masses in english/en ingles

Saturday Vigil/Sábado: 5:00 pm Sunday/Domingo 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

misa en español/in spanish

Domingo: 12:45 pm

daily mass/misa diaria (chapel/capilla)Monday/Lunes thru Friday/Viernes : 6:30 am & 9:00 am

baptism/bautizosIn English: Call the office to begin the process. This requires two months preparationEn Español: Llame a la oficina para solicitar infor-mación y concertar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo dos meses de preparación.

marriage/matrimonio

Call the office to arrange with a Priest or Deacon. This requires six months preparation. Llame a la oficina para solicitar información y concer-tar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo seis meses de preparación.

reconciliation/reconciliacíon

In English: Saturdays 3:30 pm (in the church) or by appointment. Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita con el Sacer-dote.

Mission

As disciples at St. Bonaventure, we are committed to know Christ better and make Him better known. To this end we are committed to…

Keep connected to our parish community,

Nurture the development of our faith and knowledge of Christ,

Offer to share the Holy Spirit’s gifts of time, talent and treasure,

Worship through prayer, Mass and the Sacraments.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeDecimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario July 1, 2018

5562 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 • phone (925) 672-5800 • fax (925) 672-4606 • www.stbonaventure.net

St. Bonaventure Catholic Community Comunidad Católica de San Buenaventura

Photo Credit: Anthony Arteaga

SAINT BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN BUENAVENTURA2 July 1, 2018

THOUGHTS FROM DEACON BILL GALL

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

We encourage you to register in the parish so that you can receive regular communications via both email and regular mail. Please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket, and we will mail you a Parish Registration Form.

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MONDAY: AM 2:6-10, 13-16; PS 50:16BC-23; MT 8:18-22

TUESDAY: EPH 2:19-22; PS 117:1BC, 2; JN 10:24-29

WEDNESDAY: AM 5:14-15, 21-24; PS 50:7-13, 16BC-17; MT 8:28-34 OR, FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY, ANY READINGS FROM THE MASS "FOR THE COUNTRY OR A CITY," NOS. 882-886, OR "FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE," NOS. 887-891

THURSDAY: AM 7:10-17; PS 19:8-11; MT 9:1-8

FRIDAY: AM 8:4-6, 9-12; PS 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; MT 9:9-13

SATURDAY: AM 9:11-15; PS 85:9AB, 10-14; MT 9:14-17

SUNDAY: EZ 2:2-5; PS 123:1-4; 2 COR 12:7-10; MK 6:1-6A

READINGS for the WEEK

Weekend of June 23 & 24 CollectionGoal: $28,735

Actual: $25,527Deficit: ($3,208)

EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) included in above figures

Add’l collection for El Salvador: $3,508 Food for Family: 184

UPCOMING SPECIAL COLLECTIONJuly 28/29: St. Vincent de Paul

GOSPEL REFLECTION: 13TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Some of you might remember a bible-based song recorded by the Gaither Vocal Band a number of years ago entitled “He Touched Me.” The refrain reads:

“He touched me, oh he touched meAnd oh the joy that floods my soul!Something happened and now I knowHe touched me and made me whole.”

This weekend, the Gospel reading from Mark features two powerful stories of the compassion and healing power of Jesus. A woman who has suffered from hemorrhaging for twelve years and, despite all of her best efforts to find a cure, has spent all of her time and resources to no avail. Finally, she turns to Jesus. Her faith believes that it is Jesus who can cure her of the affliction, but she is frightened to approach him. Instead, we are told she believes “If I just touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” As Jesus walks by, she does just that and immediately she “felt in her body she was healed.” Jesus, too, felt the power that went out from him and sought out the one who touched him. The woman fell down before Jesus and “told him the whole truth.” He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you.”

“Shackled by a heavy burden‘neath a load of guilt and shameThen this hand of Jesus touched meAnd now I am no longer the same.”

In the story of the desperate Synagogue official and his twelve-year old daughter, who reportedly had died, Jesus told him “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” When he reached the little girl, he took her by the hand and said to her, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” She does, immediately, and walked around the room.

Jesus touches all of us who believe in his loving and healing presence. As author and teacher, Tom Wolgamot wrote “He calls us to arise. Arise from your hatred. Arise from your blindness. Arise from your smallness. Arise from your prejudices. Arise from your fears.”

“Since I met this blessed SaviorSince he cleansed and made me wholeI will never cease to praise himI’ll shout it while eternity rolls.”

May Jesus bless each and every one of you.

LITURGY & PRAYER

DEVOTIONAL CANDLES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE CHAPEL!

We are now providing eco-friendly and clean-burning devotional candles in our parish chapel! Each candle costs $5.00 and will burn for five days. These candles may be lit to remember a deceased loved one, for a special prayer intention, or perhaps in thanksgiving of prayers answered.

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FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

A reminder for all of you lovers of song…our Choral Camp 2018 is filling up. If your child has the gift of song we invite him/her to our “JOY OF SINGING CHORAL CAMP” which starts on Monday, July 30 and ends on Friday, August 3 with a concert in the church, singing with the Resurrection Choir. The combination of children’s and adult voices coming together in song is beautiful, and a wonderful experience for both the child and the adult. They learn from each other.

Camp will start in the morning at 9:00a.m. with a short prayer, learning new songs, dance and art with snack and lunch. They will learn how to use microphones, announce songs and lead the people of God in singing. It will end at 2:30 p.m. Our choral camp will consist of K4 thru 7th grade children.

Singing at a young age in a group has many advantages. Children learn responsibility, dependability, friendship, teamwork and discipline; they increase their memory skills, form friendships and learn how to blend as one voice as they have fun!

Registration forms are in the St. Bonaventure Parish Office. The fee is $50.00 per child. Scholarships are available and no child who wants to sing will be turned away! Please call Ms. Barbara if there is a need. If any questions, please feel free to call Barbara Wolpman at 925-465-4468; E-mail: bjwolpman@gmail.com

BAPTISMS – MAY, 2018

God’s blessings to these children who have become Children of God in the Sacrament of Baptism

Karina Christine Chavez, daughter of Alejandro and MelissaEnzo Gabriel Guerra Garcia, son of Manuel and Natalie

Michael Ford Hernandez, son of Isaac and CaseyOlivia Amalia Martinez, daughter of Felix and CourtneyCalian Jamar Aguilus Mino, son of Carlo and JoannaKeegan Avery Mullaney, daughter of Mark and JennaMila Rose Rice, daughter of Javarie and Christina Elliott Earl Ripley, son of John and Mary Kaydin Aubrey Rodas, daughter of Kevin and KatarinaAddilynn Yaretz Rodriguez, daughter of Juan and Krystal Marcelo Antonio Rodriguez, son of Jose and GracielaEliza Eden Santos Zuno, daughter of Froilan and Denise

FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS

ADULT FAITH FORMATION PLANNING GROUP

Many thanks to everyone who participated in our recent Adult Faith Formation ‘Ice Cream Social and Brainstorming’ evening. An Adult Faith Formation Planning Group will begin meeting periodically to continue exploring how we can help each other to know Jesus and to make Him better known. Please contact Gina Cattalini at gcattalini@stbonaventure.net if you are interested in being part of this group.

ADULT BIBLE CAMP: COME JOIN THE FUN!

“Be constantly nourished by the Word of God” (Pope Francis). Combine your spiritual nourishment with fun and games at our first-ever Adult Bible Camp evening. Don’t let the kids have all the excitement! Enjoy an evening exploring the Bible with creativ-ity and fun, whether you are new to the Bible or experienced with scripture study. All adults are invited to join the fun, espe-cially parents with children in Bible Camp.

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 pm in the Church. Please contact Gina Cattalini at gcattalini@stbonaventure.net to reply or if

you have any questions about this event. Replies are helpful for planning but not required.

