Pastor’s Corner

Brothers and sisters,

Like most of you, I have been growing my prayer card for persons who are affected by natural disasters – Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as those traumatized by the earthquakes in southern Mexico and Mexico City. And with great sadness, we know that there are a host of other natural disasters in other parts of the world and we will continue to pray for everyone effected by these horrific experiences. For the week of September 24th, the parish will provide an opportunity to assist in relief efforts on our website and the monies donated will go toward earthquake relief in Mexico. You can also come to the office either at St. Augustine or St. Elizabeth Seton to drop off a contribution. Checks should be made out to the Catholic Community of Pleasanton and please put earthquake relief in the memo. The Catholic Community of Pleasanton will use the international arm of the Catholic Church in the United States – Catholic Relief Services – to allocate our funding. Please prayerfully consider a contribution. Thank you for your support of persons who need responders on so many different levels. The first level is prayer…

Last weekend, many of you had the opportunity to be introduced to the parish’s new associate pastor (Parochial Vicar), Fr. Filiberto Barerra. Filiberto was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico on July 20th 1967. Along with 12 siblings, he was raised by two amazing parents, who are now abiding in the presence of God in Heaven. His formation for priestly life and ministry started as a teenager in Mexico at the seminary in

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Mass Intentions, Calendar of Events 3

Scripture Readings Rosary and Angelus Ministry Sign-Ups Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayers of the Sick

K of C Membership Drive Blessing of the Animals Mass of Remembrance Prayers for the Deceased

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Stewardship of Treasure Grief Workshop Young Adult Ministry

40 Days for Life Campaign Join the Flock Eucharistic Adoration

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Aguascalientes. He was ordained a priest on June 28, 1998 by Bishop John Cummins. Over the course of a few years of ministry, he has had a wealth of experiences in parish life throughout the Diocese of Oakland. Most recently, he served as Associate Pastor at St. Leander in San Leandro. Serving as a priest has brought him tremendous joy, especially the celebration of the Eucharist (Mass). For relaxation, he enjoys long walks and music. He might be a bit of a foodie, too. He loves his native Mexico, the wonderful flavors of the food of his home and has a soft spot for Italian cuisine as well.

In addition to all the generalist responsibilities of any priest, he will have two specific areas of responsibility. First, he will be the priest contact for the parish’s Ministry of the Sick. He will be spending significant time at Valley Care Medical Center and visiting our brothers and sisters at other care facilities throughout the parish. Please feel free to contact Fr. Fili if you have needs for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. He is working with an amazing team of ministers in the parish who provide an indispensable presence of Jesus the healer in our community. He will also be a team member of RCIA – the team that shapes formation opportunities for those adults to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church as they live their faith at The Catholic Community of Pleasanton. These adults will celebrate Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Matt Gray. Information can be found on the website and bulletin. Because of these specific ministries, some of you will encounter Fr. Filiberto more personally. In every opportunity that comes your way, welcome him to the parish.

Have a great week…

Fr. Paul

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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 Rosary Monday through Saturdaa7 at 8:00 AM Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Weddings: 6 months preparation time required by the Diocese. Call for an interview. Baptism: 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 Rosary & Angelus Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM

PARISH TEAM Rev. Paul D. Minnihan Pastor Rev. Kwame Assenyoh Associate Pastor Rev. Filiberto Barrera Associate Pastor Rev. Chris Renz, OP Weekend Associate Deacon Richard Martin Deacon Ernest Freeman Deacon Gary Wortham Director of Liturgy Deacon Joseph Gourley Small Christian Communities (SCC)

St. Augustine Church 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Telephone: (925) 846-4489 Fax: (925) 426-5061

Michael Harmon Director of Communications Ira Stein Director of Music Ministries Matt Gray Director of Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Olga Morineau Office Manager

Faith Formation Office Telephone: (925) 846-3531

Fax: (925) 846-3543

Henry Correa Director of Life Long Learning Nicole Browne Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator Lien-Thi de la Pena Coordinator of Middle School & Intergenerational Ministries Kathy Works Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation & Children’s Sacraments Sharon Hanson Secretary

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Telephone (925) 484-5020 Fax: (925) 484-1184

Stephen Melander Director of Facilities Bronco Hinek Facilities Manager Alejandrina Fonseca Finance Manager Marilu Radcliff Secretary

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SUN Sept. 24

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

Marilia Vargas Maria del Carmen utierrez For the People

8:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

2:00 PM

Parish Picnic Children’s Liturgy of the Word RCIA Baptism Ceremony

Hall Room 17 Rectory Church

MON Sept. 25

8:30 AM Dolores Resh 8:00 AM Rosary Church

TUE Sept. 26

8:30 A Doris Avergonzado 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Rosary Toddler Playgroup Al-Anon Meeting Adult Choir Rehearsal All My Children (AMP)

Church Room 13 Room 8 Church Hall

WED Sept. 27

8:30 AM Ruthe Castro 8:00 AM Rosary Church

THU Sept. 28

8:30 AM Nina Tolentino 8:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Rosary Cantor Rehearsal Bible Study

Church Church Rms. 16 & 17

FRI Sept. 29

8:30 AM William Barrett 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM

Rosary Bible Study Al-Anon Meeting AA Word of Wisdom Hispanic Prayer Group Hispanic Eucharistic Adoration

Church Rms. 16 & 17 Room 8 Room 8 Rms. 4 & 5 Church

SAT Sept. 30

8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Ruben Atencion John Amato

8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:45 AM 3:00 PM

Rosary Hispanic Prayer Group Retreat Al-Anon Reconciliation

Church Hall Room 8 Church

SUN Oct. 1

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

Claud & Leona Moll Luis & Agustina Cortez Marilia Vargas

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

10:00 AM 10:00 AM

6:30 PM

K of C Membership Drive Donut Social Children’s Liturgy of The Word RCIA Baptism Preparation Class 1

Vestibule Hall Room 17 Rectory Rms. 4 & 5

SUN Sept. 24

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

Florencio B. Autor Anne Zelpha Turner The Umali Family (L) Lisa Norton (L)

9:00 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM

Children’s Liturgy of The Word RCIA—Inquiry Children’s Liturgy of The Word

Chapel Room A Chapel

MON Sept. 25

12:10 PM Chemparathy Family (L) 11:30 AM 12:45 PM

7:15 PM

Rosary & Angelus Eucharistic Adoration RCIA

Chapel Chapel Room A

TUE Sept. 26

12:10 PM Norma Comia 11:30 AM Rosary & Angelus Chapel

WED Sept. 27

12:10 PM Richard DeWine 11:30 AM 12:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM

Rosary & Angelus Eucharistic Adoration Children’s Choir Rehearsal Legion of Mary Teen Choir Rehearsal

Chapel Chapel Church Room B Church

THU Sept. 28

12:10 PM Serafina Magno 11:30 AM 7:30 PM

Rosary & Angelus Fall Grief Workshop

Chapel Chapel

FRI Sept. 29

12:10 PM Wayne Erven 11:30 AM Rosary & Angelus Chapel

SAT Sept. 30

SUN Oct. 1

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

Antonio Correia For the People Virginia Noguera (L) Stan Price

9:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM

Children’s Liturgy of The Word RCIA—Inquiry M.O.M.S. Bible Study Children’s Liturgy of The Word

Chapel Room A Room B Chapel

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Scripture Readings October 1 Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 or 2:1-5 Matthew 21:28-32

Rosary St. Augustine Monday through Saturday at 8:00 AM

St. Elizabeth Seton Chapel Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM

Angelus St. Elizabeth Seton Chapel Monday through Friday at Noon

Ministry Sign-Ups Ministry sign-ups for ALL CCOP ministries will take place during the month of September.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to serve our community! Signup forms are available in the vestibules, offices or can be downloaded from the parish website.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Come meet our wonderful group of women who create and donate shawls to parishioners in need. We meet the second Thursday of every month, at St Elizabeth Seton, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Contact Gwen Foster at (925) 398-8514 or Gwenfoster34@comcast.net and/or Cleo Foster (925) 918-2986 or itzcleo@comcast.net.

K of C Membership Drive The Knights of Columbus will conduct their membership drive on September 30 & October 1. There will be information tables and Knights in the vestibules after each Mass. Perhaps you have questions about our Knights or are simply curious? Please stop by if you like to join this very active group of practical Catholic gentlemen. For information, contact Darren Medeiros at darrenmedeiros@gmail.com.

Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 1st 1:15pm (Following Noon Mass) St. Augustine Grotto

In Honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of all animals – great & small, we will provide blessings to individual pets and in memory of beloved pets that have passed away. If your pet is sick, or cannot come, please bring a picture to be blessed! All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier for everyone’s safety

Mass of Remembrance Honor those you love, who have died, in a special Mass of Remembrance on November 13 at 7:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church.

All are invited. If you wish, bring a small picture of your loved one.

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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

Valentina Wall Sylvestre Panlig Fatima Atencion Milagros Dirige Alfred Moore Ruthe Castro Susan Fulton John Willms

Jet Vitasa Francisco Perez Maria DeSouza

Anna D’Ambrosio Maria F. Goncalves

Susan Weir Chris Misuraca

Alois Kaslin Rodrigo Tinio Nemesio Go

Jim Dunn Alois Kaslin

Reme F. Pick

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

Margaret Reilley Bob Palecheck Brigido Pascual Marty McGinty

Ellis Schott Linda Adams

Paul Miller Steven Holt

Joe Holt Precious Domingo

Paul Anderson Lydia C. Fuentes

Paul Miller Jeffrey Timms

Michelina Tringali Jack Greene

Agnes Fuentes Ginger Creeley

Baby Caleb Reyes Nancy Silva

40 Days for Life Campaign The Knights of Columbus Councils and others are beginning a 40 Days for Life Campaign outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Walnut Creek located at 1357 Oakland Boulevard. This is a peaceful prayer vigil starting Wednesday. September 27 thru Saturday, November 4 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It requires peaceful conduct with no judgements and no offensive signs. IT IS NOT A DEMONSTRATION TO CHANGE LAWS. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we will change hearts and perhaps offer a woman a last chance to help in a crisis pregnancy. How much time you volunteer is up to you, but one hour per week is suggested. Please sign up for vigil hours at 40daysforlife.com/walnutcreek. For more information and/or questions, contact Lou Santero at (925) 846-5124 or lpsantero@yahoo.com.

Join The Flock We use Flocknote to send out updates and information about CCOP. Joining is easy from your mobile phone or computer! Text “Join CCOP” to 84576 or follow the link on the homepage of our website. Join now!

Eucharistic Adoration Seeking quiet time for prayer and meditation? Come join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Augustine and St. Elizabeth Seton. This is a great opportunity during these hectic times to sit quietly, clear your mind of all busyness and be present to Our Lord – let Him minister to you.

ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH 1st Friday Every Month

9:00 AM–11:30 AM Coordinator: Ernie (925) 846-7831

Last Friday of Each Month (Spanish) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Coordinator: Ernesto (925) 640-1595

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHAPEL Mondays and Wednesdays

12:45 PM – 6:30 PM Coordinators: Linda (925) 462-0974 Sharon (925) 462-8625

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Stewardship of Treasure August 2017

August Sunday Plate Budget: $118,199 August Sunday Plate Actual: $129,556 % via On-line Giving: 29% YTD Sunday Plate Budget: $1,095,945 YTD Sunday Plate Actual: $1,067,007 % of Budget 97% August Arise & Build Receipts $79,166 Total A&B Campaign Receipts $2,251,170 Total Receipts % of $3.6M Pledge 63%

Thank you for your Stewardship! Click on the Giving tab of the CCOP Website to review the 2016 / 2017 Parish Financial Report

Grief Workshop St. Elizabeth Seton Church 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM

The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Whether the death was sudden or tragic or one with warning and preparation, the reality of death leaves most of us in a state of shock, confusion and sadness. Each person’s grief journey has its own path. Please join us and let us accompany you on your healing journey.

These sessions are open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, please contact Eleanor Flatley at (925) 846-8708.

Young Adult Ministry CCOP has a Young Adult Ministry!! College students and young professionals are welcome! Find us on Facebook under CCOP Young Adult Ministry, where all our events are posted in a timely manner. Please contact Susie at staugustine868@gmail.com to join the ministry email for our monthly updates and events.

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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Support your Parish and Community. Come join us and see what a difference you can make in the world. Membership Drive next weekend, September 30th & October 1st, after all Masses.

Chancellor: Mark Jacops: mjsunol@comcast.net

Membership Director: Darren Medeiros: darrenmedeiros@gmail.com

Council Web Site: www.KofC6043.org

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE