Saint Martin of Tours 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 People Ministering to People Weekdays: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 am Holy Days: 8:10 am, 12:10 pm, 7:00 pm The Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 11, 2018 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 McEnery, Administrative Assistant 200 O Connor Drive, San Jose, California 95128 www.stmartin.org
The Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018 Pastor s Note LOVE I have read and heard this gospel many times, and I always found it the key to understanding the work of Salvation. And after meditating, I believe these are the points that we may need to remember. -To love is to give: For God so loved the world that he gave... In the understanding of the modern culture, some may think that to love means to receive, while real love is to give, and it is in giving that our hearts are fulfilled. In order to give, sometimes we need to sacrifice ourselves that we may have something to give to others. We should understand that giving is itself a gift, and the more we give, the more we receive: O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive. It is person that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal life. -To give the best of ourselves: God s love manifested in Jesus shows us that when God loves, he gives us the best he has: His son. The gospel says: His "only Son. Sometimes the best we have is the only thing we have. After giving, we will remain with nothing. And that is precisely the biggest fear we might have, to not know what will happen to us if we, out of love, give everything or the only thing we have. But no one who has given has not been fulfilled with blessings. Even when God gave his only son, he gained an innumerable number of sons because of the gift of his only son. As we reflect on this, we need to consider what is the best in us, or what is the best we have that we can give and share with others: talents, gifts, time and ask ourselves can we really do so. -Love always looks for the best of those who are loved: so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life. St. Thomas Aquino defined love as "willing the good of the other". Here is the key to understanding love others the destination of March 10 March 16 Saturday 5:00 Lester Mathews Sunday 7:00 Leo Flambard 8:30 ICF Deceased Members 10:00 Jerry Crayer 11:30 Cecilia Bucher 6:00 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners Monday 8:00 Sheryl Bernard & Sophia George Tuesday 8:00 Juliania & Isabella Peceli Wednesday 8:00 Jacqueline Lohr Thursday 8:00 Mary Anthonty & Anthony Lal Friday 8:00 Right to Life Saturday 8:00 Miguela Ignacio my love cannot be me: that will be selfishness. The best for us is eternal life, even if sometimes we don t understand. It is in that eternal life that there is happiness and goodness. The word love is everywhere, but not always does it refer to the real love. Love is not about me but about the others. I believe that love can be answered only with love and in the same manner that we are loved. And since God loves us and has given to us and for us the best of himself - his only son -- there cannot be any love greater than this. We should answer his love with our love, a pure love, a generous love, because it is in loving God that we receive eternal life. -Fr. Sergio
Sunday Offerings and Online Giving Sunday offerings: 3/4/2018 Fiscal Year to Date Budget $19,115 $515,030 Actual $20,354 $516,613 $1,239 $1,583 Calendar of Events 3/12 Food Box Sorting 6:45PM Bailey House 3/16 Food Box Packing 6:15PM Gym Catholic Relief Ser- $2,360 Please mark checks for Capital Campaign In the memo section of your check. Thank you for your continued support! 3/17 DAY New Things Many of you may remember that the inside of the church was recently painted. The roof has been repaired so now it is time to paint the outside of the Church. Some of you may have noticed the new chairs on the altar. They are part of the new items for the church: new altar, ambo, ambry small altar for the Chapel and, of course, the new baptismal fountain. The altar in the small chapel was donated by one of our parishioners. The altar, the ambo, the chairs are a donation in memory of Betty Leary. Only the baptismal fountain is part of the capital campaign fund. We hope to have everything for Easter. Thanks to all for your continued support and prayer. 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 3/19 Scripture Study- 6pm-7:30pm Bailey House (Reviewing Acts of the Apostles Chapters Days of Abstinence.Lenten Fasting & Penance All Fridays in Lent No meat for those over age 14. Monday, March 12 Lenten Reconciliation 7:00pm Every Saturday In Church 3:30pm (except March 31) Catholics Returning Home A six-week discussion series about the Catholic Church Welcome... Those who have been away from the Catholic Church or need updating to come, see, learn and be heard. Prepare Your Heart Come with any questions you have about the Catholic Church. Where/When Thursdays from February 15 to March 22, 2018 7-8:30PM St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish 1522 McCoy Ave San Jose, CA 95130 St. Vincent De Paul Society Donate your car to help those in need. 1-800-322-8284. Please tell the operator you are from St. Martin of Tours. SVdP 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 information 408-439-0342.
Scripture Readings for NEXT Week Sunday March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday in Lent First Reading: -Jeremiah 31:31-34 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33 How has your understanding of Jesus suffering deepened over time? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) This weekend, our Elect (below) will participate in the 2 nd Scrutiny. + Matt Brann + Albert Guzman + Lily Rogers Last weekend we experienced the 1 st Scrutiny focused on Christ as Living Water. This weekend we experience Christ as the Light of the World. Are there areas of our lives where Christ s light and love could bring healing this Lent? Maybe we still need to focus on Christ as living water to renew us. As we continue this Lent, we invite you to join us for the 3 rd Scrutiny on March 18 th at the 10:00am Mass. If you have other questions, we also gather from 7-9 PM each Thursday, so bring your questions and an open heart. All are Welcome, AL- WAYS! For more information, please contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org MARRIED COUPLES: Do you tune up your vehicle? You can t expect your marriage to run year after year, mile after mile without a tune up. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is the best proactive pit stop you can give to your marriage. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is May 18-20, 2018 in San Jose. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at 408-782-1413. Faith Formation Corner For me, Lent is a special time to just particularly devote myself to God. Reflecting on all that God has given me is something that I feel is very important during this season. Jesus so willingly sacrificed himself for us. I can t even imagine the amount of pain he went through. He did it all because he loves us more than our minds can even fathom. So, I feel it is my duty to pay God back for all He has done for me. I do this by improving my prayer life. I have tried to have a more thoughtful way of praying. I have also been trying to be the best version of myself. Lent is a very special time to reflect on ourselves and our relationship with God. written by Cara Krill an 8th Grade Candidate in St. Martin's Youth Confirmation Program If you have a question you d like us to address or a Faith Formation related update you d like to share, please email Daniel (dvalcazar@stmartin.org) and I ll do my best to get to it. I look forward to this new way to engage with you! SAVE THE DATE! Ladies Guild Fundraiser of the year 65th annual Fashion Show-Luncheon Thursday, April 19, 2018 11am in St. Martin s Gym $60.00 Featuring special showing of History San Jose s Portraits of the Past" 6 th Annual St. Patrick s Dinner Celebration Hosted by St. Martin of Tours Boy Scout Troop 390 & Venture Crew 697 Saturday, March 24, 2018 St. Martin of Tours Gym 6:00-9:00pm ~ Doors open at 5:45pm $25 per person ($30 at the door) $15 for children under 12 FREE for children under 5 Tables for 10 can be purchased for $225.00 Traditional Irish Dinner & Program Tickets on sale after March 10th Masses Tickets can also be purchased in advance from John Tralongo @ john@tralongotax.com or call 408-249-7142
Sunday Children s Ministries For information on Children s Ministry contact Daniel Valcazar (408) 289-9608 Nursery, Sunday Preschool, Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Youth Ministry The EDGE is our middle school (6-8th) grade youth ministry and meets 5:00-6:30pm in the Community Building on most Tuesdays. Life Teen is our high school youth ministry. We will be meeting most Sundays in the Bailey House from 7:00-9:00 pm. 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! we are parents we get it! Join us whenever you want and can! Questions? Call, Text 408-464-4622 Ladies Guild Lenten Mass and Soup Lunch Monday, March 19th, 11am in the Chapel - Mass & Talk with Fr. Abe. Soup lunch in the meeting room. All ladies of the Parish are invited. call Cheri at 408 985-1801 We encourage parishioners of all ages, including families with school-age children, to attend all of our Triduum liturgies and experience the beautiful symbols and actions of these special liturgies. For more information go to www.stmartin.org... Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday March 24/25 Outdoor processions, weather permitting Please enter parking lots from O Connor Drive Holy Thursday March 29 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Please remember to bring food for our Food Box program Adoration will follow liturgy from about 9:30 11 p.m. Good Friday March 30 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Lord s Passion Easter Vigil March 31 Begins at 8:30 pm Holy Night of Christ s Resurrection Reception for the newly initiated follows the Vigil. No Confessions & no 5 p.m. Mass on March 31 st. Easter Sunday April 1 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am (no 6 pm) The 10 am Mass will be a Children s/family Mass
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ENCOUNTER CHRIST: LENT 2018 During our journey through Lent, we will have the opportunity to encounter Christ in many ways: CRS Rice Bowl ENCOUNTER CHRIST by participating in CRS Rice Bowl and becoming companions on the journey with our sisters and brothers throughout the world. This week, we encounter Andrise, an inspirational teacher in Haiti. Education is highly valued in Haiti as a way to rise above poverty. Despite a series of natural disasters, families in Haiti remain hopeful and are very thankful for your support of quality teachers for their children through CRS Rice Bowl. Visit crsricebowl.org for videos and more info. When should you return your Rice Bowls & envelopes? On Palm Sunday, or as your Rice Bowls become full, you can deposit them in the containers in the entryways. You can also convert your change into a check and deposit the Rice Bowl envelope in the collection basket or at the entryways. (Please make your checks payable to St. Martin s & then write CRS Rice Bowl in the memo line.) ENCOUNTER CHRIST as we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a community. Prepare your hearts for Easter through this beautiful sacrament of God s merciful love and forgiveness. Stations of the Cross Friday, March 16 th from 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us as we ENCOUNTER CHRIST through the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent. This Friday, the students from St. Martin s School will present a beautiful rendition of Mary s Way of the Cross through the church. FAMILY PARTICIPATION AT EASTER SUNDAY MASS There are many ways that people of all ages can participate in our Easter Sunday Children s Mass at 10 a.m. bringing up the Gifts, reading petitions, greeting, ushering, etc. If you would like to participate in these masses, please fill out a bright yellow form located in the main entryways and return it to the parish office. Lenten Reconciliation Service Monday, March 12 th at 7:00 p.m. YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP VIA GOOGLE DOCS. GO TO https://goo.gl/ii85zq Easter Flowers We welcome your donations of flowers and funds to help us celebrate the Easter season. If you wish to donate flowers or funds in memory of a family member or friend, please fill out the form below and include it with your flowers or check. A list of all memorials will be included in our parish bulletins. Name In Memory of: Amount (to St. Martin s Church, memo Flowers ) $