This weekend we celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly. This special day is intended to honor the bonds between youth and elders, grandparents and their grandchildren. In the words of Pope Francis, “the elderly remind us that old age is a gift, and that grandparents are the link between the different generations to pass on to the young the experience of Life.” Pope Francis’ fundamental belief in the precious contributions of the elderly and the importance of making certain that they are not overlooked or forgotten led him to institute this day on the fourth Sunday in July, close to the feasts of St. Anne and Joachim, grandparents of Jesus. 

The theme for this year's celebration is "In Old Age They Will Still Bear Fruit" (Ps. 92:15). The theme is meant to emphasize how grandparents are a gift both to society and the Church. To read the Holy Father's message for the Second World Day for Grandparents and Elderly go online to https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/nonni/documents/20220503-messaggio-nonni-anziani.html

PRAYER

FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

I give thanks to you, Lord,

For the blessing of a long life

For, to those who take refuge in You,

Grant always to bear fruit.

Forgive, O Lord,

Resignation and disillusionment,

But forsake me not

When my strength declines.

Teach me to look with hope

To the future you give me,

To the mission you entrust to me

And to sing your praises without end.

Make me a tender craftsman

Of Your revolution,

To guard with love my grandchildren

And all the little ones who seek shelter in You.

Protect, O Lord, Pope Francis

And grant Thy Church

To deliver the world from loneliness.

Direct our steps in the way of peace.

Amen.

WEEKDAYS

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM

In the Church & Online

RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 4:00 PM In the Church

WEEKENDS

Sunday Vigil - Saturday 5:00 PM

In the Church & Online

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

In the Church

Online Mass Links: Zoom | Facebook

Mass Intentions

July 23  - July 29

To schedule a Mass intention, please email stmartinoftours@icloud.com.

Saturday 5:00 Alfred Salice †

and Joanne Sommers †

Sunday 8:30  James & Vincee Viso †

Sunday 10:00 Zach Smith †

Sunday 11:30 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners

Monday 8:00  Right to Life

Tuesday 8:00  Jerry Romero †

and Maria Alemania Aspiras

Wednesday 8:00  Divina Estella-Edora †

Thursday 8:00  Robert Lawrence †

Friday 8:00  Tom and Rosalia Bommarito †

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:

Gerald Juellich,

Carino Borjas,

Zachary Prescott Smith

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:

Gloria Rojas, Louis Zarka, Diane Borella, Larry Snapp, Brandi Duval, Helena Knapen

July 1st - 31st

Parish Office Summer Hours

Mon. - Thurs. 10AM to 2PM and by appointment

Sunday, July 24th

World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly

Pope Francis has established throughout the Church the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. 

Monday, August 1st from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Scripture Study

All are welcome!!! Please join us in the Bailey House.

Contact Todd Tomlitz at newbeing@pacbell.net or 408-218-0572 with any questions.

Thursday, August 4th at 7:00 PM

Holy Hour with Happy Hour

in the church

Serve Jesus by Serving the Children:

 Become a Catechist for Children's Liturgy of the Word

We hope to resume Children’s Liturgy of the Word for elementary school kids in September at the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Masses. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) offers the children an opportunity to listen and respond to the Sunday Gospel at an age-appropriate level. 

In order to provide the children with this opportunity, we will need adult catechists who will lead the children out of the church before the Liturgy of the Word to read the Mass readings in a simpler form and help the children reflect and talk about what the readings mean for their lives. The children return to the church during the collection so everyone can participate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Volunteer commitments are on a scheduled rotational basis.This is also open to youth volunteers who are in the 7^th grade and up. We will sign off on any leadership points needed.

If you are interested in volunteering for this important ministry, please contact Lerma Simpson at lerma.simpson@dsj.org or at (408) 294-8953.

FAITH: THE NEXT GENERATION PASS IT ON!

Boldly go where many have gone before and help pass on the Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith.

This fall, our parish children and young people, grades 1^st through 5^th, will sign up to learn more about Jesus and our Catholic faith. You can help them learn about Jesus and be the face of Jesus to them by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long time catechist put it, “I learn so much as I teach the faith and from the children themselves!” You don’t need previous experience as a catechist, just a love for Jesus! You will be trained and will learn along the way. The children’s faith formation sessions are on Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm, once a month on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm and on Sunday mornings.

High school students who seek leadership points and actively practice their faith, we encourage and invite you to pass down the faith to those younger than you by becoming catechist aides.

If interested, please contact Lerma Simpson at lerma.simpson @dsj.org or at (408) 294-8953 ext. 321.   

St. Vincent de Paul - Volunteers NEEDED

Please consider becoming a SVdP Society Volunteer

We need a volunteer as our Treasurer which includes, depositing checks, bookkeeping, monthly and yearly reports, keeping up-to-date records, and sending out yearly tax information to contributors. Our current Treasure will be leaving in August.

We also need:

• Phone monitors to scan calls
• Spanish translators
• Home visitors to make phone visits during Covid (and home visits when resumed)
• Food/Toiletries Visitors for sidewalk food drop-offs
• Computer help with spread sheets and data entry
• Computer technician to set up a SVdP-SMT webpage and a manager

To volunteer, donate money, and used cars so that Saint Vincent de Paul can continue fulfilling our mission to reach out and assist local families in need please phone (408) 515-6104

Mary Kay Tocce, Sec.

Thank you and blessings from SVdP at SMT

REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE 2022-2023 FAITH FORMATION SEASON ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH OUR PARISH WEBSITE, SELECTING THE LINKS BELOW, AND IN THE PARISH OFFICE.

Children’s Catechetical Ministry (deadline is September 15)

First Eucharist (deadline is September 15)

Youth Confirmation (deadline is September 29)

Adult Confirmation (deadline is August 15)

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children who are at least 7 years old

(deadline is August 15 - please contact Lerma Simpson directly)

If you have any questions, please contact Lerma Simpson at

lerma.simpson@dsj.org or at (408) 294-8953 ext. 321

Family Summer Activity

Blowing bubbles is fun! Mix bubbles with washable paint and turn the fun into an expression of love for someone.

On a sidewalk (or tarp), place plastic bowls of bubble solution mixed with washable paint. Give each family member a straw to blow bubbles in the mixtures. Then place paper atop the colored bubbles to create designs. When dry, fold the papers in half to make cards, and write the message “God’s love is bubbling over for you” on the outside. Give the cards to people who need encouragement this summer.

Catholic IQ...

A self-assessment for your fun and enlightenment.

1. Which book contains an official summary of all Catholic teachings?

a) the Bible

b) the Catechism of the Catholic Church

c) the Gospel

d) the lectionary

2. The word catechesis, in Greek, means_______.

a) Sunday school

b) to give tests

c) to teach

d) to echo

3. The head catechist in a parish is the_________.

a) high school principal

b) 2nd grade math teacher

c) pastor

d) Pope

4. The_________ is the head catechist in the diocese.

a) youth minister

b) local pastor

c) bishop

d) Pope

5. Learning about our Catholic faith ends when we ________.

a) die

b) receive Baptism

c) receive Confirmation

d) receive first Communion

Answers CLICK HERE

Family Reflection

July 24, 2022 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time 

Genesis 18:20-32 • Colossians 2:12-14 • Luke 11:1-13 

“Give us each day our daily bread.” — Luke 11:3 

What kind of food do you eat most often? Pizza? Hamburgers? Bread? Rice? Well, in Jesus’ day, the most common, everyday food that most people ate was bread. So that’s what Jesus said to ask for when he taught his friends how to pray. If Jesus was teaching a group of people today and he knew they ate rice every day, he would probably tell them to pray “Gives us this day our daily rice.” After Jesus taught his friends the Our Father prayer (also called the Lord’s Prayer) he taught them that God wants to give us good things even more than the best parents in the world want to give their children what they need. God is a gift-giver and LOVES to give gifts. Jesus tells us that it’s all right to ask for what we need. The hard part for us is that sometimes God answers our prayers with something different than what we expected. Or sometimes we can’t figure out until later that God answered us. But Jesus said we should keep asking because God will be there for us. 

PRAYER: Jesus, thank you for all the things you provide for us that keep us alive, like our daily food. 

FAMILY REFLECTION: When have you prayed for something and received it? Have you ever prayed for something, and it seemed like God didn’t answer? What was it? What happened then? 

Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities

Web Link for this week - Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities:

CLICK HERE

Married Couples



Looking for a romantic get-away? Whether you’ve been married just a few years or over 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is one of the best and most affordable marriage enrichments available anywhere. Take the time you need for each other and give yourselves the marriage you deserve and God desires for all couples to have. The next local experience is November 4-6 at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista. For more information or to register visit wwme.org. For questions, call Ken & Claranne Schirle at 408-782-1413.