MASSES IN ENGLISH/EN INGLES

Saturday Vigil/Sábado: 5:00 PM Sunday/Domingo 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

MISA EN ESPAÑOL/IN SPANISH

Domingo: 12:45 PM

DAILY MASS/MISA DIARIA (CHAPEL/CAPILLA)Monday/Lunes thru Friday/Viernes : 6:30 AM & 9:00 AM

BAPTISM/BAUTIZOSIn English: Call the office to begin the process. This requires two months preparationEn Español: Llame a la oficina para solicitar infor-mación y concertar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo dos meses de preparación.

MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO

Call the office to arrange with a Priest or Deacon. This requires six months preparation. Llame a la oficina para solicitar información y concer-tar una cita con el Sacerdote. Este proceso requiere mínimo seis meses de preparación.

RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACÍON

In English: Saturdays 3:30 PM (in the church) or by appointment. Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita con el Sacer-dote.

Mission

As disciples at St. Bonaventure, we are committed to know Christ better and make Him better known. To this end we are committed to…

Keep connected to our parish community,

Nurture the development of our faith and knowledge of Christ,

Offer to share the Holy Spirit’s gifts of time, talent and treasure,

Worship through prayer, Mass and the Sacraments.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the LordDomingo de Pascua: La Resurrección del Señor April 1, 2018

5562 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 • PHONE (925) 672-5800 • FAX (925) 672-4606 • www.stbonaventure.net

St. Bonaventure Catholic Community Comunidad Católica de San Buenaventura

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THOUGHTS FROM FR. MATHEW VELLANKAL

Dear Parishioners,

On behalf of the clergy and the staff of St. Bonaventure parish, I wish you a Happy Easter. May the Risen Lord bless you and your families with an abundance of love, peace and joy.

Easter is the greatest and the most important feast in the Church. The Resurrection of Christ is the basis of our Christian Faith.  It is the greatest of the miracles, for it proves that Jesus is God.  That is why St. Paul writes: “If Christ has not been raised, then

our preaching is in vain; and your

Faith is in vain” (I Cor 15: 14). “Jesus is Lord, He is risen” (Rom 10: 9), was the central theme of the kerygma (or ‘preaching’), of the apostles because Jesus prophesied his Resurrection as a sign of his Divinity: “Tear down this

temple and in three days I will build it

again” (Jn 2: 19).

The founder of no other religion had an empty tomb as Jesus had. Further, neither the Jews nor the Romans could disprove Jesus’ Resurrection by presenting the dead body of Jesus. The Apostles and the early Christians

were absolutely sure about the

Resurrection of Jesus. Otherwise they would not have faced martyrdom for a dead leader lying in the tomb. The

sheer existence of a thriving, empire-

conquering early Christian Church,

bravely facing and surviving three

centuries of persecution, supports the

truth of Christ’s Resurrection.

Easter is the guarantee of our own resurrection.  Jesus assured Martha at the tomb of Lazarus: “I am the

Resurrection and the Life; whoever believes in me will live even though he dies” (Jn 11: 25-26). Easter is a feast which gives us hope and encouragement in this world of pain, sorrows and tears.  It reminds us that life is worth living.  It is our belief in the real presence of the Risen Jesus in our souls, in His Church, in the blessed sacrament and in heaven that gives meaning to our personal as well as our communal prayer and strength, to fight against temptations and freedom from unnecessary worries and fears.  

Let us live the lives of resurrection people. Easter gives us the joyful message that we are a “resurrection people.”  This means that we are not supposed to lie buried in the tomb of our sins, evil habits, dangerous addictions, despair, discouragement or doubts. Instead, we are expected to live a joyful and peaceful life, constantly experiencing the living presence of the Risen Lord in all the events of our lives and amid the boredom, suffering, pain and tensions of our day-to-day life. 

Thank you for participating in our Easter Mass. We are delighted that you could join us to celebrate the great feast of the Resurrection of our Blessed Lord. Every Sunday, when we gather for the Mass, we celebrate and remember the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Please join us every weekend, for we have an amazing parish, offering powerful Sunday liturgies.

