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 March 29, 2015

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, 9:00a.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”

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 29, 2015

[Christ Jesus] humbled himself, becoming obedient to the

point of death, even death on a cross. — Philippians 2:8

Transfiguration Catholic Church

Mass Intentions (March 28-April 4, 2015) Sat. 4:00p.m. John Marques Sun. 7:30a.m. John Gallagher 9:00a.m. Julio Betia 11:00a.m. For the People Mon. 8:00a.m. Special Intention for Rose Ortega Tues. 8:00a.m. Special Intention for Manuel and Maria Costa and Family Wed. 8:00a.m. Donald Shea Thurs. 8:00a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30p.m. For the People Fri. 8:00a.m. Morning Prayer 12:00 Noon For the People 7:30p.m. Taize Prayer & Communion Service Sat. 8:00a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30p.m. For the People

Stewardship Corner The collection total for the weekend of March 21st and 22nd will be in next week’s bulletin. 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

We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners and guests. If you would like to register or update information, please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church and return it to the Parish Office.

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

Adult Bible Study Join us on Monday evening, March 30, 2015 in the Marian Room of the Parish Hall,7:00-8:30 p.m. We pray and study a psalm to begin each class. The Gospel of Mark is our current study program. No sign-up required, just drop in. Free will offering.

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

Holy Family Guild Spring Luncheon April 15, 2015—12:00 (Noon)

Transfiguration Parish Hall, 4000 East Castro Valley Blvd. Tickets: $15.00-We will have Bingo and a Raffle.

Contacts: Jo Green (510) 889-9140 or Barbara Coelho (510) 881-5705

Agape Reception Our Parish has a tradition of hosting an agape celebration in the hall following the 7:30p.m. evening Mass on Holy Thursday. We invite you to bring your favorite ethnic bread to share and any accompanying sauce or dip. The hospitality volunteers will be in the Hall, starting at 6:30 p.m., to receive your ethnic bread and prepare it for the community agape meal. All are welcome to attend, whether they bring something to share or not, to enjoy the various ethnic breads while socializing with fellow parishioners.

Parish Holy Week Services Holy Thursday, April 2, Morning Prayer—8:00a.m. Mass, 7:30p.m.—Adoration until 11:00p.m. and closing with prayer. Agape Reception after 7:30p.m. Service Good Friday, April 3, Morning Prayer—8:00a.m. Good Friday Service—12:00 Noon Taize Prayer & Communion Service,7:30p.m. Easter Vigil, April 4, Morning Prayer—8:00a.m. Vigil Mass—7:30p.m. Easter Sunday, April 5— Mass, 7:30a.m. 9:00a.m. (Children’s) 11:00a.m.

St. Vincent de Paul There will be a collection this weekend for our own St. Vincent de Paul to help those in need within our parish boundaries. We have helped over 400 people (300 of which were children) since December 2014. We thank you for your support!

Please Note The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, April 6th.

Sixty Plus or Minus Club There will be no meeting in April. Watch the bulletin for information about our May meeting.

Flowers for Good Friday, April 3rd Be sure to attend Good Friday services and bring flowers from your garden to share with your friends around you. We will also carry them in the burial procession.

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 9, 2015, 9:15-11:15a.m. Speaker: Margaret Turek

Baptism Class There will be no Baptism Classes or

Baptisms during the Lenten Season or Easter. The next Baptism class will be

Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Please call the Parish Office to register.

C.C.D. Cultivating Catholic Disciples

Classes, as usual, this week.

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PGO Updates: This Tuesday, March 31—7:00—Good Friday Rehearsal This Wednesday, April 1—7:30—Egg Stuffing Party Next Sunday, April 5—9:00—Egg Hunt!!

~~Religious Education~~

Confirmation Swimming Against the Tide

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MEET THE CANDIDATE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The interests of our High School students vary greatly. Most of them lean toward sports and friends,

but it is really nice when we see those who have an appreciation of God’s Gift of NATURE!

