St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Martinez . California

May 12, 2019 . Fourth Sunday of Easter . Mother’s Day

St. Catherine of Siena Parish follows Jesus by welcoming all, sharing our gifts, and giving glory to God.

La parroquia de Santa Catarina de Siena sigue a Jesús dándole la bienvenida a todos, compartiendo nuestros dones y dando gloria a Dios.

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Deacon Albert Dizon Deacon David Holland dcnadizon@yahoo.com dcndholland@yahoo.com

Jessica Griswold, Principal Mea Auld, Pre-School Director Saint Catherine Elementary School mauld@csdo.org jgriswold@csdo.org scpreschool@comcast.net 925-228-4140 925-229-2255

Pauline Porter Karen Glen Rite of Christian Initiation Bookkeeper for Adults (RCIA) Safe Environment Coordinator stcathmtz@yahoo.com bkprstcath@yahoo.com

Paul Holland Jennifer Holland Co-coordinators, Youth Group and Confirmation Program paulh@cfcsoakland.org jenniferdevita@gmail.com

Troy Killorn Andrea Watkins Director of Music Ministry Director Religious Education stkillorn@aol.com drestcath@yahoo.com

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CHURCH LOCATION: 606 Mellus Street, Martinez, CA ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -

PARISH OFFICE AND 1125 Ferry Street, MAILING ADDRESS: Martinez, CA 94553-1720 TELEPHONE / FAX: 925-228-2230 / 925-228-1318 PARISH WEBSITE: www.stcmtz.org PARISH EMAIL: stcathmtz@yahoo.com SUBMISSIONS: bulletinsubmissions@gmail.com

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OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-1PM & 2 PM-5 PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

GRAMMAR SCHOOL: 604 Mellus Street, Martinez, CA TELEPHONE / FAX: 925-228-4140 / 925-228-0697 SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://school.stcatherinemartinez.com/~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -

PRE SCHOOL: 1125 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA TELEPHONE / FAX: 925-229-2255 / 925-229-2474

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT: www.virtusonline.org ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

BAPTISMS: Registration is mandatory two months prior to Baptism. Parents & Godparents are required to attend a manda-tory Baptism preparation class before reception of the Sacrament.

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MARRIAGES: Arrangements and mandatory preparation need to be arranged at least eight months prior to the wedding.

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FUNERALS: We recommend using Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services at 925-932-0900. A representative will contact the parish office to coordinate your arrangements.

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BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Closely watch early deadlines imposed by the publisher and plan ahead accordingly. Deadlines for submissions for May 19 has passed. Next deadline for bulletin:

All items must be submitted by Fri, May 16 by noon for May 26 Please direct your inquiries to the email above. Thank you.

PARISH & SCHOOL STAFF

SATURDAY: 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM English 12:30 PM Spanish

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WEEKDAYS: 8:00 AM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -

HOLY DAYS: 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and 7:00 PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -

ADORATION: Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Altar Servers Jack Watkins.…...……………………………….925-957-0437 Art and Environment TBD…………………..…………………………925-228-2230 Beneath His Cross Apostolate Jessica Preciado ………………………………...925-354-1656 Bingo Don Brocca …………………………………….925-858-7330 Catholic Youth Organization - CYO Gina Marks………………………….………… 925-817-9429 Communications Eugene Dizon……………………….………… 925-370-8143 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Viviana & Marty Magee……………… ………... 925-228-6460 Faith Formation - Religious Education (PreK-8th Grades) Andrea Watkins………………………..Ext 30 925-228-2230 Finance Council Don Brocca...925-229-4158 and Dennis Koller...925-335-9395 Grief Ministry/Card Ministry Mary Cook (in assoc with Legion of Mary)……. 925-229-2665 Guadalupe Society Guadalupe Cruz………………………………... 925-997-2432 Hospital/Sick/Homebound Tom Greerty (in assoc with Legion of Mary)…... 925-228-4387 Hospitality Mary Cook (in assoc with Stewardship)……… 925-229-2665 Ignite Cindy Buscaglia……………….………………... 925-787-8396 Italian Catholic Federation - ICF Tom Cook……………………………………... 925-229-2665 Knights of Columbus - K of C Rik Silva………………………………………….925-334-2429 La Communidad Latina Lucia Cruz……………………………………… 925-348-2620 Lectors Carlos Melendez……………………….………... 510-385-0506 Legion of Mary Bobby Kiefer…………………….……………. 925-658-1442 Loaves & Fishes Denice Silva…………………………………….. 925-372-0740 Maintenance Troy Killorn.……………………….…………... 925-228-2230 Mary Help of Christians - MHC Margarita Flores……………………………….. 925-812-1279 Pastoral Advisory Council Karen Glen….925-788-7716 & Karen Sandri….925-370-7997 Respect Life Linda Easterday ……………………….……….. 925-372-3845 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - RCIA Pauline Porter/Karen Glen……………………... 925-228-2230 Safe Environment for Children Project - SECP Andrea Watkins………………………..Ext 30 925-228-2230 San Lorenzo Ruiz Community - SLRC Esther Concepcion….………………………… 925-381-1835 Social Awareness Anne Crisp …………………………………... 925-356-8822 Spark (young adult group ages 18 years to 35 years) TBD ….………………………………………… 925-228-2230 Stewardship Karen Glen……………………………………..925-788-7716 Sociedade Portuguesa Rainha Santa Isabel - SPRSI Annette Liberty……………………… ……… 925-228-8428 St. Vincent de Paul Society - SVdP Karen Glen …………………………………….. 925-788-7716 Ushers James McLaughlin………………………………. 925-228-1051 Young Ladies Institute - YLI Peggy Aiello-Hagerthy …………………………925-228-2628 Youth Group/Confirmation (High School 9 to 12 Grades) Paul & Jenny Holland…………………………….925-890-6229

