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ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

(408) 296-1193 ~ www.st-justin.org

Masses Saturday 8:00 a.m., 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 & 7:00 p.m.

Daily Mass 8:30 a.m., Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m., Saturday Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15, 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. or by appointment

Initiation If interested in exploring the Catholic Faith or completing the Sacraments of Initiation as an adult or youth, contact Catechetical Ministry at 296-1193 x 104.

Marriage Couples registered within the parish are required to make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage by calling 296-1193 and must complete a Marriage Preparation Program.

Sacrament of the Sick If you know of any parishioner who is ill, at home, or in the hospital, please notify the Parish Office so our Eucharistic Ministers of the Sick may bring communion or anointing can be arranged.

Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated following completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. New and expectant parents are invited to call the Parish Office at 296-1193.

Youth Confirmation High School Youth Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season. Registration occurs in the summer.

Dear St. Justin: I’ve been to three charitable organizations so far this year. What can I say, sometimes you hit bottom and need help back up.

The first two were horrible. (Organization name withheld) staff was rude and condescending. The clients were grabbing everything they could get and it was really overcrowded and disorganized. (Organization name withheld) is a money grabbing “church” that helps you only if you’re a card carrying paying member.

That being said, St. Justin’s is GREAT!!! They are compassionate, very well organized and caring people. I needed clothes for interviews and they hooked me up. Instead of just beans and rice and bread, they actually give you items to make healthy meals. It doesn’t cover needs for the whole month but it’s a great supplement.

Last, but not least, the staff. The volunteers are very helpful and everybody I’ve come in contact with has been kind and understanding. The last thing you need when you’re down on your luck is to be treated like a loser.

Oh, and I went to an interview wearing one of the outfits that I was given and I start my new job 1/5/15. Thank you to Joe and the staff at St. Justin’s. I couldn’t have done it without you. (Name withheld)

Sometimes when I wonder if what we do really makes a difference, a note like that one comes along to remind me that “WE DO!”

When everything was said and done at the end of 2014, St. Justin Community Ministry had packed and distributed food to an average of over 3,000 people each month. Thanksgiving food was given to about 700 families. For Christmas, we distributed food to over 730 families and provided Christmas presents to over 2,300 children and grandchildren. Our extra gifts were taken to Sacred Heart Community Services where they were distributed before Christmas.

It would be impossible to name all the individuals that help with Community Ministry throughout the year. Many of you also helped with our Thanksgiving and Christmas projects that brightened the lives of so many. Thank you all for all you do for others, God Bless and Happy New Year! Joe Bauer

Community Ministry Update

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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

MAY 27, 2012

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection

Variance

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, ksuty@dsj.org

Mr. Joe Bauer, Pastoral Associate, Facilities, Community Ministry

408-296-1193 x 109, joeb@st-justin.org

Ms. Tracy Sevigny, Pastoral Associate, DRE, RCIA, RCIC, Confirmation 408-296-1193 x 104, tracy@st-justin.org

Mrs. Lillian Kwiatkowski, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, lillian@st-justin.org

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Administrative Assistant 408-296-1193 x 102, lortiz@st-justin.org

Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist

Rev. James Okafor, In Residence

PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m. FAX: 408-244-9437 Website: www.st-justin.org

Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102

Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113

Youth Ministry Ext. 102

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.

Mass Dedications for the Week of January 19, 2015– January 25, 2015 + 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: Jas Arandia, Maria Camacho, Patricia Campbell, Richard Capek, Carmen Cordina, Lucy Duran, Kurt Hernandez, Alex Marquez, Val Marquez, Jennifer Navarro, Anacleta Palwgod, Bill Pettis, Frances Rampy

And for those who have died: Lily Ortega, Mary Ann Wilson

To have a person added to the Prayer Request, please call the Parish Office at 296-1193.

Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated.

*Denotes Parish Second Collection.

1/25 Building Fund*

2/8 Community Ministry*

Mon., 8:30 a.m. Joseph Hai Nguyen + Sat., 5:00 p.m. Gertrude O’Maley +

Tues., 8:30 a.m. Dr. Everett Viano + Sun., 7:30 a.m. Marcia Carmona +

Wed., 8:30 a.m. Roger Bonnit, Sr. + Roger Bonnit, Jr. +

Sun., 9:00 a.m. Silver Ancheta + Sabrina Ancheta +

Thurs., 8:30 a.m. All Souls Sun., 10:30a.m. For All Parishioners

Fri., 8:30 a.m. Mary Hue Vu + Sun., 12:15 p.m. Clifford Rasquinha +

Sat., 8:00 a.m. Hugette Dias Adrienne Dias

Sun., 7:00 p.m. Monthu Lobo +

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 25 , 2015

Monday Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6

Thursday Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer

Friday Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19

Saturday Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21

Sunday Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

JANUARY 11, 2015

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $9,558.84

Online $1,045.00

Direct Deposit $218.00

Variance <$1,678.16>

Our second collection for the Msgr. Mentasti Scholarship Fund

was $2,999.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

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ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Viano 408-296-1193 Thai Tran

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Jim Newton 408-296-1193

LADIES GUILD Diane Serrianne 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-985-1088

ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell 408-472-1931

ST. JUSTIN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Frank Zuniga 408-688-1157 Theresa Huether 408-368-6317

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Robert E. Carvalho 408-279-8922 gk@kofc3523.org

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Chito De Quinto 408-249-9443

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE 408-296-1193

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath would like to invite all couples who are

celebrating their 5th (or less), 25th, 40th and 50th (or more)

Wedding Anniversaries in 2015 to participate in our Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on February 14

at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.

The couples will be invited to renew their wedding vows and will

receive a blessing from Bishop Patrick McGrath who will preside over the celebration. Each couple

will also receive a certificate signed by the Bishop.

A short reception will follow.

3 Ways to Register

• Online registration (www.dsj.org)

• Fill out a registration form found in the Valley Catholic Newspaper

• Fill out a copy of the registration form from your parish office

You can submit filled out registration forms via fax at 408.983.0121 OR mail to: Diocese of San Jose 1150 North First Street #100 San Jose, CA 95112 ATTN: Wedding Anniversary Mass

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.

Just a reminder to check all parish activities, go to our website at www.st-justin.org. Click on the CALENDAR link, and you will find where it is being held and the times.

Marriage Anniversaries

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

Laura Ortiz at 296-1193 ext. 102 or lortiz@st-justin.org

Parish Office Closed

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Message from the Office of the Bishop Temporary Liturgical

Adaptations during the Flu/Cold Season

1.We will suspend offering Holy Communion under both Species.

2. Holy Communion will be distributed only into the hands of communicants; during this time,

Holy Communion will not be distributed on the tongue.

3. The Sign of Peace should be adapted so as to allow for a

greeting that does not involve shaking hands or touching.

4. People should avoid holding hands during the recitation or singing of the Lord’s Prayer.

5. A reminder that the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass

does not hold for those who are seriously ill or may have flu or

cold symptoms.

When appropriate, we will return to our normal liturgical practices,

which highly value full participation in the Eucharist

through the sharing of the cup and generous signs of hospitality,

reconciliation, and unity.

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 , ext. 0 , lortiz@st-justin.org for registration information.

If you have any questions about our programs, contact Tracy Sevigny at tracy@st-justin.org.

Youth Faith Formation

Infant Baptism Team Are you being called?

Have you been thrilled to see the infant baptisms occurring during

our Sunday masses? Are you excited to see the young families make initiation into our Catholic faith an important part of their

children’s lives? We are still looking for additional

team members to: ♦ Assist during the baptisms

♦ Lead parent catechetical sessions once a quarter

♦ Follow-up with the families post-Baptism

Please contact Tracy Sevigny, tracy@st-justin.org

Material Requests We are very grateful that our

parishioners have responded most generously to all our requests. At this time our craft supply storage is filled to capacity.

We will notify you when we are able to receive

further craft donations.

If, however, you would be interested in supplying our Parish Ministry Center and Room 2 with hot or cold cups and napkins, that would be very much appreciated.

Thank you for your continued

generosity!!!

Adult Baptism If you or someone you know is

interested in the Roman Catholic faith, you are invited to

participate in RCIA. For information, please contact Tracy, tracy@st-justin.org OR

drop by Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Parish Ministry Center.

All are welcome!

FAITH Beyond 2000 Our diocesan-sponsored

program for catechists and others interested in gaining a better understanding of their faith.

The Chancery 1150 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95112

Monday, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

January 26: Sacraments of Healing

February 23: Sacraments at the Service of

Communion

Plan now to attend and give your ministry and your

spirituality a boost!

Diocesan-Mandated Safe Environment Training In compliance with the US Bishop’s revised “Charter for the

Protection of Children & Young People” the Diocese of San Jose has asked us to integrate Safe Environment Training into our Catechetical Programs.

Sunday, January 18th. 10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. 6th– Jr. High: Room 17, led by Katy Meister, Diocese of San Jose.

parents welcome but not required to attend 2 p.m. –3 p.m. K’s –5th Grade: Large Hall parent attend with child, led by Katy Meister, Diocese of San Jose 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. High School Confirmation, led by Katy Meister, Diocese of San Jose.

parents welcome but not required to attend

This program seeks to train parents and children/youth on proper boundaries and responses to those boundaries being violated. Online risk

and responsibilities are also a key component. Please take advantage of this opportunity to encourage resilient children who are unafraid to assert their

right over their personal and emotional space.

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MINISTRY NEWS

Community Ministry

Outreach Dinner Our Outreach Dinner will be taking place today, Sunday,

January 18, 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.

Blanket and Sleeping Bags Collection During the Cold Weather we often receive requests for Sleeping Bags and/or Blankets. If you have any that you could donate to Community Ministry please drop them off at the Pantry, Monday through Saturday from 10 – 12 or the Parish Office, Monday through Friday from 9 – 5 (closed 12-1:15 p.m.)

Food Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of January, we will continue to request Canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese, Tomato Sauce and Canned Tuna. 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, in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office.

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Daily Store Hours:

Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m. ~ 2:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. Saturday

10:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Thank you for your patronage throughout the year!

THRIFT STORE

To learn more about the St. Justin School community,

please visit our website or call us at (408) 248-1094.