July 6 9 am Dave Hopkins † July 7 9 am Vincent Lefebvre † Joseph Freschi † July 8 9 am Orlando Villanueva † July 9 9 am Ruth Brogan † July 10 9 am Matthew Eary †

Saturday, July 11 5 pm Tom & Lynn Moore ~ 50th wedding anniversary *Sunday, July 12 7 am CTK & SS Parishioners 8 am Giuseppa Iorfida † 9:15 am Maximino & Mercy Panlilio † 10:45 am Jeff Brogan † 12:15 pm Marciana Zabala † 6 pm Jennifer Ross †

*CTK Parish Office is open Mon-Fri 9 am to 1 pm*

July 2 7:30 am Michael & Philomena Pauplis † July 5 9:30 am Jim McGraw † July 7 7:30 am Jim & Edith Newcomb †, Anniversary Remembrance July 12 9:30 am Phyllis Pauplis † *all weekend intentions prayed for at the Saturday 5 pm vigil mass

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Dear Friends, This week Chief Justice John Roberts joined with four more of his colleagues in ruling that a Louisiana law that imposes restrictions on doctors who perform abortions violates a right the court first announced in the landmark Roe v Wade decision in 1973. It is legal to get an abortion in our country. Following the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade (410 US 113), there are around a million abortions performed each year in the United States. Originally a mere medical procedure which aims at delivering a woman from an unwanted pregnancy, abortion has become one of the most controversial issues of American life today. It is always difficult to address questions surrounding abortion and to engage both thought and debate on such a divisive issue, without moving beyond the polarized rhetoric of concerned advocacy groups. I am sure that even in our church, we are probably divided on this issue. The ruling that abortion is legal does not mean it is the right decision. As Chief Justice stated that he does not agree with the decision, but it is the law of the land based on previous rulings by the Supreme Court. I am not a Republican and I'm not a Democrat. I vote for candidates that represent my views on a variety of issues. My job is to be a teacher of the faith and then to walk the talk, which is difficult more often than not. When the U.S. bishops say, "the right to life is the 'preeminent issue'" that word is carefully chosen. The Church wants to avoid the perspective or the understanding that it's the only issue, because it is not. I have always disagreed with folks who equate Pro-Life Movement with abortion only, and turn a blind eye to other burning issues such as immigration and refugees, poverty and homelessness, racism and bigotry, to name a few. In the context of the ruling that came out this week, it is important for us to recognize that abortion is evil, and we must do everything in our power to stand up for the unborn as well as to pray and journey with couples that struggle with such decisions, so that every decision is made for the life and wellbeing of the unborn.

This week I was happy to see this picture on the diocesan Facebook page, with an exhortation from our Bishop to change behaviors to be inclusive and welcoming. Of course, this is a photo-shopped picture, which Fr. Brian Timoney calls “fake”. He wished the Bishop would put a real banner with the words, “Black Lives Matter.” “Racist acts are sinful because they violate justice. They reveal a failure to acknowledge the human dignity of the persons offended, to recog-nize them as the neighbors Christ calls us to love (Mt 22:39). … The cumulative effects of per-sonal sins of racism have led to social structures of injustice and violence that makes us all ac-complices in racism.” (Diocesan FB page) I would encourage you to visit the diocesan FB page and read the comments that follow the

message inviting us to reject racism and discrimination. As you read these comments, you will confront the struggles of our brothers and sisters in embracing Black Lives, the excuses we bring to reject Black Lives, the lack of under-standing about these issues and, in some cases, certain remarks reveal racist tendencies. I am told some of the com-ments have been deleted. We have a long way to go in changing our attitude and behavior. I would like to underscore the beatitudes where Jesus does not say All Lives Matter. Blessed are the poor, Blessed are those who mourn, Blessed are the persecuted. … I would add Blessed are the Black Lives. We are not talking about some ideology that extrem-ists may have, we are talking about Real Lives. Even in our Church we have fundamentalists who distort our faith, and we don’t abandon our faith because of that. Jesus invited us to love. Jesus exhibited a preferential love for the “little ones,” and he defined them in Mathew 25. He identified himself with those in the margins. We follow Jesus’ example. This weekend, we will celebrate July 4th, probably without much fanfare. Staying home during this pandemic will defi-nitely give us some time for reflection in the midst of fear, chaos and the uncertainty that prevails in our nation. The Unit-ed States of America was founded on ideals of freedom, justice, and liberty, and each 4th of July the nation takes a mo-ment to reflect on those ideals and celebrate the country’s independence. Of course, it’s important to recognize that the ideals people look at as profoundly and inherently American have never been equally bestowed to all citizens or people of this country. On this July 4th, it’s important to remember the people who have sacrificed to make the United States a safer, more just, more free land — and it is just as important to reflect on the ways that different groups of people are granted different freedoms and liberties in this country. One of the most patriotic acts we can do this weekend, reflect on our own privileges and biases, and make active choices to ensure the America that exists in reality is one that is exemplified in our constitution. Remember the words of Desmond Tutu:

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” Fr. Paulson *Note The diocese just announced the transfer that REV. LEE WEERASAK CHAMPOOCHAN, from Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Parish, Pleasant Hill, effective July 1, 2020. I am not sure when he will arrive at Christ the King. More information to follow. I would like to welcome Fr. Lee into our com-munity.

Prayer Works!

Do you have a need that requires Divine interven on? Let us add our prayers to yours. Send confiden-

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WEEKLYSCHEDULEOFMASSESCTK: Monday - Saturday: 9 am Mass ~ Live streamed from our chapel on facebook. 6 pm Thursday Outdoor Mass includes devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Christ The King Weekends Saturdays ~ 5 pm Vigil Mass Drive-In/Lawn Sundays ~ Masses Drive-In/Lawn at 9 am, 10:30 am and 6 pm Note: While communion will be available at all the Outdoor Masses, we will also offer Drive through Communion from 11:30 - 12pm Sundays. Saint Stephen Weekends Sunday Mass ~ 9:30 am Drive-In/Lawn Communion only 10:20 am - 10:45 am Sundays

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 5, 2020

First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10

In the last centuries before Christ, the Jewish people hoped for a triumphant Messi-ah king. The prophet Zechari-ah spoke instead of a Messiah who would come not in splen-dor and glory with horses and chariots, but rather in lowliness and peace, riding a common work animal. All four evange-lists will later apply this pas-sage to the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem several days before his arrest.

Second Reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13

Today we will begin five Sun-days of readings from chapter eight of Paul’s letter to the Ro-mans, a chapter which empha-sizes the role of the Holy Spir-it. Paul wants us to remember that the Spirit who will raise our bodies on the last day is the same spirit who enlivens us for holiness every day. Today Paul offers a sharp contrast be-tween life in the flesh (meaning life, prone to sin) and life in the Spirit.

Lenten Rice Bowls Due to Lent having been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandem-ic, we did not collect the donations for CRS Rice Bowl at the end of Lent as we normally do. If you have not already done so, we ask that you count up the money in your Rice Bowl box and write a check to the parish, with “Rice Bowl” written in the memo line. Drop the check in the Sunday collection basket, bring it by the parish office or mail it in. You can also return your rice bowl to the parish office. Remember that when you give to Rice Bowl, 25% stays locally, most of which goes to feed those in need in our diocese, through groups like St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl this past Lent!

MISSION CO OP COLLECTION

Each summer the Mission Office of the diocese facilitates the Mission Cooperation Plan, an opportunity for more than 100 international mis-sionary dioceses, congregations, and organizations to share their stories and invite support from our faith communities. This year, although travel is impossible during a pandemic, the needs are greater than ever for communities of faith in under-resourced areas throughout our world. Please consider making a donation to this year’s Mission Coop-eration Plan. You can contribute using your envelopes or making a do-nation online or just sending it marked for this cause.

A huge thank you to all our parishioners who have continued to support Christ the King and St. Stephen during this Covid-19 pandemic. We very much appreciate you. There are many ways to donate including text giving. Text giving is fast, easy and versatile. Give in the moment - all in a matter of seconds. • Easy card registration on your phone

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PARISH STAFF CONTACTS Fr. Paulson Mundanmani, 682-2486paulson.ctk@gmail.comSr. Dominic Bonnici OP,246-1122sisterdominic.marie@gmail.comJoe Silveira, Pr incipal685-1109jsilveira@ctkschool.orgDeacon John,Dir. Faith Formationfaithformation@ctkph.org 686-1017Phyllis Gurnett, Music Directorpgurnett6@aol.comRobin Morley, Office Mgr682-2486ctk.robin@gmail.comHelen Christian, Office682-2486hchristian326@gmail.comKathy Ridgway, Office682-2486kridgway02@gmail.comNelson Gonzales, Youth Ministerngonzales@ctkph.org686-1017Rosa Panelli, RE Office StaffRpanellictkre@gmail.comCTK Office: office@ctkph.org

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SS Office: saintstephenwc@gmail.com

Chris Lang, Bulletin Info. 274-1341

Joann Kurpinsky/Nancy Gizdich Bookkeeperssp@gmail.com Maria Calderazzo, Music Dir .

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St. Stephen Update St. Stephen will be having a Town Hall meeting on Thurs-day, July 9. It will take the form of a ZOOM meeting at 11:00 am and repeated again at 7:00 pm. We are limiting the number of people at each ZOOM to keep it manageable. You will need to sign up for your preferred time. Fr. Paulson and John Banker will be updating you at the Town Hall meet-ing.

You are welcome to submit your questions ahead of time. Email (saintstephenwc@gmail.com) or call (925-274-1341) to sign up or submit your questions.

We are working on details on how those that do not have computer access and cannot attend ZOOM will be able to attend. Contact the parish office or Chris Lang if this inter-ests you.

Married couples! Enrich your marriage from the comfort of your own home! Join us for a Virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience presented over the course of 8 sessions on Saturdays August 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 2:00 pm and Wednesdays August 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 7:00 pm. Please go to oaklandwwme.org or call 650-521-4368 for more infor-ma on.

Couples who 'live' a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend(WWME), not only rediscover the joy, in macy and romance in their rela onships but also take a more ac ve role within their church community. Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger and more vibrant!

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