Ninteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Ninteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith Formation - Planting Seeds for the Future Faith is born of an encounter with the living God, who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and

Lumen Fedei 4 These words of Pope Francis are a reminder of the importance of the gift of faith in guiding our lives on a path of love and fulfillment as the people God created each of us to be.

Do we invest the same time and energy in their faith? STA-Kids Faith Formation (Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade) helps our children to make that encounter with the living God Pope Francis spoke of.

2 Ninteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith Formation - Planting Seeds for the Future Faith is born of an encounter with the living God, who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives. Lumen Fedei 4 These words of Pope Francis are a reminder of the importance of the gift of faith in guiding our lives on a path of love and fulfillment as the people God created each of us to be. We do so much to help our children develop their gifts and talents so that they will be successful in life, sending them to the best schools and involving them in a variety of after-school activities. Do we invest the same time and energy in their faith? STA-Kids Faith Formation (Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade) helps our children to make that encounter with the living God Pope Francis spoke of. We also offer opportunities for our parents to continue their own growth in their faith with our parent gatherings, which all parents are encouraged to participate in. Our program is Lectionary based, so what they hear at Mass relates to what they will do in class, and vice versa; however, being Catholic is not just a Sunday experience, it is something we should carry through every aspect of our lives. STA-Kids Faith Formation is here to help your children grow in their faith. We want to share this exciting time with your children and with you as they begin to know God and to see God as a source of guidance and support for becoming the person God created them to be. The seeds of faith are planted when we choose to have our children baptized. Nourish those seeds with participation in STA-Kids Faith Formation. Registration forms are available in the vestibule of each church and on our parish website. Next week we will have our annual Parish Pancake Breakfast (everyone in the parish is welcome) with an opportunity to meet our catechists, get your questions answered, and to register for our classes, which begin on August 21. Sign up and make your commitment to your children s future as people of faith.... Susan Lee Olsen, Director of Faith Formation Z z Please Pray For the Sick & Homebound Fr. Thierry Geris, Terry Flynn, Tina Reyes, Lydia Li, Desmond Fitzgerald, Tom Bednar, Stephen Lee, Rose Lefebvre, Sharifah Shahrim, Andrea Binger, Corazon De Padua, Peggy Peterson, Eleanor Webb, Doris Passalacque, Dominic Duterte, Tommy Duterte, Joe Vavuris, Cindy Palmer, Maria Merlitti, Marilyn Kelly, Perri Cebedo, Donna Riordan, Mary Mansour, Charles Waldspurger, Millie Waldspurger, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne, George Chippendale For the Recently Deceased Karen Fruin, Al Bettencourt, Liz Zimmer, Mary Nurmi, Helene McKelvey, Lilian Mori, Joseph Clifford, William V. Campbell, Alice Makjavich, Susan Fisher, Renee Thompson, Mary Kugland, Norene Scholz, Scott Simon, James Tweedie, Msgr. Eugene Boyle, Joan Copenhagen, Maurine Hanahan, Jeanese Rowell, Bernard Lieb, Gladys Hughes 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 7: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am STA... Joseph Koo 9:00 am SAG... Tsung Chai-Koo 10:30 am OLR... Patricia Franklin 12:00 pm STA... Jose & Socorro Razo Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9/Psalm 33:1,12, 18-19, 20-22/Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or Heb 11:1-2, 8-12/Luke 12:32-48 or Luke 12:35-40 Monday, August 8: St. Dominic 12:15 am STA... Sybil MacCulloch Readings: Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c/Psalm 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday, August 9: St. Teresa Benedicta 8:30 am OLR... Ma Nieves & Bartolomea Pedron Readings: Ezekiel 2:8-3:4/Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/Matthew 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday, August 10: St. Lawrence 8:30 am OLR... Francesco Poggesi Readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10/Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9/John 12:24-26 Thursday, August 11: St. Clare 8:30 am OLR...Ronald Short Readings: Ezekiel 12:1-12/Psalm 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62/Matthew 18:21-19:1 Friday, August 12: St. Jane Frances de Chantal 12:15 pm STA... Vince Giovannotto Readings: Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 or Ezekiel 16:59-63/Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6/Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday, August 13: St. Pontian, St. Hippolytus Readings: Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19/Matthew 19:13-15 Sunday, August 14: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:45 am STA... Frances & Andrew Galea 9:00 am SAG... Anacorita Carig Uy 10:30 am OLR... Alice Lundin 10:30 am STA... Francisco Yoon Readings: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10/Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18/Hebrews 12:1-4/Luke 12:49-53 Plan Ahead! Mark your calendar for our Annual Parish Picnic Sunday, Sept 18th 11:15 am Our Lady of the Rosary site, 3233 Cowper St.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish This Week s Highlights Sunday, August 7 10:30 am...rite of Welcome (OLR) 12:00 pm...baptism (OLR) 3:00 pm...baptism (STA) Monday, August 8 7:00 pm.

