Church of the Transfiguration 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552-4908

(510) 538-7941 Fax (510) 538-7983 E-mail: transfig_office@sbcglobal.net Website: www.transfigchurch.com April 17, 2016

Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon Martin J. Leach ● Deacon John A. Mignano ● Deacon Timothy L. Moore ● Deacon Burton J. Rigley

LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Liturgy Coordinator, Sean Cooper Eucharistic Ministers, Stephen and Carina Kowalewski Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Clarence Decano Youth Liturgy, Michelle Gilman

FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 60 Plus or Minus Club

SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: (510) 274-0830 Serving our community.

SICK & HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: Claudia Paquette, (510) 537-8986

STEWARDSHIP: Chairperson, Ed Coelho, (510) 881-5705 WINGS “Women in God’s Spirit”: Bobbie Blackard,510-581-4149 HALL MANAGER: Pat Ballinger, (510) 537-1502

HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Ann McAusland, 510-239-7941

YOUTH MINISTRY: Sean Cooper, (510) 581-5870 or transfigyouthcv@gmail.com PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (510) 538-7941 Fax: (510) 538-7983 Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Closed between 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.) Friday, 9:00a.m. — 12:00 Noon - Saturday & Sunday—Closed Secretary, Gloria Meeker Secretary/Bookkeeper, Phyllis Moore

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. (Except First Fridays - 9:30 a.m.) Communion Service - Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. BAPTISMS: Pre-baptismal class is required. Class is held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Marian Room, Parish Hall. Please call the Parish Office, 538-7941, to register. MATRIMONY: Six months advance notice required. Please call the parish office. WEDDING COORDINATOR: Mel Speed (510) 909-9334 or melspeed@live.com FUNERALS: Please contact the funeral home of your choice and then the parish office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director, Patrice Ballinger (510) 537-1502 or TransfigCCD@aol.com RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Director, Martin Mijalski. Please call the parish office. MUSIC MINISTRY: Director, Alexander Katsman (510) 538-7941, Ext. 302 or Transfig_Music@sbcglobal.net

Mission Statement: “Transfiguring Our Community Through Faith”

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016

“I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation

to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 13:47b

Mass Intentions (April 16-23, 2016) Sat. 4:00p.m. Dr. Douglas Franklin and Edward & Mary Joaquin Sun. 7:30a.m. John Leli 9:00a.m. Elvira Gomes 11:00a.m. For the People Mon. 8:00a.m. Alice Dresen Tues. 8:00a.m. Frances Cernasak Wed. 8:00a.m. Lydia M. deGuzman Thurs. 8:00a.m. Joel Sousa Fri. 8:00a.m. Francisco & Maria Farinha Sat. 4:00p.m. Augusto & Eduina Silva & Family

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of: April 9th & 10th—$9,324.00 (compared to $12,000 average weekly stewardship goal) Catholic Communication Campaign—$870.00 Thank you for continuing in your stewardship role of providing for the upkeep of our parish community.

We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office. This helps us to serve you better.

Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust

Baptism Class

The next Baptism class will be Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Please call the Parish Office to register.

Pancake Breakfast Team “B” will be hosting the Pancake Breakfast next Sunday after the 7:30a.m. and 9:00a.m. Masses in the Parish Hall. All-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Adult: $4, Senior: $3, Child: $3, Family: $8. Be sure to come and enjoy a great meal and the fellowship. See you there!

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Acts 13:14 , 43-52— Psalm 100

Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel: John 10:27-30

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Adult Bible Study Monday evening, April 18, 2016 in the Marian Room, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

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Liturgy Meeting The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 21st at 7:00p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.

Coffee and Donuts Steve & Susie Dennis will be hosting coffee and donuts this Sunday after the 9:00a.m. Mass. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shep-herd, the image put before us in today’s readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his “flock.” In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Building Fund Collection There will be a collection next weekend for the parish Building Fund. These funds will be used to help with the maintenance costs of the parish.

Congratulations to the parents of: Eva Azalea Vincenzi who was baptized here last Sunday.

Your Prayers Are Requested for the Repose of the Soul of: Harold Wertenberg (Father of Ron Wertenberg)

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Today, Sunday, April 17th—10:00a.m.

Parish Hall—All are welcome.

We invite all women to join us for: WINGS (“Women in God’s Spirit”)

Wings is a faith enhancement group that encourages Spiritual growth through prayer, scripture study,

Catechesis, life sharing and community. Transfiguration Church, Marian Rm. Parish Hall

Thursday, April 21, 2016, 9:15-11:15a.m. Speaker: Aggie Burke

Topic: “Kinship, Loyalty & Confidence”

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Classes, as usual, tomorrow. NEXT WEEK IS CLOSING MASS

MONDAY!

CONGRATULATIONS Today, at 11:00 Mass, 41 of our wonderful

children will celebrate the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.

We Wish to Congratulate: Matthew Aguas Kasey Mulato Mason Andjou Nathan Nguyen Dominic Bolender Gabriel Oropeza Austin Carey Dylan Panganiban Isabella Chavez Casey Paranada Mateo Colmenares Phillip Powers Vince Cordova Erika Rayo Chase Coutinho Maddie Reid Jonah Cruz Isabella Rodriguez Edward DeMartini Johnny Ryken Lia D’Errico Diego Sabella Avielle Fish Owen Sanchez Sam Galli Joseph Sayage Caleb Giannecchini Stephen Serafin Krystie Gomes Martin Strasburger Emilio Gutierrez Kiara Taylor Carly Hillen Emma Thanos Stella Knox Claire Visovsky Ava Langon Max Warren Isaiah Maier Brian Wasserbauer Ariela Moren

May you always hold Jesus close to your heart.

2016 FESCO SHUFFLE WALKATHON

Support FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) in its efforts to end family homelessness in Alameda County by join-ing us at our 19th Annual FESCO Shuffle Walkathon on Satur-day, April 30. You can walk as a team or as an individual in this family-friendly, dog-friendly event along the beautiful path at the San Leandro Marina. Check-in starts at 8:30a.m. at the Seagull Picnic Site and the walk begins at 10:00. You can walk from one to three miles, or be a benchwarmer! The event also offers morning refreshments, lunch, entertainment, and a raffle! If you are attending, you can sponsor yourself or get your friends and families to sponsor you. If you are unable to attend, please consider sponsoring a walker or making a direct finan-cial contribution to FESCO. Your donations make it possible for FESCO to help homeless families gain stability and find permanent housing! Volunteers will be outside the church collecting donations for this event after all masses on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24. You are also welcome to donate online by visiting: www.firstgiving.com/21524/19th-annual-fesco-shuffle. Click on Transfiguration Catholic Church, and then hit the green “DONATE” button! Thank you for your support.

Lucky SHARES is Changing! Say goodbye to that old SHARES card, and say hello to: Lucky Shares powered by eScrip! This is good news for those of us who hate having to carry around that one extra card in our wallets! Here's what you'll need to do in order to start earning 3% for Transfiguration: -Go to www.escrip.com/shares -Click on the store where you shop (Lucky or Food Maxx) -Click "Sign Up" if you don't have an eScrip account, OR "Add Phone/Card" if you already have an eScrip account -Provide requested information: zip code, name, and e-mail) -Search for "Church of the Transfiguration", and click the checkbox to choose Transfiguration as the charity you're sup-porting -Add your phone number That's it! Then, next time you shop, just type in your phone number at the register each time before you pay, and Transfig-uration will receive 3% of your qualifying purchases! If you have questions, or would like assistance getting signed up, please contact Sean Cooper at (510) 581-5870, or TransfigYouthCV@gmail.com.

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Transfiguration’s CYO children are not only about putting a ball in the hoop. They are also about putting some badly needed food into some empty stomachs. On April 7th, our 3rd Grade Girls Team donated their time, talent and treasure for “Kids Against Hunger”. The girls were able to feed 2,376 needy children. We are Blessed to have these wonderful, caring young people, and their parents, in our parish. God Bless you All!

LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS THE “JOY OF THE GOSPEL” CONTINUED...

The Church’s Missionary Transformation—#129 Person to person We should not think, however, that the Gospel message must always be communicated by fixed formulations learned by heart or by specific words which express an absolutely invariable content. This communication takes place in so many different ways that it would be impossi-ble to describe or catalogue them all, and God’s people, with all their many gestures and signs, are its collective subject. If the Gospel is embedded in a culture, the mes-sage is no longer transmitted solely from person to per-son. In countries where Christianity is a minority, then, along with encouraging each of the baptized to proclaim the Gospel, particular Churches should actively promote at least preliminary forms of inculturation. The ultimate aim should be that the Gospel, as preached in categories proper to each culture, will create a new synthesis with that particular culture. This is always a slow process and at we can be overly fearful. But if we allow doubts and fears to dampen our courage, instead of being creative we will remain comfortable and make no progress whatsoev-er. In this case we will not take an active part in historical processes, but become mere onlookers as the Church gradually stagnates. Fr. Terry’s Remarks—The message of the Gospel, that God would become one of us. That He would die for us. That He would rise from the dead forgiving and redeem-ing us. All of this is very hard to believe and practice in the first place. If we go on to present this extraordinary Revelation to people in a foreign and dead language, to-gether with customs that are sometimes repellent to peo-ple we are trying to convert, any common sense person would say: “we must be weird or crazy”. Yet this is what we have done for centuries with surprising success. Thank God for the unremitting power and help of the Ho-ly Spirit. Pope Francis is begging us today to stop tempt-ing the Spirit and to help instead. St. Paul says: '' I'm all things to all men'' so that he could get people to accept the Gospel more readily. Today change is so rapid that even parents have difficulty communicating with their own sons and daughters. All around us, in our own towns and cities, we have new "cultures", new ways of expression, new worlds as it were. We don't need to travel to faraway lands to find ourselves isolated and strangers. Pope Fran-cis tells us the Gospel must be shared in ways that are proper- a strange word in today's world some of us may think - to each culture. Remember in the old days we thought the customs, the cultures of people in foreign lands were barbaric? Now we relish their foods, now we dance to their music, now we admire and pay big bucks for their artifacts. Fr. Ricci SJ. pray for us.