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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
August 18 2019 ~ 20th 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 Pastor: Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, x104, [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Guadalupe Vazquez x105, Administrative Assistant: Clara Cas-taneda, x106 [email protected] Religious Education Coordinator and Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Paty Rascon, x102, [email protected] Facility Emergencies: Matt Dutra (408) 904-9181 Saint Clare School: Principal - Cecile Mantecon (408) 246-6797, www.stclare.school RCIA: Diane Madruga, [email protected] Music Ministry: Christopher Wemp, [email protected] Community & Service Webmaster: Perig Vennetier, [email protected] Pastoral Council: Jasmine Vu, [email protected] Finance Council: Jerome Alabado, [email protected] Serra Club of Santa Clara: Tom Bommarito (408) 243-4647 St Vincent de Paul: Mick Gonzales (408) 645-0506 Facilities: Matt Dutra, [email protected] Knights Of Columbus: Tony Colombo, [email protected] Young Ladies Institute (YLI): Dolores Wriglesworth, [email protected] Social Justice Committee: Anne McMahon, [email protected] Italian Catholic Federation: Janet Glaubke (408) 225-0743 Hispanic Community: Elania Tablada (408) 984-3519 Portuguese Community: Eduina Faria (408) 472-6739 Mandarin Community: Contact: Rev. Carlos A. Olivera, [email protected] Cantonese Community: Contact: Tony Lau, [email protected]
Dear Parishioners, Today’s first reading is another version of a familiar scenario: a prophet ignored, derided and mistreated. In this case, it is Jeremiah who prophesied in Jerusalem during the reign of Zedekiah. For many years he had warned the people of Judah about an oncoming disas-ter. Often referred to as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah scolded the Jewish leadership of the day for its failure to worship the one true God alone, and for its reliance on military alliances over trusting in the Lord. Of course, no one wanted to hear these words of doom
and gloom. In fact, determined to silence him forever, but to avoid having his blood on their hands, those in power contrived to have him ar-rested and imprisoned in a muddy cistern. There, they hoped he would be forgotten and would die. As a prophet, Jeremiah brought division. Not because God sought to instigate such, but because people choosing whether to listen to and follow God’s word – or not – necessarily divided the community. With a message no one wanted to hear, Jeremiah knew that his fidelity to the Lord could possibly result in death and yet he did not shy away from obeying God’s call. On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus tells his disciples that he has come to establish not peace but division. He describes how his message will divide communities and pit family members against family members. Re-lationships will suffer, and he himself will suffer death. As with every pre-vious prophet, those who heard – and still hear – Jesus’ message had the choice to heed it or ignore it. That is what divides. Because when we enter into Christ’s baptism with him, we are united to him. And with each other. Today, our lives as Christians are often marked with the same kinds of turmoil as our ancestors. Just as the cross is never too far from the empty tomb, so struggles and suffering are part of the human experience. Yet as Christians we are challenged to keep our eyes firmly fixed on the Lord – never losing sight of his presence and his offer of grace. We are chal-lenged to choose Christ’s message, uniting ourselves to and drawing strength from all those who walk the pathway of the Christian life with us.
