October 27, 2019

219 Bean Avenue • Los Gatos, California 95030 • 408.354.3726 • fx 408.354.9302 • www.stmaryslg.org

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WelcomeSt. Mary of the Immaculate ConceptionAll are

Faith Formation has Begun Registration is Online

stmaryslg.org/faith-formation-registration-form

Playways to GodPre-school - Kindergarten

Elementary1st - 5th Grade

Junior High 6th - 8th grade

Youth Ministry/ Element 4:12High School

Sacraments

First Reconcilation/Eucharist

Confirmation

Faith Formation is the ongoing learning and growth of your child(ren)’s Spiritual journey. We as catechists are here to aid your child(ren) in their journey of life-long discipleship and faith.  We look forward to partnering with you on this journey! If you have any questions, please contact Terri Trotter, Director of Faith Formation and Pastoral Associate,408.354.3726 x123

St. Mary’s Partners in Mission in Ecuador

12th Annual Soup Supper

CommunityFriendship

Delicious SoupLive Music

Ecuadorian CraftsImmersion Trip

Information

Next Sunday November 3rd

6:00pm-7:30pm (immediately following the

5pm mass)Howley Hall

Bring the Whole Family!

Parish DirectoryParish Office 408.354.3726

Fr. Rick Rodoni, Pastorrrodoni@stmaryslg.org x139

Fr. Biju Daniel Varghese, Parochial Vicarbvarghese@stmaryslg.org x138

Terri Trotter, Pastoral Associate &Director of Faith Formationttrotter@stmaryslg.org x123

Jane Najour, Pastoral Ministriesjnajour@stmaryslg.org x121

Katie Sullivan, Youth Ministry & St. Mary School Campus Ministerksullivan@stmaryslg.org x129

Percival Perlas, Music Directorpperlas@stmaryslg.org x122

Teri Shepherd Tucci, Business Managertstucci@stmaryslg.org x137

Mary Jane Araya, Administrative. Assistantmjaraya@stmaryslg.org x110

Coco, Church Cat & Mouser

Faith Formation x123Confirmation x129Baptism x123RCIA (Initiation) x123Youth Ministry x129Marriage x121Sacrament of the Sick x121Funerals x121Pastoral Care x121Outreach/Social Ministries x121Music Ministry x122

If it is an EmErgEncy and you need to reach a priest call 408.482.8021

Parish Office hours: M-Th 8a - 4p (Closed 12 - 1 for lunch)CLOSED on Fridays

Hospitality Sunday:Open 8:30a - 11:30a 1st Sunday of the Month

St. Mary School 408.354.394430 Lyndon AvenueLos Gatos, CA 95030smslg.org

Monica Hernandez, Principalmhernandez@stmaryslg.org x119

Lynne Dickerson, Vice Principal ldickerson@stmaryslg.org x161

Sheryl Becker, Office Manager sbecker@stmaryslg.org x132

Kathy Rosendin, Admin. Assistant krosendin@stmaryslg.org x118

…And Speaking about MusicLast week’s article illustrated the power of music to inspire us. The Country Music series presented on PBS and produced by Ken Burns recalls our history as a people and nation. Artists of Country and Western music were able to capture a spectrum of human emotion by vocalizing it through lyric and musical expression. The beauty that music inspires in us transcends the limits of our human imagination and invites us to touch the divine. It is easily

accessed—something we can all enjoy together—though it helps to have proper pitch when singing as a group.

Last April, we farewelled our beloved Music Director, Corliss Greene. She served as director for 20 years and the St. Mary Community appreciated her resolve to lift the spirits of the assembly through music. Recently a group of parish leaders and choir members interviewed qualified candidates who applied for the position. They recommended and we unanimously agreed to appoint Mr. Percival Perlas as the new Music Director at St. Mary.

Percival was born in Hayward, CA. He attended 18 years of Catholic School including Moreau High School in the East Bay. He holds an undergraduate degree in anthropology from UCSC. Presently, he is pursing post baccalaureate studies in medicine. He was 13 when he first started to sing with the choir at St. Bede’s in Hayward. He believes that music evokes feelings that words cannot express. It’s transformative in the way it brings people of all walks of life together. If done well, sacred music is meant to draw of us nearer to Christ and bring us to the table to share in the Lord’s banquet.

Percival writes, “A colleague in music ministry once said, “‘God has inspired musicians of both the past and present.’” I am a firm believer of this and that there is a place for all types of Liturgical music, from Gregorian chant to contemporary Church songs of today. The music chosen for each Liturgy must always be chosen with care, considering the text and melodies, readings of the day, themes of the season, to the needs of each Parish community. If prepared well, with a delicate balance, all types of Liturgical music may interweave in Liturgy.”

Additionally, ““Music ministry is a hospitality ministry”” as Janèt Sullivan Whitaker, a well-known pastoral musician, once said. This is something I strive to bring in music. People of all walks of life come into our Church every week to gather and celebrate the Eucharist. Therefore, the delicate balance of repertoire is essential, as the music can be accessible to all gathered, bothwelcoming and drawing our community to prayer.”

We are delighted to have him as director. Please help me welcome Percival to our parish with every courtesy of hospitality we can offer.

Come Learn More About St. Mary School

SCHOOL INFO SESSION

Sunday, November 3, 201910:00 - 11:00 am

Junior High Librarywww.smslg.org

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School

LiturgyWeekend MassesSaturday 5:00pSunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15a & 5:00pDaily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:30a School Mass November 1 (All Souls Day) 9:00a Adoration & Rosary

Monday 6:00p

RosaryEveryday - after morning mass

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual HelpTuesday - after morning mass (Not Rosary ) Adoration/Divine MercyFriday 3:00p

Medjugorje Rosary Prayer GroupTuesday 10 amCentering PrayerWednesday 3:15p Thursday 3:30p

ReconciliationSaturdays 3:30p or by appointment

Holy Days of ObligationPlease refer to Mass Time Calendar on website

Mass IntentionsMo 10/28 7:30a Kristen Kendal †

Tu 10/29 7:30a David S. Dinno (blessings)

We 10/30 7:30a Elena Salinas (birthday)

Th 10/31 7:30a World Peace

Fri 11/1 7:30a Sarah Harrington †Sa 11/2 7:30a All Soul’s Day 5:00p All Soul’s Day

Su 11/3 7:30a Parishioners of St. Mary 9:00a Angela Passetti † 11:15a Arnold Reinheimer (blessings) 5:00p James Newlon (healing)

We Pray ForThose who are ill:

Sherene BarelaVern Finnelli

Angelica Hermosillo LozanoLouie RochaClaire Dinno

Fran Filice Molly King

Domenic NorciaDorothy Yarak

Anne Brandenburg

Those who have recently died:George AhearnAnnegret Besch

Richard FerstHsi Luu Nguyen

Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16

Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30

Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35

Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from

no. 668 orfrom the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016

Sunday: Wis 11:22 -- 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 -- 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

Readings for the Week

Sunday liturgy is the most important part of our week as Catholics. It is a time to gather in community to pray together, listen to God’s word and receive nourishment from the Body and Blood of Christ. We are then called to take Christ out to others as we move through our busy week. Liturgy is the work of the people and it takes many hands to create a meaningful liturgy. If you are interested in volunteering to help plan liturgies, serve as a Lector or Eucharistic minister, help set up our environment, or become a hospitality minister at Masses please contact Terri Trotter ( t t r o t t e r @s t m a r y s l g . o r g ) for further information. As a community let us work together to create transformative and meaningful Liturgy.

RELATIONSHIP WITH GODToday’s readings invite us into prayer, into relationship with God. Because relationships feel more natural when we know one another well, Sirach encourages us to know God better. In his wisdom, Sirach tells us what God is like: fair, open-minded, compassionate, and attentive. The Lord will not delay, he says. Knowing that God’s help comes right on time, whenever we need it, calms our hearts and helps us trust the Lord. In his second Letter to Timothy, Saint Paul demonstrates his own trust in God. Despite the grueling struggles Saint Paul has faced because of his Christian faith, he praises the Lord for rescuing him time and again. Today’s Gospel draws us close to Jesus too, revealing his special love for the poor and humble. As Jesus tells his parable about the prayer habits of a Pharisee and a tax collector, our hearts long to become as gentle as Christ’s.

A CONVERSATION WITH

FATHER BIJU DANIEL VARGHESE

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Hofmann Center November 13, 2019 7-8:30 p.m.

What is the Malankara Catholic Church? How do we pray and sing? What are our vestments? What do we have in common and how do we differ from the Roman Catholic Church? What can we learn from each other? Please bring your questions!

13NOV

Youth Ministry Faith FormationEnrollment is now open for high school youth group, Element 4:12, Confirmation Year One and middle school youth group, EDGE.

Our main goal in youth ministry is to provide a safe space for teens to strengthen their faith live, talk about relevant issues, educate them about the Bible and Church teachings as well as prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Element 4:12/Confirmation Year One is open to freshman-seniors in high school. We meet most Sundays from 6pm-7:30pm in the Annex, which is located next to the BBQ on the blacktop. EDGE is open to 6th-8th graders. Our meetings most Mondays from 7pm-8:30pm in the Annex as well. Please visit our website to see our full calendars: https://stmaryslg.org/faith-formation We are also excited to introduce a two-year Confirmation program starting August 2019. A candidate for Confirmation must spend Confirmation Year One in Element 4:12. The earliest age for receiving the Sacrament will be 10th grade. We believe this is a great layout for Confirmation because it allows the candidates to devote one year to developing a strong faith foundation before moving onto formal Confirmation education in Year Two.

Please contact our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Katie Sullivan, via ksullivan@stmaryslg.org or 408-354-3944 ext. 129, with any questions.

middlE School/EdgE youth group

Open to incoming 6th-8th graders, will meet Mondays from 7-8:30pm. High School Youth Group/Element 4:12, open to incoming Freshmen through Seniors will meet Sundays after 5pm mass from 6-7:30pm. Register online at stmaryslg.org/faith-formation-registration-form We are also looking for parent or High School student volunteers to help with meals and small groups.

RCIA

Registration is now Open Onlinestmaryslg.org/faith-formation-registration-form

Playways to GodPre-school - Kindergarten

Elementary 1st - 5th Grade

EDGE Junior High 6th - 8th grade

Youth Ministry/ Element 4:12 High School

First Reconcilation/Eucharist

Confirmation

As disciples of Christ we are all called to a life-long journey of faith and service. We know this journey starts at the home, and as your children’s primary faith teacher, we want to give you the tools to help enrich, nourish and guide them.

St. Mary School

www.smslg.org

We are looking for faith-filled individuals to share their faith and love

of God with our parish children.We especially need people during the

9:00 and 11:15 am Masses on Sunday mornings.

Passing on the faith to our youngest parishioners plays a vital role in

keeping our parish alive and thriving.

If you are interested, please contact Terri Trotter at ttrotter@stmaryslg.org

Are you attracted to the Catholic way of life and interested in finding out how to join the Catholic Church?

RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) welcomes inquirers and provides information and spiritual guidance for those who are preparing to be initiated into the Catholic Church. RCIA is a year-round process and is open to adults who have already been baptized in other faith communities as well as those who have little or no religious background.

Non-Discrimination Policy: St. Mary School does not unlawfully …. to view the entire Non-Discrimination Policy,

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATESOct. 28 - 6th Gr to Science CampOct. 28 - MakerSpace ClassOct. 29 - Robotics ClubOct. 30 - Coding ClassNov. 1 - 9am, School Mass, please join us!Nov. 1 - Robotics ClubNov. 3 - 10am, School Info Session, Library - come learn more about St. Mary School!

November 7th

St. Mary School’s First Pep Rally (the first of three during the school year) took place on Friday, October 18th, with something new this year – a service opportunity! Acts of Kindness, a fun way for all ages to participate in a service project while enjoying a night out together as a school community. The Pep Rallies are a wonderful way for families to spend time getting to know each better, share a meal, and now – give back to the greater community. The school partnered with the Parish to determine a need and quickly discovered there was a desire to decorate the nearly 100 brown lunch bags that are delivered to the ConXion Dayworker Center for men and women who go out looking for jobs. You can learn more about this organization online at http://conxion.org The parents and students can’t wait for the next Pep Rally and Community Service Project in January!

Stewardshipis the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God’s gifts and shares these gifts of love of God and neighbor.

Upcoming 2nd Collections

Nov. 2 School Support - SMS Nov. 9 Archdiocese for the Military Service Nov 17 St. Vicent de Paul Nov. 24 Campaign for Human Development

Su n day co l l E c t i o n S

You continued generous support and commitment to St. Mary is greatly appreciated.

Our Goal for October is $85,000

Sign Up for Online Giving s t m a r y s l g . o r g / d o n a t e

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Building Forever Value with our Parish Endowment

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Create a Memory - Buy A Brick Perfect for Special Occasions, Anniversaries, Baptisms, Births, Graduations, Marriages, Memorials, Thank You’s and much more. All gifts will be directed to church and school improvements.

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VolunteerOur parish offers many opportunities to use your time and talent as a good steward of the gifts God has given you. In responding to one or more of these opportunities for ministry in the parish, you’ll find new and satisfying ways of using your gifts and talents, and make new friends.

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Please join us for our12th Annual Ecuadorian Soup SupperSunday November 3, 2019 6-7:30pm

Following the 5:00pm Mass in Howley Hal

Bring the whole family! Enjoy community, delicious soup made by our own Phil Micciche, live Ecuadorian music and shop for beautiful Ecuadorian crafts at our 12th annual Soup Supper! Learn more about the amazing work being done in Ecuador by former St. Mary student (class of 2006) and now full time volunteer in Ecuador, Bronwyn Stone. Talk to fellow parishioners and families who have taken immersion trips to Ecuador. Learn how these trips provide the opportunity to observe and participate in the operation and service to the working poor families, all while experiencing Ecuadorian culture and tradition. Gain a better understanding of the Ecuadorian ministries of The Center for Working Families in Quito, Damien House in Guayaquil and the new foundation Bronwyn works at, Foundation of Working Families, in Quito.

Learn more about upcoming trips to Ecuador. Consider traveling on your own, with your family or a good friend. You can find more information at www.stmaryslg.org-ecuador-partners-in-mission

For more information or if you would like to volunteer

at the Soup Supper please contact

Tammy Szilagyi at tmsz@sbcglobal.net or Brenda Lis at BLIS6993@gmail.com

Worldwide Marriage EncounterWant An Unforgettable “Break” for Your Marriage? Want something more long-lasting than a vacation at the ocean or the mountains? Give your marriage the best vacation break possible by making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Nov 8-10, 2019 in Menlo Park, CA. For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.

40 Days for Life Doesn’t happen without you!

The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign started September 25 and runs throughNovember 3. Our campaign site is Planned Parenthood, 1641 The Alameda, San Jose, 95126.

We are grateful for your faithfulness, and hope you will join us this campaign in peaceful prayer, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, every day until November 3.

Please visit www.40daysforlife.com/sanjose2 to agree to the statement of peace and find helpful suggestions for parking and more. Please schedule yourself for a regular time to pray at the site... the babies are counting on you!

pastoral Ministries Parish Events & ActivitiesMon10/28

10:15 a Handcraft Prayer Ministry (formerly Prayer Shawl) Conf Room

Tue10/29

6:30 a 7:00 p7:00 p

Small Christian CommunityRCIAAdult Co-Ed Volleyball

Conference RmConference RmHowley Hall

Wed10/30

10:00 a6:30 p

Spiritual Direction - Into the Silent LandChoir Practice

Conference Room Church

Thu10/31

8:00 p Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Howley Hall

Fri11/1

6:30 a9:00 a7:00 p

All Saints Day - Holy Day of ObligationParish Office ClosedMen’s Faith Sharing GroupSMS School MassConsolation Mass

Conference RmChurchChurch

Sat11/2 9:30 a

5:00 p

St Vincent dePaul Food DriveLector TrainingSMS Coat Drive collection

ChurchChurch

Sun11/3 7:30 a

12:30 p6:00 p

Hospitality Sunday after morning Masses SMS Coat Drive collectionMalankara MassEcuador Soup Supper (after 5:00pm Mass)

ChurchChurchHowley Hall

Connect with us!Keep up to date with what is happening in our community at St. Mary’s in a variety of ways.

Website:Our website - s t m a r y s l g . o r g links you to contact information, sacrament and mass times, Faith Formation programs, Faith in Action (Outreach and Social Justice programs), Get Involved (Country Fair, Parish Picnic,

Stewardship, Volunteering, etc), our School and more.

Bulletin:Our bulletin is handed out after each mass. If you missed it or want to check back on a particular bulletin date they are archived online at s t m a r y s l g . o r g / b u l l e t i n s

eNewsletter:Receive early invitations to special events, our ministries, talks and stay informed about special liturgies, upcoming community events and more. If you are a registered parishioner with a current email address on file you should be receiving our eNewsletter. Anyone can receive our eNewsletter by simply signing up online: s t m a r y s l g . o r g / # c o m m u n i c a t i o n or contacting our parish office - m j a r a y a @ s t m a r y s l g . o r g or 408.354.3726 x110

Prayer Shawl Ministry has changed it’s name to Handcraft Prayer Ministry to more fully reflect our activities. Our members use their time & talent to create unique items for the sick and bereaved as well as baby items for women in crisis pregnancies. If you enjoy creating handcraft items in an atmosphere of Love, Prayer and Laughter, please join us on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month in the Parish office conference room from 10:15am to 11:45am.

There is More Happiness in Giving than in Receiving

“Serve-A-Hot-Meal” Planning a holiday party for residents who live at one of eight affordable housing sites where Catholic Charities offers supportive services is a great way to involve children in the spirit of giving. This is a good activity for 2-3 families to do together. Volunteers provide a home cooked or purchased meal for 50-100 residents and bring food to the affordable housing site ready to serve. For many residents, this dinner may be the only holiday meal and party they receive.This kind of event has become a family tradition for many of our loyal donors.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County - House Sharing ProgramThe House Sharing Program is a free matching services that helps match people looking for a room to rent, with someone who has an extra room in their home. The program is designed to expand affordable housing options for Santa Clara County residents through the use of underutilized homes and stability for community members. It is a County funded program, operated by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. In a nutshell, Catholic Charities does extensive interviews, background checks, home visits, reference checks, etc., and then matches a person who is willing to rent a room in their home with someone needing housing.

Please contact Angela Silverado LainesCatholiccharitiessscc.org/house-sharing (408) 325-5100

Recruiting now for new, Extraordinary Ministers of the EucharistWe are in need of Pastoral Care Ministers who an bring Prayer and Communion to the Infirmed at home and those Hospitalized. As members of the wider community, we bring Christ to others.

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