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Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Dr., Bay Point, CA 94565-3264 - Tel: (925) 458-4718 - Fax: (925) 458-3161 Email: rectory@olqw.org - Website: http://www.olqw.org -- http://facebook.com/olqwbaypoint

Fr. Peter Ngo Duc Dung, Pastor Deacon Loc Nguyen Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM (English) 7:00PM (Spanish) Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12 Noon 4PM (Vietnamese) Weekdays: Mon-Fri. 7:30AM, Sat. 8AM First Friday: 7:30PM Devotions Adoration & Benediction: Fridays 6PM- 7:30PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Wednesdays after morning mass Chaplet of the Divine Mercy: Mondays & Fridays after morning mass Confessions Saturday 3:30PM to 4:30PM or by appointment

BaptismsPre-Baptism classes for parents and godparents held every second Tuesday of the month. Contact the parish office. * Spanish Classes, contact Hilda Avelar at 925-458-3656. * Vietnamese baptisms, contact Fr. Peter Dung at the parish office. Marriage Contact the parish office at least six months in advance. Rene Asuncion, Director of Rel. Ed.

Tel:(925) 458-4574-Website: olqwre.olqw.org Email:director@olqwre.olqw.org • Religious Education • RICA Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or

membership in the Catholic Church. St. Vincent de Paul Food pantry opens Mondays 9:30AM -11AM in the Parish hall

“Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” (Luke 5:10)

February 10, 2019

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TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Jn 6: 60-69 Many of Jesus' disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father." As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."

Monday, Feb. 11 7:30 am Elias & Elijah Landa Tuesday, Feb. 12 7:30 am Ernesto Augustin Wednesday, Feb. 13 7:30 am Antonio Santos, Sr. Thursday, Feb. 14 7:30 am Valentin Mendoza Friday, Feb. 15 7:30 am All Souls

Saturday, Feb. 16 8:00 am Richard Hamptom 5:00 pm Michal John Saverio 7:00 pm (SP) Felix & Armida Gallo Sunday, Feb. 17 8:00 am Maria Bui Thi Men 10:00 am Errol & Kathryn Asuncion 12:00 pm Agripino V. Magwili 4:00 pm

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACTS

Filipino Association: Lourdes Servigon , Coordinator (925-334-9111)

Hispanic Association Rosie Estrada, Coordinator (925-639-7946)

Columbiettes Columbiettes08@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus Adrew Trias (Andrew.trias@gmail.com)

Regina Mundi Guild Leah Abejuela, President(labejuela@gmail.com)

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Esther Tilton, President SVDPOLQW@gmail.com

Legion of Mary: Rick Belza (925-261-0283)

Vietnamese Association

GOSPEL READING Luke 5: 1-11

While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listeningto the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret.He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch." Simon said in reply, "Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets." When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.

STEWARDSHIP/FINANCE

Sunday Plate Feb. 03: $ 5,646.00 Building Fund: $ 2,343.00

Thank you for your contribution support to sustain the ministries & ongoing needs of our parish.

Please make all checks payable to either “OLQW” or Our Lady queen of the World. This applies to all second collections also, unless otherwise noted.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Ed Plaza, German Duarte, Sylvia Ho, Kathy Nebel, Michelle McLaughlin, Liliana Baltar, Jovita Domingo, Eden Capistrano-Rosete, Joseph Do, Bertha Baldauf, Monica Aviles and all those in the Parish who are sick, and all those listed in the Book of Intention.

If you would like a name added to the prayer list, please call the rectory 458-4718.

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REFLECTION ON GOSPEL

Last Sunday, we heard how Jesus was rejected in his hometown of Nazareth. In the verses that follow, Jesus travels to the town of Capernaum and begins his ministry of teaching and healing. While in Capernaum, Jesus cures a man possessed with a demon and heals Simon's mother-in-law. After spending some time there, Jesus prepares to preach in other places. The fact that Jesus had previously been in Simon's home and healed his mother-in-law suggests that this encounter is not the first between Jesus and Simon Peter. We can read today's Gospel, therefore, as a description of the developing relationship between Jesus and Simon Peter.

In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches from Simon's boat. Jesus turns to Simon and instructs him about where to lower the fishing nets. Simon and others have been fishing throughout the night and have not caught anything. Simon protests, claiming that such an effort would be futile. Simon ultimately obeys Jesus and lowers his nets into the deeper water as directed. Notice here that Peter calls Jesus by the title “master.” He already recognizes Jesus as a person of authority. They catch so many fish that the nets begin to tear; Jesus' presence has created abundance out of scarcity, just as it did at the wedding feast at Cana, which we heard at Mass just a few weeks ago.

Simon Peter becomes a follower of Jesus immediately. He calls Jesus “Lord”—the title given to Jesus after his Resurrection—and protests his worthiness to be in Jesus' presence. Today's Gospel, therefore, marks a turning point in the relationship between Jesus and Peter.

Two of Simon's partners are also named as witnesses to the event described in today's Gospel: Zebedee's sons, James and John. Yet Jesus' words are addressed only to Simon. Jesus gives Simon a new job, telling him that he will become a different kind of fisherman. No longer will he catch fish; instead he will catch people. In these words, we hear the beginning of the leadership role that Peter will have within the community of disciples. Peter was chosen for this role. His task will be to bring others to Jesus. Already he is doing so; the Gospel tells us that all the fishermen with Peter also left their nets and followed Jesus.

We continue to speak of Peter's leadership and influence in the Church today when we call the pope the “successor of Peter.” We participate in the mission of the Church when we bring people to Christ through the example and positive influence of our lives.