Fr. Tad
Sat 5:00 pm
Sun 7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Mon 8:00 am
Tue 5:30 pm Wed 8:00 am
Thu
5:30 pm
Fri 8:00 am
Sat 8:00 am
Richard Pfeiffer + Ildefonsa Ragadio Esposo + Anthony Fernandes + Robert P Lira +
Leona Gonzales + Tony Silveira +
St Clare Parishioners
Manuel Santos + Ana Amarante + Joao Ferreira + Manuel Jeronimo + Joao Sousa Silva + Brotherhood Familiar Holy Spirit + Enriqueta Rodrigues + Adelina Lidia Silva + Alice B Cardoso + Henriqueta Silveira + Maria Fatima Aguiar + Francesco Rufa +
Open
Tony Fernandes + Jose Almeida+ Lilia Almeida +
Our Lady of The Assumption-Thanksgiving
Open
Louis Luth– Health
Open
Valeria Botero—Birthday
Joseph Arias + Susana Ha +
Mass Intentions August 17th~ August 24th 2019
Calendar of Events ____________ Monday, Aug 19th _____________ ♦ Hispanic Rosary Group, 6:00 pm, Rectory Chapel ♦ English Baptismal Prep. Class 7:00 p.m. Rectory Din-
ing Room ______________Tuesday, Aug 20th____________ ♦ Second Harvest Food 8:00 am. North Hall __________ Wednesday, Aug 21th ___________ ♦ Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, Lower Church. ___________ Thursday ~ Aug 22th ____________ ♦ Hispanic Sharing the Faith, 6:00 pm Rectory Confer-
ence Room ____________ Friday ~ Aug 23th _____________
Queridos feligreses, La primera lectura de hoy es otra versión de un escenario familiar: un profeta ignorado, ridiculizado y maltratado. En este caso, es Je-remías quien profetizó en Jerusa-lén durante el reinado de Se-dequías. Durante muchos años había advertido a la gente de Ju-dá sobre un desastre que se ave-cinaba. Conocido a menudo co-mo el profeta llorón, Jeremías
regañó a los líderes judíos de la época por no haber adorado al único Dios verdadero, y por confiar en las alianzas militares en lugar de confiar en el Señor. Por supuesto que nadie quería escuchar estas palabras de fatalidad y tristeza. De hecho, decididos a silen-ciarlo para siempre, pero para evitar tener su sangre en sus manos, los que estaban en el poder lograron arrestar-lo y encarcelarlo en una cisterna fangosa. Esperando que ahí fuera olvidado y que muriera. Como profeta, Jeremías trajo división. No porque Dios tratase de instigar a los demás, sino porque las personas que eligen escuchar y seguir la palabra de Dios, o no, necesariamente dividen a la comunidad. Con un mensaje que nadie quería escuchar, Jeremías sabía que su fidelidad con el Señor podría resultar en la muerte y, sin embargo, no tuvo miedo de obedecer el llamado de Dios. En su camino a Jerusalén, Jesús les dice a sus discípu-los que él no ha venido para establecer la paz sino la división. Y describe como su mensaje dividirá a las comunidades y enfrentará entre sí a los miembros de la familia. Las relaciones sufrirán, y él mismo sufrirá la muerte. Al igual que con todos los profetas anteriores, aquellos que escucharon (y aún escuchan) el men-saje de Jesús, tuvieron la opción de escucharlo o ignorarlo. Eso es lo que divide. Porque cuando en-tramos en el bautismo de Cristo, nos unimos a él y entre nosotros mismos. Hoy, nuestras vidas como cristianos a menudo están marcadas con el mismo tipo de confusión que nuestros antepasados. Así como la cruz nunca está demasiado lejos de la tumba vacía, las luchas y el sufrimiento son parte de la experiencia humana. Sin embargo, como cristianos tenemos el reto de mantener nuestros ojos fijos en el Señor, sin perder nunca de vista su presencia y su ofrecimiento de gracia. Tenemos el desafío de ele-gir el mensaje de Cristo, uniéndonos y sacando fuerzas de todos los que caminan por el camino de la vida cris-tiana junto con nosotros.
Padre Tadeo
“I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, for the greater glory of God.” St. Dominic Savio
Notas del Párroco
Sunday Children’s Program “Finding God”
Continuous Faith Formation Program
“Faith Formation is more than a subject to be taught, it is an invitation to a way of life” Joe Paprocki.
Late Registrations are taking place.
If your child celebrated the First Communion last year ... We would like to invite him/her to return this year to con-tinue forming his/her faith. After celebrating the sacra-ments of Eucharist, and Reconciliation, there is still much more to discover and we would like to have you child back to continue his/her journey of faith with us. If your child has previously participated in our Faith Formation Program ... We would like to welcome him/her back for another year to continue on his/her journey to discipleship. If your child is just beginning the journey ... We are excited to walk with you and your child as they start forming their faith lives. Saint Clare Parish “Finding God” Continuous Faith For-mation Program is the right place to be! All are invited!! Registration Forms are available at the entrances of the church and parish office.
