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Pray For Lists guidelines: • Have permission from the person to be listed. • Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. • Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. • Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or [email protected]
Sunday, December 18: 4th Sunday of Advent7:30 am STA . . Eugene Domek Family (SI)9:00 am SAG . . . . . Frank Briggs (SI)10:30 am STA . . . . Marcos Motta (SI)10:30 am OLR . . . . Gerolomo Cesano †Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14/Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Romans 1:1-7/Matthew 1:18-24
Monday, December 197:15 am STA . . . . . . Laddie Hughes †8:30 am OLR . . . . . Terri Kozy †12:15 pm STA . . . . Maria My T. Nguyen †Readings: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a/71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17/Luke 1:5-25
Tuesday, December 207:15 am STA . . . . . Frank O'Donnell †8:30 am OLR . . . . . Rev. Patrick Garcia †12:15 pm STA . . . . Frank Briggs (SI)Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14/Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday, December 21: St. Peter Canisius7:15 am STA . . . . . . Laddie Hughes † 8:30 am OLR . . . . .Palomo & Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family (SI) 12:15 pm STA . . . . Frank Briggs (SI)Readings: Songs 2:8-14 or Zeph 3:14-18a/Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/Luke 1:39-45
Thursday, December 228:30 am OLR . . . . . Fr. Andres Parra †12:15 pm STA . . . . Laddie Hughes † Readings: 1 Samuel 1:24-28/1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd/Luke 1:46-56
Friday, December 23: St. John Kanty8:30 am OLR . . . . . Arnold Vasco †12:15 pm STA . . . . Thomas Mendez † Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24/Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14/Luke 1:57-66
Saturday, December 24: Christmas EveReadings: Isaiah 62:1-5/Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29/Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25/Matthew 1:1-25 or Matthew 1:18-25
Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day9:00 am SAG . . . . .For All Parishioners (SI)10:30 am OLR . . . Pedron, Encarnacion, & Viray families (Thanksgiving)Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10/Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6/Hebrews 1:1-6/John 1:1-18 or John 1:1-5, 9-14
Z Please PrayFor the sIck & hoMebound – Fr. Thierry Geris, Terry Flynn, Tina Reyes,
Lydia Li, Tom Bednar, Stephen Lee, Andrea Binger, Peggy Peterson, Cindy Palmer, Maria Merlitti, Donna Riordan, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne,
Arturo Tecson, Joseph Crea, Jim McLaughlin, Cathy Doerr, Anne Bisacca,Kim Davis, Jim Adams, Mark LaFlamme, Mary Carlstead, Mary Stratton, Frankie Briggs
For the recently deceased – James Tweedie, Msgr. Eugene Boyle, Joan Copenhagen, Jeanese Rowell, Bernard Lieb, Gladys Hughes, Bernard Dillon, Virginia Kreutzer, Travis Krutt,
Rosemary Hobson, Lil Kavenaugh, Louise Thursby, Patricia Cullen, Lou Schaefer, Mary Mansour, Charles Franklin, Kay Munn, Shirley Deschamps, Chester Dilauro, Rose Lefebvre, Brian Gallagher,
Buenaventurada Bascara Salazar, Tesfaye Dinka, Ann Masik
eXalt reFlectIon
At the conclusion of our first ever eXaLT (XLT) event a few Sundays ago, I couldn’t help but reflect on what a tremendous success it turned out to be for our community. In case you weren’t able to make it, XLT was a family praise and worship night that was put together with the combined efforts of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and St. Nicholas Parish Youth Ministries. It was an evening designed to bond families
together in hospitality, challenge our personal faith lives through a keynote speaker, and praise our amazing God in song and Adoration.
Well over two hundred youth & adults said "yes" to our invitation to attend this evening—with worship led by Josh Blakesley, keynote by Tricia Tembreull, and host Andrew Brown. In her special Advent message, Tricia challenged the assembly to place themselves into the Nativity story as one of the characters. She followed up with the point that, no matter which character we related to most, Christ draws us all into intimacy with Him—into His story. This powerful night concluded with intimate time with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist where many in the room could reconnect to their faith in prayer.
