Church of the Transfiguration 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552-4908

(510) 538-7941 Fax (510) 538-7983 E-mail: transfig_office@sbcglobal.net Website: www.transfigchurch.com February 5, 2017

Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon Martin J. Leach ● Deacon John A. Mignano ● Deacon Timothy L. Moore ● Deacon Burton J. Rigley

LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Eucharistic Ministers, Stephen and Carina Kowalewski Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Clarence Decano Youth Liturgy, Michelle Gilman

FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 60 Plus or Minus Club, Cursillo Group

SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: (510) 274-0830 Serving our community.

SICK & HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: Claudia Paquette, (510) 537-8986

STEWARDSHIP: Chairperson, Ed Coelho, (510) 881-5705 WINGS “Women in God’s Spirit”: Trish Ferrari, (510) 581-7263 HALL MANAGER: Pat Ballinger, (510) 537-1502

HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Monica Corona, 510-239-7941

YOUTH MINISTRY: Alfonso Corona III transfig.oasis@gmail.com PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (510) 538-7941 Fax: (510) 538-7983 Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Closed between 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.) Friday, 9:00a.m. — 12:00 Noon - Saturday & Sunday—Closed Secretary, Gloria Meeker Secretary/Bookkeeper, Phyllis Moore

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Except First Fridays - 9:30 a.m.) Communion Service - Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. BAPTISMS: Pre-baptismal class is required. Class is held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Please call the Parish Office, (510) 538-7941, to register. MATRIMONY: Six months advance notice required. Please call the parish office. WEDDING COORDINATOR: Mel Speed (510) 909-9334 or melspeed@live.com FUNERALS: Please contact the funeral home of your choice and then the parish office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director, Patrice Ballinger (510) 537-1502 or TransfigCCD@aol.com RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please call the parish office. MUSIC MINISTRY: Director, Alexander Katsman (510) 538-7941, Ext. 302 or Transfig_Music@sbcglobal.net

Mission Statement: “Transfiguring Our Community Through Faith”

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 5, 2017

Light shines through the darkness for the upright.

— Psalm 112:4

Mass Intentions (February 4-11, 2017) Sat. 4:00 p.m. Edward & Mary Joaquin and Dr. Douglas Franklin Sun. 7:30 a.m. For the People 9:00 a.m. Marcosa Quiambao 11:00 a.m. Special Intention for the Barbers Family Mon. 8:00 a.m. Robert Hansen Tues. 8:00 a.m. Marilyn Schaefer & Jay Morisset Wed. 8:00 a.m. Luiz Capela Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for Manuel Silva & Family Fri. 8:00 a.m. Dennis Regacho and Anthony Rodriguez Sat. 4:00 p.m. Norman Dunlap

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of: January 28th & 29th—$7,768.00 (compared to $12,000 average weekly stewardship goal) St. Vincent de Paul—$5,299.00 Thank you for continuing in your stewardship role of providing for the upkeep of our parish community.

We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office. This helps us to serve you better.

February Birthdays Happy Birthday to you, May God Bless you.

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, May God Bless you!

Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust

Baptism Class The next Baptism class will be

Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Please call the Parish Office to register.

Adult Bible Study Monday evening, February 6, 2017 in the Marian Room, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

Coffee and Donuts Marcelina Enrile & Louisa Corti will be hosting coffee and donuts this Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.

Pancake Breakfast Team “B” will be hosting the Pancake Breakfast next Sunday after the 7:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Masses in the Parish Hall. All-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Adult: $4, Senior: $3, Child: $3, Family: $8. Be sure to come and enjoy a great meal and the fellowship. See you there!

Transfiguration Catholic Church

It is Crab Feed Time! (Transfigura on’s Single Largest Fundraiser)

Last two weeks to purchase your cket for the Crab Feed on Saturday, February 18th.

Tickets are $45.00 and will be sold a er every Mass now thru February 11/12th.

Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door. Don’t miss out!

We are s ll looking for dona ons (cash or raffle items).

Contact George at 510/512-6150 or glhall47@gmail.com

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE As children we sang the lively song This Little Light of Mine. The words, of course, are based on today’s Gospel, in which we are called as disciples to be salt and light for the world. Children are uninhibited about sharing their faith. It’s only when we grow older that we prefer to hide our light under a bushel basket because our culture tends not to emphasize discipleship. The message in this week’s readings is clear: in order to give glory to God through our discipleship, we must show the light of Christ in our words and deeds. Not an easy thing for inhibited adults. Often we may think of salt and light in terms of what we do for others, but it can be just as important not to do something, such as getting angry with the stranger on the road, or telling an offensive joke. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Attention Parishioners! Do you have an IPad or tablet that you no longer use? If so, please consider donating it to the parish. Contact the Parish Office at (510) 538-7941.

We invite all women to join us for: WINGS (“Women in God’s Spirit”)

Wings is a faith enhancement group that encourages Spiritual growth through prayer, scripture study,

Catechesis, life sharing and community. Transfiguration Church, Marian Rm. Parish Hall

Thursday, February 16, 2017, 9:15-11:15 a.m. Speaker: Fr. Leo Edgerly

Classes, as usual this week. Confirmation

Class session Next Sunday, February 12 — 9 to 1. We look forward to seeing you all. PGO Updates: • Thank you to all who collected blankets and such for

our local animal shelters … the cages are much warm-er as the pets wait for their forever homes.

• Crab Decorations go up next week after class.

Religious Education~~ C.C.D.

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Psalm 112 —Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

WARM BLANKETS FOR THOSE WITH COLD NOSES…

THANK YOU so much for your kind generosity with our Confirmation

Outreach Project. You have made some of God’s wonder-ful creatures a bit more comfortable. May God Bless You.

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for be-

ing alive.” ~Gilda Radner~

Buon Tempo Upcoming Dinners Transfiguration Parish Hall

All parishioners are invited to the following dinners. Be sure to mark your calendar!

February 7 Chicken Pasta w/Sun Dried Tomatoes March 7 Corned Beef & Cabbage April 4 Cannelloni May 2 Pasta Pesto/Chicken June 6th Stuffed Pork Chops If you are interested in attending, please call the Dinner Line,(510) 483-6929. Questions: Call Len Tallo, President at (510) 912-5730.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Thirty-six 2nd Year students who

received God’s loving forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the very first

time yesterday: Congratulations

Tristan Ayllon Natalia Jamal David Baik William Jenson Bodie Bamford Genevieve Kleczek Brielle Benjamin Brooklyn Leach Giada Boccasile Shiann Loven Ryder Centoni Elyssa Nono Sydney Chan Cameron Parnell Lillian Cooke Lauren Pedreno Calista Courteau Jonah Reichardt Julia Crozier Dominic Reid Brett Crozier Sebastian Sandoval Marco DeMartini Alex Shepard Junior Domingo Mateo Sheriff Scarlett Everson Jonah Soriano Ben Galli Christian Soto Lea Giammalvo Grace Sullivan Josiah Gutierrez Audrianne Trinidad Annalee Harrington Daniel Vieira

May they always Celebrate the JOY of God’s Tender Mercy

Valentine's Day is almost here! Treat your sweetie to polenta, chicken and sausage dinner with the ICF! Come dine with us on Thursday, Feb 9th at 6:30 p.m. at OLG hall. Short meeting to follow. $17 for guests, $15 for members. If you become a member, your dinner is free the night you join!

Call Stella @ 581-5863 or Juanita @ 582-7242 for reservations by Monday, Feb.6th.

Blood Drive Thank you to all who participated in our blood drive for the Red Cross on January 21st. We had 50 appointments and 27 dona-tions, saving potentially 81 lives. I am so glad to be part of such an amazing opportunity. Thanks again for your support! Emily Hoang

Transfiguration Parish Cursillistas!!! Please join our monthly group reunion every 1st Friday of the

month, St. Peter’s room in the Parish Hall, 6:00-8:30pm….

Transfiguration Filipino Community Group is sponsoring a fundraising Casino Bus Tour to

Rancheria Casino in Jackson, CA on Saturday, April 15, 2017.—Meeting place is

Transfiguration Church, lower parking lot. Leave 7:15a.m.—Return 7:00p.m.

Cost: $30.00 per person For more information: Purie Serrano, 510-538-6324, Sheila Ulgado, 510-962-0433, Tess Anilao 510-828-9943.

LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS THE “JOY OF THE GOSPEL” CONTINUED...

The Proclamation of the Gospel—#170

Personal accompaniment in processes of growth

Although it sounds obvious, spiritual accompaniment must lead others ever closer to God, in whom we attain true freedom. Some people think they are free if they can avoid God; they fail to see that they remain existentially orphaned, helpless, homeless. They cease being pilgrims and become drifters, flitting around themselves and never getting anywhere. To accompany them would be counter-productive if it became a sort of therapy supporting their self-absorption and ceased to be a pilgrimage with Christ to the Father. Fr. Terry’s Remarks—Today Pope Francis touches on a course of action that is very, very difficult for us in our reality of today. At what point does our words, our actions, our behavior change from helping others to doing harm? When am I truly making things better or doing even more damage? This has become for many of us more acute when it comes to faith and morality. The old days seemed to have been much simpler, most of us were pretty clear on what was right or what was wrong. We knew when to speak out or correct when we heard or saw someone saying or doing a wrong. Then in our minds there was no question as to which was the right faith or what word or action was wrong. In our interconnected world of today, we have become so aware of nuances and an ever increasing world of possibilities that we are al-most paralyzed into silence and non intervention- I'm ex-cluding Facebook and Its cohorts- It's not that we don't want to intervene and do the right thing. We see persons acting decisively in what they and we once perceived were bad situations with sad results for all concerned. We feel we can no longer just declare: '' I did my duty regard-less of the consequences.'' I know prudence was in the past rightly prized and is still a primary virtue but it has become much more sensitive! These days even Pope Francis himself is negatively criticized for not being more decisive and regulatory. Yet we cannot and must not forget or fail to proclaim to all that God is an Abso-lute necessity in everyone's life for their fulfillment and that Jesus calls us incessantly to preach the Gospel of love and inclusion.