32223 Cabello St., Union City, CA 94587 (510) 471-7766 (510) 487-6540 (fax) http://www.saintannecatholic.org [email protected] (email) PARISH MISSION . . . We, the St. Anne Catholic Community, a transformed body of Christ with many parts, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will proclaim and spread the word of God: • by creating an environment that wel- comes all; • by being faithful stewards of our time, talent and treasure; • by celebrating God’s love committed to giving food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, • clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless and • by being the sign of unity and peace in the kingdom of God. ST. ANNE PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Geoffrey Baraan Pastor Benigno Calub Deacon Carlos Rabuy Deacon Jim Soltau Youth Ministry Coordinator Brandon Akiona Liturgy & Music Coordinator Helen Rojas Children’s Formation Coordinator Christine Suarez Middle School Faith Formation Coordinator Sydney Gargan Office Administrator Zella Yanos Secretary Helen Cabiles Finance Council Chairperson Linda Canlas Pastoral Council Facilitator Fr. Mel Serraon In Residence MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays 8:00 am Saturdays 8:00 am; 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) Sundays 8:00 and 10:00 am 12:00 and 6:00 pm First Fridays 8:00 am and 7:30 pm Saturday 3:30 pm –Confessions Holy Days As announced Weddings By appointment. Call Rectory at least 6 months ahead. Do not set any specific date without conferring with the Priest. Funeral Arrangements Should be arranged by Family, Church and Mortuary. Normal Christian Burial consists of Vigil Service , Holy Mass and Burial in a Catholic Cemetery. Any other arrangements should FIRST be discussed with Parish Priests. Baptisms Call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Feast of Christ The King Sunday November 20, 2011
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32223 Cabello St., Union City, CA 94587 (510) 471-7766 (510) 487-6540 (fax) http://www.saintannecatholic.org
PARISH MISSION . . . We, the St. Anne Catholic Community, a transformed body of Christ with many parts, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will proclaim and spread the word of God: • by creating an environment that wel-
comes all; • by being faithful stewards of our time,
talent and treasure; • by celebrating God’s love committed to
giving food to the hungry, water to the thirsty,
• clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless and
• by being the sign of unity and peace in the kingdom of God.
ST. ANNE PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Geoffrey Baraan Pastor Benigno Calub Deacon Carlos Rabuy Deacon Jim Soltau Youth Ministry Coordinator Brandon Akiona Liturgy & Music Coordinator Helen Rojas Children’s Formation Coordinator Christine Suarez Middle School Faith Formation Coordinator Sydney Gargan Office Administrator Zella Yanos Secretary Helen Cabiles Finance Council Chairperson Linda Canlas Pastoral Council Facilitator Fr. Mel Serraon In Residence
MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays 8:00 am Saturdays 8:00 am; 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) Sundays 8:00 and 10:00 am 12:00 and 6:00 pm First Fridays 8:00 am and 7:30 pm Saturday 3:30 pm –Confessions Holy Days As announced
Weddings By appointment. Call Rectory at least 6 months ahead. Do not set any specific date without conferring with the Priest. Funeral Arrangements Should be arranged by Family, Church and Mortuary. Normal Christian Burial consists of Vigil Service, Holy Mass and Burial in a Catholic Cemetery. Any other arrangements should FIRST be discussed with Parish Priests. Baptisms Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Feast of Christ The King Sunday
November 20, 2011
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King November 20, 2011
“I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink.” — Matthew 25:35
My dear friends in Christ, Happy feast of Christ the King and Happy Thanksgiving Day! In spite of the many challenges and pains that our world is facing now we thank God for the many bless-ings that He has given us. I thank God for Jaden, who makes my day every time he greets me "Good morning Fr. Geoffrey" with his powerful voice. There is something about his greeting that is so unique and so sincere. You see Jaden is about four years old. He comes to Mass every Sunday with his parents who are very active here at St. Anne's. The innocence of this young boy generates joy and beauty. One time he came up to me after Mass and he said to me, "Fr. Geoffrey, I am sorry that I was late for Mass. My parents did not get up early!" I laughed so hard! I did not know that he was late! On Thanksgiving Day we are invited to reflect on God's faithfulness and love. St. Anne's is blessed with so many gifted and sincere individuals who continue to share their time, talents and treasure to make our community a place where God's love is revealed and experienced. I thank God for the opportunity to serve you as your pastor and as your co-worker in the vineyard of God. We somehow managed to stay afloat amidst this economic reality that has been challenging our very spirit and our human potential in every as-pect of our life. We keep pushing and we stayed together even when sometimes outside elements would try to divide us. There are so many things that we are thankful for! Just look around and we will see the abundance of God. I thank God for the beauty of the sunrise and the sunset. I thank God for the birds in the sky! I thank God for the beautiful flowers surrounding us. I thank God for the rain that waters our plants! I thank God for the children that come here Sunday. I thank God for the many headaches that come from people and the challenges that come with my position. I thank God who is love. He is a God of plenty! It is easy to focus on our pain and hurts ------and many times we fail to see the blessing that He has given us. The human condition allows us to react with frustration and anger, with fear and doubt and thus we manage to take away so wonderful moments of grace and joy from our human existence. I hope and pray that you have a blessed Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends. A great day to watch football but more importantly a great moment to be together to share God's abundance and bless-ings. I thank God for your support and the many ways you have showed your love for this community. So many times in the night I always say that I'm the "luckiest person and priest in the world" for having been surrounded with "people who love people!" In spite of my weaknesses and imperfection you have loved me unconditionally! Thank you! I will be with my parents, Francisco and Imelda and with my brother, Jerome and my sister, Eppie and her family. I am looking forward to taste my mom's chicken tinola, which the best in the world. No one does it better. But most of all I'm looking forward to just being with them for this particular day of thanksgiving. May God bless you with His peace and love, Happy Thanksgiving Day! With grateful heart, Fr. Geoffrey!
MASS INTENTIONS November 19, 2011 - November 26, 2011
Saturday, November 19 5:00 pm + Carmelita Gonzales, Venus Cortez, Clarita & Marcial Fulgado Sunday, November 20 8:00 am + Erlinda Lacquiao 10:00 am For the People 12:00 pm + Porfiria Tabar 6:00 pm + Herminia Adiao Monday, November 21 8:00 am Spe.Int. - Agustine Choy Tuesday, November 22 8:00 am + Aniceto Robles Wednesday, November 23 8:00 am Spe.Int.– Evangelista/Aquino Families Thursday, November 24—THANKSGIVING DAY 10:00 am + Purificacion Garcia Friday, November 25 8:00 am + Dec. Mem.-Legion of Mary Saturday, November 26 8:00 am Spe.Int. - Mary LyThi Nguyen 5:00 pm Eleuteria Banzon
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel — Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Monday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Cecilia Wednesday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Thursday: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and His Companions; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Catherine of Alexandria Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
Please pray for the sick in our parish… Rudy Agpasan, Robert Artuz, Ricardo Ba-gaoisan, Cecilia Barrera, Hermell Castaneda, Querubin Chay, Howard Garcia, Sr., Rafael Hidalgo, III, Zoe Inciong, Mauro Marquez, Lorna Medalla, Gregoria Megue, Rudy Men-tor, Edna Pacheco, Translacion Posadas, Maria Rivera, and Julita Vitangcol. St. Peregrine Mass
The Mother of Sorrows Community, Order of Secular Servants of Mary, invites everyone to a St. Peregrine Mass being offered at St. Anne's on Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 in the morning. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be available to the chronically or seriously ill and to the frail. A blessing for everyone with relics of St. Peregrine will also be included. St. Peregrine Laziosi, OSM is the patron of those battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases, including HIV-AIDS.
DURING THE MONTH OF NO- VEMBER WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE SOULS OF THE DEAD. THE ‘BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEAD’ WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PA-RISHIONERS TO WRITE DOWN THE NAMES OF YOUR DECEASED FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
FAITH FORMATION
YOUTH NEWS
THANKSGIVING BREAK November 21-22-23-24 – NO CLASSES Classes resume Monday, November 28.
A Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving to All!
St. Anne Youth Ministry It’s time to celebrate with our annual Peanuts Potluck!! Monday, November 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. For this special holiday gath-ering food, good company, conversation and prayer. Let’s celebrate our gratitude for one an-other and all that we hold in our hearts as we be-gin to enjoy our holiday season. WHAT WHAT TOTO BRINGBRING: : Everyone is assigned by last name in the list below BY THE FIRST INITIAL OF YOUR BY THE FIRST INITIAL OF YOUR LASTLAST NAME:NAME: YM Students YM Students •• AA to to HH –– appetizer (protein, starch, or veggie, etc.) appetizer (protein, starch, or veggie, etc.)
Please provide a serving utensil. Please provide a serving utensil. •• I I to to L L –– salad (veggie or fruit, with dressing, etc.) salad (veggie or fruit, with dressing, etc.)
Please provide a serving utensil.Please provide a serving utensil. •• MMto to RR –– main dish (protein, starch, or veggie, etc.) main dish (protein, starch, or veggie, etc.)
Please provide a serving utensil.Please provide a serving utensil. •• SS to to ZZ –– desserts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!desserts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE: 1 OR 2 NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS (CANNED TUNA, SPAM, PEANUT BUTTER ANY AVAILABLE WARM WINTER COATS, HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES OR NEW PACKAGE OF ADULT ATHLETIC SOX
St. Anne Youth Ministry December Retreat Just a reminder that there will be a parent/student retreat meeting tonight (Sunday), November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
CCD CHILDREN’S STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES
Waverly Borje: Completed my homework. Jet Kasilag: Gave $.31¢. Leilani Segarra: Gave $1.00. Michael Fineza: Gave$1.00. Abigail Pearson: Gave $1.00. Mateo Estiva: Gave $1.00. Zara Dumatol: Gave $1.00 & danced for my sister. Christian Yang: Gave $1.00 & helped my Dad fix my baby sister’s crib.. Marissa Panopio: I took care of my dog. Chastity Iglesias: Gave $.71¢& helped Mom change my brother’s diaper.. Albert: Helped my friend get his lunch. Chantelle Nunez: Gave $1.00. Franchesca David: Helped my Mom and my baby sister & gave $.37¢ Tatiana Ribay: Gave $1.00.
DIVINE MERCY The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Concep-tion in cooperation with Divine Mercy Apostolate Ministry invite you to a Time of Renewal on De-cember 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 P.M. at St. Anne Church. Speakers will be Fr. Dan Cambra and Bro. Michael Baker. Flyers to follow. For more info please call Alice Gonzales 510-378-5449, and Luz Brillo 510-471-6335.
GRATITUDE Let gratitude for the past inspire us with trust for the future. —François Fénelon
A THANKFUL HEART A thankful heart is not only the greatest vir-tue, but the parent of all the other virtues. —Cicero
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGES Franciscan Fr. Mario DiCicco is leading two pil-grimages in 2012 to the Holy Land. Fr. Mario has been leading groups to the Holy Land twice an-nually for the past 36 years. He is a Franciscan, the Order which has been custodian of the Holy Place for over 700 years. For a brochure, call or write: Fr. Mario DiCicco, St. Peter’s Church, 110 West Madison, Chicago IL 60602; 510-289-4327; or email: [email protected]
REMINDER: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
FOR THE THANKSGIVING BREAK.
Sunday, November 20, 2011 THIS WEEK AT ST. ANNE CH:CHURCH, SH: SOCIAL HALL, CR: CLASSROOMS, PO: PARISH OFFICE, LR: LITURGY ROOM Monday, November 21 8:00 am - Mass, CH 9:00 am - Legion of Mary, CR #103 6:30 pm - Youth Ministry, SH 7:30 pm - Lectors, CH 7:30 pm - Hand Maid of the Lord, CR #103 7:30 pm - Knights of Columbus, CR #104 Tuesday, November 22 8:00 am - Mass, CH 7:30 pm - RCIA, CR #103 7:30 pm - Knights of Columbus, CR #104 7:30 pm - Young Adult Choir, CR #105 7:30 pm - Sacred Voices, CR #106 Wednesday, November 23 8:00 am - Mass, CH 6:00 pm - Youth Lectors, CH 7:30 pm - Young Adult Choir, CR #105 8:00 pm - Knights of Columbus, CR #104 Thursday, November 24 - THANKSGIVING DAY
10:00 am - Mass, CH Friday, November 25 6:00 pm - Legion of Mary, CR #103 7:30 pm - Divine Mercy, CR #102 Saturday, November 26 1:00 pm - Baptisms, CH 2:00 pm - Individual User, SH 6:15 pm - Charismatics, CR #104 Sunday, November 27 8:00,10:00 am, 12:00 & 6:00 pm - MASS, CH 8:00 am - RCIA, CR #103 11:00 am - Youth Ministry, CR #104 11:00 am - Columbian Squires, CR #105 1:30 pm - Polish Community, CH 1:30 pm - Children’s Choir, CR #106
MEMORIAL BRICKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE OR CONTACT PETER PETIT AT 510-755-4960.
ST. ANNE’S ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (Serving the needs of the poor in our community.) For emergency resources for food and shelter
CALL 211
CHRISTMAS BASKETS The St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Co-lumbus are collecting non-perishable food (please no clothing) to make Christmas Baskets for the homeless and low income families in the community on Saturday, December 17. Please bring your donations and place them in the bar-rels at the entrances in the Church. If you know a family who would need a Christmas Basket, Please call the parish office, 510-471-7766, and leave the families’ name, address and phone number.
ADVENT GIVING TREE Please take a gift tag from the Ad-vent trees at the church entrances. Please purchase a local gift card and attach the gift tag to the gift card by Monday, December 12. and return to the parish office. Experi-
ence the joy of giving this Holiday Season. USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Offered to low income families on the 3rd Saturday of every month in classroom #106, 9-11 am. Easy to sign up, just bring proof of residency (i.e. PG&E or phone bill). Next distribution is December 17.
