Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE Associate Pastors Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE Convent Superior Mother Maria de la Caridad, SSVM Servants of the Lord and Virgin of Matara Weekend Masses Sunday Vigil: 5 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am,10:30 am, 12 pm, 2 pm & 5 pm, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm Weekday Masses 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm; also 7:30 pm Wednesday & 8am Saturday First Friday: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm & 7:30 pm Holy Day Masses Please see our website or contact the Rectory Office Confessions Sat: 3:30 pm - 5 pm Other Times: During all Saturday & Sunday Masses. Mondays: 12 Noon & 5:15 pm Masses Tues — Fri: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm Masses 2800 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-4585 (More Contact Info: Pg.7) www.olop-shrine.org Social Media: @olopshrine Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & Shrine Mission Statement Our Lady of Peace is a church and shrine dedicated to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls. It is a place of prayer & pilgrimage with: • Perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament • Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary • Frequent celebration of the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Reconciliation • Integrated formation of the person (spiritual, moral, intellectual and emotional) Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017 Prayer Before a Crucifix BEHOLD, O good and sweetest Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, with true repentance for my sins and a most firm desire of amendment: whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I consider within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds, having before mine eyes that which David, the prophet, long ago spoke in Thine Own person concern- ing Thee, my Jesus: They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones [Psalm 21, 17, 18]. Say Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be for the Catholic Church and the intentions of the Holy Father. A plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, may be gained by those who shall say this prayer with devotion before an image of our crucified Redeemer. A partial indulgence may also be gained for each devout recitation. Feast of the Exultation of the Cross
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Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE
Associate Pastors Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE
Convent Superior Mother Maria de la Caridad, SSVM Servants of the Lord and Virgin of Matara
Holy Day Masses Please see our website or contact the Rectory Office
Confessions Sat: 3:30 pm - 5 pm Other Times: During all Saturday & Sunday Masses. Mondays: 12 Noon & 5:15 pm Masses Tues — Fri: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm Masses 2800 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-4585 (More Contact Info: Pg.7) www.olop-shrine.org Social Media: @olopshrine
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & Shrine Mission Statement
Our Lady of Peace is a church and shrine dedicated to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls. It is a place of prayer & pilgrimage with: • Perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament • Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary • Frequent celebration of the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Reconciliation • Integrated formation of the person (spiritual, moral, intellectual and emotional)
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017
Prayer Before a Crucifix
BEHOLD, O good and sweetest Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, with true repentance for my sins and a most firm desire of amendment: whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I consider within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds, having before mine eyes that which David, the prophet, long ago spoke in Thine Own person concern-ing Thee, my Jesus: They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones [Psalm 21, 17, 18].
Say Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be for the Catholic Church and the intentions of the Holy Father. A plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, may be gained by those who shall say this prayer with devotion before an image of our crucified Redeemer. A partial indulgence may also be gained for each devout recitation.
Feast of the Exultation
of the Cross
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Announcements
We joyfully welcome all visitors to the Shrine
———————————— This week’s 2nd collection: Catholic Education ———————————— Next week’s 2nd collection: Victims of Hurricane Harvey ———————————— The Knights of Columbus Invite you to their coffee and donuts sale after all morning masses. ———————————— Church Maintenance The church will be closed for maintenance between Masses on Monday, Sept 1. Adoration will be moved into the hall from 9 am until 5 pm. Masses will be in the church. ———————————— Added Security We have added eight hours of security service every Sunday, from 12 noon until 8 pm, beginning Sept 3, 2017. This will supplement the daily 8 pm to 6 am guard service. ———————————— Marian Exhibit Is now open! Check it out in the Family Learning Center. ———————————— Spiritual Exercises for Men See page 9 ———————————— Next Bible Study Series: PRAYER Monday Nights 7-9pm starting Monday, September 11 until Monday, October 16. See page 5 for details. ———————————— Mass Requests Open 9/12 See page 6 for details ———————————— Reminders: —Due to the increase of break-ins, please do not keep valuables in plain sight in your car. —Do not leave purses unattended, even in the pews.—No animals except service dogs are allowed on property
Dear Friends, Faced with the dignity and sacredness of life and of the human person, as we acknowledge that man is great and is truly made for great things. As social creatures, we long and need to belong to something beyond ourselves – seeking to procure a common good for all. We have a need to understand our humanity in order to form our hearts and minds towards true greatness. When we lose sight of our (and others’) dignity or even when we are less secure in it, our souls can become flat—our hearts become weak and timid, our minds become small and short-sighted, and we seek out the need for belonging or to “fit in.” We can often find ourselves wanting to belong to something that is exclusive and appreciated. Naturally, we should find this within our families, but fallen short of that we seek this out socially – for example, friends at school, school groups, work groups, parish groups/ministries, recreational clubs, etc. Such groups are certainly an integral part of social life; it is where some truly great innovations occur and we perpetuate timeless traditions. United by a singular mission or common bond, groups are able to develop particular arts and sciences, prolong the treasures of a given culture, and provide important ministries and works of service. However, there is a temptation within this, especially when the individuals of the group their own or others’ dignity, because it can over-emphasize the need for belonging and limit their happiness to what Aristotle calls “felix or comparative happiness.” (See also, the Four Levels of Happiness from Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ) This is an easy temptation, when either the group has lost sight of its end (purpose) or the members have lost sight of their own (know, love, serve God). What can set in are some undesirable formulae: “we are better than they = happy” or “they have more than me = unhappiness.” And this kind of happiness will always involve competition and can explain why we sometimes in our lives we are unable to abandon such things as: cliques, gossip, making fun of others, resentment & envy. The person or the group is seen not in terms of personal dignity or contributing to the common good but as a competitor in “the comparison game.” We must be on guard about this because our own good intentions can oftentimes deceive us into neglect. As St. John Chrysostom explains it our negligence rather than intentional malice is oftentimes the cause of our sinfulness. (Cf., Homilies on Genesis, no. 16) We allow ourselves to be seduced by evil, because we are caught up in and concerned about everything and everyone but the one thing necessary. St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a Cistercian from the 11th Century, helps us to put all of this in its proper perspective. Ultimately, he is saying whether we are in groups or out of groups, alone or amidst a multitude we must have on our minds, hearts, and lips solely God. He advises all of us by saying: “you must withdraw, mentally rather than physically, in your intention, in your devotion, in your spirit. Apart from that the only solitude prescribed for you is that of the mind and spirit. You enjoy this solitude if you refuse to share in the common gossip, if you shun involvement in the problems of the hour and set no store by the fancies that attract the masses; if you reject what everybody covets, avoid disputes, make light of losses, and pay no heed to injuries. Otherwise you are not alone even when alone. Do you not see that you can be alone when in company and in company when alone? However great the crowds that surround you, you can enjoy the benefits of solitude if you refrain from curiosity about other people's conduct and shun rash judgment. Even if you should see your neighbor doing what is wrong, refuse to pass judgment on him, excuse him instead. Excuse his intention even if you cannot excuse the act, which may be the fruit of ignorance or surprise or chance.” (Commentary on the Song of Songs, Sermon 40) Let us not see others as objects for gain to be used and bartered for my happiness or to be struck down as an obstacle that prevents it, but as a person whose face I look at and discover that they have an immortal soul, they have a life and a history, hopes and fears, gifts and defects, and that God loves this person as much as he loves myself. Mary, Our Lady of Peace, pray for us,
Fr. Brian
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If you attend Mass here regularly, we encourage you to register as a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
3 main reasons why registering is important:
1. If we as a parish do not know who is out there, how can we serve the needs of all? This includes single people or young families who may not see the need to register.
2. Registering in the parish makes Sacrament prep easier when the time comes. Infant baptisms, religious education registration, being a godparent/sponsor for baptisms or confirmations, and especially getting married whether
you are getting married at this parish, another parish, or having an international Catholic wedding. If you’re not a registered parishioner this will greatly delay the process.
3. Letters of Recommendation Sometimes there are occasions where letters of recommendations are needed from your parish pastor (ie Catholic school enrollment,
scholarships, godparent eligibility, etc.). If you’re not registered, we cannot provide this letter to you or your family.
Anyone, regardless of where they live and even though the Diocese is divided into parish geographical areas, is welcome to register at OLOP. Please note: there is a three (3) month waiting period from the date of registration before being considered a full-fledged registered parishioner. Any requests for pastor signatures on any forms, letters, or wedding
preparation paperwork will not be processed within the 3 months.
Registering is easy! Visit the Parish Office, call the Rectory Office (408-988-4585) or email us ([email protected]) to request a registration form.
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PRAYER Finding In macy with God
Though prayer is one of the essentials of a thriving faith, we often feel as if we're talking to ourselves. Or, worse, we feel like we're talking to no one at all. How can something so vital to the faith be so elu-sive? Now, with the clear teaching and artistry of the Augustine Institute's LECTIO series, Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps to make prayer an effective effort of love and intima-cy. Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God captures in six episodes the secret to opening our hearts and minds to Scripture as the means to hear God and respond in conversation, basking in his presence and resolving to live in and through his love.
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Those responsible for the spiritual and material goods of the Church are entrusted with the stewardship of oth-ers’ gifts, and are ultimately responsible to the Lord. As a faithful steward, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and ethics. The mission of the Church re-quires no less.
To this end, the Diocese of San Jose has partnered with EthicsPoint to provide a confidential method to hear suggestions, concerns or reports of financial misconduct. The EthicsPoint Hotline (1-888-325-7863) allows parishioners, volunteers, employees, vendors and others to make confidential reports regarding the mismanagement of parish or school property, cash and all other assets. Reportable are also issues of apparent disregard of policies pertaining to the proper management of these assets. Suspected unethical behavior by employees, volunteers, staff, trustees, officers, directors, agents or contractors of the Di-ocese should also be made to EthicsPoint. All reports may be made anonymously.
It is the hope of the Diocese that EthicsPoint will assist in the protection of all who interact with the parishes, schools, chancery and other diocesan agencies. EthicsPoint accepts reports of financial misconduct through its website or its Hotline: 1-888-325-7863. A complete report will be made to diocesan leadership, so that leader-ship may review and provide feedback and resolution for the issues that are reported.
Please direct any questions that you may have about EthicsPoint or reporting concerns to Teresa Conville, Diocesan Compliance and Parish Financial Services Director at 408-983-0241 or [email protected].
Mass Request Guidelines It has been tradition in the Church that priests are asked to offer a Holy Mass for the specific intention. Maybe someone in the family is sick, or perhaps you want to remember a special occasion such as a birthday or wedding anniversary; the Holy Mass is a wonderful and most powerful prayer. St. Anselm states: “A single Mass offered for oneself during life may be worth more than a thousand celebrated for the same intention after death.” Here at Our Lady of Peace we are truly blessed to have the Holy Mass celebrated at least 30 times a week with each of those masses holding the intentions of the faithful. Started last quarter, we now have COLLECTIVE MASS INTEN-TIONS for the 8 am Holy Mass Monday—Saturday. Collective Masses may have more than one person requesting/donating for that particular mass and, in no way, diminishes the effectiveness of the mass request. We in the office understand that we have been making changes and this can cause confusion. But our intention is to always be improving our system along the lines of Canon Law and the Magisterium. To help our parishioners under-stand Mass Requests and how to go about requesting one we have listed our guidelines below. —All requests must be made IN PERSON at the Rectory Office and is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE quarterly ba-sis. This quarter the book will open on Tuesday, September 12 for the months of: October, November, and December —The requestor must be at least 13 years old of age to request a mass —Requestor may come in once a day and re-quest up to two (2) masses that do not occur in the same week —Each mass may not have more than 2 intentions (example: Emy & David, Special Intentions or Davidson & Kneller Families = 2 Intentions) with a limit of 25 characters including spaces (for example Mary Smith = 10 characters) per mass request —No changes can be made once the requests have been placed into the calendar —No holds or reservations will be accepted. Q&A’s What is the schedule to make requests? Tues., Sept. 12 – Fri., Sept. 16, 9 am to 6 pm (Closed for lunch from 12-1) Fri., Sept. 16—Onward, 9 am to 4 pm No mass intention requests are taken on Saturdays & Sundays We truly appreciate your cooperation in helping us make this process work in a fair manner. Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Grace in the office at 408-988-4585 or by email at [email protected].
St. Victor's Bereavement Ministry is offer-ing a Grief Support Program entitled Sea-sons of Hope. The dates for this series are Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 9, 30 Nov. 13, 20 Dec. 4 To register or for more information, please contact Sister Sara at 408-928-1632 for more information.
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Exhibit Schedule Thurs., Sept. 7—Fri., Sept. 8 1 pm to 8 pm Sat., Sept. 9—Sun., Sept. 10 10 am to 8 pm Mon., Sept. 11—Wed., Sept. 13 10 am to 6 pm
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The Unseen, Spiritual Warfare Fr. Anthony Hernandez will lead a three part series on the theme of spir-itual warfare. Among the matters to be discussed: a definition of the spiritual combat in which all are engaged; who are our main spiritual adversaries; what means we have to engage in spir-itual struggle; and how to develop a personal strategy that can lead us to victory in Christ. Tuesdays: Sept. 12, 19, 26. This series is part of Catholic Faith Fellowship (CFF) that meets every Tuesday even-ing, from 7:15-8:45pm, usually in Room 1101 (sometimes, Room 1102) of the Family Learning Center, Our Lady of Peace Church.
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Every Thursday —Rosary of Protection at 10:45 am At the Mountain View Planned Parenthood (intersection of California & San Antonio) 1st Thursdays—Our Lady of Vailankanni Novena & Holy Mass The novena will be at 7 pm followed by the Holy Mass at 7:30 pm Saturday Morning Roster for Altar Workers (September 16) Merceds Sacman, Allurie Neri, Carolina Simon, Aurora Barreras Every Saturday —Rosary Making Classes at 9:30 am Held in the Old Hall from 9:30 am to 11 am for adults & children (materials provided) 2nd Saturdays—Rosary at the Shrine at 8 am Rosary at the Shrine after 8am Mass for the beatification of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC Last Saturday of the Month—Rosary at 9:15 am Come pray the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood at 1691 The Alameda (Taylor & Naglee), San Jose. Other pro-life activists have been picketing and providing help to future mothers at this site for several decades. Call Maria Christine at 408-398-4111 2nd Sundays Lay Carmelite meeting . Please contact Donna Rae Smith for further information: [email protected] Every 13th of the Month from May to October—Fatima Mass & Procession 7:30 pm Holy Mass to be followed by a procession (if it is a Sunday the Holy Mass will be at 8 pm) Every 3rd Sunday Altar Society Bake Sale after all morning masses Cenacle Holy Hour to pray for Priests, Seminarians & Vocations at 3 pm
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Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 13 as we commemorate the 5th apparition of our Lady to the three shepherds. The mass will be at 7:30 pm (no Mother of Perpetual Help Novena), followed by an outdoor procession and benediction and blessing of the sick inside the church.
Children, 7 years and above, are in-vited to participate on this event, as (9) angels, (1) head angel and (3) shepherds, (2 girls and 1 boy). PAR-ENTS MUST SIGN WAIV-ERS. Call the Rectory Office for more information