Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Solemnity of Christ The King Pope Pius XI declared the celebration of the kingship of Christ in 1925 that we might be reminded every year to whom we should look for leadership that we might remember who our king is. When we recognize the kingship of Christ peace and harmony will be the result; for with the spread and the universal extent of the kingdom of Christ [all people] will become more and more conscious of the link that binds them together, and thus many conflicts will be either prevented entirely or at least their bitterness will be diminished. When once [we] recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony. [Encyclical of Pope Pius XI, 1925] A good king is first and foremost a provider for his people. In every choice and decision that he makes, the good of the people he rules and is responsible for should be his first concern. A true king is first and foremost a servant of God, who alone is the true and perfect king. As Carl Olson notes in Bishop Robert Barron s "Priest, Prophet & King", King David recognized that, A king must sacrifice his desires and aspirations for the good of the people and the kingdom; a good king must die to himself and be humble in his ways. A good king puts God before himself; he turns his back on the usual trappings of earthly kingship: wealth, glory, military might, political allegiances, and temporal comfort. Jesus Christ is the best of kings, loving and caring for us more than we can ever possibly understand, sacrificing himself on the cross that we might have eternal life. Now more than ever, it is time to heed the words of Pope Pius XI and truly recognize the kingship of Christ in our lives. No matter how any of us feel about the results of our recent election or worry for the future of our nation and our world, we can put such worry aside, for we have a king who loves and cares for every aspect of our lives. Let us truly rejoice in Christ s kingship over us, living lives of love and compassion for our brothers and sisters both here in our community and throughout the world. Susan Lee Olsen, Director of Catechetical Ministry Mass Intentions Sunday, November 20: Christ the King 10:30 am OLR... David Normandin Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3/Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5/Colossians 1:12-20/Luke 23:35-43 Monday, November 21: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:15 am STA... Laddie Hughes 8:30 am OLR... Reina Flores 12:15 pm STA... Jitsuko Hashimoto Readings: Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5/Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/Luke 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 22: St. Cecilia 7:15 am STA..... Rachel/Lyle Meacham 8:30 am OLR... Marilou Ranada (SI) 12:15 pm STA... Laddie Hughes Readings: Revelation 14:14-19/Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 13/Luke 21:5-11 Wednesday, November 23: St. Clement, St. Columban, Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro 7:15 am STA.....Reina Flores 8:30 am OLR.... Uebbing 50th Anniv (SI) Readings: Revelation 15:1-4/Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9/Luke 21:12-19 Thursday, November 24: St Andrew Dung-Lac and companions, Thanksgiving Day 8:30 am OLR...For All Parishioners Readings: Chronicles 16:31-34/Psalm 145:2-11/Colossians 3:15-17/Luke 12: 16-21 The Book of the Names of the Dead You are invited to inscribe the names of your departed family members and loved ones in the book near the Easter Candle. These people will be remembered Zin the prayers of our parish community zduring November. Please Pray For the Sick & Homebound Fr. Thierry Geris, Terry Flynn, Tina Reyes, Lydia Li, Tom Bednar, Stephen Lee, Andrea Binger, Peggy Peterson, Cindy Palmer, Maria Merlitti, Donna Riordan, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne, Arturo Tecson, Joseph Crea, Pat Briggs, Jim McLaughlin, Donna Humy, Becky Baer, Cathy Doerr, Anne Bisacca, Kim Davis, Brian Gallagher, Jim Adams, Mark LaFlamme, Mary Carlstead For the Recently Deceased Scott Simon, James Tweedie, Msgr. Eugene Boyle, Joan Copenhagen, Maurine Hanahan, Jeanese Rowell, Bernard Lieb, Gladys Hughes, Bernard Dillon, Virginia Kreutzer, Travis Krutt, Rosemary Hobson, Lil Kavenaugh, Louise Thursby, Patricia Cullen, Lou Schaefer, Mary Mansour, Charles Franklin, Kay Munn, Shirley Deschamps, Chester Dilauro, Rose Lefebvre Pray For Lists guidelines: Have permission from the person to be listed. Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com Friday, November 25: St. Catherine of Alexandria 7:15 am STA... All Souls 8:30 am OLR... All Souls 12:15 pm STA... All Souls Readings: Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2/Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a/Luke 21:29-33 Saturday, November 26 12:15 pm STA... Felix Kambou Readings: Revelation 11:4-12/Psalm 144:1, 2, 9-10/Luke 20:27-40 Sunday, November 27: 1st Advent 10:30 am OLR.... Brazella Cooper 10:30 am STA.... Marcos Motta (Thxgvg) Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3/Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5/Colossians 1:12-20/Luke 23:35-43
This Week s Highlights Sunday, November 20 9:15 am......sta Kids Catechesis (ISPSchl) 10:15 am...sta Kids Catechesis (SESS) 10:30 am...hisp. Catechesis Pre-Conf. &.............. 1st-2nd Year (DC) 10:30 am...hisp Catechesis K-6 & Adult.............. (ISPSchl) 11:44 am...olr Site Committee (KC) Monday, November 21 10:00 am...istp Lunch (OLRH) 6:30 pm...rcia (SAGH) St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Jubilee Year of Mercy Concludes The Jubilee Year of Mercy concludes on Solemnity of Christ the King. As we seal the Holy Door, we shall be filled, above all, with a sense of gratitude and thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity for having granted us an extraordinary time of grace. We will entrust the life of the Church, all humanity, and the entire cosmos to the Lordship of Christ, asking him to pour out his mercy upon us like the morning dew, so that everyone may work together to build a brighter future. How much I desire that the year to come will be steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man and woman, bringing the goodness and tenderness of God! May the balm of mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst! Pope Francis Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm...hispanic Prayer Group(DCC) 7:15 pm...knights of Columbus (THB) 7:00 pm...spirituality Tuesday (SAGH) Wednesday, November 23 Thursday, November 24 PASTORAL CENTER CLOSED 9:30 am.....thanksgiving Day Mass (OLR) ONLY DAILY MASS TODAY Friday, November 25 PASTORAL CENTER CLOSED Saturday, November 26 Change Environment to Advent (All Sites) No Spirituality Tuesday Spirituality Tuesday Assembly No Session on November 22 due to the Thanksgiving Break. Presider Schedule 1st Sunday of Advent Nov. 27, 2016 St. Albert the Great 1095 Channing Ave. Sat 5:00 pm... Fr. Stanley Sun 9:00 am............fr. Pogorelc, PSS Sun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St. Sun 7:30 am... Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am........... Fr. Lavagetto, OP Sun 10:30 am........... Fr. Kuupuo Sun 12:00 pm... TBA Our Lady of the Rosary 3233 Cowper St. Sun 9:00 am (Spanish)... Fr. Gazzingan Sun 10:30 am........... Fr. Stanley Thanksgiving Day Mass Thanksgiving Day, November 24th is the one authentic American religious feast. How better for us to honor this day than to gather as a faith community for the celebration of the Eucharist at 9:30am at Our Lady of the Rosary. Our collection, for our St. Vincent de Paul Conference, will continue to assist families in our area who have little money left over for groceries after paying rent, utility, and medical bills. We invite you to bring bread for you dinner tables to that liturgy for a blessing. Catholic Priest Provides Psycho-Spiritual Counseling You may have seen or heard Fr. Chris Arockiaraj, PSS at daily Mass. He is a full-time professor and formator at St. Patrick s Seminary, Menlo Park. He has been a counselor and spiritual director since 1995 and has professional experience as a clinician, pastor, teacher, formator, administrator and hospital chaplain. He studied psychology at Loyola University of Maryland and has a Ph.D. in Pastoral Psychology from GTF and a Doctorate in Ministry specializing in Pastoral Counseling from the Graduate Theological Union. Fr. Chris compassionately accompanies people in a gentle, collaborative and supportive way toward their goal. He is specializing in working with stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, life transitions, relationship, family, faith and spiritual concerns and challenges. Fr. Chris integrates psychology and spirituality and thus uses an integral method of mind, body and spirit in his practice. Fr. Chris is certified as a Pastoral Counselor by American Association of Pastoral Counselors. If you are interested, please contact him at 650 289 3356 / 410 428 0773 or carockiaraj@gmail.com November Food Drive You can donate food year-round in the baskets in the vestibules of the churches. During the month of November we ask you to be especially generous in your giving to our food collection program. Since the majority of the people we help are homeless, we ask for foods that are portable and highly nutritious: hearty soups or chili in pop-top cans, Vienna sausage, boxes of crackers packed in small stacks, fruit cups, granola bars, juice pouches, or small bottles of water.
November 20, 2016 Weekly Stewardship Report November 6 (Week 19) Offertory by Mass: Sat, 5:00pm (SAG)....$1,154 Sun 9:00am (SAG)... $1,503 Sun 9:00am (OLR)... $1,214 Sun 10:30am (OLR).. $1,941 Sun, 7:30am (STA)... $1,059 Sun, 8:45am (STA).....$606 Sun 10:30am (STA).... $560 Sun 12:00pm (STA).... $435 Mail.................. $860 Online Giving....... $2,517 Total.............. $11,849 Weekly Goal...... $12,000 Military Services.....$4,319 All Saints Day....... $2,138 The Christmas Story II November 13 (Week 20) Offertory by Mass: Sat, 5:00pm (SAG)....$1,422 Sun 9:00am (SAG)....$1039 Sun 9:00am (OLR)... $1,270 Sun 10:30am (OLR).. $1,509 Sun, 7:30am (STA)... $1,657 Sun, 8:45am (STA).....$276 Sun 10:30am (STA)....$484 Sun 12:00pm (STA)...$1061 Mail.................. $390 Online Giving....... $2,517 Total.............. $11,625 Weekly Goal...... $12,000 Thank you for Sharing God's Gifts! Progress Report: SAG Flooring Campaign The parish-wide fundraising campaign to finance the complete upgrading of the flooring throughout St. Albert the Great Church continues. The parish is very grateful for the donations made to date, but many more are needed. For your convenience, the gold flyer with all the project details along with donation envelopes may be found in the back of the churches. If you have not yet donated, please consider doing so soon. Starting Balance: $8,925 Received As of 11/14/16: $19,933 Current Total: $28,858 Goal (estimated needed): $94,080 % of Goal: 31% The Christmas Story II: The Animal s First Christmas (a ballet set to Tchaikovsky s Nutcracker Suite) & Songs to Prepare Us for Christmas. Presented by Young Sounds of Praise (from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish) and Holy Family s Ministry of Movement: Dance for Joy & Soaring Spirit Dance Ensemble on Saturday, December 10-2:00 p.m. Location: Seton School Auditorium, St. Albert the Great Admission: $10 adults; $5 - children 12 and under. All proceeds go to the Carpet/Floor Fund for St. Albert the Great. Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music and dance as we share music to get us in the mood for Christmas and tell the story of Jesus birth with the familiar and delightful music of the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. All ages will enjoy this event. Tickets available at the Pastoral Center and at the door. Contact Susan Olsen at suolsen@dsj.org for more information.
Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please email your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at camiller@dsj.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information. KEY REFERENCES DC... Dermody Center DCC.. Dermody Center Chapel OLR.. Our Lady of the Rosary Church OLRH OLR Church Hall KC... OLR Kerry s Corner PC... Pastoral Center SAG.. St. Albert the Great Church SAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr. HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass. Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child. Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one. Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child. Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date. ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE STAFF, & COMMITTEES Main Phone: (650) 494-2496 Business & Operations Manager: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org; Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm SAGH) Chair: Steve Carter (SCarter@aslcpa.com); Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison (ahbert55@aol.com); Secretary: Chris Lundin (clundin@stanford.edu) SESS.. St. Elizabeth Seton School SESA. SES Auditorium STA... St. Thomas Aquinas Church THB.. STA - Thomas House Basement THD.. STA - Thomas House Dining Room THL.. STA - Thomas House Library Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) 493-2998 Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net) Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) 493-8237 St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155 For truck donation pickup (650) 871-6844 Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) 330-1762 St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, photography@ paloaltocatholic.org http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/ PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1 Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) 723-5101 Lucile Packard Children s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) 497-8538 Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488