FAITH FORMATION COORDINATORS Teen Confirmation Emma Arcayena RCIA (English) Michael Maeda Adult Confirmation Caitlin Dwelley RCIA (Español) Esperanza Vega CCD (English) Natalie Earley RCIC Monica Cardoza CCD (Español) Jesus Jimenez SPRED John Dixon

PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Rafael Hinojosa, Parochial Administrator Fr. Giopre Prado, Parochial Vicar Deacon Emeritus Joe Tovar Deacon Emeritus Alan Layden

SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH 971 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561-5785 www.stanthonyoakley.org

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February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

GOD’S CALL The person who has been “saved,” who has “heard the good news of salvation,” still lives in an unsaved world, a world sadly oblivious to the presence of God. Today’s readings outline how the disciple is present in the world. The outline begins with Isaiah: “Share your bread . . . shelter the oppressed . . . clothe the na-ked” (Isaiah 58:7). Those who hear the word of salvation are not insen-sitive to the urgent needs of others. Then Paul reminds his flock that he brought Christ to them not in elo-quence or wisdom, but by being with them in the “weakness and fear” of their daily lives (1 Corinthians 2:3). Finally, Jesus tells his disci-ples to go out into the gloom and darkness of the streets of the world and let God’s light shine through their good deeds. We disciples don’t save the world. To the extent, however, that we have heard the word of God and been awakened to God’s presence, we may spread that word and bring that presence to others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — If you share your food with the hungry, provide housing for the homeless, then light shall break forth upon you (Isaiah 58:7-10). Psalm — The just man is a light in the darkness to the upright (Psalm 112). Second Reading — My message to you, says Paul, was the proclamation of Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). Gospel — You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world. In your good deeds your light shines before others, leading them to glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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EL LLAMADO DE DIOS La persona que ha sido “salvada” y que ha “oído la buena noticia de salvación” sigue viviendo en un mundo que no ha sido salvado, un mundo tristemente

inconsciente de la presencia de Dios. Las lecturas de hoy bosquejan cómo el discípulo se hace presente al mundo. Ese perfil se inicia con Isaías: “Comparte tu pan con el hambriento. . . abre tu casa al pobre sin techo. . . viste al desnudo” (Isaías 58:7). Los que escuchan la palabra de salvación no son insensibles a las urgentes necesidades de los demás. Pablo le recuerda a su rebaño que él le trajo a Cristo no con elocuencia o sabiduría, sino que permaneció con ellos

“débil y temblando de miedo” en medio de su trabajo diario (1 Corintios 2:3). Finalmente, Jesús dice a sus discípulos que vayan a la desesperanza y oscuridad de las calles del mundo y dejen que la luz de Dios brille a través de sus obras buenas.

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LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Cuando compartes tu pan con el hambriento, y sacies la necesidad del humillado, entonces brillará tu luz en las tinieblas (Isaías 58:7-10).

Segunda lectura — He anunciado a ustedes el misterio de Cristo crucificado, a fin de que la fe de ustedes dependa del poder de Dios (1 Corintios 2:1-5). Evangelio — Que su luz brille ante los hombres, para que viendo sus buenas obras, den gloria a su Padre, que está en los cielos (Mateo 5:13-16).

Saturday, February 8 5PM Alicia y Teresa Delgado Sunday, February 9 8AM Joseph DiGiallonardo Felipe Carbajal (Birthday) 10AM David Novero 12PM Maria Guadalupe, Manuel y Carlos Ramirez 2PM Jose, Isabel y Victor Diaz 5PM Jose Suarez Monday, February 10 8:30AM Remedios Alonzo-Brooks Tuesday, February 11 8:30AM Flaviana Landicho Wednesday, February 12 8:30AM Magdalena de la Cruz Thursday, February 13 8:30AM Ramon Liñan Friday, February 14 8:30AM Flaviana Landicho Saturday, February 15 5PM Henry Ehler Sunday, February 16 8AM Margaret & Manuel Duarte 10AM Paulette & Lourdes Quiba Gilberto & July (Wedding Anniversary) 12PM Alberto Ortega Jesus y Maria Bautista (26th Wedding Anniversary) 2PM Daniel Alvarado Jimenez Gay Lopez (Birthday) 5PM Maria Auxilio Quezada Correa

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Second Collection Schedule February 9 Grounds Maintenance February 16 Modular Maintenance

Sunday Collection February 2, 2020 Plate: $6,778.42

Diocesan Assessment: $3,382.00 Thank you for your generous support.

