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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2015
Good News When my mother was alive and Thanksgiv-ing rolled around, my siblings and I would pack up our respective families and travel home for the traditional holiday dinner. There was something so right and satisfying about seeing one another, sharing what had happened since we saw each other last and eating the good food that was part of the feast. Of course as we got older, we helped out with the cooking, serving, and cleaning up, and with entertaining the frequent guests that showed up. On that day we were all family.
The year my mother died, my brother, sisters, and I were not sure what to do. Her house had been sold, and we were scat-tered to different parts of the country. Thanksgiving was a very different feast that year, as it often is when matriarchs and pa-triarch pass. We talked about what we missed and wanted, and now we celebrate Thanksgiving at my house with all who can make it. The tradition has become ours, and we look forward to it every year.
Imagine being unable to celebrate any of your traditions for forty years. That’s what the Jews faced during their long exile. They were unable to gather as a family and wor-ship God in their own way. Jeremiah’s vision of their joyful return holds out the hope that God will once again gather them up and bring them home. There, God will restore them to wholeness just as Jesus restored Bartimaeus, who courageously called out to him and asked for what he most desired.
Mary Katharine Deeley [email protected]
Weekly Reflections
Office Hours
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CLERGY
Monsignor Eugene O’Donnell
Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Jeff Fernandez
Parochial Vicar x328
Fr. Peter Luc Phan x304
Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Deacon Willy Agbayani
Deacon Andrzej Sobczyk
STAFF
Joanna Dobrzynski ,OFS x303
Liturgy Coordinator
Dylan Dullea x313
Facilities [email protected]
Victor Espinoza x302
Business and Resource Development
Manager [email protected]
Heather Khan x306
Accountant [email protected]
Leslie Legacion x301
Music Director [email protected]
Rochelle Leggett x309
Preschool Director
Mary McAllister x301
Office Staff [email protected]
Phil McAllister x313 Facilities Manager [email protected]
Rebecca Mitz x323
Office Supervisor [email protected]
Lisa Sabadin-Nakamura x316
Director of Faith Formation
Rosie Olivas x324
Office Staff [email protected]
Lerma Simpson x310
1st Eucharist [email protected]
Cecile Vo x305
Youth Director [email protected]
Other Parish Contacts:
Marriage x324
Memorial Garden x301
Day Break Caregiver Respite 270-4900
Preschool
www.stfrancisofassisipreschool.org
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Next Sunday’s Readings All Saints
Reading I: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Reading II: 1 John 3:1-3 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
Weekly Giving
October 11
Checks and Envelopes $ 11,989.42 Loose Change $ 4,094.00 Total Week Offertory $ 16,083.42
Envelopes and Loose 421 Oct 15 Offertory to date $ 35,340.95 Oct 15 Offering Budget $ 67,132.00
Weekly Offertory envelope contributions support the monthly operating expenses of the parish.
St. Francis Building Fund-your gift helps the parish pay our $32,361.62 Monthly
Mortgage payment.
If you are interested in donating on-line, please visit Please visit our webpage at
www.sfoasj.com and click on the to get started with this
convenient giving option.
Thank you in advance for your generous giving.
Faith is believing in something even
though you may not be able to see
it. Many people think that miracles
don’t happen anymore. But, if you
focus on the positive, not the nega-
tive, focus on your blessings instead
of your hardships, miracles will
seem common.
From the Desk of our Pastor…
Golf Tournament a Big Hit!
Along with the Dinner, Car Raffle, and Auctions.
Under the capable leadership of Ron Lorilla, Robert Malonzo and Committee Members Debbie Adams, Jim Bariteau, Flo Southland, Tom and Elsa McLaughlin, Tony Branco, Bob and Ronnie Byron this year’s golf tournament was very well organized and was a very enjoyable day out for over 100 golfers. We thank the entire committee, the golfers and the following vol-unteers who helped in different ways: Jim Castle, Maria Civello, Louis DeVincenzi, Joyce Duffy, Terry Griffin, Carol Griffin, Cookie Hales, Leona Karava, Mary Kolb, Mary Ann Laundri, Dot Leysna, Rob Malonso, Tom McLaughlin, Elsa McLaughlin, Barbara Miller, Bev Murphy, Madeline Natzger, Richard Naftzger; Maureen O’Neill, Linda Pederson, Bill Rodman, Marilyn Rodman, Linda Schlageter, and Flo Southland.
We also thank the people from the Villages who gave us their golf carts for the tournament.
Armand Guerrero was the official photographer for the tournament and we thank him.
