Church Address: 941 Lexington St.
Church Address: 941 Lexington St.
Office Address: 725 Washington St.
Office
Address: 725 Washington St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Santa Clara, CA 95050
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.stclareparish.org
Web-site: www.stclareparish.org
Mass Schedule
Weekend: 5:00 pm (Vigil); 7:45am, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm (English)
10:30 am (Portuguese); 12:00 pm (Spanish)
1:30 pm (Cantonese); 3:00 pm (Mandarin)
Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 8:00 am; Tue & Thu 5:30 pm
Celebrating The Year of COMPASSION
August 31, 2014 ● 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayer for Peace in Iraq
(by His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako,
Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq)
Lord, the plight of our country is deep and the suffering
of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we
ask you, Lord, to spare our lives, and to grant us patience, and courage to continue our witness of Christian
values with trust and hope.
Lord, peace is the foundation of life; grant us the peace
and stability that will enable us to live with each other
without fear and anxiety, and with dignity and joy.
Glory be to you forever. Amen.
Parish Office… 408-248-7786
Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, Pastor
Rev. Pedro Perez Sención, Parochial Vicar
Mary Park, Office Administrator
Paty Rascon, Hispanic Ministry
Sacrament of the Sick
If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend
Mass, please call the office.
St. Vincent de Paul…408-645-0506
For emergencies only, call 408-904-9187
Catechetical Ministry… 408-248-7786
Paty Rascon
RCIA
We warmly welcome those inquiring about becoming
Catholic. For information, please call the office.
Reconciliation
Saturdays 4:30 pm or by appointment.
Prayer Groups
Spanish Charismatic Group Wednesdays 7 pm
Spanish Prayer Group Thursdays 6:30 pm
Portuguese Prayer Group Thursdays 7 pm
Pastor’s Note
(Reprinted from a letter from Msgr. Francis Cilia)
I realize that people have been bombarded with one
appeal after the other in recent months. However, as the
situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate,
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, President of the USCCB, has
just written to the bishops of the country to ask for a collection on behalf of the Christians and Churches in that
region of the world.
From Archbishop Kurtz’ letter:
“It is with great concern for the ongoing crisis in the
Middle East, the cradle of Christianity, that I write to you
today. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Iraq, Syria
and Gaza who are struggling to survive, protect their
children and live with dignity in dire conditions.”
Given the extraordinary nature of this crisis, I am asking
you to consider taking up a special collection to provide
humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected
brothers and sisters in the Middle East.
These funds will be used by Catholic Relief Services and
other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the
local Church to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs
facing the people in Iraq, Gaza, Syria and surrounding
countries where refugees have fled. These organizations
have well-established partnerships with the Catholic
Church in the region which allow them to respond quickly
and efficiently to victims in some of the hardest to reach
areas. Collection funds will also be used to support
Church programs to aid persecuted Christians and to
respond to rebuilding needs of Catholic dioceses in the
impacted areas.
Our Christian brothers and sisters and other innocent
victims of the violence in the Middle East urgently need
the assistance of the Catholic community of the United
States.
Thank you!
Msgr. Cilia
The “Middle East Appeal” collection will be taken up
September 6/7.
Sacramental Information
Baptism
Contact the Parish office to arrange for baptismal preparation. Baptisms are celebrated monthly except during Lent.
Spanish Prep Class: 1st Mon at 7 pm; Baptism: 3rd Sat at 10 am
English Prep Class: 2nd Mon at 7 pm; Baptism: 4th Sat at 10 am
Weddings
Arrangements need to be made at least six months in
advance. Call the Parish office.
Rosary
The Rosary is recited daily after the 8 am Mass and
before the 5:30 pm Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Hispanic Community has a Rosary Hour every
Monday at 6 pm in the Rectory Chapel.
Welcome
We welcome visitors and newcomers to St. Clare Parish.
We encourage new parishioners to register as parish
members and become active in our parish community.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office and in
the Church vestibule. You may also fill out the form below.
Mass Intentions
August 30-September 06
Saturday
Sunday
5:00 pm
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Parishioners
Manuel Silveira
John Sousa Silva+, Manuel Paulo
Velosa+, Leucardia Teixeira+,
Jose & Esperanca Mendonca+,
Maria C. Sousa+
Florisa Castellanos (H),
Maria Mancebo+
Monday
8:00 am
Jose B. Monteiro+
Tuesday
5:30 pm
David George Ferrari+
Wednesday
8:00 am
Maria Mancebo+
Thursday
5:30 pm
Maria Adelina & Jose Furtado
Pereira, Sr.+
Friday
8:00 am
Maria Mancebo+
Saturday
8:00 am
Souls in Purgatory+
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US
Whether you are a parishioner of long standing or new to the parish, if you are not registered, we invite you to do so as soon as possible. If there are
changes to your status, please let us know. Please fill in the details below and place in the offertory basket or mail to the Parish Office.
