ADULT FAITH FORMATION
That All May Be One... ...
When she delves into her own mystery, the Church, the People of God in the New Covenant, discovers her link with the Jewish people, “the first to hear the Word of God.” the Jewish faith, unlike other non-Christian religions, is already a response to God’s revelation in the Old Cove- nant. to the Jews “belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises: to them the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ”; “for the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.”
To reunite all his children...the Father willed to call the whole of humanity together into his Son’s Church. the Church is the place where humanity must discover its unity and salvation. The Church is “the world reconciled.” She is that bark which “in the full sail of the Lord’s cross, by the breath of the Holy Spirit, navigates safely in this world.” According to another image dear to the Church fathers, she is prefigured by Noah’s ark, which alone saves from the flood.”
—Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 839, 845 ...Indeed, according to the prophet Isaiah, the hope of redemption extends to the whole of humanity: “Many peoples will come and say: ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths’”. (Isaiah 2:3)
Christians and Jews share this hope; we are in fact “prisoners of hope”... Our Easter and your Pesah, while distinct and different, unite us in our common hope centered on God and his mercy. the urge us to cooperate with each other and with all men and women of goodwill to make this a better world for all as we await the fulfillment of God’s promises.
—Pope Benedict XVI Message to the Jewish Community 14 April 2008
I USED TO BE A CATHOLIC, BUT....
WHATEVER YOUR REASONS.....
TRY US AGAIN! COME AND SEE!
Inactive or Returning Catholics: consider this an invitation to take another look at the Catholic Church. The “Returning Catholics” program, co-sponsored by the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, St Michael Church in Livermore, and St. Raymond Parish of Dublin, provides discussion of important issues in today’s Church, education on current belief and practice, opportunities to tell your story, ask questions, and renew your faith in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Some of the topics include: Vatican II, the Bible, annulments, conscience formation and Church authority, changes in the Mass, and many more. This 9 week program begins on April 9th 2008, and will be held on Wednesday evenings at St. Elizabeth Seton Church (4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please call Andrea Giovannoni at 484-5020x113.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
The St. Michael Welcoming Committee (also known as the new parishioners’ welcoming committee) is the parish committee that is tasked with welcoming all new parishioners to our parish. The committee is composed of 15 members and headed by a chairperson. The committee hosts a potluck dinner for all new parishioners every 4th Tuesday of the odd numbered months at 7:00PM at the Parish Small Hall. The members also call and visit the new parishioners to invite them to the Potluck. Currently the committee is co-chaired by Charlene Grandfield and Dale Jones. If you would like to join the committee or have any questions about the potluck, please call the Rectory at 447-1585 and leave a message for Dale or Charlene.
LAY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND
St. Michael Parish sponsors a Home Visit Ministry program where a person takes the Eucharist and visits someone who is recuperating or homebound. This is an important ministry as it keeps a parishioner connected to the church. Visits are usually once a week and last about half hour, training is provided. You are needed to make a difference! Those interested, or just curious, please leave your name at the rectory, 447-1585 x 0, or call Clara George at 443-6829 and leave a message.
BIRTHRIGHT PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICE
Birthright offers free pregnancy tests, guidance, adoption and medical referrals,
baby and maternity clothing, and more. If you are in need of our caring services,
please visit our office located at 1520 Catalina Ct., in Livermore,
or call 449-5887 during business hours,
T-W-F 10-2 pm and Th 6-9 pm, or other hours by appointment. Our 1-800-550-4900
Hotline number is staffed 24 hours a day. All Birthright services
are free and confidential .
WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR BABY.
Birthright is looking for volunteers:
- office volunteers to work weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-2 pm
- substitute office volunteers for all days.
Please call John Kupski (evenings) for information at 606-8230.
