THE GOOD WORD
As we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ as King of the Universe, the Word of God gives answer to a basic question: What makes Christ the one true great King?
First, St. Paul reminds us that all things visible and invisible were created through Christ and for Christ. We’re told that “in him all things hold together,” and “all the fullness was pleased to dwell.” In other words, everything that makes God, God, is in Christ.
The Gospel reminds us that Christ as King reigns not from a throne but from a cross, not ruling over but giving himself over to us. What makes this King great is that he seeks union with others (common union, communion) not power over others. Like the good thief, we too can hear him say, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
This great King is not concerned with gaining more power, prestige, or possessions for himself, but is about enabling justice, compassion, and generosity among all of us who are not just his subjects but friends. This King invites us into a kingdom in which leaders are not first but last, seeking to be of service to all, first only in order to wash the feet of those least regarded. So let us proclaim not only this day but every day.
THANKSGIVING
The great German mystic Meister Eckhart once said that if the only prayer we ever prayed to God was “thank you” that would be enough. Please join us on November 24th, Thanksgiving Day, to make our prayer of thanksgiving to God for all that has been given and continues to be given to us. Mass on that day will be at 10:00am.
"MARANTHA, COME LORD JESUS"
Next Sunday begins the great season of Advent as we prepare for Christmas, for the celebration of God becoming fully human as one of us. With the first Sunday of Advent, we also begin a new liturgical year during which we relive the cycle of Jesus’ presence with us on earth in the flesh and celebrate his presence now with us in His Spirit.
ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION
I will be giving a morning of reflection on the season of Advent here at Sacred Heart. Advent is a beautiful season of HOPE, and it’s coming at a time when HOPE among us seems to be especially needed! Please join us for a HOPE-FILLED morning on the first Saturday of Advent, December 3rd from 9:30-11:30am in our church.
“GOD IS GOOD…ALL THE TIME, AND ALL THE TIME… GOD IS GOOD!
“God is a spring of living water which flows unceasingly into the hearts of those who pray.”
—St. Louis de Montfort
Zoom Mass At Sacred Heart
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Homilies/Mass on YouTube
***New videos have been uploaded from October and November***
Missed a mass? We have you covered! Sacred Heart is on YouTube. You can find all homilies our celebrants for masses that were presented live stream. The parish hopes to add more content as time goes on.
Second Collection:
Building Maintenance (11/20)
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (11/27)
Next week our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than thirty-eight million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face that are preventing them from escaping poverty. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at: https://CCHDEastBay.Org/.
Thank you for your generosity
Please make all checks payable to Sacred Heart Church for first and second collections.
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Next meeting: Sunday, November 20 - 9:00am (half hour)
All are invited to attend.
Zoom Yoga with Fr. Jack
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The Parish Bake Sale
December 17 and 18!!!
Sacred Heart’s Annual Holiday Bake Sale!
Saturday, Dec. 17th after the 5:00 pm Mass and
Sunday, Dec. 18th after the 7:30 and 10 am Masses
Interfaith
November 23 — New Moon
November 24 — Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Sikh: 9th Guru
November 26 — The Day of the Covenant” Baha’i. This day recognizes the covenant between God and humanity, which finds its expression in all Faiths. Core concepts of the Baha’i teachings – progressive revelation, religious, and mystical truth are revealed through a systematic succession of Prophets and Manifestations throughout history.
November 28, 1921, Death/Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha (1844-1921) — Baha'i. ‘Abdu’l-Baha´ succeeded Baha´’u’lla´h (1819–1892), prophet-founder of the Baha´’ı´ Faith, and led the Baha´’ı´ community from 1892 to 1921.
Oblate Days of Memory
November 20, 1933. Ovido Charrlebois, OMI, Servant of God
Born in Quebec Canada he traveled to the Canadian Prairies. There he learned the language and culture of the Cree Peoples. He and others built a chapel and house with axes and saws in 10 days. He was named bishop and traveled by train, wagon, canoe and on foot. At his death, elders looked up and saw white doves signifying a saintly man.
November 24, 1944. Justin Pennerath O.M.I. (1902-1944)
Born in France, he worked in Germany until he was expelled. As a pastor in France the Germans questioned him about some parishioners who may have been part of the resistance. He refused to answer the questions and protected his parishioners. He was beaten up and sent to the concentration camp in Gaggneau. There he had to dig his own grave. Then he knelt down and was shot.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is ministered by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Special thanks to:
Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI
Fr. Jack Lau, OMI
Fr. Philip Singarayar, OMI
Fr. F. Scott Hill, OMI
All emeritus pastors and associates to Sacred Heart over the years.
St. Eugene de Mazenod...pray for us.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
4025 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 655-9209