Comunidad Católica De Santa Catalina

SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA

We, at St. Catherine Parish, are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic Community, called to live and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through Worship, Discipleship and Service.

La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejan- dría, es una comunidad en crecimiento, acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y el Servicio.

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME / VIGÉSIMO-SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

From the Desk of Fr. Russ Roide, SJ….. MASSES / MISAS Dear parishioners, Monday-Saturday: 8:15am Pope Francis brought a new devotion to the church following his election Saturday: 5:30pm as Pope. When he was a Jesuit priest, before becoming an auxiliary Bishop of Sábado: 7:00pm Buenos Aires and then the Cardinal Archbishop, he studied in Germany. Only in Sunday: 7:15, 8:45, 10:30am th 5:30pm the 20 century did the devotion become known in the rest of the world. He Domingo: 12:15pm brought the devotion of “Our Lady Untier of Knots” from Germany to Argentina, then to Rome and now to the world. CONFESSION / CONFESIÓN One of the images brought by Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Buenos Aires was Saturday / Sábado: 4:00 - placed in the rectory of the Colegio del Salvador, the Jesuit school founded in the 5:00pm (Or by appointment / Argentine capital in 1868. In 1996, with the permission of the Cardinal Archbishop, O hacer una cita.) Antonio Quarrancino, at that time, Fr. Rodolfo Arroyo, the parish priest of San Jo- ADORACIÓN /ADORATION se del Talar, decided to spread the devotion to Mary untier of knots in his parish Wednesday / Miércoles 6:30pm 1st Friday - 24 Hours which is located northwest of the Argentine …..(Continued on Page 3…)

17400 Peak Avenue Desde el escritorio del P. Russ…... Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Queridos feligreses, El Papa Francisco ha traído una nueva devoción a la iglesia desde su elección como (408) 779-3959 Papa. Cuando fue sacerdote jesuita antes de convertirse en obispo auxiliar de Bue- Fax: (408) 779-0289 nos Aires y luego en cardenal arzobispo, estudió en Alemania. Sólo en el siglo XX la devoción emergió para ser conocida en el resto del mundo. Él trajo la devoción de www.stca.org "Nuestra Señora Desatadora de nudos" de Alemania a Argentina, luego a Roma y Email: [email protected] ahora al mundo.

