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
August 27th, 2017 ~ 21st 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] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Prosper Molengi, x105, [email protected] Handing over a set of keys is a symbolic gesture, Office Manager: Joanna Ayllon, x106 even in our world today. Religious Education Coordinator and Handing over the car keys Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: to a new driver expresses Paty Rascon, x102 trust in them, even though Facility Emergencies: they are inexperienced and Matt Dutra (408) 904-9181 it may be frightening to do Saint Clare School: so. Handing over the keys Principal - Madeline Rader (408) 246-6797, to your home may mean you www.drexel.dsj.org/stclareschool trust someone else to care for it responsibly for a short RCIA: time, or that you are ready to Diane Madruga, relinquish ownership of it to [email protected] them completely.
Music Ministry: The symbolism of keys Christopher Wemp, [email protected] and authority guides our readings today. In the first Community & Service reading, we hear Isaiah proclaiming God’s judgement on Shebna’s Webmaster: poor leadership. Shebna was King Hezekiah’s chief of staff, and was Perig Vannetier, [email protected] taking advantage of his position to build an impressive tomb for him- Pastoral Council: self. He also encouraged the king to rely on human wisdom rather Patrick Schneider, than trusting God’s wisdom. Shebna personified the behavior of the [email protected] wealthier people of his time: conspicuous consumption, while Finance Council: ignoring the needs of the poor. So God fires Shebna, and choos- es Eliakim to replace him. He places the key of the House of David Marcy Taylor, [Jesus’ lineage] on Eliakim's shoulder. [email protected] Serra Club of Santa Clara: Isaiah’s message to him, and to the Jewish people, is clear: God Tom Bommarito (408) 243-4647 gives authority to those who lead according to his command- St Vincent de Paul: ments. God removes authority from those who put their own interests Mick Gonzales (408) 645-0506 first, while neglecting and exploiting the needs of the most vulnerable. Facilities: In the Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples, Who do people say that the Matt Dutra, [email protected] Son of Man is? Simon Peter proclaims, You are the Christ, the Son Knights Of Columbus: of the living God. Jesus blesses him and reveals that Peter’s Tony Colombo, awareness of who Jesus is comes from his Father. Jesus tells him [email protected] that he will be the rock on which his Church is built, and says, I will Young Ladies Institute (YLI): give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Dolores Wriglesworth, [email protected] When Jesus blesses Peter for acknowledging that he is the Christ, Social Justice Committee: the Son of the living God, he is not only elevating Peter, but the whole community of disciples, as the “rock-solid” founda- Anne McMahon, tion of the Church that will carry on his mission. Like God with [email protected] Eliakim, he is entrusting them with the keys that ensure God will be Italian Catholic Federation: the source of wisdom for their decisions. Janet Glaubke (408) 225-0743 Hispanic Community: We too are entrusted with keys – keys to one another’s hearts; Elania Tablada (408) 984-3519 keys to one another’s vulnerabilities; and by the grace of God Portuguese Community: and our baptism, keys to our portion of building the kingdom of God. Let us be worthy of and faithful to that trust. Filomena Bettencourt (408) 221-5236
Mandarin Community: Fr. Tad Contact: Rev. Carlos A.Olivera, aoli- [email protected] Cantonese Community: Contact: Tony Lau, [email protected]
Sacramental Mass Intentions Information August 26th ~ September 2nd, 2017
Baptism Sat. 5:00 pm St. Clare Parishioners Contact the Parish office to arrange for Baptismal prepara- tion, and to sign up for Baptismal Class. Sun. 7:45 am Manuel Silveira + Gayle Turley+ Spanish Prep Class: 1st Mon at 7:00 pm; Baptism: 3rd Sat at 9:00 am James “Tony” Ponce + 10:00 am 10:30 am Joao Sousa Silva + English Prep Class: 2nd Mon at 7:00 pm; Baptism: 4th Sat at John Dias + 10:00 am Weddings Joseph Arias + Arrangements need to be made at least six months in ad- Maria C. Sousa + vance. Call the Parish office. Manuel Santos + Rosary Aldina Luis + The Rosary is recited daily after the 8 am Mass and before Beatriz Pombo + the 5:30 pm Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Jose and Esperanza Mendoca+ The Hispanic Community has a Rosary Hour every Monday Maria Luis + 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 Urbano Amaya + and become active in our parish community. Registration 5:30 pm Robert Oliver Marbs + forms are available at the Parish Office and in the Church Maria L. Soares + vestibule. Ilidio C. Soares +
Mon 8:00 am Open Calendar of Events Tue 5:30 pm Jose Furtado Pereira, Jr. Wed 8:00 am Open Thu 5:30 pm Felismina and Jose da Rosa + ______Monday August 28th ______Fri 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory ♦ Spanish Rosary 6:00 pm, Rectory Chapel Sat 8:00 am Open ______Tuesday August 29th ______♦ Holy Hour for Vocations, 5:30 pm, Chapel ______Wednesday August 30th ______♦ Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, lower Open = availability to offer an intention by parishioners Church ______Thursday August 31st ______♦ Portuguese Prayer Meeting, 7:00 pm, Rectory Chapel Ques ons at End of Life ♦ Spanish Prayer Group, 6:30 pm, Rectory Conference A Catholic Perspec ve Room
______Friday September 1st______♦ Open Tuesday, September 12 1-3 p.m. Church of the Transfigura on – in the Church 4325 Jarvis Ave, San Jose 95118 Weekly Stewardship Report Presenter: Father Joseph Benedict Goal for Fiscal Year: $390,000.00 07/01/16 ~ 06/30/17: $379,021.32 Choices at end of life present Collected in June: $30,265.50 unique challenges, par cularly Collected in July: $32,790.72 Sunday Collection - 08/20/17: $5,342.35 within a complex and techno- *Amounts were not available at time of printing logically advanced society. Physical death is perceived with- in modern society as the ul - mate human tragedy. This Join us for The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salva on presenta on will explore end-of Date: September 6, 2017 ~ Wednesday, 10:00am to Noon REGISTRATION: [email protected] -life choices within the context Cost: $35.00 dona on (if you have the means) of faith in Jesus and the moral tradi on of the For Informa on: Trevor Burke (408) 945-1044 Church. Free. For more informa on, contact 650- 428-3730 or [email protected]
Sunday Children’s “Finding God” ST. CLARE SCHOOL Continuous Faith News page Formation Program
Religious Education here at St. WELCOME BACK! Clare’s is more than just a Sac- ramental preparation. Saint We are delighted to be back at Clare, pray for us! school! Our first day was amazing! The students' and teachers' smiles and laugh- "Catechesis prepares for the important commitments of ter say it all. Thank you to Fr. Tad, Fr. adult life. It is a permanent school of faith and follows the Prosper, and the many families (new and major stages of life, like a beacon lighting the path of the child, the adolescent and the young person." Pope John returning) and parishioners who joined Paul II. us at our morning assembly and the Registration Information coffee chat! Our Faith Formation classes are an ongoing program to help children and their families to increase their knowledge and love of Jesus and the Catholic Church. Parents are The First Day BBQ, once again, was a success! Thank you to encouraged to enroll their children every year, even after Lannie Reyes, PTG president, and the volunteers for bringing they received their First Communion. the school and parish community together to enjoy the deli- cious hamburgers and hotdogs. We had a wonderful me! Registration Forms: available at church entrances and parish office. SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS!
Age: Child must be at least 7 years old. Children in St. Clare School is accep ng applica ons for the 2017 - 2018 grades 1 - 7 may register. school year. Time: 10:15 to11:30 am once a week during the school year on Sunday. Stop by the school office to pick up an applica on packet, visit the school website, www.stclareschool.org, e-mail us at [email protected], or call (408) 246-6797 Language: Classes are conducted in English with a bilingual English/Spanish textbook. Continuing Students need to register every year Madeline Rader, Principal St. Clare School st 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4935 Sacramental Preparation: 2 years. Sacraments of 1 [email protected] ~ [email protected] Reconciliation and 1st Communion are received in the 2nd year in our program.
Important dates: Orientation Parent Meeting: Sunday, September 24, 10:15am-11:15am, Rectory Garden. This meeting is for all parents of children, new and continuing, registered in the program. Children do not attend. Classes Begin: Sunday, October 1st, 10:15am-11:30am,
Saint Clare School Registration Fee: 1 child $150; 2 Adult Baptism ~ Eucharist ~ Confirmation Children $200 (siblings); 3 or More $250 (siblings). After Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? August 7, there is late registration fee. Payment: Cash or check made payable to Saint Clare If you are, or know someone who is, get in- Parish. Please do not mail cash. volved with RCIA and learn some more about Completed registration forms can be turned into the our faith. RCIA classes provide weekly educa- Parish Office, or mailed to: tion sessions in a warm learning community for those who are interested in joining the Catholic Saint Clare Parish , Church. 725 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050 We will be meeting Tuesday evenings from Attention: Paty Rascon, Faith Formation. 7:00pm to about 9:00pm, beginning September 12th. Through the grace of God 7 adults completed their Sacraments last Thank you for supporting your child's spiritual growth Easter! We’d love to have another BIG year! by enrolling him/her in our Faith Formation program! For more information contact: Diane Madruga at [email protected] or Cathy Parshall at [email protected] or Questions? Please contact Paty Rascon (408) 248.7786 St Clare Rectory at 408-248-7786 Ext.102 or [email protected].
K N I G H TS C O R N E R ST ROSE OF LIMA August 30th Did you know that the Knights of She was born Isabel Flores de Columbus is older than Dr. Pep- Oliva in the city of Lima, then in per? The Knights were founded the Viceroyalty of Peru, on April 20, in 1882 and Dr. Pepper was es- 1586. She was one of the many tablished in 1885. So, come join children of Gaspar Flores, a harque- busier in the Imperial Spanish army, the Knights and you could still be a Pepper but in re- born in Baños de Montemayor galia. (Spain), and his wife, María de Oliva y Herrera, a criolla native of Lima. Her later nickname "Rose" comes from an incident in her Be A Rock babyhood: a servant claimed to have seen her face trans- form into a rose. In 1597 she was confirmed by the Arch- Peter’s history as a follower or friend of Jesus is bishop of Lima, Toribio de Mogrovejo, who was also to be a bit spotty. It might be natural to wonder if Jesus, in giv- declared a saint. She formally took the name of Rose at that time. ing him the keys to the kingdom, didn’t feel a bit like a As a young girl—in emulation of the noted Dominican parent giving a teenager the keys to the family car. But it tertiary, St. Catherine of Siena—she began to fast three was at the moment when God’s power and presence times a week and performed severe penances in secret. broke through everything else to raise up Peter’s great When she was admired for her beauty, Rose cut off her hair profession of faith in Christ as Messiah that Jesus chose and smeared pepper on her face, upset that men were be- to establish the bond between the loving, forgiving mercy ginning to take notice of her.[2] She rejected all suitors of heaven and our vocation to be witnesses of that love, against the objections of her friends and her family. Despite mercy, and forgiveness on earth. the censure of her parents, she spent many hours contem- Like any parent, Jesus no doubt foresaw the failings, plating the Blessed Sacrament, which she received daily, an the irresponsible maneuvers or impaired senses, the colli- extremely rare practice in that period. She was determined sions that the church would be headed for. But, most im- to take a vow of virginity, which was opposed by her par- portantly, he also saw us at that moment as God prefers ents, who wished her to marry.[1] Finally, out of frustration, to see us: capable of manifesting great faith, with a will- her father gave her a room to herself in the family home. ingness to remain at the feet of Christ to understand what After daily fasting, she took to permanently abstaining it truly means to be Messiah and Christ. As the letter to from eating meat. She helped the sick and hungry around the Romans points out to us today, we have not known her community, bringing them to her room and taking care of the mind or the wisdom of God, but God knows us and them. Rose sold her fine needlework, and took flowers that still chooses to manifest the reign of justice, joy, beauty, she grew to market, to help her family. She made and sold lace and embroidery to care for the poor, and she prayed and peace through us. Let this be our vocation. Let us and did penance in a little grotto that she had built. Other- always strive to be solid ground on which the church of wise, she became a recluse, leaving her room only for her Jesus Christ can be founded and on which it can continue visits to church. to be built. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. She attracted the attention of the friars of the Domini- can Order. She wanted to become a nun, but her father for- bade it, so she instead entered the Third Order of St. Domi- nic while living in her parents' home. In her twentieth year she donned the habit of a tertiary and took a vow of perpetu- Hispanic Food at Santa Clara al virginity. She only allowed herself to sleep two hours a Art & Wine Festival night at most, so that she had more hours to devote to pray- [3] er. She donned a heavy crown made of silver, with small September 16 & 17, Central Park spikes on the inside, in emulation of the Crown of Thorns worn by Christ. Our Hispanic Community will be selling For eleven years she lived this way, with intervals of Traditional Food during the Festival as ecstasy, and eventually died on August 24, 1617, at the a fundraiser for the parish and their young age of 31. It is said that she prophesied the date of community. her death. Her funeral was held in the cathedral, attended by all the public authorities of Lima. Rose was beatified by Pope Clement IX on May 10, 1667, and canonized on April 12, 1671, by Pope Clement X, Come and support their efforts! the first Catholic in the Americas to be declared a saint. Her Enjoy delicious home-made food! shrine, alongside those of her friends, St. Martin de Porres and Saint John Macias, is located inside the convent of St. Dominic in Lima. The Roman Catholic Church says that You will find their booth in the “Food Alley”. many miracles followed her death: there were stories that she had cured a leper, and that, at the time of her death, the city of Lima smelled like roses; roses also started falling from the sky. Many places in the New World are named Santa Rosa after her. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was es- pecially devoted to her. Source Wikipedia
Boletim Paroquial Português Boletín Parroquial Español
Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda No Evangelho de hoje, Jesus Cristo, faz-nos a Sé Una Roca perguntamais pertinaz das nossas vidas. Primeira La historia de Pedro como seguidor o amigo de Jesús es pergunta refere-se áquilo que á nossa volta acontece un poco irregular. Resulta natural preguntarnos si Jesús, principalmente quando estamos rodeados de pessoas que al darle las llaves del Reino, no se sintió un poco como el igual ao tempo dos Apóstolos diziam que era João padre que le entrega a su adolescente las llaves del auto Baptista, ou dos profetas; hoje ouvimos dizer que era um de la familia. Pero fue en el momento en que el poder y la lider revolucionário, um inconformado com o estado presencia de Dios irrumpió traspasándolo todo para que político do tempo e daquela região, que era primo do Alá brotara de Pedro la gran profesión de fe en Cristo como ou do Buda e por aí fora. Segunda pergunta vem mais Mesías que Jesús eligió establecer el vínculo entre la intensa e pessoal, “e vós quem dizeis que Eu sou”. É uma misericordia amorosa de Dios y nuestra vocación como pergunta pessoal a cada um de nós. É pessoal porque testigos de ese amor y ese perdón en la tierra. cada um de nós tem a sua visão, relacionamento, e Como cualquier padre, Jesús sin duda previó las fallas, investimento de vida diferente do mesmo irmão que está las maniobras irresponsables y los sentidos dañados, las ao lado de si seja na igreja, no lar, ou no emprego. colisiones hacia donde se dirigiría la Iglesia. Pero, lo que Inclusivamente as nossas respostas até mudam de dia es más importante, también nos vio en el momento en para dia. Pedro repentinamente e sem pensar respondeu: que Dios prefiere vernos: capaces de manifestar gran fe, “Tu és o Cristo Filho de Deus vivo!”. É uma resposta feita con el deseo de permanecer a los pies de Cristo para na ocasião não para agradar Jesus mas vinda do coração comprender lo que realmente es ser Mesías y ser Cristo. porque era assim o amor de Pedro por Jesus. Ele qua Como nos lo señala hoy la carta a los romanos, no he- havia deixado as redes e a vida do lar para seguir Jesus e mos conocido jamás el pensamiento del Señor o llegado inspirado pelo Espírito Santo deu a resposta de mudança a ser su consejero, mas Dios nos conoce y aún elije para genuina de vida e qual de nós pode dar essa resposta que que manifestemos el reino de justicia, gozo, hermosura y toda ela demonstra um viver voltado para Deus e para o paz. Que esta sea nuestra vocación. Que siempre bus- Amor. Mais ainda a resposta de Pedro, na qual somos quemos ser tierra firme donde se pueda fundar la Iglesia todos chamados a participar, gera o homem novo, como de Jesucristo y sobre la cual sigue edificándose. — Copy- nos diz S. Paulo, isto é, faz-nos participar daquilo que right © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Deus é porque reconhecemos quem temos diante de nós e isto prepara o nosso coração para O receber. Inscripciones para el Catecismo Reconhecer que Jesus é o Cristo, o Filho de Deus vivo, Aun puede inscribir a sus niños mayores de 7 años en las mudou definitivamente a vida de Pedro. As suas clases de catecismo. Nuestro programa es para niños en prioridades orientam-se para Ele, principalmente no fim da escuelas públicas del 1º al 6º grado. Los formularios de sua existência. Quando estivermos e também assistidos inscripción están en las entradas de la iglesia y en la ofi- pela graça do Espírito Santo poderemos tal como Pedro cina.Por favor pase a la oficina a inscribirlos. dizer Tu és o Cristo Filho de Deus vivo por aí reconheceremos e viveremos as nossas vidas com a lógia ¿Es Líder de Grupo, Movimiento Parroquial o Ministro e pensar de Deus. Então reconheceremos os falsos de la Liturgia? profetas do nosso tempo, então reconheceremos as La diócesis de San José, a través de la oficina del Apos- injustiças perpetradas pelos liders e governates dos tolado Hispano los invita a la Misa de Comisión y Envío nossos dias e saberemos orientar as nossas vidas em que tendrá lugar en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora del acordo com a Palavra de Deus. É com o modo do nosso Refugio- 2165 Lucretia Ave., San José- el jueves 14 de viver que responderemos aos que não conhecem Cristo septiembre de 7:00 a 8:30pm. Deben registrarse antes que somos associados com Jesus Cristo Filho de Deus del 31 de agosto llamando a la oficina de la parroquia vivo. o visitando: http://goo.gl/forms/tzh5EzcIrd. Mayor informa- Notícias ción con Paty Rascón. Estabelecimento de uma conta de Segurança para a Paróquia de Saint Clare; Continua a campanha para Celebración de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre angariar fundos para estabelecer uma conta tipo La comunidad cubana ofrecerá una misa para celebrar la endowment que tem por finalidade reforçar o futuro aparición de su patrona, la Virgen de la Caridad del Co- financeiro da nossa paróquia. Cabe por família a quantia bre, el sábado 16 de septiembre a las 2 de la tarde. Des- de $25.00 e ainda estamos aquem de obter a quantia pués de la misa se tendrá un “potluck” en el saloncito necessária para a finalidade que se necessita. Os parroquia al lado de la iglesia. ¡Todos están invitados! cheques podem se fazer em nome de Catholic Community Foundation. No cheque escreva o memo que é para a La Comunidad Hispana Participa en el Festival de paróquia de Saint Clare e envia-se para; The Catholic Arte y Vino de Santa Clara. Community Foundation; 777 N. First St. Suite 490, San Para recabar fondos para nuestra parroquia, la Comuni- Jose, Ca. 95112. Também podem escrever os cheques dad Hispana estará participando en el Festival de Arte y em nome de Saint Clare Parish e no memo escreve-se : Vino de Santa Clara, en el Parque Central los días 16 y Catholic Community Foundation. Alguém que desejar 17 de septiembre y estamos solicitando voluntarios para assistencia podem contactar com João Arruda. que nos ayuden en la preparación y venta de los alimen- tos. Si usted desea ayudar, ya sea en la preparación y Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos.!! venta de comida o con donaciones en efectivo para la compra de insumos, por favor contacte a Berenice en el 408.230.2171. Gracias por su apoyo.