Our Lady Queen of the World Church

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1 Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Drive * Bay Point, CA Tel: (925) Fax: (925) rectory@olqw.org - Website: TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: AUGUST 20, 2017 Fr. Peter Ngo Duc Dung, Parochial Administrator Deacon Loc Nguyen Office Hours Monday 10:00AM to 12PM Tues. Fri.: 8:00AM to 12PM Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM (English) 7:00PM (Spanish) Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12 Noon 4PM (Vietnamese) Weekdays: Mon-Fri. 7:30AM, Sat. 8AM First Friday: 7:30PM Devotions Adoration & Benediction: Fridays from 5PM-7:30PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena-Wednesdays after morning mass Chaplet of the Divine Mercy- Mondays & Fridays after morning mass Confessions Saturday 3:30PM to 4:30PM or by appointment RCIA Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or membership in the Catholic Church, contact Rene Asuncion at Baptisms Pre-Baptism classes for parents and godparents held every second Tuesday of the month. Contact the parish office. Spanish Classes, contact Hilda Avelar at Vietnamese baptisms, contact Fr. Peter Dung at the parish office. Marriage Contact the parish office at least six months in advance. Religious Education Contact Rene Asuncion, Director of Rel. Ed. Tel:(925) *Website: olqwre.olqw.org director@olqwre.olqw.org St. Vincent de Paul Food pantry opens Mondays 9:30AM -11AM in the Parish hall pg. 1

2 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, August 21 7:30 am Joseph Peter Le Van Truong Tuesday, August 22 7:30 am Anna Hang Tran Wednesday, August 23 7:30 am Louvenia Brodie Thursday, August 24 7:30 pm Jay Tupas Friday, August 25 7:30am Maximo Doctor Saturday, August 26 8:00 am Tomas Go 5:00pm Henry & Lida Miguel 7:00pm (SP) Miguel Agredano Sunday, August 27 8:00 am Eufemia Cassin 10:00 am Pedro Cristobal Sr. 12:00 pm Jose Zablan 4:00 pm (VIET) PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACTS Filipino Association Hispanic Association Rosie Estrada, Coordinator Gladys Giron, Secretary Columbiettes Knights of Columbus Regina Mundi Guild Patsy Welty, President St. Vincent de Paul Society Louise Salazar, President Legion of Mary Rick Belza Vietnamese Association TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MT 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus' disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour. PRAY FOR THE SICK Fr. Culver, Carol Hampton, Ed Plaza, German Duarte, Liliam Catapusan, Mai Dinh, Lucita Flores, Doug Parker, Kathy Nebel, Michelle McLaughlin, all those in the Parish who are sick, and all those listed in the Book of Intention. If you would like a name added to the prayer list, please call the rectory. July 13: $5,497 Mission Co-op: $2,016 STEWARDSHIP/FINANCE 2015 Assessment: Owe $30,000 Please make all checks payable to either OLQW or Our Lady Queen of the World. This applies to all second collections also, unless otherwise noted. pg. 2

