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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 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 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 Baptism A sacrament of initiation and belonging. Sunday Preschool, Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), Children s Catechetical Ministry (CCM) 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 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-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018 A Reflection Dear friends and co-travelers on the journey of faith, This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. Previous decades, catechesis was understood as merely teaching about faith and doctrines. Therefore, faith was more understood as something to be taught. However, new models of catechesis talk about faith as something caught rather than taught. It is the witnessing and life of Christians that facilitate others to catch faith. Therefore, catechesis now is not a set of lesson plans and classes, but a process. According to Bishop Robert Barron, We are living in a secularized society which continues to squeeze Christianity to the margins We are losing baptized Catholics at an alarming rate. According to Pew Research, nearly one-in-four Hispanic adults (24%) are now former Catholics and most of them are nones, a term used for people with no religious affiliation. Many parents are saddened to report that their children are leaving the Church after preparing for and celebrating initiation sacraments, and after years of Catholic School or parish religion classes. Figures for Baptisms, Church weddings and weekly Mass attendance are down. Those who self-identify as atheists or agnostics or nones now make up roughly 23% of the U.S. adult population. Our conversations within echo-champers may not change this reality. We will have to listen to the prompting of the spirit and be creative. The Spirit of the Lord that guides us is a Spirit of newness and life. It is not institutions that transmit the message of Christ. Institutions can only give us a framework. If we examine our lives, we will realize, we caught faith from someone. Be that someone for others, that is our calling. We are blessed with an incredibly generous cohort of faithful who give Gospel witness in their homes, schools and workplaces. I take this opportunity to thank the dedicated catechists and teachers who witness as missionary disciples in Baptism Prep Class, Children s Catechetical Ministry, CLOW- Children s Liturgy of the Word, Confirmation Prep, EDGE, Life Teen, PIP- Parents in Prayer, RCIA- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Scripture Study, Sunday Preschool, Vacation Bible Camp, Young Adults, and School. We cannot sit back and observe and expect things to change. We have to be engaged with goodness and love. It is our witness and engagement with everyone September 15 September 22 Saturday 5:00 Pierre Prodis Sunday 7:00 James Kilroy 8:30 Efrain Alvarez 10:00 Enrique Latoza 11:30 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners 6:00 German Geronimo Monday 8:00 Joe Cardoza Tuesday 8:00 Nancie Kalivoda Wednesday 8:00 Justin Semana Thursday 8:00 Right to Life Friday 8:00 Molly Kangley Saturday 8:00 Thomas Antony including nones inside and outside the walls of the church and across society that will help the faith to be caught. If faith is to be caught, we need to reach out, accompany others, share their struggles, and share the joy of the gospel with them. Wish you all a blessed Catechetical Sunday! Thanking you all, Fr. Saj
Sunday Offerings and Online Giving Please mark checks for Capital Campaign Sunday offerings: 9/9/2018 Fiscal Year to Date Budget $10,235 $165,295 Actual $7,991 $143,249 ($2,244) ($22,046) Calendar of Events Scripture Study- Community Building- 6-7:30pm 9/17 1 st Corinthians 9/17 Food Box Sorting 6:45PM-8:45PM Bailey House 9/21 Food Box Packing 6PM Gym St. Martin Women's Book Group will meet in the 9/25 Bailey House at 7:15 pm to discuss The Horse Dancer: A Novel by Jojo Moyes Catholic Education $ 1,921 In the memo section of your check. Thank you for your continued support! Celebration of Life for Judy Swazey Services will be here at St. Martin of Tours Vigil Friday, September 28, 2018 at 7PM Service Saturday, September 29, 2018 2PM Reception to follow in they Gym 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 stmartinoftours@icloud.com Ladies Guild PLEASE R.S.V.P. When: Monday, September 24 Time: 11:30 a.m. Place: Community Building What: FREE deli sandwich lunch Guest: Daniel Valcazar Please join us after our Summer break and get re-acquainted with the ladies of our parish. We will spend some time socializing and enjoying a free deli sandwich lunch. After lunch, Daniel Valcazar, Director of Faith Formation, will guide us in a brief spiritual meditation. 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-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time and this weekend is Catechetical Sunday! For this week s Faith Formation Corner let us reflect on how we are each called to Catechize. Catechesis is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the faith community and candidates for initiation into the Church about the teachings of Christ, transmitted by the Apostles to the Church. Catechesis also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit. (usccb.org). The act of Catechesis seems overwhelming if we do not currently feel like experts, but let us look more closely at the definition offered by the US Bishops. First, handing on the Word of God can mean both helping to explain scripture and to introduce others to Jesus because Jesus is the Word of God (John 1:1-3). Second, lifelong effort can remind us that a single year of Sacrament preparation or 20+ years at a Catholic school does not mean that we are done with our own formation into witnesses of Christ. Last, spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit clarifies our role in the process. We are intending to inform our family of faith with the Word of God, but it is the gift of the Holy Spirit, which will ultimately transform us. We have many opportunities to grow in our understanding of the Word of God and Mass each week is the best place to start. After Mass, speak with your family and friends about what you heard in the readings and the homily. These conversations are your way of handing on the Word of God. Thank you for your role in Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ!! As always, if you have a question or comment, please email Daniel or Megan. As always, if you have a question or comment, please email Daniel or Megan. 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! Eucharistic Ministry Taste and see the goodness of serving at the heart of our communal worship. If you are new to the ministry or wish to reactivate your service, please email rita_cortez@yahoo.com. Training time TBD after several have responded. FOOD BOX IS GROWING! Since our Food Box Program's transition to the Wellness Pantry, we are gaining more and more clients, who are grateful for your support! The numbers we serve continue to increase, in part due to word-of-mouth and referrals from our partner, Second Harvest. Our clients love our client-choice model, during which they get to shop for the food they would like to take home. We are accepting donations in the barrels in the church entryways of peanut butter, whole-grain pasta, whole-grain cereal, canned chicken, canned tuna, and canned salmon, along with low-sodium canned vegetables and no-sugar-added canned fruits. Our goal is to promote healthier food options. Please note that we also need food donations for our homeless population. We accept donations of canned (pop-top) chili, and individual-sized nuts and fruit snacks, and granola bars. Mark your calendars now for our distribution on Friday, September 21 at 6pm. Our program is successful based on the support of our volunteers, so please consider joining us. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Please contact Karen with any questions at kguldan@gmail.com or call 408.410.3222. Please also share this contact information with anyone who is food-insecure and would be interested in participating as a client Barbecue Chicken and Pasta Sponsored by the Italian Catholic Federation Br. 391 St. Martin of Tours Parish Sunday, September 23 Serving from 1pm - 3pm To-go Available Tickets: $15 for adults $10 for children Drinks are extra and we will be having a cake wheel and a raffle For Reservations call Mike and Marcie (408)267-0527 or Russ and Louise (408)356-1656 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. Scripture Readings for NEXT Week September 23, 2018 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Second Reading: James 3:16-4:3 Gospel Reading: Mark 9:30-37 How can you exercise Servant Leadership in your own life?
Nothing But Net Get yourself and your game to Saint Martin Gym on Saturday morning. Opens 7:15am. Play begins when 10 are ready; continues until last leaves, or 10am. $4.00 donation requested. If you haven t played here, you ll quickly see why parishioners and other friends get a great run to start their weekend. For more information e. mail John Heagerty: jdheagerty@gmail.com or 408.921.6188 Think about it: friendly, fun competition and maybe swish, nothing but net. (It s good!) 1 st Holy Communion Orientation! Who: Children Preparing to Receive their 1 st Holy Communion & their Families What: 1 st Holy Communion Orientation When: Thursday, September 13th, 5:30-6:30 pm Where: Community Building Why: Our 1 st Holy Communion Preparation involves the whole family because the best way for your child to know & love God is to learn from YOU!!! Please visit https://goo.gl/t6ymnl to register your child. For any questions, contact Daniel at dvalcazar@stmartin.org or 408-289-9068. Sunday Childrens Ministry contact Daniel at (408) 289-9608 or dvalcazar@stmartin.org Children s Catechetical Ministry Orientation! Who: Children in 1st -5th Grades & their Families What: CCM Family Orientation When: Thursday, September 13th, 4:00-5:15 pm Where: Community Building Why: Our CCM Program involves the whole family because the best way for your child to know & love God is to learn from YOU!!! Please visit https://goo.gl/ujfvxd to register your child. For any questions, contact Daniel at dvalcazar@stmartin.org or 408-289-9068. 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! Questions call, Text or Email Alley Torres 408-464-4622 or alenedtorres@gmail.com