St. Justin Parish. When has a generous gift from someone offered me hope? 2655 HOMESTEAD ROAD SANTA CLARA, CA Weekend Masses.

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1 St. Justin Parish 2655 HOMESTEAD ROAD SANTA CLARA, CA Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 7:00 p.m. Weekday Masses Monday-Friday Saturday 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation, 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Or by appointment When has a generous gift from someone offered me hope? Parish Office Phone ext. 100 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00-1:15 p.m.

2 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor , x 107, cbransfield@dsj.org Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar , x 113, gnwafor@dsj.org Ms. Karen Suty, Principal , x 232, ksuty@dsj.org Mrs. Mary Kane, Director of Faith Formation x 104, mykane@dsj.org Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director x 112, ccano2@dsj.org Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager x 102, lortiz@dsj.org Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist x 100, dserrianne@dsj.org Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, Community Ministry Assistant x 105, nuyeda@dsj.org Rev. James Okafor, In Residence PHONE NUMBERS Parish Offices: Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m. closed 12:00-1:15 p.m. Fax: Website: Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102 Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113 Youth Ministry Ext. 104 Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107 Community Ministry School Office Thrift Store Current Hours: Monday-Friday 9-2:30 p.m. Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. 10-3:00 p.m. 17th in Ordinary Time Are the demands of family, friends, and work more than you can bear at times? Do you ever feel small in the face of the many needs of the world? We all have those moments when we feel that there just isn t enough of me to go around. We can think about these moments as we hear Elijah s servant and Philip wonder how many people can be fed with such a meager amount of food. Yet both found the bounty of God s goodness, as those small gifts were multiplied to feed a multitude. It is true that there isn t enough of each of us to go around. But with God s grace, together as members of Christ s body, we are sure to find that there is something each of us can bring so that the love of God may be known. A LITTLE Put yourself in the place of the boy in today s Gospel. He had five barley loaves and two fish. Probably just enough for himself and his family, or a friend who made the journey to hear Jesus with him. What must he have thought, as he heard Andrew tell the Lord about the meal he had brought with him? Did he go to Andrew to tell him about the food, and offer it, or did someone notice that he had the food and let the others know? However it came to pass, the boy s gifts were called forth, and his small meal was given to the Lord. The boy trusted that in Jesus hands, his barley loaves and fish would be put to good use. Jesus blessed the loaves and fish and fed thousands with them. BECOMES A LOT In the hands of the Lord, the little the boy s food became a feast for many. Each of us has been given particular gifts and talents the minutes, hours, and days that make up our lives, and material and financial resources. We may feel that it is barely enough for us. We might hesitate before we give anything to another, out of fear that we will not have enough, or simply because we do not let the need of the other into our mind and heart. Like the boy in the Gospel, our gifts may seem insignificant; we may feel that the little we have is not enough to truly make a difference in the life of another. Any who have given of themselves in service know that very often the opposite is true, however. We gain so much more than we give! Our gifts are called forth in community. We must trust that in giving for the sake of another, God s love will be known and shared. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT JULY 22, 2018 Goal $12, st Collection $7, Direct Deposit $ Online Giving $ Variance -$3, Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated. *Denotes Parish Second Collection. 8/12 Church in Africa 8/26 Community Ministry* Our Second Collection for the Building Fund was $3, Thank you for your continued generosity! Page 2 17th of Ordinary Time July 29, 2018

3 ORGANIZATIONS PARISH COUNCIL Thai Tran FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino STABLEMATES (Men s Club) Jim Newton LADIES GUILD Julia Cardoza GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Lary James gk@kofc3523.org FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Noreen Helvie BOY SCOUT TROOP 14 Toby McPheeters Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass Dedications for the Week of July 30 August 5, notes deceased Ernie & Leona Gonzales + Tai Joseph Vu + Bob & Kerstin Bucholtz All Souls Boyd Family Mary Bich Vu Saturday 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30a.m. 12:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Rich Rojas + John & Jane Flexen Gerry Vibal + Dorothy Maciel + FOR ALL PARISHIONERS Laura Respicio John Respicio Nick Gomez Maria Mai Tran + We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family and friends. We pray for our men and women who are serving in the military. This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Lucia Ayson, Irene Bell, Bishop Richard Garcia, Mark Hernandez, Gloria Jaeta, Mary Kane, Melanie Lara, Howard Luis, Christina Redden, Oscar Refuerzo, Gloria Rohrig, Jack Sieracki, Jerry Sylvia, Jamie Tapales, Jack Varty, Wyatt Walker And for those who have died: Midge Serriane Page 3 17th of Ordinary Time July 29, 2018

4 CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or Laura Ortiz, (408) ext. 100, for registration information. If you have any questions about our programs, contact Mary Kane at (408) ext. 104 GENERAL INFORMATION Catechesis more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a deeper relationship with Christ. Our program seeks to bring children to Christ, to prepare them for the sacramental life of the church, and to help them understand our call to serve one another through social justice. Ongoing Faith Formation Program will Resume in September 3 s, 4 s, K, and 1st Grade:, 9-10: a.m. 2nd Jr. High:, 10:15-11:30 a.m. First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (2nd grade and up) First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are offered as a combined program only. Your child must be baptized. You may register for this program if your child has already completed one full year of Ongoing Faith Formation with consistent attendance or was enrolled at a Catholic School last year. Concurrent enrollment in our Ongoing Faith Formation Program or a Catholic School. Registration forms will be mailed for returning students, and are available on the Parish website beginning in August. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 21st at 7:00-8:30pm in the PMC. Come with any questions that you may have about faith, religion, and the Catholic Church. This program is for adults who are seeking baptism, or were baptized Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. This is a process marked by liturgical rites that are celebrated with the community. This process is centered on the readings and includes attending Mass. For more information Mary Kane at mykane@dsj.org. High School Confirmation Program Registration begins August 1st This program begins in September and culminates with the Sacrament of Confirmation in May. The candidate sessions take place on s, 5:30-7:00 p.m. RCIA (adapted for children) If your child is seven years or older and unbaptized, we provide the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children. Please contact Mary Kane at mykane@dsj.org for more information. CLOW (Children s Liturgy of the Word) During the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses, children are dismissed to the Parish Ministry Center Chapel for an age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. The children return to church during the Presentation of the Gifts. The next infant Baptism Preparation class is Thursday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center. Please call the Parish Office to register ext. 100 Page 4 17th of Ordinary Time July 29, 2018

5 MINISTRY NEWS Outreach Dinner Thank you to Deidre Demorest and Friends who sponsored last week s Outreach Dinner. Our next Outreach Dinner will be taking place,, August 19. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. in our Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our Parish are invited, along with a guest, to this meal followed by BINGO. COMMUNITY MINISTRY Volunteers Needed Community Ministry is looking for volunteers to pick up donations from Lucky Supermarket. Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 7-9a.m. Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. Please contact Nancy at ext. 105 Financial Assistance for Parishioners St. Justin Community Ministry has set aside some funds to provide Parishioners with limited Financial Assistance when facing unexpected issues. If you find yourself in need, contact Joe Bauer at extension 109. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/ or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Ministry Pantry Monday-Saturday from p.m. Food & Diaper Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of August, we will continue to request canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chile, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of Bar Soaps. These are items that we do not receive often from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please feel free to drop donations in the barrels in the Church, the barrel in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office. Just a reminder to check all parish activities, go to our website at Click on the CALENDAR link, and you will find where it is being held and the times. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Last Wednesday, the greatest pilgrimage in our tradition ended with the feast of Saint James at his shrine in Compostela, Spain. Every year, as many as a hundred thousand persons walk a portion of the medieval way of the pilgrim, earning the right to wear the scallop shell symbol of this journey of faith. In legend, this city on the northern coast of Spain is the final resting place of the apostle, and the full name of the cathedral is "Saint James of the Field of Stars." There is a tradition that Saint James the Great preached there. In the Roman Catholic tradition, the pilgrimage, like any procession, is a symbol, life's journey distilled, a powerful sign of our journey toward a certain goal. The perils of the road, the support of companions, the contemplative slower pace of life, have the potential to transform and renew the pilgrims in ways that last a lifetime. Along the way, the distinctions between rich and poor fall away, and everyone shares humble rustic food and stops for the night in hostels or under the stars. After a long walk, the experience of entering through the great doors into the vast cathedral filled with incense, light, and song is a foretaste of heaven. The pilgrims often say that their whole lives are redirected toward that moment of entry into the heavenly Jerusalem. The most memorable feature of the cathedral is called the botofumeiro, an incense burner on pulleys and chains that sweeps through the cathedral in immense circles, swirling clouds of sweet-smelling incense around the vast nave. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Page 5 17th of Ordinary Time July 28, 2018

