May 15, 2005 BulletinSaint Anne's Catholic
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Cabello & Dyer - PO Box 292 - Union City, California 94587 Parish Phone: 510-471-7766 - Parish Fax: 510-487-6540 - Parish email: stanne@sbcglobal.net PENTECOST SUNDAY May 15, 2005 Week of May 16, 2005 - May 22, 2005 There appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. --Acts 2:3 Today's Readings Readings for the Week Priest Intentions for the Week Announcements --Parish ----School of Faith and Formation ----Youth Ministry and Confirmation ----Other Parish Announcements --Diocese --Community Finances Today's Readings First Reading -- Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm -- Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading -- In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13). Gospel -- Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23). RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT At last! The power hinted at and the Spirit promised are unleashed on this holy day. We call it the birthday of the church. Try to listen to today's scripture passages with some sense of how electrifying these events must have been to those who lived through them. Up until now, they have been waiting in the upper room. In today's first reading, that room is filled with wind and fire and bold proclamations in foreign tongues. In the second reading, Paul describes the Pentecost event, too. His description includes all of us. The Spirit lives on in the church in each of us who are members of the Body of Christ, given different gifts from the same Spirit. Only after Pentecost could the apostles look back and understand what Jesus meant when he said, as reported in today's Gospel reading, "Receive the Holy Spirit." (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Before there was water, there was fire. Once in a while, a volcano hints at the sizzling magma upon which the whole human enterprise floats. Over eons, the surface cooled off a bit, and rain sizzled down for thousands of centuries, filling the oceans and sculpting the earth. We Christians can catch God's glory in a shimmering pool of water, but we can also capture God's burning desire to fan the tiny flames of our baptismal candles into something that will make a difference. In Sicily to this day, there is a custom of scattering rose petals down from the ceiling of church on the heads of the faithful, an effective reminder of the "tongues of flame" descending on the apostles, and a sign that the Holy Spirit still is poured out on the baptized. It is not merely a quaint custom, but a fairly potent sign of what baptism does. An interesting sidebar: if you have traced the Epiphany blessing on your doorway in chalk, Pentecost is the day to erase it. From now on, no need to rely on the "wise men"--you are alive in the Spirit! --James Field, (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Readings for the Week
Priest Intentions
Announcements School of Faith & Formation Reminder: May 16 - 21 will be the last week of CCD classes. Youth Ministry and Confirmation Youth Ministry Youth Ministry will meet this Monday, May 16 with the annual EGG ADOPTION NIGHT! Hope to see all of you there. Next Monday, May 23rd is for 8TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!! All 8th grade students are invited to the annual BANANA NIGHT!!!! The meeting is in the parish hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Confirmation BBQ 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 All those who were confirmed as part of the St. Anne's Confirmation Program in 2004 or 2005 are invited to a special BBQ on Sunday, May 22, 2005. We will also be handing out confirmation certificates. Who: St Anne's Confirmation Classes of 2004 AND 2005! (This is STRICTLY a Confirmation Candidate EVENT! No other Guests please) Where: St Anne's Church Social Hall When: Sunday, May 22, 2005, 2:30PM - 5:30PM (Youth mass to follow) Why come: No Certificates will be mailed out! so you have to come to the barbecue to receive it! Questions? Email Jim at stayouthministry@sbcglobal.net or call 471-7766 extension 19. Confirmation - 2005-2006 Attention, St. Anne Youth Ministry Students: You are invited to "come and see" by joining with other young people preparing to celebrate Confirmation. Confirmation welcomes us, deepens our friendship with God, and strengthens us for our mission as disciples. Youth will be learning and growing as they join together to prepare to celebrate this Sacrament to be received in the Spring of 2006. The information meeting for registering for the 2005-2006 Confirmation program will be on Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m. in the parish hall. All Youth Ministry students and at least one parent are invited to attend only one of these meetings. Please call the Youth Ministry Office at 471-7766 ext. 19 for more information. Emmaus Peer Ministry The Emmaus Peer Ministry program is now accepting applications for the 2005-2006 school year. The purpose of the program is to provide St. Anne Parish with a community of students able to minister in the areas of retreats, service projects, Youth Ministry evenings, prayer, etc. The program is for high school and college students, who have been confirmed, and who are seeking a greater personal involvement in our parish. We are looking for a diverse group of students with varied interest and experience. The application may be obtained online at the parish website or in the Youth Ministry Office. Please call the Youth Ministry Office at 471-7766 ext. 19 for more information. Youth Ministry Contact Info The Youth Ministry Office has a new email address: stayouthministry@sbcglobal.net . . . please make a note of it! The phone number is: 471-7766 extension 19. Other Parish Announcements Parish Registration We are in the process of updating our current parish files. If you have changed your address, phone number, etc., please contact the