The Baptism of the Lord

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PresIder schedule2nd Sunday in Ordinary – Jan. 18, 2015

St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.

Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. LuongSun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. StanleySun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez

St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.

Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Izzo, S.J.Sun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. LuongSun 12:00pm (Greg.). . . . . TBD

Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.

Sun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. StanleySun 6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Luong

In Mark’s gospel today, we hear how Christ was baptized by John the Baptist as the Spirit descended on him and a voice declared "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Mark 1:11. We, too, became sons and daughters of God when we were baptized.

Today, as we bless and re-commission our liturgical ministers, we recognize their contributions and service to the success and excellence of our liturgies. They are dedicated sons and daughters reflecting Christ’s love to others, ready and willing to serve the assembly that gathers for worship.

For example, on any given Sunday, our sacristans at each Mass, reliably set up the essential items for Mass – the Lectionary for the Lectors to proclaim the Word, the Book of Gospels, the gifts we offer for the celebration of the Eucharist, the priest’s chalice, light candles, etc. They may also fill in for other roles as needed.

One thing we ask of our liturgical ministers is to commit to ongoing spiri-tual formation. This year the Diocese of San Jose is sponsoring a Day of Social Justice on January 17th. I invite all liturgical ministers to register for the Diocese of San Jose’s Day of Social Justice at St. Lawrence Parish as part of their promise of ongoing faith formation as liturgical ministers. (See the article to the right of this column.) There are registration forms in the vesti-bule and on our webpage at www.paloaltocatholic.org. Please take a look at the lineup of speakers and sessions and register.

I have a deep gratitude for all our liturgical ministers and the time they spend. And we always are looking for more to join us to make a lighter load for all. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nora Lundin, Director of Liturgy & MusicMusic

For the sIck & hoMebound – Fr. Thierry Geris, Kathy Gibbs, Robert Matthews, Terry Flynn, Roberta Uebbing, Tom Foy, Grace Lee, Gearailt Cummins, Bob Carlstead,

Ann Masik, Dolores Collinsworth, Lucienne Wood, Alice Lundin, Agnes Tan, Peggy Nute

For the recently deceased – Therese Collinsworth, Joan McHugh, Sombat Lucha, Mary Fisher, Emilio Santa Gadea, Meryl Raney Rack, William McInerny,

Bernice Ellis, Harvey Fanucci, Elaine Lomasney, Elsie Trojak

Sunday, Jan 11: The Baptism of the Lord 9:00 am SAG . . . . . .Michael McCarthy †10:30 am OLR . . . . . Neale Wade, Sr. †Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6/Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13/Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6/Matthew 2:1-12

Monday, Jan 127:15 am STA . . . . . .Homeless Palo Alto(SI)8:30 am OLR . . . . . .Isabel Galindo (SI)12:15 pm STA . . . . .Rev. Tom Shea †Readings: Hebrews 1:1-6/Psalm 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9/Mark 1:14-20

Tuesday, Jan 13: St. Hilary8:30 am OLR . . . . . .Bea Ellis †Readings: Hebrews 2:5-12/Psalm 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9/Mark 1:21-28

Wednesday, Jan 148:30 am OLR . . . . . .Maria Teresa Poggesi †Readings: Hebrews 2:14-18/Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9/Mark 1:29-39

Thursday, Jan 158:30 am OLR . . . Deceased members of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker Family †Readings: Hebrews 3:7-14/Psalm 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11/Mark 1:40-4

Friday, Jan 168:30 am OLR . . . . . .Frank Briggs, Sr. †12:15 pm STA . . . . .William McInerny †Readings: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11/Psalm 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8/Mark 2:1-12

Saturday, Jan 17: St. AnthonyReadings: Hebrews 4:12-16/Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15/Mark 2:13-17

We are all God's sons and dauGhters

Weekly steWardshIP rePort As your Pastor, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity

in the final weeks of 2014. As you can see, these numbers reflect more than dollars and cents; it is an expression of our stewardship of the blessings God has entrusted to each of us. Our St. Vincent de Paul conference would especially like to thank you for your goodness in our December collection.

Our Weekly Offering

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Christmas: Actual $83,000 Goal: $70,000 Dec. 28 Actual: $ 11,883 Goal: $11,000St. Vincent de Paul: $ 7,000 Mary, Mother of God: $ 1.238January 4 Actual: $ 11,600 Goal: $11,000

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs Week’s hIGhlIGhts

Sunday, January 119:15 am . . . . . . Faith Formation Class (OLR) 10:15 am . . . . Faith Formation Class (SESS)9:15 am . . . . . Parent Class (OLRH)10:15 am . . . . Parent Class (SESS Aud)10:15 am . . . . SAG Site Committee (SAGH)10:30 am . . . . Bible Study - Hispanic (DC)10:30 am . . . . Catechesis-Hispanic (OLRS)4:15 pm . . . . . The EDGE (DC)7:00 pm . . . . . LifeTeen (DC)

Monday, January 12 7:00 pm . . . . . . RCIA (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . Hisp Catechist Mtg (PC1st)7:00 pm . . . . . TMC Liturgy Comm (THLib)7:30 pm . . . . . . Youth Core Team (DC)

Tuesday, January 137:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic Baptism Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PC1st)7:00 pm . . . . . . Hispanic Prayer Group(DCC)7:00 pm . . . . . Knights of Columbus (THB)7:00 pm . . . . . Stanford Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplaincy Program (OLRH)7:30 pm . . . . . Spirituality Tuesday (SAGH)

Wednesday, January 14 4:00 pm . . . . . Teen Bible Study (DC)4:00 pm . . . . . YSOP (OLRH)6:00 pm . . . . . RCIA - Children (DC)

Thursday, January 1510:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . 1st Communion Catechesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PC 1st & 2nd)7:30 pm . . . . . Gregorian Choir (STA)

Friday, January 1611:00 am . . . . Memorial Mass - Elsie Trojak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (SAG)7:30 pm . . . . . Hisp. Young Adult (OLRH-S)

Saturday, January 179:00 am . . . . . Day of Social Justice (St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish)

save the dates Jan 11 - Faith Formation ClassesJan 13 - Spirituality TuesdayJan 17 - Day of Reflection on Social Justice - DSJJan 31 - Lectors In-Service session (SAGH)Feb 7 - Crab Dinner Dance (SESSAud)Feb 14 - 25th, 40th, 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass - DSJFeb 20 - Revs vs. Sems Game - DSJ

day oF socIal JustIceDiocese of San Jose Day of Reflection on Social Justice

LIVING THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL: FAITH IN ACTION Date: Saturday, January 17, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(Registration, check-in & hospitality from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.)Location: St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish

On Saturday, January 17, 2015, the Diocese of San Jose will offer a day of prayer, study and reflection on the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church and the call to live our lives according to those teachings. Mary Aumack, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation will be the keynote speaker. Participants will also be able to take three work-shops during the day on a variety of topics, including human trafficking, restorative justice, immigration, care for our planet, immersion experi-ences, unaccompanied minors, and fair trade. Workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish. Registration is $20 (if received by January 12 - $25 at the door) and does include lunch. Registration forms are available in your parish office and on-line at www.dsj.org. For more information contact the Social Ministries Office at the Diocese of San Jose (408-983-0158 or socialministries@dsj.org) .

sPIrItualIty tuesday - January 13thA Biblical Walk through the Mass (final episode) with Fr. Matt

As Catholics, the Mass is the center of our faith. We all know the responses and gestures, but do we know what it all means? This series explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in the Liturgy, and explains their profound significance.In the Old Testament a sacrifice was followed by a meal of whatever was sacrificed as an affirmation of their covenant with God. It makes perfect sense that we eat the body and drink the blood of Christ. “This cup is the new covenant in my blood which shall be shed for you” (Luke 22:20). This unique tour of the Mass is sure to renew your faith and deepen your love and devotion to the Eucharist! Please join us from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.

coMMIssIonInG oF lIturGIcal MInIstersThis weekend, on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we will commission for another year those who seek to serve the community - to be present to the community in a special way - as liturgical ministers: Ministers of Hospitality including Ushers, Lectors, Ministers of Music, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Sacristans, Altar Servers, Ministers of Environment & Art and of Altar & Linen Care. Let us both recognize the special role these people play in contributing to our experience of worship at St. Thomas Aquinas and, if we are not among them, assess our own call to serve the community in some way.

9th annual revs vs. seMs basketball challenGeSave the Date! Friday, February 20, 2015, 7pm, Leavey Center at Santa Clara University. See your pastor get a workout! For more information call (650) 325-5621, email advancement@stpsu.org or visit www.dsj.org/revs-vs-sems

January 11, 2015

Green cornerOn behalf of all those who will benefit from the 99 pairs of eye glasses and cash donated we sincerely thank you. Once again, our wonderful parishioners have shown their heart-warming generosity to help those in need. The glasses and cash will be turned over to the Lions Club for the continuation of their journey. http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/eyeglass-recycling/the-journey-of-a-pair-of-eyeglasses.php The STA Green Committee

called to do God's Work-toGether In chrIstThe 2015 Annual Diocesan Appeal will be soon underway. Our parish portion of the Annual Diocesan Appeal is $128,000— 2.2% of the overall diocesan goal of $5,802,967. We are so appreciative that you share with us a heartfelt belief in the work and ministry that is made possible by your pledge. Please consider joining other parishioners in making a gift to the ADA in 2015. Our Pastor will be encouraging our support at all of the Masses at St. Albert the Great & Our Lady of the Rosary on Sunday, January 18 and at St. Thomas Aquinas on Sunday, January 25. Pledge Sunday is February 1st. Please pray over the size of the gift you will be able to make and bring your pledge envelope to Mass that weekend. Early pledges will also be gratefully accepted.

conFIrMatIon Is IMPortant In our lIvesIs it time for you, or another family member, or friend to be confirmed? Confirmation is a deepening of our baptismal gifts; it roots us more deeply in our identity as God’s children and unites us more firmly with Christ; it increases in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit and shapes us as Catholic Christians. If you, or someone you know desires to complete their sacraments please encourage them to join our ongoing “no obligation” inquiry group. For more information about the RCIA process please contact Susan Olsen, suolsen@dsj.org or at 650-494-2496 xt 25.

2014-2015 heyns lecture @ stanFord unIvCardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising will lecture on January 15, 2015, 6:00 pm at the Cemex Auditorium, Knight Management Center, The Graduate School of Business, 655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA 94305. Tickets are available at: http://heynslecture.eventbrite.com

KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCCh Dermody Center ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary

ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . . Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the

Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.

SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School

SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas

ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House

Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House

Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House

Library

HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick: By request or every first Monday of the month after the 7:15 am Mass. Every first Friday at the 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass.

Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child.

Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one.

Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child.

Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date.

ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE STAFF, & COMMITTEES

Main Phone: (650) 494-2496

Business & Operations Manager: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org

Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org;Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org

Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm THB) Chair: Florence de Bretagne (flodebretagne@gmail.com); Vice-Chair: Mary Fong (fongmt@hotmail.com); Secretary: Jerry Lucha (gerald.lucha@sri.com)

Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) 493-2998

Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net)

Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) 493-8237

St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation pickup(650) 871-6844

Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams (650) 328-2781; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Pat Briggs (650) 856-0460; Kathleen Hart (650) 321-8399;

St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa Advancement Director: Danielle Ambler (650) 326-1258

STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, photography@paloaltocatholic.org http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1

Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Catholic Chaplain: Fr. John Hester (650) 723-5101

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Carolyn Glauz-Todrank (650) 497-8538

Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488

Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please email your name, address, and phone to admin@paloaltocatholic.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.