ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

(408) 296-1193 ~ www.st-justin.org

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Twenty Second Day of January of 2017 Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

or by appointment

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

How have you experienced the call to follow Jesus?

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PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, cbransfield@dsj.org

Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, gnwafor@dsj.org

Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, x 232, ksuty@dsj.org

Mr. Joe Bauer, Pastoral Associate, Facilities, Community Ministry 408-296-1193 x 109, jbauer@dsj.org

Mrs. Mary Kane, Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104, mykane@dsj.org

Mrs. Lillian Kwiatkowski, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, lkwiatkowski@dsj.org

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager 408-296-1193 x 102, lortiz@dsj.org

Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100, dserrianne@dsj.org

Rev. James Okafor, In Residence

PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m.

closed 12:00-1:15 p.m. Fax: 408-244-9437

Website: www.st-justin.org

Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102

Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113

Youth Ministry Ext. 104

Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107

Community Ministry 408-243-1462

School Office 408- 248-1094

Thrift Store 408-243-7117

Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated. *Denotes Parish Second Collection.

2/5 Community Ministry*

The Call As many of you know, I am the mother of four boys, each who swam on a year around swim team from the age of five through high school. And yes, that was a lot of swim meets in 100-degree weather as well as in the pouring rain. At one swim meet, there was even ice on the starting blocks! I remember being at a meet with one son, Jonathan when he was in second grade, and cheering and encouraging him at the top of my voice as he swam his race, (along with every other parent of a child in this race.) Jonathan, was a breaststroker which enables the swimmer to hear the crowd more than the other swimming strokes of fly, backstroke, and freestyle. After the race, I remember his coach was exasperated with me and said “stop yelling for Jonathan, he hears your voice and then he doesn’t hear mine!”

Throughout Sacred Scripture, there are stories of people who hear God’s voice. Here are just a few examples from the Old Testament:

God called Abram to leave the land of his father’s house and go to a land that God would show him…Abram went as the Lord directed him. (Gen 12:1-4)

When Samuel went to sleep, the Lord came to him calling out: Samuel, Samuel! Samuel answered, Speak Lord, your servant is listening.” (1 Sam 3:10)

“The word of the Lord came to me, (Jeremiah)” saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,…a prophet to the nations I appointed you.” (Jer 1:4-5)

And in the New Testament:

“The shepherd opens the sheepfold for his sheep and the sheep hear his voice, as he calls his own sheep by name…the sheep follow him because they recognize his voice.” (Jn 10:3-4)

In today’s Gospel reading, we hear proclaimed the call of the first disciples. As Jesus walks by, he calls two simple fishermen, Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, and says “Come after me, and I will make you the fishers of men.” (Mt 4:19) Jesus continues and calls the sons of Zebedee, James and John, “who immediately left their boat and followed him.”(Mt 4:22)

So what did the first disciples of Jesus leave behind? They left behind their livelihood of fishing, they left behind their families, and they left behind their possessions. They did this because a disciple’s response to God’s call is to obediently follow Christ. So how will we know when we hear God’s voice calling to us? And how will we respond? How do we learn to recognize anyone’s voice? When we download multiple songs, and listen to them repeatedly, after a while, we recognize whose voice we are listening to. We can learn to recognize God’s voice by spending time each day in prayer, reflection, and reading Sacred Scripture.

As we begin this New Year of 2017, let us spend ten minutes a day with the Lord, listening for his voice, and let us also reflect on what we need to leave behind, so that we can be obedient to God’s voice and follow Christ.

Mary Kane

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

JANUARY 15, 2017

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $10,426.00

Online $1,210.00

Direct Deposit $318.00

Variance <$546.00>

Our Second Collection for Ethnic Minorities and

Latin America was $1,827.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

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ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH COUNCIL Thai Tran 408-296-1193

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Jim Newton 408-296-1193

LADIES GUILD Julia Cardoza 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-985-1088

ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell 408-472-1931

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Lary James 408-772-2779 gk@kofc3523.org

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Manny Balce 408-296-1193

Mass Dedications for the Week of January 23 – January 29, 2017 + notes deceased

We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family and friends. We pray for our men and women who

are serving in the military.

This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Joyce Abruzzini, Greg Abruzzini, Simona Cecil, Virginia De la Cruz, Art Douglas, Mary Ellen, Manuel Evangelho, Allan R. Farinas, Linda Hamilton, Daisy Juntado, Lourdes Nastor, Sr. Claude Power, Maria Sousa, Alice Vasquez

And for those who have died: John Dolen, Dorothy Long

To have a person added to the Prayer Request, please call the Parish Office at 296-1193 ext. 100

Monday 8:30 a.m.

Elaine Thompson Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Reinaldo J. Da Silva +

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

John Charles Dolen + Sunday 7:30 a.m.

No Intention

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Mena Dutra Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Brian Stewart Adams +

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

No Intention Sunday 10:30a.m.

For All Parishioners

Friday 8:30 a.m.

No Intention Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Monthu Lobo +

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

No Intention Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Jas Arandia

Matthew: The King and His Kingdom. This Catholic Bible study brings the

history of Christ to life through Matthew’s Gospel, our gospel

readings for this Liturgical Year. You will see Jesus as the awaited Messiah

who fulfills the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament,

establishes the New Law, and inaugurates the Kingdom of Heaven. Set in the rich context of Jesus’ life, Matthew shows us who Jesus is and

what his life and teachings mean for us today.

Join us for Matthew: The King and His Kingdom in the Parish Ministry Center, Thursday, January 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. All are

welcome no matter where you are in your faith journey or your scripture study experience. The cost of the

study is $20. for the participant guide. For more information or to register for the study, please contact Mary Kane at

mykane@dsj.org or (408) 296-1193 ext. 104

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 ext. 100, lortiz@dsj.org for registration information.

If you have any questions about our programs, contact Mary Kane at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104

Faith Formation is more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a

deeper relationship with Christ. Please return your costumes from the Christmas Eve liturgy to the Parish Ministry Center if you have not done so already. Thank You.

Ongoing Faith Formation Program Classes for Pre-K 3-years old through 1st Grade: 9:00 -10:00am. 2nd Grade through 8th Grade: 10:15-11:30am

High School Confirmation 5:30-7:00 p.m. What does it mean to say, I do? (Marriage, a Sign of God’s Love)

Remember to mark your calendar for the Confirmation Conference, Saturday, March 18th 9:30-4:00 p.m.

Sacramental Preparation Please turn in your books to the Parish Ministry Center if you have not done so. Mandatory Parent Meeting today at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center or Sunday, January 29th at 4:00 p.m.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00-8:30pm in the PMC.

RCIA (Adapted for Children) Sunday, January 22nd Attend 10:30am Mass with your family. Dismissal to Parish Ministry Center after homily.

CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) During the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses, children are dismissed to the Parish Ministry Center Chapel for an age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. The children return to church during the Presentation of the Gifts.

GENERAL INFORMATION

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Are you an adult seeking baptism?

Or a baptized Christian seeking the full communion of the Catholic church?

Or perhaps a baptized Catholic who wishes to complete initiation in the

sacrament of confirmation?

This program is for adults who are seeking baptism, or were baptized

Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and

Eucharist. This is a process marked by liturgical rites that are celebrated with

the community. This process is centered on the Sunday readings and includes attending Mass. For those

who are spiritually prepared, they will receive the Sacraments of Initiation,

(Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) during the Easter Vigil.

Call the office at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104 to begin answering your questions.

Do you feel God‘s call to share your faith with others? Have you

thought about becoming a catechist for our “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” on Sunday mornings? A catechist is a person of faith who responds to that call, and passes on the traditions and teachings of our Church to others. Our “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” allows our children to be in a focused environment that opens their hearts and minds to hear and to respond to God’s Word in an age appropriate manner. To find out more about this essential ministry, contact Mary Kane, mykane@dsj.org.

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner Our Outreach dinner will be taking place today Sunday, January 22, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our Parish are invited, along with a guest, to this meal followed by BINGO.

Financial Assistance for Parishioners

St. Justin Community Ministry has set aside some funds to provide Parishioners with limited Financial Assistance when facing unexpected issues. If you find yourself in need, contact Joe Bauer at 408-296-1193 extension 109 or jbauer@dsj.org

Food & Diaper Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of January, we will continue to request canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of Baby Food (Fruits and Vegetables) as well as Baby Diapers (Size 3 – 5). These are items that we do not receive often from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please feel free to drop donations in the barrels in the Church, the barrel in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance.

COMMUNITY MINISTRY TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It’s still months away, but parish ministers, especially if they are involved in the catechumenate, have their eyes on Lent and the Easter Triduum. Until fairly recent times, the last few days before Easter were shaped by an awareness of the Passion, but the faithful were left to their own devices about how to engage with these mysteries. A thousand years ago, the Easter Vigil as a solemn and central moment of initiation had vanished. By the early 1950s it was a minor moment in parish life, celebrated on Holy Saturday morning, usually with only the priests and a handful of invited guests. Most people understood it as necessary only for blessing the paschal candle and preparing the Easter water. People who were children during World War II sometimes remember that the weekly noontime test of the air-raid sirens on Holy Saturday signaled the end of Lent. Today, of course, we see Holy Saturday as entirely within the paschal fast, and hardly the time for children to be tearing through the plastic grass looking for jelly beans and chocolate eggs. These memories point to a total collapse of the once-central liturgies of the Christian year. This impoverishment of the liturgy was mostly an accident of history. The root cause was the loss of Lent as a time focused on the final formation of catechumens for the Easter sacraments. By 1880, scholars began to piece together a vision of what once had been, and slowly, at first in a handful of monasteries in Europe, pieces of the tradition were rediscovered and celebrated. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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FAITH Beyond 2000 Part II

A dynamic formation program for catechists and others interested

in gaining a better understanding of their faith.

The Chancery 1150 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95112

Mondays, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

January 23: Sacraments of Healing February 27: Sacraments at the

Service of Communion

Plan now to attend FAITH beyond 2000 and give

your ministry and your spirituality a boost!

http://www.dsj.org/education/catechetical-ministry/basic-catechist-certification/faith-

beyond-2000-part-2

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath would like to invite all couples who are celebrating their 5th (or less), 25th, 40th and 50th (or more) Wedding Anniversaries in 2017 to participate in our Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on February 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.

The couples will be invited to renew their wedding vows and will receive a blessing from Bishop Patrick McGrath who will preside over the celebration. Each couple will also receive a certificate signed by the Bishop. A short reception will follow.

3 Ways to Register

Online registration (www.dsj.org) Fill out a registration form found in

the Valley Catholic Newspaper Fill out a copy of the registration

form from your parish office

You can submit filled out registration forms via fax at 408.983.0121 OR mail to: Diocese of San Jose 1150 North First Street #100 San Jose, CA 95112 ATTN: Wedding Anniversary Mass

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