Church of the Transfiguration 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552-4908

(510) 538-7941 Fax (510) 538-7983 E-mail: transfig_office@sbcglobal.net Website: www.transfigchurch.com September 25, 2016

Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon Martin J. Leach ● Deacon John A. Mignano ● Deacon Timothy L. Moore ● Deacon Burton J. Rigley

LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Eucharistic Ministers, Stephen and Carina Kowalewski Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Clarence Decano Youth Liturgy, Michelle Gilman

FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 60 Plus or Minus Club, Cursillo Group

SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: (510) 274-0830 Serving our community.

SICK & HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: Claudia Paquette, (510) 537-8986

STEWARDSHIP: Chairperson, Ed Coelho, (510) 881-5705 WINGS “Women in God’s Spirit”: Bobbie Blackard,510-581-4149 HALL MANAGER: Pat Ballinger, (510) 537-1502

HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Ann McAusland, 510-239-7941

YOUTH MINISTRY: Alfonso Corona III transfig.oasis@gmail.com PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (510) 538-7941 Fax: (510) 538-7983 Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Closed between 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.) Friday, 9:00a.m. — 12:00 Noon - Saturday & Sunday—Closed Secretary, Gloria Meeker Secretary/Bookkeeper, Phyllis Moore

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Except First Fridays - 9:30 a.m.) Communion Service - Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. BAPTISMS: Pre-baptismal class is required. Class is held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Please call the Parish Office, (510) 538-7941, to register. MATRIMONY: Six months advance notice required. Please call the parish office. WEDDING COORDINATOR: Mel Speed (510) 909-9334 or melspeed@live.com FUNERALS: Please contact the funeral home of your choice and then the parish office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director, Patrice Ballinger (510) 537-1502 or TransfigCCD@aol.com RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please call the parish office. MUSIC MINISTRY: Director, Alexander Katsman (510) 538-7941, Ext. 302 or Transfig_Music@sbcglobal.net

Mission Statement: “Transfiguring Our Community Through Faith”

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016

Keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our

Lord Jesus Christ.

Mass Intentions (September 24-Oct. 1, 2016) Sat. 4:00p.m. Anthony Menolascino Sun. 7:30a.m. Juventino Mejorado 9:00a.m. For the People 11:00a.m. Mario Cirimele Mon. 8:00a.m. Augusto & Eduina Silva & Family Tues. 8:00a.m. Jim Green Wed. 8:00a.m. Maria Teresa Silva Thurs. 8:00a.m. Bill Giammona Fri. 8:00a.m. Dionisio Macasieb Sat. 4:00p.m. The O’Brien & Daley Families

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of: September 17th & 18th —$8,655.00 (compared to $12,000 average weekly stewardship goal) Building Fund—$2,548.00 Thank you for continuing in your stewardship role of providing for the upkeep of our parish community.

We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office. This helps us to serve you better.

Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust

We invite all women to join us for: WINGS (“Women in God’s Spirit”)

Wings is a faith enhancement group that encourages Spiritual growth through prayer, scripture study,

Catechesis, life sharing and community. Transfiguration Church, Marian Rm. Parish Hall

Thursday, October 6, 2016, 9:15-11:15a.m. Speaker: Sister Joann Heinritz

Topic: Leading Ladies of the Scriptures: Models for Our Spiritual Growth

Adult Bible Study Monday evening, September 26, 2016 in the Marian Room, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

Transfiguration Catholic Church

Pancake Breakfast The Pancake Breakfast for Sunday, September 25th has been cancelled.

Missionary Cooperation Plan

This weekend, we welcome Fr. Charles Talley from San Damiano. He will speak at all of the Masses for the Missionary Cooperation Plan of the Diocese. Through our prayers, sacrifices and financial help, we cooperate in building up the Church in various parts of the world. Envelopes are available in the pews. Please note in the memo line of your check that your donation is for the Missionary Cooperation Plan collection.

Thank you for your support.

Planting the Seeds of Stewardship We must care for those around us in our immediate families and friendships.

Come and join the Transfiguration Choir! Experience the inspiring, healing and blessed joy of praising God in song. We have rehearsals once a week. The choir sings Sundays at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please call Alexander Katsman, Music Ministry Director, (510) 538-7941, ext. 302 or email:

Transfig_Music@sbcglobal.net. Be part of an important ministry, and meet the friendly members of our Transfiguration Choir!

Catholic Voice Collection Next weekend is the annual collection for The Catholic Voice. Your donation of $25.00 helps pay your share of the costs for a full year and helps the parish to offset its payments for this important communications ministry. Checks should be made payable to Transfiguration.

Sixty Plus or Minus Club Please join us in the Hall following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, October 7th. Our continental breakfast will be self-serve. Bingo will be played after the meeting. Guests are always welcome. Please sign up today if you plan to attend.

