Twenty-Second 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, August 28: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time9:00 am SAG . . . . . William Carey †Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Psalm 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11/Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a/Luke 14:1, 7-14

Monday, August 29: Passion of St. John the Baptist12:15 pm STA . . . . Robert Stanley † Readings: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5/Psalm 119:97, 98-102/Mark 6:17-29

Tuesday, August 30 Readings: 1 Corinthians 2:10b-16/Psalm 145:8-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14/Luke 4:31-37

Wednesday, August 317:15 am STA . . . . . Dorothy Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kinsella † Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9/Psalm 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21/Luke 4:38-44

Thursday, September 112:15 pm STA . . . . Vince Giovannotto †Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23/Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/Luke 5:1-11

Friday, September 28:30 am OLR . . . . . For All ParishionersReadings: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5/Psalm 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40/Luke 5:33-39

Saturday, September 3: St. Gregory the Great12:15 pm STA . . . . Donna Gillas (SI-bday) Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15/Psalm 145:17-18, 19-20, 21/Luke 6:1-5

Sunday, September 4: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time7:30 am STA . . . . . Joseph Koo †9:00 am SAG . . . . . Tsung Chai-Koo †Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18b/Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17/Philemon 9-10, 12-17/Luke 14:25-33

Z Please PrayFor the sIck & hoMebound – Fr. Thierry Geris, Terry Flynn, Tina Reyes,

Lydia Li, Tom Bednar, Stephen Lee, Rose Lefebvre, Andrea Binger, Peggy Peterson, Corazon De Padua, Doris Passalacque, Dominic Duterte, Joe Vavuris, Cindy Palmer,

Maria Merlitti, Marilyn Kelly, Perri Cebedo, Donna Riordan, Mary Mansour, Charles Waldspurger, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne, George Chippendale, Shirley Deschamp

For the recently deceased – Karen Fruin, Al Bettencourt, Liz Zimmer, Mary Nurmi, Helene McKelvey, Lilian Mori, Joseph Clifford, William V. Campbell, Alice Makjavich,

Susan Fisher, Renee Thompson, Mary Kugland, Norene Scholz, Scott Simon, James Tweedie, Msgr. Eugene Boyle, Joan Copenhagen, Maurine Hanahan, Jeanese Rowell, Bernard Lieb,

Gladys Hughes, Bernard Dillon, Virginia Kreutzer, Travis Fruitt, Rosemary Hobson

huMus, huMan, huMIlIty

Israelites, especially during the time of Jesus, were very particular about the sitting arrangements at the table during a meal. Meal celebration for them was also an occasion to discuss matters in their own small communities. One’s place at the table determines how important he is in the community. That explains why in today’s gospel people were struggling and competing about who can sit at the honorable place. Everybody wants to be important and great! Jesus saw this and he made use of that as an example to promote humility!

Humility is one of the most beautiful words to describe God. God opted to go down to the level of humanity, being human like us. When God came to the earth, he didn’t show up like a mighty warrior riding on a chariot of gold gloriously descending from high heavens. Rather, he was born in a form of a slave, a tiny creature sleeping in a manger - humility.

This is a striking virtue that should mark the soul of every Christian follow-er. It is very interesting to note where the word humility came from. It was derived from an old word in Latin called humus. Humus means soil/dirt. We step on soil; we throw anything on the soil; Soil is dirty! Soil is nothing! But out of this nothing came something very valuable when God breathed on that humus! That humus became human. That is you and me. We came from soil. Originally we were nothing. What we are right now is all because of God’s grace. We cannot boast of anything. Humility doesn’t only describe God but also tells about the origin of humanity. When pride tries to take you over, bear in mind you are soil!

. . . . . Fr . Michael Gazzingan, Parochial Vicar

thank you!Many, many thanks to all the parish-ioners who brought delicious food to the homeless guests at the Hotel de Zink during August. All those stay-ing there were very appreciation of your generosity and kindness.

Want to becoMe catholIc? 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 process, please call Susan Olsen (650) 494-2496 ext. 25, or email Deacon Daniel Hernandez at dhernandez@dsj.org

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs Week’s hIghlIghts

Sunday, August 289:15 am . . . . . . Regular Classes (ISTP Schl)10:15 am . . . . Regular Classes (SESS)3:00 pm . . . . . Baptisms (STA)7:00 pm . . . . . Picnic Planning (OLRH)

Monday, August 295:00 pm . . . . . ISTP Back to School (OLRH) 7:00 pm . . . . . Adult Faith Formation (DC)

Tuesday,August 309:00 am . . . . . ISTP Admissions (OLRH) 7:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic Prayer Grp (DCC)

Wednesday, August 319:00 am . . . . . ISTO Volunteer Mtg (OLRH)4:00 pm . . . . . YSOP (OLRH)4:30 pm . . . . . Multifaith Voices (PC1st)6:00 pm . . . . . RCIA for Children (DC)7:15 pm . . . . . Catechist Prep (DC)

Thursday, September 110:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)

Friday, September 25:00 pm . . . . . Wedding Rehearsal (STA)6:00 pm . . . . . Goretti Group (STA, THB)7:00 pm . . . . . 1st Friday Adoration (DCC)

Saturday, September 310:00 am . . . . Wedding (STA)12:00 pm . . . . Quinceanera (SAG)2:00 pm . . . . . Wedding (STA)2:00 pm . . . . . Baptism (SAG)4:30 pm . . . . . Wedding (STA)

23rd Sunday Ordinary – Sept. 4, 2016PresIder schedule

St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.

Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. GazzinganSun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. PogorelcSun 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. StanleySun 12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.

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

sPecIal second collectIon thIs Weekend

We are all well aware of the devastating floods that have hit Louisiana and the destructive fires in our own State. Many thousands have lost homes and property, and will not benefit from either insurance or government assistance. Bishop McGrath has authorized a special collection for the peo-ple suffering as a result of these disasters. Please give generously in today's special collection. Envelopes have been provided in the pews for those notprepared to donate today.

Plan ahead!Mark your calendar for Annual Parish Picnic

Sunday, Sept 18th 11:15 am –

Our Lady of the Rosary site, 3233 Cowper St.

Jesus the chrIst: PrIest, ProPhet and kIng

(A video series by Bishop Robert Barron) Our last Monday, August 29th is from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. this week in the Dermody Center. Questions: Contact Susan in the Faith Formation Office - 650-494-2496, x25

FaIth ForMatIon For chIldren & teens As your Pastor, I want to encourage all parents and guardians to also make plans for your children’s ongoing faith formation, as our own programs commence in just a couple of weeks. Your parish stands ready to help you in fulfilling this pledge. Over the summer, both Susan Olsen (Director of Catechetical Ministry) and Chris Mardesich (Director of Youth Ministry) have been hard at work preparing for this new year of learning and living our Catholic faith. We have programs for children in pre-school through high school. Our vision of faith formation is structured to engage children and youth in a process that is engaging, challenging, and fun.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr . Matt, Pastor

catechIsts needed!!We still have need for a couple of more catechists or aides, particularly at St. Albert the Great. If we don’t have anyone fill these slots, classes will need to be combined so that we can make certain all of our children have the opportunity to grow in their faith. Contact Susan if you’d like to help.

youth corner

Registration for the 2016-2017 Youth Confirmation, Middle School (EDGE), and High School (Life Teen) Programs are NOW ONLINE at https://goo.gl/forms/Bb7cKirCfQzFUgHD3 Join us for another exciting year of leading teens closer to Christ.

Confirmation Sessions: Certain Saturdays, from 3:00PM to 5:00PM, St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center. First Session Begins: September 10th, 2016 (Parent Info Session) Middle School (EDGE) Sessions: Sundays from 4:00PM to 5:30PM at Dermody Center (Our Lady of the Rosary Site). Fall Kickoff Date: September 25th, 2016. High School (Life Teen) Sessions: Sundays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Dermody Center (Our Lady of the Rosary Site). Fall Kickoff Date: September 25th, 2016

August 28, 2016

MultIFaIth Peace Walk and PIcnIc

REGISTER NOW: Sunday afternoon, September 11: Palo Alto Multifaith Peace Walk and Picnic. Join togeth-er with brothers and sisters of many backgrounds and spiritual traditions as we say “no” to fear and “yes” to friendship by walking together in south Palo Alto to show the way to community and peace.

Register for the walk at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multifaith-peace-walk-and-picnic-tickets-26958813537 We will gather beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Etyz Chaim at 4161 Alma Street for a brief service at 2:00p.m., and then walk down Alma, then Charleston, then Middlefield, stopping at Our Lady of the Rosary for another brief service.

After the walk we will gather at Mitchell Park for the annual 9/11 Peace Picnic hosted by American Muslim Voice. Shuttle buses are being planned to take folks from OLR and/or Mitchell Park back to their cars. More details will be available in August at www.multifaithpeace.org

steWardshIP rePort delayed thIs Week

The Stewardship Report is delayed due to staff vacation. It will return next week.August 21, 2016 (Week 8) New Goal: $12,000 Thank you for your generosity toward the work and mission of the parish. As you know, we are totally dependent upon you all of our parishioners for our live-lihood.

ParIsh ebulletIn

Although the Sunday Bulletin remains an important source of our parish communications, we also provide two other excellent sources of timely information: our parish website at http://www.paloaltocatholic.org (available 24 hours a day!), and our weekly Friday morning eBulletin. The eBulletin is an initiative of our parish Communications Board, whose ministry it is to improve communications in our parish. Not just a copy of the Sunday paper bulletin, it includes reminders and more articles and notices than can fit in our Sunday bulletin. If you are interested in receiving the eBulletin on a weekly basis, send an email request to ebulletin@paloaltocatholic.org. You will be added to "PaloAltoCatholic-EBulletin@googlegroups.com" which is used to send out the eBulletin each Friday morning.

KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCCh 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 OLRH)

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

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

Secretary: Chris Lundin (clundin@stanford.edu)

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, photography@paloaltocatholic.org 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 admin@paloaltocatholic.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.