Msgr. Michael Schmitz, Vicar General and Delegate for the United States Canon Matthew Talarico, Provincial Superior Oakland Apostolate: Canon Benjamin Norman Contact: [email protected], (408) 600-4218 Website: http://www.institute-christ-king.org/oakland-home

OAKLAND APOSTOLATE AT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2020 MARGARET MARY Mailing Address: EXTERNAL SOLEMNITY OF THE 1219 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 FEAST OF ST. MARGARET MARY

Dear Faithful, HAPPY FEAST DAY! This Sunday we celebrate the External Solemnity of our apostolate’s venerable patroness, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. As she is our , this in one of the most important feasts of the year for all of us. It is a moment of course to celebrate her memory, but also to make a good confession and assist at Holy Mass with as much piety as we can.

Saint Margaret Mary’s feast is also closely linked to the Sa- cred Heart of Jesus, as it was she whom Our Lord willed to be His principal instrument in spreading the of His . These revelations occurred from 1673 to 1674, and they include twelve wonderful promises of Our Lord concerning the benefits He 40-DAY PRAYER FOR AMERICA will bestow on those who venerate His Sacred Heart. There are a few which are perhaps especially relevant for us: We are in the midst of a nationwide prayer campaign to implore our Divine Savior to “I will give them all the graces necessary in their of have mercy upon the United States of life”: How often do we feel outmatched by the weight of all our du- America. ties, either to our family members, our employers, and otherwise? Now through the Feast of Christ the King But rest assured, the Sacred Heart of Jesus will help us to accomplish (October 25), please continue to pray with all that is necessary if we turn to Him in love and humble confidence. the entire Institute. Let us make reparation for our sins against His Divine Kingship and “Sinners will find in my Heart the source and infinite ocean console the Sorrowful Heart of Mary for our indifference and ingratitude. of mercy”: We live in age perhaps more than any before it given over Please pray each day: to vice and sin, and none of us have been totally spared from the dark influences surrounding us. We are sinners, but Our Lord’s mercy tru- 1. Pray the Most Holy Rosary of the ly is infinite. Our Lord really does open to us the treasures of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2. Make a sincere Act of Contrition mercy of His Sacred Heart every time we sincerely repent of our sins 3. Pray the St. Michael Prayer and make a good confession. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Let us pause then today and appreciate the privileged place Thy Kingdom Come! of Saint Margaret Mary in the history of the Church, and give thanks for her patronage of our apostolate. After her example, may our SEMINARY COLLECTION hearts always burn with love for Our Lord! (NEXT WEEK) As is customary, a special collection for the God bless, Institute’s Seminary in Gricigliano will be taken on the Institute’s titular feast, Feast of Canon Benjamin Norman Christ the King next Sunday (October 25.)

Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest It is thanks to your sacrifices that the Institute St. Margaret Mary's is able to provide young men with the for- Oakland, California mation they need to serve you faithfully as your priests of tomorrow. May God reward you for your generosity! INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING SOVEREIGN PRIEST LITURGICAL CALENDAR & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Date Time Mass of the Day Celebrant Intention

7:00 am Dave Story Canon Norman Sun., Low Mass External Solemnity of St. Margaret Mary by Andrew Francois

10/18 12:30 pm 1st Class / White Anne Marie Tassone† Canon Norman Low Mass by Alma Hill Mon., 6:00 pm St. Peter of Alcantara, Clemente Villalpando 10/19 Low Mass 3rd Class / White Father Staal by Alma Hill Tue., 6:00 pm St. John Cantius, Confessor Kurt Wiener† Canon Norman 10/20 Low Mass 3rd Class / White by Kindy-Baillot Family Wed., 6:00 pm St. , Abbot Jack Leonard Teague† Canon Norman 10/21 Low Mass 3rd Class / White by Cody Teague Thurs., 12:00 noon Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament President Donald Trump

10/22 Low Mass 4th Class / White Canon Norman by Catherine Willis Fri., 6:00 pm St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop & Confessor Souls in Purgatory

10/23 Low Mass 3rd Class / White Canon Norman by Quynh Nguyen Sat., 10:00 am St. Raphael, Archangel Rali Cristo 10/24 Low Mass 3rd Class / White Canon Norman by Jude Anthony 7:00 am Francis Mahoney† Canon Norman Sun., Low Mass Feast of Christ the King by Jim Mahoney 10/25 (titular feast of the Institute) 12:30 pm 1st Class / White Jeremiah Kung Low Mass Canon Norman by Emma Kung

SACRAMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS For preparation and reception of the Sacraments, please contact Canon September 14—October 25 Norman, by email or by phone. Prayer campaign: 40 Days of Prayer for America

Sacrament of Confession— in the next two weeks, before the Feast of October 25—Feast of Christ the King (Seminary Collection for the Institute) Christ the King and All Souls Day (opportunities to gain indulgences,) October 31—Servers’ meeting after Mass Canon Norman will be available for an extra 30 minutes to hear November 1—All (N.B. Daylight Saving ends!) confessions before Mass on Wednesdays. November 2—All Souls EMAIL LIST OF THE APOSTOLATE November 7—Cemetery visit If you wish to receive an electronic copy of the bulletin, or other PRAYER LISTS communication from Canon Norman regarding this apostolate, In your kindness, please keep these requests in your prayers. please send your request to: [email protected] Thank you. (To be added to this list, please send an email to oak- [email protected]) CATECHISM CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Canon Norman will teach the children’s catechism class on For the sick: Zoom, but on Mondays at 4PM. Participants will receive an Thomas Henriksson Nancy Duenas email notification as before. Gigi Cunningham Dario Gonzalez New students: parents must send an email to Canon Norman at Rose Stone Paula Case [email protected] to register. Timothy Paul Irving Veronica Seder Liane Claver Eurydice Buenger Adult Catechism Class Marie-Terese Karel-Michaan Canon Norman is continuing the former Saturday afternoon adult class on Zoom. The classes will take place on Saturday at 2:30 For the repose of the souls of our beloved departed: PM, for 45 minutes. All are welcome to participate. Barbara Powell Pauline Marie Longchamp Pedro Barreto Walter Wagoner Requiescant in pace. To help Canon get to know you better and to prepare lesson material for future clas- ses, please fill out an online sign-up form. INTRODUCTION TO ALTAR SERVING You will receive an email notification with On Saturday, October 31st, at 11:30 AM in the garden of St. the Zoom login information before next Margaret Mary, we will host a small introductory gathering for Saturday. Go to: those interested in becoming altar servers, for boys age 5 and up. https://forms.gle/XYFqwZJn9j4hWfNy8 If you are interested in attending, please RSVP with the number or use the QR code on the right of servers attending to Cody Teague (925) 352 - 4167.