all saints church · 12/2/2017 · thursday feb 16, 2017 - noon - valentine potluck followed by...

All Saints Church22824 Second Street ◆ Hayward, California 94541 ◆ 510.581.2570 Phone ◆ 510.581.9538 Fax ◆ www.allsaintshayward.org

February 12, 2017Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas: Mon-Fri. 7:30am ◆ Sat. 8:30am, Vigil 5:00pm, Spanish 7:00pm ◆ Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 7:00pm

Reconciliation/Confession – Sat. 3:30pm

YESTO GOD!

WE SAY

San Maximiliano Kolbe murió en 1945 tomando el lugar de otro preso en Auschwitz, pero su martirio comenzó muchos años antes. Cuando era joven, era un poco rebelde, hasta tal punto que en un momento dado su madre gritó: “¿Qué será de ti?” Sacudido por el dolor de su madre, Maximiliano fue a la iglesia de la ciudad para preguntarle a Nuestra Señora qué sería de él. Escribió que la Madre Virgen se le apareció sosteniendo dos coronas: una blanca y otra roja. La corona blanca significaba que permanecería puro, y el rojo significaba que sería un mártir. Nuestra Señora le preguntó a Maximiliano cuál le gustaría. Él los eligió a los dos. Nos ofrecen opciones también. Sirah dice que todo lo que elegimos nos será dado, pero lo que Jesús ofrece es un reto. Jesús nos ofrece a cada uno un nuevo corazón, un nuevo espíritu, un nuevo amor y una nueva confianza. Jesús define lo que significa ser su seguidor, y es una tarea desafiante. Esta norma no se re-duce para los cristianos, ni se define por lo que es legal en un país o popular en un grupo social. De hecho, no sólo se nos pide que vivamos esta vida, sino que estamos llamados a enseñarla a los demás. Las recompensas, sin embargo, son iguales al desafío. Lo que Cristo promete a aquellos que aman y enseñan su evangelio es una gloria y recompensa mayor que cualquiera que hayamos visto, oído o imaginado. Maximiliam Kolbe lo sabía, y luchó sinceramente por la verdad en la Alemania Nazi, a pesar de que llevó a su detención y muerte.

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St. Maximilian’s Choices

Saint Maximilian Kolbe died in 1945 taking the place of another prisoner in Auschwitz, but his

martyrdom started many years before. As a young boy, he was quite a handful—so much so that at one point his mother cried out, “What will become of you?” Shaken by his mother’s grief, Maximilian went to the town church to ask our Lady what would become of him. He wrote that the Virgin Mother appeared to him holding two crowns: one white and one red. The white crown meant he would remain pure, and the red meant he would be a martyr. Our Lady asked Maximilian which one he would like. He chose them both.

We are offered choices as well. Sirach says that whatever we choose will be given to us, but what Jesus offers is challenging. Jesus offers each of us a new heart, a new spirit, a new love, and a new trust. Jesus defines what it means to be his follower, and it is a challenging task. This standard is not lowered for Christians, nor is it defined by what is legal in a country or popular in a social group. In fact, we are not only asked to live this life but we are called to teach it to others.

The rewards, however, are equal to the challenge. What Christ promises to those who love and teach his gospel is a glory and reward greater than any we have ever seen, heard, or imagined. Maximilian Kolbe knew this, and he fought earnestly for the truth in Nazi Germany, even though it led to his arrest and death.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

For ReflectionWhat choices did Jesus place before me this week? How have I been an example of Christ to others this week?

Piece: Statue of St. Maximilian Kolbe, 1998Artist: Andrew Tanser

Location: Westminster Abbey, London

February 12, 2017Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)Sir 15:15–20 1 Cor 2:6–10 Mt 5:17–37

“Set before you are fire and water; to whatever you choose, stretch out your hand. Before everyone are life and death,

whichever they choose will be given them” (Sirach 15:16–17).

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A Word From Pope Francis“The word of God constantly shows us how God challenges those who believe in him....Each Christian and every community must discern the path that the Lord points out, but all of us are asked to obey his call to go forth from our own comfort zone in order to reach all the ‘peripheries’ in need of the light of the Gospel.”

—The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), I, 20

CalendarMonday

February 13Weekday

Gn 4:1–15, 25 Mk 8:11–13

Tuesday February 14

Sts. Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop

Gn 6:5–8; 7:1–5, 10 Mk 8:14–21

Wednesday February 15

Weekday Gn 8:6–13, 20–22

Mk 8:22–26

Thursday February 16

Weekday Gn 9:1–13

Mk 8:27–33

Friday February 17

Weekday Gn 11:1–9

Mk 8:34—9:1

Saturday February 18

Weekday Heb 11:1–7 Mk 9:2–13

Sunday February 19

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 19:1–2, 17–18

1 Cor 3:16–23Mt 5:38–48

Does suffering please God? I’ve heard we should “offer it up,” but to me, God is never pleased with pain.

Some think God sends suffering into our lives as retribution. In fact, God asks certain things—difficult things—of us so we can avoid suffering in

our own lives, in the lives of others, and after death.When a mother says, “Don’t touch that! It’s hot,” and her child touches

it anyway, the mother didn’t cause the burn. She knows the consequences of that action and warns her children not to do it. If they disregard her, she doesn’t stop loving them. In the same way, God tells us how to live so we can avoid being hurt, and God never stops loving us.

Some suffering is unavoidable no matter how well we love and obey God. This suffering is the hardest to accept. Some is the result of our humanity.

Many seek to assign blame; others want to know why things happen. The truth is, sometimes there is no why, no clear purpose. When there is, we don’t feel it any less. We can only trust that God will turn it into something good.

God’s power turned a “meaningless” crucifixion into the means of our salvation. This is what “offer it up” means: By turning toward and imitating Christ, we find new depths of faith and hope.

Fr. Joe Nolen, [email protected]

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We are looking for people to join our Thursday group. We socialize, pray together, enjoy a meal and play bingo. We also have guest speakers. We would love to have you join us.

Thursday Feb 16, 2017 - Noon - Valentine Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by Center.

Thursday Feb 23, 2017 - Noon - Potluck followed by Bingo. Dessert provided by Center.

Future Event:Reno Casino Trip Feb 16-17 has been cancelled. We did not have enough people sign up. Be on the lookout for information on a casino day trip for March 2017.

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All Saints is fortunate to have assisted listening devices for those who have problems hearing the Mass. Please ask one of the ushers to show you where the easy to use devices are located. We want everyone to hear the Word of God.

Todos los Santos esta afortunado de tener dispositivos para los que tienen prob-lemas de audición de escuchar la Misa. Por favor,pregunte a uno de los ujieres que le muestre donde están los dispositivos ubicados. Queremos que todos escuchan la Palabra de Dios.

NEED HELP HEARING THE MASS?

Seniors “Busy Bees” Activities

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Members of our faith community whoare ill, including:

◆ Bill Berguson ◆ Al Garcia ◆ Theresa Murtey ◆ Chuck Kennedy

Also members of our faith communitywho have died, including:

◆ George Blanco ◆ Marie Lamb ◆ Paco Cortez ◆ Rogelia Mendoza ◆ Alan Quintero ◆ Lourdes de Freitas

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

(510) 581-2570 www.allsaintshayward.org

Fr. Ramon Gomez, Ext. 131Pastor

[email protected]

CLERGY

Rev. Michael Castori, SJ [email protected]

Deacon Larry Quinn [email protected]

LITURGY Music Ministry

Allen del Rosario Ext. [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION FF Coordinator:

Angelica Hernandez [email protected]

(510) 838-9357

Youth Ministry:

Young Adult Ministry:Gwen Ramos

[email protected](510) 589-0705

School Principal:Jennifer Diaz

(510) 582 -1910 Ext.118

[email protected]

