July 27, 2014 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 1 ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Phone: (408) 296-1193 ~ Website: www.st-justin.org Masses Saturday 8:00 a.m., 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 & 7:00 p.m. Daily Mass 8:30 a.m., Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m., Saturday Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15, 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appointment Initiation If interested in exploring the Catholic Faith or completing the Sacraments of Initiation as an adult or youth, contact Catechetical Ministry at 296-1193 x 104. Marriage Couples registered within the parish are required to make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage by calling 296-1193 and must complete a Marriage Preparation Program. Sacrament of the Sick If you know of any parishioner who is ill, at home, or in the hospital, please notify the Parish Office so our Eucharistic Ministers of the Sick may bring communion or anointing can be arranged. Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated following completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. New and expectant parents are invited to call the Parish Office at 296-1193. Youth Confirmation High School Youth Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season. Registration occurs in the summer. Jesus Our Treasure The last two weeks we have learned about the mystery of the Kingdom. Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of God through the parables, and how the words of God transform our life and make it fruitful. The final result is incredible: The seeds produce in thirty, sixty and a hundred fold. My ministry at St. Justin has been fruitful during the past year as your parish priest thanks to the good soil of St. Justin where many lives have prospered. I have learned a lot in ministering at St. Justin this past year. Thanks to Dorothy for her leadership. I thank Fr. George and all the staff… Your example, faith, and enduring service enable me to grow and dedicate myself with you as collaborator in the field of God. Each of you in the parish can be a parable of God’s patience, mercy and transforming power. The parable of the treasure today reminds us that Jesus is the only Treasure In life that can lead us to eternal joy. There are many values that I see as treasures from St. Justin: your leaderships, stewardship, community, ministries, service for the poor, devotions, Eucharistic adoration, catholic education for the young, etc. As I am going to a new assignment, my heart is united to you in Jesus, for wherever we minister, Jesus is the center of our life and mission. . . He is our Treasure. I like to sing the words of St. Paul: “We hold a treasure, not made of gold, in earthen vessel. One treasure only, the lord the Christ, in earthen vessel.” I want to thank Fr. Christopher Bransfield, new pastor of St. Justin, who makes me feel supported even only one month working with him in the vineyard of God... I wish you my best as pastor of St. Justin. I was blessed and grateful for all the good pastors whom I collaborated with before (Fr. Angelo Re, Fr. Leo Rooney, and Fr. Joe Galang). Once again I thank you all, my brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Justin. You have been journeying with me in all circumstances and helping me to live my calling as priest. You are the living parable of Jesus. May Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you. Please pray for me as I pray for you so that our lives are fruitful and be a sign of God’s goodness. Fr. Peter
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July 27, 2014 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 1
ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Daily Mass 8:30 a.m., Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m., Saturday Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15, 7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appointment
Initiation If interested in exploring the Catholic Faith or completing the Sacraments of Initiation as an adult or youth, contact Catechetical Ministry at 296-1193 x 104.
Marriage
Couples registered within the parish are required to make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage by calling 296-1193 and must complete a Marriage Preparation Program.
Sacrament of the Sick If you know of any parishioner who is ill, at home, or in the hospital, please notify the Parish Office so our Eucharistic Ministers of the Sick may bring communion or anointing can be arranged.
Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated following completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. New and expectant parents are invited to call the Parish Office at 296-1193.
Youth Confirmation High School Youth Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season. Registration occurs in the summer.
Jesus Our Treasure The last two weeks we have learned about the mystery of the Kingdom. Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of God through the parables, and how the words of God transform our life and make it fruitful. The final result is incredible: The seeds produce in thirty, sixty and a hundred fold.
My ministry at St. Justin has been fruitful during the past year as your parish priest thanks to the good soil of St. Justin where many lives have prospered.
I have learned a lot in ministering at St. Justin this past year. Thanks to Dorothy for her leadership. I thank Fr. George and all the staff… Your example, faith, and enduring service enable me to grow and dedicate myself with you as collaborator in the field of God. Each of you in the parish can be a parable of God’s patience, mercy and transforming power.
The parable of the treasure today reminds us that Jesus is the only Treasure In life that can lead us to eternal joy. There are many values that I see as treasures from St. Justin: your leaderships, stewardship, community, ministries, service for the poor, devotions, Eucharistic adoration, catholic education for the young, etc.
As I am going to a new assignment, my heart is united to you in Jesus, for wherever we minister, Jesus is the center of our life and mission. . . He is
our Treasure. I like to sing the words of St. Paul: “We hold a treasure, not made of gold, in earthen vessel. One treasure only, the lord the Christ, in earthen vessel.”
I want to thank Fr. Christopher Bransfield, new pastor of St. Justin, who makes me feel supported even only one month working with him in the vineyard of God... I wish you my best as pastor of St. Justin. I was blessed and grateful for all the good pastors whom I collaborated with before (Fr. Angelo Re, Fr. Leo Rooney, and Fr. Joe Galang).
Once again I thank you all, my brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Justin. You have been journeying with me in all circumstances and helping me to live my calling as priest. You are the living parable of Jesus. May Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you. Please pray for me as I pray for you so that our lives are fruitful and be a sign of God’s goodness. Fr. Peter
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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT
MAY 27, 2012
Goal $12,500.00
1st Collection
Variance
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected] Rev. Peter Luc Phan, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 111, [email protected]
Mass Dedications for the Week of July 28– August 3, 2014 + notes deceased
We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family
and friends. We pray for our men and women who are serving in the military.
This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Maria Chu, Merril Comes, Daniel Cuadra, Florence Dens, Nora Dowell, Linda Hamilton, Sally Humbert, Hiep Phan, Mary Procaccio, Elsie Souza, Warren Voith
And for those who have died: Filomena Avelar, Mary Evangelho, Teresa Finnegan, Barabara McCallion, Mary Taylor
To have a person added to the Prayer Request, please call the Parish Office at 296-1193.
Mon., 8:30 a.m. Howard and Agnes Liebmann +
Sat., 5:00 p.m. Uyen Anna Vu +
Tues., 8:30 a.m. Anna Tran +
Sun., 7:30 a.m. Lance Corporal Steven Vergano
Wed., 8:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving
Sun., 9:00 a.m. Aurora Sasa +
Thurs., 8:30 a.m. Maria Lourdes Kuintal +
Sun., 10:30a.m. For All Parishioners
Fri., 8:30 a.m. Alfonso Zavala Solorzano +
Sun., 12:15 p.m. Shen Kao
Sat., 8:00 a.m. Patricia McSweeney +
Sun., 7:00 p.m. Jose & Carmen Ochoa +
Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated.
*Denotes Parish Second Collection.
8/3 Southern Dioceses
8/24 Community Ministry*
9/7 Catholic Education
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 28— AUGUST 3, 2014
Monday Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46
Thursday Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53
Friday Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58
Saturday Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12
Sunday Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21
Our Second Collection for The Building Fund was
$2,783.00 Thank you for your continued generosity.
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT
JULY 20, 2014
Goal $12,500.00
1st Collection $9,432.00
Online Giving $1,040.00
Variance <$1,690.00>
Direct Deposit $338.00
July 27, 2014 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3
ORGANIZATIONS
PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Viano 408-296-1193 Thai Tran
FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193
STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Jim Newton 408-296-1193
LADIES GUILD Diane Serrianne 408-296-1193
GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-985-1088
ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell 408-472-1931
ST. JUSTIN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Frank Zuniga and Theresa Huether 408-248-6223
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Robert E. Carvalho 408-279-8922 [email protected]
FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Chito De Quinto 408-249-9443
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE Sal Stagnitto 408-244-0194
Volunteers Needed!!! High School Students: Vacation Bible Camp is a fun, rewarding way to develop you leadership skills while fulfilling service hours. Email [email protected] to arrange a placement interview.
Adults: Share your faith in a fun, low pressure environment. Leaders are needed both to supervise crews, as well as to run the stations and lead the group gatherings. Training and Safe Environment screening is provided. Email [email protected] to arrange placement interview.
————————–You are invited to—–———————
A FAREWELL GATHERING —–——————————for———–————————
Fr. Peter Phan
Sunday, July 27 After the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses
Parish Ministry Center
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Bishops of California today issued a statement on the arrival of displaced persons, mostly women and children, in Southern California. I join with my brother bishops in recognizing the enormity of this humanitarian crisis and in asking for your prayers. In particular, I ask that each parish include the intentions of these immigrants in the Universal Prayer/General Intercessions at Sunday and weekday Masses.
Quoting from the bishop’s statement (cacatholic.org), I want to emphasize the following three points regarding these immigrants: ♦ We recognize our responsibility as a Church of compassion to come to
their aid and help provide them with the practical and pastoral support they so need.
♦ These children and families have journeyed to our country, fleeing violence and destitution in Central America. Sadly, their experience in California has thus far been marked by hostility and near chaos. They are exhausted, afraid and clinging to hope.
♦ The gravity of this situation transcends politics; it is truly a humanitarian crisis that calls all of us, Catholics and others of good will, to respond with compassion and with urgent action.
May God bless the efforts of all who work on behalf of these children and families, and may the Lord move the hearts of those who are able to address a humanitarian crisis with humanitarian intervention.
With every best wish and kind regard, Sincerely Yours, Patrick J. McGrath Bishop of San Jose
Bishop McGrath has asked that I inform you of his request for each parish/chapel/oratory in the Diocese to take up a special second collection to benefit the Church’s work with immigrants who are arriving in California. Proceeds from the collection will be sent directly to southern dioceses that are most impacted by this humanitarian crisis. We will take up this second collection on August 2 and 3. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Fr. Chris
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BISHOP
MINISTRY NEWS
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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 , ext. 0 , [email protected] for registration information.
If you have any questions about our programs, contact Tracy Sevigny at [email protected].
Youth Faith Formation
Ongoing Faith Formation New Registration We provide ongoing faith formation for children age 3 (by December 1) through Junior High. The 3’s –1st grade meet 9-10 a.m., and the 2nd– Jr. High meet 10:15-11:30 a.m. from September—April. If you are new to our program, you may contact the Front Office (408) 296-1193, ext. 0 and we will send you a registration packet or you may download one from our website.
Ongoing Faith Formation Returning Registration If your child attended faith formation last year, you will receive a packet in August, which will include a database printout for you to sign and return, a calendar, and an invoice for fees.
Sacramental Preparation Program We prepare second graders and older for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. They must have been enrolled in either Catholic School or our ongoing faith formation program the previous year. Please call the parish office (408) 296-1193 ext. 0 to make a registration appointment.
High School Confirmation Registration If you are a high school student interested in participating in
our High School Confirmation Process, please call our Front Office, (408) 296-1193, ext. 0 and schedule a
registration appointment.
Baptism of School-Age Children If your child is seven years or older and unbaptized, we provide the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children. Please call the parish office (408) 296-1193 ext. 0 to make a registration appointment.
August 4 - August 8 9 a.m. - noon
Join the fun, as our children learn about Jesus and the Bible while making fun crafts, playing wild
games, learning how to live as Christians, while forming community! The cost for mornings only is $100.00 per child.
Once again, there is a full day option as well.
Registration forms can be found on the Catechetical
page of our website.
Vacation Bible Camp
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Are you an adult seeking baptism? Or a baptized Christian seeking the full communion of the Catholic
church? Or perhaps a baptized Catholic who wishes to complete initiation in the sacrament of confirmation? Call the front office (408) 296-1193 ext. 0 to schedule an initial meeting with Tracy to begin answering your questions.
In Search of Catechists & Aides Our catechetical programs could not function without the dedication of many catechist volunteers. We are looking for both adults and youth who feel called to this very important ministry. We will arrange your training and provide all materials.
Our needs at this time are the following: ∗ Junior High team members
(Sundays, 10:15-11:30am) ∗ 5th grade co-catechist (Sundays, 10:15-11:30am) ∗ High School Confirmation
Team Members (Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m.)
Call the Front Office, (408) 296-1193, if God is calling you today.
