St. Bonaventure Catholic Community
May 26, 2022
“I am with you even until the end of the age.”
- Mt 28:20
- Mt 28:20
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Reflections from Fr. Lawrence -
Living in Volatile Times
Dear Parishioners:
It seems every day we hear and experience more and more violence and volatility. It showed itself in the horrific school shooting in Texas in which at least 21 people were killed by an 18-year-old this week. It showed itself in the racial hatred on May 14th when a white supremacist shot 13 people, 11 of them black, in a predominantly black neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. It shows itself in the violent death and destruction in Ukraine, Yemen, and other war-torn areas of the world. It shows itself in our restless hearts as we just try to live out our lives.
How do we cope in a world so volatile? What should we do? We should let Our Lord know of our pain and confusion. We should cry out to him as did the disciples when the sea was rough, and he was asleep. We need to let him, and the Father know of our plight and trust that they will hear us and help calm this crazy world.
Additionally, I want to share with you a powerful prayer that may help you find some peace and connection with God. It’s called the Unity Prayer. It goes like this:
My Adorable Jesus
May our feet journey together
May our hands gather in unity
May our hearts beat in unison
May our souls be in harmony
May our thoughts be as one
May our ears listen to the silence together
May our glances profoundly penetrate each other
May our lips pray together to gain mercy from the Eternal Father.
Amen.
This wonderful prayer is said to blind Satan from seeing you; it draws you that close to Jesus. I pray this prayer every day. I hope you find comfort in it. Keep the faith! Know that Our Lord is near. He will never abandon us. “I am with you even until the end of the age.” Mt 28:20
Fr. Lawrence D’Anjou
Pastor
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Invitation to Serve Parish Council
Our Parish Council is entering the discernment process for new members. The purpose of a Parish Council is to help a pastor investigate and consider all matters that relate to pastoral life and to formulate practical decisions for the good of a parish. The Council advises and consults and offers a consensus about pastoral issues.
Years of practice have also clarified two important points: That a Pastor has been delegated by the Bishop to administer the pastoral work of the parish and that the Pastor needs the consultation of others, especially a Council of Advisers to provide wisdom, advice, and practical direction to develop the spirituality and the living of Catholic life in every parish.
The Discernment Process for the Parish Council begins with a self-discerning process followed by an information meeting and final discernment. Registered parishioners are invited to submit their name or that of another registered parishioner for consideration.
Submissions are due June 10 and can be sent to info@stbonaventure.net.
Candidate submissions will be received by the Pastor and Parish Council. Maintaining a diverse membership of the Parish Council is important and will be a primary consideration in the review of candidates invited to an information meeting.
Considerations include:
a. Age Group
b. Ethnic Community
b. Ethnic Community
c. Strengths/Talents/Skills/Experience
d. Years as Parish Member
Christa Fairfield
Director of Parish Operations
3.
"Flores de Mayo" or Flowers of May
The Filipino-American Community of St. Bonaventure invites you to our annual parish celebration of Flores de Mayo, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
3:50 pm - Procession of the Blessed Mother to the front of the Altar, followed by Offering of flowers to the Blessed Mother by Devotees.
4:00 pm Mass
We hope to see you all there.
Maraming Salamat Po! Thank you very much!
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June First Friday 24 Hour Adoration
The First Friday 24 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration for June will take place Friday, June 3. We ask that you please sign up to spend some time with our Lord as the Blessed Sacrament cannot be left alone. We especially need coverage during the overnight hours. Please sign up for an hour or more here: https://signup.com/go/XGDLNbx
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Donuts are Coming Back—Mark Your Calendars
The first weekend of June (June 4th & 5th) we will be serving hospitality outside, in front of the church. Saturday will be wine and cheese, Sunday will be donuts with beverages. We look forward to enjoying gathering together.
If you would like to help out and serve, please reach out to Christa Fairfield at cfairfield@stbonaventure.net.
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Our Garden Needs Your Hands
Our parish is blessed with a 1.2-acre garden oasis. From its inception the garden has been seeded, planted, pruned and nurtured solely by volunteers. Today that continues to be true. We have lost a few of long-time volunteers over the last few years. We need help caring for what God has helped us sow! New volunteers will receive help and guidance from our current volunteers. Your hours can be set based on your time and availability. To volunteer or learn more, contact Christa Fairfield cfairfield@stbonaventure.net or 925-672-5800 x 2205.
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Get ready for a Howlin’ Good Time!!
Bible Camp is JUNE 13-17, 2022
Forms are now available in the Church foyer, office and on our website. We are taking registrations NOW! The registration fees are $80 for pre-schoolers and $100 for Elementary aged students. Registration fees will go up by $10 after May 15. Register early!
Our Bible Camp offers a pre-school program for 3 and 4-year olds which meets from 9:30-11:30am each day of camp.
Our Kinder – 6th grade program meets from 9:30-12:30pm.
6th Graders are counselors-to-be and will be involved in some really awesome camp activities.
6th Graders are counselors-to-be and will be involved in some really awesome camp activities.
Adults, we need you to be our Team Leaders. All you need is a desire to have loads of fun with kids!
Teens: 7th grade through high school - we need you to be our camp counselors. This is a great way to have fun, share your faith and serve in a variety of ways at camp.
Contact Eileen Limberg at 672-5800, Ext. 2204 or elimberg@stbonaventure... for more information. Forms can be found on the website.
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Is the Holy Spirit Calling You to Ministry?
We are looking to hire a Director of Youth Ministry. Our Youth Faith Formation programs are known to be spirit filled and engaging. Each year our Confirmation program typically serves 150-200 teens, confirming around 100 youth each year.
Full Job Description HERE
Please send cover letter and resume to Christa Fairfield at cfairfield@stbonaventu...
The office will be closed for Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 30th.
For pastoral emergency, please call (925) 672-5800 & press 5. For other emergencies, please call 211 or (925) 672-5800 ext. 2234 for our
St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Comunidad Hispana
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Adoración Eucarística, el Primer Viernes del mes
Este viernes 3 de junio habrá adoración eucarística las 24 horas. Les pedimos que se registren para pasar tiempo con nuestro Señor, ya que el Santísimo Sacramento no se puede dejar solo. Especialmente necesitamos cobertura durante las horas de la noche. Regístrese por una hora o más aquí: https://signup.com/go/XGDLNbx
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Campamento Bíblico
Los formularios están disponibles en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia, en la oficina y en nuestra página web. ¡Estamos tomando registros AHORA! Las tarifas de
inscripción son de $ 80 para niños en edad preescolar y $100 para estudiantes de primaria. Las tarifas de inscripción aumentarán en $10 después del 15 de mayo. ¡Regístrese temprano!
inscripción son de $ 80 para niños en edad preescolar y $100 para estudiantes de primaria. Las tarifas de inscripción aumentarán en $10 después del 15 de mayo. ¡Regístrese temprano!
Nuestro Campamento Bíblico ofrece un programa preescolar para niños de 3 y 4 años que se reúne de 9:30 a 11:30 a.m. cada día de campamento.
Nuestro programa de Kindergarten hasta el 6to grado se reúne de 9:30 a 12:30 p.m.
Los estudiantes de 6º grado son consejeros futuros y participarán en algunas actividades de campamento realmente increíbles.
Adultos, necesitamos que sean nuestros líderes de equipo. ¡Todo lo que necesitas es el deseo de divertirte mucho con los niños!
Adolescentes: 7º grado hasta la escuela secundaria: necesitamos que sean nuestros consejeros de campamento. Esta es una excelente manera de divertirse, compartir su fe y servir de varias maneras en el campamento.
Para más información contacte a Eileen Limberg at 672-5800, Ext. 2204 o elimberg@stbonaventure.net. Las formas de inscripción se pueden encontrar en nuestra página web.
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Un Comienzo Limpio
Ofrece a nuestros hermanos y hermanas sin hogar la oportunidad de lavar su ropa en una lavandería local. Necesitamos voluntarios para ayudar un sábado al mes. Para obtener más información o para ser voluntario, envié un correo electrónico a Judi Herman a drjudi@att.net
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Domingo de Hospitalidad
¡Los donuts están regresando! Marquen sus calendarios. El primer fin de semana de junio estaremos brindando hospitalidad afuera de la iglesia. El sábado será vino y queso. El domingo serán donuts y bebidas. Esperamos disfrutar de la convivencia. Si desea ayudar a servir, comuníquese con Samuel García o Brenda González al 925-698-5390.
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Nuestros Jardines Necesitan Tus Manos
Nuestra parroquia ha sido bendecida con un oasis de jardín de 1.2 acres. Desde sus inicios, el jardín ha sido sembrado, plantado, podado y cuidado únicamente por voluntarios. Hoy esto sigue siendo cierto. En los últimos años, hemos perdido algunos de los voluntarios de muchos años. ¡Por eso necesitamos ayuda para cuidar lo que Dios nos ha ayudado a sembrar! Los nuevos voluntarios recibirán ayuda y orientación de nuestros voluntarios actuales. El horario dependería de su tiempo y disponibilidad. Para ser voluntario o para obtener mas información, por favor comuníquese con Christa Fairfield al teléfono (925)672-5800 x 2205 o por correo a cfairfield@stbonaventure.net
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Manos Pueden Consolar: Se Necesitan
Voluntarios para las Recepciones Funerarias
Estamos buscando voluntarios que puedan pasar unas horas para ayudar a las familias a arreglar el salón para las recepciones funerarias. Implicará la instalación y desmontaje de mesas y sillas. Desafortunadamente, no tenemos el personal que solíamos tener, por lo que su ayuda es muy necesaria. Será de gran ayuda para las familias si podemos brindarles algo de asistencia durante este momento difícil. Muchas manos harán que la luz funcione y darán tal comodidad. Si Ud. esta interesado/a por favor contacte a Gladys de Guzmán a la extensión 2208.
Ministry Notes
More news and events:
● Staying connected - St Vincent de Paul: SVdP is here to help with temporary financial assistance to our parishioners in need. Please call the church at 925-672-5800 and ask or put in ext. 2234. Please leave your name, phone number and a brief message and one of our dedicated Vincentians will call you within 24 hours.
● 2022 SAVE-THE-DATES:
Golf Classic: Monday, August 1, at Round Hill Country Club
Hope & Healing Gala: Saturday, September 17, at The Blackhawk Museum
● FORMED: Check out what’s being offered on FORMED this week by clicking here. Enjoy St. Bonaventure's subscription to FORMED, a premier online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children. Click HERE for more information.
● Classy Crafters: The Classy Crafters is up and running again every Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm in Classroom A-1. The crafts we make will be sold at our annual sale in November and all proceeds go to a worthy cause. If you like to craft, chat, and meet new friends, please join us! Want to know more about us? Feel free to stop by any time and we’ll fill you in! Or – give Donna Trana a call at 734-474-7618.
● Clean Start: Offers our homeless brothers and sisters the opportunity to wash their clothes at a local laundromat. We need volunteers to help on Saturday once a month. For more information or to volunteer, email Judi Herman at drjudi@att.net.
● Marriage Encounter: Learn to love your spouse more fully on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Both virtual and in-person Experiences are available. Go to www.wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
● Nourish for Caregivers: Provides caregivers a faith perspective, as well as practical and emotional supports, useful tools, and shared experience. For more information, email Helene Billeci at fuzyfrank@aol.com.
Nourish offers meetings in Spanish too! For more information, please contact Biviane Ochoa at itsbiviane@gmail.com or (650) 278-6462.
● Nourish ENRIQUECIMIENTO PARA CUIDADORES:
Te invitamos a conectarte y tener una conversación para alimentarte emocional y espiritualmente a todos aquellos que ofrecen cuidado para otros durante este tiempo de incertidumbre y ansiedad.
Nuestras reuniones son cada 2do y 4to viernes del mes a las 7:00pm
a través de ZOOM
TE ESPERAMOS
Para más información, contacta a Biviane Ochoa al (650) 278-6462 o email itsbiviane@gmail.com
Ongoing
Schedule & Activities
Liturgy & Prayer
We continue to livestream the Sunday 9am (English) Mass. For our full Mass schedule and additional information, please click HERE
If you need help with watching a liturgy or other event live-streamed on Facebook, please click here.
Health Reminders
Please join us for our liturgies through Facebook if you have tested positive for COVID in the past 14 days, if you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, if you were exposed to COVID in the past 14 days, or if you feel actively sick. We encourage all parishioners to receive the COVID vaccine as soon as they are eligible. Thank you for helping us keep St. Bonaventure a safe, welcoming place for all.
Prayer, Spirituality and Formation
Prayers for Those Who Have Died Please join us in praying for members of our community who have died. You may find their names on our website. May they rest in peace.
Adoration & Friday Holy Hour
We offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00am Mass in the Chapel. Monday through Thursday, Adoration continues for one hour after Mass. Friday Adoration continues until 3:00pm. The Friday Holy Hour beginning at 2:00pm includes the Rosary, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and concludes with Benediction at 3:00pm.
Adoración al Santisimo
Todos los martes de 6:00 a 7:00 pm en la Iglesia
6:00 – Santo Rosario y Reconciliación
6:30 – Santa Misa
Unción de los enfermos el primer martes de cada mes
Online Spiritual Communion Service Details here
Christian Centering Prayer Group Details here
(Take advantage of Bishop Barron's great videos! Remember, you must have a Flocknote account with a password to access these videos.)
STAYING CONNECTED
Sacraments, Pastoral Counseling, and Staff Support
We're here for you! Our clergy and pastoral staff are available to help. We can offer pastoral counseling by appointment, over the phone or by videocall, and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available in person when needed. Please call the parish office at (925) 672-5800 to make an appointment. We offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the church on Saturdays at 3:30pm.
The office is open for walk-up visits, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm (closed for lunch 1-1:30pm), and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm. Staff are also available by appointment. Please call the main office number or call or email the staff person directly.
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Food Pantry
The St. Bonaventure Food Pantry is open Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00am in the parish parking lot. See our website for more information. (Note: The Food Pantry thanks you for your continuing donations of food and other items, but is no longer requesting bags -- they have a sufficient supply.)
Thank you for the many ways you continue to support our community!
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Your Gifts Are Keeping Us Open
We want to say THANK YOU to our parishioners and those who are not members yet but have sent us their donations to help in this unprecedented time.
We are so grateful to many who are now sending their donations online or through the mail, as well as those who continue to give at the weekend Masses.
May God bless all of you and reward you abundantly for your support of your parish.
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May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.