Gracias por su generoso apoyo.

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St. Anthony Parish Mission Our community follows Jesus

by praying, loving and serving God. Nuestra comunidad conoce y

sique a Jesús rezando, amando, y sirviendo a Dios.

St. Anthony, pray for us. San Antonio, ruega por nosotros.

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Safe Environment All employees and volunteers who work with children must be live scan printed and cleared prior to beginning service. There are no exceptions. Any new employee or volunteer MUST complete Safe Envi-ronment training within one week of beginning work.

Help Beautify the Sanctuary at Easter Signup to donate plants, Easter Lilies and flowers to decorate our Sanctuary at Easter. Help beautify our Sacred place of worship on the Resurrection. Call the church office at (925) 625-2048 to donate.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer The Petition Book, located on the stand in the back of the church, will be a gift presented along with the bread and wine during Offertory. In the Prayers of the Faithful an intention for all the names in the book will be prayed for. This allows those who were not able to schedule a Mass intention to be prayed for.

Schedule of Events Horario de Eventos

Saturday, February 8 8AM Women’s Retreat /M Sunday, February 9 8AM Knights of Columbus Breakfast /M 10AM Legion de Maria /M Monday, February 10 7PM Spanish CCD Tuesday, February 11 7PM Spanish Children Choir 7PM Cruzados 7PM English CCD Wednesday, February 12 7PM 2nd Year Youth Confirmation /M 7PM Grupo de Oracion Thursday, February 13 7PM RCIA, RCIC, RICA 7PM 1st Year Youth Confirmation /M Friday, February 14 7PM Familia de Maria 7PM Divina Misericordia 7PM Spanish Youth /M 7PM English Baptismal Preparation 7PM Spanish Baptismal Preparation Saturday, February 15 6PM Grupo de Oracion Gran Cena Baile de Gala /M Sunday, February 16 10AM Legion de Maria /M /M=Modular

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ALL IN Today’s readings leave no room for half-heartedness. As beneficiaries of God’s providence, we cannot hold back when serving others. When Isaiah instructs us to share our bread with the hungry, he offers no qualifications. He does not add, “if you think you can,” or “after all of your own needs have been met.” On the contrary, the prophet simply reports that God expects us to care for those in need. In a similar way, the Gospel call is unconditional.

PROCEED WITH PRAYER We all agree that caring for others is important. Absolutely no one wants to see a child waste away from starvation. And yet, we often fear to donate time, talent, or money to charitable causes. What if recipients use the money poorly? What if donations promote helplessness and long-term dependence? What if my own situation isn’t very stable? How can I help others when my daily life is so difficult and the future so uncertain? These are legitimate questions. And God wants us to use our intellect when discern-ing how best to perform good deeds. But uncertainty must not lead to inaction. If we don’t know exactly how to proceed, we must spend a great deal of time in prayer. In prayer, we consider our options and ask the Lord to show us how to be salt and light in the world. As today’s psalm reminds us, God calls us to be gracious and merciful. Believing firmly that God will always care for us, we trust with steadfast hearts and share with others—not occasionally, guiltily, or provisionally, but “lavishly.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Virtus Safe Environment Training

We are required to renew our certification every three years. This is a MUST to continue in your ministerial work here. Start now at www.virtusonline.org For questions please call Florrie Brice at (925) 354-0107.

School of Pastoral Ministry

The mission of the Saint Francis de Sales School for Pastoral Ministry is to form adults to be “missionary disciples,” inspired and equipped to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to their families, parishes and the wider world. Please register in a timely manner since space for each new class is limited. Register @ https://www.eastbaycatholic.com/data/view.php?id=24025 For more information about the program visit their website @ https://www.oakdiocese.org/spm

Serve as a Liturgical Minister Is your calling to become a Reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Make a small commit-ment but a large contribution toward your belonging and equality in Christ. Call Luanne Rutherford at (925) 813-4348 for more information.

Deacon Joe Tovar Andrea Spindler Antonio Velasquez Barbara Tallabas Bebit Belotendos Ben Patrick Andres Bev Rossi Blanca Del Real Carlos Ortega Cassandra McGee Charleen Johnson Danny Luna, Jr. Danny Luna, Sr.

David Chades David Newman Dorothy & Mary Ann Elaine Rigley Elena Flores Eli Wright Enedina Rosales Gay Lacsa German Duarte Gerardo Gomez Gloria Ibarra Grace Bustos Grace Garcia Guadalupe Sanchez Harriet Zych Helen Alleman Heriberto Diaz Jack Boureston & Family Janice Contreras Joel Rivera Joey Luna

Jose Castellanos Jose Castro Jose Munoz Juan Olan Julio Schrick Karen Valdez

Kenny Mathews Sr. Malou Limbaga Margarita Avalos Marge Browne Maria Alves Maria Soares Marlene Layden

Mary Hernandez Michael Makinano Mickie Jones Monica Wood Nathan Liburdi Olga Ramos Omar Hernandez Paola Mauricio Paul Urenda Ralph Diaz Ricardo Guzman Richard Cabral Rocco Vicente Reyes Rolando Abad Ron Dion Rosa Balaoing Stacy Crompton Stephen Solana Steven Vargas Teri Hernandez Tony Rodriguez Vincent Diaz

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Sacrament of the Sick Please notify the parish office of any parishioner who is ill or infirm to request a visit, to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or Communion at home, hospital or assisted living facility.

Our Men and Women of the military services. If you wish to add or remove a loved one, please call the office at 625-2048.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 8:30AM to 10AM in the Parish Hall. If you need food outside of these dates call (925) 325-7424.

Repurpose, Reuse and Recycle Are you downsizing? Are you cleaning your closets in for the Holidays? St. Vincent de Paul would be grateful for your items! Drop Your Donations at Brentwood Help & Hope Thrift Center, 8890 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood. 7 days a week: 10 AM to 6 PM. Furniture will be picked up! Call (925) 439-5060 to arrange for a pickup! Thank you!

Bishop Michael C. Barber continues the theme of Rebuild My Church for

St. Anthony’s goal is $21,100. Imagine if 211 families offered $100 of

their treasure, we would reach our goal. To give now

By sharing your time, talent and treasure with our sisters and brothers and our Church of the East Bay, you are making a sacrifice and returning to God a small portion of the many gifts he has given to you. By embracing Rebuild My Church through the 2020 Bishop’s Appeal, you are contributing greatly to building up the Kingdom of God here in the Church of the East Bay. For most of us, our experience of Church is at our parish. The Church is, however, much more than that. We are all called in mission to serve the Church and its people through our parish, our diocese and universally.

is but one way to serve our fellow parishioners and the broader community as we demonstrate our unity as Catholics of the Diocese of Oakland. We are asked to pray for our fellow parishioners, our clergy and leadership, for those who are served by the many ministries and programs offered by the Church, and for the success of the 2020 Bishop’s Appeal. Every member of the faith community of our local Church is also asked to participate in whatever way possible by making a gift. All gifts to the 2020 Bishop’s Appeal are equally important. As responsible stewards of our faith and the many gifts that God has generously bestowed on each of us, we are asked to make a sacrificial, proportionate and thoughtful gift. Those who are blessed with more are challenged to give more, but everyone is asked to re-spond. It is a privilege to be part of the body of Christ and this gift should be seen as a “get to” versus a “have to.” We have been blessed to be part of this diocese. Imagine what can be done in the name of our local faith community if every parishioner were inspired by Rebuild My Church and participated in our annual Bishop’s Appeal.

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Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario TODO INCLUIDO Las lecturas de hoy no dejan espacio para la tibieza. Como beneficiarios de la providencia de Dios, no podemos retrasar el servicio a los demás. Cuando Isaías nos instruye a compartir nuestro pan con los hambrientos, él no menciona requisitos. Él no añade “si lo piensas puedes” o “después de que todas tus necesidades sean satisfechas”. Al contrario, el profeta simplemente comunica que lo que Dios espera de nosotros es cuidar por aquellas personas que están en necesidad. De manera similar, la llamada del Evangelio es incondicional. Como una ciudad en la cima de una montaña, la vida cristiana no se puede esconder. Los seguidores de Jesús no tienen la opción de quedarse sentados y desear vagamente que alguien más atienda a los hambrientos, a las personas en situación de calle, a la opresión y la ignorancia. Dios nos llama a servir. Si ya escuchamos la llamada, debemos responder. CONTINUA CON LA ORACIÓN Todos estamos de acuerdo que cuidar a los demás es importante. Absolutamente nadie quiere ver que un niño pierda peso a causa de la hambruna. Y, aun así, tenemos recelo en ofrecer tiempo, talentos o dinero a obras de caridad. ¿Qué tal si los destinatarios usan incorrectamente el dinero? ¿Qué tal si las donaciones promueven el desamparo y a largo plazo la dependencia? ¿Qué tal si mi propia situación no es muy estable? ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a los demás cuando mi vida diaria es tan difícil y el futuro tan incierto? Estas son preguntas válidas. Dios quiere que usemos nuestro intelecto cuando discernimos mejor la manera hacer obras de caridad. Pero la duda no debe guiarnos a la falta de acción. Si no sabemos cómo proceder, debemos dedicar bastante tiempo a la oración. En oración, consideramos nuestras opciones y preguntamos al Señor cómo ser sal y luz en el mundo. Así como el salmo de hoy nos lo recuerda, Dios nos llama para ser amables y misericordiosos. Creyendo firmemente que Dios siempre cuidará de nosotros, confiamos con corazones firmes y compartimos con los demás, no de vez en cuando, con culpa o tentativamente, sino “generosamente”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Gran Cena Baile de Gala para celebrar el dia del Amor. Del groupo de Oracion. Lugar: San Antonio Fecha: Sabado, 15 de Febrero Hora: 6PM A 11PM Precio: $50 por persona incluye cena de tres tiempos y baile Mayores de 21 anos. No niños. Informacion: Miguel Cruz (925) 752-3734 o Office (925) 625-2048.

Obispo Michael C. Barber continúa con el tema de reconstruir mi Iglesia para la Apelación del Obispo 2020. La meta de San Antonio es de $21,000. Imagine, si 211

familias ofrecieran $100 de su tesoro, alcanzaríamos nuestra meta. Para dar ahora, vaya en linea: www.oakdiocese.org/bishops-appeal-donation-page Al compartir su tiempo, talento y tesoro con nuestros hermanos y hermanas y nuestra Iglesia de la bahía del este, usted está haciendo un sacrificio y volver a Dios una pequeña porción de los muchos regalos que él le ha dado a usted. Al abrazar a reconstruir mi Iglesia a través de la Apelación del Obispo 2020, que están contribuyendo en gran medida a la construcción del Reino de Dios aquí en la Iglesia de la bahía del este. Para la mayoría de nosotros, nuestra experiencia de la Iglesia está en nuestra parroquia. La Iglesia es, sin embargo, mucho más que eso. Todos estamos llamados a la misión de servir a la Iglesia ya su gente a través de nuestra parroquia, nuestra diócesis y universalmente. Apelación Anual del Obispo de la Diócesis de Oakland no es más que una forma de servir a nuestros feligreses y la comunidad en general como demostramos nuestra unidad como católicos de la Diócesis de Oakland. Se nos pide que oremos por nuestros parroquianos, nuestro clero y el liderazgo, para aquellos que están a cargo de los muchos ministerios y programas ofrecidos por la Iglesia, y para el éxito de la Apelación del Obispo 2020. También se pidió a todos los miembros de la comunidad de fe de nuestra Iglesia local a participar de cualquier manera posible mediante una contribución. Todos los regalos a la Apelación del Obispo 2020 son igualmente importantes. Como administradores responsables de nuestra fe y de los muchos regalos que Dios ha concedido generosamente en cada uno de nosotros, se nos pide hacer un sacrificio, proporcionadas y regalo. Aquellos que son bendecidos con más tienen el reto de dar más, pero todo el mundo se le pide que responda. Es un privilegio ser parte del cuerpo de Cristo y este don debe ser visto como un “llegar a” frente a un “tener que hacerlo.” Hemos sido bendecidos de ser parte de esta diócesis. Imagínese lo que puede hacerse en nombre de nuestra comunidad de fe local si cada feligrés se inspira en reconstruir mi Iglesia y participó en nuestra Campaña Anual del Obispo.

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