Una de las imágenes traídas por Jorge Mario Bergoglio a Buenos Aires fue colocada Catechetical Ministry en la rectoría del Colegio del Salvador, la escuela jesuita fundada en la capital argen- (408) 779-9604 tina en 1868. En 1996, con la autorización del Cardenal Arzobispo Antonio Quarran- cino, en ese tiempo, Fr. Rodolfo Arroyo, párroco de San José del Talar, decidió difun- St. Catherine School dir la devoción a María desata nudos en su parroquia que se ubica al noroeste de la (408) 779-9950 capital argentina y se alza sobre las primeras casas jesuitas antes de que la Compa- ñía de Jesús fuera expulsada de América del Sur en l767. (Continuado en www.stcatherinemh.org Pagina 5…) IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA September 2/3, 2017 SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH Septiembre 2/3, 2017 Rectory Office Hours / Horarios de la Rectoría THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA Monday - Friday (Lunes - Viernes) Sunday/Domingo, September 3 8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 7:00pm 7:00-1:00pm CR1-4,Kit Hospitality Saturday (Sábado) 8:00-12:00pm NUR Bright Begginings Nursery Closed/Cerrado 3:30-5:30pm CH Worship Band & Singers Sunday (Domingo) 5:00-7:00pm Rm.8 Clase de Biblia Closed/Cerrado 7:00-9:00pm MC Life Teen Youth Group Monday/Lunes, September 4 Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral PARICH OFFICE CLOSED Fr. Jeronimo Gutierrez, Pastor - [email protected] 6:00-7:00pm CR3-4&Kit Community Supper Fr. Randy Valenton, Parochial Vicar– [email protected] Tuesday/Martes, September 5 5:00-9:30pm CH Liturgy Training / Enviroment Fr. Russell J. Roide, SJ, Assistant Priest - [email protected] 6:30-9:00pm Rm.11 Jovenes Para Cristo - Coro Deacon Rick Haeckel, Deacon - [email protected] 7:00-9:00PM CR3-4 Knights of Columbus - Board Deacon Phil Flowers, Deacon - [email protected] 7:00-8:00pm LR Sweepstakes Committee Deacon Juan Aquino, Deacon - [email protected] 7:00-8:30pm Rm.10 Cub Scouts Pack 766 Sr. Silvia Frías, MESST Asociada Pastoral - [email protected] 7:00-9:00pm MC Spanish RCIC Session Rose Pucan-Meagor, Director of Family Faith Formation & 7:00-9:45pm Rm.8 Stephen Ministry Evangelization- [email protected] Wednesday/Miércoles, September 6 8:45-11:00am CR1-2 Women’s Group - Study Deepu Kochuparambil, Youth & Young Adult Ministry - 12:00-8:00pm NUR Rose/Fil-Am Choir [email protected] 5:00-6:00pm CH Childrens Choir Anna Quiñones, Director of Stewardship & Development - 6:30-7:30pm CH Hora Santa [email protected] 6:30-7:45pm Rm.8 Jesus to Mankind Prayer Group Fabienne Esparza, Principal - [email protected] 7:00-8:30pm LR Formación Ministros Ext. Diana-Lynn Inderhees, Liturgy Coordinator, [email protected] 7:00-9:00pm MC Catechist Training John Rinaldo, Business Manager, [email protected] 7:00-9:30pm CR3-4,Kit Italian American Meeting 7:00-9:00pm Rm.11 Jovenes Para Cristo - Coro 7:30-9:30pm CH Grupo de Oracion READINGS FOR THE WEEK Thursday/Jueves, September 7 First Reading — Warn the wicked, trying to 6:00-9:00pm CH Spanish Choir turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). 7:00-8:30pm LR,CR1-2 Liturgy Committee Meeting 7:00-8:30pm Rm.11 Grupo Amigos - Teen Leader Mtg. Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden Friday/Viernes, September 8 not your hearts (Psalm 95). 9:30-11:00am CR1-2 Bible Study Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, 2:00-11:00pm CR1-4,Kit,Nur Jovenes Para Cristo Aniversario 7:00-9:00pm MC Grupo Amigos except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10). 7:00-9:00pm Rm.10 Reunion Ministros de la Eurcaristia Gospel — If two agree about anything for which Saturday/Sabado, September 9 they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 9:00-10:30am MC,Rm.8,10,11 Spanish Faith Formation - Classes 18:15-20). 10:00-5:00pm CR1-4 Retiro - Quinceañeras The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. MC = Milani Center CR1-4= Parish Center Conference Rooms CH = Church Sci = Science Room LR = Living Room READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK DC = Daycare PR = Presentation Center Nur. = Nursery Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; 8:15am Mass Intentions Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Monday, September 4 † David Williamson Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Loran & Tram Allen Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Tuesday, September 5 † Thomas Thompson Lk 4:31-37 † Ken Steen Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Wednesday, September 6 † Catherine Mross Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 † Rose Marchese Thursday, September 7 † Bill Young Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Elaine Flores Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Friday, September 8 † Ramon Muñoz Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 † Ramona Muñoz Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Saturday, September 9 † Maria Bañuelos Mt 18:15-20 † Eve Ramirez TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME FROM THE DESK OF FR. RUSS…… STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE capital and stands on what were the first Jesuit houses before the BY DEACON RICK HAECKEL Society of Jesus was expelled from South American in l767. Fr. Ar- We find two unusually strong phrases in today’s royo dedicated an altar to the Virgin “untier of knots’ and her image readings: “you duped me, O Lord” and “get behind me, was placed in a chapel on the left-hand side of the church. The image Satan.” Jeremiah admits that he allowed the Lord to was enthroned on December 8, 1996 and then Cardinal Bergoglio, the dupe him. He bears the taunts and derision that comes now Archbishop of Buenos Aires, elevated the parish of San Jose to from speaking God’s truth to an audience that scoffs the dignity of a shrine. Increasing numbers of the faithful come every and ignores his words. But, even in anguish at the month to greet this beautiful image asking Mary to protect their fami- reception he receives and after trying to avoid his call, lies. On the eighth day of every month, hundreds of pilgrims gather to he finds he cannot “hold it in.” He is impelled to speak celebrate the feast of Mary untier of knots, and each year of Decem- of the peoples need to repent and turn back to God. ber 8, there is a huge Mass outside to permit the many faithful to par- Jeremiah becomes the model that we are to embrace. ticipate in the Mass. We won’t necessarily have a platform like Jeremiah On December 8, 2011, Cardinal Bergoglio, now Pope Fran- had but we do have daily opportunities to example cis, celebrated Mass on the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of God’s call to those whom we contact. Not all invitations the enthronement of the image at the shrine. In the homily, he af- are spoken, most are lived out in the way we treat firmed: each other. Following Jesus, the Prince of Peace, “We all have knots, or deficiencies in our hearts, and we go means seeking peace in ways that are evident to through difficulties. God, our good Father, who distributes his grace others. Humility and graciousness are virtues that lead to all of his children, wants us to trust Her, to entrust to Her the knots us in the ways of peace…with ourselves, with others of our sins, the tangles of our miseries that prevent us from uniting and with God. Let’s be duped by the Lord, becoming ourselves with God, to allow Her to untie them and bring us to Her son witnesses who continue to learn to love. Jesus.” Once again Peter is an object lesson for us. Having Since Bergoglio has become Pope Francis, this devotion heard of Jesus’ fate to be tortured and die before being that the Holy Father himself helped to promote, has gained immediate raised up, he can’t believe that such a tragic ending worldwide diffusion. The Novena has been translated into eight lan- must occur. We know now how foolish that doubt was guages and is available on every continent. This is the prayer of Pope but Peter was only slowly to learn of Jesus fate, a fate Francis spread throughout the world: which showed the enormity of Jesus’ love… that he “Holy Mary, full of the Presence of God, during the days of would die that we might live. When we speak of “God’s your earthly life you accepted in all humility the will of the Father and plan” we often think of a destiny that satisfies our the Evil One was never able to ensnare you with his confusions. Al- wishes. It wasn’t until Jesus’ resurrection that Peter ready together with your Son you interceded for our difficulties and realized that salvation was indeed to come through with all simplicity and patience your gave us the example of how to Jesus’ death, that new life was to come far all people. disentangle the tangles of our lives. And remaining always at Our Are there things we attribute to “God’s plan” that are Mother you arrange and reveal to us the bonds that unite us with the really only our wishes or else a way to explain events Lord. Holy Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, you who with a ma- that are hurtful? Perhaps we should instead find that a ternal heart untie the knots that constrict our lives, we ask you to re- “plan” is too specific. Rather we should live in the ceive into your hands (name it if possible..) and free us from the certainty that God is with us in whatever happens. bonds and confusions with which we are tormented. By your grace, by Plans are subject to change, it is we who have to be your intercession, with your example free us from all evil, our Lady, reminded of that. Unplanned events are often and untie the knots that prevent us from being united to God so that, invitations to recognize that God is with us. free from all confusion and error, we may encounter him in all things, GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK rest our hearts in him, and serve him always in our brothers and sisters. Amen.” We often affirm those we like by giving them a gift. That takes time and perhaps money so we shift to Welcome! Our warmest welcome to all who “next time” mode. Instead, try picking a flower from celebrate with us, whether long-time residents or the garden (yours if possible ;-) and presenting it newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If with a smile and a good word. It’s easy to arrange you are not registered, please fill out this form and and almost free. It’s the thought that counts. place it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. HAVE YOU MOVED? Have you moved recently and need to update Name:______your mailing information with the parish? 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Liturgy isn’t the work of just a few people. It’s interesting to imagine the scene when Everyone who celebrates the liturgy has a the changes in our liturgy were first tested. role to play. And the work we do together Choices for prayer texts were one thing, but re- can change the world. sponses from the people were another. In early

Liturgical Ministers Needed 1967, secret test-drives of the new Mass were conducted in the Vatican. Pope Paul VI was Environment Coordinator for the Church and Par- present, and there was a handful of bishops, ish Center. Please contact Diana-Lynn at priests, a few laypeople and two sisters making [email protected]. Check the website for general up the assembly. Everyone had a booklet with details. every word of the songs, rubrics, and prayers, Saints Chapel - clean chapel area and put out new blank paper, and a pencil for notes. After each candles. Help is needed throughout the day and Mass, the ordained men in the group met in the evening. Small candles need to be changed every pope’s library to share their experiences. The four hours. laypeople and sisters met separately. Contact: Ralph Ortega at [email protected] Over a week’s time they tested what they

Greeters - welcome parishioners before Mass. called a “read Mass with singing,” a “Mass en- Do you have a few minutes before Mass? You are tirely recited,” and a “Sung Mass.” While the or- welcome to greet parishioners and guests to our dained were generally in favor, the lay com- parish as they arrive in the vestibule. ments were very clear and insightful, and had great impact on the final result. This was a bril- Sacristans - needed for all Masses. You must be liant plan on the part of the pope, who got to a communion minister to be a Sacristan. Please see how the reform was going, and to recognize contact Signe Montosa directly to schedule training. in this small trial run a growing consensus that Her contact information is below. reform was needed and welcome. Based on his

observation, Pope Paul VI called for specific in- Liturgical Ministries and Contacts novations, such as beginning the Mass with the Liturgy Coordinator sign of the cross. It’s amazing that some of our Diana-Lynn Inderhees [email protected] most familiar rites are really quite new treasures Altar Servers Karen Barone [email protected] of our tradition! Saints Chapel Ralph Ortega [email protected] Environment Coordinator (church and parish center) RELIGION DEFINED Open I do not know how philosophers may ultimately Holy Communion Minister / Sacristan Signe Montosa [email protected] define religion; but from Micah to James it has Karen Barone [email protected] been defined as service to one’s fellow human Funeral Ministry rendered by following the great rule of justice Karen Barone [email protected] and mercy, of wisdom and righteousness.

Tamara Hopwood [email protected] —Theodore Roosevelt Hospitality Ushers David Dindak [email protected] QUESTION OF THE WEEK Linen Care Diana-Lynn Inderhees [email protected] Adult: “What has it meant to you to take up Music your cross and follow Jesus?” Lisa Kellett [email protected] Proclaimer of the Word (Lector) Child: “When has it been hard to be a follower Jim Yinger [email protected] of Jesus?” Pat Rudolph [email protected] VIGÉSIMO-SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

LECTURAS DE HOY DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DE FR. RUSS Primera lectura — Me sedujiste, Señor, y me dejé Fr. Arroyo dedicó un altar a la Virgen "desatadora de seducir por ti (Jeremías 20:7-9). nudos" y su imagen fue colocada en una capilla en el Salmo — Mi alma está sedienta de ti, Señor, mi lado izquierdo de la iglesia. La imagen fue entronizada Dios (Salmo 63 [62]). el 8 de diciembre de 1996 y el entonces cardenal Ber- Segunda lectura — No se dejan llevar por las co- goglio, ahora arzobispo de Buenos Aires, elevó la pa- sas del mundo, más bien transfórmense por la reno- rroquia de San José a la dignidad de santuario. Un nú- vación de su mente (Romanos 12:1-2). mero cada vez mayor de fieles vienen cada mes a sa- Evangelio — Si quieres seguirme, renuncia a ti mis- ludar esta hermosa imagen pidiendo a María que pro- mo, carga con tu cruz y sígueme (Mateo 16:21-27). teja a sus familias. En el octavo día de cada mes, cien- tos de peregrinos se reúnen para celebrar la fiesta de María Desatadora de nudos, y cada año del 8 de di- LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA ciembre, hay una gran Misa fuera para permitir que Lunes: 1 Tes 4:13-18; Sal 96 (95):1, 3-5, 11- muchos fieles participen en la Misa. 13; El 8 de diciembre de 2011, el Cardenal Bergoglio, aho- Lc 4:16-30, o las lecturas de la Misa ra Papa Francisco, celebra la Misa con ocasión del “Por la decimoquinto aniversario de la entronización de la ima- santificación del trabajo” gen en el santuario. En la homilía, afirmó: Martes: 1 Tes 5:1-6, 9-11; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13- "Todos tenemos nudos, o deficiencias en nuestros co- 14; razones, y pasamos por dificultades. Dios, nuestro buen Padre, que distribuye su gracia a todos sus hijos, Lc 4:31-37 quiere que confiemos en Ella, que confiemos en Ella Miércoles: Col 1:1-8; Sal 52 (51):10-11; Lc los nudos de nuestros pecados, los enredos de nues- 4:38\-44 tras miserias que nos impiden unirnos a Dios, Jueves: Col 1:9-14; Sal 98 (97):2-6; Lc 5:1-11 Desatándolos y llevándonos a Su hijo Jesús”. Viernes: Miq 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 Desde que Bergoglio se ha convertido en el Papa (12):6 Francisco, esta devoción que el Santo Padre mismo Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] ayudó a promover, ha ganado una difusión mundial inmediata. La Novena ha sido traducida a ocho idio- Sábado: Col 1:21-23; Sal 54 (53):3-4, 6, 8; Lc mas y está disponible en todos los continentes. Esta 6:1-5 es la oración del Papa Francisco que se extendió por Domingo: Ez 33:7-9; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom todo el mundo: 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 "Santa María, llena de la Presencia de Dios, durante los días de tu vida terrenal aceptaste con toda humildad la voluntad del Padre y el Maligno nunca pudo CENAS COMUNITARIAS atraparte con sus confusiones. Ya junto con tu Hijo Usted y su familia son cordialmente invitados a intercediste por nuestras dificultades y con toda simpli- la Iglesia de Santa Catalina todos los lunes de cidad y paciencia tu nos distes el ejemplo de cómo 6:00pm - 7:00pm para recibir una cena caliente Desatar los enredos de nuestras vidas. Y permane- y totalmente gratuita. La cena se lleva acabo en ciendo siempre en Nuestra Madre nos arregla y nos el centro parroquial. ¡Los esperamos! revela los lazos que nos unen con el Señor. Santa Ma-  Los martes la Iglesia Luterana sirve la cena ría, Madre de Dios y nuestra Madre, tú que con un co- de 5:00pm-6:00pm razón maternal desataste los nudos que estrechan  Los miércoles en la Iglesia Metodista Unida nuestras vidas, te pedimos que te entreguemos en tus de 6:00pm-7:00pm manos (nómbralo si es posible...) y nos liberas de los  Los jueves en la Iglesia Comunidad Cristia- lazos y confusiones con que Estamos atormentados. na de 6:00pm-7:00pm. Por tu gracia, por tu intercesión, con tu ejemplo, líbra- nos de todo mal, nuestra Señora, y desata los nudos ESCUCHA que nos impiden estar unidos a Dios para que, libres Escucha y pon atención con el oído de tu cora- de toda confusión y error, podamos encontrarlo en to- zón. das las cosas, Descansar nuestros corazones en él, y —San Benito servirlo siempre en nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Amén." VIGÉSIMO-SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Muchos católicos afroamericanos son miembros de

CUMPLEAÑOS los Caballeros de san Pedro Claver, organización fundada para ellos en 1909, cuando el racismo no DEL MES DE SEPTIEMBRE les permitía participar en organizaciones euroesta- dounidenses. Esta organización toma su nombre de un jesuita español del siglo XVII, Pedro, quien llegó Domingo, 3 de Septiembre a Cartagena (Colombia) en 1610 y se escandalizó ante la trata de esclavos en el continente ameri- - Denisse Velasco cano. A pesar de censuras papales en contra de la esclavitud esta pecaminosa costumbre seguía ro- - Rodrigo Hernandez bando humanidad a los africanos. Pedro se consa- gró al servicio de ellos, recibiéndolos con caridad, comida y alivio apenas llegaban en los barcos. Pedro no pudo liberar a los esclavos pero si se dedicó a servirlos y convertirlos. Él preparaba cate- quistas de entre los mismos africanos para que pu- dieran cristianizar a los recién llegados. Pedro Cla- ver sufrió muchos insultos y calumnias por reunir a Damos gracias al Señor por todas las los africanos en iglesias y en especial, por darles bendiciones concedidas a cada uno de los sacramentos cristianos. Sus propios superiores, nuestros ministros en su cumpleaños y dejándose llevar por las críticas de los criollos, lo el que compartan su tiempo y talento en castigaban por el trabajo que hacía con los escla- nuestra Parroquia. Pedimos al Señor los vos. Por tal razón se autonombró como “Pedro Cla- haga crecer en su fe y les recompense ver, de los negros, esclavo para siempre”. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. su generosidad.

ADORACION EUCHARISTICA DEL SA- FACEBOOK GRADO SACRAMENTO DE Únase con nosotros y mantén- STA. CATALINA DE ALEXANDRIA ganse al corriente de lo que pa- Vuestra 24 horas de Adoracion Eucharistica empie- sa en nuestra parroquia. Visite za el Primer Viernes 1 de Septimbre despues nuestra pagina en https:// del sagrado sacrificio de la misa de las 8:15 A.M. www.facebook.com/pages/Saint- concluyendo el Primer Sabado 2 de Septiembre a Catherine-of-Alexandria- las Church/29304741747856 8:00 A.M. con benedicion "De modo que no pueden permanecer despiertos una hora conmigo" MT 26:40 MINISTERIO DE ENFERMOS "Rezada, Rezada el Rosario todos los dias. En el Si usted tiene un familiar enfermo que no puede ultimo mes{13 de Octubre} yo hare el milagro para asistir a misa, favor de llamar a la rectoría al que todos crean." Vuestra Senora del Rosario de 408-779-3959 para dar sus datos para que Fatima miembros de este ministerio pasen a visitarlos GRUPO AMIGOS a sus casas y les lleven la comunión. Se les invita a todos los jóvenes que estén en la preparatoria para que asistan al Grupo Amigos. JÓVENES PARA CRISTO Grupo Amigos es un grupo para hacer buenas amis- Se les invita a las personas mayores de 18 tades y para aprender nuevas cosas que ayudaran años a reunirse todos los Viernes en el salón 10 en sus vidas y crecer en su fe. Los esperamos to- en la escuela a las 7:00pm. ¡Los esperamos! dos los viernes a las 7:00pm en el Centro Milani. VIGÉSIMO-SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

PREPARACION A LOS SACRAMENTOS EL PROGRAMA FORMACIÓN DE FAMILIAS EN LA FE Si eres mayor de 18 años y te faltan alguno o algunos de los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristi- ESTA INVITACIÓN ES ESPECIALMENTE ana ( Bautismo, Confirmación o Eu- PARA TI caristía) puedes inscribirte en la Recto- ría iniciamos el 13 de Septiembre a las 7 de la Quieres ser parte del programa de Formación de noche, la preparación es por un año, las reun- Familias en la Fe en la Parroquia de Santa Catali- na? iones son semanales. También adultos que ya El programa de catequesis está buscando volunta- recibieron sus Sacramentos y quisieran conocer rios y voluntarias para ayudar en diferentes formas un poco más son bienvenidos. Nos reuniremos para el año que viene. Tendremos talleres de forma- en la oficina. ción donde aprenderemos muchas cosas. Te esperamos! Si tienen alguna pregunta favor de contactar NOTIFICACIONES DE EMERGENCIA la oficina al (408) 778-9604 o contactar a Maria Mi- ¿Le gustaría recibir notificaciones de emergen- randa por correo electrónico [email protected] cia del departamento de policía de la cuidad de Morgan Hill? Inscríbase para que las reciba en www.alertssc.com ¡BIENVENIDO!

