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Church of the Transfiguration 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552-4908
(510) 538-7941 Fax (510) 538-7983 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.transfigchurch.com September 23, 2018
Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon John A. Mignano ● Deacon Timothy L. Moore ● Deacon Burton J. Rigley
LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Eucharistic Ministers, Elmer & Puri Serrano Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Clarence Decano
FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 60 Plus or Minus Club, Cursillo Group
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: (510) 274-0830 Serving our community.
SICK & HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: Claudia Paquette, (510) 537-8986
STEWARDSHIP: Chairperson, Ed Coelho, (510) 881-5705 WINGS “Women in God’s Spirit”: Peggy Maurer, (510) 538-5671 HALL MANAGER: Pat Ballinger, (510) 537-1502
HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Monica Corona, 510-239-7941
YOUTH MINISTRY: Alfonso Corona III [email protected] PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (510) 538-7941 Fax: (510) 538-7983 Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Closed between 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.) Friday, 9:00a.m. — 12:00 Noon - Saturday & Sunday—Closed Secretary, Gloria Meeker Secretary/Bookkeeper, Phyllis Moore
SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Except First Fridays - 9:30 a.m.) Communion Service - Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. BAPTISMS: Pre-baptismal class is required. Class is held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Please call the Parish Office, (510) 538-7941, to register. MATRIMONY: Six months advance notice required. Please call the parish office. WEDDING COORDINATOR: Mel Speed (510) 909-9334 or [email protected] FUNERALS: Please contact the funeral home of your choice and then the parish office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director, Patrice Ballinger (510) 537-1502 or [email protected] RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please call the parish office. MUSIC MINISTRY: Director, Alexander Katsman (510) 538-7941, Ext. 302 or [email protected]
Mission Statement: “Transfiguring Our Community Through Faith”
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.
— James 3:18
Mass Intentions (September 22-29, 2018) Sat. 4:00 p.m. Will Schnieder Sun. 7:30 a.m. For the People 9:00 a.m. Anthony Menolascino 11:00 a.m. Clement Zarembinski Mon. 8:00 a.m. Mary Carvalho Tues. 8:00 a.m. Amparo Pozos Wed. 8:00 a.m. Henry Maher Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Rena M. Molinari Fri. 8:00 a.m. Bill Giammona Sat. 4:00 p.m. Augusto & Eduina Silva & Family
Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of: September 8th & 9th—$8,721.50 September 15th & 16th—$7,656.00 (compared to $12,000 average weekly stewardship goal) Diocesan Priest Retirement—$1,973.00 Building Fund—$2,676.00 Thank you for continuing in your stewardship role of providing for the upkeep of our parish community.
We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office. This helps us to serve you better. Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust
We invite all women to join us for: WINGS (“Women in God’s Spirit”)
Wings is a faith enhancement group that encourages Spiritual growth through prayer, scripture study,
Catechesis, life sharing and community. Transfiguration Church, Marian Rm. Parish Hall
Thursday, October 4, 2018, 9:00-11:15 a.m. Speaker: Sister Joann Heinritz, CSJ
Topic: Unleashing the Spirit’s Wisdom
The next Baptism Class will be Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Please call the Parish Office to register.
Transfiguration Catholic Church
Steve & Susie Dennis will be hosting coffee and donuts this Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.
HOW DO WE TREAT THE MESSENGER? Let’s not be too hasty in defining who is “the wicked one” and who (namely us) is just! We are very quick to label others as evil, because we tend to label ourselves as good guys. We don’t like it when we are brought up short by a prophetic voice that brings us some bad news about our own behavior. We don’t like to be reproached for trans-gressions of the law or charged with violations of our training. We may condemn and abuse those who bring us up against these truths about ourselves when, if we were real-ly good, we would thank them for helping to keep us on the right path. This is the way they treated the prophets and the way they treated Jesus. Is this also the way we treat those whose message we don’t like? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Your Prayers Are Requested for the Repose of the Soul of: Gene Alga (Husband of Nancy Alga)
Missionary Cooperation Plan This weekend, Rev. Dennis Legaspi will be joining us. He will speak at all of the Masses for the Missionary Cooperation Plan of the Diocese. Through our prayers, sacrifices and financial help, we cooperate in building up the Church in various parts of the world. Envelopes are available in the pews. Please note in the memo line of the check that your donation is for the Missionary Cooperation Plan collection. Thank you for your support. St. Vincent de Paul Collection for the Poor
There will be a second collection for our Society of St. Vincent de Paul on the weekend of September 29 and 30. St. Vincent de Paul is our outreach to the poor in our parish. We help our needy neigh-bors by providing help for food, transportation, and other house-hold assistance. Thanks to your donations, in July we helped 143 people as we served 53 families including children and 19 home-less. We hope you will be generous once again so we can continue to help those in need in the months to come. Please use the enve-lopes in the pews for the collection. If you are interested in finding out more about SVdP and possibly becoming a member, contact Carl Bellone at [email protected] or call the parish office.
