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Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Drive * Bay Point, CA 94565-3264
Tel: (925) 458-4718 - Fax: (925) 458-3161 Email: [email protected] - Website: http://www.olqw.org
http://facebook.com/olqwbaypoint
TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
Fr. Peter Ngo Duc Dung, Parochial Administrator 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 from 5PM-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
RCIA Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or membership in the Catholic Church, contact Rene Asuncion at 925-458-4574. Baptisms Pre-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.
Religious Education Contact Rene Asuncion, Director of Rel. Ed. Tel:(925) 458-4574 *Website: olqwre.olqw.org Email: [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Food pantry opens Mondays 9:30AM -11AM in the Parish hall
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TWENTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mt 18:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.
Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, September 11 7:30 am Ronnie Belza - Thanksgiving Tuesday, September 12 7:30 am Anna Hang Tran Wednesday, September 13 7:30 am Catalina de Vera Thursday, September 14 7:30 pm Cornelio Delossantoh Friday, September 15 7:30am Thanksgiving Saturday, September 16 8:00 am Ebias Vicente Family 5:00pm Rosario Catalya Sunday, September 17 8:00 am Mary Clare Ngo 10:00 am Gonzalo & Ernesta Asuncion 12:00 pm Francis Ruiz 2:00pm Mercedes Aguayo Muro 4:00 pm (VIET)
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACTS
Filipino Association [email protected]
Hispanic Association Rosie Estrada, Coordinator 925-639-7946 Gladys Giron, Secretary 925-334-9873
Columbiettes [email protected]
Knights of Columbus [email protected]
Regina Mundi Guild Patsy Welty, President 925-458-6787
St. Vincent de Paul Society Louise Salazar, President [email protected]
Legion of Mary Rick Belza 925-261-0283
Vietnamese Association
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Fr. Culver, Carol Hampton, Ed Plaza, German Duarte, Liliam Catapusan, Mai Dinh, Lucita Flores, Doug Parker, Kathy Nebel, Michelle McLaughlin, Liliana Baltar, 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.
STEWARDSHIP/FINANCE
September 3: $4,919 Building Fund: $2,283
2017 Assessment: $42,009 Paid: $22,009 Owe: $20,000 2017 Package Insurance: $24,670 Paid: $12,000 Owe: $12,670
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.
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REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL
Today’s Gospel reading is taken from a chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, which is sometimes called the “discourse on the Church” or the “church order” discourse. In this part of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus speaks more directly about matters of Church discipline and order. In today’s reading we find one of only three instances in which Jesus uses the word church in Matthew’s Gospel. In Matthew’s record of Jesus’ teaching, we can hear echoes of the kinds of issues faced by the early Christian community.
In the first part of the “discourse on the Church” (Matthew 18:1-14), Matthew addresses the Christian community’s concerns about rank. Jesus responds to the disciples’ question about who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus indicates that those who wish to enter the kingdom of heaven must be like children, and he cautions those leaders who might lead these “little ones” astray. He also responds with the parable of the lost sheep, indicating how God will seek out and bring back those “little ones” who have strayed.
In today’s Gospel reading, Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus addresses a common occurrence in the Christian community: a dispute between two members of the Church. Jesus outlines a procedure for settling such matters fairly. The victim should privately address the offender and attempt to resolve the dispute without outside involvement. If that fails, then the victim should bring two or three witnesses and confront the offender again. If the dispute is still unresolved, the matter should be brought to the attention of the entire community. If the offender refuses to adhere to the reparations prescribed by the community, then Jesus suggests that the offender may be expelled from the Church.
Jesus does not discourage disagreement within the community of the Church; he acknowledges the reality of conflict and error and offers his disciples a means for addressing such matters. It is in the conclusion to this teaching that the message of hope is found: Jesus is present with the community and will guide the community in its relations. If decisions are taken in prayer, then the community can be assured of God’s assistance.
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/23rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-a-sunday-connection
SEPTEMBER 14 – THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
The one symbol most often identified with Jesus and his Church is the cross.
