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Sunday
No Continental Breakfast after the 9am Mass.
Monday Next Grief Group Meeting is 9/7 at 7 pm in the Rectory.
Wednesday
Thursday Adoration after the 9:30 am Mass and Benedic-tion at 6:30 pm.
Sunday No Continental Breakfast after 9 am Mass.
Friday
Saturday NA Meeting tonight.
Tuesday The next Ladies Guild meeting is 9/8 at 1 pm in the Fr. Jim Community Center meeting rooms. NEW MEM-BERS ALWAYS WELCOME .
August 9, 2015 - August 16, 2015
Sunday 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm
Theresa Hoang (surgery) For Our Parishioners Marcia Richards † Tomas & Guadalupe Navarro †
Monday 6:30 am 9:30 am
Theresa Hoang (surgery) Sarah Choi (liv.) Bd.
Tuesday 6:30 am 9:30 am
Roy D’Cruz † David Wilhelm†
Wednesday 6:30 am
9:30 am No Intention Eddie & Kate Oddo (Anniv.)
Thursday
6:30 am 9:30 am
No Intention Anna Sagan †
Friday 6:30 am 9:30 am
No Intention No Intention
Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Anne Lehane Margiotta † Jason Heath †
Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm
No Intention For Our Parishioners Nguyen Dao Family Irene Harbert †
Grief Group
The grief support group’s next meeting will be 9/7. Please call Shirley 408-241-1209 if you have any questions or need to talk.
Weekly Stewardship Report
Collections for 8/2/2015 $ 9,006
Collections Year to Date $ 45,937 Budgeted Year to Date $ 53,557 Variance $ (7,620) Thank you for your continued support !
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a religious formation program for adults and for children 7 years or older, who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. Participants explore their faith
while learning about the Catholic tradition. To learn more call 408.255.9950 or email [email protected]
August 9, 2015 - August 16, 2015
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office will resume nor-mal business hours on August 17th
SJ CORNER Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Laudato Si (On Care for Our Common Home) calls for global dialogue and solidarity on the environmental crisis. Fr. James Martin, S.J. shares some of its main messages: The spiritual perspective is now part of the discussion on the environment, which up until now, has been framed mainly with political, scientific and economic language. It invites all people of faith and no faith to see creation as a holy and precious gift from God to be reverenced by all people. It highlights the themes of love for creation in the Old and New Testaments. The poor, especially those living in developing coun-tries, are disproportionally affected by climate change. Less is more: Are we able to live in moderation, versus a consumerism mindset, and be happy with little? Catholic Social Teaching now includes teachings on the environment. Everything is connected- our global decisions about the economy, science, production and consumption, all have impacts now and for generations to come. The best scientific research and contemporary findings from other fields along with church teach-ings must enter into dialog and decision making. Widespread indiffer-ence and selfishness worsen environmental problems. A ‘change of heart’ is required by every person on the planet, individually and cor-porately, in moving towards an ‘ecological conversion’ where we see the intimate connection between God and all beings, and more readily listen to the ‘cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.’ Every person is called to care for the earth.
Is there more lifestyle changes I can make to create less waste or pollution? How can I hold myself accountable? For more information on the encyclical and practical responses, see the Social Justice Bulletin board.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dearly Beloved,
We have three interesting readings today. The first recounts Elijah’s troubles for being true to his Faith. After killing Jeze-bel’s priests he has to run for his life. He is about to give up but God sends an angel to feed him and help him on his jour-ney to meet God.
Ephesians, the second reading, tells us what we are to do and not to do on our journey to God. If we listen carefully it is not hard to imagine what a wonderful world this would be if everyone behaved this way. The command to build one an-other up by being supportive and non-judgmental, when implemented, has many examples of wonderful consequences. Perhaps most notable in our day are the different 12 step programs that began with Alcoholics Anonymous and that call suffering people to help each other succeed out of mutual love and acceptance. Even if people stumble in these programs like Isaiah did when he begged for death out of frustration, all they have to do is turn back to God to receive healing by striving to be there for one another.
To understand the Gospel we need to know the audience to whom it was addressed. Written half a century after Jesus left this earthly existence, the number of Jews accepting Christ had become large enough to pose a nuisance to the Jewish lead-ers, who considered Jesus little more than a troublemaker and his followers heretics.