Sixty Plus or Minus Club Please join us for our continental breakfast and meeting in the Hall following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the first Friday of the month, October 5th. The hosts for the month are Kathleen Dunlap and Diane Johnston. Bingo will be played after the meeting. Non-members are always welcome. Please sign up today if you plan to attend.
Buon Tempo Upcoming Dinners Transfiguration Parish Hall
All parishioners are invited to the following dinners: October 2, 1018—Chicken Cacciatore November 6, 2018—Holiday Ham If you are interested in attending, please call the Dinner Line, 510-483-6929. Reservations must be made by the Friday before the dinner. Info: Call Len Tallo, President, 510-912-5730.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Second Reading: James 3:16—4:3 Psalm: 54—Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Sukkot (Jewish harvest festival) begins at sunset; Autumn begins Wednesday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Thursday: St. Vincent de Paul Friday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus Saturday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
School is back in session, so can CCD be far behind???
Thank you for asking… Our Religious Education
starting dates are as follows: Grades 1 through 5—Monday, October 8, 3:15-4:30 6 through 8 & AOK—Wednesday, October 3, 7:30-9:00 Kinderchurch—Sunday, October 7, during 9:00 Mass
Important Reminders: Staff Reunion Opening Dinner Meeting— THIS Monday, Sept. 24, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Sacrament Prep Parent Student Meetings: 2nd Year Class: THIS Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. AOKClass: THIS Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
What? You say that you haven’t yet registered your child...well RUSH to your phone or computer and either call: 510 537-1502 or email: [email protected]
We want to be sure to have ALL of our wonderful Children with us when classes begin.
We are all looking forward to another exciting year full of faith and fun...see you then!
Monday evening, September 24, 2018 in the Marian Room, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.
Eucharistic Ministry The Eucharistic Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve in our Liturgy. If you are interested, please send an email to Elmer Serrano at: [email protected]. Training will be provided. Thank you.
Kinderchurch A very special program for our Three to Five Year Olds. We meet on Sundays, during the 9:00 Mass. In our class we hear the Word of God at our own level. We also play and sing and have FUN! Come, join us!! Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the Church. Sign up NOW and don’t miss any of the Fun!
OUR CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 7! See you There!
Become A Docent for the Cathedral Docents are volunteer educators who guide groups through The Cathedral of Christ the Light. They facilitate dialogue that help visitors experience the history, art, ar-chitecture and beauty of the Cathedral. Volunteer commit-ment is a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month. For more information or to apply please visit:
ctlcathedral.org/get-involved/bearers-of-light
Join the Walk for the Poor Join us for the St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor on Saturday, October 13 at 9:30 a.m. You do not have to be a member of St. Vincent de Paul to be part of the walk. All you need is a desire to help feed the hungry in our parish community. Invite family and friends to sponsor you. Get your exercise and help the poor at the same time! The Walk for the Poor will be held at St. Isidore in Danville. You can walk as little or as much as you want. If you would like to participate, please contact Carl Bellone at [email protected] or call the parish office.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Come and see if God is calling you!
The Daughters of Charity have an overnight Religious Vocation Retreat for women ages 18-40
October 26-27, 2018 26000 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Contact: Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C., (650) 949-8890 or (213) 210-9903 or [email protected] or
www.Daughters-Of-Charity.com/retreats/
LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS THE “JOY OF THE GOSPEL”
The Proclamation of the Gospel—#255
Social dialogue in a context of religious freedom
The Synod Fathers spoke of the importance of re-spect for religious freedom, viewed as a fundamental human right. This includes “the freedom to choose the religion which one judges to be true and to mani-fest one’s beliefs in public”. A healthy pluralism, one which genuinely respects differences and values them as such, does not entail privatizing religions in an attempt to reduce them to the quiet obscurity of the individual’s conscience or to relegate them to the enclosed precincts of churches, synagogues or mosques. This would represent, in effect, a new form of discrimination and authoritarianism. The respect due to the agnostic or non-believing minority should not be arbitrarily imposed in a way that silences the convictions of the believing majority or ignores the wealth of religious traditions. In the long run, this would feed resentment rather than tolerance and peace.
Fr. Terry’s Remarks— We live in times that glory in everyone's right to express themselves and to be able to say what they want. It reminds me of the childhood rhyme '' Sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you''. I think our parents hoped it would bolster the bullied, or strengthen the over sensitive child. Another failed psychology dictum!! Now I know in the past we tended to drive religion down peoples' throats but there is a tendency today to silence religious beliefs in public so as not to embarrass the agnostic etc. What Pope Francis is proposing this week is respect for all views, religious included and the right to pro-claim them in public, also that we all try to be more considerate. Now I know we were not the best at this ourselves in the past. When we had the power, we used it to our advantage which turns out to have not been so advantageous after all. We are learning, we are looking at the Gospel with new insight, we are finding God everywhere. May our humility in-crease and our hearts grow ever greater.
