Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE. Associate Pastors Rev. Joseph LoJacono, IVE Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE

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1 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 19, 2017 Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE Associate Pastors Rev. Joseph LoJacono, IVE Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE Convent Superior Mother Maria de la Caridad, 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 pm, 2 pm & 5 pm, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm Weekday Masses 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: 12 Noon & 5:15 pm Masses Tues Fri: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm Masses 2800 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA (408) (More Contact Info: Pg.7) Social See page 6 to see the prayer composed by Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus 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 February 19, 2017 Dear Parishioners, Over the past several weeks, we have been trying to ensure the realization that through Jesus Christ we are granted a newness of life. And it is with a firm conviction that we can know that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it, (Jn 1,5) and will not overcome it, not even today. As St. Paul describes it, this action or intervention of God was a rescue mission. He rescued us from an evil age: The Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins that he might rescue us from the present evil age in accord with the will of our God and Father. (Gal 1,4) There is a temptation, however, to antiquate the saving activity of God as a back then and for those people of that age type of thing not really pertaining to me in any concrete or meaningful way. The faith is something quite different. God snatched them from sin and death, evil and darkness, and He does no less for us. One of the ways that the Lord has snatched us from the present evil age is through a proclamation of the word of truth to us. He has also done so by granting us the sacraments, where (to this day) He bathes us in His blood and pours grace into our hearts through the waters of baptism. We can confess our sins. He nourishes us with His body and blood. He calls some to be holy priests to preach and teach. He calls others to be united in holy matrimony so that you can bear fruit through children and continue to hand on the gift life and truth in the domestic church of you home. He anoints us when we are sick. This is how the Lord rescues us and snatches us from an evil generation, it is neither something automatic nor is it magic fairy dust! It is a dependence on and loving relationship that rests upon the four pillars of the Christian life daily discipline of prayer, learning about scripture, frequenting the sacraments and holy fellowship (cf., Acts 2,42). I may ask you: do you feel rescued, are you feeling snatched from an evil age? As His disciples, we should say, Yes! and I can tell you how and I can tell you why. We should be able to say: I can tell you, from my own experience, that when I began to pray the rosary daily, when I spent time with holy scripture, added the daily reception of the Eucharist, making a daily holy hour, frequenting confession and surrounding myself with friends who had values and integrity I began to see and experience and hear everything that the Lord professes. The question may be directed to you. How frequently do you receive the Lord in the Eucharist? How often do you obtain the gift of His healing in confession? Do you spend time with Him in prayer? Is your heart and mind open to listening and learning to the Lord s voice through His Gospel? Do you surround yourself with friends and fellowship that are trying to walk in this light as well or are you keeping company with another sort of crowd? Am I among the millions who spend significant time with stars and celebrities, watching them act, or watching their lives on reality TV, Netflix and movies? Am I led to subscribe to unreasonable world views that are formed simply by popular opinion? Is my intellect being robbed of its nobility and darkened by a self-centered and self-referential society? And is my will being zapped of its energy and courage because of the opportunities for anonymous and unfettered consumption? Last question, following St. Paul: Am I gazing with unveiled face on the glory of the Lord,... being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as from the Lord who is the Spirit? (2 Cor 3,18) In good ways or bad ways, for better or for worse, we will be transformed by the company that we keep, the truth that we profess, and the good that we love. Christ offers to us life and life in abundance. He extends a hand to us out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of light. As darkness sets in and seems to overcome the land, a single light will pierce through all the more. Mary, Our Lady of Peace, pray for us! Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE Announcements We joyfully welcome all visitors to the Shrine ADA Pledge Drive Our parish goal this year is $279,901. Fr. Brian s ADA Letter to the Parishioners can be found on page 8 and the form, if you don t have one already is on page 9. We thank you for your generosity. Coffee & Donuts The Knights of Columbus invite you for coffee & donuts after Sunday morning masses. Altar Society Bake Sale After all morning Masses Cenacle Hour at 3pm Ash Wednesday Schedule See page 3 Friday Family Nights Continue to be a big success! Have you attended one yet? See page 8 for more information. Free Event Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers will be speaking on Saturday, February 25th in the Family Learning Center Gym at 7:30 PM. See page 5. St. Vincent de Paul is in need of food donations There is a need of canned, nonperishable food items such as canned meats, fruits and veggies needed. See page 6. For more parish news, please read the rest of the bulletin. Diocesan Flu/Cold Season Recommenda ons - Communion will be distributed to the hands - People should not hold hands during the recita on or singing of the Lord s Prayer - No shaking of hands or touching during the Sign of Peace

3 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Friendly Parish Reminders Page 3 Ash Wednesday Schedule Wednesday, March 1, Pets, no matter how small, unless they are certified service animals, are not allowed anywhere on the property. 2. Remember to keep and observe the silent, prayerful atmosphere of the church, especially on Sundays in between masses. Ashes will be distributed at all masses 3. Respect and help to keep the church and the grounds clean by picking up any trash. 4. Do not move or attempt to move or ignore any signs on the property. 5. Help to cultivate a friendly and familial atmosphere of Our Lady of Peace by being welcoming to all your neighbors and other parishioners, especially visitors. Be respectful to the priests, religious sisters and staff of Our Lady of Peace, especially when they are giving instructions or direction. They are doing this for your well-being and safety. 8 am Mass (English) 10 am Ashes Only Service Noon Mass (English) 5 pm Mass (English) 6:30 pm Mass (Spanish) 8 pm Mass (English) There will be no Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Mass on March 1. Looking for a New Year s ResoluƟon? Sign up for a weekly Holy Hour in EucharisƟc AdoraƟon of Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. Perpetual AdoraƟon takes place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year inside the church.

4 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 Children and Youth Religious Education Program News The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. John 1:14 The Will to Discipline First and foremost, discipline more, and you ll have to discipline less. Put another way, we can say that the more ready and willing you are to discipline calmly and firmly the instant the situation calls for it, the less often you will need to discipline over time. You will be predictable. Your child will have few doubts about your expectations and even fewer doubts that in short order you will back them up with consequences. You will not allow twenty-eight minutes of arguing, negotiating, cajoling, and threatening to persist until, finally hitting your limit, you discipline. You will discipline at the beginning of trouble instead of at the end. Put simply, the will to discipline makes the act of discipline less necessary. (Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids, Dr. Ray Guarendi) Catechism Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday Saturday 5:30 pm 8 pm 3 pm 7 pm 9 am 1 pm Office phone number: (408) olopccdoffice@servidoras.org Website:

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6 Page 6 Our Lady of Peace February 19, 2017 The Desert Abbas & Ammas at St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church Catholics (of all liturgical rites) and interested non-catholics are invited to a free day of recollection for the Lenten season at St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church in Los Gatos on Saturday, March 18, 2017 and led by Fr. Anthony Hernandez, Pastor of St. Basil s. RSVP is necessary. For more information or to reserve a place, please contact Fr. Anthony at (408) or pastor@stbasil.org. There is no fee to attend the day of recollection; donations are welcome. Schedule: 9 am - Service for the souls of the departed 10 am - Breakfast 10:30 am - First talk 11:30 am - Second talk 12:30 pm - Lunch 1:30 Third talk 2:45 Confessions 3:00 Vespers Food Donations The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Peace Chapter are in need of food donations. Food must be non-perishable (not fresh) and not expired. They may be brought to the Rectory Office during regular office hours or dropped off in the gray food bin located in the Old Hall. Suggested items: Canned protein, veggies, fruits. Thank you for your generosity. Lord, help me to make time today to serve you in those who are most in need of encouragement or assistance. St. Vincent de Paul The De La Salle Christian Brothers invite young men ages to a Come & See Weekend Retreat from March 3 5, 2017 at their retreat center in the Napa Valley. This is an opportunity to learn more about the spirituality, community life, and mission of the Brothers. Through prayer and conversation, participants will be able to take away a deeper understanding of the Brother vocation. By their commitment to teach passionately, pray deeply, live simply, and stand with the poor, the De La Salle Christian Brothers bring the Gospel into the educational setting to young people in over 80 countries around the world. Please contact Br. Chris Patiño, FSC, Director of Vocation Ministry, at brochrisfsc@dlsi.org for more information or visit For every believer, and especially for Christian families, the humble dwelling place in Nazareth is an authentic school of the Gospel. Pope St. John Paul II

7 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 Mass Intentions Saturday, February 18h 8 am Fr. Nieto & IVE-SSVM Orders 5:15 pm +Nhon & +Mai Hoang, Death Anniversary 7:30 pm +Erlinda Legaspi Sunday, February 19th 7:30 am For the People 9 am +Maurice Agcaoili, Death Anniversary 10:30 am Shucri Janini, Jr. & Emily, Birthday Noon Robert & Richard Rojas, Birthday 2 pm Elizabeth Kamas, Birthday 5 pm Richard Wildanger, Birthday 6 pm +Cartina Escamilla Bautista, Death Anniversary 8 pm Sarah Aurora Tabada, Birthday Monday, February 20th 8 am Minivia & Minette Fernandes, Special intentions Noon Lou & Regina Revera, Wedding Anniversary 5:15 pm Harry Tran & Family, Special Intentions Tuesday, February 21st 8 am Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE, Special Intentions Noon Fr. Thomas Steinke, IVE, Special Intentions 5:15 pm Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE, Birthday Wednesday, February 22nd 8 am Fr. Thomas Steinke, IVE & Grace Laxamana, Birthday & Special Intentions Noon Mary Bernadette Coloma, Special Intentions 5:15 pm Fr. Thomas & Emily/Melissa, Birthday 7:30 pm +Hazel Pearl Thomas Thursday, February 23rd 8 am In Honor of St. Michael & Jorge D., Special Intentions Noon Maria Huong Lam, Thanksgiving 5:15 pm Claudia Aquino & Familia, Special Intentions Friday, February 24th 8 am Raul & Clorie Lopez, Special Intentions Noon Marissa Estaras, Health 5:15 pm +Dodo & +Maria Manabat, Death Anniversaries Saturday, February 25th 8 am Souls in Purgatory 5:15 pm Deacon Ted Trinko 7:30 pm Laciste Family, Thanksgiving Weekly Offerings Weekend Collec on Totals: February 5 Sat. 5pm $2, Sat. 7:30 pm $811.0 Sun. 7:30 am $1, Sun. 9 am $2, Sun. 10:30 am $3, Sun. Noon $2, Sun. 2 pm $1, Sun. 5 pm $1, Sun. 6:30 pm $1, Sun. 8 pm $2, Offering Total: $23, Thank you for your generosity! Feast of the Chair of St. Peter Wednesday, February 22 Every year on February 22, the Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, to commemorate St. Peter's teaching in Rome. Already in the second half of the 18th century an ancient wooden chair inlaid with ivory was venerated and traditionally held to be the Episcopal chair on which St. Peter sat as he instructed the faithful of Rome. In fact, it is a throne in which fragments of acacia wood are visible, which could be part of the chair of St. Peter, encased in oak and reinforced with iron bands. Several rings facilitated its transportation during processions. Pope Alexander VII commissioned Bernini to build a sumptuous monument which would give prominence to this ancient wooden chair. Bernini built a throne in gilded bronze, richly ornamented with bas-reliefs in which the chair was enclosed: two pieces of furniture, one within the other. On January 17, 1666 it was solemnly set above the altar. Offices and Ministries Rectory Monday: 9 am - 4:30 pm (closed Noon - 1 pm) Tue. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm (closed Noon - 1 pm) Sat. 9 am - 1 pm Closed Sunday Catechism Tues. & Thu. 5:30 pm - 8 pm Wed. 3 pm - 7 pm Sat. 9 am - 1 pm Adult Religious Edu ext Tue, Thurs, Fri: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat. 9 am - 1 pm Library ext Sun.-Tue. 9 am - 5 pm, Wed. 1 pm - 3 pm, Fri 9 am - 5 pm Gift Shop St. Vincent de Paul Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals Please contact the Rectory Office for more information.

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9 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 Annual Diocesan Appeal 2017 Pledge Form Proclaiming God s Love, Together in Christ Target: $279,901 Parish Office Only: Name: Parish # 241 Address: Family Dio ID# City, State, Zip: Phone# Spouse Name: Change of Address: Total Gift Monthly (10 payments) Total Gift Monthly (10 payments) $5, $500 $1, $100 $4, $450 $ $90 $4, $400 $ $80 $3, $350 $ $70 $3, $300 $ $60 $2, $250 $ $50 $2, $200 $ $40 $1, $150 My Total Pledge is $ Amt Paying Today $ Cash enclosed Check enclosed (payable to: Annual Diocesan Appeal): Check # Electronic Funds Transfer (Please fill out the following and include a voided check) You may electronically transfer $ per month for months (not to exceed 10 months) until my pledge of $ is paid in full. (All payments should be completed by December 31, 2017.) Name of Bank: Account # Signature: Date Credit Card Gift My total ADA 2017 pledge is $. I will be making my pledge by Visa MasterCard. My credit card is to be charged one time for the total amount. Charge my credit card $ per month for months (not to exceed 10 months). (All payments should be completed by December 31, 2017.) Card # Exp. Date / Signature Date I/We donated on-line by visiting and followed the ADA links. Please contact me about donating stock to the ADA. Everyone in the Diocese is asked to be included. Regardless of amount, please do turn your pledge form in on Sunday. Thank you. Please complete all entries on the pledge form. Please note that we DO need the pledge form completely filled out and signed by you in order to process your pledge. Monthly/Automatic pledge payment will begin in March 2017 If you need assistance, please stop by the rectory Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. We also welcome one-time pledges. Thank you May God Abundantly Bless You for Your Generosity.

10 Page 10 Our Lady of Peace February 19, 2017 Devo on Schedule On-Going Parish Activities Full 15-Decade Rosary Santo Niño Novena Rosario en Español Men of the Sacred Heart Holy Hour St. Anthony Novena with Mass Rosary in Vietnamese Mother of Perpetual Help Novena & Mass St Joseph the Worker Weds-Mon 6-7 PM Mondays 7:00PM Mondays 8:00 PM Tuesdays 12AM-1AM Tuesdays 11AM Tuesdays 6 PM Tuesdays 8 PM Wednesdays 7 PM Thursdays 7PM 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 (February 25th) Helen Hovland, Ode Binkley, Claudia Velasquez 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 The next Lay Carmelite meeting will be February 12th. 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 3pm Our Lady of Peace Gift Shop Open 7 Days a Week New Store Hours: M: 11-5:30; T/Th: 8:45-7:00; W/F: 8:45-9:00 Sat/Sun. 9:00-7:00 February 2017 Month of the Passion of Our Lord Feeding Faith Book Club Featured February title: Ash Wednesday is March 1 st Did you know Magnificat also has a weekly devotional magazines for young children? Look for the monthly packets it in the periodical stand by the register or in the children s section! ($15.99) There is no shortage of studies showing the importance of family meal time. Add in the spiritual component of prayer and teaching the faith and you have, as Donna-Marie so eloquently illustrates, a recipe for success. Follow Donna-Marie s plan and you ll be fortifying your loved ones in their faith now and in the future. Lent & Easter Wisdom Series titles from Ligouri 20% off this month for Feeding Faith Book Club Members not a member? Joining is easy & free, just need your name, receive a $5 store credit for every $100 you spend on books! Look for these titles in our Lenten reading section. Teresa Tomeo, syndicated Catholic talk show host & best-selling Catholic author.

11 Bulletin #: Our Lady of Peace Santa Clara, CA (408) or Contact: Grace Laxamana