Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

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2 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Michael's Reflection on This Week's Gospel The gospel starts with a protest- This is a hard saying, who can listen to it? Why did some of the disciples object that way? Do you remember what Jesus said to his followers in last Sunday s gospel? Didn t he say whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood will have everlasting life? Having heard those words, some of the disciples murmured and dissented and they went away. Surprisingly, Jesus didn t stop them from moving away! Why? Because he meant what he said, and it is up to them to take or leave the words of Jesus. The twelve disciples however, remained with him, led by Peter, who said Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life! Words are very powerful! Let us put aside for awhile the power of God s words and in the meantime look at how words of ordinary individuals have apparently transformed the lives of the people and the world. Mahatma Gandhi's discourse about discrimination through non-violent protest touched and inspired people around the world; the Gettysburg address of Abraham Lincoln fueled and propelled the soldiers with courage and pride; the famous JFK quote, Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country. encouraged participation. The words of parents and elders remind their children of basic human virtues and values like love, humility, responsibility, forgiveness, or gratitude. Although children say that sometimes parents are annoying and deafening because they repeat and remind them with the same old words on different days, I tell you that s their way of transforming, and molding them to become better and successful individuals. But if their attitude is like some of the disciples who said, it s a hard saying. Who can listen to it, yes, they grow old but they will never grow mature and successful. Words are very powerful in transforming people and society. Inasmuch as words can build a person, words can also destroy a person. That s how powerful they are! Let us be very careful in dispensing words from our lips! Once we have uttered the words that hurt people or destroy the reputation of others, the damage has been done! And when we have said something that destroys the name of others, I tell you we also have just branded ourselves as gossips. Brothers and sisters, that is why Jesus, the bread of life, is inviting us to be one with him by eating his flesh, the bread we receive in the holy Mass. When we eat the bread of his flesh and drink the cup of his blood, Zwe proclaim the glory of God through zour words that gives life! Please Pray For the Sick & Homebound Lydia Li, Cindy Palmer, Donna Riordan, Joseph Crea, Cathy Doerr, Mark LaFlamme, Jim Adams,Paul McNamara, Marianne Mueller, Winnie McGannon, Judy Woods, Stephen Lee, Nancy Marty, Pat Klein, Joyce Homan, Danute Zakys, Maria Merlitti, Eileen Mitchell, Apolonia Gutierrez, Betty Gildea For the Recently Deceased Rita O Connor, Corazon Quita, Beth Richards, Trudy MacDonald, Catherine McGilvray, Jim Thalmann, Cornelio Soliman, Florence Connell, Lavelle Seebauer, Kevin Dooney, Sean Dooney, Betty Dole, Carmo Trindade, Anne Baker Dobson, Barbara Stelle, Marcus Rodrigues, Jerry Markovich, Trudi Jones, Jim Bliss, Bill Landgraf, Maria Samotyj, Keith Murray, David Hurley, Ronald Smith, Bishop Rich Garcia, Louise Barnett, Patricia Dillon, Lucienne Woods, Betsy MacDonald, Susan Marie Gray, Ruth Murphy Pray For Lists guidelines: Have permission from the person to be listed. Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com Mass Intentions Sunday, August 26: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am SAG... Bill Landgraff 10:30 am OLR... Louise Barnett Readings: Joshua 24:1 2a, 15 17, 18b/ Psalm 34:2 3, 16 17, 18 19, 20 21/Eph 5:21 32 or 5:2a, / John 6:60 69 Monday, August 27: St. Monica Readings: 2 Thessalonians 1:1 5, / Psalm 96:1 2a, 2b 3, 4 5 / Matthew 23:13 22 Tuesday, August 28: St. Augustine 12:15 pm STA... Thanksgiving (SI) Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:1 3a, 14 17/ Psalm 96:10, 11 12, 13 / Matthew 23:23 26 Wednesday, August 29: Passion of St. John the Baptist Readings: 2 Thessalonians 3:6 10, / Psalm 128:1 2, 4 5 / Mark 6:17 29 Thursday, August 30 Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:1 9 / Psalm 145:2 3, 4 5, 6 7 / Matthew 24:42 51 Friday, August 31 8:30 am OLR... Bartolomea & Florencio Pedron Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:17 25 / Psalm 33:1 2, 4 5, / Matthew 25:1 13 Saturday, September 1 Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:26 31 / Psalm 33:12 13, / Matthew 25:14 30 Sunday, September 2: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am STA... Paula Koo 9:00 am SAG... Tsung-Chai Koo 10:30 am STA... Joseph Koo 10:30 am OLR... Vince Giovannotto Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1 2, 6 8 / Psalm 15:2 3, 3 4, 4 5 / James 1:17 18, 21b 22, 27 / Mark 7:1 8, 14 15, Save the Dates! August 26 - English Faith Formation Sessions start August 27 - Summer Series September 9 - Spanish FF Sessions start September 16 - Parish Potluck Picnic October 13 - Installation of Fr. Stasys as Pastor

