OUR LADY OF LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH

1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA 94947 415-897-2171

FAX 415-897-8251 Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

October 18, 2015 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR LADY OF LORETTO PARISH “Empowered by the Spirit of God we celebrate Jesus’ presence in Prayer,

Liturgy, Sacrament and Service”

Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45)

Please pray for our parishioners who are sick and suffering that they may know the embrace of Christ’s healing love.

Ruth Beckman, Wayne Beckmann, Margaret Bohan, Gary Campaue, Frankie Caza, Vivian Girard, Fr. Dustin Gorell, Mark Harlen, Florence Haron, Patrick Haugh, Mae Haught, Rene Haverluck, Mary-Louise Huppert DeFever, Victor Iacovetto, Victoria

Iacovetto, Martin Keaney, Margaret Keith, Norma Lombardi, Patrick Melis Haugh, Sal Miceli, Roy Michon, James Murphy, Jim Murphy, Peggy Murphy, Alberto Palpallatoc, Jr., Elizabeth Rigney, Margarita Ruiz, Nancy Sammon, Benjamin Schober, Edward

Schober, Virginia Schober, Bridget Fenker, Niloo Vahid, Michelle Wisniewski

We are updating our prayer list and have removed names which have been on the list for some time. Please call the Rectory to have someone included on the Prayer List.

May all our deceased

Parishioners rest in the loving arms of

God, especially:

Marilyn Byrne Steven Mark Jim Purcell

Mass Intentions October 17 to October 25

Day Time Intentions October 17— October 25

Priest *

Saturday 10/17

9:00am 5pm Vigil

Patricia Ferrua + Ingrid Girkout +

ME BC

Sunday 10/18 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12 Noon

Pat Kearney + Lito Magalona (L) Dan Towns + Maria Soledad Contreas + OLL Parishioners

ME BC NH ME

Monday 10/19 9:00am

Charlie Crackbon + BC

Tuesday 10/20 9:00am Henry Brock + ME

Wednesday 10/21 9:00am

Neil Battaglia + NH

Thursday 10/22

9:00am Bob Perazzo + BC

Friday 10/23

9:00am Curtis Muster + ME

Saturday 10/24

9:00am 5pm Vigil

William Reese + Diane Lang +

NH ME

Sunday 10/25 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12 Noon

Sal Miceli (L) OLL Parishioners Margaret McNern + Special Intention

ME NH BC ME

BC: Fr. Brian Costello ME: Fr. Manuel Estrada NH: Fr. Neil Healy

Rev. Brian Costello frbrian@ollnovato.org Ext.227

Pastor

Rev. J. Manuel Estrada frmanuel@ollnovato.org EXT 230

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Neil Healy In Residence (Happily Retired) EXT 233

Rev. Mr. Alejandro Madero EXT. 225

Deacon

Patrick Reeder EXT. 234 Parish Manager

Office Staff Erin Troy EXT. 222

Allen Shirley EXT. 236

Our Lady of Loretto School Mrs. Kathleen Kraft, Principal

415-892-8621

Parish Religious Education

Amy Bjorklund Reeder, Dir. Grades 1-6 Kathleen Pitti

415-897-6714

Sandro Garcia Grades 1-3 en Espanol

415-897-2171

Annie Troy, Dir. Youth Ministry and Confirmation

415-897-2171 ext.277

Mass Times

Monday—Friday 9:00 am

Saturday 9:00am 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass)

Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm Spanish Mass

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday

9:30am-5:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday3:00pm-4:00pm

Rosary Monday—Thursday after 9am Mass and 5:30pm

Friday after 9am Mass and at 5pm Sunday at 3:00pm

Baptisms Please contact the Rectory-

Catechesis Required

Marriages Please contact the Rectory at least

6 months in advance

Our Lady of Loretto St. Vincent de Paul Society

415-497-5090

Visit us on the Web www.ollnovato.org E-mail us:

church@ollnovato.org

Remember our new Mass Schedule begins on November 29th: Saturday Masses at 5pm and 7pm (Spanish). Sunday

Masses at 8am, 10am, and 12 Noon (Spanish).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Monday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Tuesday: St. Paul of the Cross Thursday: St. John Paul II Friday: St. John of Capistrano Saturday: St. Anthony Mary Claret; Blessed Virgin Mary

Father Brian’s Letter will return soon.