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MINISTRY NEWS
Community Ministry
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION By the dawn of the fourteenth century, the sacrament of confirmation was ripe for a rescue, since vast numbers of the faithful never received it, and when it was celebrated, it was done so in isolation from baptism and Eucharist. A bishop named William Durandus set out to reclaim this liturgy, but he had a creative touch and added some things into the mix that had never been thought of before. One was a slap. Oddly, he replaced the kiss of peace at the end of confirmation with a slap on the cheek that endured to modern times. This “wake-up call” was related in his imagination to a custom in the military, wherein ceremonies of knighthood and investiture involved a symbolic wound as a sign of willingness to suffer.
Outreach Dinner There will be an Outreach Dinner today, Sunday, July 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in our Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our Parish are invited, along with a guest, to the meal followed by BINGO.
Community Ministry Volunteers Needed!!! We are searching for a few adult volunteers who would be able to work in our Food Pantry on Saturdays, from 9 – 12 p.m. It could be every week or occasionally. If you are interested, contact Joe Bauer at 408-296-1193 ext. 109 or [email protected]
Food Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of July, we will continue to request Canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chile, Macaroni & Cheese, Tomato Sauce and Canned Tuna. These are items that we do not receive often from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please feel free to drop donations in the barrels in the Church, in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance.
Bible Study with Fr. Chris & Fr. Peter every Friday,
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center.
Bishop McGrath will install Fr. Christopher Bransfield as the Pastor of St. Justin Parish Community on
Saturday, August 9 at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. A reception will follow in the Large Hall.
All are welcome.
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ST. JUSTIN THRIFT STORE
St. Justin School would like to thank you for collecting box tops for our school. If you would like to help us, all you need to do is look for the logo on items you buy, clip them, and then drop them off in one of the boxes at the entrances to the Church.
Thank you for all you do for our children!
Stand and be Counted
Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its
dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and
responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner
makes things much easier when it is time for infant Baptism,
weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation Sponsor and even funerals.
We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and
Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a
registered, active and contributing member.
So, are you a registered parishioner? If not, please consider
registering. Registration forms are available in the Parish
Ministry Center or online at www.st-justin.org
Get ready to be ON FIRE at the NorCal Jam at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo Saturday, September 20, 2014
Celebrate Mass with 4,000 youth, the diocesan Bishops, Papa Joe Lucero &
SDYG Choir and SkaAmén. Get inspired by speakers David Bisono, Lila Rose, Fr.
Agustino Torres, CFR, Emily Wilson and Paul J. Kim. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch
and ride till you drop with two hours exclusive park access. Enjoy an evening
concert featuring Josh Blakesley Band, The Thirsting, Emily Wilson, Paul J. Kim, Papa Joe Lucero & SDYG Choir and SkaAmén!
Sign up today at www.norcalcatholicyouth.com
Tentative Schedule 7:00am– Tram Service Starts 8:00am - Gates of Park Open 8:15am - Chabot Stadium Opens 9:00am - Morning Program & Mass w/ Papa Joe & SDYG Choir and SkaAmén @ Chabot Stadium 11:30am - Fr. Agustino Torres (en Español)
11:30am - Lila Rose (in English) 11:30am - 4:30pm - ON FiRE Local Stage @ Dolphin Plaza 12:00pm - 2:30pm - Lunch 12:45pm - Holy Hour w/ Josh Blakesley 2:00pm - Emily Wilson (Girls ONLY) 2:00pm - Paul J. Kim (Guys ONLY) 3:30pm - David Bisono 4:45pm - Evening Concert with Josh Blakesley Band, The Thirsting, Emily Wilson and Paul J. Kim @ Chabot Stadium 7:00pm - Park Closes to General Public 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Exclusive Ride Time for ON FIRE ticket holders
NEW SUMMER HOURS HAVE BEGUN!!!
Monday - Friday 9-1:00 p.m. Saturday from 9-3:00 p.m. Sunday from 10-3:00 p.m.
We have been very busy at the Thrift Store. New items are
coming in daily…you never know what treasures you may find.
Please consider the St. Justin Thrift Store as an alternative
