PARISH e-NEWS & UPDATES - November 29, 2020
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LIVE THE LITURGY : Inspiration for the Week
Be watchful! Be alert! The core message of Advent cannot be more direct or simple. As those who are postured in a spirit of readiness and anticipation, we must always be attentive and vigilant. We have to be ready not only for the anticipated arrival of our Lord, but watchful and attentive to the unexpected visit as well. While we know that the Christ is coming, we also do not know the exact time. Cultivating this expectant attitude is the purpose of this season. It is easy to grow slack, inattentive, and too self assured. We can easily deaden ourselves to the wonder and surprise of God’s presence. We get so absorbed in so many other distractions that it can seem like Christ’s second coming, and even Christ’s coming in time are of lesser importance. When it finally dawns on us that we have wandered far away from where we need to be, and lost our attentiveness and focus, we will wonder how this all happened. We may even try to put the onus on God and blame God for a lack of involvement or presence. We are the ones, who through our own choice, put the distance in our relationship and lost touch. Now it’s time to come back and perk ourselves up a bit!
(First Sunday of Advent)
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MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH |
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SUNDAY MASS - DRIVE-IN
10:00 am - English | 11:30 am - Spanish
SUNDAY MASS: LIVESTREAM
ZOOM
11:00 am - English | 1:00 pm Spanish
DAILY MASS: LIVESTREAM
Rosary before Mass - 9:00 am
Mon - Friday - 9:30 am
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or DIAL BY PHONE
+1 669 900 6833 or +1 669 219 2599
Meeting ID: 4152738903
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Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving
from Fr. Angelo, Fr. Pedro, Staff and the
Leadership Councils of St. Julie Billiart Parish
Dear Parishioners even though there are many challenges that we are facing, we have so much to be thankful for. I am personally thankful to each and everyone of you who continue to serve and love one another. As Jesus said, there is no greater love than giving one's life to another. May God continue to bless you all.
Happy Thanksgiving! Fr. Angelo.
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Thanksgiving Prayer
Holy Father in Heaven,
Creator of everything and source of
all goodness and love,
please look favorably upon us and
receive our heartfelt gratitude in this
period of thanksgiving.
Lord thank you for
all Your graces and blessings.
Father, You have bestowed upon us,
spiritual and temporal:
our faith and religious beliefs.
Our food and shelter, our health,
the affection we have for one another, our family and friends.
Dear Father, in Your boundless generosity,
please grant us continued graces and blessings throughout the coming year.
This we ask in the Name of Jesus,
Your Son and our Savior.
Amen.
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Oración de Acción de Gracias
Santo Padre Celestial,
Creador de todo y fuente de toda
bondad y amor,
míranos con buenos ojos y recibe nuestra más sincera gratitud en este
período de acción de gracias.
Señor, gracias por todas
tus gracias y bendiciones.
Padre, nos has dado, espiritual y temporal: nuestra fe y creencias religiosas,
nuestra comida y refugio, nuestra salud, el afecto que nos tenemos unos a otros, a nuestra familia y amigos.
Querido Padre, en Tu
generosidad ilimitada,
concédenos gracias y bendiciones continuas durante el próximo año.
Te lo pedimos en el Nombre de Jesús,
Tu Hijo y nuestro Salvador.
Amén.
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ADVENT CALENDAR | CALENDARIO DE ADVIENTO
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT |
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How Do I Become Part of the #Giving Tuesday Celebration?
You can show your generosity in a variety of ways during Giving Tuesday—whether it’s donating funds, participating in a new ministry, volunteering, or praying, every act of generosity and kindness counts! Join us online, as we gather together to raise funds, support our parish and ministries, and share our faith on Giving Tuesday!
Make #GivingTuesday Part of Your Year-End Charitable Giving
It is never to early to start thinking about year-end charitable giving. When you itemize deductions, funds used to make gifts are subtracted from the amount subject to tax. This means the higher your tax bracket, the more you save. Regardless of your income tax bracket, charitable gifts can provide welcome savings at tax time. Additionally, you can feel good about being a thoughtful steward of your resources and supporting our parish community.
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To volunteer to give your time or talent – please contact the parish office at
408-629-3030 x 107 or email
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To bring non-perishable food items to the Food Pantry – Please bring them directly to the Food Pantry on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm only. Note timing as there will be no one to receive your gifts outside these days/times.
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¿Cómo puedo formar parte de la celebración del #GivingTuesday?
Puede mostrar su generosidad de varias maneras durante el GivingTuesday, ya sea donando fondos, participando en un nuevo ministerio, siendo voluntario u orando, ¡cada acto de generosidad y amabilidad cuenta! ¡Únase a nosotros en línea, mientras nos reunimos para recaudar fondos, apoyar a nuestra parroquia y ministerios, y compartir nuestra fe el GivingTuesday!
Haga el #GivingTuesday parte de su donación caritativa de fin de año
Nunca es demasiado pronto para empezar a pensar en las donaciones caritativas de fin de año. Cuando detalla las deducciones, los fondos utilizados para hacer regalos se restan del monto sujeto a impuestos. Esto significa que cuanto más alta sea su categoría impositiva, más ahorrará. Independientemente de su categoría de impuestos sobre la renta, las donaciones caritativas pueden proporcionar ahorros bienvenidos en la época de impuestos. Además, puede sentirse bien por ser un administrador atento de sus recursos y apoyar a su comunidad parroquial.
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Para ofrecerse como voluntario para dar su tiempo o talento, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al
408-629-3030 x 107 o envíe un correo electrónico a
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Para hacer un regalo monetario, haga clic aqui
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Para traer alimentos no perecederos a la despensa de alimentos: tráigalos directamente a la despensa de alimentos los lunes, martes, jueves o viernes entre las 10:00 am y las 2:00 pm únicamente. Tenga en cuenta el tiempo, ya que no habrá nadie para recibir sus regalos fuera de estos días / horarios. |
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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
Our parish is very grateful for the many parishioners and friends of our parish who have continued and increased their generosity over the past few months. So many of you continue to turn in your envelopes to the office or have made gifts using
Your generosity has allowed the parish to continue paying our employees and maintain our facilities during this historic time. Thank you to all those who have made sacrifices to make this possible.
If you are unable to make your weekly offertory gift online, please continue to mail or drop off your the envelopes at the parish office 366, Saint Julie Drive, San Jose, CA 95119.
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MARRIAGE BANNS
Groom: Ozegbe James Chukwuma
Bride: Aniekan Nkpoikana Udoh
Their marriage is to take place at
St Gabriel's Chaplaincy, Durumi, Abuja, Nigeria
Wedding date: 19-Dec-2020
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MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS FOR 2021
We are now taking Mass Intention offerings for 2021. If you have more than 5 intention offerings to schedule, please send an email to sharon.aeria@dsj.org providing the dates and the intention of the Mass (If the intention is for a birthday or anniversary or for a deceased person, please give us the name of the person). If you have less than 5 intention offerings, please
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FOR THE SICK & HOME-BOUND
Diane Marvin, Peter Fung, Santos, Deborah Voss, Russell G Serenka, Oscar Lozano, David Tong Nguyen, Rita Russo, Evelyn Codiga, Jesus Jimenez, Jose Gonzales, Edilberto Bustamante, Martha Vasquez, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez, Dolly Grey, Ethel Soliven Timbol, Destiny Gonzalez, Maxine Tavora, Sabrina Max, Peggy Mitchell, Jose Parasseril, Fatima de Lumen, Aleyna Espinoza, David Petruncola, Rosalie Russo, Angela Bustamante, Brian Johst, Emma Ordonio, Joseph Ordonio, Cal & Janie Sharp, Barbara Henry, Eugene Haberman
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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Chauncey Russo, Mary Adame, Dominic Miranda, Caridad & Pantaleon Lacuesta, Emil & Reppie Bautista, Dominic D. Miranda , Jose Juan Sandoval, Benjamin Mutuc Jr., Ron Jacobs, Leonora Ilog, Cecilia Young, Maggie Petruncola, Terry Bialorucki, Jerry Jensen
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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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JUBILEE CELEBRATION
40th Anniversary of the Diocese of San Jose
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Journeying Together in Hope - As virus infections have surged in our county and more restrictions become effective, the Opening of our Diocesan Jubilee will be moved from November 28 this year to January 27, 2021. The papal decree establishing the Diocese of San Jose was signed on January 27, 1981, by Pope John Paul II. Details about the rescheduled opening Mass will be announced at a later date.
For more information:
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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 the preparations, all parishioners and friends are invited to participate in designing a logo that will be identified with the upcoming anniversary celebrations.
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White Mass for Health Care Workers - December 6, 2020 9:00 am
Bishop Cantú invites all Healthcare Professionals to a White Mass in their honor on Dec 6th at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Peace parish. This Mass recognizes the ministry of those across our diocese who protect life and care for the ill and dying, such as physicians, nurses, compassionate care minister, ministers of consolation, chaplains, mental health workers, and all in the medical profession. To register visit Life, Justice, and Peace web page. This Mass will also be Live Streamed on DSJ Facebook.
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OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE & SPIRITUALITY
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“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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Retrouvaille: Do you seek the tools to heal and renew your relationship? Retrouvaille can help your marriage heal and be make it stronger. For locations and more information
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Retrouvaille te da las herramientas para sanar y renovar tu relacion: Noviembre 12-15 Programa VirtualPara más información haga CLIC AQUI
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Marriage Prep Dates: Find the steps couples need to take before saying “I do” at the altar and many resources for engaged and married couples. For more information,
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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.
Wednesdays from 6 pm - 7 pm
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CLASES PARA MADRES CON HIJOS ADOLESCENTES O JÓVENES ADULTOS
Practique técnicas para lidiar con el estrés. Clases gratis en línea (Zoom).
Jueves de 6pm a 7:30pm
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Zoom Meeting
https://dsj.zoom.us/j/97690826265
For more information contact : Candee Lucas (Candee.Lucas@dsj.org)
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESOURCES |
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DRIVE-IN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE |
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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
Applications will be accepted through a lottery system.
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Behavioral Health Services for Children & Youth
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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
For information and to volunteer,
email Lynda DeManti at
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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AFFORDABLE HOME INTERNET FOR QUALIFYING
HOUSEHOLDS IN SAN JOSE
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Click on the links to view or download the flyer in ENGLISH or ESPANOL
Call (408) 829-9855 for an appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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