Visit us at www.CatholicsofPleasanton.org Pastor’s Corner My brothers and sisters, Last weekend at the 6:30 PM Mass (June 6), we blessed our graduates as they cross thresholds and commence on roads before them. This weekend, the high schools, the seniors and their families are celebrating commencement exercises. At different times in my life, I have crossed thresholds that are ritualized in commencement exercises. They have been academic and they have been vocational or sacred (like my ordination as a priest). For many of you, they have also been academic, vocational and even sacred, such as marriage. I might add that if you ask the adults who were baptized, confirmed and celebrated Eucharist for the time this past Easter, then they would say that they, too, have experienced a vocational threshold – a sacred commencement. In terms of everyday living, these experiences seemingly combine an “I can’t wait” in balance with “geez… what lies ahead?” Such experiences are blessings that capture life’s movements. We find ourselves at certain moments where we have an opportunity to see where we have been and to gaze at the horizon before us. Seize these opportunities. In the best of circumstances, these are grace-filled times. I also have been speaking with parishioners who are living a different type of commencement. (ConƟnued on page 2) THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF PLEASANTON OUR MISSION: “To know Christ better, live as He calls us to live, and make Him better known”. St. Augustine Church 3999 Bernal Avenue, P. O. Box 817 Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 846-4489 Faith Formation Office (925) 846-3531 St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 484-5020 JUNE 14, 2015 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pastor’s Corner Mass Schedule Mass Intentions Calendar of Events 2, 3 Scripture Readings RCIA - Inquiry: Come and See Military Peer Support Group Vineyard Branches SCC Welcome to the Parish Grief Support Ministry St. Elizabeth Repair Schedule 4 Request for Mass Intentions Sunday Contributions Prayers for the Sick Faith Formation Registration Catholic Summer Camps Worldwide Marriage Encounter Prayers for the Deceased 5 8 Ira Stein Trio
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Pastor’s Corner
My brothers and sisters,
Last weekend at the 6:30 PM Mass (June 6), we blessed our graduates as they cross thresholds and commence on roads before them. This weekend, the high schools, the seniors and their families are celebrating commencement exercises. At different times in my life, I have crossed thresholds that are ritualized in commencement exercises. They have been academic and they have been vocational or sacred (like my ordination as a priest). For many of you, they have also been academic, vocational and even sacred, such as marriage. I might add that if you ask the adults who were baptized, confirmed and celebrated Eucharist for the time this past Easter, then they would say that they, too, have experienced a vocational threshold – a sacred commencement. In terms of everyday living, these experiences seemingly combine an “I can’t wait” in balance with “geez… what lies ahead?” Such experiences are blessings that capture life’s movements. We find ourselves at certain moments where we have an opportunity to see where we have been and to gaze at the horizon before us. Seize these opportunities. In the best of circumstances, these are grace-filled times.
I also have been speaking with parishioners who are living a different type of commencement.
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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF PLEASANTON
OUR MISSION: “To know Christ better, live as He calls us to live, and make Him better known”.
St. Augustine Church 3999 Bernal Avenue, P. O. Box 817 Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 846-4489
Faith Formation Office (925) 846-3531
St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 484-5020
JUNE 14, 2015 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Pastor’s Corner Mass Schedule
Mass Intentions Calendar of Events
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Scripture Readings RCIA - Inquiry: Come and See Military Peer Support Group Vineyard Branches SCC Welcome to the Parish
Grief Support Ministry St. Elizabeth Repair Schedule
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Request for Mass Intentions Sunday Contributions Prayers for the Sick
Faith Formation Registration Catholic Summer Camps Worldwide Marriage Encounter Prayers for the Deceased
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They, too, are at a time when they can see where they have been and wonder where they are going. Some of our brothers and sisters are beginning new searches for employment. At present, they are not employed and seeking employment. They “can’t wait” to get the new job and they wonder “what lies ahead”. For them, the weight and gravity of the moment is real. What captures me is how some are taking this time as an opportunity to take inventory, assess direction and act deliberately. I’ve been sought out to walk with some of them as a sojourner so that a faith focus remains primary. Why primary? Because the first concern is rightly the health and vitality of their families and the immediate needs of food and shelter to sustain a family. The challenge is to do this through the lens of faith. I applaud those who want to keep faith first in their commencement.
