Saint Ambrose Catholic Church

SAINT AMBROSE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Fifteenth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH
GO AND DO LIKEWISE
Miss Collins, the dean of students at Olympic
High School, was past the point of scolding Matt,
though she liked him very much. “Four detentions in
two weeks are too many.”
Still Matt wouldn’t tell. It was only after Miss
Collins went on a morning neighborhood patrol that
she found out the real reason for Matt’s tardiness.
Thump, thump, thump, came the wheelchair down the
stairs. It was Matt, steadying Shawnetta as he helped
lower her down the stairs and then push her to the corner bus stop.
“She’s a girl in my parish youth group,” Matt explained to Miss Collins.
There are many ways to describe Matt’s actions—
a random act of kindness, making a difference one
person at a time. Jesus would understand. When the
lawyer correctly identified the good Samaritan as the
one who had treated the injured man with compassion,
Jesus said simply, “Go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37).
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The first “presbyters” were advisers to the bishops rather than what we would call “priests,” yet by
the year 1000 our present-day understanding of the
ordained priesthood is clearly in place. The Germanic influence was strong in those days, reflected
in a series of questions posed to the candidate about
his intentions.
The priest’s role in the celebration of Mass had
by then come to the fore, as the ritual notes that
Mass vestments must be worn, the hands of the
priest must be anointed with chrism, and a chalice
with wine and water and a paten with a host must
be given. Up to then, the ordination rite had stressed
the presbyter as a collaborator with the bishop and a
member of the order of presbyters. Then, in a not-so
-subtle shift, the presbyter came to be seen as a
“priest” designated to celebrate the Mass and, as the
prayer suggests, to touch the chalice. By these days,
remember, the cup had long vanished from Communion for the laity. A thousand years ago, today’s
patterns were already in place. The priest no longer
saw himself as a member of a council of elders, a
presbytery, and in some dioceses he had little influence over the bishop. Instead, he was either a pastor, with relationship to the eucharistic community
in the parish, or he was a priest monk, offering
Mass for the salvation of the departed or the intentions of the living.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
BERKELEY
ANDA Y HAZ TÚ LO MISMO
La señorita González, la decana de los estudiantes
de la Escuela Secundaria Olimpo, ya estaba cansada
de regañar a Mateo, a pesar de que le caía muy bien.
“Cuatro castigos después de clase en dos semanas es
demasiado".
Sin embargo Mateo permanecía en silencio. Sólo
después de que la señorita González fuera en una ronda matutina por el vecindario descubrió la verdadera
razón de las tardanzas de Mateo. Pataplún, cayó la
silla de ruedas por las escaleras. Era Mateo, sujetando
a Dolores mientras ayudaba a que la bajaran por las
escaleras y luego la empujaba hasta la parada de autobús.
“Es una chica de mi grupo de jóvenes de la parroquia” Mateo le explicó a la señorita González.
Hay muchas formas de describir las acciones de
Mateo –un acto de bondad al azar, marcar una diferencia en la vida de una persona a la vez. Jesús entendería. Cuando el abogado identificó correctamente al
buen samaritano como el que había tratado al hombre
herido con compasión, Jesús simplemente dijo: “Anda
y haz tú lo mismo” (Lucas 10:37).
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Desde 1913, en la ciudad de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, la Virgen del Carmen es reconocida como la Virgen del Mar. En aquel año un barco llamado el Galileo naufraga en una tempestad y el
pueblo angustiado por sus seres queridos recurrió
al templo de la Virgen para pedir auxilio. Algunos días después todos los tripulantes fueron rescatados y llevados a Puntarenas. Según los tripulantes, mientras las lluvias y vientos amenazaban
al Galileo una mujer los animó a que se echasen
al agua y nadaran a tierra firme. Allí ella los alimentó y los acompañó hasta que fueron rescatados.
Llenos de alegría, el pueblo llevó a los rescatados a la iglesia para dar gracias. Estos reconocieron a la Virgen del Carmen como la mujer que
los había ayudado. Desde entonces el sábado más
cercano al 16 de julio, el pueblo celebra en grande
la fiesta del Carmen con grandes desfiles de barcos y yates. Entre música y fuegos artificiales los
costarricenses vienen en embarcaciones adornadas desde toda la nación a celebrar con la Virgen
del Mar que también se encuentra en una embarcación.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 9 - July 16, 2016
Intention
Requested By
Sat 4:30 Ernest Machado†
Michael Machado
Sun 8:30 People of St. Ambrose
10:30 Laureana Manalastas† Buena Garingarao
12:15
Mon 8:30
Tue 8:30
Wed 8:30
Thu 8:30
Fri 8:30
Sat 8:30
Helen Holland†
Holland Family
Barbara Powell
Charles
Archbishop Cordileone
Charles
Bishop Michael Barber
Poor Souls†
Victims of War & Terrorism †
Poor & Homeless
St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday
July 30th & July 31st
July 9 & 10, 2016
Plate Collection July 3 & 4: $2,900.42
Maintenance $853.69
Next 2nd Collection: SVdP July 30 & 31
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
AND THOSE IN CONVALESCENT HOMES
(and their caregivers)
Connie Casiano, Arline Thompson,
Rose Arcol, Nancy Corso, Bee Sena, Virginia Foo,
Rita Franco, Theresa Ellerbush,
Romanda Scott, William Lanctot, Patricia Coffman,
Fr. Ricardo Chavez, Rosa Maria Sanchez
The Saturday Vigil Choir
is looking for one or two singers (m/f)
to join our group.
Parking Lot, St. Mary Magdalen 2005 Berryman
Lightly used clothing, especially work-casual
clothes for those reentering the workforce;
small appliances and household items, etc.,
appreciated. No E-Waste.
We practice one hour before the mass (at
3:30) then sing at 4:30 each Sat. Prior singing experience a plus.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Heed the voice of the LORD. It is
something very near to you, already in your hearts; you
only need to carry it out (Deuteronomy 30:10-14).
Psalm — Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will
live (Psalm 69) or Psalm 19.
Second Reading — All things were created through and
for Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20).
Gospel — To be a neighbor, show love by treating others with mercy, as did the Good Samaritan
(Luke 10:25-37).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Escuchen la voz del Señor. Es algo
muy cerca de ti, y está en tu corazón; sólo necesitas observarla (Deuteronomio 30:10-14).
Salmo — Escúchame, Señor, porque eres bueno
(Salmo 69 [68]) o Salmo 19 (18).
Segunda lectura — Todas las cosas fueron creadas mediante y para Cristo Jesús (Colosenses 1:15-20).
Evangelio — Ser un buen vecino, mostrar amor tratando a otros con misericordia (Lucas 10:25-37).
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.
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia
del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
Please email Dave Peck:
[email protected].
St. Ambrose Catholic Church • 1145 Gilman Street • Berkeley, California 94706
E-Mail: [email protected] • Web: saintambroseberkeley.org • (510) 525-2620 Office • (510) 525-5399 FAX
Pastor: Fr. Jack Gibson, SDB 510 525-2620 Ext 203
Permanent Deacon: Ralph Nagel 510 525-2620 Ext 201
Music Director: Rob Grant 415 819-9749 [email protected] Religious Education: Sean Roche, RCIA: Alan Westcott
Pastoral Council Debra Montgomery
Finance Council Franz Lozano
Bookkeeper: Judy Nagel
Sunday Masses: 8:30am (English) • 10:30am (English) • 12:15pm (Spanish)
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm (English)
Monday-Saturday Mass: 8:30am (English, in Chapel)
Holy Day Masses: 8:30am, 7:00pm (English)
Eucharistic Adoration: Friday 9:00am - 9:30am (in Chapel)
Rosary Mon - Sat: 8am (in Chapel)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: All classes on Sundays (In Church Hall)
First Communion Grades 2-8 (English) 9:20am - 10:20am
(Spanish) 11:00am - 12:15pm
Confirmation 9:45am - 10:45am
RCIA 9:30am - 10:30am
Baptism Class (English & Spanish) To be determined
Office Manager: Aimee Gonzalez 510 525-2620 Volunteer Assistant to Office Manager: Ana Gonzalez 510 525-2620
OFFICE HOURS-RECTORY Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:30am - 11:30am (Closed Wednesdays)
BAPTISM: Arrangements to be made at least one month in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call for home or hospital visit.
RECONCILIATION (ENGLISH): Saturday, 9:00 am-10:00 am or by appointment
WEDDING: Appointments should be made at least six months in advance. Church dates should be confirmed before making other arrangements
FUNERAL Should be arranged by family with the Parish office & mortuary Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services:
Holy Angels / St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo — 510 223-1265 • St. Mary’s Cemetery, Oakland — 510 654-0936