Church Address: 941 Lexington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050 Office Address: 725 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050 Office: (408) 248-7786 ~ Fax: (408) 248-8150 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.stclareparish.org Emergency: (408) 904-9187

September 17th, 2017 ~ 24th Sunday In Ordinary Time ~ Mass Schedule ~

WEEKDAYS - Rectory Chapel: Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 8:00 am ~ Tue & Thu 5:30 pm SATURDAY: Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 pm ~ Vigil Mass 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:45 am (English) ~ 9:00 am (English - Family) ~ 10:30 am (Portuguese) ~ 12:00 pm (Spanish) ~ 1:30 pm (Cantonese) ~ 3:00 pm (Mandarin) ~ 5:30 pm (English)

Pastoral Staff: (408) 248-7786 Pastor’s Notes

Pastor: Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, x104, Dear Parishioners, [email protected] Last Thursday we have celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of Parochial Vicar: Rev. Prosper Molengi, the Holy Cross. We live in a world where debates among strangers x105, [email protected] can rage across an Internet blog. We recognize that everyone seems to Priest in Residence: Fr. Andrew Salapata have an opinion and we accept that everyone is entitled to that opinion. Office Manager: Joanna Ayllon, x106 We applaud a broad egalitarianism where anyone can follow their own Religious Education Coordinator and heart, create their own rules, establish their own religious laws, or choose Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: to not believe anything at all. Paty Rascon, x102 But is this really okay? Is this really God’s plan of salvation? The Facility Emergencies: Scripture prescribed for day was pretty clear. Perhaps it is imperative that Matt Dutra (408) 904-9181 we look again at “the essentials.” Saint Clare School: First, Almighty God created the world and everything in it. Each Principal - Madeline Rader (408) 246-6797, creature, element of the earth and each human being is part of his crea- www.drexel.dsj.org/stclareschool tion. Humanity erred and fell out of right relationship with God. He sent prophets and leaders to call them back, making a covenant with Abra- RCIA: ham that his descendants would be numerous and that from among his Diane Madruga, descendants (Mary), would be born the Christ (CCC 706). [email protected]

Music Ministry: Christopher Wemp, [email protected]

Community & Service Webmaster: Perig Vennetier, [email protected] Pastoral Council: Patrick Schneider, [email protected] Finance Council: Marcy Taylor, Finally, God sent his only begotten Son into this world, born of a [email protected] Virgin and conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, in fulfillment of the Serra Club of Santa Clara: Scriptures. To be a Christian, one must believe that Christ is the Son of Tom Bommarito (408) 243-4647 God (CCC 454). That term ─ “Son of God” – was heard at the Bap- St Vincent de Paul: tism of the Lord, at the Transfiguration, and by the centurion at the Mick Gonzales (408) 645-0506 foot of the cross (CCC 444). This “Son of Man” was also human, one like us in all things but sin. Facilities: By his incarnation, by his preaching, by his miraculous healing, Matt Dutra, [email protected] by his institution of the sacraments, Christ showed God’s love for the Knights Of Columbus: world. But it was on Calvary that God proved his divine and infinite love Tony Colombo, for the world when he sacrificed his own obedient Son to save hu- [email protected] manity from their sins (CCC 219). For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might Young Ladies Institute (YLI): not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son Dolores Wriglesworth, into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be [email protected] saved through him. Social Justice Committee: By his cross and Resurrection he has set us free. He has Anne McMahon, freed us from sin and from death itself. Dying, Christ destroyed our [email protected] death and, rising, he restored our life. This is the Paschal Mystery. This is Good News! This is the truth of our faith. This same Christ Italian Catholic Federation: rose from the dead, ascended to the Father, and sends his Spirit to sus- Janet Glaubke (408) 225-0743 tain us. Hispanic Community: Each time we gather for the Mass, we join in Christ’s sacri- Elania Tablada (408) 984-3519 fice to the Father, yet again. Each time we see the cross, we must Portuguese Community: appreciate the immensity of this sacrifice. We must be grateful for so great a love, so great a sacrifice, so great a gift! And our gratitude must Filomena Bettencourt (408) 221-5236 motivate us to share the truth of this salvation with others – with our fami- Mandarin Community: ly, our co-workers, and all we meet. This is our faith. This is the faith of Contact: Rev. Carlos A.Olivera, aoli- the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord, [email protected] through whom the world was saved. Cantonese Community: Fr. Tad Contact: Tony Lau, [email protected]

Sacramental Mass Intentions Information September 16th ~ September 23rd, 2017

Baptism Sat. 5:00 pm Gloria Austodillo + Contact the Parish office to arrange for Baptismal prepara- Angela D’Calonje + tion, and to sign up for Baptismal Class. Manuel and Delores Vierra + Enrique Latoza + Spanish Prep Class: 1st Mon. at 7:00 pm; Baptism: 3rd Sat.

at 10:00 am Sun. 7:45 am St. Clare Parishioner English Prep Class: 2nd Mon. at 7:00 pm; Baptism: 4th Sat. 9:00 am Gloria Austodillo + at 10:00 am 10:30 am Joao Sousa Silva + Weddings Vidalia Gaspar Rocha + Arrangements need to be made at least six months in ad- vance. Call the Parish office. Luis Correia + Rosary Lino Luz + The Rosary is recited daily after the 8 am Mass and before John Dias + the 5:30 pm Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beatriz Pombo + The Hispanic Community has a Rosary Hour every Monday Manuel and Maria Amarante + at 6 pm in the Rectory Chapel. 12:00 pm María Ascensión Teresa Welcome Palma- Health We welcome visitors and newcomers to St. Clare Parish. We Teresa Galindo Jimenez + encourage new parishioners to register as parish members 5:30 pm Open and become active in our parish community. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office and in the Church Mon 8:00 am Open vestibule. Tue 5:30 pm Open Wed 8:00 am Jack Delgado– Ill Thu 5:30 pm Mr. Duc Tuong Lien + Calendar of Events Fri 8:00 am Open Sat 8:00 am Open ______Monday September 18th ______♦ Spanish Rosary 6:00 pm, Rectory Chapel ♦ YLI meets at 6:30 pm, North Hall Open = availability to offer an intention by parishioners ______Tuesday September 19th ______♦ RCIA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Rectory Conference Room ______Wednesday September 20th ______SAVE the MORNING ♦ Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, lower September 30, 2017 Church ______Thursday September 21st ______2nd Annual ♦ Portuguese Prayer Meeting, 7:00 pm, Rectory Chapel “Friends of the Poor Walk” ♦ Spanish Prayer Group, 6:30 pm, Rectory Conference Room ______Friday September 15th ______Sign up: 7:30 am ♦ Open Start: 8:00 am Finish: 10:30 am Weekly Stewardship Report

Goal for Fiscal Year 2017-2018: We will be promoting $380,000.00 the event selling t- Sunday 9/03/2017 Collection: $5,281.28 shirts ($10.00) in the Your weekly offerings enable us to meet our monthly obliga- breezeway after all tions and to continue to support our many parish programs. masses on Septem- Thank you for your faithful support. You may mail offerings to: 725 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050 ber 17th and 24th. 100% of all funds K N I G H TS C O R N E R raised stay in the par- ish. I was watching the news and saw a piece Those who attended last year know that it is a about the floor danced on by John Travol- fun & healthy way to help the less fortunate ta in Saturday Night Fever. It seems that in our neighborhood. the floor has some 200 individual compart- ments to hold the different colored lights, and was priced in the millions. The colored capes of the Log onto: www.fopwalk.org choose Califor- Knights are just as colorful and a lot cheaper. Come join us nia, scroll down to Saint Clare Parish, and help us and maybe you can wear one. help others.

Sunday Children’s “Finding God” Continuous Faith ST. CLARE SCHOOL Formation Program News page Religious Education here at Saint Clare’s is more than Second Grade just a Sacramental preparation. In Religion, we are discussing favorite Bible stories, and connecting God’s message to our daily lives. In Social Studies, we are learning about honesty, re- spect, and Silver Box virtues. 2nd Grade Seventh Grade In Seventh grade Social Studies, we have been learn- ing about Medieval history and the Fall of Rome. Throughout our studies and readings, we have learned

about the advancements of Romans, the flaws that caused the Roman Empire’s demise, and how clues can lead to new interpretations of history. We have also been taught how to find a paragraph’s main idea and key points .All in all, our time in Social Studies class has been very enjoyable and we all look forward to learning more about Medieval history. Marcus M., 7th Grade

Prayer for

Today is Catechetical Sunday! Catechists

On this special day catechists are blessed, O God, our Heavenly Father, recognized and commissioned. Also, parents and you have given us the gift of guardians are honored too because they are the true these catechists to be heralds of first catechists, sharing the Catholic faith with their fam- the Gospel to our parish family. ilies from the moments of the first breaths of life. We lift them up to you in thanks- This year’s theme "Living as Missionary Disci- giving and intercede for them ples” responds to Pope Francis’ call for all to grow concerning their hopes and needs. closer to the Lord and to take up their proper role as

“missionary disciples.” May we be attentive to the presence of your “Catechesis is ministry for lifetime, one that Word in them, a Word that lifts up and affirms, calls opens our hearts to Christ's love, draws us into a deep- forth and challenges, is compassionate and consoles. er relationship with him, and invites us to assume our role in being his faithful disciples in our world to- We pray that our parish family will always be day” (Catechesis: Encountering the Living Christ) blessed with those who have responded to the call to

share in Christ’s prophetic mission as catechists. May To all catechists, we too be open to the universal call to service that a very Happy CATECHETICAL SUNDAY! Christ addresses to all of his disciples, contributing our

gifts to the communion of faith, the Church. May this year find you growing in your love of the

Lord through the ministry of catechesis that you We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen. have been called to!

