Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 14, 2010

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1 32223 Cabello St., Union City, CA (510) v (510) (fax) v stanne@sbcglobal.net ST. ANNE PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Geoffrey Baraan Fr. Benigno Q. Vinluan Benigno Calub Carlos Rabuy Jim Soltau Rico Monton Helen Rojas Christine Suarez Sydney Gargan Zella Yanos Helen Cabiles Linda Canlas Pastor In residence Deacon Deacon Youth Ministry Coordinator Liturgy & Music Coordinator Children s Faith Formation Coordinator Middle School Faith Formation Coordinator Office Administrator Secretary Finance Council Chairperson Pastoral Council Facilitator Weekdays MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 am Saturdays 8:00 am; 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) Sundays 8:00 and 10:00 am 12:00 First Fridays Saturday Holy Days Weddings and 6:00 pm 8:00 am and 7:30 pm 3:30 pm Confessions As announced By appointment. Call Rectory at least 6 months ahead. Do not set any specific date without conferring with the Priest. Funeral Arrangements Should be arranged by Family, Church and Mortuary. Normal Christian Burial consists of Vigil Service, Holy Mass and Burial in a Catholic Cemetery. Any other arrangements should FIRST be discussed with Parish Priests. Baptisms Call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 14, 2010 PARISH MISSION... We, the people of St. Anne will... - seek unity in our diverse community - establish a living Church where people practice their faith - develop a compassionate communal leadership..... to foster and preserve solidarity among God s people.

2 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 14, 2010 Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. Psalm 98:5 PERSEVERE IN OUR DAILY WORK In our world and culture, where hard work is valued so much (we even give over a whole day on the civic calendar to celebrate labor) and our busyness seems to escalate continually, Paul s admonitions to the Thessalonians seem a bit obvious. But even in our lives today, when we have more and more devices to save time, and still seem to have less and less of it, people yet find ways to be busybodies in the midst of all their busy -ness. In Paul s day, some members of the Christian community were being idle because they knew the Lord was returning in glory very soon. Why bother to work? So they turned their attention to meddling in the lives of others. Theirs was a rather complacent I ve been saved attitude in the face of the great tumult of the end times described by Malachi and Jesus in the Gospel. These days, we have no such potent notion of the Lord s imminent return, but Paul s message, which has an echo both in Malachi and Luke, is still pertinent for us. We must keep on doing our daily work, and persevere in it, consecrate it all to the Lord, and tend to being faithful until the time of his return. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. FIFTH ANNUAL HONORING THE LIFE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, November 20, :00 am - Church A time of giving thanks for the blessing of lives shared. Join us in prayer, song and thanksgiving. The novena starts November 7:30 pm in the church. After the Memorial Mass, we gather in friendship and joy celebrating the lives of those who have gone before us and an appreciation for the support and concern of those who have stood with us during our time of loss and grief. A reception will follow the Mass in the Parish Hall. SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE ( ) November 18 Pope Benedict once declared himself struck by how remarkably diverse our American saints are some native born: Mother Seton, Katherine Drexel, Kateri Tekakwitha; most, like many Catholics today, immigrants: Padre Serra, Bishop Neumann, Mother Cabrini, Rose Philippine Duchesne. When the French Revolution that dispersed her convent ended, Rose joined the Religious of the Sacred Heart, volunteering for their United States mission, opening the first free school west of the Mississippi. Only after lengthy service as Superior did Rose now seventyone realize her life s dream, undertaking a mission among the Potawatomi Indians. When some worried about her advanced age and failing health, the Jesuit mission leader overruled them: She must come! She may not be able to do much work, but she ll bring the mission success by praying for us! Frustrated by her inability to learn their languages, Rose nevertheless spoke to the Native Americans by her prayerful presence before the tabernacle. Quah-kah-ka-numad, they named her, Woman-Who-Prays- Always their way of bestowing the title the Church would later make official: saint! Peter Scagnelli, Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. SEASON OF ADVENT During the Season of Advent we have a Candle Lighting Ritual at the start of each Mass. We invite families, if you are interested to light the Advent Candle, to please sign up ahead of time. Please let Collins know or simply call the office during the week. NOT ENOUGH It is not enough for me to love God if my neighbor does not love God. St. Vincent de Paul

