SAINT LAWRENCE MARTYR CATHOLIC PARISH EDUCATION … · 1/29/2017 · their USA Swimming coaching credentials completed with current CPR and First Aid certifications. If not, we will

January 29, 2017|Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Ernesto Orci Pastor [email protected] 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 438

Fr. Paul-Cuong Phan Parochial Vicar [email protected] 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 440

PARISH OFFICE 1-408-296-3000 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon [email protected]

Giuliana Barragan Office Manager [email protected] Ext. 431

Vickie Wallace Office Assistant [email protected] Ext. 432

Sr. Graciela Ramos, MESST Pastoral Minister [email protected] Ext. 434

CATECHETICAL OFFICE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION M. Eleanor de Paz - Catechetical Director [email protected] Ext. 433

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY M. Eleanor de Paz [email protected] Ext. 433

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY [email protected] Ext. 433

Noel Fisico Music Coordinator [email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Elgin Presa - Coordinator Katrina Antonio - Coordinator [email protected]

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Patrick Sylvester - Coordinator [email protected]

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Pre-K - 8th Grade) 1-408-296-2260 Marty Procaccio - Interim Principal [email protected]

CHILDREN’S CENTER 1-408-296-8077 Teen Center & Extended Day Care Sue Herbelin - Director

MASS TIMES Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) 12 Noon 1:30 PM (Mass in Spanish) 6:00 PM (Youth Mass) American Sign Language (ASL) Mass 6:30 PM (In the Parish Hall) 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Saturday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil) Monday – Friday 8:30 AM

Chapel Open Daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Reconciliation Saturday

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday

9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Solemn Benediction 8:30 PM

Devotions Rosary (English) Monday to Saturday ● After the 8:30 AM Mass Rosario en Español ● Martes 6:30 PM en Capilla Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help ● Tuesday 8:15 AM

SAINT LAWRENCE THE MARTYR CATHOLIC PARISH AND EDUCATION CENTER

1971 ST. LAWRENCE DRIVE SANTA CLARA, CA 95051 TEL. NO. 408-296-3000 FAX NO. 408-296-3100

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.saintlawrence.org Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service

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January 29, 2017 Education Center

St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish accepts donations electronically using your computer, tablet or smart phone.

Parishioner Benefits Set up your own contributions Your donation is automatic and safe Electronic giving is efficient, practical and easy Please prayerfully consider Online Giving. Visit our Parish website at www.saintlawrence.org for more information or to sign up.

St Lawrence Swim Team is seeking a qualified age group coach. The candidate will work with young age group swimmers, in the water and on deck. Approximately 12-15 hours a week of coaching. Training will be provided for possible candidates. Preferably, applicants should have their USA Swimming coaching credentials completed with current CPR and First Aid certifications. If not, we will work with candidate to obtain all required certification. All applicants must be able to swim all 4 strokes. Hourly pay rate is based on experience. Swim Coach Job Description 1. Work collaboratively and report directly to the head coach to develop and follow through on program goals. 2. Work with our young age group swimmers in the pool as per as-signed schedule to be ready to compete at the highest level. 3. Responsible for following designated swim practices/workouts and working with other coaches on deck to achieve team/group goals. 4. Responsible for helping maintain a safe atmosphere and providing positive and constructive feedback to our swimmers and parents 5. To develop and improve the technical and physical skills of swimming. 6. To provide a fun and enjoyable environment. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Head Coach Barbara Titus at [email protected]

Saint Lawrence Swim Team


LA COMUNIDAD DE SAN LORENZO

PRESENTE EN LA CAMINATA POR LA VIDA

“Ama, respeta, promueve y Defiende la vida, toda Vida Humana,” son palabras con las cuales el Papa Juan Pablo II, en la encíclica Evangelium Vitae, nos hace un llamado para vivir y anunciar el Evangelio de la vida. Recordándonos “que pertenece a toda conciencia humana que aspira a la verdad y está atenta y preocupada por la suerte de la humanidad, la promoción y Defensa de la Vida Humana, sobre todo de los más débiles que no tienen voz.” Hace 44 años, que como consecuencia de la decisión que tomó la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, en el caso conocido como Roe v. Wade, se impuso el aborto en todo el país. Y desde entonces, la Iglesia no se ha cansado de levantar su voz y trabajar en defensa de los millones de inocentes que han sido asesinados y su sangre clama al cielo, debido a un falso derecho de la mujer para decidir sobre su cuerpo y la vida de su propio hijo. Por lo que cada año la Iglesia y miles de personas de buena voluntad, salen a las calles en diferentes lugares del país, a manifestar su repudio hacia dicha ley y recordar a todas esas vidas inocentes que han sido víctimas de una Cultura de la Muerte. La comunidad de San Lorenzo el Mártir no es la excepción, y este pasado 21 de enero estuvimos presentes en La Caminata por la Vida, que se realizó en San Francisco. Y contra todo pronóstico, Dios nos concedió un hermoso clima, poniendo todo en nuestro favor. Fue impactante escuchar el testimonio de Melissa Ohden, sobreviviente del aborto, así como de tantos apóstoles de la vida que cada día trabajan en favor de las mujeres y sus pequeños hijos que aun se encuentran en su vientre, ayudándolos a afrontar las situaciones hostiles que les presenta la cultura de la muerte. También fue muy edificante ver a tantos niños, jóvenes y miles de personas que fortalecían sus convicciones de amor y respeto a la vida, al saber que somos pertenencia de Dios y descubrir que “El mal no ha vencido a la vida, puesto que Cristo ya ha vencido a la muerte.” MARC.

WE ARE WITNESS TO THE BEAUTY OF LIFE

By Sr. Graciela Ramos, MESST

Last Saturday, our St. Lawrence community participated in the 13th Annual Walk for Life in San Francisco. It was an exciting moment, where some St. Lawrence families (adults, teens, young children and babies) joined a great number of Catholics and non-Catholics for the Walk. We started our day leaving at 8:00am to make it on time to St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco for the Mass preceding our Walk celebrated by Bishop Cordileone, Cardinal Levada, and a group bishops and priests. In His homily, Archbishop Cordileone, reminded us of the life of St. Agnes (whose memorial was celebrated that day), her courage to defend her faith in Jesus, and finally invited us and encouraged us to follow her footsteps in defending what Jesus loves: LIFE, especially the life of those who have no voice. We were then sent out for our Walk. We met at the Civic Center Plaza and were blessed with a beautiful weather–no rain. First timers to the Walk for Life from our parish commented on the unity, peace and reverence of every moment, from the Mass, the waiting time at the Civic Center Plaza, to the message of the speakers and the Walk itself. We did encounter as always people that disagreed with us, some with aggressive comments and violent signs but we also encountered some that were respectful. I personally reflected on the significance of this year’s Walk and what is going on in our country as the new government leaders take over. In the midst of the conflicts and division, there we were standing out again, speaking in silence on behalf of the unborn babies. We were not there for the president, nor for our political views. We were there in unity for one cause: LIFE. We were also blessed to have our pastor, Fr. Ernesto Orci, walk with us, as we, as a community, were witness to the beauty of Life and the values of our faith.

Our Parishioners , Fr iends , and Fami ly

Please Pray For . . .


Please call ahead for Pre-Needs or At-Need

Arrangements

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE DIOCESE

OF SAN JOSE

Married Couples: Winter brings crisp fresh air. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like winter because it’s a weekend full of fresh air and a time to rejoice in the beauty of our marriage and family.

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 17-19, 2017 in Mountain View.

For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne

at [email protected] or 408-782-1413

RSVP Mary Ann Miller 408-887-3675

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Valentine’s Lunch Tuesday, February 14, 2017

12 noon

Menu Ham,

Scalloped potatoes, Veggies

Salad, Rolls Dessert

$10.00 at the door

Gate of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Drive

Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 428-3730

Calvary Cemetery 2655 Madden Avenue San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 258-2940

William Gradwohl Sr. Funeral Mass

1/31/2017 at 10:00 am

Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish

Vince Adan Janet Agonoy Albert Apostol Mohamed Aslam Erika Barragan Razon - Barragan Joseph Bonette Diane Byrd Robert Carag Jose Carballo Avelina Carrillo Maria Cendejas Socorro Cendejas Al Chiara Kathy Taylor Cimeno Hugh Conroy Phil Donahue Chet O’Donnell James Donnelly Domingo Duarte Jesse Espinosa Isaias Espinoza Carol Frazier Rick Freear Phil Gallagher Alessandro Gallo Erika Gallo Juanita Garcia Adrienne Gorman Lincoln Groner Gabriela Guillen John Hallett Mikey Hallett Mercedes Hardison Devin Harley (Dad) Hubert Jansen Marilyn Kirchoff Paul Kolb Stephanie Leung Jubilee Liebich

Julio Linares Ann Lizotte

Patrick McMahn Luli Maldonado

Josie Mattson Marge Mertzlufft

Ricky Muller Mackena Naki

Pat Naki Emily Grace Navarra

Thanh Nguyen Ernie Ortiz

Elizabeth Ostachuk Selva Packiam Rogelio Padilla

Hilda Peralta Lina Peralta

Rosalie Perez Lina Pirotta

Luchie P. Qugana Arturo Presa

Adolfo Ramirez M. Armando & Yolanda Rivera

Frank Roddin Yolanda Romero Rose Salamanca

Dina Carag Santella Erma Schriver

Jonathan Seepersad Mark Sheedy

Christian Silveira Nilda Timbs

Nancy Torres (Mom) Liza & Emanuel Ugalde

Matthew Carag Vakili Lina Velasco

Chuck Worley Alma Zamora

January 29 to February 5, 2017 Cycle A


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Luck of St . Lawrence is back! T ickets Are Avai lable at the Par ish Of f ice

You can be The next

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The name of the winner of the January 29 drawing will be published in next week’s bulletin.

The next drawing will be on February 11, 2017 for a $1,000 prize _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remember that each ticket you buy now gives you 5 chances to win.

Please return your sold ticket stubs with payment to the Parish Office since the sooner you turn in your sold tickets, the more chances you have to win the prizes money.

Deadline: Tickets must be returned to the Parish Office on February 9, 2017 before 4:00 PM for the drawing on February 11, 2017.


Ven y fortalece tu fe y tu familia

Febrero 14 La familia, mejor escuela - Hna. Graciela Ramos, MESST

Marzo 14 La familia, esperanza del futuro - P. Joe Kim

Mayo 2 La familia, si no se alimenta muere - Hna. Gisela Enríquez, MESST

Aquí en nuestra Parroquia de 7:00pm-8:45pm

7-Night Mexico Catholic Cruise

On The Grand Princess with the Knights of Columbus

Hosted by Council 5277

October 15th – October 22nd , 2017 Type of Cabin Price Inside $1728 Outside $2068 Balcony $2308 Above prices reflect the total cost for TWO passengers and also includes all port fees and taxes (subject to change).

Payment Terms: $300 per person due Due at reservation time Final Payment due July 22nd , 2017

Further Information: To find out more about this cruise or to register, please contact: Catholic Cruises and Tours, LLC www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com Eileen or Doug 860-399-1785 [email protected]

Cabin Trip for ages 21-39 February 17-20, Starts 8am

Montecito Sequoia Lodge, Sequoia National Park

Theology on Tap - Silicon Valley invite all young adults ages 21-39 to join us for our annual winter outing. Cost: $249 - includes lodging, meals, and activities. Cost to increase to $299 after Jan 31st!

Preliminary Itinerary (subject to change) Friday, February 17th Travel Day Saturday, February 18th Hike/exploring the area/potential Cross Country Skiing w/Holy Mass Talks & Free Time Sunday, February 19th More: Hiking/exploring the area/potential Cross Country Skiing w/Holy Mass Talks & Free Time Monday, February 20th Breakfast, Mass, then departure for home

REGISTRATION To Register, please go on our

TOTSV.org website under Cabin Trip

Detention Ministry Training February 18, 2017 9:00 am - 11:30 am

A training session for brand-new detention volunteers will be held at the Chancery on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 9:00-11:30.

This session will be for new volunteers only. So if you are trying to decide if this ministry is for you, please come and find out!

The session will focus on the requirements for detention ministry, the security procedures that must be followed, and our role as ministers within this environment.

If you are interested in attending and would like to register, or if you would like further information, please contact Sister Maryann Cantlon at [email protected] or at (408) 983-0131.

Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat for Catholic Women

Start March 10 at 4pm End March 12 at 1pm

Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18 – 40 are invited to a Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul March 10-12, 2017 in Los Altos Hills, California (Bay Area). If you would like to know more about attending this prayerful and reflective discernment retreat, contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at 650/949-8890, 213-210-9903, or email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at: Daughters of Charity Vocations U.S., follow us at Twitter.com/DofCharity or read about us on www.DaughtersOfCharity.com.

Register for the retreat at www.Daughters-Of-Charity.com/retreats/

Has someone you know and love lost the faith?

On the last Sunday of each month

a Mass is offered for them.

Please join our Saint Monica Sodality.

There are no dues and no meetings, only your prayers are required. Send your names of loved ones to be remembered to Mary Ann Miller c/o The Saint Lawrence Parish Office. She will add these names to our special album and a prayer card will be given to you.

Please pray each day that all of our loved ones

will return to God.

Liturgy Corner by: Deborah Ferry (taken from Commentary On The First Reading)


Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable

Adults Diocese of San Jose Anthony Gonzalez

Phone: 1-408-983-0113 Fax: 1-408-983-0147

Emergency line: 1-408-983-0141

E-mail: [email protected]

Office of Financial Services

If you suspect financial mismanagement

or misconduct in your parish, school,

or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint dsj.ethicspoint.com

or hotline 888-325-7863

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13

Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus

Sunday, February 12, 2017 After the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses

in the Parish Hall

MENU : 3 Pancakes - 2 Sausages - Scrambled eggs -

Coffee - Tea - Milk Just $ 5.00 / Children under 4 FREE

Your pancake breakfast donation helps us support the following charities: Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish Boy Scout Programs and Parents Helping Parents Orphan Homes in Germany, Israel, India and Mexico

Thank you very much!

Thursday, February 2, 2017

At the end of the fourth century, a woman named Etheria made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Her journal, discovered in 1887, gives an unprecedented glimpse of liturgical life there. Among the celebrations she describes is the Epiphany (January 6), the observance of Christ’s birth, and the gala procession in honor of his Presentation in the Temple 40 days later—February 15.

This feast emphasizes Jesus’ first appearance in the Temple more than Mary’s purification.

The observance spread throughout the Western Church in the fifth and sixth centuries. Because the Church in the West celebrated Jesus’ birth on December 25, the Presentation was moved to February 2, 40 days after Christmas.

At the beginning of the eighth century, Pope Sergius inaugurated a candlelight procession; at the end of the same century the blessing and distribution of candles which continues to this day became part of the celebration, giving the feast its popular name: Candlemass.

Source: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint.php?n=427

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Thursday Saint Lawrence the Martyr Chapel

Adoration starts at 9:00 AM and ends with Solemn Benediction at 8:30 PM

If you would like to commit to a one hour of weekly Adoration, please contact : The Parish office at (408) 296-3000

Forms are also available in the Church.

After three Sundays of hearing the words of Isaiah, today we hear from the prophet Zephaniah. This is one of only two times in the Lectionary cycle of readings and the only time in Year A that the worlds of this prophet are proclaimed.

Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of King Josiah in the seventh century. The protest against the worship of false gods, and the condemnation of the pro-Assyrian court ministers who served as regents during Josiah's minority, allow us to place the work in the first decade of the reign. Accordingly, the prophecy of Zephaniah comes rightly before that of Jeremiah, who was probably influenced by it in both language and ideas. The previous king, Manasseh, had not upheld the law, and so Zephaniah inherited and tried to overcome the faithlessness of the people. The age of Zephaniah was a time of religious degradation, when the old idolatries reappeared and men worshiped sun, moon, and stars. Rites completely alien to the pure monotheism taught by Moses flourished in Jerusalem. At the time, the oppression that the Kingdom of Judah faced from Assyria was waning, but another aggressive power, Babylon, was flexing its muscles.

The opening verse of today’s reading is the final verse of an oracle about the salvation of Judah and Jerusalem. This verse appeals to the Israelites to remain faithful to the Lord before the day of his anger, the day of the Lord, comes. On this day, the Lord will win victory over the oppressors, but only those who have remained faithful to him – the remnant – will be spared. Those followers of the Lord of justice and humility will be known by their actions. They will be people of righteousness, honesty, humility, and peace.

SAINT LAWRENCE MARTYR CATHOLIC PARISH EDUCATION … · 1/29/2017 · their USA Swimming coaching credentials completed with current CPR and First Aid certifications. If not, we will

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