Sunday

Catholic Schools Mass at 9:00 am Conti-nental Breakfast after Mass Special Collection for this weekend for St. Vincent de Paul

Monday Next Grief Group Meeting is tonight at 7 pm in the Rectory.

Wednesday Social Justice Meeting, all are welcome!! Thursday Adoration after the 9:30 am Mass until 6:45

with Benediction

Sunday Special Collection this weekend is for Church in Eastern & Central Europe

Friday First Friday Adoration after 9:30 am Mass School Mass to celebrate Fr. Jim’s Birthday All are welcome !!

Saturday Mass at 8 am, Confession 4-4:45 pm NA Meeting tonight.

Tuesday The next Ladies Guild meeting is 2/9 at 1 pm in the Fr. Jim Community Center meeting rooms. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME .

Jan. 31, 2016 - Feb.7, 2016

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

Sherman Bowen † Jack & Sharon (liv.) Anniv, Ruth Powers † For Our Parishioners

Monday 6:30 am 9:30 am

Communion Service Communion Service

Tuesday 6:30 am 9:30 am

Communion Service Communion Service

Wednesday 6:30 am

9:30 am No Intention Paul Nguyen Hoang †

Thursday

6:30am 9:30am

No Intention Frank Figone † (birthday)

Friday 6:30am 9:30am

No Intention Fr. Jim † (birthday)

Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Paul Nguyen Hoang † Fr. Jim †

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

For Our Parishioners Mary Ryan † Richie Ang (living) birthday No Intention

ASCENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Hours of operation closed Monday and Friday. Open Tuesday through Thursday , from 9 am until 2 pm 408-257-8302 FAX Number 408-257-4600 Web Site: www.ascent-jobs.org PO Box 9604, San Jose CA 95157. Ascent is also looking for men’s work shoes.. Please leave at the last garage. Thank you!

Weekly Stewardship Report Collections for 1/24/2016 $ 9,584 Collections 7/1/15 to 1/24/16 $ 337,960 Budgeted 7/1/15 to 1/24/16 $ 339,953 Variance $ (1993)

Please be aware of the shortfall! To help keep the parish within its budget please prayerfully consider increasing your weekly contributions by $2-$3. Thank you for your continued support !

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

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

Cathol ic tradition. To learn more call 408-255-9950 or email kmanning@dsj.org

Jan. 31, 2016 - Feb.7, 2016

Social Justice CORNER

Like Jesus, we are called to be prophets by our words and ac-tions. God has chosen prophets throughout history to bring messages of truth to God’s people. Often, the prophet’s mes-sage is not welcomed. Yet prophets are called to continue to speak out in our homes, our churches, our communities, our world. In our second read-ing, Paul reminds us, though, that all what we say, do and live must be done with love. Let us pray, God of justice and compassion, open our eyes to see you in the faces of the poor, the sick, the unhappy, and all who beg for food and employment. Open our ears to hear you in the cries of the exploited. Open our mouths to defend you in public as well as in private deeds. Remind us that what we do to the least ones we do to you. Amen.

WEEKLY ADA CAMPAIGN UPDATE

The diocese has begun the Annual Diocesan Appeal. We have completed week two and have pledges for $ 35,885 thus far, 78 families pledging.. Fr. Thuc thanks everyone who has partici-pated and those who are considering . All gifts are appreciated along with your prayers for a successful campaign.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

LEARN AND SHARE

Continue to educate yourself and others.

Host a workshop or presentation in you

local school or parish.

Subscribe to the Catholic Network to End

Human Trafficking (CNEHT) Newsletter

Join the Catholic Network to End Human

Trafficking (CNEHT). Email

cvincent@dsj.org for more information

ADVOCATE

• Engage your elected officials. Ask what they are doing to combat trafficking and press them to take action against this issue in your community and across the nation. Support anti-trafficking legislation at state, national and international levels.

VOLUNTEER

•Volunteer at local agencies to help serve victims of trafficking as they seek restoration for their lives.

RESOLVE TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING!

ACTIONS SUGGESTED TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING

OBSERVE, IDENTIFY AND REPORT

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline

at 1-888-3737-888 or text HELP or INFO to

BeFree (233733). Add these numbers to

your cell phone!

If a victim is in urgent need of assistance,

please contact law enforcement immediately.

San Jose Police Dept. Human Trafficking

Task Force 408-537-1999

BECOME A RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER

• Visit www.slaveryfootprint.com to find out how you may be unknowingly supporting slave labor. Learn what you can do about it by visiting www.CRSFairtrade.org; www.globalexchange.org;

www.tradeasone.com;ww.greenamerica.org

•Ask schools to make sure that school uniforms are not produced in sweatshops. Research Free2Work End Human Trafficking www.Free2Work.org

• Practice responsible personal shopping that is child labor and sweat shop free. The app “Made in a Free World” is helpful. Go to http://slaveryfootprint.org/about/#getapp Host a fair trade chocolate, coffee and tea tasting party. Use fair trade coffee and tea at home, work, and in places of worship.

PRAY: • Examine one’s own life and challenge the objectification of persons and Earth’s resources designated for all.

• Say a daily prayer for the victims of human trafficking. Pray for the traffickers that they have conversion of heart and stop what they are doing.

SUPPORT FINANCIALLY

• Educational, advocacy and support groups that are working to end human trafficking: such as coalitions, safe houses and shelters for trafficked persons.

Jan.31, 2016

Family Faith Formation 408-255-9950

Office is staffed on Tues. and Thurs. 8 -3 and on weekends by appointment. Please call

before stopping by.

Dear Parishioners, At Queen of Apostles School we are privileged to learn, pray, and grow in a special environment. This is possible with the generous support of people like you, the members

of Queen of Apostles Church. When you support our school, you invest in the future of all of our students and the church. As we cele-brate National Catholic Schools Week, we want to thank you for all you do to help our school. We are grateful for your prayers and con-tributions, and we appreciate the time and talent you so generously share through your volunteer efforts. We consider Queen of Apostles Church an important part of our community, and we thank you for joining us as we celebrate our Catholic education this week. Grate-fully, Queen of Apostles School Students, Faculty, and Staff. You are invited to our Open House for preschool through 8th grade this week-end on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 10:00am to 1:00 pm.

On The Calendar Jan. 31st: NO CLASSES, Please pray for our catechists who will be on retreat. Feb. 7th: All classes meet at their usual times Feb. 14th: NO CLASSES—Presiden’ts Day Feb. 21st: All classes meet at their usual times

Jan. 31st: NO SESSION—Catechist retreat Feb. 7th: General Session—Faith Flix: meet in the gym at 6:15 Feb. 14th: NO SESSION—President’s Day Feb. 21st: Formation Night—Breakout sessions

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

ON THE CALENDAR: Feb. 7th: 5pm Mass and Movie, 6:30pm in the gym Feb. 21st: Confirmation Class,6:30 pm-8 pm in the Gym. Youth/Young Adult Band & Choir rehearsals are every Wednes-day evening. Contact jluu@dsj.org for more information. *Like us on Facebook: “Queen of Apostles Youth” *Contact us: youth@qofa.org | 213-6509 | www.qofa.org

We lovingly pray for those in our Parish and families who cannot join us at Mass especially, Linda Ann Hanson, Tina Bowen, Venice Romiti, Ken Koenig, Tomas Arguello. 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 and special persons: .

The Spirituality Formation Team The book of Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission (OLEM). We hope that you continue reading it to enhance your knowl-edge and excitement for our great Catholic Church. Second Workshop: Free Yourself February 17, 7-8:30am in the chapel, and February 18, 7-8:30pm in the chapel Please RSVP to SFT@qofa,org which date you will attend as well as the number of the adults in your party. For the Thursday session, please also include any children you will be bringing and their ages, as we will provide free childcare. Fr. Thuc and the Spirituality Formation Team

PLEASE READ:

The School will be celebrating Fr. Jim Mifsud and his birthday on Friday, February 5, at 9:30 am.

Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with us and remember Fr. Jim.

Queen Of Apostles- AARP Smart Driver Course. Refresher Class(1 day class- 9 AM to 1:30PM Saturday, 2/20/2016) In order to attend this one day class, you must have attended the two day class in the past three years. To be held in FR. JIM's Community Center.

Cost for non-AARP members is $20.00, and for an AARP member a discount, you pay $15.00 payable at the class, check made out to AARP or cash. AARP revised the AARP Safe Driver Course- now call Smart Driver Course and is open to all drivers 50 years or older. All course material is provided, which included the student workbook and a current DMV Handbook, to help as a reminder of thing you may have learned when you took your First Drivers License, some years ago, but may have forgotten. All who complete the course will receive a certificate, which may entitle them to a reduction in their auto insur-ance, which is usually good for three years. Legislation in most states require all automobile insurance companies to offer a discount to peo-ple who complete a state approved driver improvement course, which this is. Contact Les Schreiber 408-316-8654 or les996@me.com Last day to sign up is 2/6/2016.

Santa Clara County 2015 is a safe place for young people (12 through 20) who are affected by the drinking or drug abuse of

a family member or friend. There are no dues or fees. The “Heart to Heart Freedom” Alateen group meets every Thursday evening here at Queen of Apostles School at 7:45 p.m. in room 7. Please call Jay or Venice at 408-406-7081 for more informa-tion.

Grief Group

The grief support group’s next meeting will be 2/1/2016. Please call Shirley 408-241-1209 if you have any questions or need to talk.

Support World Youth Day Pilgrims

The World Youth Day Pilgrims say THANK YOU to all the parishioners and families who have donated and support us thus far: - Pancake breakfast attendees - Multi-Cultural Dinner hosts (Social Justice Commit-

tee), attendees, raffle purchasers, silent auction winners, remittance envelope donors

- Poinsettia purchasers - Online fundraising campaign donors - Appeal letter donors - Prayer warriors - Fundraiser Advisors Each donation alleviates pilgrimage expenses, brings hope to the future leaders of our church, and makes an opportunity of a lifetime possible. “Your donation is more than just money, it’s the gift of a caring heart.” *SAVE THE DATE: WYD Bake Sale Fundraiser supported by the Ladies Guild, on Valentine’s Day weekend (2/13 & 2/14) after all Masses.

PEACEMAKERS

Mahatma Gandhi

Known for the practice of non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi lived his life with the goal of achieving peace and justice. He was a Hindu but often stated that the essence of true religion was in the teaching of Jesus Christ, in particular his “Law of Love.”

He led the struggle for India’s independence which they won in 1947. Native Indians were working against unfair working conditions, extreme poverty, religious and ethnic enmity and other forms of op-pression.

Gandhi died on Jan 30, 1948.

Quotes: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”

Save the Date: The Stanford Blood Center will be at Queen of Apostles on Tuesday, March 1st, from 2pm-6pm. Confirmation Candidates will be taking appointments after all Masses on February 13, 14, 20, and 21. Contact youth@qofa.org. for more information.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK PRESENTATION with the SACRAMENT to follow Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016 10am – 12pm St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish - Community Center 10110 N. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino 95014 Speaker: Msgr. Joseph Milani Sponsored by St. Joseph’s and Catholic Cemeteries Diocese of San Jose The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven sacraments baptized Catholics seek in recovery of body, mind and spirit. There still may be a misunderstanding that this Sac-rament is solely for those on their death bed, however it may be given to those who are impaired due to sickness, injury, or old age, those undergoing surgery, and those with physical or emo-tional problems. The Sacrament offers strength, peace and cour-age to endure with grace the sufferings of illness, as well as restoration of health according to God’s will. Discover why not to wait until the last minute to call a priest. All are welcome.

Know the Signs & Report Human Trafficking

In these weeks and days leading up to the Super Bowl, a spotlight is being focused on Human Trafficking. However, the reality of human trafficking existed in our diocese and the wider Bay Area before we were chosen as a host city and will continue to exist in our county after the excitement of the Super Bowl has faded and disappeared. Califor-nia has one of the highest numbers for reports on cases or victims of human trafficking in the country. As Catholics, we recognized the dignity and infinite worth of each and every human being. We are called to act when faced with injustice.

Please help end human trafficking in our cities. Learn the Red Flags of human trafficking as well as ways you can help stop this evil at www.notraffickahead.org. To join the Catholic Network to End Hu-man Trafficking email Christine Vincent at cvincent@dsj.org.

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 Brian McKenna, Deacon Kristie Manning, Faith Formation/RCIA Director Gregory Elsner, Accountant Mary Ann Oddo, Receptionist / Secretary Marie McCarthy, Receptionist / Secretary Klarissa Chichioco, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Family Faith Formation: 408-255-9950 Parish Office 408-253-7560 Open 9-5 Mon. - Friday 4911 Moorpark Ave. Closed for lunch: 12-1 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