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WELCOME TO VISITORS AND NEW MEMBERS (If you would like to register in the parish, please fill out this form and put it in the collection basket and we will mail you a
registration form or you may fill one out—they are located at the church entrances.)
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time January 21, 2018
Our Vision/Mission Statement
VISION: We, the community of St. Monica Parish, are Jesus Christ embodied. MISSION: St. Monica Church fosters spiritual growth and vibrant participation through a welcoming Christ-centered community
where everyone is valued.
BAPTISM: Please contact Fr. Paul at [email protected] or at x103.
CONFIRMATION: Preparation for teens begins in Grade 9 -11. Please contact Fr. Paul at [email protected]
MARRIAGE: The couple should contact the parish office at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date to arrange a meeting with Fr. Paul.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/COMMUNION TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, etc. or if you would like to receive communion at home, please contact [email protected] or call x112.
FUNERAL: Please contact the parish office.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: RCIA, is the process by which adults are initiated into the Catholic faith. Whether you have already been baptized Catholic, but have yet to receive First Communion or Confirmation, or you’ve never been baptized, this is the place for you! Please contact Fr. Paul at [email protected] or at x103.
Saint Monica Church
1001 Camino Pablo Moraga, CA 94556 —————————————————————————————————
Office Hours : Mon - Thurs: 9:30 am-4:00 pm Fri: 9:30 am-1:00 pm Sat - Sun: Closed
Phone: 925.376.6900
Office Email: [email protected]
Bulletin Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmonicamoraga.com —————————————————————————-
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays, 9:00 am
Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 9:00 am
Adoration: Friday 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Confessions: Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment: 925.376.6900 —————————————————————————
Faith Formation: Grades K-5 x 203 Grades 9-12 - e-mail: [email protected]
Fr. Paul Coleman, Parochial Administrator x103, [email protected]
Christine Amerio, Office Manager x101, [email protected]
Tricia Holloway, Bookkeeper X104, [email protected]
Sr. Mary Teresa, O.P., Children’s Faith Formation x203, [email protected]
For Confirmation Inquiries, contact Fr. Paul at [email protected]
Bulletin Editor [email protected]
St. Monica Pastoral Team:
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Reflections. . . Today we encounter readings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a 40-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out "Repent!" before he calls his new followers. "Come after me," Jesus says, but if we are to truly live out the commands and demands of our discipleship through baptism, we must first know our need for conversion, our repentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today's Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and martyred. Though few of us will experience consequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of salvation.
Simon and Andrew, James and John were working when Jesus called them. They immediately put down their nets and followed Jesus. Can you imagine? The disciples walked away from their previous way of life and toward another, in which Jesus and his way take precedence. They put aside anything that would stand between themselves and the life of discipleship. Jonah acted similarly--he perceived the Lord's call and responded without question. He literally walked a different path, toward Nineveh. No doubt, Saint Paul's own dramatic conversion was in his mind as he wrote to the community in Corinth. The path of discipleship is about holy perspective. Do not let anything stand between you and Christ Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Sunday Scriptures
Weekly Readings MON 2 Sm 5:1-7,10; Ps 89:20-22,25-26; Mk 3:22-30
TUES 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35
WED 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20
THUR Acts 22:3-16; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18
FRI 2 Tm 1:1-8; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34
SAT 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41
January21, 2018 Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29- 31; Mk 1:14-20 January 28, 2018 Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
Stewardship “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”
- Mark 1:17
Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our present
circumstances, not when we think we are “ready” or have everything in order. Good stewardship of
our God-given gifts means that things aren’t always going to go according to our schedule and that God
has a much better plan in store for each of us.
Week at a Glance Monday, January 22
9:00 am 9:45 am 7:00 pm
7:00 - 8:30 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm
C YC PR C
CR
Daily Mass Coffee & Fellowship Reconciliation Parent Meeting Confirmation Class Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, January 23 9:00 am
9:30 - 11:30 am 12:30 pm
3:30 - 4:30 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm
C PR PR CL CR
Daily Mass Women’s Faith Sharing Women’s Guild Book Review K-5 Faith Formation RCIA
Wednesday, January 24 9:00 am 9:30 am
2:15 - 3:15 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm
C PR CL YC
Daily Mass Bridge K-5 Faith Formation Middle School Faith Formation
Thursday, January 25 9:00 am 7:45 pm
C PR
Daily Mass Choir rehearsal
Friday, January 26 9:00 am 9:45 am 9:45 am
1:00 - 8:00 pm
C YC K C
Daily Mass Coffee & Fellowship Soup to Serve Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday, January 27 6:00 - 9:00 am
6:00 pm PR PR
Men’s Fellowship Knights of Columbus Crab Feed
C: Church, CH: Chapel; CL: Classroom, CR: Conference Room, K: Kitchen, PR: Peace Room, REC: Rectory, YC/FR : Youth Center/‘Fireside Room’
Stewardship*
Last week our stewardships of $ 399.10 went to TBD.
This weekend our stewardship will go to TBD.
Next weekend our stewardship will go to TBD.
*normally equals 5% of plate collection + average of month’s EFT/wk
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Collections
Sunday, January 14th
2nd Collection - Seminary
$7,982.00
$ 4,281.00
Mass intentions SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
5:00 pm In Memory of Ed Ahearn, deceased
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
7:30 am For the Intentions of St. Monica Parishioners
9:00 am In Memory of Teresita Minoza, deceased
11:00 am In Memory of Claude & Beverly Parent, deceased
MONDAY, JANUARY 22
9:00 am In Memory of Robert & Kevin Foley, deceased
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
9:00 am In Memory of Mary Ellen Reilly, deceased
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24
9:00 am In Memory of Roger Sutter, deceased
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
9:00 am In Memory of Claudia Bishop, deceased
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
9:00 am In Memory of Nicholas Zenaty, deceased
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
5:00 pm For the Intentions of Ellen Stice
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
7:30 am For the Intentions of St. Monica Parishioners
9:00 am In Memory of Father John Clogher
11:00 am For the Intentions of Mary Coleman
January 21, 2018 Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Please pray for the sick... Toni Newhoff Erline Paille Harry Prudhomme Joan Raftery Mary Resnick Dean Schlobolm Edy Schwartz James Sherman Marion Skrivanich Genevieve Smith Ellen Stice Tom Spewak Norma Wardle
Amparo Alverete Evelyn Ballment Nancy Donovan Sherman Farrell Ken Gandre Joan Haines Marjorie Hills Jeff Lewis Darwin Marable Maryann McCauley Lorry Midura Jerry Moran Joan Muer
MASS INTENTIONS
If you have a special intention for living or
deceased family members or friends, or for
any other intentions (sick, anniversaries or
birthdays) please contact the parish office.
HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE: JAN. 28th
Patricia Bonnin and
John Campbell
WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS
We are happy to have you with us! If you are new to the parish, or have never registered,
please fill in the New Member form on the front page of the bulletin. You can also find
registration forms on our website, at both entrances to the Church, or in the parish office.
Coffee & Fellowship
Every Mondays & Fridays Meet in the Fireside/Youth Center
All are welcome! Please feel free to bring a breakfast bread to share.
WOMEN'S GUILD BOOK REVIEW Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Sharon Flower continues our book review series with "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage
Murders and the Birth of the FBI", the Amazon Editors pick for best book of 2017.
David Grann gives a well-researched account of the Osage Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. In it he captures lawlessness and greed on the frontier and tells an
untold part of our history. J. Edgar Hoover's fledgling FBI used its prestige and power to
correct these unbelievable injustices.
Join us in the Peace Room on at 12:30 for a light lunch. Review begins at 1:00pm.
Cost is $20 for 6 reviews or $5 for a single review, payable at the door. All are Welcome!
For further information: Rae Atwood (376-7527) or Jan Catalano (376-3653)
or JoAnn Mayo (376-7040)
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Notices and Events
WOMEN’S FAITH SHARING
All women are invited to join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd in the Peace Room at 9:30-11:30 a.m., right after the 9 am
Mass. We are so excited to hear from our speaker, Christine Watkins, MTS, LCSW who is a popular and renowned Catholic speaker, retreat leader, spiritual director, professional counselor,
and the author of several books, including the best-seller, FULL OF GRACE: Miraculous Stories of Healing & Conversion through Mary’s Intercession. Mrs. Watkins has hosted her own shows on Radio Maria and for Shalom World Television and is the
Founder and CEO of Queen of Peace Media.
Please join us for her talk, coffee, refreshments and fellowship. We welcome all women, whether
from our parish or from our larger community. Bring your family and friends! We all benefit from hearing and being inspired by our great speakers, and from sharing in small groups at our tables our
own spiritual quests and experiences. Together we pray and call upon God to strengthen us and our faith. We treasure our time together, where we can share our stories, our laughter, and our
tears. We love getting new members to join us, so drop in and see what has kept us meeting for 17 years! For questions, call Annmarie Claymore,
376-8146 or Pam Plant, (925) 451-5009.
Faith Formation News There will be a Parent meeting on Monday, January 22nd at 7 pm
in the Peace Room for our parents whose children are
preparing for The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration will be held in the Church because of electrical problems with the
Chapel heaters. We urge you to bring extra wraps and/or blankets to keep yourselves
warm during your stay with the Lord.
In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus selects some of his disciples by inviting them to “Come, follow Me.”
Adoration is one of the greatest places to personally be with the Lord. It is an occasion where one can
willingly set some minutes (or hours!) to be with our Lord, and talk with Him as if he was sitting right
across from you, in skin and bones, about cares and concerns, and times for when one is grateful. It is also a time to ponder through a crisis or
misunderstanding, and receive His Perspective.
Additional people are needed at every hour! (Fridays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Please come and sign in—no telephone number or obligation is required.
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Notices and Events
St. Mary’s College Guild presents Game Day and Luncheon
Join friends for a day of Bridge and Bunco
Thursday, February 8th, 2018 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
St. Mary’s College Soda Center
A buffet luncheon served at Noon • Wine will be available • Table prizes for winners • Bring your Luck!
Name: _________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ I will be playing: Bunco Bridge Partner:_________________________________________
I will just come for lunch Others at table: __________________________________
Questions call Shirley Holloway at (925) 376-6588 Amount: $36 per person
(make checks payable to St. Mary’s College Guild) Proceeds go to St. Mary’s College Guild Scholarship Fund
Mail to: Dolores McGonigle (925) 376-4339 828 Crossbrook Ct. Moraga, CA 94566
by Sat. Feb 3rd
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“For the world in its present form is passing away.”
If change in our lives is our lot, let us learn how to change with and for our spouses by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend
held at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville on May 18-20th.
Space is VERY limited! Early registration is highly recommended.
For more information contact Mike & Jeanne @ 925.672.2016 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767.
Or go to oaklandwwme.org
SAVE THE DATE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
NOW
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #7683
23RD ANNUAL CRAB FEED
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our Annual Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in
St. Monica’s Peace Room, Moraga.
Appetizers and no-host cocktails will be served beginning at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 7:30
and will include salad, pasta, French bread, fresh cracked crab and dessert. Chicken is available when
ordered in advance. Our exciting Raffle and Silent Auction of many wonderful gifts immediately follows dinner. Due to our Alcohol, Beverage Control (ABC) license, bringing alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Tickets are $60, must be reserved and paid for in advance and are non-refundable. 100% of all funds
raised go to Bay Area charities. This is always a popular event so buy your tickets
early before we sell out!
Please call Stephanie Anderson at (925)946-9003 ASAP to reserve your place. After calling, please mail
payment to Stephanie c/o Anderson Bros. Movers, 815 Arnold Dr. #3, Martinez, CA 94553.
ST. MONICA WOMEN’S GUILD would like to invite all women of the parish to attend
OUR POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT LADIES NIGHT OUT
DATE: February 6th PLACE: PEACE ROOM
TIME: 6:00 PM AMOUNT: $25.00
DINNER WILL BE CATERED BY CHEF CHAO RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY FEB 1st
Guests Are Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Checks are payable to St Monica Women’s Guild. Mail to: Susan Sperry, 172 Valley Hill Drive, Moraga
Children’s Corner
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Thank you for your WONDERFUL 2017 food drive donation of 489 pounds of food from the members and friends of St. Monica Church! This equates to 408 meals. We could not do what we do without you. Your year round contributions make it possible for us to provide food to our neighbors in need year round. We are very appreciative of you continued support of the Food Bank and those in need in our community.
We serve 182,000 people each month and distribute over 70,000 pounds of food every working day. Those that receive your food donations, whether they are children, seniors, low-income or just hungry, grate-fully appreciate your kindness in thinking of them. THANK YOU for providing food to feed our families. We hope you will continue to support the Food Bank and the new families that come to us for assistance. Together we are ending hunger! Sincerely, Joan Tomasini, Food Drive Administrator
SOUP TO SERVE
Next meeting: Friday, January 26
Please note: We will prepare soup every Friday until Easter week.
You are invited to gather at the 9:00 Mass, first to be nourished with the Body and Blood of Jesus. THEN - and only then - are we truly able to give to the Body of Christ - the poor - what we have just received at Mass. This makes it one of the most
unique ministries in the parish. All are welcome to attend! No prior experience necessary, just show up and be ready to help, share stories and laugh. If you
have any questions contact Sonja Crumbaugh at 247-0155 or [email protected] or Maura
Clogher at 376-9328 or [email protected]