Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 300 Fulton Street ▪ Redwood City, CA 94062 Tel. (650) 366-3802 ▪ Fax: (650) 366-1421 [email protected] [email protected] ▪ www.mountcarmel.org

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26, 2016 Parish Center Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parish Staff

Pastor: Rev. Ulysses D’Aquila - 306-9583 Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Boyle - 366-3802 Principal: Teresa Anthony - 366-6127 Development: Nori Jabba - 366-8817 Kid’s Place: Maureen Arnott – 366-6587 CCD: Magdalena Hernández - 368-8237 Youth Confirmation: Judy Draper - 368-8237 Director of Music: Bianca Remlinger - 366-3802 Spanish Music Ministry: Andres Garcia -366 -3802 Administrative Assistant: Alba Canelo – 366 -3802

Mass Schedule Sunday:

8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm (español), and 5pm Saturday: 8: 15 am and 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Monday to Friday 8:15 am Reconciliation/Confession Saturday 3:30 –4:30 p.m.

“No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62

Baptisms / Bautismos Call parish at least two months in advance. Llame a la parroquia a lo menos dos meses antes.

Weddings / Bodas Call parish at least six months in advance Llame a la parroquia a lo menos seis meses antes.

Mission Statement Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is a Christ-centered community in the Roman Catholic tradition. We try to share the Good News of salvation with others. As a diverse community, we value and respect individual differences. As God’s people, we gather in the Spirit to pray, to celebrate the sacraments, to teach, to learn, to console, to rejoice, to minister and to renew our faith with one another.

Notes from the Pastor

Notas del Párroco

On Friday we’ll celebrate the memorial of a saint whose life and mission are crucially significant to the history of California. At the end of June in 1776, a Franciscan named Fr. Francisco Palou arrived in the Bay Area and founded what is now known as Mission Dolores. Fr. Palou had 27 years earlier crossed the Atlantic with a close friend and fellow Franciscan, Fr. Junípero Serra. They both intended to be missionaries in the New World. Father Serra was a very well-educated priest. He had received a doctorate and been appointed lecturer in philosophy at the university in Palma, Mallorca, and he was well-known as an effective preacher. His decision at age thirty-six to give up his promising career to go as a missionary to Mexico shocked many who knew him. With a small group of Franciscans, including his compatriot and friend, Father Palou, Serra arrived in Vera Cruz, Mexico after a long sea journey and then insisted on walking the 200 miles to Mexico City. This is only one of many feats of physical stamina and willpower which characterized the long career of Fr. Serra in the Americas. After years of service in México, Serra was appointed as head of the missions in lower California. A year later the decision was made to explore and found missions in upper California as well. While Father Serra was motivated by sincere religious convictions, the Spanish government was hoping that through the establishment of the mission system up the coast of California, Russian claims on the Pacific would be hindered and Spain’s’ strategic interests would be better served. For the missionaries, this collaboration with the Spanish army, however necessary, was a mixed blessing. Father Serra’s struggles with the military authorities are well-documented. He strongly opposed the military’s expeditions against the Indians, although he himself could be severe with the natives under his care. Although he loved them, Padre Serra tended to view the native people as children who needed protection, but who also required discipline. I do believe that on balance the man who founded nine of the California missions, who introduced systems of agriculture and irrigation in this state, who pressed for laws to safeguard the native people, and who dedicated himself entirely to God’s work very much deserves the honor we give him today. The fact that the Catholic faith took hold and thrived here in this area is a testimony to Father Junípero Serra’s mission and apostolate. After all, the Gospel that Fr. Serra and Fr. Palou preached 240 years ago is the same Gospel we preach today, and the living Christ whom we welcome into our hearts is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Fr. Ulysses

