500 Fairview Avenue • Brentwood, CA 94513 • (925) 634-4154 • FAX (925) 516-9340 Website: www.ihmbrentwood.com — E-Mail: ihmchurch@ihmbrentwood.com

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Feast Day - August 21

The Pastor’s Page/Página del Pastor

Dear families of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, The “foreigners” as Isaiah calls them, the “Gentiles” as Paul calls them, or the “Canaanites” as Matthew calls them are called to worship the one true God in prayer. As we listen to today’s readings, perhaps we are tempted to ask: Why pray? The question is rhetorical; it is tantamount to asking why should friends talk to one another or people in love kiss one another. Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the flesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in prayer. Our relationship with him must be enthusiastic; it cannot be faint-hearted. John Donne, a fifteenth-century poet, knew what the qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him differently from most Christians. The poet does not want God to merely “knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend,” but also to “break, blow, burn, and make me new” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in prayer. As Jesus once said, “Knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in today’s Gospel, the results will follow. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. Father Quang

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Queridas familias del Inmaculado Corazon de Maria, Los “extranjeros” que Isaías menciona, los “gentiles” de que habla Pablo, o los “cananeos” que cita Mateo son llamados a adorar en oración al verdadero Dios. Al escuchar las lecturas de hoy, tal vez nos sintamos tentados a preguntarnos: ¿Por qué rezar? Es una pregunta retórica; se equipara a preguntar por qué han de hablarse los amigos o los enamorados besarse. Rezar es una manera de relacionarnos con Dios, una manera de hablarle. Los apóstoles tuvieron la oportunidad de conversar en persona con Jesús encarnado. Nosotros tenemos la oportunidad de hablar con Dios en la oración. Nuestra relación con él debe ser entusiasta; no puede ser pusilánime. John Donne, un poeta y sacerdote inglés del siglo XV, supo cuáles eran la cualidades de una buena oración. Donne le pide a Dios que lo trate de manera diferente que a la mayoría de los cristianos. El poeta no quiere que Dios meramente “golpee, aliente, brille y repare”, sino que también “rompa, sople, queme y me haga nuevo” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). Se requiere una fe dinámica de nuestra parte para venir a Dios en oración. Como dijo Jesús una vez: “Toca a la puerta y se te abrirá” (Mateo 7:7). Tal vez requiera golpear la puerta hasta tumbarla, pero si perseveramos al igual que la mujer del Evangelio de hoy, veremos los resultados. Inmaculado Corazón de Maria, ruega por nosotros. Padre Quang

Weekday Masses/Misas Diarias

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:0AM (English) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:00AM (Bilingual)

Sunday Mass/Domingo Misa

9:00AM (English) -10:45AM (Español) - 12:30PM Traditional Roman Rite (Latin)

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Bishop of the Diocese of Oakland The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ

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Parish Office: (925) 634-4154 Mon-Fri Office Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM +

Office Staff

Office Manager x106 - Carol Ilch-Rojo crojo@ihmbrentwood.com Secretary x105 - Lucy Pedroza lpedroza@ihmbrentwood.com Administrative Assistants x109 - Ana Ellenberger aellenberger@ihmbrentwood.com x120 - Connie Simon csimon@ihmbrentwood.com Bookkeeper x104 - Lori King lking@ihmbrentwood.com Pastoral Staff

Minister of Music x112 - Jerome Cuenco jcuenco@ihmbrentwood.com Director of Faith Formation x117 - Linda Kortuem lkortuem@ihmbrentwood.com Director of Youth Ministry

x107 - Julie Figueroa ihmyouthbrentwood@gmail.com

Missionary Sisters - (925) 513-8154

Sr. Ilse Gonzalez, MSS Sr. Guadalupe Grande, MSS Sr. Januaria Beleño, MSS

John Kortuem (925) 698-6362 - jolin1040@sbcglobal.net

963-6501 rhoran16@gmail.com

Fr. Arturo Bazan, Parochial Vicar x111 - frarturo@ihmbrentwood.com

Fr. Quang Dong, Pastor x102 - frquang@ihmbrentwood.com

Pastoral Council Chair George Muggee george@spikeengineering.com

Monday: 419: Ez 24:15-24 (Ps) Dt 32:18-21 Mt 19:16-22

Tuesday: 420: Ez 18:1-10 (Ps) Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35c-36b Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: 421: Ez 34:1-11 Ps 23:1-6 Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: 422: Ez 36:23-28 Ps 51:12-15, 18-19 Mt 22:1-14 Friday: 423: Ez 37:1-14 Ps 107:2-9 Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: 424: Ez 43:1-7ab Ps 85:9ab, 10-14 Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: 121: Is 22:19-23 Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8 Rom 11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20

