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Baptism of the Lord - January 9-10, 2010

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The Rectory Office will be closed for business this Tuesday, January 12^th, from 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

The staff will be attending a Diocesan meeting at St. Martin of Tours that day.

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK - JANUARY 10^th – 16^th

On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we begin National Vocation Awareness Week. Renew your Baptismal commitment as you consider your call to serve God in your particular vocation. Hopefully some of you will hear a call to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life and will be open to that possibility. If you would like assistance or more information, please visit the Diocesan Vocation website @ [email protected].

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: Loving God, You call us through our baptism in the Spirit to continue the mission of Your beloved Son, Jesus. Open us to listen attentively for Your invitation. Empower us to respond to Your call. Inspire women and men to follow the path of service. Together may we build up the Church to be a vibrant sign of Your presence in our world. We offer this prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND OPEN HOUSE

Applications for St. Victor’s School for the 2010-11 school year are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.

at the School Office and online @ www.school.stvictor.org.

Please join us for an Open House on Sunday, January 31^st, from 10:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS AND 2010 ADA PLEDGE INFORMATION

St. Victor’s recently changed our software to ParishSoft. When the information was merged with our Parish Data Systems information, it did not merge well. We are asking that you please go over your contribution statements and ADA mailing when you receive it – make sure the names, addresses and other information are completely correct. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you.

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 ant generosity.

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

SCRIPTURE READINGS

JANUARY 16-17, 2010

ISAIAH 62:1-5

1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-11

JOHN 2:1-11

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Your Friend, the Codicil

You can easily change your will to benefit St. Victor’s Parish. All you need to do is have a codicil that adds to or modifies something in your will. Codicils are effective, inexpensive and easy.

If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call Robert Serventi @ 983-0168, or write to him at: Diocese of San Jose, The Chancery, 1150 N. First St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966.

EVENING SHARING SCRIPTURE STUDY

The evening session of Shared Scripture meets on Thursday at 7:30 P.M. in the large room of the Parish Center (Library). We will be reading the Gospel of Mark. Come join us for an evening of prayer, discussion and Bible reading.

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 16^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.

January 09 St. Victor 6:00 P.M. (after the 5:00 P.M. Mass)

January 10 Christ the King 10:15 A.M.

January 11 St. Elizabeth 7:00 P.M.

January 12 St. Justin 7:00 P.M.

January 13 Holy Cross 6:00 P.M.

January 14 St. Joseph of Cupertino 7:00 P.M.

January 15 Most Holy Trinity 7:00 P.M.

In the evening of the 16^th, there will be a dinner/dance at St. Martin’s Parish Hall. Tickets cost $30.00 per person. For tickets or more information, please call 729-7228 or 439-9414.

25^TH AND 50^TH+ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath would like to invite all couples celebrating their 25^th and 50^th+ Wedding Anniversaries in 2010 to participate in the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph (80 S. Market St.) on January 30^th @ 2:00 P.M. A short reception will follow the Mass. To register, please call Sylvia Blanch @ 983-0128 or [email protected]. Registration forms to mail are also available at the Rectory Office. Deadline to register is January 20^th.

NO $CRIP SALES - SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

THANK YOU for your overwhelming support of the $CRIP program in December (record sales). Due to your generous response $CRIP will not be available (after Masses, at the $CRIP window or online) until January 19^th. They need to balance the books, and place an order to replenish their stock.

WATCH YOUR MAILBOX - Your ADA pledge materials are on their way from the diocesan Offices. Pledge weekend will be January 23rd & 24th! Please prayerfully consider a generous response to this year's appeal.

Happy Birthday to Father Paul-Cuong Phan, whose birthday is Tuesday, January 12^th!

Donations to the Church may be made monthly by credit card or checking account transfers. Parish Pay is now available at St. Victor’s. You may access the web site @ www.parish.stvictor.org and click on DONATE or call toll-free @ 1-866-727-4741 and give them the information over the phone. If you have any questions, you may also call the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday January 11 8:00 A.M. Jonathan Eugenio

Tuesday January 12 8:00 A.M. Marcelina Tablante

Wednesday January 13 8:00 A.M. Cesar Sousa

Thursday January 14 8:00 A.M. Rose Valdez

Friday January 15 8:00 A.M. Abel Ponte

Saturday January 16 8:00 A.M. Frank & Decima Malatesta

5:00 P.M. Jose & Olivia Jorge (Father Seimas)

Sunday January 17 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish (Father Lim)

8:00 A.M. Carlos Duenas (Father Lim)

9:15 A.M. Stella Alvarez (Father Perata)

10:45 A.M. Mary Ruth Dargis (Father Dwyer)

12:15 P.M. Alejandro Eustaquio (Father Seimus)

5:00 P.M. Special Intention (Father Bui)

Banns Of Marriage

Michael Fosnight & Marily Gabutero II

Alex Payumo & Rebecca Bachar I

In Loving Memory

Francisca Rivera donated this week’s Sanctuary flowers in loving memory of the birthday of Dabbie Lyn Joyce Rivera.

Our Sympathy and Prayers Go Out To...

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Xavier Becerra (infant), Gabino Dela Cruz, Rosa Herrera and Gabrielle Loanzon (toddler), who recently passed away.

Bulletin advertisers needed

Why not let parishioners know about your business or service while helping the parish at the same time? St. Victor’s currently has space available for new bulletin advertisers. Please call the Parish Office @ 251-7055 for more information. THANK YOU to those who already advertise with us – you make our Sunday bulletin possible!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The next general meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held this Thursday, January 14^th, at 7:30 P.M. in Class Room #8 of the School. New members are always welcome.

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast next Sunday, January 17^th, from 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. in the parish hall. Cost is only $5.00 per person (adult/child).

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 15^TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED...

will be held on Saturday, February 6^th, 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 11:00 P.M.} For information and/or tickets, please call the Parish Office @ 251-7055. There will be NO refunds and NO tickets will be sold at the door.

COMING FEBRUARY 14^TH – SPAGHETTI DINNER...

Hosted by St. Victor’s U.n.I (Youth Group) from 4:30-6:30 P.M. in the parish hall. Entertainment will be provided by our U.n.I. Lord Teens and Rey Trevino and Mike Tatakaris (Free Spirit). Advance sale tickets for this great spaghetti dinner will be available after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, February 6^th & 7^th. Reserve your space now! Tickets cost: $8.00 (adult), $4.00 (child – 12 years old and younger) and $25.00 (family – immediate family only). Tickets will also be available at the door on a first come first served basis. Note: Take out dinners will also be available. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES

EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food collection is next weekend. Please bring your non-perishable food donations (macaroni & cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, canned tuna, etc.) and place them in the box in the vestibule of the Church. Thank you.

WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST 2010 – will be held on Saturday, January 23^rd. Join upwards of 30,000 pro-lifer’s for this 6^th annual walk in San Francisco , as we peacefully proclaim our message that abortion hurts! For more information visit their website @ www.walkforlifewc.com, or call (415) 586-1576. If you have any questions, you may also call St. Victor’s Couples for Christ @ 655-6635.]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT SERVICES work with teens referred by the County of Santa Clara Probation Department. These youth are from gang-impacted neighborhoods and are already involved in the juvenile justice system. For more information, please call 295-5288 or visit www.catholiccharitiesscc.org.

THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLETION NEXT WEEKEND FOR ST. VICTOR ’S TUITION ASSISTANCE.

NEWS BRIEFS...

The 4^th annual REVS vs SEMS clergy and seminarians Basketball Game will take place on Friday, February 5^th, in the Leavey Center at Santa Clara University . General admission tickets cost $10.00 and student tickets are $5.00. Tickets for this fun event will be available after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, January 30^th and 31^st. See you there!

The next meeting of the Catholic Professionals will be held on Thursday, January 14^th, at the Holiday Inn (1740 N. First St. Mediterranean Center). Mass will be celebrated at 6:45 A.M. followed by the breakfast program at 7:15 A.M. Cost is $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members. Walk-ins are welcome Rev. Kevin Joyce will be speaking about, “The resurgence of the ministry of exorcism in the Catholic Church.” For details, please call Jessica King @ 491-9229 or visit: www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com.

One Faith - One Baptism - One Lord

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