Copyright © 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Important Dates: Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to duplicate this work without adaptation for non commercial use. • September 24th – Parent Meeting, Rectory Gar- den, 10:15am • October 1st – Catechesis Classes Begin, School Classrooms, 10:15am

Catechetical Office: Paty Rascon (408)248.7786 Ext.102 [email protected]

Adult Baptism SS Andrew Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, & Companions Eucharist Confirmation

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic?

If you are, or know someone who is, get involved with RCIA and learn more of our faith. RCIA classes provide weekly education sessions in a warm learning community for those who are interested in joining the . We will be meeting Tuesday evenings from 7:00- 9:00pm, Classes begin September 12th.

For more information please contact: Saint Kim Taegon Andrea (: 김대건 안 Diane Madruga at [email protected] or Cathy Parshall at [email protected] or 드레아, : 金大建) (1821–1846), generally referred St. Clare Rectory at 408-248-7786 to as Saint in English, was the first Korean-born Catholic priest and is the FORGIVENESS of . In the late 18th century, Roman Catholicism began to take root slowly in Korea and was introduced Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted by scholars who visited China and brought back West- ways when the business they shared went bankrupt. The ern books translated into Chinese. In 1836 Korea saw son blamed the father. They did not speak to each other its first consecrated missionaries (members of the Par- again. is Foreign Missions Society) arrive, only to find out that Then the father became seriously ill. The mother the people there were already practicing Korean Cath- called the son and told him he had better come soon. olics. The son walked sheepishly into the hospital room. The Born of , Kim's parents were converts father motioned his son to him and whispered: “Did you and his father was subsequently martyred for practic- ever think you could do anything that would keep me ing Christianity, a prohibited activity in heavily Confu- from loving you?” cian Korea. After being baptized at age 15, Kim stud- Resentment and anger are foul things, the first read- ied at a seminary in the Portuguese colony of Macau. ing from Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop He also spent time in study at Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bu- hating. Live by the commandments. As Saint Paul writes lacan, , where today he is also venerated. to the Romans, we are to live for the Lord and die for the He was ordained a priest in after nine years Lord. (1844) by the French bishop Jean-Joseph-Jean- Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel reminds us of God’s Baptiste Ferréol. He then returned to Korea to preach compassion. The immense sin of humanity has been and evangelize. During the Dynasty, Christiani- forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to forgive ty was suppressed and many Christians were perse- others in the same way. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. cuted and executed. Catholics had to covertly practise their faith. Kim was one of several thousand Christians who were executed during this time. In 1846, at the age of 25, he was tortured and beheaded near on the . His last words were: "This is my last hour of life, listen to me attentively: if I have held communication with foreigners, it has been for my religion and for my God. It is for Him that I die. My immortal life is on the point of beginning. Become Christians if you wish to be happy after death, because God has eternal chastisements in store for those who have refused to know Him."[ Before Ferréol, the first bishop of Korea, died from exhaustion on 3 February 1853, he wanted to be buried beside Kim, stating, “You will never know how sad I was to lose this young native priest. I have loved him as a father loved his son; it is a consolation for me to think of his eternal happiness.” On May 6, 1984, Pope John Paul II canonized Kim along with 102 other , including , during his trip to Korea. Their memorial is September 20. Story source Wikipedia

Boletim Paroquial Português Boletín Parroquial Español

Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda Domingo Catequético São Paulo nos diz “ Aonde abunda o pecado sobreabunda Este año, la iglesia celebrará el Domingo Catequético el a graça” Isto vem a prepósito do grau de dificuldade que 17 de septiembre y se centrará en el tema "Viviendo como temos em perdoar. Pode-se condescender ou por a falta discípulos misioneros". que este ou aquele irmão nos fez mas somos chamados a Este día, durante la misa se comisionarán y bendecirán a perdoar á luz do misericórdia de Deus. Perdoar é a forma las catequistas de nuestra parroquia. máxima de descrever o Amor. Aqueles que nos fazem mal, se os encaramos como Cristo, contribuem para que También es una oportunidad para que reflexionemos so- possamos experimentar o poder de Deus, que é perdão; e bre el papel que desempeñamos, en virtud de nuestro muito perdoa quem é perdoado. bautismo, en la transmisión de la fe y en ser testigos del A nossa comunidade – família e em parceria celebra hoje Evangelio y para que todos reiteremos nuestro compromi- Santa Cecília; padroeira da nossa Filarmónica, Grupo so con esta misión como comunidad de fe. Coral e de todos os músicos, Santa e Virgem que se lhe atribui o talento de se comunicar com Deus através da Noticias del Catecismo música.Assim também os músicos da nossa Sociedade Todavía puede inscribir a sus hijos en el catecismo. Le Filarmónica através de uma multitude de instrumentos invitamos a que venga a la oficina antes del 14 de sep- oferecem uma coordenação de sons que estes criam uma tiembre y los inscriba. harmonia que nos eleva os pensamentos, traz alegria ao El regalo más grande que usted puede dar a su niño es coração faz-nos sentir nostalgia do tempos e lugares profundizar su vida espiritual y le agradecemos que nos donde viemos e dá oportunidade a vindouras gerações de permita ayudarle en este esfuerzo. fazerem parte dessa mesma cultura que na diáspora Los formularios de inscripción de están disponibles en las vivemos. Os músicos do nosso Grupo Coral celebram entradas de la iglesia y la oficina parroquial. esse mesmo Ministério da Música para louvar o Senhor e dar uma maior dignidade aos serviços litúrgicos em Fechas Importantes: português seja na nossa paróquia ou em qualquer outra 17 de septiembre – Domingo Catequético, Comisionado y paróquia em que se celebra as festas portuguesas. Desde bendición de catequistas durante la misa. a preparação minuciosa da escolha de cantos pelo 24 de septiembre – Junta de orientación para padres de Director do grupo á preparação da música e á familia, jardín de la rectoría, 10:15am. Los niños no coordenação da vozes é um trabalho que este grupo faz asisten. por amor a esta nossa comunidade. Seja a Filarmónica ou 1 de octubre – inician las clases en los salones de la es- o Grupo Coral em primeiro lugar deve prioridade a Deus cuela, 10:15am. Senhor de tudo e de todos que pelo Seu espírito Santo anima e sustenta todos os músicos nos seus talentos. Não Celebración de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre faz sentido não obedecer ás regras da música , pois só no Este sábado 16 de septiembre, a las 2:00pm aquí en la obedecer cria o espírito de entrajuda e cooperação com iglesia, es la celebración la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre os outros. Celebrando Santa Cecília participamos no amor y la comunidad cubana nos invita a que los acompañe- desta por Deus que se Lhe comunicava nos mais belos mos. Después de la misa se tendrá un “potluck” en el sa- sons de música. Quando se nos falha palavras que loncito parroquial. também se nos comuniquemos com deus através da música. Já dizia a gíria popular que “Q!uem canta reza Misa de Comisión y Envió duas vezes”. Como comunidade que sejamos agradecidos La Misa de Comisión y Envío que tiene la diócesis a través a esses dois grupos: á Filarmónica que se faz presente de la oficina del Apostolado Hispano para todos los minis- em todas as nossas celebrações e nos reperesenta em tros de la liturgia, catequistas, líderes de grupos y movi- muitas outras comunidades através deste estado da mientos parroquiales, es este jueves 14 de septiembre de Califórnia. Que também esteja-mos agradecidos ao nosso 7:00 a 8:30pm, en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Re- Grupo Coral pelo esmero e dedicação que teêm por esta fugio, en San José. Por favor regístrense llamando a la paróquia e por esta comunidade e sobretudo o fazem em oficina de la parroquia o visitando: http://goo.gl/forms/ nome de Deus. tzh5EzcIrd. Notícias Festa de Santa Cecília: A Sociedade Filarmónica Comunidad Hispana en el Festival de Arte y Vino de União Portuguesa de Santa Clara, promove hoje a festa á Santa Clara. sua padroeira Santa Cecília, bem assim o nosso Grupo Los invitamos a que visiten el puesto de comida que ten- Coral desta paróquia. Em comunidade sejamos drá la Comunidad Hispana en el Festival de Arte y Vino de agradecidos e congratulemos esses dois grupos por todos Santa Clara, en el Parque Central los días 16 y 17 de sep- os sacrificios e canseiras que incorrem para nos oferecer tiembre. Esta es una actividad para recabar fondos para boa música. O CPP dá os parabéns a estes dois grupos nuestra parroquia y nuestra comunidad. pedindo as graças e bençãos de Deus. Bem Hajam! Sabía Usted Que… Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos! Feliz Festa de Cuando la santa Cruz fue recuperada de los persas, se Santa Cecília! partió en varios pedazos y uno de ellos se partió en pe- queñísimas astillas que se repartieron en diversas iglesias del mundo entero, dándoles el nombre de "Veracruz"(verdadera cruz). Adaptado de www.ewtn.com