RCIA & Men’s Ministry: Chuck Kennedy

[email protected]

OUTREACH Social Ministry Outreach:

Chuck Kennedy [email protected]

CSUEB Ministry:

Eunice Park —Campus Minister [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICE

Lety Arechiga ext. 122 [email protected]

Delores Nnam ext. 120

[email protected]

Carol Kennedy ext. 124 [email protected]

DRAFT Deacon Rudi Fernandes

[email protected]

Deacon Jorge Angel

[email protected]

Minnie McElhattonConfirmation [email protected]

Rev. Alberto Pérez [email protected]

Jean Easterly Ed. D. [email protected]

All Saints Catholic ChurchFebruary, 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMGathering Commission - JCAuditorium

8:00 PM - 10:00 PMChoir-7pmChapel

Auditorium7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Young Adults - Senior Hospitality CenterSenior Hospitality Center

Faith FormationFaith Formation Center

12:00 PM - 7:00 PMCYOGymnasium

2:00 PM - 4:00 PMSt. Francis of AssisAuditorium

2:00 PM - 4:00 PMTongan CommunityChapel

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMOver-Eaters AnonymousFaith Formation Center

3:00 PM - 6:00 PMSt. Francis of AssisCafeteria / Kids Klub

4:00 PM - 7:00 PMIgbo Catholic CommunityAuditorium

6:30 PM - 9:00 PMReferee Mtg - BFSenior Hospitality Center

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8:00 AM - 10:00 PMCYOGymnasium

8:30 AM - 10:30 AMBaptisms - SpanishChurch

9:00 AM - 11:00 AMTae Kwon DoAuditorium

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Quinceañera MassChurch

11:00 AM - 6:00 PMYoung AdultsSenior Hospitality Center

5:00 PM - 7:00 PMFaith Formation - Faith Formation CenterFaith Formation Center

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

School MassChurch


3:00 PM - 5:00 PMTae Kwon DoAuditorium

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMQuinceañera RehearsalChurch

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCursillo - UltreyaAuditorium

7:00 PM - 9:30 PMSpanish Bible StudyFaith Formation Center

7:00 PM - 10:00 PMLight of the SpiritSenior Hospitality Center

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SeniorsSenior Hospitality Center

12:00 PM - 3:00 PMStaff MeetingRectory


5:00 PM - 7:00 PMFaith Formation - Senior Hospitality CenterSenior Hospitality Center

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMBallet FolkloricoCafeteria / Kids Klub

7:00 PM - 10:00 PMRehearsalChurch

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEncuentro MatrimonialFaith Formation Center

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMPastoral CouncilSenior Hospitality Center


9:00 AM - 3:00 PM



6:00 PM - 8:30 PMYouth MinistryTeen Room


6:00 PM - 9:00 PMCoaches Mtg - BFAuditorium

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFaith Formation - Senior Hospitality CenterSenior Hospitality Center

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tuesday Morning BreakfastAuditorium

12:00 PM - 3:00 PMDeanery MeetingSenior Hospitality Center


6:00 PM - 10:00 PMKnights of ColumbusFaith Formation Center

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM4th Day Cursillo - Women'sBride's Room

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMRCIASenior Hospitality Center

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMen's 4th Day - KOCChapel

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMBoy Scouts Troop 876Cafeteria / Kids Klub

7:00 PM - 10:00 PMYoung Adults - Teen RoomTeen Room

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

FF - Bible StudySenior Hospitality Center


5:30 PM - 9:00 PMSPREDAuditorium

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFil-Am MinistryChapel

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLatino CursilloFaith Formation Center

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMBlack CatholicsSenior Hospitality Center

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMinistry of the SickCafeteria / Kids Klub

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CLOWChapel

9:30 AM - 12:00 PMFaith FormationFaith Formation Center

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Faith FormationGymnasium

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Faith FormationAuditorium

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Finance CouncilSenior Hospitality Center