3 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Albert the Great Tuesday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Wednesday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Thursday: Dedication of the Basilicas of the Apostles Peter and Paul in Rome; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary WE NEED YOUR HELP.. THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLEC- TION BARRELS ARE IN THE CHURCH ENTRANCES. THE GROUP IS COLLECT- ING FOOD FOR THE POOR OF OUR COMMUNITY.PLEASE DROP OFF NON- PERISHABLE FOOD TO BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKETS. Pilgrimages, Books, and Ministries. Fr. Jim Sullivan and members of his Marysville youth (now young adults) group present Seven Summers from the Shore and beyond. Presentation on past pilgrimages with youth to Medjugorje and Italy Presentation on young adult ministry in Caracas, Venezuela Information on the youth and young adult programs available in Fremont Seven Summers from the Shore on sale to benefit young adult ministry in Caracas Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fremont Blvd. in the De Sousa House. Follow the balloons! December 5, 2010, 1:00-4:00 PM Learn about upcoming pilgrimage to Medjugorje and Rome in the summer of 2011! Appetizer buffet will be provided. Free will offerings for the Medjugorje pilgrimage will gladly be accepted and we will also have savings cards for purchase. For more information or to help with the event: or call: (925) TODAY S READINGS First Reading There will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays (Malachi 3:19-20a). Psalm The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice (Psalm 98). Second Reading Paul speaks of his hard work among the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12). Gospel Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of his followers. But their perseverance will be their salvation (Luke 21:5-19). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Lk 19:41-44 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Mt 14:22-33 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 MASS INTENTIONS November 13, November 20, 2010 Saturday, November 13 5:00 pm + Emily Noia Alexander Sunday, November 14 8:00 am + Delia Sarraco 10:00 am + Dr. Godofredo Felipe, Sr. 12:00 pm + For the People 6:00 pm + Coriea Enciso Monday, November 15 8:00 am Spe.Int. - Nyah Lee Carr Tuesday, November 16 8:00 am + Rafael delos Reyes Wednesday, November 17 8:00 am + Milagros Castanares Thursday, November 18 8:00 am + Leonila Cao Friday, November 19 8:00 am Spe.Int. - Sharmi Cahayom Saturday, November 20 8:00 am Spe.Int. - Conrado & Belinda Serrano 5:00 pm + Venus Cortez, Carmelita Gonzales, Marcial & Clarita Fulgado

4 YOUTH NEWS St. Anne Youth Ministry St. Anne Youth Ministry will meet on Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The topic of our gathering will be: Giving Thanks to God. This gathering is designed to help us recognize the things in our lives that we are most thankful for, and prepares us to help our families celebrate Thanksgiving by giving thanks to God. The session is designed to send the youth home with a meal blessing that they have created that can be shared at Thanksgiving. Next Monday, November 22, St. Anne Youth Ministry will celebrate with our annual pot-luck dinner celebration. We are also asking all youth to participate in the Coat, Hat, Glove & Sock donation. If you have a warm coat in good condition that you don t use anymore, we would ask you to consider donating it so someone without may stay a little warmer this winter. One of the most needed items are new athletic socks. If everyone would bring one (1) package of new athletic socks it will be a wonderful gesture towards helping people this holiday season. Please bring the items to the November 22 Youth Ministry meeting. All items will be donated to Saint Anthony Foundation on Tuesday, November 23. THANK YOU!! FAITH FORMATION COMMUNION PREPARATION For 161 students (grades 1 to 8) who are in the first year of faith formation and attend Monday CP classes..family Life Program God s Gift of Self This month, the children and their families will develop a sincere appreciation of personal strengths and weaknesses. They will focus on self-confidence and the need to follow Jesus. They will also learn ways to make good moral decisions. This might be a good time for all of us to see just how much we appreciate our own growth, and to evaluate our own moral choices with an examination of conscience. FIRST COMMUNION For 131 First Communion students who are in their second year of faith formation and attend Tuesday FC classes. We are Peacemakers This week the young people of the parish preparing for Reconciliation are reflecting on God s gift of peace. All the baptized are anointed to announce the kingdom and make all people sharers in the peace of Christ. We are blessed and bring God s blessings to others. How do we, as a parish, strive to live as peacemakers and to make a difference? November Virtue: Thankfulness is being grateful to God, not only for the things we have but also for the people in our lives. I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise of God while I live Psalm 104:33. Youth Ministry Retreat December 2010 Papers were mailed home on Friday for all those signed up to attend the December 3-5 Youth Ministry retreat. There will be a parent & student retreat meeting on next Sunday, November 21at 3:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Payment for the retreat will be due at that time. Los Angeles Youth Day Trip Anyone interested in receiving information about the annual trip to the Los Angeles Youth Day, March 16-19, 2011 please the Youth Ministry Office and ask for an information flyer. The address: stayouthministry@sbcglobal.net Confirmation Confirmation candidates will meet for the only time this month today (Sunday) at 3:30 p.m. with Youth Mass immediately following. Just a reminder that all BROWN BAG projects are due when you come to class. CHILDREN S STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION Alex Alipio-Jocson: Gave.01 & put away his clothes Bryce Fong: Molly Banks: Antoine Jake: Gave my Mom a massage. I gave my umbrella to my sis ter. Helped sort the clothes and cleaned the house. Abby Manalaysay: I cleaned my room. Ashley Digdigan: Gave $1.00 Kyle: Helped Grandma walk up the stairs. Danielle Abenojar: Asked mom if I could set the pictures for Jesus. Danica Abenojar: Helped fix the toys with my brother & sister. Angelo Merto: Gave $1.00. Sheren Aquino: Gave $1.00 & helped Mom fold clothes.

5 Sunday, November 14, 2010 FINANCE CORNER Weekly Collection Goals Sunday, November 7, 2010 $12, Budget $15, Over (Under) ($ 2,213.77) All Saints $ 1, Building Loan Pledge: Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 $ Budget $ Over (Under) $ OUTSTANDING LOAN(11/5/10) $218, INTEREST PAID (11/5/10) $ 7, THIS WEEK AT ST. ANNE CH:CHURCH, SH: SOCIAL HALL, CR: CLASSROOMS, PO: PARISH OFFICE, LR: LITURGY ROOM Monday, November 15 8:00 am, 5:00 & 7:30 pm - Mass, CH 9:00 am - Legion of Mary, CR #103 5:00 pm - Faith Formation, CR # :30 pm - Youth Ministry, SH 7:30 pm - Lectors, CR #102 8:00 pm - Ukulele Choir, CR #105 Tuesday, November 16 8:00 am - Mass, CH 4:45 pm - Faith Formation, CR # :00 pm - St. Vincent de Paul, LR 7:30 pm - Sacred Voices, CR #106 Wednesday, November 17 8:00 am - MASS, CH 10:00 am - Funeral, CH 5:00 pm - Faith Formation, CR # :00 pm - SPRED, SH 7:30 pm - Grief Support Ministry, CR #102 7:30 pm - Couples for Christ, CR #106 8:00 pm - Knights of Columbus, CR #104 Thursday, November 18 8:00 am - Mass, CH 5:00 pm - Youth Choir, CH 5:00 pm - Faith Formation, CR # :00 pm - Faith Formation, CH 7:30 pm - Servites, CR #104 7:30 pm - Lopez Choir, CR #105 7:30 pm - Unity Choir, CR #106 Friday, November 19 BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ALL BULLETIN ARTICLES FOR THE NOVEMBER 27 & 28 BULLETIN NEED TO BE IN THE PARISH OFFICE BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18. Save the date.. December 31, 2010, 6:30 pm St. Anne s First Black & White Ball! Tickets: $50.00 Tickets are available at the Parish Office. 8:00 am & 7:30 pm - Mass, CH 6:00 pm - Legion of Mary, CR #103 7:00 pm - Cursillo, CR #105 7:30 pm - Divine Mercy, CR #102 7:30 pm - Deacon Support Group, CR #103 7:30 pm - 8:00 am Choir, CR #106 8:00 pm - Knights of Columbus, CR #104 Saturday, November 20 8:00 am & 5:00 pm - Mass, CH 9:00 am - SPRED, CR #104 9:00 am - St. Vincent de Paul, CR #103, & #106 9:30 am - Ukulele Choir, CR #105 10:00 am - Grief Ministry Memorial Mass, CH 10:00 am - Grief Ministry Reception, SH 3:30 pm - Knights of Columbus, CR #104 6:15 pm - Charismatic's, CR #104 Sunday, November 21 8:00,10:00 am, 12 & 6 pm - MASS, CH 9:00 am - Ukulele Choir, CR #105 11:30 am - RCIA, CR #103 1:30 pm - Children s Choir, CR #106 2:00 pm - Baptism, Church 2:00 pm - Lay Carmelites, CR #104

6 THE WORKING CREW IN THE KITCHEN. THE SPOUSEE WERE OUT- SIDE THE KITCHEN DOING THE BARBECUE CHICKEN WHICH WAS REALLY DELI- CIOUS. THE SALAD WAS A FAVORITE AND THE CHILE BEAN WAS AWESOME.