december BUSSHIN - Buddhist Church of Oakland december 2011 TEMPLE TID-BITS Upcoming Events by gayle Noguchi Church Maintenance Did you know the church has a fantastic group of superheroes

busshin december 2011 B U D D H I S T C H U R C H O F O A K L A N D

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Volume 54 Number 12

Minister’s Message 1

Temple Tidbits 2

Upcoming Events 2

JSC 5th Anniversary 2

Board Member Interview 3

JSC 5th Anniversary 4

Roof Renovations Campaign 4

JS Correspondence Course 4

Golf Tournament Donors 5

Ashland Howakai 6

Newsroom OBWA 6

Jr YBA 7

Keirokai photos 8

Momiji Kai 9

Dharma School News 9

Halloween Party Photos 10

Mochi Order Form 13

Shotsuki Memorial Service 14

Calendar

IN THIS ISSUE

Buddhism from a Cat’s Perspectiveguest article by sapphire

The other day I was helping Harry, my human, on his

computer. Maybe you saw the picture on facebook? He has a problem with procrastination, so I thought I would try and lend a hand, or paw as the case may be.

I am a very fortunate cat. My sister Luna and I were adopted by Harry and his wife when we were nine years old. It is very difficult for older cats to be ad-opted – many people want kittens because they are cute. But older cats are cute too! In fact, an older cat’s personality is already settled so you have a better idea what your new companion will be like. I consider myself pretty mellow, but my sister can be mean to me sometimes. I chalk it up to her gastrointestinal problems. We still cuddle together when it gets cold and there are no laps to sit on.

Since this is the Busshin, I guess I’m supposed to talk about Buddhism a little bit. Cats are often associated with Zen. For instance, it is said that when the Buddha passed away that the cat didn’t show up, but there is a Zen version of the painting with a cat in the corner! Cats are often said to be the caretakers of some kind of mysterious wisdom as well. One of my favorite koans is “Door open – stay in. Door closed – go out!” If you ever see a cat with a far-away expression, they just might be meditating on the deeper meaning of life.

I think that Jodo Shinshu fits for cats too. Just like humans, we are often slaves to our desires – food, water, snacks, a warm lap to sleep on. But even though I might not show it, I feel extremely grateful to Harry for rescuing me from the shelter and giving my sister and me a home.

Nyamo Amida ButsuSapphire

P.S. If you want to see the pic-ture of me helping Harry, go to his blog, “The Nenju”: http://rev-harry.livejournal.com/

Sapphire Bridges

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TEMPLE TID-BITS

Upcoming Eventsby gayle Noguchi

Church MaintenanceDid you know the church has

a fantastic group of superheroes who fix up and maintain the church, the Issei Kaikan, the grounds, and the apartment build-ing? Last month, these volunteers painted out grafitti, installed new tarps, fixed the kitchen sink, planned a railing to be installed in the Nokotsudo, and installed thresholds on the outside doors of the church kitchen. Kudos to these gentlemen: Al Kanzaki, Dennis Katayama, John Mina-moto, Dick Sasaki, Mark Shi-mamoto, Cliff Yokomizo, and Tom Yokomizo!

Thanks to the NewlywedsThe church gives many thanks to

newlyweds Ben & Talaya Hama-moto for their donation of paper goods, granola bars, almonds and ramen to the Keiro Kai mem-bers’ Appreciation Luncheon and tablecloths to the church; and we thank Jun Donna Hamamoto, mother of the groom, for deliv-ering the items as their donation for use of the social hall for their wedding reception.

Cast your BallotAttention BCO members: be

sure to cast your ballots for the 2012 Board of Directors before November 21st. The Ballot Box is in the church office.

MochitsukiWhat time of year is it? Mochi

time! Please come out to help make and fan the mochi cakes. Turn in your order forms before December 5th to make sure your order is filled.

Holidiay GreetingsDo you want to save paper and

stamps? Send in your Holiday Greetings to be published in the Busshin! Donations will be allo-cated to the Roof Fund.

Food DrivePlease bring in canned goods

and staples for the Alameda County Food Drive. There is a barrel in the reception area. Many families depend on our dona-tions during this economic crisis. Hunger has no season.

New Years ServicesJoin us for the New Year’s Eve

Service Saturday, December 31, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. Everyone takes a turn ringing the bell. New Year’s Day Service is Sunday, January 1, 2012, at 11:00a.m. Happy New Year to all!

On Sunday, December 4th, the Jodo Shinshu Center

will be hosting a 5th Anniver-sary Celebration/Open House. The event will begin at 11:00 am with a service, a reception will follow afterwards along with displays and tours of the facility. The BCA Bookstore will also be

open throughout the event. Rev-erend Gregory Gibbs will be a guest lecturer discussing his new book “Becoming Buddhist, Be-coming Buddhas, Liberating All Beings.” If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by November 21st to Glenn Kameda at 510-809-1401 or [email protected].

Please join us for BCO’s month-ly Evening Service and Dharma Discussion on Wednesday, De-cember 14th at 7:00 pm. Chant-ing, meditation, and an open dis-cussion lead by Reverend Harry Bridge provide a wonderful way to rejuvenate and focus yourself. All interested adults and young adults are welcome to attend.

DEADLINE FOR January 2012 BUSSHIN ARTICLES: December 1st

Articles submitted after this date may not be printed. Send articles

to Joyce Yokomizo:email: [email protected]

fax: (415) 970-0810

You can also send articles to Tomita Shimamoto at the church office.

BUSSHIN COLLATION Saturday, December 11th by the

Youth Club


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Board Member InterviewThis month: Donna Yokomizo

BCO Member interview: Donna Yokomizo, retired

What I love about being retired is having the opportunity and flexibility to learn new things. Whether that’s through taking classes, going to performances and lectures, traveling, spend-ing more time with family and friends, volunteering, or re-searching things on the internet there are lots of things to do now that there’s more time. For almost forty years I was an educator in the San Ramon Valley school dis-trict. I taught at the elementary level as a classroom teacher, a sci-ence specialist, and a technology specialist, ending my career as an administrator. It was great fun to have had the chance to teach both children and adults.

My husband Cliff and I live in Dublin. We have two married children and two grandchildren.

The Yokomizo family has a strong presence in the BCO. Tony and Nowie Yokomizo (Cliff’s parents) were pioneers in the church. Cliff is a former church president. Sisters in law Joyce and Denise Yokomizo are well respected for all their hard work as contributors to BCO. Tom Yo-komizo (Cliff’s uncle) is a valued member and volunteer. Matsuye Tani is Cliff’s aunt. Peter Nakaso and I have a common aunt.

FavoritesFood: navel orangesHobbies: knitting, reading,

jewelry making, taikoVacation destination: been for-

tunate to travel to many places and loved them all

Movie: none reallyBook: many favorites in

all genres

Bucket listThere are so many places to

go and things to do that my list grows daily. Currently New Zealand, Alaska’s inner passage, and Italy are high on the list for destinations.

Little known factFor many years I was the area

coordinator for Hands on Science Outreach, an after school science enrichment program. I established programs in several schools in Al-ameda and Contra Costa County and was responsible for recruit-ing, training, and supervising the instructors. It was fantastic to bring science to so many children throughout the area.

Board can accomplishWe have a big responsibility to

keep the future of BCO in mind as we make decisions and take care of the business of the church. I hope that BCO will continue to grow its membership and prosper as it faces many challenges that the changing world presents.

Tell the storyPerson by person by building

a community of learners and strengthening our own knowl-edge of Buddhism.


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Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course

Roof Renovation Campaign Statusby steve terusaki

We have begun a push to encourage participa-

tion in the Roof Campaign by all members of the church as we enter the last months of the Campaign. Letters have gone out to those who have not yet made contributions and individual phone calls are being made. From that effort we are seeing positive results and increased donations. For the month of October, there were 22 new donors to the Cam-paign; donation receipts totaled nearly $6,000. We are nearing the $300,000 mark in the Campaign with $108,700 to go to reach our $400,000 Campaign goal. Thank you to all who have participated.

As we talk to our members we have continued to tell the story of how important the project has been to the integrity of the church. 84 years old, the orna-

mental wood members of the roof were dry-rotted; and falling off onto the sidewalks below. The interface between the ornamental wood and the metal roof panels were the sources of much of the water leaks during winter rains. The project has been a success and the replacement of ornamen-tal wood members and the repairs at critical junctures between the roof panels and the ornamental pieces have stopped all the water problems that the church had been experiencing for many years. To complete the project we need to fulfill our Campaign target of $400,000 to repay monies to the Eitaikyo Fund and to establish a fund to cover future maintenance issues associated with the roof.

Thank you again for your gener-ous dana and your unwavering support.

New Campaign Donors:Mr. & Mrs. Greg EndowMs. Susan HamamotoMr. Steve HirabayashiMs. Takako HondaMs. Elaine MiyamoriMrs. Katsuyo MurakawaMr. Hideso NeishiMs. Joan NomuraMs. Elsie OgataMr. & Mrs. Richard OwocMr. & Mrs. Kunio ShibataMr. & Mrs. M. SuginoMs. Shizuko TamoriMs. Shizuko M. TamoriMr. & Mrs. Gary TaniguchiMr. George TsuboiMs. Yoshiko Ushijima

Jodo Shinshu Center to Celebrate its5th Anniversary

On Sunday, December 4, 2011, a commemorative

event will be held at the Jodo Shinshu Center to mark its 5th anniversary since opening its doors. This event will take place from 11:00-3:00 pm at the Jodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant Av-enue, Berkeley, CA, 94704. Fol-lowing a commemorative service at 11:00 am, a reception will be held in the Center’s lobby begin-ning at 12:00 pm. From 1:30-3:00 pm, attendees may enjoy displays and tours of the facility.

All BCA members are welcome to attend the event. To assist the Jodo Shinshu Center to de-termine a count of how many people will be attending, please R.S.V.P. to the church office by Monday, November 21, 2011 by calling (510-832-5988) or by e-mail ([email protected]).

The Jodo Shinshu Corre-spondence Course Office

is now accepting applications for their spring 2012 enrollment. The popular 2-year, computer-based program continues to offer online instruction in the origins and development of Buddhism, Shinran Shonin’s life and teach-


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Golf Tournament Donors

ing, sutras & masters of the Pure Land tradition and history of Jodo Shinshu.

An excellent opportunity for beginners or for those who have already studied Jodo Shin-shu, the program reaches out to people all over the world. Stu-dents come from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, U.K., Japan, Nepal as well as Hawaii and the BCA. With over 80 students en-rolled, the course has much to offer those interested in deepen-ing their understanding of Bud-dhism and Jodo Shinshu. The course instructors consist of 14 ministers and professors who specialize in the subjects taught. An optional August Workshop at the Jodo Shinshu Center is held every year.

For more information, please visit the course website at: www.JSCC.cbe-bca.org

Applications may be submit-ted online through the course website. Deadline: February 15. Course starts March 1.

Questions may be directed to: Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course Office, 2140 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA Tel: 510-809-1441, email: [email protected]

The Buddhist Church of Oak-land gratefully acknowl-

edges the generous donations of these businesses. The annual golf Tournament is dependent upon

the continued support and par-ticipation of all.