ADULTS BECOMING CATHOLIC

Do you wonder if God might be calling you to baptism in the Catholic Church? Were you baptized in another Christian denomination, but feel drawn toward Catholicism? Were you baptized Catholic, but never received Eucharist and Confirmation? If you fall into any of these categories, this process may be for you. A new group of adults interested in becoming Catholic, or thinking about being baptized, will begin meeting in August. Individuals will celebrate their sacraments at the Easter Vigil (April 20, 2019). For more information and registration, please contact Gina at 672-5800 x2217 or gcattalini@stbonaventure.net . This is a great time to invite someone in your life who might be ready for the next step in their faith journey.

WOMEN IN PRAYER

Are you interested in praying with other women for your own needs or the needs of others? Join the Women’s Christian Fellowship on the second Thursday of each month in the chapel at 7:15pm. July 12 is our next evening of prayer. Come as you are.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER

Spend more quiet time with God and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Join us on Tuesdays, 4:05-4:30pm in the Chapel for contemplative prayer. Just come when you can. Call Eileen (672-5800 x2217) if you have questions.

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Let our Savior Jesus Christ bring life and light into your marriage. Sign up today to attend the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend at San Damiano on September 7-9. Space is very limited! Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Mike & Jeanne @ 925.672.2016 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now or go to oaklandwwme.org

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SATURDAY, JUNE 305:00 Frank Verello Rita Stellini Kyle Krawesky Eileen Petak

SUNDAY, JULY 17:30 St. Bonaventure Catholic Community9:00 Margaret & Raymond Mangini Henry Alumia Leslie Curry Msgr. James Tarantino11:00 Esteban “Steve” Mercado Bishop Camilo Gregorio Virginia Potocka Blesita Balgua5:00 Mr. & Mrs. Nemesio Ayco Thanksgiving to St. Anthony

MONDAY, JULY 26:30 All priests and seminarians 9:00 Kyle Krawesky Eulysis M. Victorino Jennifer Martin

TUESDAY, JULY 36:30 Families that the Food Pantry serves9:00 John Breen Lory Jambalos

WEDNESDAY, JULY 46:30 All St. Bonaventure Volunteers 9:00 Victims of the earthquake in Japan

THURSDAY, JULY 56:30 For all the unemployed9:00 Maria Peña Torres Bob Cartan Domy de Vera Editha del Rosario

FRIDAY, JULY 66:30 Christian Barrere9:00 Victor Longo Marybeth Sharp

SATURDAY, JULY 75:00 Kyle Krawesky Christian Barrere Dulce & Roddy Madrid David Picallo

for the week

SANCTUARY LIGHT IS LIT FOR

MARY CRUZJUNE 23 – JULY 6 , 2018

Don & Jeanann Davis

Pray for

PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS

BRIDGE GROUP

Are you interested in playing bridge with a partner of your choosing? Two couples play twenty hands at a time that is convenient for them, for the months of September thru May. As many couples who are available gather at the Small Hall the first Thursday in June for a light dinner and several rounds of bridge.

Each person who plays contributes twenty dollars ($20). Prize money is given to the top three couples. We also give the top couple for each month ten dollars ($10). All the money left after the prizes have been passed out is given to the church's Food Pantry. This year we donated three hun-dred sixty-five dollars ($365) to the Food Pantry.

If you are interested in joining this group or have questions, call Sheryl Caskey at 672-4087 by July 14.

ST. MARY’S SENIOR DINNER IN OAKLAND

Please help us provide cakes, coffee and bingo prizes* for the low-income seniors we serve at St. Mary’s Center in Oakland. The next dinner is scheduled for Sunday, July 15. Cakes, cans of coffee and bingo prizes can be left in the Hospitality Room at church before the 11:00 Mass on that Sunday. Cash donations for St. Mary’s can be left in the church office. All items need to be marked “St. Mary’s-Oakland.” (*Bingo prize suggestions: socks, soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste/toothbrush, nail polish). Thank you for your generosity. It is much appreciated! Co-chairs: Pete & Carol Chrobak 672-7158 and Jim & Carol Riley 672-4383.

PREGNANT? NEED HELP?

( 1-800-910-0191, The Gabriel Project

CLAYTON VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER (CVCC) AT YOUR SERVICE

For over 20 years, licensed Catholic therapists at St. Bonaventure have continued to serve individuals, couples, and families, and have prepared engaged couples for marriage. Please call 925-210-6176.

We offered a Spiritual Bouquet to our fathers;

living or deceased; who were remembered and honored at all Masses on Father’s Day.

Bruce CocotisGreg CocotisGus CocotisPaul CocotisTom Cocotis

Richard DaweBernard Fichtenkort

John FichtenkortJay Hathaway

Pat HorganSteve Knott

Jonathan LaRoseKevin McFarlandAgustin Mendoza

JP Zingmark

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PENSAMIENTOS DEL DIÁCONO BILL GALL

REFLEXIÓN DEL EVANGELIO: 13º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO B

Algunos de ustedes recordarán una canción bíblica grabada por Gaither Vocal Band hace algunos años titulada, “El Me tocó”. El estribillo dice:

“Me tocó, oh me tocó¡Y la alegría inunda mi alma!Algo pasó y ahora séÉl me tocó y mi ser entero cambio “.

Este fin de semana, la lectura del Evangelio de Marcos presenta dos poderosas historias de la compasión y el poder sanador de Jesús. Una mujer que ha sufrido una hemorragia durante doce años y, a pesar de todos sus esfuerzos por encontrar una cura, ha gastado todo su tiempo y recursos en vano. Finalmente, ella se vuelve hacia Jesús. Su fe cree que es Jesús quien puede curarla de la aflicción, pero ella tiene miedo de acercársele. En cambio, se nos dice que ella cree, “si solo toco su ropa, me curaré”. Cuando Jesús pasa, hace eso e inmediatamente “sintió en su cuerpo que fue sanada”. Jesús también sintió el poder. que salió de él y buscó a quien lo tocó. La mujer se postró ante Jesús y “le contó toda la verdad”. Él le dijo: “Hija, tu fe te ha salvado”.

“Encadenada por una carga pesada‘Bajo una carga de culpa y vergüenzaEntonces esta mano de Jesús me tocóY ahora ya no soy la misma “.

En la historia del desesperado funcionario de la sinagoga y su hija de doce años que, según los informes, había muerto, Jesús le dijo: “no tengas miedo; solo ten fe “. Cuando llegó a la niña, la tomó de la mano y le dijo:” ¡Niña, te digo, levántate! “. Lo hace, de inmediato, y camina alrededor de la habitación.

VELAS DEVOCIONALES AHORA DISPONIBLES EN LA CAPILLA!

¡Ahora estamos ofreciendo velas devocionales ecológicas y de combustión limpia en la capilla de nuestra parroquia! Cada vela cuesta $ 5.00 y se quemará durante cinco días. Estas velas pueden encenderse para recordar a un ser querido fallecido, para una intención de oración especial, o tal vez en agradecimiento a las oraciones escuchadas.

Jesús nos toca a todos los que creemos de su presencia amorosa y sanadora. Como autor y maestro, Tom Wolgamot escribió: “Él nos llama a levantarnos”. Levántate de tu odio. Levántate de tu ceguera. Levántate de tu pequeñez. Levántate de tus prejuicios. Levántate de tus miedos “.

“Desde que conocí a este Salvador BenditoDesde que él me limpió y me salvóNunca dejaré de alabarloLo gritaré mientras la eternidad rueda “.

Que Jesús los bendiga a todos y cada uno de ustedes.

BAUTIZOS 2018 LUGAR DE BAUTIZO: IGLESIA • LUGAR CLASES: B-1

ENCARGADO: GREGORIO MENCHACA, (925) 826-5102****PARA INFORMACIÓN SOBRE CLASES, FAVOR CONTACTAR LA OFICINA****

Fecha de Bautizo Hora de Bautizo Fecha de Clase Hora de Clase

Sat 08/25 10:00 a.m. Fri 08/17 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 09/08 10:00 a.m. Fri 08/31 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 09/22 10:00 a.m. Fri 09/14 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 09/29 10:00 a.m. Fri 09/21 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 10/13 10:00 a.m. Fri 10/05 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 10/27 10:00 a.m. Fri 10/19 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 11/10 10:00 a.m. Fri 11/09 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 11/17 12:00 p.m. Fri 11/16 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat 12/15 10:00 a.m. Fri 12/14 7-9:30 p.m.

SAINT BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN BUENAVENTURA8 July 1, 2018

CELEBRATING THE MASS

St. John Vianney once said that “if we re-ally understood the Mass, we would die of joy.” We invite you to live with that joy as we explore the wonderful gift of the Mass in the month of July at St. Bonaventure. Our “Celebrating the Mass” series includes teaching Masses that focus on different sections of the liturgy, a book study explor-ing the Mass in depth, and an on-line video and discussion series.

This is our first experiment with on-line education and discussions, so we hope you will try it out and let us know your opin-ions. It’s easy to sign up for the video series through our parish Flocknote group: just text the letters “CTM” to 84576. This will register you for weekly emails in July, with

links to videos from Bishop Robert Barron, and the opportunity for on-line discus-sion with our parish community. You will be invited to sign up for other Flocknote groups at the same time. Please be sure to check “Adult Faith Formation” to receive our monthly newsletter.

Please contact Gina Cattalini at gcattalini@stbonaventure.net if you have any questions about the series, or about connecting to Flocknote.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MASS AT ANTHONY’S UPCOMING BOOK STUDY

As part of our July “Celebrating the Mass” series, Anthony Arteaga will be leading a four-week book study for those who want to go deeper into learning about the parts of the Mass and its history.  We will be using At the Supper of the Lamb by Fr. Paul Turner. Books may be purchased in the parish office for $20. They may also be purchased on your own. Sessions will be on Thursdays from July 12 through August 2 at 10am and 7pm. (No morning session July 19 due to Bible Camp). Please join us! Email gcattalini@stbonaventure.net to register or stop by the parish office.

STAFF DIRECTORY office: 925-672-5800

Fr. Mathew Vellankal, pastor ...................... x 2203 mvellankal@stbonaventure.net

Fr. David Lawrence, sj parochial vicar ...............x 2221 dlawrence@stbonaventure.net

Fr. Oscar Rojas, parochial vicar ....................... x 2215 orojas@stbonaventure.net

Christa L. Fairfield, parish life director ............x 2205 cfairfield@stbonaventure.net

William Gall, deacon bgall@stbonaventure.net

Antonio Ambriz, deacon jose.ambriz1210@gmail.com

Gladys de Guzman, office manager ................ x 2208 gdeguzman@stbonaventure.net

Marion Gugliemo, bookkeeper ........................ x 2210 mgugliemo@stbonaventure.net

LITURGY & MUSICAnthony Arteaga, director ............................x 2230 aarteaga@stbonaventure.net

FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN

Pre-School through Fifth Grade Program:

Eileen Limberg, director elimberg@stbonaventure.net ....................x 2204

Debbie Schnick, administrative asst ..................x 2207 dschnick@stbonaventure.net

JR HIGH AND YOUTH MINISTRY (6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE)Youth Ministry:Jacob Perry, director.....................................x 2229 jperry@stbonaventure.net

FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTSGina Cattalini, coordinator of adult faith formation and adult initiation .................................................x 2217 gcattalini@stbonaventure.net

FACILITIES and MAINTENANCEFrank Palmeri, manager .................................x 2216 fpalmeri@stbonaventure.net

HORARIO DE OFICINAPADRE OSCAR ROJAS

Teléfono (925) 844-9015Cerrado para almuerzo de 12:30-1:30pmLunes a Jueves: 8:30 a.m. -5:30pmViernes: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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A Progressive Dinner

Saturday, July 28th

6 – 10:30pm

Simple Meal Preps – all menus are the same No Shopping – the Committee buys it all

Wine & food pickup Friday 3-7pm Everybody contributes – those who don’t host bring appetizers!

6pm - Appetizers at the Hall

7:15 – Bread & Salad with Host 1 8:30 – Dinner & Dessert with Host 2

$15/person; Those who must pay babysitters are our guests!

Guest Lists Shuffled for each course – Meet other parishioners Signups after Masses beginning July 7th

Volunteers to help and/or to host, please call Dan: 685-4563