St. Justin Parish

Other than Jesus, which of the ancestors of

Christian faith has served as the greatest example to you? Why?

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

and 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m.

Or by appointment

Adoration Chapel Monday-Friday

2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Parish Office Phone 408-296-1193 ext. 100

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

2655 HOMESTEAD ROAD SANTA CLARA, CA 95051

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PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, cbransfield@dsj.org

Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, gnwafor@dsj.org

Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, x 232, ksuty@dsj.org

Mrs. Mary Kane, Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104, mary.kane@dsj.org Mr. Joe Bauer, Facilities Coordinator 408-296-1193 x 109, jbauer@dsj.org

Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, ccano2@dsj.org

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager 408-296-1193 x 102, lortiz@dsj.org

Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100, dserrianne@dsj.org

Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, Community Ministry Assistant 408-296-1193 x 105, nuyeda@dsj.org

Rev. James Okafor, In Residence

PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m.

closed 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Fax: 408-244-9437

Website: www.st-justin.org

Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102

Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113

Youth Ministry Ext. 104

Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107

Community Ministry 408-243-1462

School Office 408- 248-1094

Thrift Store 408-243-7117

Current Hours: Monday-Friday 9-2:30 p.m.

Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. Sunday 10-3:00 p.m.

Always Be Prepared When our house was being constructed, many years ago in Nigeria, we the six boys were charged with the responsibility of fetching the water for the workers to mold the blocks and prepare cement mortar for plastering the wall. Each of us had a drum he was supposed to fill to the brim with water before day break, so the work could go uninterrupted. We had containers given to us according to our size and strength. I think mine was five liters and my elder brothers had 20, 15 and 10 accordingly. So each day, when the sun went down and the workers had gone, we were expected to start fetching to fill our drums with water. Sometimes my senior brother William would prefer to start his fetching early in the morning at 5am. The workers normally started working by 7am. Out of fear of our father’s rage should anybody fail to fill his drum, we did the fetching at night. On one fateful day, William overslept. He woke up with the noise and rambling of the workers. My father was very upset that his drum was empty. William hurriedly picked up his container and ran down to the stream to fetch

the water. In the quest to be fast enough to avert my father’s punishment he fell down and the container broke and the water spilled. He ran back to the house to grab my brother’s jug, but nobody offered him theirs except me, my paltry 5 liter pitcher. To fill up a drum of 80 liters with a small jug of five liters meant going down to the stream 16 times in a day. My father was supervising the workers but kept repeating these words “You must be prepared always because you do not know the hour.” We do not know the meaning at the time, but I believe William knew. He was still fetching the water when the workers finished their day’s job and he was very tired and hungry. Afterwards, we kept saying to him the words of our father, “You must be prepared always because you do not know the hour.” Today I will say same thing to all of us, “Let us be prepared always.”

Fr. Gerald

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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT AUGUST 4, 2019

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $9,191.00

Online Giving $1,555.00

Variance -$261.00

Direct Deposit $1,493.00

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ORGANIZATIONS

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Dan Grimley 408-296-1193

LADIES GUILD Eva Eveleth 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-296-1193

ALTAR SERVERS Justin Russell 408-476-4326

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Aaron Curley 408-296-1193 gk@kofc3523.org

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION George Solanzo 408-296-1193

BOY SCOUT TROOP 14 Toby McPheeters 408-296-1193 www.bsa14.org

Monday 8:30 a.m.

John Figueira, Jr. + Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Reinaldo DaSilva + Fatima Souza +

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Everett Viano + George Dias +

Sunday 7:30 a.m.

Manuel Lozano + Frank Caballero +

Paul & Helen Barela +

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Manuel Lozano + Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Juan Moya + Dick Benenato +

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

12:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

No Intentions Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Friday 8:30 a.m.

No Intentions Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Antonio Cardoso + Jennifer Novak +

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Carmen Sanchez + Michael Erichsen +

Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Caroline Mathews + Fr. Thien Dang +

April Lyle Roberts +

Mass Dedications for the Week of August 12 – August 18, 2019 + notes deceased

We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family and friends. We pray for our men and women who are serving in the military.

This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Prudencio Calica, Sheila Chen, Calvin Nicholas Choe, David DeGroot, Sonia Delgado, Nicolina Ferreiro, Maura Flosi, Barbara Garcia, Laura Gonzalez, Joey Gomez, Gino Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, James Lentz, Lydia Martinez, Shirley Nadeau, Bessie Nicosia, Rosario Perez, Velma Priest, Dave Risso, Joseph Rodriguez, Gloria Rohrig, Frank Sattler, Jim Sieracki, Wilma Savino Singson, Jim Snow, Maria Hilda Sousa, Jack Varty, Vincent Vergano, Steve Vidal, Mark Walsh

And for those who have died: Jennifer Novak

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 ext. 100, lortiz@dsj.org for registration information.

If you have any questions about our programs, contact Mary Kane at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104

Catechesis more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a deeper

relationship with Christ.

Ongoing Faith Formation Program will Resume in September!

3’s, 4’s, K, and 1st Grade: Sunday, 9-10: a.m. 2nd– Jr. High: Sunday, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Registration forms will be available at st-justin.org or in the Parish Office. Registration forms for returning families have been mailed. Register before August 30th to receive a discount!

Sacramental Preparation Program First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Your child must be baptized.

You may register for this program if your child has already completed one full year of Ongoing Faith Formation with consistent attendance or was enrolled at a Catholic School last year.