3 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish This Week s Highlights Sunday, August 7 10:30 am...rite of Welcome (OLR) 12:00 pm...baptism (OLR) 3:00 pm...baptism (STA) Monday, August 8 7:00 pm.....adult Faith Formation (OLRH) 7:00 pm... TMC Liturgy Comm. (THLib) Tuesday,August 9 7:00 pm...hispanic Prayer Grp (DCC) 7:00 pm... Span. Baptism Class (PC1st) 7:15 pm...knights of Columbus (THB) Wednesday, August 10 3:00 pm...quinceañera Rehearsal (SAG) 4:00 pm...quinceañera Rehearsal (SAG) 4:30 pm...multi-faith Voices for Peace & Justice (PC1st) 7:15 pm...catechist Prep (DC) Thursday, August 11 10:00 am...prayer Group (SAGH) 4:00 pm...st. Vincent de Paul Mtg (PC1) 7:30 pm... TMC Board Mtg (THLib, Din) Friday, August 12 6:00 pm...buena Vista mtg (OLRH) Saturday, August 13 10:00 am...baptism (OLR) 1:00 pm...quinceañera (SAG) 2:30 pm...quinceañera (SAG) Vacation Time Fr. Matt will be on Summer Vacation through August 19th. We wish him a restful and relaxing time. Presider Schedule 20th Sunday Ordinary Aug. 14, 2016 St. Albert the Great 1095 Channing Ave. Sat 5:00 pm... Fr.Kuupuo Sun 9:00 am... Fr. Gazzingan Sun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St. Sun 7:30 am... Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am... Fr. Percell Sun 10:30 am Fr. Gazzingan Sun 12:00 pm... TBA Our Lady of the Rosary 3233 Cowper St. Sun 9:00 am (Spanish)... Fr. Mikalonis Sun 10:30 am Fr. Kuupuo Statement from Bishop Patrick J. McGrath In these months before November, the electorate of California will prepare to cast ballots on a record number of propositions. Among these is Proposition 62, which would put an end to the death penalty, and Proposition 66, which seeks to expedite the application of the death penalty. I join with the Bishops of California who favor Proposition 62 and oppose Proposition 66, and I appeal to Catholics of the Diocese of San Jose to do the same, to affirm that human life all life is a gift from God. Society has the responsibility to protect the common good; however, the death penalty does not achieve this any more effectively than is possible within the prison system. In addition to this, the number of Death Row prisoners who have eventually been found to be innocent calls into question the viability of capital punishment. Among these is a disproportionate number who are members of minorities and/or the poor. The Catechism of the Catholic Church echoes the teaching of popes, beginning with Saint John XXIII, against the death penalty. Most recently, Pope Francis declared that capital punishment is an offense to the inviolability of life and to the dignity of the human person...it likewise contradicts God s plan for individuals and society, and his merciful justice. I encourage you to affirm life as you vote in favor of Proposition 62, and against Proposition 66 on November 8. Second Collection Next Week - Solidarity Fund Next weekend, our parish will take up a collection for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. While the Church in Africa is growing, many still lack access to basic resources and pastoral care. Many suffer due to high rates of poverty and unemployment, illiteracy, and poor education. The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa supports pastoral projects that foster lasting peace and reconciliation in a continent often marked by division and tension. Is The RCIA For You? Are you coming from another religious tradition or have you not had any faith formation and want to know more about the Catholic Church? Were you baptized in another Christian tradition and are you interested in becoming Catholic? Were you baptized Catholic but have been distant from the faith and have not received 1st Eucharist or Confirmation? Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass and want to know how to become one of the Catholic faithful? Facilitated by members of the RCIA Team, this friendly and welcoming group provides the opportunity for inquirers to ask questions about the Catholic faith tradition. For more information about the RCIA Process, contact Susan Olsen, suolsen@dsj.org or Deacon Daniel, dhernandez@dsj.org or call the Pastoral Center at

