Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2021
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SCATTERD THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK |
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Dear Friends,
Are you a Believer, Christian, or Christ-follower? Believer is a very generic term. A believer might not even be a Christian. There are divergent and opposing beliefs. Jesus did not call his disciples to be mere believers, but to be followers. It is better to refer to the disciples of Christ as “Christ-followers” than Christians. To be a Christian is to be labeled as a believer. Today almost anyone can claim to be a Christian. However, to be a Christ-follower is much different. A Christ-follower is called to do more than claim to be a Christian and to follow Christ wherever He leads. A Christ-follower is called to be an agent of communion, unity, and justice which are hallmarks of the kingdom of God. Let us be Christ-followers during these challenging times. That alone will make a real difference.
Teachers and School Staff Our Parish Heroes: During this pandemic, principal Ms. Debby Rodriguez, teachers, and staff members of St. Martin of Tours School have been working very hard for the past ten months to educate our children in the changed scenario. They have been true leaven for our students and for the community by their hard work, dedication, adaptability, and creative thinking. They are our parish heroes. We commend them for their ministry. I encourage you to thank and appreciate them by sending emails, thank you cards, care notes and words of appreciation. May God bless our heroes!
Thanking you for your goodness,
Fr. Saju Joseph
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MASS SCHEDULE
Due to COVID-19 purple tier regulations, all in-person & in-car Masses are currently being held outside in front of the church.
WEEKDAYS
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM
(Live-stream only)
WEEKENDS
Sunday Vigil - Saturday 5:00 PM
(Live-stream only)
Sunday 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
in front of the Church
(In-person & In-car / Sign ups required)
Additional Sunday Masses will be added if all scheduled Masses are full, so please sign up early (see below).
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MASS SIGN-UP
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LIVE-STREAM
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January 23 - January 29
Saturday 5:00pm - Aisling O'Sullivan †
Sunday 8:30am - James & Vincee Viso †
Laura Lewis †
Sunday 10:00am - Olivia L. Morales †
Sunday 11:30am - John Rossi †
Monday 8:00am - Ram Contreras †
Tuesday 8:00am - Rodolfo Ordes †
Wednesday 8:00am - Rita Russo
Thursday 8:00am - Robert Lawrence †
Friday 10:00am - Right to Life
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PRAYER REQUEST FOR THE DECEASED:
Roland Codiga, Noel Fisico, Aisling O'Sullivan, Fr. William Leininger, Gregory Olmeda, Jr., John de Marco
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Isaias Tovar, Alice de Marco, Betsy Doyle, Alan Guinto, Helena Knapen
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Please pray with us for our parishioners, family and friends. |
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PRAYER ANGELS MINISTRY
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts you can give another. If you or someone you know is in need of prayers (sick, deceased, birthday, anniversary...), please email Therese Lehane at [email protected] and let our Prayer Angels pray for you or someone you know. |
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STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT |
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Parish Goal: $ 135,253
Parish Participation Goal: 100% of households
The 2021 Annual Diocesan Appeal invites all Catholics to “journey together in hope” to support the ministries, services, and programs offered by the Diocese of San Jose that in support of all parishes. Watch your mailboxes for more information regarding this once-a-year appeal! Please prayerfully consider your gift to support these important ministries. For information on the work of the Diocese, visit www.dsj.org/ADA.
“All tithes of the land, whether in grain from the field or in the fruit from the trees, belong to the Lord, as sacred to Him.” Lev. 27:30
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARISH AND MINISTRIES
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Thank you for your support to the parish! We need your financial support now more than ever to continue our ministries. The online donation system that we use is safe, secure and convenient. You can use credit cards, debit cards or direct transfer from your bank account. Please use the button below for online donations and offerings to the parish. If you are unable to give online or at Mass, please mail in your weekly offertory gift to: 200 O'Connor Dr., San Jose, CA 95128.
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PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Our parish office is open for essential operations from Monday - Thursday from 9am to 5pm. Please call ahead to make an appointment at (408) 294-8953. For staff directory and email addresses: Click Here.
We are Here for You
If you or a loved one are in need of Sacramental care, such as anointing of the sick, last rites, confession, Fr. Gener and I will be available to assist you. Please be sure to call the Parish office to leave a message or email us.