This night could not be successful with out the incredible efforts of the following people: The Battista family, Peltier family, Pama family, Mitiguy family, Snyder family, and Leonard family! Thank you to Chris Lundin, Deacon Daniel, and Father Matt for making this possible. We will see you for the next XLT on March 26th, 2017!
Chris Mardesich, Director of Youth & Young Adults
holIday hours Our Pastoral Center will close for the Christmas Holidays, December 23-26. We will be open again on Tuesday, December 27.
dIscernMent retreat For Men
January 27-29, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo ParkWho: Single males, 21 years or older, who are sponsored by a priest or recommended by Father Joe Kim, Vocations DirectorWhere: St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, 320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025How to register: Contact our Pastor, Fr. Stanley at [email protected]
St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs Week’s hIghlIghts
Sunday, December 189:15 am . . . . . .STA Kids Catechesis (ISPSchl)10:15 am . . . . STA Kids Catechesis (SESS)11:00 am . . . . El Niño Jesús Novena (DCC)11:45 am . . . . .Decorate for Christmas (OLR)4:00 pm . . . . . EDGE-Middle School (DC)6:00 pm . . . . . LifeTeen-High School (DC)
Monday, December 197:00 pm . . . . . El Niño Jesús Novena (DCC)7:00 pm . . . . . Advent Penance Lit. (OLR)
Tuesday, December 207:00 pm . . . . . El Niño Jesús Novena (OLRH)
Wednesday, December 217:00 pm . . . . . El Niño Jesús Novena (OLRH)
Thursday, December 2210:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . El Niño Jesús Novena (OLRH)
Friday, December 231:00 pm . . . . . Nativity Rehearsal (SAG)3:00 pm . . . . . Nativity Rehearsal (OLRH)7:00 pm . . . . . El Niño Jesús Novena (OLRH)
Saturday, December 2410:00 am . . . . Baptism Class (PC1st)5:00 pm . . . . . Family Mass (SAG)5:00 pm . . . . . Family Mass (OLR)6:00 pm . . . . . Mass (STA)7:00 pm . . . . . Mass - Spanish (OLR)12:00 am . . . . Mass - Latin/Gregorian (STA)
Sunday, December 257:30 am . . . . . . Mass (STA)8:45 am . . . . . . NO MASS (STA)9:00 am . . . . . . Mass - Spanish (OLR)9:00 am . . . . . . Mass (SAG)10:30 am . . . . Mass (OLR)10:30 am . . . . Mass (STA)12:00 pm . . . . Mass - Latin/Gregorian (STA)
Progress rePort: st. albert the great church FloorIng Last weekend marked the end of publicizing the St. Albert the Great Flooring Fundraising Campaign. We are thrilled and very grateful for the donations to date, enough to replace all the carpeting and accomplish other improvements in the church and its flooring. The SAG Flooring Week #6 update as of December 5: $43,993 in deposits with a beginning balance of $8,925 = Total $52,918. Our goal remains to replace the old linoleum flooring under the pews, not just the carpet. For those who are still planning to support this restoration effort, we look forward to your contributions. Envelopes and flyers are in the back of all the churches, and tax-deductible contributions can be made. Pledges may be made by contacting Chuck Tully at the Pastoral Center.
an InvestMent In your ParIsh
Many corporations match the charitable contributions of their employees. We appreciate United Way Silicon Valley, Progressive Insurance Foundation, and Local Independent Charities of America for matching employee donations. Your company may have a charitable donation matching program. Please contact your company’s human resources department. The knowledge that your gifts are assisting and advancing the mission of the Catholic Church can bring about tremendous good in our world. If you are able to make a gift of appreciated stock, properties, or cash, while reducing your tax liability, please contact Chuck Tully ([email protected]) or (650) 494-2496.
