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August 26, 2012
St. Joan of Arc Church
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 94583-1630 Phone: (925)830-0600 Fax: 925-830-5059 www.sjasr.org parish [email protected]
Our Mission…
To Be Christ for Others As Christ is for Us
“Learn it, Live it”
Rev. Raymond Zielezienski
Pastor Rev. Ian Mendoza
Parochial Vicar Deacon Hock Chuan Oey Deacon Ruben Gomez
Permanent Deacons
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
Vigil Liturgy Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Weekend Masses
Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Weekday Mass
9:00 a.m.
Healing Mass First Saturday of the month
9:00 a.m.
Holy Day Masses 6:00, 9:00 a.m.
12:10 and 7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Communion Service
Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday of the month 7:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,
We are far more dependent than we like to think. We think of ourselves as individualistic, independent, and self-sufficient. But in reality, we are not! For car trouble, we go to a mechanic. For legal problems, we go to a lawyer. For physical problems, we go to a doctor. But where do we go when our hearts are broken, when our minds are confused, when our spirits are low? To whom can we go but Christ the Lord!!! We see the power of words to change the course of history in our first reading from Joshua 24:1-2, 15-17,
18, when Joshua spoke to the children of Israel. He put before them a choice: “Decide today whom you will serve. But for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” That challenge brought the people to their knees in service to the Lord God. In our Gospel from John 6:60-69, Jesus spoke of himself as the Living Bread, which offended many of his followers. All this talk about Living Bread that comes down from heaven was a little bit too much for some of his followers. From that time on, many of his disciples broke away. But some stayed. There was no other place or person to go for the words of eternal life.
We are so desperate for answers, that any answer is better the NO answer at all. People seem to hang on to absurdities for fear of the emptiness and silence of not knowing. But Christians have found an answer in Jesus Christ that holds strong against doubts and the heart’s heaviest grief. Jesus has the words of life because he is the Word of God. Blessings, Fr. Ray
PARISH OFFICE
Phone: 925-830-0600 Fax: 925-830-5059 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday Closed
Rev. Ray Zielezienski—Pastor x223 [email protected]
Rev. Ian Mendoza—Parochial Vicar—x226 [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE Grades 7-12 Phone: 925-830-4720 Fax: 925-830-5059 Email: [email protected]
Bob Cummings—Youth Ministry Director x234 [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Pre-School-Gr. 6
Phone: 925-830-4710 Fax: 925-830-5059 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Maureen Tiffany—Director x229 [email protected]
CYO OFFICE
Basketball: [email protected] Track: www.stistjcyotrackclubspaces.com Website: www.stjoancyo.com
Sacraments
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Held Sundays—Please allow 8 weeks for preparation. Contact the parish office for more information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Preparation for teens begins in Grade nine; please contact the Youth Ministry Office. Adults (over 18) please contact the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The bride, the groom or their parents must be registered parishioners of St. Joan. The couple must also meet with a priest or deacon at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, long-term care, etc., please call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with a priest. Also celebrated in the communal form on the 1st Saturday of each month at the 9am Mass.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.): For individuals interested in becoming Catholic, and for adult Catholics who have not received Eucharist or Confirmation please contact the Parish Office.
EUCHARIST TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND
If you or someone you know would like to receive the Eucharist at home,
please call our Parish Office at 830-0600 or Deacon Hock Oey at 804-6790
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26th, Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 25 9:00 AM Communion Service 5:30 PM Augusto Saguin + Sunday, August 26 7:30 AM Augusto Saguin + 9:00 AM Marjorie Jean Leonhardt + 10:30 AM Joseph Riserbato + 12:00 PM Morgan & Pacita Patricio + Monday, August 27 9:00 AM Frances Musto + Tuesday, August 28 9:00 AM Leonida Fernandez + Wednesday, August 29 9:00 AM Lara Ann Molina + Thursday, August 30 9:00 AM Augusto Saguin + Friday, August 31 9:00 AM Mylene Ayuste Garcia + Saturday, September 1 9:00 AM Pak Hung Wong + 5:30 PM Joseph Pereira + Sunday, September 2 7:30 AM Marylin Y. Hynan + 9:00 AM Joseph Luke Tuccini + 10:30 AM Abe & Remy Fucoy + 12:00 PM All Members of St. Joan of Arc
Prayers for those who are sick or suffering: Elfi Ashouri, Stanley Zielezienski, Roberta Ambrose Sotelo, Janet Bertolero, Ann Otis, Mary Roberts, Pavlic Khoudian, Nicholas Policar, Verla Pelley, Christine Covington, Patrick and Mary Ann Martin, Patricia Frick, Carolyn Parodi, Suzanne Wagstaff, Barbara Digiogio, Kimberly Munizmullen, Scott Dawson, Remedios Geraldo, Merlin Gorsh, Shirin Emami, Jay Jon Moisa and Don Murphy
Pray for our deceased: Rosa Perdomo, Helen Beegan, Lucy Fossen
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 26, 2012
Adult: “ In what way has the example of Christian marriage (your own or that of another couple) helped you understand the relationship between Christ and his church?” Child: “ What can you do for your family to show them Jesus’ love and care?”
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Weekly goal: $26,000 August 12th Collection: Envelope Users $ 14,340.00 Loose Checks $ 2,817.00 Loose Cash $ 2,449.00 OTHER* $ 5,430.00 Total Sunday Collection $ 25,036.00 Excess (Shortfall) $ (964.00)
Other includes EFT, Employee Giving Campaign, On-Line Banking
Tiny Treasures Parents and Grandparents can enjoy talking to
one another while interacting with their child or grandchild.
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. in Classroom 3 August 30 Mobile Craft
Questions: Call Sabrina at 456-0569-0569
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-15, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP 4TH MONDAY EVENING
OF THE MONTH
Please join us for our monthly gathering of parents, grandparents, family and friends of those with autism spectrum disorders.
MONDAY, August 27th– 7 – 9 PM Parish Office Conference Room
Sue Walsh – [email protected] - 820-2140
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 925-830-4710
RE Placement Day This Sunday August 26th will be Placement Day for the children
Kindergarten — Grade 3. If you are registered for the RE Program, you should have received
notification of your placement time for this Sunday afternoon. If you registered for Whole Community Catechesis on one Sunday a month, you
would not have gotten a placement time.
Children in Grades 4, 5 and 6 are automatically placed in ROCK or BLAST unless you indicate a different choice.
Catechists Needed Check out the Needs, see where you can help
Kindergarten 40 Children Diana Vega/Fernandes Careen Agurto Karen Murphy/AngelaCapra
*One more needed Grade 1 88 Children Maria Roxas/ Francine Oflas Yvonne Wood Carol de Melo Cathleen Stout//Marlene Chacon Linda Henning
***3 more needed
Grade 2 140 Children Anna Humaydan Chelsea Murphy/Barb Inchausti Marcela Kamp Terry Perez Anne Mahoney Mariza Seril Claudia Guerrero
****4 more needed Grade 3 80 Children Francisco Manzo Lourdes Abregana Carol Chun Daniel Ladue
*1 needed
The RE OFFICE will be closed Monday, August 27th for processing of placement day.
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Next Youth Mass Sunday, Sept. 9th
5:30 pm
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE 925-830-4720
The EDGE Program: Grades 7 - 8 The LIGHT Program: Grades 9 - 12
REGISTERED FAMILIES FOR LIGHT AND EDGE Emails went out this week to all families registered in LIGHT and EDGE. If you did not receive an email,
please email [email protected] with your name, child’s name and grade and the email that we should be using. We need to make sure you don’t miss any communication. Thank you!
Important Dates on the Youth Ministry Calendar
• Adult Leader and SALT Team Training: Sept. 7 & 8th. Adult Leaders: Fri. 6:00 - 10:00 pm & Sat. 8:30 am - noon, SALT Teens: It’s an OverNight! So you get to stay from Fri. at 6:00 pm - Sat. at noon!
• First Youth Mass of the School Year: Sun. Sept. 9th 5:30 All parishioners are welcome at all of the Youth Masses!
• Confirmation Small Group Welcome: Sun. Sept. 9th 6:30 - 7:30 in MPR • Parent Information Night: Attendance Requested.
We spend all year with your child, please give us an opportunity to meet you! Even if you have participated in St. Joan’s programs for years, please plan on attending our information night to learn about new aspects of the program, get the calendar and take an active role with us as we work together to build the faith of your child! High School Parents: If your child is interested in being Confirmed their junior year, you want to be at this meeting to understand the path to take to get there.
EDGE Parents: 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Mon. Sept. 10th OR Wed. Sept. 12th LIGHT Parents: 8:00 - 9:00 pm, Mon. Sept. 10th OR Wed. Sept. 12th
• Unlock Your Faith Youth Rally Youth Ministry Kick Off & Confirmation Mandatory Retreat: Sept. 22nd 9:45 am - 5 pm. You would be crazy to miss out on such a great event brought right here to San Ramon. We are bringingA great day for our great teens!
Adults, if you would like to help with any aspect of this event, please contact the Youth Center. We need help with decorations, chaperones,
registration and food.
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Living Stewardship Now What are you doing to be an example of Christ to your family, friends, fellow
parishioners and people in your community? Are you walking the walk or just talking the talk?
August 26, Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
“If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve…As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to become a partner in the work of the Lord. A partner is a person who invests time, talent and treasure. If we say we serve God, we must actually do something! May we be mindful of God’s gifts to us and renew our commitment to serve Him with grateful hearts. We are blessed to have many, many ways for parishioners to share our gifts with others while serving the Lord with grateful hearts. Today, you have a Ministry Directory in your pew or at the 4 entrances to the Church. You will note that our ministries fall under one of the four pillars listed below.
Where will you chose to serve the Lord? Hospitality Prayer Sharing Teaching
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Registration Sunday, August 26th 1-4pm St. Joan's Gym
Registration Tuesday, August 28th 7-9pm St. Joan's Gym
Registration Sunday, September 2nd 1-4pm St. Joan's Gym
Fees: Parishioners: $225.00
Non-Parishioners: $250.00 Each additional child: $175.00
Late Registration after September 2nd: $300.00 Anyone interested in coaching, please sign up at registration. CYO Basketball is a rewarding church ministry, developing our youth in areas of sportsmanship and fair play. Our program continues to expand and we are in need of volunteers to help run our program. Registration and tryout dates can be found by visiting our website: Stjoancyo.com
To learn more please email: Boys: Matt Zocchi at: [email protected]
Girls: Gary Beeler at: [email protected]
Blanket Buddies – Sept 15 distribution Greetings all Blanket Buddies! It’s that time of year to share our handiwork with those in need before the weather turns cold. The distribution will take place on Saturday, September 15, from 8:30
AM until 1:00 PM (or until the last agency has collected their blankets, whichever comes first). We’ll meet in the Multipurpose room to count, bag, and distribute what we’ve collected. I’ll provide donuts and coffee. Please bring your blankets to the parish office or church sacristy and mark them with “Blanket Buddies.” Anyone can donate: new blankets of any size, yarn, fabric for quilting, time, or money for new blankets. We’ll make good use of everything we receive! Pick up a brochure in the main vestibules of the church for more information.
Blessings to each of you! Olga
FOOD FOR FRIENDS SUNDAY NEXT COLLECTION:
WEEKEND OF August 25th-26th
Thank you, again, St. Joan of Arc Parishioners, for your continued generosity and support of Food for Friends. Your abundant donations provide physical, emotional and spiritual nourishment to many people throughout the area by way of the seven charitable organizations that we support. St. Joan’s parishioners make an extraordinary difference in their lives! 201 bags of groceries were donated in the July collection. Our recipients are very grateful!
Suggestion lists are attached to the bag, indicating special needs for the month, such as cereal, canned goods, flour, corn meal, peanut butter, oil, pasta, and soups, along with other items suitable for school lunches. Grocery store gift cards or cash donations are also welcome.
May the Lord continually pour out His blessings on you for your generosity to Food for Friends!
CYO BASKETBALL SIGN UPS BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES 3rd thru 8th
I may trust Jesus too little, but I can
never trust him too much.
-Anonymous
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$5 per ticket $20 for 5 tickets
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For practicing Catholics wishing to be Confirmed Tuesday Nights from 7-8:30pm in the Church Conference Room
Class Dates and Topics October 9-Introduction-Sacraments of Initiation
October 16-Baptism October 23-Confirmation October 30-Eucharist November 6-Communion of Saints
November 13-Reconciliation Registration Form
Please return to the Parish Office Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Cell Number: _______________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________
CYO Cross Country Season
CYO Cross Country for St. Joan of Arc begins Monday August 27th and ends Friday October 19th. Girls and Boys in 2nd thru 8th grades are eligible from Alamo,
Danville and San Ramon. You may register in advance on line at our web site which is
stistjcyotrack.clubspaces.com. Registration & Payment can only be done on the web site where you can also find more information about the program. Refer questions
to Boyd Fottrell at [email protected]. The first practice on 8/27 @ 5:00pm to 6:30pm@ Osage Park near the tennis courts in Danville. Future practices on Mondays and Fridays will be at Osage Park from 5 to
6:15pm for beginners and intermediates and 6:30 for advanced. Practices on Wednesdays starting 8/29 will
be @ Oak Hill Park in Danville. We have 5 competitions on Friday evenings starting September
21st. Parent volunteers should contact [email protected]
East Bay Stand Down for Veterans and their Families
September 13-16, 2012
Alameda County Fair Grounds
Help displaced, homeless and needy Veterans and their families.
If you would like to volunteer, please call Patti Kintz at 925-743-8850 or sign up online at www.EastBayStandDown.org
by August 30th