Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Mass IntentIons

Pray For Lists guidelines: • Have permission from the person to be listed. • Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. • Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. • Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com

Sunday, October 9: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:45 am STA . . . . . Frances & Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galea †9:00 am SAG . . . . . Lucy Hagerty †10:30 am OLR . . . . Jaimee Short †Readings: 2 Kings 5:14-17/Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4/2 Timothy 2:8-13/Luke 17:11-19

Monday, October 107:15 am STA . . . . . Laddie Hughes † 12:15 pm STA . . . . Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus † Readings: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1/Psalm 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a, 6-7/Luke 11:29-32

Tuesday, October 11: St. John XXIII8:30 am OLR . . . . . Laddie Hughes †Readings: Galatians 5:1-6/Psalm 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48/Luke 11:37-41

Wednesday, October 1212:15 pm STA . . . . Elsie Blythe †Readings: Galatians 5:18-25/Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Luke 11:42-46

Thursday, October 13 12:15 pm STA . . . . . Patrick Dubbs † Readings: Ephesians 1:1-10/Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6/Luke 11:47-54

Friday, October 14: St. Callistus I 12:15pm STA . . . . Laddie Hughes †Readings: Ephesians 1:11-14/Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13/Luke 12:1-7

Saturday, October 15: St. Teresa of Jesus7:15 am STA . . . . . . Laddie Hughes † Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23/Psalm 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7/Luke 12:8-12

Sunday, October 16: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time10:30 am OLR . . . . Benito B. Valeriano †Readings: Exodus 17:8-13/Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8/2 Timothy 3:14-4:2/Luke 18:1-8

Z Please PrayFor the sIck & hoMebound – Fr. Thierry Geris, Terry Flynn, Tina Reyes,

Lydia Li, Tom Bednar, Stephen Lee, Rose Lefebvre, Andrea Binger, Peggy Peterson, Corazon De Padua, Dominic Duterte, Joe Vavuris, Cindy Palmer, Maria Merlitti,

Marilyn Kelly, Donna Riordan, Charles Waldspurger, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne, Shirley Deschamp, Arturo Tecson, Joseph Crea, Pat Briggs, Kay Munn,

Jim Mclaughlin, Donna Humy, Becky Baer

For the recently deceased – Mary Kugland, Norene Scholz, Scott Simon, James Tweedie, Msgr. Eugene Boyle, Joan Copenhagen, Maurine Hanahan, Jeanese Rowell, Bernard Lieb,

Gladys Hughes, Bernard Dillon, Virginia Kreutzer, Travis Krutt, Rosemary Hobson, Lil Kavenaugh, Louise Thursby, Patricia Cullen, Lou Schaefer, Mary Mansour, Charles Franklin

Go show yourselves to the PrIests

In today's Gospel, the Lord invites the people to 'go to the priests'. Myself, as a priest, I love it when people come to me. To share their joys, but also their challenges. Everyone, they are always welcome. But I also love going out to the people and not just waiting for them to come to me, as if I was an 'office only minister'. That is why I want to thank those of you who welcomed me in your homes, went out with me for coffee, lunch, or dinner.

These are the moments when we are able to strengthen and grow the bonds of fraternal love. Each time I serve you, I look at you with sincere love, and I mean it. I want you to know that I don't only serve you, but I receive a lot from each one of you. I admire you for the efforts you make to live your Catholic life. You are a true inspiration to me. I learn from you and I grow because of you. It is important to say this once in a while, and as a priest, I would like you all to know that I love you with a priestly heart.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Estanislao Mikalonis, Parochial Vicar

beyond haPPIly ever-aFter

St. Thomas Aquinas & Holy Family Parishes Present Beyond Happily Ever-After - A Story of Conversion

A Ballet Created by Susan Lee OlsenNarrated by Rev. Matthew Stanley

The Disney princesses overcome their fear and the challenges of evil as they work to bring about conversion of heart in those who would do them harm. A ballet for children of all ages!! Performed by children and adults from St. Thomas Aquinas and Holy Family Parishes.Sunday, October 16 - 2:00 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, San Jose Sunday, October 30 - 2:00 p.m. at the Seton School (St. Albert the Great) Admission: $5 adults; $1 - children 12 and under All proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul in the parish where performed.Tickets available in the Pastoral Center and at the door.Contact Susan Olsen (650-494-2496) or suolsen@dsj.org for more informa-tion.

save the date

Mass of Remembrance - November 2nd at 7pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Church (OLR).

ParIsh holIday Columbus Day HolidayMonday, October 10thPastoral Center is Closed

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs week’s hIGhlIGhts

Sunday, October 9NO CLASSES 10:00 am . . . . SAG Site Committee (SAGH)

Monday, October 106:30 pm . . . . . RCIA (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . Stanford Training (OLRH)7:00 pm . . . . . TMC Liturgy Comm. (THLib)

Tuesday, October 117:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic Prayer Group (DCC)7:00 pm . . . . . Spirituality Tuesday (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . Spanish Baptism Class (PC1)7:15 pm . . . . . Knights of Columbus (THB)

Wednesday, October 129:00 am . . . . . ISTP Admissions (OLRH)4:00 pm . . . . . YSOP (OLRH)6:00 pm . . . . . RCIA for Children (DC)7:00 pm . . . . . Pastoral Stewardship (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . Adult Confirmation (DC)

Thursday, October 1310:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)4:00 pm . . . . . St. Vincent de Paul (PC1st)6:00 pm . . . . . Wedding Rehearsal (STA)7:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic 1st Communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catechesis, Adults & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children (PC1st & PC2nd)7:30 pm . . . . . TMC Board Mtg (THLib)

Friday, October 141:30 pm . . . . . Wedding (STA)5:00 pm . . . . . Wedding Reheasal (STA)7:00 pm . . . . . Hisp Catechist Mtg (PC1st)

Saturday, October 1510:00 am . . . . Christmas Faire Prep (OLRH)10:00 am . . . . Spanish Baptisms (OLR)2:00 pm . . . . . Wedding (STA)2:00 pm . . . . . Quinceanera (SAG)3:00 pm . . . . . Confirmation Class (SAGH)

PresIder schedule

St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.

Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. KuupuoSun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. GazzinganSun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez

St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.

Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Izzo, S.J.Sun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. PogorelcSun 12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.

Sun 9:00 am (Spanish) . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Stanley

sPIrItualIty tuesday, october 11 - the bIble & the Qur'an

A comparison study-Part 1 (Video) with Fr. Matt. What would you like to know about the Qur’an and its relationship to the Bible?In this superb course, you will receive a general introduction to the Qur’an, paying particular attention to its relationship with the Bible. Prof. Gabriel Reynolds, a Catholic scholar of Islamic studies at Notre Dame, guides you through the beautiful language, fascinating history, and varied interpreta-tions of the Qur’an. By embarking on this exploration, you will more deeply understand Islam and its conversation with Christianity. Then, you will look at academic controversies and traditional Islamic teachings on the Qur’an. Finally, you will examine how Muslims approach the Qur’an in the modern world. 7:00-8:30 pm Saint Albert the Great Hospitality Center.

coMMunal anoIntInG oF the sIck

Next Sunday, we will celebrate the communal Anointing of the Sick at sev-eral of our weekend Masses. We invite everyone to participate in Mass and pray for all the sick as well as bring friends and family members who can receive the Anointing. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is not only reserved for those who are at the point of death, but also for those who are gravely ill due to serious illness, frailty due to age, or for those prepar-ing for surgery.

Pastoral hoMe MInIstry blessInG next sunday

During the week of October 16th – 22nd, medical institutions throughout the U.S. celebrate Pastoral Care Week by honoring the vital work and gifts of pastoral/spiritual care givers locally and internationally. We are blessed to have several parishioners who collaborate with our Pastoral Home Ministry outreach by bringing Holy Communion to those parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. As a sign of our support and appreciation, we will offer them a special blessing next weekend.

welcoMe deacon GabrIel lee I am from Seoul, Korea, as well as my family. I came to the United States in 2003 to study English. All of my family resides in the Santa Clara area. I came to the United States of America before finishing my junior high. I attended Sierra Junior and High School in Cupertino. After high school, I started my general education at San Jose City College in 2008 while living at the Blessed Miguel Pro Formation House as a seminarian. After acquiring an AA degree, I transferred to the St. Patrick Seminary to attain a

BA in philosophy. Currently, I am in fourth year Theology as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of San Jose. Before I began my studies for the priesthood, I was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at St. Justin’s Parish in San Jose. While in the seminary, I started to teach Catechism at Holy Korean Martyrs. I also served at O’Connor Hospital and prison for ministry before and after my Pastoral Year at Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga. This year, I am assigned to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. God willing, I will be ordained to the priesthood this coming June. I look forward to meeting all of you as I journey through-out the parish over the coming months.

29th Sunday Ordinary – Oct 16, 2016

October 9, 2016weekly stewardshIP rePort

Thank you for sharing God's Gifts!

holIday FaIre - donatIons welcoMe

As of October 1st, we are collecting your holiday decora-tions. We are asking for new, like-new, and homemade items. Donations can be left in the designated area in the vestibule after weekend Masses or given to a mem-ber of Community Life. This year, ALL holidays will be displayed, from Valentines Day to Christmas, including 'Holy Days' (religious art in good condition is welcome). Special featured items include homemade holiday pil-lowcase sets, gift tags, ornaments, and baked goods!

Join us on Saturday, October 15th from 10 AM to 12 PM in the OLR Hall for faire prep and crafts. Bring a pencil and scissors, or projects of your own. The Parish Holiday Faire is Saturday, November 5th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, in the OLR hall. Contact Anne Morrison (650.493.2998 / ahbert55@aol.com) or Natalie Lucha (nlucha22@yahoo.com) to become involved and with ideas.

October 2 (Week 14)Offertory by Mass:Sat, 5:00pm (SAG) . . . . $760Sun 9:00am (SAG) . . .$2,221Sun 9:00am (OLR) . . . $1068Sun 10:30am (OLR) . .$2,004Sun, 7:30am (STA) . . .$1,274Sun, 8:45am (STA) . . .$1,093 Sun 10:30am (STA) . . . $632Sun 12:00pm (STA) . . . $348Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $890Online Giving . . . . . . $2,260Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,551Weekly Goal . . . . . .$12,000

world MIssIon collectIon - next sunday

World Mission Sunday, organized by the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s mis-sionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. During this year’s 90th anniversary, World Mission Sunday cel-ebration relates its theme to the Year of Mercy: “Mercy Changes the World.” Pope Francis notes, “The mercy of God is His loving concern for each one of us…. As the Father loves, so do His children. Just as He is merciful, so we are called to be merciful to each other.” Please keep the Missions in your daily prayers. Please come prepared next weekend to give generously in the collec-tion for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Pledged: $159,338 Pledge Balance: $7,985

Please keep making your regular payments. When all our pledges have been paid, St. Thomas Aquinas will receive a much needed rebate to help us pay for improvements to our parish facilities. Thank you for your support of Bishop McGrath and our local Church.

KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCC . . Dermody Center ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary

ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . . Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the

Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.

SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School

SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas

ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House

Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House

Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House

Library

HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass.

Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child.

Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one.

Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child.

Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date.

ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE STAFF, & COMMITTEES

Main Phone: (650) 494-2496

Business & Operations Manager: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org

Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org;Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org

Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm SAGH)

Chair: Steve Carter (SCarter@aslcpa.com);

Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison (ahbert55@aol.com);

Secretary: Chris Lundin (clundin@stanford.edu)

Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) 493-2998

Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net)

Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) 493-8237

St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation pickup(650) 871-6844

Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) 330-1762

St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa

STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, photography@paloaltocatholic.org http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1

Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) 723-5101

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) 497-8538

Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488

Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please email your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at camiller@dsj.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.