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St. Felicitas Catholic Church
1662 Manor Blvd. San Leandro
Email: [email protected]
Telephone Number (510) 351-5244 ● Fax (510) 351-5730
www.stfelicitassl.org
Parish Staff
Rev. Thomas Khue
Parochial Administrator
Ext. 286
Parochial V icar
Ext. 297
Rev. Eddie Castañas
Deacon Timothy Myers
[email protected]
Mercey Zamora Pastoral Assoc./Spanish Ministry
347-1293
Sr. Mary Anh Cong (LHC)
Liturgical Ministries
Vietnamese Community
Altar Servers
347-1283
Sr. Elizabeth Huynh (LHC)
Pastoral Care
347-1287
Sharon Clancey
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 31st, 2016
Mass Schedule
Sunday
7:30 am - 9:00 am - 10:30 am
12:30 pm (Spanish) 4:30 pm (Vietnamese)
Saturday
8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Vigil)
Daily (Monday to Fr iday) 7:00 am - 8:15 am
Holy Days 7:00 am 8:15 am
7:00 pm
1st Friday Exposition – St. Joseph’s Chapel
12:30 to 4:45 pm
Sacraments
Reconciliation—Saturday, 3:15 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. or
by appointment.
Baptism—4th Sunday of every month at 2:30 p.m.
Contact Parish Office for information
Marriage—Arrangements to be made 6 months
prior to the wedding.
Mass of Anointing of the Sick—First Saturday of
the month at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception in
the vestibule
Office Secretary
351-5244
Judi Lema
Bulletin
351-5244
Convent
351-5577
Parish School
1650 Manor Blvd.
Meghan Jorgensen
357-2530
Fax: 357-5358
Principal
Religious Education Office
Sandi Walton
Geri Lara
St. Vincent de Paul
Director of Religious Education
347-1282
Fax: 510-351-5730
[email protected]
Youth Services
326-5693
[email protected]
706-1972
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
EMERGENCY NUMBER (510) 309-8097
(During non-office hours)
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 31, 2016
Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain wisdom of heart.
— Psalm 90:12
HITTING IT BIG
It seems to be commonly accepted nowadays that everyone wants to win the lottery, hit the slots
big at the casino, or be a millionaire. This attitude is akin to what the first hearers of the parable of the
successful farmer would have thought: Why, of course he’d want to find a way to preserve his good
fortune for the future, to secure for himself a life of leisure, eating, drinking, and merriment. It’s
exactly the kind of life that the right ticket, hand of cards, or quiz show answer might bring us today.
Being surrounded by this “common wisdom” makes the words of Qoheleth, the psalmist, Paul, and
Jesus all that much harder to hear today. Perhaps good fortune will be ours, perhaps it will not be. But
if we make that fortune or the quest for it the heart, the very center, of our lives, then we will live to
regret it. We will not achieve the future security we pursue, and we will lose the present moment in
the chase.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sometimes the treasures of art can provide us with clues about traditions. Take, for example, the
miter, the conical hat with lappets, or back-flaps that fall to the shoulders. This cap is worn by bishops
in the Catholic West. Eastern Catholics favor a crown, but we have this curious headpiece. In Greek,
the word means “turban.” Old paintings and mosaics provide clues about headgear for bishops, and
there is very little artistic evidence for the miter before the year 1000. Before then, some kind of head
covering might have been worn to offset the damp and chill of unheated churches. The pope, as far
back as the seventh century, often wore a cap called a camelaucum. Around that time, artists painting
St. Peter began to portray their subject wearing this hat. By the year 1000 or so, the pope began to
grant similar helmet-shaped headgear as gifts to visiting abbots and bishops. They returned home with
these new chapeaus, and before long everybody wanted one!
Today, miters are granted not only to bishops, but to certain favored abbots and occasionally
abbesses. Pope Benedict XVI set aside the tradition of the papal tiara in favor of the miter, even on his
coat of arms. Pope Paul VI was the last pope to have a coronation. As recently as the 1960s, miters
were towering skyscrapers of jewels and rich silks, but now a simplicity of style is favored by bishops.
Miters are here to stay, and experienced altar servers know how to await the bishop’s removing of the
miter, since he does not wear it when he is saying the presidential prayers or the Eucharistic Prayer.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 31, 2016
The Holy Mass of Anointing
The Church encourages all the faithful to attend
the Mass of Anointing
to receive the Holy Sacrament of the Sick
Second Collection
Next Week: Maintenance
Saturday, August 6th at 10:30 a.m. at
St. Felicitas Church
Events for the Week August 1st, 2016
Fri.
