PARISH e-NEWS & UPDATES - December 6, 2020
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LIVE THE LITURGY : Inspiration for the Week
Prepare the way of the Lord! The message of John the Baptist becomes the calling of every baptized disciple of Jesus Christ. Each one of us is asked to prepare the way of the Lord. Given the humble means of our lives, how can we do this? It certainly does not require that we stand on street corners announcing God’s future coming! We can more readily take up the task of our lifework by clearing our lives of unnecessary, distracting clutter. By creating solid and deep spiritual lives, we can heighten our awareness of God’s presence and help people point to and discover God’s presence around them. By conducting ourselves in holiness and devotion, we can speak volumes to those we meet. Not by preaching actual words, but by living lives that communicate the comfort God wants His people to know. As the world sometimes frantically unfolds around us, we can be people of patience who show others that it’s okay to wait for God’s gift to come. Conducting our lives in this manner, we will know the peace that comes from doing what we have been asked to do.
(Second Sunday of Advent)
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MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH |
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SUNDAY MASS - DRIVE-IN
10:00 am - English | 11:30 am - Spanish
SUNDAY MASS: LIVESTREAM
ZOOM
11:00 am - English | 1:00 pm Spanish
DAILY MASS: LIVESTREAM
ZOOM
Rosary before Mass - 9:00 am
Mon - Friday - 9:30 am
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or DIAL BY PHONE
+1 669 900 6833 or +1 669 219 2599
Meeting ID: 4152738903
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Tuesday, December 8
9:30am Mass - Livestream / Zoom
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ADVENT SCHEDULE | HORARIO DE ADVIENTO
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MASS & RECONCILIATION SERVICE SCHEDULE - December 12 |
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Fr. Angelo & Fr. Pedro will hear confessions in both English and Spanish from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. They will be located by the Santo Niño Statue. No registration is required, please arrive during those times.
Please observe the social distancing, wear facial coverings, and sanitize your hands before you come to either priests. Confession will be heard on a first come, first served basis.
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P. Angelo y P. Pedro escucharemos confesiones tanto en inglés y como en español (bilingüe) esos días de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. y de 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. Estaremos ubicados afuera junto a la estatua del Santo Niño. No se requiere registrarse, solo venga durante esos horarios.
Por favor observe el distanciamiento social, use tapa bocas y desinfecte sus manos antes de acudir a cualquiera de los sacerdotes. La confesión se escuchará por orden de llegada.
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Diocese of San Jose - Journeying Together in Hope - Advent Guide
USCCB - Advent Calendar
Pray As You Go is a daily prayer session lasting between ten and thirteen minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection.
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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE | HORARIO DE NAVIDAD
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT |
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Our parish is very grateful for the many parishioners and friends of our parish who have continued and increased their generosity over the past few months. So many of you continue to turn in your envelopes to the office or have made gifts using ONLINE GIVING.
Your generosity has allowed the parish to continue paying our employees and maintain our facilities during this historic time. Thank you to all those who have made sacrifices to make this possible.
If you are unable to make your weekly offertory gift online, please continue to mail or drop off your the envelopes at the parish office 366, Saint Julie Drive, San Jose, CA 95119.
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#GivingTuesday at St. Julie Billiart Parish extended |
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To volunteer to give your time or talent – please contact the parish office at
408-629-3030 x 107 or email
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To bring non-perishable food items to the Food Pantry – Please bring them directly to the Food Pantry on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm only. Note timing as there will be no one to receive your gifts outside these days/times.
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Para ofrecerse como voluntario para dar su tiempo o talento, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al
408-629-3030 x 107 o envíe un correo electrónico a
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Para hacer un regalo monetario, haga clic aqui
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Para traer alimentos no perecederos a la despensa de alimentos: tráigalos directamente a la despensa de alimentos los lunes, martes, jueves o viernes entre las 10:00 am y las 2:00 pm únicamente. Tenga en cuenta el tiempo, ya que no habrá nadie para recibir sus regalos fuera de estos días / horarios. |
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OTHER STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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LAYETTE PROGRAM
REMINDER Annual Layette Donation Drop-off: Due to the Covid-19, the Layette team will receive your beautiful baby items through a Donation Drive. Drop Off your precious items and donations on Sunday, December 6 from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Drop off location: Isolation Products at 157 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale. This will be a ‘no contact’ drop off. Additional details and map can be found on the Layette web page.
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2nd Collection
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Across the United States, hundreds of religious communities lack financial resources sufficient to meet the rising costs of retirement and health-care needs of aging members. Many elder religious worked for years for small stipends, leaving a large gap in retirement savings. At the same time, fewer religious are able to serve in compensated ministry (currently retired religious outnumber wage-earners by nearly 3 to 1). CLICK to view 30-second video in English and Spanish.
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MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS FOR 2021
We are now taking Mass Intention offerings for 2021. If you have more than 5 intention offerings to schedule, please send an email to sharon.aeria@dsj.org providing the dates and the intention of the Mass (If the intention is for a birthday or anniversary or for a deceased person, please give us the name of the person). If you have less than 5 intention offerings, please
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FOR THE SICK & HOME-BOUND
Ole Regalo, Sid Flores, Diane Marvin, Peter Fung, Santos, Deborah Voss, Russell G Serenka, Oscar Lozano, David Tong Nguyen, Rita Russo, Evelyn Codiga, Jesus Jimenez, Jose Gonzales, Edilberto Bustamante, Martha Vasquez, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez, Dolly Grey, Ethel Soliven Timbol, Peggy Mitchell, Jose Parasseril, Fatima de Lumen, Aleyna Espinoza, David Petruncola, Rosalie Russo, Angela Bustamante, Brian Johst, Emma Ordonio, Joseph Ordonio, Cal & Janie Sharp, Barbara Henry, Eugene Haberman
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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Chauncey Russo, Mary Adame, Dominic Miranda, Caridad & Pantaleon Lacuesta, Emil & Reppie Bautista, Dominic D. Miranda , Jose Juan Sandoval, Benjamin Mutuc Jr., Ron Jacobs, Leonora Ilog, Cecilia Young, Maggie Petruncola, Terry Bialorucki, Jerry Jensen
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PARISH OFFICE OPEN FOR ONLINE (email) AND PHONE SUPPORT
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for past editions of our e-newsletter.
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To keep you and our Parish staff safe, the parish office remains closed for in-person support. However, we are available to assist you virtually. Please send us an email or leave a voicemail and we will respond promptly.
contact information.
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JUBILEE CELEBRATION
40th Anniversary of the Diocese of San Jose
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Journeying Together in Hope - As virus infections have surged in our county and more restrictions become effective, the Opening of our Diocesan Jubilee will be moved from November 28 this year to January 27, 2021. The papal decree establishing the Diocese of San Jose was signed on January 27, 1981, by Pope John Paul II. Details about the rescheduled opening Mass will be announced at a later date.
For more information:
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40th ANNIVERSARY LOGO CONTEST
The Diocese of San José is looking forward to celebrating its 40th Anniversary in March 2021. As a part of the preparations, all parishioners and friends are invited to participate in designing a logo that will be identified with the upcoming anniversary celebrations.
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White Mass for Health Care Workers - December 6, 2020 9:00 am
Bishop Cantú invites all Healthcare Professionals to a White Mass in their honor on Dec 6th at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Peace parish. This Mass recognizes the ministry of those across our diocese who protect life and care for the ill and dying, such as physicians, nurses, compassionate care minister, ministers of consolation, chaplains, mental health workers, and all in the medical profession. To register visit Life, Justice, and Peace web page. This Mass will also be Live Streamed on DSJ Facebook.
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OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE & SPIRITUALITY
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Marriage Prep Dates: Find the steps couples need to take before saying “I do” at the altar and many resources for engaged and married couples. For more information,
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CLASSES FOR MOTHERS OF TEENAGE AND YOUNG ADULT CHILDREN
Get tips on how to manage stress for yourself and your family. Free online Zoom classes.
Wednesdays from 6 pm - 7 pm
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CLASES PARA MADRES CON HIJOS ADOLESCENTES O JÓVENES ADULTOS
Practique técnicas para lidiar con el estrés. Clases gratis en línea (Zoom).
Jueves de 6pm a 7:30pm
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Zoom Meeting
For more information contact Candee Lucas (Candee.Lucas@dsj.org)
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A Virtual Ignatian
Spirituality Workshop:
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Ignatian Spirituality Center.
Speaker:
Fr. Andrew Garcia S.J.,
Dec 15, 7:00-8:30 pm
"The Mystery of the Incarnation and its influence on the Spiritual Exercises. The importance of the human dimension in the Spirituality of St. Ignatius".
408-729-0101 ext. 325
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Sunset Ceremony of Psalms & Remembrance:
Please join Catholic Cemeteries virtually on December 12 at 4 pm via zoom for their annual remembrance of those who have died. It will be a beautiful candle-lit ceremony where your loved-one can be personally remembered on a “blessings chat” which will be preserved for posterity.
Zoom Meeting ID: 985-3203-8989
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESOURCES |
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DRIVE-IN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE |
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
STATE – Governor Newsom has signed into law AB 3088 Eviction Moratorium, giving renters
extra time to pay their rent.
- Prevents landlords from evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent this year from March 4 – August 31 because they lost income due to COVID-19.
- Extends the protection to renters who
- pay at least 25% of their rent from September 1 and January 31, 2020.
- file a declaration of financial hardship due to the pandemic.
CITY OF SAN JOSE – San José residents who have lost jobs or income due to COVID-19 may
apply to the City of San Jose for financial assistance for rental payments, utilities, and housing
deposits from April 2020 through December 2020. Interested persons should apply by calling
one of the following numbers:
- For monolingual Vietnamese: (408) 757-8044 and/or (408) 757-6661
- For monolingual Spanish: (408) 757-7703 and/or (408) 757-7591.
- For all other languages and general inquiries: (408) 758-0011
Applications will be accepted through a lottery system.
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Behavioral Health Services for Children & Youth
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION VOLUNTEERS
Positions:
Registration, Loading, Traffic & Leads
In order to volunteer you must be between
the ages of 14 to 65
For information and to volunteer,
email Lynda DeManti at
SIP & SEW VOLUNTEERS (sew masks)
Twice a month join other volunteers virtually while sewing masks together to support our volunteers at food distribution sites and other public venues. This position is entirely virtual. No background checks required.
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REFERRAL VOLUNTEERS
This position is for those primarily interested in service navigation. Volunteers staff a phone hotline during hours that they pre-determine and schedule where community members can call and access quick references for help. This position can take place in person or virtually and is supported by full time staff and a tech platform that makes connecting people to services easy and fast. The position requires 2-3 hours of availability per week. Volunteers must complete a 2 hour training, pass a Livescan test and TB test. Need volunteers who can speak Spanish, Vietnamese or English.
TRANSLATORS
English/Spanish and English/Vietnamese
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For information and to volunteer,
email Lynda DeManti at
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AFFORDABLE HOME INTERNET FOR QUALIFYING
HOUSEHOLDS IN SAN JOSE
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Click on the links to view or download the flyer in ENGLISH or ESPANOL
Call (408) 829-9855 for an appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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