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Mass & Confession Schedule SATURDAY Mass: 8:00 am Confessions 4:00 —4:45 pm Sunday Vigil Mass 5:00pm SUNDAY Mass 8:00am Confessions 9:15 am until last penitent has confessed. Mass 9:30am Mass (Spanish ) 11:00am Mass (Er itrean Ge ’ez) 12:30pm MONDAY-FRIDAY Mass: 7:30 am WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Confessions 6:00-6:45 pm 1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730 Email: info@stjosephtheworkerchurch.org www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 5, 2015 My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — They shall know that a prophet has been among them (Ezekiel 2:2-5). Psalm — Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy (Psalm 123). Second Reading — I am content with weaknesses and hardships for the sake of Christ (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). Gospel — “Where did this man get all this? Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary?” (Mark 6:1-6a). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. MINISTRIES Rev. Kenneth Nobrega Rev. Ghebriel Woldai Chaplain to Ge’ez Community In Residence Rev. Raphael Okitafumba Deacon José Manuel Pérez Permanent Deacon Elizabeth Oishi Comly Transition Coordinator Eddie Ma Director Religious Education Baptism/Bautismos Deacon José Manuel Pérez Platicas: Tercer Martes, 7:00 pm Lectors/Lectores Remy Bravo Seay (English) Erika Guerrero (Español) Eucharistic Ministers Yanny Chavarria (English) Ruben Araujo ((Español) Sacristan Freddy Morales GOD’S WORD TODAY Today’s second reading gives us a remarkable example of what the life of faith is all about. Saint Paul tells the Corinthians that he was given a “thorn in the flesh.” Scripture scholars have debated just what this “thorn” really was. Perhaps it is best that we do not know exactly, for each of us has our own “thorn in the flesh.” It may be chronic illness, a fractured relationship, deep disappointment, unemployment, or any number of things. It is Paul’s attitude that we are called to emulate. When we are tempted to groan or complain about our own “thorns in the flesh,” let us remember that it is in weakness that we are made strong. This is a central paradox of the Christian life, one that is difficult to live. May Saint Paul intercede on our behalf so that we will be strengthened in faith, even in our weakness. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company CATHOLIC CEMETERIES DIOCESE OF OAKLAND St. Joseph Cemetery San Pablo phone (510) 223-1265 St. Mary Cemetery Oakland phone (510) 654-0936 MASS READINGS The readings for mass will be found on page 1132 of the hard Blue Book. FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST Mark’s Gospel account today is built on a double astonishment or amazement: the neighbors and family of Jesus are astonished that he taught in the synagogue with wisdom and worked powerful signs. Jesus, in turn, is amazed that they have no faith in him because they know his origins, not because of any fault with his teaching or ministry. As with many of Mark’s passages, we get a rather intimate glimpse here of the human part of Jesus’ two‑fold nature. To reinforce his point, Mark tells of Jesus’ return to his native place, and further points out that he is in the midst of his own family members there. From the very people he expected the most, Jesus received the least. In the day of the Gospel’s writing, Mark was attempting to illustrate a lesson to the house of Israel: the God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the house of Israel, but often received the least. This is a good source for reflection on our part, we who are Jesus’ followers today. For the wisdom of Christ to continue and for our lives to be seen as signs of his power, he must expect and be able to find great faith among us. Will he? Can he? Does he? Or is he, once again, amazed by its absence? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. WAITING Our Lord prefers to wait for the sinner for years rather than keep the sinner waiting one instant. —St. Peter Julian Eymard PARISH NEWS Plate Collection: June 28, 2015: $2,344.65 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the sixteenth century, the Council of Trent, which was otherwise devoted to liturgical uniformity, was very tolerant of age‑old marriage customs. The Council singled out “praiseworthy” customs and hoped they would be retained. The Second Vatican Council likewise asked for a careful evaluation of customs, admitting that not everything about wedding practice is “praiseworthy.” In our revised liturgy, all of the prayers consistently stress the equality of the partners. Some familiar customs do not match this insight. Often, the groom remains hidden in a sacristy while the bride, accompanied only by her father, enters with her attendants. This is hardly equality, especially if it appears that her father is “giving her away” to her husband. This is a familiar enough scene, but increasingly couples are called to a different practice. Symbols and signs carry and communicate meaning. The challenge for couples today is to match the meaning to the symbol, and for the couple to be authentic in all they do and say on the day of their wedding. Having bride and groom both take part fully and equally in the entrance procession is exactly the kind of “praiseworthy” practice we’ve been looking for! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Please Pray For the Sick Michael Boutte Dorothy Abraams, Aliver Starsky, Maria Garcia Juanita Estrellas, Melissa Halim, Jacob Marshall, Luis Perez, Rosa M. Orozco, Rita Streuli, Patricia Weberling, Stella Perkins, Pat Barnet, Lovelle & Michelle Bradford, Ann Zito SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Maria Goretti Thursday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions Saturday: St. Benedict THE SHAPE OF THINGS We cannot help conforming ourselves to what we love. —St. Francis de Sales IDLENESS Idleness is the enemy of the soul. —St. Benedict And Recently Deceased Joyce Gressel+ Charles Robinson+ Rosa Dumaquing+ Cheryl V. Broxton+ Luis Perez Ramirez+ Marjorie Brodt+ Mateo J. Ramos+ JULY Sat Sun 04 05 Mass Intentions 5:00pm SJWC Parishioners 8:00am Jean Lynch + 9:30am Carmira & Norma Ortiz + 11:00am Deacon Jose Manuel Perez & Family Tue 07 7:30am Walter Bissett + Wed 08 7:30am Julia Thur 09 7:30am Ana T. Zuniga + Requested by Eladio Ortiz Cliff Price Robert Glaze Zuniga Family Decimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 5 de julio de 2015 Te basta mi gracia, porque mi poder se manifiesta en la debilidad. — 2 Corintios 12:9 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Ezequiel es enviado como el profeta de Yavé a los obstinados israelitas (Ezequiel 2:2-5). Salmo — Ten piedad de nosotros, ten piedad (Salmo 123 [122]). Segunda lectura — Pablo reconoce sus debilidades y se gloría de ellas (2 Corintios 12:7-10). Evangelio — Jesús predica en la sinagoga de su pueblo natal (Marcos 6:1-6). FE EN JESUCRISTO El incidente que nos cuenta san Marcos en el Evangelio de hoy se basa en un doble asombro: primero, los vecinos y parientes de Jesús se asombran de verlo enseñar en la sinagoga con tanta sabiduría, y de ver su poder para hacer milagros. Y Jesús, a su vez, se extraña de la incredulidad de aquella gente, que no pone su fe en él, no porque hallen alguna falta en su enseñanza o en su ministerio, sino porque conocen sus orígenes y su familia. Aquí, como en muchos otros incidentes de su Evangelio, Marcos nos deja ver un aspecto bastante íntimo de la parte humana de la doble naturaleza de Jesús. Para reforzar lo que quiere que veamos, Marcos nos cuenta cómo Jesús vuelve a su pueblo, y nos hace notar que está allí entre sus familiares. Y de la gente de quienes más esperaba es que menos recibe. En la época en que estaba escribiendo su Evangelio, san Marcos trataba de enseñar una lección muy importante para la casa de Israel, el Dios de la Alianza esperaba encontrar la fe más intensa en la casa de Israel, pero muchas veces allí fue donde menos la encontró. Y es bueno que reflexionemos sobre esto, nosotros que hoy día somos el Pueblo de Dios. Para que la Sabiduría de Cristo continúe en este mundo, y para que nuestras vidas sean signos de su poder, Jesús espera hallar, y tiene que hallar, una gran fe en nosotros. ¿La hallará? ¿O quedará, una vez más, pasmado de nuestra poca fe? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. OCIOSIDAD El ocio es enemigo del alma. —San Benito NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA 28 de junio 2015 Colección: $2,344.65 MISALES Tenemos misales en venta por $2.50 cada uno. Muchas gracias. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Según la carta a los Hebreos 6:1-2 hay seis fundamentos de la fe cristiana. Entre ellos se encuentra la imposición de manos. El evangelista Marcos (6:5) nos relata que Jesús usaba la imposición de manos para sanar a los enfermos. La curación se realizaba mediante sus manos. Los hispanos normalmente somos táctiles, pues reconocemos la importancia de una caricia, de una mano apretando la nuestra, de una palmada en el hombro, y de otros toques de mano. Las manos tienen el poder o la facultad de transmitir sentimientos. En los Hechos de los Apóstoles 8:17 y 19:6 se nos relata que los fieles recibían el don del Espíritu Santo mediante la imposición de manos. Los apóstoles usaban la imposición de manos para transmitir el Espíritu a los bautizados y para consagrar nuevos líderes al servicio de las comunidades cristianas (obispos o presbíteros). Al momento del Bautismo y de la Confirmación recibimos una imposición de manos de parte del ministro. La imposición de manos que ha venido desde los apóstoles, y desde más atrás, nos relaciona a los cristianos que nos han precedido. Es un gesto de unidad. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LA FORMA DE LAS COSAS No podemos sólo conformarnos con aquello que nos gusta. —San Francisco de Sales LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Decimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Santa María Goretti Jueves: San Agustín Zhao Rong y compañeros Sábado: San Benito LA ESPERA Nuestro Señor prefiere esperar al pecador durante años que dejar al pecado esperando por un instante. —San Pedro Julián Eymund Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer Thee this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to Thy will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in Thee and for Thee. Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions; give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Thy blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Within Thy Heart I place my every care. In every need let me come to Thee with humble trust saying, Heart of Jesus help me. Invocations to the Sacred Heart Merciful Jesus, I consecrate myself today and always to Thy Most Sacred Heart. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I implore, that I may ever love Thee more and more. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Thy love for me. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine. Sacred Heart of Jesus Thy Kingdom Come. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, convert sinners, save the dying, deliver the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Rezos al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Oh sacratísimo corazón de Jesús, fuente de toda bendición, yo Te adoro, yo Te amo y con verdadera contrición por mis pecados, Te ofrezco este pobre corazón mío. Hazme humilde, paciente, puro, y enteramente obediente a Tu voluntad. Concédeme, buen Jesús, que pueda vivir en Ti y para Ti. Protéjame en el medio del peligro; confórteme en mis aflicciones; déme la salud física, la ayuda en mis necesidades temporales, Su bendición en todo lo que haga, y la gracia de una santa muerte. Deposito en Vuestro corazón todas mis necesidades. Por cada necesidad permítame venir a Vos con la humilde confianza de poder decir, corazón de Jesús, ayúdeme. Invocaciones al Sagrado Corazón Jesús misericordioso, yo me consagro hoy y siempre a Vuestro Sacratísimo Corazón. Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús yo imploro que pueda amarte cada vez más. Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús, en Ti confío. Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús, ten misericordia de nosotros. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, yo creo en Tu amor por mí. Jesús, de corazón manso y humilde, haz mi corazón como el tuyo. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, venga a nosotros tu reino. Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús, convierte a los pecadores, salva a los moribundos, y libera a las Santas Almas del Purgatorio. 1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: (510) 843-2244 Fax: (510) 843-2730 Email: info@stjosephtheworkerchurch.org