September 30, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE

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1 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE Associate Pastors Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE Rev. Wilian Montalvo, IVE Convent Superior Mother Marie Bon Secours, SSVM Servants of the Lord and Virgin of Matara Weekend Masses Sunday Vigil: 5 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am,10:30 am, 12 Noon, 2 pm & 5 pm, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm Weekday Masses 6:30am, 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm; also 7:30 pm Wednesday & 8am Saturday First Friday: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm & 7:30 pm Holy Day Masses Please see our website or contact the Rectory Office Confessions Sat: 3:30 pm - 5 pm Other Times: During all Saturday & Sunday Masses Mondays: During 12 Noon & 5:15 pm Masses Tues Fri: During 8 am, 12 Noon, 5:15 pm Masses September 30, Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA (408) (More Offices & Ministries: Pg.7) Social Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & Shrine Mission Statement Our Lady of Peace is a church and shrine dedicated to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls. It is a place of prayer & pilgrimage with: Perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary Frequent celebration of the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Reconciliation Integrated formation of the person (spiritual, moral, intellectual and emotional)

2 Page 2 Our Lady of Peace September 30, 2018 Dear Friends, As we began this little eight-week journey through some forgotten or unknown virtues, I encouraged you to pour a glass of lemonade or sun tea and ponder. It was an invitation to think about some of the most beautiful things in life virtues. Well, the time has come to begin to put them into practice, so put aside the drink and get ready to work! Virtue building is a labor of love. In order to commit these seven forgotten virtues to memory, so as to not forget about them, I wanted to provide a small glossary of terms for you. Virtue this is a stable disposition that perfects the powers of the soul (intellect and will) in order to work well. This good work, or better work, this optimization of human capacity is what allows the concept of virtue to be given its full meaning. Humility Humility is a virtue which, basing itself on the truth present to it by the intellect, moderates the appetite so that it will takes its correct place before God and before men. "it refrains hope or confidence in oneself", says St. Thomas (S. Th. II-I, 161, 2 ad. 3), in the sense that it protects us from a false hope that is more than anything presumption; seen in this manner, it complements magnanimity which pushes a timid hope towards the goals that are truly fitting for man. Magnanimity Magnanimity by its very name denotes stretching forth of the mind to great things. Magnanimity is the characteristic of superior souls, who dream of the optimum, who know themselves worthy of supernal things. Or, more precisely, it is magnanimous who aspires to what is great in things. His main object, his object par excellence, is the greatest. Below that main object, it has secondary objects: the other great things. Studiousness it signifies the intense application of the mind to something (vehementem appli- cationem mentís ad aliquid). This is what this word means: to dedicate oneself to something, to occupy oneself conscientiously in something, to work hard. Chastity It is often thought that the virtue of chastity has a purely negative character, which is nothing more than a series of no's. On the contrary, it is of course a "yes" from which the "no" results at once... The opinion that the virtue of chastity has a negative character is therefore false. On the contrary, the moderation of states and acts inspired by sexual values serves positively those of the person and of love... Only a chaste man and woman are capable of experiencing true love. (Karol Wojtyła, Love and Responsibility) Chastity is the virtue that brings the sexual appetite into harmony with reason. It requires, not the renunciation of sexuality, but the right or reasonable use of it. Generosity Liberality or generosity is presented to us as the virtue by which man virtuously uses the goods he possesses; or, if one prefers, it is an interior disposition that orders, love, complacency, and attachment relative to those goods, according to reason. Patriotism The virtue of patriotism is a virtue that is located under piety and justice. Piety extends to the homeland insofar as this is in a certain way the principle of our being, legal justice considers the good of the homeland from the point of view of the common good. Eutrapelia This virtue is the power to moderate and order the rest and the recreation that the soul needs. For, the soul, as well as the body, gets tired and has to rest. Therefore, it is necessary to grant this rest to the soul by means of games and celebrations, whose moderation belongs to the virtue of eutrapelia, practiced during the times of recreation. Here are some closing thoughts for reflection. Rest assured that cultivating virtues is really worth my time. It will demand my Continued on page 3 Announcements We joyfully welcome all visitors to the Shrine This week s 2nd collection: St. Vincent de Paul Society Next week s 2nd collection: Facilities Maintenance Fund Donuts and Coffee Sale The Knights of Columbus invite you to their donuts and coffee sale after all morning Masses. Craft Faire Raffle Tickets The Altar Society will be selling raffle tickets this week for the craft fair in October. Please see page 3 for more details. Craft Faire Tables Available There are still tables available for rent for the October craft faire. Contact information is on page 3. Catechism Classes Limited spaces available in the religious education program. Please see page 8. Family Friday Nights All are welcome to join in the family rosary, talks, and games in the Family Learning Center each Gift Shop Position Open The gift shop is looking for a part-time sales associate. Please see page 3 for job listing details. Have you signed up for the Consecration to Jesus through Mary? Volunteers are available after Mass at tables to answer questions and assist you with registration. More details on page 4

3 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 consistent effort to concentrate on a given course of action. It will take time, which will demand repeating the process over a long period. It will involve growing pains and facing obstacles. Nevertheless, I will gradually develop a tendency to perform the action spontaneously and almost without reflection, yet with a degree of perfection that someone else without the virtue cannot duplicate. Some questions to leave you with: Are there things that need to be corrected, rectified, or changed in my view on virtues and vices? Do I consider virtues as the best things for myself and those around me? Do I consider virtues as the most necessary things for my family, for those around me, or for my country? I find myself seeing bad things in my family, in society, within the people in the church; what can I do to change this? Mary, Our Lady of Peace, pray for us, Fr. Brian Upcoming Feast Days October 1, 2018 Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church October 2, 2018 Memorial of the Guardian Angels October 4, 2018 Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Announces Diocesan Actions to Address Clergy Abuse Statement issued on September 13, 2018 To read the statement in full, please visit and see the Diocese of San Jose Blog for the latest post. Altar Society Craft Faire Tables Available for Rent $50 each - first come, first served Contact Jesse Marquez to rent (510) Altar Society Craft Faire Raffle Tickets 3 Tickets for $1 or 18 Tickets for $5 Ticket sales begin on September 30th. Make checks payable to Our Lady of Peace Altar Society Statue of Jesus with children TV 3. Sacred heart Picture framed 4. Last Supper tapestry 5. Our Father Prayer framed 6. Serenity Prayer framed 7. Jeweled Clock 8. Hammock & Accessories 9. GS Warriors basketball gear 10. Oakland A s baseball gear 11. Cash Prizes: 1st: $300 2nd: $200 3rd: $100 Upcoming Parish Events Sunday October 7, th Anniversary of Shrine Dedication Rosary Procession for Life, for Families and for Nations after Noon Mass Saturday, October 13, nd Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration Potluck Lunch for Adorers in Rooms 1101 & 1102 following the 8am Mass Fatima Pilgrimage Mass & Rosary Procession Mass at 7:30pm, Procession to follow Mass Benediction & Blessing of the Sick after rosary Sunday, October 21, 2018 Feast of St. John Paul II Procession after Noon Mass Picnic on the Shrine Lawn Kickball Tournament (Sign up your team!) Gift Shop Position Open Our Lady of Peace Gift Shop is looking for a PT sales associate (restocking & general customer service) to work weekends and occasional weekday fill-ins, with potential for advancing to FT with benefits. Must have: basic computer skills be able to lift 50 lbs retail experience a plus $13 to start or commensurate with experience. Please submit resume with cover letter along with the Diocese of San Jose Employment Application Form (download at: either in the gift shop or by to: giftshop@olop-shrine.org As our shrine gift shop is an extension of the mission and ministry of Our Lady of Peace Shrine, both knowledge of and love for our shared Catholic faith is required of all.

4 Page 4 Our Lady of Peace September 30, 2018 Monthly Marriage Enrichment Saturday, Oct. 20 7:00pm 9:00pm Our Lady of Peace Family Learning Center, Room 1101 What truly lies ahead for the Church? Where is the Lord at work? What do you hope to see for the next generation? For more information, please see seek2019.com. If you have questions or would like to attend as a group, please contact Cathy Rodeheffer at (650) Prices increase after October 30, Spiritual Warfare in Marriage Join us as we take a closer look at the devil s ploys in dividing what God has united, and how he uses our own weaknesses to gradually turn spouse against spouse. All married couples are invited to attend. For More Information: Greg & Claudia Schussman claudia.olop@gmail.com REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN for new enrollees and for those renewing their consecration Program begins on Saturday, October 20th The Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Program is based on St. Louis de Montfort s book True Devotion to Mary. This program consists of 33 days of prayer and exercises which help purify souls to prepare one for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. The Total Consecration The first period includes 12 days of exercises for casting off the spirit of the world. The second period consists of 3 weeks devoted to the Knowledge of Ourselves, the Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin Mary and to Jesus Christ. The program also includes going to Confession prior to Consecration and Holy Communion on consecration day with the intention of giving oneself to Jesus Christ through Mary. According to St. Louis-Marie Grignon de Montfort olop@consecrationgroup.org Consecration Day Sunday, November 25th The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, during 2pm Mass

5 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola for Men Silent Retreat from Oct. 26th 28th Camp St. Francis of Assisi: 2320 Sumner Ave., Aptos, CA Cost: $125 (Cash only) This silent retreat is a condensed version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, preached in English and Spanish separately by an IVE priest. The weekend will include: meditations, talks, Mass, and adoration, as well as an opportunity for Confession and spiritual advice. The retreat site has communal sleeping arrangements. For an application, please go to and look on the events calendar. Turn the completed form in to the parish office. Please arrive at Camp St. Francis by 1:15pm on October 26th. Transportation will not be offered, so please make your own arrangements. Items to Bring: Blanket/Bedsheet or sleeping bag, pillow, Toiletries, Shower shoes, Towels, Rosary, Notebook, Bible, Pen/Pencil, Spiritual Exercise book (can be purchased for $30, cash only) If you need more information, please Sister Angeles or Sister Sophia at c.ourladyofpeace@servidoras.org or call/text them at (408) Monday Nights (8 Sessions) October 1, 2018 to November 19, 2018 Our Lady of Peace Family Learning Center Room 1101, 7pm - 9pm Name: Address: City: State, Zip: Phone: Parish: STUDY REGISTRATION FORM Participant Information Registration Fee After Sept. 16: $50.00 Checks can be made payable to: Our Lady of Peace Adult Edu. and mailed to: 2800 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA Participant Fee: Scholarship Fund Donation: Total: Payment (Circle One): Cash / Check # For more information, please contact M. Bon Secours at adult.edu@olop-shrine.org or call at (408) x3 Volunteer Opportunities (Please circle): Small Group Facilitator Hospitality Other:

6 Page 6 Our Lady of Peace September 30, 2018 Other Announcements Open House Estate Planning Seminar Sat. Oct. 6: 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery Open House: 10 a.m. 2 p.m.; Seminar: 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Learn about the components and benefits of end-of-life planning, Advance Directives, Estate Planning and ways Catholic Cemeteries can assist with your funeral plans and burial property. RSVPs appreciated. Complimentary lunch; free tours and appointments or cemeteryinfo@dsj.org Women s Silent Weekend Retreat Spiritual Exercises Hosted by St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish October 12-14, 2018 Our Lady of Santa Clara Retreat Center in Cupertino, CA For more info, go to ourladyofsantaclara.org/events or contact Pat Schaaf at (408) or via at pts_roses@yahoo.com Planning A Catholic Funeral and Legacy Giving Thurs. Oct. 18: 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. St. Julie Parish Sullivan Center 366 St. Julie Drive, San Jose This workshop will assist you in making choices about your funeral or that of someone close to you. For more information, contact Catholic Cemeteries or cemeteryinfo@dsj.org Other Announcements Fundraising Community Dinner benefiting the Juan Diego Women s Center - Free Admission Saturday, October 27th at 7pm St. Lucy s Church in Campbell, CA Please RSVP: banquet@jdwcenter.org or (408) Ignatius Press 40th Anniversary conference & banquet In San Francisco on Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3, at St. Mary's Cathedral Conference Center Featuring Ignatius Press founder Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Peter Kreeft, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Steve Ray, Michael D. O'Brien, and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. Tickets for both days are limited, and selling fast, so get your tickets soon! Info at: Ignite Life 2018: Advance a Culture of Life Guest Speaker Lila Rose, Founder of Live Action Saturday, November 3, 2018 starting at 5:30pm Computer History Museum 1401 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, CA To register & for more information, visit or kristen@realoptions.net or call/text Kristen at (408) JESUS SPEAKS IN THE SILENCE OF THE MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST POPE FRANCIS YES! I will spend one or more hour(s) each week with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I prefer (check all that apply): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat These are the times we need coverage. Please check the hour you prefer or write in another time: 1am to 2am 2am to 3am 3am to 4am 4am to 5am Other Time: Name: Telephone: Address: City: State/Zip:

7 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 MASS INTENTIONS Weekly Offerings Saturday, September 29th Weekend Collection Totals: September 22 & 23 5 pm Elaine Thompson, Thanksgiving Sat. 5:00pm $2, Sun. 12 Noon $2, :30 pm Avika & Anav Kumar, Birthday & Special Intentions Sat. 7:30pm $1, Sun. 2:00pm $2, Sunday, September 30th 7:30 am Mastroieni Family & Godchildren Sun. 7:30am $2, Sun. 5:00pm $2, am Deepak & Seema Mehra, Health & Special Intentions Sun. 9:00am $2, Sun. 6:30pm $1, :30 am For the People Sun. 10:30am $2, Sun. 8:00pm $1, Noon +Virginia Villa Sarabia, Death Anniversary Offering Total: $22, pm +Miguel & +Jermomina Lopez, Special Intentions 5 pm +Regina Saenz, Death Anniversary 6:30 pm +Angel Maria Polania, Death Anniversary Interested in following Fr. Jonathan s homilies? 8 pm +Kendall J. Millett, Birthday You can download his homilies from his blog at: Monday, October 1st frjonathandumlao.wordpress.com 6:30am Theresa Tran Thi Minhthu, Special Intentions Noon David Licurse Sr., Birthday 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign 5:15 pm Tina & Lee Robertson, Special Intentions From September 26 through November 4, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life of prayer and Tuesday, October 2nd fasting for an end to abortion. Join us in daily prayer from 6:30am Aquino & Mabutas Families, Special Intentions 7am to 8pm on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 1691 The Alameda, San Jose For more Noon +Bill Straver, Special Intentions information, visit 5:15 pm +Maria Mai Ho, Special Intentions Wednesday, October 3rd 6:30am Geoghegan Family, Special Intentions Offices and Ministries Rectory (408) Noon Angie Garcia & Xavier Lopez, Birthday & Sp. Intentions Monday: 9am - 4:30pm (closed 12pm - 1pm) 5:15 pm +Nathaniel Van Tuyl, Death Anniversary Tue. Fri.: 9am - 7pm (closed 12pm - 1pm); Sat.: 9am - 1pm; Closed Sunday 7:30 pm Robert Baker, Health Thursday, October 4th Catechism Office ( 408) Tues. & Thu.: 6pm - 8:00pm 6:30am +Danilo O. Fang, Special Intentions Wed.: 3:45pm - 5:30pm Sat.: 9am - 12pm Noon Leo Glenn & Family, Birthday Office catechismoffice@olop-shrine.org 5:15 pm Minivia & Minette, Special Intentions Adult Religious Edu. (408) x1113 Friday, October 5th Tuesday to Friday: 10:30am-12:00pm 6:30am Alexander & Christine Cu, Special Intentions Saturday 9:30am 1:00pm Please Mother Bon Secours at adult.edu@olop-shrine.org Noon Rosario Perez, Birthday Library (408) x1214 Sun. - Tue.: 9am - 5pm, 5:15 pm Teresa Mindy Duong, Birthday Wed.: 1pm - 3pm, Fri 9am - 5pm 7:30pm Angie Datu & Family, Thanksgiving Saturday, October 6th Gift Shop (408) St. Vincent de Paul 1-(800) pm +Leona & +Francisco Lu, Special Intentions 7:30 pm In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima, Special Intentions Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals Please contact the Rectory Office for more information.

8 Page 8 Our Lady of Peace September 30, 2018 Our Lady of Peace Religious Education Program News Limited spaces still available for all classes. Register now! Catechism Program Director: Sr. Maria de Foy, SSVM Catechism Program Assistant: Sr. Maria de Talpa, SSVM For further information, please contact the Catechism Office during the hours listed on page 7 or them at catechismoffice@olop-shrine.org.

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10 Page 10 Our Lady of Peace September 30, 2018 Devo on Schedule 15-Decade Rosary Santo Niño Novena Mass Rosario en Español Men of the Sacred Heart Holy Hour & Benedic on St. Anthony Novena with Mass Rosary in Vietnamese Mother of Perpetual Help Novena & Mass St Joseph the Worker Weds. - Mon. 6 PM - 7 PM First Monday 7 PM Mondays 8 PM Tuesdays 12 AM - 1 AM Tuesdays 11 AM Tuesdays 6 PM Tuesdays 8 PM Wednesdays Novena 7 PM Mass 7:30 PM Thursdays 7PM On-Going Parish Activities Every Thursday Rosary of Protection at 10:45 am At the Mountain View Planned Parenthood (intersection of California & San Antonio) 1st Thursdays Our Lady of Vailankanni Novena & Holy Mass The novena will be at 7 pm followed by the Holy Mass at 7:30 pm Saturday Morning Roster for Altar Workers (October 6th) Rosalina Romuar, Cora Camat, Zenaida Labre, Arsenia Nicolas, Kathy Kha Every Saturday Rosary Making Classes at 9:30 am Held in the Old Hall from 9:30 am to 11 am for adults & children (materials provided) 2nd Saturdays Rosary at the Shrine at 8 am Rosary at the Shrine after 8am Mass for the beatification of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC Last Saturday of the Month Rosary at 9:15 am Come pray the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood at 1691 The Alameda (Taylor & Naglee), San Jose. Other pro-life activists have been picketing and providing help to future mothers at this site for several decades. Call Maria Christine at nd Sundays Lay Carmelite meeting. Please contact Donna Rae Smith for further information: donareyesmusic@gmail.com Every 13th of the Month from May to October Fatima Mass & Procession 7:30 pm Holy Mass to be followed by a procession (if it is a Sunday the Holy Mass will be at 8 pm) Every 3rd Sunday - Altar Society Bake Sale after all morning masses - Cenacle Holy Hour to pray for Priests, Seminarians & Vocations at 3 pm Our Lady of Peace Gi Shop Open 7 Days a Week October 2018: Month of the Holy Rosary Gi Shop Hours Mon.: 11am 5:30pm Tues./Thurs.: 8:45am 7pm Wed./Fri.: 8:45am 8pm Sat./Sun.: 9am 7pm New from Catholic Answers: Feeding Faith Book Club Featured Title: (20% off) Self-Gi : Essays on Humanae Vitae & the Thought of John Paul II by Janet E. Smith (reg $39.95) Janet Smith is one of the most significant and one of the ablest defenders of Humanae vitae in the English-speaking world. This book is mely, not only because of the fi y-year anniversary of the document, but because the need for a defense that penetrates to the profound anthropological vision at its heart has never been greater. D.C. Schindler, Pon fical John Paul II Ins tute for Studies on Marriage & Family, Catholic University of America Why Humanae Vitae is S ll Right By Janet Smith ($19.95) 50th Anniversary edi ons from Our Sunday Visitor & the USCCB: ($4.95) ($9.95) ($14.95) Inseparable: Five Perspec- ves on Sex, Life, and Love in Defense of Humanae Vitae Like the prophets of old, in Humanae Vitae Pope Paul VI spoke the saving word of truth to a society not inclined to listen. Inseparable helps us to understand this great encyclical more fully and to appreciate its relevance to our current situa on. - Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto

11 Bulletin #: Our Lady of Peace Santa Clara, CA Contact: Elizabeth Nguyen (408) or (408) Backup Contact: Karen Ruiz (408) ext. 2125