Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Drive * Bay Point, CA 94565-3264 Tel: (925) 458-4718 - Fax: (925) 458-3161 Email: [email protected] - Website: http://www.olqw.org http://facebook.com/olqwbaypoint
PENTECOST SUNDAY: MAY 20, 2018
Fr. Peter Ngo Duc Dung, Pastor RCIA Deacon Loc Nguyen Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or membership in the Catholic Church, contact Rene Office Hours Asuncion at 925-458-4574. Monday – Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Baptisms Masses Pre-Baptism classes for parents and godparents held Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM (English) every second Tuesday of the month. Contact the 7:00PM (Spanish) parish office. Spanish Classes, contact Hilda Avelar Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12 Noon at 925-458-3656. Vietnamese baptisms, contact Fr. 4PM (Vietnamese) Peter Dung at the parish office. Weekdays: Mon-Fri. 7:30AM, Sat. 8AM Marriage First Friday: 7:30PM Contact the parish office at least six months in Devotions advance.
Adoration & Benediction: Fridays from 5PM-7:30PM Religious Education Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena-Wednesdays Contact Rene Asuncion, Director of Rel. Ed. after morning mass Tel:(925) 458-4574 *Website: olqwre.olqw.org Chaplet of the Divine Mercy- Mondays & Fridays Email: [email protected] after morning mass St. Vincent de Paul Confessions Food pantry opens Mondays 9:30AM -11AM in the Saturday 3:30PM to 4:30PM or by appointment Parish hall pg. 1
PENTECOST SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, May 21 Jn 20:19-23 7:30 am Alexander & Maria Hill
Tuesday, May 22 7:30 am Jerome Dalmacio
Wednesday, May 23 7:30am Martha
Thursday, May 24
7:30am Ngan Vu
Friday, May 25
7:30am Anna Hang Tran On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, Saturday, May 26 for fear of the Jews, 8:00 am Dorothy Doria Jesus came and stood in their midst 5:00pm Inocencio Servigon and said to them, "Peace be with you." 7:00pm (SP) Jose Perez When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Sunday, May 27 The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 8:00 am Juliana Mesa Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. 10:00 am Ceferino Serna As the Father has sent me, so I send you." 12:00 pm Madam Alice Iyen And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 4:00pm (VIET) "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained." PARISH ORGANIZATIONS &
CONTACTS
Filipino Association PRAY FOR THE SICK Lourdes Servigon 925-334-9111 Ed Plaza, German Duarte, Sylvia Ho, Kathy Nebel, Michelle Hispanic Association Rosie Estrada, Coordinator 925-639-7946 McLaughlin, Liliana Baltar, Jovita Domingo, Carl Bulygo, all Gladys Giron, Secretary 925-334-9873 those in the Parish who are sick, and all those listed in the Book
Columbiettes of Intention. If you would like a name added to the prayer list, [email protected] please call the rectory.
Knights of Columbus
Regina Mundi Guild Leah Abejuela, President STEWARDSHIP/FINANCE
St. Vincent de Paul Society May 13: $5,987 Esther Tilton, President Parish Assessment: $1,738 [email protected]
Lina Ramon, Treasurer Please make all checks payable to either “OLQW” or Katt Embody, Secretary “Our Lady Queen of the World.” This applies to all second Legion of Mary collections also, unless otherwise noted. Rick Belza 925-261-0283
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REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL ST. PHILIP NERI – MAY 26
For forty-five years St. Philip Neri evangelized thousands The season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration, of people at Rome, from the poor to the popes. Philip won the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the their hearts with his consistent kindness and jovial sense descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered in of humor. He became known as the “Second Apostle of the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the Rome” because his ministry pr omoted a general return to beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found the Christian living. in the Acts of the Apostles, today’s first reading. The You can get a feel for the saint’s attractiveness in his account in today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23, also recounts maxims, like these: how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. “The best preparation for prayer is to read the lives of the Yet the event in John’s Gospel takes place on Easter saints, not from mere curiosity, but quietly and with Sunday. There is no need to try to reconcile these two recollection a little at a time. And to pause whenever you accounts. It is to we know that after his death, Jesus feel your heart touched with devotion.” fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an “He who does not go down to hell in his lifetime, runs a Advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses great risk of going there when he dies.” throughout the world. “Never try to evade the cross that God sends you, for you In the context of the feast of Pentecost, John 20:19-23 will only find a heavier one.” reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts In 1533, after a dramatic pe rsonal experience of God, of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Philip went to Rome, where he lived in poverty. After Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then several years of solitude and study he sold his books and commissions his disciples to continue the work that he hit the streets to do the grassroots work of leading people has begun: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He to Christ. Ordained in 1551, he went to live with a breathes the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and sends community of priests at San Giralomo. He and his them to continue his work of reconciliation through the associates held conferences in their oratory that gathered forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ act of breathing the Holy Spirit people for an evening of study and prayer that climaxed upon the apostles mirrors God’s act of breathing life into in music or a short pilgrimage to one of the ancient Adam. In fact, both the Greek and Hebrew words for basilicas. Soon Philip gathered about himself a small “spirit” can also be translat ed as “breath.” This Gospel group of talented priests that he organized into the reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling Congregation of the Oratory. Philip’s informality presence in the world. The reconciling presence of Christ characterized the foundation. For example, members were is celebrated in the Church’s sacramental life. In the not required to take vows, but only to adhere to the Sacrament of Baptism, we are cleansed of sin and become gospel. “If you want to be obeyed,” quipped Philip, a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the “don’t make commandments.” Officially recognized in Church celebrates the mercy of God through the 1575, the Oratory spread throughout the world and forgiveness of sins. This reconciling presence is also to be attracted illustrious members such as John Henry a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we Newman. are to be agents of peace and harmony among people. Like his contemporary St. Teresa of Ávila, Philip Neri
was a mystic-in-action. He reported that once at prayer in 1544 he saw a globe of fire enter his mouth and set his
heart a flame that permanently afflicted him. The saint did his best to hide his mystical phenomena, but sometimes his ecstasies at Mass lasted so long that the acolytes could
leave for an hour’s break. Philip Neri died on May 25,
1595, active till the end and celebrated as the most
popular person in Rome. https://www.loyolapress.com/our-cat holic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday- https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/saints/saints-stories-for- connection/pentecost-sunday-cycle-b-sunday-connection all-ages/philip-neri pg. 3
ST VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH EVENTS
FOOD DRIVE BAPTISM CLASS
Our next Baptism class for parents and We will maintain a donation barrel godparents is Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at for non-perishable foods in the 7pm. Please register at the parish office. church foyer; please be generous. Our groups of volunteers are here every Monday, and they always Our next Bingo night is need groceries to help the needy in Saturday, June 2 at 6pm. our community. The demand has Join us for a night of been much greater! fellowship and fun!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CONFIRMATION MASS THE EAST BAY ANNUAL PARISH COLLECTION Join us in praying for our 16 Confimandi We are called by Pope Francis “to who will be receiving the Sacrament of go the margins” and help our brothers and sisters, near Confirmation on Sunday, May 20th. Bishop Barber will and far. Every year, we are invited by our Church’s be celebrating the Mass at 5:00pm. charitable arm, Catholic Charities of the East Bay, to “make all things possible” for those on the margins. Your gift makes it possible for our Church to help RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION people facing difficult circumstances so that they can
move forward in life with greater independence. This Registration for the 2018-2019 school year is now open. includes our children who face pervasive violence at Forms can be picked up at the Religious Education school, home, or on the streets; families or seniors office or in the Parish office. For more information, facing homelessness; and people fleeing violence in please contact Rene Asuncion at 925-458-4574. their homelands. We thank you for supporting Catholic
Charities every year. Your parish’s gifts will touch the
lives of many in the East Bay. Please give generously to CATECHETICAL CONGRESS/ this appeal on May 19th and 20th. For more CONGRESO CATEQUÉTICO information, contact Steve Mullin, Chief Development
