Church of the Transfiguration 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552-4908

(510) 538-7941 Fax (510) 538-7983 E-mail: transfig_office@sbcglobal.net Website: www.transfigchurch.com July 12, 2015

Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon Martin J. Leach ● Deacon Timothy L. Moore ● Deacon Burton J. Rigley

LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Liturgy Coordinator, Sean Cooper Eucharistic Ministers, Stephen and Carina Kowalewski Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Alicia Antonio Youth Liturgy, Michelle Gilman

FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 60 Plus or Minus Club, Hospitality Committee

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”: Bobbie Blackard,510-581-4149 HALL MANAGER: Pat Ballinger, (510) 239-7941

HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Ann McAusland, 510-239-7941

YOUTH MINISTRY: Sean Cooper, (510) 581-5870 or Transfig_Youth@sbcglobal.net

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 Marian Room, Parish Hall. Please call the Parish Office, 538-7941, to register.

MATRIMONY: Six months advance notice required. Please call the parish office. WEDDING COORDINATOR: Mel Speed (510) 909-9334 or melspeed@live.com FUNERALS: Please contact the funeral home of your choice and then the parish office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director, Patrice Ballinger (510) 537-1502 or TransfigCCD@aol.com

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Director, Martin Mijalski. Please call the parish office.

MUSIC MINISTRY: Director, Alexander Katsman (510) 538-7941, Ext. 302 or Transfig_Music@sbcglobal.net

Mission Statement: “Transfiguring Our Community Through Faith”

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 12, 2015

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

— Psalm 85:12

Transfiguration Catholic Church

Mass Intentions (July11-18, 2015) Sat. 4:00p.m. Edward & Mary Joaquin and Dr. Douglas Franklin Sun. 7:30a.m. Janice Paulo 9:00a.m. For the People 11:00a.m. Giuseppa, Nunzio & Vincenzo Latora and Paola Vitale Mon. 8:00a.m. Anthony Bettencourt Tues. 8:00a.m. Manuel, Antonio, Belmina Freitas and All in Purgatory Wed. 8:00a.m. Special Intention for Manuel & Maria Costa and Family Thurs. 8:00a.m. Gene Fry Fri. 8:00a.m. Special Intention for Sandra & John Santos Sat. 4:00p.m. Eunice Moore

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of: June 27th & 28th—$9,759.00 July 4th & 5th—$8,549.00

(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.

Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust

Coffee and Donuts Julie Monteiro & Sunita D’Costa will be hosting coffee and donuts this Sunday after the 9:00a.m. Mass. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.

We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners and guests. If you would like to register or update information, please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office.

Baptism Class The next Baptism class will be

Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Please call the Parish Office to register.

Please Note We will not have a Pancake Breakfast

in the months of July and August.

Transfiguration Parish Goal Update Our goal here at Transfiguration Parish for the “Reclaiming Christ’s Mission Together” campaign is $549,431. So far, we have raised $279,054 (51% of our goal). Let’s keep going to reach our goal! If you have not yet responded, please consider doing so soon. Remember, our parish will receive 25% of all monies collected up to our goal and 50% of funds raised above our goal. Thank you for your support!

Filipino Dinner/Dance Tickets Are On Sale After All Masses!

To help raise money for the church and to gather together for a good meal and fellowship.

July 25, 2015, Parish Hall Tickets are $25.00 per person

SENT BY GOD In Amos’ time the vocation of prophet had achieved a very formal status in Israel. The prophets had arisen, origi-nally, to act as God’s voice when Israel was no longer led by the spiritual/civil figures known as “judges,” but by monarchs. Over time, the monarchy had appropriated the offices of priest and prophet, established them into compa-nies, and reserved the right to appoint courtly prophets. Then, as now, when those in power also got to choose who would act as their official conscience, things sometimes went awry. At such times, God raised up prophets from unlikely places, and this is how Amos received his voca-tion as prophet. In last week’s Gospel we heard how Jesus was raised up as God’s anointed from a place many viewed as unlikely. As we continue to discern our own vocation as baptized disciples, we can be assured that we are, in Paul’s words, “chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will” (Ephesians 1:11). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

Congratulations to the parents of: Nico James Kalotkin Sebastian Mandap Jimenez

who were baptized here last Sunday.

Free ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass times and locations, Internet: www.masstimes.org.

Adult Bible Study Monday evening, July 13, 2015 in the Marian Room of the Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

Deadline for Bulletin The deadline for items in the bulletin is Monday,4:30p.m.

Thank you for your support!

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Amos 7:12-15

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Psalm 85—Gospel: Mark 6:7-13

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Henry Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Wednesday: St. Bonaventure Thursday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Friday: Eid al Fitr (Islamic observance) begins at sunset Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis; Blessed Virgin Mary

Altar Servers Wanted!!! Want to be an Altar Server or know someone who is in-

terested? We are now recruiting new Altar Servers for our Transfiguration Church Parish! Children who are 10 yrs. and older and who have received first Holy Communion

are eligible. Parents who would like their children to serve at the altar may email Alicia Antonio at:

bheng1972@yahoo.com. “When you take part in the liturgy by carrying out your altar service, you offer a witness to all. Your absorption, the devo-tion that wells up from your heart and is expressed in ges-tures, in song, in the responses: if you do it correctly and not absent-mindedly, then in a certain way your witness is one that moves people,” (Pope Benedict XVI, 2006).

A Summer Concert to Sing Praise to God! Saturday, August 1, 2015—8:00p.m.

Our Lady of the Rosary Church 6th & C Streets, Union City

Sundown Praise Featuring: Jesse Manibusan

Plus Recording Artist: Amanda Vernon and All Saints Unplugged.

Tickets at the Door: $10.00—$7 advance Under 12—$7 and $5

Order tickets online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/local/sundown-praise/

An event to let music deepen the faith of young adults

and youth throughout the Diocese of Oakland.

High School Youth Group All high school students (including incoming 9th graders) are welcome to join us for some fun summer activities.

More info at www.transfigchurch.com.

Blood Drive A "Blood Centers of the Pacific" blood drive has been scheduled at our Church on July 26 from 8 am thru 1 pm. The mobile blood unit will be in the lower parking lot. If you are able to donate and would like to do so, please schedule an appointment at:

h ps://www.bloodheroes.com/index.cfm?group=op&expand=649024&zc=94552.

Walk-ins are also welcome. This is such an easy way to help someone in need. FYI- There will be another blood drive in Palomares Hills (at the Clubhouse) on October 4. The dates are selected so that a donor is eligible to donate for both blood drives without driving out of the city.

Lost and Found Found: A set of keys. To claim, please call the Parish Office, (510) 538-7941.

Have you heard???

For our parish members...the BREAD OF LIFE ministry provides receptions in the Parish Hall following funeral services here at Transfiguration. Contact the Parish Of-fice to request this service. To join the wonderful volun-teer group of men and women who help to make this min-istry of hospitality happen, contact Nancy at 510-427-4811 or Peggy at 510-538-5671 or Evelyn at 510-387-3310 for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Next Sunday, July 19th, 10:00a.m., Parish Hall

All are welcome.

LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS THE “JOY OF THE GOSPEL” CONTINUED...

The Church’s Missionary Transformation—#89 Yes to the new relationships brought by Christ Isolation, which is a version of immanentism, can find expression in a false autonomy which has no place for God. But in the realm of religion it can also take the form of a spiritual consumerism tailored to one’s own un-healthy individualism. The return to the sacred and the quest for spirituality which mark our own time are ambig-uous phenomena. Today, our challenge is not so much atheism as the need to respond adequately to many peo-ple’s thirst for God, lest they try to satisfy it with alienat-ing solutions or with a disembodied Jesus who demands nothing of us with regard to others. Unless these people find in the Church a spirituality which can offer healing and liberation, and fill them with life and peace, while at the same time summoning them to fraternal communion and missionary fruitfulness, they will end up by being taken in by solutions which neither make life truly human nor give glory to God. Fr. Terry’s Remarks—Because we live in a world that is constantly evolving and changing, it is very easy for many of us to feel helpless or threatened. Our instinct is to retreat and create my own cell where I can be with Jesus and keep away as much as possible from all the dis-puting, the babbling, the ugliness. Now, I am not saying that there are not certain people who are called to lives of deep contemplation and silence. These special souls are rare. The rest of us meet Jesus, see God, encounter the Holy Spirit in day to day encounters with our fellows. We carry Jesus to the rest of humanity by being deeply involved in their lives. We need to accept them, we need to get to know them, we need to listen to them and re-spond to them in a Jesus way. Paying too much attention to dress, posture, language, even prayer formulas can be and I feel too often are another way of pulling away from the ordinary folk, the ones Jesus loved to eat, drink and mix with. Every one of us has to believe that you are Christ to others. You are the one in which they come to recognize the face of God. It’s an awesome calling, but it turns us away from our imagined fears, our sense of un-worthiness, the idea that we have to spend all our time trying to please God or save our souls. The simple truth is we can't do either. But we can be great disciples just by being our genuine selves. When we heal and liberate our-selves we instinctively do the same for others. People to-day are not looking for atheism. They are looking for God. Introduce Him to them and find Him in them.