Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2013

If have died with [Christ Jesus] we shall also live with him;

if we persevere we shall also reign with him.

— 2 Timothy 2:11-12a

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “SERVING OUR CHURCH, COMMUNITY & COUNTRY.”

St. Anne 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament October 26, 2013

All Parishioners & Friends are invited to play. Contact one of us: Gene Lintao 510-305-1202 Pol Marzan 510-566-8259 October 13 – Knights / Squires barbeque sale October 19 – Past Grand Knight Dinner Dance For information contact: Roland Nimis, Grand Knight, at RNimis@yahoo.com or 510-754-0444

THE WORD OF GOD UNCHAINED There is no chaining the word of God! But how many times do we attempt to do that very thing? Had the followers of Jesus or the teachers of the law or the Pharisees been asked if the lep-ers should be cleansed or healed, the answer would most likely have been, “No, they deserve their condition.” The lepers would have been, perhaps, a mixed group, Galileans and Samaritans alike, the bond of their awful disease overcoming the petti-ness of former religious bickering. Jesus’ actions once again illustrate his vocation and ours: to reach out when healing is needed, to challenge when conversion is needed, to console when com-fort is needed. He also follows his own advice from last week’s Gospel: do what you have been commanded to do. When the cleansed Samaritan has returned to give thanks, Jesus does not take it as an opportunity for self-aggrandizement, but ra-ther offers insight into faith.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Christian liturgy has always contained an opportunity to make a choice for sharing. From the beginning, Christians pooled their resources, es-pecially for the care of widows and orphans, at the weekly Eucharist. Over the years, the collection became detached from the liturgy and baskets or plates would be passed through the community while the Mass was going on at the altar, or contri-butions would be collected at the doors. In Milan’s Ambrosian Rite, these gifts have always brought to the altar by lay people in procession. In German countries, the ancient custom was for the entire assembly to process with their gifts—first the men, then the women, then the priests and deacons—to offer their gifts at the altar. The old ceremony of canonization included a curious vestige of this pro-cession: people would present the pope with two loaves of bread, two barrels of wine and water, five candles, and three cages containing pigeons or turtledoves!

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

November is the Month of Remembrance!

Join us during our All Souls Day Celebrations at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery & Funeral Center

On All Souls Day we are in communion with those that are no longer with us. The staff at Holy Sepulchre invite you to be a part of a very special three-day Vigil of Light celebration begin-ning on All Souls Day, Saturday November 2nd. This special event will begin at 6:30 pm with a prayer service in our Mauso-leum of the Apostles Chapel, followed by a reception at our St. Gabriel reception hall. Candles are available for sale to be placed on our altar in honor of your loved one.

Please call Holy Sepulchre at 510-537-6600 or email us at holy-sep@cfcsoakland.org for more information. We hope you will be able to join us.

First Saturday Mass / Dia de los Muertos

Join us as we remember and pray for our departed loved ones during our monthly memorial Mass held at Holy Sepulchre Cath-olic cemetery on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00am in our Mausoleum of the Apostles Chapel. The November 2nd Mass will be extra-special as it will be followed by a Dia de los Muertos celebration on the grounds outside the mausoleum. The celebration will include cultural entertainment and refresh-ments. Learn more by calling Holy Sepulchre at 510-537-6600 or email us at holysep@cfcsoakland.org.

MASS INTENTIONS October 12, 2013 - October 19, 2013

Saturday, October 12 5:00 pm Spe. Int - Keira Fulgado Sunday, October 13 8:00 am + Remigia Pablo 10:00 am + Manuel Franco, Sr. 12:00 pm + Gregonia Iguico 6:00 pm For the People Monday, October 14 8:00 am + Aurora Abuzman (Birth Anniversary) Tuesday, October 15 8:00 am + Marcosa Mitra Wednesday, October 16 8:00 am + Socorro Villanueva Thursday, October 17 8:00 am + Esther Bautista Friday, October 18 8:00 am + Malou Cuevas Saturday, October 19 8:00 am + Remedios Sanding 5:00 pm For the People