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________ City:_______________________________
□ New Parishioner
□ Moving (please remove from directory)
□ New Address
Zip: ______________
□ New Phone Number
Calendar of Events
Weekly Stewardship
Report
Office closed in observance of Labor Day.
9/01
Collections for 8/24/2014
$5,064
Collections Year to Date
$41,942
$1,644
Second Collection: Africa Fund
Budgeted Year to Date
$370,000
Hispanic Rosary Group prays at 6:00 pm
in the Rectory Chapel
RCIA meets at 7:00 pm in the Rectory
9/02
Baptismal Preparation Class (Spanish at
7:00 pm in the Upper Church
Thank YOU for your generosity!
Second Collection this weekend for “St. Vincent
de Paul Society”
9/05
First School Mass of the year at 9:00 am
in the Church
This society funds emergency situations that arise for our
neighbors in need and also purchases vouchers for fresh
food for our clients.
Second Collection next weekend for
“Humanitarian relief for the Middle East”
(Please see the Pastor’s Column for details.)
Second Collection on September 13/14 for
“Catholic Education”
This annual appeal provides financial assistance to many
of our Catholic students who want to receive a Catholic
education; it supports a scholarship fund for tuition aid for
both elementary and high school students.
Ways to Report Misconduct
Safe Environment
If you suspect abuse in your parish, school or in the
Diocese of San Jose, please contact: Child Protective
Services 408.299.2071. Call Police 911.
RectoryUpdate
Thank you for your patience with our office as we
transition in personnel and facility renovation.
Many of you have asked when Fr. Tad returns from
his vacation; please note that Fr. Tad will be back
September 1st.
As mentioned previously, bulletins are sent to the
printers one day earlier i.e. Tuesday morning. If
you have news items or Mass Intentions, please
make sure the information is in the office by 5 pm
Monday afternoon.
We will be closed Monday, September 1, in
observance of Labor Day but
will return on Tuesday morning
at 9 am. Mass will be in the
chapel as usual at 8 am.
The Office for the Protection of Children and
Vulnerable Adults
Anthony Gonzalez—408.983.0141 or email
[email protected].
Financial Mismanagement
If you suspect financial mismanagement or misconduct
in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose,
please contact Ethics Point: dsj.ethicspoint.com or
the hotline telephone number 1.888.325.7863
The Finance Office
Teresa Conville, Director of Compliance & Parish
Financial Services—408.983.0241 or email
[email protected].
A truly American sentiment
recognizes the dignity of labor
and the fact that honor lies in
honest toil.
~Grover Cleveland
Su n d ay Ch ild r en ’s
P r o gr a m s
Cat ch t h e S p ir it !
As a people of faith, we are called to share the good
news of Jesus Christ. Catechesis—teaching the faith—
is an essential work of the Church, beginning in the
home and permeating parish life.
St. Clare Parish faith formation program
for children presents opportunities for families to grow closer to God and to deepen
their spiritual lives, both on an individual
basis as a community of faith.
Class R egist r at io n
Registration is going on now. Children
entering elementary school through eighth
grade can register for our Faith Formation
classes. First Reconciliation and First
Communion are celebrated during the second year in the program. Please stop by the Parish Office, Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm and 1
pm to 5 pm, to register. Bring your complete packet with
“New Students” or “Continuing Students” registration
form, a copy of the child’s Baptism certificate (only for
new students) and the fee. Registration forms and Information booklets are available in the Parish office and
Church vestibule. For more questions or concerns,
please call the Catechetical Ministry Office,
408.248.7786 x12, or email
[email protected].
Cla sses b egin Oct o b er 5 t h
Ad u lt Ba p t ism ● Eu ch a r ist
Co n f ir m a t io n
Are you or someone you know,
interested in the Catholic faith? If so,
you are invited to participate in the
RCIA Program. Classes begin
Tuesday, September 2nd.
All are welcome.
Already Catholic?
If you love your faith and would like to help mentor
someone on their journey, please sign up to become
a sponsor or join the RCIA Team.
For more information about classes, the Team or
being a sponsor, please contact Diane Madruga at
408.243.6766 or Cathy at [email protected].
New Wednesday School Schedule
All Wednesdays will be 12:30 days.
Our teachers’ Blended Learning skills will
continue to be developed in the coming
years. This year, all Drexel teachers will be
collaborating at different school sites with
their peers at grade levels. This commitment to collaboration is vital to maintain
the growth of our new educational model.
To support this collaboration, Drexel schools will implement a new 12:30pm early dismissal every Wednesday
starting this school year.
These Wednesday minimum days will allow us to collaborate on our student assessment tools to personalize
student learning, meet with other Drexel teachers at
grade levels to share successes and teaching techniques and plan for the coming WCEA/WASC Accreditation effort. Supporting best teaching practices is a cornerstone of the Drexel Initiative and we are committed to
enable teacher growth over the long term.
Traits of a Teacher
All who undertake to teach must be endowed with
deep love, the greatest patience, and, most of all,
profound humility. The Lord will find them worthy to
become fellow workers with him in the cause of
truth.
~St. Joseph Calasanz
The first Mass for the school children takes place this
coming Friday, September 05, at 9:00 am in the Church.
We are hoping that weekly Mass will become a tradition
beginning this year. Parents are welcome to come and
celebrate the Eucharist with their children.
The Jogathon fundraiser is scheduled for October 8th.
Bible Study Coming In the Fall
The Great Adventure is a fascinating 24-part Bible study
course that will take you on a journey through the entire
Bible. The course begins September 12th and continues
every Friday, 7 to 9 pm, until March. Meetings will be in
the Rectory Conference Room.
There will be a $39 donation for study materials (if you
have the means).
For more information, please call Trevor Burke at
408.945.1044.
Scripture Readings
for THIS Sunday
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9
Psalm: 63
Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2
Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:21-27
The language of Jeremiah as he addresses his yearnings
o God—he says, “You duped, O Lord, and I let myself be
duped” (Jeremiah 20:7) - indicates a close and personal
relationship with God. It is one the prophet obviously
cherishes despite the derision and reproach it brings him.
In the Gospel, Jesus indicates a similar bond with his
Father. In spite of the difficult challenges presented by
following God’s will, Jesus is not deterred. Giving up our
own worldly cares and dreams, even as we accept pain
and suffering, is more than a fair exchange for doing the
will of God.
The only way to do God’s will is offer our whole selves to
God. As St. Paul writes in the Letter to the Romans: “Do
not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by
the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2).
Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co.
Beyond the Parish
Rummage Sale
September 5 and 6 (9 am to 3 pm)
St. William Church
611 S. El Monte Avenue, Los Altos
Come find some treasures from among the clothing,
books, housewares, toys, jewelry, electronics, etc.
Advertise in The Valley Catholic
The Valley Catholic invites businesses to place an advertisement and help promote their business to 75,000
households throughout Santa Clara County. There are a
variety of display ad sizes to suit individual messages.
Business card ads begin at $125.
For information, please contact Mario Pena,
Communications Business Manager at 408.983.0262, or
[email protected].
Know Someone Who’s
Pregnant and Needs Help?
The Diocese of San Jose has launched The Gabriel Project, a new program that works to provide personal and
spiritual support to any pregnant woman in need. Volunteers from parishes throughout our diocese help these
mothers in many ways, including providing them transportation to prenatal appointments, referring to services,
supplying material items for the mothers and their unborn
babies, being a friend to talk to about their pregnancy,
surrounding them with prayer, and more. If you know a
pregnant woman who needs help, call the Gabriel
Readings for the Week
Monday
1 Cor 2:1-5
Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday
1 Cor 2:10-16
Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday
1 Cor 3:1-9
Lk 4:38-44
Thursday
1 Cor 3:18-23
Lk 5:1-11
Friday
1 Cor 4:1-5
Lk 5:33-39
Saturday
1 Cor 4:6-15
Lk 6:1-5
Sunday
Ez 33:7-9
Ps 95
Rom 13:8-10
Mt 18:15-20
Project Helpline (408) 214-2324.
Catholic Professionals Breakfast
Meeting
The first event will be on Thursday, September 11th.
Mass (with Msgr. John Sandersfeld presiding) begins at
7:00 am. Breakfast follows with a guest speaker. The
event is at the Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian
Avenue, San Jose (just north of Hamilton Ave.)
The speaker for September is Ned Dolejsi, Executive
Director of the California Catholic Conference. His topic is
“Be an Informed Voter this November! Catholic Issues in
the Coming Election.”
Reservations needed: $15/members;$20/non-members.
RSVP at sjcatholiprofessionals.org or contact Jessica
King at 408.491.9229.
Mary, Mother of All Nations!
