The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 31, 2023
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Message from the Pastor
Dear Parishioners & Friends,
Today is the Feast of the Holy Family. Family is not about “what” we have in our life, but “who” we have in our life. The transition from “what we have” to “who we have” makes great families. There is a story about two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles). They were invited to teach at prisons and a large orphanage. About 100 boys and girls who had been abandoned, abused, and left in the care of a government-run program were in the orphanage. They relate the following story in their own words:
“We told them about Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem. Finding no room in the inn, the couple went to a stable, where the baby Jesus was born and placed in a manger. Throughout the story, the children sat in amazement as they listened trying to grasp every word. Completing the story, we gave the children three small pieces of cardboard to make a crude manger. Following instructions, the children tore the paper and carefully laid strips in the manger for straw. Small squares of flannel were used for the baby's blanket.”
For the full message CLICK HERE.
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December 30, 2023 - January 5, 2024
To schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the parish office.
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Saturday 5:00 PM
Thad & Mimi Padua (Thanksgiving)
Sunday 8:30 AM
Michael Magat †
Sunday 10:00 AM
Desmond Howe †
Sunday 11:30 AM
Justin Semana †
Monday 8:30 AM
Nohelia Eells †
Thanksgiving for Latoza Family
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Tuesday 8:00 AM
Frank Fiscalini †
Wednesday 8:00 AM
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
Thursday 9:00 AM
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
Friday 8:00 AM
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:
George Delucchi, Gary Farfan, Tom Bommarito
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:
Paul Krill, John Dowling, Carol Brinton, Megan Favoli, Bekah Dominguez,
Emma Firpo, Jimmy Verna, Christine Burroughs, Kathleen Lupo,
Ron Zeppa, Roberta Williams, Connor Vierra, Audrey Pontier, Anthony Dung Do, Raphael Nathan Luu, Noell Do,Joanna Nu Tran,
Noi Dinh, Frances Pizzo, Tom Rodenfils, Marie Flemate, Rodger “OB” O’Brien, Sr.
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Please pray with us for our parishioners, family and friends. | |
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Solemnity of Mary,
Mother of God
MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST
at 9:00 AM
~ New Year's Day ~
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As 2023 is coming to an end, we ask you to consider making a year-end donation to St. Martin of Tours Parish, based on your ability. Donations can be made by check, online giving or stock options. All donations received by December 31 will be included in the charitable gift receipt that will be mailed out the end of January. Many companies offer donation matching. If your company offers matching, please help us increase our donation by using this generous offering. If you need assistance, please contact Lori Krouse, our Finance Manager. | |
AOFFERINGS AND ONLINE GIVING
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Offerings and Online Giving
Thank you for your generosity and support to this parish and its ministries. Since the parish office is closed for Christmas Holidays the Stewardship Report will be posted in the next bulletin.
If you would like to donate online, please use the QR Code provided.
Thank you for your continued support!
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St. Martin of Tours Pancake Breakfast
New Year Social
January 7, 2024
After the 8.30 and 10.00 AM Masses in the Gym
Delicious Pancakes, Sausage, Mixed Fruits, Coffee, and Juice
ADULTS - $10, KIDS -$5
Sponsored by the ICF of St. Martin of Tours
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Thank you for the Poinsettia
Donations for the Church
We are grateful to all those who donated the beautiful poinsettias to adorn the St. Martin of Tours church altar. These beautiful flowers brought beauty and life to our Christmas celebration. Thank you for your continued kindness and support in helping to make this a joyous Christmas season!!!
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We are so grateful to see many children and adults finding ways to grow faith in our parish. We are thankful for all the catechists who are dedicating their time and sharing their talents to be on the journey with our children, catechumens, and candidates. To serve them the best, we need more catechists to help in our growing ministry. Our OCIA and CLOW programs need team members to serve. If you are fully initiated Catholic, would like to share your faith, learn more about the Church Teaching, and accompany those God sends to our community, please serve with us to make St. Martin of Tours a new home for those who come to learn and worship with our community.
