O C TO B E R 1 9 2 0 1 4 2 9 T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N AR Y T I M E 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, If we are honest, then we can confess that someone’s word of praise about who we are or what we do feels quite nice. Even if it is embarrassing, it still feels good. Unlike so many of us, Jesus is not easily swayed by platitudes of praise; He’s not suspicious about them either. Perhaps I would say to you that He is indifferent toward them. Why? My friends, He’s about His Father’s business. The lofty strokes and back pats are not even on His radar. So whether the praise hoisted upon Him is meant or not, it does not change His focus. He’s focused on the Father’s will. However, if we are not about the Father’s will, He will call us out! And that is precisely what happens in today’s Gospel (Matthew 22:15-21). The Pharisees give Him a stroke on the back but with the grin of a Cheshire cat. They want to set the trap. But Jesus is not interested in the carefully calculated game; He is focused on bringing God into full focus in the flesh! In the end, Jesus tells the Pharisees: “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God". Ironically enough, this passage has been enlisted for centuries to justify all sorts of behavior. How convenient it would be to separate who I am as a (ConƟnued on page 2) 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 V i s i t u s a t w w w . Ca t ho l i cs o f P l ea s an to n .o r g Our Lady of the Rosary The Exaltation of the Holy Cross From the Pastor Mass Schedule Mass Intentions Calendar of Events 2, 3 Adult Confirmation Kevin Gourley Memorial Tootsie Roll Drive What are you doing on Tuesday nights? Festa Italiana 4 Thanksgiving Food Baskets Women In God’s Spirit (WINGS) A Special Holiday Gift... Open Heart Kitchen Red Cross Blood Drive St. Augustine Cemetery Giving Tree Volunteers 5 First Wednesday at Main Street 8 O C TO B E R 1 9 , 2 01 4 (ConƟnued from page 1) believer and who I am as a citizen. What I do in Church belongs there! And, what happens on Wall Street remains on Wall Street. Well, I am just going to say simply, very simply, that this has little to do with any of that. Here’s what’s happening. On one level, Jesus dodges a lethal question, but He is also so wise because His Father remains His clear focus. Those who clearly understand the Kingdom of God that Jesus preaches smile quietly. The Kingdom is God’s direct, immediate and total rule over all the Earth and its peoples with justice and compassion. So Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley, this is easy to hear and hard to live. Everything belongs to God!!! So I invite you to give to God what belongs to Him. And what is left over, go ahead and give it to Caesar. Be careful not to make anything of this earth your God. So what is rendered to Caesar? Absolutely nothing. When we give back to God what rightfully belongs to God there is no room for possessiveness, exploitation, ruthless competition or inequality. All that we have - - including our very lives - - belongs solely to God. That’s good to remember when we order our lives each day and base our actions in Him. When we do this, we are focused. Just imagine if we gave a bit more energy toward this pursuit of His truth, which means our truth, each day. One day at a time… Blessings, 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) 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. _______________________________________________ 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 Fr. Paul Nancy Schlachte Nicole Browne Pat Morgan Vicki Santos Regina Stoops Sharon Hanson Ira Stein Bronco Hinek Matt Gray OMBUDSMAN Richard Wirtenson P AG E 2 Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (St. Augustine Church only) 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 2 9 T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N AR Y T I M E SUN Oct. 19 8:00 AM For The People 10:00 AM James and Marie Delucchi 12:00 PM Carolyn Gallagher After All Masses: Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive and Blood Drive Sign-Ups Vestibule 2:00 PM Baptism Ceremony Church 5:00 PM Spanish Children’s Choir Practice 7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Room 6 Rectory Conf. Room MON Oct. 20 8:30 AM Jack Hagerty TUE Oct. 21 8:30 AM Rose and Ernest Bernard 12:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting 7:00 PM Adult Choir Practice Room 8 Church WED Oct. 22 8:30 AM John Pimental Jr. 10:00 AM Toddler Playgroup Room 13 THU Oct. 23 8:30 AM Robert Staszkow FRI Oct. 24 8:30 AM Myrna A. Villatoro SAT Oct. 25 8:30 AM John Hu (L) 5:00 PM Martin Tierney SUN Oct. 26 8:00 AM Iskandar Halim 10:00 AM Jesus Gutierrez 12:00 PM Juliet Blake (L) SUN Oct. 19 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM Adam Udinski Angel D. Santos Eduardo Soto and Jose Balarezo Laurel Alice Williams MON Oct. 20 12:10 PM Laurel Alice Williams TUE Oct. 21 12:10 PM Marrianne Hawkins WED Oct. 22 12:10 PM Ivandale and Helen Snyder THU Oct. 23 12:10 PM Ariel and Cristina Dimakiling (L) FRI Oct. 24 12:10 PM Ron and Rose Silva SAT Oct. 25 SUN Oct. 26 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM Frederica M. O’Neill Antonio Medina Rosalinda Ilagan (L) For The People 7:15 PM Bible Study 9:15 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Bible Study Al-Anon Meeting AA Meeting Hispanic Prayer Group Indian Community Rosary & Prayer Meeting 8:45 AM Al-Anon Meeting 3:00 PM Reconciliation 6:00 PM Knights of Columbus Festa Italiana After All Masses: Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive & Blood Drive Sign-Ups Rooms 16 & 17 Rooms 16 & 17 Room 8 Room 8 Rooms 4, 5 & 7 Room 17 Room 8 Church Hall Vestibule 9:00 AM RCIA Dismissal 10:15 AM RCIA Inquiry Room A Room A 12:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Chapel JPII Center Room A Room A Eucharistic Adoration WINGS RCIA Adult Confirmation 7:00 PM Spiritual Life: Centering Prayer 12:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration Children’s Choir Practice Legion of Mary Teen Choir Practice Divorced & Separated Healing Ministry Chapel Chapel Church Room B Church Chapel 7:00 PM Cantor Practice 7:00 PM MOMS Fall Workshop 7:30 PM Grief Fall Workshop Church Room B & Cry room Chapel 9:00 AM Knights of Columbus Blood Drive JPII Activity Center 9:00 AM RCIA Dismissal 10:15 AM RCIA Inquiry V i s i t u s a t w w w . Ca t ho l i cs o f P l ea s an to n .o r g Room A Room A P AG E 3 O C TO B E R 1 9 , 2 01 4 Scripture Readings Free on Tuesday & Thursday nights? October 26 Exodus 22:20-26 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Do you ike interacting with parishioners, clergy, and staff? Are you adept at data entry and Microsoft applications? Then you just might be the right person for this job! CCOP is looking for a night secretary to work at St. Elizabeth Seton on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM, and may do back-up on Sunday for a six-hour shift. Adult Confirmation For those interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and full initiation into the Catholic Church, our adult Confirmation process begins at the end of the month. For more information, please contact Matt Gray at (925) 202-5425. Kevin Gourley Memorial Tootsie Roll Drive This weekend the CCOP Knights of Columbus is holding their annual drive for the benefit of people with intellectual disabilities. Knights in yellow aprons will be present following all Masses to accept donations. WELCOME TO CCOP! Marvin & Elvisa Atienza Mary Bernal Jody & Jessica Charles Lennard & Susan Cordon Robert & Pazzytha Domenichini Rina George Martin & Evangeline Glickman Raju & Pooja Gupta Mark & Tammy Hawthorne Anthony Heredia & Tiffany Rocha Jose Hernandez & Leticia Ruiz Tom & Anneliese Judd Duane & Kathleen Juriga Marlone & Victoria Legaspi David & Kim Limato Angelita Magaña Marion Matundan Stephen & Jacqueline McLeod Wil & Johanna Pearson Romeo & Victoria Peralta, Jr. Warren & Sarah Tagle Kam & Agnes Tung Gerard Vanderzanden & Kathryn Holdforth P AG E 4 Please submit your resume to Olga Morineau (omorineau@catholicsofpleasanton.org) by October 23. The position will be filled immediately. Festa Italiana Dinner and Dancing Saturday, October 25 St. Augustine Hall This is a family event hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Tickets will be on sale following all Masses. For information, contact Stephen Natale (925-895-7661, sanatale@hotmail.com) or Chuck Berardi (925-381-1643, chuck.berardi@gmail.com). PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Tosh Sandoval Andrew Holmes Jimmy Estes Diana Bonnano Andrew Holmes Michael Calley Cheryl Chapman Raphael Garcia Paul Hill Bill Grant Barbara Callaway Charlotte Keller Rita DaCosta Jim Bowe Lee Dix Lazarus Chidolue Eleanor Moran Julie Lenhart Jessica Kalb-Miller Larry Murphy Ardis Merwin PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Lynne Pedlowe Donald J. Delvecchio Ellecer Cordon Celestihe Coutinho Elpidio Dorotheo Helen Wong Maria Balli Mario Unson Fr. Augustine Koilparampil Gerardo San Jose Kathryn Hewilson Jeno Fenczik Sherri Critchfield Frank Valencia Patricia Jeide Mary Ann Manning Andrew Siedschlag 2 9 T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N AR Y T I M E Thanksgiving Food Baskets Red Cross Blood Drive The St Vincent de Paul Ministry is collecting non-perishable groceries for Thanksgiving Food Baskets for the poor. Please bring your non-expired food donations to the bins in the vestibules at St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Augustine. Canned tuna, chicken, fruit, vegetables and soup are appreciated. Cereal, snacks, packaged food mixes and dried goods such as rice and beans are also welcome. The baskets will be delivered on Sunday, November 23. Please bring all donations by Saturday, November 22. Saturday October 25, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM St. Elizabeth Seton JP II Activity Center Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Women In God's Spirit (WINGS) Monday, October 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM St. John Paul II Activity Center Women of all ages are invited to our Fall Season of Call To Social Justice. Michele Walsh will speak about “We All Share in the Rights and Responsibilities of Catholic Social Teaching”. Bring a friend to share this faith-filled evening. The remaining dates for the Fall Season are November 3, November 17, December 1, and December 15. A Special Holiday Gift ... November 21-23, San Damiano Retreat Center Fr. Padraig Greene The best memorial we can give to a loved one is to live our lives fully. Register at www.sandamiano.org. For more information, call (925) 837-9141. Open Heart Kitchen (OHK) Open Heart Kitchen (OHK) opened three senior lunch sites and is recruiting volunteers to help prepare hot lunch meals. OHK serves lunch at the Pleasanton Senior Center and needs volunteers to help serve at that site from 10:30 AM -1:30 PM. Also needed are volunteers at Ridge View Commons in Pleasanton to cook and help from 8:30 AM -11:00 AM or 11:00 AM -1:00 PM. For more information or to sign-up, please email Shawnda Bost, Volunteer Coor dinator , volunteercoordinator@openheartkitchen.org. V i s i t u s a t w w w . Ca t ho l i cs o f P l ea s an to n .o r g Please consider giving "THE GIFT OF LIFE". Spread the word! Every single donation will help and potentially save the life of up to three patients in local community hospitals. Sign up early at www.redcrossblood.org. Enter your zip code / sponsor code “CCOP” or call 1 (800) 733-2767. St. Augustine Cemetery Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) is having a Fall Promotion, offering a 5% discount on all pre-need cemetery purchases, as well as a $100.00 discount on all pre-need funeral arrangements. Also offered are 48 or 60 month interest-free payment plans. This includes Christ the Light Cathedral and St. Augustine Cemetery. For more information, please contact Frank at (925) 784-6666. Giving Tree Volunteers This announcement always seems way too soon, however, the Giving Tree Committee has been at work with this project for over a month already. The Giving Tree Project helps poor families in our neighboring communities who would otherwise not have a Christmas. We have several “easy” jobs for volunteers. Help is needed to fill the envelopes for distribution on Saturday, November 8, at 9:00 AM, at St. Augustine Hall. We are looking for someone who is interested in coordinating volunteers at St. Augustine for envelope distribution. We also need help distributing envelopes after all Masses on the weekends of November 15 and 22. The final phase needs volunteers to receive gifts at St. Augustine and on the actual distribution day, December 14. Please consider one or more of these times to volunteer. For more information and to sign up, contact MaryBeth Bochner, (925) 321-9219 or bochneras@yahoo.com. Thank you! P AG E 5