Mary has appeared in many countries to many nations.
Our Lady of Peace Parish & Shrine will celebrate her
many images through an exhibition from September 1st
to 7th.
Boletim Paroquial Português
Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda
As leituras deste Domingo levam-nos a avaliar a nossa
adesão a Cristo. Também a que tenhamos consciência
dos efeitos dessa adesão e estar-mos prontos a pagar
resolutamente por ela. Temos que estar conscientes que
tal como Jesus morreu numa cruz pela redenção dos
pecados da humanidade assim também a decisão de
sermos cristãos pode-nos levar á cruz do sofrimento por
amor a Cristo e salvação da nossa alma. O ser-mos
católicos, nos dias de hoje, leva-nos a sermos marcados
como diferentes dos de outras religiões e até mesmo do
que nem em Deus acreditam. A atração que nos une a
Cristo deve levar-nos ao estado de “namoro” com Deus.
Deve levar-nos a um estado de afirmação de querer que
Ele faça parte do nosso ser em cada instante das nossas
vidas, e tal como no casamento; fazer parte d’Ele na
alegria e na tristeza, na saúde e na doença, na zanga e
na paz, porque Jesus está connosco até aos fins dos
tempos. No Evangelho Jesus adoemesta São Pedro por
este não compreender que o seu plano de salvação
passaria pela cruz e pela Sua morte. Foi também este
mesmo Jesus que entregou a São Pedro a chefia da Sua
Igreja pela entrega e confiança deste em Jesus. O
paradôxo da cruz é dificil de entender mas Jesus ajudanos a compreender-lo quando nos diz; “ Se alguém
quizer seguir-Me, renuncie a si mesmo, tome a sua cruz
e siga-Me. Porque, quem quizer salvar a sua vida há-de
perdê-la; mas quem perder a sua vida por minha causa,
há-de encontrar-la.” É preciso tranformar as “cruzes” das
nossas vidas em oportunidades de caminhos que nos
levam a Deus.
OBRIGADO!
O CPP agradece a todos que fizeram parte do
piquenique comunitário do último Domingo. Ainda não é
conhecido o resultado financeiro deste evento mas é
demais conhecido que a parte fundamental de se fazer
comunidade excedeu as expectativas na resposta de
todos que estiveram no Central Park. O apoio da
Comunidade a este Conselho foi sentido e é apreciado
por cada um dos membros do mesmo. Esse apoio deve
continuar porque nele está o alicerce que nos indentifica
como comunidade única nesta paróquia e nos faz uma
verdadeira família.Que este evento seja sempre um meio
de colher divisas que financeiam as actividades da nossa
Comunidade nesta paróquia mas também que seja uma
oportunidade para fazer-mos comunidade e neste
encontro um meio de mostrar-mos que gostamos uns dos
outros.; também isso é ser-se Igreja na prática. A todos
que compraram bilhetes, deram ofertas monetárias,
artigos para o bazar, para a rifa e para o leilão e
ajudaram nas diveras tarefas exigidas por este
piquenique. A vossa generosidade foi sentida por cada
membro deste Conselho e por assim ser o mesmo deseja
que as graças e bençãos de Deus estejam com todos
que contribuiram para o sucesso do mesmo. Bem hajam!
Em nome do CPP; João Pereira Arruda
Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos!!
Boletín Parroquial Español
Hacer La Voluntad de Dios
El lenguaje de Jeremías al dirigir sus anhelos al Señor
diciéndole: “Me has seducido, Señor, y me dejé seducir
por ti” (Jeremías 20:7), indica una relación muy íntima. Es
una que el profeta obviamente valora a pesar de los reproches y burlas que le trae. En el Evangelio, Jesús indica un lazo similar con su Padre. A pesar del difícil reto de
seguir la voluntad de Dios, Jesús no se detiene. Dejar
atrás los cuidados del mundo y los sueños, aunque sea
para aceptar el dolor y el sufrimiento, es más que un intercambio justo para hacer la voluntad de Dios.
La única manera de hacer la voluntad de Dios es ofrecer
todo nuestro ser a Dios. Como san Pablo escribe en la
carta a los romanos: “No sigan la corriente del mundo en
que vivimos, más bien transfórmense por la renovación
de su mente” (Romanos 12:2a). - Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Participación de la Comunidad Hispana en el
Festival de Arte y Vino de Santa Clara
Como actividad para recabar fondos, la Comunidad Hispana estará participando en el Festival de Arte y Vino de
Santa Clara, en el Parque Central los días 13 y 14 de
septiembre. Esta es una actividad que beneficiará a nuestra comunidad por lo que estamos solicitando voluntarios.
Si usted desea ayudar ya sea en la preparación de los
tacos, o con donaciones en efectivo para comprar los insumos, por favor contacte a Hilda López al 408.230.2171
o Paty Rascón en la oficina al 408.248.7786 X12. De
antemano les damos las gracias por su cooperación.
Inscripciones para Catecismo
Aún quedan lugares en las clases de catecismo. Los invitamos a que pasen a la oficina a inscribir a sus hijos.
Nuestro programa es para niños en los grados del 1º al
8º que no están en una escuela católica. La Primera
Comunión se celebra cuando el niño(a) termina el segundo año en el programa. Para inscribirlos solo traiga su
paquete completo con el formulario para Estudiante Nuevo o Estudiante que Continua, copia del certificado de
bautismo y cuota de inscripción. Los formularios los encuentra en las entradas de la iglesia y en la oficina. Más
informes en la oficina.
Celebración de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
La comunidad cubana ofrecerá una misa en honor de su
patrona, la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, el sábado 6
de septiembre a las 2 de la tarde en la parroquia Santa
Clara. Después de la misa se disfrutará de un “potluck”
en el saloncito al lado de la iglesia. Todos están invitados.
“Da lo que tienes para que merezcas recibir lo que te
falta” – San Agustín
Parish Information & Contacts
St. Clare Parish
Pastoral Staff
Rectory Hours:
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Office Administrator
Catechetical Ministry &
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator
Webmaster
Monday thru Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12 - 1pm
Emergency #: 408.904.9187
Facility Emergencies:
Matt Dutra
408.248.7786
(Ext. 15)
(Ext. 11 )
(Ext. 10)
(Ext. 12)
William Dempsey
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
408.904.9181
Liturgy
Mass Schedule
Daily (Chapel)
MWFSa
TTH
Weekend (Church)
Saturday English
Sunday English
English - Family
Portuguese
Spanish
Cantonese
Mandarin
Chinese Youth
(Lower Church)
English
8:00 am
5:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
Liturgy Committee
Altar Servers
Environment
Baptism Preparation
Funeral Coordinator
Quinceañera Coordinator
Vocations Committee
Children’s Liturgy
RCIA
Fr. Tad
408.248.7786x26
Fr. Tad (Eng.)
Rogelio Esquivel (Sp.)
408.629.9182
Robyn Schroeder
[email protected]
Maria Gamboa (Sp.)
[email protected]
Lucy Silva (Eng.)
[email protected]
Dolores Wriglesworth [email protected]
Paty Rascon
[email protected]
Tom Bommarito
408.243.4647
Natalie Plecque (Eng.)
[email protected]
Gloria Hackleman (Sp.)
[email protected]
Diane Madruga
[email protected]
Community & Service
Serra Club of Santa Clara
St. Vincent De Paul
Patrick Schneider
Evelyn Amaya
Tony Colombo
Scott McLarty
Joe D’Amore
Jim Thorn
Rigo Rascon
Marcy Taylor
Tom Bommarito
Mick Gonzales
Facilities Task Force
Knights of Columbus
Young Ladies’ Institute (YLI)
Social Justice Committee
Italian Catholic Federation (ICF)
Matt Dutra
Joe Holmes
Dolores Wriglesworth
Anne McMahon
Matt Dutra
St. Clare School
Hispanic Community
408.246.6797
408.246.6726 fax
[email protected]
www.stclareschool.org
Portuguese Community
Mandarin Community
Elania Tablada
Evelyn Amaya
Joao Arruda
Rev. Carlos A. Olivera
Louis Yueh
Simon Liao
Melissa Poon
Lillian Lam
Reconciliation
Pastoral Council
Every Saturday
4:30 - 4:45pm
Or by appointment
Finance Council
Prayers for Vocations/
Benediction (Chapel) 4th Tues, 5:30 pm
Baptism
See page 2 for preparation classes and
baptism dates. For private baptisms,
consultation with the priest is necessary.
Quinceanera
Please call Paty Rascon for information
about classes and liturgical celebration.
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
School Staff
Principal: Madeline Rader
Office Administrator: Cherell Rizzo
Receptionist: Martha Ramirez
Cantonese Community
[email protected]
Anne McMahon
Marah Grace Gebala
Mary Correia
[email protected]
Justin Maksim
Edwin Alabanza
Sean McMahon
408.243.4647
Extension 14
408.645.0506
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
408.998.3226
408.984.3519
408.945.9129
408.248.4872
408.509.6960
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