To help with OCIA, we need you every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 1 PM.
To help with the Children Liturgy of the Word, we need your 8 Sundays a year to proclaim God’s Word to the little ones.
All new catechists will get the opportunity to take online courses from the Diocese for free!
Please prayerfully consider helping in the Catechetical Ministry. Contact Merry Kaelani for further information or scan this QR code to start your incredible journey in the ministry that Jesus started!
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The community of St. Martin of Tours is praying to support our catechumens and candidates in deepening their relationship with Christ while they are on their journey in preparation to receive Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Please pray for all catechumens and candidates who celebrate the
Rite of Acceptance/Welcome.
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Novembre De Bernardo
Gianna Grace Vern
Parker Tate Way
Isabella Mayling Stipe
Bennett Daniel Stipe
Mussie Kidane
Matheos Kidane
Anthony Greg Escobar
Lander Dayne Levita
Nicholas Ernest Jacob Zeppa
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Millen Debesay Kidane
Whitney Todd Stipe
Trenton Anthony Madej
Kevin Koufax Madej
Hannah Skye Park
Zoey Chan Park
Oliver Chan Park
Janey Sher Chan
Monica Ann Chavira
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Prayer cards are available for parishioners
to take home.
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We are very grateful for the large number of children joining our CLOW. Thank you, parents, for taking your children to worship with the community every Sunday! For us to provide a better environment for children to celebrate the Word of God in CLOW,
We need help to supervise the children in the CLOW session. We will create a signup form for parents to participate in this joyful ministry." We need 2 parents for each session.
Your generosity in sharing your time and love for our children will be greatly appreciated. Please click HERE to sign up.
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KIDS CORNER
Dear parents and children, kindly click on the link below to download and print out catechetical activity for children for this weekend. This link is updated every week with activities that corresponds to the readings and Sunday celebrations.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE & COMMUNITY | |
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Couples celebrating their Wedding Anniversaries (1st – 5th, 25th, 40th, 50th, and greater) this year are invited to attend the celebration mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph in downtown San Jose.
The couples will renew their wedding vow and receive a blessing at the celebration by the Bishop. Wedding Anniversary certificates will be mailed. If you and your spouse who wish to attend and receive a certificate, REGISTER HERE
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What:?
Find out if God is calling you to the priesthood. Meet the priests and seminarians of San Jose. Experience their life and get your questions, doubts, concerns answered. Meet other men like you who are discerning.
To find more details and to register CLICK HERE
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What:?
Find out if God is calling you to consecrated life. Meet other nuns and religious of San Jose. Experience their life and get your questions, doubts, concerns answered. Meet other women like you who are discerning.
To find more details and to register CLICK HERE
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JOIN THE SERRA CLUB
AND
SUPPORT VOCATIONS
Meet the new Director of Vocations for the Diocese of San Jose The Santa Clara Chapter of Serra was formed in 1968 to foster and support vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life. We invite you to the next Serra Club meeting to learn more about the club and meet Father Eric Piczon, the new Director of Vocations for the Diocese of San Jose.
January 12, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Bill of Fare,
1069 Saratoga Ave. San Jose, CA 95129.
Please RSVP at email: [email protected] or contact President Jack Oneto at 408 379-8379
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Diocese of San Jose 2023 Pastoral Plan
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan was unveiled on December 6. It is based on four pillars. The detailed action plan and the phases of implementation are included in the published version. A link to the published version in given below. I encourage you all to look at it as we move toward the implementation phase. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us in every step of its implementation.
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Diocese of San Jose Impact Report 2022-2023
Learn about the impact of the Diocese of San José ministries over the past year that serve more than 528,000 Catholics in Santa Clara County, including 54 parishes, missions and pastoral centers, and 34 Catholic schools. Click here to read the full report.
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Stay up to date with Diocesan wide news, events, and stories as well as news from the USCCB and the Vatican. Read the Bishop’s messages, see what our children are doing in school, and learn about upcoming community events. Follow the Diocese of San Jose on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo. Social Media Posts: Facebook | Instagram
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