Easter
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Easter
Easter Easter Easter FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (B) ✦ May 3, 2015 M SUNDAY OF EASTER (B) ✦ May 3, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF (B) ✦ of May 3,May 20153, 2015 anyEASTER enduring images FIFTH FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER/PASCUA (B) ✦ Paul’s metaphor keeps us Church come humble. Regardless of to us from the New any enduring images of Paul’s metaphor keeps us how this Body is Testament. One is Church come humble. Regardless ofstructured, Christ is any enduring images of to us from the New Paul’s image: “The Paul’s metaphor how thiskeeps Bodyus is the true head; we are Testament. One is structured, Christtois Body of Christ.” Church come humble. Regardless of submit ourselves Paul’s image: “The the true head; weto are Another comes from obedience to him to us from the New Body of Christ.” how this Body is to submit ourselves our gospel today: “The Vine regardless of how important Another comes from to obedience to him Testament. One is and the Branches.” structured, Christ is world. 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Cristo es alacan vid que y las ramas producen frutos each week is so producede Anyone who visited winery survive iffruit. it’s separated fromhas Christ. We liveda vida That’s whyque praying together Liguori nutrientes. que haya visitado una bodega conoce el significado It dereminds la vid. Si seuscorta, knows theCualquiera significance of the If it’s cut, the important. wholas we are and whom only in Christ sovine. that the power of © 2015 Liguori MARY KATHARINE DEELEY P U B L if I C we AT I remain ONS Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with 827, permission ramas se marchitan y la cosecha falla. ¿Por qué es importante contar con las dos imágenes? La imagen dec.Juan nosto publish has been granted on December 11, 2014, by the Mostbelong Reverend Edward to. M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is branches wither and the crop fails. we Liguori [email protected] grace can continue to infuse us with everything contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work recuerda que la Iglesia no puede sobrevivir si se separa de Cristo.anyPodemos vivir sólo si permanecemos en Cristo, para form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition PU BL IC AT IONS may be used inLet Why is it important to have both images? offer praise for thisDC.vine andDesign for Lorena this © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970us Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, All Rights Reserved. Jimenez. Images: Shutterstock. we need to de bear the fruit ofseguir love, con compassion, que el poder la gracia pueda nosotros infundir con todo lo que necesitamos para llevar el frutobydel amor, To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521. John’s image reminds us that the Church can’t Body into which our baptism has called us. la compasión and mercy. y la misericordia. Metáfora de Pablo nos mantiene humildes. Independientemente de cómo se estructura survive if it’s separated from Christ. We can live este Cuerpo, Cristo es la verdadera cabeza; hemos de someternos a la obediencia a él, independientemente de lo only if we que remain so that the power of que pertenecemos como comunidad MARY KATHARINE importante somosinenChrist este mundo. También sabemos para Cristo y enDEELEY [email protected] grace can continue to infuse us with everything comunión con los otros. Hay muchas partes del cuerpo y muchos racimos de la fruta de la vid. Para dejar bien es 9:26–31 we need todebear theEsfruit of que love, compassion, separarnos Cristo. por eso orar juntos cada semana es tan importante. NosActs recuerda que somos y los que 1 Jn 3:18–24 pertenecemos. and mercy. Ofrezcamos elogios para esta vid y para este Cuerpo en el que nuestro bautismo nos ha llamado. Jn 15:1–8 MARIA CATALINA DEELEY [email protected] LECTURAS DE HOY Liguori, MO 63057 © 2015 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c. 827, permission to publish has been granted on December 11, 2014, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Design by Lorena Jimenez. Images: Shutterstock. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521. Liguori, MO 63057 Today’s Readings Today’s Readings Liguori PU BL IC AT IONS Liguori, MO 63057 Liguori PU BL IC AT IONS Liguori, MO 63057 Acts 9:26–31 Hechos 9: 26-31 1 Juan 3: 18-24 1 Jn 3:18–24 Juan 15: 1-8 11, © 2015 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c. 827,Jn permission to publish has been granted on December 15:1–8 2014, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Design by Lorena Jimenez. Images: Shutterstock. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521. © 2015 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c. 827, permission to publish has been granted on December 11, 2014, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Design by Lorena Jimenez. Images: Shutterstock. To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521. Church office hours: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH (510) 581-2570 www.allsaintshayward.org Fr. Ramon Gomez, Ext. 131 Pastor [email protected] 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday, closed on Fridays Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm (limited services) Horas de oficina de la Iglesia: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Lunes - Jueves, cerrado los viernes 9:00 am-2:00 pm Sábado - servicios limitados ¡Bienvenidos a Todos los Santos! CLERGY Rev. Michael Castori, SJ [email protected] Deacon Larry Quinn [email protected] Deacon Rudi Fernandes [email protected] LITURGY Music Ministry Don Pribor Ext. 140 [email protected] Music/Young-Adult Ministry Artist in Residence Amanda Vernon [email protected] FAITH FORMATION FF Coordinator: Jean Easterly Ed. D. [email protected] Youth Ministry: Theresa Murtey [email protected] School Principal: Jennifer Diaz (510) 582-1910 Ext.118 [email protected] RCIA & Men’s Ministry: Chuck Kennedy [email protected] Nosotros, el pueblo de la Iglesia de Todos los Santos, juntos decimos que sí a Dios, a quien encontramos en la celebración y el servicio de las personas de todos los orígenes en Hayward y más allá. Para más información sobre: Bautizos Comuniones Confirmación Bodas, etc. Favor de llamar a la oficina de Lunes a Jueves de 8am a 4pm. Pregunte por Lety Arechiga T F Centering Prayer A R You are welcome to join us at our Centering Prayer meetings at All Saints in the Bride’s Room. Mornings: 1st & 3rd Wednesday 11:00AM-12:15PM Evenings: 2nd Monday, 8:10-8:45pm, immediately to the allAdoration the Women Cursillistas! Congratulations following of the Santo Nino. D For questions or more information, please call the facilitator: We are forming a 4th day prayer group here at All Saints. Mornings: Melanie Smith 510/537-6563 [email protected] Searching a rewarding If you are interested inforjoining, pleaseexperience, contact Evenings: Russ Young 510/828-8691 [email protected] one that will enrich your life? Cathy 510-351-8355 or Lety @ 510-581-2570. We@have begun a Special Religious Education Community here All Saints for childrenyour who are 6-11 years If you areatinterested in making Cursillo or of age. The mission of SPRED is want to find people out what Cursillo is, disabilities “To integrate witha developmental autisticorspectrum disorder) please call Cathy @(including 510-915-8355 Lety @ 510-581-2570. to the faith and life of the church.” Prepare to be a catechist and friend of a child with developmental disabilities. All training is provided. The one requisite is an open heart and desire to share and grow in faith with others. The rewards are mutual! OUTREACH Social Ministry Outreach: Dave McKeown/Chuck Kennedy [email protected] CSUEB Ministry: Eunice Park—Campus Minister [email protected] Pastoral Council: Robert Lara [email protected] CHURCH OFFICE Lety Arechiga ext. 122 [email protected] Tess Miciano ext. 121 [email protected] Carol Kennedy ext. 123 [email protected] For more information please call Jean Easterly (510) 886-7617or send an email to Searching for a rewarding experience, one that will enrich your life? [email protected]. We have begun a Special Religious Education Community here at All Saints for children who are 6-11 years of age. The mission of SPRED is “To integrate people with developmental