Paty Rascon, Catechetical Office 408.248.7786 X 102 [email protected]
St. Clare School News Summer 2019
Parish Bulletin | St. Clare School | August 18 2019
Dear St. Clare Parish Community, A Community of Faith We are off to our first full week of school tomorrow. On Friday, our teachers will be commissioned as catechists during our Friday liturgy. We are each called by name and invited to be light for others. St. Clare School is a mission of the Catholic Church and we take our roles as catechists very seriously, partnering with parents to form students in their faith. Our stu-dents practice the Silver Box philosophy daily and are recog-nized by their teachers each week in the classroom and dur-ing school assemblies. This week, we are continuing the journey of the pilgrim crucifix gifted to the school by Bishop Cantú. The eighth graders will host the crucifix in their classroom where they will focus dis-cussion on a Culture of Vocation. A Light for Others We continue our tradition of service with our service learning program, “Faith in Action” where students in grades six to eight earn credit for Christian service under the tenets of Catholic social teaching. Our parents contribute at least thirty hours per year, per family in direct service to the school. Our all-school Advent and Lenten giving projects and classroom outreach projects give us an opportunity to be light for others, especially those who need it most. This year, we have plans to organize a Day of Service for the school and parish where we will come together to pray together, learn together and perform acts of service together. A Safe Place Where All Are Welcome Once again, we recall the St. Clare School Mission where “We, the St. Clare School Community, joyfully embrace the Gospel mission entrusted by Christ to His Church. Believing that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God, we cherish and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and cultures.” We hope you will continue to pray for us as we answer the call to, “Come, live in the light!” We appreciate your support through prayer, through your con-tribution of time, talent and resources. Please contact the school office to inquire about our school. We are happy to welcome you, our alums and those interested in partnering with us. Mrs. Cecile Mantecon, St. Clare School Principal https://www.stclare.school | [email protected] (Office Email) 725 Washington Street | Santa Clara CA 95050 | 408-246-6797 (Office)
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. John Eudes Tuesday: St. Bernard Wednesday: St. Pius X Thursday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Rose of Lima Saturday: St. Bartholomew
RCIA NEWS Adult Baptism * Eucharist *
Confirmation
Are you or someone you know interest-ed in the Catholic faith? Interested in completing the Sacraments of Initia-tion? If so, you are invited to partici-pate in the RCIA Program. We meet
on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the St. Clare Rectory. Classes will begin September 17th. All are wel-come. Already Catholic? If you love your faith and would like to help mentor someone on their journey, sign up to become a sponsor or join the RCIA Team. For more infor-mation please contact: Diane Madruga at [email protected] * Cathy Parshall at [email protected] * St. Clare Rectory at 408-248-7786
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
In recent weeks, we have reviewed how the Church-es of East and West have enriched one another, and this past Thursday’s solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was born in the Eastern Church. It is a gift from the ancient Church of Jerusalem, a com-memoration of the death of Mary, and a feast charged with a deep sense of the Resurrection. Mary, the first disciple, is the first to share fully in Christ’s victory over death. In the tradition of the East, August 15 is the “Dormition of the Theotokos,” or the “Falling Asleep of the God bearer.” There is no shadow of death or gloom in the theology, since this is seen as a transformation of Mary’s life into a heavenly and immortal existence. There is a sense in the tradition that she who made earth heavenly and exalted the human race by her faith-fulness is glorified today. A persistent legend among Orthodox Christians tells how all the disciples, except Thomas, who was preach-ing in India, were present at Mary’s death and burial, and sat by the tomb for three days. On the third day, Thomas saw Mary’s body rising to heaven. She greeted him as “my friend,” and he was escorted by angels to proclaim her assumption to the others, who then real-ized her tomb was empty. Thus Thomas, the one who expressed doubt at the resurrection of Christ, received a gift from Mary: the chance to proclaim resurrection faith to the disciples. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival at Central Park is coming on Sep-
tember 14 & 15
Our Hispanic Community will be selling delicious home-made food as a fundraiser for the parish
and their community. All are invited to come and enjoy the food while
supporting their efforts.
Please mark your calendars!
Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe El otro día leí un artículo escrito por un pastor bautista so-bre la necesidad de tener un altar en casa para educar a nuestros hijos en la fe y la oración. Lo leí con interés ya que el uso del altarcito tiene una larga historia en la Iglesia católica. En casa de mis abuelos paternos, en México, ha-bía un bello altarcito en forma de pirámide que contenía flores, velas y figuras de Jesús, María y algunos santos. Además de esto estaban también algunos instrumentos de oración como el rosario, la Biblia y algún otro libro de ora-ción. También en casa de mi abuela materna, en Texas, había un rinconcito sagrado. Muchos latinos tenemos altar-citos familiares. Algunos son verdaderos altares como el de mi abuela, mamá Lilia. Otros son rincones especiales como el de mamá María, con alguna imagen y libro de oración y fotografías de nuestros parientes. A fin de cuentas no im-porta ni su tamaño ni su forma. Importa su existencia y so-bre todo su uso para recordarnos de la presencia e impor-tancia de Dios en nuestros hogares y familias. — Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. ¿Aún no inscribe a sus hijos en el Catecismo?
Todavía tiene oportunidad de hacerlo ya que continua el periodo de inscrip-ciones tardías. Regístrelos lo más pronto posible. La edad mínima es de
6 años. La Primera Comunión la reciben en el segundo año en el programa. Los formularios de inscripción están en las entradas de la iglesia y en la oficina. Por favor venga preparado para de-jar una copia del certificado de bautismo, aun cuando se hayan bautizado en nuestra parroquia. Más informes en la oficina. Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Se invita a todas las personas que quieren comple-tar sus sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Con-firmación y Primera Comunión) a las clases de pre-paración en nuestra parroquia. En las entradas de la iglesia pueden encontrar más información y tam-bién pueden llamar a la oficina de la parroquia. Las
clases son en inglés e inician en septiembre. Preparándonos para Nuestra Participación en el Festi-
val de Arte y Vino de Santa Clara. Como ustedes saben la Comunidad Hispana participará en el Festival de Arte y Vino de Santa Clara como actividad para recabar fondos para nuestra parroquia. Este año será el 14 y 15 de septiembre, en el Parque Cen-
tral. Y como siempre necesitamos de su ayuda en la prepa-ración y venta de los alimentos. Si usted desea ayudar, en la preparación y venta de comida por favor contacte a Ela-nia Tablada o Berenice Ayala antes o después de misa. También nos puede ayudar haciendo donaciones en efecti-vo para la compra de insumos. Gracias por su apoyo. ¿Le gustaría Compartir su Fe con los Niños? La Liturgia de la Palabra para los Niños necesita de perso-nas deseosas de compartir su fe a través de este gratifi-cante ministerio. Esta es una forma no solo de ayudar a los niños sino también de profundizar el entendimiento de nuestra propia fe. Si usted siente este llamado por favor comuníquese a la oficina con Paty Rascón y con Denise Caraballo al terminar la misa
Boletim Paroquial Português Boletín Parroquial Español
18 de Agosto de 2019; Domingo XX do Tempo Comum – C
Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda Vivemos num mundo dividido. A desunião abunda e apresenta-nos resultados horrorosos de tiroteios e de chacinas de mortos a que já nos acostumamos de abafar esses horrores com pensamentos e orações. No tempo de Jesus já havia divisões e desuniões e enquanto Jesus não estava a recomendar que essas desuniões iriam acabar com as orações ele assim o disse aos seus discípulos: “Pensais que Eu vim estabelecer a paz na terra?Não. Eu vos digo que vim trazer a divisão.” O radicalismo que é atribuido a rufiões e arruaceiros, mal vistos, pelos “bonzinhos” de todos os tempos e de todas as sociedades é com estas palavras que Jesus estava a expor-Se aos discípulos e aos povos que O seguiam; exactamento como um radical que estava a expor uma sociedade corrupta de elites, de injustiças aos carenciados e mais fracos do tempo e do lugar quando Jesus esteve entre nós. A mensagem que apararentemente é dura para todos que acreditam num Deus muito bom e mesericordioso e que é sempre bonzinho. Pensando bem e meditemos que elevemos os nossos pensamentos a Deus Pai que tanto é Pai dos que foram assassinados como dos que assassinaram as pessoas. As palavras de Jesus nos revelam que só um Pai que é Deus pode amar os homens todos porque O coração de Deus sabe e compreende o coração dos homens. É por este orgão que Deus entra e funciona as nossas açcões e por assim ser se O deixar-mos entrar em nós d’Ele daremos testemunho e o mundo será diferente. O radicalismo de Jesus tem que fazer impacto em cada um de nós de não nos deixar-mos invadir pelo “não me incomodes” , “isto é lá com eles” “tenho uma imagem a proteger e salvaguardar o nome da família” .Essas atitudes não são as qualidades que Jesus quer dos seus discípulos; de modo nos podemos calar, parar, sem tomar-mos uma posição activa contra as injustiças neste mundo. Se estas são perpetradas pelos governantes esta em nós tomar açcão e pôr-los fora da posição governamental. Neste Domingo olhemos com um olhar compreensivo por todos aqueles que não sendo como nós católicos e bons procuram meios videntes de denunciar injustiças e maus tratos por divisões sejam estas por questões raciais, desiguldades financeiras, diferenças de filosofia e de interesses económicos; etc. Neste Domingo é Cristo que nos convida a sermos radicais e soldados defensores dos interesses de Deus no mundo.
Notícias Novo formato de apresentação do Boletim Paroquial: Na última reunião do CPP foi estabelecido este orgão informativo apresentado no fim das missas pelos seguintes membros do CPP: Eduina Faria, Claudia Madruga, Nilda Ramos, Leandro Vieira e Filomena Bettencourt. A adicionar a este grupo João Arruda com editor do boletim fará parte do plano. Veio esta mudança pelo facto de que as actividades planeadas por este orgão representativo da nossa comunidade serem por eles planeadas e executadas e por esta página ter que ser feita com duas semanas de avanço. Data a marcar: Está em curso o piquenique anual da nossa comunidade para o Domingo dia 29 de Setembro próximo. Para o efeito o CPP pede a ajuda de toda a nossa comunidade para contribuir para este evento a fim do mesmo ser bem sucedido. Artigos para o bazar, rifa, leilão ou qualquer contribuição para esta festa ao ar livre da nossa comunidade são muito apreciados. Os bilhetes estão á venda ao preço de $20.00 por adulto e de $8.00 para crianças dos 6 aos 12 anos e podem ser obtidos através de qualquer membro do CPP.
Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos!!
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BAPTISM
Contact the Parish office to arrange for Baptismal prepa-ration, and to sign up for Baptismal Class.
Spanish Prep Class: 1st Monday at 7:00 pm;
Baptism: 3rd Saturday at 10:00 am English Prep Class: 2nd Monday at 7:00 pm;
Baptism: 4th Saturday at 10:00 am
STAND AND BE COUNTED
Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its dimensions brings you advantages,
recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner makes things much easier when it is time for infant Baptism, weddings, when
asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation Sponsor and even funerals. We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and Confirmation Spon-
sors. We can only do this if a person is a registered, active and contribution member.
So, are you a registered parishioner? If not please consider registering. Registration forms are available in the Parish
Office and in the Church vestibule.
