6
St Raymond Church Menlo Park, California Bulletin no. 519100 For June 14, 2015 Submitted by Ronnica Hagy (650) 323-1755 Flyer To Stuff This Week Can You Get It to Us By Thursday Thank You!
St Raymond Church Menlo Park, California
Bulletin no. 519100 For June 14, 2015
Submitted by Ronnica Hagy (650) 323-1755
Flyer To Stuff This Week
Can You Get It to Us By Thursday Thank You!
1100 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Tel: 650-323-1755 Fax: 650-561-3755 Email: [email protected] Website: www.straymondmp.org
CLERGY AND STAFF Pastor Fr. Christopher Fadok, O.P. Parochial Vicar Fr. Ambrose Sigman, O.P. In Residence Fr. Nathan Castle, O.P., Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, O.P., Fr. Patrick O’Neil, O.P., Fr. Eugene Sousa, O.P., Fr. Daniel Rolland, O.P. Permanent Deacon Deacon Tom Kelly Permanent Deacon Deacon Charles Seagren, O.C.D.S. School Principal Dr. Tara Rolle Religious Ed. Coordinator Stephanie Virag Confirmation, Youth Minister and Pastoral Assistant for Development Christine Augulis Office Manager Ronnica Hagy Sacristan Mirna Esquivel Facilities Supervisor Pedro Hernandez Groundskeeper Javier Hernandez
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 14, 2015
Grounded in Faith, Growing to Serve
MINISTRY COORDINATORS Liturgical Altar Servers Bonnie Morey Altar Society Elizabeth Haynes Extraordinary Ministers Charles Seagren Lectors Charles Seagren Prayer & Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Christine Galvez Bible Study Charles Seagren Children's Liturgy Debbie Pinkston Confirmation/Youth Minister Christine Augulis Couples Bible Study Camilo Colorado Director of Music John Isoefa Legion of Mary Patty Hjelm RCIA Fr. Christopher Fadok, O.P. Religious Ed Stephanie Virag Rosary Patty Hjelm Social Outreach Homebound & Sick Patty Hjelm Homeless Family Fund Sally Cesario St. Vincent de Paul Bob Caletti Parish Community Donuts & Coffee Doug Farel Seniors Together Lisa Casentini, Karyn Leahy & Ginny Tendrup Clubs Men’s Club Doyle Rundell Mothers’ Club Chris McCanna Finance Council James Precobb, Cat Westover, Maureen Hamer and David Mount
Pastoral Council Lori Mirek [email protected] Barbara Murphy [email protected] Mike Brown [email protected] Chris Terndrup [email protected] Christine Augulis [email protected] Karyn Leahy [email protected] Tim Connors [email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE Weekends
Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 6 :00 pm
Weekdays Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 am
First Friday of the Month: 8:10 am Holy Days: 6:00 pm Vigil, 8:00 am, 12:10 pm & 6:00 pm
Confessions Saturday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm,
Sunday: 30 minutes before Mass or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick
First Thursday of every month following the 8:00 am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration
First Saturday of every month following the 8:00 am Mass.
Congratulations to Reagan Alexandra Danielewicz, Emma Pham, & Auguste Pribula recently baptized at St. Raymond.
THE PASTOR’S CORNER
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Raymond Parish is a community united by our Catholic Faith as disciples of Jesus Christ. We seek communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through ongoing personal and communal conversion to Christ and a deeper commitment to the mission Jesus gives each of us to preach the Gospel. The Sacred Scriptures and sacraments of the Church sustain us. We dedicate ourselves to Truth and strive to grow in love of God and neighbor through community, prayer, study, and service, as we work by grace to build up in one another and share freely with others the abundance of magnificent gifts God has given us.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace to you and peace. Pope Emeritus Benedict once remarked on the different types of desert that exist now in modern society: not just the desert of material poverty, which is certainly a growing problem everywhere, but the emotional and spiritual desert that results from a purely materialistic vision of life. Pope Francis has certainly taken up this same concern. Our efficient, wealthy, consumer society hasn’t produced a great deal of real human happiness. Rather, we are ever more conscious of a deep and troubling strain of hopelessness, ugliness, and violence, and an increasing denial of human dignity and God’s goodness. I was recently reminded of this sad truth while reading an article with the disturbing title, “Why Are Palo Alto Kids Killing Themselves?” I found myself in agreement with the author, Maggie Gallagher, who argues that, whereas many parents and their kids seem to think the problem can be solved by reducing stress and having more fun, the true solution