July 3, 2005 BulletinSaint Anne's Catholic
Parish
Cabello & Dyer - PO Box 292 - Union City, California 94587 Parish Phone: 510-471-7766 - Parish Fax: 510-487-6540 - Parish email: stanne@sbcglobal.net FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 3, 2005 Week of July 4, 2005 - July 10, 2005 Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. --Matthew 11:28 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 -- Rejoice heartily, O Jerusalem! For see, your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10). Psalm -- I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading -- The one who raised Christ from death will give life to your mortal bodies also (Romans 8:9, 11-13). Gospel -- Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:25-30). SETTING ASIDE THE WEAPONS OF WAR Why, we might ask the prophet Zechariah today, would God want to banish chariots and horses? The answer follows: because they are used to violate God's reign of peace, along with the warrior's bow. In the days of Zechariah, chariots and horses were high-priced items used only for war-making. They were the aircraft carriers and nuclear missiles of his day. And for his culture, which thought of any king as being a military leader first and foremost, a king riding on a lowly beast of burden to proclaim peace without horses, chariots, and bows would have set his listeners topsy-turvy. This lowly, beast-riding king of peace, we believe, was fulfilled in Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. In a world torn by military strife often generated by differing religious views, and even in our own lives and homes where we are often at "war" over the tiniest things, we would do well to stop and consider to what degree we are willing to be like that "king" whose way of gentleness and humility is the way for us to find rest for our weary souls. (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With the Reformation, some early Protestants, including the "Anabaptists," rejected infant baptism in favor of "believer's baptism." Against Orthodox and Catholic practice, which favored baptism as soon as possible for a newborn, these movements desired that the candidate for baptism speak for him or herself at a mature age, not through godparents as an infant. Today, it is clear that they were rejecting a very ancient practice (even as early as the second century) of baptizing children of all ages. Children came first in ancient baptismal ceremonies, and someone would speak for them. Gregory of Nazianzen wanted to delay the baptism of children to three years of age, since at that age they could retain at least some impression of the liturgy. He made an exception for the very ill, who were to be baptized ahead of the annual Easter baptism. That means that infants and children were normally baptized together with adults, and that everyone received confirmation and the Eucharist. The tone of the early bishops' writings is generous and compassionate, and seeks to build up the eucharistic assembly by widely celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit. If a priest celebrated baptism, then the gift of the Spirit was postponed for the bishop, but with no regard for the person's age. So, until the fifth century, confirmation was for infants, too. --James Field, (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Readings for the Week
Priest Intentions
Announcements School of Faith & Formation Registration Registration for New Students & Returning Students will be accepted on the following dates: Saturday, July 9, 9:00am - 12:00pm Monday, July 11, 4:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, July 12, 4:00pm - 8:00pm In order to participate in the religious education program of our School of Faith Formation, each family must be registered in the parish. Also each family is required pay tuition and participate in our SCRIP Program. The tuition fees for the school year 2005-2006 are listed below. $90.00 for one (1) child $100.00 for two (2) children $110.00 for three (3) children $140.00 for four (4) children $150.00 for five (5) or more children You may download a 2005-2006 Faith Formation registration form here. The registration forms for Youth Ministry and Faith Formation are different, so if you have children in both programs you will need to fill out both forms. Please submit a copy of child/children's Baptismal Certificate at time of registration for New Students only. We would appreciate payment of tuition and your SCRIP deposit at the time of registration. If you need more information, please call the CCD office 510-471-7766 Ext. 20. Youth Ministry and Confirmation Youth Ministry Registration for Youth Ministry during the summer will take place on the same dates and times as the Faith Formation registrations. Please refer to the Faith Formation article to check on the time. You may download a 2005-2006 Youth Ministry registration form here. The registration forms for Youth Ministry and Faith Formation are different, so if you have children in both programs you will need to fill out both forms. "WE BELIEVE" Youth Rally 2005 St. Anne's will be participating in the "WE BELIEVE" Youth Rally 2005 at St. Joachim's Parish on Saturday, October 15, 2005. ALL high school students are invited to join hundreds of other local teenagers in coming together to celebrate our faith in a day filled with exciting activities. The day will include speakers, music, large group gatherings, workshops, liturgy, dinner and a dance...WHAT A DAY! Speakers will include Michael Pritchard, Anna Scally, Vince "The Banana Guy" Nims, Fr. Jeff Finley, Michael Collopy, Annalisa Convento-David and Jim Soltau. Check the Youth Ministry bulletin board for the flyer, and watch the Sunday bulletin for more announcements. Your friends are welcome to attend! Cost will be $20 per person. (includes dinner, dance, materials...we'll bring our own lunch). Confirmation 2004-2005 Confirmation Ceremony Photographs: Photos from the Saturday, April 30 Confirmation Ceremony are now on the web.