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MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTS

WHAT IS YOUR JOY OF BEING JESUS’ DISCIPLE? by Jessica Griswold, Principal, St. Catherine of Siena School “Joy is prayer; joy is strength, joy is love. God loves a cheerful giver. The best way we can show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with joy.” –Mother Teresa As we began this school year, our theme has been JOY. When I walk into classrooms, walk the hallways, and as I spend time with the children in the play yard, I am surrounded by joy. Joyful laughter, joyful teaching, joy in community, and joy in leading. As we celebrate new life this Easter and we experience the resurrection of Christ, I remain hopeful in the fruit that the St. Catherine of Siena community has to offer. There is true power in community and they are lifting the school in their prayers and support. Three days after Jesus rises, He comes to the disciples saying, “Peace be with you.” The disciples are faced with doubt, fear of the unknown, and what is to come. In my own ministry as a wife, ministry as a mother, and ministry as a school leader, I some-times walk in the unknown. But, I walk knowing that Christ is with me. My vision for the school as we move to the next school year is transformative and exciting. I am hopeful for what is to come and that brings me joy. I believe that is what the disciples felt after Jesus approached them. Being called to spread His mission and serve others. Being a maverick for Christ brings me joy because I can serve Him in the best way I know how. I serve Him by being an example for my children and to love each one of the students that are part of the St. Catherine of Siena School. I can radiant joy to others when I can share my passion and strengths with others. As we celebrate new life during this Easter Season, I remain hopeful and excited for a year of truly transformative changes and providing joyful experiences with a community who believes in the mission of our school, the community, and to continue to build students who serve others, who are academic learners, involved Christians, and who Love one another.

WORSHIP

To facilitate a transforming

encounter with God as we come together

in worship.

DISCIPLESHIP

To empower a community of Christian people walking together as disciples of Jesus in

order to share His good news.

STEWARDSHIP

To create a culture in the parish rooted

in gratitude and generosity.

HOSPITALITY

To form a joyful family community that reaches

out and receives one another as

Christ reaches out and receives us.

FACILITIES

To assure that our Church and facilities testify to the greater

honor and glory of God.

Introduction excerpted from: ”The Parish: Mission or Maintenance?” “Throw open the doors to Christ!” Pope John Paul II inaugurated his pontificate with this invitation to the world; now he inaugurates a new Christian millennium with the same invitation. And, throughout the Church, we are witnessing a remarkable convergence of signs of renewal of the Church in her mission to the world. The apostolic role of the laity has been resoundingly affirmed and promoted at the highest levels of the Church for the first time in our history. The Holy Father has called the whole Church to re-dedicate all her energies to the new evangelization. Lay Catholics who assume personal responsibility for the Church’s evangelical mission are emerging by the millions all over the globe. A dramatic shift in the historic relationship between clergy and laity is well underway, which has important implications for all Catholic leaders who work with lay people. It is our conviction that, through these historic developments, the Holy Spirit is both illumining and empowering the office of the or-dained, and releasing the full vigor of the lay apostolate, for the sake of Christ’s redeeming purposes in the world. But something even more unexpected is happening. As the apostolic gifts and call of the laity have become evident, the apostolic potential of the parish – the one truly universal Catholic institution and the place where ninety-eight percent of Catholics have their only contact with the Church– has also been revealed in a whole new light. No longer can the parish be simply a place where the laity receive the spiritual goods of the Church. If all lay Catholics are apostles to the world as the Church teaches, then the institutions that nourish them must become places of apostolic formation, support, and consultation. The worldwide network of parishes that has sustained the faith of lay Catholics for centuries can and must become primary centers of lay formation and outreach to the world. by Fr. Michael Sweeney, OP & Sherry A. Weddell, The Catherine of Siena Institute

ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL NEWS: A LUMEN CHRISTI ACADEMY SCHOOL

St. Catherine of Siena School Mission Statement: St. Catherine of Siena School answers the call to nurture each child – spirit, mind and body – in a safe, caring environment by providing Christ-centered, challenging curriculum preparing each child for a future as people of faith, service, respect, and responsibility.

The May Crowing is a beautiful tradition at St. Catherine of Siena school and this year was no exception. Every student brings flowers which are arranged in vases surrounding the Virgin Mary on the altar. (picture left) The service ends with two students adorning the Blessed Virgin with a crown of roses. —Diana Corsetti, St. Catherine of Siena Teacher Contributor

Tillie Miller Ryleigh Fugate, Emmie Willbur

Are you looking to keep your child busy this summer? St. Catherine of Siena School is offering a summer camp planned with fun enrichment and academic activities to keep your child engaged while learning new skills. Camp Siena is open to all students! This year’s four-week program runs from Mon-day, June 17 to Friday, July 12 and include STREAM, Makers Space, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, and K-4 Reading and Math remediation to help prepare students for the upcoming school year. Information is available in the school office and at http://stcatherinemartinez.com/.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SUMMER CAMP St. Catherine of Siena School . 604 Mellus Street, Martinez, California 94553

www.stcaterinemartinez.com/925-228-4140 Experience Faith, Fun, & Learning

in a Loving Environment June 17 through July 12

Stream, Academic Enrichment and more . . .

Kindergarten through 8th

Alexis Zuniga

Emma Low Xander Becker Gia Mallo Arianna Rosselli

Dominic Alvarado

Owen Briley

John McLean Alexa Travanino Liam Tran

Cristina Strickland

Evan Rodgers

Crowning of Mary—May 1st

WORSHIP

To facilitate a transforming

encounter with God as we come

together in worship.

SAT 5/11 4:30 Michael & Walter Narodzonek † SUN 5/12 7:00 Patricia Santos † 8:30 Sweiszcz & Bratten Families † 10:30 Int. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 12:30 Dolores Cardenas & Julia Polina † MON 5/13 8:00 Int. Anthony Torres TUE 5/14 8:00 Kirk & Brydie Kuykendall † WED 5/15 8:00 Int. St. Catherine of Siena School THU 5/16 8:00 Special Intention FRI 5/17 8:00 Stacey Bellato † SAT 5/18 8:00 Terry Greerty † 4:30 Kerry Marie Nakosone † SUN 5/19 7:00 Int. St. Catherine of Siena Parish 8:30 Int. Lily Quisunbing 10:30 Erlinda & Agapito Bonafacio † 12:30 Louisa Dona, Otto Dona †

INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Call the Parish Office for Mass Intentions

MOTHER BLEST

Though she was the Mother of the Lord, yet, she desired to learn the precepts of the Lord, and she who brought forth God, yet, desired to know God. —St. Ambrose

Ignite Bible Study: What was Christ’s mis-sion, really, and what does He mean when He talks about the “Kingdom of Heaven?” Join us for Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, a Bible study from Ascension Press that dives into the personhood and kingship of Christ. You will see Jesus as the awaited Messiah who fulfills the promises and prophecies of the Old Testa-ment, establishes the New Law, and inaugurates the

Kingdom of Heaven. Set in the rich context of Jesus’ life, Matthew shows us who Jesus is and what His life and teachings mean for us today.

Matthew: The King and His Kingdom Bible Study 24 Sessions

Wednesdays in the Parish Hall beginning May 22 @ 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM

Saturdays in the Parish Center Library beginning May 25 @ 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM

Cost is $30 for registration and book. Spanish discussion group available at Wednesday sessions.

For more information or to register for the study, call Carolyn Susin 925-408-5496 to leave a message

or via email: cdsusin@gmail.com. If you have to miss a session, no problem, once again, as long as you are registered, you can catch up and watch it online. It's a wonderful way to carry the joy of Easter beyond the Easter Season.

Today is the 56th Anniversary of the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS + + +

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to

serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and

consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond

generously and courageously to your call. May our community of

faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy spirit, one God, forever and ever. AMEN

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The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries(priesthood and diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of mission "ad gentes.” Let us pray for vocations.

Five altar servers along with Deacons Dave & Albert accompany concelebrants Fr. Anthony Le and Fr. Carl

Seewald, who served our community 20 years ago.

Anniversary Celebration Holy Mass

JOIN US AT THE BEAUTIFUL Annual Outdoor Memorial Mass

at the old Siena Historic Cemetery Honoring our Pioneer Parishioners

Saturday, May 25, 9 AM

The St. Catherine Cemetery is located on the Carquinez Scenic Route passed Rankin Park. Gates open 8:30 AM

Bring a hat and water. Folding chairs will be available. Refreshments courtesy of CFCS

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

Join us and share your thoughts.

Weekly Scripture Reflection

with the Clergy Tuesdays @

7:00 PM Parish Center

St. Gabriel Room

Blessed is the mother

who lets the Lord be her guiding hand, whose faith brings her family courage, whose wisdom comes from

God; and whose children stand and honor her. DISCIPLESHIP

To empower a community of Christian people walking together as disciples of Jesus in

order to share His good news.

SHEPHERDS LIKE JESUS

Each year this Fourth Sunday of Easter celebrates Jesus the Good Shepherd. Today’s Gospel seems especially timely, for as Christians worldwide suffer persecution like Paul and Barnabas, Jesus promises His sheep enduring, invincible safety: “They shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” But we who are free to live our faith peacefully sometimes take our membership in Jesus’ flock for granted, wandering astray to seek our own pleasure and prosperity. The simple cross that Pope Francis always wears seems to show us how Jesus re-sponds to that. Francis’s cross features an image of Jesus, who has sought and found a lost sheep, then joyfully set it on his shoulders to carry it gently home. May Good Shepherd Sunday inspire us, so often lost and found ourselves, to assist Jesus in seeking, finding, and gently carrying home our fellow precious lambs. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

All are invited to witness the Ordination to the Priesthood of JOHN ANTHONY PIETRUSZKA

JAVIER RAMIREZ MARK STEVEN RUIZ

for the Diocese of Oakland on Friday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM

The Cathedral of Christ the Light

Red Catolica Diocesana de Apoyo a Inmigrantes Separation of families at the border a costly process Read the Bishop’s Statement on TPS on the Diocesan

website: oakdiocese.org or at the link below

https://www.oakdiocese.org/diocese/bishop/articles-statements-documents/regarding-tps-for-el-salvadorans-in-the-us

Read Bishop Barber’s blog online Oakland Diocesan Communications

www.oakdiocese.org

Fourth Sunday of Easter “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 13:47b

Multi-lingual intercessions were delivered at the parish and school anniversary Mass by from left: Adele Cerejo—Portuguese, Gia Hernandez—Spanish, Jowen Chang—Chinese Mandarin, Liza Bollas—Filipino, Cecilia Ogbuji—Nigerian Igbo, Allie Watkins—English, & Walter Costa—Italian (rear).

MAY 5, 2019 CONTRIBUTIONS

Sunday Collection $5,309.00 Easter $ 95.00 Feast Day $1,457.00 Fulfilling the Promise $ 93.33 Holy Land $ 50.00 Rice Bowl $ 215.61

Thank you for your continued generosity!

REMEMBER ST. CATHERINE PARISH IN YOUR WILL & LIVING TRUST

STEWARDSHIP

To create a culture in the parish rooted

in gratitude and generosity.

Pray, hope, and

don't worry. Worry is useless. God is

merciful and will hear your prayer.

—St. Pio

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

2019 Bishop’s Appeal SCS Goal Summary:

Parish Goal: $23,000.00 Funds Raised: $ 522.00 Remaining: $22,478.00

% of Goal Raised: 2%

Weekly Scripture Reflection with the Clergy Tuesdays 7 PM @ Parish Center St. Gabriel Room

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish congratulates all of our parishioner graduates from universities and colleges, and our neighboring Alhambra, Carondelet, College Park, De La Salle, and Salesian High Schools. May God continue to accompany you on your educational journeys. God bless you always.

