Saint Martin of Tours Ministering to People Roman Catholic Church and School Community 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 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2016 Parish Office 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 Sacrament of the Sick If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend Mass please call 408-289-9617 Catechetical Ministry 408-289-9608 Laura Martin-Spencer, Director of Religious Education Megan Lott, Catechetical Coordinator Fr. Abraham, Catechumenate Coordinator RCIA We warmly welcome all those inquiring about becoming Catholic. For information, call Fr. Abraham. Baptism A sacrament of initiation and belonging. Please register with Fr. Sergio 408-294-8953 Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 pm or by appointment St. Vincent de Paul 408-439-0342 St. Martin of Tours School...408-287-3630 200 O Connor Drive, San Jose, California 95128 www.stmartin.org 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 not available at time of 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
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2016 Pastor s Note The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus sees the world s need for more laborers, because the work is abundant. It is the same today, for nothing has changed. We need more laborers. And we need to pray for vocations. When I read the gospel, these words are difficult to understand: Ask the master of the harvest to send out more laborers for his harvest That phase gives the impression that all we need to do is to pray to God, and He will send them. It seems very simple and easy; but these questions arise: Do we pray enough? Does God send laborers? I believe that these questions should be put forward in our prayer. Do we pray for vocations? Pope Francis stresses this point saying: Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or to the consecrated life there is always the strong and intense prayer of someone: a grandmother, a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community. This is why Jesus said: Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that is, God the Father, to send out laborers into his harvest (Mt 9:38). Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer; and only through prayer can they persevere and bear fruit. I personally refuse to believe that the Lord is not still calling people to His harvest. I think He does, but for some reason we are busy with other things and we don t listen, or we don t understand the message. Why? Maybe because we are so very busy doing our own thing that we don t make the time to listen. And when we finally do, we believe that that message is not for us, but for someone else. What happens is that sometimes because we are not familiar with the way God communicates, we are also unfamiliar with spiritual things. Then we cannot recognize or understand His message. It is precisely for this reason that prayer is so important in order to be famil- Saturday 5:00 Sunday Monday July 2 July 9 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners 7:00 Joann Pizzo Phillips 8:30 Alfred& Eva Founier 10:00 Mary Dalli 11:30 Oliver Latoza (Happy Birthday) 6:00 Rick Garcia 8:00 Barbara Grimm Tuesday 8:00 Lydia Estela Wednesday 8:00 Souls in Purgatory Thursday 8:00 Manuela Cota Friday 8:00 Betty Barnicle Saturday 8:00 Right to Life iar with God, familiar with God s way of speaking to us. Maybe you have heard people say: There are no vocations! Even if we understand the meaning, I believe the expression is wrong, because it implies that God does not call people any more or now is calling fewer people. The truth is that He continues calling, but few respond. There are many factors that help in answering the call. The first one is prayer, as the Lord recommended in today s Gospel passage. Second, we cannot put God as the last priority of our personal, professional or family lives. Finally, take for example the priest: holiness and faithfulness are difficult to achieve; therefore, each community needs to pray for perseverance on behalf of priests, as well as for their continued growth in holiness, and of course we need to ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. I encourage you to pray for those who have already responded to the call, and for those the Lord continues to call, that they will answer the invitation to work in the vineyard of the Lord, and that our own Parish will have its own vocation: a priest born and raised in Saint Martin of Tours. -Fr. Sergio
Sunday Ministry for Children & Youth Please contact the Catechetical Office for program information. FOOD BOX MINISTRY This rewarding ministry commits to providing groceries to anyone in the community who requests help, and St Martin s parishioners and friends make it all possible. Food box volunteers accomplish great things by volunteering one or two nights each month (it only takes an hour!) Volunteers are needed to sort the donations and pack food boxes, then deliver them to families in need. The Food Box packing/distribution begins at 6:15 PM on the 3 rd Friday of each month. Sorting begins at 7:00 PM on the Monday preceding the Friday packing/distribution. The ministry distributes to 80-100 families each month, with some clients coming to pick-up, and some clients in need of home delivery. Second Harvest Food Bank provides 80% of the donations, with the rest supplied by parish donations. The program always accepts cash donations, and non-perishable food, including stew, canned meats and seafood, chili, dry-package dinners, etc. The Food Box program also accepts monetary donations in honor/in memoriam, and will notify the honoree and/or family of the donation. The Food Box program always needs volunteers. One of the most rewarding aspects of this ministry is that the entire family can be involved; adults, teenagers, and children of all ages can contribute to this meaningful work. We welcome you to drop-in (no prior commitment is necessary!) and participate at either the Monday Sorting, or Friday Packing and deliveries. This ministry is an excellent way to heed Christ's commandment and follow His example to help those in need, while at the same time get to know your fellow parishioners and neighbors. Please share your time, talent and treasure, and get involved by calling Therese Lehane at (408) 289-9617, emailing Karen Guldan at kguldan@gmail.com, or drop-in in at either of our monthly events. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl Ministry is comprised of a small group of gifted volunteers who identify themselves as spiritual crafters, who knit, crochet, and/or weave prayer shawls. The shawls are prayed over as they are created and when complete they are blessed by our parish priests. The intent is to bring God's love, compassion, and healing to those facing hard times, suffering with illness, facing surgery and/or convelescense, loss of a loved one, pregnancy, or any circumstance that these shawls would be of benefit. The ministry group meets on average of one day a month for a few hours to pray together, discuss issues, and share in creative plans. There are currently seven volunteers and more are welcome. There are several shawls presently available and seeking a good home. This is a gift from God and freely given to bring comfort to those who are in need. If interested in receiving a shawl, or know someone who would be interested, or want to be involved in their creation, please call Mary Kay Tocce at (408) 271 9705. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2016 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:14
Sunday Offerings and Online Giving Sunday offerings: 6/26/2016 Week Fiscal Year to Budget $10,000 $760,000 Actual $8,756 $707,278 ($1,244) ($52,722) Second collection 6/26/16: St. Vincent de Paul $ 3,132 Please mark checks for Capital Campaign In the memo section of your check. Thank you for your continued support! TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Some say tomato and some say tomahto you know the old song. What do you say when you arrive at church and see a font prepared, a baby in the wings, the paschal candle burning? Well, maybe you will say that we re having a baptism today, or maybe you say we are having a christening. The proper term is baptism, since that is the name of the sacrament. But the persistent use of christening in our culture, probably from due to the influence of the Episcopal Church, is interesting. Baptism, an ancient word, is from the Greek meaning to dip or to dunk. Christening is an Old English word that describes perfectly well that more than getting splashed with water, the person being baptized is being Christed. No matter what you call it, there s always water involved, and then an anointing with chrism fragrant olive oil consecrated as a sign of Christ s presence poured upon the brow as we say, As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may you live always as a member of his body, sharing everlasting life. So, in being Christ-ed, you are conformed to his image, your life is expected to be a retelling of his life in miniature and you even though you may be squirming or sleeping are commissioned to be a priest, a prophet, a king. This means that you are called to be one who worships, you are called to speak the truth, you are called to shape the world and exercise right judgment. That is the deepest treasure of our tradition, and every time you gather to celebrate a baptism, you renew your vows precisely so that you can be more Christ-ed. No matter what vocabulary you assign to the liturgy, the key is transformation of the human person in the community of the Body of Christ. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Calendar of Events 7/4 Happy 4th of July 7/7 Adoration in the Church 7PM 7/11 Food Box Sorting 7/15 Food Box Packing Pilgrimage St Frances Cabrini will be hosting a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadeloupe Shine in Mexico over the feast day, December 8 13, 2016. Cost $2,379.00 per person including air from San Jose, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. Holy Mass everyday. For a Flyer or more information please call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660. Martha's Kitchen, a San Jose soup kitchen which has been feeding the hungry for 35 years, is in need of volunteers from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday to help serve during the summer months. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, wear close toed shoes and modest attire. Please email Kevin Patterson at kevmo450f@gmail.com or call (408) 293-6111.
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. Engaged couples can register for any date at www.marriageforlifesf.com August 6 th, October 15 th You are invited Caregivers Mass and Brunch Saturday, July 23, 2016 9:30 am Mass, 10:30 am 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 15 to 650-428-3730 or cemeteryinfo@dsj.org The next Rachel's Vineyard Retreat offered by RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinics is on: August 26-28 Mt. Hermon Retreat Center 37 Conference Drive Mt. Hermon, CA 95041 Rachel s Vineyard Retreat offers support to anyone whose lives have been impacted by abortion. It is an opportunity to examine the experience, identify ways it has affected your life, and start the healing process. Find comfort in the reassurance of God s love, mercy, and acceptance. Retreats are offered at no cost to attendees and are confidential. To register go to www.realoptions.net/hope or call 408-837-0990. Did you or another Parishioner just have surgery? A new baby? Lost a loved one? We are here to help! Please contact Lara Stanton at lara.stanton@gmail.com or Nancy Pierce at npierce33@yahoo.com. Not so good at email? Call the Parish office, 408-294-8953. A team of volunteers will be on hand to deliver home-cooked hot meals to your doorstep until you get back on your feet. Lost and Found The lost and found bin for the church is filled with items left behind. If you are missing a pair of glasses, umbrella, books, toys, water bottles, clothes.please come visit the Community Building after Sunday morning Masses to rediscover your belongings. If you attend an evening Mass visit the Ushers Room to claim your things. Unclaimed items will be donated on July 11. Scripture Readings for NEXT Week Sunday, July 10, 2016 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37 When have you been a good Samaritan?
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