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Church of the Transfiguration 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552-4908
(510) 538-7941 Fax (510) 538-7983 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.transfigchurch.com June 2, 2019
Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon Martin J. Leach ● Deacon John A. Mignano ● Deacon Timothy L. Moore ● Deacon Burton J. Rigley
LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Eucharistic Ministers, Elmer & Puri Serrano Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Clarence Decano
FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 60 Plus or Minus Club, Cursillo Group
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: (510) 274-0830 Serving our community.
SICK & HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: Claudia Paquette, (510) 537-8986
STEWARDSHIP: Chairperson, Ed Coelho, (510) 881-5705 WINGS “Women in God’s Spirit”: Peggy Maurer, (510) 538-5671
HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Monica Corona, 510-239-7941
YOUTH MINISTRY: Alfonso Corona III [email protected] PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (510) 538-7941 Fax: (510) 538-7983 Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Closed between 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.) Friday, 9:00a.m. — 12:00 Noon - Saturday & Sunday—Closed Secretary, Gloria Meeker Secretary/Bookkeeper, Phyllis Moore
SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Except First Fridays - 9:30 a.m.) Communion Service - Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. BAPTISMS: Pre-baptismal class is required. Class is held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Please call the Parish Office, (510) 538-7941, to register. MATRIMONY: Six months advance notice required. Please call the parish office. WEDDING COORDINATOR: Mel Speed (510) 909-9334 or [email protected] FUNERALS: Please contact the funeral home of your choice and then the parish office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director, Patrice Ballinger (510) 537-1502 or [email protected] RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please call the parish office. MUSIC MINISTRY: Director, Alexander Katsman (510) 538-7941, Ext. 302 or [email protected]
Mission Statement: “Transfiguring Our Community Through Faith”
The Ascension of the Lord June 2, 2019
God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the L , amid trumpet blasts.
— Psalm 47:6
Mass Intentions (June 1-8, 2019) Sat. 4:00 p.m. Will Schnieder Sun. 7:30 a.m. Ben & Flor Peña 9:00 a.m. Special Intention for All of Our Graduates 11:00 a.m. For the People Mon. 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for Oliver & Ames Krause Tues. 8:00 a.m. Gene Alga and Special Intention for David Alga, Joe Trujillo, Mel Speed, and Lieutenant Darby Wed. 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for Chris Georges and Louis Fucilla Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for Joe Silva Fri. 9:30 a.m. Dean Montevago Sat. 4:00 p.m. Luiz Capela
Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of : May 25th & 26th—$8,601.50 (compared to $12,000 average weekly stewardship goal) Thank you for continuing in your stewardship role of providing for the upkeep of our parish community.
We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office. This helps us to serve you better.
June Birthdays Happy Birthday to you, May God Bless you.
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, May God Bless you!
Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust
Transfiguration Catholic Church
Paul & Judy Casale will be hosting coffee and donuts this Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.
Adult Bible Study Monday evening, June 3, 2019 in the Marian Room, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free-will offering.
For Your Information We are happy to inform you that our newly enlarged candle stand now holds an additional 24 candles. It is available in the vestibule for your de-votions. We would like to thank Bruce and Joyce O’Sullivan for helping to make this possible.
FEET ON THE GROUND “Until next week, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!” Not today’s scriptural wisdom, but legendary DJ Casey Kasem’s sage advice, heard across America for generations, American Top 40’s challenging sign-off. Though Casey wasn’t quoting scripture, today’s Acts of the Apostles offers similar advice. As Jesus as-cended, disciples “were looking intently at the sky.” Wouldn’t we prefer a soul-relaxing gaze into peaceful blue skies to a heart-breaking focus on this blood-stained earth? But heavenly questioners asked Jesus’ first disci-ples, “Why are you standing there looking at the sky?” Earth awaited their mission! While our hearts should “keep reaching for” heaven, we need to “keep our feet on the ground.” Ascension’s scriptures and the Jubilee of Mercy remind us: the Jesus we revere as “ascended into heaven” lives right here among us on earth, awaiting our recognition and loving service. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sixty Plus or Minus Club Please join us June 7th in the Hall following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Our hosts will be Mary Menolascino and Jill Bennett. Bingo will be played after the meeting. Guests are always welcome. Sign up today if you plan to attend.
Your Prayers Are Requested for the Repose of the Soul of: Craig Sihner (Husband of Martha Sihner)
Pancake Breakfast There will be no Pancake Breakfast in the months of June, July, and August. We will resume in September.
Note: Mass on Friday, June 7th will be at 9:30 a.m.
Building Fund Collection There will be a collection next weekend for our Building Fund. These funds will be used to help offset parish maintenance expenses.
Wear red next Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost.
Buon Tempo Upcoming Dinners Transfiguration Parish Hall
All parishioners are invited to the following dinners: July 16, 2019—Pork Spare Ribs August 6, 2019—Chicken Cacciatore If you are interested in attending, please call the Dinner Line, 510-483-6929. Reservations must be made by the Friday before the dinner.
Baptism Class The next Baptism Class will be
Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Please call the Parish Office to register.
Catholic Communication Campaign This Weekend
This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. And fifty percent of funds collected re-main in our diocese to fund local communication efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.
St. Gerard Women’s Club Salad Bar Luncheon and Fashion Show
Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. lunch served at noon, cost $20.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo in the gym.
Tickets and/or information available by contacting Eva Lowe at 510-586-0376. Come and enjoy delicious salads,
margaritas, surprise dessert and raffle prizes.
Father’s Day BBQ San Damiano Retreat Center
June 16, 1 – 4 p.m. 710 Highlands Dr., Danville
Cost is $30/adult, $15/kids 12 and under. Register at www.sandamiano.org or call 925-837-9141 x315
Flyers are available in the vestibule of the church. Please pick one up, fill out the registration form on the
back, and return it, with your tuition, to the bright yellow box or mail ASAP.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS
June 30, 2019
Thank you in advance for your prompt response. YOU ARE THE BEST!
CONGRATULATIONS!
We wish to Congratulate our Transfiguration Graduates:
H S : Kyle Abilar Vivian Baik Anthony Boragno Hunter Bowersmith Shannon Brown Jason Cmelak Carli Collopy Andrew Craig Amanda Decker Chloe Dionisio Bailey Franzen Olivia Gilman-Chun Nicholas Halmagean Brianna Jarvis Audrey Manzano Rebecca Marino Luke Martin Mara Moysen Alyssa Phillips Maria Rodriguez Christian Romero Jacklyn Scheberies Austin Sequeira Shannon Small Sam Tedjakusuma Russell Tom Jazlene Trinidad Daniela Vallejo Isabelle Voix Lauryn Wong
C :
Nicole Anthony Boisse—BA Kendall Bonvicin — Colorado State University — BS in Science
Alfonso Corona III— Masters Degree— Saint Mary’s College.
Alejandro Gonzalez — NYU
Cailin Keenan—BS—Health Science —Chico State University Rejie Padilla — BS—Exercise Science. California Baptist University Michaela Wood — BS — Civil Engineering — San Diego State University
Peter Zaleski— BS—Chemistry— U.C. Santa Barbara
Russell Zen — BA Cal State University, Monterey Bay
We are proud of you one and ALL!
Announcing...CCD Registration!
Celebrate Father's Day and those new Graduates the easy way! Join the Italian Catholic Federation for their Ravioli Dinner on June 13th in Stack Center, Our Lady of Grace Church. Doors open @ 6 PM and dinner will be served at 6:30, cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For reservations, please call Juanita @ 510-582-7242. Deadline is June 9th. Mangia! Mangia!
Congratulations to the parents of: Blaire Harper Horner who was baptized at Transfiguration.
LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS
ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
#2. This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her. We have come to see ourselves as her lords and masters, entitled to plunder her at will. The violence present in our hearts, wounded by sin, is also reflected in the symptoms of sick-ness evident in the soil, in the water, in the air and in all forms of life. This is why the earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22). We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.
Fr. Terry’s Remarks: Human beings are nothing if not predictable. God in Jesus came to us in human form and we crucified Him on the Cross. God gave us this Mother/Sister Earth to nourish and sustain us and we have in the words of Pope Francis and in reality: '' plundered her at will.'' We have poisoned the ground, we have pol-luted the atmosphere, we have sickened our water, and we have endangered almost all forms of life. And yet we are so smug. We are so heedless. What is wrong with us? We have forgotten our story in Genesis; that we ourselves come from the dust of Mother Earth, our very bodies are made up of her elements, she gives us her air to breathe and her waters refresh us and the food that keeps us alive. So, all of us must try and see what we can do.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 Psalm:47—Gospel: Luke 24:46-53
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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
