S A I N T M A RY P A R I S H 11 FIRST STREET GILROY, CA 95020

WWW.SMPGILROY.ORG

PASTORAL TEAM/EQUIPO PASTORAL Rev. Robert Brocato, Pastor ~ rbrocato@dsj.org Rev. Jose Rubio, Parochial Vicar ~ rubio@dsj.org Rev. Generoso Geronimo ~ ggeronimo@dsj.org Rev. Mr. Pat Allen, Deacon ~ pallen1@dsj.org Rose Barry, Pastoral Associate ~ dbarry@dsj.org Hilda Porcella, Pastoral Associate ~ hporcella@dsj.org

Pamela Greteman, School Principal ~ pgreteman@dsj.org David Cox, Social Concerns Debbie Pelliccione, Office Manager Rebeca Aldaz, Administrative Assistant ~ raldaz@dsj.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS * HORAS DE OFICINA Closed Sundays & Mondays

Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

OFFICE ADDRESSES & TELEPHONES * Parish Office: 408.847.5151 Fax:408.847.4851 11 First St. * Parish School: 408.842.2827 Fax:408.847.7679 7900 Church St. * Catechetical Ministry Office: 408.847.2652 7950 Church St. * St. Joseph’s Family Center: 408.842.6662 7950 Church St.

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Thank you for joining us in prayer and sacrament.

Whether you are long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, if you are not registered, please complete the information below and place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office.

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ________________________ Last Name Husband Wife

Address _____________________________ City _________________ Zip ________ Email: ______________________________ New Parishioner Moving (please remove from parish directory) No Sunday Offertory Envelopes at this time New Phone Number New Address Please send Sunday Offertory envelopes

DAILY MASSES/MISAS DIARIAS

WEEKEND MASSES/MISAS DE FIN DE SEMANA Saturday/Sábado: 8:30 AM (English) 5:00 PM (Vigil, English) 7:00 PM (Vigil, Español) Sunday/Domingo: 7:00 AM (English) 9:00 AM (Español) 11:00 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Español) 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Español)

INFANT BAPTISM * BAUTISMOS

MARRIAGE * MATRIMONIO Bride & Groom must begin preparation with the priest a minimum of six months prior to intended date of marriage. Los novios deben comunicarse con el padre por lo menos con seis meses de anticipación a la fecha de su celebración.

RECONCILIATION * CONFESIONES Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM or by appointment. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 PM ó entre semana con previa cita.

August 14, 2016

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Something to think about and know......ARISE.....Meet new friends, Deepen Faith,

Encounter Christ..... "ARISE, SHINE; FOR YOUR LIGHT HAS COME!" (Is.60)

AUGUST 7, 2016 Goal $ 22,500 Actual $ 19,238 Parish Building $ 5,428

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016

Isaiah 66:18-21 Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13

Luke 13:22-30

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

In Honor of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, Monday, August 15th A Mary Crossword Puzzle!

Across 5. The month of Mary 6. Mary's mother was St. ___ 7. She is the mother of God and of the Church 8. Mary's cousin 9. When Jesus got lost, Mary and Joseph found him in the ______ 13. The ______ has 59 beads 15. Mary's song to God 16. The son of Mary 17. Mary's husband

Down 1. The angel ______ appeared to Mary 2. Bonus: The study of Mary is called _______ 3. Mary and Joseph traveled from Galilee to ______ 4. Hail Mary, full of _______ 10. Mary being born without sin is called the Immaculate ________ 11. Our Lady of _______ appeared to Juan Diego on December 9, 1531 12. Mary's father was St. _____ 14. Feast celebrated on August 15th

Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ~ 14 de Agosto, 2016

Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Agosto 21, 2016

Algo para pensar y reflexionar....LEVANTATE …. Has Nuevas Amistades, Profundiza Mas Tu Fe, Reencuéntrate con Cristo…. ¡LEVANTATE, BRILLA, tu luz a llegado! (Is.60)

ASUNCIÓN DE LA SANTÍSIMA VIRGEN MARÍA

Lunes

3. Cuando el niño Jesús se perdió, María y José lo encontraron en el ______ 5. La mama de María fue Santa _______ 9. El estudio teológico de María se llama __ 10. El mes de María 12. La prima de María 14. María nació libre de pecado; La Inmaculada ___ 16. María y José viajaron de Galilea a _____ 17. Nuestra Señora de ______ se le apareció a Juan Diego el 9 de diciembre de 1531

Verticales 1. Dios te salve, María, llena eres de _____ 2. El _____ contiene 50 Avemarías 4. La madre de Dios y de la Iglesia 6. El ángel ______ se le apareció a María 7. El esposo de María 8. El canto de María dirigido a Dios 11. El padre de María fue San ______ 13. Fiesta que se celebra el 15 de agosto 15. El hijo de María

En Honor de la Fiesta de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María, lunes 15 de Agosto. Un Crucigrama de María!

Primer Año Junta de

Información martes 30 de agosto 7:00pm en la iglesia

CORO DE JOVENES

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 14, 2016

LITURGY 408.847.5151 OR DBARRY@DSJ.ORG

I serve on our parish RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) team and I want to share the joy and excitement of this process with you. Becoming Catholic, the catechumenate process, means falling in love with Jesus Christ through our Catholic faith. It’s not something we do by studying or reading textbooks or attending meetings from September until Easter. Try to remember falling in love with your significant other (SO). It took some time. It took some relationship-building. That’s what the catechumenate process should be like. Very often the Rite Book (our guide to the process) mentions that time is required: time to reflect, time to experience, time to explore. The Rite Book also describes the responsibilities of the whole Catholic family in helping the process. Did your family help and support the blossoming relationship with your SO? Did your future in-laws? Were the new couple included in both families’ activities so you each could see and feel how the family operated? That’s what we are called to as we facilitate this blossoming love of Christ. We so far have about 12 adult inquirers. They each need a “Mass Buddy” someone to connect with at Mass so they have an anchor. You have a chance to help someone fall in love with Jesus Christ through our Catholic faith! Watch out! You might rekindle your own love affair with Christ. You might form a deep friendship with your inquirer! This is my hope and prayer—that you do just that. Contact me or Barbara Zarka or Hilda Porcella if you are interested in taking up this challenge.

Young Adults

(6940 Chestnut St.) Next Gathering:

Friday, September 2nd at 6:30pm All Young Adults are Welcome!

Confirmation Year 1 General Information Meeting ~ Tuesday, August 30th ~ 7:00pm in the Church

Year 2 General Information Meeting ~ Tuesday, September 6th ~ 7:00pm in the Church

FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

DONATION BASKETS We all help Saint Joseph Family Center and the Lord’s Table do their essential job of feeding the hungry. An easy way to help is to bring your donation of canned goods, rice, beans, or diapers, size 4, 5, 6 to the peach baskets at the doors. On Monday, these items are delivered to SJFC for distribution. Donations of fresh foods or other items must be given directly to SJFC. Call 408.842.6662 to arrange a donation.

Middle School / Grupo de Secundaria Kick-off Night!

Wednesday, August 24th 7:00pm in the St. Francis Common Room

¡Noche de Estreno! miércoles 24 de Agosto

7:00pm en el Centro St. Francis

High School / Grupo de Jovenes Prepa Laser Tag Trip

Friday, August 19th Follow @smpyouth for details

Viaje de Laser Tag viernes 19 de Agosto

Sigue a @smpyouth para más detalles

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 14, 2016 ST. MARY SCHOOL OFFICE: 408.842.2827 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

408.847.2652

It is AUGUST!!!! Have you registered your children for faith formation classes?? Our catechetical year will begin on Sunday,

September 18th and Monday, September 19th!! Registration forms are available in the Religious Education Office and also the Parish Office. Come in this week and register your child!!! We want to be sure we order enough books for this year. We look forward to having your children return!! Please call our office for further information. Our number is 408.847.2652.

HELP....HELP... HELP!!! As lives go.... and changes come into our lives, the desire to continue as a catechist sometimes has to come to an end... And so it is with 4 catechists this coming year. I am extremely grateful for their dedication and commitment to the children in this ministry. But with their leaving, this leaves us without 4 catechists for the year. Please pray for the wisdom, to hear God's call and answer "YES!" to sharing your faith with our children in the Parish. Please call Barbara in the Religious Education Office at 408.847.2652.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SMS FACULTY, STAFF AND FAMILIES

The 2016-2017 school year begins this Thursday, August 18th, 2016. The school grounds are looking great and we are ready for an exciting and stimulating year! A huge thank you to Daniel and Yvonne Hernandez and their crew of parents and friends who worked very hard on Saturday to spruce up the school for our first day. We also need to thank our new Facilities Manager, Lawrence Garibaldi, for his tireless efforts all summer to ensure that everything is ready for the first day of school. It has been a real team effort and one that is very appreciated by all of us at St. Mary School. Just as a reminder as school begins that the first row of parking spaces is transformed into a “Drop Off” lane only for students. At 8:15am when the bell rings, those rows open up for parking for those attending morning mass and for our school families. Again this year, two school families have “purchased” the privilege of parking in the marked spots. Thank you for your cooperation with these procedures and for helping to keep our children safe.

WEEKEND LITURGY QUESTIONS/COMMENTS AUGUST 14, 2016

1. The Gospel has powerful images of fire and division. Jesus is going to set the earth on fire. We describe a person with passion or enthusiasm as being “on fire”.

2. The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a flame. As Catholics we are sealed with the Holy Spirit and called to be on fire for the Lord.

3. What sets you on fire? How will your love for God be visible to your children? How do you keep the flame of faith alive in yourself?

A FUN WELCOME TO NEW ST. MARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

On Saturday, August 6th, the Mother’s Guild Board hosted a welcome play date for our new 2016-2017 students. It was a great time for the children and the parents to get to know each other and share in some fun and play. Thank you to the Mother’s Guild for hosting this event and we welcome all of you to St, Mary School and look forward to seeing you on August 18th!!

GIFT STORE

Open every Sunday from: 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Saint Ladies

FINGERPRINTING & SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING REMINDERS All parents, grandparents, guardians or anyone who will have regular contact with children will be asked to complete the fingerprint process through the Diocese of San Jose. Come by the School Office to make an appointment for fingerprinting. It can be done at the local Sheriff’s Office in San Martin or a convenient location in the San Jose area. All parents, grandparents, guardians or anyone who will have regular contact with children will also be asked to complete the Diocesan mandated Safe Environment Training Course. This 1 ½ hour on-line course must be completed with a certificate turned into the School Office and is valid for three years. All parents and volunteers must renew/receive their safe environment training by logging onto www.shieldthevulnerable.org. Please call the School Office if you have any questions regarding these requirements.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 14, 2016 PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS We offer our prayers for the ill from our community.

Please keep them in your prayers.

Ofrecemos nuestras oraciones por los enfermos de nuestra comunidad. Por favor mantengan a estas personas en sus oraciones diarias.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK An offering to the work of the Parish has been made in memory of, or on behalf of, these persons who are hereby included in the special prayers of our community at our daily Masses this week.

Mon 15 7:15am Iluminador Velazquez † 12:10pm Maria Teresa Jaimes Altamirano †

Tues 16 7:15am Annina Benassi † 12:10pm Venustiano Lopez

Wed 17 7:15am Robert R. Martin (A) † Emilia Miguel † Estanislao Miguel † 12:10pm Francisca Garcia † Maria Rosa Viray Sonza †

Thu 18 7:15am Ruth Habing † 12:10pm Elena Sanchez de la Luz (A) † Jose Ruiz Galicia (A) †

Fri 19 7:15am Ernest Hernandez † 12:10pm Victor Herrera †

Sat 20 8:30am Father Frank Filice † Gloria Filice † Valentina Velazquez †

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What is RCIA all about??? The Catechumenate Process (the formal name) is a process of prayer, learning, and

discovery. It is a gathering of adults who are asking questions about God and faith. It is an opportunity to enrich one's spiritual life by becoming a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church. If you are in need of the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist), there will be an Information Night on Monday, August 22nd at 7:00pm in the Common Room of St. Francis Center on Church St. Please call Barbara in the Religious Education Office at 408.847.2652 for more information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 408.847.2652

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ High School Praise and Worship night

with guess speaker Jon Manongdo & band