THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT March 8, 2015

I, the LORD, am your God…… You shall not have other gods besides me.

— Exodus 20:2a,3

Lenten Greeting Everyone!

We thank everyone who has responded to the call with their sacrificial giving to our capital campaign. We pray for the continued success of our commitment to reclaim Christ’s mission together. As of February 13, we have raised 93% of our goal and we’re almost there!

Our capital campaign goal chart and updated list of donors are posted on the bulletins at either side of the church entrances. If you have not made your commitment yet and would like to participate in our capital campaign, please call the parish office, (510) 471-7766.

St. Anne Parish Capital Campaign Goal Summary:

Total outright donations: $33,778.00

Total pledged donations: $674,400.00

Total raised amount: $708,178.00

Actual amount already received: $89,365.07

Total number of Donors: 328

Total Number of Pledges and Outright: 344

Parish Goal: $759,785.19

Funds Raised: $708,178.00

Remaining to Raise: $51,607.19

% of goal raised: 93.21%

Thank you for your continued support in reclaiming Christ’s mission together!

In Christ,

Fr. Geoffrey

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Participating in Lent, we are engaging in patterns that have endured across the centuries. From very early times, we have the sense of accompanying the elect on their jour-ney to the font. From as long ago as the fourth century, we receive Lent as forty days to shake the dust from our spiritu-ality and reorder our conduct. Then, fasting was not seen as a strict duty, yet it seems it was widely observed. Think of the rules of politeness and courtesy that everyone agrees on. Fasting was also seen as a social duty, since food was in short supply as winter wore on, and the weak and the sick had the first claim on what remained on hand. As a boost to the fasting of the body, the church de-veloped a richer spiritual fare, including celebration of the Eucharist every day. This practice began in Rome by the sixth century. Weekday Mass was only at designated “stations.” The pope would arrive on horseback at the sta-tional church. In those days, although the catechumenate was already in eclipse, there were pre�baptismal activities at the stational Masses: the giving of the Lord’s Prayer, prayers for the godparents, and constant references to baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE PATH TO FREEDOM Most of us, if we were asked “Does the phrase ‘the Ten Commandments’ appear in the Bible?” would likely get it wrong, because the answer is “no.” “The Ten Command-ments” is a post�biblical, phrase that developed along with an image of God as police officer that is not found in today’s passage from Exodus. The first phrase is the key: God is the one who brings us out of slavery; following God’s law or com-mands is our path to freedom. The moneychangers whom Jesus drove from the temple were not explicitly breaking any of the commandments, but neither were they helping people to find God’s path to freedom as they came to worship at the temple. This is an important Lenten lesson for us. We need to stop asking ourselves whether or not we are breaking specif-ic rules or regulations and instead examine our lives to see if we are truly following a path to God’s freedom through Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

REMINDERS People more frequently require to be reminded than in-formed. —Samuel Johnson

March 7, 2015 - March 14, 2015

Saturday, March 7 5:00 pm + Remy Sanchiangcot Sunday, March 8

8:00 am + Roguilo Bilgera 10 :00 am For the People 12:00 pm + Cenon Lansangan 6:00 pm Ausencio & Teresita Tagalicud Monday, March 9 8:00 am + Consuelo Tecson (Birth Anniv) Tuesday, March 10 8:00 am + Benjamin Adante Wednesday, March 11 8:00 am + Norberto Jovero, Sr. Thursday, March 12 8:00 am Peter & Pinkie Ho (Spe. Int.) Friday, March 13 8:00 am Walker Family ( Spe. Int.) Saturday, March 14 8:00 am + Irineo Yanos 5:00pm + Baltazar Pedagat

Please pray for the sick… Esperanza Abdon, Ester Acda, Soledad Agoot, Johnny Ang, Susana Aquino, Charmaine & Ricky Arciga, Alma Arreglado, Ma. Teresa Arigo, Rachel Austria, Ederlinda Avecilla, Gay Badillo, Agapito Bagon, Eva Bancroft, Francisco Barrera, Victoria Bantugan, Nina Baquirano, Lolita A. Bascones, Fe & Miguel Bauzon, Alice Beans, Yoly Buhay, Bernabe Cabug, Evangeline Carrodus, Teofista Coloma, Epifanio Vito Cruz, Epitacio Cruz, Gouri Dasgupta, Magelinde Del Castillo, Llana Ganal, Alfonso & Flora De Guia, Ofelia de Guzman, Caleigh Foster de Leon, Alice De Loyola, Purificacion Del Rosario, Bert Dimaano, Nenita Dingcong, Theresa Diola, Angelina Dizon, Jose Domingo, Geraldine Dotson, Fely de Jesus, Albert Doble, Cezar Domingo, Juanita Estrella, Felisisima Fernandez, Milagros Farren, David Fournell, Emerita Fulinar, Janice & John Hutalla, Rosario Ilustre, Edith Inata, Reynaldo Joachico, Erlinda Kasilag, Eric Igos, Tessie Lacandazon, Mori Lacson, Lilian Lauron, Carmelita Leal, Isabel Loyola, Arthur Macapagal, Lisa Mananquil, Bert Mariano, Elvira Mariano, Janet McCulley, Emy Medrano, Digna Mendoza, Juliana Minoza, Florentina Morales, Eric Morton, Felix Nanat, Teofisto Pacete, Roquita Padua, Zeny Pantorial, Esperanza Paz, Marlen Peralta, Mae Peralta, Orlando Peralta, Jimmy Pingree, Roces Pineda, Filomina Pinto, Roy Porlaris, Benita Quintong, Cora Ragasa, Leo Reyes, Luisa Reyes, Felix Rivas, Charmaine Rivera, Anita Sacdalan, Susie Sacramento, Epifania Santos, Ernest Sarmiento, Fe Segundo, Jose Segundo, AJ Siat, Antonio & Luz Siat, Ross Siat, Ruby Soriano, Virginia Sosongco, Arnel Tayag, Joseph Thompson, David Topete, Leonard Torres, Petronila Torres, Manuel Trinidad, Joel Tubig, Tomas Trujillo, Pio Verdan, Lydia Villacorta, Delfin Villaflor, Joe Yumang, Dianne Zamora.

ALL NAMES WILL BE REMOVED AT THE END OF THE MONTH. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO ADD NAMES.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8- 9; Mt. 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34 -38]

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The law was given through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95. Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified; the foolishness of God is greater than human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel — Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]. 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.

LENTEN OBSERVANCE

All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat and meat products. This law obliges everyone who is 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence (one full meal, two lesser meals, no meat, no eating between meals). The law on fasting obliges all persons who are between the ages of 18 and 59.

DIVINE MERCY The Divine Mercy Apostolate is inviting you for their Cenacle prayer **every Friday at 7:00 pm, CR # 104 except for First Friday in the Church. Please come and join us in prayers. If you have any questions, please call: Lou Castro - 510-396-1162, Carmencita Draculan-510-449-4447, or Diane Domingo- 510-676-9006.

ST. ANNE SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION (GRADES 1- 8)

REMINDER: MARCH 12 - NO THURSDAY CLASSES for Grades 6-7-8: Several CCD catechists will attend the in-service education and spiritual formation at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress on March 12-15. We would like to thank all those who have supported the CCD Fundraising Events and Recycling Program which made it possible for catechists to attend the 2015 L A Congress.

Saint Anne Youth Ministry St. Anne Youth Ministry will meet this Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The topic for our Lenten meeting will be: “I Believe…in the Church.” The Church is like a diamond; it has many facets that are different but interconnected. In the final part of the Creed, we profess our belief in a number of these facets, but do we know what they’re really about? This session explores these various aspects of the Church, attempting to more deeply understand them, and invites participants to reflect on how they can live out the four marks of the Church. By the end of this session, together we will be able to more confidently proclaim “I believe in the Church.”

St. Anne Confirmation Saint Anne Confirmation will meet this afternoon (Sunday) at 3:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The topic of our gathering will be Social Justice. Youth Mass will follow at 6:00 p.m. The date of Confirmation at St. Anne’s is Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. Confirmation rehearsal is Sunday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8627 March 21st – K of C Choir singing at 5:00 pm mass March 25th – Regular Business Meeting, 8:00 pm, Rm #104 March 28th – Palm Preparation after 8:00 am mass Brotherly reminder, membership dues are due. For Inquiry about the Knights of Columbus and activities, Please contact: Pol Marzan, Grand Knight; (510) 566-8259

CCD CHILDREN’S STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES

Ava Angeles: Gr. 3, I cleaned my room. Aiden: Rm. 106, I opened the door for my stepmom. Red R.: Rm. 105, helped my parents bring stuff to the house. Roderick: CP rm. 103,washed the dishes. Jerick Pineda: Rm. 104, I I folded my clothes & donated $.25¢. Alex Medeiros: I cleaned my room. Teah: Gr. 1, I have tried to be patient. Tyler Medeiros: I helped my sister get her stuff back. Alayah Marks: Gr. 1, I put my brother ‘s laundry away. Isabella Adion: Rm. 103, I put away my clothes. Michael Serjo: Gr. 5, helped Mom clean home. Jazzy: Rm. 6, helped Mom & Dad & donated $1.00. Bailey: I helped Mom do the shopping. Megan: Gr. 2, I gave a toy to my cousin. Miguel Carrillo: Gr. 8, I cleaned my room storage. Cassandra Limjoco: Gr. 2, I helped set up the table & treasure giving $1.00. Precious Anne: Treasure giving $1.00.

ST. ANNE ADULT FAITH FORMATION LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY

We are a people loved by God! Lent is a perfect time to make the journey toward the divine heart. Embedded in each week’s readings and liturgy during this holy season is a divine summons to come closer to Christ. All parishioners are invited to participate in weekly scripture sharing where we will have the opportunity reflect on the Sunday Gospel readings that reveal God’s love for us and to respond with our hearts and lives. Sessions will be held on: Wednesdays, 7:45 pm (after the Mass) in the Church: March 11, 25 (Note: no session on March 18 due to parish reconciliation service) Thursdays, 9:00 am in the Hall: March 12, 19, 26 Together, let us encounter Jesus, growing in faith and love. To know Him is to love Him!

HEAVEN Heaven is at present out of sight, but in due time, as snow melts and discovers what it lay upon, so will this visible creation fade away before those greater splendors which are behind it. —John Henry Newman

Sunday, March 8, 2015 THIS WEEK AT ST. ANNE Monday, March 9 8:00 am - MASS, CH 9:00 am - Legion of Mary, CR #103 4:45 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102-106 6:00 pm - Faith Formation, CH 6:00 pm -Youth Ministry, SH 7:30 pm - Lectors, CH 7:30 pm - Divine Mercy, CR #4 Tuesday, March 10 8:00 am - MASS, CH 10:00 am - Euch.Min.to the Sick, CR #102 4:45 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102-106 7:30 pm - RCIA, CR # 106 7:30 pm - Fit Club, SH Wednesday, March 11 8:00 am - MASS, CH 4:45 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102-106 6:00 pm - SPRED, CR # 106 7:00 pm - Perpetual Help, CH 7:45 pm - Adult Formation, CR #102,103,105,106 Thursday, March 12 8:00 am - MASS, CH 9:00 am - Adult Formation, CR #104,105,106 5:00 pm - Faith Formation, CR #103-106 & SH 6:00 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102 7:30 pm - Pinto Choir, CH 7:30 pm - Unity Choir, CR #106 7:30 pm - Fit Club, SH Friday, March 13 8:00 am - MASS, CH 10:30 am - Lectio Divina, CR #103 5:00 pm - Legion of Mary, CR #102 5:00 pm - Grief Ministry, CR #103 6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross, CH 6:30 pm - Lenten Service, SH Saturday, March 14 8:00 am & 5:00 pm - MASS, CH, 8:45 am - SPRED - CR #104,105 & 106 9:00 am - Knights of Columbus, SH 9:30am - Lectio Divina, CR #103 6:15 pm - Charismatics, CR #103 6:30 pm - El Shaddai, CH Sunday, March 15 8:00 & 10:00 am, 12:00 & 6:00 pm- MASS, CH 9:00 am - Indonesian Comm.CR #102,105, SH 10:00 am - Chrildren’s Choir, CR #106, 12:30 pm - Hand Maid of the Lord, CR #103 3:00 pm - Indonesian Community, CH 7:30 pm - Divine Mercy, CH 7:30 pm - Fit Club, SH

FINANCE CORNER Weekly Collection Goals Sunday, March 1, 2015 $12,513.50 Budget $15,000.00 Over (Under) ($ 2,486.50) Simbang Gabi: Masses for Living $2,985.00 Masses for Deceased $4,050.00 Advertisements $3,300.00 Expenses - 1,328.30 Net Total $9,006.70

Ignatian Spirituality Workshop Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ with Sacred Story Scripture is a prayer process that leads to inner healing, spiritual freedom, and a deeper relationship with Christ. Rev. Bill Watson, SJ, president of the Sacred Story Institute will present the program March 17-21 at seven geographically dispersed locations in the diocese. One of these workshops will be held at St. Anne's on Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, http://sacredstory.net and www.oakdiocese.org/ffe

Adult Bible Sharing or Basic Ecclesial Community or BEC

All are invited to the study of the Gospel every Sunday. Please plan on attending one of these classes. Fridays at 10:15am or Saturdays at 9:15am Both Classes are in Room 103. Please bring your English or Tagalog Bible Bibliarasal- ginagamit ang Biblia sa pagaaral at pagdarasal para mabago ang ating asal. Please call Marlene at 510-759-5846 for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is collecting Easter supplies for our upcoming open house on Satur-day, March 28th. Children will build their own Easter baskets, play games, work on crafts, decorate eggs, and have lunch in our family dining room. We expect 150 children ages 1yr – 16yrs to attend so we are col-lecting medium sized Easter baskets (unassembled), Bunny Snacks, Plastic Eggs, Candy , Small Easter Plush/Toys, Activity and/or Coloring Books and Easter Themed Foam Self-Stick Craft Items. Donations are needed by Wednesday March 18th at the Downtown Oakland Campus at 675 23rd St., Oakland, CA 94612. If you can help, or to arrange donation drop off, please contact Melanie at mdiegel@svdp-alameda.org or call 510-877-9254. Interested in volunteering? Contact Muna at mtexier@svdp-alameda.org or call 510-719-0774. Thank you for your continued support!