April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter & Divine Mercy Sunday Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:30 am 825 Seventh Street Rodeo, CA 94572 Phone: 510.799.4406 Fax: 510.799.5681 parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org www.stpatrickrodeo.org Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Staff Father Larry Young Pastor 510.799.4406 frlarry@stpatrickrodeo.org Father Michael Nufable Parochial Vicar 510.799.4406 frmike@stpatrickrodeo.org Kathy Pruett Parish Secretary 510.799.4406 kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org Beverly Fung Director of Religious Education & Communications 510.799.4434 bfung@stpatrickrodeo.org Arlene Aquino Youth Programs Admin Assistant 510.799.4434 aaquino@stpatrickrodeo.org Joy Alcantara Youth Programs Support Staff 510.799.4434 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 Journey Sessions Sunday - see calendar Bible Study Monday 8:15-9:15 am Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm Children s 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 Youth Ministry/Life Teen After all Youth Masses 12:30-2:00 pm Parish Mission Statement Through the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ, St. Patrick Parish is the hands, feet, body and heart of Christ, that serves, loves and enlightens others to make God better known. 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 94572 Phone: 510.799.2506 Fax: 510.799.6781 Preschool Phone: 510.799.6683 www.stpatrickschoolrodeo.org
Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:5 Week-at-a-Glance Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter & Divine Mercy Sunday No Confirmation Classes Today Monday, April 9 The Feast of the Annunciation of Mary St. Patrick Catholic School Resumes No Bible Class, Next Class April 16, 8:15 9:15am, The start of the Book of Maccabees Hospitality Meeting - 6:00pm St. Patrick School PTG - 6:00pm St. Patrick School Board - 7:00pm Tuesday, April 10 No Bible Class, Next Class April 17, 7:30-8:30pm, The start of the Book of Maccabees YLI Meeting Wednesday, April 11 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - 8:00am St. Patrick School Mass (Grades 6-8) 8:30am St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting - 7:00pm Stewardship Meeting - 7:00pm Thursday, April 12 Faith Formation Classes Edge Middle School Ministry (Grades 6-8) 5:30-7:00pm Children s Faith Formation (Grades K-5) 5:45-7:00pm Knights of Columbus Meeting Friday, April 13 Santo Nino Novena - 8:00am St. Patrick School PTG Zumba Night, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30pm Saturday, April 14 Legion of Mary Rosary - 8:00am YLI Bunco, Parish Hall, 12:00-4:00pm Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter St. Patrick School Mass - 9:30am Confirmation Classes, Phase I and Phase II, Session #10 Sun Mass Intentions April 8-15, 2018 04/08 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick Parish 9:30a Homeless Veterans Janet de Lara 11:30a Maria Carillo Raul Rosales & Family Mon 04/09 7:30a Foley Family Members Paula & Dave Foley Tues 04/10 7:30a Shirley Lazaro Carol Alcantara Wed 04/11 7:30a Alice & Noni Lara (Anniversary) Lara Family Thurs 04/12 7:30p Nathan Ellis Sacrificial Giving Lori Ellis & Family Fri 04/13 7:30a Artemio B. Reyes Vilma Reyes & Family Sat 04/14 7:30a Leticia H. Ramos Joy Alcantara 5:00p Luis Santos, Sr. Santos Family Sun 04/15 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick Parish 9:30a Francisco V. Guinto Mary Ann Guinto 11:30a Venjei Asuncion Asuncion Family Please note that we are counting on the weekly collection of $11,000.00 to meet our 2018 budget. Please give your part to help us reach our goal. March 25, 2018 Regular Parish Collection Plate (338 Envelopes) $ 8,759.00 Loose $ 4,816.00 Total $ 13,575.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 1, 2018 Regular Parish Collection Plate (252 Envelopes) $ 7,865.00 Loose $ 0,000.00 Total $ 7,865.00 Second Collection Regular Parish Maintenance Plate (245 Envelopes) $ 3,879.00 Loose $ 66.00 Total $ 3,945.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good Friday Collection Plate (163 Envelopes) $ 3,274.00 Loose $ 1,268.81 Total $ 4,542.81 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Easter Sunday Collection Plate (453 Envelopes) $ 20,139.00 Loose $ 7,922.00 Total $ 28,061.00
Dear People of St. Patrick Parish, A Message from our Pastor We Christians continue to celebrate the joy of Easter during these next 50 days leading to Pentecost. The hope and promise of the Risen Lord continues to enrich our daily lives. Today, we reflect on the divine love and mercy of our loving God brought to us from the heart of Jesus who loved us enough to give His life for our sins and to redeem us. Jesus taught us to continue to follow the words of God the Father, Love God and love your neighbor and keep the commandments, they are indeed freeing and not a burden. The Gospel today, reminds us of the words of Jesus to His Apostles and therefore their successors, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained. This is the Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession. I am grateful to St. Thomas, the Apostle who challenged the Resurrection with his doubts, because when he came to see the true Risen Christ, he believed and worked to make others also believe. He gives proof to our faith in the Risen Lord. Loving God, we are grateful for your love and mercy that forgives our sins and allows Jesus to feed us with his body and blood in Holy Communion. Yes, most of the Easter eggs and candy are eaten and some of the Easter flowers have died, but the love of God for us is very much alive and giving us renewed life and hope. God Bless, Larry Young Pastor
News ~ Information ~ events St. Patrick Blood Drive Saturday, April 21, 9:00am - 2:00pm Parish Hall Have a heart...save a life! Day at the Races May 12 - Golden Gate Fields Come on out, have some fun and support our parish. The day includes valet parking, buffet lunch and a program. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 510-799-3496. Quo Vadis: Where are you Going? July 15-18, 2018 This year s Quo Vadis Camp is scheduled on July 15-18 at the Diocese of Oakland Youth Retreat Center in Lafayette. Registration is $50. The camp is open to young men ages 13-18 years old. The three day camp aims to assist young men in discerning their vocation as they grow in relationship with Christ. Activities will include fun, games, music, Mass, prayer and talks. For more information, please call the vocations office at 510-267-8356 or Fr. Wayne Campbell at 510-267-8345 Workshops on the Lay Pastoral Visit Come learn about diocesan resources that will help parishioners to offer pastoral visits to the sick, elderly and homebound. The training will consist of: Visit Training - What to do in a pastoral visit; Context Training - Differences between a hospital visit and a home visit; Eucharistic Ministry Training - What to do and what not to do; Minister Selection - How to identify pastoral visitors and help sustain them; Resources - What to say and what prayers to offer. This workshop is designed for lay people and parish staff with leadership responsibilities for the parish. Workshop dates and times are listed on the website, register for one by visiting, www.oakdiocese.org/catholics-care or call Mimi at 510-267-8392 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Are we like Thomas and doubt the power of God in our marriage? Learn the tools to put God in your Sacrament of Marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME) held at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville is on May 18-20 and September 7-9, 2018. Space is very limited so register early. For more information contact Mike & Jeanne, 925-672-2016 or Joe & Sue, 925-680-7767 or visit www.oaklandwwme.org 2017 Tax Contribution Statement You may request a tax contribution statement from the parish office by calling 510-799-4406. Please have your envelope number available in order for us to locate your tax statement. St. Patrick PTG Presents. Zumba Glow in the Hall Friday, April 13, 7:00-8:30pm It s fun, it s fitness, it s Zumba. Come on out, bring the kids and enjoy a night of dancing in the parish hall with glow sticks and top 40 Hip Hop and R&B songs. Cost is $50 per immediate family or $25 per single person. Reserve your spot on the dance floor by paying in the School Office. Salesian College Preparatory Mother s Day Mass & Brunch Sunday, May 13, 10:00am Mass 11:00am Brunch Cost for this sell-out event is $25 per person, $12 per child 10 years and under. Menu includes waffle bar, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, assorted breads/jams, bacon/sausage, potatoes, coffee, tea, juices and champagne mimosas. Every Mom will receive a rose and a free family portrait. To purchase tickets, visit www.salesian.com/mothersday Salesian College Preparatory Mother s Day Mass & Brunch Sunday, May 13, 10:00am Mass 11:00am Brunch Cost for this sell-out event is $25 per person, $12 per child 10 years and under. Menu includes waffle bar, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, assorted breads/jams, bacon/sausage, potatoes, coffee, tea, juices and champagne mimosas. Every Mom will receive a rose and a free family portrait. To purchase tickets, visit www.salesian.com/mothersday Open Position at St. Callistus St. Callistus Parish is looking for an Office Manager / Bookkeeper. It s a part time (18 hours per week) position with no benefits. The Office Manager will be responsible for managing the staff and volunteers as well as providing secretarial and other office related services to the Pastor, clergy, callers and visitors. The person needs to have good organizational and communication skills. The Bookkeeper's responsibilities include accounts payable, money handling, payroll and other duties related to accounting. The applicant should have an understanding of basic accounting principles. Both the duties require ability to maintain confidentiality. Please submit resume, letter of intent and inquiries, as well as references, to the parish at st.callistus@sbcglobal.net Catholic Charities of the East Bay CCEB continues to actively resettle refugees in the Bay Area. We welcome any parish interested in helping a refugee family rebuild their lives and adapt to a new homeland. For more information, please contact Jude Stephens at jstephens@cceb.org or 510-439-4269
Life at St. Patrick Parish Grateful - Thank you again to everyone who helped to make Holy Week a real holy and spiritual week. Many hands, feet and voices make it all come together. The Lord must be pleased with the people of St. Patrick Parish. Diocesan Directories - Please take home a copy of the Diocese of Oakland Directory for 2018. They are at the doors of the church. Rice Bowls - Thank you to everyone in the parish, our St. Patrick Catholic school children and our Faith Formation students who gave so generously to the Rice Bowl Collection this week. Good Friday Collection - Thank you to everyone for your generous contribution to the Holy Land Collection on Good Friday. Bishop s Appeal - As of March 29, 2018, we are at 93.22% of our goal of $42,4000.00 for the Bishop s Appeal. We still need $2,874.75 to reach our parish goal. We will make it,thanks to we, the People of St. Patrick s. Where is our Pastor? - He is visiting the deep South in Louisiana praying at the church that he was ordained and said his first Mass, which has been closed due to Hurricane Katrina. He is also visiting his first parish in Baton Rouge and visiting his first parishioner. The parish is in good hands while he is away. Children s Faith Formation (Pre K - 5th grade) Edge Middle School Ministry (6th - 8th grade) Edge Middle School Ministry Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm Faith Formation (Grades K-5) Thursday, 5:45-7:00pm Confirmation Journey (9th - 12th grade) Sessions 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm Next Session: April 15 - Session #10 Youth Ministry (9th - 12th grade) Meets after the 11:30am Youth Ministry Mass. All students meet in the Parish Hall. Next Session: April 22 Vacation Bible Camp June 18 22 & 25-29, 2018; 8am - 4:00pm Parish Hall Come with us on an adventure where kids learn that Jesus love is extraordinary. Vacation Bible Camp is for students who are entering Kindergarten 7th grade in Fall 2018. Children will leap into exciting Bible adventures, make awesome crafts, eat tasty treats, sing cool songs, and play amazing games! Your registration fee includes a free T-shirt ($10 for each additional shirt) Registration $225/1st child; $440/2 children; $645/3 children For more information, call 510-799-4434 or email ffe@stpatrickrodeo.org Communion to Homebound If you, or anyone you know, is unable to attend Mass, Communion can be brought to parishioners at their home. Ministers to the homebound bring communion to shut-ins every Sunday. If your are interested in adding a name to this list, please contact the Parish Ministry Center at 510-799-4406. 2018 Altar Flowers 2018 Altar Flowers dates are still available. Forms are available at the entry of the Church. The price is $60 per bouquet, per name. After signing up for your date, be sure to complete the Flower Offering Form and Envelope, located next to the sign up sheet, and return it to the Parish Office within two weeks to confirm your selected date. The form and envelope can also be placed in the collection basket, with an attention to Kathy Pruett. Please make checks payable to St. Patrick Church. Altar Flower dates are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Altar Society Afternoon Tea We regret to inform you that this year s Altar Society Afternoon Tea is cancelled for 2018. We hope to be back bigger and better in 2019. Thank you for your support of this event..stay tuned Tree of Life Honor the memory of a loved one or commemorate life s special events with a custom engraved brass leaf on our beautiful Tree of Life. Your dedication will be displayed permanently in the St. Patrick Chapel. Donation: $625 per leaf (installment plans available.) For additional information, please call Celsa Taraya at 916-496-0132 or e-mail celsataraya@yahoo.com
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SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not oſten that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday s Gospel reading, taken om the conclusion of John s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (20:31). The le er of John echoes this idea by saying that ever one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is bego en by God (5:1) what we might refer to as being bor again. Our reading om the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are bor again through faith. Copy ight J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Laser-Com Cover Sheet Church Name: St. Patrick Church April 1, 2018 Phone #: (510) 799-4406 Fax #: (510) 799-5681 Printer : Using Acrobat 9.0 Bulletin Editor: Kathy Pruett kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org Comments or request: Trans: Mon. 5:03 Phone: (562) 692-2694