REUNIÓN MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS Nuestra más cordial bienvenida a todos los que es- DE LA COMUNIÓN tán celebrando con nosotros, ya sean residentes de Para el 8 de Septiembre en el salón 10 a las 7 de la no- largo plazo o recién llegados a la parroquia. Damos che tenemos nuestra reunión es importante tu presen- gracias a Dios por ustedes. Si aún no estás registra- cia, los esperamos. do, por favor, llene este formulario y colóquelo en la canasta de la colecta o mandarlo por correo a la oficina de la parroquia. SAN VINCENTE DE PAUL DE SANTA CATALINA Nombre(s): ______La Tiendita Comunitaria de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul — ¡Ya esta abierta por mas días!  Martes(10AM - 12PM) Dirección:______ Jueves(10AM - 12PM)  Cada primer Sábado del mes(10AM -12PM) Ciudad:______Código postal:______UNA BUENA ORACIÓN Una buena oración, aunque se use con fre- Numero teléfono:______cuencia, sigue siendo fresca y hermosa a los ojos y oídos del cielo. Email:______

EXTREMOS Si quieres ir a los extremos, ¿Desea recibir sobres de contribución? que sea en dulzura, paciencia, humildad y caridad. _____Yes _____No —San Felipe Neri ¿Desea recibir información de la parroquia?

IMPRESIONABLE _____Yes _____No Cuando tratamos de causar impresión, es exacta- mente la impresión lo que causamos. —Anónimo TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

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Wednesdays, at 9:00am Did You Remember Your Gift? in the O’Donnell Parish Center.

It is only natural when invited to a party – whether a We are reading Sonja Corbitt's book "Fearless". Our birthday, anniversary, homecoming or any other cel- time together centers around faith sharing, Holy ebration – to consider the gift that you will bring. Scripture, prayer and our own personal experiences Even when the invitation says, “No gifts, please,” that occur daily in our lives. most of us still show up with a bottle of wine or a Together we experience the work of the Holy Spirit in box of candy or some other token of our affection. our lives and are able to take to others and share We bring gifts to show gratitude for being invited what we have received. and to show our love for the one being honored and If you are interested in finding out more about the celebrated. So, when God Himself invites you to the group, please feel free to stop in any Wednesday greatest celebration of all – the celebration of the morning at 9:00am in the Parish Center or email me Eucharist – do you bring a gift? Do you take time to Ann Poirier at [email protected] for more wrap it in an envelope? Do you select a gift that tru- information. ly reflects your gratitude for being invited to be a part of God’s family? Do you bring a gift that shows your love for the crucified Jesus, who we remember SAVE THE DATE! at every Mass? The invitation to the Mass does not Saturday say “No gifts, please.” In fact, since God first February 17, 2018 called the Israelites to be His people He taught Women’s Spirituality Retreat them, “No one shall appear before the Lord empty- Retreat Led By Sonja handed, but each of you with as much as he can Corbitt Founder of pursuingthesummitt.com give, in proportion to the blessings which the Lord, your God has bestowed on you.”- Deuteronomy Please mark you calendars today and join us . 16:16-17 On Saturday, Feb. 17th Did you remember your gift? 10:00am - 5:00pm O’Donnell Parish Center TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

SUPER DUPED I've heard many people say that the translation of the Bible that you use is irrelevant, as long as you actually use it. To that I say: I agree. Mostly. Words are powerful. And replacing one word with another can be completely change the feel of what was said. For example: If someone was to tell you, "You take my breath away," you might blush or guffaw because you are flattered by the compliment. Or you might Han Solo it with an, “I know.” But if someone were to tell you, "You are suffocating me," your face might turn red in anger instead of embarrassment. Or you might Han Solo it with an, “I know.” Both phrases can mean the same thing, but most people know they have very different intentions. In today's first reading, the translation you get from usccb.org’s daily readings says, "You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped." Does God dupe people? I don't think I would describe God as being deceiving. Online I found that another translation instead of duped is persuaded. It also explains why bad things are sometimes attributed to God. I think that is a more apt description of how God does things. And for anyone who things that persuading is a bad thing (which it can be), God doesn't use it in that way. I wrote a bulletin article awhile back about the mistreatment of a teen by an adult because of how they were dressed at Mass. Although I don't agree with how the woman approached the young lady, nor what she said to her, I can, to an extent, understand why she said it. She wasn't trying to attack the teen - she was trying to get her to recognize how important the Mass is and that we should dress accordingly. But she chose her words poorly. And for many of us, who are challenged to see the true beauty of the Catholic Church, poorly chosen words can lead us away from the Church, not towards it. I know I have hurt people with my words. I've even used hateful words to those that I love when I've gotten caught up in the moment. It's one of the many things that I'm working on. And although being more intentional and pastoral in our words is important, being able to forgive is needed even more. Take some time today or this week to reflect on the grudges that you're holding onto. Pick at least one to let go of - and do what is necessary to make that happen. Here are some suggestions of what you an do: Prayer - There have been times I've been so angry/annoyed at my wife, and I'm thankful that I've gotten into the practice of going to prayer. It allows me to see things from a perspective other than my own. It allows me to recognize that I might not have handled the situation appropriately. Talk to the Person - A lot of times we have issues with someone, it's because we make a lot of as- sumptions. And the only good assumption that's been made is Mary. Reconciliation - Yeah, you can ask for forgiveness for not forgiving someone. It's also a good re- minder of God's mercy and how we need to reflect that more in our own lives. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Equipping Families to Pass on the Faith Family Faith Formation at St. Catherine’s Church

God - It’s Not Supposed to Happen

This Way!

Have you ever found yourself saying this to God - in prayer or even just in response to something that just happened? “I know how it is supposed to turn out,” you say. We hear in today’s gospel that Peter was expecting a Messiah that would carry out a different plan than the one Jesus had explained. Jesus was indeed the Messiah, but his life and death would show a different understanding of what that means. Faith Formation Sessions begin in September We too have expectations of God and our own ideas about what we think God ought to be do- Start Dates: ing in our world. Like Peter we often limit our image of God by thinking only in human ways. Children’s Ministry God’s plan is always more than we can ever ECE Preschool/Kinder imagine. Sunday, September 10th

On the way home from Mass today, talk about Elementary (Grades 1-5) Middle School Formation (Grades 6-8) what we expect God to be doing in our world and in our family life. Recall today’s gospel. Do Saturday, September 2nd (SPANISH) we sometimes forget to let God be God for us? Sunday, September 10th Do we get discouraged because God doesn’t Wednesday, September 13th act in our world in the ways that we expect? Pray together that your family will remember Registration forms are available at the Faith that God is always working at work, in ways Formation and church offices and on the church that are beyond our human understanding. website. For further information or to volunteer, call the Faith Formation Office at (408) 779- Excerpted from Sunday Connections by Loyola Press 9604.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PARENT INFO MTGS: Sunday, Sept 24, 3-5 pm in Parish Center or Wednesday, Sept 27, 7-9 pm in Milani Center

Do you find it hard to understand the Old Testa- This meeting is for parents whose children are ment? What is the book really about? How is it preparing for reception of First Reconciliation relevant to our faith in today’s times? and First Communion in the upcoming year. Join us for a discussion on the Old Testament At least one parent should attend the meeting. on Wed, Sept 20th, 7:30 pm in Milani Center. TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

.Volunteer Opportunities

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We need leaders for our event. September 15,16 & 17  Game Booths - Parent and child can work together BUY DISCOUNTED TICKETS TODAY!  Other Booths - 16 and older can

Tickets available for purchase work in any booth. through 3pm Friday Sep. 14th.  No minors are allowed in the beer and wine booth. Buy them online at www.stca.org, after  Kitchen Help and Runners - weekend Masses, and in the Parish Of-  Cleaning up Sunday evening and in fice during business hours. the days following the Fun Fest  Select a volunteer spot that you Carnival Rides can do either sitting down or mov- Unlimited Ride Coupon - $20.00 ing around. One unlimited coupon can be used  Sign up as a family or with a friend on any day during the carnival. We have something for everyone! The coupon may only be used go to ivolunteer at www.stca.org, our once. home page.

Food and Game Red Food & Game Tickets -10 for $9.00 Sponsors Needed Ticket value is $1.00. Use at any Put your business or family name St. Catherine food, beverage, or before everyone attending the Fall game booth. Fun Fest.

All Sponsors receive recognition before and after the Fall Fun Fest: Please consider Sponsoring our event or a booth.

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME ALTAR SERVER TRAINING SAFE CAR PARK MORGAN HILL If you are interested in becoming an altar server Two of our families have recently obtained there are two upcoming training sessions. You housing and are in need of a few items: regular must be at least in the 5th grade and received and toddler-sized beds, and a dining room set First Holy Communion. The sessions are on with 6 chairs. We are also looking for someone Wednesday, September 13th and Wednesday, willing to allow one of our RV guest’s a place to September 20th from 1:00-3:30pm. You only park. She is a wonderful woman, has her own need to attend ONE session. Any current altar car and things to do during the day, and does servers wishing a refresher course are welcome not need any hook-ups. She can pay a modest to attend as well. Any questions, please contact amount each month. If you can be of service to Karen Barone at (408) 779-7141. any of these families, please contact Carol Lil- lig 408-857-4516. Thank you! HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Save the date for St. Catherine’s 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique scheduled for Sunday, ITALIAN CATHOLIC November 26th in the O’Donnell Parish FEDERATION THANK YOU Center. If you are a vendor and would like to sign up, please contact Maria Dominguez Maurizio’s and the Italian Catholic Federation at 408-779-3959. give thanks for all the people who supported and helped make the Rotelle Di Parma Dinner fundraiser for the renewal of our church a big STEPHEN MINISTERS success! Thank you also to Morgan Hill Cellars COMMISSIONED and Richard Della Maggiore for their wine dona- Congratulations to new Stephen Ministers: tions. A special thank you to all who helped set- Frank Mendoza III, Michele Ramos Ramirez, up, take down, washed pots and pans, helped in Nancy Nielsen and Wesline Jean-Michel. the kitchen, ticket takers & sellers and the young Please pray for God to bless their ministry and members of our community who helped in many work through them to bring Christ’s hope and ways. Blessings to all! healing to those whom they serve. Pray also for the ongoing ministry of our current Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers. Joanne Gitner, Claranne Schirle, Dcn. Juan Aquino, Lita Aquino Marriage Saving – the Post Session Phase – and Denise Ramos who have served since the The post-weekend phase of Retrouvaille ministry began six years ago. Ann Poirier, Kathy (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is as crucial Ferris, Kenny Carvalho and Tom Faulkner have to the healing of a troubled marriage as the ini- just completed two years of service as Stephen tial weekend experience. During the post- Ministers. Congratulations all, Good and Faithful weekend sessions, the weekend technique is Servants, for a job well done! further developed and combined with additional tools to explore other areas of the marriage rela- tionship. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a week- HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING end on September 22-24, 2017 call 831-479- A SISTER? COME AND SEE! 1260 or email: [email protected] or visit THE AUGHTERS OF HARITY D C have a September the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat for women 18-40. September 15-17, 2017 in Los Altos Hills, CA. CONTACT: Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C. 650-949-8890 or 213-210-9903 srlla- God is great all the time, [email protected] www.Daughters-Of- Charity.com/retreats/ all the time, God is great! TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Donuts, Coffee, and Fellowship

For the past few weeks we have not had morning hospitality after the 7:15am, 8:45am, and 10:30am Masses. But it’s not gone forever!

Donuts and coffee are not about, well, donuts and coffee. It’s actually about you and me. The entire reason for having donuts and coffee after Mass is to encourage each of us to build community with each other and get to know other people in our parish. This is an essential aspect of being Catholic. When we come to Mass it’s not an individual prayer experience. Mass is about praying together as one community.

So, after Mass the idea is that we NOT run out the doors of the Church as fast as we can, get into our cars, peel out of our parking spot, and get on with whatever is next on our calendar. Whether there are donuts or not, I encourage you stick around a little bit after Mass, meet some new people, or hang out with old friends.

After all we are on this journey of life together as members of St. Catherine and as members of the Body of Christ.

Hospitality Volunteers

We want to continue hospitality after Mass really soon but we need some help. We’re need 2 to 4 volunteers for each Mass to create a new hospitality committee. And we want not only to do this after morning Masses but at evening Masses as well.

If you are at all interested or want to find out more, please contact John Rinaldo at [email protected]. I promise you I won’t ask you to commit until you are fully aware of what our vision is for hospitality at St. Catherine. But I’m sure you’ll be highly interested to help after you learn more. Invite your friends to get involved with you!

IT/Tech Volunteers

Do you know how to work with IT systems, computers, and phone systems? Let me know. We want to upgrade our IT infrastructure and need volunteers to guide us. Contact John Rinaldo at [email protected] to find out more.

Fall Fun Fest (just in case you missed it 2 pages back)

Not only is our Fall Fun Fest an amazingly fun event, it’s an opportunity to build community in our Church and in our city. Please join us on September 15-17, 2017. There are lots of ways to get involved and to volunteer if you are itching to help. We would love you to consider sponsoring the event as a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze contributor. Or just come and enjoy the rides, games, food, and drink. All the details can be found at www.stca.org. See you there! TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

St. Catherine School News The school office will be closed on Monday, September 4, for the Labor Day holiday.

The eclipse provided some moments of awe for St. Catherine students. The students learned about the mechanics of eclipses in their classrooms, then enjoyed a first hand view through special glasses. It was an event they will remember.

Facebook WALKATHON HIGH SCHOOL St. Catherine’s Parent Teacher Guild (PTG) is INFORMATION sponsoring our 8th annual Walkathon to raise funds for the school. Each year PTG commits NIGHT to raise over $100,000 to bridge the gap be- tween the cost of educating each child and the The Diocese of San Jose and amount of tuition paid. St. Mary’s School are hosting a High School Infor- The Walkathon is October 6 on the playing mation Night on Thursday, September 21, at field. Prior to the event itself, students will solicit 7:00pm in the school building. Representatives pledges, either per lap pledges or flat amount from all the Catholic high schools in the diocese pledges, to be collected after the walk. PTG is will be present. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders and their parents are encouraged to come and challenging each student to bring in at least learn about our Catholic high schools. This is the $150 in pledges. A Prize Assembly will be held South County offering of High School Information after pledge monies are collected. Night for schools in the Diocese of San Jose. This event truly fits with our mission to promot- There won’t be an additional night scheduled at ing good health and physical activity. The low St. Catherine. overhead and high return to the school supports The evening is open to all. Information will be the goals of using funds effectively for the good available in the school lobby that evening regard- of our students. Anyone interested in sponsoring which rooms each school is using for their ing the event, please contact the school office. presentations. Please call St. Mary’s School of- Many thanks in advance to all who support this fice for more information (408) 842-2827. event by working or pledging!