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Our Weekly Offering
May 24 Actual: $ 10,700 Goal: $ 11,000June 7 Actual: $ 12,412 Goal: $ 11,000St. Vincent de Paul: $5,750
Pope Francis always catches people off guard. The moment people think they can figure out who he is, he immediately proves them wrong. When he was elected Pope, he chose the name “Francis” to show that he wanted to focus on the poor. I thought that most of his talks would be about the poor; however, his 1st encyclical (which will be released soon) is about the environment.
When he said: “Who am I to judge?” people started saying that the Pope was OK with homosexual relationships. However, the next day, he talked about the importance and beauty of the traditional family of one father and mother. On another occasion, he said that gangsters and their activities were un-Chris-tian, and they were subject to excommunication. And yet again, he talked about the unjust gap between the super- rich and the very poor of the world.
Pope Francis talks about everything. No one can know what he is about to say next. He is unpredictable. This unpredictability is what makes him interest-ing, and it also reveals that he cares for the Church as a whole, not just one particular group. He reaches out to the entire human family.
In the Gospel this Sunday, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven with a big tree that spreads far and wide. All kinds of animals can find shelter in it. Pope Francis in his papal ministry also tries to bring comfort and shade to all. He reminds us that we are called to bring about the Kingdom of Heaven. We are challenged to bring our care and love to a wider group. We should continue to stretch out our caring arms far and wide. Let us not be content with the good works that we have done. Look at Pope Francis. He is 78 years old, and it does not look like he is slowing down one bit. May his life inspire us as we continue to follow Christ in our care for others. Fr. Dat, Parochial Vicar
Sunday, June 14: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am SAG . . . . . .Ramona Stumpp †10:30 am OLR . . . . .Ray Mensing †Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24/Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16/2 Corinthians 5:6-10/Mark 4:26-34
Monday, June 15 7:15 am STA . . . . . .Homeless of Palo Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(SI)12:15 pm STA . . . . .Jose G. Reyes †Readings: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10/Psalm 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4/Matthew 5:38-42
Tuesday, June 168:30 am OLR . . . . . .Martha Peszle † Readings: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9/Psalm 146:2, 5-6ab, 6c- 7, 8-9a/Matthew 5:43-48
Wednesday, June 178:30 am OLR . . . . . .Mary Heckler †Readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11/Psalm 112:1bc-2, 3-4, 9/Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday, June 188:30 am OLR . . . . . .Maria & Anselmo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Regalo †12:15 pm STA . . . . .Vince Giovannotto †Readings: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11/Psalm 111:1b-2, 3-4, 7-8/Matthew 6:7-15
Friday, June 19: St. RomauldReadings: 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30/Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/Matthew 6:19-23
Saturday, June 205:00 pm SAG . . . . . .James Cesano, Sr. †Readings: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10/Psalm 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13/Matthew 6:24-341
You Just never Know
ZFor the sIcK & hoMebound – Fr. Thierry Geris, Kathy Gibbs, Terry Flynn,
Gearailt Cummins, Agnes Tan, Isabella Silva, Judy Cook, Jen Kush, Tina Reyes, Ana Maria Sarellana, Henrietta Ferry, Quaylyn Ferris, Devanna Ferris, Fr. Peter Seimas,
Desmond Fitzgerald, Andrea Binger, Theresa Ahn, Mr. Madden, Raissa Foka, Nancy Marty
For the recentlY deceased – Christina Roche, Jaimee Short, Deacon Carl Bunje, Dolores Collinsworth, Joyce Braun, Irmy Buchholz, Irene Tanner, Tom Foy, John Ackerman, Joseph Teresi, Sr., Mary Jones,
Augustine Dong, Hector Cardenas, Philip Williams, Moira Broemmelsiek, Thomas Mulcahy, John Kelly, Sr., Francis Joseph Chen, Flora Beaudoin, Ramona Stumpp, Elliott Wong, Cecilia Aranha
Please Pray
weeKlY stewardshIp report Now that summer has “officially” started we begin a period of time that can be quite challenging for our parish’s financial health. As the attendance at our weekend liturgies dwindles, so can the weekly support of our parishioners: a very good reason to consider using electronic Online Giving! The challenge lies in the fact that our financial responsibilities do not go away during the months of June, July, and August. Summer is a time for us to do some extra maintenance work around the parish. At the same time, our utility bills (water and electricity) are the largest of any season in the year.
FacIlItY request ForMs
The deadline has passed! If you haven’t turned in your calendar/facility request forms for 2015/2016, please get them into the Pastoral Center this week.
stop huMan traFFIcKIng
Stop Human Trafficking. If you suspect that someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact the National Hotline: 888-3737-888 or text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733).
St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs weeK’s hIghlIghts
presIder schedule
St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.
Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. StanleySun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. LuongSun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez
St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.
Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Lavagetto, O.P.Sun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. StanleySun 12:00pm (Greg.). . . . . TBD
Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.
Sun 9:00 am (Spanish) . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Luong
Sunday, June 1410:00 am . . . . . SAG Site Committee (SAGH)1:00 pm . . . . . Sunshares Presentation(OLR)2:00 pm . . . . . Baptism (SAG)
Monday, June 157:30 pm . . . . . TMC Spiritual Educ (THLib)
Tuesday, June 167:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic Prayer Group (DC)
Wednesday, June 174:00 pm . . . . . YSOP (OLRH)7:30 pm . . . . . Human Concerns (OLRH)
Thursday, June 1810:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)7:30 pm . . . . . Gregorian Chant (STA)
Friday, June 1910:30 am . . . . Funeral-Tom Mulcahy (STA)11:00 am . . . . STA Bridge Group (SAGH)7:30 pm . . . . . Hisp. Young Adults (KC)5:00 pm . . . . . Jordan event (TBH)
Saturday, June 208:30 am . . . . . Environment (OLR) 11:00 am . . . . Quinceanera (SAG)1:00 pm . . . . . Baptism (OLR)1:00 pm . . . . . Baptism (SAG)
2:30 pm . . . . . Quinceanera (SAG)
catholIc coMMunIcatIon caMpaIgn – next sundaY
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12th Sunday Ordinary – June 21, 2015
pastoral stewardshIp councIl and executIve coMMItteeLast month, the following PSC members were elected to lead this important committee for the next year: ** Chair: Steve Carter replacing Florence de Bretagne** Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison replacing Mary Fong** Secretary: Gabe Kralik replacing Pat KeicherThank you for your willingness to serve our Parish Community.
sIgn-up For onlIne gIvIng wIth parIshsoFtNow at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish you can automate your weekly donation. You can sign-up online by visiting www.paloaltocatholic.org and click the Online Giving icon on the homepage. Your Sunday Offertory donations, as well as gifts to our Second Collections, will be automatically transferred from either your checking or savings account. Or use your credit card! A one-time enrollment will allow you to regularly contribute to St. Thomas Aquinas without remembering the extra step of writing a check and finding your envelopes. Online Giving is safe, easy and convenient for you and it helps us! Questions, call Cathy Miller (650) 494-2496 ext. 24.
corpus chrIstI eucharIstIc adoratIonWe had a couple of dozen parishioners participate in our overnight Eucharistic Adoration in honor of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ last weekend. Our special thanks to the Knights of Columbus for providing Knights for almost every hour. The Adoration concluded
with Benediction at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. We are pleased to continue this wonderful new tradition next year.
rcIa For chIldren
Do you have a child who is aged 7 or older who has not been baptized? Do you have a child over the age of 7 who has not yet received First Eucharist? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for children is the proper venue for sacramental preparation for these children. Our next session will be held on June 17 from 6 until 7:15 p.m. in the Dermody Center. Please contact Susan at the Pastoral Center (650-494-2694, ext. 25) if you have questions.
June 14, 2015
torture Is wrongThroughout June our churches will display a banner with the above wording. Our parish is participating in the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, sponsored by Pax Christi U.S.A. June is "Torture Awareness Month". Such a public display is rare for our parish. It is not to say that torture is the major issue of Catholic moral teaching - you can think of many others (the environment — see above) - but it is one of them.
During this month we ask ourselves what message faith communities might send to world leaders about employing torture as a principle of government policy. And, very importantly, to pray. In the words of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" (#2298) "It is necessary to work for their [use of cruel practices] abolition, We must pray for the victims and their tormentors." http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/torture/index.cfm
update on 2015 annual dIocesan appealAs of June 1, 2015 totals are: Total pledged: $161,000 Total paid: $131,000 Total Potential Refund: $30,000 No. of Donors: 320Please keep making your regular payments. When all our pledges have been paid, St. Thomas Aquinas will receive a much needed rebate to help us pay for improvements to our parish facilities. Thank you for your support.
cItY sponsored hoMe solar prograM
Offers Group Buy Discount -- Workshop June 14 Thinking about installing solar on your home but don’t know where to start or think it’s just too expensive? Peninsula SunShares is here to help! Please join the STA Green Committee and the Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action working group for a free workshop to learn more about how to go solar. Sunday, June 14th , 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Hall, 3233 Cowper Street. For more info, see www.mygroupenergy.com/peninsula
green corner
Would you like to make a difference for a more sustainable environment for our kids and grandkids? One way is to join the Green Committee to help plan and implement environmental projects for our parish. We are currently preparing to support the imminent Church encyclical on the environment. If interested, please contact Katia at [email protected] or 650-494-1871.
KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCCh Dermody Center ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary
ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . . Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the
Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.
SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School
SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas
ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House
Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House
Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House
Library
HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information.
Anointing of the Sick: By request or every first Monday of the month after the 7:15 am Mass. Every first Friday at the 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 [email protected]
Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, [email protected];Ron Aranha, [email protected]
Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm THB) Chair: Florence de Bretagne ([email protected]); Vice-Chair: Mary Fong ([email protected]); Secretary: Jerry Lucha ([email protected])
Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) 493-2998
Green Committee: Katia Reeves ([email protected])
Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) 493-8237
St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation pickup(650) 871-6844
Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR: Chris Lundin [email protected]; SAG: Pat Briggs (650) 856-0460; Kathleen Hart (650) 321-8399;
St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa Advancement Director: Danielle Ambler (650) 326-1258
STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, [email protected] http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1
Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Catholic Chaplain: Fr. Robert McKay (650) 723-5101 [email protected]
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Carolyn Glauz-Todrank (650) 497-8538
Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488
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 [email protected]. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.
