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. Mass Schedule Sunday Vigil: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 6:00 pm Weekdays: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 am Holy Days: 8:10 am, 12:10 pm, 7:00 pm Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Parish Office 408-294-8953 Rev. Sergio Ovando, Pastor Rev. Abraham Antony, Parochial Vicar Rev. Bob Shinney, S.J., Assisting Priest Lori Krouse, Bookkeeper Jennifer Tavares, Office Administrator Samuel Aguilar, Buildings and Grounds Liturgy...408-289-9614 Judy Swazey, Director Pastoral Care.408-289-9617 Therese Lehane, Director Catechetical Ministry 408-289-9608 Daniel Valcazar, Director of Faith Formation Megan Lott, Catechetical Coordinator RCIA We warmly welcome all those inquiring about becoming Catholic. For information, contact the Catechetical Office Baptism A sacrament of initiation and belonging. Please contact the Catechetical Office St. Vincent de Paul 408-439-0342 Sacrament of the Sick If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend Mass please call 408-289-9617 Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 pm or by appointment St. Martin of Tours School 287-3630 Deborah Rodriguez, Principal Denise Freitas, Business Manager Marie McEnry, Administrative Assistant Victor Salas, Buildings and Grounds 200 O Connor Drive, San Jose, California 95128 www.stmartin.org
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Peter Pastor s Note September 2-September 9 In last week s Gospel, we had the opportunity to see Peter the apostle, and meditate on how among the other disciples he is the one who remarkably testified of the messianic nature of Jesus, and how Jesus exalts his faith. Today we see something totally different. He opposes the plan of salvation. Among all the disciples, the person of Peter is one of the most interesting to study and to reflect on because, somehow he is very similar to us. We may identify with him because like him, we may some times be so faithful to God. Like Peter we may be amazing because of the work of God in us, other times because of our own weakness we may show something totally different far away from a disciple of Jesus. He turned and said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do. Peter is the union of strength and weakness, of absolute faithfulness and denying. He always tries, and I believe that is precisely what makes him who he is. Sometimes he does great, others not so much. His reason is very simple. When he is himself, he is falling, but when he trusts in the Lord he is great. I think that we are the same. The best version of us is one that has the Lord as an important part of our lives because he takes what is ours and make sit better. Peter also understands his sins and mistakes. Even in the middle of them, he still loves Jesus and is completely overcome by remorse and sadness because of his infidelity. But he also understands that no matter how far we are from God, there is always a way back, and there is always someone (God) who is waiting for us to come home. Among the apostles, he is not the most holy among them, but was chosen to lead the others and lead the church. Why? Because of what the author of the letter to the Hebrews affirmed about Jesus : For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00 Thelmo Rayos Del Sol 7:00 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners 8:30 Apolinaria & Guadalupe Valla 10:00 J.W. Knappen 11:30 Anthony & Fedele Vernacchia 6:00 Mamerto Barrientos 8:00 Katrina Sanchez Curamen 8:00 Right to Life 8:00 Elizabeth Kensie Buckley 8:00 Dan Rivers 8:00 Carmelita Escalada 8:00 Luis Cruz tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet he did not sin. (This last part applied only to Jesus). (Hb 5:15). Peter s life was transformed by the company of Jesus. To became the Saint that we know today, the Peter that from a fisherman, became living everything behind a fisher of men. (Mt 4:19). Reflecting on Peter s life, we learn that like him, if we walk in the life in the company of Jesus, with our, ups and downs, and if we never abandon him, we can also become true followers of Christ. And spite of our sins, and failures, we can answer to Jesus as Peter did Lord you know everything you know that I love you (Jn 21:17). -Fr. Sergio
Calendar of Events Childrens Catechetical Ministry (CCM) Who Children in 1st -5th Grades & their Families What Family Orientation & Dinner/CCM Kickoff!! When Thursday, September 21st,6:00-7:30 pm Where Tables between Gym and School Why Helping your child to know & love God is the best gift a parent can give!! Contact Daniel Valcazar II at dvalcazar@stmartin.org or 408-289-9068 for more information or to enroll your child CCM 2017-2018 Online Registration Open Now!! Children s Catechetical Ministry (CCM) and Middle & High School Youth Ministry is available on the parish website at :GOO.GL/ w1osnu Registration is due by Friday, September 22nd. Families must register each fall for our Sunday Ministries (CLOW, Preschool, Nursery) at http://stmartintourschurch.org/ ministries/catechetical-ministry/sundaychildrens-program/. If you have questions, email Daniel dvalcazar@stmartin.org or Megan mlott@stmartin.org 2017-2018 Youth Confirmation Prep beginning Sunday September 17th! All youth from 8th- 12th welcome! Confirmation prep sessions are on Sundays from 4-5:45pm in the Community Building. Sessions begin with the Parent and Candidate Orientation on Sunday September 17th in the Community Building. Registration is available online on the parish website through the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Ministries tab. For more information please contact Megan Lott at mlott@stmartin.org or by calling (408)289-9608. 9/7 Adoration 7PM Church When: Fridays 10am-Noon Where: In the Nursery (the room next door to the donut room)/ Community Room Who: Any and All parents and children WALK-IN s WELCOME! While we d love for everyone to come every week you by no means need to commit to that we are parents we get it! Join us whenever you want and can! Questions? Call, Text or Email Alley Torres 408-464-4622 or alenedtorres@gmail.com Fall 2017 EDGE Middle School Kickoff Tuesday September 19th! All youth in 6th-8th grade are welcome to join us for Game Show Night and Pizza on Tuesday September 19th from 5-7pm. EDGE Middle School Ministry meets regularly on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm during the school year in the Community Building. It is open to all middle school students from any school who want to come meet new friends, play games, learn more about their faith, and deepen their relationship with Christ. This fall semester's theme for EDGE is The Creed. We will be diving into what we believe as members of the Body of Christ and why we are called to live holy and joy filled lives for our Lord. Please see our website for more information and contact Megan Lott at mlott@stmartin.org or (408) 289-9608 if you have any questions. Fall 2017 Life Teen High School Ministry Kick-off Sunday September 24th! All teens in 9th-12th grade are invited to join us for Game Show Night and Pizza on Sunday September 24th. We will begin our evening with the 6pm and then Mass move to Bailey house patio for Pizza at 7pm and enjoy some Jeopardy, Wheel continued on next page
Fall 2017 Life Teen continued of Fortune, and Family Feud until 9pm. Life Teen High School Ministry meets regularly on Sundays after the 6pm Youth Mass from 7-9pm during the school year in the Bailey House. It is open to all high school students 9-12th grade from any school who want to come meet new friends, play games, learn more about their faith, and deepen their relationship with Christ. This fall semester Life Teen will be focusing on Scripture. We will be diving into the Word of God and unpacking how the Lord inspired those before us and what He wishes to speak to our hearts through Sacred Scripture today. Please see our website for more information and contact Megan Lott at mlott@stmartin.org or (408) 289-9608 if you have any questions. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 St. Vincent De Paul Society Donate your car to help those in need. Cars with dents can help pay rents 1-800-322-8284. Please tell the operator you are from St. Martin of Tours. Adult Bible Study-The Gospel of Mark Our next bible study will be on Monday, September 11 at 7pm. Meetings are every other Monday evening 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Bailey House. All are welcome! Sunday Offerings and Online Giving Sunday offerings: 8/27/2017 Week Fiscal Year to Date Budget $9,885 $126,450 Actual $9,207 $120,450 ($678) ($6,000) St. Vincent de Paul $ 2,392 Please mark checks for Capital Campaign In the memo section of your check. Thank you for your continued Scripture Readings for NEXT Week Sunday September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-20 What does today s Gospel tell us about the proper disposition of the person who brings charges against the sinner and of those who aid in the call to conversion? Flower Memorials The lovely flowers that grace our church remind us of the beauty of God s creation and the promise of new life in the resurrection. The beautiful flowers in our sanctuary were donated in memory of: The Angelina Rao Family (from Jennie McMonagle) If you would like to donate funds for flowers in memory of loved ones, please use the Flower Envelopes at the entryways. Thank you. 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 Stewardship numbers Address not available at time of print 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
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Dear parishioners of St. Martin, Having covered four of the six weekend masses, only a small segment of the community will need an introduction to me. However in response to your pastor s response, here are a few lines about myself. But before I do that let me tell you how impressed I am with your community spirit, diligently planned and celebrated liturgies and a great involvement of lay parishioners in a variety of ministries. A sure criterion of the faith quality of a community is the weekend worship where you score pretty high. Among other blessings to thank God for are your two dedicated and zealous priests. I am here to minister to you while Fr. Abe (my good friend and one time student) is gone on a well deserved break. I completed all my studies in India and obtained a degree in pastoral liturgy from St. Patrick s Maynooth, Ireland. Having been ordained for the Archdiocese of Calcutta I served in the City of Joy for 22 years (couldn t avoid the blessing of interacting with St. Mother Teresa!) in parishes and the seminary. Thereafter I have served in the Archdiocese of Los Angles for another 22 years. Apart from pastoral ministry in 6 different parishes, I have enjoyed formation ministry mostly training liturgical ministers and RCIA catechists. Having retired two years ago, I live and continue to minister in the parish of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Encino (San Fernando Valley). If there is another opportunity to visit St. Martin s,i will grab it wholeheartedly. God bless you and your families. -Fr. Cyprian Carlo