PresIder schedule
CHRISTMAS EVESt. Albert the Great
5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. GazzinganOur Lady of the Rosary
5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Stanley7:00 pm . . . (Spanish) . . . . Fr. Stanley
St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Izzo, S.J.12:00 am . . . (Latin). . . . . . Fr. Morgan
CHRISTMAS DAYSt. Albert the Great
9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. StanleyOur Lady of the Rosary
9:00 am . . . .(Spanish) . . . Fr. Gazzingan10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Gazzingan
St. Thomas Aquinas 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Hester10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Stanley12:00 pm . . . (Latin) . . . . Fr. Ramelow, O.P.
Saturday & Sunday – December 24 & 25, 2016
save the date
11th Annual REVS vs SEMS Basketball ChallengeFebruary 3, 2017 at 7 pm at Leavey Center at Santa Clara University. Tickets are available on-line or at the Pastoral Center. http://www.dsj.org/vocations/vocations-office/revs-vs-sems-basketball-challenge/
chrIstMas schedule
Christmas Eve – Saturday, December 24th 5:00 pm Family Mass – Our Lady of the Rosary 5:00 pm Family Mass – St. Albert the Great 6:00 pm – St. Thomas Aquinas 7:00 pm – Our Lady of the Rosary (Spanish) Midnight Mass 12:00 am – St. Thomas Aquinas (Latin/Gregorian)
Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th 7:30 am – St. Thomas Aquinas9:00 am – St. Albert the Great9:00 am – Our Lady of the Rosary (Spanish)10:30 am – Our Lady of the Rosary10:30 am – St. Thomas Aquinas12:00 Noon – St. Thomas Aquinas (Latin/Gregorian)
December 18, 2016
Thank you for sharing !
Averages for Nov. 2016Offertory by Mass (per week):Sat, 5:00pm (SAG) . . $1,059Sun 9:00am (SAG) . . $1,551 Sun 9:00am (OLR) . . $1,264Sun 10:30am (OLR) . $1,574 Sun, 7:30am (STA) . . $1,247Sun, 8:45am (STA) . . . .$623 Sun 10:30am (STA) . . .$490Sun 12:00pm (STA) . . .$605Mail +Online Giving . . . . . .$3,386Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,759Weekly Goal . . . . . $12,0002nd Collections . . . . . $22,229 Total November Stewardship
$17,316(weekly)
December 11 (Week 24)Offertory by Mass:Sat, 5:00pm (SAG) . . . . . $639 Sun 9:00am (SAG) . . . .$2,427Sun 9:00am (OLR) . . . .$1,134Sun 10:30am (OLR) . . $1,611 Sun, 7:30am (STA) . . . $1,284Sun, 8:45am (STA) . . . . . $831Sun 10:30am (STA) . . . . $459Sun 12:00pm (STA) . . . . $474Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100Online Giving . . . . . . . $2,776Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,735Weekly Goal . . . . . . $12,000St. Eliz. Seton School $4,238Immac. Conception . .$2,086
advent Penance lIturgIes & conFessIonsDuring the Advent Season, local parishes in our Deanery will offer several opportunities for you to experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation in prepara-tion for the Christmas Season. St. Athanasius Parish (Mountain View) – Monday, December 19 at 7:00 pm (Bilingual)Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Palo Alto) – Monday, December 19 at 7:00pm (Bilingual)
Weekly steWardshIP rePort
chrIstMas PoInsettIas & FloWers
We need your help in making our churches look beau-tiful for the holy days. Won’t you consider donating toward a poinsettia plant in remembrance of a loved one or just as a gift from you? Special Christmas Flower Envelopes are available in the vestibule or in the back of church. All your gifts will be greatly appreciated.
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coMe helP decorate olrAfter the 10:30 a.m. Mass at OLR today, December 18, we invite all parishioners (especially those who attend OLR) to help us decorate the church for Christmas. We’ll be putting up garland, a Christmas tree, stringing lights (but not lighting them) and otherwise getting the church environment ready for Christmas. Families invited! Many hands make light work!
KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCC . . 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: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 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 SAGH)
Chair: Steve Carter ([email protected]);
Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison ([email protected]);
Secretary: Chris Lundin ([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: Neil Barrett (650) 330-1762
St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa
STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1
Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) 723-5101
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (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 Cathy Miller at [email protected]. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.