August 7, 2016 Weekly Stewardship Report July 31 (Week 5) Offertory by Mass: Sat, 5:00pm (SAG)....$640 Sun 9:00am (SAG).. $1,598 Sun 9:00am (OLR).... $736 Sun 10:30am (OLR)..$1,076 Sun, 7:30am (STA).

4 August 7, 2016 Weekly Stewardship Report July 31 (Week 5) Offertory by Mass: Sat, 5:00pm (SAG)....$640 Sun 9:00am (SAG).. $1,598 Sun 9:00am (OLR).... $736 Sun 10:30am (OLR)..$1,076 Sun, 7:30am (STA)...$1,349 Sun, 8:45am (STA).... $492 Sun 10:30am (STA)... $606 Sun 12:00pm (STA).. $522 Mail $85 Online Giving $2,776 Total $9,880 Weekly Goal $12,000 2nd Coll - SVDP.....$4,829 Thank you for sharing God s gifts. Letter of Thanks from Catholic Charities Our final figures from the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal are in, and I am delighted to let you know that the total contributions made to Catholic Charites from the generous members of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish were $21,014. With the support of partners like you, Catholic Charities raised a grand total of $753,503. It is such a blessing to have Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County in our midst and offering hope to over 54,000 of our neighbors in need that were helped last year. Thanks to you, we are changing lives for good. Gregory R. Kepferle CEO Farewell and Welcome As we say farewell to Fr. Franklin Epie who returns to his parish in Cameroon, we welcome Fr. Severo Kuupuo to our parish this weekend. Fr. Sev will be taking courses in Clinical Pastoral Education at Stanford Health Care and has taken up residence at St. Albert the Great Rectory. He will be available to help with Sunday Masses. Fr. Sev has spent the past few years in Southern California, although he is originally from Ghana. St. Patrick s Seminary & University Parishioners are invited to support the Seminary by attending the 2016 Gala on Saturday, September 10 or by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2016 Lexus 200t or $25,000. All proceeds go directly to support St. Patrick s Seminary towards the ongoing formation of your future priests. For more information, contact Leelamma Sebastian at (650) or go online to stpsu.edu.

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 Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information. KEY REFERENCES DC... Dermody Center DCCh Dermody Center Chapel OLR.. Our Lady of the Rosary Church OLRH OLR Church Hall KC... OLR Kerry s Corner PC... Pastoral Center SAG.. St. Albert the Great Church SAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr. 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: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org; Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm OLRH) Chair: Steve Carter (SCarter@aslcpa.com); Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison (ahbert55@aol.com); Secretary: Chris Lundin (clundin@stanford.edu) SESS.. St. Elizabeth Seton School SESA. SES Auditorium STA... St. Thomas Aquinas Church THB.. STA - Thomas House Basement THD.. STA - Thomas House Dining Room THL.. STA - Thomas House Library Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net) Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) For truck donation pickup (650) Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams ; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) Principal: Evelyn Rosa STA Photography: (650) , photography@ paloaltocatholic.org PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1 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)

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