The Our Lady of Loretto 8th Grade Class

Welcomes You to a Complimentary

FallSeniorLuncheon

Friday, November 6th at 11:30am

Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall

1811 Virginia Street Novato, Ca 94945

GOD’S WORK OF SALVATION God’s work of salvation is the focus of this weekend’s read-ings. From the prophetic event of Isaiah to Jesus’ understanding of

the human condition in Hebrews, concluding with Jesus paying our ransom in Mark, God is in control. There may be failings and mis-understandings along the way. We may move away from God, but at our conversion, God leads us back. Like James and John, we may let greed and power blur our vision of what Jesus wants us to know about the Kingdom; but tirelessly we are taught and re-taught what life in the Kingdom will be. Jesus has paid our ransom to ensure that we will share in the Kingdom. It is not unusual to think of Jesus’ ransom as a punishment that he endured. However, it is more accurate, and more like Jesus, for us to recognize ransom as God’s gift to us.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — Let us confidently ap-proach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).

ACHIEVING SANCTITY Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of God’s goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love. —St. Paul of the Cross

St. Vincent de Paul High School Open House Join us on October 18, from 11:00am to 1:30pm 100 Years of Excellence in College Preparatory Educa-tion. This is your opportunity to tour the school, meet the faculty, get your questions answered and take the first step in securing a spot for your child’s high school expe-rience. For more information, contact Deb Sammon at 707-763-1032 ext 113 or go to our website at www.svhs-pet.org

MARIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL All prospective students and their parents are invited to

join us at our community-wide Open House on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 2:00-4:30pm. This is an oppor-

tunity to experience Marin Catholic. The Open House highlights our academic program, student leadership op-

portunities, campus ministry, the arts, athletics, and intro-duces you to members of our community. This is a full 2

1/2 hour program. Please plan on arriving in the gym promptly at 2:00pm. No need to RSVP.

Our Mass Book for 2016 is Open

Due to the number of request that we receive, we will limit the number of Mass Intentions to no more than 5. If you wish, you may e-mail your Mass in-tention requests to the Rectory at church@ollnovato.org. You may send in your offer-ing later. We request a $10 offering for each inten-tion which is designated for the Priest presiding over that particular Mass. This is a standard set by the Archdiocese and is followed by all Parishes.

OPEN HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME! Beginning in 1959, Our Lady of Loretto School has continued to teach academic excellence to the children of Novato. Parents and children

alike feel a strong sense of community at OLL. Our students go onto high school well prepared

and ready for the world beyond these doors. Come and see a school rich in Catholic teaching and values when you walk in the door. Visit us at our Open House on October 25, 2015 10 a.m. -12 noon or our TK/Kindergarten In-formation Night on October 22, 2015 at

7pm in the School Library or call (415) 892-8621 to schedule a personal tour.

THIS WEEK IN CONFIRMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Monday 10/19: Middle School classes resume. 7-8:30 in the convent. Thursday 10/22: OLL Youth Ministry!. Join us for a night of fun & inspiration, ending with Euchar is-tic Adoration. 7-8:30 in the convent. All high school aged teens are welcome. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: November 6-7, 2015! Father Stan Fortuna, CFR, will be joining us here at Our Lady of Loretto for a concert on Friday November 6 followed by a mini-parish mission on Saturday, 11/7. Check him out on YouTube and then plan to attend this exciting event! November 19, 2015 Chris Stefanick br ings REBOOT! LIVE! to Saint Isabella’s and OLL wants YOU to go! Chris Stefanick is an internationally acclaimed author and speaker, who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap calls Chris, “one of the most engaging young defenders of the Christian Faith on the scene today.” Chris is also the founder of Re-al Life Catholic. To learn more about his work and about this event, visit: www.RealLifeCatholic.com. Tick-ets are $20 / seat. *Contact Annie Troy for more information about both of these events. 415-897-2171; annie@ollnovato.org**

PLEASE NOTE THE ICF DINNER FOR OCTOBER WILL BE

HELD AT ST. ANTHONY’S HALL ON MONDAY OCTOBER 19th at 5:30pm.

“Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” ― Pope John Paul II

This Week at OLL October 18— October 25

Sun. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mon. SVDP—Library –7pm Tue. Helping Hands Prayer Group—1pm—Church Our Mother of Perpetual Help—Chapel—6pm Al-Anon—Convent – 7:15pm Helping Hands—Library—7pm Wed. Our Lady’s Prayer Group—Church—7:30pm Thurs. Choir Practice—Choir Room—6:30pm Fri. Eucharistic Adoration—Chapel 9:30am—5pm Sat. Cenacle—Chapel—9:30am Sun. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Esta semana en OLL 18 Octubre — 25 Octubre

Domingo: Vigesimo Noveno Domingo Tiempo Ordinar-io Lunes: Coro de JPC—Cuarto de Coro—7pm Martes: Helping Hands Grupo de Oración por la Iglesia-1pm JPC Discipulados—Capilla del Convento –7pm Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro-Chapel-6pm Al-Anon-Convento - 7:15 pm Miércoles: Nuestra Señora Grupo de Oración- Capilla– 7:30pm Ensavo del Coro-Espanol—Iglesia—7pm Jueves:

Viernes: JPC—Bibliotecca—7pm

Sabado: Cenaculo—Chapel—9:30am Domingo: Trigesimo Domingo Tiempo Ordinario

The St. Vincent de Paul Pantry is in need of toilet paper, paper towels, mac-aroni and cheese and chili. PLEASE PLACE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE MARKED BASKETS IN THE CHURCH VESTIBULES. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE RECTORY OFFICE. We appreciate and thank you for your continuing support and

will keep you in our prayers.

El San Vicente de Paúl despensa está en la necesidad de papel higiénico, toallas de papel, macarrones con queso y chile. PONGA SUS DONACIONES POR FAVOR EN LAS CESTAS MARCADOS EN LA IGLESIA vestíbulos. Por favor no traiga sus donaciones a la oficina de la rectoría. Apreciamos y agradecemos su con-tinuo apoyo y le mantendrá en nues-tras oraciones.

Oportunidades de Halloween y la caída con Caridades Católicas

El otoño trae en el frío, pero ofrece oportunidades para un montón de diversión de interior! Muestra tus movimientos de baile con las personas mayores; planificar y coordinar un evento para las muje-res y sus hijos; asistir en traje de decisiones; decorar; y actividades de arte de plomo para las familias de estos son sólo algunas maneras que usted puede compartir sus talentos y contribuir a Caridades Católicas Fall festivida-des. Ayude a sus vecinos disfrutan de la temporada tanto como usted lo hace participando en Caridades Católicas Fall festividades. Para más información sobre cómo participar, co-muníquese con Diana Contreras, Voluntario Manager, en dcontreras@CatholicCharitiesSF.org o 415 972 1297.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY CONFERENCE AT ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL

All Adults 18-40 years of age in the Archdiocese are invited to the first-ever YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY CON-

FERENCE, to be held Saturday, October 24 at the Confer-ence Center at St. Mary's Cathedral. This day-long event will be a wonderful time to gather with other adults from Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties to discover and share gifts with one anoth-er. The day will include Mass with Archbishop Cordile-one, a keynote address by Bishop Robert McElroy, Workshops for adults and children, lunch*, fellowship/networking, and closing prayer with Bishop William Justice. Young Adult Ministry teams from 20+ parishes across the Archdiocese will be present.

For more information, Workshops list, a downloadable flyer, and registration please visit Sfarch.org/YAMcon2015. Cost is $25/individual, $50/couple or family with online registration until October 19. Thereafter, costs are $40 and $65 respectively, pay-able at the door. Event coordinator is Angela Pollock, Director of Young Adult Ministry for the Archdio-cese. She can be reached at 415-614-5595, pol-locka@sfarch.org.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Santiago y Juan, además de ser herma-nos, eran tipos muy atrevidos. Se acercaron a Jesús para pedirle puestos de poder y auto-ridad en el Reino que estaba estableciendo. Al darse cuenta, los demás discípulos se mo-lestaron con ellos, probablemente porque deseaban los mismos puestos. La tentación y el deseo de poder es algo muy común a to-dos los seres humanos. Todos deseamos el primer puesto y la estima de los demás. No obstante, Jesús nos recuerda que no es fácil tener responsabilidad. La autoridad es un cá-liz difícil de beber ya que muchas veces con-tiene una bebida amarga y el peso o decisión de ser fieles al Evangelio, aún a costa de la propia vida. Por tal motivo, la persona que quiera es-tar cerca de Jesús tendrá que aprender a ser como Cristo, quien no vino a imponer su au-toridad buscando ser servido, sino que vino a servir. Él, siendo Dios, no se aferró a su condición divina, sino que se hizo uno de tantos, cuidando a su madre por muchos años, juntándose con pecadores, lavando los pies a sus discípulos y dando la vida por to-das las personas. Estar al lado de Jesús no es cuestión de poder, sino de amor y servicio, hasta dar la vida. Él nos puso el ejemplo.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Ya que él ofreció su vida como sacrificio por el pecado, el pro-yecto de Dios prosperará en sus manos (Isaías 53:10-11). Salmo — Muéstrate bondadoso con noso-tros, Señor (Salmo 33 [32]). Segunda lectura — Porque tenemos un sumo sacerdote que ha sido probado en to-do, a excepción del pecado, acerquémonos con plena confianza al Dios de bondad (Hebreos 4:14-16). Evangelio — El Hijo del Hombre ha veni-do a servir y a dar su vida como rescate por una muchedumbre (Marcos 10:35-45).

LA OBRA DIVINA DE SALVACIÓN La obra de Dios de la salvación es el enfoque de las lecturas este fin de semana. Desde el acon-tecer profético de Isaías hasta la visión de Jesús sobre la condición humana en Hebreos, y termi-nando con el rescate que paga Jesús por nosotros en san Marcos, Dios está al mando. Puede que ocurran caídas e incomprensiones por el camino. Puede que nos alejemos de Dios, pero Dios nos trae de vuelta a su lado mediante la conversión. Al igual que Santiago y Juan, a veces dejamos que la avaricia y el poder empañen nuestra visión de lo que Jesús nos quiere enseñar sobre el Reino; pero sin tregua nos enseña y nos repite cómo ha de ser la vida en el Reino. Jesús ha pagado por nuestro rescate para garantizar que compartamos el Reino con él. No es raro que pensemos sobre el rescate que pagó Jesús en términos de un castigo que tuvo que sufrir. Sin embargo, es más acertado y más como Jesús, reconocer que el rescate es un regalo de Dios para nosotros.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rom 4:20-25; Lc 1:69-75; Lc 12:13-21 Martes: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17; Lc 12:35-38 Miércoles: Rom 6:12-18; Sal 124 (123):1b-8; Lc 12:39-48 Jueves: Rom 6:19-23; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 12:49-53 Viernes: Rom 7:18-25a; Sal 119 (118):66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lc 12:54-59 Sábado: Rom 8:1-11; Sal 24 (23):1b-4ab, 5-6; Lc 13:1-9 Domingo: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mc 10:46-52

VISIÓN Y TRABAJO Visión sin trabajo es un sueño;

Trabajo sin visión es monotonía; Visión con trabajo es un amanecer�

Nueva esperanza y un nuevo día. —Anónimo

LA BONDAD DE DIOS Adentrémonos al océano de la bondad de Dios, ahí cada fracaso desaparecerá y la ansiedad se convertirá en amor. —San Pablo de la Cruz