PARISH e-NEWS & UPDATES - September 20, 2020
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LIVE THE LITURGY : Inspiration for the Week
Think for a moment about the most special person in your life. Why do you love them? Many people will answer that question noting character traits they admire about the person, pointing to an indescribable compatibility that exists and describing a deep sense of connection and intimacy or even a sense of rightness about the relationship. In relationships that are authentic and true, rarely are the personal benefits gained from the relationship noted as motivating factors for its pursuit. If we truly love someone we do so simply because it is right and good to do so and not for some other self-serving reason. Why do you love God? The sense of happiness and the gift of mercy that come from that relationship are God’s to give, regardless of when in life we come to Him. God’s ways are different than ours.
(25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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CATECHETICAL SUNDAY | DOMINGO CATEQUÉTICO |
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Please keep them in your prayers.
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Come and pray with Bishop Cantú as he affirms and commissions our Parish Catechetical Leaders as his delegates serve the Church.
Tuesday, September 22nd at 12:00 pm
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RESOURCES FOR CATECHISTS FROM USCCB
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MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH |
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SUNDAY MASS: ZOOM
11:00 am - English
1:00 pm - Spanish
DAILY MASS: ZOOM
Rosary before Mass - 9:00 am
Mon - Friday - 9:30 am
OUTDOOR MASS
in front of Santa Niño Statue
SUNDAY MASS
8:30 am - English
10:00 am - Spanish
WEDNESDAY - 8:30 am
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Before registering to attend the OUTDOOR MASS service, please review the guidelines
or DIAL BY PHONE
+1 669 900 6833 or +1 669 219 2599
Meeting ID: 4152738903
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RETURN TO IN-PERSON MASS RESOURCES |
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020 |
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT |
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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
Your ongoing monetary gifts are greatly needed and appreciated. Your Sunday Offertory gift sustains this parish.
We look forward to your support during these times when we have no regular Sunday offertory. You can use credit cards, debit cards or direct transfer from your bank account.
If you are unable to make your weekly offertory gift online, please remember to mail or drop off your the envelopes at the parish office 366, Saint Julie Drive, San Jose, CA 95119.
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ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL (ADA) UPDATE
As of August 31, we have received $1,364.00 in pledges above our goal of $92,298.00. Total collected as of this date $76,279.60 (82.64%).
Every dollar from here on (paid above our goal) will be rebated back to our parish.
If you have not yet made your pledge in 2020, please prayerfully consider making one today.
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EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS FOR PARISH GIVING
Many employers are offering a double matching gift for donations during the COVID 19 crisis. Please check with your employers to see what their policy is. For example, Apple is one such company that is currently doubling the Matching Gifts contributions.
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MASS INTENTIONS
(NOTE: We have several Masses open during the week of September 27)
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR
THE SICK & HOME-BOUND
Ethel Soliven Timbol, David Ojeda, Destiny Gonzalez, Maxine Tavora, Sabrina Max, Peggy Mitchell, Fatima de Lumen, Aleyna Espinoza, Justin Esquivel Ferguson, David Petruncola, Angela Bustamante, Ida Lopez, Augustin Bravo Gomez, Sharon Lyndon, Rosalie & Chauncey Russo, Brian Johst, Vincent Sanders, Emma Ordonio, Joseph Ordonio, Cal & Janie Sharp, Barbara Henry, Eugene Haberman
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PRAYERS FOR THE
RECENTLY DECEASED
William P. Young; Donald F. Coonan, Benjie Gomez, Benjamin Mutuc Jr.,
Ron Jacobs, Leonora Ilog, Cecilia Young, Maggie Petruncola, Terry Bialorucki,
Jerry Jensen
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FAITH FORMATION | FORMACION DE FE |
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
An Invitation That Never Ends
- Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially taken the step to become Catholic?
- Have you been away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more?
- Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)?
- Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?
If you (“or someone you know”) answers YES to any of these questions, you are invited to find out more through the process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a journey that begins with your questions. There is no obligation to join us as you discover more about your Catholic faith. The decision is ultimately yours to discern if this is to be your spiritual home. The invitation is always open: RSVP when you are ready! We look forward to welcoming you.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
408-629-3030 x 104.
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RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)
Una invitación que nunca termina
- ¿Ha estado adorando a Dios con nosotros, pero nunca ha dado oficialmente el paso para convertirse en católico?
- ¿Ha estado lejos de la Iglesia y ahora ha regresado, pero quiere saber más?
- ¿Ha sido católico toda su vida, pero nunca celebró todos los sacramentos de iniciación (bautismo, confirmación, eucaristía)?
- ¿Se ha unido a nosotros con una formación religiosa diferente y le gustaría saber más sobre la Iglesia Católica?
Si usted (“o alguien que conoce”) responde SÍ a cualquiera de estas preguntas, está invitado a obtener más información a través del proceso llamado Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA). Es un viaje que comienza con tus preguntas. No hay obligación al unirse a nosotros para descubrir más sobre la fe católica. En última instancia, la decisión es suya para discernir si este es su hogar espiritual. La invitación siempre está abierta: ¡confirme su asistencia cuando esté listo! Esperamos darle la bienvenida.
PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN
408-629-3030 x 104.
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PARISH OFFICE OPEN FOR ONLINE (email) AND PHONE SUPPORT
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for past editions of our e-newsletter.
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To keep you and our Parish staff safe, the parish office remains closed for in-person support. However, we are available to assist you virtually. Please send us an email or leave a voicemail and we will respond promptly.
contact information.
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OFFICE OF LIFE JUSTICE & PEACE
106th Virtual World Prayer via Zoom for Migrants and Refugees
Come & Pray!
- September 24th at 6:00 pm Luminous Mysteries
- September 25th at 6:00 pm Sorrowful Mysteries
- September 26th at 6:00 pm Glorious Mysteries
- September 27th at 11:30 am
Virtual Livestream Mass at
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CLASSES FOR MOTHERS OF TEENAGE AND YOUNG ADULT CHILDREN
Get tips on how to manage stress for yourself and your family. Free online Zoom classes starting 9/23/2020.
Wednesdays from 6 pm - 7 pm
CLASES PARA MADRES CON HIJOS ADOLESCENTES O JÓVENES ADULTOS
Practique técnicas para lidiar con el estrés. Clases gratis en línea (Zoom). Empezando 09/24/2020.
Jueves de 6pm a 7:30pm
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Virtually Wednesdays
August 12th to September 23rd
6:45 pm to 8:45 pm
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OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE & SPIRITUALITY and COUPLES FOR CHRIST invite you to participate in
“Marriage & Family Virtual Teaching Series”
Wednesdays through Dec 30
at 7:00 PM
For topics, speaker details and to join the meeting please go to
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40th ANNIVERSARY LOGO CONTEST
The Diocese of San José is looking forward to celebrating its 40th Anniversary in March 2021. As a part of our preparations, we invite all parishioners and friends to participate in designing a logo that will be identified with the upcoming anniversary celebrations. SEE & SHARE THE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION |
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The Catholic Church and Christians around the world marked Sept. 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and celebrate the Season of Creation from that date through Oct. 4 - the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees is Sept. 27.
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#EveryoneCounts in the #2020Census no matter what language you speak! You can fill out the Census by phone in 13 different languages. Everyone living in the US has a right to be counted, regardless of your status – and your information will never be shared with other government agencies.
Here's why the Census counts!
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The document also is accompanied by a series of five videos that highlight vital public policy issues.
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FILIPINO
VIETNAMESE
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESOURCES |
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
STATE – Governor Newsom has signed into law AB 3088 Eviction Moratorium, giving renters
extra time to pay their rent.
- Prevents landlords from evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent this year from March 4 – August 31 because they lost income due to COVID-19.
- Extends the protection to renters who
- pay at least 25% of their rent from September 1 and January 31, 2020.
- file a declaration of financial hardship due to the pandemic.
CITY OF SAN JOSE – San José residents who have lost jobs or income due to COVID-19 may
apply to the City of San Jose for financial assistance for rental payments, utilities, and housing
deposits from April 2020 through December 2020. Interested persons should apply by calling
one of the following numbers:
- For monolingual Vietnamese: (408) 757-8044 and/or (408) 757-6661
- For monolingual Spanish: (408) 757-7703 and/or (408) 757-7591.
- For all other languages and general inquiries: (408) 758-0011
DRIVE-IN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE (Free)
Catholic Charities Santa Clara offers: a drive-in workshop will be provided twice a month to potential citizenship applicants with an opportunity to have their completed applications reviewed by an Attorney and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representative. Participants are required to wear masks at all times during the scheduled event.
TOPP - Transitioning Off and Preventing Placement Program
No registration required before hand. Registration will be done on-site.
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION VOLUNTEERS
Positions:
Registration, Loading, Traffic & Leads
In order to volunteer you must be between
the ages of 14 to 65
Volunteers Needed at:
* Our Lady of Refuge Parish - Tuesday - 3:30 pm
* St. John Vianney Parish - Thursday - 8:15 am
* St. Lucy Parish - Friday - 8:30 am
* St. Maria Goretti Parish-2nd & 4th Friday-1:15 pm
* Santa Teresa Parish - Saturday - 10:30 am
SIP & SEW VOLUNTEERS (sew masks)
Twice a month join other volunteers virtually while sewing masks together to support our volunteers at food distribution sites and other public venues. This position is entirely virtual. No background checks required.
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REFERRAL VOLUNTEERS
This position is for those primarily interested in service navigation. Volunteers staff a phone hotline during hours that they pre-determine and schedule where community members can call and access quick references for help. This position can take place in person or virtually and is supported by full time staff and a tech platform that makes connecting people to services easy and fast. The position requires 2-3 hours of availability per week. Volunteers must complete a 2 hour training, pass a Livescan test and TB test. Need volunteers who can speak Spanish, Vietnamese or English.
TRANSLATORS
English/Spanish and English/Vietnamese
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For information and to volunteer,
email Lynda DeManti at
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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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