SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH

SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH
PRIESTS
1145 Gilman Street • Berkeley, California 94706
Pastor
Fr. Jack Gibson, SDB
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: saintambroseberkeley.org
510-525-2620 Office • 510-525-5399 FAX
Associate Pastor
Fr. Francisco Muñoz, SDB
Parish Secretary
Frances Roybal
Judy Nagel, Bookkeeper
Holy Day Masses
8:30 am, 6:00 pm-English
and 7:00 pm-Spanish
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday 9:00-9:30 am
1st Fridays 9:00 to 12 noon
MINISTRY
COORDINATORS
Religious Education
Sean Roche
Tania Rabadan
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(English)
Grades 2-8
Sundays, 9:20 am, hall
RCIA
Alan Westcott
Choir (English)
Rob Grant
510-525-2620
Sunday Masses
8:30 am and 10:30 am-English
12:15 pm-Spanish
Monday-Saturday Mass
8:30 am English
7:00 pm Spanish
STAFF
Finance Council
Markus Mullarkey
510-524-6355
LITURGY
Saturday Vigil
4:30 pm-English
7:00 pm-Spanish
Deacon
Ralph Nagel
Pastoral Council
510-525-2620
June 1, 2014
(Spanish)
Sundays, 11:00 am, hall
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM
Arrangements to be made a least one month in advance.
RECONCILIATION (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
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 with a priest
before making other arrangements.
Confirmation
Sundays, 9:45 am, hall
RCIA
Sundays, 9:30 am, hall
Baptism Class (English)
To be determined, hall
COMMUNITY PRAYER
Rosary
Monday-Saturday,
8:00 am, Church
FUNERAL
Should be arranged by family with the Parish office and the
mortuary.
OFFICE HOURS-RECTORY
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Monday-Wednesday
Please call for home or hospital visit.
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services
Holy Angels/St. Joseph Cemetery
San Pablo—510-223-1265
St. Mary Cemetery
Oakland 510-654-0936
Closed Thursdays & Fridays
Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. If you would like to register, or if you need
to update your information, please fill out one of the green registration forms found at the
church entrances and place it in the collection basket, or send us an email at
[email protected], or visit our website at saintambroseberkeley.org.
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH
BERKELEY
A KNOT IN THE SHEET
UN NUDO EN LA SÁBANA
At a meeting of parents, the Director highlighted the support
that parents should give their children. She also asked they
give them as much of their time as possible. She understood
that although most parents were community workers, they
should find time to devote and understand their children.
En una junta de padres de familia, la Directora resaltaba el apoyo
que los padres deben dar a los hijos. También pedía que se hicieran
presentes el máximo de tiempo posible. Ella entendía que, aunque
la mayoría de los padres de la comunidad fueran trabajadores,
deberían encontrar un tiempo para dedicar y entender a los niños.
However, the director was surprised when one parent stood
up and explained that he had no time to talk with his son
during the week.
When he went to work it was very early and his son was still
sleeping.
When he came home from work it was too late and the child
was no longer awake.
He further explained that he had to work that way to support
his family. He also said that not having time for his son
distressed him and he tried to redeem himself by going to kiss
him every night when he arrived home and, so that his son
knew of his presence, he made a knot at the tip of the sheet.
That happened religiously every night when he went to kiss
him.
When the child awoke and saw the knot, he knew his father
had been there and kissed him. The knot was their means of
communication.
The director was thrilled with this unique story and was even
more surprised when she realized that the son of that father
was one of the best students in the school.
That fact makes us reflect on the many ways that people can
be present and communicate with others.
One father found his technique, which was simple but
efficient. And most importantly his son understood, through
the emotional knot, what his father was saying.
Sometimes we are so concerned with how to say things that
we forget the main thing is communication through feeling.
Simple details like a kiss and a knot on top of a sheet, meant
for one child, much more than gifts or empty apologies.
It is true that we care for people but more importantly is that
they know and can feel it.
For there to be communication, it is necessary that people
"hear" the language of our heart, for, in terms of affection,
feelings always speak louder than words.
It is for this reason that a hug or a kiss, clad in the purest
affection, cures headache, the scrape on the knee, the fear of
the dark.
Sin embargo, la directora se sorprendió cuando uno de los padres se
levanto y explico que el no tenia tiempo de hablar con su hijo
durante la semana.
Cuando salía para trabajar era muy temprano y su hijo todavía
estaba durmiendo.
Cuando regresaba del trabajo era muy tarde y el niño ya no
estaba despierto.
Explicó, además, que tenía que trabajar de esa forma para proveer el
sustento de la familia. Dijo también que el no tener tiempo para su
hijo lo angustiaba mucho e intentaba redimirse yendo a besarlo
todas las noches cuando llegaba a su casa y, para que su hijo supiera
de su presencia, él hacia un nudo en la punta de la sábana. Eso
sucedía religiosamente todas las noches cuando iba a besarlo.
Cuando el hijo despertaba y veía el nudo, sabía, a través de el
que su papá había estado allí y lo había besado. El nudo era el
medio de comunicación entre ellos.
La directora se emocionó con aquella singular historia y se
sorprendió aún más cuando constató que el hijo de ese padre, era
uno de los mejores alumnos de la escuela.
El hecho nos hace reflexionar sobre las muchas formas en que
las personas pueden hacerse presentes y comunicarse con otros.
Aquel padre encontró su forma, que era simple pero eficiente. Y
lo más importante es que su hijo percibía, a través del nudo
afectivo, lo que su papa le estaba diciendo.
Algunas veces nos preocupamos tanto con la forma de decir las
cosas que olvidamos lo principal que es la comunicación a través
de sentimiento.
Simples detalles como un beso y un nudo en la punta de una
sábana, significaban, para aquel hijo, muchísimo más que
regalos o disculpas vacías.
Es válido que nos preocupemos por las personas pero es más
importante que ellas lo sepan, que puedan sentirlo.
Para que exista la comunicación, es necesario que las personas
“escuchen” el lenguaje de nuestro corazón, pues, en materia de
afecto, los sentimientos siempre hablan mas alto que las
palabras.
Es por ese motivo que un abrazo, o un beso, revestido del más
puro afecto, cura el dolor de cabeza, el raspón en la rodilla, el
miedo a la oscuridad.
People may not understand the meaning of many words, but
know how to express a gesture of love, even if the gesture is
only one knot. A knot filled with love and affection.
Las personas tal vez no entiendan el significado de muchas
palabras, pero saben registrar un gesto de amor. Aún y cuando
el gesto sea solamente un nudo. Un nudo lleno de afecto y
cariño.
Live your life so that when your loved ones think of fairness,
caring, love and integrity ... think of you.
Vive de tal manera que cuando tus seres queridos piensen en
justicia, cariño, amor e integridad… piensen en ti.
The Ascension of the Lord
June 1, 2014
May 31-June 7, 2014
Sat.
Sun.
Intention:
4:30 pm John Mullarkey
7:00 pm Fieles Difuntos
8:30 am Angelina & Don
Brazzale†
10:30 am Antoine Cook†
12:15 pm
8:30 am
7:00 pm
Tues.
8:30 am
7:00 pm
Wed.
8:30 am
7:00 pm
Thurs. 8:30 am
7:00 pm
Fri.
8:30 am
7:00 pm
Mon
Sat.
8:30 am
Requested By:
Bill Olivito
—
Sante & Gloria
Missaggia
Pat Cook
Hap Smith
Feligreses de San Ambrosio
—
Poor Souls
Irene Larrabee
Pope Francis
—
Glenn Carroll
Prendergast Family
Bishop Michael Barber
—
Laureanna Manalastas† Prendergast Family
Salesians
—
Sr. Bridget Ryan
—
Vocations to the Sisterhood
—
St. Ambrose Parishioners
—
In Gratitude to the
Olympia
Sacred Heart
Campos
Laureanna Manalastas†
Roybal Family
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Plate Collection for May 24-25:
$2,507.63
Your continuing generosity is critical to the ongoing operation of
our parish. Thank you for your support.