MONDAY: ACTS 2:14, 22-33; PS 16:1-2A, 5, 7-11; MT 28:8-15

TUESDAY: ACTS 2:36-41; PS 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; JN 20:11-18

WEDNESDAY: ACTS 3:1-10; PS 105:1-4, 6-9; LK 24:13-35

THURSDAY: ACTS 3:11-26; PS 8:2AB, 5-9; LK 24:35-48

FRIDAY: ACTS 4:1-12; PS 118:1-2, 4, 22-27A;

JN 21:1-14

SATURDAY: ACTS 4:13-21; PS 118:1, 14-15AB, 16-21; MK 16:9-15

SUNDAY: ACTS 4:32-35; PS 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 JN 5:1-6; JN 20:19-31

READINGS for the WEEK

Weekend of March 17 & 18 CollectionGoal: $26,123

Actual: $26,190: $67

Food for Family: 260

EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) included in above figures

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In Honor Of and In Memory Of

FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER

Alleluia! The Lord has risen! Let us celebrate our role as a Resurrection people. Spend a little more time with God. Join us on Tuesdays, 4:05-4:30pm in the Chapel for contemplative prayer. Just come when you can. Call Eileen (672-5800 x2217) if you have questions.

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

“Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear;” As we celebrate Easter, let us keep our ears open to the love from our spouses and God by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend on May 18-20th or September 7-9th. Space is very limited! Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Mike & Jeanne @ 925.672.2016 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now or go to www.oaklandwwme.org

WOMEN IN PRAYER

Are you interested in praying with other women for your own needs or the needs of others? Join the Women’s Christian Fellowship on the second Thursday of the month in the Chapel at 7:15pm. Come as you are.

Easter Flower Names

John Wesley AbbottRobert ArenaThe Arteaga FamilyBill BaasErnest and Mae BaasThe Borcena & Blankenhorn FamiliesLila CallistroJane ColacoDennis M. ConnorsJeanann DavisGil FortunoDominador de GuzmanEliza de GuzmanMaria Gisela de GuzmanTirso de GuzmanThe De Guzman FamilyThe Dell’Isola FamilyThe Deren & Maxwell FamiliesAlfredo Diaz & FamilyMaria DiazThe Directo FamilyShirley ElsberryThe Ely FamilyManuel & Sonja EstelaThe Fairfield FamilyEvelyn FreemanBill & Sylvia GallThe Gorman FamilyThe Gott FamilyThe Gugliemo FamilyConchita GuzmanTed HoagThe Halick FamilyFred & Jan Harlan

Mary & Carl IngleseJennifer JohnsonAnn-Maire KordicVerna LalliFr. David LawrenceWilliam H. LeighDeceased Members of the Levada Family

The Limberg Family“Love” LynetteDeceased Members of Mangini Family

Raymond & Margaret ManginiFr. Richard ManginiFr. Thomas MartinDelma MuñozThe Palmeri FamilyThe Perry FamilyJoan PurcellCarol RileyFr. Oscar RojasRoger SalcedoCherney SangalangJohn & Segundina SangalangThe Schnick FamilyJoan SorensonJoseph and Mary StankoPauline Stanko

Diana TeggeThe Teran FamilyLillian TompkinsFr. Mathew VellankalThe Villalba FamilyPat Walsh

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SATURDAY, MARCH 31 – HOLY SATURDAY 9:00 Morning Prayer

No Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 – EASTER 7:00 Nancy Domingo

Mike GeraghtyAmelia De Leon

9:00 Margaret & Raymond ManginiHenry AlumiaDon DavisBen Camera

9:15 Amelia C. De LeonHenry TrzyzewfkiRobert HarroldGina Sanciangco

11:00 St. Bonaventure Community11:15 Renato Miyamoto

Mercader & Evaristo FamiliesEva GonzalezNo 5PM Mass

MONDAY, APRIL 2 – EASTER MONDAY6:30 Safety of all children9:00 Mary Moutinho

Amelia C. De Leon

TUESDAY, APRIL 36:30 For all caregivers9:00 Amelia C. De Leon

Loe BiaoWilliam M. Jordan

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 46:30 Susan Pongco 9:00 Amelia C. De Leon

Emidio Bussuttil

THURSDAY, APRIL 56:30 Safety of all military personnel9:00 Amelia C. De Leon

FRIDAY, APRIL 66:30 Healing of broken families9:00 Amelia C. De Leon

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 5:00 William Emes, Sr.

Amelia C. De LeonKepris MeletiouWanda Schendel

FOR THE WEEK

SANCTUARY LIGHT IS LIT FOR

JAY DEL ROSARIO & LITA DIAZMARCH 31 -APRIL 6 , 2018

World Peace

Pray for

PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS

SENIOR LUNCHEON

Thursday, April 12 at 11:30 AM, Large Hall, $13/person.

Come celebrate the Easter Season. Enjoy baked Easter ham with salad, sweet potato casserole and green beans. Drinks and dessert included. Please make reservations by Monday April 9 by calling George or Mary Jane Brown - 363-4708 or sign up after Mass on March 31/April 1. Adults of all ages are welcome!

PREGNANT? NEED HELP?

1-800-910-0191, The Gabriel Project

CLAYTON VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER CVCC AT YOUR SERVICE

The Counseling Center, with licensed therapists, serves individuals, couples and families, and prepares engaged couples for marriage using the well-established Prepare Program. 925-210-6176.

STAFF DIRECTORY office: 925-672-5800

Fr. Mathew Vellankal, PASTOR ...................... x 2203 mvellankal@stbonaventure.net

Fr. David Lawrence, SJ PAROCHIAL VICAR ...............X 2221 dlawrence@stbonaventure.net

Fr. Oscar Rojas, PAROCHIAL VICAR ....................... X 2215 orojas@stbonaventure.net

Christa L. Fairfield, PARISH LIFE DIRECTOR ............X 2205 cfairfield@stbonaventure.net

William Gall, DEACON bgall@stbonaventure.net

Antonio Ambriz, DEACON jose.ambriz1210@gmail.com

LITURGY & MUSIC

Anthony Arteaga, DIRECTOR OF LITURGY ...............X 2230 aarteaga@stbonaventure.net

FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN

Pre-School through Fifth Grade Program:

Rosann Halick, DIRECTOR rhalick@stbonaventure.net .........................2204

Debbie Schnick, ADMINISTRATIVE ASST ..................X 2207 dschnick@stbonaventure.net

JR HIGH AND YOUTH MINISTRY (6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE)

Youth Ministry:

Jacob Perry, DIRECTOR.....................................X 2229jperry@stbonaventure.net

FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS

Eileen Limberg , DIRECTOR OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND ADULT INITIATION .................................................X 2217 elimberg@stbonaventure.net

FACILITIES and MAINTAINANCE

Frank Palmeri .............................................x 2216 fpalmeri@stbonaventure.net

HORARIO DE OFICINAPADRE OSCAR ROJAS

Teléfono (925) 844-9015Cerrado para almuerzo de 12:30-1:30pmLunes a Jueves: 8:30 a.m. -5:30pmViernes: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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PENSAMIENTOS DEL PADRE MATHEW VELLANKAL

QUERIDOS FELIGRESES:

En nombre del clero y el personal de la parroquia de San Buenaventura, les deseo una feliz Pascua de Resurrección. Que el Señor resucitado los bendiga a ustedes y sus familias con abundancia de amor, paz y alegría.

Pascua es la fiesta más importante de la iglesia. La resurrección de Cristo es la base de nuestra fe cristiana. Es el milagro más grande porque prueba que Jesús es Dios. Por eso San Pablo escribe: “Si Cristo no ha

resucitado, entonces nuestra predicación,

no tiene sentido y nuestra fe es en vano”

(I Cor 15:14). “Jesús ha resucitado” (Romanos 10:9), fue el tema central del kerigma (o predicación)

de los apóstoles porque Jesús profetizó su resurrección como una señal de su divinidad: “Derribaré este templo y en tres

días lo edificaré de nuevo” (Jn 2,19).

El fundador de ninguna otra religión tiene una tumba vacía como Jesús lo ha hecho. Además, ni los judíos ni los romanos podían refutar la resurrección de Jesús, presentando el cuerpo muerto de Jesús. Los apóstoles y los primeros cristianos estaban absolutamente seguros acerca de la resurrección de Jesús. De otro modo no habrían enfrentado el martirio por un líder muerto tendido en la tumba. La mera existencia de un próspero imperio conquistando la primera iglesia cristiana, con valentía enfrentando y sobreviviendo tres siglos de persecución, es compatible con la verdad de la resurrección de Cristo.

Pascua es la garantía de nuestra propia resurrección. Jesús aseguró a Marta en la tumba de Lázaro:

“Yo soy la resurrección y la vida; el que crea en mí vivirá, no morirá” (Jn 11:25-26), Pascua es una fiesta que nos da esperanza

de que habían matado a quien seguían. En la primera lectura de los hechos de los Apóstoles “Lo mataron colgándolo

de la cruz, pero Dios lo resucitó al tercer

día y concedió verlo, no a todo el pueblo,

sino únicamente a los testigos que él, de

antemano, había escogido” Este es el gran acontecimiento que muchos no esperan porque no lo consideraban hijo de Dios. Pero aquellos seguidores de Jesús tuvieron el privilegio de ir a la tumba y proclamar “Este es el día del triunfo del Señor.

Aleluya”. Jesús había dicho antes a sus discípulos que resucitaría el tercer día para regresar a la casa del Padre Dios. San Pablo en la Segunda lectura nos exhorta “puesto

que han resucitado con Cristo, busquen

los bienes de arriba, donde está Cristo,

sentado a la derecha de Dios.” Jesús nos demuestro el camino de la resurrección y ha restaurado la relación entre el hombre y Dios. En el Evangelio, María Magdalena “fue al sepulcro y vio removida la piedra que lo cerraba” fue a anunciar a Pedro que se habían llevado a Jesús y que no sabían dónde lo habían puesto. Cuando fueron a ver al sepulcro contemplaron los lienzos en el suelo y el sudario que había estado sobre la cabeza de Jesús y hasta ese momento entendieron las escrituras según como debía resucitar Jesús.

Hermanos y hermanas, Felices Pascuas de Resurrección y que Jesús haya resucitado en nuestra vida. Que se regocijen de alegría y de felicidad en la victoria de Jesús. Que en nuestros rostros brillen de la alegría del resucitado. Jesús ha resucitado aleluya, aleluya, aleluya.

y aliento en este mundo de dolor, penas y lágrimas. Esto nos recuerda que la vida vale la pena vivirla. Es nuestra creencia de la presencia real de Jesús resucitado en nuestras almas, en su iglesia, en el Santísimo Sacramento y en el cielo que da un sentido personal, así como la oración y la fuerza comunitaria para luchar contra las tentaciones y la libertad de preocupaciones innecesarias y temores.

Pascua nos da la buena nueva que nosotros somos un “pueblo de la resurrección”. Esto significa que no estamos enterrados en la tumba de nuestros pecados, malos hábitos, adicciones peligrosas, desesperación, desánimo o dudas. En lugar de esto, se espera que nosotros vivamos una vida feliz y pacífica, constantemente experimentar la presencia viva del Resucitado en todos los acontecimientos de nuestra vida y en medio del aburrimiento, el sufrimiento, el dolor y las tensiones de nuestra vida día a día.

Gracias por participar en nuestra misa de Pascua. Estamos encantados de que usted pudo unirse a nosotros para celebrar la gran fiesta de la Resurrección de Nuestro Señor. Todos los domingos, cuando nos reunimos para la misa, celebramos y recordamos la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Cristo. Por favor únase a nosotros cada fin de semana, tenemos una parroquia increíble que ofrece sorprendente liturgias dominicales.

— Padre Mat

DOMINGO DE RESURRECCIÓN

Hermanos y hermanas, hoy nuestro corazón se regocija lleno de alegría por la victoria de Jesús sobre la muerte. Qué alegría y felicidad haber acompañado a Jesús durante los cuarenta días de la Cuaresma y luego entrar a la Semana Santa y participar de la celebración de la Institución de la Eucaristía, la muerte y resurrección de Jesús. Quizás hemos podido experimentar temor al ver sufrir a Jesús y verlo morir en la cruz. Los discípulos huyeron al ver que Jesús era torturado camino al calvario. No querían salir al mundo porque tenía miedo de lo que le había pasado a Jesús y estarían tristes

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EXPLORING CATHOLICS

Sometimes important things get away from us—things like faith.Is this you?

• looking for an opportunity to explore your faith? • too busy? Not been to church in a while? • children asking questions about God and the church that you’re not sure how to answer? • unsure how to reconcile your faith and your daily life?• wondering where you fit in the Catholic Church?

Awakening Faith may be just right for you. Join us for six sessions on basic elements of our Catholic faith, with opportunities for conversation and sharing. You can learn and ask questions…all in a friendly and confidential setting with other Catholics. St. Bonaventure Catholic Community invites you to join us for Awakening Faith, Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., April 11 through May 16. Consider inviting a friend or family member to attend with you. There’s no cost or obligation. For more information or to register, contact Eileen Limberg (925-672-5800; elimberg@stbonaventure.net) Registration by April 9 is appreciated.

WCF MAY DINNER

The Women’s Christian Fellowship annual dinner in honor of our Blessed Mother will be on May 31 in the Large Hall. The guest speaker will be Fr. Sergius Propst, OP. Watch the bulletin and website for more information.

REBUILT DISCUSSION

In the fall, many small groups and individuals read Rebuilt by Michael White and Tom Corcoran. Fr. Mat invites you to an evening discussion on what you may have learned from the book. What are ideas in the book that you would like to see happen at St. Bonaventure? How can we bring more people to the pews? Gather in the Small Hall on Monday, April 9, 7:00-8:30pm. Please call Eileen if you have any questions.

SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY: APRIL 8 AT 3PM

In celebration of the Sunday of Divine Mercy, we will gather for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Benediction. Pope Saint John Paul II recalled: “Jesus said to St. Faustina one day: ‘Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy.’ Divine Mercy! This is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity.” Please join us at 3:00pm in the church!

MOMS’ GROUP

An invitation to all parish moms (and children!) Come join our St. Bonaventure Moms’ Group. We meet at 9:45-11:30am on the first & third Wednesdays of the month in Ministry Center classrooms A3 & A4. Our next meeting will be on April 4. Come explore our Catholic faith as women and as parents and share the joys and challenges of parenting in a casual, welcoming setting.

COME AND JOIN US IN CELEBRATING FR. MAT’S 60TH BIRTHDAY:

Saturday, May 12, 2018, 6:15 p.m.,Large Hall Social time with champagne and appetizers

Catered buffet dinner, consisting of tri-tip, chicken, rice, green beans, spring mix salad, red and white wine at the tables, and of course birthday cake and hot beverage. Cost: $35.00/per person.  Tables of 10 may be purchased, (individuals choosing to sit together at a table will be required to reg-ister at the same time to ensure requested seating accommodations).

Reservations can be made online starting Monday, March 12, purchased with your credit card through the Faith Direct link accessed via the St Bonaventure website (www.stbonaventure.net/celebrationevents), or by completing a reservation form in the church office along with cash or check payment. Deadline for

reservations is Monday, April 23.

No presents please; your presence is gift enough. Any questions, contact Angie Cherepy (825-0395) or Marie Shockley (672-4129)