must go deeper. She writes: “Stress in itself is not what causes people misery, anxiety, or depression, and fun is not what keeps people from wanting to kill themselves . . . The problem is not that these teens are pushed to succeed . . . it is that when confronted by their own fear that they may fail to do so, at least at the same level as their peers or their parents, they have not been given a powerful vision of how and why their life would nonetheless be worth living.” When a society no longer shares and communicates a vision of human flourishing that goes beyond the insatiable desire for achievement and consumption, we can lose sight of the true dignity and purpose of our lives. In such circumstances, the desire for life itself slowly and painfully fades away. In response, we Christians have good reason for holding fast to that central reality of Jesus’ preaching, the kingdom of God. In a world of dark despair—a temptation for us all—we need to return to our source of light and hope: Christ our Lord and the promise of the kingdom of God. We must exercise courage to proclaim the Gospel, the powerful news that God reigns over all, and pray for grace to open the hearts of all those around us. Our task as Christians is to make God’s goodness visible in this world, and to do it with such joy and such a clear proclamation of the name of Jesus that it plants a seed of faith in the hearts of those who are not yet walking the path of the kingdom of God or who, worse yet, have rejected that kingdom as a hopeless joke or a dangerous lie. The strength necessary for doing this, for holding fast to Christ and working with God’s grace to change society and save ourselves and our children, is found in the Church. It is found in the scriptures and in the sacraments. It is in the “dwelling” of the Church, the mustard seed planted by Christ, which grows and grows throughout the world, that we come to God and rest in him. It is in the Church that we hear the word of God that gives us hope. It is in the Church that we are fed by God’s
sacraments and fortified by his grace. All of this happens whether we perceive it or not. In the Gospel today, Jesus helps us recognize this immensely important spiritual truth: that spiritual growth can happen imperceptibly. The kingdom of God is like a tiny seed, Jesus tells us. Often we cannot see God working, or how he is working, any more than we can see the growth of a seed underground. But in time it becomes known as it breaks forth from the earth and rises up bearing fruit ready for the harvest. As with the imperceptible seed, so it is with the faith, hope, and love that God nurtures within us at the celebration of the Mass. Their existence and growth within us may not always be easy to see, but their fruit will be the salvation of the world. Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord! Fr. Christopher, O.P.
Bible Study There will be no Bible Study on June 16, 23, or 30. Class will resume on July 7th.
Next Week’s Readings Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalm 107-23-26,28-31 2 Corinthians 5;14-17 Mark 6:35-41
Mass Intentions & Event Calendar
Saturday, June 13, 2015 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church 5:15 p.m. Maria Sa-ing Swang-ngam †
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 a.m. Ralph Ruocco †
10:00 a.m. St. Raymond Parish 6 p.m. Virginia Galisse †
Monday, June 15, 2015
8:00 a.m. Cindy Stewart † 7:25 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel
7:40 a.m.-Office of Readings-Chapel after 8 :00 a.m. Mass -Rosary-Chapel
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8 a.m. Herb Pickard †
7:25 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel 7:40 a.m.-Office of Readings-Chapel
after 8 a.m. Mass -Rosary-Chapel 9 a.m.-Legion of Mary-Parish Center
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
8:00 a.m. Steve Herle † 7:25 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel
7:40 a.m.-Office of Readings-Chapel after 8:00 a.m. Mass -Rosary-Chapel
Thursday, June 18, 2015
8:00 a.m. Jane, Michael, & Jack Bjork 7:25 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel
7:40 a.m.-Office of Readings-Chapel after 8:00 a.m. Mass -Rosary-Chapel
Friday, June 19, 2015 Saint Romuald, Abbot
8:00 a.m. Joseph Hrouda † 7:25 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel
7:40 a.m.-Office of Readings-Chapel after 8:00 a.m. Mass -Rosary-Chapel
Saturday, June 20, 2015
8:00 a.m. Amanda Glinski † 7:25 a.m.-Morning Prayer-Chapel
7:40 a.m.-Office of Readings-Chapel after 8:00 a.m. Mass -Rosary-Chapel
As a parish community we pray for the sick among us: Lynn Bacon, Roger Barth, Kayte Roach, James
Roach, Bernice D’Arcy, Jill Gretch, Catherine Matsakis, Joan Briggson, Eleanor Jekot, Margaret McSweeney, and Dennis Daul.
