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Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE

Associate Pastors Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE Rev. Wilian Montalvo, IVE

Convent Superior Mother Maria de la Caridad, SSVM Servants of the Lord and Virgin of Matara

Weekend Masses Sunday Vigil: 5 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am,10:30 am, 12 pm, 2 pm & 5 pm, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm

Weekday Masses 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm; also 7:30 pm Wednesday & 8am Saturday First Friday: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm & 7:30 pm

Holy Day Masses Please see our website or contact the Rectory Office

Confessions Sat: 3:30 pm - 5 pm Other Times: During all Saturday & Sunday Masses Mondays: During12 Noon & 5:15 pm Masses Tues — Fri: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm Masses 2800 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-4585 (More Contact Info: Pg.7) www.olop-shrine.org Social Media: @olopshrine

February 11, 2018 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & Shrine Mission Statement

Our Lady of Peace is a church and shrine dedicated to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls. It is a place of prayer & pilgrimage with: • Perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament • Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary • Frequent celebration of the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Rec-onciliation • Integrated formation of the person (spiritual, moral, intellectual and emotional)

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

A Prayer for Ash Wednesday Gracious God, today begins a period of inner reflection and ex-

amination. The days stretch before me and invite me inward to that si-lent, holy space that holds your Spirit. This special time beckons me to see my life through Christ's eyes and the truth and reality of your love incarnate. Give me the grace to enter the space of these days with antic-ipation of our meeting. And, when I open my soul to your presence, let your loving kindness flow over me and seep into the pockets of my heart. I ask this for the sake of your love. Amen

Announcements We joyfully welcome all

visitors to the Shrine ——————————— Donuts and Coffee Sale The Knights of Columbus invite you to their donuts and coffee sale after all morning Masses. ——————————— Bethlehem Olive-wood Beautiful handmade olive-wood religious articles made by Catholic families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem will be on sale after all Masses this weekend. ——————————— Ash Wednesday schedule Ash Wednesday will be on February 14th. The schedule of Masses and services for Ash Wednesday on page 3. ——————————— Ash Wednesday second collection: Aid to Churches in Eastern & Central Europe ——————————— Parking Announcement Reminder: Please refrain from parking in the parking lots of nearby businesses as your car may be towed. ——————————— Lunar New Year The Diocese has dispensed Lenten obligations for Friday, February 16th for those faithful celebrating the Lunar New Year. ——————————— Parish Office Closed The parish office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19th. The Mass schedule will remain the same. ——————————— 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign runs from Ash Wednesday, February 14th, through Palm Sunday, March 25th, 2018. Future events and more information can be found on page 6.

Dear Friends, In continuation from last week’s little column, we may ask: is a spirit of disbelief due to the possibility that the majority of Christians do not know who they are? Might it be the milieu of our current culture, handicapped by a relativistic world-view, that limits or distorts our understanding of human nature and grace? Moral relativism is the philosophical theory which says that morality is relative, subjective; it depends on me. Moral relativism states that different moral truths could be sustained by different people. It comes in two forms: ethical subjectivism and cultural relativism. Ethical subjectivism holds that morality is relative to individuals; cultural relativism holds that it is relative to culture. Both deny the existence of moral absolutes, of objective moral truths that hold for all people in all places at all times. If grace perfects or elevates nature, we must understand what it means to be human if we are to act in a human way, and then in a Christian way. Are we a conglomerate of cells, processes, nexuses of nerves, and genetic codes that are as programmable and/or predictable as any other material piece of machinery? This would be the view that many hold today, regarding scientific materialism. This view of man denies the existence of any immaterial realities (spiritual soul), or at least disregards them because a soul is not something subject to scientific evaluation. Or as human beings, do we amount to nothing more than consciousness? Are we reducible to what we feel from the inside, regardless of what the material world around me may dictate? Or are we somewhere in between? This may be said to be the position of St. Thomas Aquinas and that of the Church. “The human person, created in the image of God, is a being at once corporeal and spiritual.” (CCC 362) The Church also teaches that “every spiritual soul is created immediately by God - it is not “produced” by the parents - and also that it is immortal: it does not perish when it separates from the body at death, and it will be reunited with the body at the final Resurrection.” (CCC 366) Christ didn’t accept moral relativism, on the contrary he said, I am the Truth and he was crucified because of this. Pilate said “Then, you are a king? Jesus answered, ‘You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’” Why are all of these things worth our consideration? Well, Catholic writer, Frank Sheed once said, “if a man doesn’t know what a hand is, he will not know what a glove is for.” Is it that one of the foundational problems of our time is the loss of identity? Who am I? What am I? Why am I? These are the questions to which people need an answer. All of these things have to do with the word “to be.” Who do you say that I am? Many of our young people do not know that they are made for greatness because they do not know what greatness is, perhaps not fully grasping that they are children of God. Therefore, our identity and the truth about ourselves must also be considered according to that of Jesus Christ – He who is the mystery that reveals man to himself. (Cf., Gaudium et Spes, no. 22) Who, Lord, do you say that I am? Because we are created in the image and likeness of the triune God (made for

Our Lady of Peace February 11, 2018

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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ash Wednesday Schedule Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

8:00am Mass with Ashes

10:00am Ashes Only Service (no Mass)

12:00pm Mass with Ashes

3:45pm Ashes Only Service (no Mass)


6:30pm Spanish Mass with Ashes


There will be a distribution of ashes during every Mass on Ash Wednesday, and there will also be two additional ashes-only services during the day.

Lenten Restrictions

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting.

relationships), my experience of myself is a good starting point, but to fully understand myself, we need relationships, we need voices other than myself and I particularly need the voice of Christ to clarify my identity. If we take this another step and we think about who is Jesus Christ. He lived: poor, chaste, and obedient. Jesus was these things and they led to an intensely fulfilled human life. Jesus was not happy and fulfilled because He could withstand these, but he was happy and fulfilled because of them. How do we know that? He told us. “If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.” (Jn 15,11) So, the joy of the Lord is the way he lived, this comes to us by grace to make it possible. So, the question for us today is whether I believe that, along with grace, mercy and peace, . . . chastity is part of the Gospel message? Poverty is part of the Gospel message? Obedience is part of the Gospel message? Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us, Fr. Brian


Lent 2018 — Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine

Catholic Faith Formation Fr. Anthony Hernandez Tuesdays 7:15-8:45PM in Rm 1101 Lenten Series - will cover the Lenten Sunday Gospel Readings Lenten Mission (Spanish) IVE Missionary March 26, 27 and 28 Holy Mass at 8PM OLOP-SHRINE.FORMED.ORG If you can't make it to the parish for some of the Lenten resources, you can find some resources online at the link above.

A Letter to the Friends of the Cross: Book Club (English & Spanish) Feb 11, 18, 25: 3PM-5PM in the Gym We will take a look at the classic work by St. Louis Marie de Montfort Lenten Mission (English) Fr. Noel Sanvicente March 19, 20 and 21 Holy Mass at 8PM Epic Bible Study Series Monday Evenings at 7PM in Rm 1101 It’s not too late to sign-up and begin the class!

40 Days with the Eucharist Attend Daily Mass During Len Monday – Friday:

6:30AM, 8AM, NOON, 5:15PM Also: Tues. 6PM; Wed. 7:30PM

Pray a Daily Rosary Join us for the Scripture Rosary on

Monday, Wednesday, Thurs., Fri., & Sat. from 6pm to 7pm

The Light is on For You Confession Schedule: Monday: 11AM through Noon Mass;

4PM through 5:15PM Mass Tuesday-Friday: 8AM; 11AM through Noon

Mass; 4PM through 5:15PM Mass Wednesday (additional): 6-8PM Saturday: 8AM; 3:30PM through 7:30PM

Mass Sunday: during all the Masses


Week 2 Amount Pledged:

$158,644

Week 2 Number of Donors:

254


40 Days for Life Campaign

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign runs from Ash Wednesday, February 14th, through Palm Sunday, March 25th, 2018. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful pro-life effort of volunteer Prayer Warriors and Sidewalk Counselors, committed to protecting women and their unborn children. The campaign consists of Prayer and Fasting, Community Outreach and Peaceful Vigils outside of the abortion mills at local Planned Parenthood clinics. Please come pray with us, even one hour of your prayers and presence outside these abortion mills makes a difference, and every innocent life saved is another blessing from God! Upcoming events:

24 Hour Adoration from 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 13th through 8:30 am on Wednesday, February 14th. (after the 8:30 am Mass concludes) Frances Cabrini Church located at 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA 95124. We will be adoring in the “Side Chapel” directly to the right of the main church. Please sign up for an hour with our Lord, and to prepare ourselves spiritually for the next 40 days. Email [email protected] to schedule your time, or more information.

Opening Prayers #1 : “San Jose West” 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 14th.

Join us in prayer on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 1691 The Alameda, San Jose 95126. Schedule yourself and a friend here online. 40 Days - San Jose Link We pray every day from 8 am to 6 pm, daily for the 40 days.

Opening Prayers #2 : “San Jose East” 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 15th.

Join us in prayer on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 3131 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 95127 . Schedule yourself and a friend here online. 40 Days - San Jose Link We pray every day from 8 am to 6 pm, daily for the 40 days.

Dispensation from Abstinence for Friday, February 16th, 2018

The First Day of the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Dog

Bishop Patrick McGrath has granted a dispensation from the Lenten discipline of abstinence from meat to all the faithful of the Diocese of San Jose who will be observing Friday, February 16th, the first day of the Asian New Year.

Men’s Discernment Retreat For Ages 18-35

Friday, February 16th evening to Sunday, February 18th afternoon.

Requirements: Single Catholic male, 18 years and older, recommended by any priest in the Diocese of San Jose. Please contact the Diocese of San Jose Vocation Office for more information.

Bethlehem Olivewood Sales After all Masses on February 10th and 11th

Beautiful hand-made olive wood religious articles made by Catholic families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem will be on sale the weekend of February the 10th and 11th after all masses.

Please stop by our tables and take a look at our beautiful handmade rosaries, statues, crosses and nativities. They will make a wonderful present for family and friends; or an opportunity to add a beautiful hand carved religious item for your home to be cherished through generations. The religious articles are made by the suffering Christian families in the Holy-Land, and are their means of spreading the word of Jesus, a goal that began two thousand years ago.

Bethlehem Artworks is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to over 100 plus suffering families and 135 kids each week. The population in the Holy Land has dropped from over 65% to under 2% just within the last ten years. Crafting the religious articles is the primary means for providing for the livelihood of Christian families in the Holy Land.

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Rectory (408) 988-4585 Monday: 9am-4:30pm (closed 12-1) Tue. - Fri. 9am-7pm (closed 12-1pm); Sat. 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday

Catechism (408) 988-7648 Tues. & Thu. 5:30pm—8:00pm Wed. 3:00pm—7:00pm Sat. 9am-1pm

Adult Religious Edu. (408) 988-7543x1113

Tue, Thurs, Fri: 5:30pm—8:30pm Sat. 9:00am—1:00pm

Library (408) 988-4585x1214 Sun.-Tue. 9am-5pm, Wed. 1pm-3pm, Fri 9am-5pm

Gift Shop (408) 980-9825

St. Vincent de Paul 1-(800) 557-1961

Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals Please contact the Rectory Office for more information.

Saturday, February 10th

8 am Collective Mass Intentions

5 pm The George Family

7:30 pm Lawrence & Candice Guintu, Special Intentions

Sunday, February 11th

7:30 am Eddie & Robert Valenzuela, Birthday

9 am +Fred Agloro & +Sion S.

10:30 am +Maria Lan Pham, Death Anniversary

Noon +Michelle Suguitan, Special Intentions

2 pm +Jiso Peter Ryu, Thanksgiving

5 pm +Sr. Mary Jean Kula, Special Intentions

6:30 pm +Jaime Rojas, Death Anniversary

8 pm For the People

Monday, February 12th


Noon +Thuy Nguyen & +Dinh Kiet, Death Anniversary

5:15 pm +Barbara Villamor, Death Anniversary

Tuesday, February 13th


Noon Gloria I. Gamboa, Birthday

5:15 pm +Genaro & +Virgilio Delin Sr.

Wednesday, February 14th


Noon Rolly & Cynthia Herrera, Thanksgiving

5:15 pm Val Santos Maximo, Birthday

7:30 pm +Alberto Ochale, Death Anniversary

Thursday, February 15th


Noon Meynard Claudius Cabaluna, Birthday

5:15 pm Virginia Macatiag, Birthday

Friday, February 16th


Noon Kathy Cleary, Birthday

5:15 pm Huong Tran & Family, Special Intentions

Saturday, February 17th


5 pm Denise Licurse, Special Intentions

7:30 pm Rosel Jarvis, Birthday

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Sat. 5:00pm $2,369.00 Sun. 12 Noon $3,122.00

Sat. 7:30pm $1,201.00 Sun. 2:00pm $2,066.00

Sun. 7:30am $1,902.00 Sun. 5:00pm $1,244.00

Sun. 9:00am $3,983.00 Sun. 6:30pm $1,491.00

Sun. 10:30am $2,788.00 Sun. 8:00pm $1,690.00

Offering Total: $28,192.00

Weekend Collection Totals:

Weekly Offerings

Collection for Facilities Maintenance Fund Total: $6,336.00



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