OUR LADY OF LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA 94947 415-897-2171 FAX 415-897-8251 Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table….. LK 16: 19-20

September 25, 2016 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR LADY OF LORETTO PARISH “Empowered by the Spirit of God we celebrate Jesus’ presence in Prayer, Liturgy, Sacrament and Service”

Mass Intentions

September 24 to October 2 BC: Fr. Brian Costello JML: Fr. Juan Manuel Lopez NH: Fr. Neil Healy KW: Fr. Kevin White TR: Fr. Tom Reilly TBD—To be determined

Day

Time

Intentions

Priest

Saturday 9/24

9:00am 5:00pm 7:00pm

Dennis Sullivan + OLL Parishioners

BC TR JML

Sunday 9/25

8:00am 10:00am 12 Noon

Margaret Bohan + Margaret Mc Nern Mercedes Angulo +

TR NH JML

Monday 9/26

9:00am

Michael O’Brien

BC

Tuesday 9/27

9:00am

St. Vincent de Paul Members (L) and +

NH

Wednesday 9/28

9:00am

Medeiros & Teixeira Families (L) and +

JML

Thursday 9/29

9:00am

Kathy Simi +

JML

Friday 9/30

9:00am

Robert Summers +

BC

Saturday 10/1

9:00am 5:00pm 7:00pm

Manuel and Francelina Teixeira + Michael Henderson +

TBD

8:00am 10:00am 12 Noon

Terry Guy + OLL Parishioners Ursula Becker +

Sunday 10/2

May all our deceased Parishioners rest in the loving arms of God especially: Michael Gosney

TBD

Please pray for our parishioners who are sick and suffering that they may know the embrace of Christ’s healing love. Al Budzeleski, Betty Burke, Adita Claire, Sherri Cheetham, Janeen Corda-Brady, Maureen Crist, Paula DiStefano, Ann English, Gennaro Fiorentino, Jesse Fuette, Fr. Dustin Gorell, Henry Haase, Florence Haron, Walt Heim, Kiera Hynes, Johnny Johnston, Sharon Kielty, Tom Knego, Marjorie Lane, Julia Matos, Sal Miceli, Wanda Mower, Bob Muster, Ray Ostertag, Dalton O’Sullivan, Cindy Paladini, Gabriella Passa, Alice Rosaire, Margarita Ruiz, Louise Shipman, Paula and Dan Stilling, Sarah Stryker, Mary Stryker, Pat U’Ren, Niloo Vahid, Kathy Weddle, Ken Weddle, Teresa Welsch, Cathy Westover, Dory Wivens We are updating our prayer list and have removed names which have been on the list for some time. Please call the Rectory to have someone included on the Prayer List.

Rev. Brian Costello [email protected] Ext.227

Pastor

Rev. Juan Manuel Lopez Parochial Vicar ext. 221 Church of the Assumption Parish 1-707-878-2208 Rev. Neil Healy In Residence EXT 233 Patrick Reeder EXT. 234 Parish Manager Office Staff Erin Troy EXT. 222 Allen Shirley EXT. 236

Our Lady of Loretto School

Mrs. Kathleen Kraft, Principal 415-892-8621

Parish Religious Education Amy Bjorklund Reeder, Dir. Grades 1-6 Kathleen Pitti

Mass Times Monday—Friday 9:00 am Saturday 9:00am 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) 7pm Spanish Vigil Mass has been suspended for the month of July Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 Noon Spanish Mass Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday 9:30am-5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday3:00pm-4:00pm Rosary Monday—Thursday after 9am Mass and 5:30pm Friday after 9am Mass and at 5pm Sunday at 3:00pm

415-897-6714

Baptisms Please contact the RectoryCatechesis Required

Sandro Garcia Grades 1-3 en Espanol 415-897-2171 ext.225

Marriages Please contact the Rectory at least 6 months in advance

Annie Troy, Dir. Youth Ministry and Confirmation 415-897-2171 ext.277

Our Lady of Loretto St. Vincent de Paul Society 415-497-5090

PRIEST EMERGENCY NUMBER 415-301-0514 EMERGENCIES ONLY PLEASE

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CYO BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

ENGRAVED BRICKS NOW ON SALE!

OLL CYO Basketball registration is now open. Registration is open to boys and girls in 4th through 8th grade who meet OLLCYO eligibility requirements. Registration closes September 26. Go to www.ollnovato.org and click on the registration link on the home page. We look forward to another great season and hope you can join us!!

Our Lady of Loretto has begun an engraved personalized brick fund raiser to help pay for growth and improvement of our Parish Community! The bricks will be placed in the plaza between the church and rectory visible to all, and become a permanent legacy of OLL. The engraved bricks can be for any occasion - - - in memory of a loved one, honor someone special, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduation or for any special event.

GO PANTHERS!!!!!!

Donation is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick, 4 lines, 21 characters per line, or $175 for an 8” x 8”, 6 lines, 21 characters per line. All net proceeds will go to the general improvement of our parish and are tax deductible. By purchasing one or more bricks, you will be investing in the future of OLL and leave a lasting legacy with your words, Set in stone! For ordering instructions and details, pick up an orangecolored brick order form - in English and Spanish - available at all church entries.

(SEE ENGRAVED BRICKS ALREADY INSTALLED IN THE PLAZA!)

Dear Friends, You might have noticed all the new trees and plants in front of the church. We are in the process of making our church a little bit nicer from the street. I hope these improvements meet with your approval. The bathrooms in the hall are coming along and should be ready by the time the Archbishop visits us on October 9th. Thanks for your patience. A number of important events are happening in the next month. Allow me to list them for you: Sunday September 24th: Second Collection for flood relief in Louisiana. Sunday October 2nd: Father Ron Mrozinski from Cross Catholic Outreach to talk at all the Masses. (No second collection) Tuesday, October 4th: Feast of St. Francis, Blessing of the Animals at 2:45pm. Friday, October 7th through Sunday October 9th: Archbishop Cordileone visiting OLL. Saturday, October 15th, at 6pm, Knights of Columbus Crab Feed Sunday October 16th: World Mission Sunday, Father Bill Boteler, MM, will be speaking at all the Masses, second collection will be taken up. Sunday, October 30th, 8am: Knights of Columbus Corporal Communion Halloween Mass at 10am Second Collection OLL St. Vincent de Paul (Fifth Sunday) That’s about it. More details about the Archbishop’s visit in next week’s letter. Have a great week! Father Brian TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Woe to the complacent. Their wanton revelry shall be done away with (Amos 6:1a, 4-7). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Compete well for the faith. Keep the commandment until the appearance of the Lord Jesus (1 Timothy 6:11-16). Gospel — The parable of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Tuesday: St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus Thursday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels Friday: St. Jerome Saturday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus; First Saturday

A CALL TO SUPPORT OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LOUISIANA A STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH E. KURTZ OF LOUISVILLE PRESIDENT, UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

The recent storms in Louisiana may not have a name, but the names of those suffering in the wake of the worst flooding since Hurricane Katrina are our sisters and brothers. As a people of God, let us come to their aid. I encourage Catholics across the United States to respond generously. Our prayer and material support is urgently needed to help rebuild lives. As many as 60,000 homes have been damaged, with nearly 20,000 people being rescued from the flood waters. More than 106,000 individuals and families have sought federal disaster aid. Immediate and long-term recovery needs place a tremendous burden on public and private resources. This is a burden we can help carry as the body of Christ. Faced with the loss of their worldly possessions and, in some cases, economic livelihood, thousands of families have been left feeling isolated and fearful because of these flood waters. Let us draw near to them. As president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, I have called for an emergency collection to support the humanitarian efforts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted Catholic dioceses. Join the Church in being a visible witness to the healing presence of Jesus alive in the world. Whether your donation is large or small, let us also be sure those suffering feel the power of our prayer to sustain them in the difficult days ahead. From Parish Religious Education Gr. 1-6 Welcome to another school year! Children's Liturgy begins again this Sunday, September 25. At the 10AM Mass, from now through May, children in Gr. K-4 are encouraged to participate in an age-appropriate liturgy which leads them to full, conscious, active participation in the regular Sunday assembly. After the opening prayer, our catechisms bring the children to the Meditation Chapel in the vestibule, where we share the readings and the Gospel from the Children's Lectionary. We recite the Children's Creed together and the children make their own petitions (Prayers of the Faithful). Children return to their families for Liturgy of the Eucharist. Please join us as we share the Good News with the children of our parish! Our Parish Religious Education Monday and Tuesday classes have begun. Please keep our students and teachers in your prayers throughout the year.

CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE? 6 weeks left to Signup for Retrouvaille Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ... or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? This program has helped 10's of 1000's of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 15th, call 415-893-1005 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

THIS WEEK IN CONFIRMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY Monday, 9/26: 8th grade classes begin in the convent, 7-8:30. NO 7TH GRADE CLASS THIS WEEK. Thursday, 9/29: high school confirmation classes in the convent, 7-8:30. YM Core leadership will meet from 7:30-9. See you there.

This Week at OLL

Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.

September 25—October 2

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Helping Hands Prayer Group—1pm—Church Perpetual Help Prayer Group—6pm—Chapel Al-Anon—Convent – 7:15pm Our Lady’s Prayer Group—Church—7:30pm

Choir—Church—6:30pm Adoration—Chapel—9:30pm to 5:00pm Cenacle—Chapel—9:30am 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

OLL Adult Faith Formation We are excited to be offering a monthly book club beginning this Fall. Our first selection will be Scott Hahn’s Lamb’s Supper; The Mass as Heaven on Earth. Please contact Amy Reeder ([email protected] (415) 897-6714) or Annie Troy ([email protected] (415) 897-2171 x277 ) if you would like to join us. (The book is available on amazon.com.) Read the book at your own pace throughout the month of September and then we will meet following the morning Mass on Wednesday, October 5 at 10am in the convent chapel for coffee and discussion.

NOVENA The Discalced Carmelite Nuns cordially invite you to attend their annual Novena to St. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face from Friday, September 23rd through the following Saturday, October 1st , at 6:00 p.m. each evening, in the Monastery Chapel. This year’s Novena will be conducted by Rev. Robert Barcelos, OCD, a member of the Discalced Carmelite Order of Friars, residing ion San Jose. We are so happy to have Father Robert with us for thsi Novena, as he is an outstanding homilist, with an excellent knowledge of our Carmelite Spirituality and Sacred Scripture. We hope you will join us for these nine days of prayer and reflection. Carmelite Monastery of the Mother of God 530 Blackstone Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 (Take Marinwood Exit, turn west on Miller Creek Avenue, right on Las Gallinas Avenue and left on Blackstone Drive.)

Esta semana en OLL

25 Septiembere— 2 Octubre Domingo: Vegisimo Sexto Domingo Martes:

Tiempo Ordinario

Helping Hands Grupo de Oración por la Iglesia-1pm JPC Discipulados—Capilla del Convento –7pm Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro-Chapel-6pm Al-Anon-Convento - 7:15 pm Miércoles: Nuestra Señora Grupo de Oración- Capilla– 7:30pm Ensavo del Coro-Espanol—Iglesia—7pm Jueves: Viernes: Adoration—Chapel—9:30pm to 5pm Sab: Cenacle—Chapel—9:30am

Domingo: Vegisimo Septimo Domingo Tiempo Ordinario

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Ay de los complacidos. Sus juergas disolutas desaparecerán (Amós 6:1a, 4-7). Salmo — Alabemos al Señor, que viene a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]). Segunda lectura — Compite bien por la fe. Guarda los mandamientos hasta que aparezca el Señor Jesús (1 Timoteo 6:11-16). Evangelio — Recuerda que recibiste las cosas buenas durante tu vida; Lázaro recibió lo que era malo. Ahora Lázaro es consolado mientras que tú eres atormentado (Lucas 16:19-31).

MIRAR MÁS ALLÁ DE NOSOTROS MISMOS El mensaje de las lecturas de hoy es una vieja historia. El Ciudadano Kane, Papi Warbucks y el Rey Midas son sólo unos pocos de los familiares personajes ficticios que pensaban que con una enorme fortuna podrían comprar la felicidad y la completa satisfacción. Papi Warbucks admite haber pisoteado a algunas personas en su ascenso a la cumbre. Kane trató de comprar la palabra impresa y el estrellato para su joven esposa, mientras que el Rey Midas conjura inmensa fortuna y tragedia sólo con su toque. Aprendemos claramente en las lecturas de hoy que nada de esto es posible. Alcanzamos la verdadera felicidad cuando nos interesamos en los demás. Cuando practicamos las virtudes que Dios describe a Timoteo: fe, amor, mansedumbre, piedad, rectitud y justicia. El Evangelio nos recuerda que no osemos ignorar las necesidades de los demás, actuando como si no notáramos su sufrimiento. El llamado de Dios a nosotros es demasiado claro para ignorarlo ni un solo día más.

Queridos amigos, Usted puede haber notado todos los nuevos árboles y plantas en frente de la iglesia. Estamos en el proceso de hacer nuestra iglesia un poco más agradable de la calle. Espero que estas mejoras se reúnen con su aprobación.

paciencia.

Los baños de la sala están llegando a lo largo y deben estar preparados para cuando el Arzobispo nos visita el 9 de octubre. Gracias por su

Una serie de acontecimientos importantes están sucediendo en el próximo mes. Permítanme enumerarlos para usted: Domingo 24 de de septiembre de: Segunda Colecta para el alivio de inundaciones en Louisiana. Domingo de octubre de 2ª: Padre Ron Mrozinski de Cruz Católica de Alcance para hablar en todas las misas. (No segunda colección) 4to martes, octubre: Fiesta de San Francisco, bendición de los animales a las 2:45 pm. Cerrado viernes, 7 º de octubre hasta el Domingo de octubre de 9th: arzobispo Cordileone OLL visitar. Sábado por la, 15 de octubre a las 6 pm, Caballeros de Colón cangrejo RSS Domingo 16 de octubre: Jornada Misionera Mundial, el Padre Bill Boteler, MM, hablará en todas las misas, segunda colección se abordará. Domingo, 30 de octubre de 8 am: Knights of Columbus cabo Comunión Masa de Halloween a las 10 am Segunda Colecta OLL San Vicente de Paul (Quinto Domingo) Eso es todo. Más detalles sobre la visita del Arzobispo en la carta de la próxima semana. ¡Que tengas una buena semana! Padre Brian IRRECONOCIBLES Todos los ángeles de Dios se acercan a nosotros disfrazados. —James Russell Lowell

TALENTOSOS Y ENERGÉTICOS El infierno está lleno de talentosos, pero el cielo está lleno de gente con energía. —Santa Juan Francisca de Chantal