On September 14, we celebrate The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast traces its beginning to Jerusalem and the dedication of the church built on the site of Mount Calvary in 335. But the meaning of the cross is deeper than any city, any celebration, any building. The cross is a sign of suffering, a sign of human cruelty at its worst. But by Christ’s love shown in the Paschal Mystery, it has become the sign of triumph and victory, the sign of God, who is love itself.
Believers have always looked to the cross in times of suffering. People in concentration camps, in prisons, in hospitals, in any place of suffering and loneliness, have been known to draw, trace, or form crosses and focus their eyes and hearts on them. The cross does not explain pain and misery. It does not give us any easy answers. But it does help us to see our lives united with Christ’s.
We often make the Sign of the Cross over ourselves. We make it before prayer to help fix our minds and hearts on God. We make it after prayer, hoping to stay close to God. In trials and temptations, the cross is a sign of strength and protection. The cross is the sign of the fullness of life that is ours. At Baptism, too, the Sign of the Cross is used; the priest, parents, and godparents make the sign on the forehead of the child. A sign made on the forehead is a sign of belonging. By the Sign of the Cross in Baptism, Jesus takes us as his own in a unique way. Today, let us look to the cross often. Let us make the Sign of the Cross and realize we bring our whole selves to God—our minds, souls, bodies, wills, thoughts, hearts—everything we are and will become.
O cross, you are the glorious sign of our victory. Through your power may we share in the triumph of Christ Jesus.
(Prayer of Christians)
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/triumph-of-the-cross
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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!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2017-2018 school year is now open. Forms can be picked up at the Religious Education office or in the Parish office. For more information, please contact Rene Asuncion at 925-458-4574. The first day of class will be on Monday, September 11.
REGINA MUNDI GUILD
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FATHER PALIS SCHOLARSHIP 2017-2018 The Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes will be accepting Fr. Palis 2017-2018 Scholarship applications from August 1st to September 30th. Applications are available at the parish website (www.olqw.org). Contact Manuel Rosario at 925-595-4358 for additional information.
PARISH EVENTS
BAPTISM CLASS
Our next Baptism class for parents and godparents is Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm. Please register at the parish office.
MARIAN DEVOTION
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place on Wednesday, September 13 beginning with a procession from Palis Hall to the Church at 7pm, followed by mass. All are welcome to come and honor our Mother.
RELIGION QUIZ
Psalm ______ foretells the crucifixion of Jesus and that lots would be cast for his clothes.
Last week’s answer The capital of the northern kingdom was Samaria, while the capital of the southern kingdom was Jerusalem.
DIOCESAN COLLECTION FOR RETIRED PRIESTS
Did you know that the Diocese anticipates there will be almost 70 retired priests within the next 5-10 years? They have given generously their entire lives in service to our Diocese, and now face retirement with little or no government assistance. Show them your appreciation by offering a donation to the Diocesan Priest Retirement Benefit Trust this weekend, and by remembering them in your prayers.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
ST. PETER MARTYR SCHOOL FALL
ENROLLMENT
St. Peter Martyr School is accepting applications for 3 yr.-old Preschool, 4 yr.-old PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and grades 1-8. In addition to our strong academic program, students receive spiritual knowledge of our Catholic faith, morals, and values. Extended Care and extra-curricular programs are also available. Applications are available at the school and on our website www.stpetermartyrschool.org. St. Peter Martyr School is located at 425 West Fourth St. in Pittsburg. We are fully accredited and invite you to become part of our Catholic school family. For further information about our affordable rates call the school at 925-439- 1014 or visit www.stpetermartyrschool.org.
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE Mon. 9/11 7-8:30pm H: Religious Ed. Tues. 9/12 7:00pm H: Pre-Baptism Wed. 9/13 5:00pm P#2: Legion of Mary 7:00pm H & CH: Marian Devotion Thurs. 9/14 7:00pm CH: Divine Mercy Group Fri. 9/15 5pm-7pm CH: Adoration 7:00pm P#1: Hispanic Choir 6:30pm H: Movie Night Sat. 9/16 9:00am H: Religious Ed. 6:30pm H: Noche Latina
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