june 15, 2014 trinity sunday - flocknote

458 MAPLE STREET, LIVERMORE, CA 94550 925-447-1585 WWW.STMICHAELLIVERMORE.COM

June 15, 2014 Trinity Sunday

New or Visiting? We are so glad that you are here with us today! We would love to meet you and answer any questions. Contact the Welcoming Ministry at 925-294-4178. We hope that your experience at our parish reflects our vision statement:

Today we begin a new format for our Sunday bulletin. We have hired a vibrant and creative young woman, Tina Gregory, to develop our online presence further so that it becomes an ever more welcoming, informative

and exciting part of St. Michael’s efforts to reach out to everyone. And I have also given her the responsibility of preparing the parish bulletin each week.

The bulletin is in the process of development and your input to that effort will be helpful. So, please contact Tina with your suggestions, comments and concerns over the next few weeks while this remains a work in progress. She can be reached at smcbulletin@yahoo.com or 925-961-7231.

Please note: If you want something in the bulletin, announcing some event that you are having, the deadline for those submissions to Tina is 12 noon on Monday each week.

I want to single out for a special thank you Jayne Archer, who has faithfully seen to the production of our bulletin for the last ten years – usually working late into the night to get it ready for the printer. Her fidelity to this task is most exemplary, though sometimes probably appearing thankless. But those long years of faithful effort deserve our deepest thanks. It has been a gift of ministry that has supported us all and we are truly grateful.

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Father’s Day Prayer We pray for all fathers and for men who are not fathers but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and ad-vice. We remember fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers who are no longer with us but who live for-ever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen.

Mass Times Daily Mass

Mon-Fri: 7:00 and 8:30 am Saturday: 8:30 am

Saturday Vigil

5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday

6:45 am, 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish), 6:00 pm

Reconciliation Saturdays

9:00 am in the church 3:30-4:15 pm in the convent 6:15-6:45 pm in the church

Anointing of the Sick

Call 925-447-1585

Our Clergy Rev. Daniel Danielson

Temporary Administrator Rev. Deacon Bill Archer

Pastoral Associate Rev. David Staal

Associate Rev. Alfred Amos

Associate Rev. Augustine Koilparampil

VA Chaplin Rev. Deacon Dave Rezendes Rev. Deacon Robert Federle Rev. Deacon Bill Henderson Rev. Deacon Robert Vince

12,16), God was preparing us for the fullest possible revelation of His love for the world.

As Abraham was willing to offer Isaac, God did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for us all (see Romans 8:32).

In this, He revealed what was only disclosed partially to Moses - that His kindness continues for a thousand generations, that He forgives our sin, and takes us back as His very own people (see Deuteronomy 4:20; 9:29).

Jesus humbled himself to die in obedience to God's will. And for this, the Spirit of God raised Him from the dead (see Romans 8:11), and gave Him a name above every name (see Philippians 2:8-10).

This is the name we glorify in today's Responsorial - the name of our Lord, the God who is Love (see 1 John 4;8,16).

Dr. Scott Hahn A service of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology www.SalvationHistory.com

Trinity Sunday

We often begin Mass with the prayer from today's Epistle: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you." We praise the God who has revealed himself as a Trinity, a communion of persons.

Communion with the Trinity is the goal of our worship - and the purpose of the salvation history that begins in the Bible and continues in the Eucharist and sacraments of the Church.

We see the beginnings of God's self-revelation in today's First Reading, as He passes before Moses and cries out His holy name.

Israel had sinned in worshipping the golden calf (see Exodus 32). But God does not condemn them to perish. Instead He proclaims His mercy and faithfulness to His covenant.

God loved Israel as His firstborn son among the nations (see Exodus 4:22). Through Israel - heirs of His covenant with Abraham - God planned to reveal himself as the Father of all nations (see Genesis 22:18).

The memory of God's covenant testing of Abraham - and Abraham's faithful obedience - lies behind today's Gospel.

In commanding Abraham to offer his only beloved son (see Genesis 22:2,

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD, merciful and gracious, rich in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). Psalm — Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). Gospel — God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15

Friday 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23

Saturday 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34

Sunday Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

Our Petitions

For our parish during this time of transition.

For the speedy recovery of Father Dan, Father Gus and Deacon Dave.

For Wonda Baugh, Michael Bonacic, Kristen Campbell.

Mass Intentions

Sunday 6:45 Abelardo Gorospe Sr and Margarito Montana

8:00 Virgil Meier 9:30 Harry & Steven Kraft

11:00 St Michael Faith Forma-tion Catechists in English

12:30 St Michael Faith Forma-tion Catechists in Spanish 6:00 pm Ed Lafranchi

Monday 7:00 William Lawrence

8:30 Bonnie Avila

Tuesday 7:00 Dominik Mower

8:30 Serafin Estonilo Sr and Jayme Bernard

Wednesday 7:00 Jackie Lamb

8:30 Kenneth & Mary Mitchell

Thursday 7:00 Anton Gapp 8:30 Guy Fahnhorst

Friday 7:00 Michael & Carole Murray

8:30 Romana Vda de Pobre and Telesfora B Gorospe

Saturday 8:30 Ilidio Pereira

5:00 pm Sister Joanna Browne 7:00 pm Ignacio Moreno

Herrera and Maria Guadalupe Grajeda

Recently Deceased Armando Garcia

Hoi Van Pham (76) Jamie Casteneda (65)

Molly Malone (31) David Silva (63) Irene Heise (96)

Eusebia Seril (67)

Celebrate!

Kenneth and Mary Mitchell are celebrating their 52nd wedding anni-versary on June 16th.

Tina and Brett Gregory are celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary on June 19th.

Pray with Us Adoration

Fridays 9:00 am-7:45 pm, chapel

Rosary Group Mon-Sat 9:00 am, chapel

Our Lady of Fatima Group Thurs at 11:00 am, chapel

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wed at 6:00 pm, chapel

Medjugorje Rosary Group Mon at 7:00 pm, chapel

Charismatic Prayer Meeting Tues 8:00 pm, Hall Wed 10:00 am, Conf Room

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Sunday Collections

Your tithing is a prayer! Your Sunday offering helps sustain the many ministries of our parish such as religious education, youth ministry, music ministry, clergy and staff salaries and benefits, utilities, taxes, church supplies, facility repairs. Thank you for your continued support.

Due to the fact that our electronic donations via Faith Direct are not calculated weekly, our Sunday collection totals will now be published monthly.

Need Prayers? Email prayers@saintmichaelliv.org or leave a message at 925-364-4905.

Nine Hour Novena June 27th is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Do you have an urgent petition to ask of the love and mercy of His Sacred Heart? This is a powerful nine-hour Novena that can be prayed in one day. "O Jesus, Who has said, "Ask, and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you," I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted.

"O Jesus, Who has said, "Everything you ask of the Father in My name, He will grant it," Father, in the Name of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I humbly and urgently ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who has said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away," I am confident that my prayer will be granted. “

Preserving International Food Aid Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) are urging the U.S. Senate to defeat a proposal that would cost two million people around the world access to life-saving international food aid from the American people. The stance came in a let-ter, signed by the CRS President and the Chairman of the USCCB Committee on International Justice and Peace, sent to the chairman of the Senate Committee on Com-merce, Science and Transportation. They point to Pope Francis' call to all people to end "the scandal of hunger and the irresponsible use of the world's resources."

Do You Know About Tithing?

Tithing is the practice estab-lished by God of returning 10% of your blessings to Him. Throughout sacred scripture God tells us that everything belongs to Him. He made us and blessed us with absolutely every gift we have. Our lives,

our families, our health, our education, our unique talents and skills, our job and our income are all blessings from God, entrusted to our care for the good of all peoples. Thus, when we tithe we are really only giving back 10% of something that ultimately belongs to God anyway.

Two ways to tithe at St Michael: Visit the church office to sign up for tithing envelopes. Sign up for automatic giving at www.faithdirect.net, click on “individuals” then enroll using church code 602.

Finding the Fullness of Faith Audio Presentation by Lighthouse Catholic Media

Stephen Ray was raised in a devout, loving, Baptist family. In this presentation, he shares his amazing conversion to Ca-tholicism and explains why he is convinced it is the Church founded by Christ over 2,000 years ago. "Fantastic!! This is absolutely the one CD everyone should start with ... it is persuasive, informative, and highly valuable in educating Catholics and non-Catholics about Catholicism! I will order many and give them to family and friends." Susan - Land O Lakes, FL "This put into words everything I want to tell my friends about my faith but cannot remember when the time is right. Thank you!” Jane - Bourbonnais, IL "Steve Ray's conversion story is powerful - a wake-up call to "cradle Catholics" to cherish the faith we so often take for granted." Marianne - Youngstown, OH

Find this and other Catholic audio presentations on the CD kiosk located in the St Michael’s courtyard walkway on Sundays or in the office vestibule other days; $3 donation.

Fortnight for Freedom

The U.S. Bishops are calling on Catholics to edu-cate themselves,

pray and put faith into action for religious liberty from June 21 to July 4. The theme of this year's Fortnight will focus on the freedom to serve the poor and vulnerable in accord with human dignity and the Church's teaching. Read Fortnight for Freedom Fact Sheets on Domestic and International threats to religious liberty and the bishops' statement Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement on Religious Liberty at www.usccb.org.

40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration – June 19-21 Looking to deepen your relationship with our Lord and Savior? Please join us in a prayerful devotion to prepare for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). We will begin with Mass on June 19 at 7:00 pm in the church, followed by 40 continuous hours of Adoration in the chapel, ending on June 21 at 4:30 pm with benediction. Then we will celebrate Mass on June 21 at 5:00 pm in the church. The Welcome Ministry will have sign up sheets available after Mass this weekend, or you can stop by the chapel this week to sign up.

Covenant of Love Date Night—June 20 What can you do to help strengthen your spiritual, emotional and physical commitments? Come find out at Date Night as we explore staying true to our vows and "Fidelity in Marriage". This is our last date night before our break for the summer (we return in September), so don't miss out! Great food, social time and child care are all provided too! Friday, June 20th at 7:30 pm in Monsi-gnor Adams Hall. RSVP stmichaeldatenight@gmail.com

Golden Friends Luncheon – June 20 Are you age 50 + and interested in good food and good company? You are invited to Mass at 11:00 am on Friday, June 20 followed by lunch in the parish hall. Hayley and Maddie will be entertaining us, and that can’t be missed! Please bring your favorite dessert to share. A $10 dona-tion is requested. Call Wilma at 925-447-8198 or Carla at 925-449-4941.

Life in the Spirit Seminar – June 21 Do you feel that God has something more for you or a thirst that has not been satis-fied? Are you burdened and have lost hope? Come join St Mary’s Charismatic Prayer Group for a spirit filled seminar on June 21 from 9am to 4 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall Conference Room, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Bring a bag lunch. For more info, call Jim Crowley at 925-944-0359.

St Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday – Weekend of June 21 and 22 St. Michael Conference of St Vincent de Paul operates a food locker at the back of the church on 458 Maple Street, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, where people in need can receive food, clothing and household items. Please bring your gently used cloth-ing and household items to the blue St Vincent de Paul trailer in the church parking lot before all Masses that weekend.

LifeTeen Youth Group—Sundays, beginning on June 22 All high school teenagers are invited to come to LifeTeen Youth Group on Sundays. Come to 6:00 pm Mass, then LifeNight in the youth portable located behind the church. LifeNight is not manda-tory for confirmation candidates, but if they are teens, they are most welcome to join. Hope to see you there! Call Priscilla at 925-447-1585 x 11 for more information.

New Saint of the Week Flocknote List — Subscribe Anytime Do you want to learn more about the saints? Subscribe to our new Saint of the Week Flocknote list to receive an email every Monday with information about a saint and an intercessory prayer. Sign up at www.flocknote.com/sml then scroll down to “Study Group” then click “Saint of the Week”.

Return Registration to the Church Office by June 18 NAME_______________________________________ PHONE______________________________________

Parish Reporters Needed Is writing your thing? Or do you love capturing the moment in pictures or video? The Digital Media Ministry is looking for a team of people to be parish reporters. Assignments would encompass visiting a parish ministry or event, writing a report, snapping pictures or filming interviews. Contact Tina Gregory at 925-961-7231 or tinamariegregory@gmail.com.

Home Furnishings Needed There are seven new homes for seven of Livermore’s homeless, but they are empty apartments with no furnishings whatsoever. Can you help? At the top of the list of needs are beds, mattresses and dressers. Also needed are other furniture, linens

and cookware, sofas and lamps, décor, etc. Deliver donations to the Refuge storage area on 1635 Chestnut (at P Street). If you need donations to be picked up, call Bob and Donna McKenzie at 925-895-4167 or 925-443-7389. Thank you!

Lay Ministers to the Homebound Volunteers are needed to take the Eucharist to people who are recuperating or who are homebound and visit for about 30 minutes. English and Spanish speakers are needed. Training is provided. If you feel the call to this valuable ministry, please call Clara George at 925-447-6829.

Birthright Livermore Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center in Livermore offers free pregnancy tests, guidance, adoption and medical referrals, baby and maternity clothes and more. A Friday office volunteer and substitute office volunteers for all days are needed. Also needed are board members, computer technicians, website assistants, grant writers, and an administrative secretary. Call John at 925-606-8230 and visit www.birthright.org/livermore.

Catholic Discussion Group – July 1 How do you perceive miracles in your daily life? Do you have a ready answer for when people ask you about miracles? Come to a lively discussion on “The Apologetic Value of Miracles" hosted by the Legion of Mary. You will gain a better understanding of how miracles can lead us to our eternal goal, heaven, and will leave energized with apologetic tools – that is, an understanding of how to defend our faith! Please join us on July 1 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the 8th grade class-room at St Michael School.

Presentation: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist—July 8 Do you struggle with the idea that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist? Do you want to under-stand it more deeply? You are invited to an adult faith formation presentation on Tuesday, July 8, 7:00pm in the Church. Note: If you are planning to attend the training to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion on July 21, this presentation is mandatory. Call Debbie for more info at 925-447-8814 x222.

Eucharistic Minister Training—July 21 Are you being called to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? A prerequisite is to attend the July 8 presentation on the real presence. Then complete the training on July 21 at 7:00 pm in the church. You will understand the importance of the ministry, know your duties, gain required skills and be eligible for assignments at St Michael. Call Debbie to sign up and to get more info at 925-447-8814x222.

Mass of Remembrance – July 14 If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, please join us in celebrating the lives of our departed, praying for their eternal happiness. At this bilingual Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore, you are invited to bring photographs of those whom you are remembering.

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Secretary: Mary Dayton (English) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Secretary: Lourdes Kay (English & Spanish)

Fridays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Secretary: Lourdes Kay (English & Spanish)

Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Secretary: Laura Correa (English)

Office closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Church Office Hours Kids&Teens

St Michael School: 925-447-1888 K-5 Faith Formation: 925-447-8814 x242

Formacion de Fe: 925-371-6214 Jr High Youth Ministry

925-449-2265 High School Youth Ministry

925-447-1585 x 11 Vacation Bible School (summer)

925-443-3143 CYO Track/Basketball

510-220-6723 Girl Scouts: 925-294-8504 Cub Scouts: 925-371-8400 Boy Scouts: 925-321-3614

Columbian Squires: 925-447-4299 Legion of Mary Junior Presidium

925-216-0309

Baptism for Infant-3 year olds 925-447-1585 x0

Baptism for Children 3-6 years 925-447-6676

Baptism & Eucharist for 5-17 years 925-447-8814 x 246

Teen Confirmation: 925-447-1585 Adult Baptism and Eucharist

925-447-2925 Adult Confirmation

925-447-2925 Adults Inquiring About Catholicism

925-447-2925

Catholic Initiation

Liturgical Ministers and Ushers 925-447-8814 x222

Altar Linens: 925-447-1888 Altar Society: 925-323-8755 Altar Servers: 925-846-2400

Music Ministry: 925-447-1585 x 18

Liturgy & Music

Fortifying Families

Birthright: 925-606-8230 Date Nights: 925-455-4234

Grief Support Ministry: 925-455-0944 Marriage Preparation (English)

925-447-1585 x812 Marriage Preparation (Spanish)

925-960-1524 Natural Family Planning:

Quinceañera: 925-606-5763

Adult Social Groups

Golden Friends : 925-447-8198 WINGS (Women): 925-447-4549 Columbianettes : 925-606-7991

Young Ladies Institute 925-447-4389

Filipino Block Rosary Group 925-373-9059

Grupo de Oracion 925-339-6411

Virgen de Guadalupe 925-606-1348

Italian Catholic Federation 925-447-0716

Portuguese Community 925-216-3953

Multi-Cultural

Charitable Works

Dress-a-Girl: 925-352-8447 Feeding the Hungry: 925-449-0757 Knights of Columbus: 925-292-5743 Lay Ministers to the Homebound:

925-443-6829 St Vincent de Paul Society:

925-373-7472 Veterans: 925-699-1805

Welcoming Ministry: 925-294-4178

Devotions

Blue Army of Mary: 925-447-3845 Charismatic Prayer (Eng): 925-449-7848 Charismatic Prayer (Sp): 925-339-6411 Consecration Ministry: 925-699-1805 Legion of Mary: 925-223-7790 Medjugorje Prayer Group: 925-447-7887 Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 925-223-7790

Adult Catechesis

Adult Catechesis Team 925-352-8447

Lighthouse Catholic Media 925-352-8447 Small Groups 925-352-8447

Communication

Bulletin Content Submission By 12 noon Monday

smcbulletin@yahoo.com 925-961-7231

Flocknote Training 925-961-7231

Parish Social Media 925-961-7231

Is Your Ministry Missing? If your ministry is not listed here, or if the listed information is incorrect, please email smcbulletin@yahoo.com or call Tina at 925-961-7231.

Funerals

Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation at St Michael Cemetery

925-455-9696

La Iglesia San Miguel de Livermore y grupo de oracion caminando con Jesus les invita a

un encuentro catolico de la renovacion catolica carismatica.

Apocalipsis 3-20 Mira que estoy a la puerta y llamo: si uno escucha mi voz y me habre entrare en su casa y comere con el y el conmigo. Participaran: Padre: Jim Sullivan (Brentwood, CA) Padre: Benedo Archila (Colombia) Madre: Yenny Morales (Misionera) Hno: Eduardo y Daniel Cevasco (Guatemala) Hno: Hugo Lara (South San Francisco) Hna: Irene Coronado (Guatemala) Ministerio de Alabanza coro San Miguel (Livermore)

Cuando: Sabado, 28 y domingo 29 de junio del 2014 Lugar: Salon grande escuela Iglesia San Miguel Hora: Comensara 8:30pm a 5:30pm Para mas informacion llamar a: Hna Elsa Calderon (925) 339-6411 o Hno Hernan Ordoñez (925) 784-5094.

RICA En este evangelio esta el centro y eje de la fe cristiana de la Buena noticia. Con frecuencia olvidamos que el “ amor" de Dios es universal “, que alcanza a la humanidad entera a nosotros y al mundo en que vivimos. Con frecuencia olvidamos que el propósito de su amor es que el mundo tenga vida autentica, y que cada uno de nosotros también la tengamos.

Es triste que los creyentes de hoy no seamos capaces de descu-brir y experimentar nuestra fe como fuente de vida autentica, y nos contentemos con “Sobrevivir “. No estamos convencidos de que creer en Jesucristo es tener vida eterna, es decir, comenzar a vivir ya desde ahora, algo nuevo y definitivo que no esta sujeto a la decadencia y la muerte. Hemos olvidado a ese Dios, cercano al mundo y a cada persona, que toma la iniciativa de amarnos, que ama sin condiciones con plenitud y lealtad, que anima y sostiene nuestra vida, y que nos llama y urge desde ahora a una vida más completa y más libre.

La prueba del amor de Dios al mundo es que dio a su Hijo Único para que tenga vida. Ni el miedo, ni la muerte, ni la condenación, ni el querer ganar con esfuerzo algo que no podemos, pertene-cen al querer de Dios. Lo único que hacen es crear tinieblas que oscurecen el horizonte de su amor y de nuestra vida. Si por un imposible, la Iglesia dijera un día que Dios no es TRINIDAD. Cam-biaria algo la existencia de muchos creyentes Probablemente no. La inmensa mayoría de los cristianos no saben que, al Adorar a Dios como TRINIDAD, estamos confesando que Dios, en su in-timidad mas profunda es solo amor, acogida, ternura. Es quizá la conversion que más necesitamos: el paso progresivo de un Dios considerado, poder a un Dios adorado gozosamente como amor. Solo cuando uno intuye desde la fe que Dios es amor, y descubre fascinado que no puede ser otra cosa, sino amor presente y pal-pitante en lo más hondo de nuestra vida, comienza a crecer libre en su corazón la confianza en Dios y a entender gozosamente el pasaje evangélico de Juan: TANTO AMO DIOS AL MUNDO QUE DIO A SU UNICO HIJO, para que tenga vida eterna y no perezca ninguno de los que creen en El. Al que cree en El no se le juzga: el que no cree, ya está juzgado por no haber dado su adhesión al Hijo Único de Dios. La danza de la TRINIDAD es el movimiento eterno de amor con el que vibran las Tres Personas Divinas, la vida que circula entre ellas, el abrazo de amor en el que se entrelazan.

Si eres mayor de 18 años y necesitas algún Sacramento el min-isterio de RICA puede ayudarlos, nos encontramos en el con-vento en el Segundo piso. Las clases son los Miércoles de 6 a 8 de la noche, y los Domingos de 10 a 12 del día. Para más infor-mación puede llamar a Ana Fregoso al, (925)344-7150. No dudes en realizar tus sacramentos. Dios te llama y te espera con los brazos abiertos. Ana Fregoso Coordinadora de RICA