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FAITH FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY |
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FAMILY REFLECTION AND ACTION |
January 24, 2021 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jonah 3:1-5,10 • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 • Mark 1:14-20
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
—Mark 1:17
This is a little confusing, isn’t it? The men that Jesus called to follow him were fishers of fish. What did he mean when he said he would make them fishers of men? Jesus hoped that these men he chose would set such a beautiful example of their faith in God that it would attract other people to also want to follow Jesus. This is something that we are all called to do. If we love Jesus and try to live our lives reflecting his light, then we too will become “fishers of men.”
Prayer: Lord, help us to love you so much that all we do, say, think, and feel will radiate the love we have for you. Please allow that light to touch those we meet each day, so that they too will want to follow you.
Reflection: What is one thing Jesus’ disciples did then that we can still do today to help people know and follow Jesus?
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY BULLETIN & ACTIVITIES
Web Link for this week - Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities:
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PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
To Recognize and Explore Racial Equity Within Our Community
This past year we have seen many examples of racial inequity within our own Country. Join us on a Lenten journey to see how we can work toward creating a Beloved Community where all people, no matter the color of our skin, are treated equally, fairly and with respect.
Last Fall we ran a Virtual Zoom Book Study on America’s Original Sin, Racism, White Privilege by Jim Wallis. Because of the success of that study we will be repeating it during Lent beginning on February 24th and continuing the following five Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM. Please email Evelyn Ortiz at [email protected] by Monday, February 15th to sign up for the Book Study. You will receive a Zoom meeting ID and password via email about a week before the first meeting. The book by Jim Wallis can be purchased new or used from a variety of vendors.
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9 DAYS FOR LIFE VIRTUAL NOVENA |
Join in prayer for the Virtual Walk for Life Novena beginning January 21st – 29nd, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm via Zoom. Join the community to pray the Rosary and hear a Reflection on 9 Days for Life, for the protection of life. Parishes and deaneries throughout the diocese will lead each night. Tuesday, Jan. 22nd Bishop Oscar Cantú will share a reflection. For schedule, zoom links, and prayer resources, click on the buttons below. |
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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIOCESE
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Opening Mass for the 40th Anniversary of the Diocese of San José Jubilee Celebration
Please join us on Saturday, January 30 at 11am via Diocese of San José Facebook.
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NEXT JUBILEE EVENTS
- Mar 19, 2021: Anniversary Mass, 7:00 pm, at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
- May 01, 2021: Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, 11:00 am (details TBA)
- Aug 11, 2021: Feast of Saint Clare, 7:00 pm (details TBA)
- Nov 21, 2021: Closing Mass (details TBA).
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GRIEF BOOT CAMP 2021
Monday evenings 7 PM - 8 PM
beginning January 11 - February 15
Come one week or every week
Sponsored by San Jose Catholic Cemeteries
Facilitator: Candee Lucas, After Care Coordinator
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Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass 2021: We are happy to announce a Save the Date for the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass. Mark your calendar for February 27th! This Mass will be available drive-in style and via livestream. Registration and additional details coming soon bit.ly/dsjwa21.
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Men's Virtual Discernment Weekend
January 29-31, 2021. Is God calling you to the priesthood? In this retreat you will have the chance to explore the priesthood, listen to priest's vocation stories and learn about steps for discernment, values of priestly life and the structure of seminary formation during a weekend of prayer, discussions & fraternity.
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Women's Virtual
Discernment Weekend
February 5-7, 2021. What does it mean to have a vocation and discern it? How do you know when you are called to marriage or consecrated life? We know you have these questions and we want to help you find some answers! The Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office invites young adult women aged 18-40 to a free bilingual retreat weekend!
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VIRTUAL YOU: NAVIGATING WELLNESS ONLINE |
The Virtual You: Navigating Wellness Online program has launched, and registration is open for Youth & Young Adults, ages 12-25.
Santa Clara County BHSD along with Alum Rock Counseling and AACI Youth Technology Incubator have partnered to provide these FREE SERVICES which are open to all youth and young adults, regardless of their insurance. Virtual You provides support and services to the youth and young adults in our communities by increasing awareness, engaging youth, and increasing skills.
Participants can register by emailing or calling Lisa Hameed at [email protected] or 408-961-4700.
Our program has also made the local news! Read about us in the Mountain View Voice here:
If you have any questions about Virtual You, please contact Catherine Aspiras or Lisa Hameed at [email protected]
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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION |
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Website : http://stmartintourschurch.org |
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