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SUNDAY REFLECTION

Everyday Stewardship

After years working for the Church, I can honestly say that even though I feel closer to God, I still cannot fully grasp all that is God. The complexity of God has been the source of many volumes by many writers and theologians. The crazy reality of growing in a relationship with God is that the more you get to know God, the more complex God becomes.

But I think that is true of human relationships as well. I feel like I can really peg a person one way or another after only meeting him or her a few times, but my wife and children continue to perplex me. Getting to know someone means you begin to uncover the layers of personality, feeling, and emotion that make up each human being. For those who see God as only a force or a light, God is simply defined. But for those who seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, the God we find in relationship has many layers as well.

But that which we do know for certain about God comes to us primarily from the person of Jesus. He called us to a way of life by not only teaching us about how to live, but by showing us the example of his life. Our God is defined by generosity, sacrifice, compassion, and, of course, love. The more we incorporate these characteristics into our own life, the more we bear witness to the true nature of God. Then others can see a God that is a little less complex because they understand him through you and me. Our life will speak more than all the volumes written by all the theologians.

Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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WEEKDAYS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM

In the Church & Online

Wednesday 8:15 AM

In the Church & Online

WEEKENDS

Sunday Vigil - Saturday 5:00 PM

In the Church & Online

Sunday

8:30 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM

In the Church

RECONCILIATION - Saturdays 4:00 PM In the Church

Online Mass Links: Zoom | Facebook

June 3 - 9, 2023

To schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the parish office.

Saturday 5:00PM

Lucila Palmaras Alemania †

Isaac Palmaras

Sunday 8:30 

Dario Zapanta †

Napolean Echivarre †

Sunday 10:00

Antony Vernacchia †

Robert Devine †

Sunday 11:30

Teresa Fontaine (Healing)

Linsey Castro (Healing)

Monday 8:00 

St. Martin of Tours Parishioners



Tuesday 8:00

Mary Anne Ravizza †

Souls in Purgatory

Wednesday 8:15

James & Vincee Viso †

Thursday 8:00

Marie Evans Souls †

Friday 8:00

St. Martin of Tours Parishioners

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:

Bishop M’Grath, Betsy Shultz, Violet Adao, Crisanta Tomista, Soledad Ortiz

 PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:

Carol Gomez, Rodger “OB” O’Brien, Sue Ferketich,

Carol Votano, Patricia Toschi, Vern Lopes, Helena Knapen

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Holy Hour (Adoration & Benediction) with Happy Hour

in the church at 7:00 PM

Please join us.

Friday, June 2, 2023

8th Grade Graduation

Congratulations Class of 2023. You did it!

Monday, June 5, 2023

Scripture Study

in the Bailey House from 6:30—8:00 PM

All our welcome. Please join us.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

I.C.F Monthly Meeting

in the gym from 6:00—8:00 PM

Please contact Steve at

slencion@outlook.com for further information.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Monthly Meeting

in the Bailey House from 7:00—9:00 PM

Please contact Mary Kay at mktocce2@aol.com for more information.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

OCIA Mystagogy Retreat

in the Bailey House from 9:00—1:00 PM

Please contact Lerma Simpson at lerma.simpson@dsj.org with any questions.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Pancake Breakfast

in the St. Martin of Tours Gym

Please join us after Mass.

For a complete list of Parish events:

PARISH COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Discipleship Passport Holders

Discipleship passport holders who have received 40 or more stamps by June 10 will receive a special recognition during a designated Mass and will have their names engraved on a plaque that will be proudly displayed in the Community Building. 

“Be sealed with the gifts

of the Holy Spirit.”

Recently confirmed youth, how is the Spirit calling you to share your gifts? Our parish has opportunities for you to share those gifts at Mass by proclaiming the Word of God as a lector or by sharing Jesus in Holy Communion as a eucharistic minister. These are both beautiful ways you can share Christ with others. Please contact the parish office at (408) 294-8953 for information. 

Get your Name Badges

If you have turned in your name badge request, your name badge is ready. Please pick them up after Mass, at the back of the church, or during the week in the parish office. If you have not had the opportunity to do so, we invite you to complete a request, which can be found in the church and the parish office. Thank you so much!!!

Parish Support

We thank you for your continued support of the St. Martin of Tours Parish! If you would like to make a secure one-time donation and/or setup regular online donations, please use the GIVE TODAY button below. Thank you again!!

Annual Diocesan Appeal 2023

Supporting Our Mission Together

Our Parish Goal: $148,624

We’re almost there – Please help us cross the finish line by submitting your ADA pledge online at DSJ.org/ADA or by completing and returning the pledge card mailed to your home. 

100% of funds collected over our Parish goal will be returned to St. Martin of Tours Parish to renew our Ministry to Teens and Youth of the Parish.  

What’s an Extraordinary Minister (EM)

of Holy Communion?

“Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion” is the formal title of laypeople who distribute the Eucharist during Mass. As the title implies, there are also “ordinary ministers” – those who are literally “ordained” to the ministry namely bishops, priests, and deacons. These ministers are usually the first in order to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ.

To serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, persons must:

· Be practicing Catholics, distinguished in their Christian life, faith, and morals.

· Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

· Demonstrate a deep reverence for and devotion to the Eucharist.

· Be an active registered member of our parish.

· Willing to be trained and undergo formation.

If you are interested, please call the parish office to register to become one.

Training will be announced soon.

Dates to Remember...

June 10 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Mystagogy Retreat in the Bailey House for the newly baptized and confirmed adults of our parish

Family Reflection

June 4, 2023 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 • 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 • John 3:16-18 “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” —John 3:16

What is the most precious thing you have? Is it a special toy? A special friendship? A special talent? Would you be willing to give it to someone else if that person needed it? There is nothing more precious than life itself. But God was willing to send Jesus into our world for our benefit. On this special feast day, we remember that while God is one, God is also a family of three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bound together as one by a great force of love. The amazing thing is that Father, Son and Holy Spirit love us with the same great love. There is nothing more important to God than to bring us into their family of love.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for loving us with such a great love that even death cannot separate us. Help us to sacrifice the little things we hold onto so we can imitate your love to others and bring them closer to you.

FAMILY REFLECTION: What is one thing you can give up today that will help someone else?

Summer Break & Family Activities

Summer provides a necessary break and “deep breath” for many families. It’s a time to slow down, try new things, and disrupt the routine of busyness. It’s also a beautiful time to step into creation to learn about our Creator! During these summer months, try some of these activities projects to help initiate and develop faith conversations. These summer activity ideas are intended for preschool- and elementary-aged kids but could be adapted for older kids, too.

Go for a fun nature walk.

Use this opportunity to teach your kids about God’s abundant goodness and creation.

CRAFT: Make “binoculars” out of two empty toilet paper rolls:

• Glue or tape the rolls together.

• Punch holes on the outside edges of each roll at one end, threading in yarn to make a neck strap.

• Let your children decorate the binoculars.

• Take a walk and use the new binoculars to look at God’s beautiful world!

Stargaze

Look up information about the constellations on the Internet or at your local library. Then drive to an open area away from city lights to see if you can spot the constellations in the night sky. This is a great way to talk about Genesis and how God formed the earth, the sky, and the entire universe!

Thank You Notes

Discuss the important people in your children’s lives. Think grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, friends, teachers, coaches, neighbors, and pastors. Guide your children in writing good old-fashioned letters to each one (you remember, the kind with a real envelope, mailing address, and stamp!). Kids can share a favorite memory, retell a holiday or special event spent together, or simply express appreciation.

Have a family fun night dedicated to performing random acts of kindness.

This one takes some planning, but it is a fun way to share the joy of being kind and receiving nothing in return as a family. There are lots of ideas on the internet, but let your kids be part of the brainstorming and planning. They will learn as much from the planning as from doing the activities. You might be surprised at their ideas.

Examples:

• Anonymously pay for someone else’s meal (in the drive-through restaurant).

• Tape a bunch of quarters to the inside of a washing machine at the laundromat with a note (this load is on me!). This also works at parking meters if you have access.

• Bring sandwiches and Gatorade or coffee to a homeless person or to someone in your neighborhood who is feeling lonely.

However you chose to spend the summer, we hope you celebrate good times with your family and make life-long memories! (Source: “The Arc”

Knowing Our Faith

(excerpts from the Catechism

of the Catholic Church)

What does it mean to say that Jesus is “the only begotten Son of God”?

“The Gospels report that at two solemn moments, the Baptism and the Transfiguration of Christ, the voice of the Father designates Jesus his ‘beloved Son’. Jesus calls himself the ‘only Son of God’ and discloses to his disciples his unique relationship to his heavenly Father: ‘All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him’ (Mt. 11:27). He was designated Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his Resurrection from the dead.” (CCC 443 -445)

From the Bishop's Office

Pastoral Planning Update: Since February, Bishop, the steering committee and commission have discerned and analyzed the results from January’s Diocesan Synod Assembly. As a result, in order to properly consult and engage key stakeholders in feedback on these key priorities, it would be prudent to defer the announcement of the Pastoral Plan from June to December to allow for the broad discernment and dialogue throughout the process as the Bishop desires. The new timeline with the key phases of the planning process over the next nine months can be found on the diocese’s website at: www.dsj.org/pastoral-planning. 

DYR Youth Retreat in Tahoe - DEADLINE Approaching: There is still room but numbers are increasing quickly! Registration will be extended but sign-up soon. There is time for fundraising and payment schedules can be extended to allow for last minute payments. We are very excited about this life changing retreat and the opportunities for our youth to encounter Christ. Register at www.dsj.org/youth. Gather your parish groups and bring your friends!

Diocesan Mental Health Information and Events: 

May - Mental Health Awareness: This month of May, join the national movement aimed at raising awareness about mental health to work toward erasing the stigma surrounding it. Check out this Mental Health May Calendar and discover 31 small things you can do to improve your mental health this month! Mental Health Toolkit also available at www.mhanational.org

Dial 988 – for Mental Health resources in your area. Suicide Hotline 855-278-4204. NAMI Warmline (multilingual): 408-453-0400 Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm. For more information click here.

When a Loved One Dies by Suicide - series intended to bring the message of the book "How to discern God's Will for your Life". Resource from Deacon Ed Shoener, founder of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers – for article, free eBook, and more click CRUX: Ministry helps families of suicide victims. 

Parish Mental Health Listening Sessions:

• Santa Teresa Parish – Hear & Be Heard – Every first Sunday of the month at 1:00pm. Age 16 & up are welcome. More information contact Lynda.demanti@dsj.org 
• St. Simon Parish – Monthly Hope & Healing Wellness Circle – every third Monday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:15pm. More information contact roselue@gmail.com. 

Questions?

Please email the Parish Office.