8/5
12:30 to 4:45 pm—Adoration
7:00 pm Spanish Children’s Choir
SJC-Chapel
Soc. Hall
7:30 pm Vietnamese Choir Practice AE Room
7:30 pm
Vietnamese Exposition,
Mass & Confession
Sat.
8/6 10:30 am Mass of Anointing
Church
The anointing is especially for the elderly and all who
suffer from physical or emotional illness for them to
receive healing from the Divine Mercy.
We also invite all Pastoral Care ministers to join with
us.
For more information, please call the Parish Office at
351-5244. Thank you.
Church
Our Lady of Fatima Masses
All Masses at 6:30 P.M.
August 12 — Friday
September 13 — Tuesday
October 13 — Thursday
Come and join us for Mass, the Rosary,
ExposiƟon of the Holy Eucharist,
followed by BenedicƟon
FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION SIGN-UP
When: Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.
Where: St. Felicitas School Library
Requirements: Currently in High School (ages 14 to 18)
Must be baptized and have received Holy Communion.
Please bring copy of your Baptism and First Communion
Certificates.
SECOND YEAR CONFIRMATION SIGN-UP
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 1st
Monday:
Jeremiah 28:1-17; Psalm 119:29, 43, 79, 80,
95, 102; Matthew 14:13-21
Tuesday:
Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22;
Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23;
Matthew14:22-36 or Matthew15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday: Jeremiah 31:1-7; (Psalm) Jeremiah 31:10,
11-12ab, 13; Matthew 15:21-28
Thursday: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19;
Matthew 16:13-23
Friday:
Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7;
Deuteronomy 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41;
Matthew 16:24-28
Saturday: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9;
2 Peter 1:16-19; Luke 9:28b-36
Sunday:
Wisdom 18:6-9; Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-22;
Habakkuk 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12];
Luke 12:32-48 [35-40]
When: Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.
Where: St. Felicitas School Library
Requirements: Successfully completed 1st year
confirmation requirements.
Please bring your completed 2nd year packet.
Any Questions—Call Geri at 510-326-5693
SAVE THE DATE
When: Sunday, September 11
Where: ~~~ New Location~~~
Bonaire Park
Week of
July 31, 2016
Noel Agabao
Lourdes Andrade
Dan Bautista
Eleanor Bollinger
Jeanne Gordillo
Rudy Griego
Connie Guaraglia
Mae Heasley
Vincent Jacques
Pauline Kaurin
Melblena Latorre
Judi Lema
Maria Leonardo
Irmina Torres Llamas
Barbara Maloon
Clarisse Mascarenah
Jayden Michael
Peggy Miller
Peter Luom Nguyen
Tim O’Connor
Oliver Olimpiada
Peter Purificacion
Amelia Ramos
Emilio Ramponi
Josie Ramponi
Myriam Rodriguez
Jorge Salloman
Patricia Salloman
Sun.
7/31
Mon.
8/1
Tues.
8/2
Wed.
8/3
Thurs
8/4
Fri.
8/5
Sat.
8/6
Sun.
8/7
Theresa Schexnayder
Martha Serrato
Darryl Sheilds
Anne Tran
Mary Valladon
Maria Jesus Vargas
Zack Ziegler
A name posted in dark print was added to the prayer list this week!
Do you have a seriously ill family member or friend? If you
have the person’s permission, you may request that their name
be printed in the bulletin for prayers. Names will be deleted
after one month. Call the parish office at 351-5244 to leave the
name of the family member who is in need of prayer.
Who Entered into Eternal Life
Rudy Griego † — July 21, 2016
let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him
Jubilee Year of Mercy
July 31, 2016
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“You fool, this night your life will be demanded of
you” (Luke 12:20). Hardly sounds like mercy! Unlike
some contemporary rich folks, there is no indication of
lying, stealing, or cheating in Jesus’ parable. The rich
man made a living, not a killing. Why does Jesus name
him “fool”? First, because of presumption. Five times in
nine verses, the rich man declares, “I shall.” God’s not
in charge here, I am! Second, selfishness—four times,
“my/myself.” No God, no neighbor; he talks to himself,
about himself: my possessions, my productivity, my
plans! So, instead of chasing “treasure for ourselves,”
Jesus and Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy bid us
grow “rich in what matters to God” (12:21), namely, the
corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Give food, drink,
clothing, and healing; visit the imprisoned; bury the
dead. Heal with Jesus’ own gentleness the doubt,
ignorance, and sins of others; comfort, forgive, be
patient; and pray for the living and dead.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
7:30 am Louis Carlos †
9:00 am John O’Malley †
Nicolas Carbonell †
Antonio Lee and Rosita Yap Lee
10:30 am Parishioners
12:30 pm Rosa Sanchez †
Ma. De los Angeles Sanchez †
7:00 am Benjamin Sacramento †
8:15 am Philip Erlwein †
7:00 am Felix Guinto †
8:15 am Andrea Tran †
7:00 am John Heasley †
8:15 am Trujillo Family †
7:00 am Faye Ramos (B)
8:15 am Jose Prado, (Deacon) †
7:00 am Richard Saunders †
8:15 am Teresa Tran †
8:15 am John Mullen †
4:30 pm Parishioners
7:30 am Jesus Montoya †
9:00 am Vincent Perino †
10:30 am Patricia Sanches (B)
August and Sylvia Costa †
12:30 pm Socorro Duenas †
L-Living †-Deceased A-Anniversary B-Birthday T-Thanksgiving
Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Come and join us for this devotion every Tuesday
morning after the 7:00 a.m. morning Mass.
Coming . . .
Sunday, October 2, 10:00 am
25 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
MASS & RECEPTION
at
The Cathedral of Christ
For couples celebrating their 25th or
greater wedding anniversary in 2016.
Look for more information in the August
issue of The Catholic Voice
Chúa Nhật 18 Thường Niên Năm C
 Lời Chúa: (Lc 12,13-21)
Dụ ngôn về người Phú Hộ……
………. "Ðồ ngốc! Nội đêm nay, người ta sẽ đòi lại mạng ngươi, thì những gì ngươi sắm sẵn đó sẽ về tay
ai?" 21 ….
 Suy Niệm
Sau một vụ mùa bội thu, mối bận tâm lớn nhất của ông phú hộ trong dụ ngôn là tìm cho ra chỗ để tích trữ
hoa màu của mình, vì những kho cũ không đủ sức chứa nữa.
Cuối cùng ông đã tìm ra giải pháp này: phá những kho cũ, làm những kho mới lớn hơn, rồi bỏ tất cả hoa màu,
của cải vào đó, khóa lại cho thật kỹ, đề phòng kẻ trộm. Khi nhà kho đã an toàn thì tương lai của ông vững
vàng ổn định. Nhiều của cải cho phép ông sống thoải mái trong nhiều năm. Những cái kho lớn cho ông tha hồ
vui chơi, ăn uống. Ông thấy mình chẳng cần đến Chúa, chẳng cần đến ai. Của cải trong kho bảo đảm cho ông
sống hạnh phúc. Những cái kho là nơi ông đặt lòng mình (x. Lc 12,34). Xin đừng ai xâm phạm vào chỗ thiêng
liêng ấy. Kho là nơi của cải đổ vào, sinh sôi nẩy nở. Kho không phải là chỗ chia sẻ cho người khác. Ông phú
hộ sống cô độc, khép kín như cánh cửa kho. Ông sống với cái kho, sống nhờ cái kho. Ông tưởng mình đã tính
toán khôn ngoan, nhưng ông không ngờ cái chết đến lúc đêm khuya, hay có thể có biết bao rủi ro khác xảy
đến. Ông chợt nhận ra mình phải bỏ lại tất cả. Cái kho không níu được ông, cũng không vững như ông nghĩ.
Những gì ông thu tích như giọt nước lọt qua kẽ tay.
Ai trong chúng ta cũng có một hay nhiều kho.Có thể chúng ta ôm mộng làm giàu hay đang giàu lên, chúng
ta định nới kho cũ hay xây kho mới. Chúng ta chăm chút cái kho cho con cháu mai này. Thật ra của cải không
xấu, xây kho cũng không xấu.
"Nhưng phải giữ mình khỏi mọi thứ tham lam" (12,15).
Phải mở rộng những cánh cửa kho của mình, để kho không phải chỉ là nơi tích trữ cho tôi,
nhưng là phương tiện để tôi giúp đỡ tha nhân.
Ðừng để nhà kho, két sắt, ví tiền thành mục đích. Người giàu đáng yêu trước mặt Thiên Chúa
là người biết mở kho để trao đi và thấy Thiên Chúa liên tục làm cho kho mình đầy lại.
Làm thế nào để khi ra trước toà Chúa, chúng ta thấy kho của mình trống trơn vì vừa mới cho đi tất cả.
 Cầu Nguyện
Lạy Cha, xin cho con ý thức rằng tấm bánh để dành của con thuộc về người đói,
chiếc áo nằm trong tủ thuộc về người trần trụi, tiền bạc con cất giấu thuộc về người thiếu thốn.
Lạy Cha, có bao điều con giữ mà chẳng dùng, có bao điều con lãng phí bên cạnh những Ladarô túng quẫn,
có bao điều con hưởng lợi dựa trên nỗi đau của người khác, có bao điều con định mua sắm dù chẳng có nhu
cầu. Con hiểu rằng nguồn gốc sự bất công chẳng ở đâu xa. Nó nằm ngay nơi sự khép kín của lòng con. Con
phải chịu trách nhiệm về cảnh người nghèo trong xã hội.
Lạy Cha, Thế giới còn nhiều người đói nghèo là vì chúng con giữ quá điều cần giữ.
Xin dạy chúng con biết cách đầu tư làm giàu, nhờ sống chia sẻ yêu thương. Amen.
(Trích Suy Niệm Manna)
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
La oración ha sido siempre parte de la herencia cristiana. El salterio hace
mucho tiempo que es el libro de oración de la Iglesia junto con algunos
himnos y cánticos, que provienen de otros libros de la Biblia, tanto del
Antiguo como del Nuevo Testamento. Entre las oraciones más hermosas
que tenemos se encuentra el Magnificat de María, el Benedictus de
Zacarías y el Nunc Dimittis de Simeón, todos en el Evangelio de Lucas
(Lucas 1:46–55; 1:68–79; 2:29–32).
Lo más importante es que Jesús oró. Piensa en eso por un momento.
Jesús, el Hijo de Dios, la Palabra hecha carne, Hijo único del Padre, oró.
Sabemos que se retiró a orar solo. Así lo hizo antes de los momentos más importantes de su
ministerio, como cuando fue a escoger a los que estarían más cerca de él. Pero podemos asumir con
seguridad que lo hacía como un hábito.
Por eso merece nuestra atención que, cuando uno de los discípulos le pidió que los enseñaran a orar,
Jesús respondió con el Padrenuestro. Esta oración revela el corazón de Jesús y nos dice cómo
debemos hablar con el Padre. La oración consta de dos partes: la primera bendice al Padre y le pide
su presencia en el mundo, la segunda suplica a Dios por nuestras necesidades básicas de alimento,
perdón y fidelidad.
Las parábolas que le siguen nos exhortan a perseverar y persistir en nuestra oración, porque Dios es
un Padre que nos dará lo más vital, o sea, su Espíritu Santo a todos los que lo pidan. Continúa
llamando, continúa pidiendo. Dios te responderá.
—James A. Wallace, . . .
Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.
EL PREMIO MAYOR
Parece cosa comúnmente aceptada hoy día que todo el mundo quiere ganarse la lotería, ganar en
el casino o ser millonario. Esta actitud es similar a la de los primeros oyentes de la parábola del
agricultor próspero que pensarían: Por supuesto. Él tenía que buscar la manera de preservar su buena
fortuna para el futuro, para asegurarse una vida muelle, comiendo, bebiendo y gozando. Es
exactamente la clase de vida que nos brindaría hoy el billete premiado, una buena mano de cartas o la
respuesta correcta en el programa de TV. Estar rodeados por este “sentido común” hace mucho más
difícil escuchar hoy las palabras de Cohélet, del salmista, de Pedro y de Jesús. Quizás nos sonría la
buena fortuna, quizás no. Pero si hacemos que esa fortuna o su búsqueda sea el corazón, el centro
mismo de nuestra vida, viviremos para lamentarlo. No adquiriremos la seguridad futura que
perseguimos y perderemos el momento presente por estar persiguiéndola.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Vivamos la Palabra de Dios
Reza la versión de Lucas del Padrenuestro y después la de Mateo (Mateo 6:9–13).
Detente en cada frase que rezas. Retén una de estas frases y repítela durante el día cada
vez que tengas oportunidad, como si fuera un mantra. Deja que ronde en tu corazón.
Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.
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