“You are invited! Come along with me!”
January 27, 2019—Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
20 de enero de 2019—Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. — Luke 4:18a El espíritu del Señor está sobre mi, porque me ha ungido
para llevar a los pobres la buena nueva. — Lucas 4:18a
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Mass Schedule / Horario de Misas
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) / Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión) Saturdays / Sábados: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Misa de Unción de los Enfermos
San Juan Vianney tendrá nuestra 17ma. Misa anual de unción de los enfermos el sábado 9 de febrero a las 11:00 a.m.
Por favor, venga e invite a sus fami-liares, vecinos y amigos a ser ungi-dos.
La unción es para los ancianos, los enfermos cró-nicos, personas que van a recibir o recibieron al-gun tipo de cirugía, los que sufren de angustia mental y todos los que tienen una enfermedad físi-ca. Reciban el don de paz y valor del Espíritu San-to para hacer frente a las dificultades que acompa-ñan a la enfermedad y la fragilidad de la vejez. Habrá un almuerzo informal después de la misa en el Centro Comunitario.
Anointing Mass
St. John Vianney is having our 17th annual Anointing Mass on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Please come and invite your family members, neighbors and friends to be Anointed.
The anointing is for the elderly,
chronically ill, those who are pre- or post-
surgery, those suffering from mental
an-guish and all who have a physical ailment.
Receive the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and
courage to deal with the difficulties that
accompany illness and frailty of old age.
There will be a potluck lunch following
the Mass in the Community Center.
Daily Mass / Misa Diaria
8:00 AM (English)
Holy Days / Días Festivos
Call Parish Office
Llame a la oficina parroquial
Saturdays / Sábados
5:15 PM, English 7:00 PM Spanish Sundays / Domingos
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, English 12:00 Noon Español, 6:00 PM English LOVE IN OUR WORKS
Our Lord does not care so much for the importance of our works as for the love with which they are done.
—Teresa of Ávila
AMOR EN NUESTRAS OBRAS A nuestro Señor no le importa tanto la grandeza de nuestras obras como le importa el amor con que las hacemos. —Teresa de Avila
PASTORAL STAFF
WEEKLY
STEWARDSHIP REPORT January 19th and 20th Fr. Steven P. Brown, Pastor [email protected] Ext. 15 Msgr. Jerónimo Gutierrez, Parochial Vicar
[email protected] Ext. 17 Mr. Joe Alvarez, Deacon Mr. Raul D. Mendoza, Deacon Ministerio Hispano Catequesis en Español [email protected] Ext. 30 Parochial School 408-258-7677 Mrs. Laura Seminatore, Interim Principal [email protected]
David & Anchella Rengers RCIA Coordinators
[email protected] Ext 13 Ms. Mary Ann Andrade Director of Youth Ministry & Confirmation
[email protected] Ext. 18 Ms. Kathleen Cook
Director of Religious Education [email protected] Ext. 24 Parish Office 408-258-7832 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Luis Estrada Parish Administrator [email protected] Ext. 22 Yolanda Anaya Ext. 10 [email protected]
Patricia Rodriguez Ext. 14 [email protected] Jose Gonzales Maintenance Supervisor 408-258-7832 Knights of Columbus 408-206-8160 408-561-4310
St. Vincent de Paul Society 408-535-0404
Church collection...….$11,498.50 School Scholarship....$1,726.00
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Por favor dele un vistazo a nuestra nueva forma de do-nar electrónicamente . Pueden hacerlo a traves de nuestra página de Internet, nuestra APP parroquial my-ParishApp usando el botón
“Giving” o apuntando la cáma-ra de su teléfono a la imagen que aparece a la derecha.
Please Check Out our new online giving tool by visiting our church’s website directly. through our parish APP
myParishApp,
“Giving” icon, or by
pointing your
smartphone camera to the image above.
“I tell you whenever you did this for ¡Te digo que cada vez que hiciste
one of the least important of these esto por uno de mis hermanos y
brothers and sisters of mine, you hermanas menos importantes, lo
did it for me!” — Matthew 25: 40 hiciste por mí!” — Mateo 25: 40
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND If you have relative, friend, or neighbor who is Home-bound and unable to attend Mass please call the Parish Office at: (408) 258-7832.
We have Eucharist Ministers to the Sick who will come bring the Holy Eucharist and visit with them.
MINISTERIO PARA LOS ENFERMOS
Si tiene un pariente, amigo o vecino que no puede salir de su casa y no puede asistir a Misa por favor llame a la ofici-na parroquial al (408) 258-7832. Tenemos Ministros de la Eucaristía para los enfermos que pue-den proporcionar la Santa Eucaristía y visitarlos.
FAIR TRADE WEEKEND February 9 & 10
We will have Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, cocoa and tea from
countries around the world.
COMERCIO JUSTO 9 de octubre y 10 de octubre
Puede comprar café, té, chocolates mixtos y en barra de varios países
del mundo.
Escuela Católica San Juan Vianney
CASA ABIERTA
TK - Jardin de niños hasta 8vo grado Domingo 27 de enero de 2019, 10AM - 1:30 PM Martes 26 de febrero de 2019, 6PM - 8PM Jueves 28 de febrero de 2019, 8:30AM – 12 PM
La Escuela de San Juan Vianney no dis-crimina basándose en raza, color, origen nacional o étnico, edad, sexo o discapaci-dad en la admisión de los estudiantes, la administración de las políticas educativas, becas y programas de préstamos y atlético y otros programas administrados por la
escuela. St. John Vianney Catholic School does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in the admission of students, the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Confirmation Corner for January And February
No January 31st activity night! February 3 and February 17, 6:00 p.m.
Youth Mass
For more information on February Confirmation activities please see the next bulletin, February 3rd.
St. John Vianney Altar Server Training
All are welcome and encouraged to serve the community! 4th grade-High School-Adults
If you are interested in training or
a refresher course, please contact Ms. Kathleen Cook.
Rincón de Confirmación de enero y de febrero
No hará la noche de actividades el 31 de enero. Domingo 3 y 17 de febrero, Misa Juvenil 6:00 p.m.
Para más información acerca de las actividades del programa de Confirmación vea el próximo buletín del mes
de febrero.
St. John Vianney Community Center
Please contact David Couch at
for rental information.
Centro Comunitario San Juan Vianney
Llame a David Couch a [email protected] para recibir información acerca de como
rentarlo.
Our Father’s House
"St. John Vianney's stained glass restora-tion is well underway! We have already completed or are in the process of complet-ing many of the windows in
“Our Father's House”!
To provide you with visibility into the project, the total cost for all windows is $139,400.00. The cost to restore each window is directly related to its size, i.e. the larger the window, the greater the cost to restore it. The following provides a breakdown of the
4 remaining windows in “Our Father's House”: Altar /Miracles and Actions of Jesus $3,100.00 ea. 3 windows left:
1) Calming of the Storm
2) The Healing of Jairus’ Daughter 3) The Raising of Lazarus
You can also contribute to the installation of the pro-tective shields. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to sponsor a window for restoration, or pro-tective shield which will include a plaque inside the church acknowledging your generous donation. We appreciate your ongoing support and prayers as we maintain
Our Father's House!"
La Casa de Nuestro Padre
!"La restauración de vitrales de San Juan Vianney está viento en popa ¡ Ya hemos completado o estamos en proceso de completar muchos vitrales en “La Casa de Nuestro Padre " ¡
Para proporcionarles una mejor idea del proyecto, el costo total para todas las ventanas es $139.400,00. El costo para restaurar cada ventana está directamente relacionado con su tamaño, es decir, cuanto más grande es la ventana, mayor es el costo para restaurarla.
A continuación presentamos un desglose del costo individ-ual de los 4 vitrales restantes.
Quedan 3 disponibles (Altar/Milagros y acciones de Jesús): $3.100.00 cada uno
1) Jesús calma la tormenta 2)Jesús sana a la hija de Jairo 3) Jesús resucita a Lazaro
Usted también puede contribuir con la instalación de los escudos protectores. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina par-roquial si desea patrocinar la restauración de uno de los vit-rales o su escudo protector. Colocaremos placas conmem-orativas para agradecer sus generosas donaciones. Agrade-cemos su apoyo continuo y oraciones a la
FAITH FORMATION
From the desk of: Ms. Kathleen Cook,
Director of Religious Education Theme: In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus reads aloud from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah and an-nounces that this Scripture is now fulfilled. .Summary: In today’s Gospel, Saint Luke speaks about how he and many people have begun compiling a record of events to teach about Jesus Christ. Saint Luke in-vites the listener to be attentive, to listen not only with their ears but also with their heart. Later in today’s Gospel, Jesus reads aloud from the scroll of Isaiah and announces words of great hope. He finishes the reading by saying Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing, thus highlighting the im-portance of the attentiveness of those who listen to the Gospel.
Scripture:“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has
anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." And he began by saying to them, "Today this
scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
One day Jesus was in Nazareth on the Sabbath so he went to the temple as he always did. When he stood up to read the Scrip-tures, he was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. He looked through the book until he found the part that said, "The Lord's Spirit has come to me and has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. He has sent me to free the prisoners, give sight to the blind, and to set everyone free from their suffering." When he had finished reading, he handed the book back to the man who was in charge and sat down. Everyone in the place was looking at Jesus and waiting to see what he would say. Jesus said to them, "What you have just heard me read has come true today."
What did Jesus mean?
He meant that he was the one who came to make us happy and whole the way God intended for us to be. He came to heal the sick and the lame. He came to make the blind to see and to free us from sin. Now if we want to have what Jesus came to give, we must put our trust in him and do what he has told us to do. Dear Father, we thank you for your love. We thank you for sending your Son to free us from sin so that we can know the joy that you want for us.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Family Discussion: Jesus was the one sent by God to bring
salva-tion to the world. Jesus announced that mission using the frame-work we hear in today's Gospel from the prophet Isaiah: glad tidings will be brought to the poor, liberty to captives, recovery of sight for the blind, and freedom for the oppressed. Jesus inau-gurates the Kingdom of God in his person—through his life, death, and Resurrection. We are charged with the task of continu-ing the mission that Jesus began. Jesus set the framework for all of us when he announced his ministry in today's Gospel. Jesus also gave us the helper we would need to enable us to participate in his mission. The Holy Spirit has been given to us so that we, the Church, might serve the Kingdom of God.
Gather with your family and suggest that they try to picture the vision that Jesus describes using the words of the prophet Isaiah as you read today's Gospel, Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21.Think about your neighborhood, your community. What are the situations and who are the people who most need to see this vision fulfilled? What steps would be necessary to make the vision a reality for them? Make a family commitment to pray for the Kingdom of God and to take a particular action that will address a need you see in your community. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you by pray-ing the Prayer to the Holy Spirit.
As a family, check out this website:
www.catholicfamilyfaith.org
Suggested book that compliments today’s Gospels: http://scu.edu/character/build-plant-grow/
The Attentive Lion Written by Efrat Haddi
ISBN: 13:978-1503052376
Reflect: If a word or phrase from the Gospel captures your heart, sit quietly for several minutes, repeating it to yourself and asking God to show you how it applies to your life.
English speaking Faith Formation Registration is open to All students in grades Pre-K to High School. Classes are on Thursdays from
6:30-8:00PM, at St. John Vianney School. Please check the dates on the English Speaking Faith Formation bulletin in the Vestibule. For a regis-tration form, please contact Ms. Kathleen Cook, Director of Religious Education at [email protected], Mrs. Cindy Perea,
[email protected] or visit the Parish Office. Please register at the Parish Office at least 2 days prior to class.
If you have not yet registered your child(ren) for the Sacraments of Baptism or First Holy Communion, please contact Ms. Kathleen Cook, Director of Religious Education at [email protected], Mrs. Cindy Perea [email protected], or visit the Parish Office. Please note: Upon Holy Communion registration, a Baptismal Certificate is required.
Welcome to Ms. Kathleen Cook’s Blog! Please go to the SJV website: http://sjvnews.net/sjvchurch/, click on the top menu button "Blogs", then click on "Catechetical Corners" on the pull -down menu.
Pass on the Good News! Wanted: Catechists! Reward: Storing up Treasures in Heaven!
You can help our children in English Faith Formation by pass-ing on your faith and experiences as a catechist. As you nurture their faith, you will learn and grow as well. Classes are on Thurs-days from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Not sure what being a catechist is all about? Want to help but don't want to teach? There are other roles to fill on the team as well! All are welcome to share their gifts and talents.
If you are interested in sharing your faith and tal-ents with the children in the English Faith Formation pro-gram, please contact Ms. Kathleen Cook, Director of
Reli-gious Education at [email protected].
RCIA Reflection for 2nd year children and their parents will
attend a Retreat on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Maryknoll in Los Altos at 8:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Ms. Kath-leen Cook, Director of Religious Education.
English speaking Faith Formation class is on Thursday, Jan-uary 24, 2019 from 6:30-8:00 PM. There will be no class on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Please register at the Parish Office at least 2 days prior to class. Any questions, please contact Ms. Kathleen Cook, Director of Religious Education.
RCIA Reflection 1st year children and their parents is on
Sun-day, February 10, 2019. Mass at 9:00 AM followed by parent and child reflection in the Parish Office. Any questions, please con-tact Ms. Kathleen Cook, Director of Religious Education.
ANUNCIOS Y NOTICIAS ESPECIALES
TERCER DOMINGO EN TIEMPO ORDINARIO "Está escrito..."
Las lecturas de este domingo nos invitan a descubrir la fuerza del texto escrito, o mejor: de la Palabra de Dios, que ha quedado consignada de manera escrita. Las distintas reacciones de quienes se encuentran con esos textos nos dejan en-trever cuánto tiene Dios también para nosotros en esa colección maravillosa que llamamos la Biblia.
Por supuesto, ello nos obliga a preguntarnos de qué manera leemos, no sólo en el sentido elemental de reconocer las letras, las palabras o las frases, sino más bien: qué clase de lectores somos, qué clase de oyentes somos, qué tan abierta está nuestra mente y está nuestro corazón a la Palabra que Dios nos concede.
Un Llanto Profundo
La primera lectura de hoy se ubica en un periodo muy doloroso de la historia del pueblo elegido. Un periodo que sin embargo estaba lleno de esperanza. Los hechos concretos son: los hebreos están de vuelta del destierro y enfrentan la tarea inmensa de reconstruir su ciudad pero sobre todo de volver a construirse interiormente. Nehemías es el gran líder laico de esa época, mientras que Esdras es el líder sacerdotal. Juntos, de distintas maneras ayudarán en ese proceso de reconstrucción espiritual y material. Y aunque las cosas nunca volvieron a ser lo que eran en tiempos de Salomón, por dar un ejemplo, a través de estos esfuerzos Dios preparó la esperanza y la fe de su pueblo humillado y humilde. Pode-mos decir que estaPode-mos como en la recta final hacia la llegada del Mesías, aunque faltaban unos 400 años para eso. La lectura de la Ley es entonces un momento fundamental: es el pueblo oyendo la voz de su Señor; o todavía mejor, es el pueblo recibiendo las riquezas de una Palabra que a la vez lo alimenta, lo restaura, lo reconstruye, lo levanta y le marca una senda para que sepa cómo caminar.
Por ello el llanto del pueblo es algo muy profundo. Los levitas les están explicando el sentido de lo que ellos están es-cuchando. No hay pues obstáculos entre el Corazón de Dios y el de su pueblo: la verdad fluye, el amor fluye, la compa-sión fluye; por eso mismo: el arrepentimiento, el agradecimiento y luego la alegría fluyen. Si los científicos aseguran que de las aguas saladas del mar brotó la vida, nosotros podemos decir que, del llanto, del llanto profundo del dolor y del amor, nace la nueva vida de la gracia.
Una Promesa Cumplida
También en el evangelio de hoy hay una lectura, un texto que se lee. Y quien le da su voz a este texto no es otro sino Jesús mismo. Captemos la belleza y solemnidad del momento: es Cristo, la Palabra de Dios, prestándole su voz a la Palabra escrita, a la Alianza Antigua. Podemos decir que cuando Cristo lee la Escritura algo único sucede porque es como si el texto saliera, saltara por encima de las letras, y cobrara o manifestara una vida que no le conocíamos. Quizá hay algo de esto en aquella expresión que dice el mismo Señor: "Hoy se cumple esta Escritura que acaban de oír." Hay otra traducción posible para ese versículo, que viene de Isaías. Esa otra traducción, fiel al griego, por supuesto, es: "Estas palabras se han cumplido al oírlas vosotros." El acto de la boca de Cristo, al pronunciar esas palabras, desata su sentido más hondo, que no era simplemente el retorno del destierro a Babilonia, ni mucho menos el desquite contra los enemigos de Israel, sino la acción profunda y duradera del amor de Dios que salva.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration Basilica Cathedral of St. Joseph February 23, 2019 - 2:00 pm Mass
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath and Bishop Oscar Cantú invite all couples celebrating their 1st through 5th, 25th,
40th and 50th (or more) Wedding Anniversaries in 2019 to
participate in the Annual Wedding Anniversary
Celebration Mass at the Basilica Cathedral of St. Joseph. The couples will renew their wedding vows and receive a blessing from the Bishop. There will be a simple reception following Mass. The liturgy will be celebrated in English and Spanish.
You can register for this event at Wedding Anniversary
Mass Celebration or contact Christina at [email protected]
408-983-0128. Please pre-register by February 15, 2019.
Celebración de Aniversario de Boda 23 de Febrero 2019, 2:00 pm Catedral Basílica de San José
El Obispo Patrick J. McGrath y El Obispo Oscar Cantú invitan a todas las parejas que celebran su 1º a 5º, 25º, 40º y 50º aniversario (o más) en 2019 a participar en la misa anual de cele-bración de aniversario de boda en la Basílica Catedral de San José.
Las parejas renovarán sus votos matrimoniales y recibirán una bendición del Obispo. Habrá una recepción simple después de la misa. La liturgia se celebrará en inglés y español.
Pueden registrarse para este evento en, Misa de celebración de
aniversario de boda o puede contactar a Daniel
a [email protected] o 408-983-0150. Favor de registrarse antes
del 15 de febrero, 2019.
PUENTES QUEBRADOS
Cuando no podemos perdonar, destruimos el puente que debemos pasar si queremos llegar al cielo, porque todos necesitan ser perdonados.
—George Herber BROKEN BRIDGES
When we cannot forgive, we break the bridge over which we must pass if we would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rejoicing in the L must be your strength (Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10).
Psalm — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life (Psalm 19).
Second Reading — In one Spirit we were all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]). Gospel — The Spirit of the Lord has sent me to pro-claim liberty to captives (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Esdras leyó el libro de la ley de Dios ante la asamblea reunida (Nehemías 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10).
Salmo — Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna (Salmo 19 [18]).
Segunda lectura — Del mismo modo que el cuerpo con sus muchas partes forma un solo cuerpo, así tam-bién Cristo (1 Corintios 12:12-30).
Evangelio — Jesús leyó del profeta Isaías y declara que en su propia persona se cumple la profecía (Lucas 1:1-4; 4:14-21).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Confe-rencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
Please pray for the sick Richard Boomer, Alex Apsay, Sr. Michelle Ann Murphy, Tessa Gallo, Uki Molina, Rose Bush, Charles Ross, Luis Flores, Guillermina Salgado, Doris Fagundes, Patricia Ross, Faith Silva, Angelita Torres, Antonia Ramirez
For the repose of the soul of Luciano Quintara, Juan Avila, Ignacia Tapia, Maria Pilar Gallardo
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Catholic Schools Week
Monday: St. Thomas Aquinas
Thursday: St. John Bosco
Friday: First Friday
Saturday: The Presentation of the Lord;
Blessing of Candles; First Saturday; World Day for Consecrated Life; Groundhog Day
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Sal 98:1-6; Mc 3:22‐30 Martes: Heb 10:1-10; Sal 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10,
Mc 3:31-35
Miércoles: Heb 10:11-18; Sal 110:1-4; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: Heb 10:19-25; Sal 24:1-6;
Mc 4:26-34
Viernes: Heb 10:32-39; Sal 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mc 4:26-34
Sábado: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 23 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2;22-40 [22-32]
Domingo: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 –13:13 [13:4-13] Lc 4:21-30
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22‐30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10,
Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:26-34 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 23 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2;22-40 [22-32]
Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 –13:13 [13:4-13] Lk 4:21-30 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, January 26
5:15 pm Jesse Valdez†, Peter Huynh Pham†, Mary Khuyen Pham†
7:00 pm Teodula Hernandez†, David Ureña†
SUNDAY, January 27
7:30 am For peace and unity 9:00 am Antonio & Julia Correia† 10:30 am Domingo & Roberta Apostol†,
Joâo & Rosa Freitas†
12:00 pm For all St John Vianney Parishioners 6:00 pm For families and children everywhere
MONDAY, January 28
8:00 am Charles Ross (Health)
TUESDAY, January 29
10:00 am Maria & Tome Escobar†,
Peter Ding Tran†,Teresa Tho Dang†
WEDNESDAY, January 30
8:00 am For those affected by the cold weather
THURSDAY, January 31
8:00 am Bento Family
FRIDAY, February 1
8:00 am Mary Jane Araya (B’day)
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Semana de las Escuelas Católicas Lunes: Santo Tomás de Aquino
Jueves: San Juan Bosco Viernes: Primer viernes
Sábado: La Presentación del Señor;
Bendición de las velas; Primer sábado; Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada; Día de la Marmota
Singles for Christ (SFC) Looking for a Catholic Singles group?
Welcome to Singles For Christ! For more information, please contact Ruzer Nagal at [email protected]. Men's Discernment Weekend 2019
Is God Calling You?
Date: February 8-10, 2019
Location: St . Lawrence the Martyr
Cost: Free
Requirements: Single, Catholic Male, 18 Years and Older, Recommended by any priest in the Diocese of San Jose
For more information or to register, contact the Vocations Office
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Fin de Semana de Discernimiento para Hombres 2019 ¿Sientes El Llamado De Dios?
Fecha : 8 - 1 0 de febrero 2 0 1 9
Lugar : Parroquia San Lorenzo El Mártir
Costo : Es Gratis
Requisitos: Soltero, Católico18 años en adelante,
recomendado por algún sacerdote en la Diócesis de San José
Para más información o para inscribirse comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones
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HURRY HURRY HURRY! Time is running out to register for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Let a cozy weekend for just the two of you keep you warm on these long winter
nights. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Feb 15-17, 2019 in San Jose, CA and May
17-19, 2019 in San Jose, CA. For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website
at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at [email protected] or 408-782-1413.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Ombudsman Certification Training
The next Ombudsman Certification Training will take place in Winter 2019. All classes are held at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, located at 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95134
An orientation/overview of the program will be presented on:
Tuesday, January 31, 2019 from 10:00 AM to Noon
If you are interested in completing the program after learning about the volunteer opportunity at the orientation, the Winter 2019 Ombudsman Certification Training is scheduled to be held over 10 sessions starting on Tuesday, February 5th and
ending on Tuesday March 5. (The LTC Ombudsman training
consists of 10 sessions of in-class training and 10-hours of training in-facility.)
If you have further questions, please contact Wanda Hale at: 408-944-0567.
TIME
The holidays are well behind us; the year stretches out ahead. And what sort of year will it be? To judge by the words of Jesus in today’s Gospel, it will be “a year acceptable to the Lord.” And Jesus surely didn’t mean only the next three hundred sixty-five days facing his lis-teners at that time.
When Jesus announced the “arrival” of God’s favor, it was a message for all time, for every year. Similarly, we read today in Nehemiah how the people gathered with solemnity to hear God’s word as though for the first time. They listened, and then fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, “Today is holy . . . do not be sad, and do not weep.”
The “year acceptable to the Lord” is this year. The day that is “holy” is this day. The time to listen is now. What sort of year will you have? What sort of day? God’s help is always here. What you do with each day can be holy and acceptable to the Lord if you but listen to and act on God’s word.
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EL TIEMPO
Los días de fiesta ya pasaron, el año se nos viene enci-ma. ¿Y qué clase de año será? De acuerdo con las palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, será “el año de la gracia del Señor”. Y Jesús con seguridad no se refería solamente a los próximos trescientos sesenta y cinco días cuando hablaba a la gente en ese tiempo.
El anuncio de la “llegada” de la gracia de Dios lo hizo Jesús para todos los tiempos, para cada año. De manera similar, leemos hoy en Nehemías cómo la gente se reunía con solemnidad a escuchar la Palabra de Dios como si fuera la primera vez. Escuchaban y luego se postraban con el rostro en la tierra y lloraban. Pero el profeta decía: “Este día está dedicado al Señor… no estén tristes”.
El “año de la gracia del Señor” es este año. El día “dedicado al Señor” es hoy. El tiempo de escuchar es aho-ra. ¿Qué clase de año tendrás? ¿Qué clase de día? La ayu-da de Dios siempre está aquí. Lo que haces caayu-da día será santo y aceptable al Señor solamente si escuchas y practi-cas la palabra de Dios.
