St. Theresa

PA R I S H COMMUNIT Y

St. Theresa Mission Statement We are a welcoming, active Catholic Community united by our faith, open to transformation, growing spiritually and reaching out to love and to serve others as Jesus taught us.

October 12, 2014 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

30 MANDALAY ROAD - OAKLAND, CA 94618 - 510.547.2777

Welcome Newly Registered Parishioners! Our parish continues to be blessed and enriched by the presence of new parishioners: ROBERT, JESSIE & LIAM S HAW WE

WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS AND HEARTS!

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Carlo Pernecco Madeline Mancini Nello Rossi Agostino Isola (living, 90th Birthday) Parish Community of St. Theresa The Curto Family Dave Magliaro Angelina Banda For All our Benefactors Cynthia Wyman Mary Lou & Richard Rush, Sr. Hugh McGuire Parish Community of St. Theresa Lewie Bamrick

Our bank has a new policy, they are requesting that all checks for donations be made payable and written to St. Theresa Church. For second collections, you can use the memo space to notate what the collection is for.

October 5, 2014

Year-To-Date Sunday Collection

Sunday Collection

$ 6,496.00

Online Giving

$ 2,698.58

Goal

$ 9,500.00

$ 380,000.00

Shortfall

$

$ 45,118.44

305.42

$ 334,881.56

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next week. One way that this Appeal works to support mission dioceses here at home is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians places a financial burden on these dioceses, which educate each seminarian at a cost of $35,000$40,000 per year. Your support is needed for these young men, so that they can return to serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to next week's Appeal. Infant/Child Baptism

If you are interested in having your child/ children baptized at St. Theresa Church, Baptism classes for parents and godparents are held in the rectory from 7:00 - 8:00pm. These classes are for adults only. Dates: Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18. Please fill out a Baptismal Request form (available on parish website) RSVP: 510.547.2777, ext. 20 or email [email protected]. Wine and Cheese

Please join us for wine and cheese on Saturday, October 18th following the 5:00 pm Mass. Come socialize with St. Theresa’s priests, staff and parishioners. Hope to see you there!

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How do you get ready to come to church? Prepare your heart with prayer, and dress your body with simplicity.

Question of the Week

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Online Giving Online Giving is available for anyone who prefers to donate through automatic draft for either their Sunday Offering or the Building Campaign. Information can be found on the parish website sttheresaoakland.org on how to get started. Contact Cathy Brady with any questions. [email protected], 547.2777, ext. 26.

Adult: How do you translate your faith into the work of the Reign of God? Child: What three things can you do this week to show that you are a follower of Jesus? PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL ESPECIALLY: Matt Mercier, Barbara McQuaid, Marguerite Bachand, Fr. Patrick Goodwin, Janet Mahoney, Elsie Giuntoli, Irene Clark, Archbishop Alexander Brunett, Pat Giambroni, Daniel Sullivan, Dave DeMonte, Sven Cooper Little, Nadine McMillan, Diane Zukowski, Tom O’Malley, Veronica Carvalhal, Heidi Parmelee, Msgr. Ray Breton, Lee Thacher, Michael Bamrick, Royanne Gwynn, Denise Bridges, Fredrika May, Antonia Tinajero, Susan Ingersoll, Lawrence Nelson.

Perhaps you, as I did last year, plowed through the rather difficult survey asking me how I, as an ordinary Catholic, felt about Church teaching on the family and married life. It was difficult. And I wondered, what will become of this? Will it truly be read and included somehow in responses which make it all the way to Rome? As a married woman, and adult Catholic, the current Extraordinary Synod in Rome is perhaps the most interesting, hopeful, and exciting thing I have witnessed. Each day I receive emails from various groups which give me glimpses of what’s happening. And I do have great hope in this very pastoral leader of our church, Pope Francis. At a prayer vigil the night before the Synod began, where tens of thousands of people were gathered on St. Peter’s square, Pope Francis proclaimed, “We must lend our ears to the beat of this era and detect the scent of people today, so as to be permeated by their joys and hopes, by their sadness and distress, at which time we will know how to propose the good news of the family with credibility.” In his opening statement to the Bishops and Cardinals gathered he said, "Speak out. Let no one say: 'This can not be said'...After the last consistory (February 2014)...a Cardinal wrote to me saying: pity that some Cardinals have not had the courage to say some things out of respect for the Pope, believing perhaps that the Pope thought something different. This is not good, this is not collegiality, because you have to say everything that you feel you have to say...without timidity. And, at the same time, you should listen with humility and accept with an open heart what your brother says." He ended exhorting all, "...please...speak with frankness and listen with humility." And as the pope preached on last Sunday’s gospel, he told our bishops and cardinals, “God's "dream" is his people...But in both ancient prophecy and in Jesus' parable, God's dream is thwarted….In Jesus' parable, he is addressing the chief priests and the elders of the people, in other words the "experts", the managers. To them in a particular way God entrusted his "dream", his people, for them to nurture, tend and protect from the animals of the field...Out of greed and pride they want to do with it as they will, and so they prevent God from realizing his dream for the people he has chosen…. 

Synod Assemblies are not meant to discuss beautiful and clever ideas, or to see who is more intelligent... They are meant to better nurture and tend the Lord's vineyard, to help realize his dream, his loving plan for his people...We [the bishops] too can be tempted to "take over" the vineyard, because of that greed which is always present in us human beings. God's dream always clashes with the hypocrisy of some of his servants." Pope Francis’s challenging words give me great hope for the Holy Spirit to work in our leaders’ hearts. Let’s continue to pray daily for Pope Francis and all those gathered at the Synod. Let’s also pray for our entire Church, that all of us will renew our faith, our commitment to be disciples of Jesus, so that we can bring his love and healing to our world. Blessings, Sharon Chipman (St. Theresa Faith Formation Director)

Parish Community News Lector Workshop

A Car-Wash During a Drought???

If you are interested in becoming a Lector or are currently a Lector there will be a workshop on Saturday, October 25th at 9:00 am in the church. Everyone is welcome.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the annual Teen Confirmation Car-Wash; however THIS year we will have a “waterless car-wash.” That’s right, as responsible stewards of the earth, we have found a nontoxic, environmentally friendly product which will wash cars with very little water, about a quart per car. Sharon Chipman has tested it her car and it did a beautiful job! The Waterless Car Wash will be Sunday October 19th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm here at St. Theresa’s on the upper lot. Proceeds of our car-wash go toward our service projects for the 2014-2015 year.

Acknowledging those in Military Service

On the weekend of November 8 & 9, we would like to include the names of all family members and friends that are currently serving in the military in our prayers at Mass. The names will be read as part of the Prayers of the Faithful. You may submit names by going to the parish website sttheresaoakland.org and clicking on the link on the home page, or by sending an email to [email protected] or leaving the name at the parish office. All Souls Day - November 2 Mass of Remembrance

All are invited to attend the 9:00 am Mass on November 2nd which will remember your loved ones who have died. Please bring photographs of the people you are remembering to place on a table in the sanctuary. There will be a reception following in the hall.

CPR and Basic First Aid training.

It’s the perfect time to get your CPR and Basic First Aid training so you can help in case of an emergency before professional help arrives. Are you a CYO coach who spends time with the students on weeknights and weekends? Would you know what to do as a first response if a child becomes injured on the court or on the field? Are you a Parishioner who is interested in learning more about assisting others in an emergency? Ask yourself this… would you know what to do in a

cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? This course is not for healthcare providers (i.e. firefighters, doctors) but is good for teachers, coaches, parents, community and the workplace.

(Middle School - Grades 6, 7 & 8)

The class should take approximately 3 hours. The cost is $30. Advance registration required, 20 adults maximum. To register, please contact Ron Leggett at R&B CPR and First Aid Training, 510-295-7584 or email: [email protected]

Saturday evening, October 18th 6-8 pm immediately following 5pm mass

Training Date: October 19th, Sunday at 10am Hall (confirmed) Tentative Date: October 20th, Monday (depending on if

Youth Ministry Halloween Dance

Dinner Provided $15 per person permission slips are required (no exceptions) For more information and forms, contact Alex Murphy at 510-502-8216, [email protected]. Forms will also be in the vestibule. Memory Bears Meeting

Please, mark your calendar for the next Memory Bears meeting that will take place in the hall from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. The dates to remember are; Oct. 20, Nov. 3, and Nov. 17. All are welcome to attend. For more information or questions, call Debbie at 510-547-2777, ext. 20.

October 19th fills up; contact Ron for details) All Souls

The month of November is traditionally reserved in the Church for remembering loved ones who have died. Throughout the month there will be a book in the sanctuary which will include any name you submit or that you write in yourself. Please feel welcome to write the names of your beloved in this book at any time during the month. There will also be a table in the sanctuary where you may place framed pictures of your beloved dead. The table will be up for the month of November. Please make sure your name and phone number are on the back of the pictures.

Adult Spirituality Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you a baptized Catholic seeking to complete the sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation? Are you baptized in another faith, or unbaptized seeking a faith community? RCIA might be just what you need. The inquiry sessions have begun, contact Cathy Brady at [email protected] for more information. Women in God’s Spirit

WINGS is a faith enhancement group that encourages spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture study, catechesis, life sharing and community. We gather in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 at 9:15 am with hospitality, followed by the guest speaker and program until 11:15 am. The program year runs from October through mid-May. Women from local parishes and other denominations are welcome! The theme for the year is: ‘Avanti! Go Forth!’. OCTOBER 15TH BRENT OTTO, SJ JESUIT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY BERKELEY, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO CONFESSION? Life After Loss Group

“Good Mourning” is a name I came across recently in reference to a grief ministry. It is an appropriate description of the good ministry we offer at St. Theresa in our Life After Loss group. Anne Gregan -Ver is an experienced Bay Area therapist and longtime member of St. Theresa’s, who leads this session on the last Sunday evening of the month. Please feel free to join the group any time, it is designed to help people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The next meeting is Sunday, October 26th at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms. For more information please contact me at the parish office. - Sharon Chipman Fall 2014 – Sabbath Break Short Courses

Strength-Based Leadership, presented by Carolyn Foster, director of Creative Choices. Spiritual advisor and retreat leader. November 4: 9:00-Noon and 1:00-4:00, Cost: $100. Living Compassionately, presented by Michael Crosby, OFM Cap., Michael lives in community with other friars in a downtown Milwaukee parish that serves the urban poor, homeless, and marginalized. November 17-18: 10:00-Noon and 1:00-3:00; November 19: 10:00-Noon, Cost: $200 All Courses will be offered at the School of Applied Theology located in St. Albert’s Priory, 5890 Birch Court, Oakland.

Middle School Youth Ministry Our YM year has started!! If you missed out on registering it is not too late! Registration forms are available,-email Keri for the paperwork. Check out our next youth night on Oct. 21st to get an idea of what we are all about.

F.I.T

Faith in Teens Sunday’s - 7:00-8:30 Sept. 28th Oct. 26th Nov. 16th Dec. 14th

Youth Nights: Tues.- 7:00-8:30 Oct. 7th Oct. 21st Nov. 4th Nov. 18th Dec. 2nd Dec. 16th

Questions email Keri Nims ~~ [email protected]

St. Theresa School Box Tops

The Fall Box Top drive has started, and there is a bright pink box in the vestibule where box tops can be deposited. If the box tops are deposited on behalf of a St. Theresa student, that students name and grade should be identified so that the student can have a chance to win prizes. Deadline for collecting box tops is October 22. Mac-n-Cheese

The 4th grade is heading up the 4th annual Mac-n-Cheese Service Learning Project for St. David’s Food Pantry located in Richmond. St. David’s provides much needed groceries to over 300 families each month that struggle to put food on the table. A donation box is in the church through Oct. 19. St. Theresa School Annual Auction

St. Theresa School’s Annual Auction is here once again! Raffle tickets will be on sale after every mass through November 2nd. You Can Win Great Prizes!! 1st: $3,000, 2nd: $1,000, 3rd: $500. The winners will be drawn on Auction Night – Saturday, November 8th, but you don’t need to be there to win. All parishioners are welcome to the school auction and you can contact Eileen Estilo or Cheri Baldo at [email protected] for tickets or questions. Thanks to all St. Theresa parishioners for your support!

Weekly Calendar Date

Start Time

October 12 Sunday

8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM

Men's Club Meeting Mass Kinderchurch Girl Scout Meeting Mass Confirmation / Youth Ministry

8:30 AM

Mass

8:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:30 PM 8:30 AM 9:15 AM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 AM 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:45 PM 8:30 AM 3:30 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM

Mass Funeral: Natalie Marino Funeral Reception CYO Mass WINGS CYO Children's Choir Rehearsal R.C.I.A. Centering Prayer Men's Basketball Mass CYO Cantor Rehearsal Baptism Class Choir Rehearsal Men's Basketball Mass Holy Names Legion of Mary Reconciliation Mass: Wine & Cheese Social following Mass Middle School Youth Ministry Halloween Dance Centering Prayer Dinner High School Youth Ministry Car Wash Live Scan Finger Printing Mass: First Eucharist Student Blessing Kinderchurch Family Faith Formation Mass Confirmation / Youth Ministry

October 13 Monday October 14 Tuesday

October 15 Wednesday

October 16 Thursday

October 17 Friday October 18 Saturday

October 19 Sunday

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Safe Environment Training for All Parish Volunteers All parish volunteers (whether or not your ministry involves you specifically with children) are required to go through the Safe Environment Project Training. The Diocese has established a three-year cycle for each parish and school. This year all volunteers at St. Theresa parish and school are required to complete the training prior to October 15, 2014. The date of the certificate must be later than July 1, 2014. The certificate will then be valid for three years.

October 13 - 19

Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 36-27, 315:1 Ps 113 Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6 Ps 119 Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25 Ps 1 Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Eph 1:1-10 Ps 98 Lk 11:47-54

Friday Eph 1:11-14 Ps 33 Lk 12:1-7

Saturday 2 Tm 4:10-17b Ps 145 Lk 10:1-9

Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6 Ps 96 1 Thes 1:1-5b Mt 22:15-21

Please remember that in order to volunteer at the parish in any capacity (Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Catechist, Choir Member, etc.), you must complete training. For your convenience, the training is on-line. Go to: http://shieldthevulnerable.org ~ Click Adult Sign up ~ Organization: select Catholic Diocese ~ Select: Oakland (Ca) ~~ Print your certificate and submit your certificate to the parish office or rectory along with the $8.00 fee upon completion of the course. Contact Cathy Brady with any questions you may have 547.2777, ext. 26, [email protected].

3rd Thursday ~~ October 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, on the Cathedral Plaza Live Music ~ Complimentary Appetizers ~ Free to the Public 2121 Harrison St @ Grand Ave. ~ www.ctlcathedral.org

Parish Information Mass Schedules: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am unless otherwise noted in bulletin Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment Parish Office Summer Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Parish Offices: Priests & Parish Secretary: Rectory Pastoral Staff: 2nd floor Parish Center

Phone 510.547.2777 ~~~ Fax 510.653.3575 After Hours Medical Emergency & Emergency Line: 510.610.7715 Parish Website: www.sttheresaoakland.org Facebook: StTheresaChurch/Oakland Parish Staff: 510.547.2777 Rev. Robert J. McCann, ext. 21

Pastor [email protected] Rev. Anthony W. Herrera, ext. 34

Parochial Vicar [email protected] Cathy Brady, ext. 26

Liturgy Director [email protected] Sharon Chipman, ext. 39

Faith Formation Director [email protected] Keri Nims, ext. 24

Youth Minister [email protected] Debbie Rubin, ext. 20

Secretary/Facilities Manager [email protected] Conway Tan, ext. 11

Music Ministry Director [email protected] Manny Tiongson, ext. 25

Bookkeeper [email protected] St Theresa School: Judith KoneffKlatt, 510.547.3146

School Principal [email protected] website: www.sttheresaschool.org

Baptisms and Marriages: by appointment Confirmation (High School): Monthly Sunday Session 6:30 - 8:30 pm R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Contact Cathy Brady ~ [email protected] Kinderchurch: Preschoolers and Kindergarteners 9:00 am Sunday Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Grades 1-5, 9:00 am Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of the month (September - May)

Parish Organizations Pastoral Council: Jennifer Bruni [email protected] Finance Council: Steve Langmaid [email protected] Lisa Burr [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society Zack Barbieri [email protected] CYO (Catholic Youth Organization): Melissa Ney [email protected] St. Theresa Men’s Club Joe Spallone [email protected] St. Theresa Women’s Guild Mary Barbieri [email protected] ICF (Italian Catholic Federation) Nancy Cristofaro Carriere [email protected] WINGS Linda Boero linda.boero @comcast.net Charlie Blumenthal [email protected] Men’s Faith Sharing Jim Frei [email protected] Cursillo Denise Jin [email protected] Kinderchurch Becky Krawiec [email protected] Carrie Cameron [email protected] Laura Lynch [email protected] BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMISSION Each week the bulletin is sent for publishing on Tuesday morning for the upcoming weekend. All submissions need to be received by 4:00 pm the prior Friday, email them to [email protected].

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