SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH 971 O Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561-5785 www.stanthonyoakley.org Rectory Office/Oficina Parroquial (925) 625-2048 Fax: (925) 625-4433 Monday-Thursday (Lunes-Jueves) 9AM 5:30PM Friday (Viernes) 12PM 7:30PM August 26, 2018 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time HOUSEHOLDS IN GOD S SERVICE In the ancient world, household was a wide-reaching concept. When Joshua today speaks of his household serving the Lord, he meant not just those people who lived inside his walls or those related to him by blood or marriage; he meant slaves or servants and their families, and anyone indebted to him in any way. Even his livestock and other possessions would be consecrated to service of God. In our world, we value allowing individuals their freedom to choose how they live, and wouldn t think of offering our pets to the service of God. But, as we discern our vocation as disciples baptized into Christ, we can come to realize how far-ranging the households of our lives still are: how we act toward our spouses, children, roommates or anyone we live with; our behavior with neighbors; or in public as we encounter many strangers every day in stores or traffic who suddenly are next door to us. How can we use our time, our resources, or gifts for selfless reasons rather than personal gain? No matter what life our witness to the Good News calls us to, we all have a household that must be consecrated to service of the Lord our God. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord, our God, protected us along our entire journey (Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Christ nourishes and cherishes the church because we are members of his body (Ephesians 5:21-32 [5:2a, 25-32]). Gospel We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:60-69). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Rafael Hinojosa, Parochial Administrator Fr. Giopre Prado, Parochial Vicar Deacon Emeritus Joe Tovar Deacon Emeritus Alan Layden Welcome / Bienvenidos 26 de agosto de 2018 CASAS AL SERVICIO DE DIOS Antiguamente, la palabra familia tenía un significado muy amplio. Cuando Josué habla hoy de que su familia servirá al Señor, no se refería solo a las personas que vivían dentro de sus paredes ni a sus parientes de sangre o políticos; se refería a los esclavos o criados y sus familias y cualquier persona que estuviera en deuda con él por algún motivo. Incluso su ganado y demás bienes debían consagrarse a servir a Dios. En nuestro mundo, valoramos mucho la libertad de los individuos para elegir de qué manera vivir y no se nos ocurriría poner a nuestras mascotas al servicio de Dios. Pero, al discernir nuestra vocación como discípulos bautizados en Cristo, llegamos a comprender la diversidad de las familias de nuestra vida: la manera en que obramos con nuestros cónyuges, hijos, compañeros de habitación o con quien sea que vivamos; nuestro comportamiento con los vecinos o en público ya que cada día nos topamos con muchos extraños en los negocios o en la calle, quienes de repente se convierten en el vecino. De qué manera podemos usar nuestro tiempo, recursos o dones con fines desinteresados en vez de con el fin de obtener algún beneficio personal? Sin importar en qué clase de vida demos testimonio de la Buena Nueva, todos tenemos una familia que debe consagrarse al servicio del Señor, nuestro Dios. LECTURAS DE HOY Salmo Gusten y vean qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]). Mrs. Teresa Zuno, Parish Secretary, (925) 625-9214 FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR Teen Confirmation Emma Arcayena RCIA (English) Michael Maeda Adult Confirmation Caitlin Dwelley RCIA (Español) Esperanza Vega CCD (English) Tina Herrera RCIC Monica Cardoza CCD (Español) Maricela Pérez SPRED John Dixon
St. Anthony Parish Mission Our community follows Jesus by praying, loving and serving God. Nuestra comunidad conoce y sique a Jesús rezando, amando, y sirviendo a Dios. St. Anthony, pray for us. San Antonio, ruega por nosotros. CONFESSION / CONFESION Saturday / Sábado 3:30PM 4:30PM or by appointment MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS Monday-Friday 8:30AM (Bilingual) Saturday / Sábado 5:00PM (English) Sunday / Domingo 8:00AM, 10:00AM (English) 12:00PM, 2:00PM, 5:00PM (Español) Holy Day of Obligation 8:30AM, 7:00PM First Saturday 8:30AM DEVOTIONS Mother of God, Virgin Mary 1st Saturday of the Month 8:00AM Rosary 8:30AM Mass ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday of the Month 8:00PM 11:00PM H C C F C 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, (925) 757-0658 We recommend using Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) at Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Center. Their staff will contact the parish office to assist you with your arrangements. Sunday Collection August 19, 2018 Plate: $5,384.00 Modular Maintenance: $2,172.00 Thank you for your generous support. Gracias por su generoso apoyo. Second Collection Schedule August 26 Parish Utilities September 2 Diocesan Assessment September 9 Diocesan Priest Retirement September 16 Modular Maintenance Parish Office Closed on Labor Day The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 4 at 9:30AM. Submissions to the Sunday Bulletin Email your text and contact information by noon on Monday, 6 days prior to the Sunday of publication. Send files to stanthonybulletineditor@gmail.com Questions call Michael Maeda, (925) 451-6883. Mass Intentions For The Week Saturday, August 25 5PM Anna Nguyen Gan Joe Oliveira Sunday, August 26 8AM Laura Kraman 10AM Paulette Quiba Ramon Linan 12PM Franciso Alvarez Salvador Gasca 2PM Carmen Lopez Peńate 5PM For The People Monday, August 27 8:30AM Rachel Tapia Tuesday, August 28 8:30AM Rosario Alzul Alipio ( Birthday ) Wednesday, August 29 8:30AM Thursday, August 30 8:30AM Carlos Ruiz Alfredo Reclosado Friday, August 31 8:30AM Raul Manzo ( Birthday ) Juan Olan ( Birthday ) Saturday, September 1 5PM Anna Nguyen Gan Juanito and Rodolfo Juan Sunday, September 2 8AM Herculano Rafael 10AM Harry Armstrong Frank Bartzi 12PM Gloria Castro Sandy Olan 2PM Candida Solis Elena Heredia 5PM Jose Luis Oseguera y familia (Special Intention) As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15b Be sure to visit the bulletin board in the church vestibule for important information concerning our faith and civic community. Lighting The Way 2018 Bishop s Appeal St. Anthony has reached 73% of the Bishop s Appeal goal of $21,100. Make a gift. Get involved. Every family is asked to make a sacrificial pledge or gift to the Bishop s Appeal by completing a pledge card. This pledge can be paid over the next three months. We realize not every one can make the same size gift, but we can make the same size sacrifice. Whether you choose to make a pledge or a one-time gift, all gifts are greatly appreciated. Visit https:// www.oakdiocese.org/giving/bishops-appeal/bishopappeal-donation-page and donate today.
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Yet in the Psalm we are assured, When the just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. In these times, we can be disheartened when we see those among the rich and powerful who constantly try to get richer while cynically depriving the poor of the very necessities of life. But the Lord confronts the evildoers, to destroy remembrance of them from the earth. This refers to those who, as in our own time, walk away from Jesus in disbelief because they can t understand what is of the Spirit and not of the flesh. They can only understand the things of the flesh; they care only for their own flesh and not that of those whom they should love and care for as part of the Body of Christ. We, too, need to take care lest we fall into the same trap. SPIRIT AND LIFE This saying is hard; who can accept it? Those who had been following Jesus found the teaching about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, words that we heard in last Sunday s Gospel, puzzling and unbelievable. There are Catholics who innocently believe that our Eucharist is only symbolic of the Body and Blood of Christ. Yet Jesus did not command us to eat this symbol of his body and blood. He said, This is my body and This is my blood. Does this shock you? In fact, it did seem to shock many of his followers, the disciples no less than anyone else. Referring to another future action which would be hard to believe, Jesus says, What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? Nothing more is said about the Ascension at this time, but he is teaching them gradually how to accept something that seems unbelievable. DO NOT LEAVE Because they cannot grasp this, many leave him, and so Jesus asks the Twelve, Do you also want to leave? But the faith of the closest followers is strong enough to hold on to what is impossible to understand literally. Peter answers for the Twelve, Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. The Apostles have come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Holy One of God. Can we accept the gift of faith enough to believe? Schedule of Events Horario de Eventos Saturday, August 25 10AM to 1PM St.Anthony CYO Basketball Registrations /M Sunday, August 26 9AM to 12PM English CCD and Youth Confirmation Registration /M 10AM Legion de Maria /M Monday, August 27 7PM por Dia de Catecismo Misa 7PM Spanish CCD Tuesday, August 28 7PM Cruzados 7PM Spanish Children s Choir Wednesday, August 29 7PM 7PM Grupo de Oracion St. Anthony Parish Festival Meeting /M Thursday, August 30 Friday, August 31 6PM Divina Misericordia 6:30PM Spanish Youth Group /M 6PM to 9PM Familia De Maria 7PM Spanish Choir Practice /M Saturday, September 1 5PM Guadalupana Breakfast prep /M Sunday, September 2 9AM Guadalupana Breakfast 10AM Legion de Maria /M /M=Modular Vocation Cross/Cruz Vocacional 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses Families or individuals are presented with the Vocation Cross to take home for a week of vocation prayer. Please call Juan or Luisa at (925) 759-6500. 10:00 am y 12:00 pm Misas Las familias o individuos son presentados con la Cruz Vocacional para llevarse a casa para una semana de oración vocacional. Por favor llame a Juan o Luisa al (925) 759-6500. If you need assistance, would like to volunteer or donate, contact the St. Vincent de Paul St. Anthony Conference at 925-325-7424. St. Vincent de Paul provides various forms of assistance which may include food, clothes, furniture, housing assistance, and referrals to other professional agencies. Support the Businesses and Merchants whose advertisements make this bulletin possible.
Youth Confirmation Registration in the Modular from 9AM to 12 noon on all Sundays in August. English CCD Need Adult Catechists THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) & CHILDREN (RCIC) ENGLISH & ESPANÕL (RICA) will start the new program on Thursday, September at 7PM, join us if you would like to become a fully initiated member of the Roman Catholic Church. For more information, contact Michael Maeda, RCIA Leader, (925) 451-6883. St. Anthony Bible Study September 1 FREE! Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, an overview of the bible on Saturday from 10AM to 5PM. Order online your $20 workbook Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible directly from Ascension Press. Register online https://ascensionpress.com/ studies/29077/registrations/new Questions text Anthony Villegas at (925) 339-3878. We are looking for groups/people to entertain the crowds on September 16, 2018. For more information please call Carmen Lomeli (925) 759-8583 or Claudia Cruz (925) 565-2082. Serving in a Liturgical Ministry Why not share yourself by becoming a Reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? You attend Mass each weekend and see the liturgical ministers serving at Mass, making a small commitment but a large contribution toward their belonging and their equality in Christ. Call Luanne Rutherford at (925) 813-4348 for more information. Please Pray For/Oremos Por Deacon Joe Tovar Audrey Dixon Barbara Tallabas Bersabe Anaya Bev Rossi Blanca Del Real Carlos Ortega Cassandra McGee Charleen Johnson Danny Luna Sr. David Chades Elaine Rigley Elena Flores Eli Wright Frank Vizcarra Genevieve Martinez German Duarte Grace Bustos Grace Garcia Guadalupe Sanches JR Janet Flores Janice Contreras Joel Rivera Joey Luna Jose Castro Juan Olan Kenny Mathews Jr. Lola Martins Lupe Recio Lupe Rios Margarita Avalos Marge Browne Maria Alves Maria Soares Marion Boureston Marlene Layden Mary Hernandez Michael Makinano Mickie Jones Monica Wood Nathan Liburdi Omar Hernandez Ralph Diaz Ricardo Guzman Richard Cabral Rosa Balaoing Stacy Crompton Stephen Solana Steven Vargas Thurston Brice Vincent Diaz Yolanda Stanley Our Men and Women of the military services. If you wish to add or remove a loved one, please call the office at 625-2048. Sacrament of the Sick Please notify the parish office of any parishioner who is ill or infirm to request a visit, to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or Communion at home, hospital or assisted living facility. Volunteer as a Minister of Communion for the Sick and Homebound Bring communion to those who cannot attend Mass at St. Anthony. A new training class will be starting soon. Are you a sincere Catholic person known for their goodness, who seriously follow the Catholic way of life. Are you at ease with other people? You must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, and participate faithfully in the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church. For more information call Luann Rutherford, Chairperson, Liturgy Committee at (925) 813-4348 or email at kahani89@comcast.net FORMED.org An Online Faith Website St. Anthony is a subscriber of FORMED.org Access with our Parish Code: HNDWBY
En cuanto a mí toca, mi familia y yo serviremos al Señor. Josué 24:15b Vigésimo Primer Domingo Ordinario ESPÍRITU Y VIDA Esta frase es difícil, quién la puede creer? Aquellas personas que han estado siguiendo a Jesús escuchan la enseñanza de comer su carne y beber su sangre, palabras que escuchamos en el Evangelio del domingo pasado, confusas y difíciles de creer. Hay católicos que ingenuamente creen que nuestra Eucaristía únicamente es algo simbólico del Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo. Pero Jesús no nos mandó comer este símbolo de su cuerpo y sangre. Él dijo, Esto es mi cuerpo