LITTLE CHURCH 21800 Bertram Rd. New Almaden, CA 95042 A Community of Christ Our Lord and Brother BIG CHURCH 20101 McKean Rd. San Jose, CA 95120 Saint Anthony Catholic Church PARISH SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday 9 am to Noon Friday Closed Or call to make an appointment Phone [408] 997-4800 Fax [408] 997-4801 Email Website churchstanthony@aol.com www.churchstanthony.com Mailing Address 20101 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120 CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Phone [408] 997-4808 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom STAFF Pastor Rev. Lawrence M Hendel (408) 997-4814 Pastoral Associate for Catechetical Ministry Joann Maier Parish Secretary Tracey Nicol Parish Bookkeeper Susan Dunn Youth Ministry Coordinator Ana Fuentes PASTORAL COUNCIL Ramiro Bejinez, Holly Case, Michelle Contini, Cely-An Escay, Jim Georgiou, Barbara Hawthorne, Katrina Healy, George Houston, Joann Maier, Son Nguyen, Patti Rottjakob, & Barbara Wadors FINANCE COMMITTEE Tom Cronan, Kevin Healy, Ron LaValley, Maria McMurray, Jim Parks and Matt Tanzi Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Anthony Gonzales, Director, Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose, 1150 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112 Ph: (408) 983-0113, Fax: (408) 983-0147 e-mail: agonzales@dsj.org or www.dsj.org as part of the Universal Church encourages all people to live the Gospel Message, creating a loving parish environment that promotes spiritual growth, renewing and strengthening our commitment of faith and extending our hearts and hands to reach out to those in spiritual or temporal need. SACRAMENT CELEBRATIONS MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Celebrations: Saturday - 4:00 PM Little Church Sunday - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM Big Church Tues. - Friday, Mass - 8:15 AM Big Church RECONCILIATION Anytime by Appointment Communal Celebrations during Advent & Lent CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Annually at the Easter Vigil. Adults or children aged seven or older interested in discerning the Catholic faith or completing the Sacraments of Initiation, please call the Catechetical Ministry Office or e-mail: createdre@aol.com BAPTISM OF INFANTS Ordinarily Baptism is celebrated on the Third Sunday of the month at Mass. New or expectant parents should contact the parish office to schedule an appointment with the pastor. Infant Baptism is celebrated following a Baptism preparation session. CONFIRMATION FOR TEENS Celebrated every other year in the Easter Season. Candidates for this Sacrament should call the Catechetical Office at 997-4808 ANOINTING & CARE OF THE SICK If you or someone you know is preparing for surgery, received a recent serious medical diagnosis, or is experiencing the burden of years, please call the parish office for Anointing of the Sick. Communion can be brought to anyone who is ill or homebound through our Pastoral Care Ministers. A communal anointing occurs at Mass annually on/or near the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11. MARRIAGE Couples should contact the parish upon their Engagement and usually 6 months prior to the desired date of the Wedding Ceremony.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 It is [Christ] whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28b JULY 16th & 17th, 2016 Saturday 4:00 PM Parishioners Sunday 8:30 AM Tom & Marian Beggs (RIP) Sunday 10:30 AM Phil Taormino (RIP) Sunday 5:30 PM John Smith (RIP) JULY 23rd & 24th, 2016 Saturday 4:00 PM Nick Smith (RIP) Sunday 8:30 AM Ann Mucyszyn-Padlo (RIP) Sunday 10:30 AM Mary Louise Pfeiffer (RIP) Sunday 5:30 PM Parishioners WEEK OF JULY 25th, 2016 Friday 8:15 AM Shanon Chen (SI) Meetings This Week: Tuesday, July 19 th : 8:15 a.m., Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m., 8:30 Choir Practice Wednesday, July 20 th : Thursday, July 21 st : Friday, July 22 nd : 8:15 a.m., Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m., 5:30 Choir Practice 8:15 a.m., Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m., 10:30 Choir Practice OFFICE CLOSED 8:15 a.m., Morning Prayer Upcoming Events: Friday, July 29 th 6 p.m., Men s Friday Night Social NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32 Second Reading: Colossians 2:12-14 Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 Sunday Stewardship Trackable Donations for: 7/10/16 = 72 Start of New Fiscal Year - 7/1/16 Stewardship (includes online giving) - 7/10/16... $5,992.00 YTD Stewardship... $12,287.00 YTD Goal..$12,120.00 YTD Excess... $167.00 Without our generous advertisers, Saint Anthony Parish would not have a weekly bulletin. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Camillus de Lellis Wednesday: St. Apollinaris Thursday: Friday: Saturday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi St. Mary Magdalene St. Bridget of Sweden; Blessed Virgin Mary WATCH YOUR POSTURE Our posture is often a tip-off to our hospitality and reverence for the Lord. Note the actions of Abraham as he greeted the Lord in the presence of three men who appeared near his tent. He ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them. He bowed to the ground as he met them. He and Sarah, his wife, hastened to prepare a meal and bring food and water to their guests. In the Gospel story, Jesus friend Mary sat at his feet in order to listen to him speak. How do we welcome and reverence the Lord? What do our actions show? Do we remember the Lord s presence in the Blessed Sacrament? How do we welcome the Lord in the scripture readings? How do we acknowledge his presence in our brothers and sisters, both at Mass and afterwards? Whether we kneel, stand, or sit in the Lord s presence, may our hearts and minds always be attuned to him. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY AND UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS Registration for fall classes has begun. Registration Forms are in the turnstile in the foyer at the McKean Church and on the back table at the Bertram Church. We will begin classes on September 6th, 2016 and continue until April 4th, 2017. The faith formation classes that our parish provides your child(ren) will help them learn more about our Catholic faith because of their participation in the weekly sessions. It will help them access their inner spiritual life, and enable them to see why our faith in Jesus is so important to convey it to others, to give witness to their faith. Even though you, the parents, are the first teachers of your children in ways of faith, we want to support you through the religious education classes. Please consider signing your children up for our CREATE Classes. Questions, call Joann Maier at 408-997-4808. Let s Get Together! Saint Anthony Neighborhood Socials Over the next few months you will be invited to one of the six Neighborhood Socials listed below. These gatherings provide a fun environment and an opportunity for parishioners to meet others, get better acquainted, pray briefly together and share the value of being part of the Saint Anthony community. The host(s) will send parishioners on their list an invitation to their event. If you are unable to attend the get-together to which you are invited, you are welcome to attend a get-together that works better for you. Please RSVP directly to the host whose event you will be attending. Food and beverages will be served by each host(s). You may be asked to provide a beverage, small side dish or appetizer depending on the type of event. Event Dates; August 5th Patti & Steve Rottjakob 408-927-6610 psrottjakob@gmail.com August 6th Barbara Hawthorne/Ann Christiansen 408-268-7808 barbsden@pacbell.net August 12th Marilyn & Jim McMahon/Mollie & Richard Tobias 408-997-0989 marzeemc@gmail.com August 27th Dave & Dede Adams 408-927-0825 theadamsfamily13@gmail.com September 23rd Sandy & Ken McMaster 408-832-3415 mcmaster6@yahoo.com Oct. 1st Bertha & Mark Minnihan 408-832-8131 bertha.minnihan@mossadams.com Any questions, please contact: Sandy McMaster at 408-832- 3415 or Dede Adams at 408-927-0825 X-StATiC Join us for the 5:30 p.m. Mass this evening Watch for e-mails and announcements about upcoming X-StATiC events Day of Prayer for Women The glory of God is the human person fully alive. (Irenaeus of Lyons) Taking stories from the lives of the mystics of our faith to reflect upon the some of the qualities for authentic living. Courage: to stand by one s heart. Hope: to stay open to dreams, blessings and possibilities. Humor: to foster joy and maintain flexibility. Trust: to maintain openness, curiosity and faith. Forgiving and being forgiven: to restore our spiritual balance Gratitude: to live our lives in the fullest and in union with the divine Come for a day of prayer, reflection and spiritual companionship by the ocean. Villa Maria Del Mar Retreat Center 21918 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA Monday, August 29 th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Cost is $65.00 - includes lunch Facilitators: Carmella Dautoff and Rosemarie Peoples For more info: rosemarie778@gmail.com or (408) 623-7502
DIOCESAN NEWS, CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING & MORE PARISH EVENTS EthicsPoint Those responsible for the spiritual and material goods of the Church are entrusted with the stewardship of others gifts, and are ultimately responsible to the Lord. As a faithful steward, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and ethics. The mission of the Church requires no less. It is the hope of the Diocese that EthicsPoint will assist in the protection of all who interact with the parishes, schools, chancery and other diocesan agencies. EthicsPoint accepts reports of financial misconduct through its website or its Hotline: 1-888-325-7863. A complete report will be made to diocesan leadership, so that leadership may review and provide feedback and resolution for the issues that are reported. Please direct any questions that you may have about EthicsPoint or reporting concerns to Teresa Conville, Diocesan Compliance and Parish Financial Services Director at 408-983-0241 or tconville@dsj.org READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17; Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: Gen 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13 You are invited... Caregivers Mass and Brunch Saturday, July 23, 2016 9:30 a.m. Mass, 10:30 a.m. Brunch Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery All Saints Chapel 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos Celebrant: Fr. Robert McKay If you are a caregiver for a loved one in a home, nearby or afar, you are invited to come pray with others and enjoy a complimentary brunch. Please RSVP by July 15th: cemeteryinfo@dsj.org or Saint Anthony Social Concerns Committee Backpack Drive Our annual Back to School Drive will be the first two weekends in August. We will be collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies or cash donations on August 6th/7th and August 13th/14th to support Amigos de Guadalupe Homework Center in East San Jose. The children attend this before and after school center for homework assistance, literacy, snacks and supervised playtime. Next weekend the list of supplies will be provided and you can start watching for the sales. Our goal is to provide supplies for 100 Kindergarten through 6th grade students. You may bring your gifts, or give us a check and we will be your personal shopper. Checks can be made out to Saint Anthony with Backpack Drive written on the subject line. Thank you in advance for your generous response. Any questions, you may call or email: Kay Banchero, Social Concerns Committee Coordinator at 408-26-7240 or kaybanchero@yahoo.com PRAY DAILY Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour. St. Francis de Sales Saint Mary Magdalene St. Mary Magdalene who s feast day is July 22nd is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God s mercy and grace. She was a Jewish woman that lived among the Gentiles, living as they did. She has long been regarded as a prostitute and the Gospels agree that she was a sinner. Jesus cast seven demons from her when they met. She is an example of how no person is beyond the saving grace of God. She is the patroness of converts, repentant sinners, sexual temptation, pharmacists, tanners and women. The Fearless Band is looking for a drummer for the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass. This is a fun contemporary group! If interested, contact Barb Schroeder at (408) 568-0816 or b.schroed2@gmail.com Call, text or e-mail!! If you would like to add the name of your loved ones to the Prayer List, please contact the Parish Office. We will publish them here in the Bulletin for a month from the date of the request, and pass their names onto the Parish Prayer group. Thank you and God Bless! Douglas Bentz, Doreen Bostock, Michael Hamer, Issac Manglalang, Dennis Ryan, B. Shepherd, Grant Show, Jessica Votaw The people and families of those on the Prayer Request List would like to give a big Thank You to those who continuously lift them up in prayer. They greatly appreciate all of your thoughts. The power of prayer does great things!
Reflections from the Pastoral Associate: We often hear of the faith of Abraham in the letters of Saint Paul. In one letter, we also read of another of Abraham s great gifts that of hospitality. Never neglect to welcome strangers, for some who did entertained angels. Abraham and Sarah welcomed the three young men, and received God s promise of a son. The strangers were messengers from God. We often fear the stranger at our door, and it is wise to be cautious. But that should not prevent us from welcoming strangers when we can. Have new neighbors moved in? How can I welcome them into my neighborhood? Do I stick with old friends when I come to Mass on Sunday or do I welcome the stranger as Abraham and Sarah did. If we neglect to welcome others, we may miss the opportunity to gain a new friend! Everyone in our parish is invited to attend the summer Neighborhood Socials. These socials have been a very popular way to get to know that person you always see but have never talked to. Relationships are formed and information shared not only for parish involvement but for other community connections as well. When you receive your invitation, either by mail, e-mail or telephone, please give sincere thought about joining others in the parish who want to get to know you..and have some fun. You may discover that you have a lot more in common than you think...and you may find a new best friend! May you all have a blessed week! Blessings, Joann Maier Pope Francis Year of Mercy Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: If you knew the gift of God! You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. SAINT ANTHONY PARISH CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING COMMITTEE Quotes for Reflection We reaffirm our responsibility and obligation to foster a sense of humility and moderation so that all may feel the need to respect creation and to safeguard it with care. Together we pledge our commitment to raising awareness about the stewardship of creation; we appeal to all people of goodwill to consider living less wastefully and more frugally with less greed and more generosity for the protection of God s world and the benefit of His people. Pope Francis While you are enjoying your summer holidays, please plan on continuing your stewardship, weekly or monthly contributions to support the parish. Traditionally, there is a dip in donations over the summer months when people are away. However, the church expenses continue. Please consider setting up an online giving account, if you haven t already done so, so that you can continue to donate to the church even when you are not present. Or, consider sending in your contributions before you leave for any length of time. This would assist us greatly. Thank you or your support! Friday Night Socials Back by popular demand, we will again be hosting Friday Night Socials on the last Friday of the month through to September. These are informal BBQ s on the Church Plaza. The schedule will be: 7/29 - Men s Night 8/26 - Ladies Night 9/30 - Open to all This is a chance to visit and get better acquainted with other parishioners and Father, in a small relaxing venue. Bring and BBQ your own main course, drinks, plates and utensils and we will provide the BBQ Grill and 3 side dishes. Admission is $5.00 for adults with children under 12 free. The socials will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets for the July 29th Men s Night will be on sale
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