Saint Victor Catholic Church Parish Office: 3108 Sierra Road, San Jose, California 95132-2854 Office Hours: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Monday-Friday 1-408-251-7055 1-408-251-5528 Fax St. Victor Website address is: http://www.stvictorchurch.org MASS SCHEDULE: Weekday Mass 8:00 A.M. First Friday: 7:30 P.M. Saturday: 8:00 A.M. & 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 A.M. (1st Sunday-Children’s Liturgy), 12:15 P.M., 5:00 P.M. Wednesdays: 6:30 P.M. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion, 7:00 P.M. Mass CONFESSIONS: Saturday afternoons: 3:30-4:30 P.M. First Friday: 8:30 A.M. or by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Friday 8:30 A.M. until 8:00 A.M. Saturday BAPTISMS: By appointment only ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Saturday at the 8:00 A.M. Mass MARRIAGES: Arranged at least 6-12 months in advance Thanks be to God. All we have is His.
UPDATES of our Church Renovation Drive : As of November 5, we have raised $228,767 of our $310,000 goal. Your donation will go towards the needed repairs in our church.
Rev. Mark Gazzingan Rev. Allen Navarro Rev. John Offor Sr. Sara Michael King, C.S.J. Carl Bugarin Pastor Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Pastoral Associate Deacon [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Business Manager: Tammy Nelson Bookkeeper: Rosalinda Nieva Administrative Assistant: Ali Dumanig CM Director of Religious Education: Janine Pascual CM Administrative Assistant: Selena Vasquez Receptionist: Brandy Galeos Maintenance: Carlos Cabrera & Lupe Vargas SCRIPTURE READINGS
November 17, 2019
Malachi 3:19-20a 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19
CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD We are nearing the end of the liturgical year. Today ’s readings remind us that our own lives will draw to a close Stewardship Report Week ending 11/03/2019 one day, and we can be certain that the Lord will encour- age, strengthen, and save us--both now and at the last. Saturday 5:00 PM $ 1934.50 The astonishing story of the Maccabees invigorates our Sunday 7:00 AM $ 2245.00 faith as we behold an entire family willing to die rather Sunday 8:00 AM $ 1253.00 than deny the Law of Moses. The psalm response echoes Sunday 9:15 AM $ 2841.00 the faithful cries of the Maccabees: I call upon you, for Sunday 10:45 AM $ 2066.00 you will answer me, O God. That same confidence ap- Sunday 12:15 PM $ 1359.00 pears in Saint Paul ’s letter to the Thessalonians. The Lord Offertory Sunday 5:00 PM $ 1528.00 is faithful, he testifies; he will strengthen you and guard Received in Office $ 987.45 you from the evil one. In the Gospel, Jesus explains just By Online Giving $ 586.80 how long God ’s protection will endure. The children of Total $ 14,800.75 Mass God whom God guards, Jesus says, will live forever like Weekly Goal $ 16,470.00 angels. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Percent of Goal - 89.86% 2nd Collection: St. Victor Building Fund: $5,100.20 This Weekend’s Second Collection is for Thank you for your continued generosity! Archdiocese for the Military Services
The Parish Office will be CLOSED on Wishing Msgr. Stephen Perata A Very Happy Birthday Monday, November 11 in observance of This Tuesday, November 12th ! Veteran’s Day.
