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St. Raymond Parish
Divine Mercy Sunday April 3, 2016
Our Mission: “To Know Christ Better and to Make Him Better Known”
Monday - Friday……….……………………………...8:30AM & 12:15PM Saturday……………………………………………………………...8:30AM Saturday Vigil (English).…………………………………………..5:00PM Sunday…7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Noon, 1:30PM Spanish, 6:00 Youth Holy Days…………………………………...8:30AM, 12:15PM & 7:00PM
MASS SCHEDULE
Parish Office……………………………………….…………828-2460
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 8:30AM - 1:30PM
HOURS OF OPERATION
11555 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568-1376, Phone: 925-828-2460, FAX: 925-828-8610 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.st-raymond-dublin.org
Divine Mercy Sunday
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at St. Raymond with
Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament in Church, April 3 at 3:00pm
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DIRECTORY
Anointing of the Sick For individual anointing contact the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Baptism Registered and active parishioners (for at least 3 months), contact Parish Office.
Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation for teens begin in Grade 9, call the Youth Ministry Office for information. Adults, contact Parish Office.
Sacrament of Matrimony Registered parishioners (for at least 6 months); preparation time takes 12 months prior to wedding; contact Parish Office.
RCIA .............................................. Contact Parish Office at 828-2460
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays ................................ 3:30PM - 4:30PM and by appointment.
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend Lawrence D’Anjou …………….................................Pastor [email protected]………………....……………574-7401
Reverend Bob Mendonca .…………………….….……Parochial Vicar [email protected]………………..………………...574-7402
Deacon John Archer …………………[email protected] Deacon Bill Henderson ……[email protected]
Deacon Emeritus Joe Sicat ………..…………[email protected]
Eric Hom ……………..……………………………….Business Manager [email protected] …….…………………………...574-7408
Maggie Ringle ……………………...Director of Religious Education [email protected]…………….………………….574-7413
Shannon Rogers……….…..Coordinator of Youth & Young Adults [email protected]………………...…………….. 574-7410
Rob Lappa …………………………………………....Director of Music [email protected] ……………..………………….574-7447
Pastoral Council….Churck Haupt, Renee Perko, Martha Victoria, Eric, Hom, Tess Chiampas, Bill Silberman, Preeti D’Souza
St. Vincent de Paul Society ................................................. 574-7456
Knights of Columbus .................................... [email protected]
Jim Rasmussen, Grand Knight……………………….…………………..206-661-3761
Tom Nealon, Membership………………………………………………….925-829-1616
St. Raymond School, K - 8…………………………………….828-4064
Monday - Friday 7:45AM - 3:30PM
Catherine Deehan……………..……………………….School Principal [email protected]
School Board .................................................. Julie Kent, President PTG .............................................................. Leslie Lynch, President
DIRECTORY Cont.
Jacqueline Garcia…………………………..Adm. Asst. Parish Office
[email protected]…………………………………828-2460
Vicki Patchin……………………………………………………..Finance
[email protected]………….………………………..574-7406
Susy Cano…………………………..Adm. Asst. Religious Education
[email protected]………………………………….574-7414
Sophie Keshi.. ……….……...Junior High Coord./Admin. Assistant
[email protected]…………….…………………...574-7411
Brian Whitaker…………………………………...Head of Maintenance
[email protected]…………...………………...574-7450
Hannah Newell………………………………Children/Youth Ministries
Collection Statistics Easter Season Offerings
During this time of year, it's wonderful to see both new and familiar
faces at St. Raymond. Some of you already support our
Parish community through your time and willingness to
volunteer and we thank you for that. Without your time and
financial support, we couldn't have all the wonderful ministries
here in our community. We encourage you to explore our
electronic giving option which allows you to use your credit card
for re-occurring contributions to St. Raymond. Please
prayerfully consider this way of giving to our community.
Go to our website at www.st-raymond-dublin.org and click on the
"Online Donation Form" link on the right side.
Sunday Plate (as of 3/20) $19,530.00
Weekly EFT $3,889.00
Total $23,419.00
March Total (as of 3/27) $70,178.32
March Goal $62,385.84
Easter Collection (3/27) $45, 648.82
Easter Collection Goal $50,000.00
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Join parishioners for a Saturday
morning Lenten retreat with 33
Days to Morning Glory.
We begin April 16th at 9:15 AM in
the Church for five consecutive
Saturdays. We will culminate the
retreat with a Mass of
Consecration to Jesus through
Mary on March 18th at 7:00 PM in
the church. The book, 33 Days to
Morning Glory by Fr. Michael
Gaitley, MIC, will be our guide with
daily readings and reflections on
Jesus and Mary and how Mary
can lead you more profoundly to
knowing and following her son
Jesus. Join us!
Sincerely In Christ,
Fr. Lawrence D’Anjou
A Spiritual Work of Mercy
The St. Raymond Parish community held its groundbreaking on
Saturday, April 2nd (yesterday) at 11am near the back playground
area. Refreshments were served. We held a kick-off to our project
construction beginning this Spring and Summer at St. Raymond. Look
for our pictures in the next bulletin.
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Parish News! The Capital Campaign Committee would like to
thank the 325+ parishioner who have
volunteered to help with our Building Our Future
Together campaign. If you are interested in
volunteering and/or interested in learning more
about our new Catholic Pre-School, Facility
Expansion and Church Plaza project, please scan
the QR Code.
33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat Returns to St. Raymond!
33 Days to Morning Glory
retreats will begin this Easter
season on Saturday, April 16th
from 9:15am—10:45am in the
Church. For more information
or if you have any questions, please email
Christa Jupina: [email protected]
Women’s Guild Landscaping Seminar—April 5th
Come learn how to
maintain and sustain
your landscape in this
time of water-use
awareness. Larry Sharkey, a certified
ornamental horticulturist who has been in
the landscaping business for over 40
years, is our guest speaker. He will give
pointers on how to make small changes
that result in big landscaping benefits. All
women & men of the parish are
invited. Refreshments served.
Details: Tuesday, 5 April 7:00pm Kids Klub
Room
Men’s Retreat @ San Damiano
The 7th Annual Spring Spiritual Retreat is
at San Damiano Retreat Center in
Danville. Our Speaker is a Franciscan
Brother, Brother Mike. He'll talk about
the life of St. Francis and his relationship
to our lives. Brother Mike will answer any
questions or areas of concern. The cost is
$37.00 which includes breakfast and
lunch, so share with other men.
Details: Saturday 9 April: 8:00am to
3:00pm. San Damiano Retreat Center
Email: [email protected] to sign up
for the retreat.
NEW! No VBC This Summer! Due to the upcoming construction on-site
and for the safety of the children,
Vacation Bible Camp will be cancelled this
summer. We will resume in 2017.
April in Paris - Women’s Guild Fashion Show - April 23rd
Mark your calendar for the
upcoming April in Paris
Fashion Show at Crow
Canyon Country Club in
Danville. Doors open at
11am. Cost is $45/person.
For more information or to reserve your
spot:
Contact: Helen Martin, 925-828-9376 or
Noelita Conlogue, 925-640-0694.
Get on the Bus Coming to St. Raymond
For the third year, St. Raymond is
participating in the Northern California
Get on the Bus Program. This program
provides children with an opportunity to
visit their mothers at the Federal
Corrections Institute in Dublin.
St. Raymond Knights of Columbus will be
providing breakfast on Saturday, April
30th for approximately 200 children and
chaperones. Help is needed to serve
breakfast and warm hospitality.
Volunteers arrive at 5:30am and are
needed until approximately 8:00am. For
more information, and to volunteer,
please contact Julie Lassalle at
[email protected] or 925-487-0514.
NEW! Fr. Bob’s Bible Study Is
Back!
Have you ever wondered what the Bible
has to say about mercy? How does the
notion of mercy differ from the Old to the
New Testament? Does it differ from
comfort, pity or compassion? The Holy
Bible offers a panorama of mercy in the
Books of Moses, the Wisdom Literature
and the Prophets. The New Testament
also has rich teachings from the mouth of
Jesus himself regarding mercy!
Details: Every Tuesday beginning April 19
to May 24 at 9:15 AM. Evening sessions
at 7:00 PM. Each meeting is in the church.
Bring your Bible’s and come on out.
NEW! Parking Reminders
Parking in red zones is strictly prohibited
throughout the property. Vehicles will/
can be subject to a ticket from Dublin
Police. The back area behind the school
from the Chapel gate to the East Side
entry by our trash and recycle bins will be
closed to parking and through traffic each
night between 6pm -7am. Please avoid
parking in this area. Thank you for your
help and cooperation.
NEW! Child Abuse Protection
Month – April
Our Diocese has policies and procedures
to create a safe
environment and
protect children along
with codes of conduct
adults must follow to create safe
environments. The best way to protect
our children and our church is for adults
to learn red flag behaviors and to report
concerns to supervisors. This creates a
culture of protection. Sign up for a safe
environment training, even if you are not
required, by contacting the Parish Office.
Knowledgeable and caring adults who are
committed to protecting children can also
protect our Church. Go to oakdiocese.org
to learn more.
Knights of Columbus
Open House!
Calling all parish men. The
Knights of Columbus invite you to learn
more about this great Catholic men’s
service organization at our Wednesday,
April 13th Open House in the Kids Club
Room at 7PM . Please mark your
calendars and join us.
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RCIA Congratulations RCIA Candidates
St. Raymond Year-Round Food Program
We are very fortunate to be able to
extend our food program, so if you or
someone you know is in need of a Food
Basket anytime during the year, please
provide your name and number to our
Parish Office by calling 925-828-2460.
Your information will be kept confidential. We look forward
to helping you!
Si usted o conoce a alguien con la necesidad de una
canasta de comida, por favor escriba su nombre y
numero de telefono a nuestra oficina parroquial,
828-2460. Su información se mantendrá confidencial.
Gracias, y Dios le bendiga!
Easter Food Baskets
THANK YOU !!
Thank you to all those who participated in the Easter Food Drive.
With your generosity, we were able to provide 1,000 people with
a wonderful Easter Basket.
Blessings to you all !
BAPTISMS St. Raymond celebrates the sacrament of baptism for
children on the second full weekend of the month.
Masses: Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday at 12:00pm and
1:30pm (Spanish Mass) and at 2pm Saturday.
Eden I & R, Inc.
“linking people and
resources”
Throughout Alameda
County
Call 2-1-1 for Health, Housing & Human Services
Information & Referrals for:
Government Programs
Housing –related services
Community Services
Support Groups
Educational Opportunitis
Job training programs And MUCH MORE!
Free
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24 hours/ day,
7days/ week
Multi-lingual
Luncheon and Fashion Show
Saturday, April 23, 2016 — 11:00
a.m. Crow Canyon Country Club
711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville
Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
No-host cocktails
Luncheon at 12:00 noon
Fashions at 1:00 p.m.
Reservation — $45.00
For information and reservations: call Helen Martin,
925-828-9376 or Noelita Conlogue, 925-640-0694
Elect Candidates
Continued
Candidates
Continued
Jennie Lane Mr. Steven Cruz Ms. Veronica
Castellanos
Jerome Valayathum Mr. Nathan Cruz Ms. Summer Hill
Candidates Ms. Samantha
Castillo
Ms. Sol Romero
Mr. Jerome Lane Mr. Al Nichols Ms. Fiorella
Judith Malpartida
Mr. Victor Macias Ms. Alexis Aquilar Ms. Karen
Angelica Guzman
Ms. Dayna Flynn Ms. Mediatrix
Lopez
Mr. Richard
Guzman Perez
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Around the Diocese… and beyond
NEW! Summer Enrichment Programs at Carondelet High School Whether your child is looking for educational, enrichment, or sports programs this summer, Carondelet High School has it all. We’re expanding our co-educational summer offerings, with high school advancement and middle School programs. For more information, go to: Web: www.carondelet.net/summer
NEW! Catholic Charities of the East Bay Annual Golf Classic Raffle. This year's Golf Classic Prize Raffle features five getaways, including a week on the beautiful Rhode Island Shore, including Round Trip Air Fare for Two; a week for six in Cancun in a beach-Front Condo with typical resort amenities; and closer getaway destinations, including Lake Tahoe, Monterey Bay, and Pacific Grove. Additional prizes include a private tour of Oliver Ranch’s world famous sculptures, wine, an Oakland Zoo Package, baseball tickets and much more. Winners do not have to be present at the Golf Classic Dinner on April 11 to win. Raffle Tickets are $100 each or seven tickets for $500. To purchase raffle tickers, please contact Michael Bauman.
Details: Monday, April 11, 6:00 pm Diablo Country Club, 1700 Club House Rd., Danville
Contact: Michael Bauman 510-768-3133 or 925-451-7682 [email protected]
Web: www.cceb.org/golf
NEW! Earth Day Celebration and Family Dinner Join San Damiano Retreat Center for a fun-filled Earth Day Celebration for the whole family. Festivities begin at 3:00 pm and will include a natural history hike, stories, crafts, tree planting, music, and more. A family-style, child-friendly dinner served at
5:30 pm. Registration is $12 and $6 for children 12 and under. Details: Sunday, April 17, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Dr., Danville Contact: Kateri Kautai 925-837-9141 [email protected] Web: SanDamiano.org
Gardening Workshops at San Damiano Retreat Center San Damiano Retreat Center will have a 12-session introduction to Permaculture. The workshops will explore regenerative methods of living and sustainable agriculture. The curriculum is designed to supply attendees with a foundation in permaculture principles: Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share. Upcoming sessions include: April 16: Plant Propagation May 7: All About Vegetables May 21: Carbon Sinking/Soil Building Contact: Kateri Kautai 925-837-9141 Website: SanDamiano.org
Enrichment Series Tuesday, April 12: “The Spirituality of
Mercy “by Dr. Margaret Turek.
Wednesday, April 13: “Prayer as a Path of Mercy” by Patti Collyer.
Thursday, April 14: “Reconciliation” (with opportunity for confession by Fr. Geoffrey Baraan
Details: 7:00 to 8:30pm, St. Anne’s , 32223 Cabello St., Union City.
Catholics@Work April Presentation - April 12, 7pm The April speaker of the 2015-16
Catholics@Work speaker series will be
Raymon Arroyo, Author and EWNT Host of
the magazine The World Over Live. Please
note that this is a special evening
presentation, and it’s open to all ages. This
will take place at Crow Canyon Country
Club in Danville. For more information visit
CatholicsAtWork.com.
Multinational ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES This event is scheduled on May 6th(Friday), May 7th(Saturday), and May 8th(Sunday). The Rosary will be prayed for the following intention: An end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. To be a participant, go to www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org and register. A person may let his/her intention be known in writing and sent to: Saint Michael the Archangel Organization, P. O. Box 41257, Memphis, Tennessee 38174 U.S.A.
Community Health Fair!
Saturday, April 23, 9:00A – 1:00P
Location: Dublin High Student Union
Building, 8151 Village Pkwy
For additional information and
volunteer opportunities, contact the
Dublin School District at
(925) 828-2551. Please contact us at
(925) 452-8276.
Contact Tony & Melanie – [email protected]
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(JUMP Saturday times vary)
Youth and Young Adult
Young Adult Ministry
St. Raymond is starting a young adult group. Adults ages (21-35)
are invited to join in! Text the word “joy” to 84576 for more
information.
Youth Ministry – Middle School
bit.ly/EdgeJump
Our Edge program meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7-
8:30pm. To join our JUMP program, stop by our Youth Ministry
Office or call us at 925-574-7411.
Confirmation Meetings First and Second Year
First Year Confirmation Upcoming Meeting
Details: April 10, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00pm in Moran Hall
Second Year Confirmation Upcoming Meeting
Details: April 10, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00pm in Moran Hall
Youth Ministry in Action!
Reserve Your Spot to Steubenville Today!
Steubenville San Diego- Save the Date: July 28-31, 2016 at
the University of San Diego. Cost is $250. Teens must help
with fundraising or their cost will increase. Open to all
those entering 9th grade in Fall 2016- graduating high
school 2016.
Contact [email protected]
925-574-7411
Youth ministry at their Monthly Open Heart Kitchen
service project at Ridgeview Commons in Pleasanton.
Youth Ministry – High School (Upcoming Service Projects)
April 19, Open Heart Kitchen
April 23, SPREAD Dinner
April 30, Get on the Bus
Details: signup by emailing youthministry@st-raymond-
dublin.org bit.ly/HSMinistry
Join the St. Raymond Class of 2025!
St. Raymond School has openings for
Kindergarten for next year. Join the class of 2025!
Check out admission information on the school
website at straymondschool.org or call 925-828-4064.
St. Raymond Easter Egg Hunt was a great success. Families
enjoyed egg hunts, food trucks, pictures with the Easter
Bunny and beautiful weather. If you weren’t able to attend
this year, we look forward to having you in 2017.
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Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27: 1,4, 13-14; Jn 6: 1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19;
Jn 6:16-21
Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Readings for the Week!
Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93: 1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3: 16-21
Scripture Reflections First Reading Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24 Second Reading Revelation 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19 Gospel Reading John 20:19-31 Background on the Gospel Reading Today's reading, from the Gospel of John, is proclaimed on the second Sunday of Easter in each of the three Sunday Lectionary cycles. This should alert us to the significance of the encounters with the resurrected Jesus described in this reading. This Gospel combines two scenes: Jesus' appearance to his disciples after his Resurrection and Jesus' dialogue with Thomas, the disciple who doubted. Part of the mystery of Jesus' Resurrection is he appeared to his disciples not as a spirit but in bodily form. We do not know this form exactly. Earlier in John's Gospel, when Mary of Magdala first encountered the risen Jesus, she did not recognize the figure standing before her until Jesus spoke. In Luke's Gospel, the disciples walking on the road to Emmaus did not recognize Jesus until he broke bread with them. We know from today’s readings, Jesus, in his resurrected body, was no longer bound by space; he appeared to the disciples in spite of the locked door. Yet, on this resurrected body, the disciples still observed the marks of his Crucifixion. In today's Gospel, Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus also commissions his disciples to continue the work he has
begun. As Jesus was sent by God, so too does Jesus send his disciples. This continuity with Jesus' own mission is an essential element of the Church. Jesus grants the means to accomplish this mission when he gives his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit binds us together as a community of faith and strengthens us to bear witness to Jesus' Resurrection. Jesus' words to his disciples also highlight the integral connection between the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Forgiveness and reconciliation are gifts to us from Jesus. With the grace of the Holy Spirit, we can share these with others. This is another essential aspect of what it means to be Christ's Church. The Church continues Jesus' ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation. Thomas, the disciple who doubts, represents the reality of the Church that comes after this first community of disciples. All but the first disciples of Jesus must believe without seeing. Like Thomas, we may doubt the news that Jesus, who was crucified and buried, appeared to his disciples. It is part of our human nature to seek hard evidence that the Jesus who appeared to the disciples after his death is, indeed, the same Jesus who was crucified. Thomas is given the opportunity to be our representative who obtains this evidence. He gives witness to us that the Jesus who was raised is the same Jesus who died. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are among those who are blessed for we have not seen and yet have believed. Source: Loyola Press
Treasures from our Traditions
We return to our reflections on the rites of marriage with a brief consideration of reforms from the Council of Trent. When the Protestant Reformation took hold, the fairly recent achievements of the Church and the sacrament of marriage were reviewed with a critical , reforming eye. In general , Protestants returned to an earlier view that marriage was a civil matter, although some said that the civil society had to be in harmony with Christian teaching. In the Catholic Church, the Council of Trent took the question up in 1563, and decided to shore up its teaching on the sacramentality of marriage. They identified many threats, including secret marriages and easy divorces. So they enacted laws that still govern our practice today: to be valid , marriage consent must be exchanged in the presence of a priest and two witnesses. Ever since Trent, marriages must be announced three weeks in advance to the community and recorded in a register. In some places in the world , the "banns" are still posted in the public square. In the United States, parishes sometimes publish the "banns" in the bulletin. Anyone who has ever watched a soap opera has seen the standard minister announcing gravely, "If anyone present sees any reason why these two should not be married . . .." This drama has no place in the Catholic liturgy, but Protestants who broke with us before Trent edited this cliff-hanger out of our public prayer.
-Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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We have been celebrating the Year of Mercy and reading about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. To help you better understand, please read the piece below from Fr. Alexander Castillo from the Diocese of Oakland to truly appreciate this “extraordinary” time.
What is a Jubilee? Where did they originate?
When we hear the word jubilee, we realize the word seems close to joy. The word comes from the Latin 'jubilaeus' which refers to a feast or celebration time. The word also has a more ancient origin: the Hebrew 'yobhel,' meaning 'ram's horn.'
Why is the word jubilee associated with a ram's horn? Because these horns were used as trumpets to announce the beginning of special celebrations. When they heard the 'yobhel,' they knew a special time of joy was about to begin. (Leviticus 25: 9).
Jubilees are rooted in the Old Testament. In the book of Leviticus (25: 8-17; 23-25) we see how the Lord asks the people of Israel to celebrate this special time each 50 years. This was a time in which the earth was left to rest (those who know agriculture refers to this as leaving fields to fallow), but it was above all an occasion for forgiveness, reconciliation and freedom.
We do not know how faithfully jubilees were held in the Old Testament times, but it was clearly an ideal of a celebration like would bring joy, heal wounds and return
peace. Here today we find the origin of the jubilees in the Catholic Church.
It should be noted that the purpose of jubilee festivities was not only 'food and dance,' but there were times of strong reconciliation with the Creator and with each other.
'The Jubilee year is characterized by four social provisions ... the rest of the land (Lev 25: 11-12), the liberation of slaves (Lev 25: 10 and Deuteronomy 15: 12-14), forgiveness of debts (Deuteronomy 15: 1-4) and redemption (repayment) of property (Lev 25, 13.23-24). These provisions, from the Law of Moses were certainly revolutionary, founded on faith in God the creator and liberator, who is the only master of everything, and therefore on the incomparable dignity of man and his rights. '(Joan Galtés, 'Live the Jubilee,' from 'Celebrate,' vol. 57 (fourth edition) Barcelona: Center of Pastoral Liturgy, 1999. pp 7-9).
This beautiful tradition of celebrating jubilees was reborn in the Church by Pope Boniface VIII in the 14th century. Later on, several popes defined the most appropriate periods in which to have celebrations. It was Pope Paul II in the 15th century who finally set them every 25 years.
Since then, every 25 years we have an 'ordinary' jubilee. As in our Liturgy, when we speak of Ordinary Time, the word 'ordinary' does not mean 'unimportant' or 'common.' It actually refers to 'order,' to something 'regular' or 'consistent.' Every
25 years then, is the 'normal time' for the Church to have a celebration of joy, grace.
But the Church also has other jubilees, called 'extraordinary,' those that are called by a Pope in special moments and for exceptional reasons, even if has not been a 25 year interval.
For example: The last ordinary jubilee the Church was the Jubilee Year 2000, under the guidance of Pope St. John Paul II. At that time, we had three years of preparation. I'm sure some still remember them: one year dedicated to the Father, one to the Son and another to the Holy Spirit. Even more: at the end of the jubilee, the pope wrote a letter, 'Novo Millennio Ineunte ' ('At the beginning of the new millenium') in which he invited all Christians to 'put out in to the deep,' firm in faith, hope and love.
The last extraordinary jubilee was also called by Pope St. John Paul II in 1983, celebrating 1950 years of redemption. How was that date calculated? Using as the point of reference the Year 33 as the moment of our Redemption (the year our Lord Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead). Pope Pius XI had called for an Extraordinary Jubilee of Redemption 50 years earlier, in 1933, with the same theme. Source: Fr. Alexander Castillo http://jubileeofmercy-eb.org/page/understanding-the-jubilee/
Ministry of Care We welcome all who have suffered the loss of a beloved person: spouse, parent, child, or friend. St. Raymond's Ministry of Care Grief Support Group meets on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Kids Klub. Call Matt Troiano, 925-493-1137, [email protected]
Have you moved? Changed your phone number? Changed your e-mail address? Help us keep our records up to date and save us some money on our communications expense. Notify the parish office of changes, 925-828-2460 or via email at: [email protected].
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MASS INTENTIONS March 27 – April 3, 2016
Sunday, March 27:
All Masses~ Intentions of the People of St. Raymond
Monday, March 28:
8:30AM ~† Lon Williams
12:15PM ~† Carmencita Baldevia
Tuesday, March 29:
8:30AM ~ † Aidee Calma
12:15PM ~ † Vivian Parco
Wednesday, March 30:
8:30AM ~ † Rostini Gomez
12:15PM ~ † Ricardo Barredo Sr.
Thursday, March 31:
8:30AM ~ † Patrick Joseph Kennedy
12:15PM ~ † Haydee Lupe Bolton
Friday, April 1
8:30AM ~ † Barbara Sinopoli
12:15PM ~ Int. of Adriane Arnold
Saturday, April 2:
8:30AM ~ † Asuncion Bernardo
5:00PM ~ † Wendy Wilmurt
Sunday, April 3:
7:30AM ~ † Concepcion Raquiza
9:00AM ~ Intentions of the People of St. Raymond
10:30AM ~ † Creseno Mendioro
12:00PM ~ † Joseph Pereira
1:30PM ~ † Ruben & Rodolpho Galvez
6:00PM ~ † William L. Keller
For those we love… Please pray for all who are ill, especially Darlene Piazza, Cheryl Card, Leonora Hernandez, Jennifer Kokolis, George Gemmingen, Frank Rodriguez, Reina
Rico, Sandy Tran, Robb, Dawn Hofman Hummer, Lois Belmessieri, Maricel Sam Miguel, Flora Salonga, Michael Kowatszyk, Edelbreto Yee, Marie McGuinness,
Bernadette Hiner, Kyrene Espiritee, Baby Angel Josiah, Kiki Rios, Alicia Sanchez Hegarty, Gregory Vallestenos, Michelle Greb, Sheilar Tan, Antonio Guttieres,
Frank Steele, Brandon Francisco, Ariana Lemayon, Gerardo Rosas, Monica Chavez, Leonora Hernandez, Stan Bernatowicz, Sam Maruyama, Annette Bigham,
Mae Ranola, Eva Martinez, Mark & Diana Sanchez, Denise Silberman, Doug Bosma, Linda Young, Florence Hess, Sam Maruwama, Carl DeMonteverde,
Cesar Diaz, Tony Amarante, Bonnie Gurzell, Patricia Lastufka, Richard Kelly, Sharon Studulski, Elnora Fonacier, O’Brien Family, Diana Bonanno,
Julie Viscovich, Nick Elward, Camille Chabot, Valerie & Michael Brown, Rosalinda Ilagan, Priscilla Mays, Bill Presswood, Geraldine McAleer, Finbarr McAleer,
Noreen Kane, Carmel Mahoney, Hudson McCauley, Lydia Angeles, Gloria D’Angelo.
Please pray for all who have recently departed, especially: Madeline LasSalle, Santiago Marzan, Vincent Cappabianca, Janna Thompson, Mary Ryan
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Week of April 4 – April 10, 2016
Monday, April 4:
Job Link Music Room
RCIA Kids Klub
Ignation Exercises M1- M3
Tuesday, April 5:
Ignation Exercises M1- M3
Hispanic Young Adult Prayer Grp Church
Women’s Guild Mtg Kids Klub
Music Ministry Music Room
Hispanic Young Adult Church
Wednesday, April 6:
Wings Hall
Hispanic Young Adult Chapel
Music Ministry – Adult Church/Music Room
Knights of Columbus Kids Klub
Thursday, April 7:
Cursillo MR5
Alpha Hall
Spanish Choir Rehearsal Music Room
Friday, April 8 :
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Hall
Hispanic Group – Bible Study Church
Saturday, April 9
Ministry of Care Kids Klub
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Mtg M4
Sunday, April 10:
Youth Ministry – Confirmation Hall
MASS INTENTIONS
April 3 – April 10, 20016
Sunday, April 3:
7:30AM ~ † Concepcion Raquiza
9:00AM ~ Intentions of the People of St. Raymond
10:30AM ~ † Creseno Mendioro
12:00PM ~ † Joseph Pereira
1:30PM ~ † Ruben & Rodolpho Galvez
6:00PM ~ † William L. Keller
Monday, April 4:
8:30AM ~† Luisito Pingol
12:15PM ~† Rita Noronha
Tuesday, April 5:
8:30AM ~ † Virginia Jean Tomaneng
12:15PM ~ † Vivian Parco
Wednesday, April 6:
8:30AM ~ † Wasyl Korpan
12:15PM ~ † Linda Estrada
Thursday, April 7:
8:30AM ~ † Albert King
12:15PM ~ † Lordes de la Cruz Tecson
Friday, April 8
8:30AM ~ † Peter Back & Anna Van Le
12:15PM ~ † Linda Estrada
Saturday, April 9:
8:30AM ~ Int. of Phyllis & Glen Kucma
5:00PM ~ † Ramon Bautista Sr.
Sunday, April 10:
7:30AM ~ † Raymond Lawrence Family
9:00AM ~ † Trudy Raphael
10:30AM ~ Intentions of the People of St. Raymond
12:00PM ~ † Ed Martin
1:30PM ~ † Christian Alexis Ivaňez
6:00PM ~ † Elizabeth & Joselyn O’Brien