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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Parish Office. 408-294-8953 Pastor Rev. Saju Joseph sjoseph@dsj.org Ext. 14 Rev. Generoso Geronimo Office Admin. Jennifer Tavares Book keeper Lori Krouse Pastoral Care Therese Lehane ggeronimo@dsj.org Ext. 12 stmartinoftours@icloud.com Ext. 11 lkrouse@dsj.org Ext. 15 tlehane@stmartin.org 408-294-8953 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 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 Baptism A sacrament of initiation and belonging. Sunday Preschool, Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), Children s Catechetical Ministry (CCM) First Holy Communion Adult Confirmation RCIA We warmly welcome all those inquiring about becoming Catholic. Catechetical Coordinator mlott@stmartin.org 408-289-9608 Megan Lott Edge, Teen Confirmation, Lifeteen & Finger Printing St. Vincent de Paul.. 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 Ext. 22 408-439-0342 St. Martin of Tours School. 408-287-3630 Principal Debby Rodriguez 200 O Connor Drive, San Jose, California 95128
Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Dear St. Martin Community, A Reflection This Sunday, Jesus is asking for a definite way of life that as disciples we are called to make a difference. Faith is more than assent of the mind of what we believe in, but it is a way of life of what we are called to be. As faith is a way of life we are not to be stumbling blocks, hindering others to encounter Jesus. Our way of life is a sharing of faith one to another Faith is passed on by contact, from one person to another, just as one candle is lighted from another Pope Francis. Christians who make a difference are building blocks or stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. At first the apostles themselves were like that stumbling blocks, and bit by bit they realized that following Jesus can be seen in many ways: There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. (Mk 9:38-43) That s the way of Jesus. That s faith as a way of life making a big difference in life is being a true follower of the Lord. Let us meet Jesus in many ways, and help others meet Jesus. Fr. Generoso Geronimo Road Closure NOTICE Sunday October 7, 2018 is the San Jose Rock n Roll Half Marathon. Please be aware and Plan ahead. September 29 October 6 Saturday 5:00 John Phillip O Brien Sunday 7:00 Judy Swazey 8:30 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners 10:00 David Grimm 11:30 Ben Patellaro 6:00 Onyekachi Andrew Okolo Monday 8:00 Right to Life Tuesday 8:00 Sylvia & Bill Busch Wednesday 8:00 Dorothy La Pres Thursday 8:00 Wilhelmina Cabading Friday 8:00 Andre La Pres Saturday 8:00 Bert Lauer Future Eucharistic ministers! October 4 @ 6:00 pm in church is date and time for training to become a Eucharistic minister. If interested, and you have not yet been contacted by Rita, email her stating your interest in serving our community this way at rita_cortez@yahoo.com Bishop McGrath and the Catholic community invite you to a Mass of Remembrance for victims of violence and for peace at 7:00 PM on October 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Church 750 Sequoia Drive, Milpitas For more information: RunRocknRoll. Com/community Or call 844-411-4674
Sunday Offerings and Online Giving Sunday offerings: 9/23/2018 Fiscal Year to Date Budget $10,335 $196,265 Actual $6,399 $167,809 ($3,936) ($28,456) Please mark checks for Capital Campaign In the memo section of your check. Thank you for your continued support! 10/1 10/4 10/15 Calendar of Events Scripture Study- Community Building- 6-7:30pm 1 st Corinthians Evening Prayer, Adoration & Benediction 7PM -Chapel Scripture Study- Community Building 6-7:30pm 1 st Corinthians Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Announces Diocesan Actions to Address Clergy Abuse There will also be a listening session at Married Couples: Getting ready for school means lots of time spent on your children. After school begins, why not give yourselves some time together? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 9-11, 2018 in San Jose. For more information visit: sanjosewwme.org or Call 408-782-1413. 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 St. Martin of Tours on October 12 at 7PM in the Church. All are WELCOME.. Fall Campaign From Sept. 26 to Nov. 4, you are invited to pray, fast, and be a peaceful presence at our vigil site for the end of abortion. Our Blessed Mother is always listening to our prayer intentions. 40DFL is an international group that with our loving Lord's help resulted in: 96 closed abortion centers, 177 abortion workers' conversions, and 14,643 babies saved. Please go to 40daysforlife.com/ sanjose or call Laura 408-757-1634 for info and signups. The local vigil site:1691 The Alameda, SJ 95126 from 7am- 8pm. We pray with a friend. Stay tuned for the potluck reception and mass for the sanctity of human life date. The candlelight procession begins at St. Leo's on Nov. 2 at 6:15pm. Thank you for your continued prayer support over the years!! 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-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and for this week s Faith Formation Corner we are going to reflect on grief (internal) and mourning (external). This weekend our St. Martin of Tours Community celebrated the life and ministry of Judy Swazey, our Liturgy Director for almost 30 years. When she passed away in August, many in our parish and around the Diocese experienced deep grief at the loss of an important leader in the liturgical life of our Church. During the Vigil and Funeral, we were able to mourn her passing from this life to the next. For many of us, this communal mourning is only the beginning of a longer period of grieving. Healthy grieving is an important part of the human experience and our faith provides many resources to aid us in our grief. A wonderful model of grief and mourning can be found in Luke chapter 24. This chapter begins after Jesus has died and Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women come to Jesus tomb and cannot find his body. They tell the apostles and his other followers this news and then the passage shifts to two of his followers on the road to Emmaus. Jesus joins the travelers on the road and eventually reveals himself in the blessing and breaking of bread. These two followers then return to the rest of the community and share their experience. In the midst of this sharing, Jesus appears to them and says, Peace be with you. What can this chapter teach us about healthy grieving? First, after we experience loss, we can look to our faith tradition for rituals and practices that may aid in the processing of our emotions. Next, when we aren t sure what to do, we can talk with close friends about all that happened. This sharing will hopefully bring us to a place where we can pray together and God s presence can be revealed to us in the midst of our suffering. Then when we experience God in the midst of a few, we can then return to the larger community to share God s presence and activity with others. It is often in this larger communal sharing and praying that we can experience God s gift of peace. Although, peace does not always come quickly and the grief may remain. In these cases, it is important to utilize the support of priests, pastoral ministers, spiritual directors, and counselors. Let us pray this week for all of us who are grieving and for those who support us. 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! Society of Saint Joseph Through the years, our local Church has benefited from the generosity of many parishioners who included a gift to the church in their will or trust. We are grateful for these extraordinary gifts, big or small, that help pass on the faith to the next generation. On October 14th, our Diocese will be celebrating all parishioners who have made provisions for a gift to the Church in their estate plans at the Annual Legacy Mass and Reception with Bishop McGrath. If you are among those who have planned a legacy gift for a Parish, an elementary Catholic School or any ministry of the Diocese of San Jose, please let the parish office know so that we can make sure you receive a formal invitation for the event. Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Do you seek a new path? Are you listening to your heart? Single Catholic women ages 18-40 are invited to a Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul October 26-27, 2018 in Los Altos Hills, California (Bay Area). If you would like to know more about attending this prayerful and reflective discernment retreat, contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at 650/949-8890, 213-210-9903, or email us at srllaguna@doc1633.org learn more at www.daughters-of- Charity.com/retreats/ 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 Mass NEXT Week October 7, 2018 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11 Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16 What passages in today s readings demonstrate the depth of God s love?
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!) We always have room for all couples wishing to attend. Preparation location: St. Mary s Cathedral at Gough and Geary Streets in San Francisco. Remaining dates for 2018: October 27 th, 2018 Engaged couples can register for any date on our website: www.marriageforlifesf.com Sunday Children s Ministries 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. 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. 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
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