The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
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32223 Cabello St., Union City, CA 94587 (510) 471-7766 * (510) 487-6540 (fax) http://www.saintannecatholic.org * [email protected] (email) ST. ANNE PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Geoffrey Baraan Pastor Benigno Calub Deacon Carlos Rabuy Deacon Jim Soltau Youth Ministry Coordinator Brandon Akiona Liturgy & Music Coordinator Helen Rojas Children’s Formation Coordinator Christine Suarez Middle School Faith Formation Coordinator Sydney Gargan Office Administrator Zella Yanos Secretary Helen Cabiles Finance Council Chairperson Linda Canlas Pastoral Council Facilitator Rev. Mel Serraon In Residence MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays 8:00 am Saturdays 8:00 am; 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) Sundays 8:00 and 10:00 am 12:00 and 6:00 pm The Nativity of First Fridays 8:00 am and 7:30 pm St. John the Baptist Confessions Saturdays @ 3:30 pm June 24, 2012 Weddings PARISH MISSION . By appointment. Call Rectory at least 6 months ahead. Do We, the St. Anne Catholic Community, a transformed body of Christ not set any specific date without conferring with the Priest. with many parts, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will proclaim and Funeral Arrangements spread the word of God: Should be arranged by Family, Church and Mortuary. by creating an environment that welcomes all; Normal Christian Burial consists of Vigil Service,, Holy by being faithful stewards of our time, talent and treasure; Mass and Burial in a Catholic Cemetery. Any other ar- by celebrating God’s love committed to giving food to the hungry, rangements should FIRST be discussed with Parish Priests. rangements should FIRST be discussed with Parish Priests. water to the thirsty, Baptisms Baptisms clothing to the naked, shelter to the homeless and Call the Parish Office to make arrangements. by being the sign of unity and peace in the kingdom of God. Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 24, 2012 “Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” — Acts 13:25 FORERUNNER OF THE LORD The story of the conception and birth of TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION John the Baptist is a very human story. His It’s midsummer day! We have the advan- tage of celebrating one of the great hidden treas- aged parents, childless, conceive a son in ures of our liturgical calendar on a Sunday this their old age just as Abraham and Sarah had year. There are only three “nativity” feasts on our conceived Isaac. God’s promise of salvation calendar: for the Lord, the Blessed Mother seems to include the delayed birth of very (September 8), and today’s birth of the Baptist. extraordinary children! Today’s date is anchored by the Annunciation John was, as the prophet Isaiah says, (March 25), when Mary learns not only of her own known to God from his earliest days, fash- child’s advent, but of Elizabeth’s child. We are ioned in the womb of his mother, Elizabeth, in exactly half a year away from Christmas Eve. There are strong traditions around this feast. Just secret, before anyone but she knew. He was as the winter solstice provides a rich vocabulary strong in spirit from before his birth, and he for Christmas, so does the abundance of light at grew to become the most powerful preacher midsummer inform this celebration. Just as at and prophet. He was the chosen forerunner Christmas, a religious festival spills over into cul- of the Lord; Elijah the prophet come back to ture. As summer light reaches its peak, the sun- announce the coming of the Messiah and to drenched zones of northern Europe see people prepare the people by a baptism of repen- staying up all night, kindling “St. John’s fires” in tance. the long summer twilight. Bonfires seem to be the Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. unifying force in all these celebrations, kindled along the shores of the St. Lawrence in Quebec KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - CPR CLASSES and Montreal, with harbor illuminations in France. Parishioners / Parents / Teachers / Students You may be most interested in the custom in San Online Certification now available - By learning CPR Juan, Puerto Rico, the Baptist’s own city. People you can save lives, and change lives! For every there will leap into the sea between midnight and course taken a donation is made directly to Cali- dawn to honor John. Why not find your way to a fornia Bishop’s Vocations through the Knights of pool, a lake, or a sandy beach today and plunge Columbus. You will receive your 2 year certification in to recall your baptism? It’s a tradition! in CPR/AED/First Aid and assist in placing FREE —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Heartstart Automatic Defibrillators in our parish com- munities. ONLINE CLASSES CPR / AED / FIRST AID (Combination) - $39.95 ($10.00 Donation) CPR / AED - $24.95 ($5.00 Donation) FIRST AID - $24.95 ($5.00 Donation) ONSITE CLASSES & PRACTICAL SKILLS CPR / AED / FIRST AID (Combination) - $90.00 ($20.00 donation) Contact American Health & Safety Training for more information: www.americanhealthsafety.com [email protected] Toll Free - 1-877-369-5888 “Saving Lives Today……………..and Tomorrow” TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will make you a light to the nations (Isaiah 49:1-6). MASS INTENTIONS June 23, 2012 - June 30, 2012 Psalm — I praise you for I am wonderfully made Saturday, June 23 (Psalm 139). 5:00 pm + Balbino & Conchita Anzano Second Reading — John heralded his coming Sunday, June 24 by proclaiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 8:00 am For the People 13:22-26). 10:00 am + Edward Golanka Gospel — John is his name (Luke 1:57-66, 80). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, 12:00 pm + Felicita Cabildo International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 6:00 pm + Ernesto Anzano Monday, June 25 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8:00 am + John Agraviador (Birth Anniversary) Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday, June 26 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Mt 7:6, 12-14 8:00 am Spe.Int. - Dennis & Nita Jereza Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Mt 7:15-20 Wednesday, June 27 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Mt 7:21-29 8:00 am + Nelly Briones (Birth Anniversary) Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 119; Gal 1:11-20; Thursday, June 28 Jn 21:15-19 8:00 am + Luzonica Pesigan Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, Friday, June 29 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 8:00 am + Charles Ryan Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Mt 8:5-17 Saturday, June 30 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 8:00 am + Faustino Abiera 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43] 5:00 pm + Maria San Buenaventura Please pray for the sick in our “Christian Life Program” parish… ”Behold I am the Handmaid of the Lord. 'May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Antonio Achaigua, Annie Acosta, Ernesto Adajar, Vicente Angeles, Robert Artuz, Mona Balagot, Handmaid of the Lord will start a “Christian Life Pro- gram” For widows, single-mature women, married Sarah Banaag, Cecilia Barrera, Alice Beam, women, divorced or separated women, and single moth- Othello Bumanlig, Mary Caro, Brian Carpo, Her- ers. mell Castaneda, Querubin Chay, Cecil Correa, An orientation is scheduled on Emily Del Castillo, Donna Diner, Liza Fernandez, Howard Garcia Sr., Leticia Garzan, Magdalena Sunday, July 1, 2012, at 1:30pm RM 105 Geronimo, Marie Gonzalez, Cecilia Green- Barrera, Victoria Hernando, Rafael Hidalgo III, Rosario Hidalgo, Zoe Inciong, Willie Ias, Marie Laksmana, Brigida Lojo, Isabelle Loyola, Benja- ROCK THE NIGHT min Malveda, Julieta Matibag, Janet McCulley, Hello, Parishioners of St. Anne! Rock the Night is cele- Gregoria Megue, Leonardo & Soledad Mendoza, brating its fifth year anniversary and we’re inviting you Cesar Mesina, Florentina Morales, Mely Morales, to join us and celebrate as a community! The Youth Edith Moreno, Ernesto Nacu, Herman Nava, and Young Adults will be putting on a talent showcase as our way to give back to our community by raising Aileen Nicandro, Dorie Obien, Erlinda Ordesta, funds. All monetary gains will go to future church re- Edna Pacheco, Takapu Palu, Susan Partisala, pairs. Rock the Night will be taking place on July 14th, Severino Pascua, Paul Phillips, Oscar Porras, 2012 in the Parish Hall; the show starts at 7:00pm, Rafael Oquendo, Loreta Raposas , Maria Rivera, doors open at 6:00pm. The Rock the Night Committee Antonia Robinson, Ruben Romero Jr., Herminia will be selling tickets after masses, so please keep a Salafrania, Christopher Salaysay, Alejandra Salin- look out for us. See you at Rock the Night 2012! dong, Joselina Santiago, Leonila Sharaf, Tarlochan If there are any questions or concerns, please email Singh, Bethsy Soltero, Andy Tan, Deity Trocino, us [email protected] Lydia Villacorta, Julita Vitangcol, Lennert Von Clemm, Bernardita Wall., Virginia Wijangco YOUTH NEWS FAITH FORMATION REGISTER NOW Saint Anne Youth Ministry—MOVIE NIGHT #1 2012-2013 Faith Formation (CCD) St. Anne Youth Ministry will show “Pay It For- NEW students ward” on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please bring your own snacks! All (grades 1-8 First Year of Formation) high school and college aged students are in- RETURNING students vited to join us! (grades 2-8 previously enrolled in CCD) The Faith Formation office is now accepting registration Saint Anne Confirmation 2012-2013 for 2012-2013 CCD and First Communion Program.