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

RCIAChapel

1:00 PM - 9:00 PMTongan Community - AuditoriumAuditorium


3:00 PM - 5:00 PMTongan CommunityChurch

4:00 PM - 8:00 PMYouth Ministry Small Groups

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All Saints Catholic ChurchFebruary, 2017


Cafeteria / Kids Klub

4:00 PM - 8:00 PMYouth Ministry Small GroupsFaith Formation Center

4:00 PM - 8:00 PMYouth Ministry Small GroupsGymnasium

4:00 PM - 8:00 PMYouth Ministry Small GroupsTeen Room

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCYO Meeting - BFSenior Hospitality Center


8:30 AM - 10:00 AMBaptism in ChurchChurch

9:00 AM - 11:00 AMTae Kwon DoAuditorium

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Baptism - Special (Casanas-510-305-7220) ChapelChapel

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMSpecial Baptism - (Cayetano (415-298-8929) - ChapelChapel

1:00 PM - 3:30 PMWedding MassChurch

3:00 PM - 6:00 PMLatino Community - JASenior Hospitality Center

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tae Kwon DoAuditorium

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMCub Scout - Pack 876Auditorium

7:00 PM - 9:30 PMSpanish Bible StudyFaith Formation Center

7:00 PM - 11:00 PMYoung Adults - GymnasiumGymnasium

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM



6:00 PM - 7:00 PMWedding RehearsalChurch

6:00 PM - 10:00 PMKnights of ColumbusFaith Formation Center


7:00 PM - 10:00 PMRehearsalChurch


9:00 AM - 3:00 PM



6:00 PM - 9:00 PMYoung AdultsChapel

6:00 PM - 8:30 PMYouth MinistryTeen Room


7:00 PM - 9:00 PMToastmastersFaith Formation Center

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMovie Night - CRSenior Hospitality Center

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM


3:00 PM - 9:00 PMParent WorkshopAuditorium




7:00 PM - 9:00 PMBoy Scouts Troop 876Cafeteria / Kids Klub

7:30 PM - 9:30 PMCouples for Christ - ChurchChurch

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

CYOGymnasium

4:00 PM - 8:00 PMCYO - BFAuditorium


7:00 PM - 9:00 PMYoung Ladies InstituteSenior Hospitality Center

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Men's GroupSenior Hospitality Center

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

RCIAChapel

1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWedding CeremonyChurch


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6:00 AM - 11:00 AM


1:00 PM - 7:00 PMArts and EnvironmentChurch


6:00 PM - 8:00 PM4th Day Cursillo - Women'sBride's Room



9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

All Saints School BaptismsChurch

1:00 PM - 7:00 PMArts and EnvironmentChurch


5:30 PM - 9:00 PMSPREDAuditorium


7:00 PM - 10:00 PMKnights of Columbus-4th DegreeSenior Hospitality Center

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CLOWChapel

9:30 AM - 12:00 PMFaith FormationFaith Formation Center

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Faith FormationAuditorium

10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWelcome SundaySenior Hospitality Center

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

RCIAChapel

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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All Saints Catholic ChurchMay, 2015


6:00 PM 9:00 PMASFF Prayer Assembly DMSenior Hospitality Center

6:30 PM 9:00 PMWolf Cub ScoutsCafeteria / Kids Klub

7:00 PM 9:00 PMSpanish Bible StudyAdult Education Room

7:00 PM 10:00 PMKnights of Columbus SPTeen Room

CommunityAuditorium

6:30 PM 9:00 PMMusic Rehearsal DPChapel

7:00 PM 9:00 PMEncuentro MatrimonialAdult Education Room

7:00 PM 9:00 PMPastoral CouncilSenior Hospitality Center

Church6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Tongan CommunityAuditorium


6:30 PM 9:00 PMYoung Adults MusicTeen Room

7:00 PM 9:00 PMLiturgy CommissionSenior Hospitality Center

7:00 PM 8:00 PMQuinceañera Prep EMBride's Room

9:30 PM 11:30 PMMinistry Team MeetingAdult Education Room

Auditorium6:30 PM 9:00 PM

Young Adults MZSenior Hospitality Center

7:00 PM 9:00 PMGod's RainbowAdult Education Room

7:00 PM 9:00 PMCursillo RYBride's Room

7:30 PM 9:30 PMCouples for ChristChapel

Klub7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Liturgical DanceChurch

Center1:30 PM 4:00 PM

Special Baptism Fr. Ken/ Daniel Dandan ManduriaoChapel

4:00 PM 6:00 PMHOW OAAdult Education Room

4:30 PM 8:00 PMYM Small group mtgsAuditorium

4:30 PM 8:00 PMYM Small group mtgsCafeteria / Kids Klub

4:30 PM 8:00 PMYM Small group mtgsGymnasium

4:30 PM 8:00 PMYM Small group mtgsSenior Hospitality Center

4:30 PM 8:00 PMYM Small group mtgsTeen Room


9:00 AM 1:00 PM8th Grade Graduation MassChurch

6:00 PM 10:00 PMLight of the SpiritSenior Hospitality Center

8:00 AM 11:00 PM

School Dinner DanceGymnasium

8:00 AM 10:00 AM8th grade RehearsalChurch

6:30 PM 9:00 PMWolf Cub ScoutsCafeteria / Kids Klub

7:00 PM 9:00 PMSpanish Bible StudyAdult Education Room

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

School Baccalaureate MassChurch

9:00 AM 3:00 PMSeniorsSenior Hospitality Center

3:00 PM 9:30 PMCYOGymnasium

6:00 PM 8:00 PMBallet FolkloricoCafeteria / Kids Klub


6:30 PM 8:30 PMLiturgical DanceChurch

7:00 PM 9:00 PMSocial JusticeSenior Hospitality Center

8:00 AM 10:00 AM

8th grade RehearsalChurch

9:00 AM 3:00 PMSeniorsSenior Hospitality Center

1:30 PM 2:30 PM8th Grade RehearsalChurch

3:00 PM 9:30 PMCYOGymnasium

6:00 PM 8:00 PMSpanish Bible Study YZSenior Hospitality Center

6:00 PM 8:00 PMBallet FolkloricoCafeteria / Kids Klub


6:30 PM 9:00 PMYoung Adults MusicTeen Room


7:00 PM 9:00 PMFaith Formation Mtg JEAdult Education Room

6:30 AM 11:00 AM


8:00 AM 10:00 AM8th grade RehearsalChurch

10:00 AM 5:00 PMArts and EnvironmentChurch

6:00 PM 9:00 PMYoung Adults MZTeen Room

6:30 PM 8:00 PM4th Day Cursillo Women'sBride's Room


7:00 PM 9:00 PMMinistry of the SickAdult Education Room

7:00 PM 9:00 PMYoung AdultsGymnasium

3:00 PM 9:30 PM

CYOGymnasium

6:30 PM 9:00 PMYoung Adults LDChapel

7:00 PM 9:00 PMLatino CursilloCafeteria / Kids Klub

7:00 PM 10:00 PMKnights of ColumbusAdult Education Room

7:00 PM 9:00 PMKOC Assembly 70Senior Hospitality Center

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

Children's LiturgyChapel

10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Couples for ChristChapel

11:00 AM 2:00 PMLiturgical DanceBride's Room

1:00 PM 5:00 PMYouth MinistryGymnasium

4:00 PM 6:00 PMHOW OAAdult Education Room

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All Saints Catholic ChurchWeekly Calendar & Facilities Reservations

FEBRUARY (FEBRERO) 2017

February is a month of Red Hearts, flowers & chocolates; love is in the air but not for everyone! You may be experiencing heartache and loss because the death of your beloved. Come join us and explore ways to prepare to survive this Valentine's Day when your heart has been broken. Thursday, February 9, at Sorensen Chapel, 1140 B Street, Hayward, 7:00 PM. God Bless your efforts! Tom Luzod Location Manager FDR 3533

Sorensen Chapel FD 126 510-581-1234 - Office 408-813-0701 - Cell

Consider Faith Direct!Please prayerfully consider

supporting All Saints with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net us-ing our church code CA590, or request an enrollment form from the parish office.

February Collections 2017 2016Regular contributions:Monthly Mass Contributions $10,821 8,978$ Total Faith Direct 4,904 5,282$ Total February 2017 $15,725 14,260$

Special Collections:Education 2,866$ 2,640$

Have paid January Assessment ($8,516) on time!. Firsttime we have been current in at least 10 years.

Currently 235 famiies are contributing through Faith Direct.Consider signing up today to help your parish maintaina fixed income.

Total Refugee support 13,770$ Total Refugee support pledged 15,820$

Thank You!

The Lord, your God, shall you wor-ship and him alone shall you serve.

-- Matthew 4:10

Gospel

Did You Know?Funds received through this special collection on the 2nd Sunday of the month are used exclusively to repair roofs, painting, boilers, plumbing and more. It is our hope that

every family donates to this fund each month. We have the most beautiful church in the East Bay

– Together, we can maintain it.

Church office hours:8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday

Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm (limited services)

Horas de oficina de la Iglesia:8:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunes - Viernes

9:00 am-2:00 pm Sábado - servicios limitados

February – Black History Month

On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African Descent

Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange (1784-1882). . . Mother Mary Lange was the foundress and first Superior General of the Oblate Sisters of Providence (1829-1832), the first congregation of African American women religious in the history of the Catholic Church. On July 2, 1829, Elizabeth and three other women professed their vows and became the Oblate Sisters of Providence. This congregation would educate and evangelize African Americans. She was born Elizabeth Lange, a native of the Caribbean, believed to be Cuban born of Haitian descent. By 1813 Providence directed her to Baltimore, Maryland where a large community of French speaking Catholics from Haiti was established.

Venerable Henriette Delille (1813-1862). . . Henriette Delille was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she lived all of her life. She was determined to help those in need for the love of Jesus and for the sake of the Gospel. It was in this manner that she dealt with her troubles and major obstacles to achieve her goals. Some of the troubles Henriette met were the resistance of the ruling population to the idea of a black religious congregation; the lack of finances to do the work; the taunts and disbelief of people in her mission; the lack of support from both the Church and civil authority; and poor health. In 1842, she founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family.

February – Black History Month On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African Descent (USCCB)

Julia Greeley (1838 – 1918) was born into slavery in Hannibal, Missouri, sometime between 1838 -1848. At an early age, she suffered at the hands of a slave owner, who destroyed her right eye while beating her mother. She was freed by President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and entered the Catholic Church while in Colorado, receiving the sacrament of baptism in 1880. As a lay Franciscan, closely affiliated with the Jesuits at her parish, she was actively involved in promoting the faith and devotion to the Sacred Heart. She became known by her acts of charity and mercy to those living on the

margins of society, in spite of living in extreme poverty herself. Greeley died in 1918.

Fr. Augustus Tolton (1854-1897). . .

Augustus Tolton was the first Roman Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black when he was ordained in 1886. A former slave who was baptized and reared Catholic. Tolton studied formally in Rome. He was ordained in Rome on Easter Sunday at the Cathedral Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. Fr. Tolton led the development and construction of St. Monica’s Catholic Church as a black ‘National Parish Church”, completed in 1893.

Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1776-1853). . . Venerable Pierre Toussaint was born a slave in Haiti. Philanthropist & Founder of many Catholic charitable works. As a slave, Venerable Pierre Toussaint was brought from Haiti to New York and apprenticed under a popular hairstylist in the city. He eventually became the most sought after hairdresser of high society women. Upon the death of his master, he gained his freedom and was very successful as one of the country’s first black entrepreneurs. He founded one of New York’s first orphanages and raised money for the city’s first cathedral.

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