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1 Year of Faith October 11, November 24, 2013 November 3, Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA Conducted by the Fathers of the Institute of the Incarnate Word Website: RECTORY Rev. Gustavo Nieto, IVE, Pastor (408) Rev. Samuel Leonard, IVE, Associate Pastor Rev. Juan Nuñez, IVE, Associate Pastor Rev. Joseph LoJacono, IVE, Associate Pastor CONVENT Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara (408) Mother Maria Ana de Jesus Carrio, SSVM, Superior OFFICE HOURS Rectory: Mon. 9am-4:30pm (closed 12-1); Tue. - Fri. 9am-7pm (closed 12-1pm); (408) Sat. 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday Catechism: Tues. & Thu. 9-11:30am & 5:30-8pm; Wed. 9-11:30am & 3-6pm; (408) Sat. 9am-1pm Adult Religious Ed: Tue. - Fri. 2 to 7pm; Sat. 9am-1pm (408) Library: Sun.-Tue. 9am-5pm, Wed. 1pm-3pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1:30pm-4:45pm (Ext. 1214) (Located in the Family Learning Center Room 1214) Music Ministry: Contact Bernadette Arnold (Ext. 2217) MASSES Sunday Vigil: Sat. 5pm & 7:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am,10:30am, 12:00noon, & 5:00pm, 6:30pm (Spanish) & 8:00pm Holy Days: Please see our website or call the Rectory Office Weekdays: 8:00am, 12:00noon, 5:15pm; also 7:30pm Wed. & 8:00am Sat. First Friday: 8:00am, 12:00noon, 5:15pm, 7:30pm CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 3:30pm - 5pm Other times: During all Sat & Sun Masses Mon. during the 12noon; 5:15pm Masses Tue - Fri. during the 8, 12noon; 5:15pm Masses GIFT SHOP (408) St. Vincent de Paul (800) BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES & FUNERALS: Please contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements (For Marriages please contact the office before setting the date.) Our Lady of Peace 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 November 3, st Reading: Sir 35:12-14,16-18 Psalm: Ps 34,2-3,17-19,23 2nd Reading: 2 Tm 4:6-8,16-18 Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 Dear Parishioners, FROM OUR PASTOR The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory a reminder for us of our duty to pray for them, especially for our loved ones who have died. Just yesterday we commemorated All Souls Day and offered prayers for their souls; thus mysteriously contributing to their entry into beatitude. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that all souls who die in God s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. We give the name Purgatory (from the Latin word purgare, to make clean, to purify) to this final purification of the elect, which is totally and entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her dogma of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. This doctrine is also based in Sacred Scripture: Therefore Judas Maccabeus made atonement for the dead that they might be delivered from their sin (2 Macc 12:46). There are several passages in the New Testament that point to a process of purification after death. Thus, Jesus Christ declares and whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but he that shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come. According to St. Isidore of Seville (Deord. creatur., 14, 6) these words prove that in the next life some sins will be forgiven and purged away by a certain purifying fire. St. Augustine also argues that some sinners are not forgiven either in this world or in the next would not be truly said unless there were other sinners who, though not forgiven in this world, are forgiven in the world to come (City of God, 21.24). The necessity of Purgatory is grounded upon the absolute purity of God. In the Book of Revelations we read of the great beauty of His pure gold city with its walls of jasper and spotless light which is not of the sun or moon, but the light of the Lamb slain from the beginning of the world. There shall not enter into it anything defiled or that works abomination or that makes a lie, but they that are written in the Book of the life of the Lamb (Rev 21:27). Justice demands that nothing unclean, only the pure of heart, shall stand before the face of the pure God. Suppose there was no Purgatory. The justice of God would be too terrible for words! Who of us would dare assert at the moment of death we were pure enough to stand before the immaculate Lamb of God? Do you think you could say it? I know I cannot. Archbishop Fulton Sheen beautifully says Purgatory is the place where the love of God tempers the justice of God and the love of man tempers the injustice of man. In praying for the dead, the Church above all contemplates the mystery of the Resurrection of Christ, who obtains salvation and eternal life for us through his Cross. Our hope is founded on Christ s sacrifice. Hence, the prayers of intercession and petition which the Church never ceases to raise to God have great value. They are characteristic of a heart attuned to God s mercy (CCC, 2635). During the Eucharist, through the general intercessions and the Memento for the dead, we pray for all those who have died, so that through the trial of Purgatory they will be purified, if necessary, and attain eternal joy. In entrusting them to the Lord, we recognize our solidarity with them and share in their salvation in this wondrous mystery of the communion of saints. I therefore encourage you to pray fervently for the dead, for their family members and for all our brothers and sisters who have died, that they may obtain the remission of the punishments due to their sins and may hear the Lord s call: Come, O my dear soul, to eternal repose in the arms of my goodness, which has prepared eternal delights for you (St. Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life, 17, 4). Let us especially remember in our prayers the soul of Msgr. Sweeney and the souls of the Shrine s benefactors. As we live the liturgical year let us always reflect upon the truth of our faith and let us consider them with all seriousness, because our lives are based upon them in this world, and consequently in the world to come. Fr. Gustavo Nieto, IVE Announcements We joyfully welcome all visitors to the Shrine! This week s 2nd Collection: Facilities Maintenance Fund The Knights of Columbus Community Pancake Breakfast after morning Masses. Hispanic Group Food Sales Sunday, Nov. 9 After morning masses. Did you remember to turn your clocks back one hour? Veterans Day, Mon. Nov. 11 Rectory Office will be closed. Posting Notice All posters and flyers need approval before posting, and only office staff are allowed to post materials on designated bulletin boards. To obtain approval bring your material to the Rectory office 1-2 weeks prior to event. If and when approved by the Pastor, staff will put up the poster/ flyer with the appropriate stamp. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Author Series Presents: Al Kresta (Sat., Nov. William Kilpatrick (Sat., Nov. 7pm) 2 Office Positions Open See page 6 for job descriptions. Contact Karen Ruiz via kruiz@dsj.org

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6 Page 6 Our Lady of Peace November 3, 2013 SAT. 8:00 AM All Souls :00 PM Felix Arturo Nieto & Adriana Nieto 7:30 PM Alex Nieves & Nieves Family SUN. 7:30 AM For the People :00 AM All Souls Novena 10:30 AM Joseph Pham, Death Anniversary 12 NOON IVE Minor & Major Seminarians 5:00 PM Francisco Morcillas & Mr. & Mrs. Morcilas 6:30 PM Brandon Superio, Birthday 8:00 PM Campanilla & Murillo Family, Living & Deceased MON. 8:00 AM All Souls Novena NOON Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:15 PM Lien Tran, Birthday & Warren Elmer, Spec. Int. TUE. 8:00 AM All Souls Novena NOON Sophie Lemaignen, Birthday 5:15 PM All Souls WED. 8:00 AM All Souls Novena NOON Fr. Esteban Soler, Birthday 5:15 PM All Souls 7:30 PM Felipe Fernandez, Death Anniversary & Estelita Fernandez, Thanksgiving THUR. 8:00 AM All Souls Novena NOON Fidel A. Avanzado & Fidel B. Avanzado 5:15 PM Mary, Queen of Peace Praesidium FRI. 8:00 AM All Souls Novena NOON Jaime Bacani & Ernestina Borda, Birthday 5:15 PM Ramirez-Nino & Reyna Families SAT. 8:00 AM All Souls Novena :00 PM Lucy Granado & Carmen Angulo 7:30 PM Anita B. Chua-Mondano, Death Anniversary *** Mass intention book is now closed. The book will re-open on December 3, 2013 for the months of January, February & March. Thank you for your generosity! Weekend totals for October 20 were not ready at the time of publishing. The numbers will appear next week s bulletin. Thank you for your patience. God our Father and our Creator, You bestow on us gifts and talents to develop and use in accord with Your will. Grant to me, through the intercession of St. Joseph the Worker, As model and guide, employment and work, that I may with dignity, provide for those who depend upon me for care and support. Grant me the opportunities to use my energy and my talents and abilities for the good of all, and the glory of Your name. Amen. Job Openings Bookkeeping Clerk (PT 10hrs/week) Under direct supervision of the parish bookkeeper, responsible for filing, coding accounts receivables and payables, cash management reports (including collec on tallies), batching merchant card transac ons, preparing deposit slips, logging cash transfers between secured safes and armored car service, and facilitate the needs of the volunteer coun ng teams. Posi on requires some related college work and 1-3 years administra ve experience in a bookkeeping environment. Must demonstrate competence using MS Word, MS Excel, and electronic communica ons. Communica ons specialist (PT 19hrs/week) Responsible for website, graphic design needs, all e-communica ons including e-blasts and maintaining social networking sites. Only individuals with proven skills, experience, computer literacy, and excellent English communica on skills and/or bookkeeping skills need apply.

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9 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 9 Helping pregnant mothers in crisis Through the Gabriel Project, a new program of the Diocese of San Jose, pregnant mothers who feel alone or afraid are embraced as a daughter, sister, and friend. Volunteer mentors are trained by this Diocesan program to walk a mother through her pregnancy, and local community resources are enlisted to help empower the mother to care for her unborn baby. No mother should feel alone at such a cri cal me in her life. Through this personal contact and care, our Catholic community is able to bring the hope and love of Christ to any pregnant mother experiencing a crisis situa on. If the Gabriel Project speaks to your heart, come learn how you can be a part of this life affirming Diocesan program. SAVE THE DATE! The Gabriel Project Info Night Tuesday, November 5th at 7:00pm Holy Spirit Parish 1200 Redmond Ave, San Jose. Childcare provided. For more informa on, contact: Aimee Plata at gabrielproject@dsj.org or (408) Commemoration of all Carmelite Souls (M) November 15 Gathered together by the same love for Christ and homage toward his greatly loved Mother, the members of the Family of Carmel continue to love one another fraternally, whether they are committed in the struggle for Christ on this earth, or after this long earthly pilgrimage, they wait for the glorious vision of the Lord. This is why the whole Order, united in prayer, recommends to the mercy of God the deceased brothers and sisters so that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, pledge of sure hope and of joy, he may accept them among the glorious choirs of Saints. In the month of November, we pray for the Souls not only of the Carmelites but of all departed souls for their salvation and rest. Eternal rest grant unto them and perpetual light shine upon them Come to our meeting when we ll be discussing this on November 10 th in Room 1216 at the Monsignor Sweeney Family Planning Center from 1pm to 4:30 pm Further questions see Frank Cirimele at 408/

10 Page 10 Our Lady of Peace 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time Nov Feast Days 4 St. Charles Borromeo 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 11 St. Martin of Tours 12 St. Josaphat 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 15 St. Albert the Great 16 St. Margaret of Scotland St. Gertrude Events 2 Spanish IVE 3rd Order 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends 3 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast 9 Hispanic Group Food Sales 9 English IVE 3rd Order 9 Al Kresta 7PM, Family Learning Center Gym 11 Veterans Day Rectory Calendar of Events SCHEDULE OF CHURCH DEVOTIONS Full 15-Decade Rosary Santo Niño Novena Rosario en Español Holy Hour St. Anthony Novena with Mass Rosary in Vietnamese Men of the Sacred Heart Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Mass St Joseph the Worker s Holy Hour Weds-Mon 6-7 PM Mondays 7:00PM Mondays 8:00 PM Tuesdays 11AM Tuesdays 6 PM Tuesdays 8 PM Tuesdays 12AM-1AM Wednesdays 7 PM Thursdays 7PM On-Going Parish Ac vi es Thursday 10:45 A.M. Pray the Rosary for the protec on of the unborn and born babies at star ng at 10:45 A.M. at the Mountain View Planned Parenthood at the intersec on of California and San Antonio. Saturday 9:30 A.M. Rosary Making Classes are held in the Old Hall, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for adults & children (materials provided). All are welcome! Saturday Morning Roster for Altar Workers (Nov. 9) Carmen Moyoli, Mila dela Concha, Clair Baided, Margaret O Connell Every 2nd Saturday Rosary at the Shrine a er 8am Mass for the bea fica on of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC Last Saturday of the 9:15 AM All pro-lifers are welcome to pray the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood abortuary at 1691 The Alameda (Taylor & Naglee), San Jose. Other pro-life ac vists have been picke ng and providing help to future mothers at this site for several decades every Saturday & will welcome your support. Call Clark Beck at Every 3rd Sunday Altar Society Bake Sale a er all morning masses. Cenacle Mass at 3PM Intercessory Prayer Group Fridays 11PM From the Altar Society to all of our vendors and our shoppers: Winners of the Annual Altar Society Craft Faire Raffle: Our Lady of Fatima Statue Theresa Gerona 2. Picture of Mary, Mediatrix of Grace Bernard Timple 3. Picture of Madonna & Child Rose Pasion & S. Tracy 4. Kindle Fire Mark Scheller 5. Limited Edition SF Giants 2012 World Series Bat Kathryn s Gifts 6. Picture of the Coronation of Our Lady Evelyn dela Cruz 7. Japanese Screen Michelle Mui 8. Banners of Jesus & Mary Sally Roumar & A. Soriano 9. Cash Prizes Antoinette Webster, Drew Scheller, Elda Grijalva 10. Quilt Rosalina Romuar

11 Bulletin #: Our Lady of Peace Santa Clara, CA (408) or Contact: Grace Laxamana x2104 Back-up Contact: Karen Ruiz