Este viernes celebraremos la memoria de un santo cuya vida y misión son crucialmente importante para la historia de California. A finales de junio en 1776, un franciscano llamado Padre Francisco Palóu llegó a el área de la bahía y fundó lo que hoy se conoce como Misión Dolores. El Padre Palóu había cruzado el Atlántico hacía 27 años con un amigo cercano y compañero franciscano, Padre Junípero Serra. Ambos querían ser misioneros en el Nuevo Mundo. Padre Serra era un sacerdote muy bien educado. Había recibido un doctorado y fue nombrado profesor de filosofía en la universidad de Palma, Mallorca. También fue conocido como un predicador eficaz. Su decisión a los treinta y seis años de edad de abandonar su carrera para ir como misionero a México sorprendió a muchos que lo conocieron. Con un pequeño grupo de franciscanos, incluyendo a su compatriota y amigo, Padre Palóu, Serra llegó a Veracruz, México después de un largo viaje por mar, y luego insistió en recorrer las 200 millas de la Ciudad de México. Esta es sólo una de las muchas hazañas de la resistencia física y fuerza de voluntad que caracterizó la larga carrera del Padre Serra en las Américas. Después de varios años de servicio en México, Serra fue designado como jefe de las misiones en Baja California. Un año después tomó la decisión de explorar y fundar misiones en Alta California también. Padre Serra fue motivado por convicciones religiosas sinceras, pero el gobierno español tuvo la esperanza de que a través de la creación de un sistema de misiones a lo largo de la costa de California, podrían impedir las reclamaciones de los rusos en el Pacífico, y a la misma vez fortalecer los intereses estratégicos de España. Para los misioneros, esta colaboración con el ejército español, sin duda necesario, era un arma de doble filo. Las luchas del Padre Serra con las autoridades militares están bien documentadas. Se opuso firmemente a las expediciones de los militares contra los indios, aunque él también podría ser severo con los indígenas. Padre Serra tendía a ver a los nativos como niños que necesitaban protección y que requerían disciplina. Creo que a fin de cuentas el hombre que fundó nueve de las misiones de California, que introdujo sistemas de la agricultura y el riego en este estado, que presionó a leyes para proteger a los nativos, y que se dedicó por completo a la obra de Dios merece el honor que le damos hoy. El hecho de que la fe católica se plantó y creció en esta área es un testimonio de la misión y el apostolado del Padre Junípero Serra. Después de todo, el Evangelio que el Padre Serra y Padre Palóu predicaron hace 240 años es el mismo Evangelio que predicamos hoy, y el Cristo viviente que recibimos en nuestro corazón es el mismo Cristo de ayer, hoy y siempre. Padre Ulises

Italian Catholic Federation Annual Tri Tip Barbecue LOCATION: Mount Carmel Church 300 Fulton St. Redwood City, California TIME: 1:00 pm DATE: Satur day, J uly 16th COST: $18.00 Adult - $9:00 children under 12.

Menu

Tri tip, home grown tomato salad, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, rolls, fresh melons, wine, beer, soda Call Sylvia Row for reservations 650-368-1795

Jubilee Year of Mercy

June 26, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Yet again in Ordinary Time, Jesus seems to demand extraordinary commitment. A would-be disciple enthusiastically volunteers to follow Jesus “wherever” (Luke 9:57). Jesus replies that “wherever” means “nowhere to rest his head” (9:58). To other candidates, Jesus brusquely denies reasonable requests to fulfill family obligations (9:59, 61), declaring that discipleship demands total commitment—now! But Jesus also demands that we not judge how others respond. When James and John volunteered to “call down fire from heaven” (9:54) to destroy an unwelcoming town, Jesus “turned and rebuked them” (9:55). All violence of any kind is completely unacceptable among Jesus’ disciples, a lesson this JubileeY ear of Mercy is teaching the Christian community once again. Paul’s challenge to the Galatians and us reinforces Jesus’ decisive command to James and John that they express their commitment to him through compassion for others. We must abandon the violence of “biting and devouring one another” (Galatians 5:15), choosing instead to “serve one another through love” (5:13).

Religious Education Registration

Registrations for the coming year of Religious Education Program will begin in August, 2016. For more Information please call Magdalena Hernandez, 650-368-8237.

Inscripciones para Catecismo

Inscripciones para el siguiente año de Catecismo comenzaran primero Dios el primer domingo de agosto. Información por favor llamar a Magdalena Hernández, 650-3688237.

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2016 Thank all of you who have contributed to the Archbishop Annual Appeal. Our parish assessment this year is $74,614. To date we have received $24,307. Our new balance $50,407. Please consider how you can help us meet our goal. For those who have not, would you take one of the brochures and consider what you might do to help us make our goal?

Children’s Liturgy

For the months of July and August we will be suspending Children’s Liturgy at the 10am Mass. We will resume in September and invite you to join us as part of the team as a teacher or assistant. Volunteers can choose their own schedule and are not responsible to teach a lesson each week. You are qualified if you have a willing spirit and enjoy children. High school students are welcome to join the team. Questions? Contact Robert Dei Rossi at 650-921-8341.

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Come and celebrate a Special Community Mass of Thanksgiving on U.S. Independence Day.

== == == == == == == = = = = = = = Júntense con nosostros para celebrar

una Misa de Gracias por el Dia de Independencia. Lunes 4 de Julio, 2016 a las 10:00 de la mañana.

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

There will be no 8:15 am Mass/No habrá Misa de las 8:15 am.

Saturday, June 25, 2016 5:00 PM Santina Ferraris † Sunday, June 26, 2016 8:00 AM Dave Cereghino † 10:00 AM Joab Camarena, Birthday blessings 12:00 PM (Español) Javier Mendez † 5:00 PM Carmen Lutz † Monday, June 27, 2016 8:15 AM Evelyn Stoops † Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:15 AM Lucy Pellicane † Wed., June 29, 2016 8:15 AM Dolores Salcedo † Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:15 AM Carmen Lutz † Friday, July 1, 2016 8:15 AM Hank Richardson † Saturday, July 2, 2016 8:15 AM Richard Ferrando †

THIS WEEK AT MT. CARMEL Sunday, June 26 : Children’s Liturgy Monday, June 27: Charismatic Committee Tuesday, June 28: Men’s Basketball Wednesday, June 29: Charismatic Group Thursday, June 30: Good Grief Friday, July 1: Ensayo Coro Hispano

10:00 am.

Chapel

7 pm

O. Chapel

8:30 pm

L/H

7 pm

L/H

6 pm

O. Chapel

7:00 p.m.

P. Center

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Cyril of Alexandria St. Irenaeus Ss. Peter and Paul The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Blessed Junípero Serra; Canada Day; First Friday First Saturday

GOOD GRIEF MINISTRY The loss of every loved one creates many changes, challenges and pain. “Good Grief”, an ongoing support group, meets every Thursday at the Parish Center, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. We care. We share. Do come.

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY If someone in your family is homebound, lives nearby and is unable to attend Mass, but would like to received the Eucharist, please contact Julie O’Leary at (650) 361-8681. Communion ministers are needed to bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. Please call Julie O’Leary if you would like to participate in this worthy ministry.

Welcome Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Registration Form The following confidential information will be entered in our parish data system. It is only for the purpose of knowing and serving you better. Name (s): _______________________________ Address: _______________________________ City:_________________ zip:_______________ Telephone:______________________________

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OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL #919128 300 Fulton St. Redwood City, CA 94062 CONTACT PERSON Alba L. Canelo, Bulletin Editor: 650-366-3802 Fr. Ulysses D’Aquila, Pastor: 650-306-9583 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] SOFTWARE Microsoft ®Publisher 2007 Adobe®Acrobat®X Window7® PRINTER Toshiba e studio 3055c TRANSMISSION TIME By 11:00 a.m. On Wednesday SUNDAY OF PUBLICATION Jun 26, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS None