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October 2, 2022
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Twenty– Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - REFLECTION
We live in a society of instant gratification. We download and stream and binge-watch at our convenience; we use drive-throughs or have our food and groceries delivered. Wonderful things are indeed coming, but we must learn patience and humility! The Lord encourages Habakkuk to quit being impatient and wait for the vision to mature. Anyone who has started a fire knows how patient you must be to, as Paul admonishes, “Stir into flame the gift of God you have,” and to guard it well. Even in their good zeal, Jesus slows down the apostles. He equates faith to a mustard seed and tells them to settle down. As it takes that little seed many years to become a great tree, the Apostles and disciples must spend their time in service and grow in learning and love, and faith will come with it.
Click HERE for the full reflection reading.
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WEEKDAYS
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM
In the Church & Online
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 4:00 PM In the Church
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WEEKENDS
Sunday Vigil - Saturday 5:00 PM
In the Church & Online
Sunday 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
In the Church
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Please stay home if you are feeling ill, have tested positive, or have been exposed to Covid.
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Mass Intentions
October 1 - October 7
To schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the parish office.
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Saturday 5:00 Alice Marron †
Sunday 8:30 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
Sunday 10:00 JW Knapen †
Sunday 11:30 Paddy Garvey †
Monday 8:00 James & Vincee Viso † and Lucila Palmaras Alemania †
Tuesday 8:00 Wilhelmina Cabading
Wednesday 8:00 Kate Slevin †
Thursday 8:00 Right to Life
Friday 8:00 St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:
David Liu, Rose Kutty George, Jena McAllaster, Joe Arant, Connie Freitas
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:
Marion Matteucci, Rita Vernacchia, Phil Cassidy, Loreto Munsayac,
James M'Guinnes III, Ann Redmond, Flo Bey, Michael Navarro, Tony Jones, Gloria Rojas, Brandi Duval, Helena Knapen
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Rose Garden Home Tours
St. Martin of Tours School
The St. Martin of Tours Rose Garden Homes Tour is right around the corner - October 15th & 16th! Put on your walking shoes and enjoy an afternoon in one of San Jose's finest neighborhoods! We invite you to experience all the history, beauty, and charm as you tour the inside of beautifully decorated homes in the Rose Garden neighborhood. In addition, make sure to stop by the Sip n' Shop and Boutique to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne and shop local, small-business artisans.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.rosegardenhomestour.com
- we look forward to seeing you there!
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR
FIRST SPEAKER SERIES For 2022-2023
Our first Speaker Series will be on October 19 at 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM in the church.
This year, we look at the life of the most popular man who ever lived – Jesus Christ. There have been numerous books written about him and several films have portrayed him. In fact, Jesus has been practically untouched by popular culture from the music scene and the sports world to tattoo art and the fashion industry. But despite how he is portrayed in today’s culture, we simply know him as Jesus Christ, our Anointed Savior.
Please join us each month as Blessie and Ernie LaScola, Master Catechists of the Diocese of San Jose, provides us insights on particular aspects of Jesus’ life. If you have a Bible, you are welcome to bring it; otherwise, our parish will provide one to use during the session. Be prepared to share and discuss your personal insights with a small group.
Below are the monthly Speaker Series topics:
October 19: An overview of who Jesus is to us; our personal image of Jesus from childhood to present, and how our image of Jesus reflects on our relationship with him.
January 18: The birth story of Jesus. What does Jesus’ birth mean for us today?
An exploration of his childhood and his important visit to Jerusalem at the age of twelve.
February 15: We delve into the ministry of Jesus and on the people he chose to follow him. We look at the disciplines he asked from his disciples, and in what way do we call ourselves disciples of Jesus.
March 15: We touch on the teachings and parables of Jesus and discuss the Beatitudes.
April 19: Death to New Life – The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
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Grief Support Group
St. Martins Grief Ministry is offering a 3 week grief support group in the Bailey House starting on Saturday November 5, 12, and 19. The group will meet from 9:00-11:00 AM and will be led by Sr. Jane Garrison. It is open to anyone going through loss of a loved one. Everyone attending is advised to be Vaccinated & Boosted. If you would like to register please call Therese Lehane at 408-294- 8953 ext. 316, or email tlehane@stmartin.org to sign up, or if you have any questions.
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Sunday, October 2nd
Donut Sunday
in the Community Building after Mass
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Sunday, October 2nd
Pet Blessing
in Mary's Garden at 2:00 PM
Please join us with your pets or a picture of them.
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Monday, October 3rd
Scripture Study
in the Bailey House at 6:30PM
All are welcome!!! Contact Todd Tomilitz at newbeing@pacbell.net or 408-218-0572 with any questions.
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Thursday, October 6th
Evening Prayer Adoration & Benediction
in the church at 7:00 PM
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For a complete list of Parish events:
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT | |
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Parish Support
We thank you for your continued support!!! To make a one-time or recurring online gift, use the Give Today button below. Thank you again!
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Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help in the following ministries. Please stop by the parish office or contact Maria Moore at maria.moore@dsj.org for more information. Thank you!!
Liturgical Ministers
Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Choir & Environment
Pastoral Care Programs
Homebound Visits, Food Box, Farm Workers’ Families, Coat Drive, Giving Tree, Welcoming Committee
Faith Formation
Catechists for CLOW & CCM
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
Phone monitors, home visitors, Data Entry, Computer programmers
Parish Office
Office related assistance, such as, greeting visitors, answering phones, updating and maintaining contact lists
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FAITH FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY | |
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Dates to Remember...
Children’s Catechetical Ministry (CCM) and First Eucharist
October 2 at the 10 AM Mass - Blessing for children preparing for the Sacrament of First Eucharist (St. Martin of Tours students and for CCM students who are in their 2nd year of preparation)
October 5 & 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM - CCM session for children
Youth Confirmation
September 29 - Registration deadline; Click HERE to register
October 2 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Parent and student orientation in the church
Adult Confirmation
October 2 & 16 at 11:30 AM session in the parish office
Order of Christian Initiation (formerly RCIA)
October 2 & 9 at 11:30 AM session
Adults – parish office
Youth – Bailey House
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WELCOME
BLESSIE AND ERNIE LASCOLA
As our new faith formation begins, I would like to welcome our new adult catechists, Ernie and Blessie LaScola. Ernie and Blessie will lead the adult Speaker Series and parent faith formation sessions.
They have been active in the Diocese of San Jose since 1978 as catechists. Through the years, they have served in grade level faith formation, adult faith formation, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and in the process of RCIA at Holy Family Parish.
In 1984 they implemented the process of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), adapted for children for Holy Family Parish. Because of their passion to serve, and experience in the process, Blessie has written an award-winning series called Children of the Light, published by World Library Publications – GIA. She is also the author of Mystagogia: A Journey into Mystery and RCIA and You: Experiences and Ideas for the Process, published by Resource Publications.
Ernie has been a member of the St. Ignatius Council of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Family and now serves as the Lector to give inspirational reflections to the members.
Ernie and Blessie have been married for 55 years this October. As a couple they continue to share and inspire others in their faith journey. I am excited to welcome them to our catechetical team!
Blessings,
Lerma
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Catholic IQ...
A self-assessment for your fun and enlightenment.
1. What is scripture?
a) Inspired Word of God
b) Book written by God for His people
c) A collection of stories written before the time of Christ.
2. The Old Testament talks about God's relationship with the ____________ people.
a) Christian
b) Pharisee
c) Muslim
d) Israelite
e) Prophet
3. The four ___________ are written accounts of the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
a) Epistles
b) Evangelists
c) Testaments
d) Gospels
4. The four Gospels are _____________.
a) Matthew, Luke, John, and Peter
b) Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
c) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy
d) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Psalms
e) Peter, Paul, Mary, and Saul
5. The writers of the Gospels are called ______________.
a) Evangelists
b) Epistles
c) Revolutionaries
Answers CLICK HERE
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Family Reflection
October 2, 2022 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 • 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 • Luke 17:5-10
“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”
-Luke 17:6
Do you have a favorite superhero? Superheroes are cool! They have special powers that regular humans don’t. In some ways, Jesus had “special powers” too. But his “special powers” came directly from God. He had so much faith, love, and trust that he was able to do many miracles in God’s name. In today’s Gospel, when the apostles ask for more faith, Jesus tells them that we don’t always need more faith, because if we use even the little faith we have, we can do great things in his name.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, show us to trust in the faith we have received from you. We know we can do anything in your name.
FAMILY REFLECTION: When I ask God for something, do I usually have faith that God hears my prayer? How do I feel if my prayer isn’t answered in the way I had hoped?
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Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities
Web Link for this week - Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities:
CLICK HERE
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AROUND THE DIOCESE & COMMUNITY | |
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Married Couples
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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.
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