Adachi garden CenterAtlantis Hotel & Casino (Parris

Farzar)AWT Construction GroupBDK American (Brian Nagata)Bergland, Jr. Harry CPABerkeley Bowl MarketplaceBritish Motor Car Distributors,

Ltd. (Donald Endo, C.F.O.)ByGeorg LLC (Ms. Goergiann

Miller)Cache CreekChapel of the Chimes (Harley

Forrey)Chapel of the Chimes/Skylawn

(Jim Navarro)Chew, DonCoach SushiDiablo Flooring, Inc. (Brian

DeOliveira)Discovery Bay Country Club

(Jon Miller, Head Pro)East Bay Youth Athletic LeagueEndo, DonaldEndo, GishEndo, MichaelFrost, RobertFudenna Bros. (Larry Fuden-

na)Fujii Melons, Inc.Fujimura, TomFujinaka, Glenn D.D.S.Furuta, SetsukoHashimoto, TomHayashida Architects (Hayas-

hida, Sady & Amy)Hayashida, JoAnne & FamilyHigashi, Stephen T. (The Struc-

tures co.)Hiromoto, MaryHiromoto, Mary & Sharon

Hisaoka, Tadao & PattiHorst, ArchHuntington Hotel (Gail Isono)Inouye, ValerieKamakura Restaurant (Akiko,

Faith, Ann, Wayne Yamato)Kataoka, DanKaya, SandyKimochi, Inc. (Jerry Kika)Kimura, Lowell G. CPAKirala Restaurant (Akira

Komine)Kobayashi, EarlKotsubo, JimLee’s Berkeley Florist (Wilton

Lee)Low, David M.LPL Financial (Kurt Miyamura)Maruyama, David & CandiceMaruyama, Jeff, Russell, HalMaruyama, Sam & ScottMasamori, Dar Insurance

AgencyMcDermott Costa Insurance

(John Johnson)Mesa Beverage Co.MIF Insurance Agency (David

Fujita & Dick Yamamoto)Minamoto, LouMisusaki, YoMonterey Market (Gloria

Fujimoto)Morimoto, BenMorimoto, StephanieMorino, JerryNakano, Seigo Jr.Nakao, MitzieNakashima Golf Studio (Russell

Morino)Negi, MaryNeishi, AliceNeishi, Dr. John O.D.


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Newsroom OBWAby gayle Noguchi

Golf Tournament DonorsContinued from previous page

Neishi, Jeff & SherryNeishi, KenNeishi, MoeNoda, Newell (Head 1st Hair

Salon)Nomura, RonNomura, SylviaNoriye, Nobby & KeisoOakland Fukuoka Sister City

SocietyOgui, Socho KoshinOshika, Edwin R. Atty-at-LawOto, Robert (Oto Bailey

Fukumoto & Mishima, Inc.)Rockridge Optometry (Scott

Yokoi, O.D. & Cindy Sakai, O.D.)

Sand Regency Casino Hotel (Lisa Miolini)

Sasaki, Digger & AgnesShepard, Edward & Sabrina

KubotaShinomoto, Kendall & KyleSilver Dragon RestaurantSnapdragon Foods (David

Sakamoto)Soo Hoo, William (Horizons

Unlimited)Suda, JeffSugiyama, AnahSunset View Mortuary &

Crematory (Michael J. Klinger)Tanaka, Shizuo & NancyTanisawa FamilyTanisawa, Ken Dr.Tanisawa, TedTerada, KeijuTerusaki, Steve (Seido

Consulting)Thunen, Carol & GarretTominaga Family

Tomine, Eugene Atty-at-LawTrader Joe’s (George Yamashita)Umezu, Rev. KodoUnion Bank of CA Oakland

Branch (William Lee)Willow Park Golf CourseWong, Darrin & LoriWorld Star Sporting Goods

(Ryan Davis & Jennifer Yamaoka)

Yamaoka, Rev. Seigen & Mrs. Shigeko Yamaoka

Yanagi-Mizono, Ken & MaryYatabe, Mike (Mechanics Bank)Yokomizo, CliffYoshioka, Esther

