A New Year Message from our Pastor Dear Saint Anne Family,

We celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. This celebration marks

not only the beginning of the year, but also points us to the very mark in which we

recognize the importance of the Motherhood of Mary in our journey as children of God,

as we break open a new year.

I want us all to intentionally recall that through the motherhood of Mary, the “Emmanuel”

is born in our midst, thereby bringing the promise of God to a definitive fulfillment. The

incarnation of “Emmanuel” is made possible through the singular response of Mary to

mother the mystery of “God becoming flesh and blood” in our human history.

In celebrating our Solemnity today, I cherish to convey a message that as we begin our

new year, we begin also to journey as a family, a Saint Anne’s family, one and united under

the maternity of Mary.

This is an invitation for all of us that all-together we chart a new landscape of our family

journey, calling to mind the ideals that made Mary worthy to assume the divine

motherhood - her openness, obedience and willingness to surrender to the will of the

Father in heaven. In the pattern and example of life that Mary sets for us, we give our

assent to the Kingship of her Son, Jesus; and from whose kingship our familial kinship

emanates, affirming our adoptive “sonship and daughtership” to the Father. Moving

forward with these ideals, guided by the same Spirit that overshadowed Mary, I truly

believe that as a St. Anne’s Parish, we can only thrive and prosper as a family if we always

remain rooted in the motherhood of Mary, whose “yes” paved a way to the foundation of

the Holy Family (the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph). This is what and how the

motherliness of Mary has produced in us. This is the divine effect the Spirit- filled

motherhood of Mary has produced in us.

Moreover, moved deeply by the Solemnity we are celebrating today, I’d like us all to

contemplate on advancing and growing, united and one as a family under the maternal

love and care of Mary, rooted in the life of the Holy Trinity. In this same token of being a

family, we embrace the challenge, in the spirit of communion, to nurture each other with

mutual respect and care for one another; with loving service for one another; and to

mutually pray for one another. I would like to end my message on this note of prayer

because I still continue to believe fervently in the time-honored dictum with which we

proverbially profess that “a family that prays together, stays together.” We were, we are

and we will always be St. Anne’s family together. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Bart

TODAY’S READINGS .First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord;

National Migration Week Monday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuesday: St. John Neumann Wednesday: St. André Bessette Thursday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas

PROMISE FULFILLED Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people every-where. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE HOLY STAR O Father, may that holy star Grow every year more bright And send its glorious beams afar To fill the world with light. —William Cullen Bryant

January 2, 2021 - January 9, 2021

Saturday, January 2

4:00 pm Ranilo & Marita Timbang - Spe. Int.

Sunday, January 3

12:00 pm For the People

Genoveva Bagaoisan - Spe. Int.

† Edilberto Leus

4:00 pm Linda Avecilla - Spe. Int.

Monday, January 4

12:00 pm † Gerald Nate

Tuesday, January 5

12:00 pm † Alma Dizon

Wednesday, January 6

12:00 pm † Teresita Masga

Vicente Sarmiento - Spe. Int.

Thursday, January 7

12:00 pm † Susana Cabardo

Friday, January 8

12:00 pm † Ramona Timbang

Saturday, January 9

12:00 pm † Luis & Pat Rodrigo

4:00 pm Julius Claudio - Spe. Int.

We lift up our sick and

home bound in prayer:

PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO INCLUDE NAMES AND PROVIDE A CONTACT SO OUR MINISTERS CAN FOLLOW-UP.

NAMES WILL BE CLEARED AT THE END OF EACH MONTH

Cindy Abapo Miniluz Booc

Rosemarie Briones Adolfo Cabusas

Maricris Dologmandin Jose Pepito Geronimo Alexandru Gheorghiu

Alendre Llantada

Allendrix Llantada Marlyn Llantada Marissa Magno Manny Moya

Antonio Nimis, Jr. Danny Sancho Enzo Soriano

Sunday, JANUARY 3, 2021

STEWARDSHIP CORNER Weekly Collection Goals

Sunday, December 20, 2020 $3,900.00

Online Giving $4,845.00

Total $ 8,745.00

Budget $14,000.00

Over (Under) ( $5,255.00)

Thanksgiving 30.00

Immaculate Conception 175.00

Thank you, for your continued support of our parish!

