MASS TIMES

Mon-Fri: 6:30 & 8:00 a.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Sundays: 6:30, 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m., 12:30 & 6 p.m. 1st Friday of the Month: Adoration & Noon Mass Confessions: Saturdays 9:30-10:30am & by appt.

1576 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA. 95125 www.saintchris.com

ST. CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL: 408-723-7223; www.stchris.us

Principal: Mrs. Sally Douthit Vice Principals: Sr. Kieran O’Connor, P.B.V.M; Mrs. Jutta Brassill and Mrs. Kathy Carter Business Manager: Mrs. Stephanie Houlihan Finance Manager: Divina Orogo Development Director: Teresa Behan

Parish Office Msgr. Allen Center 2278 Booksin Ave., San Jose, CA. 95125

Summer Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:00am—noon, 1:00-3:00pm Closed Fridays

Main Office: 408-269-2226, (fax) 408-269-2784 Pastor: Rev. Chr istopher Bennett Ext. 135

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Anthony Uytingco Ext. 130 And Rev. Lieu Vu Ext. 143

Deacon: Deacon Bruce Zorio, Ext. 137

Parish Secretaries: Adrienne DiVittorio, Sharon Tavolara & Karonne Carlsen

Business & Facility Manager Elaine Blocher, Ext. 136

Safe Environment: Nancy Jolliff Ext. 133

RCIA To become Catholic: 269-2226 Ext. 137

Parish Records: Gayle Blackford Ext. 124

Pastoral Ministry: Loretta Pfaff, 408-264-5114 Ext. 131

Youth/Young Adult Ministry: Chris Miller - 408-395-7949

Catechetical Ministry: 264-8764 Director: Sr. Felicia Gross, O.S.F. Ext. 128 Rel. Ed. Assistant: Diane Forst Ext. 127 Elementary Sacrament Coordinator: Gina Park Ext. 126

Outreach Office: 269-2226 Ext. 132 Nancy Melander Pantry Hours: 4:00-5:30pm Tuesday & Wednesday Call for Saturday Hours

August 7, 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 7, 2016

IN REMEMBRANCE

Let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the

Risen Lord, especially: Shirley Lassegard ,Larry Tate

And Gene Huffman

Calling all Parish Ministers….the Annual Parish Ministry Appreciation Dinners for 2016 will be held on September 16 & 17. Mark your calendars and watch your mailbox for your invitation later this summer. We thank you for your service to the Parish.

Communion to the Sick

If you or someone close to you is unable to attend church due to age or infirmity, please call Loretta in the Pastoral Care office at 408-264-5114 or email , loretta.pfaff@stchrissj.org. We have minis-ters to the sick and homebound who are available to come once a week to pray and bring Communion to those individuals who are unable to come to Church anymore.

2nd Grade Teacher (Full-time) - St. Christopher School, San Jose

St. Christopher School is currently looking for a full-time second grade teacher to join its collaborative and dedi-cated faculty. This teacher will be responsible for in-struction of all academic subjects and preparing stu-dents for the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Qualifications: • Be Catholic and committed to the mission and phi-

losophy of Catholic education. • Possess a valid California Teaching Credential. • Be comfortable with using technology in instruction. • Have strong verbal and written communication skills. • Former teaching experience is preferred. Email resume and Teacher Application to Vice Principal Jutta Brassill: jbrassill@stchris.us

Altar Server Training Boys and girls currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grades who are interested in learning more about the minis-try of Altar Serving are invited to attend one of two orientation meetings, with a parent, to help them to discern this ministry. At the orientation we will an-swer your questions about training, scheduling, and the practical aspects of serving our parish as an Altar Server. To reserve your reservation for the upcoming training session, you MUST RSVP to da4ryans@yahoo.com. Prospective Altar Servers will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis.

Orientation Meeting Dates Tuesday, Sept. 6th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Marian Room

-or- Thursday, Sept. 8th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Marian Room

This Orientation is a prerequisite for Altar Server Training, and prospective Servers must attend 1 Orientation Meeting with a parent. Prospective Altar Servers must also complete the following 3-day training session:

Training Session Dates Thursday, Sept. 15th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the church

Friday, Sept. 16th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the church -and-

Saturday, Sept. 17th from 7:45 to 9:30 AM in the church

Space is limited! You MUST RSVP to da4ryans@yahoo.com to confirm your reservation for this training session.

ATTENTION! HELP NEEDED!

TRAININGS TO BECOME LECTOR &/or E UCHARISTIC MINISTER

We are in great need of both lectors and Eucharis-tic ministers at this time. Please consider volun-teering for one of these ministries. There are two trainings coming up this month ON Monday, August 22nd Wednesday, August 31st. Lector training will be offered at 7pm and Eucharistic Minister training at 8:30pm on the same night so that if you would like to vol-unteer for both , you can be trained for both ministries at that time. This is a meaningful way to live your faith and be part of St. Christo-pher community. You only need to attend 1 evening. Please RSVP to Loretta at 408-264-5114 or at Loretta.pfaff@stchrissj.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

4:30 Yvonne Pine, Lorraine Igoe, William Phelan, Joe & Ann Serio, Dr Luis Barrera Aceve-do ,Larry Tate

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

6:30 Yvonne Pine, Helen Boshell,

8:00 Yvonne Pine, Michael Giammona, Angelina Borrelli, Betty Della Maggiore, Mary DeLuca

9:30 Yvonne Pine, Paul Russo, Jeanice Owens, Angela “Gigi” Gemma-Taft (sp int) Stephen D’Arrigo Jr. Richard Sarti, Arthur Holler

11:00 Yvonne Pine, Sandi Modeson, Benny & Julia Infantino, Frank Vallelunga, Stephen D’Arrigo

12:30 Yvonne Pine, Daisy Dinapoli, Dr Luis Berrera Acevedo

6:00 Yvonne Pine

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS (408) 264-8764

Religious Education Office Hours: Office hours- Mon.–Thurs.

9-a.m.-Noon and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

RCIA Inquiring About Becoming Catholic

The RCIA, Rite of Christian Intimation for Adults, is beginning its period of Inquiry. During this time Non–Catholic adults are in-vited look at their own faith journey and how the Catholic Church can help meet their spir-itual needs. If you are interested in looking at the Catholic Faith and how the RCIA pro-cess can assist you in this endeavor please contact Deacon Bruce Zorio at bruce-zorio@gmail.com or call the parish office at

RE-REGISTRATION FORMS FOR BOTH SUNDAY AND TUESDAY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Please return your forms now; call us if you need another re-registration form. Please note that we have limited spaces on Sunday and Tuesday for the 2016-17 program; to in-sure that your child will be in our 2016-2017 program, you must return the forms ASAP.

NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR FALL 2016

Registration has begun. Forms are available in the Msgr. Allen Center or go to www.saintchris.com to obtain the forms (see above for office hours). You must be regis-tered at St. Christopher Church or another church in the Diocese of San Jose to enroll your child. Parish registration forms will also be available. A copy of your child’s baptis-mal certificate is required unless they were baptized at St. Christopher. Payment is due at the time of registration. There are limited spaces in grades 1st-6th for Sunday and Tues-day. For more information, please call 408-264-8764. CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY & TUESDAY REL. ED. PROGRAMS;

GRADES 1st THROUGH 6th: For our Sunday and Tuesday programs, we need five adults to volunteer for each pro-gram. For more detailed information, please call Sr. Felicia at 408-264-8765.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE SICK We’d like to invite those who are sick and their family members or those caring for them for a sharing of experiences and challenges and reading materials in a friendly and confidential support group setting, and also for prayers for moral and spiritual nourishment. Please note there will be no meetings for July and Au-gust they will resume in September the Msgr. Allen Center. Please contact Edith Smith at 408-839-1942 if you need further information.

God Beyond the Grave A retreat day for those grieving the death of a loved one, recent or long ago. Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:30 am - 3:30 pm St. Mary’s Parish – Hofmann Center, Los Gatos Cost: $15./person. If this cost prevents you from attending retreat, Please contact Catholic Cemeteries. Facilitator: Fr. Chris Bennett

Parish Bereavement Ministers Training Series 6 sessions: Thursdays, Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, (skip Sept. 8) Sept. 15, 22, 29 from 7 pm - 9 pm The Chancery1150 North First Street, Suite 100 San Jose 95112 Presenter: Kathy Fanger $100. – refundable if all 6 sessions, or 5 sessions and 1 make-up, are attended

When you care enough to give the very best……give yourself and your spouse a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 11-13, 2016 at Vallambrosa Center, Menlo Park. For more infor-mation visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.

Young Adults: St. Christopher Young Adults are a group of parishioners ages 18 to 39, single and mar-ried, who are connected by our Catholic faith and who actively participate in the life of the Church. Our mission is to “continue lifelong learning in a Catholic environment through spiritual growth, re-flection, and service as we strengthen our relation with God though each other, our faith, and our com-munity." The group strives to offer the following programmatic components on a rotating basis: faith sharing, social events, and service opportunities. Par-ticipants are also encouraged to get involved with the liturgical ministries at the Parish. Any questions contact: Chris Miller at cmiller@dsj.org or 408-395-7949

Social Justice

St Christopher’s Back to School with the San Francisco Giants A Holy Name Society Event Sunday, August 14th, 2016

Come enjoy a day full of fun with your parish friends and family while you cheer on the SF Giants as they play the

Baltimore Orioles! Enjoy the tailgate, ride the chartered bus and

cheer for the Giants!

PRICING OPTIONS TICKET, TAILGATE, AND BUS:$70.00 PER PERSON

TICKET & TAILGATE: $50.00 PER PERSON TICKET ONLY: $40.00 PER PERSON

TAILGATE ONLY: $15.00 PER PERSON CHARTERED BUS: BUS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED AND LEAVES FROM PRESENTATION

HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT AT 8:45A.M. IT DEPARTS FROM AT&T PARK FOLLOWING

CONCLUSION OF THE GAME.

TAILGATE FOOD: HAMBURGER OR HOT DOG, PASTA SALAD,CHIPS, COOKIE AND SOFT DRINK

OR WATER

ALL TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASE ONLINE AT:

HTTPS://SQUAREUP.COM/STORE/HOLY-NAME-SOCIETY/ IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT GREG ARMANINO AT: 408 768 1276

Are we the loyal, good servants, fulfilling the ex-pectations of Jesus? As the Gospel suggests, this is not based on predetermined orders/schedules, but on our ongoing commitment to implement our respective roles in the service of the Lord. Responsible stewardship flows from a laity knowledgeable of their status in the Church in the 21st Century and the manner in which each one's special talents mesh with the posi-tion of the Church in our secular world. For those of us raised with the view of the back of the priest during the Latin Mass, with the fo-cus on the absolutes of the Baltimore Catechism and one's own spirituality, the arrival of Pope John XXIII and Vatican II was/is a breath of fresh air, a threat to one's faith, or a bit of both. Our spirituality was now expected to be integral-ly linked with the "real world" A few excerpts from "Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity" from Vatican II : (5) "Hence the mission of the Church is not only to bring the message and grace of Christ to men but also to penetrate and perfect the temporal order with the spirit of the Gospel. In fulfilling this mission of the Church, the Christian laity exercise their apostolate both in the Church and in the world, in both the spir-itual and temporal orders."; (10) "As sharers in the role of Christ as priest, prophet, and king, the laity have their work cut out for them in the life and activity of the Church. Their activity is so necessary within the Church communities that without it the apostolate of the pastors is often unable to achieve its full effectiveness." (14) "A vast field for the apostolate has opened up on the national and international levels where the laity especially assist with their Christian wis-dom. In loyalty to their country and in faithful ful-fillment of their civic obligations, Catholics should feel themselves obliged to promote the true common good."; (31) "Laymen should above all learn the principles and conclusions of the social doctrine so as to become capable of working for the development of this doctrine to the best of their ability and of rightly applying these same principles and conclusions to indi-vidual cases." How do I fit into our evolving, pilgrim Church? Comments or input Please contact: Doug Harper socialjustice@stchrissj.org

Check us out on our new and improved website at

www.saintchris.com You will be able to look up Mass Times, Holiday Sched-

ules, questions about Baptism, Marriages, and Church events, etc. Past bulletins are al-so available on our web site to look up past information.

Attention Please Note: Sacrament of Confession hours have changed to Saturdays 9:30 to 10:30am or by Appointment.

Over 50’s

As summer comes we all take some time to enjoy our vacations and family so there are no activities until September. However, the annual dues of $5.00 are payable now. You may send your check made out to the Over 50’s Club to Mary Jenecke at 1180 Dean Ave SJ 95125. All members of the parish who are over 50 are encouraged to become mem-bers and enjoy our monthly meetings, lunch-eons and Bingo games.

Interested in connecting with moms in the St. Chris community? The St. Christopher’s Moms Group (SCMG) provides parents of children from birth through age five with sup-port, friendship, and community. The SCMG offers a variety of activities and playdates for all types of moms and interests. We have fun play dates scheduled in this summer, and hope to see you there! For more information, or to become a member, email Erica Bannan at stchristophermomgroup@gmail.com.

Western Welcome St. Christopher Parish

Friday, August 19th from 6pm – 9:30pm

St. Christopher Parking Lot (Parking available at

Presentation HS) Family Fun – BBQ, Games,

Music and more! Prizes for the best dressed and

prize for the best class tent Adult Tri Tip/Chicken dinner

Presale $ 10/ Day of $15 Child Hot Dog Dinner $5

Purchase Tickets@ www.stchrisladiesguild.org OR

Mail check to: Western Welcome 1403 Richards Ave San Jose, CA

95125 Come on down and enjoy the fun!

Sign up to volunteer: stchris.ivolunteer.com

For more info contact Sara Ebert: 530.570.0261 or

Rebecca Jennings: 408.807.4553 Please NO Scooters, Skate-

boards, or Roller-skates

ST CHRISTOPHER PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR

All children from 2nd grade through 8th grade are in-vited to come and join our Parish Children’s choir. The choir will sing once a month at the 9:30am Mass on Sundays.