HOMELESS FAMILY FUND
This Week’s Readings Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-16 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34
We received a referral from a new Case Manager at First Step for Families. Her client is a young single mother in her early twenties with two children, a six-year old daughter and a one-year old son. The client had been living with family until they moved out of the area. Since that time, she and the children lived in a motel for one month and had been in the shelter for six months. The mother has been working part time at a movie theater for the last eight months earning $500 per month. She also receives $390 in food stamps and $670 from CalWorks. She is also working toward her AA degree on-line at Canada College. She found a room to rent for $700 per month. The landlord required a $2,000 deposit. She had saved $1,000 toward it and we were pleased to provide the other $1,000 she needed in order to secure the room. She wants to continue saving money, obtain full-time employment and finish her classes. Her Case Manager is confident that she will be able to fulfill her goals and keep to the budget they have worked out together. They were extremely grateful for our help. Our ability to assist these families is made possible by your very generous contributions to the Homeless Family Fund. On behalf of all those we have helped, thank you. Please ensure that your contributions are made payable to "St. Raymond Homeless Family Fund". They may be placed in the collection basket, sent to the Parish office (1100 Santa Cruz Ave.) or through the St. Raymond website (e-contributions). "The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us." Romans 5:5
MathGenesis at St. Raymond Church MathGenesis is back again! Husband and wife team, Professor Paul and Tina Mitiguy, along with a Stanford engineering graduate student, are running a fun, activities-based math class this summer. They are currently enrolling incoming 5th graders. Sessions are 3:45- 6 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays (with one Monday). Actual dates are: June 30th, July 2nd, July 7th, July 9th, July 13th (Monday), July 16th, July 21st, and July 23rd. The group meets at the Parish Hall and uses the school playing field. The cost is $50 per student per session. Need-based scholarships are available. Tina, Paul, and their own incoming 5th grader, are math enthusiasts, and they are excited to offer nontraditional math activities and games in a small setting outdoors. They will review grade-level topics such as fractions, multiplication factors & multiples, mental multiplication past 10, probability, and introduce much more! Students should be capable of fast-paced physical activity. Limited availability. To reserve a spot or inquire further, please contact Tina at [email protected]. or by calling (650) 954-4002.
Hello From Camp Argo!
Camp Argo is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for Summer 2015. Our special guest calendar is being finalized, new equipment is being ordered, and most of your favorite camp counselors are getting ready to come back for another fun summer with YOU! Camp Argo provides a wide range of opportunities for your child to grow through interactive play, traditional and non-traditional sports, and other creative outlets. We also invite local heroes, educators, community leaders, and charitable organizations to come speak about their positions in the community and welcome amazing performers weekly to entertain us with their tremendous talents. Camp Argo believes in empowering children to dream big, be kind to one another, find their strengths, try their best, and learn to lead by example. More information can be found on our website; www.campargo.com.
Looking forward to seeing all of you!
The Rosary Confraternity is a group of Christians that contemplate the Life of Jesus through praying the rosary. They receive spiritual benefits by the recitation of the rosary, including partial and plenary indulgences . They are asked to pray the rosary three times a week. You may already
be a member of the Confraternity by habit, so why not join in a formal way? http://www.rosary-center.org/nroscon.htm
WHY SETTLE FOR A “GOOD” MARRIAGE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A GREAT MARRIAGE? You can make the leap from just “good” to GREAT on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones—and focus only on each other. If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! For more information, go to www.sanfranciscowwme.org or call Paul & Yvonne at 650.366.7093. 2015 San Francisco/Santa Rosa Weekends: Vallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park: Nov 20-22. Space is limited; apply early.
TRY…...E-Contributions Sign up online via our website not only for your Sunday offerings , but also St. Vincent de Paul , Religious Education registration fees, Confirmation registration fees, the Homeless Family Fund and the Fall Drive. Go to www.StRaymondMP.org click on the “contributing” tab at the top right of the website, and then click “click here to contribute” under the “Online Giving” section. There, you’ll see very easy donation instructions. THERE IS NO COST TO YOU FOR THIS SERVICE! !!!!
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Sunday’s collection for 6-7 $4244.00
E-contributions $1905.00
TOTAL $6149.00
Mass Intentions are available through 2016 at the Parish office Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. You can also schedule a Mass over the phone by calling (650) 323-1755.
Meditation on Today’s Readings Like Job, sometimes the Lord speaks out of a storm. We may have it all together; we may be experts at life. But the storm comes just the same. We are raised up, and thrown down to the depths. Our hearts melt in fear, for ourselves or for those we love. And we cry out to the Lord. The disciples are expert fishermen. They know all about the Sea of Galilee. But a violent squall comes up suddenly and they are in danger of capsizing. They call out to Jesus. Only faith and prayer can pull them through. God has set limits for the storm. It will come so far and no farther. Let us cry to the Lord in our distress. There is a peace that surpasses understanding. Let us cross over to the calm of faith. The love of Christ impels us. Be still, and know that he is God.
Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquets
Give your Father, Grandfather, Father-in-Law, Godfa-ther, Brother, Uncle, Son, or Friend a spiritual bouquet for Father’s Day. Envelopes can be found on the tables in the back of the church.
