PARISH e-NEWS & UPDATES - November 1, 2020
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LIVE THE LITURGY : Inspiration for the Week
Especially with regard to living the Gospel, we are not alone. A great cloud of witnesses journey with us offering us inspiration, wisdom, intercession, and support. We look to them for the example of perseverance we desperately need in order to be faithful, and for what it means to “walk the talk!”
The Beatitudes are indeed a blessed vision that people hunger to hear and embrace. But, they also clearly remind us that following Jesus is difficult. Poverty of spirit, meekness, mercy, and peace making are not virtues readily accepted by the world. Pursuing a purity of heart and acknowledging the hunger of our souls require not only a courageous stance, but a single minded devotion to God. And, after going against the grain of the world and meeting resistance along the way, the true disciple may find themselves persecuted and paying a high price. Look to all the saints for the secret to happiness and the example of fidelity. Their lives speak volumes of how God can use even the weakest and most humble among us in tremendous ways. Saints are not even close to being perfect. They are just ordinary folks like us trying to give honor to God with their lives.
(Solemnity of All Saints)
(Solemnity of All Saints)
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The Commemoration of All the
Faithful Departed (All Souls)
NOVEMBER 2
9:30 am in English via Zoom
Click on this link
Meeting ID: 4152738903
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Conmemoración de Todos
los Fieles Difuntos
2 de noviembre
7:00 pm en español via Zoom
Haga clic en este enlace
Haga clic en "Unirse".
ID de reunión: 4152738903
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MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH |
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SUNDAY MASS: ZOOM
11:00 am - English
1:00 pm - Spanish
DAILY MASS: ZOOM
Rosary before Mass - 9:00 am
Mon - Friday - 9:30 am
OUTDOOR MASS
in front of Santa Niño Statue
SUNDAY MASS
9:30 am - English
11:00 am - Spanish
WEDNESDAY - 8:30 am
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Before registering to attend the OUTDOOR MASS service, please review the guidelines
or DIAL BY PHONE
+1 669 900 6833 or +1 669 219 2599
Meeting ID: 4152738903
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Indoor Masses in church will commence from November 8.
Updated information will be sent via email, posted on our website and Facebook pages.
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RETURN TO IN-PERSON OUTDOOR MASSES |
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INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE
HOLY COMMUNION
VIDEO - WHAT TO EXPECT
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This year, we invite you to submit your loved ones' names in our online Book of Remembrance. You will remember that we had the Book of Remembrance in the church through the month of November. Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to add the name(s) of your loved one(s) so we can pray for and honor them through this month.
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LIBRO VIRTUAL DEL RECUERDO
Este año, lo invitamos a enviar los nombres de sus seres queridos en nuestro Libro del Recuerdo en línea. Recordará que tenemos el Libro del Recuerdo en la iglesia durante el mes de noviembre. HAGA CLIC EN ESTE ENLACE para agregar el (los) nombre (s) de sus seres queridos para que podamos orar por ellos y honrarlos.
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT |
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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
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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Online Giving allows you to make donations and payments via your mobile phone, smart device or computer to our parish.
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ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL (ADA) UPDATE - SEP 30, 2020
BY THE NUMBERS
Pledged to date: $94,712.00 (102% of our goal of $92,298.00)
Collected as at Sep 30, 2020: $82,074.72 (88.92% of goal)
Every dollar from here on (paid above our goal) will be rebated back to our parish.
If you have not yet made your pledge in 2020, please prayerfully consider making one today.
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EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS FOR PARISH GIVING
Many employers are offering a double matching gift for donations during the COVID 19 crisis. Please check with your employers to see what their policy is. For example, Apple is one such company that is currently doubling the Matching Gifts contributions.
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ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items (please note sizes):
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- Green beans: 14 to 16 oz cans
- Chicken Broth: 14 to 16 oz cans
- Cranberry Sauce: 14 to 16 oz cans
- Dry Pinto Beans: 1 or 2 pound bags
- Instant Mash Potato: 13 to 28 oz box
- Jell-O 6 oz box
- Stove Top Stuffing 6 oz box
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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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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
Oscar Lozano, David Tong Nguyen, Jesus Jimenez, Rita Russo, Evelyn Codiga, Jean Wilson, Jose Gonzales, Edilberto, Martha Vasquez, Bustamante, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez, Dolly Grey, Ethel Soliven Timbol, Destiny Gonzalez, Maxine Tavora, Sabrina Max, Peggy Mitchell, Jose Parasseril, Fatima de Lumen, Aleyna Espinoza, David Petruncola, Angela Bustamante, Sharon Lyndon, Rosalie & Chauncey Russo, Brian Johst, Emma Ordonio, Joseph Ordonio, Cal & Janie Sharp, Barbara Henry, Eugene Haberman
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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Eddie Lozano, Carmen Castro, Jimmy Torres, Ethel Soliven Timbol, Teresa Soliven Lara, Frances Cangialosi , Chuck Stowell, Jean Stowell, Jose Juan Sandoval, Patrick Thomas, William P. Young; Donald F. Coonan, Benjie Gomez, 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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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP |
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Bishop Oscar Cantú's Message on Faithful Citizenship and the Election
As we approach Election Day, Bishop Cantú encourages us to be mindful of the values we are called to follow as Catholics. Let us take the time and educate ourselves, enter into civil discourse, and vote justly!
- Download Bishop's Message PDF
- Read Bishop's Message Website
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BISHOP'S 19TH CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
(for Christmas of 2020)
All Parish faith formation and Catholic Schools students (kindergarten to 5th grade) are invited to participate in the Bishop’s 19th Annual Christmas Card Competition. All entries must have a religious theme and be received by the Office of the Bishop no later than November 11, 2020. The card chosen to be Bishop Cantú’s 2020 Christmas Card will be printed bearing the name of the artist, his/her grade, and the name of his/her school and Parish. The winner will also receive a framed copy of the Christmas card, a letter of thanks personally signed by Bishop Cantu, and a picture taken with Bishop Cantu that will appear in our Diocesan Social Media. To be eligible, participants must be from Kindergarten to 5th grade of age. Click on the link to see more information and to view
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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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VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK - NOV 1-7 |
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Please continue with your prayers for and your encouraging words to our young people as they discern their future. May they find fulfillment, peace and joy with their decision guided by God and supported by you as parents or friends.
View Bishop's video on Creating a Culture of Vocations in ENGLISH or SPANISH
Please also pray for our eight seminarians: Tony, Manuel, Joseph, Robert, Ryan, Duy, Thanh and Pedro Jose. View short videos of each of these seminarians about themselves HERE.
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Building Intercultural Competencies for Ministers
This four-part series will equip ministers in light of the call to missionary discipleship with the requisite skills for proper integration of faith and culture for all ages, national, and cultural backgrounds. For details CLICK HERE. To register CLICK HERE. Certificate available upon completion.
Sessions will be held:
- 6-9 pm on Fri. 10/23 and 9-5 pm on Sat. 10/24
- 6-9 pm on Fri. 11/6 and 9-5 pm on Sat. 11/7
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OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE & SPIRITUALITY
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“Marriage & Family Virtual Teaching Series”
Wednesdays through Dec 30
at 7:00 PM
For topics, speaker details and to join the meeting please go to
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Retrouvaille: Do you seek the tools to heal and renew your relationship? Retrouvaille can help your marriage heal and be make it stronger. For locations and more information
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Retrouvaille te da las herramientas para sanar y renovar tu relacion: Noviembre 12-15 Programa VirtualPara más información haga CLIC AQUI
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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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HOPE, HEAL, RENEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
You are invited to attend on November 12 – 14, 2020 a Virtual Conference.
Consider attending this wonderful enrichment opportunity available to all parishioners and ministers looking for spiritual growth in our Catholic faith. Join a dynamic group of speakers and other attendees to deepen your knowledge and share the diverse gifts of our faith.
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Election Day
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020
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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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CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESOURCES |
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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
DRIVE-IN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE (Free)
Catholic Charities Santa Clara offers: a drive-in workshop will be provided twice a month to potential citizenship applicants with an opportunity to have their completed applications reviewed by an Attorney and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representative. Participants are required to wear masks at all times during the scheduled event.
TOPP - Transitioning Off and Preventing Placement Program
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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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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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