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St. Raymond Parish 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time November 6, 2016

Our Mission: “To Know Christ Better and to Make Him Better Known”

Monday - Friday……….……………………………...8:30AM & 12:15PM Saturday……………………………………………………………...8:30AM Saturday Vigil (English).…………………………………………..5:00PM Sunday…7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Noon, 1:30PM Spanish, 6:00 Youth Holy Days…………………………………...8:30AM, 12:15PM & 7:00PM

MASS SCHEDULE

Parish Office……………………………………….…………828-2460

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 8:30AM - 1:30PM

HOURS OF OPERATION

11555 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568-1376, Phone: 925-828-2460, FAX: 925-828-8610 E-mail: office@st-raymond-dublin.org Website: www.st-raymond-dublin.org

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Pilgrimage Saturday, November 12th

to Oakland Cathedral. See page 3 for more.

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Anointing of the Sick For individual anointing contact the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Baptism Registered and active parishioners (for at least 3 months), contact Parish Office.

Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation for teens begin in Grade 9, call the Youth Ministry Office for information. Adults, contact Parish Office.

Sacrament of Matrimony Registered parishioners (for at least 6 months); preparation time takes 12 months prior to wedding; contact Parish Office.

RCIA .............................................. Contact Parish Office at 828-2460

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays ................................ 3:30PM - 4:30PM and by appointment.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

PASTORAL STAFF

Reverend Lawrence D’Anjou …………….................................Pastor FrDAnjou@st-raymond-dublin.org………………....……………574-7401 Reverend Bob Mendonca .…………………….….……Parochial Vicar FrBob@st-raymond-dublin.org………………..………………...574-7402

Deacon John Archer …………………....jarcher3696@sbcglobal.net Deacon Bill Henderson …….bhenderson@st-raymond-dublin.org

Deacon Emeritus Joe Sicat ………..…………..jocatgo2@gmail.com Eric Hom ……………..……………………………….Business Manager ehom@st-raymond-dublin.org …….…………………………...574-7408

Maggie Ringle ……………………...Director of Religious Education maggie@st-raymond-dublin.org…………….………………….574-7413 Shannon Rogers……….…..Coordinator of Youth & Young Adults srogers@st-raymond-dublin.org………………...…………….. 574-7410

Rob Lappa …………………………………………....Director of Music rlappa@st-raymond-dublin.org ……………..………………….574-7447

Pastoral Council….Chuck Haupt, Renee Perko, Martha Victoria, Eric Hom, Tess Chiampas, Bill Silberman, Preeti D’Souza

St. Vincent de Paul Society................................................. 574-7456

Knights of Columbus joe.lasala@ttiinc.com

St. Raymond School, K - 8…………………………………….828-4064

Monday - Friday 7:45AM - 3:30PM

Catherine Deehan……………..……………………….School Principal cdeehan@csdo.org

School Board .................................................. Julie Kent, President PTG .............................................................. Marie Griffin, President

DIRECTORY Cont.

Jacqueline Garcia…………………………..Adm. Asst. Parish Office jgarcia@st-raymond-dublin.org…………………………………828-2460

Vicki Patchin……………………………………………………..Finance vicki@st-raymond-dublin.org………….………………………..574-7406

Susy Cano…………………………..Adm. Asst. Religious Education scano@st-raymond-dublin.org………………………………….574-7414

Elda Contreras ……….……............Admin. Asst. for Youth Ministry econtreras@st-raymond-dublin.org …………………….……...574-7411

Jaime Salaverria…………………………… Maintenance Supervisor jsalaverria@st-raymond-dublin.org…………...………………...574-7450

Hannah Newell………………………Children/Youth Music Ministries hnewell@st-raymond-dublin.org ……...……...………………...574-7447

Parish Offerings

Sunday Plate (as of 10/30): $15,143.82

Weekly EFT: $3,236.00

Total: $18,379.82

October Total (94%) $97,474.77

October Goal: $103,976.40

DIRECTORY

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Pilgrimage to Oakland Cathedral Nov. 12th;

Saying Farewell to Dn. Bill

Pilgrimage to Oakland Cathedral

Transi on means change, and change is what our journey of faith is all about. Throughout our life we are invited to walk this journey with the Lord and his church – a transi onal process. Even if we take a detour and get completely off track, Jesus is there to offer us forgiveness and welcome us back. He never stops pastoring us as he nurtures us with His sacraments, His spiritual “way sta ons,” which bring us reconcilia on, strength, encouragement, and direc on on His Way to the journey’s end: heaven itself.

Occasionally the Church through its pope gives us an opportunity for a special grace on the journey. I’m referring to the plenary indulgence

Pope Francis has granted to the Church during this Jubilee Year of Mercy which ends on November 20, 2016.

Join us Saturday, November 12, as together we fulfill one of the condi ons for this plenary indulgence, passing through the Holy Doors at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. You can meet us on the Cathedral plaza at 2121 Harrison Street in Oakland at 10:00 am or you can come to the St. Raymond Plaza in front of the church at 9:00 am if you are interested in carpooling. A er passing through the Holy Doors we will have me to pray together at the cathedral and have a tour of this interes ng and inspiring church built for God’s glory and the spiritual benefit of the faithful of the Diocese of Oakland. If you like, bring a lunch to enjoy on the Cathedral plaza a er our tour.

“Just what is a plenary indulgence?” you may ask. It is "the remission before God of the temporal punishment due for sins already forgiven as far as their guilt is concerned." The first thing to note is that forgiveness of a sin is separate from punishment for the sin. Through the Sacrament of Confession we obtain forgiveness, but we aren't let off the hook as far as punishment goes. Indulgences are two kinds: par al and plenary. A par al indulgence removes part of the temporal punishment due for sins. A plenary indulgence removes all of it. This punishment may come either in this life, in the form of various sufferings, or in the next life, in purgatory.

Here are the usual condi ons for receiving a plenary indulgence:

A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. To obtain it, the faithful must, in addi on to being in the state of grace: • have the interior disposi on of

complete detachment from sin, even venial sin;

• have sacramentally confessed their sins;

• receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly be er to receive it while par cipa ng in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); and

• pray for the inten ons of the Supreme Pon ff.

It is good to have completed all of the above at the me one passes through the Holy Doors, but is granted if they are completed within 20 days of that

me either before or a er.

Deacon Bill

Transi ons are part of everyone’s life. Deacon Bill Henderson is about to transi on by moving with his wife Cindy to the Reno area to be near their family. Next weekend is Dn. Bill’s last official weekend with us at St. Raymond. I know we will all miss him greatly. Please join me in wishing Dn. Bill a fond farewell at all masses this weekend. Come to the recep on planned for him a er the noon Mass on Sunday November 13th in Moran Hall. I am deeply grateful for Dn. Bill’s ministry with us. You have been a wonderful minister and friend to us all. Dn. Bill, “Un l we meet again…”

Please note: In prepara on for the pilgrimage there will be an extra opportunity for the Sacrament of Confession on Friday November 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the church.

Don’t miss this opportunity as we take advantage of Pope Francis’ invita on, “That the Jubilee Indulgence may reach each one as a genuine experience of God's mercy, which comes to meet each person in the Face of the Father who welcomes and forgives, forge ng completely the sin commi ed.” – Pope Francis, Le er to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Sept. 1, 2015.

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TODAY! Year of Mercy Holy Hour -Nov 6 Join us for our last Jubilee of Mercy Holy

Hour at 3:00pm in the Church as we adore the Blessed Sacrament, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and listen to spiritual reflec on from our priest.

NEW! Catholic Daughters and the other Oakland Dioceses CDA Courts Thank you for suppor ng the annual Bishop's Burse luncheon to raise funds for seminarians. This year we had a special treat from Goodwill Bags featuring vintage fashions modeled by members of this auxiliary group of Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay.

THIS WEEK! Pilgrimage to Christ the Light Please mark your calendars for St. Raymond Parish’s pilgrimage to the Oakland Cathedral. Parishioners encouraged to gather at the St. Raymond Plaza at 9:00am to carpool OR at the Cathedral Plaza at 10:00am Date: Sat., Nov. 12, 2016 at 10:00am

NEW! Dress a Girl Around the World We make simple dresses for girls sizes 2-14 in third-world countries. Come for a wonderful me of service and fellowship. We have SEW much fun serving the Lord! Join us for an hour or two or the whole day. Bring your sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, and your helping hands. Even if you don't sew, we'll put you to work. Date: Nov. 19th, Moran Hall 9am-3 pm Loca on: Moran Hall Contact: Suzanne Beck at 925-352-8447 Email: suzbeck@yahoo.com.

NEW! Farewell Social for Deacon Bill - November 13th All in the St. Raymond community are invited to a farewell social in Moran Hall for Deacon Bill Henderson on Sunday, November 13th a er the 12pm Mass. Deacon Bill and his wife Cindy will be moving to Nevada and we want to wish them well. Light refreshments will be served. Date: Nov. 13 a er 12pm Mass.

UPDATE: Angel Tree Angel trees will be hung on the back walls of the church beginning November 11-12th. Please take an Angel and return

your wrapped gi with the Angel securely a ached. Gi cards must be securely a ached as well. Please bring to the church. All gi s will be placed on the altar. Important: Program ends December 4th, so please have the gi s returned as soon as possible. Thank you, for making Christmas special for others.

NEW! WINGS: Women in God’s Spirit Nurture your spirit, visit with

friends, and gain insight from inspira onal speakers. Please join us. This year's theme is Our Walk with God, and our fall seasonal theme is “Faith.”

November 9th Speaker: Nancy Campa: “Come and See,” Mee ng Mother Theresa. All women of the parish invited to a end. Drop-ins welcome. No fee for child care. Date: Wed, Nov. 9th: 9:00-11:15 Contact: Ramona Krausnick 925-560-9953

NEW! Communion for the Homebound Our homebound ministry, composed

of volunteers, visits people in their homes or care facili es. If you know members of our community who would like to receive communion in their home, please contact us. Parish Office: 925-828-2460

Santo Nino Novena: Nov. 11th St. Raymond’s Filipino Community, in coopera on with the Tri-Valley Santo Nino Group, will hold a monthly Santo Nino novena on the second Friday of the month. Everybody is invited as we venerate the baby Jesus with prayers and songs. Date: Nov. 11th at 7:30pm in the Chapel

Divine Mercy: In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told Experience the consoling message of Divine Mercy in a drama c journey featuring best selling author and popular speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Time: 7:00—8:30pm each Thursday • November 3rd • November 10th Loca on: Moran Hall

THIS WEEK: 8th Annual Tom Grywczynski Memorial Blood Drive Nov. 12 30 minutes can help save a life! Blood Drive Date: Saturday, Nov. 12th Loca on: St. Raymond Parish (Moran Hall), 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin, CA Contacts: Joe Lasala 408-348-1558 Email: joe.lasala@ inc.com Email: katherinelasala@comcast.net

SAVE: Lessons and Carols - Dec. 16 Save the date for the Music Ministry’s Lessons and Carols. Look for our full display in the 13 November Bulle n on page 9.

NEW! Grilled Cheese and Pasta Too! Kids’ Menu Includes Baked Fish S cks &

Mozzarella S cks Only $7 per person , Takeout $7 per box ($3 for Kids 6-12, 5 & Under Eat FREE) Date: Fri., Nov., 11, 5:00 to 7:00pm. St. Raymond Parish, Moran Hall 11555 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA

NEW! Office Closed Veteran’s Day Our office will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

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St. Raymond Year-Round Food Program

We are very fortunate to be able to extend our food program, so if you or someone you know is in need of a Food Basket

anytime during the year, please provide your name and number to our Parish Office by calling 828-2460. Your information will be kept confidential. We look forward to helping you! Si usted o conoce a alguien con la necesidad de una canasta de comida, por favor escriba su nombre y numero de telefono a nuestra oficina parroquial, 828-2460. Su información se mantendrá confidencial. Gracias, y Dios le bendiga!

BAPTISMS St. Raymond celebrates the sacrament of bap sm for children on the second full weekend of the month. Masses: Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday at 12:00pm and 1:30pm (Spanish Mass) and at 12pm Saturday. Stop by the Parish office or call 925-828-2460 to register or learn more.

Faith Formation Faith Formation Classes

Registra on forms for the 2016-2017 year are now available in the Faith Forma on office. Forms also on website: h p://st-raymond-dublin.org/family-faith-forma on/k-5-faith-forma on/

Food Program Without your assistance, many people would be unable to meet their basic needs. We know that our Parish and its generosity is remarkable and blessed.

Please see our Food List and Other Essen als below. ALSO IN NEED OF: $10 Food Cards to Lucky, Safeway, and Smart and Final

Thank you, Maggie, Rich, Susy, and all our volunteers

St. Raymond’s CO-OP Sunday School Program, 3yrs & up

At St. Raymond Parish, we support your pledge to guide your children in the prac ce of the faith. By providing a quality early childhood faith program, we help children understand faith through Bible stories, arts and cra s, songs, prayer, and other ac vi es. While you’re a ending 9:00 mass, your children can receive a child centered faith experience. Note: We are not a day care facility and do not offer drop in service. Contact: Maggie Ringle, Faith Forma on Director, Email: Maggie@st-raymond-dublin.org Phone: 925-574-7413 Contact: Susy Cano, Faith Forma on Admin. Asst., Email: scano@st-raymond-dublin.org Phone: 925-574-7414

Cereal Pork & Beans Corn Canned Fruit

Gravy Jelly Jello Mac & Cheese

Pasta Peanut Bu er Mashed Potatoes

Rice

Soup Spaghe Top Ramen Tomatoes

Tuna Mushroom Soup Can cranberries Stuffing

Diapers Toilet Paper Bars of Soap

Laundry Detergent Tooth Paste Toothbrushes

Thanksgiving and Christmas Food List

Essentials Not Covered by Food Stamps

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NEW! Closing the Jubilee Year of Mercy All are invited to close the Jubilee Year of Mercy at The Cathedral of Christ the Light on November 20 at 10:00 am. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ will be the primary celebrant. Date: Sunday, November 20, 10:00 am Loca on: Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland

NEW! Producer of Upcoming Fa ma Film to Speak at Catholics@Work Breakfast The story of Our Lady of Fa ma will come to the big screen next year, the 100 year anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s appearances to the shepherd children at Fa ma. Our guest speaker (Natasha Howes, Origin Entertainment’s producer of the Fa ma Project) will share li le-known insights into the story of Fa ma; taking us on the remarkable journey that resulted in the drama depic ng the struggles of Fa ma's three shepherd children. She will also share her own faith journey; her falling away, spiritual reawakening, and her convic on that “Our Blessed Mother’s hand walked me back to Catholicism.” A full buffet breakfast is served star ng at 7:00 am, and Mass is offered at 6:30 am at the same loca on. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Date: Tuesday, November 8, 7:00 am – 8:15 am Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville Register: CatholicsAtWork.com

Santo Nino Novena: Nov. 11th St. Raymond’s Filipino Community, in coopera on with the Tri-Valley Santo Nino Group, will hold a Santo Nino novena on the second Friday of the month. Everybody is invited. Date: Nov. 11th at 7:30pm in the Chapel Loca on: St. Raymond Parish, 11555 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568

NEW! 4th Annual Tri-Valley Prayer Breakfast, Nov. 21st Reserve your seat(s) now for the fourth annual Tri-Valley Prayer Breakfast. We will come together to celebrate our blessings and focus on community needs and how we do and can work together to meet them. This year’s renowned guest speaker is Bay Area author, speaker, and pastor, John Ortberg. Cost is: • $45.00 per person before 10/31/16 • $50 a er 10/31. • Table of 10 sponsorship $500; • CityServe Partner Sponsorship $1,000

(includes table of 10). Proceeds will serve families in need in the Tri-Valley. Networking 7-7:30 AM, breakfast/program 7:30-9 AM. Date: Monday, Nov., 21 7:00-9:00am Loca on: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton at the Club, 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Reach: City Serve Tri-Valley (925) 452-8276 Tickets: www.cityservetrivalley.org.

NEW! Veterans Housing: Applica on Period The City of Dublin is promo ng Dublin’s new 66-unit affordable housing development, Valor Crossing. We will accept applica ons from Nov. 7-18, 2016. A end a Community Mee ng: • Mon, November 7, 2:30 p.m., at Dublin

Library (200 Civic Plaza, Dublin) • Wed, November 9, 2:30 p.m., at Dublin

Civic Center (100 Civic Plaza, Dublin) • Wed, November 9, 6:00 p.m., at Dublin

Civic Center (100 Civic Plaza, Dublin) Apply Online: www.edenhousing.org In Person: Valor Crossing Lease Office 7950 Dublin Blvd, Suite 208A, Dublin. Office Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm Nov 7 - Nov. 12, and Nov. 14 to Nov 18. Located near: Dublin/Pleasanton BART sta on. Contact: Eden Houseing, 510-499-2491

NEW! Building a Just Peace in a Conflicted World Pax Chris Northern California is hos ng Building a Just Peace in a Conflicted World. This event will include Keynote Speaker Ken Bu gan, Ph.D., who will present “Ac va ng Nonviolence and Just Peace: A Report from the Landmark Va can Conference.” Other workshop topics include: • “Sharing the Tools of Nonviolence

with Children” • “Ethical Policing,” and more. Pre-registra on: $20; $25 at the door. Lunch is included. Date: Sat., Nov. 12, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Loca on: St. Elizabeth High School, 1530 34th Ave., Oakland Email: paxchris norcal@gmail.com Web: Web: PaxChris NorCal.org

Volunteers Needed for Tri-Valley Haven Thanksgiving Food Distribu on

Date: Monday November 21 9:00am-1:00pm and 3:00—6:00pm Loca on: Ashbury Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore 925-447-1950

To Volunteer Contact: Lynne Menon Email: lynne@trivalleyhaven.org Phone: 925-449-5845

Contact Tony & Melanie – thecapre as@gmail.com

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St. Raymond School Youth and Young Adult St. Raymond School

Office Hours

Catherine Deehan, Principal 925-828-4064

We are a faith centered school and employ a nurturing and challenging academic curriculum so students develop a love of learning and become well educated people and responsible ci zens.

Faith Centered: Students develop a mutual respect and discipline that promotes personal responsibility reflec ng a faith centered commitment to Jesus Christ. Love of Learning: Marked by high academic standards, St. Raymond School provides support services, leadership opportuni es, and comprehensive co-curricular ac vi es as part of the founda on of our educa onal program. Responsible Ci zens: Graduates will demonstrate a capacity for cri cal thinking with the ability to respond to the challenges of a global, technological society. They will have developed self confidence, resilience, an ac ve love of learning , and with God’s help and that of their parents, a desire to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others for the good of the Church and the world.

Monday to Friday : From 8:00am to 4:00pm

In His Image Retreat

NEW! Young Adult Bible Study Our Fall Bible Study on Salva on History has begun! Join us Wednesdays. All those 19-35 are invited. Dates: Wednesdays at 7:30pm Loca on: St. Raymond Room Contact: Shannon Rogers Email: srogers@st-raymond-dublin.org

St. Raymond Preschool

NOW ENROLLING FOR

FALL 2016

Half Day: Mon-Fri: 8:15 to 12:00

Full Day: Mon-Fri: 8:15 to 3:00

Must be 4 years-old to enroll

Confirma on Retreat Well A ended Our yearly retreat day for those receiving the Sacrament of Confirma on this Spring was well a ended by parents and sponsors. God Bless all those taking steps in their faith.

On October 30th our Jr. High teens a ended the In His Image retreat at St. Joan of Arc. The day of games, prayer, and fellowship allows teens to learn that they are created in the image and likeness of God and that each person has an important and unique iden ty.

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First Reading 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 17:1,5-6,8,15 Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5 Gospel Reading Luke 20:27-38 Background on the Gospel Reading In today's Gospel, we hear about an encounter between Jesus and some Sadducees. The Sadducees were a party of Judaism ac ve in Jesus' me, descended from the priestly family of Zadok. They were literal interpreters of the wri en Law of Moses, which means that they were in disagreement with the posi on of the Pharisees, who offered an oral interpreta on of the Law of Moses.

The Sadducees are described in this Gospel as opponents to the belief in resurrec on. In the dialogue presented here, we see an example of the means of disputa on that was common in first century Judaism. The Sadducees use the example of Levirate marriage, found in the Law of Moses, to disprove belief in

the resurrec on. According to Deuteronomy 25:5-10, if a man died without producing an heir, the man's brother should marry his wife and the offspring of this union would inherit the property and carry on the name of the man who had died. The Sadducees use this as an example to challenge belief in the resurrec on.

Jesus argues from the same wri en Law of Moses to show that there is resurrec on. Using the texts from the Book of Exodus (Chapter 3) that describe Moses' encounter with God in the burning bush, Jesus shows that God is the God of the living, not the dead. Here Jesus uses the same method and texts of the Sadducees to counter them. As the Gospel text suggests, he beat them at their own game!

More importantly, in this discourse Jesus shows the limits of our imagina ons when it comes to eternal life. The Sadducees argued against resurrec on because of the limits of earthly existence. They did not imagine another possibility for existence and rela onship with God. Jesus proposes that the possibili es of resurrected life are beyond our imagina ons. Jesus' conclusion suggests something else as well: To spend me worrying about resurrected life is to miss the point. The point is eternal rela onship with God is possible, for God is the God of the

living, “. . . for to him all are alive.”

Treasures from Our Tradi ons In the seventeenth century, English Catholics, many of them wealthy and well educated , looked to the American colonies as a place to regain a measure of religious freedom. In Ireland, the so-called penal laws were even harsher than in England , as a minority Parliament tried to force the conversion of the popula on by denying the majority poli cal and economic power. Beginning in 1691, laws were passed that punished dissenters, principally Catholics, but also causing hardship for Jews, Quakers, and others. There were acts forbidding "mixed marriage" or sending children "beyond the seas" for schooling. Catholics were taxed at double the common rate, barred from the legal professions and from university, and not allowed to build churches or own a decent horse.

In 1793 the situa on began to change, as it became clear that the economic persecu on would not drive the majority away from Catholicism. Gradually, laws were repealed un l-by 1829- freedom was won, although Catholics at university were ineligible for honors, and un l the 1920s and the Republic, the Church of Ireland was the state church, funded by the taxes of all ci zens. "Rev. James Field, Copyright © J . S. Paluch Co.

Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25

Lk 17:26-37

Saturday:

Lk 21:5-19

Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24: lb-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29;

Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;

Cor 3:9c-ll , 16-17; Jn 2:13-22

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5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner We are now making plans for the 5th annual dinner this November. Over the years, we have seen an increase

in guests as we reach out to seniors, homebound, veterans, and low-income singles and families in our Tri-Valley community. Thanks to a generous dona on in memory of long me parishioner Tom McCreary, we were able, and con nue, to serve dinner in style with colorful linens, china plates, and glassware. Guests are served a tradi onal dinner and encouraged to relax and enjoy the company with those at their table and enjoy the musical entertainment provided by volunteers. Spiritual Works of Mercy The Thanksgiving dinner reminds us of the Corporal Works of Mercy that help us see the never ending depth of mercy. We cannot help feel joy when so many prac ce the giving of alms and the feeding of the hungry with smiles and open hands. Volunteers and guests feel the fes ve spirit of thanks and giving.

A Ministry of People This outreach ministry began in 2012 with a small core group from St. Raymond, members of other local churches, and the community. The mission evolved as we worked to define our purpose. Looking at the spiritual works of mercy we strove to feed the hungry not just with food but with genuine care and love. We let each guest define “need.” Need is not only financial, but a need of community and companionship. Our visitors receive plates of food from merciful hands, where all delight in the smiles of a common purpose and togetherness. This “living together is an art,” and this communion of people unites religious, public, and private organiza ons to serve others in a way that is “a pa ent art,...a beau ful art. it’s fascina ng” (Pope Francis.)

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Dinner will be served at

St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin California Date: Thanksgiving Day, November

24, 2016 Time 12:00pm to 4pm

• St. Raymonds Catholic Church • The Church of Jesus Christ of La er-

day Saints • Knights of Columbus Fr. John C.

Murphy Council 7987 • Pleasanton Community of Character

Coali on • Mayor Jerry Thorne, City of

Pleasanton (click for Le er) • Open Heart Kitchen • City Serve of the Tri-Valley

• Lynnewood United Methodist Church

• Tri-Valley YMCA • OneDublin.org • Pleasanton Weekly • Pleasanton Military Families • Pleasanton Unified School District • Rick Rubino, Supt, Pleasanton

Unified School District • Catholic Community of Pleasanton • Dublin Chamber of Commerce

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For those we love… Please pray for all who are ill, especially: Sandra Magana, Daniela Diaz de Virar, Ruth Juarez Romero, Fernanda Dutrieux, Francine Griego, Ash Mario Adolph family, Patricia Burke Kumph, Myrtle Karrick, Rosemary Acquisto, Joseph Andre, William Chua, Nat Piazza, Ed Thompson, Ted Trujillo, Rita Esqueda, Sue Kepner, David Patterson, Raquel Torres, Erika Gonzalez, Gloria De Angelo, Joe Troiano, Ingrid Entoma, David Hom, Stan Budd, Kathy Budd, Sandra Magana, Karl Vargas, Maruja deVega, Nubia Vega, Amado Lacerna, John Madden, Lynn Beamon, Luis Manuel Dominguez, Gelacio Curolino, Hal Childs, Theresa Davis, Andrew Gunning, Zach Regier, Lois Belmessieri, Miriam Pasqual, Dillon O’Leary, Maureen Hyde, Aldrich Motley, Kari Peterson Please pray for all who have recently departed, especially: Thomas Rhea, Hayden Willoughlby, Ted Trujio, Anthony Thanarjoo, Elenita Roasa, Jesse Perry, Geraldine Gorley, Jacqueline Pooler, Ryan Abele, George Dean Perata, Charles Bolkey, Nancy Jimenez, Patrick Singh, Bartolo Vasquez, Helen Wagenhoffer Cocilova, Dawn Hofman Hummer, Keith Ryan Naidoo, Sharon Conway Waters, Earl Lorain, Benigno Jalijali, Thomas McDonald

MASS INTENTIONS November 6– November 13, 2016

Sunday, November 6: 7:30AM ~ Intentions of the People of St. Raymond

9:00AM ~ † Irma Ylo Primo 10:30AM ~ † Dong Tran

12:00PM ~ Int. of Emil Ciro Cafaro 1:30PM ~ † Jose Perez Jr. 6:00PM ~ † Isabelle Woo

Monday, November 7: 8:30AM ~Int. of Joshua Bauzoh

12:15PM ~† Dorothy Russ Tuesday, November 8:

8:30AM ~ † Raymundo Junio 12:15PM ~ † Irma Ylo Primo

Wednesday, November 9: 8:30AM ~ † Lamberto de Padua & Juan Austria

12:15PM ~ † Tom Lynch Thursday, November 10: 8:30AM ~ † Peggy White 12:15PM ~ Porfirio Paet

Friday, November 11: 8:30AM ~ † Herulano Vieira

12:15PM ~ † Peggy White Saturday, November 12:

8:30AM ~ Int. of Lily Apaliso 5:00PM ~ † Bob Reguilon

Sunday, November 13: 7:30AM ~ † Jean Dulick

9:00AM ~ Intentions of the People of St. Raymond 10:30AM ~ † Gino Belmessieri

12:00PM ~ † Adolpho & Alforsina Belmessieri 1:30PM ~ Int. of Jesus Torres 6:00PM ~ † Frances de Castro

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS For the Week of Nov. 7 – Nov. 13, 2016

Monday, November 7 RCIA Kids Klub JobLink Music Room St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises M1, M2, M3 Tuesday, November 8: Religious Ed – Faith Formation Church/Hall Youth Ministry – Edge Church/Hall St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises M1, M2, M3 Catholic Daughters – Court Mtg Kids Klub Hispanic Young Adult Meeting Music Room Guadalupanos Meeting St. Raymond Room Wednesday, November 9: Wings Hall Religious Ed – Faith Formation Church/Hall Tri-Valley Community Meeting Kids Klub Hispanic Young Adult Meeting Chapel Young Adult Bible Study St. Raymond Room Music Ministry Music Room Thursday, November 10: Cursillo MR4 Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Grp Church Divine Mercy Fall Program Hall Friday, November 11: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Hall Couples for Christ Kids Klub Filipino Community Chapel Saturday, November 12: Men’s Bible Study Kids Klub Knights of Columbus – Blood Drive Hall Ministry of Care Kids Klub St. Vincent de Paul Regional Mtg. St. Raymond Room Sunday, November 13: Youth Ministry Confirmation Church/Hall