6 FAITH Beyond 2000 Part II A dynamic formation program for catechists and others interested in gaining a better understanding of their faith. The Chancery 1150 N. First Street San Jose, CA Mondays, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Plan now to attend FAITH beyond 2000 and give your ministry and your spirituality a boost! STAND AND BE COUNTED Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner makes things much easier when it is time for infant Baptism, weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation Sponsor and even funerals. We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a registered, active and contributing member. So, are you a registered parishioner? If not, please consider registering. Registration forms are available in the Parish Ministry Center or online at Diocese of San Jose Welcomes Coadjutor Bishop Oscar Cantú It was announced on July 11, 2018, that Pope Francis has named Bishop Oscar Cantú, currently Bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico, as Coadjutor Bishop of San Jose. Most Reverend Oscar Cantú, S.T.D was born December 5, 1966, in Houston, TX, the son of Ramiro and Maria de Jesus Cantú, natives of small towns near Monterrey in Mexico. He is the fifth of eight children, five boys, and three girls. Bishop Cantú attended Holy Name Catholic School and St. Thomas High School in Houston, and he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dallas, TX. He received his Masters in Divinity and Masters in Theological Studies from the University of St. Thomas also in Houston. He attended the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome Italy where he earned his S.T.L. Licentiate in Sacred Theology, as well as his S.T.D., Doctorate in Sacred Theology in Dogmatic Theology. Bishop Cantú was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Houston in He spent his priestly career working in parishes throughout the Houston metropolitan area. His first assignment was as parochial vicar at St. Christopher Parish. He also taught at the University of St. Thomas and at St. Mary s Seminary. He also served as pastor at Holy Name Parish. Bishop Cantú also participated in number of ministries and movements in Houston. He was involved in the Christian Family movement; conducted retreats with the youth of the CFM movement in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese; and worked with the Engaged Encounter ministry. Bishop Cantú was also involved in The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) that addresses social issues in the community. Bishop Cantú was ordained a bishop in 2008 and was appointed Titular Bishop of Dardano and Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio. In 2013, Bishop Cantú was appointed as second bishop of the Diocese of Las Cruces, NM. He was installed as bishop on February 28, 2013, by Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe. On July 11, 2018, it was announced by Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, that Pope Francis had appointed Bishop Cantú as the Coadjutor Bishop of San Jose. He will become the third Bishop of San Jose upon the retirement of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath. We warmly welcome Bishop Cantú and we look forward to working with him to build up the coming Kingdom of God in this small portion of the vineyard of the Lord. A Mass of Welcome to the Diocese of San Jose will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph on September 28, ST. JUSTIN SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS St. Justin School is accepting applications for the school year. Please call , stop by the school office, or visit the school website for an application. ***St. Justin School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in the admission of students, the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Page 6 17th of Ordinary Time July 28, 2018

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8 Jr. High Catechists Needed Have you ever considered serving the Lord and sharing our faith story with our young Catholics? If so, please prayerfully consider joining our Faith Formation ministry team. The Jr. High sessions are mornings, 10:15 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Mary Kane at A Get-Away Weekend!!! Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR) Theme: Venture Keynote: Joe Melendrez Where: Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds Occidental, CA When: Monday, August 6, to Wednesday, August Who: Outgoing 5th Grade Students to Outgoing 7th Grade Students Price: $ per registrant Registration Link: Questions or Comments? Contact Kevin Bernaga (kbernaga@dsj.org) MSDYR Theme: The theme for the Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR) is "Venture," which means a risky or daring journey. The theme will be exploring the wilderness of faith and traversing the path of Christ's love; particularly, his powerful, courageous, and infinite love. To walk by faith is never an easy task, but to walk it together makes it a lighter load. We will encourage the middle school youth to turn their obstacles into opportunities and explore the beauty in the midst of chaos. Do you need a vacation? Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is August 24-26, 2018 at the Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or

9 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Justin Church # Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Laura Ortiz SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION July 29, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS