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Rev. Van Dinh, Pastor Rev. Rafael Hinojosa, Parochial Vicar Rev. David Staal, Associate Rev. Alfred Amos, In Residence Rev. Stanislaus Poon, Retired Rev. Dcn Rob Federle, Admin Rev. Deacon Dave Rezendes Rev. Deacon Bill Archer Rev. Deacon Bob Vince
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by Opening the Word
The Lord never forgets the sins of those who take advantage of the poor (Amos 8:4-7). The dire predictions of Amos may have seemed laughable to the wealthy inhabitants of the northern kingdom. The problem was that Isra-el had exchanged the worship of for-eign gods for the worship of sex, wealth, and power, and as a conse-quence, their official worship had become hollow and blinded them to the plight of the poor. Sound famil-iar? Amos reminds us that religion isn’t an insurance policy against our sins, especially those committed against the poor. The whole of the life of God’s covenant people was supposed to be suffused with the Spirit of covenant love. This was to include not only their religious prac-tice, but also their moral, political, and economic lives as well. Without a real concern for the weakest among us, the blessing of wealth can be a curse of blindness in regard to our position before God. Before God none can boast of beauty, wealth, fame, or power. Before God we’re all poor.
Pray to the Lord, who wants every-one to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-8). In his first letter to Timothy, St. Paul gives us a good account of the way in which our relationship with the state
ought to be regulated. In Romans 13 he says that all authority has God as its origin and is for our good. So it isn’t surprising that he counsels Tim-othy that prayers should be offered “for kings and for all in authority.” If those in authority receive the graces we ask for them, public life will allow tranquility, piety, and dignity. These three societal attributes were cher-ished and sought after by the an-cients. The saints have always expressed these characteristics in their persons, and St. Paul suggests that a holy soci-ety, one that’s made up of individu-als who’ve been receptive to God’s grace, will express the same charac-teristics. We ought to pray for the grace—and then strive to receive it—which makes our society a tran-quil, pious, dignified community. We owe it to our neighbor to work for the best possible social system.
Be trustworthy in all things. Serve God, the only master, not mammon (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]). This week’s Gospel reading some-times shocks readers with its practi-cality. Is Jesus counseling us to bribe people with ill-gotten gain? This may be if one doesn’t understand the story of the bad steward. However bad a steward he was, there’s no evidence that he was stealing or even cheating. We’re only told that he was badly handling his master’s goods. So Jesus isn’t commending bad behavior in this parable. He’s suggesting that even a bad manager knows how to get the most
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 First Reading -- The Lord never for-gets the sins of those who take ad-vantage of the poor (Amos 8:4-7). Psalm -- Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor (Psalm 113). Second Reading --Pray to the Lord, who wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-8). Gospel -- Be trustworthy in all things. Serve God, the only master, not mammon (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]).
Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 -- 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45
Monday: St. Januarius Tuesday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and Com-panions Wednesday: St. Matthew Friday: St. “Padre Pio” of Pietrelcina
out of worldly goods when push comes to shove. So we’re being told that, if we want to be found worthy to be children of the Father, heirs of the wealth of the kingdom of God, we must first show ourselves to be good servants of his household. If we’re not first good stewards of the Master’s goods, he won’t give us our inheritance as adopted sons and daughters. If we treat the Master’s goods as if they were our own, as did the bad stew-ard, we may never receive a reward. But if we give up our profit for the benefit of the Master and his debt-ors, he will supply us with an ever-lasting reward in the kingdom.
The underlying theme of this week’s gospel is God’s call to each of us to give away the unique gifts, talents, and resources we’ve been given. It is both a command to use our gifts wisely and a reassurance that God rewards those who do so. Why does the master commend and reward the steward for his actions? How is this analogous to our lives today? Why is it important that the steward was “making friends” with the debtors? Picture yourself having to come before Jesus, the master of the house, to render an account of how you have used those gifts he has giv-en you. Prayerfully consider whether you are using them in service for God and his people, or hoarding those gifts for yourself alone. What does Jesus say to you as you explain yourself? How do you feel
about the way you have used your talents thus far? After reflecting on two or three gifts God has entrusted to you, think of one concrete way you can use your gifts or “give them away” like the steward this week. Use a journal to write down your thoughts, reflections and resolu-tions. Discuss them with a trusted friend. -------------------------------------------- Opening the Word offers prayers and insights for the Sunday Scriptur-al lessons. Featuring videos designed to facilitate thought and discussion for faith formation, Personal Prayer Journals and a Group Leader’s Guide, Opening the Word helps you to make the most of the Sunday readings. Opening the Word is one of many programs available at Formed.org.
Saturday 9/17 8:30am Richard Boerger 5:00pm Juana Guzman 7:00pm Ruben Gonzalez Sunday 9/18 6:45am Tri Nguyen 8:00am Tom Archuleta 9:30am Patricia Werner 11:00am Antony Pham Van Hoi Teresa Pham Thi Chach 12:30pm Mass for Our Parish 6:00pm Janice Alvarez Monday 9/19 7:00am Fe De Peralta 8:30am Mary Ann G. Zamora Fatima Montana Tuesday 9/20 7:00am George Dumanon 8:30am John Ramos Brett Velarde Wednesday 9/21 7:00am Fr. Gus Koilparampil 8:30am Ellie Biel 7:00pm Ronald Moore and his father Thursday 9/22 7:00am The deceased Le family 8:30am Janice Alvarez Friday 9/23 7:00am Theresa Lum 8:30am Jimmy Mendez Saturday 9/24 8:30am Maria Sandoval 5:00pm Roselino Estrada 7:00pm Maria de Jesus Dominguez Leo Ledezma To request a mass intention, please visit the church office.
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If you are considering becoming Catholic, your first step is to attend an Inquiry meeting held on Tuesday nights at 7 pm in the Convent. Call Marjorie at 925-447-2925. If you are Catholic and have been away from the church, the Sacra-ment of Confession is all that is needed to come home. If you would like support or need to brush up on the faith, call or text Tina at 925-961-7231.
Father, we offer our thanks for the many gifts you have given us: financial gifts and talent gifts. We pray that we become more aware that every good thing that we have comes from you. Help us to be cheerful givers, offering what we have to others out of love for you. Help us to surrender our attachment to our possessions. Free us from our obsessions with things. Open our eyes to the true treasures that you have given us. We offer you our parish’s finances and our personal finances. Guide us in the ways of money, and let your Holy Spirit transform our hearts into hearts of charity. We offer you all of our talents and skills. Inspire us with ways that we may use our abilities to better serve you. We ask this through Christ our Lord, amen.
To set up regular financial offerings to St Michael Parish, please visit FaithDirect.net for online giving or the church office for traditional offering envelopes. To see if there is a ministry you are being called to join, please visit stmichaellivermore.com/ministries/directory-ministries to find a contact name and number.
Each of you should give what you have de-cided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
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High School students who are in their second year of Confirmation prepara-tion, your classes resume on September 19 or 25! Monday, September 19 at 6:30 pm Youth Portable (Behind the Church) Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 pm St Michael School Room 23
Come join the Golden Friends of St. Michael Parish on Friday, September 23 for our monthly luncheon. Mass begins in the Parish hall at 11 am, followed by lunch and entertainment. Catering will be by Emil Villa's restaurant and the suggested donation is $12. Reservations must be called/sent in by noon on Wed, Sept 21 to Wilma at: 925 447-8198 or [email protected]
The time commitment varies, but the rewards are tremendous! Generally no more than 3 hours per week is expected, including rehearsal and Mass. Children’s Choir rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 20 and will sing for their first Mass on October 2 at 9:30 am. Information packets (with a calendar of dates and registration information) are available in the Parish, School and Faith Formation offices.
