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October 23, 2022
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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 22 - October 28
To schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the parish office.
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Saturday 5:00 Tomista Family
Sunday 8:30 James & Vincee Viso †
Sunday 10:00 Luz Iquin Moncur
Sunday 11:30 Susan †, Ernesto †, Arturo †, and Mario † Albani
Monday 8:00 Jerry Romero †
Tuesday 8:00 Elsa Penades †
Wednesday 8:00 Souls in Purgatory
Thursday 8:00 Rosalia Bommarito †
Friday 8:00 Robert Lawrence †
and Alma Morelli †
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:
Melvyn Escara, Alice Lira, Elsa Penades, Davis Heller, Betty Bontigao,
Rolando Generonimo,
Jacob Villanueva, David Liu
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:
Crisanta Tomista, Fred J. Phipps, Marion Matteucci,
Rita Vernacchia, Phil Cassidy, Flo Bey, Diane Juellich, Helena Knapen
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Please pray with us for our parishioners, family and friends. | | |
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Friday, October 21st
Food Box Distribution
under the tents from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
(Volunteers meet behind the Bailey House at 3PM)
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Sunday, October 23rd
Donuts All Month
in the Community Building after Mass
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Wednesday, October 26th
Faithful Citizenship & Civil Dialogue
in the community building from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Tuesday, November 1st
All Saints Day
Mass in the church at 8:10AM, 12:10PM & 7PM
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Wednesday, November 2nd
All Souls Day
Memorial Mass in the church at 7PM
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Thursday, November 3rd
Holy Hour (Adoration & Benediction) with Happy Hour
in the church at 7PM
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For a complete list of Parish events:
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Parish Directories
We have received some recent inquiries regarding our parish directory. Yes, we still have copies that were not picked up (and some pictures too)!! If you did not receive your copy, please pick it up after Mass this weekend. Thank you!!!
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Faithful Citizenship & Civil Dialogue
October 26th at 7:00PM
As Catholics, we look to the church for guidance, not to tell us how to vote, but how to form our consciences in keeping with Catholic Social Teaching, as we discern how to cast our ballots on policy positions as well as candidates for public office.
The November elections are coming soon. In fact, you may already have your mail-in ballot. STOP! Before you go to the polls, mail in or drop off your ballot, be sure to check out the resources available from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the California Catholic Conference, our own Diocese of San Jose AND…
Please join us on Wednesday, October 26 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm for an evening of Faithful Citizenship and Civil Dialogue here at St. Martin of Tours featuring Fr. Angelbert Chikere, Director of the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace in the Diocese of San Jose. We will meet in the St. Martin of Tours Community Building.
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All Souls Day Memorial Masses
November 2nd at 8:00am & 7:00pm
You, your family, and friends are invited to attend our Annual All Souls Day Memorial Mass. This is a time for remembering all those who have gone to the Lord.
If you would like to have a picture of your loved one(s) placed on the memorial table, please drop off a framed picture (with your name & phone number on the back) to the memorial table in the Church before or after Mass on the weekend of October 29th/30th. You are also welcomed to bring a picture of your loved one(s) to the Memorial Mass to keep with you.
We are keeping you in our prayers and hope you are gentle on yourselves as you journey from grief to healing. If you have any questions, please contact Therese Lehane at tlehane@stmartin.org.
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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. | |
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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Dates to Remember...
Children’s Catechetical Ministry (CCM) and First Eucharist
October 26 and November 2 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM - CCM session for children
Youth Confirmation
November 13 10:00 AM Mass – Rite of Acceptance
Adult Confirmation
October 23 and 30 at 11:30 AM session in the parish office
Order of Christian Initiation (formerly RCIA)
October 23 and 30 at 11:30 AM session
Adults – parish office
Youth – Bailey House
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Catholic IQ...
A self-assessment for your fun and enlightenment.
1. Our _______________ vows are renewed at Mass every time we recite the Creed, which is our Profession of Faith.
a) baptismal
b) marriage
c) military
d) loyalty
2. The Ark of the Covenant
a) was built by Noah
b) housed the tablets of the law
c) was burned by Caiaphas
d) probably never existed; it was made up to instruct the Israelites about Yahweh’s mercy.
3. The patron saint of air travelers is
a) Saint Frances of Rome
b) Sister Bertrille, the Flying Nun.
c) Saint Joseph of Cupertino
d) Saint Bona of Pisa
e) none of these
4. What is the name of the meeting during which a new pope is elected?
a) Election of the Spirits
b) Meeting of the Makers
c) Conclave
d) The Creation
5. What is the name of the building where the pope lives?
a) The Christian Chapel
b) The Holy Home
c) Creation of the Catholics
d) Apostolic Palace
Answers CLICK HERE
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***** CORRECTION FROM LAST WEEK'S CATHOLIC IQ *****
3. Where in the world did Catholicism originate?
The correct answer is: God poured out the Holy Spirit on the apostles in Jersualem, Judea, dividing tongues as of fire appearing to them and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. After his word quickly spread, so did the popularity of the religion. Catholics now exist nearly everywhere on the planet. There are about 1.2 billion Catholics on earth according to various sources.
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Family Reflection
October 23, 2022, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 • Luke 18:9-14
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” -Luke 18:14
In our house, one of the favorite phrases is ‘Last one there is a rotten egg!’ As a parent, I know it’s all in fun, but I don’t always like the spirit of competition it represents. So, we have started practicing the idea that “it is a greater thing to be last than to be first,” following what Jesus taught us in the Gospel a couple of months ago. Now instead of setting someone up to be the loser, it is teaching all of us to be more considerate and thoughtful of the others in our family. In the end it makes all of us feel a little more humbled, rather than just one of us feeling exalted.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, show us how to put others before ourselves. You gave us such a beautiful example of this. May we try to follow your example whenever possible.
FAMILY REFLECTION: How can I go out of my way to put others before myself, especially in my own family.
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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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Stay up to date with Diocesan wide news, events, and stories as well as news from the USCCB and the Vatican. Read the Bishop’s messages, see what our children are doing in school, and learn about upcoming community events. Follow the Diocese of San Jose on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo. Social Media Posts: Facebook | Instagram
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