Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 6, 2020 |
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On Labor Day Weekend and Parish Town Hall |
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Dear Friends,
I wish you a blessed Labor Day Weekend!
God has called us all to be co-workers in building up the kingdom of God though our hands, minds, and spirit. This requires that the dignity of the human person is upheld at every workplace and the rights of the workers are protected. The deeper meaning of the Labor Day Weekend calls us to focus on Work, Rest and Solidarity. Thus, no work is turned into a slavery and the human person is not defined by just a job.
During this Labor Day weekend, we remember millions of people who have lost jobs and livelihoods. We remember the essential workers and farm workers who risk their life during this pandemic to make life happen for others. We acknowledge various volunteers who contribute their time and talent in charity and solidarity for the well being of others. We respect and acknowledge the works that take place within homes and outside that makes family possible. We salute various workers, although not in the limelight, their toil and sweat make our life possible. I pray that the good Lord bless them all!
On Parish Town Hall: I thank you for your participation in the Parish Town Hall Meeting! We had great participation! Your ideas, inputs, willingness to volunteer, and desire for creative ways to minister during this pandemic is greatly appreciated. Parish Pastoral Council members are pooling together the inputs from the meeting and the suggestions received by emails. Upcoming weeks' e-bulletins will provide a detailed follow up plan.
Thanking you and wishing you a blessed Labor Day Weekend!
Fr. Saju Joseph
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MASS SCHEDULE
Additional Sunday Masses will be added if all scheduled
Masses are full, so please sign up early (see below).
WEEKDAYS
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM in the Church
(Live-stream)
WEEKENDS
Sunday Vigil - Saturday 5:00 PM in the Church
(Live-stream)
Sunday 8.30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM in the School Courtyard
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MASS INTENTIONS
September 5 - September 11
To schedule a Mass intention, please email stmartinoftours@icloud.com.
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Saturday, September 5th at 5:00pm
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
Sunday, September 6th at 8:30am
James & Vincee Viso †
Sunday, September 6th at 9:30am
Yvonne & Attilio Borella †
(Wedding Anniversary)
Sunday,September 6th at 10:30am
John Rossi †
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Monday, September 7th at 10:00am
Yvonne Borella †
(Birthday)
Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00am
Diane Borella
Wednesday, September 9th at 10:00am
Violeta R. Ferrer †
Thursday, September 10th at 10:00am
Souls in Purgatory
Friday, September 11th at 10:00am
Hortencia Ovando †
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THE ORDINATION OF
ANGELBERT CHIKERE TO THE PRIESTHOOD
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 at 9:00AM
Please join us in celebrating the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Angelbert Chikere by clicking the link below.
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THANK YOU!!!
Our gardens have been in desperate need of some maintenance and care. So, we have been busy fixing and replacing parts of the irrigation system, installing weed control barriers, re-locating plants, and planting new ones. We want to thank Llouise Adamo for graciously donating 6 Emerald Green Arborvitae trees that have been planted next to the community building. We are so grateful to Llouise for her generosity and goodness. May God bless her and her family!
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LABOR DAY BLESSINGS
Work, Rest and Solidarity:
Bishop Cantú’s Message to the Faithful on Labor Day Weekend.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On this Labor Day weekend, on which we Americans have traditionally rested from work and spent time with family and friends, often in backyard cookouts, I wish to share a few thoughts with you. I wish to reflect with you about the Lord’s Day and its focus on worship, rest, and solidarity as well as our baptismal call to live as God’s co-workers, building up the Kingdom of God through the work of our hands, minds, and spirits.
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TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPLORE RACIAL EQUITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
Starting in September we will begin our Virtual Zoom Book Study with the book, America’s Original Sin—Racism, White Privilege, and the New Bridge to a New America by Jim Wallis. The Book Study group will meet every other Wednesday on the following dates: 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, and 12/8. The group will meet from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please email Evelyn Ortiz at ortiz.ev22@gmail.com to sign up for the Book Study. You will receive a Zoom meeting ID and password via email about a week before the first meeting. The book by Jim Wallis can be purchased new or used from a variety of vendors. The first week’s reading assignment will be forthcoming. We look forward to having you join us and if you have any questions please email Evelyn Ortiz.
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USABLE LAPTOPS,
CHROMEBOOKS AND IPADS NEEDED!!!
St. Martin of Tours Parish is collecting & distributing usable laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads to students and teachers that are in need of a device. If you have any working devices, that you are able to donate, please drop them off at the parish office M-Th between 9 am & 5 pm, or call the office at 408-294-8953 to setup a day and time. Please wipe the donated device and include chargers. Thank you for helping!!
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FAITH FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY |
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REGISTRATION FOR FAITH FORMATION
Registrations for Children’s Catechetical Ministry (CCM), First Eucharist, Confirmation and RCIA are now being accepted. Sessions will be online through ZOOM with a re-evaluation in December. The deadline for registration is September 18. For further details and to register, please use the links below or go to our parish website at stmartin.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Lerma Simpson, our Catechetical Director.
Phone: (408) 294-8953 Ext. 321
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CHILDREN'S
SUNDAY BULLETIN & ACTIVITIES
In the parish website, we have children's Sunday Bulletin and activities posted for each Sunday. Every Sunday, there will be new activities corresponding to the readings posted. They are not only fun for children, but also help for their spiritual growth. It is a a fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the Faith every week. Parents, please download and share it with your children.
Web Link for September 6 - Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities:
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT |
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PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN
Our parish office is open on a limited time basis Monday - Thursday. Please call ahead and make an appointments. We follow the shelter-in-place and other directives of the state and county fully. The parish staff and I will be assisting you by responding to your phone messages and emails. Please leave a voice message or email. We will do our best to respond as promptly as possible. Thank you for your continued support!
Our Phone Number is: (408) 294-8953.
For staff directory and email addresses: Click Here
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Thank you for your support to the parish! We need your financial support now more than ever to continue our ministries. The online donation system that we use is safe, secure and convenient. You can use credit cards, debit cards or direct transfer from your bank account. Please use the button below for online donations and offerings to the parish. If you are unable to give online, please mail in your weekly offertory gift to: 200 O'Connor Dr., San Jose, CA 95128
Thank you again for your continued support!!
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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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