KAELA JULES QUIAMBAO ANTONIO is one such “Tree-Hugger”. This older of the two Antonio children is a 14-year-old Freshman at Castro Valley High where she enjoys her English class. Kaela is an all-around athlete, as she plays soccer, tennis and participates in track. She is also an altar server and a choir member. Other Kaela favorites include fried rice, Teen Wolf, and modern music. When it comes to televised sports, Kaela enjoys watching soccer, but she doesn’t have a favorite team. For vacations, Kaela favors, “The Europe/Asia areas”. And, when asked who has most influenced her life, Kaela tells us that it is her Grandparents—Lucky Kaela, Lucky Grandparents. THOMAS SAMUEL ROBBINS is active in 4-H! Tommy, is the younger of the two Robbins children. His sister, Jenny, was con-firmed here in 2010 AND, according to her little brother, is the greatest influence in Tommy’s life. Tom, at 15, is a CVHS student, where he is enjoying his sophomore year and his Math class. Tommy favors Karate and playing basketball. He is a fan of Country and Rock music, Percy Jackson books, the Oakland A’s, the SF Giants, and the 49ers. Tommy is an animal lover (especially his two dogs) and he is a dog handler, who competes at the county fair through 4-H. Tom most enjoys spending his free time on the comput-er, playing video games. When he gets outdoors, it is the woods that call his name, as Tommy is a Nature Guy by nature.

These two candidates should be very happy in 7 short weeks … Our First Retreat is a FEAST of TREES and such! God is GOOD!

PARISH EASTER EGG HUNT! We invite all of our Parish Children to join our Confirmation Candidates and our Easter Bunny for an Egg Hunt to follow the 9:00 Mass Next Sunday… Please follow the signs for age group locations and listen for the CCD bell to signal the start. Happy Hunting!

11:00 MASS PEOPLE: An invitation and a WARNING all at once…

Our First Holy Communion is in three short weeks. Sunday, April 19 at 11:00 Mass. You are invited and most welcome to join us, but

BEWARE...with 29 First Communicants and their families, the church will be VERY CROWDED!

Good Friday Holy Land Collection Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to help support Christianity’s holiest sites. When you donate, you are helping Christians in the Holy Land.

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

The Church’s Missionary Transformation—#74 Challenges from urban cultures What is called for is an evangelization capable of shed-ding light on these new ways of relating to God, to others and to the world around us, and inspiring essential values. It must reach the places where new narratives and para-digms are being formed, bringing the word of Jesus to the inmost soul of our cities. Cities are multicultural; in the larger cities, a connective network is found in which groups of people share a common imagination and dreams about life, and new human interactions arise, new cultures, invisible cities. Various subcultures exist side by side, and often practise segregation and violence. The Church is called to be at the service of a difficult dia-logue. On the one hand, there are people who have the means needed to develop their personal and family lives, but there are also many “non-citizens”, “half citizens” and “urban remnants”. Cities create a sort of permanent am-bivalence because, while they offer their residents count-less possibilities, they also present many people with any number of obstacles to the full development of their lives. This contrast causes painful suffering. In many parts of the world, cities are the scene of mass protests where thousands of people call for freedom, a voice in public life, justice and a variety of other demands which, if not properly understood, will not be silenced by force. Fr. Terry’s Remarks— When we board a plane, travel a few thousand miles, and after we disembark, we know we are in a new place and among different people. We get ready to adapt to our new circumstances. For the last few decades especially, we have been flying with rap-id change and living with new peoples who have settled among us. We have been caught unaware, and mentally and psychologically we have not prepared ourselves or adapted to our new environment. We feel almost strangers in our own birth place. We, as people and Church, have to begin a new dialogue. That's why Pope Francis is causing so much surprise, yet at the same time so much joy. Almost universally people feel this man is talking their language, this man knows and recognizes us. They are pleasantly surprised. What's Francis' secret? Common humanity and the Gospel of Jesus!! Let every one of us take a good look in our mirror.