SEPTEMBER 10, Twenty-third Sunday / Ordinary Time READINGS: EZ 33:7-9 ROM 13:8-10 MT 18:15-20

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1 SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 Twenty-third Sunday / Ordinary Time READINGS: EZ 33:7-9 ROM 13:8-10 MT 18:15-20

September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Ez 33:7 9 Rom 13:8 10 Mt 18:15 20 Correcting Lovingly T oday s readings are about fraternal correction.

If that means a hard dose of the truth, so be it, as long as that truth is given in love.

He prophesied both about the destruction of Israel and how Yahweh would turn their hearts of stone into flesh.

God told Ezekiel that if he didn t preach to the wicked, God would hold him responsible for their deaths. However, if he did preach and the wicked still didn t heed him, Ezekiel would be safe.

He even encourages us to bring the in as judge if a dispute between believers isn t resolved. However, this should always be done with love.

And we should thank those who love us enough to correct us. Fr.

How willing am I to receive correction from my peers? My spouse? My child? My boss? The commandments are summed up in this saying, You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Romans 13:9).

2 September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Ez 33:7 9 Rom 13:8 10 Mt 18:15 20 Correcting Lovingly T oday s readings are about fraternal correction. We are responsible for our brother s good, and God expects us to help him. This means being a good example and holding him or her to a gospel standard. If that means a hard dose of the truth, so be it, as long as that truth is given in love. Ezekiel was a prophet who knew how to preach fire and brimstone, but he could also be tender and compassionate. He prophesied both about the destruction of Israel and how Yahweh would turn their hearts of stone into flesh. In Michelangelo s fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine, the strength of this rugged prophet is evident. That Ezekiel is turned to listen to a cherub says a lot about his humility as well. God told Ezekiel that if he didn t preach to the wicked, God would hold him responsible for their deaths. However, if he did preach and the wicked still didn t heed him, Ezekiel would be safe. The moral is, when God asks us to preach, take it seriously! Jesus tells us if our brother sins against us, we should confront him in the presence of two witnesses. He even encourages us to bring the in as judge if a dispute between believers isn t resolved. However, this should always be done with love. As humble Christians, we should accept corrections when they are done correctly. No one likes to be told he or she is wrong, but if we are we should rejoice in the truth, even if it hurts. And we should thank those who love us enough to correct us. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC Piece: The Prophet Ezekiel, 1510 Artist: Michelangelo Location: Sistine For Reflection Do I find the idea of charitable correction uncomfortable? Why or why not? How willing am I to receive correction from my peers? My spouse? My child? My boss? The commandments are summed up in this saying, You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Romans 13:9). L Liguori Publications 2017 Liguori, MO as lecturas de hoy tratan sobre la corrección fraterna. Somos responsables por el bien de nuestro hermano, y Dios espera que le ayudemos. Esto significa ser un buen ejemplo y mantenerlo a un estándar del evangelio. Si eso significa una dosis dura de la verdad, que así sea, siempre y cuando esa verdad se da en el amor. Ezequiel era un profeta que sabía predicar fuego y azufre, pero también podía ser tierno y compasivo. Él profetizó acerca de la destrucción de Israel y cómo Yahweh convertiría sus corazones de piedra en carne. En el fresco de Miguel Ángel en el techo de la Capilla Sixtina, la fuerza de este profeta es evidente. Que Ezequiel se volvió para escuchar a un querubín dice mucho sobre su humildad también. Dios le dijo a Ezequiel que, si no predicaba el malvado, Dios lo mantendría responsable de sus muertes. Sin embargo, si predicaba y malvado todavía no le prestó atención, Ezequiel sería seguro. La moral es, cuando Dios nos pide predicar, tómalo en serio! Jesús nos dice que si nuestro hermano peca contra nosotros, debemos enfrentarlo en presencia de dos testigos. Incluso nos anima a traer la Iglesia como juez si una disputa entre creyentes no se resuelve. Sin embargo, esto siempre debe hacerse con amor. Como cristianos humildes, debemos aceptar las correcciones cuando se hacen correctamente. A nadie le gusta que le digan que él o ella está equivocada, pero si lo somos, debemos alegrarnos en la verdad, aunque duela. Y debemos agradecer a aquellos que nos aman lo suficiente para corregirnos.

3 Calendar Monday September 11 Weekday Col 1:24 2:3 Lk 6:6 11 Tuesday September 12 Weekday Col 2:6 15 Lk 6:12 19 Wednesday September 13 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Col 3:1 11 Lk 6:20 26 Thursday September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b 9 Phil 2:6 11 Jn 3:13 17 Friday September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 1:1 2, Jn 19:25 27 or Lk 2:33 35 Saturday September 16 Sts. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 1 Tm 1:15 17 Lk 6:43 49 Sunday September 17 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30 28:7 Rom 14:7 9 Mt 18:21-35 I want my children to be merciful and forgiving like Jesus, but I don t want them to be permissive of sin because someone else thinks it s OK. How can I teach this balance? The Catechism of the Catholic teaches, Education in the faith by parents should begin in the child s earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel (CCC 2226). The balance of advocating the magnitude of God s mercy without diminishing the severity of sin is best taught through witness. You should hold your children accountable (and vice versa) and explain with loving candor how lax attitudes and actions have consequences. As we are taught in Proverbs 27:5, Better is an open rebuke than a love that remains hidden. An intimate relationship with God also helps. It s easier to instill greater compassion in ourselves and in others when we ve experienced God s infinite mercy firsthand. Jesus asked the woman caught in adultery, Has no one condemned you? She replied, No one, sir. Then Jesus said, Neither do I condemn you. Go, [and] from now on do not sin any more (John 8:10 11). Christ loves the sinner and despises the sin but he doesn t dwell on the sin. Instead, Jesus rejoices when sinners enter a newfound relationship with his merciful Father, knowing that the experience of God s mercy is the catalyst for ultimate change and lasting conversion, where neither the sinner is condemned nor the sin condoned. Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR Sundaybulletin@Liguori.org A Word From Pope Francis If you are not capable of performing fraternal reproof with love, with charity, in truth and with humility, you will offend, damage that person s heart: you will create an extra tale that wounds and you will become a blind hypocrite, as Jesus says...a sign which perhaps can help us: when one sees something wrong and feels that he should correct it but perceives a certain pleasure in doing so, then it is time to pay attention, because that is not the Lord s way. In the Lord there is always the cross, the difficulty of doing something good. Morning meditation, Mending holes in the fabric of the church, September 12, Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Printed in USA. Imprimatur: In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on April 18, 2017, by Bishop-Elect 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: Wendy Barnes. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call , or visit Liguori.org. PEXLES

MASS INTENTIONS September 11-17, 2017 M 7:30AM Milagros Arceo Libre T 7:30AM Francisco Desiderio W 7:30AM Frank, Marion & Terry int Crespo Th 7:30AM Nancy Jimenez F 7:30AM int Int Toni Arce Sat

7:00PM Thelma Mello REGULAR Mass Schedule Seniors Busy Bees Activities NEED HELP HEARING THE MASS?

including: Florencio Lombera Lucy Weist 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.

4 MASS INTENTIONS September 11-17, 2017 M 7:30AM Milagros Arceo Libre T 7:30AM Francisco Desiderio W 7:30AM Frank, Marion & Terry int Crespo Th 7:30AM Nancy Jimenez F 7:30AM int Int Toni Arce Sat 8:30AM Exalt D sa 5:00PM Int People of God 7:00PM Mariel Baca Sun 7:30AM Marla Murphy & Cathryn Dow 9:00AM Consuelo & Gervacio Torio 11:00AM John Santos 1:00PM Eliseo Trinidad Jr. 7:00PM Thelma Mello REGULAR Mass Schedule Seniors Busy Bees Activities NEED HELP HEARING THE MASS? REMEMBER IN PRAYER September 11-17, 2017 Members of our faith community who are ill, including: Linda Ritter Leobardo Caudillo Eric McDonald Also members of our faith community who have died, including: Florencio Lombera Lucy Weist 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 14, Noon - Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by. October 19th - Casino Trip - $52.00 Red Hawk Casino with stop at Apple Hill. Please call Diana (510) for more info or to reserve a seat. 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 - 1:30 PM 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Children's Liturgy 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Finance Council - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Over-Eaters Anonymous 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM YM Kick-Off Mtg YLI WHY NOT? 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bible Study - JE 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fil-Am Ministry Guadalupanos Ministry of the Sick Knights of Columbus 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday Morning Breakfast 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 4th Day Cursillo - Women's Bride's Room 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Knights of Columbus RCIA Boy Scouts Troop 876 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Young Adults - Teen Room Teen Room 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Seniors 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM YM - Teen Night Teen Room 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Toastmasters 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Seniors 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ballet Folklorico 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ballet Folklorico 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Movie Night 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Choir-7pm 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. Bienvenidos a Todos los Santos! Nosotros, el pueblo de la Iglesia de Todos los Santos, juntos 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. Blue House Bride's Room Courtyard Guadalupe Parking Lot Playground Rectory School School Library Blue House Bride's Room Courtyard Guadalupe Parking Lot Playground Rectory School School Library Para más información sobre: Bautizos Comuniones Confirmación Friday, September 1, :45 pm Page 2 Bodas, etc. Favor de llamar a la oficina

6 Financial Updates-Actualizaciones Financiera September Collections Regular contributions: Monthly Mass Contributions $ 8,035 $ 10,878 * Total Faith Direct $ 4,729 $ 4,733 Total September 2017 $12,764 $ 15,611 Total to date $ 489,921 $ 490,393 Budget (Minimum needed) $ 506,500 $ 530,000 Special Collections: Education $ 1,138 $ 2,795 Hurrican Harvey $ 4,516 Remember to sell Fiesta Raffle Tickets!! 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 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. -- Romans 12:2 In the Gospel of Ma/hew, chapter 4, verse 19 Jesus says, Come and Follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men. What does it mean to be a Fisher of Men? We are all called by our BapHsm to conhnue to spread the word of God, and live as God calls us to. This includes living our faith, sharing our stories, and being Christ like to those we encounter, and hopefully by our example bring them closer in their relahonship with Christ. There is a worldwide movement known as Cursillo. Cursillo is defined as a Short course in ChrisHanity. It was started in 1944 in Majorca Spain, and came to North America in It is very large and achve in the Diocese of Oakland, with probably close to 100 of your fellow parishioners having made their own Cursillo weekend. Cursillo is a three day weekend, starhng on a Thursday night, and ending on Sunday auernoon. It is a weekend of prayer, reflechng on your relahonship with Christ, and also your relahonship with yourself, and sharing your stories with others. I can t say that it will make you be/er at anything, but I can guarantee you without a doubt, that it will change you as a person, and definitely change your relahonship with God. Cursillo is for men and women both, but each making their weekend separately. There are upcoming weekends in October for each. The men s weekend is Oct. 5-8 and the women s, Oct If you would like more informahon about this incredible journey, please feel free to contact me for the men s weekend, or Lety Arechiga in the parish office about the women s. You will not be disappointed. De colores Chuck Kennedy

Congratulations ASCS Class of 2018!

June 3, 2018 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ We say YES to God! Congratulations ASCS Class of 2018! Let^your faith shine brightly so that all your friends, family, and everyone