SEPTEMBER 3, Twenty-second Sunday / Ordinary Time READINGS: JER 20:7-9 ROM 12:1-2 MT 16:21-27

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1 SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 Twenty-second Sunday / Ordinary Time READINGS: JER 20:7-9 ROM 12:1-2 MT 16:21-27

2 September 3, 2017 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Jer 20:7 9 Rom 12:1 2 Mt 16:21 27 The Salvation He Offers O nce Peter is called the rock for his faith, he turns around and dissuades Jesus from the cross. Jesus responds sternly: Get behind me, Satan! Jesus reveals two important things here. First, that Satan exists. Satan is very interested in going unnoticed, yet Jesus calls him out and makes Peter (and us) aware. The Bible is full of references to the devil. Popular culture also has focused on evil spirits fascinated as it is with the occult, vampires, and the like. It seems to bear evil out more (and profit more from it) than some Catholics in the pews! The second truth is that Satan can influence our thinking. I m not referring to diabolical possession, which is a reality, but the more common temptations to lower our aspirations and to conform our thinking to a faithless perspective. The painting Satan Before the Lord by Corrado Giaquinto, which depicts Satan asking and receiving permission to For Reflection tempt Job, focuses on this reality of evil. Satan knows our hearts and finds just the right strategy to lead us away from God. It usually involves one of the vices (lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, or pride). Just like when Satan tempts Peter, he wants us to reject the demands of the cross, for he knows the cross is the instrument of his demise. When God permits temptations to assail us or the effects of evil to touch our lives, we should respond humbly, as Job and Peter did. If God permits evil, it is only because he trusts us to love him sincerely not just for the blessings he sends, but because of the salvation he offers. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC Piece: Satan Before the Lord, mid-eighteenth century Artist: The Circle of Corrado Giaquinto Location: Pinacoteca, Room XV, Vatican Museums How are you tempted by the enemy of your soul? Are you ever convinced you aren t being tempted at all? How can you approach those persons, places, or things that normally tempt you with humility to God? Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do (Matthew 16:23). L 2017 Liguori Publications Liguori, MO a salvación que ofrece Pedro es llamada la roca por su fe, él da la vuelta y disuade a Jesús de la cruz. Jesús responde con severidad: Apártate de mí, Satanás! Jesús revela dos cosas importantes aquí. Primero, que Satanás existe. Satanás está muy interesado en pasar inadvertido, pero Jesús lo llama y hace que Pedro (y nosotros) sea consciente. La Biblia está llena de referencias al diablo. La cultura popular también se ha enfocado en los espíritus malignos, fascinados por lo ocultos, los vampiros y otros. Parece sacar el mal más (y sacar más provecho de él) que algunos católicos en los bancos! La segunda verdad es que Satanás puede influir en nuestro pensamiento. No me refiero a la posesión diabólica, que es una realidad, pero las tentaciones más comunes de reducir nuestras aspiraciones y para conformar nuestro pensamiento a una perspectiva infiel. Tentar a Job, se centra en esta realidad del mal. Satanás conoce nuestros corazones y encuentra la estrategia correcta para alejarnos de Dios. Por lo general, implica uno de los vicios (lujuria, glotonería, avaricia, pereza, ira, envidia u orgullo). Al igual que cuando Satanás tienta a Pedro, quiere que rechacemos las exigencias de la cruz, porque él sabe que la cruz es el instrumento de su muerte. Cuando Dios permite que las tentaciones nos asalten o los efectos del mal para tocar nuestras vidas, debemos responder humildemente, como lo hicieron Job y Pedro. Si Dios permite el mal, es sólo porque confía en que lo amemos sinceramente, no sólo por las bendiciones que envía, sino por la salvación que ofrece.

3 Calendar Monday September 4 1 Thes 4:13 18 Lk 4:16 30 Tuesday September 5 1 Thes 5:1 6, 9 11 Lk 4:31 37 Wednesday September 6 Col 1:1 8 Lk 4:38 44 Thursday September 7 Col 1:9 14 Lk 5:1 11 Friday September 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1 4a or Rom 8:28 30 Mt 1:1 16, or 1:18 23 Saturday September 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest Col 1:21 23 Lk 6:1 5 Sunday September 10 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33:7 9 Rom 13:8 10 Mt 18:15 20 A family member engages in sinful behavior. I know I should say something, but I m afraid it ll damage my relationship with him. How can I respond with love without accepting his lifestyle? Of the many ways to invite others to conversion, admonishing the sinner is often the most challenging. This spiritual work of mercy requires proper motives, humility, respect, and diplomacy. Motivation: Read Jesus story of the Pharisee and tax collector in the Temple (Luke 18:9 14). Your desire to respond with love is far better than that of a self-righteous accuser. Christ found condemnation less effective for conversion than invitation; he knew his Father s mercy was greater than sinful behavior. Therefore, condemn the behavior, not the person. Try to understand what motivated his behavior as well. Humility and Respect: We often possess a limited view on matters, so your dialogue is an attempt to arrive at authenticity in a respectful partnership; both of your perceptions may be altered in the sacred process! Diplomacy: Your established relationship with this family member is advantageous to your mission. Still, pick and choose your admonitions carefully. Avoid fraternal correction for trivial, isolated incidents. Gain strength from the Letter of James, which states that if anyone among you should stray from the truth and someone bring him back, he should know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (James 5:19 20). Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR Sundaybulletin@Liguori.org A Word From Pope Francis The devil...,to divert Jesus from the way of the cross, sets before him false messianic hopes: economic well-being...a dramatic and miraculous style...; and lastly, a shortcut to power and dominion, in exchange for an act of adoration to Satan.Note well how Jesus responds. He does not dialogue with Satan...Jesus is well aware that there can be no dialogue with Satan, for he is cunning. That is why Jesus...chooses to take refuge in the Word of God and responds with the power of this Word. Angelus, St. Peter s Square, March 9, 2014 GURUXOX/SHUTTERSTOCK 2017 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Printed in USA. Imprimatur: In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on February 1, 2017, by the Reverend Monsignor Mark S. Rivituso, Vicar General, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission. No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from New American Bible, revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Design: John Krus. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call , or visit Liguori.org.

4 MASS INTENTIONS September 4-10, 2017 M 7:30AM For all souls T 7:30AM Eliseo Trinidad W 7:30AM Int Elizabeth Villavicencio int Th 7:30AM Int Lyle Ceremony F 7:30AM Yvonne Santos int Sat 8:30AM Alice Marie Piekarczyk 5:00 Orphan Souls in Purgatory 7:00 Jesus Suarez & Jesus Suarez Jr. Sun 7:30AM Bob Lanfri 9:00AM Int Lawrence Piekarczyk 11:00AM Remedios Rili 1:00 Ricardo & Vincent Jaranilla 7:00 Int People of God REGULAR Mass Schedule Busy Bees Activities NEED HELP HEARING THE MASS? REMEMBER IN PRAYER September 4-10, 2017 Members of our faith community who are ill, including: Florencio Lombera Victoria Valverde Hortencia Aguila Crisanto Oconer Also members of our faith community who have died, including: Beverly Hussey Aldo Rey Medrano Delores Thackeray We are looking for people to join our Thursday group. We socialize, pray together, enjoy a meal and play bingo. We also have guest speakers. We would love to have you join us. Thursday September 7, Noon - Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by. Thursday September 14, Noon - Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by. All Saints is fortunate to have assisted listening devices for those who have problems hearing the Mass. Please ask one of the ushers to show you where the easy-to-use devices are located. We want everyone to hear the Word of God. Todos los Santos esta afortunado de tener dispositivos para los que tienen problemas de audición de escuchar la Misa. Por favor,pregunte a uno de los ujieres que le muestre donde están los dispositivos ubicados. Queremos que todos escuchan la Palabra de Dios. ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH (510) Fr. Ramon Gomez, Ext. 131 Pastor frramon914@gmail.com CLERGY Rev. Michael Castori, SJ castoriallsaints@gmail.com Rev. Alberto Pérez tapatio1981@gmail.com Deacon Larry Quinn dnlarry.allsaints@gmail.com Deacon Rudi Fernandes rqnj1949@aol.com Deacon Jorge Angel angel881@pacbell.net LITURGY Music Ministry Allen del Rosario Ext. 140 allend@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION FF Coordinator: Jean Easterly Ed. D. j3ast3rly@sbcglobal.net Angelica Hernandez angelica.allsaints@gmail.com (510) Youth Ministry: Minnie McElhatton Confirmation Coordinator minnieasym@gmail.com Young Adult Ministry: Gwen Ramos allsaintshaywardyam@gmail.com (510) School Principal: Jennifer Diaz (510) Ext.118 jdiaz@csdo.org RCIA & Men s Ministry: Chuck Kennedy chuck.allsaints@gmail.com OUTREACH Social Ministry Outreach: Chuck Kennedy chuck.allsaints@gmail.com CSUEB Ministry: Eunice Park Campus Minister csueb.catholicministry@gmail.com CHURCH OFFICE Lety Arechiga ext. 122 larechiga.allsaints@gmail.com Delores Nnam ext. 120 dnnam.allsaints@gmail.com Carol Kennedy ext. 124 carolk.allsaints@gmail.com

5 All Saints Catholic Weekly Calendar & Facilities Reservations September (Septiembre)2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 AM - 9:30 AM Children's Liturgy 2:00-4:00 Igbo Catholic Community - 2:30-3:30 Over-Eaters Anonymous 3:30-7:00 Igbo Catholic Community - Fil-Am Ministry 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday Morning Breakfast RCIA Boy Scouts Troop 876 9:00 AM - 3:00 6:00-8:30 YM - Teen Night Baptism Class - Spanish Fiesta Meeting 9:00 AM - 3:00 6:00-7:00 Wedding Rehearsal 6:00-9:00 YM - Leader's Mtg Choir Rehearsal Encuentro Matrimonial - Faith Formation 7:30-9:30 Baptism Class - English 7:30-10:00 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM School Mass 3:30-4:30 Tae Kwon Do YLI Tea Party Set-up Spanish Bible Study Light of the Spirit :00 AM - 12:30 St. Vincent de Paul - Senior Hospitality 8:00 AM - 5:00 9:00 AM - 4:00 YLI Tea Party 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tae Kwon Do 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Special Spanish Baptism (Buenrostro Gonzalez ) - 11:00 AM - 12:00 Special English Baptism - (Vega (510) ) 1:00-3:30 Wedding Mass (Gonzalez/Burgos) 2:00-3:00 Choir-7pm Special Spanish Friday, August 25, :22 pm Baptism - (Torres Page 5 (510) ) 7:00-8:00 - (Children's Liturgy - Spanish) :00 AM - 1:30 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Children's Liturgy 10:00 AM - 12:00 10:00 AM - 12:00 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Finance Council - 2:30-3:30 Over-Eaters Anonymous 4:00-9:00 YM Kick-Off Mtg 10:30 AM - 12:00 Bible Study - JE Fil-Am Ministry Guadalupanos Ministry of the Sick Knights of Columbus 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday Morning Breakfast 6:30-8:30 4th Day Cursillo - Women's Bride's Room 6:30-10:00 YLI WHY NOT? Knights of Columbus RCIA Boy Scouts Troop 876 Young Adults -! 9:00 AM - 3:00 6:00-8:30 YM - Teen Night 7:00-8:30 Toastmasters Consider Faith Direct! Please prayerfully consider supporting All Saints with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online at www. faithdirect.net using our church code CA590, or request an enrollment form from the parish office. 9:00 AM - 3:00 Choir Rehearsal Bienvenidos a Todos los Santos! Movie Night Blue House Bride's Room Courtyard Guadalupe Nosotros, el pueblo de la Iglesia de Todos los Santos, juntos 7:30-10:00 Choir-7pm decimos que sí a Dios, a quien encontramos en la celebración y el servicio de las personas de todos los orígenes en Hayward y más allá. Para más información sobre: Bautizos Comuniones Confirmación Bodas, etc. Favor de llamar a la oficina Parking Lot Playground If you are interested in making your Cursillo or want to find out what a Cursillo is, please call or Rectory School School Library Blue House Bride's Room Courtyard Guadalupe Parking Lot Playground Rectory School School Library Friday, August 25, :22 pm Page 6

6 Financial Updates-Actualizaciones Financiera August Collections Regular contributions: Monthly Mass Contributions Total Faith Direct $ 29,248 $ 13,686 Total August 2017 * (Includes Assumption) Total to date Budget (Minimum needed) $42,934 $ 41,024 $ 465,457 $ 478,500 $ 462,219 $ 501,000 $ 1,821 $ 1,709 $ 2,746 $ 3,657 Special Collections: Mission Co- op CSUEB $ 27,760 * $ 13,264 office hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm (limited services) Horas de oficina de la Iglesia: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunes - Viernes 9:00 am-2:00 pm Sábado - servicios limitados Gospel Remember to sell Fiesta Raffle Tickets!! Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. -- Matthew 16:19 GREEN CORNER Clean your reusable bags *Most fabric bags can be machine washed. For bags made from plastic material, soak in soapy water with either the juice of half a lemon or about a quarter cup of vinegar. *Air out bags so that moisture evaporates. * Designate specific bags for meats and fish. Goal: Make using the reusable bags a habit for all shopping needs.

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