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 September 16, 2018

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

LITURGICAL MINISTRY: Eucharistic Ministers, Elmer Serrano Lectors, Barbara Mehan Altar Servers, Clarence Decano

FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski

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

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”: Peggy Maurer, (510) 538-5671 HALL MANAGER: Pat Ballinger, (510) 537-1502

HALL RENTAL MANAGER: Monica Corona, 510-239-7941

YOUTH MINISTRY: Alfonso Corona III transfig.oasis@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 Rectory. Please call the Parish Office, (510) 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 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”

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018

The Lord G is my help, therefore I am not disgraced.

— Isaiah 50:7

Mass Intentions (September 15-22, 2018) Sat. 4:00 p.m. Eugene O’Brien Sun. 7:30 a.m. Charles Romero 9:00 a.m. For the People 11:00 a.m. Manuel Ganansa Mon. 8:00 a.m. Bonifacio Libiran Tues. 8:00 a.m. Hank Maher Wed. 8:00 a.m. Claude (Gene) Fry Thurs. 8:00 a.m. Janusz Zaleski Fri. 8:00 a.m. Jim Green Sat. 4:00 p.m. Will Schnieder

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of September 8th & 9th will be in next week’s bulletin. 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

The next Baptism Class will be Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Please call the Parish Office to register.

Credit, Debit, and Electronic Check Offerings If you would like to make your Sunday offering by credit or debit card, or electronic check, please go to our website: transfigchurch.com, and click on the “Donate” tab. From there, click on the “Donate Now” button to be taken to a secure website to complete the setup of your offering.

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Mark & Bee Medders will be hosting coffee and donuts this Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.

LISTENING AND RESPONDING There are three interwoven themes in today’s readings: listening to God, faith vs. good works, and losing our life in order to find it. How are they related? The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much distress and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our desire to do the works of justice and charity that build up the reign of God. God directs our actions in ways we often cannot see, and we don’t always see the results. We are called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and that willingness to listen to God’s promptings will lead us in the right way. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Monday evening, September 17, 2018 in the Marian Room, Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

Eucharistic Ministry The Eucharistic Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve in our Liturgy. If you are interested, please send an email to Elmer Serrano at: eserrano76@gmail.com. Training will be provided. Thank you.

Congratulations to the parents of: Rosalyn Grace Lamore Jair Miguel Ojeda, Jr. Harper Reign Barrios-Villasenor who were baptized here last Sunday.

Building Fund There will be a collection this weekend for our Building Fund. These funds will be used for maintenance expenses of the parish.

St. Vincent de Paul Next Meeting—Sunday, September 16th—10:00 a.m.

Parish Hall—All are welcome.

Missionary Cooperation Plan Next weekend, Rev. Dennis Legaspi will be joining us. He will speak at all of the Masses for the Missionary Cooperation Plan of the Diocese. Through our prayers, sacrifices and financial help, we cooperate in building up the Church in various parts of the world. Envelopes are available in the pews. Please note in the memo line of the check that your donation is for the Missionary Coopera-tion Plan collection. Thank you for your support.

Become A Docent for the Cathedral Docents are volunteer educators who guide groups through The Cathedral of Christ the Light. They facilitate dialogue that help visitors experience the history, art, ar-chitecture and beauty of the Cathedral. Volunteer commit-ment is a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month. For more information or to apply please visit:

ctlcathedral.org/get-involved/bearers-of-light

Buon Tempo Upcoming Dinners Transfiguration Parish Hall

All parishioners are invited to the following dinners: October 2, 1018—Chicken Cacciatore November 6, 2018—Holiday Ham If you are interested in attending, please call the Dinner Line, 510-483-6929. Reservations must be made by the Friday before the dinner. Info: Call Len Tallo, President, 510-912-5730.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9a

Second Reading: James 2:14-18 Psalm: 116—Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Robert Bellarmine; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Januarius Thursday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions Friday: St. Matthew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Thanksgiving Mass The annual Thanksgiving Mass for Healthcare Providers will be celebrated Sept. 29 at 10:00 a.m. at The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland. We encourage all who provide healthcare services, direct and administrative, to attend this multicultural Mass as we celebrate your energy, dedication, and generosity.

2018 Wedding Anniversary Celebration Join Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, other anniversary cele-brants, families and friends and celebrate your Catholic marriage with us on Sunday, October 21 at The Cathedral of Christ of the Light 10:00 a.m. Mass, with a reception in the Event Center following for registered guests.

Register now for $25/anniversary couple and $10 for each guest at www.oakdiocese.org/anniversary

or call Laura at 510-267-8395.

School is back in session, so can CCD be far behind???

Thank you for asking… Our Religious Education

starting dates are as follows: Grades 1 through 5—Monday, October 8, 3:15-4:30 6 through 8 & AOK—Wednesday, October 3, 7:30-9:00 Kinderchurch—Sunday, October 7, during 9:00 Mass

Important Reminders: Staff Opening Dinner Meeting—Monday, Sept. 24, 6:00 Sacrament Prep Parent Student Meetings: 2nd Year Class: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. AOKClass: Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.

What? You say that you haven’t yet registered your child...well RUSH to your phone or computer and either call: 510 537-1502 or email: TransfigCCD@aol.com

We want to be sure to have ALL of our wonderful Children with us when classes begin.

We are all looking forward to another exciting year full of faith and fun...see you then!

CONFIRMATION

Last Sunday was wonderful! We have an Amazing group of High School Students! Thank you all. Reminder … our next gathering is on a SATURDAY... October 20... YOUTH RALLY at St. Bede in Hayward. 700 teenagers under one roof!!

We are looking forward to sharing the day with you all. Be sure to wear your Confirmation Shirt! See you then!

You are cordially invited... The Sisters of the Holy Names are celebrating 150 years of presence and ministry in California.

Bishop Michael Barber will preside at a Eucharistic Liturgy at The Cathedral of Christ the Light on

Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 3:30 PM. A reception will follow. All are welcome.

Please RSVP to http://www.snjmca150.org

Thank you for advertising in our bulletin. We appreciate your support!

Kinderchurch A very special program for our Three to Five Year Olds. We meet on Sundays, during the 9:00 Mass. In our class we hear the Word of God at our own level. We also play and sing and have FUN! Come, join us!! Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the Church. Sign up NOW and don’t miss any of the Fun!

OUR CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 7! See you There!

LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS THE “JOY OF THE GOSPEL”

The Proclamation of the Gospel—#254

Interreligious Dialogue

Non-Christians, by God’s gracious initiative, when they are faithful to their own consciences, can live “justified by the grace of God”, and thus be “associated to the paschal mystery of Jesus Christ”. But due to the sacramental dimension of sanctifying grace, God’s working in them tends to produce signs and rites, sacred expressions which in turn bring oth-ers to a communitarian experience of journeying to-wards God. While these lack the meaning and effica-cy of the sacraments instituted by Christ, they can be channels which the Holy Spirit raises up in order to liberate non-Christians from atheistic immanentism or from purely individual religious experiences. The same Spirit everywhere brings forth various forms of practical wisdom which help people to bear suffering and to live in greater peace and harmony. As Chris-tians, we can also benefit from these treasures built up over many centuries, which can help us better to live our own beliefs.

Fr. Terry’s Remarks—At the heart of the Christian faith is the belief that God created us all in his own likeness and that Jesus died to redeem all men, women and every child. That's a good basis for us to consider serious dialogue with anyone. We have to believe that God and the Christ are as interested in others and they are in us Catholics and Christians. This is what Pope Francis is informing us today when he writes; '' Non-Christians can live justified by the grace of God and thus be associated to the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ''. Each of us must never forget that we do not or cannot save or justify ourselves, this happens through the Graciousness of God. God's graciousness is Infinite and can and does embrace us all. God's Spirit at work in other peoples and faiths has produced different insights and wis-dom, let us share and be blessed by them. Let's shake hands or if you prefer let's begin with a bow or a smile or better still a simple prayer. Amen.