St. Felicitas Catholic Church 1662 Manor Blvd. San Leandro ● Email: stfelicitaschurch@comcast.net

Telephone Number (510) 351-5244 ● Fax (510) 351-5730

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Parish Staff Rev. Augustine Joseph Ext. 286 Parochial Administrator Rev. Thomas Khue Ext. 297 Parochial Vicar Rev. Tran T. Dinh 351-5221 Vietnamese Ministry In residence

Jose Prado - Deacon (Retired)

Tim Myers - Deacon Mercey Zamora 347-1293 Pastoral Assoc./Spanish Ministry Sr. Bernadette Nguyen 347-1283 Vietnamese Community Altar Servers

Sr. Ancilla Marie Le 347-1282 Pastoral Care Sr. Magdalena Duong 347-1298 Ministry / Finance Sharon Clancey 347-1281 Office Secretary/Receptionist Judi Lema 347-1284 Bulletin Religious Education Office Sandi Walton 483-4880 Director of Religious Education Fax: 483-2626

stlfelicitasccd@comcast.net Geri Lara 326-5693 Youth Services stfelicitasym@yahoo.com

Convent 351-5577

St. Vincent DePaul 706-1972

Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am 12:15 pm (Spanish) 4:30 pm (Vietnamese) Saturday 8:15 am, 4:30 pm (Vigil) Daily (Mon-Fri) 7:00 am, 8:15 am Holy Days 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 7:00 pm 1st Friday Exposition 12:30 pm to 4:45 pm Holy Hour Monday through Thursday at 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Chapel

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:15 to 4:00pm or by appointment

Baptism 4th Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm Contact Parish Office for information.

Marriage Arrangements to be made 6 months prior to the wedding

Parish Office Hours Monday -Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Parish School 357-2530 Meghan Anne Jorgensen, Fax: 357-5358 Principal 1650 Manor Blvd.

Emergency 875-9163 (during non-office hours)

Confirmation Class o f 2014

Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2014

There appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them.

— Acts 2:3

Candle Room Candles in our Catholic Christian tradition evoke lots of fond memories, lots of special occasions and events. We have candle light processions, candle light services, midnight masses with candle lights and especially candles lit in memory of our dear departed and devotional candle lights for various intentions. We have also candle lit dinners!

Lighting a candle is something very special. It somehow reminds the presence of the divine. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12) That is why we have candles lit for Holy Masses and other religious services. It reminds us of the presence of the light of the world in our midst.

Saint Felicitas Church has had a candle room from the beginning of the Church. As everything changes and needs upgrading and renovation, we are in the process of introducing electric candles in the candle room. Many churches in the diocese have already transitioned to electric candles as it is highly encouraged by the insurance company.

I am sure some people would really miss the ritual of lighting the candle and the real fire. I pray that they too will be able to adjust to the change gracefully and in a loving manner.

Opportunity for donation

The total expense for the candle room is about $29,000. If anybody would like to donate the entire amount we will dedicate the candle room to the family or persons who have made the donation.

Below are sets of candles on stands or as wall hangers that families can donate in memory of their loved ones:

1. Candles around the statue of Sacred Heart - $3500

2. Candles before Our Lady of Guadalupe - $7000

3. Candles near the icon of St. Jude/St. Michael -$7000

4. Candles near the crucifix - $2300

5. Candles near the Statue of our Lady of Fatima - $2300

6. Candles near Saint Anthony’s statue - $2300

8. Candles near the Black Nazarene - $2300

9. Candles near the Blessed Virgin (Vietnamese) - $2300

May it help us to grow in our devotion and prayer life. Thank you for your generosity.

Father Augustine

Pentecost Sunday June 8th, 2014

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

9:00 am & 10:30 am Mass

9:00 am School Mass

Second Collect ion

This Week: Catholic Communication

Next Week: The Catholic Voice

MON.

6/9

10:00 am Book Club SMC

6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul AE Room

7:00 pm Vietnamese Cursillo Church TUES. 6/10 7:00 pm Kindergarten Graduation Gym

THURS

6/12 7:00 pm Baptism Class SMC

7:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers Mtg. Church

FRI. 6/13 7:30 pm Vietnamese Choir Practice AE room

Monday: 1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12

Tuesday: 1 Kings 17:7-16; Matthew 5:13-16

Wednesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Matthew 5:17-19

Thursday: 1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 5:20-26

Friday: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16; Matthew 5:27-32

Saturday: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Matthew 5:33-37

Sunday: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3:52-55;

2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8th

COMING SOON

June 15th — FATHER’S DAY

August 10th — Parish Picnic—Mark your Calendar

August 12th — Volunteer Dinner

NOTICE: Our parish hall/gym will be closed for resurfacing from June 14th to June 23rd. Therefore, no activities will be scheduled during this time.

FINANCIAL CORNER

June 1, 2014

Our Weekly Goal $ 11,700.00

Sunday Collection $ 10,019.00

Amount needed to reach goal $ 1,681.00

Thank you for your generosity

Maintenance Collection $ 5,756.50

Events for the Week of June 9th

Job Opening: Bookkeeper

St. Felicitas Church is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper is responsible to the pastor and works under his guidance. It is for about 20 hours a week and includes work on Mondays. Pay scale is same as that of the diocese of Oakland. A faith-filled person with accounting knowledge and experience is welcome to apply. The position is currently open. Please send resume and letter of intent to: Pastor, St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579. Kindly make your application on the form found on the diocesan website:

http://www.oakdiocese.org/offices/ human-resources/employment/ parish-employment/opportunities

Stewardship for 6/1 — $500.95 went to Oakland Elizabeth House—transitional residence for single women and women with children who have experienced homelessness, violence addiction or poverty. Vacation Bible School—July 7th to 11th

June 8th after 9:00 and 10:30 Mass we will be available to take your registration.

Registration forms are available in the Religious Education office and the Parish Office.

New Altar Server Schedules for June through November are ready to be picked-up in the Vestibule Office

Dear Parishioners,

Nearly 2 years ago these young men and women began their journey of formal preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.

Throughout this time they have been prayerfully guided and encouraged by our pastor, Fr. Augustine, our entire St. Felicitas community, youth leaders, their families, sponsors, and most importantly by one another. They have taken this time of preparation seriously as they explored the importance of God's Word, the wisdom of the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, the life examples of holy men and women, and the grace imparted through the sacraments, especially as experienced through the Rite of Confirmation.

They have reflected on the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit already apparent in their lives and have begun to share these gifts in service throughout the community and expressed a sincere desire to be strengthened in these gifts in order to continue to be of even greater service to God's people.

All the youth leaders, Sr. Bernadette, Mercy Zamora and I believe that they have clearly demonstrated both the understanding and spiritual readiness to confirm their faith and become adult members of the Catholic Church.

Therefore, on behalf of the entire youth ministry team, I hereby am proud and honor to present to you the following newly confirmed Catholic’s from our parish!

Ro'ena Aceret Thomas Doan Melissa Meyer

Isabelle Alejandro Lawrence Quoc Duong Alonso Naiza

Matthew Alvarez Yzabelle Echalas Cao Dan Nguyen

William Amezcua Ortiz Alexis Paola Espinosa Jennavi Nguyen

Diana Arciniega Jennifer Espinosa Dalena Nguyen

Francisco Arciniega Yulissa Estrada Linh Chi Nguyen

Humberto Arciniega Jessica Galli Tuan Khang Nguyen

Ramiro Arechiga Melissa Garcia Carmela Paredes

Lauren Audencial April González Daisy Perez

Jessenia Guadalupe Avelica Daniel González Xochitl Pérez

Nathan Balingit Katherine Chi Ha Edgar Ramirez

Ricky Jr. Barajas Berenice M. Heredia Kimberly Rivera

Paulina Berumen Jose Jesus Heredia Marinelle Rojo

Jerry Bosh Diem Mi Hoang Lesly Ruvalcaba

Sophia Bribiesca Erik Jasso Esteban Sandoval

AJ Brual Melissa Jaurequi Vachon Standley

Gerome Cacho Alicia Juarez Madison Thorp

Manuel Carrasco Covarrubias Brian Lai Rubén Santos

Marcia Yadira Carretero Brandon Lai Tuyet Nhung Tran

Karina Castro Erik Alexander Landeros Jason Tran

David Connell Minh Thu Le Joshua Tran

Daria Crouse Joshua Limlingan Angelica Trejo

Nathaniel De Leon Kyle Lintao Kim Thoa Truong

Zarina Dean Kevin Luong Gaby Lizbeth Valdez

Brandon Delos Reyes Rafael Lupian Catalina Vargas

Elaine Delos Reyes David Ly Luis Fernando Vargas

Jasmine DeSouza Kevin Mancilla Matthew Vicedo

Zachary DeSouza Natalie Matheny Rachelle Villanueva

Helen Do Daisy Maxion Brenda Zamora

Tuan Doan Samantha McDonald

Pray for The Sick and Homebound Teresa Tran, Maureen Nolan, Maria Silva, Maria Nguyen, Rachel Bonjiorno, Mimi Duarte, Lucy Ferreira, Vincent Jacques, Joe Zipp, Sister Rosa Hoang, John Vargas, Priscilla Shelton, Constance Pierce, Mitchel Estrelles, Fran Victorran, Keith Long, Velma Boitex, Vigilio Legaspi, Paul Prado, Ray Yusi, Vincente Aguillon, Peggy Miller, Doris Babik, Michael & Lora Babik, Maria Le, Juner Valenoia, Julie Rien, Bill Delaney, George Ragusno, Gwendolyn DeVries,Roderick Caldwell, Adeline Vargas, Norma-Ramos Ott, Ruth Thomas, Bill Pattison, Cleo Palmer, Bailey Gendreau, Michael Witherspoon, Raymond & JoAnne Salazar, Priscilla Roque, Frances Landeza (mother of Fr. Jayson), Bernice Winslow, Arthur & Jeannine Carson, Rosemary Buell, Gloria Grillo, Antero Cardoso, Wayne Hayward, Ed Fletcher, Nellie Rogge, Loraine Tello, Hilda Jones, Darryl Shields, Olivia Camcam, James Bailliet, Reagan Nelson, Jonathan Loon, Mercedes Corral, Lisa Dmoski, Debbie Marinaccio, Jess Perry, Jolene Blas, Vivian Blas, Barbara Maloo, Baby Xavier, Rick Tarin.

Mass Intentions for the week of June 8th

9:00 am Sylvia de Brussel Asse †

10:30 am Teresa Tran †

12:15 pm Zeneyda Munoz (B)

Mon 6/9 7:00 am Peter Dau †

8:15 am Benjamin Laxamana †

Tue 6/10 7:00 am Jose,Maria,Norberto Vargas †

8:15 am Austin Felarca (B) Wed. 6/11 7:00 am Nini Ricci Valdez †

8:15 am Dominicia Ramirez †

Thu 6/12 7:00 am Bernado Luong †

8:15 am Souls in Purgatory

Fri. 6/13 7:00 am Maria Tran †

8:15 am Peter Nguyen †

Sat 6/14 8:15 am Ramona Langner †

4:30 pm Jesus Montoya †

Sun 6/15 7:30 am Parishioners

9:00 am Francisco De Sousa †

10:30 am Santos & Celia Zamora †

12:15 pm Pedro Quiroga †

A (Anniversary) B (Birthday) L (Living) Deceased ( † )

Sun 6/8 7:30 am Doris Olivieri †

LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM

† Elaine Canepa Who entered into eternal life

June 2, 2014

From our Pr incipal

ST. FELI CITAS SCHOOL

Congratulations to the Class of 2014! It is with both great pride, accompanied by some sadness, that I congratulate the Class of 2014 for successfully completing their studies at St. Felicitas Catholic School. On behalf of the community, we are all so proud of all their accomplishments. It is also with bittersweet excitement that I honor those families who are “graduating” with their 8th graders. We are so grateful for their love and dedication to our school. Please join me in prayer for these families. We pray that they remember that they will always have a home here at the St. Felicitas Catholic School. A heartfelt thank you to the following families who “graduate” with their 8th grader:

The Alayon Family - 12 years The Aquilizan Family - 9 years The Bigayan Family - 9 years The Brooks Family - 9 years The Caselli Family - 13 years The de Leon Family - 9 years The Farrales Family – 3 years The Galindo Family - 9 years The Gebre Family - 2 years The Guevarra Family - 3 years The Ha Family – 9 years The Hayes Family - 9 years The Jacala Family - 12 years The Lumanlan Family - 8 years The Perez Family - 12 years The Perfecto Family - 9 years The Pestana Family – 13 years The Rodriguez Family – 13 years The Sura Family – 9 years The Valadez Family – 18 years The Vasquez Family – 5 years The Villarama Family – 13 years

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 7th to 11th, 2014

SonTreasure Island is the theme for this year’s VBS at St. Felicitas. Your children will love the games, cool crafts, and the best VBS music ever! The children will learn about God’s love through the truths found in I Corinthians 13.

REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AND THE PARISH OFFICE. CALL SANDI 483-4880

RECIBAN EL ESPÍRITU SANTO

¡Al fin! El poder que les había sugerido y el Espíritu que les prometió, sólo se libera este día. Lo llamamos el cumpleaños de la Iglesia. Trata de leer los pasajes de la Escritura de hoy con algún sentido de lo extraordinario que esos hechos debieron ser para los que los vivieron. Los dejamos la semana pasada esperando en la habitación del piso de arriba. En la lectura de la primera lectura, la habitación se llena de fuego, viento y audaces proclamaciones en lenguas extranjeras.

En la segunda lectura, Pablo describe el acontecimiento de Pentecostés, también. Su descripción incluye a todos nosotros. El Espíritu vive en la Iglesia en cada uno de nosotros que somos miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo, con diferentes dones pero el mismo Espíritu. Sólo después de Pentecostés pudieron los apóstoles mirar el pasado y entender el significado de lo que Jesús quiso decirles cuando expresó lo que nos cuenta el Evangelio de hoy: “Reciban el Espíritu Santo”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Quedaron llenos del Espíritu Santo y se pusieron a hablar idiomas distintos (Hechos 2:1-11).

Salmo — Envía, Señor, tu Espíritu, y renueva la tierra (Salmo 104 [103]).

Segunda lectura —Hay diferentes dones, pero el Espíritu es el mismo (1 Corintios 12:3b-7, 12-13).

Evangelio—Así como el Padre me envió a mí, así yo los envío a ustedes (Juan 20:19-23).

PENTECOSTÉS

A menos que el ojo se encienda, no podrá ver a Dios.

A menos que el oído se encienda no podrá escuchar a Dios

A menos que la lengua se encienda no podrá mencionar el nombre de Dios

A menos que el corazón se encienda no podrá amar a Dios

A menos que la mente se encienda no podrá conocer a Dios.

LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY Hoy la Iglesia recuerda el momento en que el mismo aliento de Dios salió de la boca de Jesús resucitado para llenar con el Espíritu Santo a los discípulos. Las lecturas de hoy nos traen a la culminación de la gran Cincuentena Pascual con imágenes de vientos fuertes y lenguas de fuego. En el salmo de hoy clamamos a Dios: “Envía, Señor, tu Espíritu a renovar la tierra”. Durante estos cincuenta días hemos bautizado, confirmado y compartido la Eucaristía con los recién iniciados. Hemos pasado estos días saboreando el significado de la vida sacramental. En estos momentos sacramentales la Iglesia renace. En este momento de Pentecostés nosotros renacemos. Se nos dan los dones del Espíritu Santo para que, al igual que los discípulos, seamos enviados a ser Cristo para el mundo. Abrámonos y seamos vulnerables a los vientos impetuosos y a las lenguas de fuego, que nos señalan un nuevo Pentecostés. Dejemos que la palabra de Dios nos dé una vez más el poder para renovar la faz de la tierra. Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S. Paluch Company

LOS DONES DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO Sabiduría, inteligencia, consejo, ciencia,

fortaleza, piedad y temor de Dios.