Prayer for Veterans Day Thank you to all those who Roof Repair To Start Nov 12 Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author have given their support of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the financially and with prayers liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our to our Church Repair and armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May Renovation Fund. they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and Thanks to your generosity, we have received enough to compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, lead- start the work on replacing our roof on Tuesday, Novem- ing them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen. ber 12. The work will take 4-5 weeks to complete. Please note that the Parking on the east side of the back All Souls envelopes are available on the tables at parking lot will be used for staging the roofing material and the church exits. The All Souls intentions will be will be unavailable for Parking. celebrated throughout the month of November. Part of the joy of belonging to the Church is the Please pray for the souls of those privilege of helping the Holy Souls to enter heaven. The Church represented by the candles “commends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead” (CCC 1032). in the Sanctuary. School and Development News This weekend’s Altar Flowers are offered K-8 Core Curriculum by Fe Vitug in Thanksgiving for Blessings Religion, Science, Math, Music, Language Received. Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies, Art
St. Victor does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, or Sister Sara is available for interviews with disability in the admission of students, the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and anyone interested in becoming Catholic or athletic or other school-administered programs. completing their initiation sacraments. Unbaptized children between ages of -7 14 years old Altar Servers Needed. Students 4th may also register for the Children’s Catechumenate. If grade and up are encouraged to join interested, please call the Parish Office for an interview at the Altar Server Ministry. (408) 251-7055. New applications are available in the Parish Office and online at We welcome the newest members http://bit.ly/svaltarserver. of our Parish family who were For more information, contact Grace Balba Jue at recently baptized : 408-981-5697 or email [email protected] Alyssa Melody Barrera Cruz Alexander Ramirez Kayla Guadalupe Barrera Jennalyn Jurado Support our Youth Ministry's Annual Bake Sale on the weekend of Novem- The Altar Society of St Victor will hold its ber 23-24 by purchasing any item for quarterly meeting on Thursday, November 21st $5.00 each. Proceeds from the Bake at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Sale will go towards our Adopt-A-Family program during We invite parishioners to join us and we the Christmas season. welcome new members! Warmest thanks to all cookie and dessert bakers, donors, as well as those who brought in Fresh Fruits, Baked Goods, and Dessert Registration Now Going On! Items for the Festival Dessert Booth. Sin- Thank You! Thursday, December 5 cerest appreciation to all our Dessert Booth Friday, December 6 volunteers who worked tirelessly all weekend ! - Alice Trigg Saturday, December 7 Please pray for the sick, seriously ill and hospi- Join over 3000 of other catechists, liturgists, and lay min- talized members of our parish family, includ- isters from parishes and Catholic schools for three days of ing those preparing for or recovering from education, collaboration, worship, & inspiration. surgical procedures and tests, especially: December 5, 2019 – December 7, 2019 Maria Augusto, Divino Sobejana, Grace For more information, please visit: cacmc.net/ Valdez, Brandi Gonzalez, Eleanor Datu, Anita Dela Cruz, Maria Aurora Lopez, Richard Jaramillo, Harold Ellner, Janet Married Couples: Fall is a beautiful season full of Azevedo, Ariana Alfaro, Elizabeth Dionisio, Liza Convento, color and crisp fresh air. A Worldwide Marriage Edwin Bell, Abraham Serrano, Carmen Corpus, Nenette Encounter Weekend is like Autumn because it’s Mendoza, Azucena Balodong, Carmen Bautista, Joe Sardin- a weekend full of fresh air, New Beginnings and a ha, Shirley Miller, Augusta Wilson, Grace Rodriguez, Katie time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage and family. It’s a great time to plan to rekindle communica- Jurgens, Alice Obot, Ruby Rivera, Letty Silverio-Petty, Al tion and enjoy a weekend away. The next Marriage Encounter Montoya, Sally Montoya, Ruby Luisking Bautista, Victoria Weekends include: Nov 15-17, 2019 in DANVILLE, CA and Feb Bernardino, Mabel Hoffman, and Shari Klingensmith. 14-16, 2020 in SACRAMENTO, CA. For more information and/ St. Victor Parish Community would like to or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: extend their sympathy and prayers to the sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at families and friends of [email protected] or 408-782-1413. Margarita Benitez, Paul Trac Bui, and Therese Macasiray Truong If you would like to donate flowers for the Altar in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving or in celebration of a bap- tism, birthday, or anniversary, please call Kitty Brady at Next Weekend’s Second Collection is for 408-259-8846 for information. Catholic Campaign for human development Suggested donation is $125-150. Volunteer - Holiday Meal Catholic Charities seeks What groups to offer festive holi- • Bring ready to serve purchased or home- day meals for residents at cooked food for 50- Calling ALL Parish Ministry one of 10 affordable housing 100. Volunteers and Festival volunteers! sites. • Bring festive décor. You are invited to a ——- Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Contact Consuelo at Who Where When at the Parish Hall on CCollard@CatholicCharitiesS • A good activity for a Friday, November 22, 2019 CC.org or Alison at 408-325- parish group or 3-4 families. 5288 • 8 locations In appreciation for all of • Weekdays or the time, talent, and treasure you weekends so generously give to the Parish, Fr Mark is hosting an Are YOU called to be a Sister? Come & See! evening of mingling among Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat friends -- Cocktails at 5:45pm and for single Catholic women ages 18-40 Dinner at 6:00pm—9:00pm November 16, 2019 Please contact the Parish Office at 8:30 am—6:00 pm 408-251-7055 to RSVP by November 15 Los Altos Hills
Register online at daughters-of-charity.com/retreats/ For more information email Sr. Lisa Laguna at [email protected] Pilgrimage 2020 Opportunities Experience the Travel Event of the Decade ($5750pp ALL Inclusive; Limited Slots) August 15-27, 2020 Featuring: Oberammergau: Passion Play (performed every 10 years), Divine Mercy of Poland, The Black Madonna of Gazan Gora, Saint Maximillian Kolbe, Infant Jesus of Prague, including the elegant European Countries – Bavaria, Austria, Vienna, Salz- burg, Innsbruck, Lucerne and many more! Under Spiritual Direction of Fr. Art Mateo/Fr. Mark Gazzingan
15 Glorious Days with Mary ($4895pp ALL Inclusive) September 4-18, 2020 Featuring: Rome, Vatican, Assisi, Lucerne, Paris, Nevers, Lourdes, Fatima, Salamanca and many more! Under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Art Mateo
Holy Land and Egypt Under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Michael Gazzingan 10 days Total Israel ($3955pp ALL Inclusive) October 17- 26, 2020 14 Days Amman, Jordan ($ 4295pp All Inclusive) Oct.14 – 27, 2020 19 days Full program with Egypt ($6206pp ALL inclusive) Oct.14 – Nov.2, 2020
If you are interested in any of this Pilgrimage, please contact Fr. Mark for more information and the date for first meeting: (408) Contact [email protected] for inquiries 928-1631 or [email protected]
ST. VICTOR SCHOOL: 1-408-251-1740 Monday, November 11, 2019 www.stvictorschool.org 8:00am Dominic Huong Pham Hours: 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday Israelito Beltran Principal: Mrs. Victoria Hinkle Vincent Abuan Gundran School Advisory Council President: Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen James Mayled 1-408-806-5314
John Quedado, Jr. (birthday) HALL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE: Bienvenido Jr. & Angel Rubina & Izabelle (thanksgiving) Alice Trigg 1-408-923-3922
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 LITURGICAL MINISTRY: 8:00am Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen ALTAR SERVER COORDINATOR: Grace Balba 1-408-981-5697 Israelito Beltran Mike & Yuki Kennedy ALTAR SOCIETY PRESIDENT: Lisa Miller 1-408-506-6653 Ebert Sayson Bernard Sayson COMMUNION MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Lorenzo Caballo Feliciana Caballo Sister Sara Michael 1-408-928-1632 Annacoreta Corral Jose Caballo th LECTOR/COMMUNION MINISTER COORDINATOR: Marcela Gutierrez (40 day death anniversary) Carl Bugarin 1-408-251-3461 Mari Dinh Trung USHER COORDINATOR: Bill Frey 1-408-926-4952 Aurelio Dumbrique (birthday)
SACRAMENTS: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 BAPTISMS: By appointment only 1-408-251-7055 8:00am Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen Parent Preparation Class Required—preferably prior to birth of child Israelito Beltran MARRIAGES: Arranged at least 6-12 months in advance Angel & Gregoria Bringas Marriage Preparation Class: Adora & Eric Tigmo 1-408-251-7055 Thomas Jay Park Maianh Nguyen (birthday) ADULT MINISTRY: CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Angie Ahmad 1-408-258-2552 7:00pm Therese Macasiray Truong COUPLES FOR CHRIST: Jim Roaquin 1-408-910-4625 Thomas Park Patrick Conway EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE: Trevor Burke 1-408-945-1044 All Religious Orders KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Charley Wilson 1-408-217-3170
Thursday, November 14, 2019 LAY CARMELITE COORDINATOR: Maria Garza 1-408-854-1126 8:00am Abigail Roble Bernadette Tjoa LEGION OF MARY: Grace Valdez 1-408-209-3944 Mary Len Pham Mary Hang Tran MARIAN PRAYER GROUP: Claire Hare 1-408-258-1736 Iskander Halim Eddy Francis Halim RCIA/CHILDREN’S CATECHUMENATE: Sister Sara Michael 1-408-928-1632 Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen SHARED SCRIPTURE PROGRAM: Mary Morris 1-408-251-9931 Isrealito Beltran VIETNAMESE CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Friday, November 15, 2019 Trieu Pham 1-408-729-0441 6:30am Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen Israelito Beltran Tom Park MINISTRY TO YOUTH—CATECHETICAL MINISTRY: 1-408-251-0165 Carmen Morello (birthday memorial) Hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Frank Vieira (10th year death anniversary) 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Wednesday (Class Days) 8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday (Class Days) Edgardo Casayuran (healing) Director: Janine Pascual Saturday, November 16, 2019 CM Administrative Assistant: Selena Vasquez 8:00am Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen Catechetical Ministry Board: Len Alvear Israelito Beltran Tom Park Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Fe Magat Adrian Presa Dulce Noemie Abrielle Juan Gascon (birthday) YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Debbie Santos 1-408-251-0165 5:00pm Jorge Danipog Joseph Can Dinh SCOUTS: Carmen and Mr. & Ms. Medesto Dela Rosa SCOUTING COMMITTEE COORDINATOR: Arnel Manalac Dave Bunger 1-408-923-3115 Therese Macasiray Truong PACK 165 CUBMASTER: James Mayled 1-408-806-5314 www.svcspack165.org Sunday, November 17, 2019 TROOP 41 SCOUTMASTER: James Mayled 1-408-806-5314
7:00am For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish SOCIAL MINISTRY: CHINESE COMMUNITY OF ST. VICTOR CHURCH: 8:00am Christine Vu & Vu Family Therese Merrill 1-408-926-9722 Cecilia Jennifer Long Nguyen GUADALUPE SOCIETY PRESIDENT: Becky Lerma 1-408-926-3426 Peter Reed (healing) ST. VICTOR FESTIVAL: Edsel Dumanig 1-408-838-9061 9:15am Jose Caldeira VIETNAMESE CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION OF ST. VICTOR: Israelito Beltran Trieu Pham 1-408-729-0441
Bach T. Huynh & Tran V. Ba COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRIES: Tran Le Thuy & Tran V. Thanh BEREAVEMENT/HOME BOUND VISITS: Sister Sara 1-408-928-1632 10:45am Mauricio Bustamonte CALVARY CATHOLIC CEMETERY 1-408-258-2940 Therese Macasiray Truong GATE OF HEAVEN CATHOLIC CEMETERY 1-650-428-3730 Rolando S. Belleca SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCERNS: 1-408-251-7055 Paul, Nestor, & Arnie Caampued ST. VINCENT de PAUL - ST. VICTOR CONFERENCE 1-408-389-7027
12:15pm Perla Reyes DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE, OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF Mateo Sarau, Jr. (death anniversary) CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS: 1-408-983-0113
5:00pm Thomas Park Emergency Line 1-408-983-0141 Jabella Rosh Permito Therese Macasiray Truong