Saint Monica Church · 2019-09-19 · Reflections. . . Page 2 St. Monica Church April 30, 2017 Dear...
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WELCOME TO VISITORS AND NEW MEMBERS (If you would like to register in the parish, please fill out this form and put it in the collection basket and we will mail you a
registration form or you may fill one out—they are located at the church entrances.)
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________
Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017
Our Vision/Mission Statement
VISION: We, the community of St. Monica Parish, are Jesus Christ embodied. MISSION: St. Monica Church fosters spiritual growth and vibrant participation through a welcoming Christ-centered community
where everyone is valued.
BAPTISM: Please contact Sr. Mary Teresa at [email protected] or (925) 376-6900 x203.
CONFIRMATION: Preparation for teens begins in Grade 9. Please contact Michele Berrios at [email protected].
MARRIAGE: The couple should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date to arrange a meeting with Fr. Wayne.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/COMMUNION TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, etc. or if you would like to receive communion at home, please contact Sister Mary LaSalette to arrange an appointment at (925) 376-6900 x112.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) : Anyone who is not Baptized, or is Baptized in another faith, and is interested in inquiring into the Catholic Faith, please contact Father Wayne at x103.
Saint Monica Church
1001 Camino Pablo Moraga, CA 94556 —————————————————————————————————
Office Hours : Mon - Thurs: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fri: 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Sat - Sun: Closed
Phone: 925.376.6900
Fax: 925.376.9796
Office Email: [email protected]
Bulletin Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmonicamoraga.com —————————————————————————-
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Adoration: Friday 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Confessions: Saturdays, 4:00-4:30 p.m. or by appointment: 925.376.6900 —————————————————————————
Faith Formation: Grades K-5 x 203 Grades 9-12 - e-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Wayne Campbell, x103, Pastor [email protected]
Sr. Mary La Salette, O.P. x112, Pastoral Care [email protected]
Christine Amerio, x101, Office Manager [email protected]
Tricia Holloway, x104, Bookkeeper [email protected]
Sr. Mary Teresa, O.P., X203, Children’s Faith Formation, [email protected]
Michele Berrios, Confirmation Coordinator [email protected]
Bulletin Editor [email protected]
St. Monica Pastoral Team:
Reflections. . . Page 2 St. Monica Church April 30, 2017
Dear Parishioners:
The idea of my leaving the parish as pastor and going to a totally new assignment is a bit unsettling. Dealing with my own sense of loss and excitement for what lies ahead, it is not always clear what I am thinking and what I am feeling. I was a bit shocked at the overwhelming sense of support from some of the parishioners. Even though I myself am not sure what type of fit this future ministry would be for me, there was much support and encouragement for what lies ahead.
I am feeling sad to leave those who have become very dear to me. It just feels sad and there is always a stronger sense of loss for those left behind - especially those I have become close to over the years. In talking to Sister Mary LaSalette today, we were both saying how this is not how we imagined ending our ministry here. But again, life does not always play out the way we imagine.
I cannot express enough gratitude to those who supported me over the years. One can never say enough about the significance of friendships in this journey we call LIFE. Even those who challenged me called for a need for me to learn how to be authentic in the very midst of doubt and criticism.
I have two more months with you. I have always been nourished by those whose faith and presence is CONSTANT. There are those who never waver in the practice of their faith. You have no idea how much that has sustained and nurtured me.
(below is my letter that was read aloud during last week’s Saturday Mass.)
Dear Parishioners,
I am writing this from Houston as I sit on a plane returning home from a five day break after Easter. I have asked Father Paul Coleman, your presider, to read this for me as I am forwarding it by email this afternoon.
About six weeks ago, Bishop Barber asked me if I would be willing to take on a new assignment. Remember, I have been thinking only about when would be appropriate to retire. He has asked me to assume the position of Vocation Director for the Diocese of Oakland, as well as the ministry of Director of our Seminarians. While this did not seem like something I could do, he was somewhat insistent that he wanted me to say “yes”. He offered his very strong support.
And, as has always worked out for me in all my years, the “yes” is always the right thing. I will assume this new ministry on the first of June. However, I will stay in the parish as pastor until June 30th when I will then move to the Cathedral and be part of the priestly community there.
I pray that I have served, with God’s grace and the support of so many of you, as best I could over the nine and a half years as your pastor. Please forgive my many shortcomings as well. I will talk more with you when I return. I will be present for the Masses tomorrow, Sunday.
I am delighted to tell you that Bishop Barber has appointed Father Paul Coleman as my replacement here at St. Monica’s. Father agreed to cover this Mass today long before I knew of my change and his as well. May you welcome him warmly. Father has often expressed to me how much he enjoys coming to celebrate the Lit-urgy with you.
I ask for your prayers at this new junction in my life. I have always tried to encourage priestly vocations and pray to continue to do so with this new ministry. One of my first things will be to oversee the Quo Vadis experience run by our seminarians and then to oversee their summer programs as well. And a great joy for me will be to be a part of Mario’s ordination to the diaconate this August 4th.
Warmest blessings. Father Wayne
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN WHO WILL RECEIVE THE
SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST ON MAY 7TH AND MAY 14TH
Liam Baldelli Greta Kenderski
Julian Baluda Malina Kiersnowski
Isabella Beaver Molly Lynch
Daniel Bonnin Rowan Markham
Leah Campbell Liliya McCarthy
Zoya Chindarkarova Caroline McDonnell
Benjamin Cohen Isaac Narido
Logan Conrad Peter Nakhle
Ellis Culleton Mateo Perlera Clementine Damon-Espinas Rowen Redford
Anthony Giovinazzi Nolan Shindle
Aiden Goldstein Tanner Strand
Sydney Gray Phoebe Weaver
Luke Hays Nathaniel Zapala
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Reflections, Notices, Events
** Attention St. Monica Ministers **
(Liturgy Coordinators, Lectors, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality Volunteers,
Children's Liturgy of the Word teachers)
We will be scheduling all St. Monica Ministers for June 2017 and July 2017.
Please go to www.stmonicamoraga.com by Friday, May 12th
Click on the Ministry Schedule link on the right hand side of the screen and enter the dates you are not available. If you do not
have access to the internet, or have forgotten your user name and password, please contact
the parish office at 925-376-6900.
THANK YOU for your ministry!
MEN’S CLUB MEETING MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017
in the Peace Center
Social hour at 6pm, dinner at 7pm and our guest speaker Chris Ford following dinner.
Chris is former RenderMan Business Director at Pixar Studios with over 25 years experience in computer graphics software development in contemporary
feature films visual effects, animation, game development and scientific visualization.
Previous speakers are State Senator Steve Glazer, State Assemblywoman Katherine Baker, T.J. Stiles
winner of two Pulitzer prizes for Biography or Autobiography, General Dalip Chimni retired
Brigadier General of the Indian Army, John Bateson author of “The Last and Greatest Battle”, Lieutenant
Colonel Adam Czekanski, Operations Officer US Army Corps of Engineers and Sam Genirberg, author
of “Among the Enemy” and his exploits of passing as a gentile during World War Two as a captive Jew
in Nazi Germany.
TO ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
SAINT MONICA WOMEN’S GUILD IS TAKING A TRIP TO
CORNERSTONE SONOMA
(Sunset Gardens) Date: May 9th
Cost: 60.00 This will include Bus Fare, Docent Tour and a
Box Lunch. We will meet in the Church parking lot at 8:30 and plan to be home at approximately 3:00. We are very excited about this event and hope you
will make plans to join us. A final count must be in by May 1st.
For further information call: Charlene Christo at 376-1591
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Notices and Events
YOUNG MEN AGES 13-18 ARE INVITED TO JOIN US
JULY 9-12, 2017
The Seminarians of the Diocese of Oakland present a three day camp to assist young men in discerning
their vocation as they grow in relationship with Christ. Activities will include fun, games, music,
mass, prayer and talks. Cost: $50 (space is limited). Registration forms can
be found at www.oakdiocese.org/vocations
For details call Cielo Branco at 510.267.8356 or email [email protected]
Diocese of Oakland Youth Retreat Center 1977 Reliez Valley Rd., Lafayette, CA
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration will be in the main Church the Friday after Easter,
(April 21) from 1:00- 8:00 pm and will continue there until the Fall
and cold weather!
A verse from the Prophet Zephaniah 3:17… The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to
save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His Love; He will rejoice
over you with singing. Do come for a visit and open up
your hearts to Him!
WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS
We are happy to have you with us! If you are new to the parish, or have never registered, please register by
using the Parish Registration form on the front page of the bulletin.
You can also find registration forms on our website, at both entrances to the
Church, or in the parish office.
The new Today’s Missals for Holy Week - Pentecost are now available for sale in the office.
$2.00 per copy
MASS INTENTIONS
If you have a special anniversary or other special date during the month of
May and June for Mass Intentions, please contact the office.
J o I n U s f o r
Mother’s Day Mass & Brunch May 14, 2017
Mass at 10:00 am Followed by Brunch
$30 for adults $15 for kids 12 and under
Register at www.sandamiano.org Or call (925) 837-9141
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Notices and Events
Week At A Glance Sunday, April 30
Monday, May 1
9:00 am 6:00 - 10:00 pm
C PR
Daily Mass Men’s Club Dinner
Tuesday, May 2
9:00 am C Daily Mass
Wednesday, May 3
9:00 am C Daily Mass
Thursday, May 4
9:00 am 7:00 - 8:00 pm
7:30 - 10:00 pm
C CL PR
Daily Mass Men’s Club Board Meeting Choir Rehearsal
Friday, May 5
9:00 am 1:00 - 8:00 pm
C C
Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday, May 6
6:00 - 9:00 am PR Men’s Fellowship C: Church, CH: Chapel; CL: Classroom,
CR: Conference Room, K: Kitchen, PR: Peace Room, REC: Rectory, YC/FR : Youth Center/‘Fireside Room’
SOUP TO SERVE
Next meeting: Friday, May 19th
Please Note: We will begin meeting every third Friday of the month until Thanksgiving.
You are invited to gather at the 9:00 Mass, first to be nourished with the Body and Blood of Jesus.
THEN - and only then - are we truly able to give to the Body of Christ - the poor - what we have just received at Mass. This makes it one of the most
unique ministries in the parish. All are welcome to attend! No prior experience necessary, just show up
and be ready to help, share stories and laugh. If you have any questions contact Sonja Crumbaugh
at 247-0155 or [email protected] or Maura Clogher at 376-9328 or [email protected]
Dear Rev. Campbell,
Thank you for your generous gift of $1,002.00 to St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County on 3/3/2017.
With your support, we are able to provide our neighbors who are homeless and living in poverty with the services they need to be healthy, safe and stable.
Your gift helps seniors, veterans, the working poor, the physically and mentally disabled, and all those who lack resources. People fall through the safety net when they are isolated; by reconnecting them to the community at St. Vincent de Paul, you help them gain a stable foothold.
You help people get through their day by sharing a hot meal or giving them a free set of clothing. You help people get stronger by providing support ser-vices to manage their lives and medical care to man-age their health.
I hope you feel the difference you are making, every time you make a gift. Thank you for your Participation in this work.
Sincerely, Blasé Bova, Executive Director
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS This coming Memorial Day marks the 20th Anniversary of the dedication of
the Monument to the Unborn at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in
Lafayette. This was a joint venture of 4 Knights of Columbus Councils and 2 Assemblies. Since then,
3 additional councils have dedicated a bench alongside the monument. Over the past 15 years, there has been at least on Knight at, or near the
monument on every Saturday morning to pray the Rosary for the Unborn. Though we started with over
150 people at the dedication, we now average about 6 each Saturday.
To help celebrate this anniversary, please help us acknowledge our Orders support for the Right to Life
of the Unborn by having as many Knights, their families and friends as possible to join us for the
Rosary on Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 am. Hope to see you there.
Mass intentions Together we pray …. Page 6 St. Monica Church April 30, 2017
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Sunday Scriptures
April 30, 2017 Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 May 7, 2017 Acts 2:14A,36-41; Ps 23:1-3A,3B4-6; 1 Pt 2:20B-25; Jn 10:1-10
Stewardship “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked
to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?” LUKE 24:32
How often do we take the time to discern what Jesus wants from us? Are our prayers always
petitions, asking Jesus to do things for us? If so, that’s a one-sided relationship. Living our faith
means developing a personal relationship with Jesus. Just like any friendship, there is give and take, each side listening to each other and helping each other out. Take time in silence to listen to what Jesus is
asking of you.
HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE: May 7th
Jean Schommer and
Michael & Edita Romano
Stewardship*
Last weekend our stewardship of $ 345.40 went to
SPRED.
This weekend our stewardship will go to SVDP Moraga.
Next weekend our stewardship will go to Little Sisters of the Poor.
*normally equals 5% of plate collection + average of month’s EFT/wk
Collections
Good Friday
Sunday, April 16th - Easter
Sunday, April 23rd
$ 2,430.00
$ 34,083.00
$ 6,908.00
AND FOR THE DECEASED
Evelyn Nosenzo
MONDAY, MAY 1
9:00 am In Memory of John McGee
TUESDAY, MAY 2
9:00 am For the Intentions of Rose Crosetti
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
9:00 am For the Intentions of Cath McGee
THURSDAY, MAY 4
9:00 am In Memory of Alex & Jean Sarran
FRIDAY, MAY 5
9:00 am OPEN
SATURDAY, MAY 6
5:00 pm In Memory of Rita Fox
SUNDAY, MAY 7
7:30 am OPEN
9:00 am For the Intentions of St. Monica Parishioners
11:00 pm OPEN
11:00 pm
9:00 am
7:30 am
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
OPEN
For the Intentions of St. Monica Parishioners
OPEN
5:00 pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
In Memory of John Skowronek Lorry Midura Jerry Moran Joan Muer Toni Newhoff Erline Paille Joan Raftery Mary Resnick Mary Sherer James Sherman Marion Skrivanich Genevieve Smith Ellen Stice Tom Spewak Norma Wardle
Ed Ahearn Harriet Anderson Evelyn Ballment Nancy Donovan Roy Drury Sherman Farrell Monica Foley Ken Gandre Martha Grisier Joan Haines Marjorie Hills Jeff Lewis Darwin Marable Joan Marable Maryann McCauley