3 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish This Week s Highlights Sunday, August 26 9:15 am...family Gathering (OLRH) 10:15 am...family Gathering (SESAud) Monday, August 27 7:00 pm.... Adult Faith Formation (OLRH) Tuesday,August 28 7:00 pm...hispanic Prayer Grp (DCC) Wednesday, August 29 4:00 pm...ysop (OLRH) Thursday, August 30 9:00 am... Mothers' Prayers (KC) 10:00 am...prayer Group (SAGH) Friday, August 31 9:00 am...istp Fund Champions Meeting (OLRH) Saturday, September 1 10:00 am...baptism (STA) This Week's Readings First Reading Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve either the Lord or other gods. They choose the Lord (Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Paul reflects on how husbands and wives should reverence and love each other (Ephesians 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]). Gospel Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (John 6:60-69). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Presider Schedule 22nd Sunday Ordinary Sept 2, 2018 St. Albert the Great 1095 Channing Ave. Sat 5:00 pm... Fr. Nguyen Sun 9:00 am... Fr. Gazzingan Sun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St. Sun 7:30 am... Fr. Nguyen Sun 8:45 am Msgr. Sandersfeld Sun 10:30 am Fr. Gazzingan Sun 12:00 pm... TBD Our Lady of the Rosary 3233 Cowper St. Sun 9:00 am (Spanish)... Fr. Suarez Sun 10:30 am Fr. Nguyen Summer Series Concludes - August 27 MARY: A BIBLICAL WALK WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER with Edward Sri, renowned teacher and biblical scholar All are invited to join us for our last session of the video series on Mary in the Hall at Our Lady of Rosary on August 27 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Walk with Mary through the stages of her life with scenes of the places she lived and experienced in the Holy Land. This week we explore Mary at the Cross and Mary Crowned with Glory. Statement From Bishop McGrath dated August 15, 2018 The news this week of the historic sexual abuse of minors in six Pennsylvania dioceses is truly horrific. Trust was first betrayed by these attacks on the innocent; however, the systematic cover-up and reassigning of these priests by their bishops and superiors is just as unforgivable. As I have stated on many occasions, we the and its ministers must abide by a higher standard. We are called to protect and keep safe children, the young and all vulnerable persons. There can be no short-cuts, nothing that can excuse immoral and sinful acts. The Diocese of San Jose remains committed to protecting God s children and to fostering the safest of environments in which to worship, learn and live. I echo the bishops in Pennsylvania who have asked for forgiveness. Yet we know that forgiveness does not absolve perpetrators of the consequences of these grave transgressions against the defenseless. Finally, I ask you to pray for the victims and their families. I would also request that you pray for the vast majority of priests present and past who have been faithful in their ministry. They, too, grieve for the terrible stain of this sin that has harmed so many. May God bless you all. Parish Potluck Picnic Please save Sunday afternoon, September 16, for our annual Parish Potluck Picnic. There will be the Knights of Columbus cooking up a storm and the usual dancing and games. There will be a Free-Cycle event, too, where you ll be encouraged to bring things you no longer need but are willing to pass on to someone new all free! This year you are encouraged to bring salads, casseroles and desserts; Last name A-P bring salads or side dishes and R-Z bring desserts. And if you re interesting in helping with this year s picnic, please let Chris Lundin (clundin@stanford.edu) know. An initial organizational meeting has already been held. Finally, this will also be a great time to meet and congratulate our new pastor, Fr. Stasys, and newest Parochial Vicar, Fr. Anthony, as well as your fellow parishioners. Hope to see you there!

4 August 26, 2018 Weekly Stewardship Report August 19 (Week 8) Offertory by Mass: Sat, 5:00pm (SAG)....$539 Sun 9:00am (SAG).. $1,224 Sun 9:00am (OLR).. $1,000 Sun 10:30am (OLR). $2,469 Sun, 7:30am (STA)....$969 Sun, 8:45am (STA)....$978 Sun 10:30am (STA)...$482 Sun 12:00pm (STA).. $328 Mail $270 Online Giving......$2,296 Total $10,555 Weekly Goal $12,000 Assumption $2,456 Seeking To Be Confirmed? Have you completed your initiation into the with all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist)? Did you complete your Baptism and 1st Communion but miss the Sacrament of Confirmation? WE WANT YOU!! NOW IS THE TIME!! It s time to step forward and complete your initiation into the Catholic. We will begin a series of preparation sessions for Confirmation for adults (ages 17 and up) on Wednesday, October 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Dermody Center. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Susan in the Faith Formation Office or at suolsen@dsj.org. Hoping to see many people step forward to receive this important sacrament that seals our commitment to the, completes our Baptismal Grace, and strengthens us with the Holy Spirit. STA Employment Need: P/T Bookkeeper Provide accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders in addition to planning, forecasting and analyzing reports and information impacting parish operations. Key Qualifications: Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks, excellent oral and written communication skills (bilingual preferred), experience performing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis, previous P&L and balance sheet ownership, proven business partnership experience. Please contact the pastor at emikalonis@dsj.org for more information and/or an application. If anyone would like to consider volunteering for this position on a long time term commitment, that would also be appreciated.

5 Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information. KEY REFERENCES DC... Dermody Center DCC.. Dermody Center Chapel OLR.. Our Lady of the Rosary OLRH OLR Hall KC... OLR Kerry s Corner PC.... Pastoral Center SAG.. St. Albert the Great SAGH.. SAG Hospitality Ctr. SJCB.. S. J. Cathedral Basilica SESS.. St. Elizabeth Seton School SESA. SES Auditorium STA... St. Thomas Aquinas THB.. STA - Thomas House Basement THD.. STA - Thomas House Dining Room THL.. STA - Thomas House Library Holy SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass. Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child. Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one. Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child. Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date. Administration, Office Staff, & committees Main Phone: (650) Business & Operations Manager: Vacant - ext. 20 Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org; Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm SAGH) Chair: Chris Lundin (clundin@ stanford.edu); Vice-Chair: Vicki Sullivan (vickisullivan@comcast.net); Secretary: Ted Baer (tabaer@ sbcglobal.net) Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net) Human Concerns Committee: Chair: St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) For truck donation pickup (650) Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams (650) ; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) Principal: Evelyn Rosa Development: Carmel Caligaris (650) STA Photography: Roland Quintero (650) Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) Lucile Packard Children s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650)