St. Felicitas Catholic Church

St. Felicitas Catholic Church
1662 Manor Blvd. San Leandro
Email: [email protected]
Telephone Number (510) 351-5244 ● Fax (510) 351-5730
www.stfelicitassl.org
Parish Staff
Rev. Thomas Khue
Rev. Eddie Castañas
Rev. Tran T. Dinh
Parochial Administrator
Ext. 286
Parochial V icar
Ext. 297
Vietnamese Ministry
In residence
351-5221
Deacon Timothy Myers
[email protected]
Mercey Zamora Pastoral Assoc./Spanish Ministry
347-1293
Sr. Bernadette Hoàng Yến Vietnamese Community
Altar Servers
347-1283
Sr. Ancilla Marie Le
Mass Schedule
Sunday
7:30 am - 9:00 am - 10:30 am
12:15 pm (Spanish) 4:30 pm Vietnamese)
Saturday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Vigil)
Daily (Monday to Fr iday) 7:00 am - 8:15 am
Holy Days 7:00 am 8:15 am
7:00 pm
1st Friday Exposition — 12:30 to 4:45 pm
Sacraments
Reconciliation—Saturday, 3:15 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. or
by appointment.
Baptism—4th Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Parish Office for information
Marriage—Arrangements to be made 6 months
prior to the wedding.
Sharon Clancey
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
EMERGENCY NUMBER (510) 309-8097
Office Secretary
351-5244
Judi Lema
Bulletin
347-1284
Convent
351-5577
Parish School
Meghan Jorgensen
1650 Manor Blvd.
Principal
357-2530
Fax: 357-5358
Religious Education Office
Sandi Walton
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday
Wednesday - Thursday
Friday
Pastoral Care
347-1287
Geri Lara
St. Vincent de Paul
Director of Religious Education
347-1282
Fax: 510-351-5730
[email protected]
Youth Services
347-1285
[email protected]
706-1972
The Most Holy Body
and Blood of Christ
June 7, 2015
The cup of salvation I will take up,
and I will call upon the name of the L
.
— Psalm 116:13
Today we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi—the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ—
the central mystery of our liturgical life and worship. Jesus gave himself totally and
completely to the world by establishing the Eucharist as the gift of love and presence “this is
my Body” and “this is my Blood” and whenever you do this you do it in memory of Me.
Jesus said this to the disciples at the Last Supper and from that moment on until the end of
time the Eucharist—the Body and Blood of Jesus—has been celebrated throughout history
in all languages and throughout the world. It was the first Holy Mass that Jesus celebrated.
This is the sacrament of love, the sacrament of presence, the sacrament of unity and the
sacrament of sharing. It is through the Eucharist that we encounter Jesus. Jesus wants each
one of us to live out this sacrament each day. At the Eucharistic table we encounter Jesus,
united with our brothers and sisters, to build up the world of justice and love. May we have
a great reverence and love for the Holy Eucharist. We need to bring Jesus Christ that we
celebrate in Church into the world.
Personally, this is an important day in my life. It was on this day that I was ordained a
priest and began to celebrate the Eucharist.
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate our 8th Graders. May they remember and
continue to celebrate the Catholic Education they have received here at St. Felicitas School.
I also want to congratulate the Confirmandi who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit
as they celebrated their Confirmation last Friday. May their faith deepen each day as they
become courageous witnesses for Jesus Christ and active in the life of the Church.
We just completed the month of May—the Month of Mary. We had a beautiful
crowning of our Blessed Mother during each Mass on Mother’s Day.
On Friday June 12th please join us for Mass and Devotions to our Lady of Fatima at 6:30
p.m.
I really miss the Corpus Christi procession and I wish we could continue with this
wonderful procession in our parish. Maybe next year . . .
Love God, love your faith, and love your parish. We are a family that God has given to
us. Please remember to pray for one another and please remember that I pray for you and
your family daily.
Have a wonderful summer.
Father Tom
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 7th, 2015
Children’s Liturgy Today
Second Collection
This Sunday: Maintenance
Next Sunday: Catholic Communications Campaign
FINANCIAL CORNER
Our Weekly Goal
$ 11,700.00
Sunday Collection—May 31st
$ 9,814.00
Amount needed to reach goal
$ 1,886.00
Thank you for your continued generosity
Stewardship Report
This Sunday is Hospitality Sunday.
Join us in the Gym for
Coffee & Donuts
Events for the Week of June 8th, 2015
10:00 am Book Club
Mon
6/8
Tues.
6/9
Wed
6/10
Thurs
6/11
Fri
6/12
Last Week’s Stewardship (5/31) of $490.70 went to Oakland
Elizabeth House—transitional residence for single women and
women with children who have experienced homelessness,
violence, addiction or poverty.
This Week’s Stewardship will go to the Seminarians of the
Oakland Diocese.
Next Week’s Stewardship (6/14) will go to Building Futures for
Women and Children—helps homeless and battered women to
build a future for themselves and their children and much more.
SMC
6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul
AE Room
7:00 pm Vietnamese Cursillo
Church
7:30 pm Spanish Meeting
Soc. Hall
7:00 pm Spanish Juvenile and
Adult Choir
AE Room
You are invited to honor our Sisters
in gratitude for their Consecrated Life Ministry.
When: Sunday June 14th, 2015
7:00 pm Spanish Youth Group
Soc. Hall
7:00 pm Baptism Class
SMC
6:30 pm Our Lady of Fatima
Devotion
Church
7:00 pm Spanish Children’s Choir Soc. Hall
7:30 pm Vietnamese Adult Choir
AE Room
Our Lady of Fatima Devotion
All Masses at 6:30 P.M.
June 12—Friday
July 13—Monday
August 13—Thursday
September 14—Monday
October 13—Tuesday
Pray the Rosary for World Peace
7:30 am
Church
(Daily)
8:45 am
S.J. Chapel
(Tuesday through Friday)
at the 10:30 am Mass
Followed by a reception in
Monsignor McGinty Hall
Please bring your favorite finger food and join in
the celebration. Please let the office know if you
are bringing something to share. If you have any
questions please call the office at 351-5244.
This is our chance to say
“Thank You”
Catholic Communications Campaign
Second Collection June 13-14
Next Week our parish will take up the Collection
for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This
collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic
social media activities and enriches our faith through
podcasts, television, radio, and print media; Half of all
proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs
such as social media, websites, and newspapers, so
please be generous in this collection. Follow us at:
Facebook.com/oakdiocese and Twitter @oakdiocese.
Please Pray for . . .
George Pieraldi
Julie Chin
Robert Billmire
Peter & Sheryl Smith
Ed Fletcher
Connie Guaraglia
Joyce Guaraglia
John Vargas
Virgilio Legaspi
Mariah ‘Mia’ Vicedo
Pearle Cezair
Mary Helen
Arlene Pershing
Maria Jesus Vargas
Joey Medeiros
Monica Dias
Dora Romero
John O’Keefe
Edgar Romero
Jeanette Frazee
James Balliet
Joe Zipp
Michael Babik
Barbara Maloon
Juanita Estrellas
Nhi Nguyen
Mary Young
Peggy Miller
Dan Bautista
JoAnne Salazar
Raymond Bautisa
Who Entered into Eternal Life
Anne Tran
Sara Le Fargo
Dee Darbo
Paul Prado
Mary Valladon
Rudy Griego
Manuela Agabao
Maria Beam
Nelson Baylosis
Judith Edrosolam
Marie Choury
Mel Mederious
Dorothy Feick
Joel Rivera
Joseph Fantos
Ella Pennington
Ricardo Duenas
Madeline Marks
Marie Fletcher
Olivia Camcam
Mike Silva
Maria Nguyen
Khoat Nguyen
Joseph Leo
Sheila Bickerton
JJ Moisa
Maria Escobar
Jesse Aguon
Joyce White
Mercedita Lara
Angelita Corral
Tu Nguyen
James Jandik
Ruth Brennan
Peter Purificacion
Nicole Coffey-Nell
Gwendolyn DeVries
Agnes Lemos
Jayla Walker
Julia DeSousa
Michael Rogers
Margarita Ferreira
Aliston Goodwin
Dolly Jacoby
Ed & Rose Matty
Lida Holt
Mae Heasley
Rosemary Buell
Patrick Forde
Marianne Forde
Roseann Adam
Brandon Lee Salazar
Max Romero
Matilde Guerrero
Elsie Ulibrri
Darryl Shields
Val Mumford
Mao Pham
Nelda Erlwein
Carol Boles
Wyatt Norell
Abner Fulgado
** If any person on this list is well and no longer in
need of prayers please inform the parish office. If
they pass away please let us know so we can pray for
the repose of his or her soul.
For the Week of
June 8th to June 14th
Sun.
6/7
Mon.
6/8
Tues.
6/9
Wed.
6/10
Thurs.
6/11
Fri.
6/12
Sat.
6/13
Sun.
6/14
(A) Anniversary
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:15 pm
7:00 am
8:15 am
7:00 am
8:15 am
7:00 am
8:15 am
7:00 am
8:15 am
7:00 am
8:15 am
8:15 am
4:30 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:15 pm
(B) Birthday
Joseph Vũ †
Kriletich Anniversary (A)
Austin Felarca (B)
Martin & Miguel Albor †
Vincent Vũ †
Teresa Trần †
Eufrecina, Faustino, and
Rolando Gatmaitan †
Benjamin Laxamana †
Lorena Gil †
Thanksgiving
Nina Ricci Valdez †
Isabel Poyatos (B)
Antono David †
Sonia Harris †
Peter Nguyễn †
Yvonne Gaudin-Wood †
Parishioners
Ramona Langner †
Peter Hanh Hà †
Rafael Elias †
(L) Living
(†) Deceased
† John Vargas —May 25, 2015
Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
Please pray for
Alex Bradley
who is serving in the
Middle East
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8th
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Corinthians 1:1-7; Psalm 34:2-9;
Matthew 5:1-12
Tuesday:
2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Psalm 119:129-133,
135; Matthew 5:13-16
Wednesday: 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Psalm 99:5-9;
Matthew 5:17-19
Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Psalm 85:9ab,
10-14; Matthew 5:20-26
Friday:
Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Isaiah 12:2-6;
Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19; John 19:31-37
Saturday: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12;
Matthew 5:33-37
Sunday:
Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:2-3, 13-16;
2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34
Call for Membership
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court #2400 needs you!
CDA is a national Catholic women’s
organization with a local chapter here at St. Felicitas
dedicated to prayer, service to others, and providing
support to those in need. It is also a wonderful way to
make new friends while enriching the lives of others.
We recently celebrated 20 years at St. Felicitas.
We look forward to a growing membership!
Please consider attending our next meeting on
Monday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the social hall.
This will be our last meeting until September.
Come and join us. Call Laura Vacca for membership
information at (510) 418-6841 or if you need a
ride to the meeting.
Vacation Bible School
Planning your vacation?
Mark your calendar for the week of
July 6th ~ 10th
SonSpark Labs is the theme for this year’s VBS
at St. Felicitas
We will be available to take your registration after
the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass on June 14th.
Registration forms are also available in the
Parish Office.
Your children will love the games, cool crafts, and the
best VBS music ever!
The children will learn about God’s love through the
truths found in John 14:6-7.
Children will have a blast at VBS ~ Discovering God’s
Plan 4U=Jesus!
If you should have any questions,
please contact Sandi at 347-1282.
Thank you for your Donations
for Vacation Bible School
Each summer our faith Formation Department provides
one week of vacation Bible school for the children of our
parish. This is a wonderful time filled with fun when the
children are taught important Bible stories. Thanks to our
generous parishioners we are able to do this ministry at
no cost to the parents. Each day the children are given a
snack. If you would like to help with the snacks here is
our wish list:
Apple juice
Chips ~ individual packs
Fruit roll-ups
Fun fruit snacks
Otter pops or popsicles
Granola bars
Rice crispy squares
If you would like to contribute, please call Sandi at
347-1282 to see which items are still needed. All of these
items are available at Costco.
Thank you for your generosity!
~~Sandi Walton
Cộng Đoàn Nữ Vương Hoà Bình
Lễ Mình Máu Thánh Chúa Kitô
năm B: Mc 14,12-16.22-26
Chúa Giêsu thiết lập Bí tích Thánh Thể trong bối
cảnh của lễ Vượt Qua của người Do Thái, một đại lễ lớn
nhất của dân tộc. Bữa ăn Vượt Qua là một nghi lễ long
trọng. Bữa ăn tưởng niệm lại một việc trong quá khứ, và
đang khi cử hành việc tưởng niệm đó thì quyền năng của
Thiên Chúa lại được tái hiện.
Chúa Giêsu nói: "Các con hãy làm việc này mà
tưởng nhớ đến Thầy". Mỗi khi chúng ta cử hành Bí tích
Thánh Thể thì quyền năng và tình yêu của Chúa Giêsu lại
được tái hiện. Nhưng không chỉ như thế, chính Chúa
Giêsu lại hiện diện thật sự ở giữa chúng ta.
Trong khi đó, nhiều người Công giáo lại không ý
thức đủ. Họ đi tham dự thánh lễ mà lại đến trễ, về sớm.
Vài người lại nói chuyện với nhau hay chỉ nhìn ngắm kẻ
khác. Nhiều người vào trong nhà thờ mà không tỏ sự tôn
kính Chúa Giêsu Thánh Thể đang hiện diện trong Nhà
Tạm. Nhiều người không rước lễ và hầu như không còn
để ý đến việc đó nữa. Nhiều người ăn vận trang phục bất
xứng, thứ trang phục mà họ không dám mặc khi đến thăm
một người bạn. Trong khi xếp hàng lên rước Mình Thánh
Chúa Giêsu, một số người thay vì tập trung vào việc
chuẩn bị đón Chúa ngự vào tâm hồn mình thì lại đưa mắt
nhìn quanh khắp cả nhà thờ.
Tại sao lại xảy ra tình trạng đáng buồn như vậy?
Thật là tốt đẹp khi Giáo hội khuyến khích các tín hữu
thường xuyên rước lễ và tạo điều kiện dễ dàng cho việc
này. Nhưng cũng vì thế mà xảy ra tình trạng người giáo
dân ơ hờ, trễ nải đối với Chúa Giêsu Thánh Thể. Cũng có
một số tín hữu chịu ảnh hưởng của Tin lành cho rằng
Bánh Thánh chỉ là biểu tượng của Chúa Giêsu mà thôi.
Nhưng Chúa Giêsu không nói: "Đây là biểu tượng của
Mình Thầy". Chúa nói cách rõ ràng: "Đây là Mình Thầy".
Ước gì đại lễ kính Mình Thánh Chúa Giêsu Kitô hôm nay
giúp mọi tín hữu Công giáo ý thức hơn về sự hiện diện
thật sự của Chúa Giêsu Kitô trong Bí tích Thánh Thể.
Ước gì ngày lễ hôm nay canh tân tâm tình biết ơn
của chúng ta đối với quà tặng vô giá, mà Chúa Giêsu ban
cho chúng ta là chính Thịt Máu Chúa. Càng ý thức hơn
về sự hiện diện thật sự của Chúa Giêsu trong Bí tích
Thánh Thể, chúng ta càng có thêm sức mạnh để tiến bước
trên hành trình đức tin của mình.
Lạy Chúa, con cảm tạ Chúa vì quà tặng vĩ đại Chúa
đã ban cho con là Bí tích Thánh Thể. Xin Chúa giúp con
luôn xác tín vào sự hiện diện của Chúa Giêsu trong bí
tích này và hết lòng tôn sùng mến yêu.
Thôn Báo của Trường Hoà Bình
Cảm tạ ơn Chúa cho năm học 2014-2015 vừa qua được
mọi sự tốt đẹp. Ngày khai giảng cho năm học mới sẽ vào
Chúa Nhật ngày 30 tháng 8 năm 2015. Chúc Qúy Thầy
Cô và các em một mùa hè vui tươi và an bình trong Chúa.
Catholic Communications Campaign—Second Collection June 13-14
La semana antes de la colecta
La próxima semana nuestra parroquia realizará la Colecta para la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación. Esta colecta
comunica el Evangelio a través de actividades en los medios sociales católicos y enriquece nuestra fe a través de los
podcasts, la televisión, la radio y la prensa escrita. La mitad de lo recaudado permanece en nuestra diócesis y financia
las necesidades locales así que, por favor, contribuyan generosamente a esta colecta.
ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
El Día de Acción de Gracias que celebramos en el otoño a veces se ve
marcado por una especie de orgullo y autofelicitación por parte de nuestra
sociedad, por no hablar de comilonas que nos llevan hasta el estupor. Pero la
“acción de gracias” que en griego se llama “Eucaristía” es al revés: lo que nos
lleva a ella es el reconocimiento de nuestras faltas; recordamos nuestra posición
humilde en el universo alabando a Dios, y a nadie más que a Dios.
Es verdad que el alimento del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo sacia el hambre
de nuestro espíritu, pero también es verdad que ese alimento crea en nosotros un
hambre más intensa aun. Al terminar la Misa no nos envían a un sofá espiritual a
sentarnos en lo que la Cena del Señor se nos asienta en el estómago; más bien,
nos envían al mundo a ser signos vivientes de esa Acción de Gracias, ayudando a
los pobres y desvalidos, alimentando a los hambrientos, cuidando a los enfermos,
protestando contra las actitudes farisaicas. En fin, el hambre producida en
nosotros al hacer el Memorial de Jesús nos tiene que impulsar a vivir “en memoria de él”.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El Señor hace una alianza con su pueblo y la sella con sangre
(Exodo 24:3-8).
Salmo
— Levantaré el cáliz de la salvación
(Salmo 116 [115]).
Segunda lectura — La sangre de Cristo obtiene la redención eterna para el
pueblo
(Hebreos 9:11-15).
Evangelio
— Jesús, mientras celebraba la Pascua con sus discípulos,
establece la nueva Alianza.
(Marcos 14:12-16, 22-26).
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
“Altísimo Señor”, un bellísimo himno tradicional canta con asombro y maravilla la humildad de
Jesucristo quien siendo divino no sólo murió por nosotros sino que también se hace nuestro manjar en
un pedacito de pan. Nos invita al “convite de amor” para “amar y recibir a quien por mí, quiso morir”.
Esta espiritualidad eucarística es buena, pero sería aún mejor recordar que el cordero divino no
murió sólo por mí, sino por “nosotros”. El cristiano es cristiano en la medida que se relaciona en la
Iglesia, la gran familia de Dios. El Cuerpo de Cristo se forma no sólo de granos de trigo sino de
hombres y mujeres bautizadas. Su cuerpo no se encuentra sólo en un altar sino en los cristianos unidos
para la misa. El cuerpo de Cristo está en la hostia pero también se encuentra en todo creyente. Abre
los ojos y, con asombro y maravilla, verás a Jesucristo en nuestra unión de fe. Jesús está tan presente
en la Iglesia como en sus tabernáculos y sagrarios. Juntos somos el pan de la vida que da gracia y
virtud, alegría y salud.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Padres de familia de los niños y niñas que el pasado16 de Mayo hicieron su Primera Comunión
Las fotografías de la Primera communión están listas. Por favor comuníquese con la señora Tina Anh.
(510) 502-6285 o bien XPbyTina.com
St. Felicitas Catholic Church
Campaign NewsleƩer
June 6 & 7, 2015
Reclaiming Christ’s Mission Together campaign reaches over $30,000,000 in
pledges from more than 8,000 households in the Oakland Diocese!
Campaign leadership would like to thank all the families who have contributed to date and have made the campaign a
great success. Here at St. Felicitas we are currently at $244,626, which is 38% of our goal. Our campaign is based on
every family making an equal sacrifice, not an equal giŌ. Please keep in mind that we will receive 25% of all monies
collected up to our campaign target of $648,101 and 50% of all funds raised above and beyond that target. Our goal is
to have 100% parƟcipaƟon. If you have yet to respond to the campaign, you will receive a leƩer from Bishop Barber
asking for your support. It is not too late to parƟcipate in the campaign. We sƟll need your help, please make your
pledge today!
Follow the Diocese and Capital Campaign Online!
A special website has been set up for the campaign where you can watch the campaign video, read details about the
campaign, and make a giŌ to the campaign. The website is www.reclaimtogether.org
You can also follow the diocese and the campaign via social media by visiƟng:
Oakland Diocese Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oakdiocese
TwiƩer page: www.twiƩer.com/oakdiocese
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/diocese-of-oakland
You can also follow Bishop Barber’s blog by visiƟng hƩps://bishopbarbersj.wordpress.com