Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October

8, 2017

United in faith and guided by the Holy Spirit

MASS SCHEDULES

Sunday Mass in English Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM

Daily Mass 7 & 8:30 AM (Saturday 8:30 AM)

Reconciliation Saturday 3-4:00 PM

Misas en Español Miércoles 7 PM

Misas Dominicales en Español Sábado 6 PM, Domingo 2 & 6 PM

Reconciliación Miércoles 6-7 PM, Sábado 3-4:00 PM

21250 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541 | 510 -783-2766 | www.st joachim.net

“The stone that the builders rejected shall become the cornerstone”

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PRAY FOR Chris!ne Renard

Daniel Sarinas III

Jenica Mae Reyes

Junelle Rae Reyes

Jessa Marie Reyes

Leonor J. Enrique

Arsenio M. Reyes Sr.

Cecilia Acevedo & family

Larry & Delia Smallwood

Jim Smith

Minda Bermudez

Francis Roque

Calderon Rodriguez Family

Maria Cisneros

Leonardo Cabardo

Virginia Cabardo

DONATIONS St Vincent de Paul offering for next week:

Peanut Bu!er, Jelly or Crackers

crema de cacahuate, mermalada o galletas

Dona"ons are very much

appreciated—but please no

expired food. ~ Thank You

CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUCIONES

COLLECTION FOR WEEK

October 1st

The Plate Collec!on

$ 8,775.50 EFT Collec!on

$ 520.00 On Line Giving

$ 277.00

TOTAL for the WEEK

$ 9,552.50

Congratula"ons to our Fall Fes"val WINNERS !!!

$1,000.00 First Prize ~~ Janicka Lopez

$500.00 Second Prize ~~ Maricela

$500.00 Second Prize ~~ Margarita

$100.00 Third Prize ~~ Gani Gu"errez $100.00 Third Prize ~~ Vicky Gabriel

$100.00 Third Prize ~~ Jun Reyes $100.00 Third Prize ~~ Flora Rogue

$100.00 Third Prize ~~ Ruth Fernandez

$25.00 Gi% Card to Sushi Ichimoto ~~ Gabriela A. Hernandez

$25.00 Gi% Card to Sushi Ichimoto ~~ Isaac Jimenez

$40.00 Gi% Card to Trader Joes ~~ Fernando Perez

$50.00 Gi% Card to Target ~ Bernie Mercado

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There was a legend, well-known in New Testament times, that in the building of God’s Temple by Solomon most of the stones were of the same size and shape. One stone arrived, however, that was different

from the others. The builders took one look at it and said, "This will not do," and sent it rolling down into the valley of Kedron below. The years passed and the great Temple was nearing completion, and the builders sent a message to the stonecutters to send the chief cornerstone that the structure might be complete. The cutters replied that they had sent the stone years before. Then someone remembered the stone that was so different from all the rest that it somehow did not seem to belong. They realized that they had thrown away the cornerstone. They hurried into the valley to retrieve it. Finally, from under vines and debris, they recovered it and with great effort rolled it up the hill and put it in place so that the great Temple would be complete. The stone that had been rejected had become the chief cornerstone. Jesus, who had been rejected now reigns at the right hand of the Father. -------------------------------------------------------------------Elizabeth Barrett married the poet Robert Browning against her parents' wishes. In fact, they objected so strenuously to her marriage that they disowned her. As everyone knows, her marriage was a beautiful, happy relationship for both Elizabeth and Robert. In spite of the hurt of being rejected by her family, however, Elizabeth Barrett Browning continued to write regularly to them. In each letter, she told her father and mother how much she continued to love them. She received no response. Then, after total silence for ten years from her parents, a large package arrived. Elizabeth Barrett Browning eagerly opened it. The box contained all of the letters that she had written them since her marriage to Robert. Not one had been opened. (Dr. William P. Barker, Tarbell's Teacher's Guide

(Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook, 1994).) Parents can be vindictive at times as can children. And the pain that can result is devastating. Rejected – is there a more painful word? In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us a story of his painful rejection by the Chosen People. ------------------------------------------------------------------- A lady answered the door to find a man standing there. He had a sad expression on his face. “I’m sorry to disturb you” he said, “I’m collecting money for an unfortunate family in the neighborhood. The husband is out of work, the kids are hungry, and their utilities will soon be cut off. Worse yet, they’re going to be kicked out of their apartment if they don’t pay the rent by this afternoon.” “I’ll be happy to help,” said the woman. Then she asked, “But who are you?” He replied, “I’m the landlord!”