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Sick Relatives & Friends Parientes y Amigos Enfermos

Prayers & Weekly Scriptures/Oraciones y Lecturas de la Semana MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK INTENCIONES PARA MISAS DE LA SEMANA

SAT. AUG. 15TH 8:00AM† Augusta and Federico Taffuri

SUN. AUG. 16TH 9:00AM Ken & Mary Lou Klovee - 61st Wedding Ann. † Tina Rodriguez † Ignacia and Bernardo Javier Immaculate Heart of Mary 10:45AM † Esther Colmenares † Engelene Gregory † Sandro Tejeda 12::30PM

MON. AUG. 17TH 8:00AM † Lena Dame † Estelina Mesina

TUE. AUG. 18TH 8:0AM Raymond Figueroa - Birthday Bo Waller - Birthday

WED AUG. 19TH 8:00AM † Aaron Aviani Luis Pedroza - Birthday

THU. AUG. 20TH 8:00AM † John Macaluso † Peter Truong

FRI. AUG. 21ST 8:00AM Agustin Ochoa-Aragon - Birthday † Sylvia Sadang

Lectura

Gloria

Gloria a Dios en el cielo, Y en la tierra paz a los hombres Que ama el Señor. Por tu inmensa Gloria te alabamos, te bendecimos, te adoramos, te glorificamos, te damos gracias, Senor Dios, Rey celestial, Dios Padre todopoderoso. Senor, Hijo unico, Jesucristo, Senor Dios, Cordero de Dios, Hijo del Padre; Tu que quitas el pecado del mundo, Ten piedad de nosotros; Tu que quitas el pecado del mundo, Atiende nuestra suplica; Tu que estas sentado a La derecho del Padre, Ten piedad de nosotros; Porque solo tu eres Santo, Solo tu Senor, Solo tu Altisimo Jesucristo. Con el Espiritu Santo En la gloria de Dios Padre. Amen. Primera lectura Is 56, 1. 6-7 Esto dice el Señor: “Velen por los derechos de los demás, practiquen la justicia, porque mi salvación está a punto de llegar y mi justicia a punto de manifestarse. A los extranjeros que se han adherido al Señor para servirlo, amarlo y darle culto, a los que guardan el sábado sin profanarlo y se mantienen fieles a mi alianza, los conduciré a mi monte santo y los llenaré de alegría en mi casa de oración. Sus holocaustos y sacrificios serán gratos en mi altar, porque mi templo será la casa de oración para todos los pueblos’’. Salmo Responsorial Salmo 66: 2-3, 5, 6, 8 Que te alaben. Señor, todos los pueblos. Segunda lectura Rom 11: 13-15. 29-32 Hermanos: Tengo algo que decirles a ustedes, los que no son judíos, y trato de desempeñar lo mejor posible este ministerio. Pero esto lo hago también para ver si provoco los celos de los de mi raza y logro salvar a algunos de ellos. Pues, si su rechazo ha sido reconciliación para el mundo, ¿qué no será su reintegración, sino resurrección de entre los muertos? Porque Dios no se arrepiente de sus dones ni de su elección.

Así como ustedes antes eran rebeldes contra Dios y ahora han alcanzado su misericordia con ocasión de la rebeldía de los judíos, en la misma forma, los judíos, que ahora son los rebeldes y que fueron la ocasión de que ustedes alcanzaran la misericordia de Dios, también ellos la alcanzarán. En efecto, Dios ha permitido que todos cayéramos en la rebeldía, para manifestarnos a todos su misericordia. Evangelio Mt 15, 21-28 En aquel tiempo, Jesús se retiró a la comarca de Tiro y Sidón. Entonces una mujer cananea le salió al encuentro y se puso a gritar: “Señor, hijo de David, ten compasión de mí. Mi hija está terriblemente atormentada por un demonio”. Jesús no le contestó una sola palabra; pero los discípulos se acercaron y le rogaban: “Atiéndela, porque viene gritando detrás de nosotros”. Él les contestó: “Yo no he sido enviado sino a las ovejas descarriadas de la casa de Israel”.