parish office with the changes. If you attend masses here at St. Anne and have not filled out a registration form, we encourage you to fill out the form and return it to the parish office. Forms are available in the entrances of the church and in the parish office. Divine Mercy Apostolate The Divine Mercy Apostolate of St. Anne Church is holding a Divine Mercy Conference on Saturday, May 21, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Please pick up flyer at the entrances of the Church. Conference speakers are Rev. Allan Abuan, Dr. Robert Stackpole, STD, Dave & Joan Maroney and Jeanne Young. More information, contact Alice Gonzales, 475-1805, Luz Brillo, 487-6753, Lou Castro, 487-7516 or Emma Trias, 487-8125. Senior Citizens The St Anne Senior Citizen's group will meet on Sunday, June 5, 1:30 - 4:00 PM, in Classroom #101. One Day Recollection The Jr. Legion of Mary is sponsoring a One Day Recollection on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, classroom 104. The speaker will be Br. Carl. We are inviting the youth of the parish from age 8 to 17. St. Anne Golf Tournament Everyone is invited to come and be a part of the 6th annual St. Anne Parish Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at Skywest Golf Course in Hayward. You may sign up as a single golfer, or better yet get a foursome together!! Registration forms are available at the parish office, or you may download one from the St. Anne website . This year there are TWO FORMATS: scramble and blind bogey. Cost of the tournament is $100.00 ($110.00 after July 4, 2005. For more tournament information contact Peter Petit at (510) 471-5262 cell phone (510) 755-4960 email at peterpetit@aol.com . The tournament will benefit the St. Anne Parish Building Fund. Diocese Announcements Cathedral Of Christ The Light: Groundbreaking Please join parishioners from throughout our Diocese to participate in the historic Groundbreaking of our new Cathedral of Christ the Light. Bring friends, banners and cameras. All are welcome! Saturday, May 21 from noon to 3:00 pm. * Will start walk at Lakeside park bandstand, behind Fairyland at Lake Merritt, Oakland. * Gathering festival with food & entertainment (12 noon-1:30 pm) * Welcome by Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins (1:30 pm) * Procession along Lake Merritt to Cathedral site, appx. 1/2 mile (1:30 – 1:45 pm) * Cathedral Site Groundbreaking Liturgy, Bishop Allen H. Vigneron presiding (2:00 - 2:45 pm) Parking at 21st St. & Kaiser Plaza, or take BART to 19th Street. Flyers are posted in our Church's entrances. Cathedral Website Is Live! www.christthelightcathedral.org All parishioners are invited to visit the website for your Cathedral of Christ the Light , the groundbreaking of which will be Saturday, May 21,. Many individuals from throughout our Diocese have contributed to the website. Come visit, and see what the excitement is all about! First Friday Masses at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Fremont, is starting an early morning Mass (7:00 am) every First Friday of the month. Any questions call 510-657-4043. Give Your Marriage New Life! It's the season of rebirth and new life. Give your marriage new life by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is June 24-26 in Pleasanton. Space is limited. Register now to reserve a spot on the Weekend! Other dates in 2005 are available. For additional dates and locations, contact Terry and Angela Higgins at 510-581-9071 or http://oakland.lovemoredeeply.org . Community Announcements Fashion Show Garden of Fashions presented by the Lady's Guild of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 703 "C" St., May 21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Donation: $20.00, includes lunch, dessert, coffee, tea, and punch. No host bar: 11 am - 1 pm. Fashions by Dress Barn For more information and tickets contact Ida, 489-1247, Joan, 471-0191 or Verna, 471-7946. Youth Basketball Camps Randy Bennett Basketball Camp, ages 7-14 will be June 13-16, 9:00 - 12 noon & 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Sign-up for half or full day. Boys and girls welcome. Traditional Overnight Camps - Come have fun and learn the game from the staff and players that helped Saint Mary's to the 2005 NCAA tournament. Dates are July 3-7, July 10-14, and July 17-21. For registration and details call Lon Rork, 925-631-8268 or email lrork@stmarys-ca.edu . Summer School Program Do you want a fun educational program for your child this summer? St. Joachim is offering a summer school program June 20-July 15 for all students currently in grades K-5. Extended Care will also be offered. Brochures with registration forms are available at the school office and rectory. Call 783-3177 for more information or drop by the school office to pick up a brochure and registration form. We are located at 21250 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Be a Blood Donor The American Red Cross needs blood donors. Call 800-GIVE LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com . Finances Weekly Collections
Support Our Advertisers Please support the companies that advertise in the printed parish bulletin. Many of the advertisers are St. Anne parishioners. SCRIP News Did you know that you can help raise funds for St. Anne's "Building Our Future" project every time you shop at Macy's? You CAN! It's really easy and it doesn't cost you anything. It's the Macy's Shop for Education Program. Register your Macy's credit card (charge/visa) at www.escrip.com or call 1-800-254-5404 now! Macy's will donate from 2 to 6% of your net purchases to Group Name: Saint Anne Catholic Parish Group ID: 157754470 Questions? Call Nilda Armamento, 510-487-6222. SCRIP Program
Special Orders available too. If you shop at Albertson's and do not have a Community Card, pick one up in the SCRIP room after one of the Masses. All proceeds from this fund-raiser go toward the "Building Our Future" project. Home: |