Please pray for the sick… Ester Acda, Johnny Ang, Reynaldo Antonio, Susana Aqui-no, Alma Arreglado, Rachel Austria, Gay Badillo, Cecilia Barrera, Francisco Barrera, Victoria Bantugan, Epifania Bundang, Franklin Calub, Jr., Chrissy Cardona, Virginia Cuadras, Aurea Dacanay, Ofelia de Guzman, Theresa De Rivera, Angeles Dingcong, Bernardo Dingcong, Roberto Dingcong, Theresa Diola, Alice De Loyola, Fely de Jesus, Willy Demingoy, Bert Dimaano, Albert Doble, Cezar Domin-go, Elpidio Dorotheo, Edilberta Enriquez, Enrique Es-calante, Juanita Estrellas, Mina Fernando, Emerita Fulinar, Leticia Garces, Linda Hernandez, Rosario Hidalgo, Ken Higa, Rosario Ilustre, Dewey Johnson, Erlinda Kasilag, Francesca Kelsey, Tessie Lacandazon, Mori Lacson, Gre-gorio Lintao, Sr., Grace Lontiong, Arthur Macapagal, Elena Manalang, Ruth Marquez, Theresa Martinez, Saturnina Mayo, Janet McCulley, Zeny Mesa, Victor Montoya, Roquita Padua, Mae, Peralta, Oliver Peralta, Benita Quin-tong, Cora Ragasa, Lita Raposas, Oliver Rasul, Elaine Resurreccion, Leo Reyes, Felix & Marcie Rivas, Charmaine Rivera, Eufenia Rivera, Francisco Salazar, Anita Sacdalan, Epifania Santos, Fe Segundo, Jose Segundo, Virginia Sosongco, Joseph Thompson, Leonard Torres, Deity Troci-no, Pio Verdan, Lydia Villacorta, Delfin Villaflor, Wayne Young, Joe Yumang, Milad Zayat.

*Please call the parish office @510-471-7766, if you have someone to add to the Sick List.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Naaman, cleansed from his lepro-sy, returns gratefully to Elisha (2 Kings 5:14-17). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 298). Second Reading — If we have died with Christ we shall also live with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13). Gospel — Ten lepers are healed by Jesus, but only one, a Samaritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?

Are you an adult who… is interested in being baptized Catholic? �� was baptized in another Christian tradition and

would like to explore what being Catholic is all about?

�� was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not cele-brated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eu-charist? If you answered yes to any of the above, please consider joining our ongoing Inquiry sessions for

chance to ask questions, learn more about us and about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the pro-cess by which adults join the Church. No commitment required. For more information, call the parish office at 510-471-7766 or email:

stanneadultfaithformation@gmail.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42 -46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47- 54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lk 18:1-8

St. Anne Confirmation Saint Anne Confirmation candidates and staff will meet this afternoon (Sunday) at 3:30 p.m. The top-ic for our gathering will be the Organization of Mass and Liturgy within the Catholic Church. Youth Mass will follow immediately at 6:00 p.m. St. Anne Youth Ministry St. Anne Youth Ministry will meet on Monday, Oc-tober 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The topic for our first meeting in October will be “A Voice in the Wilderness”, an evangelization component. In our time together we will identify the times when we feel "lost in the crowd," recognize that even before our birth God has had a plan for us, and that we are called to be a "voice that cries out in the wilderness" by living the life that Christ has dreamed for us. WELCOME TO YOUTH MINISTRY 2013-2014!!! We have had a wonderful response in signing up for the Youth Ministry program! The last day that registrations will be accepted will be Monday, Oc-tober 14. Confirmation & Youth Ministry Fundraising Orders: the “Incredible Edible” food fundraising orders will be delivered to St. Anne’s on Wednesday, Octo-ber 16. You may come in and pick up your items between 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

BIBLE STUDY Let sleep find you holding your Bible, and when your head nods let it be resting on a sacred page.

—St. Jerome

ST. ANNE SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION (GRADES 1- 8)

COMMUNION PREPARATION This year we have 135 students who are in their first year of Formation and attend Monday classes. Starting this week, our young children will begin their journey of preparation for First Reconciliation using RCL Benziger Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace: The children will learn about God’s saving love and the forgiveness that comes to us through Baptism. We are asked to reflect on our baptismal call to forgive others. Please pray for these chil-dren as they begin their preparation. FIRST COMMUNION We have 149 First Communion students who are in their second year of faith formation and at-tend Tuesday First Communion classes. As parish community, let us join these candidates and their parents as they begin their journey preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this coming Advent season. We Are Called - This week these candidates preparing for Reconciliation are reflecting on Baptism, which marks us as belonging to Jesus Christ who is the greatest sign of God the Father’s love. In Baptism, God calls us to live a life of happiness with Him.

ST ANNE SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION

CCD Children’s Stewardship Envelopes Elijah Ramirez: I helped my sister rebuild her Lego house. Yhsabel: Treasure giving $4.38. Micallae Acosta: I helped my Mom at home & donated $1.00 Isaiah Gaudiano: I set up the table & treasure giving $3.00. Ava: I helped Mom make cake & donated $1.00 Isabella Posas: I helped washing the dishes & donated $3.00. Angelina Catauian: I helped do chores at home & looked after my brother. Kyle Atienza: Treasure giving $1.00 & helped Mom set up the tables for dinner. Franchesca Garcia: I made my bed.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Callistus I; Columbus Day; Canadian Thanksgiving Day Tuesday: St. Teresa of Jesus Wednesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Ala coque; National Boss Day Thursday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Friday: St. Luke Saturday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Sweetest Day

Sunday, October 13, 2013 THIS WEEK AT ST. ANNE Monday, October 14 8:00 am - Mass 9:30 am - Legion of Mary, CR #103 4:45 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102-106 6:00 pm - Youth Ministry, SH 7:30 pm - Lectors, CH Tuesday, October 15 8:00 am - Mass, CH 4:45 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102-106 7:00 pm - Fit Club, SH 7:30 pm - RCIA, CR #106 Wednesday, October 16 8:00 am & 7:00 pm - Mass, CH 4:00 PM - Youth Ministry, SH 5:00 pm - Faith Formation, CH, CR #102-106 6:00 pm - SPRED, SH 7:00 pm - Perpetual Help, CH 7:30 pm - Young Adult Choir, CR #105 Thursday, October 17 8:00 am - Mass, CH 5:00 pm - Faith Formation, CR #102-106, SH 7:30 pm - Lopez Choir, CH 7:30 pm - Servites, CR #102 7:30 pm - Unity Choir, CR #106 Friday, October 18 8:00 am - Mass, CH 6:00 pm - Legion of Mary, CR #103 7:00 pm - Holy Trinity Group, CH 7:00 pm - Deacon Support Group, CR #105 7:00 pm - Divine Mercy, CR #104 7:30 pm - Fit Club, SH Saturday, October 19 8:00 am & 5:00 pm Mass, CH 9:00 am - St. Vincent de Paul, CR #106 9:00 am - Legion of Mary, CR #103 9:00 am - SPRED, CR #105 11:00 am - Individual, CH 1:00 pm - Baptism,. CH 6:15 pm - Charismatics, CR #104 7:30 pm - Healing Mass, CH Sunday, October 20 8:00,10:00 am, 12:00, 6:00 pm- MASS, CH 9:00 am - Squire Choir, CR #102 11:00 am - Indonesian Community, CR #102 1:00 pm - Children’s Choir, CR #103 1:30 pm - Polish Community, CH & CR #104 2:00 pm - Marriage Encounter, CR #106 3:00 pm - Indonesia Community, CH & SH 7:30 pm - Divine Mercy, CH 7:30 pm - Fit Club, SH

FINANCE CORNER Weekly Collection Goals Sunday, September 29, 2013 $11,758.40 Budget $15,000.00 Over (Under) ($ 3,241.60) Stewardship-St. Vincent de Paul $ 1,306.00 Sunday, October 6, 2013 $12,299.50 Budget $15,000.00 Over (Under) ($ 2,700.50)

THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS The Filipino-American Association of Alameda County (Fil-Am) is promoting the Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in each home of every interested peo-ple within Alameda County every other Friday at 7:30 pm except 1st Friday. To celebrate the Enthronement of the Image of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home and experience the reality of His promises, please contact: Myrla @ 510-378-6376, myrla.raymundo35@gmail.com or Fely @ 510-557-9739, fely.garcia@yahoo.com

Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont Wrap up this Year of Faith with a One Day Con-gress - Faith Formation Convention at Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont. This incredible learning event is focused on evangelization in today's world! Key-note speaker will be Dr. Susan Mahan, and well known presenters include Fr. Mark Wiesner, Sr. Ellen Hess, VDMF, Fr. Robert Rien, and Ms. Clarissa Aljentera. When: Nov. 2, 2013. Begins at 8:30am and ending with mass at 5pm celebrated by Bishop Michael Barber, S.J. Cost per partici-pant is $20, after Oct. 19 is $30. For info visit www.holyspiritfremont.org or send your questions to hscongress2013@gmail.com

TINY BART TICKETS Do you ever wonder what to do with BART tick-ets that only have a small amount left on them? Once again, St. Vincent de Paul will collect these tickets (drop off in the Sunday collection baskets or the parish office) and use the funds to help serve people in need. Thank you for your generosity.

Parish Council

Town Hall MeeƟng Oct. 5,2013

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Pet blessing, Oct. 4,2013