Ella se acercó entonces a Jesús y postrada ante él, le dijo: “¡Señor, ayúdame!” Él le respondió: “No está bien quitarles el pan a los hijos para echárselo a los perritos”. Pero ella replicó: “Es cierto, Señor; pero también los perritos se comen las migajas que caen de la mesa de sus amos”. Entonces Jesús le respondió: “Mujer, ¡qué grande es tu fe! Que se cumpla lo que deseas”. Y en aquel mismo instante quedó curada su hija. Credo de Nicea Creo en un solo Dios, Padre todopoderoso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra, de todo lo visible y lo invisible. Creo en un solo Señor, Jesucristo, Hijo único de Dios, nacido del Padre antes de todos los siglos: Dios de Dios, Luz de Luz, Dios verdadero de Dios verdadero, engendrado, no credo, de la misma naturaleza del Padre, por quien todo fue hecho; que por nosotros, los hombres, y para nuestra salvación bajó del cielo, y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María, la Virgen, y se hizo hombre; y por nuestra causa fue crucificado en tiempos de Poncio Pilato, padecío al tercer día, segun las Escrituras, y subió al cielo, y está sentado a la derecho del Padre; y de nuevo vendrá con gloria. Para juzgar a vivos y muertos, y su reino no tendrá fin. Creo en el Espíritu Santo, Señor dador de vida, que procede del Padre y del Hijo, que con el Padre y el Hijo recibe una misma adoración y Gloria, y que hablo por los profetas. Creo en una iglesia, que es santa, católica y apóstolica. Confieso que hay un solo bautismo para el perdón de los pecados. Espero la resurrección de los muertos y la vida futura del mundo. Amen.

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Readings Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Reading 1 Is 56:1, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed. The foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, ministering to him, loving the name of the LORD, and becoming his servants— all who keep the sabbath free from profanation and hold to my covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be acceptable on my altar, for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Responsorial Psalm Ps 67:2-3, 5,6,8 O God, let all the nations praise you! Reading 2 Rom 11:13-15,29-32 Brothers and sisters: I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I glory in my ministry in order to make my race jealous and thus save some of them. For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable. Just as you once disobeyed God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now disobeyed in order that, by virtue of the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy.

For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. Gospel Mt 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus’ disciples came and asked him, “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” He said in reply, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” He said in reply, “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.

The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Oración de Comunión Espiritual Creo, Jesús mío, que estás real y verdaderamente en el Cielo y en el Santísimo Sacramento del altar. Te amo sobre todas las cosas y deseo vivamente recibirte dentro de mi alma, pero no pudiendo hacerlo ahora sacramentalmente, ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón. Y como si ya te hubiese recibido, Te abrazo y me uno del todo a Ti. Señor, no permitas que jamás me aparte de Ti. Amén.

Oracion San Miguel

San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla.

Sé nuestro amparo contra la perversidad y asechanzas del demonio. Reprímale Dios,

pedimos suplicantes, y tú Príncipe de la Milicia Celestial,

con el divino poder de Dios, arroja al infierno a Satanás

y a todos los espíritus malignos

que andan dispersos por el mundo

para la perdición de las almas. Amén.

Prayer to St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection

against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the

Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan

and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

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SCHEDULE OF SECOND COLLECTIONS

August 30, 2020 - St. Vincent de Paul September 6, 2020 - Facility Improvement Fund

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FECHAS DE SEGUNDAS COLECTAS

30 de Agosto, 2020 - San Vicente de Paul

6 de septiembre, 2020 - Fondo del Mejoramiento de las Instalaciones

St. Vincent de Paul for Friday’s Food Pantry

For the weekend of August 23, 2020, please bring canned tomatoes. THANK YOU!

+++ Para el fin de semana del 23 de Agosto, 2020, por favor traigan tomates enlatados. GRACIAS!

NOTICE: We are trying to make sure that all the information that we have in our system for our parishioners is correct and up to date. If you have moved, changed phone number, or have additional members in your family, we would appreciate your letting us know so that we can update the information in our system. If such changes have occurred, please email our office with the correct and/or additional information to: aellenberger@ihmbrentwood.com or call: 925-634-4154.

Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Center

200 East 18th St., Antioch, Ca. (925) 757-0658

We recommend using Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) at Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Center. Their staff will contact the parish office to assist you with your arrangements.

We will pick up ANY vehicle within 48 hours in all 50 States. Free towing. 100% tax deductible. Donations used to fund the many charitable activities of the Knights of Columbus Brentwood Council #7467. Call: 925-529-2019 7

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Dear IHM Parishioners, Thank you for all of your prayers for our IHM Catholic Daughters Court. We have installed the new officers for the period 2020-2022! We would all like to thank you for your prayers and support during the last four years, while I have served as Regent. This is a worldwide organization founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus, which focuses on the participation of its members in religious, charitable and educational service to use our god-given talents in a meaningful way to positively influence the welfare of the church and all peoples throughout the parish, community and the world. We ask all women’s 18 and over to consider becoming a member. If you would like more information please contact me at: trishabrittain@yahoo.com. I will forward an application to you and invite you to our next meeting, which currently are via zoom. Thank you all for your continuing prayers. Sincerely yours, Trisha Brittain, Regent (until 10/1/2020) Immediate Past Regent Cell 925-216-1924

Thanks you for those parishioners who have used the SmileAmazon.com so that the Amazon Smile Foundation can donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases.

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Confirmation Registration It is time to register for Confirmation! Our program will run on an all virtual platform this coming year. If your teen is interested in joining Confirmation please note the following: 1. All Year Two students who were registered last year should have received a registration information through the mail 2. Year One - or new students interested in entering the program, should contact Julie Figueroa at 634-4154 ext#107 OR email (at our NEW email address) ihmyouthbrentwood@gmail.com. Please be aware that due to the COVID-19 and restricted office hours, calls and emails will be returned as quickly as possible. If you have left an email at the previous email address we ask that you please resend to our new email. All registrations will be done by mail and must be completed by September 1st for year two and September 5th for year one. Thank You!

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NOTICE! You must not double park in red zones. Be sure your cars are parked in designated parking spots and leave handicap parking for those who need them. Several cars are parking in red zones and we do not want roadways blocked in case of emergencies. ANUNCIO! No deben estacionarse en zonas rojas. Asegúrense de que sus automóviles esten estacionados en lugares de estacionamiento designados y deje el espacio designados para personas discapacidades que tenen los permisos. Varios automoviles han estado estacionando en zonas rojas y no queremos que esos lugares esten

Please: take a bulletin and keep it to take home. Do not return the bulletin back.

Por favor: Tome un boletin y guardelo para llevarlo a casa. No devuelva el boletin de nuevo.

CONSIDERING HOMESCHOOLING?

Where do you start? How do you Homeschool? What does it look like for the whole family when you decide to homeschool? Did you know we have many families here at IHM who homeschool? We would like help you by answering questions and providing a supportive listening ear. We understand many families today are considering the best way to educate their children and for many families, homeschooling can be a wonderful option. Even for those doing online education, a homeschooling community can help with support and encouragement. For more information and to be connected with a member of our IHM Homeschoolers please call 925-634-4154 ext 107 or ihmyouthbrentwood@gmail.com.

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+ Confessions / Confesiones

Tuesday/Martes: 6:00 - 7:00PM Saturday/Sabado: 3:30 - 4:30PM

Devotions/Devociones

Monday to Friday/Lunes a Viernes 8:00AM

Holy Rosary/Santo Rosario +

Wednesday/Miércoles 8:30AM

Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Novena Madre del Perpetuo Socorro

+ Friday/Viernes

8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena

Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia

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(14 days prior to requested placement date)

Send pictures to:

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To schedule use of facilities Please submit request to:

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Anointing of the Sick Unción de los Enfermos

Home Communion Comunión a los Enfermos

Contact a priest / llame a un sacerdote +

Marriage/Matrimonios Requires at least six month preparation

Requiere por lo menos 6 meses de preparación

Baptism/Bautismos 634-4154

+ Funerals/Funerales

Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Services Servicios de Funerales Católicos

757-0658

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Saint Pius X’s Story Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. The second of 10 children in a poor Italian family, Joseph Sarto became Pius X at age 68. He was one of the 20th century’s greatest popes. Ever mindful of his humble origin, Pope Pius stated, “I was born poor, I lived poor, I will die poor.” He was embarrassed by some of the pomp of the papal court. “Look how they have dressed me up,” he said in tears to an old friend. To another, “It is a penance to be forced to accept all these practices. They lead me around surrounded by soldiers like Jesus when he was seized in Gethsemani.” Interested in politics, Pope Pius encouraged Italian Catholics to become more politically involved. One of his first papal acts was to end the supposed right of governments to interfere by veto in papal elections—a practice that reduced the freedom of the 1903 conclave which had elected him. In 1905, when France renounced its agreement with the Holy See and threatened confiscation of Church property if governmental control of Church affairs were not granted, Pius X courageously rejected the demand. While he did not author a famous social encyclical as his predecessor had done, he denounced the ill treatment of indigenous peoples on the plantations of Peru, sent a relief commission to Messina after an earthquake, and sheltered refugees at his own expense.

On the 11th anniversary of his election as pope, Europe was plunged into World War I. Pius had foreseen it, but it killed him. “This is the last affliction the Lord will visit on me. I would gladly give my life to save my poor children from this ghastly scourge.” He died a few weeks after the war began, and was canonized in 1954.

Reflection His humble background was no obstacle in relating to a personal God and to people whom he loved genuinely. Pius X gained his strength, his gentleness and warmth for people from the source of all gifts, the Spirit of Jesus. In contrast, we often feel embarrassed by our backgrounds. Shame makes us prefer to remain aloof from people whom we perceive as superior. If we are in a superior position, on the other hand, we often ignore simpler people. Yet we, too, have to help “restore all things in Christ,” especially the wounded people of God.

The Diocese of Oakland warns the public of an ongoing phishing scam involving emails and texts purportedly from Bishop Barber, diocesan priests or parish/Chancery staff. This scam has hit many parishes across the United States, as well as other faith communities. The Federal Trade Commission provided information on this scam in July 2019. The email or text purports to be from a person the target knows, such as one’s pastor, a parish staff member, the bishop or someone else from the Church. If the target responds to the fake email or text, the sender will follow up with a request for some sort of monetary assistance, often for gift cards, Google Play cards or iTune cards. It is truly unfortunate cyber criminals will attempt to exploit the generous nature of our community. Sending emails or texts asking for cash or gifts cards is not how priests, parishes or the Diocese of Oakland seeks financial assistance for our work. Our priests here at IHM will never ask for any personal financial support or other forms such as gift cards. If you receive an email or text from a trusted church personnel asking for assistance, confirm by calling that person and do NOT respond to the email or text. If you or someone you know paid a scammer with a gift card, report it as soon as possible. Call the card company and tell them the gift card was used in a scam. Here is contact information for some of the gift card companies that scammers use most often. Then, tell the FTC about it at ftc.gov/complaint. Your reports may help law enforcement agencies launch investigations that could stop imposters and other fraudsters in their tracks. Report gift card scams: Amazon: Call 1 (888) 280-4331 - Learn about Amazon gift card scams here. Google Play: Call 1 (855) 466-4438 - Report gift card scams online here. Learn about Google Play gift card scams here. iTunes: Call Apple Support at 1 (800) 275-2273, then say “gift card” to be connected to a live representative. Learn about iTunes gift card scams and how to report them here. Steam: If you have a Steam account, you can report gift card scams online here. Learn about Steam gift card scams here. MoneyPak: Call 1 (866) 795-7969 - Report a MoneyPak card scam online here.

+++++ La Diócesis de Oakland advierte al público de una continua estafa de phishing que involucra correos electrónicos y textos supuestamente del Obispo Barber, sacerdotes diocesanos o personal de la parroquia/cancillería. Esta estafa ha afectado a muchas parroquias de los Estados Unidos, así como a otras comunidades religiosas. La Comisión Federal de Comercio proporcionó información sobre esta estafa en julio de 2019. El correo electrónico o el texto pretende ser de una persona que el objetivo conoce, como el párroco, un miembro del personal de la parroquia, el obispo o alguien más de la Iglesia. Si el objetivo responde al correo electrónico o texto falso, el remitente le mandarfa a pedir una solicitud de algún tipo de ayuda monetaria, a menudo con tarjetas de regalo, tarjetas de Google Play o tarjetas de iTune. Es verdaderamente desafortunado que los ciber criminales intenten explotar la naturaleza generosa de nuestra comunidad. El envío de correos electrónicos o textos pidiendo dinero o tarjetas de regalo no es la forma en que los sacerdotes, las parroquias o la Diócesis de Oakland buscan ayuda financiera para nuestro trabajo. Nuestros sacerdotes aquí en ICM nunca pedirán ningún apoyo financiero personal u otras formas como tarjetas de regalo. Si usted recibe un correo electrónico o un texto de un miembro del personal de confianza de la iglesia pidiendo ayuda, confirme llamando a esa persona y NO responda al correo electrónico o al texto. Si usted o alguien que conoce pagó a un estafador con una tarjeta de regalo, repórtelo lo antes posible. Llame a la compañía de la tarjeta y dígales que la tarjeta de regalo fue usada en una estafa. Aquí tiene la información de contacto de algunas de las compañías de tarjetas de regalo que los estafadores usan más a menudo. Luego, dígale a la FTC sobre esto en ftc.gov/complaint. Sus informes pueden ayudar a los organismos de aplicación de la ley a iniciar investigaciones que podrían detener a los impostores y otros estafadores en su camino. Denuncie las estafas con tarjetas de regalo: Amazon: Llame al 1 (888) 280-4331 - Aprenda sobre las estafas de tarjetas de regalo de Amazon aquí. Google Play: Llame al 1 (855) 466-4438 - Reporte las estafas con tarjetas de regalo en línea aquí. Más I nformación sobre las estafas con tarjetas de regalo de Google Play aquí. iTunes: Llame al Soporte de Apple al 1 (800) 275-2273 y digalei "tarjeta de regalo" para conectarse con un representante en vivo. Más información sobre las estafas con tarjetas de regalo de iTunes y cómo denunciarlas aquí. Vapor: Si tienes una cuenta en Steam, puedes denunciar estafas con tarjetas de regalo en línea aquí. Más información sobre las estafas con tarjetas de regalo de Steam aquí. MoneyPak: Llame al 1 (866) 795-7969 - Reporte la estafa con tarjeta MoneyPak en línea aquí.

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Faith Formation Registration for this year is now active online on our IHMBRENTWOOD.COM website. Click on the button on the main screen, then click on log into faith direct. You will need your IHM registration number. If you do not know your number call the office Monday through Wednesday 9am to 4pm and ask for your number. Registration will be open until September 15th, 2020. After September 15th registration is closed so we can order what we need per child. We will beginning a new family based distance learning program for the safety of your families and ours. We will start our program October 1st. This will give the teaching team time to get familiar with the new program so we can teach and support our families. For First Communion you will need a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate. Please drop them off at the Church in the mail slot near the front door of the office. If you have any questions please call 925 634-4154 ext. 117 or email me at LKortuem@ihmbrentwood.com.

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El registro de la Formación de la Fe para este año está ahora activo en línea en nuestro sitio web IHMBRENTWOOD.COM. Haga clic en el botón de la pantalla principal, y luego haga clic en iniciar la sesión en Faith Direct. Necesitará su número de registro de IHM. Si no sabe su número, llame a la oficina al 925-634-4154 de lunes a miércoles de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. y pida su número. La registracion estará abierta hasta el 15 de septiembre del 2020. Después del 15 de septiembre el registro se cerrará para que podamos pedir lo que necesitamos para cada niño o niña. Empezaremos un nuevo programa de aprendizaje a distancia para la seguridad de sus familias y las nuestras. Comenzaremos nuestro programa el 1 de octubre. Esto le dará al equipo de profesores tiempo para familiarizarse con el nuevo programa para que podamos enseñar y apoyar a nuestras familias. Para la primera comunión necesitararemos una copia del certificado de bautismo de su hijo o hija. Por favor, déjelo en la oficina en la ranura de correo cerca de la puerta principal de la oficina. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame al 925 634-4154 ext. 117 o envíeme un correo electrónico a LKortuem@ihmbrentwood.com.

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