This Week... September 23, Welcome to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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1 September 23, 2018 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time This Week... Sun. 23 Mon. 24 Tue. 25 Wed. 26 Thu. 27 Playways 9 a Elementary Faith Formation 9 & 11:15 a Malankara Mass 1 p Youth Choir Practice 4 p WAV 6 p Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:15 a Elementary Faith Formation 4p Adoration and Rosary 6 p Women s Support Group 6:30 p EDGE 7p Small Christian Community 6:30 a Women s Spirituality Group 8 a Prayer Group Meeting 10 a Centering Prayer 7 p RCIA 7 p Organ Practice 4:30 p Choir Practice 7 p Prayer Group 8 a Little Rock Scripture Study Jeremiah 9 a Centering Prayer 3:30 p Fri. 28 Men s Faith Sharing 6:30 a SM School Mass 9 a Adoration Divine Mercy 3 p It Takes a Village! We Need Your Help! Volunteering at the fair is a great way to meet others in our community while supporting the church and school. Sign up to VOLUNTEER at the Fair, or to learn more information at Welcome to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception For more detailed information about what is happening now and in the future at St. Mary go to our online calendar on our website or on the computer in the parish office. Registration Forms can be found online, in the vestibule of the church or in the Parish Office. Sat. 29 Sun. 30 SVdP Ozanam training 8 a Reconciliation 3:30 p Playways 9 a Elementary Faith Formation 9 & 11:15 a Malankara Mass 1 p Youth Choir Practice 4 p WAV 6 p Mass Times Daily: Mon - Sat 7:30 am Saturday (Vigil): 5 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11:15 am and 5 pm Reconciliation: 3:30 pm on Saturdays 219 Bean Avenue Los Gatos, California fx

2 Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God s gifts and shares these gifts of love of God and neighbor. Vacation is over and weekends can still be busy if you forgot your envelopes or are new to St. Mary s, just visiting or you can use Quick Give on your mobile phone at stmaryslg.org/donate. You can also register if you like and set-up recurring scheduled donations for Sunday and School collections, ConnectNow Giving offers one-time giving via the web, using a mobile app stmaryslg.org/donate (itunes) (Android) or via text. Most 2nd collection and special collections are also available as one-time gifts. Need help getting set-up? Contact Teri Tucci tstucci@stmaryslg.org or x137 stmaryslg.org/donate THANK YOU to those who have already signed up for online donations. If you would like to discontinue receiving envelopes please contact Jill at jmontanari@stmaryslg.org. Memory Bricks Memory Bricks are a great way to remember a special event, person or loved one in our community. When you purchase a brick your contributions fund our Parish and School buildings & grounds upkeep and improvements. Information and order form can be found on our website at stmaryslg.org/brick-order-form. Text Giving is now Available... What does this mean? If you have not yet signed up for ConnectNow Online Giving, or even if you have, we are now also providing the ability to text your donation to the Sunday Collection as well as Christmas, Easter and 2nd collections. Number to text to: Text the amount you would like to give to your church s designated number ( For other than Sunday Collection Read Tips Below ). 2. If you are a first time text-giving donor, or not signed up for ConnectNow Giving currently, you will be prompted to visit a secure URL. 3. Once you click the registration link, you will enter your credit or debit card information. 4. At this point your donation will process. 5. You will see a confirmation text showing your donation and registration were successful. For more information on Text Giving go to TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION How long have there been parochial schools in the United States? Longer than you may imagine. The Jesuit fathers opened Saint Mary School in Philadelphia in 1782 in the first light of independence. Catholic and Protestant squabbles about the nature of education forced the Fathers to make this risky and innovative venture in the heart of the city. The school was closed by a devastating fire in 1902, but reopened in 1968 as St. Mary Interparochial School, the first example of a shared parochial school. It is also the only Catholic school within the confines of a national park. This is the Mother School of this uniquely American institution. Many parochial schools, especially in national parishes, were established to preserve the culture and language of the old country, and also to protect young people from prejudice. In other countries, Ireland for one, the Church is authorized to run national schools, sometimes under the sponsorship of a parish. In still other places, such as Quebec, publicly-funded separate schools were administered by the Church. Wherever the state funds Catholic schools, normally enrollment is guaranteed to all applicants. The Quebec system was dismantled in 1998 when the state decided to reorganize schools along linguistic lines rather than religious affiliation. Parochial schools require considerable sacrifice, but they endure as a distinctive treasure of the Church in the United States. Did you know... To scan a QR code, you need a smartphone with a camera and, in some cases, a mobile app. An iphone running ios 11 (or later) comes with a built-in QR reader in its camera, and some Android phones also have native functionality. Other smartphones may require that you download a mobile app.

