Saint Augustine Oakland, California • The Presentation of the Lord• February 2nd, 2020

The feast of Saint is celebrated on January 31. John Bosco lived in the 19th century (1815 -1888). He was popularly known as Don Bosco, the word ‘Don’ being the title for priest in Italy.

He was born in Becchi, a hamlet, in the piedmont region of Italy. The region suffered great economic meltdown following the Napoleonic wars and experi- enced rampant poverty, and homelessness; there were many orphaned children roaming the streets of Turin.

John was born into a poor farming family and in the early days of his life he was send as a farm hand to a wealthy family. The Society continues to operate worldwide; there His mother, Venerable Margherita Occhiena Bosco, are about 14,0056 members in 1802 houses in 119 raised him a very devout and God-fearing young man. countries He had to endure great privations to secure an educa- There were requests from various quarters to do tion. With financial help and support from friends and something to take care of the girls as well. In 1872, neighbors he was able to enroll in the seminary in Tu- together with Mary Mazzarello, he established the rin. He excelled in his studies and prayer life and was Daughters of Mary help of Christians to care for girls. ordained a priest in 1841. As of 2016, they number over 14,000 members in 89 different countries, and on five continents Realizing the need to care for poor and orphaned children he started an oratory, a place where children In 1876 Don Bosco established the Association of could gather to pray, play, study or learn a trade. He Salesian Cooperators to strengthen his work among was able to gather lots of children in the oratory and the poor. Bosco established a network of organiza- the work grew. Eventually he established a religious tions and centers to carry on his work. Following congregation to continue his work; it was definitively approved by the Holy See in 1873. He named the reli- his in 1929, he was canonized as a saint gious society after Saint Francis of Sales. It came to be in the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Pius XI in known as the . 1934.

Father Augustine

400 Alcatraz Ave Oakland, CA 94609 • www.staugustineoakland.com • •Weekend Weekend Mass Mass schedule schedule • • •• Weekday Weekday Eucharist Eucharist • • •• Sacrament Sacrament of of Reconciliation Reconciliation • • SaturdaySaturday Vigil: Vigil: 5 5p.m. p.m. Monday,Monday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Thursday, Friday, Friday, 8:30 8:30 a.m. a.m. SaturdaySaturday 4 4 p.m. p.m. SundaySunday Eucharist: Eucharist: 8 8a.m., a.m., 10:30 10:30 a.m., a.m., 6 6p.m. p.m. CommunionCommunion Service: Service: Wednesday, Wednesday, 8:30 8:30 a.m. a.m. AlsoAlso upon upon request request

““ We We are are called called by by Christ Christ to to love love Him, Him, to to follow follow Him Him and and to to bring bring Him Him to to the the world.” world.” St. Augustine Catholic Church The Presentation of the Lord February 2nd, 2020

Parish News

Welcome If you recently moved into the neighborhood and have been at- tending our parish, we would love to invite you to pick up a registration form located on the table in the back of the church next to the hospi- tality table. You may drop it off in the collection basket at your con- venience.

Prayer Tree Please join members of the Prayer Tree to pray “Rosary for Peace” every Sunday at 9:10 AM.

Young Adults Group The St. Augustine Young Adults group meets every Monday at 7:30 pm in the church in the hospitality area of the church. If you are inter- ested in receiving more information about the Young Adult group, please email Richard Kearney at: [email protected].

St. Augustine Feb. 3 will be a YAG social. We'll meet for dinner at Zachary's. Please email if you want to attend. Catholic Church Music Classes 400 Alcatraz Ave Our Music Director, April McNeely is offering music classes on how Oakland, CA 94609 to read music. They are held on Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 7 (510) 653-8631 ext 110 pm in the church.

www.staugustineoakland.com Group Guitar Classes [email protected] April will be offering guitar classes until the last Saturday in Febru- Emergencies: (510) 653-8631 ext 111 ary. There will be no classes during Lent. She will resume on Satur- Parish staff day, April 18th.

Parochial Administrator Rosary Repairs Fr. Augustine Joseph Is your rosary sitting in a drawer, broken and need of repair? Con- (510) 653-8631 ext 100 tact Suzy Arnhart before or after the 10:30 am Mass, and she will [email protected] gladly repair it free of charge.

Music Director Weekly Offering April McNeely January 26th collection: $2,356, (Includes EFT)

(510) 504-4784 Perpetual Candles [email protected] If you would like to purchase a Perpetual candle, please contact Linda in

Faith Formation Coordinator the rectory office. The candles will be lit for one year in honor of your loved ones and are located in the Bishop John Cummins Devotional Chapel in the Rebecca Mesa front of the church. (510) 653-8631 ext 102 [email protected] Loraine Moran Memorial Mass There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Augustine’s for Loraine Office Manager Moran on Wednesday, February 5th at 11 am. Linda Prara-Jenkins (510) 653-8631 ext 101 St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County invites you to consider [email protected] one of many volunteer opportunities available. Please visit there web- site at Svdp-alameda.org or call (510) 638-7600, for more information. Douglas Castro/Maintenance

St. Augustine Catholic Church The Presentation of the Lord February 2nd, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF THE FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR- WEEKLY CALENDAR:

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME - I’M A RETURNING CATHOLIC – I HAVE QUESTIONS — If you are interested in returning to the Catholic Mon: January 27th Church, wee are waiting to listen to your story and answer your questions. 8:30am Holy Mass Please give us a call or email and let’s begin the journey of welcoming you 7:30pm Young Adults home… Contact Rebecca: [email protected] Tuesday: January 28th St. Augustine’s Catholic Church has an open door for Returning Catholics 8:30am Holy Mass We welcome you! Wed: January 29th

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: All families with children be- 8:30am Holy Mass tween the ages of 5 to 12 are encouraged to participate in Faith 6:30pm RCIA Formation. Classes are held on Sunday morning, from 9:10 am to 10:10 am. Please contact the Parish office for more information. Thurs: January 30th 8:30am Holy Mass

RCIA - Sun 12:00 Noon & Wed 6:30 pm: Rite of Christian Initia- Fri: January 31st tion of Adults (RCIA) is the process in which adults become full, par- 8:30am Holy Mass ticipating members of the Catholic Church. Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. Interested? If so, please e-mail the RCIA Team Sat: February 1st at: [email protected] letting us know who you are. 4:00pm Reconciliation Either Jay or I will get contact you as soon possible. 5:00pm Vigil Mass

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Sun: February 2nd

8:00am Holy Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a wonderful way to Share God’s Word 9:10am Faith Formation and to form our children of the future. We are committed to leading the 10:30am Holy Mass children of St. Joan of Arc parish in a quality liturgical experience. We cele- 12:00Noon RCIA brate and facilitate the proclamation of the Scripture into our children’s 6:00pm Holy Mass life.

The Purpose of Children’s Liturgy Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a fantastic way for children to worship IN OUR PRAYERS the Lord with their peers. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is designed to Please remember in your prayers nourish and guide their spiritual growth. This program has been a very suc- those who are ill: Sabina Caybut, Ray cessful way for children to understand the readings and Gospel teachings. Zielezienski, Suzy Arnhart, Mary Lani- gan, Joyce McClendon

When is Children’s Liturgy

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is provided throughout the school year And those who have died: Anita and held every Sunday when Faith Formation Classes are in session at the Eblé, Del Lennon, John Meadows. 10:30 Mass. Doris Habiger, Ursula Masquelier, Before the 1st Reading is read the children are invited to come forward Dorothy Woods, Loraine Moran, Frank Leal and are led into the Children’s Liturgy of the Word classroom. They rejoin MASS INTENTIONS their family in church during the Offertory of Mass. Saturday, February 1st, 5 pm Mass Who can Participate? Parishioners & Benefactors Children’s Liturgy of the Word is open to children ages preK-7th grade. Children are encouraged and invited to be readers. Sunday, February 2nd 10:30 am Mass No registration is required (Not to be confused with Religious Educa- Nathaniel Ottoboni (+) tion)

**We are always looking for adults to be CLW ministry volunteers**

St. Augustine Catholic Church The Presentation of the Lord February 2nd, 2020

ASK THE PASTOR Please join Fr. Augustine and three of your fellow parishioners (April McNeely, Jay Mitchell and Andy Hartzell) for a question and answer session regarding topics large and small, related to Catholic Faith Practices. The first session will be on Thursday, February 6th at 7 pm and the second session will be on Saturday, Febru- ary 8th at 10:30 am. Both sessions will be held in the church. There is a question box in the back of the church for any questions you may have.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK For Adults: What does it mean to be a light that shows others, whether Christian or not, God’s love?

For Children How can you be a light that shows God’s love to others?

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Catholic Faith, Life, & Creed │ Catholic Social Teachings │ 2.0 - Part I

How we live and act as a Catholic Christian is defined by theological principles.

 Principles lead to action.

 Principled people know what they believe and are willing to stand by it.

 The US Bishops document, “Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions” defines the principles upon which Catholic social teaching is based—principles that include family, religious, social, political, technological, recreational and cultural issues.

Overview of Catholic Social Teaching

1. Catholic social teaching—reflects Church’s social mission and are rooted in biblical values.

2. All are called to work to eliminate the effect of poverty

3. Jesus calls us to this mission.

4. All are called to bring the healing hand of Christ to those in need

The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching: 1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person

2. Call to Family Life, Community, and Participation in both Family and Community

3. Rights and Responsibilities

4. Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable (The needs of the poor and vulnerable come first and de- serve our preferential response)

5. Dignity of Work & The Rights of Workers

6. Solidarity (We are one human family and must work for peace and justice for every person)

7. Care for God’s Creation