The Grace Notes Bell Choir practices on Tuesday evenings in the Bell Prac-tice Room in the Convent. The Chamber Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30- 9:00 and the Lifeteen Choir rehearses on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 pm – both in the choir loft. For more information about any of our choirs, please contact our Director of Music, JaNet Hancock at 925-292-5071 or [email protected]
Sunday - The Blessed Trinity Monday - The Souls in Purgatory Tuesday - Guardian Angels Wednesday - St. Joseph Thursday - The Holy Eucharist Friday - The Passion and Death of our Lord, Jesus Christ Saturday - The Blessed Virgin Mary
Come experience how to unleash the Holy Spirit in your life, making Scrip-ture come alive! Deacon Steve Greco, our special guest speaker, will teach on the power of the Holy Spirit, and how the healing power of the Lord restores His people. This event is a must for Small Groups studying the Bible. 6:30 pm: Songs of praise and worship 7:00 pm: Talk 7:45 pm: Healing Service
Fun for the entire family! Come en-joy games, live entertainment and ethnic foods from our diverse parish cultures. There will be a raffle draw-ing, a silent and live auction and a dinner dance. All proceeds benefit St. Michael Parish.
Congratulations to T. Hogan, winner of $50.00 Amazon gift card for the early bird drawing of the raffle tick-ets. We need some helpers at the game booths and food booths. Please sign up after the mass. Can you donate an item for the silent or live auction? Be sure to pick an ornament off the prize booth tree. Think about baking a cake for the Cake Walk!
Call Corry Painter at 925-577-9939 for details.
Have you ever thought about be-coming a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18-40 are invited to a prayerful and reflective Religious Vocation Discernment Weekend Re-treat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, October 7-9, 2016, Los Altos Hills, CA. For reservations and more infor-mation contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at 650-949-8890, or visit www.Daughters-Of-Charity.com/retreats/
Save the date and plan to join us to pray for peace in the world by pray-ing the rosary in public at Carnegie Park.
St. Paul reminds us that Christ will strengthen us and that there is abun-dant grace, faith and love available to us through Christ Jesus. All of this is available to us in our everyday lives and in our marriages. Sign up today to attend our upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Nov. 18-20. Early regis-tration (4 to 6 weeks out) is highly recommended. For more infor-mation contact Mike & Jeanne at 925-672-2016 or Joe & Sue at 925-680-7767 now or go to oaklandwwme.org Weekends are presented in Pleasanton.
All are invited to hear Fr. Jose Syquia, Chief Exorcist Priest Archdiocese of Manila, talk about the spiritual battle that is taking place in the world. He will explain demonic infestations, oppressions, obsessions, possessions and how to protect yourself and your family. Celebrate Mass with Fr. Jose at 6:00 pm. His talk will follow at 7:00 pm in the church.
Please keep Fr. Van and his fellow pilgrims from St Michael’s in your prayers as they journey to Rome and the Holy Land.
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Atención: Sé les invita a las per-sonas de la tercera edad al grupo "Los Años Dorados" todos los viernes de 9:30 a 11:30 de la maña-na, en el convento de san Miguel 375 Maple, Livermore, CA 94550. Para más información por favor comuníquese con Lupita Barattino al 925-273-4220¡No sé quede en casa, venga, pasara buen tiempo y hará nuevas amistades!
Todos los jovenes mayores de 13 anos estan invitados a vivir el con-greso CONEXION Revestidos de la Misericordia de dios, que se llevara acabo Octubre 8 y 9 , 2016.
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1:30 pm Peregrinación desde la ex-planada de la Catedral. A las 2:00 pm entrada por la Puerta Santa, se-guido por un tour en español para conocer mejor la catedral, con una explicacion de su diseño y construc-ción .Terminaremos con una Misa Solemne a las 3:00 pm pa-ra recibir las Indulgencias ofrecidas en este año Santo de la Misericor-dia.
Lo que los Hijos esperan de los padres hoy, como enseñaries virtudes y valores para que enfrenten su realidad, como inspiralos para que ellos to-men las mejores decisions en sue vidas. Como guiarlos a una vide major. • Estoy ensñado a mis hijos a ser personas sanas ya afectivas? • Cómo maestro a mis hijos el respeto y aceptación? Padres de familia Sabado Octubre de 1 9:30 am a 1:00 pm Bentwood
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