November 2, 2014 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary. Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:30 am

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1 November 2, 2014 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:30 am 825 Seventh Street Rodeo, CA Phone: Fax: parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Staff Father Larry Young Pastor frlarry@stpatrickrodeo.org Father Benedict Wonganant Parochial Vicar frbenedict@stpatrickrodeo.org Kathy Pruett Parish Secretary kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org Beverly Fung Director of Religious Education & Communication bfung@stpatrickrodeo.org dec@stpatrickrodeo.org Kristian Marie L. Ocampo Associate Director of Youth Program klocampo@stpatrickrodeo.org Arlene Aquino Youth Programs Admin Assistant aaquino@stpatrickrodeo.org Joy Alcantara Youth Programs Support Staff jalcantara@stpatrickrodeo.org Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment Confirmation Classes & Youth Ministry/Life Teen Sunday - see calendar Bible Study Monday 8:15-9:15 am Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm Faith Formation (Pre K 5th Grade) Thursday 5:45-7:00 pm Edge Middle School Ministry (6th 8th Grade) Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm Parish Mission Statement The Catholic Faith Community of Saint Patrick accepts the Gospel message of Jesus and seeks to fulfill the message in both words and actions by being joy-filled people who welcome and share our faith with all who encounter us. St. Patrick Catholic School Kelly Stevens, Principal Preschool through 8th Grade Nursery Infant Care Center (6-weeks to 2.5 years) 907 Seventh Street, Rodeo, CA Phone: Fax: Preschool Phone: stpatrick@csdo.org

2 Week-at-a-Glance Sunday, November 2 The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) Stewardship Faire Gift Shop Open Second Collection Regular Parish Maintenance Confirmation Classes, 1:30-3:00pm Life Teen, 3:00-4:3opm Monday, November 3 Fr. Larry s Bible Class, Book of Psalm, Chapter 20, 8:15-9:15am Tuesday, November 4 Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Fr. Larry s Bible Class, Book of Psalm, Chapter 20, 7:30-8:30pm Wednesday, November 5 Our Lady of Perpetua Help Novena - 8:00am St. Patrick School Mass, Day of the Dead - 9:00am San Lorenzo Ruiz Meeting - 7:30pm Thursday, November 6 Faith Formation Classes Edge (Middle School, Grades 6-8) 5:30-7:00pm Children Faith Formation (Grades Pre-K-5) 5:45-7:00pm Parish Finance Council Meeting - 7:00pm Friday, November 7 First Friday of the Month Holy Hour and Benediction - 8:00am Mommy s Club, Ministry Center, 7:00-8:00pm Saturday, November 8 St. Patrick School PTG Masquerade & Auction Sunday, November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Mass Intentions November 2-9, 2014 Sun 11/02 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick Parish 9:30a Dr. Jose Yumang Ray & Josie Yumang 11:30a Alexander & Roland Punu Olga Poblete & Family Mon 11/03 7:30a Rogelio Licup Licup Family Tues 11/04 7:30a Teofilo Mercado Dela Rosa Family Wed 11/05 7:30a Happy Birthday Jojo Lauder Priscilla Abaya Thurs 11/06 7:30a Candelaria P. Perea Natividad Somonte Fri 11/07 7:30a Amin & Nahida Haik Laith Faransso Sat 11/08 7:30a Happy Birthday Jeanine Batara The Family 5:00p Marcela Sioson Pelina Family Sun 11/09 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick Parish 9:30a Thanksgiving Vilma Reyes & Family 11:30a Alipio Balolong Marissa Balolong Sacrificial Giving October 26, 2014 Regular Weekly Collection Plate (317 envelopes) $ 8, Loose $ 2, Total $ 10, World Mission Sunday Collection Plate (205 envelopes) $ 2, Loose $ Total $ 3, Please remember that we are counting on our weekly collection of $10, to meet our 2014 budget. Please give a little more to help us reach our goal.

3 A Message From Our Pastor Dear People of St. Patrick Parish, Today is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day.) Jesus tells us, This is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day. This is you and me when we die. God has given us the gift of faith to believe this and gives us the Seven Sacraments to help us live the gift of heaven and to reach heaven, if we want to. It is a good and wholesome thought to remember and to pray for the dead. During this month of November, we pray for all our beloved dead, but especially for the souls in purgatory who are in need of our prayers to help them get to heaven. Have you listed these souls in our Novena of Masses here at St. Patrick Church? Envelopes are available today for this purpose. St. Patrick Parish today celebrates Stewardship Sunday, a day where we take a look at all of the many ministries and programs at our parish. We ask ourselves, how do I use my gifts and talents to help spread the Good News about my Catholic faith and to help others come to know, love and serve God in the church. Yes, each one of us is to financially support the church, that is giving of our treasure. But, we are also expected to use our time and talents to help spread the Gospel. There are two openings for two parishioners to discern about being an active member of the Pastoral Council which advises the Pastor about the needs and ways to fulfill those needs in our parish. If you are able and willing, please talk to Fr. Larry and learn how to apply. Please go to the hall after Mass today, have some refreshments and visit the various tables of information and learn how to be active at St. Patrick Parish, which is your parish! God Bless, Fr. Larry Young Pastor

