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Epiphany - January 3-4, 2009

The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means, “to shine upon,” “to manifest,” or “to make known.” Thus the Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the many ways that Christ, and the light of His salvation, is made known to the world.

Traditional Epiphany Blessing of the Home: Make this inscription with chalk above the main door of your house: 20?G?M?B?09. The leader then prays: The three wise men, Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar, followed the star of God’s Son, who became human over two thousand years ago. May Christ bless our dwelling and remain with us throughout the New Year. Amen.

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR ST. VICTOR’S DEVELOPMENT FUND

Today’s second collection is for St. Victor’s Development Fund. This fund assists with the never-ending repairs and projects on the parish grounds. Thank you for your support.

SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND OPEN HOUSE

Applications for St. Victor’s School for the 2009-10 school year will be available beginning Monday, January 5^th, from 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. at the School Office and online @ www.school.stvictor.org . Please join us at Open House on Sunday, January 25^th, from 10:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M.

Discernment Weekend at St. Patrick’s Seminary

St. Patrick’s Seminary and University will be hosting its Annual Discernment Weekend, January 16^th - 18^th. We cordially invite any men who are considering a vocation to the priesthood to spend it with us. The program for the weekend will include presentations, discussions, liturgies, time for private prayer, as well as opportunities for socializing and free time. There is no cost for this weekend. In order to attend this event, a parish priest must sponsor you. {Any of our priests would be happy to sponsor you. Please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055 for more information.} Do not hesitate to contact the seminary if you have any other questions [email protected] or call (650) 325-5621.

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY classes resume January 5^th. Please check your handbooks for individual class information.

SAVE THE DATE! Come join Father Michael cheer on the championship REVS basketball team (priests vs. seminarians) on Friday, February 6^th, at 7:00 P.M. at Leavey Center, Santa Clara University. Tickets will be on sale here at St. Victor’s this weekend. Prices are: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

JANUARY 10-11, 2009

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

ISAIAH 55:1-11

1 JOHN 5:1-9

MARK 1:7-11

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Give Your House To St. Victor’s Parish And Live In It Too!

Yes, you can make a charitable gift of your house to St. Victor’s Parish and still live in it for the remainder of you and your spouse’s life. In addition, you receive a nice tax deduction.

If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call Robert Serventi @ 983-0168, or write to him at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Those families who use the parish envelope system will soon be receiving statements of contribution(s) for determining the amounts given by each family in Regular, Special and Development fund collections. These statements are done out of courtesy for you and are very useful in preparing your income tax returns. We thank you for your continued support and generosity.

PLEASE NOTE: Catholic Foundation and ADA contribution statements will be mailed to you directly from those Diocesan Offices.

Santo Nino Fiesta

The Diocesan Council of Filipino Catholics, Diocese of San Jose, invites everyone to the annual celebration of the Feast of Santo Nino on January 17^th at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica (80 S. Market St.). Bishop Patrick J. McGrath will preside at the Eucharistic celebration. Before the Mass is the traditional “Sinulog and Karakol” processions, beginning at 11:30 A.M. The fiesta will be preceded by a nine-day novena, which will be held at different churches in the Diocese. In the evening on the 17^th, there will be a dinner/dance at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish Hall in Santa Clara. Tickets cost $30.00 per person. For more information, please see the flyer posted on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call 729-7228 or 578-5101.

BINGO Fundraiser for St. Victor’s School 8^th Grade Washington DC Trip

Please join us for BINGO on Friday, January 23^rd, doors open at 5:00 P.M. with Early Bird Games (50/50 payout per game) beginning at 6:30 P.M., Regular Games start at 7:00 P.M. with a maximum payout of $250.00 (simultaneous bingos will split payouts evenly). Food, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase while you play. Bingo packs, cash only – 2 packs for $15.00, 3 packs for $20.00 and a 4 pack special for $25.00 [includes a free dabber and a coupon for a snack and a drink]. Each additional pack cost $5.00 each. Please call the School Office @ 251-1740 for more information.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 14^TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED...

will be held on Saturday, January 31^st, in the Parish hall. Cost is $40.00 per person. {No Host Bar from 6:00-7:00 P.M., Dinner from 7:00-8:30 P.M., followed by Dancing until 11:30 P.M.} For information and/or tickets, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. There will be NO refunds and NO tickets will be sold at the door.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday January 05 8:00 A.M. Emin & Adelina Capullari

Tuesday January 06 8:00 A.M. Carlos Duenas

Wednesday January 07 8:00 A.M. Margaret Perrin

Thursday January 08 8:00 A.M. Veronica Cabulong

Friday January 09 8:00 A.M. Special Intention

Saturday January 10 8:00 A.M. Sam & Marie Tuso

5:00 P.M. Elena T. Cababaro

Sunday January 11 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish

8:00 A.M. Chau Vu

9:15 A.M. Olivia P. Enriquez

10:45 A.M. Dr. Philip Neri & Pat, Amelia & Connie Rapa

12:15 P.M. Fred Bennett

5:00 P.M. Linda Domingo

Pray for Our Sick

Please pray for the members of our parish community who are sick, seriously ill, hospitalized, or preparing for surgical procedures and tests, especially, Steve Strawbridge.

Our Sympathy and Understanding

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Benjamin A. Mutuc, Sr. and Juana Rodriguez, who recently passed away.

NEWS YEAR’S TOASTS AND THANK YOUS

A NEW YEAR’S TOAST to St. Victor’s Altar Society and Ushers not only for all their time in decorating and preparing the Church and Hall for Christmas, but also for their efforts throughout the year. KUDOS to all those who helped “behind the scenes” to decorate and clean the Church in preparation for the holiday season.

A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE to all those who help make all of our liturgies so special, including our priests, parish sister and our volunteer sacristans, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, music groups and altar servers.

And, OUR HATS OFF to all of our parish families and organizations for their support of time, talents and treasures during this past year. May God continue to bless you and your families in 2009.

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES...

U.n.I. LORD TEENS WINTER SERVICE PROJECT. If you have clean, gently used coats (men’s sizes most needed), clean blankets or towels, they can certainly be put to good use. The U.n.I. Lord Teen Group will be accepting your clean donations for shelters throughout this winter. New socks are needed too. Please drop off your donation at the CM or Rectory Office between 8:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. God bless you for your consideration to the needy of our community.

NEEDY FAMILIES. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are working with several families in our parish community in need of a several dressers, a clothes dryer, and a woman’s bicycle. If you are able to help, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. THANK YOU to the parishioner who recently donated the warm ladies coat.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM. To learn about the Navigator Program and Supportive Housing Services (case workers who assist with healthy living choices, job search methods, networking and job skill training) or to volunteer to help, please call Sally Phillips @ (650) 941-4219.

WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST 2009 – will be held on Saturday, January 24^th. Join upwards of 25,000 pro-lifer’s for this 5^th annual walk in San Francisco, as we peacefully proclaim our message that abortion hurts! For more information visit their website @ www.walkfoflifewc.com, or call (415) 586-1576.

NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK will be celebrated in January. For information regarding Catholic Social Teaching on Migration, please contact the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Migration and Refugee Services @ www.usccb.org/mrs or phone (202) 541-3352.

A PRAYER FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE: Blessed are You, Lord God, King of all creation. Through Your goodness, we live in this land that You have so richly blessed. Help us always to recognize our blessings come from You and remind us to share them with others, especially those who come to us today from other lands. Help us to be generous, just and welcoming, as You have been and are generous to us. Amen.

COMING YOUR WAY NEXT WEEKEND...

There will be a Second Collection next weekend for the Ethnic Minorities and Latin America.

$CRIP gift certificates will be available after Masses next weekend, except Sunday 7:00 and 8:00 A.M.

NEWS BRIEFS...

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath invites couples who are celebrating their 25^th or 50^th (or more) wedding anniversaries to a Mass celebrating the commitment of their Catholic marriage at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph on February 14^th at 10:00 A.M. A reception will follow in the Cathedral’s parish hall. Registration is required and forms are available at the Rectory Office, or contact Sylvia Blanch @ 983-0128 if you have any questions. Register early as seating is limited.

LOOKING FOR...a retreat, day of recollection or a workshop to fit your needs? Please take advantage of the current religious information posted in the vestibule of the Church, or call one of the retreat houses. There are retreats, etc. for just about everyone: single parent families, young adults, married couples, seniors, men and/or women. Also, available are days and retreats for healing, recovery – even silent retreats. Get away...Get God!

“Then they opened their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:1-12

BULLETIN ARCHIVE