Salesians Collection:
Thank you for your support.
$478.81
Special Collection June 7-8: Catholic Communications/
Social Concerns
Second Collection: Maintenance
Please use the envelopes provided at the end of the pews. The
ushers will come around a second time.
NEXT WEEKEND: COMMUNICATIONS
Our second collection next weekend will be for Catholic
Communications. Your contribution will help share your faith,
demonstrate worship and be a witness of God’s love through
social media, television, radio and print media. Half you
donation will stay in our diocese to support local
communication needs. To learn more, visit www.usccb.org and
search “Catholic Communication Campaign.”
INTERPRETERS NEEDED: Would you like to interpret for a
good cause, do what you are good at and help others at the
same time? BayLegal is currently looking for individuals who
speak another language and who are willing to volunteer their
time to help with interpretation and translation for the BayLegal
staff. You would interpret for cases (housing, domestic
violence, immigration and more) in-person or by phone.
Interpreters are needed on an on-call basis. ALL languages are
needed! For more information, please contact Our Lady
of Lourdes parishioner Alexandra Hill at 250-5235 or
[email protected].
INTÉRPRETES NECESARIOS: Se necesitan voluntarios que
puedan interpretar a muchas personas en problemas de
vivienda, violencia doméstica, inmigración, etc. de BayLegal.
Interpretaría para casos (vivienda, doméstica violencia,
inmigración y más) en persona o por teléfono. Intérpretes son
necesarios en una base de guardia. Se les nececita en todos los
idiomas. Para obtener más información con Lourdes Alexandra
Hill en 250-5235 o ahillbaylegal.org.
MAGNIFICAT PRAYER BREAKFAST
Magnificat SOTI (Servants of the Immaculate) invites all
Catholic women to its June Prayer Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Crowne Plaza in Concord. Julie
Figueroa of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Brentwood
will share her testimony. Tickets are $28 in advance. Contact:
www.magnificatsoti.org.
DESAYUNO DE ORACIÓN MAGNIFICAT
Magnificat SOTI (siervos de la Inmaculada) invita a todas las
mujeres católicas a su desayuno de oración del mes de junio de
9:30 am 12:30 pm el sábado, 7 de junio en el Hotel Crowne
Plaza en Concord. Julie Figueroa del Inmaculado Corazón de
Mary Parish en Brentwood compartirá su testimonio. Boletos
por adelantado son $28. Contacto: www.magnificatsoti.org.
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JUNE BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: We wish birthday blessings
and hearty congratulations to our parishioners who are
celebrating birthdays in the month of June. May the Lord bless
you all abundantly with many more years of life, happiness and
good health.
JUNIO: CUMPLEAÑOS-BENDICIONES: Felicitamos a todos
aquellos feligreses que celebran sus cumpleaños en el mes de
Junio. Que el Señor les bendiga, les haga felices y les conceda
muy buena salud.
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JUNE SUNDAY READINGS
LECTURAS DOMINGOS JUNIO
COMUNICACIONES PARA EL PRÓXIMO FIN DE SEMANA
Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana será para las
comunicaciones católicas. Su contribución ayudará a compartir
su fe, demostrar adoración y ser testigo del amor de Dios a
través de los medios de comunicación social, televisión, radio y
medios impresos. La mitad de su donación permanecerá en
nuestra diócesis para nuestras comunicación locales. Más
información, en www.usccb.org y buscar "Campaña de
Comunicación Católica."
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8:
15:
22:
29:
Acts 1:1-11;
Acts 2:1-11
Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9
Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a
Acts 12:1-11
Esh 1:17-23
1 Cor 12:3b-7 12-13
2 Cor 13:11-13
1 Cor 10:16-17
2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18
Mt 28:16-20
Jn 20:19-23
Jn 3:16-18
Jn 6:51-58
Mt 16:13-19