STIR UP A NEW PENTECOST IN THE WORLD
"There is a need for young people who will allow God's love to burn within them and who will respond generously to his urgent call. In particular, I assure you that the Spirit of Jesus today is inviting you young people to be bearers of the good news of Jesus to your contemporaries. You know the ideals, the language, and also the wounds, the expectations, and at the same time the desire for goodness felt by your contemporaries...We carry within us the seal of the Father's love in Jesus Christ which is the Holy Spirit. Let us never forget this, because the Spirit of the Lord always remembers every individual, and wishes, particularly through you young people, to stir up the wind and fire of a new Pentecost in the world" -Pope Benedict XVI, Message for World Youth Day, 2008
Revelation - God’s Gift of Hope:
is the theme for St. Charles/St.Michael Easter season’s Monday Night Bible Study series. It begins April 7th and runs through May 19th. In this world so full of complacency and worship of things beside God, Revelations contains a message for us today. In this book, John stirs our hope by giving us insight into the wonderful life that God prepares for those who are faithful. The evening sessions are held at St. Charles and they begin at 7:30 pm in the Pope John XXIII room. Invite a friend to join you this session. For more information or to reserve a spot contact Julie at upcatholic@aol.com or 447-4549 ex 114
Adopt-a-Unit Tri-Valley
Support Our Troops
School Supplies
From America to Iraq
This is a program whereby American communities provide support for the Iraqi communities. This support is initially in the form of much needed school supplies and provides an opportunity for teachers and students of the two countries to communicate.
The adopted cities collect needed supplies and ship them to our troops in Iraq who then distribute the supplies to Iraqi school children…from our hands-to our soldiers’ hands – to Iraqi children’s hands. One particularity effective means is to allow our schools to collect the supplies; this gives our children an opportunity to be part of something larger than themselves.
School Supplies Needed
- Pens pencils
- erasers
- sharpeners
- crayons
- Notebooks binder paper (100-500 sheet packages)
- Water paint and paintbrushes
For more information, contact Marilyn Carter, a representative of Adopt-a-Unit Tri Valley, at 447-6221.
Join in PRAYERS FOR THE UNBORN
.Join those who have been meeting for the past several months on the last Saturday of the month at St. Michael Cemetery on East Avenue. The time is 10AM. Five decades of the Rosary are said invoking Our Lady’s help in saving the lives of unborn babies who are at risk of being aborted by their mothers. Call Don at 443-0768 if additional information is needed.
LIVERMORE SENIOR GRIEF SUPPORT
HOPE HOSPICE Bereavement Program
We invite you to join us in a safe place to meet with those who have experienced the death of a loved one. There is comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Please join us at the Livermore Services Center 2466 8th Street on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. For more information, please call 925-829-8770.
The S.O.S. (Survivors of Suicide)
The S.O.S. (Survivors of Suicide), a support group, invite families and friends experiencing loss through suicide. The next meeting is on ___ at 7:00PM at the home of Al & Betty Lewis. For more information, please call (925)447-6087.
THE LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization founded in 1921 in Ireland. There are about 3,000,000 active members in 163 countries. Many more auxiliary members with their prayers support them.
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God. Members strive for personal holiness by prayer and the performance of apostolic work under the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the service of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
The Legion of Mary is an instrument for evangelization with a variety of services. Catholics may enrich their spiritual lives while helping their parish clergy. This path will lead us to Jesus through Mary.
Since 1956, St. Michael Parish has had a unit of the Legion of Mary praying and working in Livermore. Our pastors have welcomed the Legion’s assistance in reaching areas that their precious time did not allow them to cover. “The harvest is greater than ever, but the laborers are few” so we invite you to attend a Monday meeting at 7:30PM in the Parish Conference Room.
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RESPITE CARE
Planning a vacation? Need a safe homelike environment for the elderly person you are caring for? Hacienda Care Center offers short term respite care.
Please contact Diane Clouse at 443-1800 for further information.
BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS
http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/
Supporting our men and women in uniform
Many of our US troops stationed in Iraq are suffering from a shortage of food, toiletries and reading materials. The web site listed above allows US troops to post requests for these items in order to make life easier over there. Civilians can access the postings and obtain mailing addresses to ship items directly to troops. The site provides mailing guidelines as well. Please take the time to visit this valuable site and give generously to our men and women in uniform. Thank you..
MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUP
All parishioners are invited to join the Medjugorje Prayer Group on Monday evenings at 7:30 in the chapel. The Rosary is prayed along with peace prayers, petitions , meditation and song. Prayer petitions can be given to the Rectory Office made to the attention of Eleanor Biel.
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