They were beginning to excommunicate the Jewish believers from the synagogues, putting them in dire peril. Jews were the only subjects of the Roman Empire not required to worship the emperor as divine. The Jewish Christians could never agree to such a sacrilege so they faced imprisonment and death at the hands of the Romans. John encourages them to hold fast to their belief in Christ. He says the price they may have to pay for their steadfastness is quite worth the reward of sal-vation that awaits them just as it was for Elijah in the first reading. John speaks to a people of Faith and the words he puts in Jesus’ mouth are directed to these believing Jews.
The audience in the story to whom Jesus is speaking is a pathetic lot. They simply do not understand what is happening. Even the disciples do not know what Jesus really means because they have not yet experienced the coming of the Spirit, the gift of Faith. Though the apostles may see bits and pieces from time to time, even they do not have the advantage of faith that we do in this church today. The pathetic response of the Jewish audience is understandable when we realize that God had not called them to belief as he has us. Therefore, we should not judge them too harshly. At the same time, having received the great gift of faith, it behooves us to embrace as much as we can the message of Ephesians when it comes to dealing with one another.
We are the fortunate ones. We have the history of our faith and the sacraments to help us along the journey. This is the food God gives us in addition to His Son in the Eucharist. This is why we should display a joyful attitude of gratitude for whatever comes our way because we have been given so much in our faith. Let us always remember what scripture tells us: “Eye has not seen ear has not heard, nor has it dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love him.” God bless.
Deacon Brian
August 9, 2015
Family Faith Formation 408-255-9950
Office is staffed on Tues. and Thurs. 8 -3 and on weekends by appointment. Please call
before stopping by.
Queen of Apostles School is closed for the sum-mer. Classes will resume on August 20.
The school office is open in August from 9am – 1pm. If you are interested in enrollment, please see our school website at wwwqofa-school.org and contact the school office.
Faith Formation: There are only a few weeks left to register for Fam-ily Faith Formation classes! Log on to http;//www.qofa.org/faith-formation- for forms and tui-tion info. Registrations received after August 31st will be subject to a $25 late fee.. Classes begin on September 20th.
Santa Clara County 2015
is a safe place for young people (12 through 20) who are affected by the drinking or drug abuse of a
family member or friend. There are no dues or fees. The “Heart to Heart Freedom” Alateen group meets every Thursday evening here at Queen of Apostles School at 7:45 p.m. in room 7. Please call Jay or Venice at 408-406-7081 for more information.
Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Diocese of San Jose - Anthony Gonzalez Phone: 408-983-0113 Fax:408-983-0147 Emergency line: 408-983-0141
ASCENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Hours of operation closed Monday and Friday. Open Tuesday through Thursday , from 9 am until 2 pm 408-257-8302 FAX Number 408-257-4600 Web Site: www.ascent-jobs.org PO Box 9604, San Jose CA 95157.
Ascent is closed during the Month of August, opening again on Sept. 1st. Ascent is also looking for winter coats. Please leave at the last garage. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Registration for the 2015-2016 Confirmation year is now open. Log on to http://qofa.org/high-school-1 for online registration. Classes begin on September 20th. Check out our August Youth Ministry calendar. You are invited to join us for an upcoming lock-in! We are looking for adult volunteers to help with high school youth ministry. If interested, please email [email protected]. Youth/Young Adult Band & Choir Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening. Contact [email protected] for more infor-mation *Like us on Facebook!*Follow us on Instagram: QofAym Contact: [email protected] | 213-6509
We lovingly pray for those in our Parish and fami-lies who cannot join us at Mass especially Mi-chael Olds, Rose Gandy, Linda Ann Hanson, Tomas Arguello, Will Keim, Bobby De Barr. Please let us also pray for all our servicemen and women who serve in the Armed Forces throughout the world and remember them in our hearts today and everyday. We remember those dearly departed in our Queen of Apostles family and in our own families and special persons: Beth Solis, Trish Marvin, Thomas Watson.
Queen of Apostles Ladies Bridge
The Queen of Apostles Ladies Bridge Group is looking for new members, We play once a month . You don’t need a partner. Play begins in Sept. and ends in May. To sign up or ask questions please call Jackie Caulfield at (408) 252-8569 or Sue Wilhelmi (408) 257-0583.
Save the Date! Queen of Apostles will host a Parish Picnic on September 27th. The theme
is ‘Let’s Picnic, Pray, and Play Together’ and we hope you will attend with your family to build community with your fellow parishioners. We are still in need of some help on the planning committee. If you are interested in helping to serve on a subcommittee for the planning of the picnic, please contact the appropriate person listed below. FOOD - Natalie Vidunas, [email protected] , 408-244-5177
ENTERTAINMENT - Thelma Floresca Ticzon, [email protected], 650-393-9920
ADVERTISING - Maria Apilado, [email protected], 408-813-5973
H O S P I T A L I T Y - C a r m e n M a c i a s , h e r n a n [email protected] , 408 -838-2765
SPIRITUALITY - Simonetta Spaccia, [email protected], 408-391-3447
YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
We invite you to join faith-filled and faith-curious young adults from all over the Bay Area on the Pure Fire Retreat as we en-counter God in everything, everybody, and everyday; Discover God’s mercy and selflessness; and answer the call to service. October 16-18, 2015 Friday evening to Sunday afternoon Mt. Hermon Ponderosa Lodge Felton, CA Questions? Email Mary at [email protected]
Queen of Apostles Mothers Group This group will meet the first and third Thursdays of the month from September 2015 – May 2016 from 9-10:30 a.m. Childcare will be provided. We would love to sup-port you in your journey as a Catholic mother as we come together to pray, share, and laugh. We will be using Momnipotent study program, which can be purchased (‘Mom’s Pack book and journal) here: http://ascensionpress.com/products/momnipotent-journal. It is not obligatory that you purchase the materials. Please contact Lindsay Caron for more information or to sign up for the group at [email protected] you are interested in helping to provide childcare, please contact [email protected]
An Invitation to All Campers!
Do you enjoy camping, the fresh outdoor air, singing around the camp-fire? Would you like to meet other parishioners who also enjoy being outdoors? The Christian Family Movement (CFM) of Queen of Apos-tles is planning our annual family camping trip for the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 - 7. This year we have a group reservation at Big Basin State Park, http://www.parks.ca.gov/?.pageid.540, and you and your family are invited to join us. The cost is $120 per couple or fam-ily for the 3-day weekend. If interested, contact Jan Wedig, at 408-735-0408 or [email protected].
PEACEMAKERS
Anne Frank
In the midst of war and violence, a young girl shines forth as a beacon of peace.
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. If I look up to the heavens, I think that this will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again.” (From The Diary of Anne Frank)
What did she see when she looked out from her attic hiding place? Were the stars her guide? How did she have such hope amid all the depressing realities of her world?
We, too, have times when the realities of life are depressing. How do we find the strength to continue? We know that Jesus suffered before He died and he suffered for us. He is with us in our pain; he suffered as we suffer. Let us ask Him to be with us as we go through life with Him at our side.
Do you know that more than 1, 500,000 couples in over 92 countries have experienced a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? They found something worth passing on. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 13-15 in Mountain View. For more information visit our website at san-josewwwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at [email protected] or 408-782-1413
We are accepting books for our parish library. Donations left at the rectory.
Save the Date: The Stanford Blood Center Blood-mobile will be at Queen of Apostles on Thursday, August 27th, from 2pm-6pm. To make an appoint-ment and to serve those in need of blood, please visit www.sbcdonor.org
Queen of Apostles Church
4911 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, Ca 95129
Never Give Up! PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Thuc Si Ho, Pastor Rev. Reynaldo Sarmiento, Parochial Vicar Brian McKenna, Deacon Kristie Manning, Faith Formation/RCIA Director Gregory Elsner, Accountant Mary Ann Oddo, Receptionist / Secretary Marie McCarthy, Receptionist / Secretary Klarissa dela Fuente, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Family Faith Formation: 408-255-9950 Parish Office Summer Hours. 408-253-7560 Hours: 9-4 Mon. - Friday 4911 Moorpark Ave. Closed Friday and for lunch: 12-1 San Jose, Ca.. 95129 Fax: 408-253-9530 Web Site: www.qofa.org Marty Chargin, School Principal School Address: 4950 Mitty Way 408-252-3659 San Jose, CA 95129
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday (Vigil Mass): 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days: (Vigil Mass) 5:00 p.m., 6:30, 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Marian Devotions: After the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Seminar required. Please contact Rectory for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Rectory at least SIX MONTHS prior to any proposed wedding date. INQUIRY SESSION ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Contact number: 408-255-9950 or [email protected]