Ashland Howakai held its monthly service October

16th followed by otoki. The Service was conducted by Reverend Bridge, chaired by Curt Kawabata and treated to piano accompaniment by Reverend Bridge and Sta-cey Kawabata. The next service will be on November 20th at the Eden Community Cen-ter. We thank the following for donations:

Mrs. Sandra ArbogastMrs. Matsuye HaradaMrs. Toshiye HasegawaMrs. Mary IwamuraM/M Curt KawabataMrs. Ruby KuritsuboM/M Shig NaitoMrs. Jean NakaoMrs. Jean NomuraMrs. Sylvia NomuraMrs. Susan Okano

Ashland Howakaiby curt kawabata

M/M Digger SasakiMr. Jerry SakamotoM/M James TsuruiMrs. Jane Tsushima

The OBWA would like to thank the following:

• Sensei Diana Thompson for assisting BCO during the month of October. We have thoroughly enjoyed your participation in temple life here along with your daughter, Serenity.

• Ruby Kuritsubo, Namie Naito, Mika Bridge, Karen Hashimoto, June Masuyama, and Lou Minamoto for Septem-ber’s hondo cleaning

• Kathy Terusaki, Carol Thunen, and Patti Hisaoka for preparing a delicious lunch for the Bay District BWL meeting

• Toban “C” for our fall Ohigan otoki

• Reverend Bridge, Mika Bridge, Jean Nakazono, Fusae Yoshida, June Masuyama, and Linda Minamoto for making visitations in the Oakland area; Reverend Bridge, Mika Bridge, and Sam and Helen Mori for making visitations in the Con-cord area.

The OBWA would also like to thank the following for their gen-erous donations:

• Meta and Ren Orans in ap-preciation of daughter Remy’s graduation

• Shig Naito in appreciation of


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OBWA’s visitation• George Yokoyama in appre-

ciation of OBWA’s visitationThank you Daisy Tsujimoto

and JoAnne Hayashida for the refreshments at our last meeting. Our next OBWA will be Decem-ber 4th at 9:00am.

OBWA NOTICE:

The OBWA Installation of 2012 Officers originally scheduled for Dec. 4th has been changed to Sunday, January 8th at 9:00am.

On Saturday, October 29, the Jr. YBA started the

busy weekend constructing the Haunted House under the lead-ership and supervision of Mat-thew Li and Alex Wilson. Great job guys! We continued on with delicious hamburgers for dinner. Afterwards, we carved pumpkins with an assist from Mia Li and Sydney Wong. Thanks to Phil Li, Gerry Medina and Doris Okano who courageously chap-eroned us for our sleepover. We had a delicious breakfast in the morning prepared by Jensen Wong. Thanks to all of the par-ents who helped out along with

Jr. YBA NEWS by graNt tomiNaga

our dedicated advisor Bonnie Okamura. It was a great success!

On 11-11-11, Hannah, Tae, Paul and Grant traveled down to Fresno led by Bonnie Okamura to the Fresno conference. We all met a lot of new people and en-joyed the various workshops.

On December 4, the Jr. YBA will be performing our version of “Dolphin Tale” for Bodhi Day created and produced by Sabrina and Ed Shepard. Please come and be entertained and enlightened.

We will also continue to sell holiday See’s Candies until Bodhi Day. You will receive your candy at Mochitsuki. Please see any Jr. YBA member if you are interested.

Have a happy holiday!


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Keirokai

New Keiro member, Al Kanzaki


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Momiji Kai Newsby NaNcy yamamoto

Our meeting on Thursday October 20, 2011, was a

planned to go out to lunch day but changed our plans and brought in lunch which was relaxing and enjoyed by everyone. We have Miyo Shigemoto to thank for planning this luncheon.

Jean Nakazono had suggested that we should have an discus-sion on what to do about our worldly possession so asked our

sensei, Rev. Bridge, because of his constant moves, to moderate on the topic of what should we do. We decided he would be the person to chair and he graciously agreed. Sensei gave his theory on what he had done in the past to alleviate some of his belongings which was interesting.

We seniors are at a point where we are thinking about what to do with our possessions, some new,

some old but useful. How does one get rid of these possessions. Our children don’t seem to want what we consider as great and usable material.

They seem to pooh pooh the idea of getting hand me downs from their parents. Their tastes in material things are quite different from ours, so we are left hanging on a limb.

Some of the participants gave their views and input on what they have done or are doing. Some great ideas were suggested during the discussions. Any wonderful ideas from the members at large certainly would be appreciated.

Our next session will be on November 3, 2011. Plans for a December get-together are now being formulated and we welcome any new members along with the present members. Happy Hal-loween!!! or maybe I should say Happy Thanksgiving!!! as this will probably come out in the Novem-ber issue of the Busshin.

Dharma School News...by JaNet umezu

As I write this article, I realize that the end of the year will

soon be upon us. It just seems like only yesterday that we were enjoy-ing the Halloween Party on Octo-ber 30. The witches, the princesses, the hippies, the M&M candy and ninjas were just parading around the social hall and enjoying games led by Valerie Otsuka & Tak

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Otsuka. This writer was lucky to be one of the winners of the container guessing contest. No sooner the games ended, the Halloween revel-ers were off to the spooky haunted house created by the JR YBA. Their creativity always astounds me. Thank you, JR YBA. The festivi-ties concluded with a hearty pizza, salad, and fruit luncheon. Thank you, Daisy Tsujimoto and Joni Hiramoto for co-chairing and orga-nizing the wonderful meal. Thank you Gail Cho for doing the grocery shopping and a special thank you to our Pizza Chefs: Ron Nomura, Gary Tominaga and Steve Hara and Kitchen Crew, Mika Bridge, Donna Castro, Jun Hamamoto, June Nomura, Bonnie Okamura, Tak Otsuka, Valerie Otsuka, Ann Tominaga, Mollie Yoneyama and Janet Umezu who helped set up, prepare the food and clean up. Thank you to Pam Kato Liang for the delicious candied apples, Joni Hiramoto for the brownies and JR YBA parents for the cookies. Please forgive me if I have inadvertently left anyone out, but my memory is not the best.

Now that the cobwebs have been swept away and a day of enjoyment at the Bay District Family Conference was had on November 5 at SACBC, please remember to save these dates:

November 20 –California Academy of Science excursion.. Please contact Donna Castro, if interested in attending. Sign up

Dharma School NewsContinued from previous page

deadline was November 7. *November 27 – Family Dharma

ServiceDecember 8 – Bodhi Day &

Birthday SundayDecember 11 – Mochi Tsuki ** These events beside regular

class days will count towards the students’ attendance.

Happy birthday to Rina Hori, Sean Yoshida, Grant Tominaga, Kelsey Hirota & Rachel

Hirota. December Birthday Sunday will be Decem-ber 8. We hope to see you there.

In closing, the Dharma School would like to thank the following people for their generous dana:

Ron Fuji Melons for donation of watermelon & grapes for Hal-loween Party.

Dick, Agnes and Rik Sa-saki - In memory of Al Davis of the Raiders

Mary Hiromoto - Birthday do-nation

Keiro AppreciationMary HiromotoSylvia NomuraAlice NeishiRuby KuritsuboLou MinamotoM/M Sam MoriSam/Mollie YoneyamaRosalie KidoThe Dharma School would also

like to thank those who give of their time so generously. Thank you Tak Otsuka, Valerie Ot-suka, Jeanne & Chuck Kawata, Lou Minamoto, June Nomura and Mollie Yoneyama for help-ing make the flower corsages for the Keiro members, and to all the parents, teachers, students and JR YBA members who helped collate the Busshin in October.

Until Next Time –May you all be happy and well and enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!

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NEW YEAR’S OMOCHI ORDER FORM

ThetraditionalNewYear’sOmochiwillbepreparedbytheBuddhistChurchof

Oaklandon SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011from7:00a.m.TheOmochiisbeingofferedtomembersandthepubliconadonationbasisaslistedontheorderform

below.Forprocurementofthenecessaryingredients,ONLY THOSE ORDERS RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 5th will be honored as ordered.Ordersplacedafterthis date will be filled according to availability. LAST MINUTE REQUESTS on the day of mochi tsuki will not be filled until all pre-orders have been filled.

In order for the marketing and packaging crew to accurately fill your order, an order form has been provided for you below. Please note that there is a space for you to note the approximate desired pick-up time. Also, a space has been provided for the name of the individual who will be picking up your order. It isrequestedthatordersbepickedupbetween2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Members are urged to invite supporters, where this form is not sent, to place orders with the church at (510) 832-5988. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

* * * * * CUT HERE * * * * * ORDER FORM

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND825 JACKSON STREET

OAKLAND, CA 94607-4723DATE __________________________________

NAME ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________ CITY ZIP TELEPHONE _____________________________

I will pick-up my order at _____________________________ p.m.

My order will be picked-up by (NAME)________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT PRICE X QTY Ordered = $ AMOUNTNOSHI MOCHI (3 lbs) PC $7.00 X = KAGAMI MOCHI (large 1 ½ lbs.) SET $4.00 X = KAGAMI MOCHI (small ¾ lbs.) SET $2.75 X = KOMOCHI LB $3.25 X = ANKO MOCHI LB $4.00 X =

*PLEASE SEND AMOUNT TO OFFICE WITH THIS FORM TOTAL *AMOUNT $


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December Shotsuki Memorial ServiceService: Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Sermon by Reverend Harry Gyokyo BridgeFamily and friends are invited to attend this monthly memorial service for those listed below. If any errors appear in the list below, please notify the church office at (510) 832-5988 at your earliest conve-nience. For next month’s Shotsuki Service, please check the Busshin calendar.

Mrs. Wakako AdachiDr. Larry AikawaMrs. Yoneko AochiMrs. Koto Aoyagi: 50th yearMr. Yasutaro Chiyoda Mrs. Fumie DoiMr. Goro EndoMr. Fusakichi FujiiMrs. Carrie FujiiMr. George FujinoMr. Noboru FukuchiMrs. Michiko FukutomiMiss Emiko Furuta Mrs. Toshiko FurutaMrs. Mutsu Gonda: 17th yearMr. Utaro HaradaMrs. Kinuko Diana HayashiMrs. Osue HirabayashiMr. Fred HiromotoMrs. Fuji IkedaMr. Dick KanzakiMr. Keishu Kanzaki: 33rd yearMr. Otokichi Kashima Mr. Tamesaku KataokaMrs. Kiyono KawabataMr. Yuji KawabataMrs. Hisa KawamotoMrs. Riu Kawaoka: 13th yearMrs. Yufu KisanukiMr. Keisaburo KodaMr. Kazuo KoizumiMr. Takehei KonoMr. Heitaro KosobayashiMrs. Margaret Kubota

Mr. Myosuke KuramuraMr. Torahei MasuokaMrs. Matsu MatsuiMr. Chosei MatsuiMrs. Fusako MatsutaniMrs. Kinu MatsutaniMr. Rokusaburo MiyamotoMr. Masato MoriMr. Yoshihisa MoriMr. Yotaro NajimaMr. Nobori NakagawaMr. Toru Tom NakagawaMr. Hiroshi NakaiMr. Masato NakaoMr. Takashi NakaoMr. Seiichi NakataniMr. Eiichi NakazonoMr. Eisaburo NatsuharaMiss Gloria NatsuharaMrs. Nobuko NatsuharaMiss Masako NeishiMr. Sadaichi Neishi: 25th yearMr. George NoboriMr. Don Nomiyama: 13th yearMr. Jerry NomuraMr. Sekinosuke OkaiMrs. Mary Fumiye Okamura: 3rd yearMr. Shinji OkamuraMrs. Hide OkanoMrs. Kimiyo OkawachiMr. Takashi OkawachiMrs. Jane OtsukaMr. Tomio Otsuka: 33rd year

Mrs. Wendy Mitsu PendroMr. Jun SasakiMr. Yukichi SasakiMr. Mitsuzo SatakeMrs. Tomino ShigemotoMr. Yoshizo ShimamotoMr. Masao ShinomotoMr. Shigeyoshi SuwaMrs. Hatsue SunagawaMr. Yoshitsugu TakedaMr. Seikatsu TakesakaMrs. Teiko TamoriMr. Ichiro TanakaMr. Masaichi TanakaMrs. Masayo TaniMrs. Kusu TanitaMrs. Mary TsuboiMr. Shozo TsuboiMrs. Ayako Agnes TsujiMiss Yumiko TsujimotoMr. Shigekazu UmemotoMrs. Kin UsuiMrs. Teruko UyenoMr. George WatanabeMr. Yotaro WatanabeMr. Howard WorrellMrs. Yoshiwo YabeMr. Naozo YagoMr. George YamaguchiMr. Noboru YamanakaMr. Takefumi YasudaMrs. Masae YokomizoMrs. Nobuye Nowie Yokomizo Mr. Yonekichi Yokomizo

December 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Busshin Articles Due

Busshin Collated by the Youth

Club

6:00 p.m.Adult Gakuen

7:00 p.m.Oakland

Fukuoka Sister City Mtg

7:00 p.m.Concord Howakai

7:00 p.m.Adult Dharma

Service & Discussion

6:30 a.m.Mochitsuki

1:00 p.m.Line Dance

7:30 p.m.Karaoke

9:00 a.m.Nippongo Gakuen

9:00 a.m.OBWA Meeting

10:00 a.m.Bodhi Day

11:00 a.m.Shotsuki Service

11:45 a.m.OBWA Bonenkai

1:00 p.m.Line Dance

7:30 p.m.Karaoke

7:00 p.m.Board Meeting


9:00 a.m.Anko Prep

7:00 p.m.EBYAL


Omigaki Hondo Clean Up

1:00 p.m.Line Dance

7:30 p.m.Karaoke

10:00 a.m.Momiji Kai


No Nippongo Gakuen

No Service Winter Holiday Office Closed

No Nippongo Gakuen

8:00 p.m.Joya E Service



January 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Busshin Articles Due

Busshin Collated by the Board

7:00 p.m.Board Meeting

10:00 a.m.Ho-onko Service

11:30 a.m.Otoki (Toban A)

6:00 p.m.Ashland Howakai New Yr’s Dinner


1:30 p.m.BDBWL Meeting

MLK Day: Office Closed

7:30 p.m.Karaoke


12:30 p.m.Hiroshima

Kenjinkai New Year’s Party: social hall

2:00 p.m.Ikebana: Issei kaikan

10:00 a.m.Family Dharma

Service

10:45 a.m.Adult Study

5:00 p.m.Oakland

Fukuoka Sister New Year’s Dinner

10:00 a.m.Wanto Shodo Kai

1:00 p.m.Line Dance

7:30 p.m.Karaoke


9:00 a.m.Nippongo

Gakuen New Year’s Party

9:00 a.m.OBWA Mtg. &

Installation


Service

10:45 a.m.Shotsuki Service

4:00 p.m.Concord Howakai New Yr’s Dinner

7:00 p.m.Dharma Service

& Discussion

11:00 a.m.New Year’s Day

ServiceOffice Closed



1:00 p.m.Hiroshima

Kenjinkai prep




Service

10:45 a.m.Adult Study



1:00 p.m.Line Dance

7:30 p.m.Karaoke


10:00 a.m.Wanto Shodo Kai

1:00 p.m.Line Dance

7:30 p.m.Karaoke

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