Sunday

Continental Breakfast after 9 am Mass.

Monday Grief Group Meeting is TODAY at 7 pm in the Parish Office conference room.

Tuesday The next Ladies Guild Meeting will be 12/11 at 1 pm in the Fr. Jim Commu-nity Center.

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday Sunday Continental Breakfast after 9am Mass.

Dec. 2, 2018 - Dec. 9, 2018

Sunday

7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

Issac Oddo For Our Parishioners Edith Elizabeth Radisich † Pete Huttlinger †

Monday 6:30 am 9:30 am

Roger & Corazon Vicenci Maria Vu Thi Tu †

Tuesday 6:30 am 9:30 am

Special Intention Anton Vu Van Ham †

Wednesday 6:30 am

9:30 am Special Intention Lewus DeLuso †

Thursday

6:30am 9:30am

Joan Owens † Ruby Bray † (bd)

Friday 6:30am 9:30 am

Bridgett May † Les Gremett †

Saturday 8:00am 5:00pm

Nicole Ramirez † Frank & Charlene Figone

Sunday

7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00pm

For Our Parishioners Pete Huttlinger † Les Gremett † Fr. Reynaldo

Weekly Stewardship Report

Collections for 11/18 & 11/25/18 $ 24,251 Year to date collections 7/1/18–11/25/18 $ 224,408 Budgeted 7/1/18 – 11/25 /2018 $ 235,124 Variance ($ 10,716)

Please note the budgetary shortfall. To help keep the parish within its budget please prayerfully consider mak-ing a one time tax deductible gift. Contact the parish office for details. Thank you for your continued support!

Dec. 2, 2018 - Dec. 9, 2018

Grief Support Group 1st and 3rd Mondays 7 pm – 8:30 pm in the Parish Office

Are you, a family member or friend, grieving the loss of a loved one? Whether it’s a current loss or one in the past, we will reassure you that there is hope for those whose loved one has died. Join others in sup-port, friendship, and prayer in a confidential setting. We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month except July, in the Rectory. If you have any questions or need to talk, please call Kathy at 408-242-3543, for more information.

One time gifts this fiscal year Gifts for unrestricted use: $7,445 Gifts for specific projects: $1,500 Total: $8,945 Thank you for your generosity.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

“Be watchful! Be alert!” Mark 13:33 The season of Advent begins today…a time of waiting to celebrate Christ’s birth two thousand years ago, His pres-ence in our lives every day, and the promise of His re-turn. How might we be more watchful and alert to Em-manuel ---God-with-us-these next four weeks? Treasure Silence… Find even a few moments to ‘withdraw’ as Jesus did and sit in the presence of God. Have you ever taken the time to sit before Jesus in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel? We all walk by it regularly. Go in for a few moments. Enjoy the quiet. Allow the Lord to love and speak to your heart. Put your thanks and concerns before him. Consider an Advent wreath in your home. The lighted candles, day-by-day and week-by-week, remind us of this patient waiting and desire for the Lord to be born anew in our hearts, our communities and our beautiful, yet bro-ken, world. Be alert! As we begin Advent, go forth with the courage to live lives of generosity and love, the patience to build bridges and heal divisions, the joy that radiates from deep within and gratitude that fills each day with blessing. Be an encouraging presence of patience and kindness to those around you: the homeless, the lonely, in traffic and stores. Your kindness may have a ripple effect! Be a light of hope to those in need! Make Christmas brighter for others through our Giving Tree and donations of gifts, food and clothing to our Middle School Minis-try’s gift boxes and St. Vincent de Paul.

First Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners, Families and Friends,

The Advent begins today to remind us the Good News of Christmas, which is this: “God is with us”. It is a mystery of the Incarnation that is announced by the angel of the Lord: “She will bear a Son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1: 21). Amazingly, through Jesus comes “grace and truth” (John 1: 17). We are so blessed that we encounter God’s presence in the person Jesus Christ in the Sacraments, and we continue to celebrate them joyfully and faithfully.

We anticipate opening the Christmas Gift by opening ourselves through the Sacrament of forgiveness. It is the Sacrament of healing that brings us to the Altar of the Eucharist, where we celebrate deeply and fully his abiding presence. Our Advent Reconciliation is scheduled within the context of the Adoration, which provides us a quiet, sacred time before the Blessed Sacrament.

Adoration and Reconciliation: Friday, December 14, 2018: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in Chapel Saturday, December 15, 2018: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM in Chapel

During this time, Father Rey and I will be present for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You and your family may come in any time at your convenience for either Adoration or Confes-sions or both and leave at any time.

Today’s Gospel reminds us that all is not well in our world. Whether the end of the world is as something God will bring about or we humans seem more and more capable of ending it ourselves, at least this is the world we know of and take good care of. Above all, we are re-minded that our redemption is always at hand, so at all time we are reminded to be ready to stand before the Lord (Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36).

Happy Advent! Fr. Thuc

December 2, 2018

Family Faith Formation 408-255-9950

Office is staffed on Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am -3:00 pm and on weekends by ap-pointment. Please call before stopping by.

We continue to be thankful for every bless-ing such a wonderful mass with our grand-parents and special friends. The first grad-

ers proclaimed the readings and Fr. Thuc talked about saints with the students and guests during his homily at mass. The kindergartners were dressed as saints such as St. Francis, St. John Paul II, and Mary Queen of the Apostles and our school’s patron saint.

We’re also thankful for the new books from the recent book fair at our school. We received books for our li-brary and our teachers and are grateful for these new books.

On the Calendar:

GRADES K-5 Dec. 2nd: Family Faith Sharing 10:15am in the gym Dec. 9th: All classes meet at their usual times Dec. 16th: All classes meet at their usual times Dec. 23rd: No classes—Christmas Break Dec. 24th: Children’s liturgy at the 5pm mass, grades

3-5 participating Dec. 30h : No classes—Christmas Break

We want to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our relationships with our Lord, our families, our friends, and our community. Our goal is to create deliberate disci-ples through activities that are spiritual, social and service oriented. All middle school students are welcome!! Dec. 2nd: Formation Night — Breakout Sessions Dec. 9th: Formation Night — Breakout Sessions Dec. 16th: General Session — Christmas Party and

White Elephant exchange Dec. 23rd: No session—Christmas Break Dec. 30th: No session—Christmas Break

Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose - Anthony Gonzalez Phone: 408-983- 0113 Fax:408-983-0147 Emergency line: 408-983-0141

HIGH SCHOOL Youth Ministry and Confirmation Confirmation 12/2 and 12/9: Confirmation 1 and 2 classes

Retreat Echoes of Worth Retreat for High School Teens, $225, Scotts Valley, January 18-20 Visit www.echoesofworth.com to register!

* Like us on Facebook: Queen of Apostles Youth * Follow us on Instagram: QofAYMontact us: youth@qofa.org | 408-213-6509 | www.qofa.org

INSIDE / OUT SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF THE INCARCERATED

WHERE: Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph, Loyola Hall (next to the church). 80 S. Market St., San Jose, CA WHEN: Every second Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm.

Family Friendly ● Men are most welcome ● Quiet area for children ● Light meal provided during the session

Is someone you love in jail or prison? Do you have questions about how the system works?

You or others in your family just need to talk? We can help!

Facilitator: Merylee Shelton Concerns or Questions Call or Text: 650-762-9707 Email: merylee@sbcglobal.net

Sandwiches for the Homeless

Thank you for your donations to the sandwich-making ministry here at Queen of Apostles. We meet twice a month to prepare sandwiches, fruit and snack for the homeless who come to Casa De Clara, a Catholic Worker House in San Jose. We gladly ac-cept donations of peanut butter, jam, granola bars and cash do-nations. Please bring the food to Fr. Jim’s garage. Cash dona-tions may be left at the Rectory. Thank you for your gen-erosity.

Social Justice Ministry

Shirley Ruzzo is available for one on one grief counseling sessions by appointment. Call her at 408-241-1209. All sessions will be held at the Parish Office conference room.

Faith Formation for Adults RCIA sessions take place in the parish office from 7-9pm Dec. 5th: Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace Dec. 12th: Why Do I Need the Church Dec. 19th: Mary and the Saints Dec. 23rd thru Jan. 5th: Christmas Break—no sessions

We lovingly pray for those in our Parish and families who can-not join us at Mass especially: Arlene Barraza, Joel Rivera, Barbara Mertzlufft, Antonia Luna, Janet Decker, Barbara Carrillo.. Please let us also pray for all our servicemen and women who serve in the Armed Forces throughout the world and remember them in our hearts today and everyday. We re-member those dearly departed in our Queen of Apostles family and in our own families: especially Anne Holder.

Peacemakers

St. Francis Xavier Francis Xavier was one of the six original companions of Ignatius Loyola who founded the Jesuits in the 16th cen-tury. He embarked on a perilous journey to Goa in India and later to Japan. On arriving in Japan, he realized that his sense of mission had to change based on the highly developed culture of Japan. He adjusted his mission and found a way to help them connect with the message of Jesus. His awareness of the culture of others made it pos-sible for him to peacefully educate the Japanese about the wonders of Christ.

Quote: “I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.”

What would we do to spread the message of Christ?

Brought to you by the Social Justice Committee

The Diamond Jubilee Needs Your Help

Were you around in the early years of our Parish? Do you know any of the early Parish families or how we may reach them? Can you help us make contact? Do you have memorabilia, pictures, or video recordings of pas-tors, priests, parishioners or events we may reference, copy and/or share? (We’ll take good care of everyone’s treasures, we promise). Do you know someone who might? Have you researched our history before? Are you interested in helping us compile the information we gather? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we need to speak with you. Please e-mail us at qofajubi-lee@gmail.com and a committee member will contact you to discuss what you have, who you know and how you can help.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Is a religious formation program for adults and for children 7 years or older, who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. Participants explore their faith while learning about the Catholic tradition. To learn more call 408-255-9950 or email kmanning@dsj.org

The Diocese of San Jose has partnered with EthicsPoint to pro-vide a confidential method to hear suggestions, concerns or re-ports of financial misconduct. EthicsPoint accepts reports of financial misconduct through its website or its Hotline: 1-888-325-7863. Please direct any questions that you may have about EthicsPoint or reporting concerns to Teresa Conville, Diocesan Compliance and Parish Financial Services Director at 408-983-0241 or tconville@dsj.org

New Parish Administrative Assistant I would like to introduce our new Parish Administrative Assistant: Carmen Macías. Her start date will be Monday, November 26th, 2018. Please join me in welcoming her.

New Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed for lunch 12: Noon – 1:00 PM)

Thank you so much for your patience, support and prayers. Fr. Thuc

SOLACE – Soul + Grief Monthly Drop-In Grief Support Group Wed. Nov. 28: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (4th Wed. each month) O’Connor Hospital Chapel, Use Main Entrance 2105 Forest Ave, San Jose Parking in the back lot, right of Main Entrance Facilitator: Candee Lucas, M.A. Pastoral Ministries. We hope to create a sacred space for you to share your grieving. No RSVP necessary. Free. Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and O’Connor Hospital.

GIVING TREE In this season of Christmas, we remember the message of Christ which is of compassion, mercy and giving. The Giving Tree represents that spirit of giving to those in need. Please take one or more gift tags and bring back wrapped gift(s). Some of the gifts have a due date listed and some say not to wrap. We are serving St. Vincent de Paul families, foster children, the elderly in nursing homes, active servicemen and women, homeless Veter-ans and day laborers. Thank you for your generosity and have a wonderful Christmas!

CAROLING Bring the family to sing to parishioners in their homes and in nursing homes. Gather at Q of A parking lot 1:45 PM Sunday December 23 and we will carpool. Dinner to follow. Be sure to bring your jingle bells and Santa hats! More info call Margie at 408-203-7747

Queen of Apostles Church

4911 Moorpark Avenue

San Jose, Ca 95129

Never Give Up! PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Thuc Si Ho, Pastor Rev. Reynaldo Sarmiento, Parochial Vicar, Dir. Of Liturgy Deacon Brian McKenna, Coordinator of Social Justice Kristie Manning, Faith Formation/RCIA Director Gregory Elsner, Accountant Carmen Macías, Administrative Assistant Marie McCarthy, Administrative Assistant Klarissa Chichioco, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Anthony Talaich, Maintenance Supervisor Teri Silvestri, Music Coordinator Carmen Macías, Wedding Coordinator Dirk Maasen, Technology Coordinator Family Faith Formation: 408-255-9950 Parish Office 408-253-7560 Open 9-5 Monday - Friday Closed for lunch: 12-1 4911 Moorpark Ave. San Jose, Ca.. 95129 Fax: 408-253-9530 Web Site: www.qofa.org Marty Chargin, School Principal School Address: 4950 Mitty Way 408-252-3659 San Jose, CA 95129

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday (Vigil Mass): 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days: (Vigil Mass) 5:00 p.m., 6:30, 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Marian Devotions: After the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Seminar required. Please contact Rectory for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Rectory at least SIX MONTHS prior to any proposed wedding date. INQUIRY SESSION ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Contact number: 408-255-9950 or kmanning@dsj.org