ADDRESS/ DIRECCION 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA Telephone (925) Fax (925)

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1 SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD VISION Saint Francis of Assisi is a welcoming, intergenerational and multi-cultural Catholic community which embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ to foster Spiritual growth. MISSION The mission of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is to develop a welcoming and dynamic parish. Through liturgical gatherings, faith formation, and the grace of the Holy Spirit, we confidently live out the Gospel message in service to the community and to the Diocese of Oakland. LA VISIÓN La parroquia de St. Francis es una comunidad católica acogedora, intergeneracional, y multicultural. Toma a pecho las enseñanzas de Jesucristo para promover el crecimiento espiritual. LA MISIÓN La misión de La Iglesia de St. Francis es de desarrollar una parroquia acogedora y dinámica. Por medio de las asambleas litúrgicas, la formación de la Fe, y las gracias del Espíritu Santo, nosotros con confianza vivimos el mensaje de Evangelio en servicio a la comunidad y a la Diócesis de Oakland. The Rev. Ismael Gutierrez Parochial Administrator The Rev. Leandro Emmanuel Tajtaj Parochial Vicar Deacon/Diácono Charles Palomares Deacon/Diácono John Mazibrook ADDRESS/ DIRECCION 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA Telephone (925) Fax (925) OFFICE HOURS / HORAS DE OFICINA Monday (Lunes) to Friday (Viernes) 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

2 The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 All you who are thirsty, come to the water! Isaiah 55:1 El Bautismo del Señor 11 de enero de 2015 Todos ustedes, los que tienen sed, vengan por agua. Isaías 55:1 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30PM (English), 7:30PM (Portuguese) English 7:00AM; 10:00AM; 11:30AM; 5:30PM Sunday (Domingo) Spanish 8:00AM; 1:00PM; 7:00PM Daily Mass 8:30AM Mon Sat (English) Tuesday, 7:00PM (Spanish) Reconciliation/Reconciliación Tuesday (Martes) 6:00PM to 7:00PM (Español) Saturdays (Sábados) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sacrament of the Sick/Unción de Enfermos Holy Anointing/Prayers and Pastoral Care for the Sick. Call/Llamar (925) Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración Eucarística Mondays (Lunes) 7:30-8:30PM in the Chapel/Capilla DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Monday to Friday, after the 8:30AM Mass. St. Vincent de Paul/San Vicente de Paul Monday Fridays 9:30AM 11:30AM For those who need food or assistance/para aquellos que necesiten comida o asistencia (925) St. Francis of Assisi School 866 Oak Grove Rd., Concord Phone:(925) FAX (925) Principal: Sister James Marien Dyer, C.S.J. Fr. Leandro is leaving us!! We are saddened to tell our parishioners that Fr. Leandro Tajtaj has received a new assignment from the Bishop of Oakland. Fr. Leandro will be leaving us on January 30th for St. Peter Martyr of Verona Church. We will have 2 receptions for him on Jan. 18th and Jan. 25th so you can say your Goodbye s and to wish him well on his new assignment. Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday, January 10th, :30PM (Vigil) + Clara Gluesing Sunday, Jan. 11th,2015 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:00AM + Robert Stanley Sr. 8:00AM + Parishioners of St. Francis 10:00AM Special Intention Chris Beza 11:30am + Priscilla Zocchi 1:00PM + Macedonio Magallon 5:30PM + Artemio Tony Mamaril 7:00pm + Estella Perez Monday, January 12th,2015 8:30AM + Chol Youg Matthias Noh Tuesday, January 13th, :30AM + Lura O Connell 7:00PM Intencion especial Marcela Patiño Wednesday, January 14th, :30am + Mauro Arizapa Thursday, January 15th, :30am + Teresa & Antonio Sanchez Friday, January 16th, :30AM + Robert Tiernan Saturday, January 17th :30am Special Intention Bob Barnett 5:30PM (Vigil) + Josefa Isabel Ruiz Sunday, January 18th THE 2ND SUNDAY O.T. 7:00am + Donald Kelly 8:00 AM + Rafael Silva 10:00AM + Milagros M. Mujar 11:30AM + Jean Marie Palomares 1:00PM Intencion Especial Guerrero family 5:30PM Special Intention Brian Chang 7:00PM Intencion Especial Marcela Patiño Spanish Masses are in Bold **************************** SENIOR LUNCHEON!! We will have a Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, January 13th at 12:15pm in the Pope John Paul II Center sponsored by Catholic Charities. We hope that many of you will plan to attend.

3 WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER John the Baptist said I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Invite the Holy Spirit into your marriage. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends are on February or August 7-9. Early registration, 4 to 6 weeks out is highly recommended. For more information, contact Mike & Jeanne at (925) or Joe & Sue at (925) now or go to: oaklandwwme.org. ********************************* The Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus will be hosting the annual crab feed fundraiser in the Monsignor Varni Family Center (aka St. Francis of Assisi gym) on Saturday January 24 th, No host bar opens at 6:30 PM and dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. Enjoy all you can eat crab (or chicken), pasta, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Coffee and tea are complementary and bottled water, soda, wine and beer will be available for purchase. Ticket prices of $40 per adult and $20 for youth 12 and under have not increased in years, and this crab feed continues to be the best value in the area. A chicken dinner is also available for $20 with advanced notice. Raffle and auction items will also be available. Reserve a table of 8 or more and bring your friends to what is one of the most popular fundraising events each year at St. Francis. Tickets will be available for purchase after weekend masses at St. Francis in January and also by contacting Chuck Spink at kofc13179_cgs@yahoo.com or ******************************** THE HEALTH CARE MINISTRY The Health Care Ministry will be doing Blood Pressure Screening after each mass on Sunday, January 18th from 7:30am to 1:00pm in the Baptistry. Reminder: We will also collect used eye glasses for the needy. Thank you for all your help. ******************************* YOUTH MINISTRY INFORMATION Jr. High Youth Group for 7 th & 8 th Graders Meets Wed. from 7 9 p.m. in the Youth Room & Gym High School Youth Group for 9 th 12 th Graders Meets Mon. from 7 9 p.m. in the Youth Room & Gym Teen Confirmation Saturday 9a.m.- Sunday 4pm Jan. 10th &11th, 2015 Mandatory Confirmation Retreat No Transportation Provided Information was mailed home or is available in the Parish Office Sunday, Jan. 18th from 3-6:30pm in the JPII Center Class: After Retreat Sharing SUNDAY, Jan. 25th from 3-6:30pm in the JPII Center Class: Bella Teen Sacraments Year One First Communion/ Reconciliation Class Meets Wed. 3 4:30 p.m. in the Parish Office Teen Sacraments Year Two First Communion/ Reconciliation Class Meets Sun.-9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the YR No Class on January 25th Teen Mass and Teen Social for 7 th 12 th Graders 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of the month at the 5:30 p.m. Mass with dinner and social to follow until 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18th Group to meet following Mass at Chuck E. Cheese Bring money for food and games. Sunday, Feb. 1st No Teen Mass of Social due to Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 15th Teen Mass but No Teen Social Due to President s Holiday Service Opportunities Must Sign Up Ahead Of Time Saturday, Jan. 24th from 6-10pm in the FC/Gym Serving at Knight of Columbus Crab Feed Dinner. (Sunday, Feb. 1st shifts 7-10:30am and 9:30am to 12:30pm in the FC/Gym Helping with K of C Pancake Breakfast) If you have questions, you can contact Youth Minister and Teen Sacrament Coordinator Kathy De Lemos at ext 29, or at Youth@SFAconcord.org *************************************** Weekly Financial Information Regular Collection Dec. 27 & 28 $ 8,954. On-Line Giving Dec. 29 $1,186. TOTAL $11,140. (The parish needs $15,250/wk to meet expenses) Christmas Collection = $18,214. 2nd Collection Parish Repairs $3,277. YTD Collection/OG Shortfall= ($39,852.) ************************************* Regular Collections Jan. 3 &4 $11,816. On-line Giving Jan. 5 $ 4,985. TOTAL $16,801. Solemnity of Mary (Jan. 1) $2,863. YTD Collections/OG Excess $1,551.

