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EARLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE: Announcements for the bulletin for the weekend of May 10/11 are due no later than Monday, May 5. CATECHISTS: We owe a debt of gratitude to the following catechists who shared their faith with our children. Please join me in thanking them for the 2007-08 academic year.
The NEWMAN NONVIOLENT PEACEMAKING GROUP is meeting on Monday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend as we continue to explore ways of practicing nonviolence. In addition, on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Annie Selak from Pace e Bene will be presenting a workshop on nonviolent communication. This workshop will explain the steps of CARA - Centering, Articulating, Receiving, Agreement. There will be plenty of opportunity to role-play and practice this form of communication. Mark your calendars and join us in learning this very useful tool for daily life! IT'S A BOY — NO! IT'S A GIRL — NO! — IT'S A PIANO!! When I joined the Newman/Holy Spirit pastoral staff in August 1994, I discovered that one of the items on the "wish list" was a new piano. I'm happy to announce that this has finally become a reality, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of many people, and the constant desire of the community for excellence in worship. Newman was gifted by a parishioner with the Chickering piano many years ago, and this has served well. When Fr. Campbell asked me about 12 months ago to "do some homework", I must admit I enjoyed the task enormously, and was also very aware of my responsibility to the community. The piano I finally chose is a 1970, one-owner, 6'7" Bösendorfer — one of the most beautiful and reliable pianos in the world. It has been beautifully maintained and restored. I feel it will be a worthy accompaniment to our liturgy for at least the next 100 years. PARENTS OF MIDDLE- AND HIGH-SCHOOLERS: We received many comments regarding ministry and outreach to teens from our recent parish survey. In response, the council wishes to further explore how we can best serve our middle and high school students. Please join council members Linda Fitzgerald and Jim Donato in the Library after the 9:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. mass on Sunday, May 4th, for a roundtable discussion ... bring your ideas and issues to discuss. We look forward to seeing you! SAGE GROUP (formerly Over-60's Group): We are active seniors creating community and making new friends through the sharing of interesting discussions and other events. We meet Mondays from 1-2 p.m. New members are always welcome! Look for announcements of special events here in the weekly bulletin. LGBT CATHOLICS: Annual Spring BBQ-Potluck Social: Please join the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Catholics for our annual Spring BBQ-Potluck Social. The get-together is Thursday, May 15 (not May 16 as in the print bulletin), 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m in the lounge and patio. Bring a dish or dessert and we'll provide the hot grill, burgers, hot-dogs, buns, condiments and beverages. Bring a friend as well! For more information on the group or to subscribe to the group's announcement list, contact Antonio Salas at LGBT_Newman@yahoo.com or (510) 663-6302. All are welcome. YAGGIES YOSEMITE CAMPING: May 23-26. One of our most popular events, the annual Yosemite Camping Trip is a wonderful way to connect with friends and nature. We have one group site in the park. The campground has running water and flush toilets; showers are available in Yosemite Valley. Cost is $40 per person, which includes campground fee and hot meals. There are 24 spots available. For additional information and to sign up go to the evite at http://tinyurl.com/yrnujr. YAGGIES DINNER & A MOVIE: Fri., May 30, 7 p.m. We'll meet in front of the Landmark Shattuck Cinema (2230 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley) at 7 p.m. to get our tickets for the ~9 p.m. or so showings of Narnia or Indiana Jones and then grab dinner somewhere nearby. JVC FUNDRAISER: Sun., May 18, 1-4 p.m. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps will be having its annual fundraiser at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2808 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. The JVC offers women and men an opportunity to work full-time for justice and peace while growing in their faith. The afternoon will feature a book reading and conversation with Anne Lamott, food and drinks, and a silent auction and raffle. To buy advance tickets, visit http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/AnneLamott or call (408) 241-4200. YAGGIES & GRADS THURSDAY NIGHT FAITH & FELLOWSHIP: Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at Newman. All Yaggies and Grad Students are welcome, and there will be time after the discussion to catch up with old friends and make new ones! All Yaggies and Grad Students are welcome. Contact Monique (Yaggies) at mvdmarck@comcast.net or Eric (Grad Students) at