Class of 2019

Saint Gianna Molla is the patron saint for mothers, physicians, and unborn children. St. Gianna was a physician, a working mom, professional woman, and a loving wife. The canonization of Saint Gianna is the first of its kind. Many mothers have been beatified for their heroic virtues but they entered religious life after becoming widowed. In St. Gianna’s case, the very condition of her

being a spouse and mother is being exalted and high-lighted. St. Gianna is the first canonized woman, physi-cian, and professional who was also a “working mom.”

Saints Before Us

You can’t blend in when you were born to stand out—Anonymous

Interested in becoming an altar server? Let the Deacons or Fr. Anthony know.

Serving at the Anniversary Mass, altar servers from left to right: Ethan Muth, Lucy Watkins, Emily Watkins, Elisabeth Marks, & Jack Watkins.

The same fence that shuts others out, shuts us in.—Anonymous

stew.ard.ship /st(y)ooerd.SHip/

noun. The job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.

A biblical world view of stewardship can be consciously defined as: "Using and managing all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of His creation."

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." (Psalm 24:1)

HOSPITALITY

To form a joyful family community that reaches out

and receives one another as

Christ reaches out and receives us.

This biographical drama tells the true story of Pedro Poveda (1874 – 1936), a tenacious and innovative priest who opened new paths in education and pioneered the rights of women in the early twentieth century. A victim of intolerance, he was murdered at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. In 1974, he was awarded the title of "Educator and Humanist" by UNESCO and was canon-ized a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2003. Poveda's success in educating and promoting poor illiterate children living in the Caves of Guadix in Southern Spain received staunch opposition. He had to move to Covadonga, in the Northern mountains. There, with the help of young women, he started a new Christian move-ment focused on educational opportunities for women, which became the Teresian Association that continues his work today. For its development and growth, he relied on young Pepita Segovia, one of the first women of her time to receive a university degree in education. Poveda continued his work in spite of the social and political turmoil that intensified in the beginning of the thir-ties and escalated into a civil war. Caught in the middle of the conflict, Poveda, a man of peace and dialogue, gave his life for his faith, leaving behind a legacy of light and hope. This feature can be enjoyed through the SCS Access: Go to internet explorer and click http://formed.org. enter code: XPTJK8 (case sensitive) YOU ARE INVITED TO A

MATERNITY SHOWER Hosted by St. Catherine

Respect Life Ministry SUN, MAY 26 . 8 AM TO 2 PM During Hospitality after Masses Your contributions will be do-nated to Birthright in Concord

Suggested gift donations: body lotions, maternity clothes: tops, pants in all sizes; nursing pads, nursing bras, & maternity panties. If you don’t have time to shop or are not sure what

to donate, gift cards are always welcome.

Any questions? Text or Call Debbie Pelizzari 925-286-1207 or Linda Easterday 925-997-4546

Motherhood: Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. —Anonymous

HOSPITALITY SUNDAYS

Fr. Anthony invites all parish-ioners to take part in this hospi-tality outreach to our communi-ty. He is asking all ministries and organizations to participate by selecting and serving during the year. Hosts are still needed for Sundays, May 19, Jun 2 and 16, Jul 14 and 28, Aug 4 and 11, Sep 1, Nov 10 and 24, Dec 8, 22 and 29. If you as an individual or as part of a group, or a group of friends would also like to host a Sunday in 2019, please email: bulletinsubmissions@gmail.com Thank you for participating.

The Mary Help of Christians So-ciety is celebrating its Annual Holy Mass in Honor of Our Lady

Sunday, May 26, 2019 @ 12:30 pm @ St. Catherine

of Siena Church.

Monsignor Antonio Valdivia will preside. Join us.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL WHO ARE ONE, HAVE

ONE, OR ARE LIKE ONE!

Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder (left) and Council member, Debbie McKillop (right) flank Fr. Anthony

while presenting him with the City’s proclamation at the parish and school anniversary celebration..

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE

FACILITIES

To assure that our Church and facilities testify to the greater

honor and glory of God.

Week-at-a-glance dates, times, and locations are taken from the web site calendar: www.stcmtz.org. If further clarification is needed, please contact the parish office at 925.228-2230 ext.0

Sunday, 5/12 Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM PH Hospitality—Host Needed 3:45 PM PCL Confirmation Preparation Class 6:00 PM PCL Youth Group Monday, 5/13 Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Tuesday, 5/14 St. Matthias, pray for us. 5:30 PM off site ICF Meeting 6:00 PM CH Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM PCL Confirmation Parent Meeting 7:00 PM PC Scripture Reflection with Clergy 7:30 PM CH Spanish Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, 5/15 St. Isidore, pray for us. 5:00 PM CH Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM CH/SC/PH Faith Formation PreK to 8th--Last Mtg 6:15 PM PC 206 RCIA Meeting—St. Gabriel Room 6:30 PM PCL Legion of Mary Ministry Meeting 7:00 PM PC 210 Five Year Plan Meeting Thursday, 5/16 St. Simon Stock, pray for us. 12:00 PM CH Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM PH Knights of Columbus Meeting 8:00 PM CH Benediction Friday, 5/17 St. Paschal Baylon, pray for us. SCS Eighth Grade Retreat 5:30 PM CH First Holy Communion Rehearsals Saturday, 5/18 St. Pope John I, pray for us. First Holy Communions 9:00 AM CH First Holy Communion Rehearsals 9:30 AM PCL SVdP Food Distribution 3:00 PM CH Reconciliation Sunday, 5/19 Fifth Sunday of Easter First Holy Communions 8:00 AM PH Hospitality—Host Needed 2:00 PM CH Baptisms

CH = Church RC = Rectory SC = School PH = Parish Hall YD = School Yard YS: Youth Shack PC = Parish Center PCL: Parish Center Library

Our Parish has an Official

Facebook Page!

Like Us!

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Saint Raphael the Archangel serves as the

patron saint of healing. Unlike

most saints, Raphael was

never a human being who lived on earth. Instead,

he has always been a heavenly angel. He was

declared a saint in honor of his work helping

humanity.

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Fatima Prayer. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.

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May 13 is the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. She appeared six times to Lucia, 9, and her cousins Francisco, 8, and his sister Jacinta, 6, between May 13, 1917 & Oct 13, 1917.

We call this “Good Shepherd Sunday,” but these days you don’t see many shepherds in this part of the world, at least not the kind scripture is talking about. But it can still help to think about good shepherds, even if you don’t see any of them tend-ing sheep in your neighborhood. The key is twofold: knowing who is in your care and having those in your care know and believe in you, and laying down your life for them. Sacrifice for others and mutual trust: It’s how our relationship with God works, and these values are the ones you can cultivate when people look to you to lead. Today's readings: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Revelation 7:9, 14b-17; John 10:27-30 (51). “I have made you a light to the Gentiles . . . to the ends of the earth.”

It’s hard to distill all the wondrousness of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima to three shepherd children in Portugal in 1917. Her revelations have been surrounded by mystery, specu-lation, and interpretation for more than 100 years. But the gist of Mary’s message then was the same as it always is: pray and atone. Say the Rosary, make sacrifices for sinners. Venerate her Immaculate Heart, along with the Sacred Heart of Jesus; in fact, consecrate the whole world to it. Simple requests, under spectacular circumstances. Can you honor them? Today's readings: Acts 11:1-18; John 10:11-10 (279). “The sheep follow Him, because they recognize His voice.”

Matthias is the pop-up saint of the New Testament. He came out of nowhere in the Acts of the Apostles to be counted among the 12 apostles, filling the vacancy left by Judas. Not having ever been named before the appointment, he’s not men-tioned again. Tradition has him afterward preaching in several different places, and also buried in several different places. Safe to say he got around. There is a lost second-century gospel falsely attributed to Matthias. But that’s about it. He’s the patron saint of alcoholics, tailors, and the diocese of Gary, Indiana. Where will they say your sainthood comes from? Today's readings: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; John 15:9-17 (564). “I have told you this so that My joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.”

Catholic Rural Life (CRL) was founded in 1923 to focus on the economic, social, and religious issues that face rural Catholics in the United States. Throughout its history, CRL has provided spiritual support to Catholic farmers as well as advocacy on topics ranging from environmental concerns to economic and trade policies. In the 1950s, CRL claimed Saint Isidore as the official patron saint of farmers and of the organization. A day-laborer in 11th-century Spain, Isidore attended Mass each day, worked diligently in the fields, had an affinity for animals, and cared for the poor despite his own poverty. Historians say he was a simple man. We might do well to imitate his trust and dependence on God. Today's readings: Acts 12:24—13:5a; John 12:44-50 (281). “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in Me might not remain in darkness.”

Before the stories that would become scripture were written down, one wonders what ordinary daily life was really like for those who had heard, were touched by, believed in, even loved and followed Jesus. Scripture would one day testify to the Resurrection, but in those first years what made believers so adamant that they were able to stand up to rejection and perse-cution was a trust in God and the witness of others, an act of abandonment to love. Everyone has a story of how they came to believe, of persons and experiences who challenged their faith and of those who deepened and confirmed it. Remember your story and thank those who supported you today. Today's readings: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20 (282). "Whoever receives the One I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me."

The apostles didn’t know who they were destined to be when they began to follow Jesus. The same could be said of all of us who start down the path of faith with faltering and uncertain steps. Maybe someday we’ll be part of the canon of saints like Thomas, who up to the Last Supper was still asking Jesus where this road was headed. Obviously it had yet to occur to him that he would be one of the 12 founders of our apostolic tradition. Nor can we imagine who we might become if we continue on this way. Today's readings: Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6 (283). “Lord, we do not know where You are going. How can we know the way?”

You might think that martyrdoms always mean dying violently for faith. Some deaths, however, are slow—but they are mar-tyrdoms nonetheless. Take Pope Saint John I’s death, for exam-ple. In the sixth century he got caught up in the rivalry between two emperors. As a result he was put in prison, where he died slowly of starvation. Whatever form it takes, martyrdom involves the willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for what you believe and to remain faithful to what you hold to be important. Let some of that spirit into your life. Today's readings: Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14 (284). “Whoever believes in Me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these.”

Moving day is proof positive that we could all use some friends. Who else is going to lift the other end of that piano? But the rewards of community go beyond bearing the physical burden. We need folks to celebrate the victories, cheer us on during the contests, hold onto us when the bad news comes, and weep with us when we grieve. We also need encouragement and challenge to do the right thing even when it’s hard or costly, and to shine a light when the path ahead is dark. Welcome to the church. Today's readings: Acts 14:21-27; Revelation 21:1-5a; John 13:31-33a, 34-35 (54). “They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere.”

WED, MAY 15, 2019: MEMORIAL OF ISIDORE THE FARMER; The holy work of human hands and hearts

SUN, MAY 12, 2019: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY Hear my voice

MON, MAY 13, 2019: MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA; EASTER WEEKDAY Are you listening?

TUE, MAY 14, 2019: FEAST OF MATTHIAS, APOSTLE Apostle out of nowhere

SAT, MAY 18, 2019: MEMORIAL OF JOHN I, POPE, MARTYR The spirit of sacrifice

FRI, MAY 17, 2019: Surprises ahead

READINGS & REFLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK THU, MAY 16, 2019: What makes for faith?

SUN, MAY 19, 2019: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Life is hard—find a community!

Llamamos a este el “Domingo del Buen Pastor,” pero en estos días no se ven muchos pastores en esta parte del mundo, por lo menos no de la clase de que hablan las escrituras. Pero todavía es útil pensar en buenos pastores, aun cuando no ves a ninguno cuidando ovejas en tu vecindario. La clave es doble: conocer quién está a tu cuidado y hacer que quienes están a tu cuidado te conozcan y crean en ti, y ofrecer tu vida por ellos. Sacrificio por los demás y confianza mutua: Así es como funciona nuestra relación con Dios, y estos valores son los que puedes cultivar cuando la gente busca tu liderazgo. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 13:14, 43-52; Revelaciones (Apocalipsis) 7:9, 14b-17; Juan 10:27-30 (51).“He hecho de ustedes una luz para los Gen-tiles . . . hasta los confines de la tierra.”

Es difícil destilar toda la maravilla de la aparición de Nuestra Señora de Fátima a tres niños pastores en Portugal en 1917. Sus revelaciones han estado rodeadas de misterio, especulación e interpretación durante más de 100 años. Pero la esencia del mensaje de María era lo mismo que siempre: orar y expiar. Di el rosario, haz sacrificios por los pecadores. Veneran su cora-zón inmaculado, junto con el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús; De hecho, consagra todo el mundo a ello. Peticiones sencillas, en circunstancias espectaculares. ¿Puedes honrarlos? Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 11: 1-18; Juan 10: 10-11 (279). “Las ovejas lo siguen, porque reconocen su voz".

Matthias es el santo emergente del Nuevo Testamento. Salió de la nada en los Hechos de los Apóstoles para ser contado entre los 12 Apóstoles, llenando la vacante dejada por Ju-das. No habiendo sido nombrado antes de la cita, no se le vuelve a mencionar. La tradición lo tiene después predicando en varios lugares diferentes. Es seguro decir que se movió. Hay un evangelio perdido del siglo segundo atribuido falsamente a Matías. Pero eso es todo. Es el santo patrono de los alcohólicos, sastres y la diócesis de Gary, Indiana. ¿De dónde dirán que viene tu santidad? Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 1: 15-17, 20-26; Juan 15: 9-17 (564). “Te lo he dicho para que mi alegría esté en ti y tu alegría esté completa".

Catholic Rural Life (CRL) se fundó en 1923 para centrarse en los problemas económicos, sociales y religiosos que enfrentan los católicos rurales en los Estados Unidos. A lo largo de su historia, CLR ha brindado apoyo espiritual a los agricultores católicos, así como la promoción de temas que van desde las preocupaciones ambientales hasta las políticas económicas y comerciales. En la década de 1950, CLR afirmó a Saint Isadore como el santo patrono oficial de los agricultores y de la organi-zación. Trabajador diurno en la España del siglo XI, Isadore asistía a misa todos los días, trabajaba diligentemente en los campos, tenía afinidad por los animales y cuidaba a los pobres a pesar de su propia pobreza. Los historiadores dicen que era un hombre sencillo. Podríamos hacer bien en imitar su confianza y dependencia en Dios. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 12: 24—13: 5a; Juan 12: 44-50 (281). “Vine al mundo como luz, para que todos los que creen en mí no permanezcan en la oscuridad".

Antes de que se escribieran las historias que se convertirían en las escrituras, uno se pregunta cómo era realmente la vida co-tidiana de aquellos que habían escuchado, fueron conmovidos, creyeron, incluso amaron y siguieron a Jesús. Las escrituras algún día darían testimonio de la Resurrección, pero en esos primeros años lo que hizo a los creyentes tan inflexibles que pudieron resistir el rechazo y la persecución fue la confianza en Dios y el testimonio de los demás, un acto de abandono al amor. Todos tienen una historia de cómo llegaron a creer, de personas y experiencias que desafiaron su fe y de quienes la profundizaron y confirmaron. Recuerda tu historia y agradece a quienes te apoyaron hoy. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 13: 13-25; Juan 13: 16-20 (282). “Quien recibe el que yo envío, me recibe, y quien me recibe, recibe al que me envió".

Los apóstoles no sabían quiénes estaban destinados a ser cuan-do comenzaron a seguir a Jesús. Lo mismo podría decirse de todos los que iniciamos el camino de la fe con pasos vacilantes e inciertos. Tal vez algún día seamos parte del canon de santos como Tomás, quien hasta la Última Cena todavía le preguntaba a Jesús hacia dónde se dirigía este camino. Obviamente, todavía no se le había ocurrido que él sería uno de los 12 fundadores de nuestra tradición apostólica. Tampoco podemos imaginar en quién podemos convertirnos si continuamos de esta manera. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 13: 26-33; Juan 14: 1-6 (238). “Señor, no sabemos a dónde vas. ¿Cómo podemos saber el camino?

Podrías pensar que los martirios siempre significan morir vio-lentamente por la fe. Sin embargo, algunas muertes son lentas, pero no obstante son martirios. Tomemos como ejemplo la muerte del Papa San Juan I. En el siglo VI quedó atrapado en la rivalidad entre dos emperadores. Como resultado, fue puesto en prisión, donde murió lentamente de hambre. Cualquiera que sea la forma que tome, el martirio implica la voluntad de hacer el máximo sacrificio por lo que crees y permanecer fiel a lo que consideras importante. Deja que algo de ese espíritu entre en tu vida. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 13: 44-52; Juan 14: 7-14 (284). “Quien crea en mí hará las obras que yo hago, y las hará más grandes que éstas".

El día de una mudanza es una demostración de que todos nece-sitamos algunos amigos. ¿Quién más va a levantar el otro ex-tremo de ese piano? Pero los beneficios de la comunidad van más allá de llevar la carga física. Necesitamos amigos para cele-brar las victorias, animarnos durante las competencias, estar con nosotros cuando llegan malas noticias, y llorar con no-sotros cuando estamos afligidos. También necesitamos aliento y desafío para hacer lo correcto aun cuando sea difícil o costoso, y para alumbrar cuando el camino es oscuro. Bienvenidos a la iglesia. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 14:21-27; Revelaciones (Apocalipsis) 21:1-5a; Juan 13:31-33a, 34-35 (54).“Fortalecieron los espíritus de los discípulos y los exhortaron a perseverar.”

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