FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR Teen Confirmation Emma Arcayena RCIA (English) Michael Maeda Adult Confirmation Caitlin Dwelley RCIA (Español) Esperanza Vega CCD (English) Tina Herrera RCIC Monica Cardoza CCD (Español) Maricela Pérez SPRED John Dixon

PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Rafael Hinojosa, Parochial Administrator Fr. Giopre Prado, Parochial Vicar Deacon Emeritus Joe Tovar Deacon Emeritus Alan Layden

SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH 971 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561-5785 www.stanthonyoakley.org

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Rectory Office/Oficina Parroquial (925) 625-2048 Fax: (925) 625-4433 Monday-Thursday (Lunes-Jueves) 9AM—5:30PM Friday (Viernes) 12PM—7:30PM

Mrs. Teresa Zuno, Parish Secretary, (925) 625-9214

June 24, 2018 Nativity of St. John the Baptist

JOHN THE BAPTIST Since June 24 falls on a Sunday this year, the Church has the opportunity for a more intense celebration of the birth of John the Baptist, who is often described as the last of the Old Testament prophets and the bridge between Juda-ism and Christianity. More commonly, John is known as the “precursor” of our Lord Jesus Christ. All the Gospels report John’s basic message: Repent, the kingdom is near at hand. One greater than I is coming. Though he was a wandering preacher who dressed in camel skins and ate grasshoppers, John’s legacy is one of true royalty. His origins are similar to those foretold by God through the prophet Isaiah: “You are my servant, he said to me, Israel through whom I show my glory” (Isaiah 49:3). John’s humility—“I am not he”—was surpassed only by that of his Lord Jesus, the humble servant who followed. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will make you a light to the nations (Isaiah 49:1-6). Psalm — I praise you for I am wonderfully made (Psalm 139). Second Reading — John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 13:22-26). Gospel — John is his name (Luke 1:57-66, 80). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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JUAN EL BAUTISTA Ya que el 24 de junio de este año cae en domingo, la Iglesia tiene la oportunidad para una celebración más vibrante del nacimiento de Juan el Bautista, a quien se le describe como el último de los profetas del

Antiguo Testamento y también como el Puente entre el judaísmo y el cris-tianismo. Comúnmente a Juan se le conoce como el “precursor” de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Todos los evangelios narran el mensaje básico de Juan: Arrepiéntanse, el Reino de Dios está cerca. Uno más grande que yo está cerca.

Aunque él era un predicador itinerante, vestido con piel de camello, que comía saltamontes; el legado de Juan es uno de verdadera realeza. Sus orígenes son parecidos a aquellos anunciados por Dios por medio del profeta Isaías “Tú eres mi siervo, Israel; en ti manifestaré mi gloria”. La humildad de Juan, “Yo no soy él”, fue superada por la de su Señor Jesús, el siervo humilde a quien siguió. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura —Te convertiré en luz para las naciones (Isaías 49:1-6). Salmo — Te doy gracias porque me has escogido portentosamente (Salmo 139 [138]). Segunda lectura — De los descendiente de David Dios sacó al salvador Jesús (Hechos 13:22-25). Evangelio — Isabel dio a luz a un hijo a quien puso por nombre Juan (Lucas 1:57-66, 80).

Mass Intentions For The Week

CONFESSION / CONFESION Saturday / Sábado 3:30PM—4:30PM or by appointment

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS Monday-Friday 8:30AM (Bilingual) Saturday / Sábado 5:00PM (English) Sunday / Domingo 8:00AM, 10:00AM (English) 12:00PM, 2:00PM, 5:00PM (Español) Holy Day of Obligation 8:30AM, 7:00PM First Saturday 8:30AM

DEVOTIONS Mother of God, Virgin Mary

1st Saturday of the Month 8:00AM Rosary 8:30AM Mass

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday of the Month 8:00PM—11:00PM

H C C F C 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, (925) 757-0658 We recommend using Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) at Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Center. Their staff will contact the parish office to assist you with your arrangements.

Saturday, June 23 5PM Anna Nguyen Gan Sunday, June 24 8AM Joseph Nguyen 10AM Sal Padula For the People 12PM Magdalena y Romulo Gonzalez Librada ReynosoFrancisco AlvarezIsaiah Soto (Birthday) 2PM Cesar y Helen Chavez/Abraham, Lupe y Blanca Amador Campesinos Melina Gutierrez (Birthday) 5PM Maria y Jose Oseguera

Monday, June 25 8:30AM Esperedion, Emilio y Eustaguia Cortez 

Tuesday, June 26 8:30AM Josefina Rodriguez(Anniversary) Mirna Garcia (Birthday) Wednesday, June 27 8:30AM Shirley Hawkins Thursday, June 28 8:30AM Raissa Motchem Foka Roshel Madlangbayan Friday, June 29 8:30AM Socorro & Henry Salas 

Saturday, June 30 5PM Anna Nguyen Gan Rhoderick Franco Sunday, July 1 8AM Justine & Joseph Duarte 10AM Harry ArmstrongFrank Bartzi Betty Pato 12PM For the People 2PM David Rojas Refugio Molina 5PM Jose de Jesus y Julio Calderon Alicia Oseguera y familia (Special Intention)

Vocation Cross/Cruz Vocacional 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses Families or individuals are presented with the Vocation Cross to take home for a week of vocation prayer. Please call Juan or Luisa at (925) 759-6500. 10:00 am y 12:00 pm Misas Las familias o individuos son presentados

con la Cruz Vocacional para llevarse a casa para una semana de oración vocacional. Por favor llame a Juan o Luisa al (925) 759-6500.

Second Collection Schedule July 1 Peter’s Pence Collection July 8 Diocesan Assessment July 15 Modular Maintenance July 22 Parish Utilities July 29 St. Anthony’s Assistance

Sunday Collection June 10, 2018

Plate: $5,857.00 Grounds Maintenance: $2,198.00 June 17, 2018

Plate: $4,967.00 Modular Maintenance: $1,889.00 Thank you for your generous support.

Gracias por su generoso apoyo.

St. Anthony Parish Mission Our community follows Jesus

by praying, loving and serving God. Nuestra comunidad conoce y

sique a Jesús rezando, amando, y sirviendo a Dios.

St. Anthony, pray for us. San Antonio, ruega por nosotros.

Be sure to visit the bulletin board in the church vestibule for important information concerning our faith and civic community.

“Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.”

—Acts 13:25

Submissions to St. Anthony Website ALL church organizations are invited to share their upcoming events or news about their group on our website. Send your info in Microsoft Word or JPEG to caruchina15@hotmail.com For more information contact Carolina Jauregui at (408) 772-4420.

Schedule of Events Horario de Eventos

Saturday, June 23 All Day Columbiettes State Convention /M 9AM-5PM St. Anthony Bible Study Sunday, June 24 All Day Columbiettes State Convention /M 9AM Legion de Maria /M

Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 7PM Cruzados 7PM Spanish Children’s Choir Wednesday, June 27 6:30PM Liga Latina Reg 7PM Grupo de Oracion Thursday, June 28 7PM Clase de Matremonios Friday, June 29 6PM to 9PM Familia De Maria /M

Saturday, June 30 All Day Our Lady of Antipolo Reception/M 5PM Our Lady of Antipolo Mass 9AM-5PM St. Anthony Bible Study Sunday, July 1 8AM-12PM Guadalupanas Breakfast /M 9AM Legion de Maria /M /M=Modular

Submissions to the Sunday Bulletin Email your text and contact information by noon on Monday, 6 days prior to the Sunday of publication. Send files to stanthonybulletineditor@gmail.com Questions call Michael Maeda, (925) 451-6883.

Serve as a Liturgical Minister Is your calling to become a Reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Make a small commit-ment but a large contribution toward your belonging and equality in Christ. Call Luanne Rutherford at (925) 813-4348 for more information.

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

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Sacrament of the Sick Please notify the parish office of any parishioner who is ill or infirm to request a visit, to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or Communion at home, hospital or assisted living facility.

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First Annual “Back Packs for Kids” Drive The Daughters of Mary Immaculate want to get back packs on the backs of school children in our community. As these students carry these back packs, may they be reminded of the love and care of this congregation that surrounds them each school day. Father Rafael will blessing the back packs on Sunday 7/22 at all masses. Donate $10, now through June 30th to help provide a child with a back pack filled with basic school supplies. Make checks payable to Columbiettes. Mail donations to Fran Kennealy, 913 Chianti Way, Oakley. Need a back pack for school? Sign up in the parish office. All back packs will be evenly shared among all Oakley Elementary schools.

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“Lighting The Way” 2018 Bishop’s Appeal St. Anthony has reached 63% of the Bishop’s Appeal goal of $21,100. Make a gift. Get involved. Every family is asked to make a sacrificial pledge or gift to the Bishop’s Appeal by completing a pledge card. This pledge can be paid over the next 10 months. We realize not every one can make the same size gift, but we can make the same size sacrifice. Whether you choose to make a pledge or a one-time gift, all gifts are greatly appreciated. Visit https://www.oakdiocese.org/giving/bishops-appeal/bishop-appeal-donation-page and donate today.

Quo Vadis “Where are you going?” From July 15-18, join the Seminarians of the Diocese of Oakland at the Youth Retreat Center, 1977 Reliez Valley Rd. in Lafayette for a three-day camp to assist young men ages 13-18 in discerning their vocation as they grow in relationship with Christ. Registration is $50. Space is limited. For registration form visit www.oakdiocese.org/vocations. For more infor-mation speak with Fr. Rafael Hinojosa or call Cielo Branco at (510) 267-8356.

Making summer plans? Plan to discern God’s will for love in your life! The Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery in Menlo Park, California are hosting a Come and See Day on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Single, Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 38 years are invited to learn more about discerning God’s call and to experience a taste of the life of a cloistered Dominican nun. There is no cost for the day and breakfast and lunch are provided. To learn more or to register for our July 21st Come and See Day, or any of our other upcoming day retreats, visitwww.opnunsmenlo.org or contact Sister Joseph Marie, O.P. at vocations@opnunsmenlo.org

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La Natividad de san Juan Bautista

MADURO Y LISTO Los profesores y entrenadores conocen cómo modificar sus tácticas que ayuden a sus diferentes estudiantes. Dios hace lo mismo con nosotros, evaluando perfectamente la intervención precisa que necesitamos en situaciones particulares. Dios envía a Jesús al mundo en el momento más maduro en la historia de la humanidad. Aunque por siglos, muchos profetas habían anunciado la venida del Mesías, el profundo honor de conocer al mismo Cristo cayó sobre Juan el Bautista. El Evangelio de Mateo nos dice que este profeta bendecido era así: “Juan usaba ropa hecha con piel de camello y tenía un cinturón sobre su cintura. Comía insectos y miel silvestre”. De una infinita variedad de personas a lo largo de toda la historia de la humanidad, Dios eligió a Juan el Bautista, en su vida salvaje, para prepararnos a conocer al Hijo de Dios.

MENOS PROBABLE PARA TENER ÉXITO Pocos de nosotros, si es que alguno, probablemente elegiríamos a Juan el Bautista para preparar al mundo para encontrarse a su salvador. Muchos de nosotros nos sentiríamos incómodos estando cerca de Juan, por su comida y su forma de vestir y su constante insistencia de recordarnos del arrepentimiento de nuestros pecados. El mismo Zacarías, padre de Juan, dudaba de la providencia de Dios cuando supo que su esposa Isabel tendría a Juan. Como castigo, el ángel Gabriel le quitó el habla. La lectura del Evangelio de Lucas narra el momento en que Zacarías reconoce el plan de Dios para su hijo. Él apoya a Isabel, quien confió en la providencia de Dios todo el tiempo, y así recupera el habla. Zacarías se alegra de la sabiduría de Dios, alabando a Dios a todos sus vecinos. La historia de Juan nos recuerda como nuestros instintos a menudo están en contra de la sabiduría de Dios. Aunque evitamos a las personas torpes y difíciles, Dios elige a un hombre que come insectos para mostrarnos el camino hacia Jesús. La lección de Juan el Bautista es nunca subestimar la fuerza y sabiduría de Dios. ¡Eso debe inspirarnos esperanza! Nosotros, como Juan, somos “temerosos, hechos maravillosamente” (Salmo 139). Dios tiene bellos planes para cada uno de nosotros. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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