con el tono penitencial de Cuaresma. Nínive ayuna durante cuarenta días, el salmista nos recuerda que sólo Dios puede indicarles el camino a los pecadores, san Pablo nos muestra que todas las cosas y los acontecimientos de este mundo son transitorios y Jesús nos dice: Arrepiéntanse antes de llamar a sus nuevos seguidores. Síganme, dice Jesús, pero si realmente vivimos los mandamientos y las exigencias de ser discípulos por el Bautismo, nos daremos cuenta de nuestra necesidad de conversión, de nuestro arrepentimiento, nuestra necesidad de creer plenamente en el Evangelio. El Evangelio de hoy comienza recordándonos lo que le sucedió a Juan Bautista por vivir plenamente su vocación como heraldo de Cristo y del Evangelio: fue arrestado, encarcelado y martirizado. Si bien pocos de nosotros sufriremos consecuencias tan extremas, todos debemos estar preparados para enfrentar algún tipo de rechazo por hacerle caso al llamado de Jesús, vivir el Reino de Dios que está próximo, arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y creer en la buena nueva de salvación. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. C aminaba Jesús por la orilla del lago de Galilea, cuando vio a Simón y a su hermano Andrés echando las redes en el lago, pues eran pescadores. Jesús les dijo: Síganme y haré de ustedes pescadores de hombres. Mc 1,16-17 Leccionario Comisión Epispocal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Catequesis FECHAS IMPORTANTES Enero 21 Clase 11:15 am REUNION DE PADRES Enero 28 Clase 11:15 February 4 No hay clase Janet (925) janet.stmary@gmail.com Uso un GPS cuando voy a los sitios y me sirve la mayoría de las veces. Sin embargo, a veces me dirige a un lugar que no existe. Entonces hay momentos en los que estoy a punto de devolverme y el teléfono dice: El GPS ha perdido la señal, Reconfigurando. El problema es cuando el área no me es familiar; no me cabe otra que escuchar. Podría intentar llegar adonde voy, simplemente por intuición o parándome a comprobar un mapa, pero no confío en mi sentido de orientación y no he comprado un mapa en años. Mucha gente va por la vida sin dirección. Se encuentran continuamente reorientándose y preguntándose cuándo llegarán al destino final. Lo que necesitan es una brújula y un compañero para el viaje, pero no tienen idea de cómo llegar. La oración puede servir como una brújula que nos conecta a un compañero de camino. Es imposible vivir el servicio sin oración. Si contamos con nuestra voluntad y creemos que podemos dar fruto sin el contacto diario con lo divino, puede ser que estemos buscando direcciones en vez de dirigirnos al destino. Dios a través de la oración nos ayudará a ver todo como un don. Dios a través de la oración nos guiará del materialismo y egoísmo a la libertad y generosidad. Incluso cuando pecamos, el camino es más claro. La señal del GPS de Dios nunca se pierde. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88): 20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30 Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: Hch 22:3-16 o Hch 9:1-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Mc 16:15-18 Viernes: 2 Tm 1:1-8 o Tit 1:1-5; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Dt 18:15-20; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mc 1:21-28 Preguntas para la Reflexión Marcos 1, En la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, oímos las primeras palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio de San Marcos. Por qué crees que Jesús conecta el Reino de Dios con la necesidad de arrepentimiento? Jonás 3, Los ninivitas se tomaron muy en serio la advertencia de profeta Jonás sobre el arrepentimiento. Qué te motiva a arrepentirte de tus pecados? 1 Corintios 7, En su primera carta a los corintios, escuchamos que Pablo está convencido de que el retorno de Cristo es inminente; de hecho, la vida es corta. Cómo reaccionaría Pablo al averiguar que aún no ha regresado Jesús?