Concurrent enrollment in our Ongoing Faith Formation Program or a Catholic School.

Registration forms will be mailed for returning students. Please call the office to schedule an appointment for you and your child with Mary Kane. High School Confirmation Program

This program begins in September and culminates with the Sacrament of Confirmation in May. The candidate sessions take place on Sundays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration begins in August and is limited to 22 students.

RCIA (adapted for children) If your child is seven years or older and unbaptized, we provide the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for children. Please contact Mary Kane at mary.kane@dsj.org for more information.

GENERAL INFORMATION

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30-8:30pm in

the PMC. Come with any questions that you may have about faith, religion, and the

Catholic Church. This program is for adults who are seeking baptism, or were baptized

Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. This is a process marked by liturgical rites that are celebrated with the community. This process is centered on the Sunday readings and includes

attending Mass. For more information email Mary Kane at

mary.kane@dsj.org.

The next infant Baptism Preparation class is

Wednesday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish

Ministry Center.

Please call the Parish Office to register.

408-296-1193 ext. 100

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner Our next Outreach Dinner will be taking place Sunday, August 18th beginning at 1:30 p.m. in our Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our parish are invited, along with a guest, to this meal followed by BINGO.

Financial Assistance for Parishioners St. Justin Community Ministry has set aside some funds to provide Parishioners with limited Financial Assistance when facing unexpected issues. If you find yourself in need, contact Joe Bauer via email at jbauer@dsj.org or at 408-296-1193 extension 109.

Food & Diaper Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of August, we will continue to request canned Soup, Ravioli, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of size 5 and size 6 diapers. These are items that we do not receive often from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please feel free to drop donations in the barrels in the Church, the barrel in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance.

COMMUNITY MINISTRY

If you suspect abuse in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: Child Protective Services 408-299-2071; Call 911; or The Diocesan Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, 408-983-0113 or email protection@dsj.org. If you suspect financial mismanagement in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint: dsj.ethicspoint.com.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, there was the usual buzz of speculation about likely successors. Cardinal Agajanian, Patriarch of the Armenians, was highly thought of as a likely choice. This took many Catholics by surprise, since he had never celebrated the same liturgy as Pope Pius, but followed ancient Armenian customs according to the Eastern Church, which veils the Eucharisic liturgy from sight by a series of curtains, and in which the priest kneels while the people stand for Communion. In the years that followed, the Second Vatican Council would affirm the dignity and independence of the Eastern Churches, in complete union with Rome, yet different in patterns of life and worship. We have the same faith, the same sacraments, and the same pope. Yet everywhere in the world our separate Churches are combined into families held together by the ministry of bishops. All of this serves as warning: If you ever say, “But we’ve always done it this way,” you are on very thin ice indeed!

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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STAND AND BE COUNTED

Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be

part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its dimensions brings you

advantages, recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner

makes things much easier when it is time for infant Baptism,

weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation Sponsor and even funerals.

We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and

Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a

registered, active and contributing member.

So, are you a registered parishioner?

If not, please consider registering. Registration forms are available in

the Parish Ministry Center or online at www.st-justin.org

For More Information Contact Us at St. Justin School

2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Phone: 408-248-1094 Email:

schooloffice@stjustinschool.org Website:

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Marriage Anniversaries

If your anniversary is coming up, please let us know!

Laura Ortiz at 296-1193 ext. 102 or laura.ortiz@dsj.org

Catechists & Aides Needed Have you ever considered serving the Lord and sharing our faith story with our young Catholics? If so, please prayerfully consider joining our Ongoing Faith Formation ministry team. Sessions are held Sunday mornings, 9-10 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Mary Kane at mary.kane@dsj.org.

SAVE THE DATE!

This Thursday, August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Please join us and celebrate the feast of Assumption of the Blessed Mother into heaven. Masses will be held at 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Statement from Bishop Oscar Cantú and the Diocese of San Jose

regarding the deadly violence in

El Paso and Dayton From the community still wounded from a mass shooting just a week ago in Gilroy, we send our prayers and heartfelt concerns to the people of El Paso and Dayton, and all those affected by the recent shootings that have left 29 people dead and many wounded. We grieve with the families of the deceased and pray for the recovery of the wounded and injured.

We think of those who harbor hatred and fear in their minds and hearts: we remind them that it is unacceptable to take out their frustrations on the innocent. All human persons are created in God’s image and likeness and, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, possess inalienable rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Moreover, we are reminded that each of us in the human family bears a responsibility for each

other: for brother, sister, neighbor. Thus, it is important that we realize the impact that language and attitudes of racism, discrimination, and hatred can have on others. We also encourage each other to report to proper authorities any warning signs we notice in others that reveal hatred and a willingness to hurt others or themselves.

Finally, we stand in solidarity with Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and Bishop Frank Dewane in their statement on behalf of the US bishops: “The plague that gun violence has become continues unchecked and spreads across our country. Things must change. Once again, we call for effective legislation that addresses why these unimaginable and repeated occurrences of murderous gun violence continue to take place in our communities.”

May the God of peace bring comfort to the families of the deceased and healing to the wounded and injured. May we all heed the words of Jesus, “love one another.”

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Justin Church #488800 2655 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051 TELEPHONE 408 296-1193 CONTACT PERSON Laura Ortiz EMAIL: laura.ortiz@dsj.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 11, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS