Welcome to St. Nicholas & St. William

Catholic Parish

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Fr. John Poncini, Pastor

The Mass Intentions for this Sunday, June 21 are for fathers, grandfathers, priests, deacons, godfathers, and significant men who have touched our lives. You may want to offer the following prayer blessing for these men: Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers, as they care for their families. Bless those males who provide guidance. Give these men strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience; support them in the work they have to do, protecting those who look to them, as we look to you for love and salvation. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2020

Please see our Parish Website for the latest information on Live Streamed & Outdoor Public Masses

At this time a Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass is given to all Catholics in the Diocese of San Jose.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: THE 7 THEMES The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been ar culated through a tradi on of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth and richness of this tradi on can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. In these brief reflec ons, we highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradi on.

LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the founda on of a moral vision for society. This belief is the founda on of all the principles of our social teaching. In our society, human life is under direct a ack from abor on and euthanasia. Human life is threatened by cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the use of the death penalty. The inten onal targe ng of civilians in war or terrorist a acks is always wrong. Catholic teaching calls on us to work to avoid war. Na ons must protect the right to life by

finding effec ve ways to prevent conflicts and resolve them by peaceful means. We believe that every person is precious, that people are more important than things, and that the measure of every ins tu on is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person.

CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society—in economics and poli cs, in law and policy—directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and family are the central social ins tu ons that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to par cipate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Catholic tradi on teaches that human dignity can be protected, and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibili es are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. Corresponding to these rights are du es and responsibili es—to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.

OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradi on recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt. 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.

THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of con nuing par cipa on in God’s crea on. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected—the right to produc ve work, to decent and fair wages, to the organiza on and joining of unions, to private property, and to economic ini a ve.

SOLIDARITY We are one human family whatever our na onal, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of jus ce and peace. Blessed Pope Paul VI taught that “If you want peace, work for jus ce.” The Gospel calls us to be peacemakers. Our love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote peace in a world surrounded by violence and conflict.

CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of crea on. Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in rela onship with all of God’s crea on. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.

Text drawn from United States Conference Catholic Bishops; Artwork by Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS.

We are excited to welcome all of our children and teens back to our faith programs in the fall as well as welcome new families! Registra on is now open on our website, stnicholasandstwilliam.org/programs-for-children-youth/, for in-person classes and sessions that will start mee ng in September. Faith Forma on 1st grade to 5th grade Sundays 10:05 am & Mondays 6 pm EDGE 6th to 8th grade Monday nights @ 6 theIntersec on 9th to 12th grades Sunday nights @ 6:15 RCIA Youth 4th to 8th grade Selected Saturdays Confirma on 7th to 12th grade Selected Saturdays We know parents are their child’s first catechist and we are here to help you con nue your child’s educa on and spiritual rela onship with Christ.

Fall Faith Formation, Edge, and theIntersection Registrations are now open on our website!

Vacation Bible Camp (VBS) New Dates in August

Get on track August 3- 7

Reserve your train ticket now for incoming kinders to 5th graders Early bird pricing is pandemic extended! Scholarships available

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SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS Let us pray for Erin A., Tuovi Aalto, Bertha Alarcon, Steve Bednar, Ryan Bodine, Ben Bongers, Bill Brown, Hortence Burke, Jose Cabaccan, Marta & Jim Carr, Shirley Chiu, Irmgard Chu, Pete Ciardella, Dominic Corcoran, Mary Jo Corcoran, Sean Corcoran, Joanna Cross, Alta Cuevas, DeBell Family, Pat Dixon, Dan Eber, Douglas Eustice, Kaitlyn Farley, Bob Feichtmeir, Jeanine Ford, Shirley Frier, Tia Garner, Kay Gemello, Diane Geschke, Emil Girczyc, Michael Gray, Iris Hahne, Jack Heidmiller, Sheila Heidmiller, Francisco Hernandez & Family, Gerrod Herndon, Ramon Ibarra, Emmitt Jenvey & Family, Judie Johnson, Michael Kaiser, John Keyes, Josephine Lipinski, Audrey Tischler Livermore, Rose McCloud, Teresa McDowell, Pam Medlennoff, Fr. Joe Milani, Katie Montalvo, David & Anna Morrison, Alex Munroe, Corrine Murray, Don Murray, Patricia Novack, Kathy Palmer, John Pecoraro, Dcn. Vicente Perez, Jaime, Eduardo, & Eva Ramirez, Caden James Reinhart, Aidee Reyes, Star Rodriguez, Mike Roman, Doug Sarver, Manuel R. Santiago, Kathy Schlosser, Kathryn Schmittzeh, Geri Schultz, Tom Smith, Margie Strasser, Maynard & Shirley Stevenson, Nathaniel Stoll, Anne Sturm, Mary Lou Swain, Kathleen Toney, Marie Torrise, Lisa Tucker, Kathleen Urbaniak, Eduardo Uytingco, Katie Vanoli, Gema Velasquez Watson, Tracy Weiss, Ruby Welch, Terry Wills, Mercedes Yañez, and Rafael Zamora that Jesus will be a source of strength & comfort.

Sun. All Fathers - Living & Deceased Mon. Victor Tomelden † Loving Family Chris Lundin † Loving Family Tue. Fr. John & Fr. Anthony - In Thanksgiving Grateful Staff Wed. Dawn Family - Intentions Rosemary Catton † Loving Family Thur. Laura Wagner † Loving Family Agustin Ramirez † Loving Family Fri. Sat. Mario Barbieri † Loving Friend Liz Rora † Loving Family

Mass Intentions for the week of June 21

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.

ADA 2020 - Report #12 (as of 6/14) Goal: $380,000

Pledged to date $419,484

% of registered families 23.6% # of donors 381

Join Our Parish Prayer Team! We invite registered parishioners to join our Parish Prayer Team! Prayer Team members make a commitment to opening prayer request emails in a mely manner and to pray for the inten ons received. The Prayer Team coordinator receives and reviews the requests and sends one consolidated prayer request email each evening. Some mes prayer requests may be sent more frequently than daily when me-sensi ve requests are received. You can be assured that the Prayer Team email list is used only for prayer requests. The Prayer Team is asked to maintain confiden ality and all prayer request informa on provided is considered private and must not be discussed nor shared. To sign up to join the Parish Prayer Team go to our Parish Website h ps://stnicholasandstwilliam.org

Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN is a cable television network which presents around-the-clock Catholic-themed programming, Daily Mass, & Devotional.

Local channels are: AT&T 562 Comcast 74 & 229 Direct TV 370 Thank you for your continued generosity!

Actuals Budget Variance

Mailed-in & Online Giving 6/8-14, 2020

$15,710.00 $21,246.94 ($5,536.94)

YTD (as of 6/14) $1,160,240.25 $1,237,335.55 ($77,095.30)

% of Budget YTD 93.8%

Stewardship Report: June 8-14, 2020

1. NEW! TEXT TO GIVE (Simple and quick after the first-time registration)

• Text the word GIVE to 650-200-2585

• If it’s your first time, you will be prompted to click a link directing you to the online giving page to complete a one-time registration. Click SIGN IN then click REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT at the bottom of the page.

• Complete contact information then click REGISTER

• Enter the secure PIN that the system texts you.

• Select the FUND, enter the donation amount and payment information before completing your gift.

• Click SAVE PAYMENT to keep your payment information securely saved for future gifts.

• For FUTURE donations after the one-time registration, you can give immediately without having to re-enter any of the information. Simply text GIVE to 650-200-2585, click on link and the fund keyword, enter amount, and submit.

2. ONLINE GIVING Click on the link for ONE-TIME gifts or to setup a RECURRING donation: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stnicholasandstwilliam

3. CHECKS Please drop off or mail in your envelopes or checks: St. Nicholas & St. William, 473 Lincoln Ave., Los Altos CA 94022

Our parish mission relies upon the generosity of our parishioners. There are many ways to give:

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tue: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wed: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thu: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Fri: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Sat: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:5-17 Sun: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42