St. Martin of Tours San Jose
PARISH NEWS AND UPDATES
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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
JUNE 28, 2020
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Sign up for Masses, Drive Through Communions, First Holy Communion and Other Sacraments at Martin of Tours
Dear Friends,
Greetings from Fr. Gener and Fr. Saju!
It was a great joy to see and celebrate Sunday Masses with some of you last weekend. We had four Masses. This weekend, we plan to keep the same schedule. If all Masses have full sign up, we plan to add two more extra Masses next weekend at 8.15 AM and 9.30 AM. Thus, having two Masses simultaneously at two locations.
This weekend, after the live-streaming of the Saturday Vigil Mass on June 27, there will be opportunity for drive through Communion from 6.15 - 6.45 PM. The entrance for drive through Communion will be through O'Connor Dr. and exit through Bailey Ave. Priests will be stationed in front of the church. Please wear a face masks and be seated in your car. Further instructions will be communicated as you come in.
We are also scheduling baptisms, funerals,and other services with limited number of persons in attendance. Please call the parish office for more details, We also plan to schedule
First Holy Communions,Confirmations and adult Baptisms from July 12. Details will be communicated to those who have been preparing for these sacraments though a separate email.
We are asking you to make a reservation to ensure that we abide by the gathering count requirements.
Weekday Masses from Monday to Friday will be at 10.00 AM in the Church and will be open for 10 persons.
As usual these Masses will be also live-streamed though Facebook Live and Zoom.
On June 27, Sunday vigil Mass will be at 5.00 PM in the church
open for 10 persons and will be live-streamed through YouTube, Facebook and Zoom.
On June 28, Sunday, there will be three Masses - 7.00 AM, 8.15 AM and 9.30 AM in the school courtyard.
These Masses will be open for 25 persons. Entrance will be the gate near the Gym. .If all spots are taken, we will open up additional Masses at 8.15 and 9.30 AM on Sunday.
Praying for you and requesting your prayers,
Fr. Saju Joseph & Fr. Gener
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Mass Schedule
WEEKDAYS
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM in the Church
(Reservation & Live-stream)
WEEKENDS
Sunday Vigil
- Saturday 5:00 PM in the Church
(Reservation & Live-stream)
Sunday 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:30 AM in the School Courtyard
(Reservation Only)
Note: Kindly sign up at the earliest. Additional Masses will be scheduled if all spots signed up.
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Live-Stream Mass
Zoom link and details: https://dsj.zoom.us/j/450372375
Meeting ID: 450 372 375
YouTube Live and Video for June 27 & 28
Click Here
YouTube videos remain available after the service (same link)
St. Martin of Tours YouTube Chanel Link
Click Here
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Mass Reservations
PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT GUIDELINES BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT FOR MASS
- If you are sick with a cold, fever or flu like symptoms, please stay home.and join for live-stream Mass..
- If you are caring for someone who is sick or you are over 65, you are encouraged to attend the live-stream Mass.
- Please wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth throughout the Mass. Please put it on as soon as you exit your car in the parking lot. Entry can not be permitted without a mask.
- Please bring your own folding chair (for outdoor Masses only) and hand sanitizer.
- Please use the bathroom before coming to church as church restrooms are closed.
- Six feet will be required between individuals or family groups and no physical contact is allowed between groups.
- We know you may want to visit with others but please remain in your seats once you have been seated.
- Eucharist will be received in your hand only (not by mouth).
- Step to the side to remove your mask and consume the Blessed Sacrament.
- Replace your mask before returning to your seat.
- Please help us maintain social distancing by staying in your seat until the last song is over.
- We cannot allow any congregating after Mass.
- Daily and Saturday Masses will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube and Zoom.
- If anything changes, please update your sign up status so that others can sign up and attend the service.
We're using SignUp.com
to organize our upcoming sign ups.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to sign up for Mass.
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.
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What to Expect as you Return to Mass
Please watch the video from Bishop Oscar Cantú
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Mass Intentions
June 27th - July 3rd
To schedule a Mass intention, please email stmartinoftours@icloud.com.
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Saturday, June 27th at 5:00pm
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
Sunday, June 28th at 7:00am
James & Vincee Viso †
Sunday, June 28th at 8:15am
Eric Charles Martinez †
Sunday, June 28th at 9:30am
Lapislau Ireneu Stelmaszczyk
†
Monday, June 29th at 10:00am
Marie Evans †
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Tuesday, June 30th at
10:00am
Thomas Anthony †
Wednesday, July 1st at
10:00am
Hortencia Ovan Do †
Thursday, July 2nd at
10:00am
Souls in Purgatory
Friday, July 3rd at
10:00am
Oliver Latoza
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Use of David Haas' Music Suspended
You might have recently heard that the liturgical music composer David Haas,based in
St. Paul-Minneapolis
is part of an ongoing investigation. In response to these sexual misconduct allegations, the Diocese of San Jose has suspended the use of David Haas’ music until further notice, effective immediately. We continue to pray for all victims and survivors of abuse.
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FAITH FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY
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BAPTISM
Please contact the parish to begin preparation and schedule.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call Fr. Gener
or Fr. Saju.
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CONFESSIONS
Saturdays
from 4 - 4:45pm
in Mary's Garden
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First Holy Communion & Confirmation
We all know, It has been a long wait for children and youth who have been preparing for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation. After having many conversations and prayer, we are planning to celebrate the sacraments for one or two persons each day. A sign up and dates to celebrate will be sent out to parents next week. . We plan to start the celebrations form June 12.
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Children's Sunday Activities
In the parish website, we have children's Sunday 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.
Web Link for June 28 Sunday's Activity
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Coloring page:
CLICK HERE
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Congratulations
to Deacon Jack Krouse SJ
We extend our congratulations, appreciation, and prayers to Jack Krouse SJ on his Diaconate Ordination. He was ordained a deacon on Saturday, June 20 in Paris. Dn. Jack Krouse SJ is the son of Lori Krouse, our parish Financial Manager.
We wish him the best in his diaconate ministry and preparation for priesthood.
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STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
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Parish Office is Open
Our parish office will be open on a limited time basis on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please make appointments
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We follow the shelter-in-place and other directives of the state and county fully. The p
arish 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 promptly.
Our Phone Number is: (408) 294-8953.
For staff directory and email addresses:
Click Here
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LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
We need the following items as we open our parish for public services
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Please consider sponsoring fully or partially:
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Clorox Total 360 Electrostatic Sprayer System for the parish:
Cost: $5000
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Live-streaming cameras, computer and supporting equipment:
Cost: $5000
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Plastic Chairs:
Cost: $1000
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Please Support Our Parish!
St. Martin of Tours Stewardship
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. In order to give online donations and offerings to the parish, please click
Click Here
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If you are unable to give online, please remember to mail in your weekly offertory gift to: 200 O'Connor Dr., San Jose, CA 95128. We thank you for your continued support of our parish community.
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Thank You for the Kind Support to our Parish
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We are very grateful to
Carol Reber & Ron Murphy
for donating the hand sanitizer stands and dispensers for our parish community. In these challenging times it is difficult to find the funds to purchase these essential items, but it is necessary for the safety of our parishioners. Thank you so much Carol & Ron!!
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Thank you to the Diocese of San Jose and Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County for the grant that enabled us to prepare the front office to follow the Santa Clara County health guidelines. We look forward to opening the office and keeping everyone safe.
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COVID-19 Training for Volunteers
As part of the reopening process, all volunteers are
required
to complete a mandatory COVID-19 training session. Volunteers must do the following prior to returning:
- Complete the Certificate of Completion form for VOLUNTEER
- The Training Video Transcript is available for those who would like to have the information from the training in print. ENGLISH | SPANISH | VIETNAMESE
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VIRTUAL!!!
FUN RUN / WALK
June 15 - July 20
To Register for Virtual Walk and Support Vocations:
CLICK HERE
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Health & Safety Information
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Catholic Charities Resources
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