The First Sunday will be September 11th. Practices will be once a month on Sundays at 8:00am in Msgr. Allen Center. If your child(children) are interested, please contact Loretta at 408-264-5114 or loretta.pfaff@stchrissj.org or download the flyer with registration form from our website.

Out of Town? FYI There is a web site, you can access when ever you are out of town and need a church for Mass, Go to www.masstimes.org and look up churches and Mass times, where ever you are. Check it out.

Vigil Location: Planned Parenthood 1691 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Vigil Hours: 7AM—7 PM every day Local Contact: Pat 408-497-7270 Did you know that we have an Online Giving pro-

gram here at St. Christopher Parish? Our Online Giving program allows you to donate using your VISA, Mastercard, or bank account. Donations can be made for the Sunday Offering as well as most Second Collections and the Parish Renewal Fund. Why use the Online Program? Because gifts are done electronically you will no longer need to worry about remembering to bring your envelopes to church. It also allows you to use VISA or Master-card so you will be able to earn your miles or other awards on your credit cards. You can access our secure site by using the link on our parish website at www.SaintChris.com. Thank you in advance for you support of our parish.

INFORMATION FOR REPORTING COMPLAINTS OR ALLEGATIONS OF

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT: DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE

THE OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

1150 North First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112

Complaints or allegations of Sexual misconduct may be reported via:

PHONE: 408-983-0113 EMERGENCY HOTLINE: 408-983-0141

EMAIL: protection@djs.org FAX: 408-983-0147

Ernie Wilson Herbie Faatz Mary Winston Teri Caparelli

Jeanne Randazzo Alec Giurlani Dee Mullen Pat Lascola

Lee Reik Rick Lovoy

Nina Ratulowski Shannon Flynn Vera Gutierrez Dorothy Mariles

Dave Paul, Anthony Cardoza,

Lily Rabanal, Virginia Dalziel, Carol Whelan, Valerie Shupp,

Michael Scullion, Marcus Espinoza,

Cornell Wade, Marty Rattay, Roy LeFevre,

Martha & Charles Gregersen,

Dave Oliverio, Margret Gaffaney,

Al & Jean Trznadel, and Lena Iaconis

Pray for the ill in our Parish

The Christopher Ministry provides meals to parish-ioners during times of temporary crisis or hardship. If you or a fellow parishioner needs the help of the Christophers’, please contact the Ministry Chairper-sons. Also, please consider becoming a Christopher and helping provide this important and comforting service to members within the community. Thank you in advance for your support.

Caroline Begg Karen Warford (408) 267-7820 (408) 266-7441 fcgardhouse@yahoo.com karenvijil@yahoo.com

We continue to pray for all the men and women serving our country

in this time of war:

Alex Ngo, Tim McCullough, Joey Bellomo, Nick Badagliacco, Matthew Ward, Angelo

Totanes, Ciro LoBono, Tyler Hammerness, Branden Alwine, Greg Cook, Connor McDonald, Christian

Dietz, Connor Quinn, Adam Christopher Madewell, Richard Stayskal, Larry Chartier, Andrew Morgan, Derek Carroll, Allen Ellerbee, Obadihah Petteway, Eric Gentrup, Michael Arnone, David Wells, Ryan Trapani, Rafi Miranda, Spencer Fishman, Ryan A.

Johnson, David Ryan, Benjamin Owens-Filice, Christopher Healy, and Christine Doudell

Please Pray for us!!!

Are you looking for a satisfying but flexible volun-teer opportunity? Peninsula Food Runners is a vol-unteer organization dedicated to alleviate hunger and reduce food waste. We are building our volunteer base in Santa Clara County and invite you to join us. Peninsula Food Runners volunteers pick up excess perishable and prepared food from participating Do-nors (restaurants, caterers, bakeries, corporate cafe-terias, etc.), and then deliver the food directly to our Recipients (shelters, day centers for the elderly, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.). Shifts normally take less than 90 minutes and can work around your schedule. Come join our team of volunteers! Go to peninsulafoodrunners.org and register under Volunteer Sign-Up. Questions: email Molly Rhine at m.rhine@comcast.net or call (408) 396-8705.