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. Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018 Parish Office. 408-294-8953 Pastor Rev. Saju Joseph sjoseph@dsj.org Ext. 14 Rev. Generoso ggeronimo@dsj.org Ext. 12 Geronimo Office Admin. stmartinoftours@icloud.com Ext. 11 Jennifer Tavares Book keeper Lori Krouse Pastoral Care Therese Lehane lkrouse@dsj.org Ext. 15 Liturgy Judy Swazey jswazey@stmartin.org x18 tlehane@stmartin.org 408-289-9617 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. Cathetical Coordinator mlott@stmartin.org 408-289-9608 Megan Lott Edge, Teen Confirmation, Lifeteen & Ext. 22 Finger Printing St. Vincent de Paul.. 408-439-0342 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. 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
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018 A Note from the Bishop Statement of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Diocese of San Jose The news this week of the historic sexual abuse of minors in six Pennsylvania dioceses is truly horrific. Trust was first betrayed by these attacks on the innocent; however, the systematic cover-up and reassigning of these priests by their bishops and superiors is just as unforgivable. As I have stated on many occasions, we the Church and its ministers must abide by a higher standard. We are called to protect and keep safe children, the young and all vulnerable persons. There can be no short-cuts, nothing that can excuse immoral and sinful acts. The Diocese of San Jose remains committed to protecting God s children and to fostering the safest of environments in which to worship, learn and live. I echo the bishops in Pennsylvania who have asked for forgiveness. Yet we know that forgiveness does not absolve perpetrators of the consequences of these grave transgressions against the defenseless. Finally, I ask you to pray for the victims and their families. I would also request that you pray for the vast majority of priests present and past who have been faithful in their ministry. They, too, grieve for the terrible stain of this sin that has harmed so many. May God bless you all. Please keep Judy Swazey in your thoughts and prayers. If you are interested in visiting her or sending her a card please contact the Parish Office for her info 408-294- 8953 x11 or stmaritnoftours@icloud.com She would love to hear from you... Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 25 September 1 5:00 Ben Patellaro 7:00 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners 8:30 Richard McConville 10:00 Mary MacLean 11:30 Bob Kirby 6:00 Thanksgiving 8:00 Souls in Purgatory 8:00 Al Cisneros 8:00 Isabella Peceli 8:00 Steve Peceli 8:00 Abbey Edmonds 8:00 German Geronimo All are welcome for St. Martin s Scripture Study! If you re interested in adding another dimension to your prayer, please consider joining us as we explore Paul s 1 st Letter to the Corinthians! Our Scripture Study uses the Little Rock Scripture Study Series and our next gathering will be Monday August 20 th from 6-7:30pm in the Community Building. Future gatherings are planned for the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of the Month (excluding holidays). We hope to see you! If you have any questions, please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org. 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.
Sunday Offerings and Online Giving 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! 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 or stmartinoftours@icloud.com Calendar of Events St. Martin Women's Book Group will meet in the 8/28 Bailey House at 7:15 pm to discuss Priestdaddy: A Memoir by Patricia Lockwood Scripture Study- Community Building- 6-9/17 7:30pm 1 st Corinthians TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This is the height of vacation season, but as anyone who has ever been to Rome in the summer knows, no time to visit there! The city is sweltering, and in a pre-air-conditioned world long ago, Romans figured out that they needed a break in the surrounding hills. Even the pope clears out. His destination is usually Castelgandolfo, a lovely little hill town southeast of Rome, overlooking a tranquil lake. It has been a papal possession since about 1600, and in 1929, when most of the papal states were finally lost, the papal dwelling was given "extraterritorial rights," meaning that it is an extension of Vatican City and not under Italian rule. The Vatican observatory maintained telescopes here for decades, far from the glare of the city lights of Rome, but although the observatory offices remain here year round, the telescopes are in Arizona. Pope Francis spends less time here than his predecessors, though he still slows down the pace of his work in Rome. Vacations can help us visit friends and relatives, and revive those human contacts that the pace of our lives keeps us from cultivating. The pope needs a break, and so do you. Vacation comes from a word meaning to empty oneself. There's still time to clear the calendar for at least one golden summer day even if you don't have a personal castle in the hills! --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. 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 Stewardship numbers not available at time of 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 Twenty -first Sunday in Ordinary Time and for this week s Faith Formation Corner we have another reflection from one of our RCIA participants. Matt participated in our RCIA program this past year and received all his Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and 1 st Communion) at the Easter Vigil. Please see his reflection on his own experience below: When The Time Is Right My name is Matt and it was always the plan to become Catholic, but then the roadblocks of life always seemed to get in the way. Whether it was work, relocation, or other hobbies, inquiring about the process to become Catholic always seemed to take a back seat. It was after our first child was baptized and our 2 nd was on the way that I heard the calling or at least a voice in my head what are you waiting for. It is said that timing is everything and my RCIA journey was exactly that. Like many new adventures, walking into the first RCIA meeting was intimidating and uncomfortable. New people, new ideas, new surroundings were all things even as an adult you don t necessarily look forward to. However, after the first meeting passed I knew I wanted to learn more. Instead of anxiety, I quickly looked forward to each Thursday meeting with the group. Group probably isn t the correct way to describe those that were in my RCIA class. I would consider this Group an extended family. From the leadership to those that sat around the table, it was not only a pleasure to get to know them but an honor to share this experience with them. It was truly a blessing that the calling came at the right time. Otherwise, the lifelong friendships and bonds might not have ever existed. If anyone who is exploring the idea about becoming Catholic and want to learn more about the process from someone who recently lived it, please don t hesitate to reach out. When the time is right, you will know.. - Matthew Brann If you are interested in learning more about the RCIA process, but not sure where to begin please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org. As always, if you have a question or comment, please email Daniel or Megan. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults As we celebrate the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time we invite you to be a part of the next group learning about what it means to be Catholic. Please see our Faith Formation Corner for a sincere reflection from one of our participants in RCIA last year! If interested, please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org. Do you know that more than 1,500,000 couples in over 92 countries have experienced a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? They found something worth passing on. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is August 24-26, 2018 at the Vallombrosa Retreat Center. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org Ken & Claranne 408-782-1413 applications@sanjosewwme.org We always have room for all couples wishing to attend. Preparation location: St. Mary s Cathedral at Gough and Geary Streets in San Francisco. Remaining dates for 2018: October 27 th, 2018 Engaged couples can register for any date on our website: www.marriageforlifesf.com 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!
