All Saints Church YES WE SAY TO GOD! Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. February 12, 2017

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1 All Saints Second Street Hayward, California Phone Fax Mon-Fri. 7:30am Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas: Sat. 8:30am, Vigil 5:00pm, Spanish 7:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 7:00pm Reconciliation/Confession Sat. 3:30pm Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2017 WE SAY YES TO GOD!

2 February 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sir 15: Cor 2:6 10 Mt 5:17 37 Piece: Statue of St. Maximilian Kolbe, 1998 Artist: Andrew Tanser Location: Westminster Abbey, London St. Maximilian s Choices Saint Maximilian Kolbe died in 1945 taking the place of another prisoner in Auschwitz, but his martyrdom started many years before. As a young boy, he was quite a handful so much so that at one point his mother cried out, What will become of you? Shaken by his mother s grief, Maximilian went to the town church to ask our Lady what would become of him. He wrote that the Virgin Mother appeared to him holding two crowns: one white and one red. The white crown meant he would remain pure, and the red meant he would be a martyr. Our Lady asked Maximilian which one he would like. He chose them both. We are offered choices as well. Sirach says that whatever we choose will be given to us, but what Jesus offers is challenging. Jesus offers each of us a new heart, a new spirit, a new love, and a new trust. Jesus defines what it means to be his follower, and it is a challenging task. This standard is not lowered for Christians, nor is it defined by what is legal in a country or popular in a social group. In fact, we are not only asked to live this life but we are called to teach it to others. The rewards, however, are equal to the challenge. What Christ promises to those who love and teach his gospel is a glory and reward greater than any we have ever seen, heard, or imagined. Maximilian Kolbe knew this, and he fought earnestly for the truth in Nazi Germany, even though it led to his arrest and death. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC For Reflection What choices did Jesus place before me this week? How have I been an example of Christ to others this week? Set before you are fire and water; to whatever you choose, stretch out your hand. Before everyone are life and death, whichever they choose will be given them (Sirach 15:16 17). Liguori Publications 2017 Liguori, MO San Maximiliano Kolbe murió en 1945 tomando el lugar de otro preso en Auschwitz, pero su martirio comenzó muchos años antes. Cuando era joven, era un poco rebelde, hasta tal punto que en un momento dado su madre gritó: Qué será de ti? Sacudido por el dolor de su madre, Maximiliano fue a la iglesia de la ciudad para preguntarle a Nuestra Señora qué sería de él. Escribió que la Madre Virgen se le apareció sosteniendo dos coronas: una blanca y otra roja. La corona blanca significaba que permanecería puro, y el rojo significaba que sería un mártir. Nuestra Señora le preguntó a Maximiliano cuál le gustaría. Él los eligió a los dos. Nos ofrecen opciones también. Sirah dice que todo lo que elegimos nos será dado, pero lo que Jesús ofrece es un reto. Jesús nos ofrece a cada uno un nuevo corazón, un nuevo espíritu, un nuevo amor y una nueva confianza. Jesús define lo que significa ser su seguidor, y es una tarea desafiante. Esta norma no se reduce para los cristianos, ni se define por lo que es legal en un país o popular en un grupo social. De hecho, no sólo se nos pide que vivamos esta vida, sino que estamos llamados a enseñarla a los demás. Las recompensas, sin embargo, son iguales al desafío. Lo que Cristo promete a aquellos que aman y enseñan su evangelio es una gloria y recompensa mayor que cualquiera que hayamos visto, oído o imaginado. Maximiliam Kolbe lo sabía, y luchó sinceramente por la verdad en la Alemania Nazi, a pesar de que llevó a su detención y muerte.

3 Calendar Monday February 13 Gn 4:1 15, 25 Mk 8:11 13 Tuesday February 14 Sts. Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop Gn 6:5 8; 7:1 5, 10 Mk 8:14 21 Wednesday February 15 Gn 8:6 13, Mk 8:22 26 Thursday February 16 Gn 9:1 13 Mk 8:27 33 Friday February 17 Gn 11:1 9 Mk 8:34 9:1 Does suffering please God? I ve heard we should offer it up, but to me, God is never pleased with pain. Some think God sends suffering into our lives as retribution. In fact, God asks certain things difficult things of us so we can avoid suffering in our own lives, in the lives of others, and after death. When a mother says, Don t touch that! It s hot, and her child touches it anyway, the mother didn t cause the burn. She knows the consequences of that action and warns her children not to do it. If they disregard her, she doesn t stop loving them. In the same way, God tells us how to live so we can avoid being hurt, and God never stops loving us. Some suffering is unavoidable no matter how well we love and obey God. This suffering is the hardest to accept. Some is the result of our humanity. Many seek to assign blame; others want to know why things happen. The truth is, sometimes there is no why, no clear purpose. When there is, we don t feel it any less. We can only trust that God will turn it into something good. God s power turned a meaningless crucifixion into the means of our salvation. This is what offer it up means: By turning toward and imitating Christ, we find new depths of faith and hope. Fr. Joe Nolen, CSsR sundaybulletin@liguori.org Saturday February 18 Heb 11:1 7 Mk 9:2 13 SHUTTERSTOCK Sunday February 19 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 19:1 2, Cor 3:16 23 Mt 5:38 48 A Word From Pope Francis The word of God constantly shows us how God challenges those who believe in him...each Christian and every community must discern the path that the Lord points out, but all of us are asked to obey his call to go forth from our own comfort zone in order to reach all the peripheries in need of the light of the Gospel. The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), I, Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on September 1, 2016, 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: Wendy Barnes. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call , or visit Liguori.org.

4 MASS INTENTIONS Feb 13, Feb 19, 2017 M 7:30AM Int Jose Daniel Arechiga T 7:30AM Bette Gene Colton W 7:30AM Rose & Fred Fosnaugh int Th 7:30AM Monica Encila F 7:30AM int Jilma Lundin Sat 8:30AM Victor Jopzon 5:00 Leonard Homen 7:00 Int Josefina Pena Sun 7:30AM Rose Wallace 9:00AM Bernardino Herrera Sr. 11:00AM Consuelo & Gervacio Torio 1:00 Julia Rodrigues 7:00 Genoveva (Bebang) Porciuncula REGULAR Mass Schedule Busy Bees Activities REMEMBER IN PRAYER Feb 13, Feb 19, 2017 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 Feb 16, Noon - Valentine Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by. Thursday Feb 23, Noon - Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by. Future Event: Reno Casino Trip Feb has been cancelled. We did not have enough people sign up. Be on the lookout for information on a casino day trip for March NEED HELP HEARING THE MASS? Members of our faith community who are ill, including: Bill Berguson Al Garcia Theresa Murtey Chuck Kennedy Also members of our faith community who have died, including: George Blanco Marie Lamb Paco Cortez Rogelia Mendoza Alan Quintero Lourdes de Freitas 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) : 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 & 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 FEBRUARY (FEBRERO) 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 AM - 10:00 AM CLOW 9:30 AM - 12:00 Finance Council 11:00 AM - 12:30 1:00-9:00 Tongan Community - 2:30-3:30 Over-Eaters Anonymous 3:00-5:00 Tongan Community 4:00-8:00 10:30 AM - 12:00 FF - Bible Study 3:00-9:00 5:30-9:00 SPRED 6:00-8:00 Fil-Am Ministry Latino Cursillo Black Catholics Ministry of the Sick 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday Morning Breakfast 12:00-3:00 Deanery Meeting 3:00-9:00 6:00-10:00 Knights of Columbus 6:00-8:00 4th Day Cursillo - Women's Bride's Room Men's 4th Day - KOC Boy Scouts Troop 876 7:00-10:00 Young Adults - 9:00 AM - 3:00 3:00-9:00 6:00-8:30 6:00-8:00 6:00-9:00 Coaches Mtg - BF 6:00-8:00-9:00 AM - 3:00 12:00-3:00 Staff Meeting Rectory 3:00-9:00 5:00-7:00-6:00-8:00 7:00-10:00 Encuentro Matrimonial Pastoral Council 8:00-10:00 Choir-7pm 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM School Mass 3:00-10:00 3:00-5:00 5:30-6:30 Quinceañera Cursillo - Ultreya 7:00-9:30 Spanish Bible Study 7:00-10:00 Light of the Spirit :00 AM - 10:00 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Baptisms - Spanish 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:30 AM - 12:30 Quinceañera Mass 11:00 AM - 6:00 Young Adults 5:00-7:00 - Saturday, February 4, :18 pm Page 2 4:00-8:00 4:00-8:00 4:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 Meeting - BF :00 AM - 9:30 AM Men's Group 11:00 AM - 12:30 1:30-3:30 Wedding Ceremony 2:30-3:30 Over-Eaters Anonymous 3:00-9:00 4:00-8:00 - BF Latino Cursillo Young Ladies Institute February is a month of Red Hearts, flowers & chocolates; love is in the air but not for everyone! You may be experiencing heartache and loss because the death of your beloved. Come join us and explore ways to prepare to survive this Valentine's Day when your heart has been broken. Thursday, February 9, at Sorensen, 1140 B Street, Hayward, 7:00. 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday Morning Breakfast 3:00-9:00 Parent Workshop 3:00-9:00 Men's 4th Day - KOC Boy Scouts Troop 876 7:30-9:30 Couples for Christ - 9:00 AM - 3:00 3:00-9:00 6:00-9:00 Young Adults 6:00-8:30 6:00-8:00 Toastmasters Movie Night - CR God Bless your efforts! Tom Luzod Location Manager FDR 3533 Sorensen FD Office Cell 9:00 AM - 3:00 3:00-9:00 6:00-7:00 Wedding 6:00-10:00 Knights of Columbus 6:00-8:00 7:00-10:00 8:00-10:00 Choir-7pm 3:00-5:00 6:30-8:30 Cub Scout - Pack 876 7:00-9:30 Spanish Bible Study 7:00-11:00 Young Adults - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Baptism in 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 12:00 Baptism - Special (Casanas ) 12:30-1:30 Special Baptism - (Cayetano ( ) - 1:00-3:30 Wedding Mass 3:00-6:00 Latino Community - JA

6 February Collections Regular contributions: Monthly Mass Contributions $10,821 $ 8,978 Total Faith Direct 4,904 $ 5,282 Total February 2017 $15,725 $ 14,260 Special Collections: Education $ 2,866 $ 2,640 Have paid January Assessment ($8,516) on time!. First time we have been current in at least 10 years. Currently 235 famiies are contributing through Faith Direct. Consider signing up today to help your parish maintain a fixed income. Total Refugee support $ 13,770 Total Refugee support pledged $ 15,820 Thank You! 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 The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve. -- Matthew 4:10 Did You Know? Funds received through this special collection on the 2nd Sunday of the month are used exclusively to repair roofs, painting, boilers, plumbing and more. It is our hope that every family donates to this fund each month. We have the most beautiful church in the East Bay Together, we can maintain it. Consider Faith Direct! Please prayerfully consider supporting All Saints with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online at using our church code CA590, or request an enrollment form from the parish office. February Black History Month On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African Descent Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange ( )... Mother Mary Lange was the foundress and first Superior General of the Oblate Sisters of Providence ( ), the first congregation of African American women religious in the history of the Catholic. On July 2, 1829, Elizabeth and three other women professed their vows and became the Oblate Sisters of Providence. This congregation would educate and evangelize African Americans. She was born Elizabeth Lange, a native of the Caribbean, believed to be Cuban born of Haitian descent. By 1813 Providence directed her to Baltimore, Maryland where a large community of French speaking Catholics from Haiti was established. Venerable Henriette Delille ( )... Henriette Delille was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she lived all of her life. She was determined to help those in need for the love of Jesus and for the sake of the Gospel. It was in this manner that she dealt with her troubles and major obstacles to achieve her goals. Some of the troubles Henriette met were the resistance of the ruling population to the idea of a black religious congregation; the lack of finances to do the work; the taunts and disbelief of people in her mission; the lack of support from both the and civil authority; and poor health. In 1842, she founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family.

7 February Black History Month On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African Descent (USCCB) Julia Greeley ( ) was born into slavery in Hannibal, Missouri, sometime between At an early age, she suffered at the hands of a slave owner, who destroyed her right eye while beating her mother. She was freed by President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and entered the Catholic while in Colorado, receiving the sacrament of baptism in As a lay Franciscan, closely affiliated with the Jesuits at her parish, she was actively involved in promoting the faith and devotion to the Sacred Heart. She became known by her acts of charity and mercy to those living on the margins of society, in spite of living in extreme poverty herself. Greeley died in Fr. Augustus Tolton ( )... Augustus Tolton was the first Roman Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black when he was ordained in A former slave who was baptized and reared Catholic. Tolton studied formally in Rome. He was ordained in Rome on Easter Sunday at the Cathedral Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. Fr. Tolton led the development and construction of St. Monica s Catholic as a black National Parish, completed in Venerable Pierre Toussaint ( )... Venerable Pierre Toussaint was born a slave in Haiti. Philanthropist & Founder of many Catholic charitable works. As a slave, Venerable Pierre Toussaint was brought from Haiti to New York and apprenticed under a popular hairstylist in the city. He eventually became the most sought after hairdresser of high society women. Upon the death of his master, he gained his freedom and was very successful as one of the country s first black entrepreneurs. He founded one of New York s first orphanages and raised money for the city s first cathedral. March 4, 2017 (Tickets are limit ed) March 4, 2017