This Week's Bulletin - The Catholic Community of Pleasanton

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4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF PLEASANTON
OUR MISSION: “To know Christ better, live as He calls us to live, and make Him better known”.
From the Pastor…
My brothers and sisters,
As Bethlehem and the Manger quickly
approach, it is a good time for us to reflect upon
the first reading in the Scripture for the Fourth
Sunday of Advent -- 2 Samuel 7: 1-14. David
was king and he was living well. During his
life, he was victorious. He was comfortable,
living well from all that he had achieved. King
David was prosperous. His home was built of
cedar and stone. My brothers and sisters, that
was a BIG deal in the day. Every generation
has certain signs of perceived success. Land
and home were clear signs of success.
But David realized that what was even more
precious than his holdings, what was most
valuable and true was the Ark of God. What
was contained in that sacred chest symbolized
our true relationship with God. It contained
what was and is really real and truly true. Yet it
was housed only in a tent. God had only a tent
while he, the King, had a great house; David
made a decision to build a house for God. He
made it his responsibility to take care of God.
God’s response – He chuckled. Through the
prophet Nathan, God told David, “I will build
you a house!” And so God did. God built a
strong house of saving faith for David. What we
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St. Augustine Church
3999 Bernal Avenue, P. O. Box 817
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 846-4489
Faith Formation Office (925) 846-3531
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
4001 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 484-5020
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From the Pastor
Mass Schedule
Mass Intentions
Calendar of Events
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Scripture Readings
Women In God’s Spirit (WINGS)
Grief Workshop
2015 Crab Feed
Mass Intentions Requests
Low Gluten Hosts
Prayers for the Sick
Prayers for the Deceased
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Annual Walk for Life
Catholics Returning Home
Bishop’s Appeal
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
The CCOP Gift Card Program
5
Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Day Schedule
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prepare to celebrate in these next days is the same
reality and truth. The baby savior, Jesus, is the house
that God builds for us and the home where we are
truly home. My brothers and sisters, we find a home
in that house.
John the Baptizer and Mary found shelter in God’s
house and were able to find refuge and truth in the
simple things. And just look at what these icons in
our faith history were able to do. We might consider
that their pathway to salvation is ours, that their
simple walk should be our walk. Like them, when
we are scared, uncertain, alone, isolated, tired,
homeless and seemingly lost -- when there seems to
be no room anywhere -- we can remember the lesson
that David learned for us. God has already built us a
house in Christ. He is our Inn where there is always
room. David did well to revere the ark of God, just
as we do well to see the necessity of the Church and
the Catholic Community of Pleasanton as the
dwelling place of God and our savior, Jesus.
This week, we will celebrate Christmas and our
savior, Jesus, who is the light born in a darkened
night in the most meager of accommodations. Let us
celebrate and memorialize the simplest of things. Let
us celebrate the living simplicity of Jesus’ birth. Join
us for our Christmas celebrations at CCOP. Bring
your neighbor, too.
See the back of the bulletin for the schedule, go to
the website, or see the many postings around our
campuses.
On behalf of the parish leadership, I wish you a
blessed Christmas filled with peace and good will.
Blessings,
Fr. Paul
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MASSES AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH
Sunday Vigil:
5:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Sunday:
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses:
8:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday
Holy Days:
8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
1st Fridays, following 8:30 a.m. Mass
Benediction:
11:30 a.m.
MASSES AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH
Sundays:
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Weekdays Masses:
12:10 p.m. Monday - Friday
Holy Days:
12:10 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
12:45 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
(Confessions)
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(St. Augustine Church only)
WEDDINGS
6 months preparation time required by
the Diocese. Call for an interview.
BAPTISMS
You must be registered in the Parish
prior to Baptism. Call for an interview.
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PARISH STAFF
St. Augustine
Rev. Paul D. Minnihan
Rev. Lee Chompoochan
Rev. Leonard Marrujo
Rev. Michael Pham
Rev. Chris Renz, O.P.
Deacon Joseph Gourley
Gepaul Anthony Carpio
Olga Morineau
Kathleen Works
St. Elizabeth Seton
Deacon Richard Martin
Deacon Gary Wortham
Marilu Radcliff
Alejandrina Fonseca
Faith Formation
Liz Rogers
Nancy Schlachte
Nicole Browne
Pat Morgan
Vicki Santos
Regina Stoops
Sharon Hanson
Ira Stein
Bronco Hinek
Matt Gray
OMBUDSMAN
Richard Wirtenson
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
Weekend Associate
Seminarian
Office Manager
Secretary
Financial Administrator
Director of Worship Ministries
Secretary
Bookkeeper
Pastoral Associate,
Director of Faith Formation
Coordinator of Middle School Ministries,
Intergenerational Ministries Coordinator
Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator
Sacramental Preparation Coordinator
Special Religious Education Department
Special Religious Education Department
Secretary
Director of Music Ministries
Facilities Manager
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
(Suggestions, concerns, complaints)
(925) 462-3798
4071 Moselle Court
Pleasanton, CA 94566
4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUN
Dec. 21
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Petra & Adolfo Shoemaker
Paul Harold Bachelor
Juliet Blake (L)
MON
Dec. 22
8:30 AM
Richard Del Tredici
TUE
Dec. 23
8:30 AM
Gisele Denoix
WED
Dec. 24
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
12:00 AM
For The People
For The People
For The People
THU
Dec. 25
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
For The People
For The People
For The People
FRI
Dec. 26
8:30 AM
Anita & Andrew Tully
SAT
Dec. 27
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
Jane Cook
Fernando Garcia
SUN
Dec. 28
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Nora Doherty
For The People
Sam D’Angelo
SUN
Dec. 21
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
For The People
Troy Cooper
Eileen Kuhn
Ivy & Justin Cargill
MON
Dec. 22
12:10 PM
TUE
Dec. 23
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
RCIA Dismissal
Rectory
Children’s Spanish Choir Practice
Room 6
Al-Anon Meeting
Adult Choir Practice
Room 8
Church
Merry Christmas!
All Offices Closed
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Al-Anon Meeting
AA Meeting
Hispanic Prayer Group
Room 8
Room 8
Rooms 4, 5, 7
Al-Anon Meeting
Reconciliation
Room 8
Church
10:15 AM
RCIA Inquiry
Room A
Maryann Hawkins
12:45 PM
7:30 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Liturgy Committee Meeting
Chapel
Cry Room
12:10 PM
Maria Jose Pereira
7:30 PM
Arts & Environment Meeting
Cry Room
WED
Dec. 24
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
12:00 AM
For The People
For The People
For The People
THU
Dec. 25
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
For The People
For The People
For The People
FRI
Dec. 26
12:10 PM
Mariamma Sebastian
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
John O’Hanlon
Linda Salvador
The Thomas Family (L)
Violet Hinds
8:45 AM
3:00 PM
Merry Christmas!
All Offices Closed
SAT
Dec. 27
SUN
Dec. 28
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10:15 AM
RCIA Inquiry
Room A
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Scripture Readings
Requests for Mass Intentions
December 28
Genesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3
Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19
Luke 2:22-40
A wonderful way to honor and remember your
loved ones is to offer a Mass intention. The 2015
Mass Intention Calendars (January - June) will open
for reservations on December 22-23 & 29-30 at:
Women In God's Spirit (WINGS)
Monday, January 5, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pope John Paul II Activity Center
Women of all ages are invited to join us for the
beginning of our Winter Season of Call To Social
Justice (Call to Family, Community, Service).
Our speaker, Margaret Riley Nystrom, will speak
about Walking In The Ways of Jesus. Please bring a
friend to share this faith-filled evening. The
remaining dates for the Winter Season are January
26, February 2, February 23, March 9, and March 23.
St. Augustine Office
Monday – Tuesday
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Elizabeth Seton Office
Monday – Tuesday
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Low-gluten Hosts
Low-gluten Hosts (<0.01% gluten) are available at
all Masses for those having gluten intolerance.
Please notify the Liturgy Coordinator prior to Mass
if you would like to have one of these reserved for
you.
Grief Workshop
Second and fourth Thursday evenings, 7:30 PM
St. Elizabeth Church
The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss.
Whether the death was sudden or tragic, or one with
warning and preparation, the reality of death leaves
most of us in a state of shock, confusion and sadness.
Join us bi-monthly and let us accompany you on your
healing journey.
January 8 and 22
February 12 and 26
March 12 and 26
No pre-registration is necessary. These sessions are
open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. Please
call Mary Hagerty at (925) 846-5377 for more
information.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Matt Maloney
Anne Treese
Elizabeth Hatton
Mary Poston
Jose Lopez
Norman Norrico
Delfi LaFuente
Joe Sciuse
Dennis DeCoite
Jerry Glickman
Charlotte Keller
Michael Turner
Randy Groebler
Mary Hagerty
Audrey Targaczewski
Jim Bowe
Judy Wellbeloved
Lupe Macias
Tomasa Macias
Libby Cassano Elliott
Acela Rivero
Jimmy Estes
Julie Blake
Andre Holmes
2015 Crab Feed
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Save the Date! Tickets will be on sale
soon for the Knights of Columbus’ 46th Annual Crab
Feed and Silent Auction. For tickets, please call
Tim Tuttle at (925) 484-4341 or (925) 487-5645 or email him at [email protected]. Proceeds
support the Parish Knights of Columbus charities and
ministries. The last day to buy your ticket is January
12, 2015.
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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Raul Tabayaay
Mark Anthony Tafoya
Ken Nahm
Celia Victoria Pedota
Lauren Allen
Daniel Vasquez
Eva Laganson
Dorothy Carel
Marciana Jabujab
Maria Bacigalupo
Jane Carey
Sister Jane Walker
Edna Wasik
Robert Estrada
4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Annual Walk for Life
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Civic Center, San Francisco
As a non-profit founded in faith, we are able to offer
our families this unique opportunity to help our
ministry while potentially providing a tax deduction
for you! A 2014 tax credit can be yours if you make
a purchase before the end of the year. This includes
plots and crypts at St. Augustine and St. Michael
Cemeteries, as well as The Cathedral of Christ the
Light Mausoleum in Oakland. For more information
contact Frank at CFCS: (925) 784-6666.
Will you walk with me? Let us speak for those who
cannot speak and peacefully walk for those who
cannot walk.
Silent No More
Awareness Campaign 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Information Faire
Rally
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Walk
1:30 PM
(Market St. to Justin Herman Plaza, approx. 2 miles)
Bring a drink and boxed lunch to eat while listening
to testimonies and speakers. Please contact
Lou Santero at (925) 846-5124, or
[email protected] for further information or to
attend as a group via BART.
Catholics Returning Home
Have you been away from the Church for a while?
Have you ever thought about returning? No matter
how long you have been away, no matter the reason,
we invite you to consider renewing your relationship
with the Catholic Church.
Please join us for informal listening sessions and an
update of the Catholic faith. Our six-week
Returning Catholics Session begins on Wednesday,
January 14, 2015, at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in St
Elizabeth Seton Room A. For mor e infor mation,
please contact Kimberly Whitaker at (925) 846-0892
or [email protected].
Thank You!
The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks the
parishioners of CCOP for their overwhelming
response to our request for non-perishable food
items for our Thanksgiving Food Baskets. As a
result of your generosity we were able to provide 80
Pleasanton families with a turkey, fresh fruit and
several boxes of donated food. Thanks also to all
the volunteers, young people and families who
sorted food and assembled the boxes of food. We
appreciate the support of the Knights of Columbus
who delivered the food to families throughout town.
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The CCOP Gift Card Program
Order forms and instructions are on the Parish website at
www.catholicsofpleasanton.org. Click on Giving (6th tab on the
main menu) – Select Gift Card Program
Gift Card purchases may be made until December 28.
Three Easy Ways to Purchase Gift Cards:
1. You can order cards directly on-line at www.shopwithscrip.com.
To register, you will need to enter the CCOP ShopWithScrip
Enrollment code: F69CB6FA26783. Drop off your order form and
payment at either St. Elizabeth’s Parish Office or St. Augustine’s
Rectory Office.
2. You may also use the traditional paper order form (available online or at Parish offices).
3. Order cards on-line and pay using the Presto Pay feature. See
the website for details on Presto Pay.
Payment if you do not use Presto-Pay
Write a check to CCOP, drop off your order form and payment at
the Parish Offices.
St. Augustine Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Friday:
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday:
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Gift Card Pick-Up
For all orders paid for and received by Sunday at 8:30 PM - Gift
Cards will be available for pick up on Thursday afternoon after
2:00 PM or any time thereafter at St Elizabeth Seton Parish
Office.
Questions: Please contact Maggie Go-Yu at [email protected] or
(925) 462-2913 or Judy Robichaud at [email protected] or
(925) 519-1936.
Be a Pizza Angel! AMP, our middle school youth group, appreciates
donations of Little Caesar's gift cards. For your convenience, Little
Caesar's gift cards can be sent directly to the Faith Formation office.
If you have questions, contact Nancy Schlachte
[email protected].
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Christmas and
New Year’s Day Schedule
Christmas Eve
St. Augustine Church
4:00 PM (no incense)
8:00 PM
12:00 Midnight (11:30 PM – Musical Prelude by Adult Choir)
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
4:00 PM (Children’s choir, no incense)
8:00 PM
12:00 Midnight (11:30 PM – Musical Prelude by Teen Choir)
Christmas Day
(No evening Masses)
St. Augustine Church
8:00 AM (no incense)
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
9:00 AM (no incense)
11:00 AM
New Year’s Day
(Holy Day of Obligation)
St. Augustine Church - 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM