FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR Teen Confirmation Emma Arcayena RCIA (English) Michael Maeda Adult Confirmation Caitlin Dwelley RCIA (Español) Esperanza Vega CCD (English) Tina Herrera RCIC Monica Cardoza CCD (Español) Maricela Pérez SPRED John Dixon

PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Rafael Hinojosa, Parochial Administrator Fr. Giopre Prado, Parochial Vicar Deacon Emeritus Frank Bustos Deacon Emeritus Joe Tovar Deacon Emeritus Alan Layden

SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH 971 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561-5785 www.stanthonyoakley.org

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April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

LIVING BRANCHES The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sunday of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain in Christ, and he in us. This shared life finds expres-sion in the image of the one vine and many branches. We become liv-ing branches of the vine, members of the Body of Christ through baptism, Eucharist, and confirma-tion, sacraments of shar-ing God’s own life. The First Letter of John de-scribes the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor: “And his commandment is this: we should believe . . . and love one another” (1 John 3:23). Our first reading from Acts shows us an example of someone who shares in Christ’s life in the person of Saint Paul. Paul’s fearless witness, even at the risk of his life, is proof to everyone that the risen Lord’s Spirit truly fills him with life and is bearing fruit in him. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The church was being built up, and grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading — Let us love not in word or speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel — Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

29 de abril de 2018 Quinto Domingo de Pascua

SARMIENTOS VIVOS El Evangelio y la segunda lectura para este Quinto Domingo de Pascua hacen hincapié en la necesidad

de que permanezcamos en Cristo y él permanecerá en nosotros. Esta vida compartida está representada en la imagen de la vid que tiene muchos sarmientos. Nos convertimos en sarmientos vivos de la vid, en miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo por el Bautismo, la Eucaristía y la Confirmación, por los sacramentos que nos hacen compartir la vida de Dios. La primera carta del apóstol san Juan describe el fruto de esta vid como el amor activo al prójimo: “Y este es su mandamiento: que creamos . . .

y que nos amemos unos a otros” (1 Juan 3:23). En la primera lectura de los Hechos contamos con un ejemplo de una persona que participa de la vida de Cristo en la persona de san Pablo. El audaz testimonio de Pablo, incluso a riesgo de perder su propia vida, es prueba para todos de que el Espíritu del Señor resucit-ado verdaderamente lo llena de vida y da fruto en él. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Bernabé explica a los discípulos en Jerusalén la conversión de Pablo (Hechos 9:26-31). Salmo — El Señor es mi alabanza en la gran asamblea (Salmo 22 [21]). Segunda lectura — Dios nos ordena que creamos en el nombre de Jesucristo y que nos amemos cómo el nos ama (1 Juan 3:18-24). Evangelio — Los que viven en Jesús y Jesús vive en ellos producen mucho fruto (Juan 15:1-8). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

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Mass Intentions For The Week CONFESSION / CONFESION Saturday / Sábado 3:30PM—4:30PM or by appointment

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS Monday-Friday 8:30AM (Bilingual) Saturday / Sábado 5:00PM (English) Sunday / Domingo 8:00AM, 10:00AM (English) 12:00PM, 2:00PM, 5:00PM (Español) Holy Day of Obligation 8:30AM, 7:00PM First Saturday 8:30AM

DEVOTIONS Mother of God, Virgin Mary

1st Saturday of the Month 8:00AM Rosary 8:30AM Mass

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday of the Month 8:00PM

Vocation Cross/Cruz Vocacional 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses Families or individuals are presented with the Vocation Cross to take home for a week of vocation prayer. Please call Juan or Luisa at (925) 759-6500. 10:00 am y 12:00 pm Misas Las familias o individuos son presentados

con la Cruz Vocacional para llevarse a casa para una semana de oración vocacional. Por favor llame a Juan o Luisa al (925) 759-6500.

Second Collection Schedule April 29 St. Anthony Assistance May 6 Dioscesan Assessment May 13 The Catholic Communication Campaign

Submissions to the Sunday Bulletin Email your text and contact information by noon on Monday, 6 days prior to the Sunday of publication. Send files to stanthonybulletineditor@gmail.com Questions call Michael Maeda, (925) 451-6883.

St. Anthony Parish Mission Our community follows Jesus

by praying, loving and serving God. Nuestra comunidad conoce y

sique a Jesús rezando, amando, y sirviendo a Dios.

St. Anthony, pray for us. San Antonio, ruega por nosotros.

Be sure to visit the bulletin board in the church vestibule for important information concerning our faith and civic community.

Please Help The Senior Luncheon Program Please, Please, Please Help Teresa Granado with the senior luncheon program. She needs help in the kitchen plating food, serving the plates, cleaning up the kitchen and in the hall cleaning up after the luncheon. Any assistance would be helpful. Please call Teresa Granado at (925) 420-5088.

Saturday, April 28 5PM Francisco y Maria Faria Joe Oliveira Francisco y Filomena Faria Anna Nguyen Gan Sunday, April 29 8AM For The People 10AM Pablo Fallado Sr.Luis Alipio Isabel Villanueva 12PM Esperanza y Amalia Rocillo Francisco Alvarez 2PM Celia Duarte 5PM Juan Moreno

Monday, April 30 8:30AM Emilio Ruiz Tuesday, May 1 8:30AM Emilio Ruiz Wednesday, May 2 8:30AM Emilio Ruiz Thursday, May 3 8:30AM Emilio Ruiz Friday, May 4 8:30AM Guadalupe LaFranche (Health)

Saturday, May 5 5PM Pelagia & Francisca Villamor Anna Nguyen Gan Sunday, May 6 8AM Justine & Joe Duarte 10AM Harry ArmstrongFrank Bartzi George Viscia 12PM Emmanuel Chavez (Birthday) Brian Topete (Birthday) 2PM Eloisa y Dimas Galaz Mayra Jimenez (Birthday) 5PM Alma JaramilloFrancisco Preciado

Schedule of Events Horario de Eventos

Saturday, April 28 All day Guadalupanas Tamale sale 8AM Columbiettes Spring Boutique 12PM to 5PM St. Anthony Catholic Bible Study Sunday, April 29 9AM Legion de Maria /M

Monday, April 30 7PM Spanish CCD Tuesday, May 1 6:45PM English CCD 7:30PM Spanish Children Choir Wednesday, May 2 6PM English Youth 6:30PM SPRED /M 7PM Grupo de Oracion Thursday, May 3 7PM RCIA, RCIC, RICA Friday, May 4 7PM Familia De Maria 7PM Spanish Lector Practice

Saturday, May 5 9AM You Me We City of Oakley Immigration Workshop 12PM to 5PM St. Anthony Catholic Bible Study Sunday, May 6 8AM Guadalupana’s Breakfast 9AM Legion de Maria /M /M=Modular

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Fifth Sunday of Easter In today’s Gospel passage, at the Last Supper Jesus hints at the future of the community of his disciples. He is preparing them for life without his visible presence. What will hold the community together and sustain it to fulfill God’s purpose? Jesus presents himself as the vine and his followers as the branches. Their common purpose is to bear fruit. When Jesus repeats “remain in me” and “bear fruit” many times in this passage, he reminds his followers that we must stay connected with him to fulfill our purpose. As the Letter of John describes, a living faith in Christ and a life filled with love are bound together in a single commandment. All our energy to do good and our hope that our good work will endure come through our unity with Jesus. Prayer and action must be woven together into the fabric of each Christian person and community. FAST AND SLOW Our readings today offer a sharp contrast that hints at the wide variety of ways in which God works. In Acts, there is a rush of activity and profound change happens in a hurry. Paul, who was a leader in persecutions of the first Christians, has recently encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. In today’s passage, Paul has suddenly become a powerful witness for Jesus, risking his life and astonishing both the Christians and their enemies. This is God working fast, and everyone is trying to keep up! In contrast, in today’s Gospel from John, Jesus describes the vine and the branches bearing fruit. Vines and branches by nature act slowly and quietly. The passage itself is repetitive and meditative, inviting us to slow down and listen to what is happening under the surface. This speaks of the slow, patient work of God. DISCERNMENT AND LOVE The scriptures indicate that God often works on a long-term time frame. We might need our whole lives to learn some of God’s lessons. The Church sometimes takes centuries to learn vital lessons about God. But within God’s slow work, there are bursts of activity when the moment is ripe in God’s eyes. We might per-ceive these bursts of God’s grace, if we are able to see. This fascinating mix of fast and slow can invite us again to deepen our practice of discernment. Discernment is the art of paying attention to God. It is the capacity to detect God’s activity, which leads us toward bearing fruit and away from that which is fruitless. In our messy world, and aware of our personal frailties, discernment is often difficult. It helps to remember that God’s activity is revealed in love. Whether fast or slow, God always works in love. We are called to perceive God’s dramatic and sudden activities as well as God’s deep and patient work of love in daily life and in our world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Grief Ministry Needs Ministers We are looking for people to join this ministry to assist in planning funeral liturgies or a memorial mass or assist the grieving family on the day of the funeral service. Interested? Call Libby Davis at (925) 848-8925 or email her at libradadavis@gmail.com.

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Sacrament of the Sick Please notify the parish office of any parishioner who is ill or infirm to request a visit, to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or Communion at home, hospital or assisted living facility.

Our Men and Women of the military services. If you wish to add or remove a loved one, please call the office at 625-2048.

First Annual “Back Packs for Kids” Drive The Daughters of Mary Immaculate want to get back packs on the backs of school children in our community. As these students carry these back packs, may they be reminded of the love and care of this congregation that surrounds them each school day. Father Rafael will blessing the back packs on Sunday 7/22 at all masses. Donate $10, now through June 30th to help provide a child with a back pack filled with basic school supplies. Make checks payable to Columbiettes. Mail donations to Fran Kennealy, 931 Chianti Way, Oakley. Need a back pack for school? Sign up in the parish office. All back packs will be evenly shared among all Oakley Elementary schools.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship It’s that time again to apply for the St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Scholarship. The scholarship application may be found in the church vestibule. The deadline to submit your application and supporting documentation is May 2nd. You must be a registered member of St. Anthony Church. Return applications to the church office c/o Knights of Columbus.

May is Mary’s Month On May 5th immediately after the first Saturday Memorial Mass at 11AM, please join us at 12PM as we crown Our Lady in the Rose Garden at Holy Cross Cemetery. Refreshments in the reception hall after the crowning. For more information call (925) 757-0658.

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BE WHAT YOU SEEK Even as you seek a virtuous, fair, and good spouse . .

. it is fitting that you should be the same. —St. Bernardine of Siena

Celebrating 500 Years of Filipino Catholic Evangelization In honor of the 5th Centenary of Philippine Evangeli-zation, the St. Anthony community will welcome the Pilgrim Cross on Saturday, April 21. The cross will remain with us for three weeks. A thanksgiving Mass will be said for its welcome at the 5:00PM Saturday Vigil Mass. Other parish activities to help with our celebration: on May 4, the First Friday Mass at 8:30AM will be followed by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:30AM until 11:00PM (for its reposition). At 8:30AM, Friday, May 11, we will cel-ebrate our Closing Mass, sending the Pilgrim Cross to the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg.

NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY St. Anthony Parish is inviting all parishioner families to be part of our new photo directory. This is completely free, you only need to sign up to get an appointment for any of these days: May 16, 17, 18 or June 1, 2, 3 from 12pm to 6pm. In Person sign up dates after Mass: April 14 & April 15 (at English Masses), April 22 (at Spanish Masses), April 28 & April 29 (at English Masses), May 6 (At all Masses) Last Sunday to sign up is May 12. Our online sign-ups are open to!! Visit our webpage. Our Photo Directory will not be complete without you!!

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RAPIDO Y LENTO Nuestras lecturas de hoy ofrecen un fuerte contraste que sugiere la amplia variedad de las formas en las que actúa Dios. En el libro de los Hechos, hay gran y profunda actividad que sucede de manera rápida. Pablo, que fue un líder perseguidor de los primeros cristianos, acababa de tener un encuentro con Jesús en el camino a Damasco. En el pasaje de hoy, Pablo de pronto se ha convertido en un poderoso testigo de Jesús, arriesgando su vida y asombrando tanto a cris-tianos como a sus enemigos. Este es Dios que actúa de manera rápida y todos tratan de mantenerse al día.

En contraste, en el Evangelio de Juan, Jesús describe a la vid y sus ramas los sarmiento dando fruto. La vid y los sarmientos por su propia naturaleza actúan lenta y silenciosamente. El mismo pasaje es repetitivo y meditativo, invitándonos a ir despacio y a escuchar lo que está pasando debajo de la superficie. Esto habla del despacio y paciente trabajo de Dios.

EL DISCERNIMIENTO Y EL AMOR Las Escrituras indican que Dios a menudo trabaja en un marco de tiempo a largo plazo. Podríamos necesitar nuestras vidas completas para aprender algo de las lecciones de Dios. A la Iglesia algunas veces le lleva siglos aprender lecciones vitales acerca de Dios.

Esta fascinante mezcla de rapidez y lentitud puede una vez más invitarnos a profundizar nuestra practica de discernimiento. El discernimiento es el arte de poner atención a Dios. Es la capacidad de detectar el trabajo de Dios, el cual nos guía para dar fruto y lejos de aquello que es estéril. En nuestro mundo desordenado, y consientes de nuestras flaquezas personales, el discernimiento a menudo es difícil. Nos ayuda a recordar que el trabajo de Dios se manifiesta en el amor. Ya sea rápido o despacio, Dios actúa en el amor. Estamos llamados a percibir el trabajo espectacular y repentino de Dios, así como el profundo y paciente trabajo de amor de Dios en la vida diaria en nuestro mundo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

NUEVO DIRECTORIO DE FOTOS La Iglesia de San Antonio les invita ser parte de su nuevo directorio de fotos. No tiene ningún costo, solo necesita registrarse para obtener una cita para cualquiera de estos días: Mayo 16, 17, 18 o Junio 1, 2, 3 De 12pm a 6pm. Registraciones en persona después de misa: Abril 14, Abril 15 (misas de Ingles) Abril 22 (misas de Español), Abril 28, Abril 29 (misas de Ingles). ¡Mayo 6 (todas las misas) Ultimo Domingo para registrarse! Mayo 12 ¡Las registra-ciones por internet están abiertas!! Visita nuestra pagina web. ¡Nuestro Directorio no estará completo sin ti!!

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