Saint Ambrose Catholic Church

SAINT AMBROSE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Seventeenth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH
BERKELEY
KEEP PRAYING
St. Monica, whose feast we celebrate in August, is often known as “the persistent mother.”
For years she gave up talking directly to her son
on the advice of a local bishop, who told her that
it was better to talk to God about Augustine then
to Augustine about God.
The mother never gave up praying for her
son. Eventually Augustine gave up his wild ways,
was baptized, and later ordained and named
bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine went on to become one of the Church’s greatest scholars.
Today’s readings address the importance of
persistent prayer. Abraham, in spite of trepidation
that he is bothering the Lord, continues to ask
about the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Jesus, in
Luke’s Gospel, tells his disciples to “ask and you
will receive; seek and you will find; knock and
the door will be opened to you” (Luke 11:9). This
is our charge: keep praying.
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SIGUE REZANDO
Santa Mónica, cuya fiesta celebramos en agosto,
se conoce generalmente como “la madre persistente”. Durante años se dio por vencida de hablar directamente a su hijo siguiendo el consejo de un
obispo de la región que le dijo que era mejor hablar
con Dios sobre Agustín que con Agustín sobre
Dios.
La madre nunca dejó de rezar por su hijo. Finalmente, Agustín abandonó su rebeldía, fue bautizado
y luego ordenado y nombrado obispo de Hipona.
San Agustín se convirtió en uno de los eruditos más
importantes de la Iglesia.
Las lecturas de hoy destacan la importancia de
la oración persistente. Abraham, a pesar de temer
molestar al Señor, continúa preguntándole sobre el
destino de Sodoma y Gomorra. Jesús, en el Evangelio según san Lucas, le dice a sus discípulos “pidan
y se les dará, busquen y encontrarán, toquen y se les
abrirá” (Lucas 11:9). Esta es nuestra tarea: seguir
rezando.
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sometimes when bishops are consecrated,
they are not given the care of a diocese as an
“ordinary.” A very old tradition, however, assures
that they are invested with a “see,” a link with a
local church. Many hundreds of places around the
world were dioceses at one time, but are no
longer. In England, for example, some of the historic dioceses such as London, Salisbury, and
Manchester ceased to be Catholic at the Reformation and their cathedrals passed to the Church of
England. The reestablishment of the Catholic
Church in the nineteenth century meant that new
dioceses had to be created, such as at Liverpool
and Westminster. Similarly, in Scandinavia the
ancient Catholic dioceses vanished under Lutheranism. In North Africa, tiny dioceses disappeared
under the sands or were swept away by Islam.
In the United States, some original dioceses
never really developed as population centers,
such as the old dioceses of Bardstown, Vincennes, Sault Ste. Marie, or Walla Walla. The
tradition of “titular sees” assures that the ancient
churches are always held in prayer, as the bishop
celebrates Mass in its memory a few times a year.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Por siglos, Latinoamérica ha desarrollado una
larga tradición religiosa con mitología espléndida.
La palabra “religión” del verbo latín religere significa “atar” o “enlazar”. Su función es unir seres
humanos, los unos con los otros, con lazos de caridad y justicia. Una vez enlazados en comunidad, la
religión los une al poder divino que rige el universo.
Entre las culturas andinas se encuentran mitos
religiosos que muestran la importancia de este enlazamiento. Según la mitología Inca el universo
esta compuesto por tres mundos: el cielo (Janan
pacha), la tierra (Cay pacha) y el bajo tierra (Ucu
pacha). Estos tres mundos están unidos por dos
grandes serpientes, Yacú-mama (ríos) y Sachamama (árboles), símbolos de la fecundidad.
Muchos piensan que los mitos son leyendas
cuya función es el entretenimiento. En realidad los
mitos no son fábulas, son historias que explican la
verdad profunda del universo. Nos muestran como
unirnos y enlazarnos para vivir una vida fecunda.