3 Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Announces Diocesan Actions to Address Clergy Abuse Dear Brothers and Sisters, Recent revelations of the horrific and heartbreaking crime of the sexual abuse of minors by priests and the systematic cover-up by bishops have fueled a crisis, unprecedented in modern times, in the Catholic Church. There is a need for reform; there is a need for transparency in the way the Church responds to allegations of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults, even as we continue our efforts of preventing abuse and fostering a safe environment for all. I and the entire Diocese of San Jose stand with the victims, survivors, and their families. We cannot defend priest-perpetrators and those bishops and others who enable or protect them. The only way that we can address the failed leadership of so many in the Catholic Church in the United States and around the world is for the Diocese of San Jose to do what we know is right and just. I have begun a process of consultation with lay and priest leaders of the Diocese. This past week, I met with members of our independent Diocesan Review Board, chaired by the Honorable Edward A. Panelli, a retired Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. I have also met with the Diocesan Consultors, a group of priests who advise me. Together, we will chart a path forward for the Diocese of San Jose to provide a public accounting of what has already happened and to review and strengthen our efforts to protect minors and vulnerable adults. Here are the initial steps we are undertaking: o Listening Sessions Over the next six weeks, I will hold three Listening Sessions throughout the Diocese. These meetings will focus on seeking input from people in the pews on the pathway to reform, listening to those who have been victimized by clerical sexual abuse either directly or in their families, and praying for God s grace to be our only guide. I invite you to be part of this effort by your presence or your prayers. o Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Hall in Palo Alto o Tuesday, October 2, 7 p.m., at Most Holy Trinity Parish in San Jose o Wednesday, October 17, 3 p.m., at Santa Teresa Parish in San Jose o Release of Names By mid- October, we will release a list of the names and the status of every priest who has already been found to be credibly accused of abusing minors within the Diocese of San Jose. I hope that releasing these names will help the innocent victims, survivors and their families to take the next step on their journey to wholeness and that it will give others who have not spoken out the strength and trust to come forward. o Independent Examination of Allegations of Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults The Diocese of San Jose has arranged for former FBI Executive Assistant Director, Dr. Kathleen McChesney, and her firm, Kinsale Management Consulting, to oversee an in-depth independent review of all records of the Diocese pertaining to the sexual abuse of minors or vulnerable adults committed by any cleric appointed by the Diocesan Bishop to serve in the Diocese. This review of files will also seek to determine how diocesan leadership handled allegations of sexual abuse when they were received. As a result of the examination, there may be additional offenders identified and their names will be released at the completion of this review. We have also asked McChesney to make recommendations as to how we can improve our processes for responding to survivors of abuse, preventing future abuse, and being accountable and more transparent for the actions of offenders and those who may have enabled or protected them. The reforms that we must undertake at this moment must be based on the principles of the Dallas Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People that have produced positive change since 2002 an unswerving focus on protecting minors and vulnerable adults and a necessary voice for the laity in determining whether an allegation is true. Any genuine reform must forcefully integrate these principles in a framework of accountability that applies to bishops in their personal lives and administrative actions. In this time of crisis in our Church, we must turn to the Lord in our prayer, and we must act justly. Without both, our efforts will not succeed. May God bless us all and lead us in this work. With every best wish and kind regard, I remain, Sincerely yours, Patrick J. McGrath Bishop of San Jose Mass of Reparation for Sexual Abuse at Sacred Heart All are invited come together to pray for those who have had their lives scarred from sexual abuse at a Mass of Reparation for Sexual Abuse. The Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Saratoga Ave. Saratoga, 95070, on Wednesday, September 26, at 7:00PM. A reception will take place after Mass in front of the church. In Memory of Dennis Browne Passed away on August 27, after a battle with cancer. Ordained on May 19, 1979, he had been pastor of Saint Mary Parish in Los Gatos ( ) and Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish in Palo Alto. The Funeral Mass will be at St Joseph of Cupertino Parish on October 11, at 11:00 am. Liturgies to Welcome Bishop Oscar Cantú - September 27 & 28 The Diocese of San Jose will welcome Bishop Oscar Cantú as Coadjutor Bishop of San Joseat Vespers (Evening Prayer) this coming Thursday at 7:00 pm, and at a Mass beginning at 2:00 pm on Friday afternoon. Because of the size of the churches in which we will celebrate these liturgies, seating is restricted. However, both events will be available via livestream at dsjvyoutube. We invite you to participate in these celebrations in this way.

4 To register, please go to our website under Faith Formation or Terri Trotter - ttrotter@stmaryslg.org Family Faith Formation It s not too late to register for classes! Register online at stmaryslg.org/faith-formation. For information and to register for Faith Formation classes for all ages go to our website at: stmaryslg.org/faith-formation. For more information contact Terri Trotter at ttrotter@stmaryslg.org. St. Mary s Choir Needs You!!!! It s still not to late to join the St. Mary s choir! Don t read music but love to sing? You re in luck! Approximately half of our membership are not music readers they just love to sing and are willing to put the time in to learn the songs with CD recordings made of their parts! We would love to have you join us. We rehearse on Wednesday nights from 7:00 9:00, September through May. Won t you consider getting back in touch with your inner musician and joining us in praise and worship at the 11:15 service every Sunday? Questions? Corliss Greene, Director of Music, at cgreene@stmaryslg.org. Volunteer Opportunities in High School Youth Ministry Get involved with St. Mary's High School Youth Group! Our vision is to see the transforming power of Jesus at work in the lives of today s youth. Volunteers are vital in reaching this vision. We are looking for volunteers for two specific roles - ARE YOU WILLING TO SAY YES? Small Group Leaders volunteers (men and women) needed Make a difference in 4-6 high schoolers life by being their small group leader. Meet Sunday night after the 5pm Mass from 6-7:30pm during the school year (Sept-May). Through small group discussions you will disciple students and strengthen their understanding of the Catholic faith, provide support to navigate high school as a Catholic in today's world, and foster healthy relationships within the small group. our High School Minister, Ellie Busmire if interested. ebusmire@stmaryslg.org Confirmation Catechist volunteers needed 3 Half Day Sessions + 3 Planning Meetings Confirmation preparation has a stronger emphasis on the content of the Catholic Church teachings. Catechists will help plan the 3 Half-Day Confirmation sessions focused on immediate prep to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. our High School Minister, Ellie Busmire if interested. ebusmire@stmaryslg.org CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR OUR PLAYWAYS PROGRAM! Come Make a Difference in the lives of our young children with your time and talent! Our PLAYWAYS pre-school and kindergarten program that meets in Howley Hall on Sundays during the 9:00 AM mass, is in need of Catechists for the coming year. Young adults, parents, grandparents, retired teachers please consider volunteering your time as a Catechist. A Teaching Guide will be provided to assist you with the weekly lesson. Please contact Playways Coordinator Whilma D Souza at playways@ stmaryslg.org or whilmadsouza@ hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Get Confirmed in 2019! Join Youth Group & Confirmation Prep for the school year. We meet Sundays 6-7:30pm beginning September. Register on the parish website. Contact Ellie Busmire for questions ebusmire@stmaryslg.org

5 PRAY FOR THE DECEASED Fr. Dennis Browne Mary Crompton Lucy Crumpton Laverne James Maryalice Sands Dorothy Schoendorf PRAY FOR THE SICK Monica Aitken Marilyn Kramer Ed Krick We pray for all parishioners who need healing of body, mind and spirit, that Jesus be a source of strength and comfort. To place a name on this list (for three weeks), contact Pastoral Care, x121. You also are invited to write names in St. Mary s Book of Petitions and Prayers in front of Mary s statue in church. Saturday, October 6 th during the Country Fair 5:00pm to 7:00pm Bring the whole family to the gym, sit with classmates and friends, and play round after round of every Bingo game imaginable! We need prize donations so we have fabulous prizes for the winners. A Bingo collection box is outside the school office & in the Parish office! Bingo Prize Donation Ideas: Board games, children s toys, Scrip, CASH, tickets to sporting events, gift certificates to local merchants electronics! The better our prizes, the more Bingo cards people will play and the more money we will raise for our school! Any questions, please contact Lisa Fanslau at Fanslau@sbcglobal.net or Dina Ferrari at deeniez@yahoo.com It s Time for the Cake Walk! Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday:Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Mary Conference Help Us Help Others in our Community The popular Cake Walk is coming back to the St. Mary s Country Fair When: Sunday, October 7th at 11:15am Where: Main Stage Here s how it works: o Pick up a cake box (school office, church, school car line) o Make a homemade cake or cupcakes- must label ingredients o Get creative, we will be judging and handing out prizes for: o Most unique, Funnies, Spookiest, Loveliest o Complete the bottom portion of this form and tape it to top of the cake box o Bring cake on Saturday October 6th to Howley Hall between 10:00 am- 2:00 pm or on Sunday October 7th to the kitchen in Howley Hall by 10:15 am. Questions? Please contact: Ellie Busmire ebusmire@stmaryslg. org or Terri Trotter ttrotter@stmaryslg.org Have you named the Church in your will or trust? We would like to say thank you and welcome you as a member of the honorary Society of Saint Joseph! Let the parish office know that you have already made provisions for the Church in your estate plans and we will send you a formal invitation to the Bishop s Legacy Mass and Reception. Save the Date: Inaugural Legacy Mass and Reception, October 14, 3pm mass with Bishop McGrath in partnership with

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8 Pastoral Administration Parish & Pastoral Ministries Offices: Fax: Rolling Admissions for St. Mary School will continue to accept applications over the next month. The enrollment process can be found on our website: Feel free to call the school office at with any questions. St. Mary School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in the admission of students, the administration of educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Fr. Rick Rodoni Pastor x139 Fr. Biju Daniel Varghese Parochial Vicar x138 Terri Trotter Pastoral Assoc., Director of x123 Faith Formation -Infant through Adult Jane Najour Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries x121 Ellie Busmire Youth Ministry x129 Corliss Greene Director of Music x122 Chloe Leinwand Music Administrative Asst. x122 Jill Montanari Parish Administrative Asst. x110 Teri Shepherd Tucci Business Manager x137 Coco Parish Cat & Mouser If it is an emergency and you need to reach a priest call Parish Office hours: M-Th 8 a - 4 p (Closed 12-1 for lunch) Open 8:30a - 11:30a Hospitality Sunday -1st Sunday of the Month School Administration School Office: Fax: Monica Hernandez Interim Principal mhernandez@stmaryslg.org x119 Lynne Dickerson Vice Principal ldickerson@stmaryslg.org x161 Sheryl Becker Office Manager sbecker@stmaryslg.org x132 Kathy Rosendin Administrative Assistant krosendin@stmaryslg.org x118 Mass Times Daily: Mon - Sat 7:30 am Saturday (Vigil): 5 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11:15 am and 5 pm Reconciliation: 3:30 pm on Saturdays Rosary prayed after 7:30am daily mass The presiders schedule can be found on our website at: IMPORTANT DATES 28-9am School Mass Sign-up online to Volunteer for the Fair. Sign up now and get the shifts you want for the Fair! It takes a VILLAGE to put together a successful fair. Sign up now online - or just scan the QR code. It is a great opportunity to have fun, meet new people and build community Sign up now at St. Mary s Country Fair 50 Years of Fun! Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair! We are looking for pictures, memorabilia, stories or quotes. Contact Liz Dolan at lizdolan@gmail.com Advance Tickets Sales for the Country Fair are now available online and after this weekend s masses in front of the church. Save on Butler Ride Tickets when you order before the fair begins. or go to