Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Mass IntentIons

Pray For Lists guidelines: • Have permission from the person to be listed. • Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. • Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. • Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com

Sunday, July 30: 16th Ordinary Time8:45 am STA . . . . . Michael McCarthy †10:30 am STA . . . . . Juliana Lee, Jong Hoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Song & Paul Kim (SI)Readings: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12/Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130/Romans 8:28-30/Matthew 13:44-52 or Matthew 13:44-46

Monday, July 31: St. Ignatius of Loyola12:15 pm STA . . . . . Bobby Menezes † Readings: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34/Psalm 106:19-20, 21-22, 23/Matthew 13:31-35

Tuesday, August 1: St. Alphonsus Liguori8:30 am OLR . . . . . Rev. M. D. Stanley (SI)Readings: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Ps 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13/Matthew 13:36-43

Wednesday, August 2: St. Eusebius Vercelli, St. Peter Julian Eymard Readings: Exodus 34:29-35/Psalm 99:5, 6, 7, 9/Matthew 13:44-46

Thursday, August 3Readings: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38/Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11/Matthew 13:47-53

Friday, August 4: St. John Vianney12:15 pm STA . . . . All Parish Priests (SI)Readings: Lev 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Ps 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab/Matthew 13:54-58

Saturday, August 5: Dedication of Basilica of St. Mary Major of Rome5:00 pm SAG . . . . . Leo McCarty †Readings: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17/Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8/Matthew 14:1-12

Sunday, August 6: Transfiguration of the Lord10:30 am OLR . . . . Patricia & Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franklin †Readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14/Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9/2 Peter 1:16-19/Matthew 17:1-9

Z Please PrayFor the sIck & hoMebound – Terry Flynn, Lydia Li, Stephen Lee, Andrea Binger,

Cindy Palmer, Maria Merlitti, Donna Riordan, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne, Arturo Tecson, Joseph Crea, Cathy Doerr, Anne Bisacca, Mark LaFlamme, Mary Carlstead, Frankie Briggs, Tommy Duterte, Pat Cala, Jerod Trailer, Ruth Murphy, Beth Richards, Betsy MacDonald, Mary Stratton, Jane Fitzgerald, Winnie McGannon,

Jim Adams, Jim Thalmann, Naomi Coates, Paul McMamaraFor the recently deceased – Ann Masik, Maria Copeland, Jim McLaughlin, Geronimo Terres,

Jennifer C. Arce, Tina Reyes, Tom Bednar, Allan Jensen, Patricia Dalton, John Joseph Dorgan, Kathleen Hefner, Beverly Rowan, Maria Januario, John McKenzie, Emma Luz Torregrosa, Peggy Peterson, Pat Briggs, Elizabeth Van Dalsem, Ordway Monette, Kenneth Blanchard

Focus: the FellowshIp oF catholIc unIversIty students

My name is Sara Billman, and in May I graduated from UC Berkeley! I want to tell you some good news about what is going on in the Church, but before I do so, I want to convey this message: in parishes around the country, I look around and I feel sad. I feel sad because my generation isn’t practicing their faith. In fact, 80% of those who leave the

Catholic Church do so by the time they graduate from college. This is a generation in crisis — of identity, of purpose and of belief. Faced with so many distractions, empty pleasures and a loss of faith in God, they are los-ing hope. For the sake of so many souls, the joyful message of Jesus Christ’s life and salvation needs to be shared, now more than ever.

But here’s the good news. Someone is doing something about it, specifi-cally an apostolate called FOCUS: The Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Encouraged and driven by Pope St. John Paul II’s call to a New Evangelization, and encouraged with steadfast hope to change the culture for Christ, FOCUS has forged ahead into the battlefield of the college cam-pus. As a result, FOCUS missionaries have spread the gospel message to tens of thousands of college students through on-campus outreach, bible studies, discipleship, mission trips, national conferences and more.

God has called me to serve students and invest in the Church’s future by becoming a missionary and I would love to invite you into this mission with me! If you are interested in learning more about what FOCUS does, how your student could get involved, or how you could join my prayer and financial support team, please reach out at sara.billman@focus.org or 650.862.3602.

Part of the mission of FOCUS is to engage our family, friends and parish communities in the New Evangelization, inviting those outside of the col-lege campus, to participate as active members of our ministry through financial support. This means that I will be funded by a support team of mission partners (individuals, families…etc.) who commit to supporting my mission on a monthly basis. Thank you for taking the time to read this—it is an honor to share my vocation with the parish that strongly influenced my faith. I am praying for you all!

Sincerely, Your FOCUS Missionary, Sara Billmanaltar servers needed!Altar servers are greatly needed for both the 5:00 p.m. Saturday & 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Albert the Great. Call Nora Lundin at 650-494-2496 ext. 14 or nlundin@dsj.org

Fr. Matt will be onSummer Vacation through August 4th. We wish him a restfuland relaxing time. Aloha!

Fr. Matt out!

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs week’s hIghlIghts

Sunday, July 30

Monday, July 319:00 am . . . . . Summer Camp (OLRH)7:00 pm . . . . . Pivotal Players (OLRH)

Tuesday, August 19:00 am . . . . . Summer Camp (OLRH) 5:00 pm . . . . . Multi-faith Voices (PC1st)7:00 pm . . . . . Hisp Prayer Group (DCC)

Wednesday, August 29:00 am . . . . . Summer Camp (OLRH)10:00 am . . . . Spirituality Tues.Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PC1st)5:30 pm . . . . . TMC SpeakOut (THLib)6:00 pm . . . . . RCIA Children (DC)7:00 pm . . . . . Community Life (PC1st)7:15 pm . . . . . Catechist Prep (DC)7:30 pm . . . . . STA Site Committee (THLib)

Thursday, August 39:00 am . . . . . Summer Camp (OLRH)10:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)

Friday, August 49:00 am . . . . . Summer Camp (OLRH)6:30 pm . . . . . Goretti Group (STA, THB)7:00 pm . . . . . 1st Friday Adoration (DCC)

Saturday, August 510:00 am . . . . Memorial Mass - Pat Briggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (SAG) 12:00 pm . . . . Quinceañera (SAG)

presIder schedule

St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.

Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. GazzinganSun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. StanleySun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez

St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.

Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . Msgr. SandersfeldSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. EpieSun 12:00pm (Gregorian) TBD

Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.

Sun 9:00 am (Spanish) . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Kuupuo

Transfiguration – August 6, 2017

catholIcIsM: the pIvotal players

Who are the “pivotal players” in our Church? Explore the lives of six of the most significant people in the life of our Church: men and women whose friendship with Christ transformed not only their lives but also the world. Invest 90 minutes a week this Summer.When: Monday evenings beginning July 31 (Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28, Sept. 11) from 7 - 8:30 p.m.Where: Our Lady of the Rosary HallQuestions: Contact Susan Olsen at 650-494-2496, X25

suMMer caMp starts toMorrow! Sing God’s Praises! Dance for Joy! Walk with Paul in Ancient Rome! July Is Ending - Our Summer Camp is just around the corner. Register NOW!! (Registration forms are available in the vestibule and on our website.)

Sessions begin July 31-August 4 and August 7 through 11 from 9 a.m. to Noon in Our Lady of the Rosary Hall for ages 5 through 13. The cost per child is $50 per week. Children may attend one or both weeks. If you have questions about this camp or need financial aid to participate, contact Susan at suolsen@dsj.org or in the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496, ext. 25.

rcIa For chIldren

Do you have a child who is aged 7 or more who has not been baptized? Do you have a child over the age of 7 who has not yet received First Eucharist? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for children is the proper venue for sacramental preparation for these children. Our next session will be held on August 2, from 6 - 7:15 pm in the Dermody Center. Contact Susan at suolsen@dsj.org at the Pastoral Center, 650-494-2694 ext.25

thInkIng about becoMIng catholIc?Thinking about becoming Catholic or receiving the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation? Do you have an interest in becoming Catholic? Were you baptized as a child but have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? Our adult inquiry sessions continue all year long. For more information about the R.C.I.A. process, please contact Deacon Daniel Hernandez at dhernandez@dsj.org or Susan Olsen at suolsen@dsj.org

plan ahead!Annual Parish PicnicSunday, Sept 17th 11:15 am – Our Lady of the Rosary

pastoral hoMe MInIstry

Jesus has a special compassion for the sick and suffering. He wants us to look out for them. If you are ill or homebound or in a retirement home or a care facility, or if you know a parishioner who needs pastoral care, please contact the Pastoral Home Ministry. We will visit them, bring them Holy Communion and, if needed, arrange for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick by one of our priests. Contact Mary Fong, Coordinator of Pastoral Home Ministry, e-mail: fongmt@hotmail.com or 650-494-2496 X22 or 650-494-1660.

July 30, 2017weekly stewardshIp report

Thank you for sharing God's gifts!

July 23 (Week 4)Offertory by Mass:Sat 5:00pm (SAG) . . . . .$904Sun 9:00am (SAG) . . .$1,077Sun 9:00am (OLR) . . . . .$983Sun 10:30am (OLR) . .$3,018Sun 7:30am (STA) . . . $1,129 Sun 8:45am (STA) . . . . .$398Sun 10:30am (STA) . . . .$551Sun 12:00pm (STA) . . . $214Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45Online Giving . . . . . . $3,250 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,569Weekly Goal . . . . . .$12,000

InstItute For leadershIp In MInIstry (IlM)The Institute for Leadership in Ministry is a 3-year course of study for lay persons. The ILM provides train-ing and faith formation for lay leaders in the Church. The theological base for this program is found in the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Responding to their baptismal call, graduates return to their par-ish to serve in various leadership roles in Liturgy, Catechetics, Social Justice, Pastoral Care, as well as many others. We plan to continue sending lay persons to the Institute for Leadership in Ministry. If you feel called to explore this possibility, we are looking for a few quali-fied candidates for the new ILM academic year which begins in the fall. Please contact Fr. Matt (mstanley@dsj.org) for more information.

growIng our FaIth through generosIty

The time of vacations and weekends away, are always quite challenging for our parish financially. As the attendance at our weekend liturgies dwindles, so can the weekly support of our parishioners: a very good reason to consider using Online

Giving. The challenge lies in the fact that our financial responsibilities do not go away during the summer. Thank you for your generosity toward the work and mission of the parish. As you know, we are totally dependent upon you and all of our parishioners for our livelihood.

KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCC . . Dermody Center ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary

ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . . Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the

Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.

SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School

SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas

ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House

Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House

Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House

Library

HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass.

Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child.

Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one.

Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child.

Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date.

ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE STAFF, & COMMITTEES

Main Phone: (650) 494-2496

Business & Operations Manager: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org

Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org;Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org

Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm SAGH)

Chair: Anne Morrison (ahbert55@aol.com);

Vice-Chair: Steve Carter (SCarter@aslcpa.com);

Secretary: Bill Morrison (wfmorrison27@gmail.com)

Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) 493-2998

Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net)

Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) 493-8237

St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation pickup(650) 871-6844

Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) 330-1762

St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa

STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1

Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) 723-5101

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) 497-8538

Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488

Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please email your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at camiller@dsj.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.