February 5, 2017|Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Ernesto Orci Pastor eorci@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 438

Fr. Paul-Cuong Phan Parochial Vicar pphan@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 440

PARISH OFFICE 1-408-296-3000 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon parish@saintlawrence.org

Giuliana Barragan Office Manager gbarragan@saintlawrence.org Ext. 431

Vickie Wallace Office Assistant vwallace@saintlawrence.org Ext. 432

Sr. Graciela Ramos, MESST Pastoral Minister gramos@saintlawrence.org Ext. 434

CATECHETICAL OFFICE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION M. Eleanor de Paz - Catechetical Director edepaz@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY M. Eleanor de Paz middleschoolym@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY highschoolym@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

Noel Fisico Music Coordinator nfisico@saintlawrence.org

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Elgin Presa - Coordinator Katrina Antonio - Coordinator highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Patrick Sylvester - Coordinator youngadult@saintlawrence.org

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Pre-K - 8th Grade) 1-408-296-2260 Marty Procaccio - Interim Principal mprocaccio@saintlawrence.org

CHILDREN’S CENTER 1-408-296-8077 Teen Center & Extended Day Care Sue Herbelin - Director

MASS TIMES Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) 12 Noon 1:30 PM (Mass in Spanish) 6:00 PM (Youth Mass) American Sign Language (ASL) Mass 6:30 PM (In the Parish Hall) 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Saturday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil) Monday – Friday 8:30 AM

Chapel Open Daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Reconciliation Saturday

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday

9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Solemn Benediction 8:30 PM

Devotions Rosary (English) Monday to Saturday ● After the 8:30 AM Mass Rosario en Español ● Martes 6:30 PM en Capilla Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help ● Tuesday 8:15 AM

SAINT LAWRENCE THE MARTYR CATHOLIC PARISH AND EDUCATION CENTER

1971 ST. LAWRENCE DRIVE SANTA CLARA, CA 95051 TEL. NO. 408-296-3000 FAX NO. 408-296-3100

E-Mail Address: parish@saintlawrence.org Website: www.saintlawrence.org Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service

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Sign-up to schedule a visit from the Pilgrim Virgin of Our Lady

of Fatima in your home.

A statue of the Pilgrim Virgin of Our Lady of Fatima travels from home to home and remains in the home for one week subject to extension upon request for additional one week. Please contact the Legion of Mary, Vickie Raniel at 408-209-0050

Notes: Stewardship is defined as the total collections from the regular weekly masses - Saturday 5:00 pm vigil, Sunday (8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm). Special Masses (i.e. Christmas and Easter) are also included and will be reflected in the chart during those specific weeks. Second collections and stipends are excluded from this data. The ”Goal" numbers reflect the approved Parish budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year.

February 12, 2017 Education Center

St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish accepts donations electronically using your computer, tablet or smart phone.

Parishioner Benefits Set up your own contributions Your donation is automatic and safe Electronic giving is efficient, practical and easy Please prayerfully consider Online Giving. Visit our Parish website at www.saintlawrence.org for more information or to sign up.

St Lawrence Swim Team is seeking a qualified age group coach. The candidate will work with young age group swimmers, in the water and on deck. Approximately 12-15 hours a week of coaching. Training will be provided for possible candidates. Preferably, applicants should have their USA Swimming coaching credentials completed with current CPR and First Aid certifications. If not, we will work with candidate to obtain all required certification. All applicants must be able to swim all 4 strokes. Hourly pay rate is based on experience.

Swim Coach Job Description 1. Work collaboratively and report directly to the head coach to develop and follow through on program goals. 2. Work with our young age group swimmers in the pool as per assigned schedule to be ready to compete at the highest level. 3. Responsible for following designated swim practices/workouts and working with other coaches on deck to achieve team/group goals. 4. Responsible for helping maintain a safe atmosphere and providing positive and constructive feedback to our swimmers and parents 5. To develop and improve the technical and physical skills of swimming. 6. To provide a fun and enjoyable environment.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Head Coach Barbara Titus at swimcoachtitus@yahoo.com

Saint Lawrence Swim Team

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Thursday Saint Lawrence the Martyr Chapel

Adoration starts at 9:00 AM and ends with Solemn Benediction

at 8:30 PM If you would like to commit to a one hour

of weekly Adoration, please contact : The Parish office at (408) 296-3000

Forms are also available in the Church.

Has someone you know and love lost the faith? On the last Sunday of each month

a Mass is offered for them. Please join our Saint Monica Sodality.

There are no dues and no meetings, only your prayers are required. Send your names of loved

ones to be remembered to Mary Ann Miller c/o The Saint Lawrence Parish Office. She will add these names to our special album and a prayer card will be given to you.

Please pray each day that all of our loved ones will return to God.

Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus

Sunday, February 12, 2017 After the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM

Masses in the Parish Hall

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Office for the Protection

of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Diocese of San Jose Anthony Gonzalez

Phone: 1-408-983-0113 Fax: 1-408-983-0147

Emergency line: 1-408-983-0141

E-mail: protection@dsj.org

Office of Financial Services

If you suspect financial mismanagement

or misconduct in your parish, school,

or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint dsj.ethicspoint.com

or hotline 888-325-7863

Introducción al Curso Alpha

Todos Están Invitados a Una Cena Gratis

¡Ven a Ver! Cuando: Domingo 26 de Febrero, 2017, 3pm Donde: Centro de la Comunidad (salón grande) Parroquia: Parroquia San Lorenzo, el Mártir, 1971 St Lawrence Dr, Santa Clara, CA

¡Invita a tus vecinos! Habrá Cuidado de Niños

Para más informes, llame al 408 296-3000 o visite el Icono de Alpha en el Internet:

www.saintlawrence.org/links.html

Introduction to the Alpha Course

Everyone is Invited to a Free Dinner

"Come and See" When: Sunday, February 26, 2017, 3pm Place: Community Center Where: St Lawrence, the Martyr, Catholic Church 1971 St Lawrence Dr, Santa Clara, CA

Invite a friend! Child Care is available.

For more info, call 408-296-3000 or visit the Alpha Icon online at:

www.saintlawrence.org/links.html

MENU : 3 Pancakes - 2 Sausages -

Scrambled eggs - Coffee - Tea - Milk

Just $ 5.00 Children under 4 FREE

Your pancake breakfast donation helps us support the following charities: Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish Boy Scout Programs and Parents Helping Parents Orphan Homes in Germany, Israel, India and Mexico

Thank you very much! You are invited… PLANNING A CHRISTIAN FUNERAL Saturday, February 11, 2017 10 am – 12 pm Presenters: Msgr. Joseph Milani, Beddingfield Funeral Service and Catholic Cemeteries Come learn how the Church’s rituals (Vigil, Mass, Committal) and the services of a funeral home and Catholic Cemeteries will assist you. ADVANCE DIRECTIVES Saturday, February 25, 2016 10 am – 12 pm Presenter: Cindy Safe This important document clearly states your request regarding health care if you are unable to do it for yourself. Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries, Diocese of San Jose Location of both free workshops: St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish-Community Center, 10110 N. DeAnza Blvd. Cupertino For more information, call Kathy Fanger 650-428-3730 or cemeteryinfo@dsj.org

7-Night Mexico Catholic Cruise

On The Grand Princess with the Knights of Columbus

Hosted by Council 5277 October 15th – October 22nd , 2017 Type of Cabin Price Inside $1728 Outside $2068 Balcony $2308 Above prices reflect the total cost for TWO passengers and also includes all port fees and taxes (subject to change). Payment Terms: $300 per person due Due at reservation time Final Payment due July 22nd , 2017

Further Information: To find out more about this cruise or to register, please contact: Catholic Cruises and Tours, LLC www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com Eileen or Doug 860-399-1785 Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com

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Liturgy Corner by: Deborah Ferry (taken from Commentary On The Second Reading )

The Stumbling Block of Christianity

While Paul was in Ephesus on his third journey (1 Cor 16:8; Acts 19:1–20), he received disquieting news about Corinth. The community there was displaying open factionalism, as certain members were identifying themselves exclusively with individual Christian leaders and interpreting Christian teaching as a superior wisdom for the initiated few (1 Cor 1:10–4:21).

A weaker man might have sought a stronger argument; but no one has ever accused Paul of being weak (except himself, as we shall see). So he takes up the great stumbling block regarding Christianity and makes it the foundation of his argument: yes, the Son of God was crucified, the Messiah came in weakness and vulnerability and endured the ignominy of the Cross. That is Paul’s teaching delivered in simple, unadorned language that lacks the sophistication of eloquent oratory, but never lacks the power of truth, or the Spirit and the power of God.

Whether Paul had tried and failed or whether he knew is oratorical skills were eclipsed by evangelists like Apollos we cannot say with certainty. What we know for sure is that Paul chooses to imitate in his own demeanor the “weakness” of his crucified Lord. But Paul’s language is metaphorical, for in his life he faced beatings, imprisonment, and even death with great valor. What he means is that his life and teaching are imbued with the virtue we call “fear of the Lord,” a healthy and respectful fear that flows from awareness of God’s awesome majesty. Though some contemporary spirituality looks askance at notions of reverential fear, Paul endorses it as a chief means of working our salvation.

Paul’s self-effacement regarding his lack of “persuasive words of wisdom” is his way of teaching that human wisdom cannot save us; but the power of the Cross cannot fail.

«Ustedes son la sal de la tierra… Ustedes son la luz del mundo»

Si son pobres de espíritu, si son dóciles, si son puros de corazón, si son misericordiosos… entonces, ¡serán la sal de la tierra y la luz del mundo!

Los cristianos reciben una misión en relación a todos los hombres: con la fe y con la caridad pueden orientar, consagrar, hacer fecunda a la humanidad.

Todos nosotros bautizados somos discípulos misioneros y estamos llamados a convertirnos en el mundo en un evangelio viviente: con una vida santa daremos «sabor» en los diversos ambientes y los defenderemos de la corrupción, como hace la sal; y llevaremos la luz de Cristo con el testimonio de una caridad genuina.

Pero si los cristianos perdemos sabor, y apagamos nuestra presencia de sal y de luz, perdemos la eficacia.

¡Qué bonita es esta misión de dar luz al mundo! Es una misión que nosotros tenemos. ¡Es bonita! Es también muy bonito conservar la luz que hemos recibido de Jesús. Custodiarla. Conservarla.

El cristiano debería ser una persona luminosa, que lleva la luz, ¡siempre da luz! Una luz que no es suya, pero es el regalo de Dios, es el regalo de Jesús. Y nosotros llevamos esta luz adelante.

Si el cristiano apaga esta luz, su vida no tiene sentido: es un cristiano de nombre solamente, que no lleva luz, una vida sin sentido.

¿Cómo quieren vivir ustedes? ¿Cómo una lámpara encendida o como una lámpara apagada?

Es justamente Dios que nos da esta luz y nosotros la damos a los demás. ¡Lámpara encendida! Ésta es la vocación cristiana.

(Reflexión del Papa Francisco antes del rezo del Ángelus, 09 de febrero de 2014)

ORACION Señor mío, si quiero ser un seguidor tuyo debo ser portador de tu luz; que a donde quiera que yo vaya,

refleje tu amor e ilumine con mis acciones, con obras y gestos.

Quiero ser como la sal que sazona y da sabor a las cosas, eso significa llevarte con alegría y sin miedos, que los otros, al ver mis acciones se enamoren de Ti.

https://www.pildorasdefe.net/liturgia/evangelio-mateo-5-13-16-ustedes-son-sal-luz-mundo-lampara

February 5 to February 12, 2017 Cycle A

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for the

Luck of St . Lawrence is back! T ickets Are Avai lable at the Par ish Of f ice

You can be The next

Lucky winner

YEAR!

Now On Its

6th

Congratulations to Patricia Keith who won $ 300 on January 29, 2017

The next drawing will be on February 11, 2017 for a $1,000 prize _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remember that each ticket you buy now gives you 5 chances to win.

Please return your sold ticket stubs with payment to the Parish Office since the sooner you turn in your sold tickets, the more chances you have to win the prizes money.

Deadline: Tickets must be returned to the Parish Office on February 9, 2017 before 4:00 PM for the drawing on February 11, 2017.

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Ven y fortalece tu fe y tu familia

Febrero 14 La familia, mejor escuela - Hna. Graciela Ramos, MESST

Marzo 14 La familia, esperanza del futuro - P. Joe Kim

Mayo 2 La familia, si no se alimenta muere - Hna. Gisela Enríquez, MESST

Aquí en nuestra Parroquia de 7:00pm-8:45pm

Detention Ministry Training February 18, 2017 9:00 am - 11:30 am

A training session for brand-new detention volunteers will be held at the Chancery on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 9:00-11:30. This session will be for new volunteers only. So if you are trying to decide if this ministry is for you, please come and find out! The session will focus on the requirements for detention ministry, the security procedures that must be followed, and our role as ministers within this environment. If you are interested in attending and would like to register, or if you would like further information, please contact Sister Maryann Cantlon at csjmaryann@gmail.com or at (408) 983-0131.

Cabin Trip for ages 21-39 February 17-20, Starts 8am

Montecito Sequoia Lodge, Sequoia National Park Theology on Tap - Silicon Valley invite all young adults ages 21-39 to join us for our annual winter outing. Cost: $299 - includes lodging, meals, and activities. To Register, please go to TOTSV.org website under Cabin Trip.

Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat for Catholic Women

Start March 10 at 4pm and end March 12 at 1pm

Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18 – 40 are invited to a Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul March 10-12, 2017 in Los Altos Hills, California (Bay Area). If you would like to know more about attending this prayerful and reflective discernment retreat, contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at 650/949-8890, 213-210-9903, or email us at Srllaguna@doc1633.org. Find us on Facebook at: Daughters of Charity Vocations U.S., follow us at Twitter.com/DofCharity or read about us on www.DaughtersOfCharity.com.

Register for the retreat at www.Daughters-Of-Charity.com/retreats/

VITA

Free Tax Preparation For taxpayers with income less than $54,000

St. Athanasius Parish Hall

160 N. Rengstorff, Mountain View, CA 94043 Saturdays 9:00 am—11:30 am

Starting February 4, ending April 15, 2017 (Complete Schedule to follow)

If you had an income of less than $54,000 in 2016, you qualify to have free tax preparation. All volunteers are IRS certified. No appointment Necessary. Taxpayers need to bring: 1. Photo ID 2. All W2s and 1099s (if any) 3. Bank account number and routing number (voided check) 4. Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer Identification

Numbers (ITIN) for each person on the tax return 5. Copy of 2015 tax return (if available) 6. Form 1095-A (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement

mailed to you by your provider)

Sponsored by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and United Way of Silicon Valley

PREPARACION DE IMPUESTOS GRATIS EN SAN ATANASIO

Si sus ingresos fueron menos de $54,000 en el año 2016, podría usted ser elegible para una preparación de impuestos gratuita. Todos nuestros voluntarios están certificados por IRS.

SABADOS POR LA MAÑANA, 9- 11:30AM En el salón parroquial

del 4 de febrero al 15 de abril (El horario completo estará disponible pronto)

No se necesita cita. Necesitara traer: 1. Identificación con fotografía 2. Todas sus formas W2 y 1099 (si tiene alguna) 3. Número de cuenta de banco y número ruta (un cheque

anulado /en blanco) 4. Tarjeta de su seguro social o su número ITIN para todas

las personas 5. Copia de su regreso de impuestos del 2015 (si la tiene

disponible) 6. Forma 1095-A (Estado de su Seguro médico recibido por

correo de su proveedor)

Our Parishioners , Fr iends , and Fami ly

Please Pray For . . .

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Please call ahead for Pre-Needs or At-Need

Arrangements

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE DIOCESE

OF SAN JOSE

HURRY HURRY HURRY! Time is running out to register for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.

Let a cozy weekend for just the two of you keep you warm on these long winter nights.

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 17-19, 2017 in Mountain View.

For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne

at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413

RSVP Mary Ann Miller 408-887-3675

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Valentine’s Lunch Tuesday, February 14, 2017

12 noon

Menu Ham,

Scalloped potatoes, Veggies

Salad, Rolls Dessert

$10.00 at the door

Gate of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Drive

Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 428-3730

Calvary Cemetery 2655 Madden Avenue San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 258-2940

Vince Adan Sara Adan Phil Gallagher Janet Agonoy Albert Apostol Mohamed Aslam Erika Barragan Razon - Barragan Joseph Bonette Diane Byrd Robert Carag Jose Carballo Avelina Carrillo Maria Cendejas Socorro Cendejas Al Chiara Kathy Taylor Cimeno Hugh Conroy Phil Donahue Chet O’Donnell James Donnelly Domingo Duarte Jesse Espinosa Isaias Espinoza Carol Frazier Rick Freear Phil Gallagher Alessandro Gallo Erika Gallo Juanita Garcia Adrienne Gorman Lincoln Groner Gabriela Guillen John Hallett Mikey Hallett Mercedes Hardison Devin Harley (Dad) Hubert Jansen Marilyn Kirchoff Paul Kolb

Stephanie Leung Jubilee Liebich

Julio Linares Ann Lizotte

Patrick McMahn Luli Maldonado

Josie Mattson Marge Mertzlufft

Ricky Muller Mackena Naki

Pat Naki Emily Grace Navarra

Thanh Nguyen Ernie Ortiz

Elizabeth Ostachuk Selva Packiam Rogelio Padilla

Hilda Peralta Lina Peralta

Rosalie Perez Lina Pirotta

Luchie P. Qugana Arturo Presa

Adolfo Ramirez M. Armando & Yolanda Rivera

Frank Roddin Yolanda Romero Rose Salamanca

Dina Carag Santella Erma Schriver

Jonathan Seepersad Mark Sheedy

Christian Silveira Nilda Timbs

Nancy Torres (Mom) Liza & Emanuel Ugalde

Matthew Carag Vakili Lina Velasco

Chuck Worley Alma Zamora