Holy Rosary Church - Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Holy Rosary Church
Iglesia del Santo Rosario
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sexto Domingo de Pascua
May 25, 2014
Parish Office
1313 A Street
Antioch, CA 94509
Mass Schedule /Horario de Misas
Phone:
(925) 757-4020
Fax:
(925) 757-6828
Email:
Saturday Vigil/Sábado de Vigilia
5:30 pm
Sunday/Domingo
7:15 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am
12:10pm & 1:45 pm Spanish/Español
5:30 pm Life Teen/Jóvenes
Website:
Weekday/Diarias
office@holyrosaryantioch.org
www.holyrosaryantioch.org
Office Hours:
Monday -Friday
8:30 am-8:00 pm
(closed 12pm-1pm)
Saturday
9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday
9:00am-1:00pm
Lauds & Rosary 7:30am/Laudes y Rosario
Mass/Misa 8:00 am
Vespers/Vísperas 5:15 pm
Mass/Misa 5:30 pm
Holy Days/Días Santos
Vigil/Vigilia 5:30 pm
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 5:30 pm
7:30 pm Spanish/Español
Reconciliation/
Reconciliación
Saturday/Sábado
4:00-5:00 pm
Daily:
Upon Request
Diario:
A petición
Eucharistic
Adoration
Adoración
del Santísimo
Weekday
Durante la Semana
8:30am-5pm
First Friday
Primer Viernes
24 hours/24 horas
Holy Rosary Mission Statement/Declaración de la Misión del Santo Rosario
We are Catholic followers of Jesus Christ devoted to worship, spiritual
growth, serving others and building community.
Nosotros somos católicos y seguidores de Jesucristo; comprometidos con
el culto litúrgico, crecimiento espiritual, servicio al prójimo y construcción de
comunidad.
Parish Administration
Fr. Roberto Corral, O.P., Pastor………….............757-4020
Fr. Francisco Vicente, O.P., Parochial Vicar
Fr. David Bello, O.P., Parochial Vicar
Jackie Hooke, Pastoral Associate.......…..…...…. 757-9595
Deacon Jerry Grigg…….…………………….....….757-4020
Deacon Charles Silvernale, O.P.
Dominicans In Residence
Fr. Edward Krasevac, O.P.
Parish Office / Oficina Parroquial……….……...757-4020
Barbara Daniels, Secretary
Mila Ramirez, Secretary
Jorge Aragon, Finance/Administration
Religious Education (CCD)………………...…...757-9515
Jackie Hooke
Janet Branson, Secretary
Rita Cross, Secretary
Holy Rosary School……………………..............757-1270
Kimberly Cheng, Principal
Youth Ministry………………………….....………757-9515
Karri Reiser
Music Ministry
Allen Espinole, Director of Music Ministry & Liturgy…757-1977
hrworship@comcast.net
Beatriz Figueroa, Renovación
Carolina Bruno, Unidos en Cristo..………………..437-4074
Jose Cadena, Voces de Cristo
Nicolas Hernandez, Santo Rosario
Hermanas Dominicas…………………………….757-7333
Sor. Raquel Avelar, O.P.
Sor. Maria de Los Angeles Gomes Ramirez, O.P.
Sacramentos /Quinceaneras /CCD…………….757-4084
Alejandrina Martinez
Bulletin Editor
Barbara Daniels…………………………………….757-4020
hrsbulletin@comcast.net
Registration
Baptism
Please stop by the church
office or visit our website to
register. Registration
enables you to enroll in
sacramental and
Religious Education
programs and receive
regular parish mailings.
1st and 3rd Sundays of the
month (Last Sunday in Spanish)
at 3:30pm in the church. You
must be a registered Parishioner
at Holy Rosary. To register for a
baptism, please call the church
office at least two months
prior to preferred date.
office@holyrosaryantioch.org
www.holyrosaryantioch.org
Pastoral Council / Consejo Pastoral
Greg Baatrup
Teresa Celli
Cathryn Freitas
Cara Grahman
Jenny Lantin
Yadira Lopez
Bob McDonald
Larry Mori
Matt Riley
Wayne Steffen
Lisa Yano
Finance Committee / Consejo Economico
Fr. Roberto Corral
Jorge Aragon
Domingo Delgadillo
Jackie Hooke
Michael Galloway
Liza Lucio
Bob Martin
Joe Stiglich
*Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Services
E. 18th Street, Antioch
(925) 757-0658
*We recommend using Catholic Funeral & Cemetery
Services at Holy Cross Cemetery. Their staff will contact
the parish office to assist you with your arrangements.
Photography by Juan Tinnirello.
Bulletin board cases designed
by Kathy Sturgeon.
Additional images courtesy of https://www.google.com/search
Sacrament of
Annointing of the sick
If you have a serious or
ongoing illness or are
scheduled for surgery,
contact the church office
immediately at 757-4020.
Weddings
Weddings should be
scheduled at least six months
in advance. Preparation
pamphlets are available
inside the church office.
Please call the church office
at 757-4020
for more information.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY ROSARY
Saturday 5/24
Confirmation
Confirmation
2:00pm Church
7:00pm Church
Sunday 5/25
Angels in Training
Baptisms (Spanish)
Monday 5/26
Memorial Day——Parish Offices Closed Today
Boy Scout Meeting
6:30pm Dominican Hall
Tuesday 5/27
Charismatic Prayer Group
7:30pm Chapel
Wednesday 5/28
Legion of Mary
8:30am Rectory Basement
Thursday 5/29
Music Ministry
6:00pm Parish Center
Friday 5/30
Evangelization Retreat
All Day
All Facilities
Saturday 5/31
Sunday 6/1
Evangelization Retreat
Evangelization Retreat
Angels in Training
Baptisms (English)
All Day
All Day
10:30am
3:30pm
All Facilities
All Facilities
Today at Holy Rosary
• Holy Rosary Office Open 9am-1pm
10:30am Rectory Basement
3:00pm Church
Rectory Basement
Church
The Church offices will be closed on
Monday, May 26th to observe Memorial Day.
Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am
There will be no Adoration.
COMING SOON TO HOLY ROSARY
•
Angels in Training 10:30am Rectory Basement
• Baptisms (Spanish) in Church 3:00pm
The Collection Report
For May 18, 2014 will
return next week.
Today’s 2nd collection is for:
Holy Rosary School
Next week’s 2nd collection is for:
Religious Education
Thank you for your generous contributions!
¡Gracias por sus contribuciones generosas!
Remember
$5 vs. $1
makes a big
difference!
Recuerde que
$5 en vez de $1
hace la
diferencia!
May 24th
Confirmation
2pm/7pm
Church
June 6th
HRS Baccalaureate Mass
TBA
Church
June 6th
HRS 8th Grade Graduation
TBA
Church
Daycare during 10:30am Mass
June 7th
Spanish CCD First Communion
10am/2pm
Church
June 10th
HRS Kindergarten Graduation
TBA
Church
Harvest Faire
TBA
Lawn Area
Angels in Training Daycare is available
every Sunday during 10:30am Mass
below the Rectory.
Parish Evangelization Retreat
TBA
All Facilities
September 12th-14th
October 3rd-5th
Attention Parishioners!
We are seeking donations of baked goods for
our upcoming Evangelization Retreat,
scheduled for May 30th-June 1st.
If you are able and willing to donate an item,
purchase or homemade, please deliver to
Rectory office by Friday, May 30th at 5pm.
Thank you for your
kindness & generosity!
For more information, please call 757-4020.
Angels In Training
Children ages 2-6 years are welcome
to join us for an hour of spiritual growth.
This is a great opportunity for children
to learn about God in their language.
For more information
or to volunteer, please call
Karina Coria at 956-6218
Immaculate Heart Radio 1260 AM
Sharing the Heart of the Christian Faith
*Learn your Faith *Love your Faith
*Live your Faith
Call for a free program guide
1-866-77-HEART or go to
www.ihradio.org
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY
May 24
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
May 25
7:15 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
MONDAY
5:30 p.m.
Harold & Angie Verdun
(Special Intention)
Ruth Machado†
May 29
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Jaime Webb†
Neetha Mathew
(Special Intention)
May 28
8:00 a.m.
THURSDAY
Felipa Vicente†
Anthony John Santolla†
May 27
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Elisa Guzman†
Gavin Cano
Joe & Zola Beratto†
Milagros Saquing-Doherty†
Genoveva Saucedo†
Jorge & Margarita Rodriguez
(50th Anniversary)
Carrie Canalas
(Healing)
May 26
9:00 a.m.
TUESDAY
Mary Kelly
Norman Deans†
Rosa Baldocchi†
Kathy Espinole†
May 30
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
May 31
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Angelina Malfitano†
Trinidad Jemera†
8:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Holy Rosary Grief Ministry
will meet on the following Thursdays:
June 5th & 26th
7pm—8:30pm in the Parish Center
Ann Wangan at 207-9950
Amelia Heredia†
Fred Gallo†
Emmanuel & Clare Aquilina
(Special Intention)
June 1
7:15 a.m.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
Tuesday:
Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;
Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday:
Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1;
Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15
Thursday:
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9;
Eph 1:17-23;
Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension);
otherwise Acts 18:1-8;
Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20
Friday:
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7;
Jn 16:20-23
Saturday:
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16;
Is 12:2-3, 4-6; Lk 1:39-56
Sunday:
Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8;
1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a;
or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11;
Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23;
Mt 28:16-20
Jeffrey Dimaoala
(Special Intention)
Josefina Cristobal
(Birthday)
Lissette Esquivel
(Birthday)
Stan Martin†
Hannah Woodman
Lilliam Marenco
(Special Intention)
Fred Gallo†
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
in the Fatima Chapel
Spend some time with Jesus
Weekdays 8:30am to 5pm
First Friday Adoration- 24 hours
June 6, 2014
JoAnna Abranches
Consuelo Alvarez
Maria Lucybel Alvarez
Joe Anzini
Mark Bagnaschi
Raul Benuelos
Kathy Bradley
Jennene Buffo
Enrique Cardenas
Paul Cross
Esperanza Esquivel
Esperanza Fonseca
Francisco Garcia
Sammie Garcia
Jim Gentile
Carolyn Fish-George
Thelma Giovannoni
Jennifer Hilty
Stella Jensen
Charles Kain
Maria Medrano
Kathleen Mikula
Mitchell Mikula
Eileen O’Leary
Eduardo Padilla
Daniel Padilla
Elia Padilla
Raul Padilla
Gina Rubin
Veronica Salazar
Amaya Sanchez
Amanda Sechrest
Artemio Solis
Annie Sterling
Kristen VanTassel
Junior Valencia
Br. Leroy Viera, S.M.
Maureen Wertz
A Message From Fr. Roberto
Wake up to…Jesus; Wake up to…your Catholic faith; Wake up to…dropping your nets.
“Angels-in-Training” Babysitting at 10:30 Mass Every Week for children 2-6!
In the Serendipity Room beneath the rectory.
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
I apologize for the bad grammar in the title, but I am sure many of us
have heard this expression at one point or another. It literally means that if something is working adequately well, leave it alone. But it can also represent an attitude of complacency that says mediocrity is good enough. Of course, it may be
true that we can try to fix or improve something too much and even obsess over
trying to make something or someone perfect – I admit I can be a perfectionist! –
but I believe too many of us have this kind of complacent attitude in our Catholic
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tling for doing the minimum for our spiritual life. We can have a self-satisfied
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approach of simply continuing to do what we have always done. It is as if we
were saying: “I am just fine the way I am; I don’t need any help and I don’t need to change. Just leave things the
way they are and don’t rock the boat.”
I have encountered this kind of mentality throughout my priesthood when people tell me things like:
“Father, I haven’t been to confession for twenty years (or sometimes even more), but I don’t need to confess. I’m
doing all right; I haven’t killed or robbed anyone” – as if that is all the Gospel calls us to! I will sometimes respond to that kind of comment by saying, “Well maybe I should talk to your spouse, your kids or your neighbors
to see what they think!”
This complacent attitude is often demonstrated by the Jewish religious leaders
in the gospels as they obstinately refuse to listen to Jesus; it is also reflected in our
Easter season readings from the Acts of the Apostles as the Jewish leaders continually resist the compelling message of the followers of Jesus. At that time, the new
Christian community was overflowing with wonders, miracles and an incredible
sense of community and dynamism. But the Jewish establishment was having
nothing to do with it. They became defensive and interpreted the invitations and
preaching of Jesus’ followers as insults; they considered the growth of the new
Christian community as a personal attack against them and their faith.
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group – religious or otherwise. For example, even in the secular world, which
businesses thrive in the marketplace? Those that are willing to push themselves toward excellence and are willing
to challenge themselves to grow. It is the same with churches: less than five percent of the churches in the U.S. are
growing. The rest are shrinking and even dying, and that includes our Catholic Church nationwide!
In the gospels, the first word out of Jesus’ mouth when he began his public
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excellence in all we do for the Lord; we are never done in deepening our relationship with God, in trying to serve others better or in trying to become better persons.
If there is anyone at Holy Rosary who thinks “I don’t need to change or grow; I’m
just fine the way I am,” that is a huge hint that you really need to grow and mature in your faith; you need to repent!
Let us work hard together to make ourselves and Holy Rosary better.
Holy Rosary
International Medical Mission
IPad Mini Raffle
Help fund our trip to Peru!
We are attempting to clear
$2,000 and need your help!
$2 per ticket or
3 tickets for $5
You can purchase raffle tickets at the
rectory office. For more information,
please visit www.hrimm.org,
email macahayes1@gmail.com
or call 757-4020.
Drawing on June 15th.
Holy Rosary International Medical Mission
is on the road...again!
HRIMM is on its way to Peru in July and is
looking for nurses, medical assistants, EMTs,
translators, doctors, physician assistants and
nurse practitioners.
Interested?
Please email macahayes1@gmail.com
or go to www.hrimm.org for more information.
Holy Rosary Theatre Group
presents
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Auditions will be held
Tuesday, June 10th 7pm
Wednesday, June 11th 7pm
Dominican Hall
Those auditioning only need to attend one evening, must be
able to stand on stage and do a short reading and answer a
short series of questions. Rehearsals begin June 12th and
will be Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 7pm-9pm.
Performances are scheduled for
August 8, 9, 10, 15, and 16.
For more information, please call 757-9515
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2014 Harvest Faire
September 12th, 13th, & 14th!
Please mark your calendars for
one of the biggest events of the year!
Vacation Bible School 2014
Weird Animals
Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind
June 16th –20th
Parish Center
6pm to 8:30pm
Friday night finale &
Ice Cream Social at 8:20pm
$40 per child (includes VBS t-shirt)
Register by 6/13
For kids age 4 (by July 1st) through 6th grade
To register, go online to holyrosaryantioch.org
for registration form or visit the parish office.
Make checks payable to Holy Rosary.
Forms can be turned in to parish office,
school office, or rectory office. You may also send to:
Holy Rosary Religious Ed
VBS Registration
1313 A Street
Antioch, CA 94509
For more information,
please call
925-757-9515
Holy Rosary School
is now enrolling for
Grades Pre-K through 8th
for the 2014-2015 school year.
We are excited to offer a new Kindergarten
Program allowing for small class sizes for the
core subjects, and Extended Care is included
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our Kindergarten
students.
Call the school office at 757-1270 to schedule a tour or to get more information, or visit us
at: www.holyrosarycatholicschool.org and see
all the exciting things happening at Holy Rosary
School.
HOLY ROSARY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
SUMMER FUN
Activities are being planned
now. Don’t miss a thing.
Make sure to check the
bulletin and follow us on
High School
Youth Ministry
Regular meetings
will resume
in September.
Enjoy your
summer!
EDGE
Jr. High
Youth
Ministry
Holy Rosary Youth &
Young Adult Ministry
Enjoy your
summer!
Sign ups for
next year will be
in August 2014.
We are always in need
of amazing adults to
mentor our teens.
If you are interested in making
a difference in someone’s life,
contact Karri at 757-9515.
For more information
regarding our ministry
contact Karri at 925-757-9515 or
yayam@holyrosaryantioch.org
and visit our website at www.hryaya.org
Use #hryaya when posting
our activities on
social media sites
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
Martes:
Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8;
Jn 16:5-11
Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1;
Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15
Jueves:
Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46) :2-3, 6-9;
Ef 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20
(para la Ascensión);
o Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4;
Jn 16:16-20
Viernes:
Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7;
Jn 16:20-23
Sábado:
Sof 3:14-18a ó Rom 12:9-16;
Is 12:2-3, 4-6; Lc 1:39-56
Domingo: Hch 1:12-14; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 7-8;
1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a ó (para la
Ascensión) Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47:2-3, 6-9;
Ef 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20
Misa de Sanación Bilingüe
“Noche de Viernes con Jesús”
Español; En Unidad
Holy Rosary Church
Viernes, 13 de Junio, 2014
7:30pm-10pm
Celebrante:
Rev. José Corral
Ministerio Musical:
Unción del Espíritu Santo
Información:
Rosa E. Ríos y
Herminio Ríos
(925) 756-2747
La Pastoral Juvenil de la Diócesis de Oakland, JPC,
EPJ, La Renovación Carismática Juvenil y
los grupos juveniles parroquiales les
invitamos a nuestro concierto con
Martin Valverde
el viernes 6 de Junio del 2014 de 6:30 a 9:30 pm
en el gimnasio de la Parroquia de St. Elizabeth en Oakland
Costo del boleto es $20 antes del evento,
en la entrada será de $25
También habrá boletos VIP a $35 es limitado el cupo.