4 News ~ Information ~ Events Grief Ministry Workshops The holidays can be a painful and confusing time for families and individuals who are grieving. These workshops will each provide a safe, faith-filled space for the public to come and do grief work with trained and supervised grief ministers. There are no costs and pre-registration is not necessary. Coping with the Holiday Workshops Saturday, 11/8, 10:00am, Cooper Funeral Home 1580 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland Wednesday, 11/13, 7:30pm, St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Avenue, Pleasanton Wednesday, 11/19, 7:30pm, All Saints Parish Second Street, Hayward Coping with the Loss of a Child During the Holidays Saturday, November 15, 10:00am Queen of Heaven Funeral Home 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette TAIZE - Prayer Around the Cross November 21, :00pm TAIZE Prayer is an ecumenical service, open to all faiths. This prayer and song around the Cross is held in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel every 3rd Friday of each month. In a spirit of peace and reconciliation, our TAIZE service is attended by all ages. For more information, please call Sister Marcia Krause, OP at The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose is located at Mission Blvd., in Fremont. Young Adult Advent Retreat December 13, 9:30am - 4:00pm Young Adults, ages are welcome. The day will include a presentation, prayer, lunch and much more. Please RSVP by 12/8/14 at For more information, call The St. Patrick School 14th Annual Auction is just around the corner. Have you got your tickets yet, or reserved our table. It s not too late! The silent auction will begin at 6:30pm and the live auction will begin at 9:00pm. There will be appetizers and cocktails followed by dancing. Don t miss out on a night filled with fun! Pre-purchased tables of 10 are available for $300 and include a reserved table and a complimentary drink ticket. The Royal Treatment at $100 per ticket includes: VIP seating, food/beverage service (includes alcohol), express checkout, souvenir glass, one homework pass, one free dress pass, and a masquerade mask. Order forms are available in the school office or online at, under School Forms. Prayer Breakfast - special guest Bishop Michael Barber November 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm Concord Hilton, Concord Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, is excited to welcome our Bishop, the Most Reverend Michael C. Barber as its November prayer breakfast speaker. All are invited to join for breakfast and experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit as Bishop Barber shares is inspirational testimony. Reservations are $28/$35 after November 15. To register and for more information, call Maribel at or visit the website at, Worldwide Marriage encounter The purpose of life is to get to heaven, and to bring everyone with me that I can. What have I done to help bring me and my spouse to heaven? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend November in Livermore/Pleasanton. For more information call Mike and Jeanne, or Joe and Sue, or visit the website at Salesian High School Open House November 2, 1:00-3:00pm Come learn more about Salesian High School and all the school has to offer. For more info, please call or

5 Life at St. Patrick Did you notice the new floor mat at the doors of the church as you entered the vestibule? It looks great, has a purpose and hopefully welcomes you, dries your shoes when it s raining, and of course, it s green! Best of all, the cost of this mat was donated several years ago but it has taken us awhile to find the right one. Thank you to our donors and to the Stewardship Committee for helping to pick it out and design it. Did you notice the new display rack in the vestibule? We hope we can reduce the clutter on the counter. Congratulations to St. Patrick Catholic School parents, faculty, students and the many parishioners who worked and supported the Craft Fair last Sunday. A special thank you to the vendors, and our 5th grade class who donated their funds to the Capital Campaign. I am so proud of our parish community. Don t forget to vote in the elections on Tuesday, November 4. St. Patrick Parish hall is one of the polling locations. Thank You to everyone who helped take the annual October counts during the month of October, a report will be given. Are you an Adult and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Please consider doing so this coming January Contact the parish office for information. Thank you for your Pledges! Last weekend there were 130 pledges turned in at Mass and we had 40 pledges turned in prior to the weekend. We still need your pledge. If you have not yet responded. We need everyone to step up and we will make our parish goal! Please read the last page of the bulletin. When the people of St. Patrick parish work together, we can make great things happen! Religious Education News Faith Formation - Thursday Classes Faith Formation Elementary (Pre-K to 5th) 5:45-7:00pm Edge (Grades 6-8) 5:30-7:00pm Confirmation - Phase I and Phase II 1:30-3:00pm (Phase I in Parish Hall, Phase II in Church) Class #6: November 2 Class #7: November 16 Youth Ministry/Teen Life Following Confirmation Class in the Parish Hall 3:00-4:30pm Questions? Please contact the Religious Education Office at dec@stpatrickrodeo.org or Congratulations to Stella Sandique Banagan, Leyla Isabel Bozcaada, Mia Azalea Enriquez and Lauryn Tolentino who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, October 18, We welcome Stella, Leyla, Mia and Lauryn to our Catholic faith. Weekend of November 1-2, 2014 In Loving Memory of Francisco Manno Donated by Kathleen Cabugao

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