Pastor’s Message on Eucharistic Renewal

My Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Two years ago, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops began conversations that led to the creation of the National Eucharistic Revival. This week’s message is to give you an update on this very important theme of Eucharistic Revival and our action plan for St. Martin of Tours Parish.

A sub-committee from the Pastoral Council, after consultation with various groups, suggested a list of action items. Staff and Pastoral Council discerned and finalized whatever is best for our parish. Given below are the plans and action items we intend to implement as parish towards this goal.

1.  Furnishing the entry room to the chapel in such a way, it could be open for visit to the blessed sacrament and prayer from 8.00 AM thru 2.00 PM, Monday to Friday. The work is in progress.

2. Assigning different groups with the task of leading Holy Hour and Happy Hour on the first Thursdays of the month.

3. Buying and distributing the book titled “Beautiful Eucharist” to all parish families before lent for study and reflection.

4. Eucharistic Revival retreat directed by Fr. Abraham Antony on Saturday February 24th. Mark your calendar. Details will follow.

5. Conducting teaching Mass as part of Faith Family Night (This was already done, and we will plan one more)

6. Reverencing and acknowledging the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as we gather for Mass and other liturgical celebrations in the church.

I look forward to your participation and support in the above plan of action. I am glad to see many community members around the Eucharistic table on weekends. I also thank the parents for bringing children to Mass. Our children’s liturgy of the word and sacramental preparations have great enrolment. Thank you for being a great community and disciples of Christ.

Blessings,

Fr. Saju Joseph 

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Following Jesus' example of spreading the good news

of God's love

When we read the Gospel today, we are asked to share the good news of God's love. For some of us, it may sound like a challenging task. But that may not necessarily be the case at all. Every one of us can spread the good news of God's love without even saying anything! Some of us may not realize that we have been doing it. SMILE is a simple word to write, but it may have a powerful impact on others we give it to. Fr. Saju, in his homily 2 Sundays ago, encouraged us to become "more than ourselves," a community, a Church! To smile, it does not cost anything, it does not take effort to give it out. Just pause for one minute to remember the last time you smiled at someone, and they smiled back at you. We'll never know what our smiles can do for others. We'll never know what it means when someone says, "Thank you for smiling at me." But we surely know.. that is the good news! So let's make it a daily goal to smile at people, especially those who serve you at the grocery store, someone who looks unhappy, a friend who is alone on the playground, etc. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news -- GOD LOVES YOU!" – let’s make the Kingdom of God right here and right now. Dear Jesus, help us to follow your example and share the good news of God's love with everyone we meet. Amen.

Merry Kaelani

Inviting new catechists into our Ministry!

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.

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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.

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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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