En esta época de secularización, los cristianos no
podemos olvidar ni la religión ni la mitología si
queremos dar fruto como Jesús nos lo pide.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Plate Collection July 16 & 17: $2,335.76
July 23 - July 30, 2016
Intention
Requested By
Sat 4:30 Victims of War and Terrorism †
Sun 8:30 Victims of War and Terrorism †
10:30 Victims of War and Terrorism †
12:15
Mon 8:30
Tue 8:30
Wed 8:30
Thu 8:30
Fri 8:30
Sat 8:30
July 23 & 24, 2016
Celinda Edith †
Edgar Cabillas
John Mullarkey †
Bishop Michael Barber
Seminarians
Poor Souls†
Victims of War & Terrorism †
People of St. Ambrose
Next 2nd Collection: SVdP July 30 & 31
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND AND
THOSE IN CONVALESCENT HOMES
(and their caregivers)
Connie Casiano, Arline Thompson, Patricia Coffman, Bee Sena, Rose
Arcol, Nancy Corso, Virginia Foo, Rita Franco, Theresa Ellerbush,
Romanda Scott, Fr. Ricardo Chavez, Rosa Maria Sanchez
The Saturday Vigil Choir
is looking for one or two singers (m/f)
to join our group.
We practice one hour before the mass (at 3:30)
then sing at 4:30 each Sat.
Prior singing experience a plus.
St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday
July 30th & July 31st
Please email Dave Peck: dapeck60@yahoo.com.
Parking Lot, St. Mary Magdalen 2005 Berryman
Lightly used clothing, especially work-casual
clothes for those reentering the workforce;
small appliances and household items, etc.,
appreciated. No E-Waste.
THE MARK OF THE MAKER
If things created are so full of loveliness, how resplendent must
be the One who made them! The wisdom of the Worker is apparent in
such handiwork.
—St. Anthony of Padua
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Abraham bargains with God to spare
the city (Genesis 18:20-32).
Psalm — Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me (Psalm 138).
Second Reading — Buried with Christ in baptism, we
were also raised with him; all our transgressions are forgiven (Colossians 2:12-14).
Gospel — Jesus speaks of God’s sure response to those
who pray (Luke 11:1-13).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Por el bien de los diez no destruiré
la ciudad (Génesis 18:20-32).
Salmo — Te damos gracias de todo corazón
(Salmo 138 [137]).
Segunda lectura — Enterrados con Cristo en el bautismo, también fuimos resucitados con él, todas nuestras
transgresiones son perdonadas
(Colosenses 2:12-14).
Evangelio — Pidan y recibirán, el Padre da el Espíritu
Santo a los que se lo piden (Lucas 11:1-13).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia
del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church • 1145 Gilman Street • Berkeley, California 94706
E-Mail: stambrosechurch@comcast.net • Web: saintambroseberkeley.org • (510) 525-2620 Office • (510) 525-5399 FAX
Pastor: Fr. Jack Gibson, SDB 510 525-2620 Ext 203
Permanent Deacon: Ralph Nagel 510 525-2620 Ext 201
Music Director: Rob Grant 415 819-9749 robgrant001@gmail.com Religious Education: Sean Roche, RCIA: Alan Westcott
Pastoral Council Debra Montgomery
Finance Council Franz Lozano
Bookkeeper: Judy Nagel
Sunday Masses: 8:30am (English) • 10:30am (English) • 12:15pm (Spanish)
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm (English)
Monday-Saturday Mass: 8:30am (English, in Chapel)
Holy Day Masses: 8:30am, 7:00pm (English)
Eucharistic Adoration: Friday 9:00am - 9:30am (in Chapel)
Rosary Mon - Sat: 8am (in Chapel)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: All classes on Sundays (In Church Hall)
First Communion Grades 2-8 (English) 9:20am - 10:20am
(Spanish) 11:00am - 12:15pm
Confirmation 9:45am - 10:45am
RCIA 9:30am - 10:30am
Baptism Class (English & Spanish) To be determined
Office Manager: Aimee Gonzalez 510 525-2620 Volunteer Assistant to Office Manager: Ana Gonzalez 510 525-2620
OFFICE HOURS-RECTORY Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:30am - 11:30am (Closed Wednesdays)
BAPTISM: Arrangements to be made at least one month in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call for home or hospital visit.
RECONCILIATION (ENGLISH): Saturday, 9:00 am-10:00 am or by appointment
WEDDING: Appointments should be made at least six months in advance. Church dates should be confirmed before making other arrangements
FUNERAL Should be arranged by family with the Parish office & mortuary Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services:
Holy Angels / St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo — 510 223-1265 • St. Mary’s Cemetery, Oakland — 510 654-0936