ebellm@berkeley.edu with questions or feedback. TAIZÉ: Our monthly Taizé prayer this month will be Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. It is a quiet hour of song, silence and Scripture - a great way to unwind from a busy week. NEWMAN FICTION GROUP: We will meet on Tuesday, May 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at Newman to discuss The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. In June we will discuss The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham and in July The Golden Bowl by Henry James. For further information or to receive e-mail notices of our meetings, call Michael at (510) 452-1280. RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT: June 13- 15. Do you know someone who is hurting after abortion? Come and experience God's healing mercy at the Rachel's Vineyard Retreat. Sponsored by After the Choice ministry in the Diocese of Oakland, this retreat includes sharing our stories, scripture-based spiritual exercises, and sacramental healing concluding in a memorial service and Mass. Cost is $150 per person, $200 per couple. Financial assistance is available. For more information or to register, please visit rachelsvineyard.org or contact Colleen at (510) 267-8335 or cknutsen@oakdiocese.org. Inquiries and participation are strictly confidential. DEATH PENALTY: Join the Alameda County Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 1000 Broadway - 5th Floor (Public Health Bldg.), Oakland (near 12th St. BART station). Lunch will be provided. Meet local activists working to end the death penalty and learn more about the death penalty and how to get involved. Register now for free! For more information or to register, please contact Natasha Minsker at (415) 621-2493 or nminsker@aclunc.org or visit http://tinyurl.com/6ybkkm. MARYKNOLL MISSION FORUM: Tues., May 13 at 7:30 p.m.,Maryknoll Center, 16300 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro. Maryknoll Sisters' Work in the Sudan and Kenya. Join us for our monthly mission forum to hear Maryknoll Sisters Ruth Greble and Nancy Lyons share the highlights of their 30 years of mission in the Sudan where they were deeply involvement with the people's struggles of survival in two civil wars and in the slums of Kenya. DOROTHY DAY HOUSE in Berkeley is looking for volunteers to help with breakfast preparation. Call Richard Weber at (781) 985-0981 if you think you might be interested. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Jesus said that he came that we might have life, "and have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). Experience a WWME weekend and discover how God helps us live our marriage more abundantly. For more information, call Mike & Jeanne Emry at (925) 672-2016 or Joe & Sue Talarico at (925) 680-7767 now or go to http://oakland.lovemoredeeply.org. Upcoming weekend in Pleasanton: May 30th through June 1st. Deadline to register is May 7th! THE PAULISTS WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY in Washington, DC, at Catholic University on June 19-21. A number of speakers will reflect on and celebrate the Paulist charism in the Church. Among them are David O'Brien, historian from Holy Cross College and author of a biography of Father Hecker, Scott Appleby from Notre Dame, Ron Rolheiser OMI and John Allen, columnist for the NCR and reporter for ABC News. Information on pricing and rooms for the three days can be gotten through ilopez@paulist.org. SACRISTANS NEEDED ... especially for the SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 5PM MASSES In order for our Liturgies to flow, to be welcoming and beautiful, 'someone' takes care of the preparation and clean-up of the bread and wine, the cups and plates, the candles, the liturgical books, the cloths, sound and lighting. If you feel drawn to this ministry please complete a Sacristan Ministry form, available on the Hospitality table and at the Reception Desk, and leave it for Linda Fitzgerald. HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: If you know anyone who is homebound --- a family member or a friend --- who would welcome a visit from one of the priests and/or one of our team of visitors or if you would like to join that team, please contact Fr. Campbell at (510) 848-7812 x202 or bjprael@gmail.com or another member of the pastoral staff. A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO TURKEY: May 28-June 14, 2008. Join Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley professors Rev. John Endres, SJ; Rev. Tom Buckley, SJ; and Dr. Mia Mochizuki on a trip through Turkey exploring the richness of the early Christian life, art, and history. The trip is limited to 30 travelers. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.TurkeyJourney2008.com or call Rev. John Endres, SJ, at (510) 549-5024. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS please volunteer at your Mass, and SIGN UP for a particular station. Prayerful and smooth-running liturgies depend on you! NO MORE SECRETS - MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE: The Diocese of Oakland sponsors a support group for survivors of clergy sexual abuse and their families on the first Saturday of each month (with the exception of July) from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at Holy Names University, Brennan Hall, Room 77, 3500 Mountain Boulevard in Oakland. The group is facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist, and survivors and their families are welcome and encouraged to join us. For more information, please contact the group facilitator, Claire Jeanette, at (510) 843-6971. PRENATALPARTNERSFORLIFE.ORG offers support for families expecting a child with special needs or terminal illness. There are few things more frightening in life than finding out your baby may not be healthy. The fear of the unknown and the pressure to terminate can be intense. If you are - or know - parents who have received an adverse or negative prenatal diagnosis for a child yet in the womb, you are encouraged to visit the URL above. REDWOODS & AUTO PARKING ON ETNA STREET: People have been parking their cars on the duff-covered dirt under the redwoods on the Etna side of Newman Hall, just south of Dwight. Redwood trees have very shallow roots which might be damaged by the weight. Please don't park there. Thanks! PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN: We ask that you keep your children from playing with the disabled door switches in the lobby and outside the front doors. Thanks! FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP: Catholic Radio for the Bay Area can now be heard on Immaculate Heart Radio's newest station at AM 1260. Tune in now to hear the best in Catholic programming and, coming soon, The Bishop's Hour. PAULIST WEB SITE: The Paulists have a web site. Log on to http://www.paulist.org and get to know the Paulists better! KATHY BARNHART, a licensed counselor and Berkeley resident, is available at Newman on Tuesdays. Catholic Charities of the East Bay partially funds her service in the Berkeley area. We and our neighboring parishes can refer people to her for short term (6 months or less) of general counseling - depression, anxiety, couple's counseling, stress-related issues, job-loss, illness or death-related concerns, etc. Her fees are on a sliding-scale, based on ability to pay. To set up an initial appointment, please call her directly at (510) 768-3147. Her services are strictly confidential. Your privacy will be respected. BLOOD DONORS: The American Red Cross needs blood donors. Call (800) GIVE LIFE or visit http://www.BeADonor.com. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to know how to begin this, so I will just state this simply: The time has come for me to step down as Coordinator of the Food/Kitchen portion of the Loaves and Fishes Community Dinner, effective this coming September. Autumn marks five years that I have held this position, and almost eight years since starting as a kitchen volunteer. I am staying on until September in order to assist in finding another Coordinator or Committee of individuals who can carry on this aspect of our Loaves and Fishes dinner. Ellen Cianciarulo, the founder of Newman Hall Loaves and Fishes, believed that our meal should be worthy of serving any guest that we would invite into our homes. This has been our goal in attempting to create our portion of a most wonderful festive evening for our guests. It has been a great pleasure and honor to be a part of our group of talented and devoted volunteers who help carry out this aspect of our mission. Each of us contributes a bit of ourselves in order to provide our guests a place of celebration as we gather once a month to enjoy our meal, and each of us contributes to this most basic gesture of caring, the offering of a meal done with great care and love. At this time, I ask all members of Newman Holy Spirit parish who are searching for a way to help others in a place that brings joy to all of us to consider helping out. We need individuals who would like to either take a leadership role, or help recruit individuals who can participate in coordination. Without your help, our dinner cannot continue. Here are some of the many tasks that Coordination involves: Taking inventory, making out a menu, communicating with shoppers/making out grocery lists, maintaining kitchen supplies, coordinating Friday food preparation, and arranging for coordination of activities on the day of the dinner. If it is not possible for one individual to act as overall coordinator and perform all these tasks, I propose the formation of a committee of co-coordinators who can share responsibility. I welcome any support/thoughts/ideas/skills you have during this time of transition, as well as your willingness to participate throughout the summer as well as starting in September. Please keep me in your prayers, as I pray as well that we may all continue to serve those who call upon us for our compassion and our skills, and that our talents are used where they are most needed. Peace, Joan Liston |
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