first reading: psalm: second reading: gospel · 7/5/2020 · 2 mass intentions/schedule monday...

Address: 2700 Dover Avenue - Fairfield, CA 94533 Website: www.olmcfairfield.org

Parish Office…………………………….....…………………...…..(707) 422-7767 Virgil Bascara, Plant Manager .…………………[email protected] Gemma Gonzalo, Office Manager Office email address: [email protected] Office hours: 10 AM - 12 PM, Monday - Friday Mass Reserva ons Call-in: Wed and Thur only, 1 - 4 PM Valerie Elser, Admin. Assistant: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society........................................(707) 422-5209 Emergency Sick Calls..................................................(707) 422-7767 RCIA and Adult Forma on.........................................(707) 422-7767 Religious Educa on and Sacramental Prepara on (707) 422-2814 Elaine Bruno, Anna Albericci, Diana Banasan Carmel Youth Ministry Diana Banasan…..…...………...(707) 422-2814

MASS: Weekend: Saturday Evening, 5PM Vigil Sunday: 8AM, 10AM & 12 Noon Daily: Monday - Saturday, 9AM Holy Days: 9AM, Noon and 7PM Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturdays: 2:30 to 3:30 PM or by appointment Bap sms: No Bap sm un l further no ce. Marriages: Six months no ce required. Anoin ng of the Sick: Contact the Parish Office.

Contact the Parish Office for all Bap sms & Marriages.

July 5, 2020 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SERVED BY THE CARMELITES MASS SCHEDULE | SACRAMENTS

Staff: Fr. Patrick Gavin, O. Carm. (Pastor) | Fr. Jose Celia, O. Carm. (Parochial Vicar) Fr. Mario Lopez, O.Carm. (Re red Priest in Residence) | Deacon Raymond Elias

First Reading: See, your king shall come to you; a just savior is he, meek, and riding on an ass, on a colt, the foal of an ass. (Zec 9:9b) Psalm: I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. (Ps 145) Second Reading: For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (Rom 8:13) Gospel: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28)

PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass Inten ons | Pray For

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MASS INTENTIONS/SCHEDULE Monday 07/06

9:00 am OLMC Parishioners

Tuesday 07/07 9:00 am

OLMC Parishioners

Wednesday 07/08 9:00 am OLMC Parishioners

Thursday 07/09 9:00 am † Jose Gaglianone / Lygia Gaglianone

Friday 07/10 9:00 am † Walter Zolkiwsky / Victoriana Detsoso

Saturday 07/11 9:00 am † O lia Quinn

5:00 pm † Don and † Helen Haug

8:00 am † Decorosa Sanchez Sunday 07/12

10:00 am

NOON † Ernes na Silveyra Medina OLMC Parishioners

If you would like the faith community of OLMC to join you in prayers for special needs, contact the Parish Office at 422-7767. We do occasionally take some names off of the list in the bulle n. If we have taken a name from the printed list of a person s ll in need of prayers, please give us a call and we will happily put him or her back on. Please take some me this week to remember the following in your prayers: - For all in our parish family who are suffering serious or terminal illness

Madison O’Shields Timothy White Ron Scharfen Dolores Highsmith- Cass Dion Newman Shannon Valtierra Jo & Evelyn Nunes Andy Andalajao Darwin Rasmussen John & VivianDonohoe Jeff Anub Laura Labrado Mary Highsmith Aukusitino Iulio Alapati Suisala Silivelia Alkowni Howell Wood III Yollie Wood Mary Sheldon Kai Croker & Family Matt A. Villaber Donna Gaddard Joe Lujan Kelly Gawley Regina Diaz Sarah S. Yarberry Emanuel P. Caranay Diane Ball Carol Nunes Dolores Sheppard Bessie Zanolini Ian Padilla John & June Kelley David Quilao Sal DiMarco Bobby Holsworth John Joe White Virgil Jaramillo Therese Keck Pat Murtha Lina Cradduck Leonida Bascara Vivian Blas

Roberto, Inday & Robbie Visda Cathy Arriola Rosario Manalisay Robert Rabaino Renita Manalo Ann Garant Alejo Aranas Remy Calica Julie Darling John & Celina Hess Sharon Dotson Kimo Boone Gloria Lee Anita Brennan Carolyn Hebert Josephine Iannarelli Su Kuropatkin Romy & Cuca Lopez Crystal Buelna Bernice Jojola MaryEllen McCormick Fr. Hank Ormond, O.Carm. Jewel Perez Theresa McDermott Elinita VeraCruz- Ulep Masoumeh Kennedy Manny & Laura Labaria Jose Y. Gomez Samantha Peregoy Fr. David Fontaine, O.Carm. Asianne McClinton Rebert Gebing Meredith A. Beltran Tom Serrano Lana Graves Larry Shaver Maria Arreola Jean Hamilton

Betty McFadden Salas& SantosFamilies Sammy & Luz Quilao Rojas Family Ryan Bautista Linda Sharp Danilda Castor Luis Silveyra Bob Olmstead Virginia Armas Jim Dooley Luis Mora Marilou Torres Nancy Lamp Sally Fields Martha Eble Steve Henson John Linehan Robert Bautista-Ong Cyndi Roldan Ruby Dizon Analyn Balontong Ruth Davis Andrew Davis Philip Sutton Cyrstal Medeiros McGrew Joan Gaut Nicole Wind Danny McFadden Melissa Rondez & Family Ed Junker Jeremy Banks Joe Santos Joel, Fe Tubig & Family Rick Tracy Pat Brausch Edward Bransfield Rogelio Fortaleza Pat Brausch Diane Topacio

Don’t look back. You’re not going

that way.

C A R M E L YO U T H C O R N E R

Thinking about our future can cause feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, but the process of dis-cernment about our personal voca ons was never meant to be a stressful one. Learn what you can do in the present moment to live a life of discipleship that enables us to fulfill our uni-versal voca on: the invita on to a life of love through discipleship. Join us for our virtual series, Downside Up, on Sundays, 2 pm. Follow us at instagram.com/carmel.youth for more.

PRAYER & WORSHIP PASTOR’S PAGE

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QUESTION: WHY DO PRIESTS KISS THE ALTAR AT THE START OF MASS?

Answer: Our churches and chapels are filled with symbols. We might think of the more common symbols (like the crucifix, statues, stained-glass windows, vestment color and altar cloths) as well as major symbols (such as the paschal candle and the baptismal font). But there are some things that we can take for granted in our sacred spaces, because unfortunately, they seem to just be part of the building, including three of the main symbols of our liturgy: the ambo (lectern), the chair for the priest celebrant, and the altar.

These three objects are placed in a specially designated area called the sanctuary. They are the places where the Word of God is proclaimed, where the priest prays and presides at the celebration, and where the bread and wine are offered by the priest during the Eucharistic Prayer. Although each of these objects is sacred because of the role they play in our worship, the altar holds a special place. In a document containing the rules and instructions for the Mass — the “General Instruction of the Roman Missal” — we read: “The altar on which the Sacrifice of the Cross is made present under sacramental signs is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God is called together to participate in the Mass, as well as the center of the thanksgiving that is accomplished throughout the Eucharist” (no. 296).

One of the ways that we recognize the importance of the altar is when the priest and deacon kiss the altar at the beginning of Mass. Kissing is an ancient act of devotion. Remember, we also kiss the cross on Good Friday, and the deacon or priest kisses the “Book of the Gospels” after the Gospel is proclaimed. This act of devotion reminds us that the altar is a symbol of Jesus, the “living stone” (see 1 Peter 2:4), the foundation stone of our faith. It is a symbol gesture, but it is a powerful reminder of the One on whom our faith is built and in whose name we gather as the “household of faith.”

STEWARDSHIP

GOSPEL MEDITATION 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY We are all familiar with the refrain, “You have put on Christ. In him you have been bap zed. Alleluia, alleluia!” In Bap sm, we “put on” Christ. In pu ng on Christ, we put on all that Christ is and represents: hope, faith, and love. We are no longer bound to the sins and failures of the flesh, that part of us that resists God and relies exclusively on human means. It also means that we are not in debt to our past, complete with its sins, failures, regrets, fears, and unfulfilled dreams. There is always hope. In pu ng on Christ, we put on God’s vision for the world, for all of His children and for us. We have been given a road map to guide our paths and a blueprint to follow for our life’s journey.

There is no need for regret, and we are not tethered to our past. Is there anything in your past that you regret? Any decision or memory that con nues to haunt you? We have all made mistakes, and we have this uncanny ability to con nue bea ng ourselves up over things we can no longer do anything about, except learn from them. To put on Christ means that I can now bring God’s uncondi onal love to my hur ul memories and sinful choices. With each new moment and every new choice, I can start clean and live in freedom.

Imagine adults when the disciples were preaching and bap zing. They came to bap sm not really knowing who they were, with pasts that were broken, seeking to live the joy of the Gospel they heard spoken to them and wan ng the love they saw witnessed in the lives of those who believed. What tremendous celebra ons their bap sms must have been! They could now have the support of a community, full par cipa on in the sacraments of the church, focus for their disordered lives, consola on, healing, and an understanding of what life is really all about.

Our lives are meant to be celebra ons of the Spirit we have received in Bap sm. How does that joy get expressed in and through you? When we truly understand that we have put on Christ, our burdens can become much lighter. It is odd that so many Chris ans look like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those weights could be li ed and joy experienced!

Parish Collections Our Weekly Goal: $12,500.00

2020 Envelope Collec on Date: June 7, 2020

June 14, 2020 June 21, 2020 June 28, 2020

$4,680.00 $6,047.00 $2,194.00

Not available at print

2020 Online Dona ons May 31-June6, 2020

June 7 - 13, 2020 June 14 - 20, 2020

June 21 - 27, 2020

$4,864.70 $2,294.70 $2,959.70

Not available at print

Please con nue to be good stewards in your dona ons.

Keep in mind that collec ons will be low during these

mes. This would be a good opportunity to take advantage of doing

your thing through our website—Online Giving. Our Parish has been using an Online giving system that is strengthening stewardship as well as

making it easier for members to support our Church. There are many benefits for parishioners that choose to Give

Online! Some of the benefits include: no need to write checks; you can give even if you are unable to attend Mass;

and your contribution amount can easily be adjusted at any time! Please

prayerfully consider making your offerings Online - your contribution

will support the Operations and Capital Improvements of our Church. Sign-up

today by: 1) visiting our website: www.olmcfairfield.org 2) Click-on: GIVE Online! 3) “Create an account.” 4) Navigate to choose the Fund. Give!

Its that easy! You can give a one-time contribution

or you can specify a reoccurring giving to any of the Funds available

throughout the year.

Please MAIL—in Offertory Envelopes or u lize OLMC’s Online-Giving!

AROUND THE PARISH Upcoming Events

PRAY WITH JESUS IN THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT

He is always waiting for you!

Due to the growing concern of the spread of COVID-19, St. Therese Chapel will remain closed until further notice.

For online adoration chapels,

adoration prayer ideas Please visit:

virtualadoration.home.blog

RESPECT LIFE CORNER

Healing withing Marriage from an Abor on

When Susan’s* husband told her about the abor on he was involved in during college, she finally understood why he was so depressed and had trouble bond-ing with their children. The devasta on of abor on brings with it many challeng-es. O en, the people who have par ci-pated in an abor on are unaware of the countless ways it is affec ng their lives. It is scary to tell a spouse or a fiancé(é) about a past abor on. It requires great trust in that person’s love and trust in God. But with the help of an abor on healing ministry, couples can successful-ly work through abor on-related chal-lenges. God’s grace can bring true heal-ing to the rela onships of those who trust in His infinite mercy.

*Name changed for privacy.

More at h p://respectlifeprogram.org/healing-in-marriage

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The prac ce of reques ng a Mass to be offered for a friend or loved one(s), living or deceased, is a beau ful and wonderful part of our Catholic Tradi on. There are many requests for scheduling Mass Inten ons. In order to ac-commodate your Mass request we have proposed the following guidelines: 1) A “Mass Inten on Form” MUST be completed. Forms are

available in the Parish Office or you can download the form from our website.

2) Due to the current limited Office Hours, you may also send your request, via email - [email protected].

3) Request(s) will be honored on a first-come-first-serve basis. 4) The dona on / offering for a Mass Inten on request is $10

per Mass. 5) Holy Days of Obliga on (i.e. Christmas, Easter, All Saints Day,

etc.), and other special days (i.e. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.) will be for the general inten ons of our Parishioners.

6) Mass request(s) will be honored as close to the requested date and me as possible.

7) The 2021 Mass Inten on Book will become available for your request(s) star ng August 2020.

Due to COVID-19 and in line with the guidelines is-sued by the OLMC Parish Office, we will not be having

our annual nine (9) day novena to OLMC next month, July 2020. The Lay Carmelite Community #578 will always be grateful for your support and your participation during the past years. God willing, we will have this novena again next year. God bless. ~ Lay Carmelite Community #578

Married Couples: Give your marriage a well-deserved vaca on. Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage En-counter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy! The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: August 21-23, 2020 in Sacramento, CA and October 2-4, 2020 in Reno, NV. For more infor-ma on and / or to apply for a Weekend, visit our website at h ps://www.sacramentowwme.org or contact Terry and Janet at ap-plica [email protected] or 916-489-3464.

PARISH INFORMATION & REGISTRATION OLMC MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS

ADULT EDUCATION - RCIA | Steve & Carlene Pearson, 707-426-2344 Catholics Come Home | Woody Carnahan & Kelly Newman, 208-9465 ALPHA PREGNANCY CLINICS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | 428-3300. Address: 1044 Empire St., Fairfield, Ca ALTAR & SANCTUARY Lay Carmelites ALTAR SERVERS | Deacon Raymond Elias / 416-4618 AMOR DEI CHARISMATIC COMMUNITY Delia Tabasa / 631-9577 BAPTISM (Bap smal Prep Class held every other month) | Deacon Raymond Elias / 416-4618 / [email protected] CANCER SUPPORT | Call the Parish Office, 707-422-7767 COUPLES FOR CHRIST Medardo &Mimi Tuazon 707-344-7355 Rey & Milva Lapitan - 707-428-1561 Ray & Lyn Fortaleza 707-208-6679 CURSILLO | Gem Geluz - 386-9142 CARMEL YOUTH Diana Banasan 707-422-2814 6

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Please place completed form in the Offertory Basket (at Mass), mail it or bring it to the Parish Office!

NEW PARISHIONER? UPDATING INFO?

OLMC MINISTRIES|ORGANIZATIONS

EURHARISTIC APOSTLES OF DIVINE MERCY (EADM) Mindy Zindel 421-0776, Marlon Taasan 688-4880 FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR | Francis Cruz - 925-683-1311 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Rainer Urbach - 246-4686 LAY CARMELITES | Melody McCloskey 415-377-1139 LEGION OF MARY | Orlie Mangune, 707-880-5602 LORD'S LEAVEN MISSION SOCIETY Marlon & Yve e Taasan - 707-688-4880 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Tom and Elaine Bruno - 707-426-9564 MEMBERS IN MOTION | Be y McFadden - 707-422-4129 MINISTRY OF THE EUCHARIST Julie Darling - 707-425-3934 Pearla Cuerdo - 707-386-3403 MINISTRY OF THE EUCHARIST for THE HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office - 707-422-7767 MINISTRY OF THE WORD | Don McKenna - 707-718-5239 MISSIONARY FAMILIES OF CHRIST (MFC) | John & Malou Bayquen 707-208-4005 / Eddie & Maria San Pedro, 707-803-1103 MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR Mark Middleton 707-688-4157 / [email protected] OLMC GIFT CARDS | Peggy Sherrod, 707-429-3183 Parish Pastoral COUNCIL Consists of 10 members (See Bulle n) PERPETUAL Eucharis c Adora on Lynda Su on - 707-330-4858 PRAYER LINE Catharine Scharfen: 707-427-2320 / Pearla Cuerdo, 707-386-3403 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elaine Bruno, Anna Albericci, Diana Banasan | 707- 422-2814 RESPECT LIFE & CATHOLIC Media KIOSK | Cathy Omoso 707-688-6551 / Phyllis Kaminska, 707-419-4237 (Alpha Pregnancy Clinic of Northern California, 707-428-3300) RETROUVAILLE (Lifeline for troubled marriages) Call the Parish Office. ST. VINCENT de PAUL | 707-422-5209 USHERS / HOSPITALITY | Robert Olmstead / 707-422-4472 VISITS TO THE SICK and SACRAMENT MINISTRY Parish Office YLGI (A Catholic Women's Organiza on) Margaret Sanders - 707-344-2838 (leave message) or Kathy Marley - 707-422-3588 / Meets 2nd Tuesday in Fr. Lanigan Center at Holy Spirit. Www.ylionline.org YOUTH MINISTRY | CARMEL YOUTH Diana Banasan 707-422-2814

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