Fall Parish Festival: September 24-25, 2005 St. Anne Autumn Festival Logo Contest The deadline to submit your entries for the 'Logo Contest' is Thursday, July 7. Parish youth, 13-19 years old, may enter. Autumn Festival theme: Today's Youth - Tomorrow's Future! For more information, contact Sonny Mamaril @ 501-0767, or djsonman@mac.com . There is a $50.00 prize for the winner. St. Anne's Teen Prince & Princess Pageant Candidates must be a registered parishioner between the ages of 13-19. Each candidate also must be sponsored by one of the many parish organizations and must turn in a registration form no later than July 7. Winners will receive over $100.00 worth of prizes and are chosen solely on the number of Festival Raffle Tickets sold. Registration forms are available at the parish office or through committee members; Melinda Dorotheo, Alice Rancap, Romeo Montano, Jeff Alicante, Charrise Hernandez, Jason Alfonso, or Ernest Capalla. For questions, please call 510-415-7644 and leave a message. Thank you in advance for your continued support of our St. Anne Autumn Festival. St. Anne's Teen Prince & Princess Pageant - Registration Form Name (male candidate): _______________________ Address: ___________________________________ __________________________________________ Telephone: ______________ E-mail _____________ Date of Birth ________________________________ Name (female candidate): ______________________ Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone: ______________ E-mail _____________ Date of Birth _________________________________ Sponsoring Organization or Group: _______________ ___________________________________________ Please attach a picture (of pair), with name and telephone on back of picture. Also, include a mini biography of each candidate. Please submit these items to any of the Pageant Committee members or drop off at the parish office. Note: Candidates will be presented and introduced at the Festival Kick-Off Dance on Saturday, September 10. Other Parish Announcements Holiday The Parish office will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Newly Baptized We welcome the new members of our Catholic Christian Community and we congratulate the parents families of these children: Miguel Abella - Emanuel Flauta-Binongcal - Markayla Baquiran - Maria Gonzalez - Gilberto Castillo III - Jason Kelly - Javen Ceralde - Karla Melesido - Nina Cobangbang - Juliana Ner - Jefferson Cordonero - Walter Ott, Jr. - Maya Crossley - Colten Ott - Meliscent Firmeza - Sophie Surdilla 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. Eucharistic Ministers Spiritual Growth Talks All Extraordinary Ministers of Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) are required to attend one of the "Spiritual Growth Talks" which will be presented by Fr. Kenneth Sales. The dates for the sessions are: Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 pm (parish hall) OR Saturday, August 13, 9:00 am (classroom #106). Everyone is welcome to attend. "Baptism Corner" - Infant Baptism Through the death and resurrection with Christ effected by the Sacrament of Baptism, a child enters into the Catholic Christian community and begins her/his process of Christian Initiation. Parents who present their child for Baptism in essence pledge themselves to continue this process of Catholic Christian formation (which includes first Eucharist and Confirmation) until the child is capable of assuming responsibility for her/his own life of faith. Contact the parish office @510-471-7766 if you are interested in our Infant Baptism Program. Diocese Announcements Catholic Voice Online Order the Catholic Voice online by e-mailing voiceonline@oakdiocese.org Include your current home address and parish. What happens next?....Your next edition of the Catholic Voice will be waiting in your computer. Save time and money for all. Do it TODAY. Affordable Housing in San Lorenzo The Most Reverend Allen Vigeron, Bishop of Oakland, will be celebrating the creation of affordable housing for our families at a meeting on Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 pm, St. John's Catholic Church, 264 E. Lewelling, San Lorenzo. This housing will be located in San Lorenzo but is open to families of all communities. The Bishop will open this community meeting with reflection and prayer, as he understands the importance of "home" for our families' spiritual health and faith. For more information, call COR at 727-8833 Community Announcements no announcements this week 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: |