Saint Joseph Parish Mission 1867 - Parish 1901 582 Hope Street Mountain View, California 94041 Phone: (650) 967-3831 ♦ Fax: (650) 691-1522 Website: www.sjpmv.org October 26, 2014 “A Catholic community of faith living in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, uniting people of many cultures in loving service to our brothers and sisters.” Mass Schedule Parish Staff Weekdays: 8:00am Monday - Friday (English) Rev. Luis Vargas, Pastor (ext. 13) Email: [email protected] Saturdays: 8:00am; 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Confessions: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rev. Jonathan Cuarto, Parochial Vicar (ext. 14) Email: [email protected] Sundays: 7:00am; 8:30am; 10:00am, and 11:30am 1:00pm (Mass in Spanish) Tamil Mass: (second Saturday of the month) 7:00pm Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00am; 12:10pm, and 7:00pm Holy Hour: First Friday of the Month at 8:30am Hora Santa: Primer jueves del mes a las 7:30pm Office Hours Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 7:30pm Diane Wollants, Parish Administrator (ext. 10) Email: [email protected] Saint Joseph School Stephanie Mirenda-Knight, School Principal Phone: (650) 967-1839 Email: [email protected] Erika Underwood, Catechetical Coordinator Phone: (650) 691-1525 Email: [email protected] Saint Vincent de Paul Phone: (650) 967-3831 (ext. 25) (Please leave a message. Messages heard Thursday and Friday evening and will be answered on Monday) To donate a car: Call 1(800) 322-8284 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” — Matthew 22:37 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LOVE SHOWN IN ACTION Do you receive the word of God with joy as the Thessalonians did? Their faith showed in their actions. They became models for other believers. The first reading tells us to put our faith into action. This passage is part of a long list of ordinances God commanded the Israelites to observe. God will judge us by how we treat our neighbors. God will hear the cries of any whom we neglect or mistreat and will come to their defense. In today’s Gospel the Pharisees put the question of God’s law to Jesus. “Which commandment of the law is the greatest?” (Matthew 22:36) How could he possibly choose from all the detailed commandments the Jews observed? He was sure to offend somebody by his answer! Of course, Jesus went right to the heart of the matter. Love is the greatest commandment—love of God and love of neighbor. Everything else is based on this. TODAY’s READINGS First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms (English) are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30pm. For information on the requirements; the preparation class for the parents/god parents, and to obtain a Registration Form please contact the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples preparing for Marriage should contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance to receive information about the requirements and to commence the preparation. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal Reconciliations are scheduled during Advent & Lent. Individual celebration is regularly scheduled on Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 PM or by appointment. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY If you know of parishioners who are ill or homebound and would appreciate receiving Communion from our Home Ministry Program, please contact the Parish Office. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) RCIA is a process through which one gets to know our Lord Jesus Christ, as revealed in Holy Scripture and in Holy Tradition. This program is for those adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith, and for those wanting to complete the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. For more information please contact Tony Berrios At (408)784-7642 / (408)401-2167 / (408)917-0905 or email: [email protected] or alternatively call the Parish Office. SAINT JOSEPH PARISH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1120 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 967-1839 or visit www.sjmv.org A Diocesan Drexel School-Transforming Catholic Education—Saint Joseph Catholic School is a diverse community rooted in the Catholic Faith, fostering spiritual development, high student achievement, responsibility to self, and service to others. We offer: Grades–Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade. California Common Core Curriculum and offering Religion, Fine Arts, P.E., Band, Choir, Mandarin. Individualized learning by integrating technology into the classroom with differentiating instruction for each student: 1:1 iPads Grades 5 thru 8 3:1 iPads TK thru 4 Extended Day Care After School Sports 4th-8th Grade WCEA/WASC Accreditation Strong Sense of belonging Diverse faculty and student body led by an experienced principal. Saint Joseph School does not lawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship, loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Page 2 OFFICE CLOSED—OCTOBER 30, 2014 Please note that due to training at the Diocese the parish office will be closed on Thursday, October 30th. The office will re-open on Friday, October 31st. Sign Up for the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless If you would like to volunteer for the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless, please note that sign ups will begin on November 1st, after 5:30pm Mass, and will continue after all weekend Masses (except for the 1pm Mass) for the next three weeks. Thank you for helping us to continue to make this a wonderful community event! Personal Care Items Thank you to those who have already donated toiletries for the Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner for the Homeless. We are still in need of new combs, personal sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo & conditioner, and we will be collecting until the weekend of November 16th. Thank you for your help. Welcoming New Members Our Parish Family warmly welcomes new members who live in the Mountain View Area. Please register by stopping at the parish office during office hours. STEWARDSHIP REPORT 19-OCT-2014 OFFERTORY GOAL $9,000.00 OFFERTORY COLLECTION $8,917.50 SAT VIGIL 5:30 PM $1,133.50 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:00 AM $955.00 $2,054.50 $2,758.00 11:30 AM $1,402.00 1:00 PM $617.00 VARIANCE <$82.50> OTHER COLLECTIONS: SCHOOL $300.00 BLDG. & MAINT. $300.00 SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL $250.00 WORLD MISSION 2014 $1,886.50 HOLY DAYS $150.00 CATHOLIC EDUCATION $100.00 CHRISTMAS 2014 $100.00 HOLY FATHER $50.00 Memorial Table A Memorial Table will be set up on the side altar on Friday, October 31st, for all who would like to place a photo of their loved ones. (Please remember to remove the photos by December 1st.). Thank you, Lilies of Valley MEMORIAL MASS Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 7pm Saint Joseph Parish is having a memorial Mass honoring the deceased members of our families and community. Come and join our parish community as we gather to offer our thoughts and prayers for our deceased and the families and friends that they have left behind. There will be coffee and cookies after the celebration in the Church Basement. OLG 4 LIFE CONFERENCE “Guidance for Spiritual Life” Saturday, November 15, 2014 Are you lost or confused in your spiritual life? Do you have serious questions about spiritual living that call for basic guidance? Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC., will give a “Guidance for Spiritual Life” conference which may be what you need in your spiritual walk. The conference will be at Sacred Heart Parish (13716 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070) Conference time: 9:30am—3:00pm For more information contact Monica at (408)7105825 or email to: [email protected] Faith Formation Conference Living the Gospel Joyfully November 21—22, 2014 Calling all parishioners to join us! This is your chance to deepen your faith and strengthen your skills in passing on the faith to the next generation! 100+ total workshops from 50+ speakers! Registration is available online or by mail. Please find an easy to print registration brochure on the conference website. Come learn, share and celebrate your faith with friends at this exciting annual conference. For more information on the full program and to register please visit: Page www.faithformationconference.com 3 FAITH FORMATION We can help children to love God and love their neighbors by showing everyday acts of love, generosity, and kindness—our own expressions of our love for God. These acts, small and large, are the expression of what Jesus identified as the two greatest commandments: love God and love neighbor. -Loyola Press Sunday Connections. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Coffee with Alessandro is an exciting new class we offer to any adult wanting to learn more about the Gospel and more. This class will be held during Sundays’ CCD classes K-8th in the school auditorium. Sun. 10/26/14 8:30am Rose, Lawrence & Malvin Frontella † 10:00am Joe & Emily Sierra (wedding anniversary) 1:00pm Alberto Hernandez Vallejo † Mon. 10/27/14 8:00am Robert Meneses † Wed. 10/29/14 8:00am Alphonse & Hilda Castelli † Fri. 10/31/14 8:00am Joyce Bailey † Sat. 11/1/14 8:00am John & Laura Rezendes † 8:00am John & Custodia Costa † “Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.” -Pope St. Gregory If you would like to have a Mass said for your loved ones please contact the Parish Office. Upcoming: • Sunday November 2nd (Daylight Savings Time) 9:40am- 10:55am Regular CCD Class K-8 • Faith Beyond 2000 Part 2: Topic Liturgy and Christian Identity, A dynamic formation program for catechists and others interested in gaining a better understanding of their faith. Monday, October 27th, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm held at the Chancery, ST. Joseph Conference Room. Carpool available. • Sunday November 9th (Veterans’ Day) 8:55am-9:35am Sacramental Prep Class 9:40am- 10:55am Regular Class. THIS WEEK AT SAINT JOSEPH: OCT. 26—NOV. 1 SUN JOVENES RETREAT B/K 8:30AM—10AM RCIA CLASS CR#1 11:15AM—1PM HISPANIC RICA CLASS CR#1 FF F/C ENROLLMENT MASS CHURCH NIÑOS’ LITURGY DOYLE HALL 2—4 PM 2:30 PM HISPANIC LITURGY MEETING CR#1 ENGLISH BAPTISMS CHURCH 7—9 PM AA MEETING DOYLE HALL 4—9 PM HISPANIC GUITAR