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A WORD OF GRATITUDE
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
I have been relishing the events of two weeks at St. Martin. As I was doing it, these words of Jesus, “The kingdom of God is among you” came to my mind.
- We had a grace-filled and Spirit filled celebration of the fest of St. Martin of Tours. We collected over 1000 coats, jackets, and sweaters for the Farm Worker Families and for the people in need. The candlelit procession with Blessed Sacrament added to the spiritual setting. Hot chocolates and cookies are added to the flavor. Many volunteers, ministers, parishioners, and friends made it possible. You make St Martin’s a true community of disciples. You are free to share the photos.
- St. Martin of Tours School had a wonderful food drive this past week. We collected 10 barrels of food, paper goods, diapers, and wipes.
- Some of our families last Friday took jackets, food, paper goods, diapers, and needed items to the farmworker families in Watsonville. The recipients were very, very grateful.
- We had a Family Faith Night which was very well attended by more than 200 participants.
- This Friday, we will be having the food box program and food distribution.
- Saturday, November 18, tickets are already sold out for the cornhole tournament and BBQ to raise funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Home.
We thank all the volunteers, ministers, staff, parishioners, and friends who make the kingdom of God tangible. You make St Martin’s a true community of disciples.
Fr. Saju & Fr. Gener
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November 19, 2023
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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November 18/19, 2023
To schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the parish office.
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Saturday 5:00 PM
Ben Patellaro †
Joann Brisko †
Paul Yap †
Sunday 8:30 AM
Lydia Zapanta †
Jason Emmanuel Zamora (Birthday)
Sunday 10:00 AM
Justin Semana
Kevin Galimba (Birthday)
Rita Krill † (50th anniversary of passing)
Sunday 11:30 AM
Salvador Lipari †
Gordon Abbott †
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Monday 8:00 AM
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
Tuesday 8:00 AM
Valeriano Villavicencio †
Wednesday 8:00 AM
James & Vincee Viso †
Thursday 9:00 AM
THANKSGIVING
Friday 8:00 AM
Fay Zaide †
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:
Paul Yap, George Puentes, Jay Kramer
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:
Emma Firpo, Nigisti Bassali, Christine Burroughs, Kathleen Lupo,
Roberta Williams, Connor Vierra, Ron Zeppa, Audrey Pontier,Noell Do,
Noi Dinh, Raphael Nathan Luu, Anthony Dung Do, Joanna Nu Tran, Gary Farfan, Frances Pizzo, Elizabeth Weeks, James M’Guinness, Sr., Tom Rodenfils,
Marie Flemate, Rodger “OB” O’Brien, Sr., Helena Knapen
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Please pray with us for our parishioners, family and friends. | |
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Stewardship of Treasure Pledge Form
Thanks to everyone who turned in the Stewardship Pledges.
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AOFFERINGS AND ONLINE GIVING
Sunday Offering 11/12/23 Fiscal Year to Date
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| Budget | $8,930 | $231,970 | | Actual | $9,286 | $226,034 | | Difference | $1,432 | ($5,936) | | |
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St. Martin of Tours School $1,432
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
If you would like to donate online, please use the QR Code provided.
Thank you for your
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Food Box Program
The Food box program helps anyone that is food insufficient in our area. Distribution is always on the third Friday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM in the parking lot. We offer fresh fruit and veg, dairy, bread, dry goods and canned food. All are welcome to come shop for their families.
Food Box Packing (Volunteer)
Friday, November 17~ 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Meet on the Bailey House Patio
Food Box Pickup (Clients)
Friday, November 17 ~ 4:00 - 5:00 PM
If you have any questions, please email Therese Lehane at tlehane@stmartin.org. Thank you!!
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Thanksgiving Mass
Thursday, November 23
9:00 AM
Food Collection
The St. Martin of Tours community is collecting non-perishable food at the Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 24th at 9:00 AM. Please join us for Mass and bring your canned, packaged or boxed food like cereal etc. Everyone will be asked to bring their food offerings up during the Mass for a blessing. Please contact Therese Lehane at tlehane@stmartin.org, if you have any questions.
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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 | |
2023 Pastoral Plan
Unveiling and Vespers
Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Our Lady of La Vang Parish
389 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
Reception to follow
All are welcome!
For Pastoral Planning Updates: - Kindly click the link below and to read and familiarize yourself with the priorities and the second draft of the Diocesan Pastoral plan HERE.
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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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