Scripture Readings for NEXT Week September 2, 2018 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 How might the understanding of God s laws as a gift of God s wisdom help us in lead- Prayer Shawl Ministry: A plea for help! Do you feel a calling to be creative and to help others with your God given skills? If you can knit, crochet, weave or would like to learn and want to share with others the gift of God s healing love, please join our Prayer Shawl Ministry. We are a group of mixed skills and help one another in our crafting and pray for the recipients of our prayer shawls. It is a very fulfilling ministry and a gift that shows God s compassion for all of us whether you are the crafter or the receiver. We also rely on all our parishioners to be our eyes and ears for those in need of God s love to wrap around them and console them as God guides them through their troubled times. Many say they feel the care and love that went into these shawls. So please if you know of anyone needing comfort due to depression, illness, loss of family member or loneliness call and give us their name and information. You can make a difference to someone you know. Join us in making a difference. Contact: Mary Kay Tocce, 408-515-6104 Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator Nothing But Net. Get yourself and your game to Saint Martin Gym on Saturday morning. Fun to run on a great floor with a great bunch. Opens 7:15am. Play begins when 10 are ready; continues until last leaves, or 10am. $4.00 donation requested. A St. Martin Saturday morning institution for 24 years, if you haven t played here, our leader, parishioner Joe Shea, will introduce you to a great group. You ll quickly see why parishioners and other friends get a great run to start their weekend. For a current schedule or more info, call or e. mail parishioner John Heagerty:408.921.6188 or jdheagerty@gmail.com Think about it: friendly, fun competition and maybe swish, nothing but net. (It s good!) Ombudsman Orientation at Catholic Charities You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson It s not too late to become a Long Term Care Ombudsman with Catholic Charities. An Ombudsman is a trained and state-certified individual who investigates complaints and resolves problems for residents of long term care facilities. The Ombudsman visits nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Successful completion of training and certification by the State of California is required. Orientation is Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 10:00 am to Noon. Training dates are listed on the Catholic Charities website www.catholiccharitiesscc.org click on the VOLUNTEER banner and then go to Volunteer Opportunities. To learn more about becoming an Ombudsman, contact: Wanda Hale at 408-944-0567 or email whale@catholiccharitiesscc.org. Faithful Departed: Ascension Hayden We NEED More Volunteers for the following Ministries: Children s Liturgy Of the Word- CLOW is for children 5 through 11 years old. Children attend the 8:30 am or 10:00 am Mass with their family and then process from the Church to the Community Building for the Proclamation of God s Word at a child s level. Children then return to the Church for Liturgy of the Eucharist. (Approximately ~2 hours Month) Sunday Preschool- The Preschool is for children 3 years old through Kindergarten and is in the school building during the 10:00 am Mass, September through May. The children get into small groups and rotate through various activities (faith, craft, action/movement, etc.). (Approximately ~4 hours Month) Children s Catechetical Ministry- CCM is for children in Grades 1-5: Catechesis is on Thursday afternoons, 4:00 5:15 p.m. from September through May in the school building. We utilize Loyola Press Finding God faith formation program. (Approximately ~2 hours Week) For more information contact Daniel.
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Faith Formation Registration is Live! St. Martin of Tours Faith Formation Registration is now available for all our Sacrament Preparation and ongoing ministry! Please visit the website to Register or see the links next to each program s description in the Bulletin. If you have any questions about Registration, please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org. We look forward to another great year of faith formation, sacrament preparation and engaging ministry! Nursery The nursery is open for parents with children to use. The nursery is available from the 8:30am Mass until after the 11:30am Mass, but please let us know if you d like to use it during a different Mass. Please enjoy this wonderful space where your child can feel comfortable and you can still observe Mass streamed on the TV. 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. Children s Ministry Programs Children's Catechetical Ministry (CCM) - is for 1st-5th graders and meets Thursdays from 4:00-5:15pm. Please visit https://goo.gl/ujfvxd to register your child. Sacraments: 2018-2019 Is your child ready to receive a sacrament this year? First Reconciliation / First Eucharist - If your child will be planning to receive a Sacrament, please visit https://goo.gl/t6ymnl to register your child. Confirmation- All youth from 8 th -12 th grade are welcome! Sessions are most Sundays from 4:00pm- 5:45pm in the Community Building. Please visit https://goo.gl/jz6nry to register your child. For information on Children s Ministry (CCM, First Reconciliation & First Eucharist) please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608. For more information about Confirmation please contact Megan 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. PIPS (Parents in Prayer) When: Fridays 10am-Noon Where: Nursery Who: Any and All parents and Children; WALK-IN s WELCOME!