Worship Schedule/Horario de Misas:

Saturday Vigil Masses 4:15 pm - Vietnamese 6:00 pm - Spanish

Sunday Masses 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 6:00 pm -English 11:00 am -Spanish, 12:30 pm -Filipino 3:45 pm, 7:30 pm -Vietnamese

Daily Masses 8:00 am -English 5:30 pm -Vietnamese except Wednesday Novena and Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesday - 5:30 pm Confessions/Confesiones Saturday at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm or by appointment

Parish Office Hours /Horario de Oficina Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am to 7:00 pm Saturday -10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday -10:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday - CLOSED

MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Iglesia la SantisimaTrinidad•Giáo Xứ Chúa Ba Ngôi

Simbahan ng Santisima Trinidad • Tasi Tolu Pa’ia

*A Jesuit Parish* At Most Holy Trinity, it is our mission to discover and proclaim God’s

love through Worship, Study, Prayer and Good Works.

Clergy and Pastoral Staff Fr. Robert A. Fambrini, S.J. Pastor ext 114 Fr. Duc Vu, S.J. ext 117 Fr. Andrew Garcia, S.J. ext. 116 Fr. Vincent Duong, S.J. ext. 123 Deacon Vicente Perez, Ret. ext 112 Deacon Ruben Solorio ext 100 Deacon Juan Aquino ext 100 Deacon Dung Tran ext 100 Sylvia Hogan , Business Manager ext 307 Sr. Maria Goretti Nguyen, L.H.C. ext 110 Martha Armenta, Receptionist ext 100 Porty Nevarez, Faith Formation ext 126 Sr. Mary Margaret Phan, L.H.C. ext 115 Mario Lucas, Accountant ext 109 Mercedes Serrano,PAR Coordinator ext 108 Sal Rojas, Liturgical Director ext 119

2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA 95122 • Telephone: (408) 729-0101 • FAX: (408) 258-4131 School: 1940 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122 • Telephone: (408) 729-3431 • FAX: (408) 272-4945

www.mht-church.org - www.mostholytrinitysj.org

January 29, 2017 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In our Gospel reading from Matthew, we hear the Beatitudes, the stirring opening to the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is proclaiming the coming of the kingdom of God, and begins by considering what kind of people will enter and participate in this kingdom. They are the poor in spirit, the meek, the clean of heart, the peacemakers. We hear both Zephaniah and Paul echo this, as God specifically chooses the weak and the lowly to be God's agents in ushering in the reign of God. By living with humility and integrity, their hearts are open to being transformed by the grace of God. We too are called to live in this way. Jesus invites us to be people with open hearts, to receive God's blessing. And working through us, God may bless all of creation.

Worship and Prayer

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY January 30, 2017 8:00 AM Ralph Santana † Jose Velo, Jr. † WEDNESDAY February 1, 2017 8:00 AM Socorro Moreno SATURDAY February 4, 2017 8:00 AM Frank Luis † Catalina Armenta † Almas Del Pulgatorio

Reflexion del la Esccritura de Hoy

Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of San Jose Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos 650-428-3730 Calvary Cemetery, San Jose 408-258-2940 St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Milpitas Pre-Need Arrangements at time of death, contact: Teresa Huyen Nguyen -hunguyen@dsj.org or 408-296-9895.

MASS READINGS

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- You humble of the land, seek justice and humility, and the Lord will be your protection (Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13). Psalm -- Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! (Psalm 146). Second Reading -- God chose the weak of the world, those who count for nothing, so that whoever boasts should boast in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:26-31). Gospel -- Jesus taught from the mountain: Blessed are the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:1-12a). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17 -18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14- 29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30- 34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario CUESTIONES DE PODER De todas las lecturas de hoy, especialmente la del Evangelio de Mateo, afirma que Dios honra a los pobres y a los humildes, y promete la bendición de Dios en el reino proclamado por Jesús. Muchos de aquellos que Jesús encontró, y luego Pablo, pensaron que esos dichos acerca de los mansos heredarían la tierra era una tomada de pelo. ¿No era obvio que el "poderoso", con poder militar, económico y social, son los que se encargan de las cosas?

Pablo parece decir que primero debemos entender la naturaleza y el propósito del poder. A causa de Cristo, el poder que surge de estructuras humanas egoístas se desvanecerán tarde o temprano. El poder duradero viene solo de Dios, el poder que provee cuidado por los demás y reconcilia las divisiones entre nosotros. El poder del mundo es de valor verdadero, pero solo si se ejecuta responsablemente, al servicio solo de los propósitos de Dios. Este es el tipo de poder que al final es el que importa. Los mansos y puros de corazón parecen entender esto de manera muy clara. Porque ellos están libres de la carga de proteger su propio poder, ellos pueden revelar más plenamente la verdad del poder de Dios. EL SIGUIENTE PASO ¿Qué se requiere para ser pobre de espíritu y de corazón puro? El Evangelio de hoy presenta el Sermón de la Montaña (Mateo capítulo 5 al 7) explora esto en detalle. El Sermón sugiere que aprender a abrir nuestros corazones para confiar en Dios es fundamental. El Sermón sirve para entrar al camino del aprendizaje para poner nuestras vidas en las manos de Dios. Considera dedicar un tiempo para leer todo el Sermón una vez de corrido. Escucha los movimientos del Espíritu. Al irlo leyendo, podrías preguntarte que es lo más tranquilizador y que es lo que es más desafiante para ti en este tiempo de tu vida. ¿Qué es lo que te invita a meditar más profundamente? ¿Qué te invita a decidir o tomar una acción para el siguiente paso en tu camino de fe? Lecturas del día: Sof 2:3; 3:12-13; Sal 146 (145):6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a

Fr Bob is away from the office until Saturday.

Today’s Scripture Reflection

Today’s Gospel Reading from Matthew recounts what we know as Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. This entire reflection could be devoted to that, of course, but as always, there are also messages that are important in the other readings. The Sermon on the Mount is the first of five teachings Jesus gives us in the Gospel of Matthew. The Lord gives this relatively early in His Ministry, not long after He has been baptized. In the entire New Testament this is the longest continuous section of Jesus speaking, and it is perhaps the most widely quoted of part of the four Canonical Gospels. It contains, after all, the central rules of discipleship. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church (# 1716) this idea is supported as that states, “The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching. They take up the promises made to the chosen people since Abraham. The Beatitudes fulfill the promises by ordering them no longer merely to the possession of a territory, but to the Kingdom of heaven.” Probably every Catholic theologian and cleric has addressed the Beatitudes. On a Sunday with this same reading in his homily Pope Francis said in 2014, “These are our new commandments. However, if we do not have a heart open to the Holy Spirit, they will seem silly. The thought of being poor, being meek, being merciful does not seem to lead to what we consider to be modern success. But if we do not have an open heart and if we have not experienced the consolation of the Holy Spirit, which is salvation, we cannot understand this. This is the law of the free, with the freedom of the Holy Spirit.” The First Reading is drawn from the Old Testament Book of Zephaniah. It was written at about the same time as Isaiah. We do not often hear readings from Zephaniah as it only contains about 1,400 words (compare that to our other two readings sources, 1 Corinthians with almost 7,000 words, and Matthew with more than 18,000 words.). The First Reading touches on traits on which we will be judged. It emphasizes the importance of humility, justice, and being lowly. Just as Pope Francis indicated in his homily on the Beatitudes, these are not traits many people in our world seek. Yet, these are exactly the kinds of attributes that follow lives of stewardship. That is why it is not easy. In Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians (our Second Reading) the Apostle Paul also describes what it means to be a Christian and a steward, paralleling the First Reading and the Gospel. He reminds the Corinthians that they, too, need to be humble. It is possible that they, like many who felt they were “chosen,” had an inflated opinion of themselves, thinking that God favored them. In this reading Paul gently reminds them that God does not work that way. We need to keep that in mind ourselves; it is very easy when we feel that we have completely captured the secret of living, which may be true; however, we must take caution not to be self-righteous. Paul tells the Corinthians that they are not chosen because they are great, but because God is great. Paul knows this firsthand; he was an educated man, but he also understood that the Lord selected fishermen and farmers first, and people like him second; the shepherds came first, then the wise men. Paul uses three words to emphasize his meaning — righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Righteousness on our part is trying to live as Jesus told us; sanctification implies how we live, how we recognize that it is only through Christ that we are sanctified; and redemption reminds us of the sacrifice the Lord made in our behalf so we could be free and God would forgive our sins. As indicated in the opening of this reflection, today’s Gospel provides us with instructions from Jesus as to what kind of people His disciples should be. There are more than enough key words on which to reflect and pray: poor, mourn, meek, hunger, mercy, peacemakers, clean, and persecuted to name a few. We could concentrate on each one, but it is worth pointing out that these are traits the Lord calls us to, and what He may mean by them. For example, when Jesus says that to be blessed we need to “hunger and thirst for righteousness,” He is reminding us what our focus in life should be. In our world people hunger for many things that may not be that important — things like power and success and wealth and possessions and comfort. The idea of being righteous in His eyes is more important than any of those. When He calls us to be peacemakers, He probably does not mean that we do not just live in peace, but that we need to bring peace to others. Finally, He reminds us that the reward for living in these ways may well be persecution. Why? Quite simply because the world has a differing view of these character traits and values. The question we are called to answer through our lives is, “Are these Beatitudes reflective of our lives?” They need to be. Filed Under: Homily Guides, Stewardship Reflections on Lectionary Readings by Catholic Stewardship Council, Inc.

Society of Saint Vincent De Paul - Most Holy Trinity Conference

GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICA SANTISIMA TRINIDAD "DesCllbrinws y proclIInuImos el 1lIII0' de Dios po' metIio de aJoblJlU.ll,o,acIlm, estutlio y buenfU obros" Todos los viemes de 7:00 Pm a 9:00 pm, en la capilla parroquial, para alabar al sefior a traves de Oraciones espontaneas, Oracion a traves de las Escrituras, testimonios, Ensefianzas y Reflexiones. Tambien se Ora por todas las necesidades de los asistentes al Grupo de Oracion y de la Comunidad en general; Cualquier persona que desee acompafiamos es bienvenido, y de 9:00 pm a 12:00, Adoracion del Santisimo Sacramento; Misa por Sanacion cada primer viemes de Mes, tambien Adoracion cada primer sabado de Mes de 9:00 pm a 11:00 y crecimiento los Iunes 7:30 Pm en la Rectoria. Coordinador: Mario y Olivia Gutierrez Mas informacion: (408) 406-8512

MARRIED COUPLES - How would you like to spend a weekend away with your spouse – just the two of you? Away from everything: the kids, job, phone, bills and house? Plan to get away to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 17-19, 2017 in Mountain View. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.

The Adult Bible Study group invites e v e r y o n e t o a n e w study every Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Old Hall. This new study explores the life and mission of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel Matthew. Invite a friend - All are welcome!

El grupo de Estudio Bíblico los invita a un Nuevo estudio cada Jueves a las 7:00 pm en el Salón Viejo de la parroquia. Este Nuevo estudio explorara la vida y misión de Jesús escrita en el Evangelio de Mateo. Invite a un amigo, Todos son Bienvenidos!

Are you in need of monetary or food assistance? We may be able to help you. We provide assistance with food, utilities, transportation and other expenses. Please call SVdP (408) 729-0101 ext. 323 and leave a message and phone number so we can help you. ¿Le necesitan ayuda alimentaria o monetaria? Podemos ser capaces de ayudarle. Proveemos la ayuda de la comida, utilidades, transporte y otros gastos. Por favor llame SVdP (408) 729-0101 ext 323 y deje un mensaje y su número de teléfono para que podamos ayudarle.

This week Most Holy Trinity Men's Winter Shelter is housing eleven guests. Last week, volunteers gave free haircuts to all our guests. We had a great time interacting with one another. Also, SVdP-Most Holy Trinity Conference would like to thank all of the volunteers for sharing their time, talents and treasures in support of our homeless community. Daily Reflection “Put yourself in the patient’s place and fancy how you would feel.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Putting myself in the place of the sick can only result in attention to what is most important to their comfort and care. Keep me conscious, Lord, of all those special needs, often not expressed but so much appreciated by those who suffer.

Have you lost a loved one? Looking for a support group?

"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Jesus spoke these words in His Sermon on the Mount. Therefore, as members of the Catholic Community, in attempting to live out our Church Mission, "to reach out to all in love," a Bereavement Support Group has been established in our parish. The goal of this group is to provide a process for healing within a safe and supportive environment. The MHT Bereavement Support Group meets once a month and these sessions are for individuals who have experienced loss through the death of a loved one. Date and Time: January 31, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Place: Trinity Center Catechetical Room 102

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTRACTOR PRE-Q U A L I F I C A T I O N F O R M H T H V A C INSTALLATION PROJECT BIDDING

MHT IS SEEKING REQUEST FOR PRE- QUALIFICATION of independent contractors for the installation of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning unit into Most Holy Trinity Church. Interested contractors can obtain the details of pre-qualification requirements from Sylvia Hogan, Business Manager at 408-729-0101 Ext. 307 or email sghogan@mht-church.org.

Deadline to submit the pre-qualification requirements is on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

NUNCIO DE OFERTA PRÉ-CALIFICACIÓN DE CONTRATISTA PARA EL PROYECTO DE INSTALACIÓN DE HVAC DE MHT MHT ESTÁ BUSCANDO SOLICITUD DE PRÉ-CALIFICACIÓN de contratistas independientes para la instalación de la unidad de Calefacción, Ventilación y Aire Acondicionado en la Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad. Contratistas interesados pueden obtener los detalles de los requisitos de pre-calificación con Sylvia Hogan, Gerente de Negocios al 408-729-0101 Ext. 307 o por correo electrónico a sghogan@mht-church.org.

La fecha límite para presentar los requisitos de pre-calificación es el martes 28 de febrero de 2017.

Open Gym Times for Teens and Young Adults If you like to play Basketball, the Most Holt Trinity Cen-ter Gym is open on Thursdays from:

7:00 pm to 8:30pm: 14-17 yrs old 8:30pm to 10pm: 18+ yrs old

Address: 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA, 95122 Contact:Jay Matthew Perez or Nicole Fader 408-729-0101 Ext. 322 A night for everyone to have fun in a welcoming and friendly environment.

HEALTH MINISTRY AND LOS AMIGOS ZUMBA For date and time, see calendar at door of Community Room. Para fecha y horario mire el calendario en la ventana del Community Room. REQUESTED DONATION $5 Se pide una donación $5 For more information, contact/Para más información llame a: Chris Rodriguez 408-921-0757

Health Ministry

Retrouvaille – A life line for married couples Retrouvaille helps married couples heal and renew their

marriages. The next weekend is Friday, January 27 to

Sunday, January 29, 2017. There are follow-up sessions:

Saturdays – Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 11, Mar. 25

and Apr. 8, 2017. Register at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

or contact Alex and Rowena Radich at (510) 919-9675 or

Antonio and Claudia Flores at (408) 605-4998.

WEEKLY GIVING January 21/22, 2017

Offertory Collections $19,720 Offertory Budget 20,000 The Priests and Deacons of this parish have contributed $ 243.00 the past week from their ministries to support the mission of MHT. Thank you for your generosity and continuing support.

January 29, 2017 A heart attack does not always have obvious symptoms, such as pain in your chest, shortness of breath and cold sweats. In fact, a heart attack can actually happen without a person knowing it. It is called a silent heart attack. A silent heart attack is a heart attack that has either no symptoms or unrecognized symptoms – people often feel like its indigestion or a case of the flu, some folks complain of excessive fatigue that is unexplained. Some studies suggest that silent heart attacks are more common in women than in men. The risk factors for a silent heart attack are the same as those for a recognized heart attack, and include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, family history of heart disease, obesity and age. A silent heart attack can be just as dangerous, because it leaves scarring and damage to the heart, it puts the person at greater risk of heart failure. What to do during a silent heart attack If you do notice symptoms of a silent heart attack, try to stay calm and call 911 immediately. When you get to the hospital, make it clear that you think you may be having a heart attack and not an anxiety attack. How to prevent a silent heart attack Know their risk factors, be aware of your blood pressure and cholesterol, exercise regularly and avoid smoking to decrease the risk of a heart attack. Above all listen to your body, and if something isn’t right, talk to a doctor.

Un ataque al corazón no siempre tiene síntomas conocidos, como el dolor en el pecho, dificultad para respirar y sudores fríos. De hecho, un ataque al corazón en realidad puede ocurrir sin una persona saberlo. Se llama un ataque al corazón en silencio. Un ataque al corazón en silencio es un ataque al corazón que ya sea sin síntomas o síntomas no reconocidos - la gente a menudo se sienten que tienen indigestión o un caso de la gripe, algunas personas se quejan de fatiga excesiva que es inexplicable. Algunos estudios sugieren que los ataques cardiacos silenciosos son más comunes en mujeres que en hombres. Los factores de riesgo para un ataque al corazón en silencio son los mismos que los de un ataque al corazón reconocido, e incluyen la presión arterial alta, colesterol alto, fumar, antecedentes familiares de enfermedades del corazón, la obesidad y la edad. ¿Qué hacer durante un ataque al corazón silencioso Si usted nota síntomas de un ataque al corazón en silencio, trate de mantener la calma y llame al 911 inmediatamente. Al llegar al hospital, que quede claro que usted cree que puede estar teniendo un ataque al corazón y no un ataque de ansiedad. Conozca sus factores de riesgo, estar al tanto de la presión arterial y el colesterol, hacer ejercicio con regularidad y evitar fumar para disminuir el riesgo de un ataque al corazón. Por encima de todo escuchar a su cuerpo, y si algo no está bien, hablar con un médico.

MHT School Tours 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• February 8 • March 8 • April 12 • May 10

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our annual Catholic Schools Week celebration gives me the opportunity to write to you about the treasure that our Catholic Schools are in the Diocese of San Jose. Our schools teach, as this year’s theme tells us, the ways of peace and justice, which are inextricably bound. There can be no peace without justice and only through justice can we actively grasp the peace that Jesus promised.

Our schools teach the Gospels. They are centers of hope, of promise and of challenge. I am filled with hope when I look into the eyes of a kindergartener, a middle school student or a high school senior; in each I can sense the wonder of creation, of the universe, lived out in his or her own unique way. Each is a living sign of the goodness of God, of an abiding Presence that imparts life, of a future yet to be dreamed.

Our Catholic Schools unfold the Lord’s promise “to be with you always.” In our schools, students learn of a love that endures and are taught how to be that love for one another. Yet, accomplishing this is not without its challenges, for in our time, the gift of Catholic Education remains beyond the reach of many families who desire it for their children. We seek to make our schools affordable, so that no family would ever be turned away for financial reasons.

We give thanks to all who devote themselves to Catholic Education in our Diocese: teachers, administrators, staff, parents and parishioners. Your daily sacrifices place our children and youth at the center of all that we do. In this, you place the Lord Jesus at the center of their lives, so that whether in academics, sports and all other activities, they come to know Him, to love Him and to walk with Him each day of their lives. God bless you all.

With every best wish and kind regard, I remain,

Sincerely yours,

Patrick J. McGrath Bishop of San Jose

A Message from Bishop McGrath