3 REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL AUGUST 22 QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Today we move ahead in our reading of Matthew s Gospel. Last week we read about Jesus walking on the water and the disciples confession of faith that Jesus is the Son of God. If we were reading Matthew s entire Gospel, we would have read about Jesus debate with the Pharisees about Jewish purity laws. Jesus argues that it is not what goes into us that makes us unclean; he is referring to the strict Jewish dietary rules. Instead our words and our actions what comes out of us make us unclean because they emerge from a heart that is unclean. Knowing about Jesus debate with the Pharisees helps us to understand today s Gospel. In fact the story heightens the surprise and shock we feel as we hear Jesus exchange with the Canaanite woman. The woman, who is not Jewish, approaches Jesus, requesting that he heal her demon-possessed daughter. At first Jesus ignores her; he says nothing. The disciples ask Jesus to send her away, and Jesus agrees, remarking that he was sent to minister to the Jews alone. The woman persists, paying homage to Jesus, and yet Jesus denies her request again. He even insults her, using a Jewish word of derision for Gentiles, dog. But the woman cleverly turns Jesus insult into an affirmation of faith. Only then does Jesus grant her request and heal her daughter. Jesus unresponsiveness to this woman may strike us as uncharacteristic or shocking. Yet in Matthew s Gospel, Jesus ministry is directed primarily to the people of Israel. At only a very few points, such as the one found in today s Gospel, do we find Jesus anticipating the later Christian ministry to the rest of the world. Behind Matthew s text we can hear this early Christian community s struggle to understand how God s selection of Israel is consistent with two events: Israel s rejection of Jesus and the Gentiles acceptance of Jesus. Just as Jesus was surprised by the faith expressed by the Canaanite woman, so too the first Christians were surprised that the Gentiles would receive the salvation God offered through Christ. In today s second reading from Paul s letter to the Romans, we hear the apostle Paul considering this same concern. The faith that the Canaanite woman expresses is an affirmation of and confidence in God s abundant mercy. Yes, salvation comes through Israel, but it overflows for the benefit of all. In this feast, particularly cherished by the Popes of modern times, we celebrate Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Pope Pius XII in the Papal Encyclical Ad Coeli Reginam proposed the traditional doctrine on the Queenship of Mary and established this feast for the Universal Church. Pope Pius IX said of Mary's queenship: "Turning her maternal Heart toward us and dealing with the affair of our salvation, she is concerned with the whole human race. Constituted by the Lord Queen of Heaven and earth, and exalted above all choirs of Angels and the ranks of Saints in Heaven, standing at the right hand of Her only-begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, she petitions most powerfully with Her maternal prayers, and she obtains what she seeks." And Pope Pius XII added the following: "We commend that on the festival there be renewed the consecration of the human race to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Upon this there is founded a great hope that there will rejoice in the triumph of religion and in Christian peace......therefore, let all approach with greater confidence now than before, to the throne of mercy and grace of our Queen and Mother to beg help in difficultly, light in darkness and solace in trouble and sorrow..... Whoever, therefore, honours the lady ruler of the Angels and of men - and let no one think themselves exempt from the payment of that tribute of a grateful and loving soul - let them call upon her as most truly Queen and as the Queen who brings the blessings of peace, that She may show us all, after this exile, Jesus, who will be our enduring peace and joy." pg. 3

4 ST VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE We will maintain a donation barrel for non-perishable foods in the church foyer; please be generous. Our groups of volunteers are here every Monday, and they always need groceries to help the needy in our community. The demand has been much greater! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Registration for the school year is now open. Forms can be picked up at the Religious Education office or in the Parish office. For more information, please contact Rene Asuncion at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER PALIS SCHOLARSHIP The Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes will be accepting Fr. Palis Scholarship applications from August 1 st to September 30 th. Applications are available at the parish website ( Contact Manuel Rosario at for additional information. PARISH EVENTS BAPTISM CLASS Our next Baptism class for parents and godparents is Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm. Please register at the parish office. RELIGION QUIZ OPENING MASS Join us in welcoming the students back for the school year of religious education. The opening Mass will be on September 9 at 9:30am. The first day of class will be on Monday, September 11. ON FIRE REGISTRATION Join over 3,000 youth from the NorCal Dioceses at the On Fire NorCal Jam on Saturday, September 16, Confirmation students must complete the On Fire registration by September 9. MUSIC MINISTRY The music ministry is in need of organist & guitarist to play regularly at the Saturday 5 p.m. Vigil Mass. Please contact Shawnie Graham at or ladycion@comcast.net. was an Old Testament Prophet and King, who was a shepherd, was born in Bethlehem, started his Kingship at 30 years of age, and foretold that evil men would cast lots for the Messiah s clothes. Last week s answer: The angel Gabriel called Mary full of grace, rather than by her name. WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE Wed. 8/23 5pm P#2: Legion of Mary Thurs. 8/24 7:00pm CH: Divine Mercy Prayer Group Fri. 8/25 5pm-7pm CH: Adoration 7pm P#1: Hispanic Choir Sat. 8/ :30am Religious Education pg. 4

5 AROUND THE DIOCESE ST. PETER MARTYR SCHOOL FALL ENROLLMENT St. Peter Martyr School is accepting applications for 3 yr.-old Preschool, 4 yr.-old PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and grades 1-8. In addition to our strong academic program, students receive spiritual knowledge of our Catholic faith, morals, and values. Extended Care and extra-curricular programs are also available. Applications are available at the school and on our website St. Peter Martyr School is located at 425 West Fourth St. in Pittsburg. We are fully accredited and invite you to become part of our Catholic school family. For further information about our affordable rates call the school at or visit CALLING ALL WOMEN! Magnificat SOTI, a Ministry for Catholic Women invite all to join them at a Prayer Breakfast on September 16, 2017 from 9:30-12:30 at Crowne Plaza (45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA). Come and hear speaker Annette Baber s story, who was born and raised in a Jewish Orthodox family, and how she committed her life to Christ 48 years ago after a life shattering crisis. Men are always welcome to attend! Tickets are $33/$40 after Sept. 9th. Go to for more information about our guest and tickets or call Jennifer at for reservations. pg. 5

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