Saint Frances Cabrini Parish Pastor: Rev. Joe Galang [email protected]Parochial Vicar: Rev. Gabriel Lee [email protected]Assisting Clergy: Rev. Paul Soukup, S.J. Fr. Dan Urcia Mass Schedule Monday – Friday: 8:30 am First Friday Mass: 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) 6:45 pm (Vietnamese Mass) Sunday: 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm (Assyrian Mass) 5:30 pm Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 3:30 – 4:30 pm or by appointment. Please contact the priest directly. Infant Baptism Please visit the Parish Office for the forms needed to register for the Sacrament of Baptism. Marriage Couples must contact the priest they wish to witness the sacrament at least six months prior to the proposed date of the wedding. Saint Frances Cabrini Parish 15333 Woodard Rd. San Jose, CA 95124 Parish Office Phone: 408-879-1122 Emergency Phone/anointing: 408-912-0440 www.sfcabrini.org E-mail: parish_offi[email protected]“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13 Our Mission: Worship God • Love Others • Make Disciples • Educate the Young Saint Frances Cabrini School 15325 Woodard Rd. San Jose, CA 95124 School Office Phone: 408-377-6545 www.sfcschool.org twitter.com/sfc_sj, or Instagram @sfcschool_sj Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15th, 2019
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13
Our Mission: Worship God • Love Others • Make Disciples • Educate the Young
Saint Frances Cabrini School 15325 Woodard Rd. San Jose, CA 95124
School Office Phone: 408-377-6545 www.sfcschool.org
twitter.com/sfc_sj, or Instagram @sfcschool_sj
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15th, 2019
Mass IntentionsSeptember 14th to September 22ndSat. 9/14 8:30 am Kathy Heinen † - GL 5:00 pm Richard “Rocco” Malvini † - GL
Sun. 9/15 8:00 am Spencer LeMay, Spec. Int. - GL 9:30 am People of the Parish - GL 11:30 am Janet Garcia, Spec. Int. - GL 1:00 pm Assyrian Mass - GL 5:30 pm Walt & Elaine Tersigni, - GL
32 year wedding anniversary
Mon. 9/16 8:30 am Theresa Reitano † - GL
Tue. 9/17 8:30 am Kenny Robinson † - GL
Wed. 9/18 8:30 am Lorraine Basuino † -GL
Thu. 9/19 8:30 am Liz Donaldson † - DU
Fri. 9/20 8:30 am MJ and Al Leung, 39th Wedding Anniversary - GL
Sat. 9/21 8:30 am Maria Esperanza † - JG 5:00 pm Giuseppe and Rosa Tersigni † - DU
Sun. 9/22 8:00 am Monique LeMay, Spec. Int. - JG 9:30 am People of the Parish - GL 11:30 am Harry Ninneman † - JG 1:00 pm Assyrian Mass - GL 5:30 pm Francasio Mendija † - GL
“A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.”— Psalm 51:12
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 15th, 2019
JG = Fr. Joe Galang GL = Fr. Gabriel Lee PS = Fr. Paul Soukup DU = Fr. Dan Urcia LM = Lay Minister
Interested In Becoming A Fully-Initiated Catholic The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is an opportuni-ty for Adult education and spiritual formation for those seeking full initiation into the Catholic Christian faith through the sac-raments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. The sessions begin with our kick off, this Tuesday night, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Center living room. Please contact the parish office or e-mail the RCIA team at [email protected] for more information.
Request For Parishioner Updates To All Who Worship With Us Whether you are a parishioner of long-standing or new to the parish; if there are changes to your address, please let us know. Please fill in the details in the form on the contacts page of the bulletin and place in the offertory basket or take to the parish office and drop in mail slot. Phone, E-mail, New Address, etc. New family member! Moving? Let us know. If you are not receiving your envelopes, let us know. We want to know so we can keep you in the know.
40 Days for Life Opening MassOpening Mass and Reception at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph with Bishop Cantú. Bishop Cantú will lead us in prayer as we begin our Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign.
The Mass will be held on September 20th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph 80 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113.
The Footsteps of the Mexican MartyrsOctober 29th - November 7th
Viva Cristo Rey! These words have powerful meaning in the history of Catholicism and the country of Mexico. Journey with us to follow the footsteps of the Mexican Martyrs in Mexico this Fall on pilgrimage to learn more. This non-walking pilgrimage of eleven days will introduce you to Mexican culture, Catholic his-tory and the beauty of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Contact Catholic Charities of CA for more information at 916.706.1539 x12.
Fiesta 2019 Needs Your HelpWe will be setting up the Fiesta site, beginning Saturday, Sept. 28th at 8:00 am. Please feel free to give what time you can. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided in the morning and lunch and refreshments will be provided as well. Come meet new people in our SFC community and take care of those service hours at the same time.
If you cannot make it Saturday, there are plenty of opportunities to help out with the Fiesta set up through out the week. Each night, beginning around 4:30 pm, we will be meeting to complete the site set up. Dinner and refreshments are provided each night.
And join the SFC Community for Fiesta 2019 October 4, 5, and 6!
Let Us Pray…Let us pray for the people
that are in our parish community who are homebound, sick, recovering, or are confined to rest homes, that Jesus be their strength and comfort.
This week we especially pray for Alice Bonvechio, Jim Tkach, Kathy Donnelly, Joan Kolakowski, Sam Ajam, Mary Ventura, Jeanne Lang, Sue Coffaro, Melissa J., David Arena, Janet Garcia, Jonathan Canales, Maria Daldorf, Frieda Flochini, Marie Sorci, Barbara Puma, Teddy Avakoff, Lupe Pinkerton, Tom Morrisey, and Jim O’Connell.
Please keep them and their families in your prayers. Names are placed for eight weeks. To place a name on this list or if you see that you or a loved ones’ name has been taken off and would like it placed back in “Let Us Pray” again, please contact Sue at 408-879-1130. We welcome you to write the names in the Book of the Sick, next to Mary’s Shrine.
The Rosary is recited daily following the 8:30 am Mass and on Tuesday evenings at 4:00 pm
Mon. 9/16 7:00 pm Scripture Class Church
Tue. 9/17 10:45 am Women’s Bible Study PC/LR 7:00 pm RCIA PC/LR 7:00 pm Parish Council PC/DR
Thank you for your kind generosity & support for St. Frances Cabrini.
Support the SFC Fiesta: Silent Auction Items Needed The Parish Fiesta is a long-standing tradi-tion, which celebrates our Community, Parish, and School. Proceeds from the Fiesta directly benefit both the Parish and School, thereby enriching the greater Saint Frances Cabrini community. Your donation not only directly impacts our fantastic community, but also provides you with a wonderful opportunity to gain exposure to potential customers via multiple advertising opportunities, of-fers useful and fun perks for you and your loved ones to enjoy, and is tax deductible!
We are looking for items to auction off at the Fiesta weekend in the silent auction booth and to be raffled off in the Opportunity Drawings. Examples of items include: tickets to sporting events, amuse-ment parks, theater shows, movie tickets, gift cards for restaurants or services, and wine and spirits.
To donate or to find out more, please contact Fiesta director, Micheal Livingston at [email protected].
Enhance Your Marriage with a Marriage Encounter Weekend
MARRIED COUPLES: Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or to increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your
good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Nov 8 – 10, 2019 in Menlo Park, CA and Sept. 27 – 29, 2019 in Modesto, CA.
For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at [email protected] or 408-782-1413.
Join Us for Fiesta 2019The Parish and School of St. Frances Cabrini would like to invite you and your family to attend a weekend of fun activities, exciting raffles, wonderful entertainment and delicious food.
Want to know more about SFC Fiesta 2019, the schedule of events, how to help and more? Check out sfcabrini.org/organizations/fiesta-weekend
Bulletin Submission Due Dates To ensure publication, e-mail your submissions to [email protected] 7 – 10 business days prior to the Sunday you wish to see your request or event in the bulletin.
September 15th is our annual Catecheti-cal Sunday with the blessing of all catechists at the 9:30 am Family Mass.