disabilities (including autistic spectrum disorder) to the faith and life of the church.” If you know of children or adults with special needs, NFaith e e Formation d H e lplease p Coordinator, H econtact a r i nJean gAllMEasterly, ass? Saints Catholic Church. Prepare to be a catechist and friend All Saints is fortunate to have assisted listening devices for those who have problems hearing the Mass. Please ask one ofplease thecall ushers For more information Jean Easterly to show you where the easy to use (510) 886-7617or send an email to [email protected]. devices are located. We want everyone to hear the Word of If you know of children or adults with special needs, God. please contact Jean Easterly, of a child with developmental disabilities. All training is provided. The one requisite is an open heart and desire to share and grow in faith with others. The rewards are mutual! Faith Formation Coordinator, All Saints Catholic Church. Todos los Santos esta afortunado de tener dispositivos para los que tienen problemas de audición de escuchar la Misa. Por favor, pregunte a uno de los ujieres que le muestre donde están los dispositivos ubicados. Queremos que todos escuchan la Palabra de Dios. SCRIPTURE READINGS SCRIPTURE READINGS SCRIPTURE READINGS SCRIPTURE READINGS REMEMBER IN PRAYER REMEMBER PRAYER REMEMBER IN PRAYER REMEMBER ININ PRAYER MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS May 4, 2015 -May 10, 2015 READINGS May 4, 2015 -May 10, 2015 SCRIPTURE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Monday May 4,MASS 2015INTENTIONS -May 10, 2015 May 4 Easter Weekday Acts 14:5 –18 Jn 14:21–26 Tuesday May 5 Easter Weekday Acts 14:19 –28 Members of our faith community who are Jn 14:27–31a ill, including: ♦ Wednesday ♦ May 6 ◆ William Ylanan ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ Also members of our ♦ ♦ faith community Easter Weekday Acts 15:1– 6 Jn 15:1– 8 Thursday † M 7:30AM ††✝ † Luell F. “Bud” Steele † † T W who have died, including: ♦ ♦♦ 7:30AM 7:30AM Th ††✝ int Rosalina I. Galano †† † Int† Alan Miciano int intint int Bea Nondorf 7:30AM May 7 † ◆ Phylis Flores♦ † Easter Weekday †† † ♦ ◆ Sr. Mary Gregry Acts 15:7–21 Jn 15:9 –11 Friday May 8 F ♦ ♦ ✝ 7:30AM ✝ †int Roina Morales int int ♦ † Alice Piekarczyk Sat 8:30AM ♦ ††✝ ♦ ♦♦ † ♦ ♦ ✝ Narciso Rodrigues 5:00PM † Easter Weekday † ♦ ♦ † ♦ Acts 15:22–31 ♦ ♦ ✝ † † Jesus Camacho 7:00PM † ♦ ♦ Jn 15:12–17 ♦ ♦ ♦ † ♦ 7:30AM Saturday ✝ † Bob Lanfri Sun ♦ ♦ May 9 ♦ ✝ Alicia Alburo 9:00AM ♦ ♦ Easter Weekday † ♦ † Int Acts 16:1–10 Emelita Bondoc † 11:00AM ♦ ♦ ♦ Jn 15:18 –21 † Josefina Peña 1:00PM ♦ ♦ ††Int ♦ People of the Parish 7:00PM ♦ ♦ Sunday Int† May 10 † Sixth Sunday † † of Easter †† Acts 10:25 –26, 34 –35, 44 – 48 1 Jn 4:7–10 Jn 15:9 –17 EGULAR MASS SCHEDULE *NOTE: R Scripture Readings: Courtesy of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050415.cfm All Saints Catholic School Disney’s High School Musical is on its way! Join the All Saints Catholic School Theater Company as they travel to East High We are looking for people to join our Thursday group. We socialize, and share their Wildcat Spirit. pray together, enjoy a meal and play bingo. We also have guest speakers. We would love to have you join us. This will be the second production for our theater company. Thursday May 7, 2015 - Noon –The crowning of Mary in the plaza with the school children, followed by potluck and Bingo dessert provided by Center. Don’t miss this wonderful event. Last year we sold out for both showings so get your tickets now. You can purchase tickets for May 8th or May 9th at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/1414247 Thursday May 14, 2015 - Noon –Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by Center. Addie Newcomb will speak to us on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. As always, if you come late, please find a seat by the door so as not to disturb others. Thank you. Ticket price is $8 per person. Both shows begin at 7:00pm in the All Saints Gymnasium. Hope to see you there! FUTURE EVENT: Jennifer Diaz Principal Thursday May 21, 2015 - Casino trip to Jackson Rancheria. Bus departs at 8AM from Transfiguration Catholic Church on East Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley. Cost is $32, which includes $20 back in slot play. Lunch is on your own. For more information, please contact Diana DeJesus at 510-581-0736. To see all the great things happening at All Saints School, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ascshayward (or search All Saints Catholic School) and follow us on Twitter @ascshayward All Saints Financial Updates-Actualizaciones Financiera FINANCIAL UPDATE-‐ACTUALIZACIONES FINANCIERA Apr-‐15 This Year $$$ LAST WEEK / SEMANA PASADA Weekly Calendar & Facilities Reservations 4/12/15 W eekWeek o f: M ay 4April , 2 0 130 5– M ay 1 06 , 2015 of:coins May Apr-‐14 Last Year Amount April 12th / 12 de Abril Income budget / Presupuesto de Ingresos Over (Shortfall) for the week / Déficit para la semana 16,820 15,834 14,425 15,250 2,395 584 MON 5/4 Total April collection (includes Easter)/Captación total de Abril (incluye Pascua) Income budgeted for April/Ingresos presupuestodos para Abril Over (Shortfall) for the month/Déficit para el mes 42,795 37,203 35,925 33,250 6,870 3,953 TUE 5/5 Collection-‐to-‐Date /Colección a la fecha Income budgeted-‐to-‐date / Ingresos presupuestados actualizados Over (Shortfall) for the year / Más de (déficit) del ejercicio Catholic Relief Rice Bowl / Tazo de Arroz Maintenance / Mantenimiento 227,771 223,450 4,321 4,024 1,702 5,559 223,633 225,000 (1,367) 2,963 1,396 7,898 The Lord is Risen! As Christ’s disciples, we are called to go forth and spread the good news of 2015 Budget 2014 Budget His Resurrection. Our parish’s many ministries are examples of how many of 57,700 59,000 you answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time and talent, but also of financial help. Please prayerfully consider supporting All Saints with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online at www. faithdirect.net using our church code CA590 or mail in an enrollment form from the parish office. Budget Jan Total 958 8:00AM 958.00 ones – 9:00PM 1 6:00PM 2.00 twos – 9:00PM – 9:00PM 221 6:30PM 1,105.00 fives 7:00PM – 9:00PM 39 390.00 tens 7:00PM – 10:00PM 506:30AM 1,000.00 twenties – 11:00AM -‐ – 9:00PM fifties 8:00AM 6:00PM -‐ – 9:00PM hundreds 6:30PM – 9:00PM 3,455.00 7:00PM – 9:00PM 7:00PM – 9:00PM 8:00AM – 9:00PM 8:30AM – 9:30AM 7,103.00 checks 9:00AM – 3:00PM 11:00AM – 12:30PM 6,262.00 Faith Dir 6:00PM – 8:00PM WED 5/6 6:00PM – 7:00PM 6:30PM – 9:00PM 16,820.00 6:30PM – 9:00PM 7:00PM – 8:30PM 7:00PM – 9:00PM 8:00AM – 9:00PM 9:00AM – 3:00PM 6:00PM – 8:00PM 2014 6:00PM – 7:00PM THU 5/7 2015 Actual 2014 Actual Education Maintenance 7:00PM – 9:00PM 56,338 62,629 7:00PM 2,366 5,597 – 9:00PM 7:30PM – 9:00PM 8:00AM – 9:00PM 3:00PM – 5:00PM 3:30PM – 4:45PM FRI 5/8 6:30PM – 9:00PM 7:00PM – 9:00PM 8:00AM – 9:00PM 9:00AM – 11:00AM SAT 5/9 1:00PM – 3:30PM 6:00AM – 9:00AM 8:00AM – 9:00PM SUN 5/10 9:00AM – 10:00AM 4:00PM – 6:00PM Gospel School Drama Prod. SPRED Young Adults-LD Latino Cursillo Fil-Am Ministry Tues. Morning Breakfast School Drama Prod. Young Adults-MZ Young Adults-MZ Cursillo-RY Ministry of the Sick School Drama Prod. School Mass Seniors special Centering Prayer 6,013.00 Ballet monthly Folklorico Rehearsal Wedding 4,388.00 weekly Music Rehearsal-DP 10,401.00 Young Adults-Music week Baptism last Class-Span. (4,139.00) Music Rehearsal-Sp School Drama last week aProd. dj Seniors 6,262.00 Ballet Folklorico 2015 Wedding Rehearsal St Encuentro Vincent de Paul Matrimonial Education Ministry 3,269 Team Meeting 2,224 Baptism Class-English School Drama Prod. Wedding Mass Tae Kwon Do Wolf Cub Scouts Span. Bible Study School Drama Prod. Tae Kwon Do Wedding Mass Latino Cursillo-JA School Drama Prod. Children’s Liturgy HOW-OA GYM AUD CHA CAFÉ SHC AUD GYM TNR SHC BRI AED GYM CHU Maintenance SHC 3,536.00 BRI CAFÉ 1,012.00 CHU 1,011.00 CHA 5,559.00 TNR SHC CHU 5,559.00 GYM SHC CAFÉ CHU Maintenance AUD AED 5,495 SHC GYM CHU AUD CAFÉ AED GYM AUD CHU AUD GYM CHA AED Legend I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. -- John 14:6 AED = Adult Ed Room AUD = Auditorium BLU = Blue House BRI = Bride’s Room SCH/LIB = School Library CAFE = Cafeteria Campus Ministry Corner Gratitude Campus Ministry Corner CHU = Church GYM =Gymnasium TNR = Teen room SHC = Senior Hospitality Center GCH = Guadalupe Chapel CHA = Chapel Gratitude “I’d like to express my gratitude for my home away from home, which is the Catholic Club. Transitioning from high school to college be tough I was fortunate enough to from have home, found “I’d likecan to express mybut gratitude for my home away my safe zone where I’ll always be accepted. I’m where I am which is the Catholic Club. Transitioning from high school to because of my loving & supporting parents who have always college can be tough but I was fortunate enough to have found believed in me, and I’ll taught chase my my safe zone where alwaysme be to accepted. I’m dreams. where I I’m am hasalways given extremely blessed and I thank God everyday for all He because of my loving & supporting parents who have me.” -Vanessa Macias believed in me, and taught me to chase my dreams. I’m extremely blessed and I thank God everyday for all He has given me.” -Vanessa Macias “I am grateful for my family, friends, and coaches. I have grown a lot this year and learned more look to self on my friends, flaws rather “I amtograteful for reflect my family, and than always blaming others. I am grateful for coaches. I have grown a lot this year and learned that. This year has been overwhelming and I've more to look to self reflect on my flaws rather been greatly blaming humbledothers. through it. grateful Although than always I am forI didn't appreciate it then, I do now.” Briana that. This year has been overwhelming and I've Guillory been greatly humbled through it. Although I didn't appreciate it then, I do now.” -Briana Guillory Know Someone in Need? Not sure how to help? Check out “Faith in Action” the new Catholic Social Services Directory created by your Catholic Charities of the East Bay. This online resource can be accessed on your SmartPhone or your home computer and will put you in touch with local charitable organizations that can help with issues around Homelessness, Counselling, Healthcare, Domestic Violence, and many other needs our people may have. Go to www.faithinactionoakdiocese.org and help your neighbor! Frequently Asked Questions When will the Catholic Social Service Directory be in Spanish? We are working on this. But because of the importance of this resource we did not want to delay its introduction. As time and resources are freed up, we will move forward in translating this directory into Spanish. Will this directory be maintained and updated? Catholic Charities of the East Bay is committed to provide services that are useful and meaningful to our parishes and so we will regularly update the resources. If you are aware of additions, deletions or corrections, please contact: Steve Mullin at 510-768-3165. How can I make a hardcopy of the Faith in Action Brochure? Go to www.cceb.org/our-services/parishes to find a downloadable and printable version of it. ¿Conoce a alguien en necesidad? ¿No sabe como ayudarle? Descubra “el Directorio de Servicios Sociales Católicos en linea”, creado por Caridades Católicas del Este de la Bahía. Puede acceder a este recurso online desde su SmartPhone o desde su computadora, de esta forma, podrá contactar organizaciones locales que le ayudarán con los casos de Personas Sin Hogar, Consejería, Cuidado Medico, Violencia Domestica, y muchas otras necesidades de las personas a nuestro alrededor. Entre a www.faithinactionoakdiocese.org y ayude a su prójimo. Preguntas Frecuentes ¿Cuándo será traducido el Directorio de Servicios Sociales Católicos en español? Estamos trabajando en ello. Pero debido a la importancia de este recurso, no quisimos retrasar el lanzamiento. Con el tiempo y más recursos podremos traducir el directorio al español. ¿El directorio estará en continuo mantenimiento y actualizado? Caridades Católicas del Este de la Bahía esta comprometido a proveer servicios significativos e importantes a nuestras parroquias, debido a esto es que nosotros estaremos actualizando el directorio regularmente. Para adicionar, borrar o corregir cualquier información del directorio por favor contacte a Steve Mullin al 510-768-3165. Cómo puedo imprimir una copia del folleto de Faith in Action? Entre a www.cceb.org/our-services/parishes para descargar una versión.