Officer at (510) 768-3165 or [email protected]. The annual diocesan Catechetical
Congress/Congreso Catequético, open to the public, will IN REMEMBRANCE OF FR. CULVER be held Aug. 11, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Bishop O’Dowd High School, 9500 Stearns Ave., Oakland. Speakers As many of you know, Father include the vice president of Life Teen, the executive Culver LOVED movies. He had a director of Courage International, and the director of large collection of movies that evangelization and parish life for the Miami will be listed on Ebay. More than Archdiocese, along with Bishop Michael Barber and 56 listings of his DVDs have already been posted and local experts. Early bird registration of $35 ends July more will be added everyday. What a lovely way to 15; late registration is $40. No registration will be remember him while enjoying one of his movies. Just accepted on the day of the event. To register, visit our go to tinyurl.com/FatherCulver and it will take you to website. For more information, contact Patty Collyer at his Ebay listings. All proceeds will go back to our [email protected]. parish. pg. 4
VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY AROUND THE DIOCESE
FOOD FUNDRAISER SUMMER AT CARONDELET The Vietnamese community will be selling beef Pho after all Masses on Whether your child is looking for Sunday, May 27. All proceeds will go educational, enrichment or sports towards fundraising for the parish. Come and enjoy a programs this summer, Carondelet bowl or order one to go. High School has it all! Our co-ed programs for students ages 7-17 include: Middle School Classes; High School FILIPINO ASSOCIATION Advancement and Remediation; Sports Clinics for
LUAU DINNER DANCE Girls; iD Tech Courses; and a Girls Leadership camp. JUNE 23, 2018 Visit www.CarondeletHS.org/Summer for more details 6:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 p.m. Dinner and register today! DJ: Al Palaganas
$30.00 Donation
Get your tickets from any Filipino Association Officers. ST. PETER MARTYR SCHOOL Tickets will also be available after every Mass on Sundays FALL ENROLLMENT starting April 22. St. Peter Martyr School is accepting We are also having a Raffle for a chance to win applications for 3 yr.-old Preschool, 4 $50, $100 or $150 worth of Scratchers. Need yr.-old PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, not be present to win. and grades 1-8. In addition to our Raffle ticket prices: strong academic program, students receive spiritual 5 tickets for $5 or 15 tickets for $10.00 knowledge of our Catholic faith, morals, and values. Extended Care and extra-curricular programs are also Sponsored by the Filipino Association of OLQW available. Applications are available at the school and (Proceeds will benefit Our Lady Queen of the World on our website www.stpetermartyrschool.org. St. Peter Church) Martyr School is located at 425 West Fourth St. in Pittsburg. WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE We are fully accredited and invite you to become part of our Catholic school family. For further information Mon. 05/21 7:30pm H: Luau Dance about our affordable rates call the school at 925-439- Practice 1014 or visit www.stpetermartyrschool.org.
Tues. 05/22 7:30pm H: Luau Dance Practice RELIGION QUIZ Wed. 05/23 9:15am CH: Legion of Mary 7:30pm H: Luau Dance Which king of Israel was renowned for his wisdom?
Practice a. Hezekiah
b. Solomon Thurs. 05/24 7:00pm P#2: Divine Mercy 7:30pm H: Luau Dance c. Isaiah Practice d. David
Fri. 05/25 7:00pm P#1: Hispanic Choir 7:30pm H: Luau Dance Last week’s answer: Which prophet resists his call because he thinks he is too young? a. Jeremiah Practice pg. 5
AN INVITATION TO A JOYOUS CELEBRATION
We are asking for donations of sodas and water for the reception. Please drop them off at the rectory or hall.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
FIRST COMMUNICANTS
1. Raphael Asuncion 29. Jennifer Lua 2. Brian Azanza 30. Maritza Lua
3. Kevin Azanza 31. Bryan Martinez 4. Anne Marie Bague 32. Edwuar Martinez
5. Sherwin Baltazar 33. Miriam Martinez 6. Alberto Bobadilla 34. Joy Ann Mateo
7. Gabriel Cachola 35. Alex Medina 8. Raphael Cachola 36. Ava Nguyen
9. Jessie Campos 37. Matthew Nguyen
10. Luna Caracosa 38. Paul Nguyen 11. Christopher Cardenas 39. Vi Nguyen 12. Salvador Cardenas 40. Marvin Orozco 13. David Carreon 41. Aaliah Ponce 14. Adamari Castro 42. Dayanara Ponce 15. Angel Castro 43. Karol Ponce 16. Paola Castro 44. Luis Ponce 17. Diego Galarza 45. Jose Ramirez 18. Esteban Gonzalez 46. Moises Ruiz 19. Jorge Angel Gonzalez 47. Marcela Sandoval 20. Kenia Gonzalez 48. Jasmine Torio 21. Sua Gonzalez 49. Francesca Tumamak 22. Diego Guerrero 50. Gianpaolo Tumamak 23. Sophia Guerrero 51. Jayr Vasquez 24. Ainhi Le 52. Julia Vides 25. Josef Lopez 53. Mariana Vides 26. Vidal Lopez 54. Janelle Yan 27. Evelyn Lopez-Jauregui 55. Jinobli Ken Yan 28. Stephanie Lopez-Jauregui 56. Jodi Glaiza Yan
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