April 16, 2006 BulletinEASTER
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April 16, 2006 Week of Apr. 17, 2006 - Apr. 23, 2006 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD --Psalm 118:17 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 -- Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm -- This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading -- All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading -- Christ our Passover is sacri-ficed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel -- Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). SEEKING Easter Sunday is a day all about seeking. The early Christian communities gathered around the Apostles, seeking more about the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus. Saint Paul told the baptized Colossians to "seek what is above." Mary of Magdala went to the tomb, seeking to find the Lord's body so that she could anoint it. We come to church on Easter Sunday, seeking many things. For some of us, this is a once-a-year journey, when we seek connection with the foundations of the Christian faith. For others, this day is the culmination of a long journey of Lenten repentance. For the newly baptized, this is the first day of a new life filled with promise and expectation. Whatever it is that we seek, let us be inspired by the disciple whom Jesus loved who, when he saw the wrappings of cloth inside the empty tomb, "saw and believed." (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Our tradition has a way of honoring age-old customs, and is patient with how practices unfold in different places. The name of today's feast illustrates this well. English is a Germanic language, and our word "Easter," or German "Oester," points back to the pagan goddess Eoestre, the star of the vernal equinox feast. The Greek title "Pasch" reaches back in a more helpful manner to the Hebrew "Pesach," or "Passover." "Paschal Triduum" may be slow to replace "Easter" in our vocabulary, but it is clearer about the mystery we celebrate today, the culmination of three days laden with mystery and meaning. You can hear the older term, and the resistance to English influence, in the Irish "Casca" and Scottish "Pask." Romance languages stay close to the deep paschal tradition, with the French "Paques," Spanish "Pascua" and Italian "Pasqua." Memories of our pagan past with "Oester" will not soon fade away: even Japanese Christians are under her spell, for today's feast is called " I-suta." Swahili, a young language, takes the more traditional route with "Pasaka." Each language yields a rich insight into the feast. Spanish includes a sense that today is a "big Sunday" by adding the designation "Pascua" to the greatest feasts, such as "Pascua de la Natividad" (Christmas). Once Christ is risen, every step of life's journey is illuminated by the light of the Pasch! --James Field, (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Readings for the Week
Priest Intentions
Announcements School of Faith & Formation Faith Formation (CCD) Holidays Easter Break, April 17-22 -- NO CLASSES Classes resume at regular scheduled time on Monday, April 24. First Communion Rehearsals Tuesday, April 25 - 6:00pm - Church Group A - First Communion Rehearsal (Class of Erlinda Quiogue, Donna Howell, Cristy Dizon, Mila Abiera & Melinda Dorotheo) Wednesday, April 26 - 6:00pm - Church Group B - First Communion Rehearsal (Class of Anicia Benitez, Sylvia de la Rosa, Lee Ramos, Nilda Cabardo & Agnes Madriaga) Youth Ministry and Confirmation Youth Ministry: A Change in Schedule St. Anne Youth Ministry will meet on Monday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Topic for our meeting: THE ANNUAL EGG ADOPTION WEEK! Confirmation Unfortunately the Confirmation candidate community service project at Children's Fairyland was postponed until Saturday, April 22nd. Candidates and staff from the Confirmation program raised over $3500.00 in order to participate in this project. For more information on the day please check the Confirmation website at: http://www.stanneconfirmation.com/ St. Anne Confirmation will meet on Sunday, April 23rd at 3:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The topic of the meeting....a gathering with Fr. Geoffrey! EMMAUS Peer Ministry Emmaus high school peer ministry applications will be available beginning Sunday, April 23rd. EMMAUS is a peer ministry program open to those high school and college students, who have been confirmed, who are interested in service the Church for at least a year through the Youth Ministry program. St. Anne Youth Ministry's Spring Retreat St. Anne Youth Ministry's spring retreat is April 28-30, 2006 at the Diocesan Youth Retreat Center in Lafayette (www.oakdiocese.org/youthretreat). All those in Youth Ministry who did not attend the winter retreat in December need to attend this retreat in order to be eligible to register for the Confirmation program for 2006-2007. There will be a retreat information meeting on Sunday, April 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All those attending the retreat, and at least one parent/guardian must attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Youth Ministry Office at 471-7766 ext. 19. Confirmation 2006-2007 Registration for the 2006-2007 Confirmation program will take place in the beginning of May. Those who are currently registered in Youth Ministry and who have attended a Youth Ministry or Catholic High School retreat are eligible for the program. There are only two scheduled registration meetings: Monday, May 8, 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m Saturday, May 13, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m The registration meetings will be held in the Parish Hall. Please call the Youth Ministry Office if you have any questions. Other Parish Announcements Easter Egg Hunt The Knights of Columbus will host their traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 16, after the 12:00 noon Mass on the Church's front lawn. Children up to the age of 12 are welcome to join in the fun. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Divine Mercy Novena The Divine Mercy Apostolate would like to invite everyone to please join us for the 9 day Novena of the Divine Mercy beginning April 14-April 22 in preparation for the Feast of the Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23. Parents' Right to Know She can't get a flu shot without your permission, but an older boyfriend can take your 16-year-old daughter to Planned Parenthood to have an abortion without your even knowing. 598,105 SIGNATURES ARE NEEDED to put parental notification for minor children abortions on the California ballot. Signature gathering will be done after all the masses on the weekend of April 22 & 23. For more information call 1-866-828-8355 or go to www.ParentsRight2Know.org St. Anne Spring Dance Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, April 29th Spring Dance to be held in our Social Hall, 6:30 - 11:30 pm. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $10.00 For children 13 and under. Musikapistahan! Musikapistahan! A feast of Music and choreography from classics to Filipino contemporary! The World famous University of the Philippines Concert Chorus will be in town to perform for us on Sunday, May 7, 5:00PM at the James Logan High School Pavilion. Tickets are at $20 each on a first come first serve basis. Don't miss this spectacular show; bring your family and friends! Tickets are being sold by The Knights of Columbus. Each ticket sold will benefit our church, your church, Saint Anne Church! Eucharistic Ministers Spiritual Growth Seminar The Spiritual Growth Seminar for all Eucharistic Ministers will be held on Wednesday, Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 am. The seminar will be in the parish Social Hall. If you missed the seminar that was held on March 22, you need to attend one on May 13th. "Safely Home" - Bereavement Grief Support Bereavement Grief Support Ministry Meetings are held twice a month on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm meeting Room # 101. For information please contact, Roseann Langley, 510 471-6545 or Email Viinbur@aol.com . The next meetings are May 10 and May 24. Couples for Christ Couples for Christ is a Catholic Lay ministry for married couples that touches the lives of thousands of other families worldwide. For information contact: Dennis/Nerry Manalo, 510-471-9303, Manalo_d@pacbell.net, Gene/Carmen Draculan, (510) 791-6238, cydraculan@comcast.net, Diomie/Elena Ramos @ (510) 582-1576. Diocese Announcements Marriage Encounter Discover the hidden treasure in your marriage. Attend a weekend seminar, "Marriage in Filipino Perspective" on June 3-4 at the Hilton Hotel, Concord. To register, call 510-825-8782 or 510-785-5629. Community Announcements Holy Spirit Preschool (Fremont) Holy Spirit Preschool currently has openings in the following programs. Monday through Friday either full day or part time. Children must be between 3-5 years old and fully potty-trained. We are also taking enrollment for various summer camps and for our 2006-2007 school year. To join our spiritual environment please contact Liana Morales @510-793-2113. Event for Senior Citizens - Medicare Part D Alameda County Library Senior Services, Assemblymember Alberto Torrico, & Senator Liz Figueroa invite Senior to a Medicare Part D workshop, Friday, May 5, 10 am - 2 pm at the Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. The deadline for enrolling in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is May 15th. Do you have questions about the program? Are you unsure which plan is best for you? Are you already signed up but having trouble accessing the medications you need? Do you need help with the enrollment process? This is a free workshop, you need to bring your prescription bottles and Medicare cards to be enrolled. For more information or any questions and to RSVP call Maurissa Koide, 510-440-9030 or Richard Bray, 510-745-1499. St. Joachim's Summer School Program (Hayward) Do you want a fun educational program for your child this summer? St. Joachim's is offering a summer school program June 19-July 14 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 the rectory. Call 510-783-3177 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. Finances Weekly Collections April 2, 2006
SCRIP Program We are shutting down the SCRIP Program, the supplier has gone bankrupt and the program is longer making a profit. There are a few certificates left in the inventory (Ranch 99, Macys, OfficeMax, Pizza Hut, Rose Garden). We thank everyone for their support of this program. 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: |