y Esta es mi sangre. Esto te sorprende? De hecho, parece que esto sorprendió a muchos de sus seguidores, los discípulos menos que cualquier otro. Refiriéndonos a otra acción futura que sería difícil de creer, Jesús dice: Qué pasaría si vieran al Hijo del Hombre ascender a donde estaba antes? No se dice algo más de la Ascensión en este momento, pero él está enseñándoles poco a poco cómo aceptar algo que parece difícil de creer. NO TEVAYAS Jesús enseña que nadie puede venir a mí a menos que mi Padre se lo permita. Jesús explica estas creencias difíciles al decirles que el espíritu... da de vida, mientras que la carne no sirve de nada. Las palabras que yo les he dicho son Espíritu y vida. Es en el Espíritu que verdaderamente creemos, y si creemos solo en la carne, nunca entenderemos o podremos creer lo que parece imposible. Eso requiere de fe, y la fe es un don de Dios. Porque ellos no pueden entender esto, muchos lo dejan de seguir, por lo que Jesús les pregunta a los Doce: ustedes también me van a dejar? Pero la fe de los seguidores más cercanos es suficientemente sólida para mantenerse en lo que literalmente es imposible de entender. Pedro responde por los Doce: Maestro, a dónde iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna. Los apóstoles creyeron que Jesús es el Cristo, el Santo de Dios. Podemos aceptar el don de la fe lo suficiente para creer? Segunda Colecta 26 de Agosto Agua/Luz/Gas 2 de Septiembre Impuestos A La Diocesis 9 de Septiembre Jubilación del Sacerdote Diocesano 16 de Septiembre Mantenimiento modular Apoye a nuestros patrocinadores Cuyos anuncios hacen posible este boletín. Te invitamos, a participar en Nuestro Festival Anual de San Antonio. Estamos buscando personas para entretenernos el 16 de septiembre de 2018 para, mas información llamar al: Carmen Lomeli (925) 759-8583 o Claudia Cruz (925) 565-2082. RITO DE INICIACIÓN CHRISTIANA PARA AULTOS (RICA) El Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos, R.I.C.A., es una práctica tradicional de la Iglesia para preparar a los adultos no bautizados de manera que puedan participar plenamente de la vida sacramental de la Iglesia. RICA es una Jornada de Fe, un proceso gradual de iniciación Cristiana, mas informacion llamar al Esperanza Vega (925) 625-2048. Iluminando El Camino Campana Del Obispo 2018 San Antonio ha alcanzado el 73% de los obispos Objetivo de apelación de $21,100. Hacer una donación. Cómo participar. Se le pide a cada familia que asuma un compromiso o haga una donación a la Campaña del Obispo completando una tarjeta de compromiso. Este compromiso puede pagarse a lo largo de los proximos 4 meses. Sabemos que no todos pueden hacer donaciones del mismo tamaño, pero si podemos todos hacer un sacrificio del mismo tamaño. Si usted elige asumir un compromiso mensual o hacer una sola donación, le agradecemos profundamente su generosidad. En FORMED.org CantaAlegre! Colección Musical Hermano Zeferino Acompaña al jubiloso Hermano Zeferino a enseñar a los niños sobre las bendiciones que descienden cuando el corazón rebosa de alabanzas a Dios y la mente se concentra en Sus bondades. Los niños aprenderán lo que dice la Biblia acerca de la música y el canto. Este episodio especial incluye canciones ilustradas, tomadas de los primero nueve episodios de Hermano Zeferino, y contiene también breves reflexiones de los santos. Herald Entertainment, Inc. Duración: 39 mins. FORMED.org St. Anthony es un suscriptor de FORMED.org, un sitio web de fe en línea. Acceda con nuestro Código Parroquial: HNDWBY LOS INVITAMOS A que no deje de pasar al vestibulo a revisar los flyers que temenos con informacion importante para toda nuestra comunidad. CONFIANZA Yo puedo confiar demasiado poco en Jesús, pero nunca podré confiar demasiado en él. Anónimo
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