4 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL CELEBRATES! 2015 is a year of celebrations for both our Parish and our School as we join in our 60th and 50th year history, respectively. The school will start with a kick-off Mass on Saturday, January 10th at 5:30PM Bishop Emeritus, John Cummins will preside. Please come and celebrate as we start our Jubilee Year. Invite others from our Most Precious blood/st. Francis of Assisi family to join us. If you want to be on our mailing list for other gatherings through the year, just send an to sjmdyer@sfaconcord.org. Looking forward to a Year of Jubilee! ********************************* St. Francis of Assisi School will be holding their OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, Jan. 25th from 11:00am to 1:00PM. Applications for the upcoming school year will be available. If you have any questions, feel free to call the school office at (925) ***************************** Catholic Charities of the East Bay will be providing some Workshops on the Administrative Relief (free information session for you to learn about the benefits, limitations and eligibility criteria for Deferred Action for Parent of U.S. citizens and permanent resident (DAPA); and expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The next workshops will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14th at 7:00pm at St. Peter Martyr of Verona Church Pittsburg, CA *************************************** Diocese of Oakland Divine Mercy Ministry and Apostolate presents St. Luke Productions Play: Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy: Tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Youth, Group Discounts Available. Suitable for ages 12 and up January 16, 7 PM Dublin, CA St. Raymond Church Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA. Call:(925) January 17, 7 PM Pittsburg, CA Church of the Good Shepherd, 3200 Harbor Street, Pittsburg, CA Call: (925) or Grace Karwowski for tickets January 18, 7 PM Pinole, CA - St. Joseph Church 1961 Plum Street, Pinole, CA. Call: (510) For more info go to: CYO TRACK & FIELD St. Francis CYO Track & Field is open to boys & girls -2nd grade through 8th grade. Practice is held at Ygnacio Valley High School Track on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30PM beginning Feb. 9th. Registration on-line at sportability.com or contact George Francis at (925) coachfrancisyvhs@hotmail.com *************************** The 11th Annual Walk for Life WC will be held on Saturday, January 24th at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco CA beginning at 11am. You can register and get more information by calling (415) or ; info@walkforlifewc.com ************************************ Magnificat Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women Is excited to welcome you to their next Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 31,2015 from 9:30am 12:30pm at Crowne Plaza, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord. Ca. Their guest speaker will be Fr. Calloway, a prominent Marian priest and a well-known speaker and author on the Divine Mercy and Our Blessed Mother. Come and be inspired as he shares his remarkable conversion story. Reservation at $28.00 per person. Please go to for info or call Maribel at (925) Seating will be limited, so sign up early. ******************************************* The Life in the Spirit Seminar is commonly used by Catholic groups in the context of renewal in the Roman Catholic Church. It is an instrument for bringing people into a deeper experience of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Seminar offers the basic presentation of the Gospel and the basic teaching about what the Lord is willing to do for all who come to Him. Life in the Spirit Seminar Do you want a CLOSER WALK with Jesus? Is there SOMETHING MISSING from your spiritual life? Do you DESIRE JOY in your life? Do you want to KNOW MORE about the Holy Spirit? THEN COME TO THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR! January 13 February 24, 2015 Tuesday Evenings 7:00 9:00 PM Each night will be taught by dynamic teachers. Good Shepherd 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg, CA Contact: Fr. Carl Arcosa, fr_carl@goodshepherdpittsburg.org Date, Topic January 13, God s Love January 20, Salvation January 27, New Life February 3, Receiving God s Gift February 10, Praying for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit February 17, Growth February 24, Transformation in Christ

5 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura He aquí mi siervo a quien he dado mi espíritu. (Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7) o Isaías 55:1-11. Salmo Te alabamos, Señor (Salmo 29 [28]) o Isaías 12:2-6. Segunda lectura Dios ha ungido a Jesús por el Espíritu Santo y el poder (Hechos 10:34-38) ó 1 Juan 5:1-9. Evangelio Tú eres mi Hijo, el Amado, al que miro con cariño (Marcos 1:7-11). LAS AGUAS BAUTISMALES Cuando se planta un césped nuevo, debe regarse constantemente. Los jardineros dicen que esto teje el césped al suelo. Lo mismo sucede cuando se injerta una rama a un árbol: el cataplasma que los une debe estar húmedo en todo momento. El agua es lo que mantiene unidas a las células de nuestro cuerpo. Con razón las religiones de todas las épocas y culturas han usado tanto este símbolo. Cuando Jesús se sumerge en el Jordán para ser bautizado, se teje a todo aquello que lo precedía. Al sumergirse en el Jordán, se hizo uno con el pueblo de Israel que había cruzado el río para llegar a su Tierra Prometida. Junto a Juan Bautista, Cristo se tejió a la tradición profética que presagiaba la venida del Reino de Dios. Jesús se había convertido plenamente en humano en las aguas del vientre de María y al participar del rito del Bautismo del arrepentimiento, se sintió identificado con nuestra frágil y pecaminosa humanidad. Por las aguas del Bautismo Cristo continúa injertando nuevos miembros a su Cuerpo, la Iglesia; gracias a nuestro destino de vida eterna, por estas aguas somos limpiados del pecado y recibimos la promesa de la gracia. Para nosotros, como para Jesús, las aguas bautismales también inauguran nuestra misión de proclamar la Buena Nueva. AGRADECIMIENTOS Se le agradece al comité de ambiente y decoración de nuestra parroquia, por el empeño, la dedicación y talento que ofrecen al servicio de la decoración de nuestra iglesia, gracias a este comité es que nuestra iglesia de San Francis este decorada de acuerdo a cada tiempo litúrgico. Muchas gracias por todo lo que hacen al servicio de nuestro Señor. MINISTERIO DE SEÑORAS Y SEÑORES Les invita a su almuerzo el martes 13 de Enero del 2015, en le salón Juan Pablo II, a las 12:15 p.m. Venga a celebrar el comienzo del nuevo año. El MINISTERIO DE SALUD El ministerio de Salud estará tomando la Presión Arterial después de cada misa el domingo 18 de Enero 7:30am 1:00pm en el bautiterio de la iglesia. Cada tercer domingo del mes, estaremos recolectando anteojos usados, para personas necesitadas. Gracias por su ayuda. Diocesis de Oakland Ministerio de la Divina Misericordia. Presenta St. Luke Productions, la obra de: Faustina, mensajera de la Divina Misericordia Boletos : adultos $15, jovenes $10. Descuentos para grupos. Apto para mayors de 12 años. 16 Enero, 7 PM Dublin, CA St. Raymond Church Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA. Call:(925) Enero, 7 PM Pittsburg, CA Church of the Good Shepherd, 3200 Harbor Street, Pittsburg, CA Call: (925) or Grace Karwowski para boletos. 8 Enero, 7 PM Pinole, CA - St. Joseph Church 1961 Plum Street, Pinole, CA. Call: (510) Para más informacion : Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

6 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Heb 1:1-6; Sal 97 (96):1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mc 1:14-20 Martes: Heb 2:5-12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:21-28 Miércoles: Heb 2:14-18; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: Heb 3:7-14; Sal 95 (94):6-11; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Sal 78 (77):3, 4bc, 6c- 8; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: Heb 4:12-16; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Recuerdas tu bautismo? Permítanme compartir mi testimonio. No recuerdo los eventos del día en que me bautizaron, pero tengo años recordando que, gracias a Dios y mis padres, estoy bautizado. Trato de vivir mi vida recordado mi bautismo, buscando que mi comportamiento sea digno de una persona bautizada. Fui bautizado al mes de haber nacido, y confirmado cuando tenía sólo un añito (eran otros tiempos). Hice mi primera (y no última) comunión a los siete años. Continuaba asistiendo a las clases de catecismo (doctrina), no obstante, cuando cumplí 17 años, sentí que algo me faltaba. Mis amigos protestantes me invitaban a sus Iglesias, pero yo buscaba a Dios en mi Iglesia católica. Un día, gracias al grupo carismático recibí el bautismo en el Espíritu Santo y desde ese momento mi vida cambió. Ahora sé que el Espíritu lo había recibido en mi Bautismo, Confirmación y Primera Comunión, lo único que debía hacer era permitirle actuar en mi vida. Creo que en la vida de muchos cristianos, el Espíritu Santo sigue esperando que le den permiso de actuar. Y tú, qué esperas? Pídele al Espíritu que se mueva en tí y vive tu Bautismo. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Foto: Papa Francisco bautizando a un niño. Si desea bautizar a sus hijos menores de siete años para el 24 de Enero o Febrero 14, favor de inscribirlos lo más pronto posible. Para más información contactar la oficina parroquial al (925) Caridades Católicas estará ofreciendo charlas sobre la Nueva Acción Ejecutiva Estas charlas son gratuitas y es una oportunidad para que puedan informarse sobre los beneficios, limitaciones y los criterios de elegibilidad de la Acción Diferida para los Padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes (DAPA); y la extensión de la Acción Diferida de los jóvenes de (DACA). Las próximas charlas serán el: Miércoles 14 de enero :00p.m iglesia San Pedro Mártir, 740 Black Diamond St. Pittsburg, CA Para más información llamar al (925) or (510) ************************************ ORACION DE AÑO NUEVO Señor, Dios, BAUTIZOS DE NIÑOS CARIDADES CATOLICAS Charlas Nueva Acción Ejecutiva Pronto iniciaremos un nuevo año y detengo mi vida ante el nuevo calendario aún sin estrenar y te presento estos días que sólo TU sabes si llegaré a vivirlos. Hoy te pido para mí y los míos la paz y la alegría, la fuerza y la prudencia, la claridad y la sabiduría. Quiero vivir cada día con optimismo y bondad llevando a todas partes un corazón lleno de comprensión y paz. Cierra Tú mis oídos a toda falsedad y mis labios a palabras mentirosas, egoístas, mordaces o hirientes. Abre en cambio mi ser a todo lo que es bueno, que mi espíritu se llene sólo de bendiciones, y las derrame a mi paso. Cólmame de bondad y de alegría para que cuantos conviven conmigo o se acerquen a mí encuentren en mi vida un poquito de TI. Danos un año feliz y enséñanos a repartir felicidad. Amén