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17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2015
VISION
Saint Francis of Assisi is a welcoming, intergenerational and multi-cultural Catholic community which
embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ to foster
Spiritual growth.
MISSION
The mission of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church is to develop a welcoming and dynamic
parish. Through liturgical gatherings, faith formation, and the grace of the Holy Spirit, we confidently live out the Gospel message in service to
the community and to the Diocese of Oakland.
LA VISIÓN
La parroquia de St. Francis es una comunidad
católica acogedora, intergeneracional, y
multicultural. Toma a pecho las enseñanzas de
Jesucristo para promover el crecimiento espiritual.
LA MISIÓN
La misión de La Iglesia de St. Francis es de
desarrollar una parroquia acogedora y dinámica.
Por medio de las asambleas litúrgicas, la formación
de la Fe, y las gracias del Espíritu Santo, nosotros
con confianza vivimos el mensaje de Evangelio en
servicio a la comunidad y a la Diócesis de Oakland.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
The Rev. Ismael Gutierrez
Parochial Administrator
Deacon/Diácono Charles Palomares
Deacon/Diácono John Mazibrook
Celebrating our
60th Anniversary
ADDRESS/ DIRECCION
860 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94518
Telephone (925) 682-5447 • Fax (925) 682-5491
OFFICE HOURS / HORAS DE OFICINA
Monday (Lunes) to Friday (Viernes) 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
www.sfaconcord.org
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 26, 2015
The eyes of all look hopefully to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
• Psalm 145:15
•
Decimoséptimo Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
26 de julio de 2015
A ti, Señor, sus ojos vuelven todos
y tú los alimentas a su tiempo.
— Salmo 145 (144):15
Weekly Mass Intentions
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:30PM (English), 7:30PM (Portuguese)
Sunday (Domingo)
English 7:00AM; 10:00AM;
11:30AM; 5:30PM
Spanish 8:00AM; 1:00PM;
7:00PM
Daily Mass
8:30AM Mon—Sat (English)
Tuesday, 7:00PM (Spanish)
Reconciliation/Reconciliación
Tuesday (Martes) 6:00PM to 7:00PM (Español)
Saturdays (Sábados) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sacrament of the Sick/Unción de Enfermos
Holy Anointing/Prayers and Pastoral Care for the Sick.
Call/Llamar (925) 682-5447
Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración Eucarística
Mondays (Lunes) 7:30-8:30PM in the Chapel/Capilla
First Fridays and First Saturdays of each month
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
Monday to Friday, after the 8:30AM Mass.
St. Vincent de Paul/San Vicente de Paul
Monday– Fridays 9:30AM –11:30AM
For those who need food or assistance/Para aquellos que
necesiten comida o asistencia
(925) 682-5811
St. Francis of Assisi School
866 Oak Grove Rd., Concord
Phone:(925) 682-5414 FAX (925) 682-5480
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL CELEBRATES!
2015 is a year of celebrations for both our
Parish and our School as we join in our 60th and
50th year history, respectively. If you want to be on
our mailing list for other gatherings through the
year, just send an email to [email protected]. Looking forward to a Year of
Jubilee!
Saturday, July 25th , 2015
5:30PM ( Vigil) + Fred Trevisani
Sunday, July 26th, 2015— 17th Sunday in O.T.
7:00AM
+ Mary Kinsella
+ Ignacio Avila
8:00AM
10:00AM
+ Victor Francis Barton
11:30am
+ Rachel Nicole Lynch
1:00PM
+ Sra. Santos Gonzalez
5:30PM
+ Roy Jacinto
7:00PM
Parishioners of St. Francis
Monday, July 27th , 2015
8:30AM
Special Intentions– Larry & Irene Ford
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
8:30AM
+ Robert Frisbie
7:00PM
+ Martin Rico Ochoa
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015—
8:30am + Donald Parrott
Thursday, July 30th, 2015–
8:30am + Angelo Maraccini
Friday, July 31st, 2015
8:30AM
+ Angelo Mario Maraccini
Saturday, August 1st, 2015 –
8:30am Special Intentions– Coules family
5:30PM (Vigil) + Robert Lacher
Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00am
+ Frances L. Johnson
8:00 AM Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi
10:00AM
+ Wil Sonsken
11:30AM
+ William Castro
1:00PM
Intencion especial– Guerrero family
5:30PM
Special Intention– Hannah & Ian Marable
7:00PM
+ Carmen Campos
Spanish Masses are in Bold
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The Parish is planning on celebrating our 60th Anniversary and we are looking for those people who began their ministries here at Most Precious Blood
Church. If you and your group were part of the Parish of Most Precious Blood/St. Francis over these
years and would like to be included in our celebrations, please call the Parish Office and leave your
name, ministry and a contact to reach you. We are
especially hoping to have a very special Sunday on
the Feast of St. Francis (October 4th, 2015) at all our
masses. More information will follow in the bulletin.
Again thank you for your ministry here at our parish.
YOUTH MINISTRY INFORMATION
Registration for
all Faith Formation, Religious Education, Sacrament
Programs ( 1st
Communions
and Confirmation) for children and Adults are available
at the Parish Office. We will also have registration for the Youth Groups. Registration are for both the English and Spanish
Programs. Remember to sign up early so
that your children will be registered before
the programs begin.
REGISTRATION FOR TEENS
Sacrament of Confirmation for Teens
If you are interested in becoming a full and active
participant in the Catholic Church through the
Sacrament of Confirmation, and if you have been
baptized and have received the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Communion, and if you’ll be a
sophomore, junior, or senior in High School in the
Fall of 2015, stop by the Parish Office after July
15th and pick up an Information packet and Registration packet.
Completed packets must be turned in anytime up
to
Wednesday, September 16th, 2015, when registrations close.
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Teen Sacraments of First Rec. and First
Communion for 7th – 12th Graders
St. Francis of Assisi’s Teen Preparation for the
Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion is a comprehensive two-year program. To
begin this two-year process, you need to have already been baptized, and be in the 7th - 12th
grade in the Fall of 2015. If you have successfully
passed our Teen Sacrament Year One Program,
you are eligible for Year Two in the Teen Sacrament Program to receive the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation and First Communion. Registration
packets are available in the Parish Office beginning July 15th. Completed packets must be turned
in anytime up to Thursday, September 24th, 2015,
when registrations close.
Teen Mass and Teen Social
1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at the 5:30 p.m. Mass
Sunday, August 2nd– Teen Mass in Church at 5:30pm
Teen Social to follow mass at Chuck E. Cheese until
9:00pm
Bring money for dinner, and games!
Sunday, August 16th– Teen mass in Church at 5:30pm
Teen Social to follow at the movies. Meet in Baptistry
after mass. Bring money for dinner and movies!
ONFIRE– NorCal Jam at Discovery Kingdom
Saturday, Sept 19th from 9am to 9pm
Catholic Youth Day at Discovery Kingdom
Celebrate with over 4000 youth and diocesan bishops!
Music, speakers, food, rides and fun, fun fun!!!
Tickets available at www.onfirenorcal.com
Registrations:
Registration Packets for Youth Ministry, Teen Confirmation, and Teen Sacraments of First Reconciliation and
First Communion are available in the Parish Office.
Jr. High Youth Group– Program begins Oct. 7th
High School Youth Group-Program begins Sep. 28th
If you have questions, you can contact Youth Minister
and Teen Sacrament Coordinator Kathy De Lemos at
682-5447 Ext 29, or at [email protected]
Weekly Financial Information from the Church
Sunday, July 18 &19
Online Giving July 20
TOTAL
$10,020.
$ 5,620.
$15, 250.
YTD SHORTFALL ($16,502)
Remember that the Parish needs $15,250 per
week just to meet Expenses.
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HOLD THE DATE OPEN!!
OUR INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL WILL BE
HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH FROM
10:30AM WITH MASS UNTIL 6:00 PM. We will
have delicious foods and entertainment from around
the world for you and your families to enjoy with
other members from the parish and the neighborhood. Raffle tickets will be available after our weekend masses.
PARISH TRIP TO ITALY IN OCTOBER
Join Fr. Ismael and Deacon Chuck on an inspirational
trip to the hometown of our patron St. Francis . We will
also visit important Sr. Francis locations in Italy such as
Florence, Naples, Capri and Rome. As an added premium we will have a one day tour of major religious
shrines in Paris, France capped by dinner in the Eiffel
Tower. Call Deacon Chuck, (925) 939-0481 for more
information.
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An invitation!
Christmas in July! You are invited to give the gift of summer reading to your child by joining us at our First Annual
Scholastic Book Fair at De La Salle Academy in Concord.
It will be held weekdays - July 20 – 28, 2015 from 12 – 6 pm
daily, with extended hours from 6 – 8 pm on July 22 and 27.
All purchases will not only be a summer treat for your child,
but will help build the library at our new school! We are located at 1380 Galaxy Way, Concord, 94520 and would love to
have you join us! For more information, call 925.288.8200.
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
We have just begun our registrations for the fall Religious Education and Faith Formation Programs
here at SFA and are looking for new volunteers who
would like to help in all our different programs. If
you would like to volunteer to help as a substitute
teacher, classroom aide or other please call the Parish Office and leave a phone number where we can
reach you and which particular ministry you may be
interested in helping with.
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An Important Message from the Parish
To all Parishioners and Visitors to St. Francis of
Assisi
Please do not throw coins in
the Baptistery water since it
is blessed holy water and
therefore sacred. Due to
the drought, we cannot drain
and replace the water in the
Baptistery. The coins foul
the water, damage the
pump equipment and stain the tiles. Thank you for
your consideration and please help us to maintain
our baptistery water as sacred as can be.
FREE Thanksgiving Dinner 2015
Last year we held our 1st ever Free Thanksgiving Dinner for those who might be far away from loved ones or
might have other reasons they would like to join the St
Francis Community Dinner. We are happy to say it was
a success and we would like to offer a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner again this year. We need volunteers
who can assist us in organizing the event, fundraising,
and preparing the dinner. If you would like to be a part of
this wonderful event, please contact Janice Mazibrook at (510)
853-9458 or Lucy Herrmann at (925)465-4122.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
NOTICE. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL regrets that our
food pantry can no longer accept random donations of
used clothes, bedding, toys, etc. and suggest that you
take clean, “gently used” clothing, etc. to any thrift store.
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Food Pantry Activity in the Month of June :
•
An emergency supply of food was given to 161 households ( 674 individuals) in June. We had 10 first-time
clients.
• 62 FoodMaxx cards were given to eligible families.
• Special Assistance (utility, rent, etc.) was provided for
one (1) family.
Most-Needed Food Items every Month: Spaghetti Sauce,
Cheerios, Canned Peaches or Pears, Chicken Noodle or
Vegetable Soup, Canned Tuna, Canned Corn, Saltine or
Graham Crackers, Cooking Oil, Rice, Dried Pinto Beans
(or any non-perishable items you wish to donate.)
Special Needs:
We are now collection school supplies for the children in
need. Please help us collect back-packs, binders and paper,
pencils/pens, etc. for this important project.
We have a client who is in need of a car to get to work as
a caregiver. Please call SVdP if you have a running vehicle to donate.
Food Pantry Hours:
9:30am –11:30am, Monday through Friday. Please call 682
-5811 for information regarding donations or to volunteer.
A message to all our parishioners from Fr. Raymond Zielezienski
Since I have spent part of my ministry serving the
people of St. Francis of Assisi in Concord, I would
like to invite you to celebrate with me and the Community of St. Joan of Arc, my retirement from full
time ministry in the Diocese of Oakland.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
5:30PM Mass
St. Joan of Arc Church
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, Ca 94583
Reception follow Mass.
“Blessings and love”
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Eliseo da de comer a cien
hombres con veinte panes de cebada (2 Reyes
4:42-44).
Salmo — Bendeciré al Señor eternamente
(Salmo 145 [144]).
Segunda lectura — Pablo exhorta a los efesios a
que se muestren dignos de la vocación que han recibido; siendo comunidad unida, llena de fe y esperanza (Efesios 4:1-6).
Evangelio —Jesús da de comer a un enorme gentío con cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados
(Juan 6:1-15).
Ministerio de San Vicente de Paúl
• Abastecimiento de comida de emergencia
fue proveída a 161 hogares, (674 Individuos) en Junio . Tuvimos 10 diez clientes que asistieron por primera vez.
• 62 Tarjetas de Food Maxx fueron entregadas
a familias.
• Asistencia especial (renta y utilidades etc.) fue
dada a la una (1) familia.
Artículos más necesitados para este mes:
Salsa para espagueti, Cheerios, duraznos enlatados o peras, sopa de fideos con pollo o de vegetales, atún enlatado, maíz enlatado, galletas saladas
o dulces, aceite de cocina, arroz, frijoles secos,
(cualquier otro artículo de comida que desee donar.)
Necesidades especiales: Proyecto Escolar
Ahora estamos colectando útiles escolares para los
niños más necesitados. Por favor ayúdenos a
recaudar de nuevo mochilas, carpetas y lápices/
bolígrafos, papel, etc. Para este importante proyecto
Coche para ir a Trabajar: Tenemos un cliente que
necesita un coche para ir a trabajar . Si tiene un
vehículo en buen uso y desea donarlo favor de llamar a nuestra oficina de SVdP.
Horario de Oficina: 9:30-11:30a.m, Lunes a Viernes.
Favor de llamar al (925) 682-5811 para información
referente a donaciones o ser voluntario.
Gracias y que Dios las bendiga a todos por su apoyo constante a la despensa de comida de San Vicente de Paúl de San Francisco de Asís.
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Lamentamos que nuestra despensa alimentaria ya
no pueda aceptar donaciones al azar de ropa usada, ropa de cama, juguetes, etc, sugerimos que
lleve la ropa limpia, “usada”, a cualquier tienda de
segunda mano.
Grupo de Oración
El grupo de oración le invita a sus reuniones
los martes por la tarde. Iniciamos con la Santa Misa a las 7:00 de la tarde y continuamos
con oración, alabanza y prédicas.
Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos
El grupo de jóvenes adultos de San Francisco de
Asís, les hace la cordial invitación a todos los jóvenes a formar parte de los planes de Dios.
Nuestras reuniones son todos los viernes de
7:30—9:30p.m en el salón Juan Pablo II.
Ven diviértete y aprende. Para más información
llamar a Narciso (925) 521-4039
Voluntarios para la Catequesis
El ministerio de la catequesis está necesitando voluntarios/as responsables y comprometidos/das para asistir en los diferentes trabajos de
este programa de enseñanza religiosa.
La persona o personas interesadas en ofrecer sus
dones, tiempo y talentos; también tiene que sentir
el deseo de aprender más acerca de su fe católica, poder trabajar con niños entre las edades de 7
a 13 años, y gustarle colaborar en equipo. Tenemos también otros ministerios de catequesis en el
cual puede trabajar con adolescentes mayores de
14 años y con adultos.
Su horario de servicio y compromiso varía dependiendo del ministerio en el cual le gustaría ayudar:
Catequesis en Español- Domingos de 9am a
12pm (para adultos y niños) de Agosto a Mayo.
Catequesis en Ingles- Martes de 4pm a 6pm
(niños) de Octubre a Mayo.
Catequesis para grupo Juvenil- Domingos de
3pm-6:30pm ó Lunes o Miércoles de 7pm-9pm de
Octubre a Junio.
TODO VOLUNTARIO SERA REGISTRADO/A EN
EL SISTEMA DE PROTECCION DE MENORES
AMBIENTE SEGURO Y LEY MEGAN PARA
PODER AYUDAR COMO VOLUNTARIO/A EN
NUESTROS PROGRAMAS.
Persona/s interesadas por favor llamar a Scarlett
al 925-682-5447 ext. 24 para una cita. De ante
mano muchas gracias.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Sal 106 (105):19-23;
Mt 13:31-35
Martes:
Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Sal 103 (102):6-13;
Mt 13:36-43
Miércoles: Ex 34:29-35; Sal 99 (98):5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27
o Lc 10:38-42
Jueves: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a, 11;
Mt 13:47-53
Viernes: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37;
Sal 81 (80):3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58
Sábado: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8;
Mt 14:1-12
Domingo: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Sal 78 (77):3-4, 23-25, 54;
Ef 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
BODAS COMUNITARIAS
Nuestra parroquia ofrecerá nuevamente una celebración de Boda Comunitaria, el Sábado 7 de
Noviembre del 2015. Esta celebración del Sacramento del Matrimonio, es para todas aquellas parejas que ya están casadas por el registro civil, o
que viven juntos y deseen recibir la bendición de
Dios en dicho sacramento. Requisitos para iniciar
el proceso:
• Contactar a la oficina parroquial, lo más pronto
posible.
• Traer la Fe de Bautismo del novio y la novia
(copia reciente no más de 6 meses de antigüedad). Esta información la debe de solicitar en
la parroquia donde fue bautizado (a).
• Identificación con foto del novio y de la novia.
• Certificado de matrimonio del registro civil.
• 2 testigos con sus respectiva identificación (1
por cada contrayente que los conozcan desde
hace mucho tiempo).
Para más información, llamar al (925) 682-5447
Aviso Importante
A nuestros feligreses y visitantes de la parroquia de
San Francisco de Asís:
Favor de no tirar monedas
en la pila bautismal, recuerde que contiene agua bendita por lo tanto es sagrada.
Debido a la sequía, no podemos drenar y remplazar el agua de la pila bautismal constantemente; y las monedas contaminan el
agua, dañan el equipo de bomba hidráulica y manchan los azulejos. Gracias por su consideración y
por favor ayúdenos a conservar el agua bendita lo
más sagrada posible.
PEREGRINACION A ITALIA
En celebración del 60 aniversario parroquial, se
hará una peregrinación a Asís, Italia; del 8– 19 de Octubre. Acompañe al Padre Ismael a nuestro Diacono Chuck
Palomares en esta peregrinación de 12 días, se visitará
las ciudades de Asís, Roma, Florencia y Paris. Para más
información contactar al Diácono Chuck Palomares (925)
939-0481 o por correo electrónico al [email protected]
Encuentros Matrimoniales
El próximo será en Julio 31 y Agosto 1-2. Si
desea asistir o necesita más información favor
de llamar a Patricia y Alonso Amador al (510)
760-1782 o a Ana y Rey Gonzalez al (510)4323829.
Inscripciones para el Catecismo
Las inscripciones diferentes
programas de catequesis de
niños, jóvenes, y adultos en la
oficina parroquial en horas de
oficina (lunes a viernes de
9:00a.m—5:00pm).
También lo podrá hacer el Domingo 2 de agosto, entre 9:00a.m—2:00p.m.
Para más información contactar a la oficina parroquial al (925) 682-5447.
Cena de Accion de Gracias
El año pasado ofrecimos por primera vez al
Cena de Acción de gracias para todas aquellas personas que están lejos de sus seres
queridos o por alguna otra razón quieren compartir la cena comunitaria con nuestra parroquia. Con gusto les informamos que fue todo
un éxito y nos gustaría ofrecer la Cena de Acción de Gracias nuevamente este año. Necesitamos voluntarios que puedan ayudarnos a
organizar el evento. Si quisiera ser parte de
este maravilloso evento, favor contactar a
Lucy al (925) 465-4122.
MUY PRONTO
FESTIVAL PARROQUIAL
DOMINGO 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE