St. Justin Parish 2655 HOMESTEAD ROAD SANTA CLARA, CA 95051 Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 7:00 p.m. Weekday Masses Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m. Or by appointment Adoration Chapel Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Parish Office Phone 408-296-1193 ext. 100 When have you faltered or looked back Monday-Friday during your journey of faith? 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. PASTORAL STAFF Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected] In today’s first reading, God tells the We are familiar with how, at the prophet Elijah to prepare Elisha to beginning of his ministry, Jesus called the Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar succeed him. Succeeding Elijah will be no fishermen to follow him and how they 408-296-1193, x 113, [email protected] easy task; he has spent his life facing dropped everything to do so. The events in Ms. Karen Suty, Principal threats from the kings he has confronted today’s Gospel happen much later, after 408-248-1094, x 232, [email protected] about their infidelity to the God of Israel. Jesus has determined he is to go to The psalm illustrates the emotional and Jerusalem, and—Luke informs the Mrs. Mary Kane, spiritual distress that the prophets’ reader—there are already forebodings Director of Faith Formation steadfast faithfulness to God brought about his fate. Jesus is well enough known 408-296-1193 x 104, [email protected] them. Paul’s description of the Christian’s that some people approach him and want freedom from the law as opposed to “the to go with him, but they are met with Mr. Joe Bauer, Facilities Coordinator 408-296-1193 x 109, [email protected] desire of the flesh” puts this struggle at the warnings about the difficulties that lie very heart of Christian identity. The ahead. Others summoned by Jesus want to Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director reading from Luke’s Gospel recounts say good-bye to their families first; Jesus 408-296-1193 x 112, [email protected] Jesus’ decision to journey toward shrugs them off and continues on without Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager Jerusalem, where he knows he will meet them. The urgency of the task ahead 408-296-1193 x 102, [email protected] his earthly fate. Following Jesus—like demands immediate and total dedication. succeeding Elijah as prophet—will now Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist become more difficult. Unlike his calls to 408-296-1193 x 100, [email protected] HOW CAN YOU TELL? the first disciples, Jesus encounters those One of the ways the Spirit is constantly Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, who are not ready or are not strong breathing new life into the Church is in Community Ministry Assistant enough to journey with him. the practice of spiritual direction. In 408-296-1193 x 105, [email protected] addition to our personal prayer, spiritual WE ARE CALLED directors can provide support for Rev. James Okafor, In Residence How do we know when we are being discerning the promptings of the Spirit in PHONE NUMBERS called by God? Sometimes a call is very our lives. Benedictines, Dominicans, and clear: this is what we need to do. Other Jesuits are known for their work in Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 times a call may be less obvious, and it spiritual direction and in training others as Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m. may take more time to discern such a call. directors. By now the Church is blessed closed 12:00-1:15 p.m. What is certain is that each of us will be with any number of priests, sisters, and lay Fax: 408-244-9437 called, at different times and in different people who help others discern and Website: ways, according to our personal strengths respond with the strength and dedication www.st-justin.org and weaknesses. required to follow Jesus, wherever the journey may take us. Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102 While the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113 were called in dramatic visions, Elisha’s call came with a simple but singular event: Youth Ministry Ext. 104 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. the prophet Elijah approached him as he Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107 was plowing and “threw his cloak over Community Ministry 408-243-1462 him” (1 Kings 19:19). Elisha immediately School Office 408- 248-1094 understood—this was a sign he was to follow Elijah and inherit his mantle as Thrift Store 408-243-7117 prophet. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, July 4th – REPORT JUNE 23, 2019 Friday, July 5th in honor of Independence Day. Goal $12,500.00 1st Collection $8,206.00 Upcoming Second Offerings Our Second Collection for Your generosity is appreciated. Direct Deposit $0.00 the Building Fund was *Denotes Parish Second Collection. Online Giving $955.00 $3,327.00 Peter’s Pence Variance -$3,339.00 6/30 Thank you for your continued generosity! Page 2 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 30, 2019 Last week the City of Santa Clara recognized the ORGANIZATIONS 2019 Award Recipients FINANCE COUNCIL At this year’s State of the City events Mayor Gillmor introduced a new Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193 program to recognize the women, men and businesses/organizations who have been exemplary models of those who volunteer to make Santa Clara a better STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) place. The awards were by voting district with each Council Member Dan Grimley 408-296-1193 choosing the recipient for her/his district and presenting the award. The Mayor presented one for the person representing the city at-large. It should come as no LADIES GUILD surprise that 4 were affiliated with Saint Justin. Eva Eveleth 408-296-1193 Santa Claran of the Year: Dorothy Rosa* GUADALUPE SOCIETY District 2: Emily Adorable* Maria Marquez 408-296-1193 District 3: Darlene Hall District 4: Margaret Demorest* ALTAR SERVERS District 5: Mary Grizzzle 408-296-1193 District 6: Lee Broughman* KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Thank you, ladies, and all the wonderful people who share their gifts to make COUNCIL #3523 Saint Justin such a special community. Aaron Curley 408-296-1193 [email protected] FIL-AM ORGANIZATION George Solanzo 408-296-1193 BOY SCOUT TROOP 14 Toby McPheeters 408-296-1193 www.bsa14.org We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family and friends. We pray for our men and women Mass Dedications for the Week of who are serving in the military. July 1 – July 7, 2019 + notes deceased This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for Monday Larry Macias + Saturday Luca Thoa Luong + surgery: Alfred Alvarado, Michael 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Maria Phien Dang + Alvarado, Marilyn Bolante, Sheila Tuesday Harold Boyd + Sunday Binky Ungson Chen, David DeGroot, Kathy Dias, 8:30 a.m. Sister Eileen Houlihan 7:30 a.m. Maura Flosi, Marili Francisco, Joey Gomez, Linda Hamilton, Antero Wednesday No Intention Sunday Clivia Cardoza + 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Luis, Kathy Muraco, Toan Nguyen, Robert Ray, Tiffany Rico, Joseph Thursday David Ramasko + Sunday FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 8:30 a.m. 10:30a.m. Rodriguez, Gloria Rohrig, Jim Sieracki, Jim Snow, Stephen Taylor, Friday Warren Voith + Sunday Francisca Binarao + 8:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mark Walsh Segundo Bosas + Vicente Binarao + Belen Binarao + And for those who have died: Saturday No Intention Sunday Caroline Mathews + Bishop Pierre Dumaine, 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Clivia Cardoza, John Eadie Page 3 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 30, 2019 CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 ext. 100, [email protected] for registration information. If you have any questions about our programs, contact Mary Kane at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104 GENERAL INFORMATION Catechesis more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a deeper relationship with Christ. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Our next meeting is Tuesday, Ongoing Faith Formation Program July 16th at 6:30-8:30pm in the will Resume in September! PMC. Come with any questions that you may have These classes meet on Sunday morning. about faith, religion, and the Catholic Church. This program is Registration forms will be available at for adults who are seeking st-justin.org or in the Parish Office. We will mail out registration forms for returning baptism, or were baptized families in August. Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. This is a process Sacramental Preparation Program marked by liturgical rites that are First Reconciliation and First Eucharist celebrated with the community. You may register for this program if your child has already This process is centered on the completed one year of Ongoing Faith Formation or is enrolled in a Sunday readings and includes Catholic school. This program is for baptized children in 2nd attending Mass. For more grade and higher. Registration begins in August and is information email Mary Kane at supplemental to Ongoing Faith Formation. [email protected]. High School Confirmation Program This program begins in September and culminates with the Sacrament of Confirmation in May.