CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH 510-352-15371537 1100 Fulton Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 Fax 510-352-2094 Website: churchoftheassumption.net e-mail: SLASSUMPTION@SBCGLOBAL.NET Office Hours: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:00PM School Office 357-8772 School Office Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Fr. Leonard Marrujo, Parochial Administrator Fr. Chris Berbena, Parochial Vicar Bill Vaughan, Music Director James Brady, RCIA /Adult Faith Formation Mary Schirmer, Youth Ministry & Formation Rhina Ruggiero, Office Manager Dolores Hurtado, Bookkeeper Joe Petersen, School Principal CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday: 8:15 AM, 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00PM Weekdays: 8:15 AM Holy Days: 8:15 AM, 7:00 PM THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 3:30 to 4:00 PM Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesday mornings after 8:15 AM Liturgy Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Every Wednesday 8:45-9:45 AM
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 [The LORD] tells the number of the stars and calls each by name. Psalm 147:4 Pastor s Corner A few weeks ago I was perusing through my library to find a subject to present at one of our parish lectures when I came across a book I had forgotten I bought some time ago. The book is an autobiography of the Catholic social activist Dorothy Day. A friend recommended the book and thought I would be interested in getting to know this great Catholic woman. So with that, I began to read about this dedicated and accomplished woman. One interesting thing about Dorothy is that she had an ongoing relationship with Thomas Merton, one of the most famous prolific and spiritual writers of the last century and someone whom I admire. For some odd reason, this did not surprise me as I have read other women from that period of American Catholics involved in social issues; this was after all during the time of the Great Depression, World War II, and the tumultuous decades that followed. Another contemporary of Day and Merton was a woman I was not familiar with, Catherine de Hueck Doherty. Together these two women made me proud of our Catholic heritage. Our Church has given us many people who gave themselves fully to causes that were important, especially to social justice in this country. Often times I find myself defending the Church against those who accuse the Church of not recognizing women and their contributions. If we look closely at our history throughout the centuries, we can see the many contributions women have made and continue to make to this day. I especially admire one woman for her major contribution to our country and Church, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Last Sunday at the 9:00 Mass we celebrated Catholic School s Week. I started thinking about St. Elizabeth Seton, the life she led, the community of sisters she founded and the school system she and her companions established. This was a great fete for women of the eighteenth century to accomplish. The Church gave her the opportunity to exercise her vision and to fill a demand that was sorely needed by the Irish immigrants to our country. Her vision of educating the poor and the needy continues to this day as we see our elementary, secondary and institutes of higher education continue her mission into the future. Our schools, colleges and universities have and continue to produce outstanding men and women who care deeply for our Church and our country. They care for the poor, the needy and the disenfranchised who, unfortunately, still exist in our country of plenty. These Catholic women who sometimes go without recognition and care less about fame and fortune, continue to do their work behind the scenes. But, that doesn t mean that we should blind ourselves to their accomplishments. Let us together remember the Dorothy Days, Elizabeth Setons, and Catherine Dohertys of our Church. Let us remember our contemporary sisters today and encourage young women to pursue their dreams in the Church. God bless. Staff Email Addresses lmarrujo@churchoftheassumption.net Fr. Leonard Marrujo, Parochial Administrator cberbena@churchoftheassumption.net Fr. Chris Berbena, Parochial Vicar wvaughan@churchoftheassumption.net William Vaughan, Music Director rruggiero@churchoftheassumption.net Rhina Ruggiero, Office Manager jbrady@churchoftheassumption.net Jim Brady, RCIA Director mschirmer@churchoftheassumption.net Mary Schirmer, Youth Formation
St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday February 7th is the Feast of Sister Rosalie Rendu, a Daughter of Charity and cofounder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Instructing the first lay members of the Society, Sr.Rosalie said: "Be kind and love, for love is your first gift to the poor. They will appreciate your kindness and your love more than all else you can bring to them." Please keep the poor and those who try to serve them in friendship in your prayers. This week members of the Assumption Conference in the spirit of Sr. Rosalie reached out in kindness and love to four families in our neighborhood bringing food and sharing prayers. Additionally we helped one of those families about to have their water service shut off due to a delinquent bill. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please call our Help-Line at 510 352-6079. Assumption Grief and Loss Group This group meets every Monday at 9:30a.m. in Rectory Conference Room 1. Meetings are facilitated by parishioner Steven Foster, a Marriage and Family Counselor. You are invited to join us weekly or whenever you feel the need. Children s Liturgy of the Word Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes at the 9 o'clock Mass. We will have two groups. Kids 4yrs old-2nd grade. The other group will be 3rd- 6th grades. Kids will be called forward after the Opening Prayer and then dismissed with their teachers. The plan as of now is that the younger group will stay in the Church while the older kids will be in Rectory Conference Room 1. This may have to change depending on attendance. If anyone is interested in volunteering for this group and would be willing to be put on the schedule, please let the church office know. Here is the schedule for the next few months: February 4 March 18 February 11 March 25 March 4 April 8 March 11 April 15 Knit/Crochet Ministry Please join us on Thursday, February 8 from 10:00-11:30A.M. in Conference Room 1 as we continue our knit/crochet ministry. Two weeks ago we delivered blankets, hats and scarves to the Veteran s Hospital in Livermore. We always attach a note letting recipients know that the items are made with our love and prayers. The staff was most appreciative of our donation. Soon we will be delivering hat and scarf sets to the Oakland Kaiser Oncology Department. We recently received a thank you note from one of the patients along with an assortment of colorful, variegated skeins of yarn and a check for us to purchase future supplies. Thank you Assumption Parish for your continued encouragement in our outreach ministry to those in need. Rosary Makers Session Our next session will be on Tuesday, February 6 from 9-10:30a.m. in Conference Room 1. Please join us! We recently sent two boxes of rosaries to our contacts who take them to foreign lands to help those in need. Financial Update January 28, 2018 Plate Collection.$ 9,634.11 EFT Collection $ 490.00 Total $10,124.11 Goal $ 11,796.00 Over/(Under).$( 1,671.89)
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION ANNUAL CRAB FEED 1100 FULTON AVE 510-352-1537 Join us this coming Saturday, February 10 th for our Annual Church of the Assumption Crab Feed in the Gym. General Cost $45 Ages 6-14 $25 Age 5 and younger free. Doors open at 5:30P.M. No host bar, dinner of crab, pasta, salad, garlic bread, a yummy dessert and coffee. Dinner will be served at 6:30P.M. Reserved seating; tickets will not be sold at the door. -------------------------------------------------- Reservation Family Name Phone # $45 X $25 (6-14yrs) X 5 and under free X -------------------------------------------------- New This Year: Free babysitting is included in your ticket price for ages 3 and up! Our amazing Confirmation class will be in the Small Hall with pizza, games and a movie from 5:30-9:00p.m. You get to enjoy a fabulous crab dinner with your friends while your kids enjoy their evening as well. Call the Parish Office as pre-registration is required! Please join us!
WE REMEMBER AT THE EUCHARIST Weekly Mass Intentions February 3 February 10, 2018 Saturday 3 5:00 Velma Boiteux + Sunday 4 7:30 Jim O Brien + 9:00 Emelia Henriques + 10:30 Manuel Uribe + 12:00 Manuel Silva + - Monday 8:15 Karen Garcia + Tuesday 8:15 Craig Pitti + Wednesday 8:15 Michael Smith + _ Thursday 8:15 Lori Guest + _ Friday 8:15 _ Saturday 10 8:15 Jose Pimenta + 5:00 Hilda Burns + Sunday 4 WEEK AT A GLANCE GYM CYO 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Monday CR1 Grief Ministry 9:30a.m. CR1 RCIA 7:00p.m. Tuesday CR1 Rosary Makers 9:00a.m. H School Board 7p.m. Wednesday CH Children s Choir 2:00p.m. H G Scouts 6:00p.m. H B Scouts 7:00p.m. CH Adult Choir 7:00p.m. Thursday CR1 Knit/Crochet Group 10a.m. Friday GYM CYO 3:00 9:00p.m. Saturday 10 GYM Crab Feed Doors Open at 5:30p.m. LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Head Lector: Barbara Buckley 541-5503 Altar Server Coordinators: Dennis Burigsay..... 895-1628 Mike Tedeschi...357-9447 Head Communion Minister: Faye Caruso....614-9746 Head Usher: Al Weinberger...895-9900 Head Greeter: Susan McCue..638-7434 Ministry Schedulers: Giovanna Giuliani...777-1426 Susan McCue..638-7434 Teen Confirmation: Mary Schirmer 352-1537 St. Vincent de Paul Denis Ducey 352-6079 Pastoral Council: Jacqui Diaz.... 562-5611 School Board: Paul Carney.......357-8772 Finance Committee: 352-1537 Tuesdays with Larry: Larry Graves...352-4777 Rosary Makers: Irene Haines....483-7975 CYO: Steve McCue.638-7434 All Saints Skilled Nursing Lizette Rocha. 351-1342 Communion to the Homebound: Mary Croak.352-1537 Communion to Kindred Hospital: Susan Sequeira 352-5614 Prayer Chain: JoMarie Stavosky...483-3366 Knit/Crochet Group Gloria Calegari....357-0943 Linens: Anita De Marais.357-9172 Cursillo Jennie Gisslow...875-9170 Assumption Parish Mission Statement Assumption Parish is a culturally diverse and vibrant Catholic community which strives to grow as followers of Jesus Christ. We do this by accepting the challenge to build a Christcentered community that draws on the wisdom of our seniors and the energy of our youth. We are committed to Catholic education at various levels. We are nurtured by inspired Liturgy, active and enriching faith formation programs, and inclusive family ministry, all of which enable us to share our gifts of time, talent, treasure and vision with our parish family and surrounding communities.