CLASS D.HALL (C) 7:30—9 PM ENGLISH PRAYER GROUP CR#1 6:30—8 PM OUTREACH MEETING CR#2 7—9 PM HISPANIC CHOIR CHURCH 7—9 PM HISPANIC BIBLE STUDY CR#1 7—9 PM JOVENES CORE GROUP D.HALL (C) KOFC OFFICER MEETING CR #1 ENGLISH YOUTH GROUP D.HALL (C) VOICES OF PRAISE CHURCH JOVENES PARA CRISTO DOYLE HALL E. BIBLE STUDY CR#1 MORNING GLORY CHOIR CR#2 CORO DE JOVENES CHURCH HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP DOYLE HALL JOVENES PARA CRISTO D.HALL & K MASS SCHOOL HISPANIC BAPTISMS CHURCH HISPANIC CONFIRMATION DOYLE HALL 11:30 AM 1:15 PM MON Erika Underwood TUE Catechetical Coordinator Phone: (650) 691-1525 Email: [email protected] FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL 8AM—12NOON 7:30—9 PM WED 5:30—9:00 PM Faith Development: Meets 5:30pm on 7—9 PM THU Wednesdays for Sacramental 7—9 PM preparedness & to learn about our Catholic faith. 7—9 PM Youth Group: Meets from 7—9pm 6—7 PM FRI Wednesdays in Father Doyle Hall to learn how to live our faith. 7—9 PM For more information please call Kathi 7—9 PM Horn (650) 425-3560 SAT 8 AM—7 PM BULLETIN ARTICLES DROP OFF DATES 9:00 AM For Nov. 9th submit articles by Oct. 29th 9:30 AM For Nov. 16th submit articles by Nov. 5th For Nov. 23rd submit articles by Nov.12th 10AM—12NOON TRIGESIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO EL AMOR ESTÁ EN LA ACCIÓN ¿Recibes la palabra de Dios con gozo, al igual que hicieron los tesalonicenses? Su fe se reflejó en sus acciones. Se convirtieron en ejemplo para otros creyentes. La primera lectura nos dice que pongamos nuestra fe en acción. Este pasaje es parte de una larga lista de reglas que Dios impone a los israelitas para su observancia y para respetar su Ley. Dios nos juzgará por cómo nosotros tratamos a nuestros semejantes. Dios escuchará los llantos de todo aquel al que desatendemos o maltratamos, y vendrá en su defensa. En el Evangelio de hoy, los fariseos plantean la cuestión de la Ley de Dios. “¿Cuál es el mandamiento más importante de la Ley?” (Mateo 22:36). ¿Cómo es posible que él pueda elegir de entre todos los detallados mandamientos que los judíos observaban? ¡Sin duda que ofendería a alguien con su respuesta! Sin embargo, Jesús fue derecho al grano. El amor es el más grande de todos los mandamientos, el amor de Dios y el amor del prójimo. Todo lo demás se basa en esto. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Dios escucha el llanto de los oprimidos (Éxodo 22:20-26). Salmo — Te amo, oh Señor, mi fuerza (Salmo 18 [17]). Segunda lectura — El pueblo de Dios es conocido por su conversión y amor de Dios (1 Tesalonicenses 1:5c-10). Evangelio — La ley principal es la ley del amor (Mateo 22:34-40) Por favor tome nota que nuestra oficina estará cerrada el dia jueves 30 de octubre debido a una capacitación en la Diócesis para el personal administrativo. La oficina abrirá de nuevo el dia viernes 1 de noviembre. Mesa de Recordación A partir de el dia viernes 31 de octubre habrá una mesa de “Recordación” ubicada cerca del altar para todos aquellos que deseen colocar una fotografia de sus seres queridos que han fallecido (por favor recuerde recoger sus fotos el ultimo domingo del mes de noviembre). Gracias, ‘Lilies of Valley’ Cena anual de Acción de Gracias para los Desamparados Si usted desea ayudar como voluntario para la cena de Acción de Gracias para los Desamparados que se celebrará el dia 22 de noviembre en la Escuela de Saint Joseph, por favor anótese con los miembros del Comité de Ayuda que estarán tomando nombres a la salida de todas las misas del fin de semana (con excepción de la misa de la 1pm), a partir del sábado 1 de noviembre a las 5:30pm. De antemano les damos las gracias por su ayuda. MISA MEMORIAL 12 de noviembre a las 7pm Todos están invitados a la misa para recordar y honrar a los miembros de nuestras familias y de nuestra comunidad que han fallecido. Unámonos en oración por su eterno descanso. Después de la celebración habrá un convivio en el sótano de la iglesia. “Oh Señor, ábreme las puertas de tu casa y dame tu abrazo de bienvenida” LA VOZ EN ESPAÑOL CONFESIONES Sábados de 4-5 PM o mediante cita BAUTIZOS (en español) Todos los sábados del mes a las 9:30am Comuníquese con nuestra oficina con dos meses de anticipación para informarse sobre los requisitos. MATRIMONIOS Los contrayentes deberán comunicarse con nuestra oficina con seis meses de anticipación para comenzar el proceso. CATEQUESIS PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACIÓN Y RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS (RICA) Para obtener información sobre Primera Comunión, Confirmación o para adultos que desean conocer la Iglesia Católica o recibir sacramentos, comuníquese con Tony Berríos (408) 784-7642 / (408) 401-2167 / (408) 917-0905 UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Rev. Luis Vargas (650) 967-3831 x13 SAN VICENTE DE PAUL (650) 967-3831 x25 QUINCEAÑERAS Para obtener información comuníquese con nuestra oficina GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Maria y Luis Guevara (650) 960-3716 Jorge y Sandra Hernández (408)836-1809 GRUPO JÓVENES PARA CRISTO Antonio Gutiérrez (408) 796-2820 Asista a nuestras clases de biblia los dias martes de 7pm a 9pm en el sótano de la iglesia. Le esperamos.