ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Advent Challenge
In the spirit of welcoming Christ, we have an opportunity to earn straws to lay on the manger again this year. Each day, starting Sunday, November 27, parishioners may acquire a straw if they do the challenge of the day. See more on the Advent page.
The Risen Christ Memorial Candles form is now ready to be downloaded, completed, and turned in on November 2 or onwards. See more information on the PDF.
Please join us in our next BIBLE STUDY on THE PROPHETS
10 week Session begins on a Wednesday sometime in January 2023.
In-Person 10:00am Parish Hall / Zoom 7:00pm
Please contact Sr. Anitha for more information (510-222-0432)
You can order your study guide:
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RECOMMENDED:
With the rise in positive Covid cases,
we recommend that we all continue to wear our masks.
PARISH PHOTO GALLERY
Check out photos of parish activities in our Photo Gallery
RECURRING AUTOMATED CONTRIBUTION
We thank you for your continued support of our parish and encourage you to consider signing up for recurring automated contributions for the first collection.
Travel size preferred. You may drop-off your purchased items in the Church vestibule in provided buckets before 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 20. Fresh Start Kit items may be dropped off at the Parish Office afterwards, during office hours.
QUICK LINKS
DAILY READINGS
Link to Bible readings at the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) website
REFLECTIONS
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 - SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
1st Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3
2nd Reading: Colossians 1:12-20
Gospel: Luke 23:35-43
Today is the solemnity of Christ the King. The question we need to ask ourselves is, Do we recognize and accept Jesus
as our true King in our life, in our homes or in our families?
Please remember that our life on earth is a journey and pilgrimage at the service of Christ our King. And our life will only be meaningful if we spend it for something or someone greater than ourselves.
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. Beyond the turkey, the pumpkins, and the pies, the essence of Thanksgiving Day is that of gratitude to Almighty God, and gratitude for family and true friends in this life. We have many things to thank God for. We have so many blessings we take for granted, or we are not even aware of. Today let us all whisper a sincere "Thank you, Lord" to Christ our King. Let Thanksgiving Day be not just a day, but an attitude, a frame of mind, for our whole lifetime.
Today is also the last Sunday of the Church's liturgical year. Next Sunday is the start of the Advent season. We are reminded today that everything will come to an end. Our life will come to an end someday. But it is not a dead end, but a fruitful end full of hope and promise because it all ends in the Resurrection, and Christ's second coming. Let us make the last stretch of our journey, not in fear and trembling, but with hope and thanksgiving.
Lord, You are our King! We need not fear anyone or anything. Amen.
Fr. Dante
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
8:00 AM
10:00 AM, 9:30-Rosary
12:00 Noon
SATURDAY VIGIL
5:30 PM
DAILY (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
8:30 AM Devotional Prayer
9:00 AM Mass
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
CONFESSION
SATURDAY
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
SUNDAY
30 minutes before each Sunday Mass
Other times by Appointment
Guide to making a good Confession