It is also the start of “Children’s Liturgy of the Word,” called CLOW, that children in grades Kinder to 5th can hear the reading in age-appropriate language. Seventh grade and up can help volunteer and earn service hours.
Mrs. Schenck and catechists will be in the vestibule after the 9:30 am Mass with registration forms for Rel Ed classes and Sacraments.
Just a heads up that Fiesta will be coming October 4th, 5th, and 6th and high school youth can help in the Soda/Water Booth for service hours. Every adult working in the Soda Booth must sign a waiver form.
SFC Fall 2019 Scripture Class Starts MondayOur series in the fall will be “MARY: The Bible and the Mother of God” by Brant Pitre, of the Augustine Institute. Classes begin on Monday, Sept. 16th at 7:00 pm in the Church.
The cost is $20.00 for the Study Guide. You may pay for the books on the first day of class.
To reserve your spot in the class and to order the study guide, e-mail Charlotte and Barry LeMay at [email protected] or call 408-379-6517.
ICF Branch Call For VolunteersOur branch has several events scheduled in the upcoming months. It is only through your support that these events can be successful.
Volunteers are needed for: SFC Fiesta - Oct. 4 – 6, 2019 SCV District Mtg. - Oct. 8, 2019 Sock Hop Dinner/Dance - Nov. 9, 2019
Please contact the appropriate chair or Jim Jones at [email protected] to offer your services.
Check out SFC on Facebook.
Save the Date for DATE NIGHT Saturday, Sept 21st, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm in the St. Frances Cabrini Church Parish Center we begin a new series “The Beatitudes: A Couple’s Path to Greater Joy”— a guide to the beatitudes for Catholic couples.
Please bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share. Free babysitting with RSVP by Wednesday, Sept 18th. Contact Chris and Ann Aguilar at [email protected] or 408-356-7642.
Date Night is a monthly gathering for Engaged and Married Couples offering opportunities to meet other couples, learn about God’s plan for marriage and spend quality time with the one you love. Each month has a different topic, so join us when you can!
Online Giving at SFC and Church EnvelopesIf you were having donation deduction from WeShare that has ended. WeShare does not get any of our donations. You will need to sign up with Faith Direct to continue online giving (or start now!) Online giving is so convenient — this way you can designate your weekly and special donations. Please let Sue Butler know if you we would like to stop getting the regular Sunday envelopes mailed to you. It saves on paper and postage.
If you are a school parent, you will still need to get our regular St Frances Cabrini envelopes so you get credit being an in-parish family and will still need to turn in the envelope at the Mass you attend.
The tournament takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5th at 9:00 am on the SFC
Bocce Ball Courts.
To register your team or to learn
more about this event, please contact Bernard Galvan at [email protected]
SFC’s Youth Ministry Presents a Concert for the AgesThis concert promotes the Teen Band at St. Frances Cabrini, and invites people to join in and listen to the wonderful music this small group can produce. “Catholic Music Through the Ages” is on Sunday, September 15th at 7:45 pm, and will show the different styles of song that the Church has had through out its years. It is free and there will be refreshments provided afterwards.
This concert is to promote the faith building and growth of the teens of the Catholic Church.
For more information on the Youth Ministry at SFC, see sfcabrini.org/ ministries/youth-ministry
Saturday, October 26th at 5:30 pm is the Annual South Bay Blue Star Moms Pasta Dinner held in the SFC Gym! This event honors our Active Duty & Veterans in all 5 branches of service. See Mrs. Schenck for tickets.The event features a Wall-of-Honor table, so please bring a photo of your Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Coastie, and/or Marine. We have silent
auction items, Quilts of Honor presentations and
much more!
Save the Date
South Bay Blue Star Moms
Pasta Dinner Event
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God ’s varied grace.”
– 1 Peter 4:10
Parish Ministries and Contacts
LITURGICAL MINISTRIESAltar Servers
Joan Schenck .....................................................jschenck@sfcschool.orgAltar society
Home Phone: _________________ Cell: __________________
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It’s easy to register and stay up-to-date at SFC! Fill in the information and drop this form into the collection basket. If needed, a registration form will be mailed to you.
