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 (only for the sick and the dying): 408-904-9187
October 14th, 2018 ~ 28th 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 Dear Parishioners, Pastor: Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, x104, [email protected] Today’s readings present us with examples of people making Parochial Vicar: Rev. Prosper Molengi, choices. Solomon, in the first reading, clearly chooses God’s gifts x105, [email protected] of prudence and wisdom over other Office Manager: Joanna Ayllon, x106 gifts that might be tempting to others: Religious Education Coordinator and power, riches, and even health and Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: beauty. Guided by the spirit of wis- Paty Rascon, x102, dom, he sees beyond the desirabil- [email protected] ity of the things of this life to per- Facility Emergencies: ceive the beauty of God’s wisdom Matt Dutra (408) 904-9181 – a beauty that might be hidden to Saint Clare School: others. The rich young man in the Principal - Cecile Mantecon (408) 246-6797, Gospel, responding to the draw of www.drexel.dsj.org/stclareschool Jesus, seeks to go beyond the basics of his faith that he practiced from his RCIA: youth to follow Jesus, but the price is Diane Madruga, too high for him. He is not yet [email protected] ready to give up his wealth and prestige. Music Ministry: It is so easy to get caught Christopher Wemp, [email protected] in the same trap as the rich young man. After all, what he had – Community & Service wealth, possessions, power and Webmaster: prestige – are held up and respected Perig Vennetier, [email protected] in many cultures of our world. Solomon’s values – and those of Chris- Pastoral Council: tians – are much less visible and obvious. Many would label the rich Jasmine Vu, [email protected] young man as foolish to give up all the advantages he had always enjoyed to follow a preacher. Finance Council: In contrast, the Apostles – who admittedly had less to give up Jerome Alabado, than the rich young man – were more easily willing to give up all [email protected] they had to follow Jesus. Yet, they also took a risk – giving up Serra Club of Santa Clara: their trades and a way of life that they knew and that had become Tom Bommarito (408) 243-4647 comfortable for them – in order to follow Jesus. Like the rich young St. Vincent de Paul: man, they were drawn to Jesus, but unlike him, they were able to give Mick Gonzales (408) 645-0506 up the familiar to follow Jesus. Jesus continues to call the people of our world to follow Facilities: him, to take on his values and those of the Gospel, to prefer God to Matt Dutra, [email protected] riches and pleasure. The key is to listen prayerfully for Jesus’ call Knights Of Columbus: in life, and to follow him in that call. Tony Colombo, With that in mind I would like to propose a question to each one [email protected] of you: WHAT IS JESUS CALLING YOU TO DO? Is there a need at St. Young Ladies Institute (YLI): Clare’s that He might use the skills of yours and your ability? May- be it would be good to ask yourself that question at this time. Dolores Wriglesworth, Last Sunday I was talking to one of our parishioners about the [email protected] lackluster response from our community to our invitation when it Social Justice Committee: comes to participation in the Bible studies or our Friday evening Anne McMahon, prayer services. As I was hunting for a better word while trying to [email protected] express what I mean, the parishioner said that the word APATHY would Italian Catholic Federation: be the best one to describe this kind of situation in our parish. To me as the pastor of St. Clare, this word doesn’t sound good Janet Glaubke (408) 225-0743 at all because it concerns our parish! For that reason I would like to talk Hispanic Committee: to you about the STEWARDSHIP and its meaning in the weeks to Elania Tablada (408) 984-3519 come. Maybe a thorough reflection on the meaning of the stewardship Portuguese Community: could change somehow our perspective on certain things in life, espe- Filomena Bettencourt (408) 221-5236 cially when it comes to religious life that we try to practice at our St. Mandarin Community: Clare Parish. Contact: Rev. Carlos A. Olivera, Meanwhile, I encourage you once again to think about this [email protected] question: WHAT IS JESUS CALLING YOU TO DO?
Cantonese Community: Fr. Tad Contact: Tony Lau, [email protected]
Baptism & Registration Mass Intentions October 13th ~ October 20th 2018 Baptism Contact the Parish office to arrange for Baptismal prepara- Sat 5:00 pm Jeffrey Cossins + tion, and to sign up for Baptismal Class. Erlinda Alabanza + Spanish Prep Class: 1st Monday at 7:00 pm; Baptism: 3rd Saturday at 10:00 am Sun 7:45 am St. Clare Parishioners English Prep Class: 2nd Monday at 7:00 pm; Baptism: 4th Saturday at 10:00 am 9:00 am William Kelly + Stand And Be Counted Robert Villegas + Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be Eusebio Duclayan + part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and re- 10:30 am Joao Sousa Silva + sponsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishion- Manuel Santos + er makes things much easier when it is time for infant Joe Dutra + Baptism, weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Con- Manuel Jeronimo + firmation Sponsor and even funerals. Gabriel da Silva + We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and Carlos Machado + Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is 12:00 pm Hector Luis Torres + a registered, active and contribution member. So, are you a registered parishioner? Miguel Zuluaga + If not please consider registering. Registration forms are 5:30 pm Josefa C. & Antonio S. Soares + available in the Parish Office and in the Church vestibule. Mon 8:00 am John S. Luis + Calendar of Events Tue 5:30 pm Souls in Purgatory ______Monday October 15th ______♦ YLI Meeting, 6:15 pm, North Hall Wed 8:00 am Open ______Tuesday October 16th ______Thu 5:30 pm Open RCIA, 7:00 pm, Rectory Conference Room ______Wednesday October 17th ______Fri 8:00 am John S. Luis + ♦ Bible Study, 9:00 am, Rectory Conference Room Sat 8:00 am Open ♦ Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, Lower Church EUCHARIST ♦ Bible Study, 7:00 pm, Rectory Conference Room Discovering The Mass In The Bible ______Thursday October 18th ______♦ Open ______Friday October 19th ______♦ Friday Prayer Service, 7:00 pm, Main Church
AH HA! YOU REMEMBERED! You might consider taking 2 bulletins Dates, Times, Location: this week, maybe share one with a friend? This 10-week study will begin on Wednesday, October 3rd It’s true, they are small, but so mighty! 7:00 ~ 8:30 pm in the Rectory Conference Room. Let others know they can visit us for the latest Register at [email protected] up to the minute info for upcoming events at: or call Diane Madruga @ 408-391-2962 www.StClareParish.org Facebook: St. Clare of Assisi
The Saint Clare Catholic Church YLI MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT app is available FREE for iPhone or Android YLI will meet on Monday, October 15th at 6:00 pm for dinner with the rosary and Weekly Stewardship Report meeting to follow Parish Weekly Expenses: $13,209 Parish Weekly Average Collection: $6,927 10-7-18 Collection: $5,270.00
Upcoming Second Offerings: BREAKFAST AFTER THE MASSES One feeds your soul the other your body 10/14 Building Fund Sunday ~ October 21st 10/21 World Mission Sunday Pancakes, eggs, sausages, and other delights
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Your weekly offerings enable us to meet our monthly COATS FOR KIDS DRIVE obligations and to continue to support our many parish programs. Thank you for your faithful support. You may Event hosted by Knights of Columbus mail offerings to 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Sunday Children’s Program SCHOOL HAPPENINGS “Finding God” Continuous Faith Formation Program ST. CLARE SCHOOL “Faith Formation is more than a subject to be taught, it is an invitation to a way of life” Joe St. Clare School News | Paprocki. 14th October 2018
Parents and students will meet with their teachers Roll of Parental and Guardians this next week to dialog about each student’s progress in Parents/Guardians are a child's first teachers in every- the formation of their faith, their social and emotional well thing and this includes Faith formation. -being and their academics. It is an opportunity for us, The growth and development in the Catholic faith of a as a school, to reaffirm our commitment to partner in the child depend on the example of the parents/guardians formation of the students at St. Clare School. Our living their own faith. The efficacy of the Faith Formation school, established in 1856 as the first Catholic elemen- process depends on this. We are here to help you in this tary school in the Santa Clara valley, has been forming process and in order to do that we need your assistance the hearts and minds of children of immigrant families and support with the following: and families who have made this valley their home. Our tradition continues in the families enrolled in our school • Serve as role models for your child by living your life today. according to Christian morality. It is heartwarming to hear from alums who tell us that their grandparents and parents were married at this • Celebrate the Sacrament regularly. church and that they and their siblings, parents and • Be involve in the life of the parish. grandparents celebrated many sacraments here. • Encourage your child to continue learning more It is the church’s mission to minister through Catho- about their faith as they grow. lic education. We welcome inquiries about our program • and we invite you to learn more about our school. We Have your child arrive on time to class and come to are accepting applications for enrollment for the 2019-20 every class. school year. Come and visit our school. Join us for our • Complete weekly homework, activities or missed Open House on November 8 starting at 4 P.M. lessons. If you or someone you know is interested in enrol- • Reinforce classroom lessons. ling a student in grades TK - 8, please call the school • office at 408-246-6797 to schedule a tour or a shadow Discuss the Catholic faith on a regular basis with day. Be part of the St. Clare tradition! your child/family. • Pray on a regular basis with your child/family and Mrs. Cecile Mantecón, Principal help them to know their prayers 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara CA 95050 • Attend all parent meetings, classes and workshops www.stclareschool.org • Speak with your child's catechist periodically • Notify the Catechetical office with any changes in address, email, phone number, family situation or any other special need. Most importantly, attend weekly Sunday Mass with
your child.!
Thank you for your commitment, support and prayers. Interesting Facts About the Holy Land: Paty Rascon, Catechetical Office 408.248.7786 X 102 [email protected] Bethlehem Office hours: Tue-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm The site of the Nativity 2:00pm-5:00pm of Jesus was identified by St. Justin Martyr, a 2nd- century Christian apologist, as a manger in “a cave close to the village”; the K N I G H T S C O R N E R cave, now under the nave of the Church of the Nativity Winston Churchill said, “Fear is a reaction. in the heart of the town, has been continuously venerated by Courage is a decision.” Make a courageous de- Christians since then. St. Helena (c. 248–c. 328), mother of the first Christian Roman emperor (Constantine I), had a church cision, and come join the Knights. built over the cave; later destroyed, it was rebuilt in substantial- ly its present form by Emperor Justinian (reigned 527–565). Contact email: [email protected] The Church of the Nativity is thus one of the oldest Christian churches extant.
Rite of Christian Initiation was later martyred for the faith. The final le er begs the Chris ans in Rome not to try to stop his martyrdom. “The Are you an adult seeking baptism? only thing I ask of you is to allow me to offer the liba on of Or were you baptized Catholic as a child, my blood to God. I am the wheat of the Lord; may I be but have not celebrated the Sacraments of ground by the teeth of the beasts to become the immaculate Confirmation and Eucharist? We will be meeting Tuesday evenings bread of Christ.” from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Igna us bravely met the lions in the Circus Maximus. After Ignatius' martyrdom in the Circus Maximus his For more information please contact: remains were carried back to Antioch by his companions. The Diane Madruga at [email protected] or reputed remains of Ignatius were moved by the Emperor The- Cathy Parshall at [email protected] or odosius II to the Tychaeum, or Temple of Tyche, which had St. Clare Rectory at 408-248-7786 been converted into a church dedicated to Ignatius. In 637 the relics were transferred to the Basilica di San Clemente in Rome.[citation needed] READINGS FOR THE WEEK Reflection Mon: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Igna us’s great concern was for the unity and order of Lk 11:29-32 the Church. Even greater was his willingness to suffer martyr- Tue: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 dom rather than deny his Lord Jesus Christ. He did not draw Wed: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 a en on to his own suffering, but to the love of God which Thu: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; strengthened him. He knew the price of commitment and Lk 10:1-9 Fri: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 would not deny Christ, even to save his own life. Sat: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sun: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; WORDS OF WISDOM Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today’s first read- ing, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as Saint Igna us of An och of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that Saint of the Day for October 17th the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is “sharper than any two-edged sword.” We cannot shrink Born in Syria, Igna us converted to Chris anity and even- from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the tually became bishop of An och. In the year 107, Emperor Tra- power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living jan visited An och and forced the Chris ans there to choose word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, between death and deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who apostasy. Igna us comes to him seeking answers to his most profound ques- tions. Just when the young man thought he had done would not deny enough to fulfill God’s commands, more was asked of him. Christ and thus was This is no less true for us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. condemned to be put to death in Rome. Igna us' transfer to Rome is regarded by scholars as unu- “Without Work It Is sual, since those Impossible To Have Fun” persecuted as Chris- ans would be ex- St. Thomas Aqunias pected to be pun- ished locally. If he Planning A Catholic Funeral & Legacy Giving were a Roman ci - zen, he could have appealed to the emperor, but then would Thursday, Oct. 18th: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. St. Julie Parish ~ Sullivan Center usually have been beheaded rather than tortured. Allen Brent 366 St. Julie Drive, San Jose, CA has suggested that Igna us was involved in conflict with other Chris ans and was executed for the capital crime of disturbing Presenter: Fr. Christopher Bennett, the peace. Catholic Community Foundation, Catholic Cemeteries Igna us is well known for the seven le ers he wrote on the Come learn about the history and richness of our Catholic funeral long journey from An och to Rome. Five of these le ers are to rights (Vigil, Mass, Graveside Committal), Legacy Giving, and the churches in Asia Minor; they urge the Chris ans there to re- service and options at our Catholic cemeteries. This workshop will main faithful to God and to obey their superiors. He warns assist you in making choices about your funeral or that of some- them against here cal doctrines, providing them with the solid one close to you. For more information, contact Catholic Cemeter- truths of the Chris an faith. ies: (650) 428-3730 or [email protected] The sixth le er was to Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, who
Boletín Parroquial Español Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe Existe en Perú un mural milagroso de la Pasión de Jesucristo. Esta imagen reconocida como el Señor de los Mila- gros, el Cristo Moreno o el Cristo de Pachacamilla fue pintada por un angoleño en el siglo XVII para una cofradía de africanos. A mitad del siglo un fuerte terremoto sacudió a Lima y las paredes de la cofradía se cayeron, sin que se dañara el mural. Eventualmente la imagen se reveló como milagrosa para los que oraban delante de ella. En la imagen aparece Jesús crucificado. Sobre él está el Espíritu Santo y el Padre. A la derecha de la cruz está su Madre con el corazón traspasado por una lanza y a su derecha, el fiel discípulo amado. Esta imagen es venerada como el Señor de los Milagros. Sin saberlo el artista angoleño ha pintado una reflexión teológica sobre la divinidad y la humanidad de Jesucristo. En su pasión redentora Jesús abre las puertas del cielo y de la comunicación entre el cielo y la tierra, entre Dios y la humanidad representada por la Madre y el discípulo. — Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Agradecimiento por sus Donaciones para el Festival de Arte y Vino Queremos dar las gracias por sus generosas donaciones para nuestra participación en el Festival de Are y Vino de Santa Clara a las siguientes personas: José Estrada, José Luis Ortiz, Martha Uribe, Irene Rubí España, Mireya Espi- noza Stacy Lara, María Rodríguez y Lupita González, Oración y Exposición del Santísimo Durante Octubre La invitación a que nos acompañen todos los viernes del mes de octubre sigue en pie. Los esperamos para orar por la Iglesia, que somos todos nosotros, a las 7pm, en la iglesia. Invitación del Papa a rezar el Rosario por la Iglesia durante octubre. El Papa Francisco nos invita a rezar el Santo Rosario en familia todos los días, durante este mes Mariano de octubre, para que pidamos a la Virgen María y al Arcángel San Miguel ayuden a la Iglesia en estos tiempos difíciles. Sobres para Intenciones de la Misa en el Mes Noviembre “Mes de los Difuntos” Como es ya tradición en nuestra parroquia, los sobres para recordar “Las Almas de los Difuntos” durante todas las misas de noviembre, ya están disponibles en las entradas de la iglesia. Por favor anote el nombre de sus seres queri- dos en el sobre, ponga su donación dentro, y deposítelo en la canasta de la colecta, en la caja que esta junto al am- bón o llévelo a la oficina. Grupo de Oración Carismática Nos invita a unirnos a sus oraciones y alabanzas al Señor, los miércoles, a las 7:30 pm en la Iglesia de Abajo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
“Si quieren que la paz reine en sus familias y en su Patria, recen todos los días el Rosario con todos los su- yos”. — San Pio X
Boletim Paroquial Português ~ Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda Reflexão pelo Padre Francisco Rodrigues s.j. A leitura do Evangelho deste Domingo é tirada de Marcos, capítulo 10, e recorda-nos a famosa passagem do Homem Rico. Lembremos os momentos principais: aparece um homen na cena, o qual sente um vazio interior muito grande. O que este homem pede a Jesus e muito deseja, é perceber porque nasceu, para que vive e o que pode esperar no fim da sua vida terrena, isto é, como viver para ganhar a eternidade que o seu coração busca. Jesus responde a este homem e diz-lhe que tem que observar e cumprir os mandamentos da lei de Deus. O homem diz que já assim vive. Jesus olha para ele, com afecto e carinho,como quem diz: é verdade. Este homem é um cumpridor! No entanto Jesus nota que o seu coração está preso ás coisas deste mundo. Por isso, Jesus convida a que ele faça de Deus e da eternidade a sua riqueza. O homem fica triste e foi-se embora. Queria a eternidade. Sabia que tinha nascido para a eternidade. Mas não colocou os meios e nada fez para conseguir. Este é o grande drama. Deus não quer que sejamos pobres e vivamos na miséria. O que Deus quer é que não O troquemos por nada nem por ninguém. Deus sabe e quer que saibamos que só a liberdade do coração nos salva. As coisas e os bens deste mundo são boas se nos ajudam a vivermos melhor uns com os outros e a não fazer de nada idolatria porque só o Amor nos salva. Nós somos os administradores dos bens, e não os senhores absolutos do que Deus nos confia! E se fosse eu a encontrar-me com Jesus e falassemos sobre esse assunto, como lhe responderia? Desejo a vida eterna para a qual nasci? Que meios tenho colocado para a herdar? Administro com liberdade e generosidade os bens que Deus me confia, ou aproprio-me deles e a minha vida não anda nada bem? Procuremos rezar estes textos e dêmos as respostas ás perguntas de Jesus de acordo com o texto do Evangelho. Notícias Festa de Nossa Senhora de Fátima: A Irmandade de NS de Fátima de Santa Clara está a promover a festa anual á sua padroeira este fim de semana. A Mesa Directiva convida toda a comunidade a celebrar a Virgem Maria que á 101 anos apareceu em Fátima a tres pastorinhos: Lucia, Jacinta e Francisco. Após esta missa todas as actividades desta festa terão lugar nas instalções da SES e toda a nossa comunidade é convidada a participar nas mesmas.. O CPP agradece a presença do Padre Francisco Rodrigues e á sua entrega em servir a nossa comunidade bem assim em presidir a esta importante festa no calendário de festas da Comunidade Portuguesa da cidade de Santa Clara. Agradece também á Mesa Directiva desta Irmandade a generosa dedicação e empenho que poem na promoção desta festa e manterem a devoção á Senhora de Fátima. Que sejam sempre esses guiados pela mensagem de Fátima e que a Virgem os abençoe e que sejam cobertos com as graças do Seu Filho Jesus. A todos bem hajam!