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Week at a Glance Monday / Lunes (21)

4:00pm-Eng. Religious Ed Christmas Play Practice-Church 6:00pm-Sp. Our Lady of Juquila Novena-Chapel

7:00pm-Sp. Our Lady of Juquila Group Church Cleaning

Tuesday / Martes (22) 6:00pm-Sp. Our Lady of Juquila Novena-Chapel

7:00pm-Bilingual Perpetual Help Rosary/Adoration-Chapel 7:00pm-Sp. Teen Choir Practice-Church

Wednesday / Miércoles (23) 9:00am-Sp. Morning Prayer-Chapel

6:30pm-Sp. Our Lady of Juquila Novena-Chapel

Thursday / Jueves (24) Happy Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed

9:00am-Bilingual Thanksgiving Day Mass-Church Our Lady of Juquila Novena following Mass

Friday / Viernes (25) Our Lady of Juquila Celebration - Office Closed

5:00am-Mañanitas a la Virgen-Church 6:00am-Misa Oaxaqueña-Church

11:00am-Procession-Calle 10 y Eigleberry) 1:00pm-Misa Oaxaqueña-Church

No Spanish Evening Prayer Today

Saturday / Sábado (26) 10:00am-Decorate for Advent-Church and Chapel

Sunday / Domingo (27) No Religious Education Classes Today

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Thank you for joining us in prayer and sacrament.

Whether you are long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, if you are not registered, please complete the information below and place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office.

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Daily Masses/Misas Diarias

Saturday/Sábado: 8:30 AM (English) 5:00 PM (Vigil, English) 7:00 PM (Vigil, Español) Sunday/Domingo: 7:00 AM (English) 9:00 AM (Español) 11:00 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Español) 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Español)

Infant Baptism * Bautismos

Marriage * Matrimonio Bride & Groom must begin preparation with the priest a minimum of six months prior to intended date of marriage. Los novios deben comunicarse con el padre por lo menos con seis meses de anticipación a la fecha de su celebración.

Reconciliation * Confesiones Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM or by appointment. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 PM ó entre semana con previa cita.

November 20, 2016

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 13, 2016 Goal $ 22,500 Actual $ 19,667 Sacrificial Giving$ 4,273

First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016

Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Dear members of St Mary, Millions of Americans are still in shock with the presidential election results. Many supported Mr. Trump for legitimate policy reasons. We all owe him our respect and prayers. I am one of many Americans and people throughout the world who are fearful. I am fearful for this simple reason: I see in the president-elect no discernible spiritual depth. I don’t see that innate goodness that guides most people in decisions that affect others. I am worried that, lacking that, his vision and policies could cause much suffering for vulnerable people. Lots of us here at St. Mary are feeling this. How to respond as a parish? I suggest we go back to the basics we first learned in Catechism. First, we will respect one another. There are no good vs. bad people, just people, all of us flawed and seeing only a part of the big picture. No one is irredeemable or beyond God’s grace. We renounce any kind of violence, whether by action, words or even thoughts. Second, we will help the poor. Not just those struggling economically that come to St. Joseph’s Family Center and the Lord’s Table, but those vulnerable members of our community that are undocumented immigrants. We proclaim basic human rights to things like education, health care and physical security. Third, we will stay together. There is a lot of work to do (still) in connecting ministries and ethnic groups and those of us who worship in English vs. Spanish. We are all the Body of Christ in his many parts but recognizing each other takes time. These are things we can practice here at St. Mary over the next months and years. They are basic to being a Catholic Christian family. I hope I am wrong about Mr. Trump, and that he will turn out to be a compassionate and effective leader. In the meantime may we, through God’s grace, be a healing and hopeful presence for fearful hearts.

PASTORAL TEAM/EQUIPO PASTORAL

PARISH OFFICE HOURS * HORAS DE OFICINA Closed Sundays & Mondays

Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

OFFICE ADDRESSES & TELEPHONES Parish Office: 408.847.5151 Fax:408.847.4851 11 First St. Parish School: 408.842.2827 Fax:408.847.7679 7900 Church St. Catechetical Ministry Office: 408.847.2652 7950 Church St. St. Joseph’s Family Center: 408.842.6662 7950 Church St.

Solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo

Primer Domingo de Adviento Noviembre 27, 2016

Virgen del Tepeyac

La Virgen del Tepeyac Martes 6 de diciembre 7:00pm en la iglesia

Coro De Jóvenes

Próximo ensayo: martes 22 de noviembre a las 7:00pm

Estimados miembros de Santa María, Millones de estadounidenses siguen en estado de shock con los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales. Muchos apoyaron al Sr. Trump, legítimamente, en razón de sus políticas. Todos le debe-mos el respeto y nuestras oraciones. Yo soy uno de los muchos estadounidenses y personas por todo el mundo que están temerosos. Tengo miedo por esta sencilla razón: no veo en el presidente electo ninguna espiritualidad sólida discernible. No le veo esa bondad innato que guía a la mayoría de las personas cuando toman decisiones que afectan a otras personas. Tengo miedo que, por su falta de eso, su visión y sus políticas causen mucho sufrimiento a gente vulnerable. Muchos de nosotros aquí en Santa María están sintiendo lo mismo. ¿Cómo responder como parroquia? Sugiero que volvamos a lo básico que aprendimos en el Catecismo. Primero, nos respetaremos unos a otros. No hay personas buenas o malas, solo personas, todos tenemos defectos y solo logra-mos ver parte del panorama. Nadie es irremediable o está más allá de la gracia de Dios. Renunciamos a cualquier tipo de violencia, ya sea por acción, por palabras o incluso por pensamientos. Segundo, ayu-daremos a los pobres. No sólo los afectados económicamente que acuden al Centro Familiar San José y a la Mesa del Señor, sino a los miembros más vulnerables de nuestra comunidad: los inmigrantes indocumentados. Proclamamos los derechos humanos básicos que todos tenemos a la educación, la salud y a la seguridad física. Y ter-cero, permanecemos unidos. Hay mucho trabajo (aún) por hacer, de-bemos conectar a ministerios y grupos étnicos, aquellos que adoran ya sea en inglés o en español. Todos somos el Cuerpo de Cristo en sus muchas partes, pero el reconocer esto toma su tiempo. Estas son cosas que podemos practicar aquí en Santa María durante los siguientes meses y años. Son fundamentales para ser una familia católica cristiana. Espero que esté equivocado en cuanto al Sr. Trump, y que llegue a ser un líder compasivo y eficaz. Mientras tanto seamos, por la gracia de Dios, una presencia sanadora y espe-ranzadora para los corazones temerosos.

¿Que tan limpia debe de estar nuestra Iglesia?

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 20, 2016

Liturgy 408.847.5151 or dbarry@dsj.org

Some people hear Pro Life and think of only one part. Maybe it’s abortion. Maybe it’s the death penalty. Both of these actions are clearly anti-life. What doesn’t often come into the conversation is how the people involved in a particular situation got there. How did that woman or couple come to consider aborting the creation of their love? How did that guy land on death row? Does either of them have families? Other children? Parents? Brothers & Sisters? As John Donne said, “No man is an island.” We are all connected and usually many steps lead us to our present condition. Right now, we can support couples who choose life for their babies. Our diocese has a layette program that offers material support to young families. On December 4th, we’ll hold our annual Layette Celebration. You can support by attending, by donating layette items, or by donating money to support the program. All donations may be given to me or to the office, attention Rose. You can keep your generosity local, too. Saint Joseph Family Center (SJFC ) also provides layettes to families with new babies. They also need baby clothes and volunteer help for these layettes. Donations of baby clothes, newborn to 2T are most needed and welcome. Diapers are also most gratefully received. You may deliver donations or volunteer at SJFC, 7950 Church St, 408.842.6662. Let’s help the holidays be cheerful for those who have less than we do. Let’s support life after birth as well as before.

Pastoral Associate

Confirmation Year 1/ Primer Año de Confirmación

Confirmation Year 2/ Segundo Año de Confirmación

Middle School Ministry There will be NO Middle School on Wednesday, November 23rd

Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Grupo de Jóvenes de la Middle School

Next High School Night

Próxima Noche de Jóvenes de la Prepa

Young Adults

(6940 Chestnut St.)

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St. Mary School Office: 408.842.2827 Religious Education: 408.847.2652

The service projects have begun for the children in our program. We are working on getting food donations

from our students so that they can donate to St. Joseph's Family Center. We will begin our Christmas project right after Thanksgiving, which will be to have sock donations for the needy. We will not have classes on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27th and 28th. Classes will resume on December 3rd and 4th.

Weekend Liturgy Questions/Comments 11/20/16

Happy Thanksgiving!

In all things, give thanks. All of us at St. Mary School hope you enjoy a

blessed Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

St. Mary School — Simply the Best

St. Mary School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basic of race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, gender or disability in the admission of students, the

administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Sacramental Preparation Chapters 1-4 of the children's preparation books are due November 20th-21st. Please call our office if you have not yet purchased your child's book. Please remember to sign your child in for Mass Attendance each week. Mass attendance is an important part of the preparation process for you child. For answers to your questions, please call the Religious Education Office.

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 20, 2016

The children's Christmas Program on Christmas Eve will be at 4:30pm in the Church. Preparation time is here!!!!. There will be practice for the play on Sunday, November 20th at 2:30pm in the Gym of St. Mary School. All Children between the ages of 5 and up are invited and encouraged to participate. Please call the Religious Education Office for more information at 408.847.2652.

Calling All Alumni

Annual Appeal

Prayers for the Sick Oremos por los Enfermos

Masses for the Week An offering to the work of the Parish has been made in memory of, or on behalf of, these persons who are hereby included in the special prayers of our community at our daily Masses this week.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 408.847.2652

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/

Children

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 20, 2016

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