Your Prayers Are Requested for the Repose of the Soul of: Juanita Marguerite Moody (Mother of Debbie Brazeal)

Baptism Class The next Baptism class will be

Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Please call the Parish Office to register.

Credit, Debit, and Electronic Check Offerings If you would like to make your Sunday offering by credit or debit card, or electronic check, please go to our website: transfigchurch.com, and click on the “Donate” tab. From there, click on the “Donate Now” button to be taken to a secure website to complete the setup of your offering.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Psalm 146 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Tuesday: St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus Thursday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels Friday: St. Jerome Saturday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus; First Saturday

Sadly, the warmth of summer is behind us.

Happily, the Beauty of Fall has arrived.

Soon, so shall our Religious Education Classes…

Grades 1 through 5—Monday, October 3, 3:15-4:30 6 through 8 & AOK—Wednesday, October 5,7:30-9:00 Kinderchurch—Sunday, October 9, during 9:00 Mass

What? You say that you haven’t yet registered your child...well RUSH to your phone or computer and either call: 510-537-1502 or email: TransfigCCD@aol.com

We want to be sure to have ALL of our wonderful Children with us when classes begin.

We are all looking forward to another exciting year full of faith and fun...see you then!

Congratulations to the parents of: Isabella Elaine Franca who was baptized here last Sunday.

Transfiguration Youth Ministry Presents…

“Hide-N-Go Secrets”

This Tuesday night from 7:30-9PM!

St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor Thank you for your generous donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor. We collected $2,370 which was a record amount. This money will be used to help with food, transportation, and other items for the poor in our parish. On Saturday morn-ing, September 24, eight appreciative members of our parish, led by Father Terry, participated in the SVdP Walk for the Poor at St. Isidore in Danville.

Mark Your Calendars! CYO Boys Basketball Registration

Thursday, Sept. 29 & October 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Transfiguration Church Hall Lobby

4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., CV Required for Registration:

Returning Players, Proof of Residence (unless in CCD) New Players: Birth Certificate Proof of Residence (unless in CCD) Register early and order your uniforms Proof of Residence limited to: Current Utility Bill (within 4 months) PG&E Water (e.g. EBMUD) Garbage (e.g. Waste Management) Cable (Credit Card and Cell Phone bill will not be accepted) Please provide copies only as documents will be retained for roster purpose. Registration Fees: $135.00—2nd Grade $195.00—3rd through 8th Grades Special pricing available for families registering multiple players. * Number of teams will depend on number of registered players. Uniforms: Purchase for $58.50 Checks made payable to MVP Sports or make payment online at: transfiguration2016.itemorder.com

LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS THE “JOY OF THE GOSPEL” CONTINUED...

The Church’s Missionary Transformation—#151

Personalizing the Word

We are not asked to be flawless, but to keep growing and wanting to grow as we advance along the path of the Gos-pel; our arms must never grow slack. What is essential is that the preacher be certain that God loves him, that Jesus Christ has saved him and that his love always has the last word. Encountering such beauty, he will often feel that his life does not glorify God as it should, and he will sin-cerely desire to respond more fully to so great a love. Yet if he does not take time to hear God’s word with an open heart, if he does not allow it to touch his life, to challenge him, to impel him, and if he does not devote time to pray with that word, then he will indeed be a false prophet, a fraud, a shallow impostor. But by acknowledging his pov-erty and desiring to grow in his commitment, he will al-ways be able to abandon himself to Christ, saying in the words of Peter: “I have no silver and gold, but what I have I give you” (Acts 3:6). The Lord wants to make use of us as living, free and creative beings who let his word enter their own hearts before then passing it on to others. Christ’s message must truly penetrate and possess the preacher, not just intellectually but in his entire being. The Holy Spirit, who inspired the word, “today, just as at the beginning of the Church, acts in every evangelizer who allows himself to be possessed and led by him. The Holy Spirit places on his lips the words which he could not find by himself”. Fr. Terry’s Remarks— Today Pope Francis puts his finger on the flaw at the heart of much of our preaching. Francis tells us that; “the preacher much be certain that God loves HIM, that Jesus Christ HAS saved HIM, and the last word is Jesus' LOVE.” But we poor priests feel that our weaknesses, our sins are so much worse than an-yone else and since Jesus expects so much from us, we are in the balance. Feeling a bit unsure of our own salva-tion makes it more difficult to preach salvation with con-viction and faith. Is this why so many of us concentrate on the warning stories, on the judgmental sayings? Many of us think that fear is a stronger incentive than love and trust. We are wrong. By instilling anxiety or fear we de-mean the infinite love and mercy of God and are putting in question the efficacy of Christ's Redemption. Love and gratitude are the most potent motivators whereas fear and anxiety sap any drive to live good and holy lives. Pope Francis further reminds us today: '' The Lord wants us to let His words enter our own hearts before then pass-ing them on to others.'' Please pray that your preachers feel the love of God.