Here’s the lens of faith. We commence with the full awareness that we are not alone, that Jesus is present in those who reach out to us to celebrate and in those who reach out to us in times of need. Let the presence of Christ in others celebrate you and walk with you. This is a fine line to walk. To be too proud means that I do not need others to laud what God has done through my best works or that I cannot admit when I might need the assistance of others. To be inappropriately humble means that I cannot accept ANY appreciation for being a good steward of God’s gifts or that I MUST suffer silently as part of God’s plan. Funny how excessive pride and false humility look the same in our behavior!!! In the end, we are the Catholic Community of Pleasanton and we celebrate each other and we support each other as life commences, as we cross thresholds.
To those graduating… on behalf of the parish congratulations. For all of us… the journey continues as we commence again and again.
Blessings,
Fr. Paul
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MASSES AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Sunday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Saturday) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Weekday Masses: 8:30 AM Monday - Saturday Holy Days: 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration: 1st Fridays, following 8:30 AM Mass Benediction: 11:30 AM MASSES AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH Sundays: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM Weekdays Masses: 12:10 PM Monday - Friday Holy Days: 12:10 PM and 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration: 12:45 PM Monday and Wednesday
Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM (Confessions) (St. Augustine Church only) WEDDINGS 6 months preparation time required by the Diocese. Call for an interview. BAPTISMS You must be registered in the Parish prior to Baptism. Call for an interview.
_______________________________________________ PARISH STAFF St. Augustine Rev. Paul D. Minnihan Pastor Rev. Lee Chompoochan Parochial Vicar Rev. Leonard Marrujo Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Pham Parochial Vicar Rev. Chris Renz, O.P. Weekend Associate Deacon Richard Martin Deacon Joseph Gourley Gepaul Anthony Carpio Seminarian Olga Morineau Office Manager Kathleen Works Secretary St. Elizabeth Seton Stephen Melander Director of Facilities Deacon Gary Wortham Director of Worship Alejandrina Fonseca Finance Manager Marilu Radcliff Secretary Faith Formation Liz Rogers Pastoral Associate, Director of Faith Formation Nancy Schlachte Coordinator of Middle School Ministries, Intergenerational Ministries Coordinator Nicole Browne Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator Pat Morgan Sacramental Preparation Coordinator Vicki Santos Special Religious Education Department Regina Stoops Special Religious Education Department Sharon Hanson Secretary Ira Stein Director of Music Ministries Bronco Hinek Facilities Manager Matt Gray Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) OMBUDSMAN (Suggestions, concerns, complaints) Richard Wirtenson (925) 462-3798 4071 Moselle Court Pleasanton, CA 94566
JUNE 14, 2015
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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SUN June 14
8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Rev. Joseph P. Sullivan Anthony C. Mello Meriam Escala
MON June 15
8:30 AM Grace Weakley 7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Rectory
TUE June 16
8:30 AM
Marie & James Delucchi 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
Al-Anon Meeting Adult Choir Practice
Rectory Church
WED June 17
8:30 AM Jack Hagerty 7:00 PM Military Peer Support Ministry Rectory
THU June 18
8:30 AM Gloria O. Umali
FRI June19
8:30 AM Agnes Mayer 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Al-Anon Meeting AA Meeting Hispanic Prayer Group
Rectory Rectory Church
SAT June 20
8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Michael Estes Barbara & Steve Pittl (L)
8:45 AM 3:00 PM 7:30 PM
Al-Anon Meeting Reconciliation Ira Stein Trio Reunion Concert
Rectory Church Church
SUN June 21
8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
For All Fathers For All Fathers For All Fathers
Happy Father’s Day!
SUN June 14
9:00 AM 11:00 AM
4:00 PM 6:30 PM
Lazarus Omegboji Winifred Burke For The People Gary Morrison
10:15 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 12:15 PM
RCIA Inquiry MOMS Bible Study Baptism Rite of Welcome Baptism Preparation Class 2
Eucharistic Adoration Children’s Choir Practice Legion of Mary Teen Choir Practice
Chapel Church Room B Church
THU June 18
12:10 PM William Moore 7:00 PM Cantor Practice Church
FRI June19
12:10 PM Willie Hallum 6:00 PM Italian Catholic Federation Potluck & Meeting Rooms A & B
SAT June 20
SUN June 21
9:00 AM 11:00 AM
4:00 PM 6:30 PM
For All Fathers For All Fathers For All Fathers For All Fathers
Happy Father’s Day!
Grief Support Ministry St. Elizabeth Church Second & fourth Thursday Evenings, at 7:30 PM
The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Whether the death was sudden or tragic, or one with warning and preparation, the reality of death leaves most of us in a state of shock, confusion and sadness. Join us bi-monthly and let us accompany you on your healing journey. June 25 July 9 and 23 August 13 and 27 No pre-registration is necessary. These sessions are open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. For more information, please contact Mary Hagerty at (925) 846-5377.
Scripture Readings June 21 Job 38:1, 8-11 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41
RCIA - Inquiry: Come and See Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Our inquiry group gathers weekly on Sunday mornings following the 9AM Mass. Please contact Matt Gray at (925) 202-5425 or [email protected].
Military Peer Support Group Veterans share life challenges and opportunities with other veterans the 3rd Wednesday of each month at St Augustine's Rectory Conference Room from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. All ages welcome. Please contact Dom Pietro for additional information at (925) 462-4665 or e-mail [email protected].
Vineyard Branches This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Vineyard Branches SCC group. To celebrate we are having a Mass at the home of Nadine and Jerry Bradbury, followed by a BBQ and potluck on June 19, at 6:00 PM. All are invited to join us.
For more information and to RSVP call Nadine at (925) 462-3363.
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WELCOME TO THE PARISH
Crescencio Hernandez & Rosario Bautista Michael & Michelle Kinstle
John Martinez & Laura Mandau Todd Myers & Connie Lee
Jennifer Nakamura Son Lam & Myhanh Nguyen Nicholas & Roxanne Olsen
Francisco Perez & Anallely Herrera Bernard Phelan & Emma Ruiz-Phelan
Chad & Erin Rich Pedro & Angelica Sanchez
Javier Solano & Praxedes Juarez Alfonso Solis Lopez & Veronica Barajas Barrera
St. Elizabeth Repair Schedule Please bear with us as the much needed repairs at St. Elizabeth Seton begin. See the schedule be-low, but keep in mind, as with all construction projects, these dates and times are subject to change.
June 22 to July 3 Main Office will remain open. Chapel, Sacristy and confessionals closed. Chapel available after 5:00 PM each evening.
July 6 to August 21 Main Office will remain open. Rooms A, B and Staff Offices will be closed until 5:00 PM.
July 13 to July 22 Main Office will remain open. Church is closed. The Church is open for Sunday Masses.
Faith Formation Registration
Registration re-opens August 24.
Please join us in the Parish Hall on St. Augustine Campus, 3999 Bernal Avenue, on Monday, August 24, from Noon to 7:00 PM, to register your school-age child for Faith Formation.
Catholic Summer Camps Looking for an exciting and wholesome adventure this summer? Check out two fun possibilities for 2 - 8 Grades. Take your choice or sign up for both!
Camp Pendola, Camptonville - July 12-18 Register at www.pendola.org
CYO Camp, Occidental - August 2-8 Register at www.cyocamp.org
If you have questions, contact Nancy Schlachte at [email protected] or (925) 474-2775.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are August 7-9 or November 20-22. Early registration, 4 to 6 weeks, is highly recommended. For more information contact Ray and Roberta at (916) 806-4601 or Joe and Sue at (925) 680-7767 now or go to http://oaklandwwme.org.
Requests for Mass Intentions A wonderful way to honor and remember your loved ones is to offer a Mass intention. The requestor may reserve, at most, 5 Masses at a time, once a month -- not on consecutive days/weeks for the same intention. The July - December 2015 Mass Intention Calendars is open for reservations:
St. Augustine Rectory Conference Room Monday – Friday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday – Friday 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM St. Elizabeth Seton Office Monday – Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Monday – Thursday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday Contributions On your check for your Sunday collection, please always indicate on the Memo area where to apply the contribution (1st Collection, Building Fund, Catholic Voice, etc.) and write the amount on the front of the envelope. This minimizes posting to the wrong account resulting in inaccurate statements and tax letters. Please use an envelope. We cannot be responsible for loose checks. Additional envelopes are available in the lobby of both churches, blue for the Building Fund and yellow for others. Please do not forget to write your name and envelope number on it.
Stacey Grant Tina Ho
Barbara Callaway Helen Kliment
Audrey Schumacher Barbara Martin Michael Jupina Jack Gilchrest
Kay Foley Mary Tange
Audrey Targaczewski Cheryl Morgan
Joanne Richardson Kary Richardson Bertha Delgado
Teresita Vera Cruz Mercedes Rodriguez
Michael Bacon Andrew Holmes
Paul Miller
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Garry Edwin Lee Tom Servatins Malorie Conta
Bryan Christopher Carroll Paulus Wiguna
Apolinario Ferano Elizabeth Hatton Carmela Valega Michael Harmuth
Patricia Virginia Duncan
Susie Wietecha Alberto Langurayan Stephanie Ravnik
Andres Tiimoteo Sr. Orlando Rodriguez
Margaret Ryan Florence Mans
Josephin Eldred Theresa Bulecher
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
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