Over 300 participants enjoyed the very festive and enjoyable Dinner. We especially thank Rosalie Cartwright for the colorful décor and layout of the tables which added to the festive atmosphere. The live piano music was an added feature this year.
The Car Raffle, this year, had a new and different format with fewer tickets and more prizes. The Raffle Committee was led by Karen Meshcke and included Kimberley Pham, Theresa Nguyen and Minh Tam Nguyen. The following sales people did a great job in moving the 2000 tickets: Ryan Bao, Bob Byron, Ronnie Byron, Solly Cecillio, Rebecca Cruz, Mina Echols, Helen Guerrero, Rusty Kilkenny, Mary Kolb, Marie Lamantia, Becky Mora, Jacqueline Nguyen, Imelda Orozco, Aster Pasion, Sam Pasion, Zeny Patalot, Suzanne Pham, Janet Phan, Stella Rodriguez, Ederlyn Suriaga, Phu Vu, and Lisette Zarzalejo.
We are grateful to all of them for their hard work.
We congratulate the winners of the Grand Prize and the 12 other prizes. Note that over $30,000 goes to people of the parish, the winners. Grand Prize Beth Cayabyab (#1939), 2nd Prize $2,000 Rose Gravelle (#1931), 3rd Prize $1,000 Joseph Velez (#0925), 4th Prize $500 My Bui (#1454). Bundle Drawing Winners: Jesse Mora (iPad mini 3 B155), John Cortese $1000 B490, Msgr. Fran $500 B175
Credit for the success of the Auctions goes to the following talented committee: Tess Chin, Sandra Lowe, Geraldine Leggio, Linda Paulson and Rosalie Cartwright.
The following volunteers helped with the auctions: Felicia Aquino, Rosalie Cartwright, Donna Corsell, Hunter Elkins, Yvonne French, Hanna Lowe, David Mendez, Tate Tran, and Cynthia Welch.
They secured the items for the Live Auction and Silent Auction, organized the items for the silent auction, did the book-let for the live auction, provided the paddles for the bidding, and took the payment for the items in a very organized and quick way. We are very grateful to them for their hard work and generous donation of time and talent.
We thank Hunter Elkins for being our auctioneer during the dinner.
We thank the sponsors, donors and local businesses who supported us.
Last but not least we thank our staff, especially our Business Manager, Victor Espinoza, and Heather Khan, our ac-countant, Mary McAllister who helped with credit card payments, and Rosie Olivas our Administrative Assistant who supported the above workers and volunteers.
You will see how many people contributed to the success of these activities. In doing so, we enjoyed each others com-pany, made new friends, got satisfaction in the success of our work, and felt the joy of the gospel that Pope Francis talks about and lives.
Save the Date for Next years Golf, Dinner and Raffle Event: Monday, October 10, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community
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REMINDER: The time will be chang-ing next Sunday, November 1 at 2am in the morning. We will be setting our clocks BACK ONE HOUR. This means you will get an extra hour of sleep.
Parish Office Closure-November
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday and Friday, November 26-27 Thanksgiving Holiday
Annual Thanksgiving Collection
for the Poor
We will hold our tradi-tional Thanksgiving collection for families in our neighboring parishes, Most Holy Trinity, St. Maria Gor-
etti and Christ the King during the weekend of November 7-8. The pro-ceeds from this collection will enable these parishes to help families in their communities to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
All Souls’ Day Mass
Please join us for a special Mass, Monday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. A procession to the Memorial Garden with a candlelight service will follow Mass. The names of those who have died in the last 12 months will be read. All are welcome
Altar of Remembrance
An Altar will be placed in the Chapel During the month of November. You are invited to bring a SMALL PHOTO (no lar-ger than 5x7) of your
loved one to place on the altar. Please include your name and phone number on the backside.
Book Group
We will meet on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 in the Fire-side Room to dis-cuss Longbourn by Jo Baker. All are
welcome and for more information please call Mary at 408 223 8205
Blood Drive
To help us reach our goal of 100 units of blood, we will be hosting a blood drive on Sat-urday, November 7 from 8:00 - 2:00 in the Gathering Hall
with the Stanford Blood Center and need donors. The blood will used to help those most in need of whole blood to save their lives, which includes acci-dent victims, cancer patients, surgery patients, and neo-natal babies. To make an appointment to be a donor log, on to the Stanford Blood Centers website. There will be sign-ups this weekend through November 1. If you have any questions, contact Linda at [email protected] or 408-270-5057.
Monday, October 26, 2015 8:30 AM Alfonso Iringan+(1 yr. death anniv.), Victorino Aguilar, Jr.+ , and Lee Cruz+
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 8:30am Michael Nguyen+, Leandro Jonsay+, Victorino Aguilar, Jr.+, and Rich C. (Surgery)
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 8:30am Frank Aguilar (health)
Thursday, October 29, 2015 8:30am Felix Chamorro+ and Frank Aguilar (health)
Friday, October 30, 2015 8:30am Vincent Bui Dinh Hoe+, Francis Xavier Nguyen+, and Paul Nguyen+
Saturday, October 31, 2015 8:30am Esteban Family+, Belmonte Family+, and Goddy & Angela Ikeme (Thanksgiving)
5:00pm Francis Xavier Nguyen+, Lee Cruz+, and Frank Aguilar (Health)
Sunday, November 01, 2015
Chapel 8:30am For the people of the parish
Gathering Hall 9:00am Joaquiin Celis+, Yolanda Escoto+, and Frank Aguilar (Health)
Chapel 10:30am Joseph Parungao+, Benjamin Parungao, Jr. +, and Lee Cruz+
Gathering Hall 11:00am Leonila Pacifico+ and Elsa Quetulio+
Chapel 12:30pm Virginio Afalla+ and Alberto Teodosia Acosta+
Vietnamese 4:00pm Huy Quang Pham+
Chapel 6:00pm Lidia Garcia +
Mass
Intentions
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community
Celebrating 30 years
of ImPACT!
On Friday, November 13, PACT will be honoring San-Jay Mehrotra (CEO San-Disk), Tom Baker (Senior VP HR SanDisk), and Judge
Ladoris H. Cordell for their tremendous contributions to the betterment of life in Silicon Valley at their annual Leadership Luncheon at the Santa Clara Convention Center from 11:30 to 1:30. PACT represents over 50,000 individuals through its member organizations (http://www.pactsj.org/about/member-organizations). You and your friends are eligible for a discounted price of $1000 per table of 10 or $100 per seat. PACT is a 501c3 organization. Seats can be pur-chased and donated to the organization in order that indi-viduals who cannot afford to pay for their own tickets may attend. They are then fully tax deductible. Please contact SFOA parishioner Vivian Miranda at [email protected] or at 408-515-8001 for more information. PACT is a multicultural, inter-faith grass-roots organization that empowers everyday people to create a more just and healthy community. (See PACTSJ.ORG for more information on current efforts and past victories)
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Welcome to These Children who
were baptized into the
St. Francis of Assisi
Community :
Maverick Levi Catalon Agreda Child of Aris Agreda and Catherine Catalon
Iris Alejandra Mendoza Child of Enrique Mendoza and Christina Marie Custodio
Kaden Cody Khac Do Child of Khanh Do and Chrisna Blanca
Roger Ekolu Gomez III Child of Roger Gomez, Jr. and Charmaine Morena
Mateo Fontanilla Vallarta Child of Christian Vallarta and Rhea Melanie Fontanilla
St. John Vianney School
Open House
Tuesday, November 10 from 8:30AM- 12Noon
Thursday, November 12 from 8:30AM - to 12Noon
Archbishop Mitty High School
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 22, 2015
Guided tours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Archbishop Mitty High School is located at
5000 Mitty Avenue San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 252-6610
Please view our website www.mitty.com/admission
for additional information about our Catholic college preparatory.
Next Weekend’s Presider Schedule*
*Subject to Change without Notice
Saturday, October 31
5:00 PM Chapel Fr. Peter
Sunday, November 1
8:15 AM Villages Msgr. Gene
8:30 AM Chapel Msgr. Mitchell
9:00 AM Gathering Hall Fr. Peter
9:30 AM Grange Hall Fr. Jeff
10:30 AM Chapel Msgr. Gene
11:00 AM Gathering Hall Msgr. Cilia
12:30 PM Chapel Msgr. Cilia
4:00 PM Vietnamese Fr. Peter
6:00 PM Chapel Fr. Jeff
Catholic Professionals
Thursday, November 12. Speaker Program: 7:35am. Three Flames Restaurant Banquet Room (1547 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, just north of Hamilton Ave) SPEAKER: Ron Trevino, Director of Operations, Real Options Pregnancy Medical Clinics TOPIC: Work as Worship Reservations needed: $15 members, $20 Non-Members. RSVP: www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com [email protected] 408-491-9229 Agenda: 7:00am - Mass - Msgr. John Sandersfeld 7:35am - Networking and Breakfast Buffet 7:50am - Announcements and Sponsor Introduction 8:10am - Speaker Presentation 8:40am - Question / Answer Session 8:50am – Wrap Up 9:00am - Adjourn
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