Saint Martin of Tours People Ministering to People Roman Catholic Church and School Community Our Mission Statement Saint Martin of Tours is a Roman Catholic Community bound together by the gift of faith in Jesus Christ, as we join Him in offering thanks and praise to God the Father through the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. Molded by the Word of God and nourished by the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation, we are sent to seek out the lost, bind the broken, feed the hungry, and to share the Good News of God s mercy and love for all. We welcome all people of goodwill to join us in building here on Earth the coming Reign of God and so to offer to people of all ages continued formation in our Christian Faith. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 Parish Office. 408-294-8953 Pastor Rev. Saju Joseph sjoseph@dsj.org Ext. 12 Rev. Generoso Geronimo Office Admin. Jennifer Tavares ggeronimo@dsj.org Ext. 14 stmartinoftours@icloud.com Ext. 11 Book keeper lkrouse@dsj.org Ext. 15 Lori Krouse Pastoral Care Therese Lehane tlehane@stmartin.org Ext. 16 Sacrament of the Sick If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend Mass please call Pastoral Care. Mind Body Spirit, Outreach, Welcoming Catechetical Ministry 408-289-9608 Director of Faith Formation Daniel Valcazar dvalcazar@stmartin.org 408-289-9608 Ext. 21 Mass Schedule Sunday Vigil: Saturday 5:00 pm Weekdays: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 am Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 6:00 pm Holy Days: 8:10 am, 12:10 pm, 7:00 pm www.stmartin.org Baptism A sacrament of initiation and belonging. Sunday Preschool, Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), Children s Catechetical Ministry (CCM) First Holy Communion Adult Confirmation RCIA We warmly welcome all those inquiring about becoming Catholic. Catechetical Coordinator mlott@stmartin.org 408-289-9608 Megan Lott Ext. 22 Edge, Teen Confirmation, Lifeteen & Finger Printing St. Vincent de Paul.. Please leave a message at this number and be sure to accept calls from blocked numbers as other wise you may miss the call to provide assistance. 408-439-0342 Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 pm or by appointment St. Martin of Tours School. 408-287-3630 Principal Debby Rodriguez 200 O Connor Drive, San Jose, California 95128
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 A Reflection Dear Parishioners, Autumn or Fall is a time of change a time of transition. Fall is a season of life. Autumn affects inevitably our outward environment, our moods, our dress and even our activities. It s a season when the weather gets cooler, and we begin to bring out our stored away sweaters and shawls. Fall is inevitably a time of change. We will see it all around us as we pass through Autumn. The changes are beautiful and vibrant, but we also see signs of decay and death. If we have lost people in our lives, Fall is a time of remembrance it is a time we become more aware of their absence. Autumn tells us that summer is over, and a chapter is ending. But Autumn also reminds us that it is also a time of new beginnings. There is a spirit of hope for it is also a time of abundance and harvest. When we are given new beginnings, we are given opportunities to change and change for the better. Autumn invites us to go inwardly. It means to make ourselves ready for something brand new to happen in our lives. And so let us not deprive ourselves of the grace to stop and watch and make the most of what Autumn brings into our lives. God is at work creating something new for us. God has a plan. New life is on the way. During this season, if you are facing changes or transitions, either outwardly and inwardly, I invite you to allow those changes and transitions speak to your heart. Pray through them. Take time to reflect on them. For it is especially during this season of change and transition that you are becoming just what God hoped you would be. May the God of all our Seasons be with you! Fr. Generoso Geronimo October 27 - November 3 Saturday 5:00 Judy Swazey Sunday 7:00 Augustina Gadduang 8:30 Rosalia & Tom Bommarito Sr. 10:00 Kristin Fenerty 11:30 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners 6:00 Ric & Celia (Happy 30th Anniversary!) Monday 8:00 Dr. Tony Spraitz Tuesday 8:00 German Geronimo Wednesday 8:00 Katy La Pres Thursday 8:10 Justin Semana 12:10 The Souls of the Departed 7:00 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners Friday 8:00 Enrique Latoza Saturday 8:00 The Souls of the Departed Scripture Read7:00ings for Mass NEXT Week November 4, 2018 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28b-34 How do you live the commandment of love? Once again, Santa Clara Serra Club is celebrating Priesthood Sunday, October 28th, by handing out at all masses Pray for our Priests cards. Remember to show our priests how blessed we are to have them by keeping them in your prayers. November 4th to 10th is National Vocation Awareness Week. Support our priests! To join our Serra Club - call 408 243-0681. Welcome TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Whether you are a parishioner of long standing or new to the parish, if you are not registered, we invite you to do so. If there are changes to your status, please let us know. Contact the Parish Office 408-294-8953 x11
Sunday Offerings and Online Giving Stewardship numbers not available at time of print Please mark checks for Capital Campaign In the memo section of your check. Thank you for your continued support! All Souls Day November 2 All Souls Day is coming a day in which we remember and pray for the souls of the living, the dead, and all the departed in between. Praying for the dead during the month of November is an expression of our faith in the resurrection; it is a loving prayer of intercession on behalf of our deceased relatives and friends, entrusting them to our loving and forgiving God, and that they are never forgotten and the pains of loss and the emptiness of death are healed. In loving memory of our beloved departed, an altar for the deceased is prepared. We invite you to bring with you pictures (not larger than 8 x 10 ) of your beloved deceased to be placed in the said altar. You may submit them either to the parish office during the coming week or in the church on or before October 31. On November 2nd we begin our annual All Souls Novena of Masses to pray for the souls of our faithful departed. Special envelopes to include your loved ones in the Novena are available in the Church and in the parish office. Please return the envelopes in the offertory baskets or to the parish office to include the names in the Novena. In all the Masses on November 4, Sunday, a special prayer and blessing of the altar of the departed will be said. You are also invited at this time to write the names of your departed loved ones in the Memorial Book located in the entrance of the Church. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Calendar of Events 11/1 Holy Day of Obligation All Saints Day 11/4 11/5 Scripture Study- Community Building 6-7:30pm 1 st Corinthians Chapters 10-11 11/9 Mind, Body & Spirit Bailey House 2-3:30 11/12 Food Box Sorting 6:45pm -Bailey House 11/15 Food Box Packing 6:00pm -Gym CLOAK DRIVE The Story of St. Martin of Tours On a bitterly cold day, the famous legend goes, Martin met a poor man, almost naked, trembling in the cold and begging from passers by at the city gate. Martin had nothing but his weapons and his clothes. He drew his sword, cut his cloak into two pieces, gave one piece to the beggar and wrapped himself in the other half. Some of the bystanders laughed at his now odd appearance; others were ashamed at not having relieved the man's misery themselves. That night in his sleep Martin saw Christ dressed in the half of the garment he had given away, and heard him say, "Martin, still a catechumen, has clothed me with this cloak." So it is told that St. Martin shared his own cloak with the needy man. We take the opportunity at the feast of St. Martin, our patron saint, to follow his example. Every year near our feast day, we ask for your help to the needy folks in our area before the cold of the winter months arrives. On November 10 and 11, you are invited to bring new or clean gently used coats, jackets, and sweatshirts to Saturday and Sunday masses. They will be sorted and distributed to our Food Box Community, and YOU will have upheld the tradition of St. Martin. WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Whether you are a parishioner of long standing or new to the parish, if you are not registered, we invite you to do so. If there are changes to your status, please let us know. Please fill in the details below and place in the offertory basket or mail to the Parish office. Name Phone Email Address City Zip New Parishioner Moving (please remove from directory) New Address New Phone Number Please check to receive offering envelopes Please check to discontinue receiving envelopes
Faith Formation Corner We are now celebrating the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time and it is also Priesthood Sunday. This week we are going to hear from another of our newest Catholics! Albert received all his Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil this year. Below he shares a bit about his journey of faith: My name is Albert and I'm Catholic. I've waited many years to say that! Thank you for welcoming me and my family into this community. I am an active member of this community and will continue to do my part to build on the foundation of faith and help those in need. For starters, I've always wanted to be Catholic but never thought I was good enough. As result, I easily convinced myself for many years that I was not prepared to disappoint anyone, especially God, so I lived my life precariously until I was ready to walk the walk. Like some things, it takes something life changing to change our ways. For me, it was my daughter Isabella. When Bella was accepted into St. Martin, I knew I was ready to start walking the walk, so my decision to enroll in the RCIA process could not have come at a better time for me. At the time, I was looking for work. My main priority was to find something close to home, but with the flexibility to be with Bella as much as possible. After a couple of months, I made the decision to purchase a small mom-and-pop store in Capitola. It's not close to home but the biggest reward is the flexibility to be with Bella as much as possible, especially during these most important years! The reason I'm sharing this with you is to illustrate how God works, at least for me. Many years ago, people witnessed Jesus and his miracles. Having some time to reflect on my past, I'm convinced more than ever that God has been with me every step of the way, even when I wasn't ready to accept him. God opened doors for me and carried me through them, even when I was unsure. In my life time, I may not witness any miracles, but my faith in God is stronger than ever. God has placed me in situations to succeed but more importantly, and unbeknownst to me, guided me in the right direction every time. I could not have imagined this chapter in my book, but I'm exactly where God wants me. For me, this is miracle enough! At the end of the day, I owe it to the RCIA process to help me develop a spirit of humility, to embrace vulnerability and to accept the fact that I'm not in charge. The process taught me how to build a relationship with God and to realize that it will always be a journey of faith, at least for me. These days, I walk in the presence of God. -Albert Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Inquiry has begun! Have you ever wanted to ask your most challenging questions in a safe space with others that are exploring whether the Catholic Church may be a place to call home? If so, we meet weekly in the Parish Office and all are welcome! Please contact Daniel for more info at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org HURRY HURRY HURRY. Time is running out to register for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Let a cozy weekend for just the two of you keep you warm on these long winter nights. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Nov 9-11, 2018 in San Jose, CA and Feb 15-17, 2019 in San Jose, CA. For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413. St. Vincent De Paul Society Is a lay ministry that reaches out to those in need both spiritually and financially. The society has been part of the parish since its inception. This is a ministry that is flexible and can fit in with your busy schedule. We meet on the 3 rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Bailey house. For more info call 408-439-0342 RCIA is a process that unfolds over the course of a year or more and we ll meet with you to determine the most helpful way to explore what it means to be Catholic. We look forward to hopefully meeting some of you in the near future!
