PARISH e-NEWS & UPDATES - December 27, 2020
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LIVE THE LITURGY : Inspiration for the Week
While families come in all shapes and sizes and no two are the same, they all need a common focus and grounding. Families are intended to be pivotal in providing us with a proper social structure and understanding, a support system, lessons about relationships and communication and the unconditional acceptance and love we so desperately crave. In additional to all of these things, the axis of every family has to be centered on faith. It is here that we can learn about the virtues and discover the windows to God Himself in His gifts of faith, hope, and love. We can learn, modeling our experience after the Holy Family, how to use these as anchors in our lives so that we can live out the other virtues with greater integrity. Because our human families struggle with weakness and sin, we have to come back to the Holy Family often for inspiration and guidance. In the bond of love that they shared, they clung to the anchor of God Himself and endured challenges far greater than many we will ever face.
(The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph)
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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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Pope Francis' Christmas Message and Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Despite the great difficulties we are facing, the Pope noted that the Christ child “tells us that pain and evil are not the final word”, and he remembered as examples those who “instead work to bring hope, comfort and help to those who suffer and those who are alone.”
Read the full message and blessing
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2020 Christmas Message from
Bishop Oscar Cantú
“The past nine months of pandemic have tested us, have tested our patience, have tested the resilience of our spirits, and we are weary. How welcome is this celebration of Christmas, as we ponder the kept promise of our God: “I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest” (Ez. 34:15). Jesus comes in the darkness of night to bring light to humanity. He comes to a world hungry – so many literally hungry and all spiritually hungry – to be the “bread that comes down from heaven” (Jn. 6:50). He comes to a world divided by racial injustice, choked by smoke from raging fires, wounded by economic hardship, weary of political strife.”
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Christmas Message from
Fr. Angelo David
It is a fact, the pandemic has affected all people of all nations around the world. Our Christmas 2020 is no exception. This year’s Christmas is extraordinary in many ways. We have heard from the news, social media, or even from our personal experience the heartbreaking stories of losses in the lives of many. Losing their jobs, losing their homes, losing their businesses, losing their loved ones, and many more. All of it very tragic and sad. One may think, will there ever be light at the end of these dreadful situations that we are in? In the grace and light of our Christian faith, I firmly believe that the answer is - YES!
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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE | HORARIO DE NAVIDAD
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POPE FRANCIS DECREES 2021 AS "YEAR OF ST JOSEPH" |
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Pope Francis has declared a special Year of St Joseph to mark the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
The Year of St Joseph will run from Tuesday, 8 December 2020, to Wednesday, 8 December 2021.
Pope Francis has also decreed a plenary indulgence for the Year of St Joseph, available to the faithful under the usual conditions, for various acts of devotion detailed in a report from Vatican News.
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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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YEAR END GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Make sure your gift is given or postmarked on or before
DECEMBER 31, 2020 to get credit in TAX YEAR 2020
Click on the links below for more information or to make a gift.
Please note that each link is for a fund/gift as described.
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ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH ENDOWMENT FUNDS
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FOR THE SICK & HOME-BOUND
Donald Marsh II, José Oswaldo Soares Machado, Destiny Marie Lozano, Sid Flores, Russell G Serenka, Oscar Lozano, David Tong Nguyen, Jesus Jimenez, Jose Gonzales, Edilberto Bustamante, Martha Vasquez, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez, Dolly Grey, Ethel Soliven Timbol, Peggy Mitchell, Jose Parasseril, Aleyna Espinoza, David Petruncola, Rosalie Russo, Angela Bustamante, Sharon Lyndon, Brian Johst, Emma Ordonio, Joseph Ordonio, Cal & Janie Sharp, Barbara Henry, Eugene Haberman
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PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Ole Regalo, Rita Russo, Fatima Patti De Lumen, Sister Patrice Underwood, IHM , Elisabeth Fajardo, Vito Fajardo, Herminigildo Atencion, Dominic Miranda, Chauncey Russo
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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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Update on the 40th Anniversary of the Diocese |
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The Jubilee Opening Mass is rescheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Santa Clara.
NEXT JUBILEE EVENTS
- Mar 19, 2021: Anniversary Mass, 7:00 pm, at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
- May 01, 2021: Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, 11:00 am (details TBA)
- Aug 11, 2021: Feast of Saint Clare, 7:00 pm (details TBA)
- Nov 21, 2021: Closing Mass (details TBA).
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Men's Virtual Discernment Weekend: January 29-31, 2021
Is God calling you to the priesthood? In this retreat you will have the chance to explore the priesthood, listen to priest's vocation stories and learn about steps for discernment, values of priestly life and the structure of seminary formation during a weekend of prayer, discussions & fraternity. Click here for more information or contact vocations@dsj.org.
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Women's Virtual Discernment Weekend: February 5-7, 2021
What does it mean to have a vocation and discern it? How do you know when you are called to marriage or consecrated life? We know you have these questions and we want to help you find some answers! The Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office invites young adult women aged 18-40 to a free bilingual retreat weekend! Click here for more information or contact vocations@dsj.org.
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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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Mondays, January 11th - February 15th
7:00-8:00 PM
Facilitator: Candee Lucas, CFCS San Jose Aftercare Coordinator
ZOOM Meeting ID: 936 5020 2617
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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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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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