From the Pastor’s Desk: Había una leyenda, conocida en tiempos

del Nuevo Testamento, que en la construcción del Templo de Dios por Salomón la mayoría de las piedras eran del mismo tamaño y forma. Sin embargo, una piedra llegó diferente de las demás. Los constructores le dieron un vistazo y dijeron: "Esta no es buena" y enseguida la rodaron hacia abajo en el valle de Cedrón. Pasaron los años y el gran Templo estaba a punto de finalizar y los constructores enviaron un mensaje a los canteros para que enviaran la piedra del ángulo principal para terminar la estructura. Los cortadores contestaron que habían enviado la piedra años antes. Entonces alguien recordó la piedra que fue tan diferente de todas las demás que de alguna manera no parecía pertenecer. Se dieron cuenta de que habían lanzado lejos la piedra angular. Se apresuraron al valle para recuperarla. Finalmente, por debajo de la vid y residuos, la recuperaron y con gran esfuerzo la rodaron encima de la colina para ponerla en su lugar para finalizar la construcción del gran Templo. La piedra que había sido rechazada se había convertido en la piedra del ángulo principal. Jesús, quien fue rechazado, ahora reina a la diestra del Padre. ------------------------------------------------------------------

Elizabeth Barrett se casó con el poeta Robert Browning contra los deseos de sus padres. De hecho, objetaban tan enérgicamente a su matrimonio que la repudiaron. Como todos saben, su matrimonio fue una relación hermosa y feliz para Elizabeth y Robert. Sin embargo, a pesar del dolor de ser rechazada por su familia, Elizabeth Barrett Browning les siguió escribiendo regularmente. En cada carta, les dijo a su padre y a su madre cuánto continuaba amándoles. Ella no recibió respuesta. Entonces, tras un silencio total de sus padres durante diez años, llegó un gran paquete. Elizabeth Barrett Browning lo abrió con impaciencia. La caja contenía todas las cartas que ella había escrito desde su matrimonio con Robert. Ninguna había sido abierta. (Dr. William P. Barker, Guía del Maestro

Tarbell (Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook, 1994).) Los padres pueden ser vengativos a veces como los hijos. Y el dolor que puede resultar es devastador. ¿Rechazado – hay una palabra más dolorosa? En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús nos cuenta una historia de su doloroso rechazo por el pueblo elegido. ------------------------------------------------------------------Una mujer abrió la puerta para encontrar a un hombre parado allí. Él tenía una expresión triste en su rostro. "Siento molestarla", dijo, "estoy recogiendo dinero para una familia desafortunada en el barrio. El marido está sin trabajo, los niños están hambrientos y sus utilidades pronto serán cortadas. Peor aún, van a ser expulsados de su apartamento si no pagan el alquiler esta tarde." "Estaré feliz de ayudar," dijo la mujer. Entonces ella preguntó, "pero ¿quién eres?" Él contestó, "Yo soy el propietario!"

Nota de nuestro pastor:

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WEEKLY READINGS

Readings for the Week

of 0ctober 8, 2017

Sun/Dom: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/

Mt 21:33-43

Mon/Lunes: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3-5, 8/Lk 10:25-37

Tues/Martes: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8/Lk 10:38-42

Wed/Mier: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-6, 9-10/Lk 11:1-4

Thurs/Juev: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 11:5-13

Fri/Vier: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6, 8-9, 16/

Lk 11:15-26

Sat/Sab: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12/Lk 11:27-28

Next Sun/Dom:

Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/

Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10

OFFICE INFORMATION

Parish Office

783-2766

Parish Fax

783-2760

Parish Email

office@saintjoachim.net

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 10 AM-7:30 PM Bilingual available T,W,F 4-7:30 PM Saturday 10 AM-4 PM Bilingual available 10 AM-4 PM Sunday 10 AM-4 PM Bilingual available 12 PM-4 PM

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Rev. Joseph Antony Sebastian, SVD Pastor Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,&Friday 10 AM to 12 PM 5 PM to 8 PM (with appointment) lunes, martes, miércoles, y Viernes 10 AM a 12 PM

5 PM a 8 PM (con cita)

Rev. Stephen Ayisu, SVD Parochial Vicar

Monday,Wednesday,Thursday,&Friday

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 5 PM to 8 PM (with appointment) lunes, miércoles , jueves y viernes 10:00 AM a 12:00 PM

5 PM a 8 PM (con cita)

Ariel Mayormita Musc Director/Director de Música Phone Ext. #223

stjoachimmusic1@gmail.com

Flor Herce

Bookkeeper

Pat Ludwig Administrative Assistant

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St. Vincent de Paul

783-0344

Office hours 1:00-2:30 PM ONLY

Monday-Friday

San Vicente de Paul

Gary Enos, President

Faith Formation Office Oficina de Formación de Fe

785-1818

Glenda Aragón Director of Faith Formation

glendaaragon@comcast.net

Braulio Gomez Faith Formation Coordinator/ Youth Minister

550-6878 / stjoachimym@gmail.com

Bertha Cruz Administrative Assistant

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St. Joachim School Escuela de San Joaquín

783-3177

Armond Seishas

Principal

Sandra Garzon

School Secretary

St. Joachim Pre-School

783-0604

Marisa Melgarejo

Director

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday ~~October 9th

Columbus Day ~~ The Rectory & Faith

Formation Office and the School will be

closed on October 9th in observation of

Columbus Day, No meetings or groups will

meet when the offices are closed.

Thursday ~~October 13th

Our Lady of Fatima Celebration ~7 PM in

the church. Celebrating the 100th

anniversary of the 6th apparition

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Join us in Celebra!ng the 100th Anniversary of the 6th Fa!ma Appari!on

Our Church will be open all day

for individual prayer.

We then will come together in

praying a

Friday. October 13, 3017 Mul"– Lingual rosary at 7:00 PM in the Church

During

the

Mass, bread and wine is blessed

and changed into the actual body

and blood of Jesus Christ

(transubstan"nated ). It is a ritual

that first began at the Last Supper,

when our Savior Jesus Christ

ins"tuted the Eucharis"c sacrifice

of his Body and Blood. At the

request of Pope Francis, a le!er

was sent out July 8, 2017 to all

Bishops worldwide reminding them that it is their duty to watch over the quality of the bread and wine that is

being used at Church and to remind the priests of their responsibility to verify the worthiness of the materials

used. In the past, religious communi"es of nuns and brothers and even priests, would make the wine and bake the bread for the church. But today, there are very few religious communi"es s"ll doing that work. Contribu"ng

to this decline was the changes required by Va"can II that voided some old recipes and ordered thicker hosts

with a breadier flavor. Also contribu"ng was the diminishing nun popula"on and the compe""on from a mass

producing secular bakery. Stores, supermarkets, and the internet are now where hosts are mainly purchased.

The Cavanagh Altar Breads Company of Greenville, Rhode Island currently produces about 80 percent of all the

hosts used by the Catholic Church in the US. They developed a proprietary flour blend, a process to seal the

wafer edges to prevent crumbs, and automa"on that allowed batches to be “untouched by human hands.” They

use state of the art machines that are capable of embossing symbols and capable of producing 25 million hosts a

week. They aggressively market their low cost products and have driven nun groups out of business. The Va"can

le!er reminds that the Eucharis"c bread must be “unleavened, consist purely of wheat, and recently made so

that there is no danger of decomposi"on. It follows that bread made from grain or mixed with another

substance other than wheat is not allowed. It is also a grave abuse to put fruit, sugar or honey in the bread. In

the case of allergies, however, low-gluten hosts are permi!ed while completely gluten-free are not. The wine

used in Church must be natural, from grapes, not mixed with other substances and not have allowed to sour. No

other drinks of any other kind, such as beer are allowed. However, in the case of allergies, mustum, a grape juice

that is either fresh or preserved by methods that suspend its fermenta"on without altering its nature, is allowed.

The Va"can le!er that was sent out suggests that the quality of the products should be guaranteed through

some special cer"fica"on and that the people producing be skilled, that they have proper equipment and that

they be dis"nguished by their integrity. Sources: news.va, lastampa.it, theguardian, pilotbulle"ns.net, vice.com

VATICAN CORNER

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ATTENTION ALL ALTAR SERVERS

Our next altar server meeting will be Saturday, October 14, 2017

We will gather for mass at 8:30AM and meeting will follow in the daycare room.

Please bring something small to share with our ministry group.

Agenda: Altar server reminders

Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival Sign Ups Simbang Gabi Sign Ups

Year End Party Ideas

ALL ALTAR SERVERS AND PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

MASS INTENTIONS October 7-14, 2017

Saturday 4:30 PM

Fe Divinagracia † (1st anniversary)

Saturday 6:00 PM

Aurelia Nevarez †

Roza Cruz Molina † (2nd aniversario)

Gilberto Molina † (aniversario)

Jorge Gu"errez † ( aniversario)

Sunday 7:30 AM

Jeane!e Fernandez †

Sunday 9:00 AM

Mercado Family (thanksgiving)

St. Anthony (thanksgiving)

Belina M. Rubio (thanksgiving)

Terry Paiso † (anniversary)

Rosario Ruizo & Ramon Nepumoceno

( † birthday)

Simeon Melgar † (10th anniversary)

Sunday 10:30 AM

Jocelyn A. Alcantara †

Sabina & Abel Gonsalves †

Pablo Trimor †

Bartolome Lopez ( † birthday)

Sunday 12:15 PM

Julian Diwa †

Iluminada Magpayo †

Cezar Cabrera Jr. † (1st anniversary)

Sunday 2:00 PM

Soledad Perez de Tigero † (aniversario)

Herberto Avina †

Beatriz & Jose Gomez Garcia †

Sunday 6:00 PM

John Stuart †

Jose Ventura Valadez †

Felipa Valadez †

Monday 7:00 AM

The Community of St. Joachim

Monday 8:30 AM

Ita" Fuentes (6th birthday)

Jesus Fuentes †

Tuesday 7:00

The Community of St. Joachim

Tuesday 8:30 AM

Rosario S. Garcia (thanksgiving)

Electeria Collado ( † birthday)

Maria Eugenia † (1st anniversary)

Wednesday 7:00 AM

Erico & Rosemarie Parras (thanksgiving)

Wednesday 8 :30 AM

Michael Orlina (birthday)

David Tayco (birthday)

Rosario Garcia (thanksgiving)

Emiliana Garcia ( † birthday)

Rafael Avellana † (anniversary)

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Bayardo Moreira (cumpleanos)

Antonio Guevara † (11th aniversario)

Leonel Ernesto Mar"nez †

Thursday 7:00 AM

The Community of St. Joachim

Thursday 8:30 AM

Lazaro C. Arquero (9 month anniversary)

Maria I. Lopez (healing)

Friday 7:00 AM

The Community of St. Joachim

Friday 8:30 AM

The Community of St. Joachim

Saturday 8:30 AM

Fortunato Albelda (birthday)

Ella Clemente ( † birthday)

Paul Dung Kieu †

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October 14-15, 2017