Community Update
for Sunday September 27, 2020
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On Monday, the church universal celebrated the feast of the Apostle and Evangelist, Saint Matthew. Jesus said, “Follow me” and Matthew dropped his tax collecting and followed Jesus. Much of the life of a disciple is reprioritization—a conversion of our minds and hearts back to God. Could this be the silver lining of this extraordinary time? What if we all were able to look back on 2020 as the year we prioritized our life back to God?
The prioritization process for the parish is near complete. Mr. Sal Heredia, our parish council chair, and I will present the plan to all present (physically and virtually) at the Installation Mass. I will also be mailing a letter to all parishioners after the Installation. I thank you for your part in discerning our priorities. Let’s pray that our families, our parish and our church would resemble even more the Son of God by following him.
St John Marie Vianney, pray for us!
Peace,
Fr. Joe
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PASTORAL PLAN PRIORITIES
2020-2026
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Thank you for your input. For those who did not do so already, please take the 5 minute survey. The plan will be presented to the Bishop by Mr. Sal Heredia our Parish Council Chair at the Installation Mass on October 4.
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INSTALLATION MASS IN-PERSON AND IN-CAR SPOTS AVAILABLE
October 4th, 6PM
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Spots are still available. Sign up for in-person here and in-car participation here. Doors open at 5PM. Program begins at 530PM. Mass begins at 600PM |
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SINGERS, MUSICIANS, UNITE!
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Calling those cantors and musicians among us. Contact Theresa Mai [ link]. We are now scheduling cantors and musicians at all our Masses. Come to Mass and let’s sing! sign up here . If you cannot access the link to sign up online, call 408-708-5042. |
THURSDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION VOLUNTEERS |
Thanks to the corps of volunteers from SJV who have made the distribution a safe and fun way to serve our families in need. The Catholic Charities Food Distribution is continuously in need of 25 volunteers every Thursday, 9AM-11AM.
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24 HOURS WITH JESUS
Next Friday October 2, 2020
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On Friday, October 2nd, after the 8AM Mass, the Eucharistic Adoration will begin and continue until the 8AM Mass on Saturday, October 3rd.
Eucharistic Adoration is our time to keep watch with Christ, who is truly there, physically present in the Eucharistic —Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity— exposed in a monstrance on the altar.
Come spend an hour with the Lord this Friday, October 2nd !
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Virtual participation at weekend Masses will begin with the Installation Mass via Zoom. Catch up with your fellow parishioners before and after Mass like before the pandemic shelter. Click here for English and here for Spanish. Our SJV virtual Zoom church will open its “doors” at 515PM. No reservations required. |
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YOUTH MINISTRY
with Fr. John
Today Friday September 25, 2020
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The next youth ministry meeting is today Friday Sept. 25th 730-830PM. Depending on the situation, the event will either be in person (socially distant) behind the Community Center, or virtually at this Zoom. Please call the office or check on our website for updates.
Youth Ministry Meetings are every other Friday, in-person and by Zoom 730PM-830PM.
If you encounter any problems connecting at the meeting time, please call 408-708-5042 for assistance.
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The County has allowed TK-12th grades to return to class. Ms Suty and the SJV Faculty and Staff are working hard to bringing our students back on campus. However, until the facilities and safety protocols are completely in place, distance learning will continue. Pray for their preparation! If you know any family who want to become a part of the SJV family or has questions, please send Lourdes, our Admissions Director, an email: laguilar@sjvsj.org. |
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FAITH FORMATION FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
Now Online
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IMPORTANT: Parent meeting for All Programs (FaithForamation/First Communion/Confirmation) will be on Oct. 6 in English for important updates on how the year will look like for your kids, and Sep 30 in Spanish. The Zoom is below. Please call the office for more information. If at the time of the Zoom meeting you have difficulties, please call
408-708-5042 and we will assist you.
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Please be advised of recent email and phone scams in the name of the parish or Fr. Joe. Many churches in the area have been experiencing the same scams.
Please do not open any emails or click on any links that are not sent from this email. Please do not respond to any requests by phone for donations. Instead, please forward all email scams to luis.estrada@dsj.org or call our parish office. |
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We thank you for your continued support of our growing parish ministries.
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