STUDENTS’ PROFILE

Oanh Nguyen I’m the youngest in my family sister of Dieu and My, daughter of Truc and Tuyet. Grew up in Vietnam for 9 years, then came to America, California, and currently live in Antioch. A Junior at Antioch High School, I want to work in any design field like Civil Engineering, or Fashion, or an Architect, and hoping to graduate at UC Berkeley. I receive a few certificated of playing sport and a 3.7 GPA in school. The reason I’m in RCIA program because I want to receive First Communion, Confession, and Confirmation, and complete my Sacrament of Initiation to fully pledge as a Catholic. Also, I want to share and learn with others on how good God is to us and putting all my faith toward God to let others know I am a full pledge of Catholic. It is important to complete my Sacrament so I could help the next future generation as my Nephew and Nieces to lead toward and put faith and heart to god.

My Nguyen

I’m the second in my family oldest Dieu youngest sister Oanh, daughter of Tuyet and Truc. I live in VietNam for the past 15 yrs of my life, and then moved to America. Living close with my grandmother in California , lived in Antioch for 8 years. I used to want to achieve my goal to work as a nurse, but now I work at the Nail Salon for 3 years. I'm in RCIA program to achieve my Confirmation, also completed my Sacrament of Initiation. Together with my little sister Oanh, to fulfill my mom wishes and granting a good prospect as a daughter of Jesus Christ up in heaven, I would be honour to do my very best in this life without any regret and any mistakes. I want to learn and get my sacraments in church, and share to others how to engage and love our Jesus Christ.

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PARISH EVENTS

BAPTISM CLASS

Our next Baptism class for parents and godparents is Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7pm. Please register at the

parish office.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Please keep Religious Education students in your prayers as they attend Pan de Vida Retreat at The Immaculate Heart of Mary in Brentwood, February 8-10, 2019

There will be no classes on Saturday, February 16 and Monday, February 18 in observance of President’s day.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

FOOD DRIVE We will maintain a donation barrel

for non-perishable foods in the church foyer; please be generous. Our groups of volunteers are here every Monday, and they always

need groceries to help the needy in our community. The demand has been much greater!

BIBLE CLASS

Father Peter will be offering a Bible class for all adults interested in refreshing your knowledge of Scripture. Classes will be on Third Tuesday night from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The next Class will on Tuesday

February 19. For more information or to sign up, contact Rene Asuncion at 925-458-4574 or director@olqwre.olqw.org . Bibles are available for purchase at the Rectory office or Religious Education office.

Tax statements are now available. On your contribution envelopes, please indicate that you need a statement or call the rectory.

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WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE Monday Feb. 11 7:00 pm Rel. Ed. Classes Tuesday Feb. 12 7:00 pm Baptism Class Wed. Feb. 13 9:15am CH: Legion of Mary Thurs. Feb. 14 7:00 am RMG : Casino Bus trip 7:00 pm P#2: Divine Mercy 7:00 pm RCIA Class Friday, Feb. 15

7:00 pm P#1: Hispanic Choir

Saturday, Feb. 16 9:00am Religious Education Sunday, Feb. 17 12:00 pm P#2: Vietnamese Choir

AROUND DIOCESE OF OAKLAND

TAIZE

Taizé - Prayer around the Cross will be offered from 8-9 p.m. on Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, and May 17 at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. For more information call 510.657.2468.

37TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CELEBRATION SERIES

37th Annual African American Celebration Series will be held Jan. 19-Feb. 17 at St. Columba Catholic Church, 6401 San Pablo Ave, Oakland. Our theme this year is “Called to Follow…Called to Worship…Called to Lead.” Come and celebrate with us at one of our liturgies: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. We have an esteemed line-up of speakers:

• Dr. Toinette Eugene – PhD in Religion and Society (Jan 19/20)

• Fr. Kwame Assenyoh – The Catholic Community of Pleasanton (Jan 26/27)

• Dr. C. Vanessa White – Catholic Theological Union (Feb 02/03)

• Fr. Bryan Massingale – Fordham University (Feb 09/10)

• Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews – Deputy Director at Faith in Action formerly PICO California (Feb 16/17).

We welcome you to share in the M. Roger Holland Experience Gospel Choir workshop Wednesday, Feb. 13 to Friday, Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m. each evening; Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., followed by lunch in the parish hall; and the multi-congregation Gospel Choir performance on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Mass. For more information regarding this celebration, please contact the church office at (510) 654-7600.

CRS Rice Bowl Workshops

Come to get spiritually inspired for Lent and to participate in Rice Bowl by hearing Thomas Awiapo, Catholic Relief Services staff person from Africa, share his powerful story of overcoming extreme poverty in his African village to go on to college and earn a graduate degree. Following his talk, there will be a slide presentation on what is new for Rice Bowl in 2019 and some best practices. This free workshop will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. at St Stephen Church in Walnut Creek. Although primarily for DRE’s, parish and school educators and Rice Bowl coordinators, all are welcome to attend. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Marc McKimmey at mmckimmey@cceb.org or 510-768-3176. For more details, see attached flyer. A similar workshop will be offered in Spanish on Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.– noon at the Cathedral of Christ the Light.

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Crab Feed 2019

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Dinner With

Amigos…

Date: Saturday, February 23th

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Palis Hall

Cost: $10 Adults - $5 Children 7yrs &under

Join us for a night of dinner, relaxation, and

conversation with family and amigos!

Serving: Baked chicken Spanish style severed with rice and salad.