Notes from Deacon Gary Brothers and Sisters,

The great season of Advent and a new liturgical year begins in a few weeks. And, as is our tradition at CCOP, so also our new Liturgical Ministry Year. As such, I thought it a good idea to provide you with an assessment of where we stand regarding liturgical ministry signups and encourage you to sign up for one if you haven’t already done so.

A heartfelt “Thank You!” to all who’ve already signed up for a ministry, whether it be a liturgical ministry or any of the other great ministries that CCOP has to offer. CCOP truly understands what it means to be great stewards! Stewards of not only our treasure, but also of our time and talent.

Many of you have heard me say that a community such as ours requires a large number of ministers – we simply do not have the staffing to support all of the wonderful ministries offered here! As an example, we need approximately 275 ministers to make a weekend of eight Masses run smoothly. Our goal is to have our liturgical ministers serve once per month – doing the math, we need at least 1,100 people to minister our liturgies each month (even more for those months having five weeks). To date, we have less than 600 people signed up for a liturgical minstry. This means that, unless more of you sign up, these ministers will almost certainly have to double-up; serving more than once per month – and frankly, this is staggering given the size of our parish and number of potential ministers!

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Notes from Deacon Gary Mass Schedule

Mass Intentions Calendar of Events

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Scripture Readings Thanksgiving Food Baskets 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration Its Never Too Early...

Grief Support Ministry Save the Date! Women In God’s Spirit

3 & 4

Christmas Nativity Display Covenants in the Bible

Chocolate Advent Calendars Keep Christ In Christmas Prayers for the Sick Prayers for the Deceased

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ministers (greeters, ushers, Eucharistic ministers, head Eucharistic ministers and altar servers). Furthermore, we need more ministers to help with our Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) program as well as an additional 22 for the Altar Linen ministry.

CLW is a venue that is designed for kids (4 to 10 years of age) to experience the Liturgy of the Word proclaimed and explained at their age level. We create a safe, kid-friendly environment separate from the grown-ups. Children actively participate in liturgy including helping with readings and engaging in inter-active homilies, all in a setting where they can ask questions and have a little wiggle room to be children. It is truly building the foundation of our faith and the Mass.

The Altar Linen ministry prepares all of the linens needed for Mass. This is a ministry that is done in the comfort of your own home and is truly one of our “silent” ministries…immensely important to our ability to celebrate Mass but almost entirely unseen…in the background.

If you were away last month while we were focusing on ministry sign ups, please fill out one of the forms in the vestibule. If you took your form home and forgot to turn it in, please do so as soon as possible. If you weren’t planning on signing up, please reconsider. As baptized Christians, it is our duty to serve – and this is a great opportunity to serve.

All ministries provide training, on-going mentoring, opportunities to get to know more of our fellow parishioners and perhaps, best of all, no meetings! But beyond all of that, you are attending Mass, anyway. Why not lend a hand?

If you have any questions, please find one of the liturgical coordinators (LCs) – every Mass has at least one. You can also contact me at gwortham@catholicsofpleasanton.org.

Blessings,

Deacon Gary Director of Liturgy

(Continued from page 1) MASSES AT ST. AUGUSTINE Sunday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Saturday) Sunday: Weekday Masses: 8:30 AM Monday - Saturday Holy Days: 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration: First Fridays, following 8:30 AM Mass Benediction: 11:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Confessions) WEDDINGS 6 months preparation time required by the Diocese. Call for an interview.

BAPTISMS Call for an interview.

MASSES AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON Sunday: Weekdays Masses: 12:10 PM Monday - Friday Holy Days: 12:10 PM and 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration: 12:45-6:30 PM Monday and Wednesday

PARISH TEAM Rev. Paul D. Minnihan Pastor Rev. Kwame Assenyoh Associate Pastor Rev. Michael Pham Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Renz, OP Weekend Associate

St. Augustine Church 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Telephone: (925) 846-4489— Fax: (925) 426-5061

Deacon Richard Martin Deacon Joseph Gourley Director of Christian Living Olga Morineau Office Manager Kathleen Works Secretary Henry Correa Director of Life Long Learning Nancy Schlachte Coordinator, Middle School and Intergenerational Ministries Nicole Browne Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator Jennifer Tilton Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation & Children’s Sacraments Sharon Hanson Secretary Ira Stein Director, Music Ministries Matt Gray Director, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Telephone (925) 484-5020, Fax: (925) 484-1184

Deacon Gary Wortham Director of Worship Stephen Melander Director of Facilities Bronco Hinek Facilities Manager Alejandrina Fonseca Finance Manager Marilu Radcliff Secretary

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SUN Oct 30

8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Virginia Brandt Esteban Enriquez For The People

6:30 PM Baptism Preparation Class 1 Rms 4, 5

MON Oct 31

8:30 AM Fran Marsh 7:30 PM High School Youth Group Rms 16 , 17

TUE Nov 1

8:30 AM 7:30 PM

All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation

For The People For The People

12:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting Room 8

WED Nov 2

8:30 AM For The Faithful Departed

THU Nov 3

8:30 AM George Fargis, Jr. 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Knights of Columbus Officer Meeting Bible Study Cantor Rehearsal

Room 4 Rms 16, 17 Church

FRI Nov 4

8:30 AM Cheryl Kline 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Bible Study Al-Anon Meeting AA Meeting Hispanic Prayer Group

Church Rms 16, 17 Room 8 Room 8 Rms 4, 5, 7

SAT Nov 5

8:30 AM 5:00 PM

The Domingo Umali Family George Garibaldi

8:45 AM 10:30 AM

10:30 AM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Al-Anon Meeting Ministry Training for New Liturgical Ministers (not altar servers) Ministry to the Sick Mass & Luncheon Private Reconciliation Keep Christ in Christmas Card Sale High School Social

Room 8 Church Hall Church Vestibule Hall

SUN Nov 6

8:00 AM 10:0 AM

12:00 PM

Esther Idica Crisanto Enriquez Raul Tamayo

9:00 AM

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

11:15 AM

Keep Christ in Christmas Card Sale After all Masses Donut Sunday Baptism Rite of Welcome Baptism Preparation Class 2

Vestibule Rms 4, 5 Church Rms 4, 5

SUN Oct 30

9:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM

Oscar Avendano (L) Alexander Henry Shana Chimpky John Murray O’Neill

8:00 AM 10:15 AM

Confirmation Year 1 Retreat RCIA Inquiry

JPII Center Room A

MON Oct 31

12:10 PM The Arcega Family (L) 12:45 PM 7:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration WINGS

Chapel Chapel

TUE Nov 1

12:10 PM 6:00 PM

Holy Day of Obligation All Saints Day

For The People For The People

7:00 PM Centering Prayer Chapel

WED Nov 2

12:10 PM For The Faithful Departed 12:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration Children’s Choir Rehearsal Legion of Mary Teen Choir Rehearsal

Chapel Church Room B Church

THU Nov 3

12:10 PM Eleanor Knight 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Social Justice Meeting MOMS Prayer & Meditation Meeting

Cry Room Room B

FRI Nov 4

12:10 PM Hyun Sook Helena Lim (L)

SAT Nov 5

1:00 PM Ministry Training for New Liturgical Ministers (not altar servers)

Church

SUN Nov 6

9:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM

For The People Helen DiSilva Anthony Co Olga Pereira de Castro

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM

Keep Christ in Christmas Card Sale Donut Sunday RCIA Inquiry

Vestibule Vestibule Room A

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Scripture Readings November 6 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38

Thanksgiving Food Baskets The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting NON-EXPIRED, nonperishable food for its Annual Thanksgiving Food Baskets for the needy in Pleasanton. Please leave your

food donations in the food bins in the vestibules of both churches any time until Saturday, November 19. Canned tuna, chicken, fruit, vegetables and soup are appreciated. Cereal, snacks, packaged food mixes and dried goods such as rice, pasta and beans are also welcome. St Vincent de Paul will purchase turkeys and fresh fruit for our clients’ families. The Knights of Columbus will distribute the food baskets to local families. Thank you for your generosity.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, join us on the first Friday of the month at St Augustine from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in for an hour or whatever time you have available. Eucharistic Adoration is a personal way of developing a deeper relationship with the Lord. Have a quiet time for prayers and meditations. Benediction follows Eucharistic Adoration at 11:30 AM.

It’s Never too Early… ...to start your holiday shopping! Do you know that if you shop at Amazon.com, a percentage of your spending on almost everything you purchase can go to supporting CCOP? Simply click on the CCOP website link or bookmark it to use it every time you shop. Please see the link on the home page of the website for more information. It is a simple and easy way to support your Parish!

Grief Support Ministry During November, the Catholic Community of Pleasanton provides two (2) opportunities for persons whose loved ones have died to prepare themselves for the holidays and to honor the lives of their loved ones.

Facing Holiday Blues with a Broken Heart Wednesday, November 9, 7:30 PM Saint Elizabeth Seton Church Facilitated by Father Padraig Greene

Mass of Remembrance Monday, November 14, 7:30 PM Saint Elizabeth Seton Church

All are welcome regardless of religious affiliation No registration required.

Save the Date! Liturgical Ministry Training schedule:

ALL Lectors, NEW Greeters, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers and Head Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday, November 5: St. Augustine 10:30 AM - Noon St. Elizabeth Seton 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, November 12: St. Augustine 9:00 AM - Noon St. Elizabeth Seton 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ALL Altar Servers Saturday, November 19: St. Augustine 9:00 AM - Noon St. Elizabeth Seton 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

If you have any questions, please contact one of the Liturgy Coordinators or Dn. Gary at gwortham@catholicsofpleasanton.org

Women In God's Spirit Monday, November 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Saint Elizabeth Seton Chapel

Women of all ages are invited to join us for our Fall speaker presentations on New Evangelization: Invitation to seek Christ in all. Our speaker Sister Marietta Fahey, SHF will talk about “The Abundance of God and Our Christian Response”. Please bring a friend to share this faith filled evening.

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Chocolate Advent Calendars Our Parish will have a Fair-Trade Chocolate Advent Calendar sale following all Masses on November 12 and 13. This is part of our Parish effort to confront global poverty. Fair-Trade chocolates are made without the

use of forced child labor and child trafficking. By purchasing Fair-Trade chocolate you will be helping disadvantaged workers in developing countries to earn a fair price for their labor. Please be generous in supporting this event. sponsored by CCOP Social Justice Committee

Keep Christ in Christmas On November 5, 6, 12, 13, the Knights of Columbus will sell religious Christmas cards to help promote their “Keep Christ in Christmas” Program. The Knights will be at both St. Augustine and St. Elizabeth Seton vestibules following all Masses. Purchases can be made by cash, check, or credit card. For more information, please contact Chuck Berardi, Program Director, at (925) 381-1643.

Christmas Nativity Display Continuing the tradition begun by St Francis of Assisi in Italy, in the 12th century, CCOP is once again hosting our annual Christmas Nativity Display. Share your family traditions by bringing your

nativities, both simple and unique to St Elizabeth Seton. They will be displayed on Sunday, December 11 following each Mass. Setup is Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To participate contact Nancy Navarini at na.navarini@gmail.com or (925) 640-6334, before December 3.

Sponsored by the Italian Catholic Federation

Covenants in the Bible In the Bible, God made 7 major sacred contracts or covenants with humanity. The first covenant – with Adam – was renewed in 5 more covenants, because human beings continually broke them. But the 7th covenant needs no renewal because it was made with Jesus Christ, who did God’s will even unto death (Phil 2:9ff): The Old (First) Covenant:

Adamic Covenant – with Adam; Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Noahic Covenant – with Noah; Gen 9:8-15 Abrahamic Covenant – with Abraham; Genesis 15:7-21

Sinaitic/Horebic Covenant – with Israel/Moses; Ex 19:1-25

Davidic Covenant – with David; 2 Samuel 7:1-17;

Judaic Covenant – with the Jews from exile; Neh 8; 10

The New (Second) Covenant: Incarnation-God became Human – with Jesus Christ; Jer 31:31-35; Jn 1:14

Join us for more on Thursday 7:30 PM and Friday 9:30 AM at St Augustine’s Church Hall!

Larry Norwood Pat Meringer

Esther Barrera Karl Vargas

Maura Holmes Genevieve Giordano

Elin Price Fe Alejandro Sarcia Charlene Bradley

Victoria Brown Berry Tolman

Margaret Souza Elma Pane

Linda Stiles Eric Martin Len Stout

Joseph Andre Ann Frobose Carol Bush

Margaret Carlson Andrew Holmes

Grayson Bleu

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

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Winifred Noe Kathleen Mary Law

Mary Caroline Smith Mary Helen Tange Medardo Enriquez

Lynn DeMerritt

Duane Carlson Emily Ghilardi

Frank Paul Polizzi Michael Alan Wolski

Margie Sullivan Christina Ateugbu

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

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Mass

for the Sick

with

Anointing

November 5 at 10:30 AM

St. Augustine Hall All are welcome:

Sick, Homebound, Residents of Convalescent and Group Homes & their families

Lunch Immediately following Mass Please R.S.V.P. to Dave Frankenberger

(925) 846-8561 or dfranken@comcast.net