Praying with Music. Holy Family Parish

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1 Welcome to Holy Family! Newcomers Gathering second Sunday of the month at 10:45am in the Parish Office. Our next one will be Sept 12. Eucharist (Mass) Sat: 8:30 am & 5:30 pm (Vigil) Sun: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 6 pm Mon: 8:05 am Tue Fri: 7:30 am Holy days: As announced Holidays: 10 am Vietnamese Mass: Sat: 7:30 pm Parish Office Hours M-F Mornings: 9:30 am 12:00 pm; Mon-Thu: 1:00 pm 7:00 pm Wed, Fri: 1 pm 5:00 pm Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm Sunday: 9 am - 1 pm Contact Us Parish Office School Office Faith Formation Life Teen /Edge Hospital Emergency Pastoral & Administra on Rev Andrew V. Nguyen Pastor X 115 avnguyen@dsj.org Rev Edsil Ortiz Vicar, Liturgy Director X 122 eortiz@dsj.org Dcn Ray Gans Deacon Christina Fenn Faith Formation Director X 163 cfenn@dsj.org Jeff Gans Faith Forma on Coordinator X 164 jgans@dsj.org Kathy Bohac Faith Formation Associate X 110 kbohac@dsj.org Rachel Garcia Business Manager X 123 rgarcia@dsj.org Anne Hashimoto Parish Secretary X 113 ahashimoto@dsj.org Jessica Stalions Administrative Assistant X 111 jstalions@dsj.org Linda Lariz Bookkeeper X 165 llariz@dsj.og Bridgit McGarry School Principal Laura Seminatore School Vice-Principal Theresa Mattson School Advancement Holy Family Parish 4848 Pearl Avenue, San José, California *.me/holyfamilysanjose September 4, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Praying with Music Daily, intentional prayer has been a key message of Fr. Andrew s homilies this past year. Setting aside time each day to nourish our relationship with the living and true God is foundational to our continued conversion. Prayer and the Christian life go hand in hand. Like many, I battle distractions and sometimes prayer feels arduous. There are many examples of the Saints that teach us how vital persistence is even when we aren t feeling it. In an effort to overcome this, sometimes we need to mix things up. Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs can be great tools. The Psalms are an essential part of the prayer of the Church. These songs were prayed by and fulfilled by Jesus Christ. They express the universal themes of our longing and desire for God. They express our trust in the Lord s desire for only our good. Is it any wonder that composers throughout the ages have looked to the Psalms for inspiration? Praying with music can be as simple as having our favorite Christian music playing in the background while we do the dishes. A lyric might catch us and elevate our heart and mind to God (the essence of prayer). We can also be more deliberate than this and bring music into our time set apart for prayer. Print or write out the lyrics to your favorite hymn or contemporary Christian songs. If you can t think of one start with Amazing Grace. Find a quiet place to slowly read the lyrics. What words or phrases stand out for you? Close your eyes and speak these words aloud or in your heart. Turn on a recording of the song. Allow the music and words to wash over you. If it is a worship song, open your hands as you open your heart. If it is a lament, let your pain be released to the Father that loves you and knows your suffering. Let your heart, mind, and soul love and be loved by God. Amen. Scott Thomas Amazing Grace Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. T was Grace that taught...my heart to fear. And Grace, my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear...the hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares...we have already come. T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...and Grace will lead us home. The Lord has promised good to me...his word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be...as long as life endures. When we've been here ten thousand years...bright shining as the sun. We've no less days to sing God's praise...then when we've first begun. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. John Newton

2 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous deeds. I will delight and rejoice in you; I will sing hymns to your name, Most High. Psalm 9:2-3 Indeed my soul is filled with joy and gratefulness to our loving God for the many blessings God has given to my ministry and to the people I am called to serve. I am also thankful to all who prayed for me and for all 58 candidates--now Cursillistas, who attended the Cursillo weekend at St. Francis Retreat Center last week. It was amazing to see the work of God through those who served the weekend as well as those who attended. All in all, it was a very fruitful and gracious weekend. Please be reminded that our English Speaking Cursillo weekend for Men will be held this October 6-9 and the Women s is October I highly encourage men and women from our parish to heed this gracious opportunity to renew and immerse in God s love and grace. I am also very grateful to God and to our Holy Family Community for the over flowing and generous support of our 5 projects. As of now, we have received $210, This is truly a sign of grace through our community s generosity, which will allow us to follow through on all five projects accordingly. Words can t convey enough of my appreciation. In short, thank you very much to everyone who contributed through prayers and monetary gifts. Upon completion of the five projects, any surplus will be used to beautify our Murphy Meadow s ground and open it up to make it much more welcoming. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to utter the following words, which St. Paul put so beautifully, You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 2 Cor 9:11-12 May God continue to bless our wonderful community, especially enlighten our mind and hearts in loving Him all the more. God bless, Fr. Andrew Vu Nguyen Eucharis c Adora on Weekdays: 12 pm - 3 pm 1st Fridays: 8 am 5 pm Benedic on Infant Bap sm Prepara on can begin before or a er the birth of your child. Call for more info. Chris an Ini a on (Bap sm, Confirma on, Communion) If interested in the Catholic faith or comple ng the sacraments of ini a on as an adult, youth or child, contact Reconcilia on (Confession) Saturdays, 4 pm - 5 pm, or by appointments at Ministry to the Sick & Homebound Communion or Anoin ng of the Sick can be arranged for the sick or homebound at Wedding Couples should contact a priest at at least six months prior to the proposed date of wedding. Upcoming Events Sep 4 Canonization of Mother Teresa Sep 5 Parish Office Closed for Labor Day Sep 11 Faith Formation Begins Sep Festival Hands of Mercy, Hearts of Joy Sep 18 Catechist Blessing at all Masses Sep 25 11:15am School 30th Anniversary Mass Oct 9 9:30am K of C Family Mass Youth Appreciation Celebration Holy Family School News Our Holy Family Parish School is still accepting applications for the school year. If you or someone you know are interested in enrolling a child in our school, please contact the school office at or visit our website at holyfamilyschoolsj.com.

3 Next week: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 10 & 11 Liturgy Focus Date Time Music Presider Reconciliation Sat 9/10 4:00pm Fr. Edsil Ortiz Mass Sat 9/10 5:30pm Sylvan Fr. Andrew Vu Nguyen Mass Sun 9/11 8:00am Caritas Fr. Edsil Ortiz Mass Sun 9/11 9:30am Caritas Fr. Edsil Ortiz Mass Sun 9/11 11:15am SBG Fr. Andrew Vu Nguyen Youth Mass Sun 9/11 6:00pm Life Teen Fr. Edsil Ortiz Young Adult Hiking & Lunch Saturday, September 10 th 8:30 am Mass at Holy Family 9 am Leave parking lot for St. Joseph Trail (Los Gatos) 12:30 pm Lunch at Blaze Pizza (Blossom Hill) We d love for you to join us for part, or all of the day! Contact: Christina Fenn cfenn@dsj.org) for more information Papal Tweets Aug 29 May God s mercy towards us move us to be merciful towards our neighbors. Aug 28 An easy prayer to say every day: Lord, I am a sinner: come with your mercy Calling All Wrappers! Stewardship Report August 27 & 28 Offertory by Mass Saturday, 5:30pm... $1, Sunday, 8am... $2, Sunday, 9:30am... $2, Sunday 11:15am... $1, Sunday 6pm... $2, Received in Office... $1, Credit Card Receipts... $ Parish Pay Receipts... $2, Total... $14, Thank you for your generosity. Parish Office Closed on Labor Day September 5 On September 10, Saturday, from 10am-3pm in the Community Center, Adult volunteers are needed to help Wrap eggrolls for the Filipino Festival Booth. If you have questions please contact Myra Maxwell at robmyra_maxwell@yahoo.com Alpha is Coming to St. Frances Cabrini If you sometimes wonder about the meaning of life, or what direction your life is headed, then come attend the Alpha program at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Woodard Rd., San Jose, Alpha is a 10-week program that focuses on the Christian faith and answers many questions one may have about life, faith, and spirituality. The course begins with an introductory Dinner on Sept. 12, 2016, at 6:30 PM, with no obligation to commit. Come check it out and see if this is for you! Contact Alicia Morales at (408) or alicia_morales@comcast.net to register. Mass Intentions Sep 3 8:30am Rosemary Butler + 5:30pm Mary Davis + Sep 4 8:00am Jitsuko Hashimoto 9:30am HF Parish & School 11:15am Livy Osuji 6:00pm George Ruel Sep 5 10:00am Festival Team Sep 6 7:30 am Catalina Aspiras + Sep 7 7:30 am Souls in Purgatory Sep 8 7:30am Peg Holt + Sep 9 7:30 am Arturo Espinosa + Sep 10 8:30am Mr. & Mrs. Jacquet+ 5:30pm Phyllis Tucker Sep 11 8:00am Festival Team 9:30am HF Parish & School 11:15am HF Parish & School 6:00pm William Valadez + Please Pray For those who have died: Kevin Nguyen, Mikalene Buameister For those who are ill: Dale Freeze, Beena Thomas, Archie Hampton Catholic Professionals The next meeting of the Catholic Professionals is Thursday, September 8th at Three Flames Restaurant Banquet Room, 1547 Meridian Avenue, San Jose. They begin with a Mass at 7am Bishop McGrath presiding. Breakfast and Speaker Program at 7:35am Come hear Bishop McGrath speak on The State of the Catholic Church: Locally, Nationally and Worldwide Hear what Bishop McGrath is saying about our Church Reservations needed: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members. RSVP at: or cpbcinfo@gmail.com Bible Study at Transfiguration Parish Discover God s message * Safe and open environment No experience necessary * Church attendance not required * Discussion with caring people * Questions encouraged * Info meeting & registration: September 15th at 9:30am, study begins September 22nd 9:30-11:15 am. Transfiguration: 4325 Jarvis Ave, Come and see!

4 HOLY FAMILY FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER Raffle * Food* Rides* Games Entertainment* Beer & Margarita Booths Raffle tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100 and a chance to win: 1st Prize One Year Tuition to Holy Family School or cash value of $5,000 2nd Prize 3 Months Tuition to Holy Family School or cash value of $2,000 3rd Prize 1 Month Tuition to Holy Family School and a Chrome Book or cash value of $1,000 4th Prize Apple ipad or cash value $500 5th Prize Chrome book or cash value $250 Pre-orders & discounted festival t-shirts & games, rides and script tickets on sale until noon on September 16, 2016 Sunday BBQ Chicken Dinner Pre-Sales ONLY Over the past 10 years, the Holy Family Parish Annual Festivals have raised 30 to 40 thousand dollars which has been used to fund our school. This year we want to raise the bar. If we net over $50,000, the parish will benefit from anything over that. Contacts: HFPfestival@gmail.com OR Small Things Count Consider this year s Festival a chance for fun and for living the principles of your Catholic faith. You re all-too aware of the upcoming elections but, like most people, are overwhelmed by the number of propositions, some of which contradict each other. The Voter Registration booth will have information about CA Catholic Council of Bishops webpages where you can find many of the propositions, plus what they re about AND how their passage would fit into Catholic teachings. The booth will also have voter registration forms, in case you haven t registered or need to change your name, address, or political party. You DO want to vote, of course, because it s our Catholic duty to see that just, fair laws get enacted. There, too, you ll find a list of books and films available from our Lending Library on a variety of faith-inaction topics. And details about how you can use your social media to be part of the #End45 campaign. There will be a box there for you to contribute an item for our annual Survival Sacks for the Homeless ( holyfamilysanjose.org/survival-sacksfor-homeless tells you what we still need.) See you at Festival! Call Jackie O Donnell at or write c/o Holy Family. Holy Family Finance Advisory Council A big thank you to Diane Giannini for her 10 years as a Finance Advisory Council member, and most recently as Chair. She has faithfully responded to her call. Diane s term is up and she will be stepping down. Our parish is in debt to Diane for all of her sacrifices and gracious dedication. May God continue to bless her. Alan Russ has agreed to lead the Council as Chairperson. His term will be through July Thank you, Allen, for taking on this responsibility. Catholic Roadmap If you absolutely CANNOT stand to hear (read) one more word about the upcoming elections skip roadmap for a few weeks. Because this year, as always, we must view our ballot through the filter of the beliefs and values we hold. Download Our Parish App! Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search our phone's app store for myparish. Knights of Columbus Men s Fellowship & Service Len Piazzon: lepazz@hotmail.com 1st Thursday of month at 7pm Bookstore Community Center Sundays, 9am 1pm Ministry of Consola on Support, Care & Service before, during and a er grief. Contact George Stephen Ministry One-to-one Chris an care-giving ministry for those experiencing life s hurts and struggles. Contact George St. Vincent de Paul Society For emergency financial assistance, call the parish office for an appointment Prayer Line Leave a prayer request message with Jeane e, Rosary Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Chapel Charismatic, Contemplative Group Praise and worship & quiet medita on, 4-5pm, Hope Room. Annie Esget at st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays. Encore Amour -- Re-Married Encoreamour.webs.com Joe & Laura Trovato, Singles Group Rosary in the Chapel and mee ng following in the Hope Room. Dee Stolpe deestolpe@yahoo.com 3rd Sunday at 12:30pm Columbie es Women's Fellowship and Service Barbara Jorgensen Barbara_Jorgensen@msn.com last Thursday of month at 6:30pm

5 Pre-K 12 th Grade Faith Formation Registrations are now available online & in the Parish office for Faith Formation for children Pre-K through 12 th grade. Everyone is welcome. We encourage ongoing formation for all children, including those who have already received Confirmation and First Eucharist. Sessions begin on Sept. 11 th. If you love Jesus and want to share that love with our young disciples, we are recruiting for Faith Formation teachers, assistants and floaters. or call Christina to volunteer. INTO THE FIELDS Are you interested in undertaking a journey of faith unlike any other? Please consider joining Into The Fields an adult faith formation opportunity which incorporates the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola in helping you deepen your personal faith and share it with others. Whether you are a parent or grandparent, friend or catechist, these sessions will bring you peace and confidence when passing on your faith in Jesus. Hope to meet you in the fields! Join us for the first session on September 10 th from 9 12 noon in the Holy Family Faith Room. Sessions occur once a month. For more information contact Christina Fenn at cfenn@dsj.org The Word is Alive Join us Thursdays 7:15-9 pm in the Hope Room. Life Teen and EDGE are our High School and Junior High Youth Ministries. They will resume next week on September 11. Contact Jeff Gans for more info at or jgans@dsj.org Children s Liturgy of the Word Prayer Leaders Needed Do you love children and helping them learn how to worship God in the Mass? Consider being a prayer leader for Children s Liturgy of the Word! Prayer leaders assist children to participate in the Mass at an age appropriate level, and prepare them to be a part of the community. If you or someone you know is interested in being a prayer leader for Children s Liturgy of the Word, please contact Christina Fenn (cfenn@dsj.org). What is Children s Liturgy of the Word? Children s Liturgy of the Word is for kids (3-7 years old) to participate in the Mass at an age appropriate level. During the 9:30 AM Mass, children are invited to the chapel to listen to the Word at their level, reflect on the readings, and pray the prayers of the faithful just like the assembly! Children s liturgy of the word is not a class session, or a teaching time but a time for children to fully and actively participate in the liturgy. Please pray for children s liturgy of the word prayer leaders, and all of the young disciples of our parish! GAUDIUM IN ITENERE Faith Formation for Adults Wed, September 21 st Into the Deep: Why Bother? The So what?! about Faith Formation, presented by Fr. Andrew V. Nguyen. Gathering 6:30 pm Holy Family Community Center, snacks and beverages will be served Presentation 7-8 pm Please join us for an introduction to the series and inspiration to continue drawing close to Jesus. Mark your calendars for the next in our series: October 5 th Prayer: A Hunger for the Heart of God presented by Deacon Ray Gans, Blessie La Scola & Ginny Silvers October 19 th Living as the Communion of Saints presented by Len Piazzon, Gil Gruber & Dolores Davis Come grow in your relationship with Christ, and deepen your understanding of our Catholic faith. Questions? Please contact the Faith Formation office As its first goal, faith formation helps adults "to acquire an attitude of conversion to the Lord."This attitude fosters a baptismal spirituality for adults. It leads them to recognize and repent of sin in their hearts and lives, to seek reconciliation through the sacraments, and to embrace the invitation and challenge of an ever-deepening faith in Jesus. It means putting on the mind of Christ, trusting in the Father's love, obeying God's will, seeking holiness of life, and growing in love for others. Deepening personal prayer is a significant means toward growth in holiness in daily life. --- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops