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 November 9, 2014

Rev. Mario L. Borges, Pastor ● Rev. Terence O’Malley, Parochial Administrator Deacon Martin J. Leach ● 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, Alicia Antonio Youth Liturgy, Michelle Gilman

FINANCE COUNCIL: Chairman, Mark Zaleski

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

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: Ann McAusland, (510) 239-7941

YOUTH MINISTRY: Sean Cooper, (510) 581-5870 or Transfig_Youth@sbcglobal.net

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, 9:00 a.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”

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9, 2014

The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob.

— Psalm 46:8

Transfiguration Catholic Church

Mass Intentions (November 8-15, 2014) Sat. 4:00p.m. Augusto & Eduina Silva and Family & All Souls Sun. 7:30a.m. For the People & All Souls 9:00a.m. Lou Purdee, De Fries, Murphy and Calvao Families & All Souls 11:00a.m. Stephen Hunt & All Souls Mon. 8:00a.m. Peter Mc Donald & All Souls Tues. 8:00a.m. Special Intention for Chris & Maura Georges & All Souls Wed. 8:00a.m. Special Intention for Kevin, Oliver, and Ames Krause & All Souls Thurs. 8:00a.m. Joseph Eggers and All Souls Fri. 8:00a.m. Mary Joan Elaine Gale and All Souls Sat. 4:00p.m. Audrey Azevedo and Jerry Rough & Clemencia Macias and All Souls

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of: November 1st & 2nd—$10,816.50 (compared to $12,000 average weekly stewardship goal) All Saints-$597.00 All Souls—$2,830.00 Thank you for continuing in your stewardship role of providing for the upkeep of our parish community.

Remember Transfiguration in your Will and Living Trust

Coffee and Donuts Paul & Judy Casale will be hosting coffee and donuts after the 9:00 Mass this Sunday. Stop by and enjoy the fellowship.

Adult Bible Study Join us on Monday evening, November 10th in the Marian Room of the Parish Hall,7:00-8:30 p.m. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

Attention Amazon Shoppers! Transfiguration is now a registered non-profit on Amazon Smile, Amazon’s charitable giving program. To register your account for donations to Transfiguration, go to smile.amazon.com, search for “Transfiguration Castro Valley”, and click choose. Amazon will then donate .5% of qualifying purchases to Transfiguration! All you have to do is the initial setup, and then go to smile.amazon.com each time you shop! If you have questions about how the program works, please contact Sean Cooper at 581-5870 or transfig_youth@ sbcglobal.net.

TODAY’S READINGS: First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Psalm: 46 Gospel: John 2:13-22 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]

Building Fund Collection We will have a Building Fund collection this weekend for our parish. All funds will be used for the maintenance of the parish facilities and grounds.

For Your Information The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

Your Prayers Are Requested for the Repose of the Souls of: Doris Lococo Ernie Lopez (Husband of Linda Lopez)

Night of Remembrance If you have lost a loved one in the past year, we invite you to a celebration to remember our loved ones who have gone to their eternal reward. The celebration will be held on Saturday, No-vember 29, 2014 at 7:00p.m. If you would like to participate, please fill out the form that will be mailed to you if your loved one’s funeral was held at Transfiguration, or you can pick up the form in the back of the church. Please return the form in the collection basket or to the parish office by November 23, 2014.

Liturgy Meeting Thursday, November 20th, 7:00p.m., Parish Hall

All are welcome.

St. Vincent de Paul Next Meeting—Sunday November 16, 2014, 10:00a.m.

Parish Hall—All are welcome.

Tuesday, November 11th

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, November 20 , 2014, 9:15-11:15a.m. Speaker: Fr. Brandon Macadaeg

Topic: “The Spirituality of the Evangelist: Lessons from St. Peter the Apostle for the New Evangelization”

Baptism Class The next Baptism class will be Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

Please call the Parish Office to register.

C.C.D.

NO CLASS on Monday—CVUSD extended the Veterans Day Holiday.

YES, Classes on Wednesday!

Class TODAY! - 9:00 to 1:00 Registration Form and Tuition are Due.

P.G.O. (Personal Growth and Outreach) Updates:

∗ Thank you to all who met yesterday and traveled to St. Vincent de Paul dining room. Your care for the hungry and “invisible” people is a blessing to us all. ∗ Today we continue our collection of items for expectant

mothers in need with our Baby Shower for Birthright. We invite you to join our Confirmation Candidates in this cause by donating to a new born layette.

Disposable diapers (Newborn - 6 months) Crib Blanket-Crib Sheet-Bibs-Caps Receiving Blankets Nice Quilt/Afghan Towel and washcloth Onesies or T-shirts Sleepers or PJ's Booties or 1 pack of socks Bins will be in the vestibule for your donations. Next Sunday, after 9:00 mass we will gather in the hall for a BABY SHOWER for Birthright! Please plan to join us for a simple, short celebration. ∗ Next Saturday a group of our candidates meet at Eden

Landing to help SAVE THE S.F. BAY!

~~Religious Education~~

Cultivating. Catholic. Disciples

Confirmation Living the Gospel

Congratulation to the parents of: Zoe Liza Andjou

Savannah Jade Kempel Marlo Autumn Wilkerson

who were baptized here last Sunday.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MEET THE CANDIDATE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dear Parish, In the Bishop’s guidelines for Confirmation it states: “As with baptism, catechesis of this sacrament (Confirmation) takes place WITHIN THE PARISH COMMUNITY which has an obligation to participate in the catechetical preparation of those to be confirmed.” “We have to be aware of the need of gathering the interest of the WHOLE PARISH COMMUNITY on those who are to be confirmed.” To that end, we present to you, “MEET THE CANDIDATE”, a weekly bulletin article introducing you to the candidates in our confirmation program. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce to you two special candidates. This week we introduce you to two girls who speak with their hands and have a “transposed” birthdate…. BRIANA BODAO CRUZ was born on 2-11-99 and is the middle of the three Cruz children, her older brother, Jerry, was confirmed here in 2008 and little brother, Jonah, is in First Grade CCD. In addition to her two siblings, Briana shares her home with her cat and her fish. This Sophomore at Castro Valley High enjoys her Sign Language class and attending Youth Group here on Tuesday nights. Bri, a fan of the 49ers and Giants, most likes to vacation in Hawaii or Florida … she likes to swim! She is proud of the fact that she is “Social”…oh yes, Briana, you ARE Social (an understatement)! And you have always been a blessing to our Religious Education program. Welcome to Confirmation 2016! ALEXIS ELIZABETH O’GORMAN was also born in 1999 and if you transpose Briana’s birthday, you get Lexi’s — 11/2 — One short week ago — Happy Birthday Alexis! Brand new to our Religious Ed. Program, Lexi is a CVHS Sophomore where she also favors her Sign Language class with Ms de Julia. She keeps busy playing with her two terriers (plus 2 fish and a bird) and hanging out with her friends. Like Briana, Lexi is the middle of three children with an older sister and younger brother (in our 3rd Grade CCD class). When asked the best thing about herself Lexie was happy to say “I don’t give in to peer pressure”…fabulous Lexie! And we hear that, when dressed as a Pink Lady, as she was after masses two weeks ago, Lexi is quite the little fund raiser for Unicef! We are so glad that Lexi joined our program! We welcome both of these very special girls and we look forward to introducing you to our other 46 candidates in the weeks to come.

Italian Catholic Federation—November 13th, 6:30p.m. is the next ICF meeting and dinner at OLG. Join us for a bountiful, homemade Minestrone soup dinner & plenty of French bread and pumpkin pie for dessert! $8 per person. We are collecting canned goods for the St. Vincent de Paul pantry at OLG. Here’s your chance to help the less fortunate! Please call Stella @ (510) 581-5863 by November 10th.

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

The Church’s Missionary Transformation—#54. No to an economy of exclusion In this context, some people continue to defend trickle-down theories which assume that economic growth, en-couraged by a free market, will inevitably succeed in bringing about greater justice and inclusiveness in the world. This opinion, which has never been confirmed by the facts, expresses a crude and naïve trust in the good-ness of those wielding economic power and in the sacral-ized workings of the prevailing economic system. Mean-while, the excluded are still waiting. To sustain a lifestyle which excludes others, or to sustain enthusiasm for that selfish ideal, a globalization of indifference has devel-oped. Almost without being aware of it, we end up being incapable of feeling compassion at the outcry of the poor, weeping for other people’s pain, and feeling a need to help them, as though all this were someone else’s respon-sibility and not our own. The culture of prosperity dead-ens us; we are thrilled if the market offers us something new to purchase. In the meantime all those lives stunted for lack of opportunity seem a mere spectacle; they fail to move us. Fr. Terry’s Remarks— When one is reared in real poverty and 'works hard' and goes through much humilia-tion to achieve a decent standard of living for oneself and family, it inevitably has a profound effect on the way he/she views money, etc. And if one has been born into mon-ey and reared among the monied class again, our view of the world is fairly fixed. But even more surprising, poor people who are hoping one day to win the lottery find their way of looking at life and the economy can mirror our first two examples. So it is no wonder that many of us who love Jesus and his teaching have no problem loving God and Mammon. Why! There are mammoth churches that manage to equally balance love of riches and follow-ing the Lord with evangelical fervor. Even I find myself these days having to think more and more how to make ‘bucks’. The Golden Calf floats across my TV screen at times. When Pope Francis speaks about the poor, even some Catholics call him a Communist. I cannot ask you too often, why did Jesus become one of us, who did He say again and again we must love, help and care for? The poor, the poor, the poor. Where is Jesus to be found most authentically? In the poor, in the poor, in the poor. Is it easy? No! No! No! Why have we the Cross, the Cross, the Cross? We are beginning to glimpse what we mean by evangelization and it is going to make us all very, very uneasy.