Se recomienda que usar el BART y bajar en la parada Fruitvale.
EL PODER DEL ESPÍRITU
¿Reconoces el sacramento que se celebra en la
primera lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles?
Cuando Pedro y Juan impusieron las manos en los
que habían bautizado, recibieron el Espíritu Santo
en el sacramento de la Confirmación. La lectura de
la primera carta de Pedro, y el pasaje del Evangelio
de Juan, consideran los resultados de nuestro bautismo y confirmación. Pedro nos recuerda que lo
más probable es que tengamos que sufrir por nuestras creencias.
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús nos habla claramente sobre el Espíritu Santo, llamándolo
“Defensor”, que estará junto a nosotros para defendernos. De manera muy significativa, Jesús promete
a sus discípulos y a todos nosotros, “No los dejaré
huérfanos”. Nunca ha dejado a sus seguidores huérfanos. Siempre hemos tenido al Espíritu Santo para
guiarnos.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Para mayor información o adquirir boletos
llamar a Ramon Coria (925) 778-6071 o
llamar a Hector Medina (510) 496-7224
Bodas Comunitarias
Sábado 23 de Agosto 2014 a las 2:00 pm
en Holy Rosary Church, Antioch, California
“Para parejas Católicas con todos sus
Sacramentos y casadas al Civil o unión libre”
Se darán unas charlas de explicación de lo que es
el Sacramento y la importancia de la unión ante Dios.
Al final de las charlas las parejas estarán preparadas
para recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio.
Más información llamar al tel. 925-848-6067
(Ministerio Matrimonios) y
925-757-4084 (Oficina Hispana)
Un Mensaje de Padre Roberto
Despiértate a...Jesús; Despiértate a...tu fe católica; Despiértate a...dejar tus redes.
Si No Está Descompuesto, No lo Arregles
Esto es un dicho muy conocido en inglés. Literalmente significa que si
algo está funcionando adecuadamente bien, no lo toque. Pero también puede
representar una actitud de pereza que dice que la mediocridad es lo suficientemente bueno. Por supuesto, puede ser cierto que podemos tratar de arreglar o
mejorar algo demasiado e incluso obsesionarnos con tratar de hacer perfecto a
algo o a alguien– ¡admito que soy un perfeccionista! No obstante, creo que
muchos de nosotros tenemos este tipo de actitud mezquina en cuanto nuestra fe
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ritual. Podemos quedarnos auto-satisfechos y simplemente seguir haciendo lo
que siempre hemos hecho. Es como si estuviéramos diciendo: "Estoy muy bien como soy; yo no necesito ninguna ayuda y yo no tengo que cambiar. Por favor, deje las cosas como están y no me molestes."
Me he encontrado con este tipo de mentalidad a través de mi tiempo de sacerdote cuando la gente me
dice cosas como: "Padre, yo no me he confesado durante veinte años (o incluso a veces más), pero yo no necesito
confesarme. Estoy bien; yo no he matado ni robado a nadie" – ¡como si eso fuera todo a que el Evangelio nos
llama a hacer – no ser asesinos o ladrones! A veces yo respondo a ese tipo de comentario diciéndole: "¡Bueno, tal
vez debería hablar con su cónyuge, sus hijos o sus vecinos para ver lo que piensan ellos!"
Esta actitud de medianía a menudo se demuestra por los líderes religiosos judíos en los evangelios, ya que obstinadamente se niegan a escuchar a Jesús; y también se refleja en nuestras lecturas en la temporada de
Pascua de los Hechos de los Apóstoles donde los líderes judíos se resisten
continuamente al mensaje convincente de los seguidores de Jesús. En ese
momento, la nueva comunidad cristiana estaba llena de maravillas, milagros y un increíble sentido de comunidad y dinamismo. Pero los dirigentes de los judíos no querían tener nada que ver con ello. Se convirtieron en
la defensiva e interpretaron las invitaciones y la predicación de los seguidores de Jesús como insultos; consideraban que el crecimiento de la nueva
comunidad cristiana era un ataque personal contra ellos y su fe.
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A decir verdad, esta es la actitud continua de cualquier persona o
grupo mediocre o estancado – de índole religiosa u otra. Por ejemplo, incluso en el mundo seglar, ¿cuáles negocios prosperan en el mercado? Aquellos que están dispuestos a esforzarse
hacia la excelencia y están dispuestos a desafiarse a sí mismos para crecer. Es lo mismo con las iglesias: menos
de cinco por ciento de las iglesias en los EE.UU. están creciendo. El resto se han ido reduciendo; incluso unas se
están muriendo, ¡y eso incluye a la Iglesia Católica en este país!
En los evangelios, la primera palabra que sale de la boca de Jesús cuando ‹dâx ÄÄxäxÇ âÇt ä|wt
comenzó su ministerio público era "arrepiéntanse," que básicamente significa
w|zÇt wxÄ fx©ÉÜ ç wx áâ
"cambia la vida". Esa no es una palabra o una necesidad dirigida sólo a "esos
àÉàtÄ tzÜtwÉ? ÑÜÉwâv|xÇwÉ
grandes pecadores por allá"; es algo que se necesita también en nuestros corazones y vidas. Cada uno de nosotros está en la necesidad de arrepentirse; siempre
yÜâàÉá xÇ àÉwt vÄtáx wx uâx@
hay alguna parte de nuestra vida que no esté totalmente entregada al Señor. LaÇtá ÉuÜtá ç vÜxv|xÇwÉ xÇ xÄ
mentablemente, es una tendencia de la naturaleza humana buscar la comodidad
en lugar del crecimiento. Tenemos que estar dispuestos a desafiarnos a nosotros
vÉÇÉv|Å|xÇàÉ wx W|ÉáA‹Ê
mismos para crecer y esforzarnos hacia la excelencia. Dios es honrado por nues;VÉÄÉáxÇáxá D?DC<A
tra excelencia al nivel personal como al nivel parroquial.
Así que, mis hermanos y hermanas, como cristianos, debemos buscar
siempre el crecimiento y la excelencia en todo lo que hacemos para el Señor;
nunca terminamos en profundizar nuestra relación con Dios, en tratar de servir mejor a los demás o en tratar de
ser mejores personas. Si hay alguien en el Santo Rosario que piensa "Yo no necesito cambiar o crecer; estoy
bien tal como soy," es un gran indicio de que realmente necesitas crecer y madurar en tu fe; ¡necesitas arrepentirte! Trabajemos duro juntos para mejorar a nosotros mismos y al Santo Rosario.
Garden Ministry
Honey Sale
Large Bottle $20
Medium Bottle $11
Small Bottle $7
Available at the Church Office
All proceeds to benefit Garden Ministry
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast
Ministry to Catholic Women
of the Oakland Diocese
Saturday, June 7, 2014
9:30am-12:30pm
Crowne Plaza
45 John Glenn Drive in Concord
You won’t want to miss our speaker...
Oakland Diocese’ own Julie Figueroa!
She will encourage us with her dynamic and humorous
testimony as she tells us how God’s amazing
presence makes a difference in everyday life.
Come and let Julie encourage you and touch your spirit.
Tickets:
$28/$35 after 5/31/14
Maribel 925-788-7762
or www.magnificatsoti.org
Mobile Mall News
Schedule of Events
While I am in the world,
I am the light of the world.
Christ is our light and He can show us the way
to a better marriage. Restore, renew and
rekindle your marriage at an upcoming
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.
Upcoming Weekends are on
June 20-22 or September 5-7
held in Livermore/Pleasanton.
Early registration is recommended.
For more information contact
Greg & Mary @ 925.754.1284 or
Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now
or go to oaklandwwme.org
Bilingual Healing Mass
“Friday Night with Jesus”
Friday, June 13, 2014
7:30pm-10:00pm
Holy Rosary Church
Celebrant:
Fr. Jose Corral
For more information
please call:
Rosa E. Rios or Herminio Rios
(925) 756-2747
Sorting
June 14, 2014
Sorting from 8am-12pm
Holy Rosary Dominican Hall
Distribution
June 20, 2014
Shopping 11am
St. Peter Martyr Church
740 Black Diamond Street in Pittsburg
Sorting
July 19, 2014
Sorting from 8am-12pm
Holy Rosary Dominican Hall
Please drop items off Monday through Friday
at the storage containers behind rectory.
Please do not leave donations
in the church or on office steps!
Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive
Our volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul need our
help. In order to keep up with the demands of our
struggling economy, they are asking for donations of
specific items each month to help restock their shelves
to better serve those in need. This ministry distributes
food every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from
9:00am to 10:00am at the Holy Rosary Gymnasium.
Each bag is identical and carefully packed with nonperishable items.
This month, they need the following items:
Pork & Beans 15oz.
Canned Corn 15oz.
Canned Green Beans 15oz.
Thank you for your continued support & generosity!
We appreciate your donations!