Saint Anne Confirmation 2021

Saint Anne Confirmation candidates will meet

via Zoom on Sunday, January 10 at 3:30 p.m.

with Parents. We will be discussing Module

Five of The Call To Mercy Series: Guides

Along The Way.

Saint Anne Youth Ministry 2020-2021 St. Anne Youth Ministry will be meeting via Zoom on Monday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m. The topic of our meeting will be “New Year’s Inspirations: I’m So Over Resolutions!”

ST. ANNE SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION (GRADES 1- 8)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 and Welcome back to Faith Formation! All Online Learning Modules at Home resume this week. There will NO ZOOM Class Meetings this week.

COMMUNION YEAR 1 (CP): For students who are in their first year of Formation and attend MONDAY Zoom session …. Discover: Finding Faith in Life Online Module at Home: Grade 1: Christmas We Celebrate Jesus’ Birth, Ordinary Time: Jesus’ Life and Teachings

COMMUNION YEAR 2 (FC): For students who are in their second year of Formation and attend TUESDAY Zoom session …. Eucharist: Go, Seek, Find - WE ARE PART OF THE CHURCH – Every baptized person is an important part of the church. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is the most important sacrament that prepares us for a lifetime of receiving the Body and Blood of Christ at the Mass which helps us be the best followers of Jesus as we can be. Let us pray for our young children as they continue their journey to prepare for First Communion. Discover: Finding Faith in Life Online Module at Home: Christmas Grade 2 Celebrating the Birth of Jesus & Grade 5 - The Word Became Flesh

GRADE 3 - 4 - 5: For students who attend WEDNESDAY Zoom session…. Discover: Finding Faith in Life Online Module at Home: Christmas Grade 3 The Gift of Jesus; Grade 4 The Gifts We Bring; Grade 5 - The Word Became Human

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6 - 7 - 8: For students who attend THURSDAY Zoom session…. Catholicism 101 Online Module at Home: Original Sin, Morality

Knights of Columbus Saint Anne Council 8627

Activities JANUARY 2021

"All of our scheduled activities for the month of January 2021 are cancelled

until further notice in line with the "MANDATORY SHELTER IN PLACE" St. Anne Parish latest Memorandum of March 19, 2020, and Knights of Columbus Supreme Council separate Directive of March 25, 2020. I will promptly update status should there be any change(s).

For inquiry, please call or text message Fred Rezentes, Grand Knight at (510) 461-3631

Happy New Year - Let us welcome 2021 as the year of conversion and transformation. May our hearts be lead by our Lord to be his faithful servants. St. Faustina pray for all the people of God especially those of us called to pray and serve others.

Jan 04 - NO Cenacle Jan 10 - Zoom Cenacle, Week 115, 6:30 pm Jan 17 - Zoom Cenacle w/Fr Jun, Week 116, 6:30 pm Jan 24 - Zoom Cenacle, Week 117, 6:30 pm Jan 31 - Zoom Cenacle, Week 118, 6:30 pm

POC: Norma Jovero 510-468-5949

Try online giving for your weekly contribution. Go to our website at saintannecatholic.org and click on the green Online Giving button. You will be launched to our portal where you can create your own account and select a secure payment method like credit card, checking or savings account. You can select your giving amount and how often you would like to give: weekly, quarterly, yearly, etc.

Our weekly bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact : J.S.Paluch Co. at 800-675-5051

A BIG THANK YOU!!! On behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Group, Knights of Columbus and YM Confirmation Group, would like to thank everyone who donated canned goods and gift cards for the less fortunate. May the Good Lord bless you and may you have a Joyful New Year. Thank you for your generosity.

Art and Environment Group would like also to thank those you donated Christmas trees, potted poinsettias and monetary donations towards flower arrangements that were used to beautify our church during the Advent /Christmas Season. Thank you!!

2020 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Please contact the Parish Office at 510-471-7766 if you would like a statement of your contributions made to the church for your income tax reports. Leave your name, address phone no. and your statement will be emailed to you or can be picked up at he Rectory Office. Thank you.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (WWME)

“They prostrated themselves and did him homage.” As

we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, let us give

homage to the presence of God in our marriages by

participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Experience. The next virtual Worldwide Marriage

Encounter Experience is Feb. 19-21, 2021. Please go

to oaklandwwme.org to apply or call Ray & Roberta at

916-806-4601 for more information.