PIPS (Parents in Prayer) When: Fridays 10am -Noon Where: Nursery Who: Any and All parents and Children WALK-IN s WELCOME! Questions call, Text or Email Alley Torres 408-464-4622 alenedtorres@gmail.com Sunday Children s Ministries Sunday Preschool Our Preschool runs most Sundays from October through April. The program is designed for children ages 3 to Kindergarten and includes: music, crafts, activities and faith lessons. We have ongoing Open Registration, so please visit https://goo.gl/4pmheo to register your child. Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) designed for children ages 5-11. Children are sent forth from the 8:30 and 10:00am Mass for their own special Liturgy of the Word. We have ongoing Open Registration, so please visit https:// goo.gl/4pmheo to register your child. For information on Children s Ministry (Nursery, Sunday Preschool, Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)) please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608. Youth Ministry The EDGE is our middle school (6-8th) grade youth ministry and meets 5:00-6:30pm in the Community Building on Tuesdays. We have ongoing Open Registration, so please visit https://goo.gl/3b2uff to register your child. Life Teen is our high school youth ministry. We will be meeting most Sundays in the Bailey House from 7:00-9:00 pm. We have ongoing Open Registration, so please visit https:// goo.gl/fnsgek to register your child. For more info about Youth Ministry (EDGE or Life Teen), please contact Megan at (408) 289-9608. RETREAT: FROM GRIEF TO HEALING November 9-11, 2018 The Jesuit Retreat Center 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA 94022 650-917-4000 RSVP: by Nov. 8 LADIES GUILD OCTOBER MEETING Monday, October 29th at 11:30am in the Community Building. POTLUCK : (enough for 8). Dessert will be provided! Dues for this year - $30.00. Come hear about the latest activities at our church; see you there! Healing Grief Grief is a natural response to loss. We invite anybody in our community who has suffered a loss to participate in our Grief Workshop which will be held on November 17 2018 in the Bailey house from 9-12noon. Sr. Jane is a former Chaplain of Hospice of the Valley and has helped a number of people to deal with hurts and losses in their lives. This day is a time to nurture yourself and find ways to prepare for the approaching holidays. Please RSVP to Therese: 408-294-8953 ext 16. Monthly Doctors Mass: All medical doctors are invited to attend a monthly Mass specifically dedicated to physicians and their work throughout our San Jose Diocese. Mass is held each first Saturday of the month at 7 am at St. Frances Cabrini Church in San Jose. The next Doctors Mass is scheduled for November 4th. Come give your medical vocation some extra spiritual attention. Mass is followed by a light breakfast and fellowship with colleagues. For more information contact Dr. Steve Bui at steve-khoi.bui@kp.org or call 408-972-6846. Anticipating the Holidays A Retreat for Grievers Tues. Oct. 30th 10 am 1:30 pm Church of the Transfiguration 4325 Jarvis Ave, San Jose 95118 Presenter: Fr. Christopher Bennett RSVP: by Oct. 23 Cost: $10. Payable at door. Lunch provided. Contact: Laura Schemmel, Catholic Cemeteries 650-428-3730 or cemeteryinfo@dsj.org Please "like" St. Martin of Tours Facebook page! You can find it at www.facebook.com/stmartinoftourssj When you follow our page, you'll get information about the parish activities!
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