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St. Lucy Parish eNews A Note from our Pastor Father Mark Arnzen In an interview Catherine de Hueck Doherty was asked this question, "And where does that faith come from?" Her reply was this, "That faith comes first from Baptism, secondly from falling in love with God. Thirdly, from my family. Fourthly, from my environment. The Russian environment of older days. Right here. It's very strong in me. But I can give it to you; it's all yours for the asking." (p 72) Who was Catherine de Heuck Doherty? First and foremost she was a woman of great faith. She was a Russian Baroness, a wife and mother who escaped the communist revolution and became the founder of the Madonna House Apostolate. She has been declared "servant of God" as her cause for canonization goes forward. Her name came to mind earlier this week when I was looking for a book and found Fr. John T. Catoir's book "Encounters With Holiness" on the shelf. In this book Fr. Catoir interviews different women and men who are example of our Catholic faith. I had read the book several years ago and what struck me most forcibly during my reading of her story was the determination and dedication to living the Gospel message even after the tragedy of loosing all she had in the Russian communist revolution. But I also think that her story gives great hope of how the search and discovery of holiness and joy can transform our lives and the lives of each person we encounter... Read full Pastoral notes Notas pastorales completas Sunday Reading Preview: September 23, 2018 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 2 JAS 3:16-4:3 Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, Fridays Bilingual Confessions then peaceable, gentle, compliant, 7-10 pm full of mercy and good fruits, Saturdays Bilingual Confessions without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace 3:30-5pm for those who cultivate peace. 9/23 Taquiza Fundraiser for 12-9pm Catechist Annual Conference Read Full Sunday and Daily Scriptures 9/30 Fr. Kevin Speaking Series: 3-5pm PAC Great Christian Spiritual Masters 10/5-7 St. Lucy School Fun Fest 10/14 Ministry Mingle (Saturday & Sunday services) 10/21 Hospitality Sunday 10/27 Seekers Retreat 11/1 All Saints' Day 11/2 All Soul's Day In This Issue Lecturas del Domingo Pastor's Note Sunday Scriptures Catholic Life, Parish Activites & Events Taquiza Fundraiser Edge Middle School Ministry Taquiza Fundraiser September 23 12-9pm A deeper look into the Spiritual Masters! Did you know that St. Lucy has nearly 100 volunteer Catechists? Why Remain Catholic (with all this scandal? These volunteers need training and formation as they better are formed the better our children, teens and adults will be. Parish Directory...Photo Sessions Adult Scripture Study... The Religious Education Congress offers more than 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops for catechists and other ministers. Prayer and Healing Mass Group Support our Catechists formation and buy some delicious tacos for Mass of Reparation the whole family! Fun Fest 2018...Tickets now on SALE! ¿Usted sabía que Santa Lucía tiene casi 100 voluntarios Catequistas? Estos voluntarios necesitan entrenamiento y formación, ya que lo Girls for God Ministry...Coming Soon mejor que están formados lo mejor que nuestros niños, adolescentes Parish Capital Campaign Update y adultos serán. Prayer Request from Community El Congreso de Educación Religiosa ofrece más de 200 oradores que presentan más de 300 talleres para catequistas y otros ministerios. St. Lucy Volunteer Opportunities Formed.org...Catholic Content ¡Apoya la formación de los catequistas y disfruta de deliciosos tacos para toda la familia! Links & Resources Parish Facility & Events Calendar Parish Website Parish Bulletin Sunday Homily Recordings St. Lucy School Website Fun Fest 2018 Tickets now on SALE! Save $$$ by ordering before October 3rd. Fun Fest 2018 will be held October 5th, 6th & 7th CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS Ahorre $$$ cuando complete su pedido antes del 3 de octubre. Fun Fest 2018 se llevará a cabo el 5, 6 y 7 de octubre HAGA CLICK AQUÍ PARA ORDENAR BOLETOS Girls for God Ministry Coming Soon... Edge Middle School Ministry Mondays @7pm starting Sept 24 "Girls for God" a new bible study group for high school teenage girls will be meeting Monday Sept. 24th is our Middle School Edge kick-off monthly on Wednesdays. Interested in The theme will be "Idol Chef" a combination of American Idol & joining? Iron Chef related games. Please contact Patty for more info... [email protected] or 408-378-2464 x 103 Free and open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders 7PM in the Gym. Register in the office "Girls for God" un nuevo grupo de estudio bíblico para adolescentes de secundaria se reunirá mensualmente los miércoles. ¿Interesado en unirse? Por favor, póngase en contacto con Patty para más información ... [email protected] or 408-378-2464 x 103 El lunes 24 de septiembre es nuestro inicio de Edge de la escuela secundaria. El tema será "Idol Chef", una combinación de juegos Contact Patty relacionados con American Idol y Iron Chef. Parish Capital Campaign Gratis y abierto para todos los grados 6, 7 y 8 19:00 en el gimnasio. 86% of Goal Met Registrarse en la oficina Thank you for your continued generosity Read more towards our Capital Campaign "Renewed in the Light". If you have not pledged, please pray Return to the Sources of Christian Spirituality about a pledge to the campaign. Together we A deeper look into the Spiritual Masters! can reach our goal. As the Catholic Church responds to reports of abuse and corruption, what can we do to support reform, renewal and healing? Return to the sources of Christian spirituality, especially the Word of God, the Sacred Liturgy, and the great Christian spiritual masters. From the sources we derive the wisdom, inspiration and energy for personal reform and renewal of our church community. Fr. Kevin Joyce will once again return for a deeper look into the Spiritual Masters! Gracias por su continua generosidad hacia nuestra Campaña de Capital "Renovado en la Luz". Si no ha hecho su promesa, por favor ore para apoyarla con una promesa. Juntos podemos alcanzar nuestra meta. Read more Prayer Request from Community Kairos Prison Ministry A medida que la Iglesia Católica responde a los informes de abuso y corrupción, ¿qué podemos hacer para apoyar la reforma, la renovación y la curación? We would like to ask for prayers for the success Regrese a las fuentes de la espiritualidad cristiana, especialmente la of a scheduled retreat in a federal women's Palabra de Dios, la Sagrada Liturgia y los grandes maestros prison in Dublin, Ca. from October 5 to 8. espirituales cristianos. De las fuentes derivamos la sabiduría, la There will be 42 women, currently deprived of inspiración y la energía para la reforma personal y la renovación de their freedom who will have the opportunity to nuestra comunidad de la iglesia. have an encounter with Christ. We also ask for prayers for the service team. Padre Kevin Joyce volverá una vez más para una mirada más profunda a los Maestros Espirituales! Why Remain Catholic (with all this scandal?) Bishop Barron responds! In this video interview, Bishop Barron adds to his reflection on the Solicitamos value system t hat is found within the Catholic Church regardless of Oraciones de la the flawed humans that may sometimes spoil her work. comunidad de Santa Lucia Les queremos pedir oraciones para el éxito del retiro en una prisión federal de mujeres en Dublín Ca del 5 al 8 de Octubre. Habrá 42 mujeres privadas de su libertad que tendrán la oportunidad de tener un encuentro con Cristo. También pedimos oraciones para el equipo de servicio. Faith Formation Conference Nov 29- Dec 1st Nov 29- Dec 1st Why Remain Catholic? (With So Much Scandal) En esta entrevista en video, el Obispo Barron suma su reflexión sobre el sistema de valores que se encuentra dentro de la Iglesia Católica, independientemente de los humanos defectuosos que a veces pueden arruinar su trabajo como iglesia. St. Lucy Parish Photo Directory Sign Up After Mass this Weekend You're invited to be a part of our new photo directory. Go online to reserve your spot... https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment- plus.com/yz94hljv/ Hola familia y amigos Están invitados a formar parte de nuestro nuevo directorio de fotos. Vaya en linia para reservar su sesión. https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yz94hljv/ Read more Scripture Study Monday Evenings & Tuesday Mornings The current Scripture Study program is an 8 week course that started on September 10 at 7 pm in PAC B. The same program will also run on Tuesday mornings in PAC B starting at 10 am. The focus of the session is Spirituality of the Gospels. The requested donation is $20 per person. Everyone is welcome. Contact Jim Miller at 408-377-5070 for more information. El programa en ingles de Estudio de las Escrituras es un curso de 8 semanas que comenzó el 10 de septiembre a las 7 p.m. en PAC B. El mismo programa también se ejecutará los martes por la mañana en PAC B a partir de las 10 a. M. El enfoque de la sesión es Feast Of Filipino Martyrs Espiritualidad de los Evangelios. La donación solicitada es de $ 20 September 23, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 por persona. Todos son bienvenidos. Comuníquese con Jim Miller al pm 408-377-5070 para obtener más información.