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28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Vocation Awareness Sunday - October 10-11, 2009

From the Pastor’s Pen

Well, these were the two most dangerous bases I used to visit in the heart of the "Badlands," the province of Nuristan. Now they are rubble. A scary day for the U.S. Army but a hard-fought victory by a unit that prevailed with half its soldiers dead or wounded against a Taliban force several times their size. Go Army Cavalry!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,559741,00.html God bless, Fr. Michael

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS THIS WEEKEND

Given the massive destruction that has befallen Manila and other parts of the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia in the aftermath of Typhoon Ketsana as well as earthquake and tsunami victims in Samoa, Tonga and Indonesia, the Diocese has authorized a collection for all these victims. This special Catholic Relief Services collection will be taken up this weekend here at St. Victor’s.

In cooperation with St. Mary’s in Gilroy, St. Victor’s will also be collecting clothing, shoes and blankets for the Philippines. Boxes will be available in the vestibule for your donations of these items this weekend only. If you have any questions, please phone Jolene from St. Mary’s @ 656-0074.

October – Month of the Rosary

October is the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary. The Rosary is the beautiful prayer to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. In saying the full 20 decades, we are reliving the life of Jesus and realizing how much Mary was part of the joy and suffering He endured. The Rosary brings us closer to God and gives us strength to persevere in doing the right thing. Pray a daily family Rosary asking God’s help through the intercession of Mary, the patroness of our country. Praying together would do much to unite families and help them to become more loving, caring and helpful to others. Pope John Paul II had said, “The Rosary is a way of contemplating the face of Christ through Mary’s eyes. I want to suggest therefore, that people, families and Christian communities pray the Rosary.”

REMEMBER – The Rosary is recited Monday through Saturday after the 8:00 A.M. Mass. Please feel free to join us!

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE VISITATION – Would you like to have the Pilgrim Virgin statue visit your house? One of the Legion of Mary’s works is to propagate the praying of the Rosary by bringing the Virgin statue to families who request it. For more info and/or to request the statue, please call the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

All parish offices will be closed on Monday, October 12^th, in observance of Columbus Day.

Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M

SCRIPTURE READINGS

OCTOBER 17-18, 2009

ISAIAH 53:10-11

HEBREWS 4:14-16

MARK 10:35-45

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 your 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: Diocese of San Jose, The Chancery, 1150 N. First St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966.

SAVE THE DATE – PARISH MISSION AT ST. VICTOR’S

Father Tom Allender, SJ will hold a Life’s Journey Parish Mission, Anger to Forgiveness, beginning Monday, October 19^th. Father Allender will preach at all Masses the weekend of October 17^th & 18^th and preach Monday-Wednesday, October 19^th-21^st, at 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.

URGENT NEED FOR CATECHETICAL MINISTRY TEACHERS

CM is looking for those who are interested in sharing their faith, time and talents with our students. We are looking for teachers for the Wednesday program for 4^th, 5^th & 6^th Sacrament and 5^th Grade. Training will be done by the CM Office. As always, there are guidelines that need to be followed. Please prayerfully consider this most important ministry. For more information, please leave a message for Anne in the CM Office @ 251-0165.

FAITH FORMATION CONFERENCE – Early Bird Deadline is October 16^th! Register today for this conference, “Word of God – Coming to Life,” on Friday and Saturday, November 20^th & 21^st, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara. Registration brochures are available in the CM Office (251-0154) or online at their website - http://www.sitekreator.com/faithformation

All Souls Day

All Souls Day is Monday, November 2^nd. The All Souls intentions will also be remembered throughout the month of November. “It is holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead.” (2 Maccabees 12, 46) All souls remembrances should be returned to the parish office by 9:00 A.M. on October 30^th (weekend envelopes may be dropped in the collection basket). Extra All Souls envelopes are available in the pews.

Mass on All Souls Day will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M. The School will celebrate an “All Saints Mass” at 10:00 A.M.

$CRIP UPDATE

$CRIP gift certificates will be available after Masses this weekend (except Sunday 7:00 and 8:00 A.M.) for all of your shopping, dining and gift-giving needs. It’s time to start placing those “special orders” for the holiday season. For your convenience, you may also order online @ http://www.school.stvictor.org go to “fundraisers,” “scrip,” click on the order form. Fill out the form and “submit.” You will be emailed back with a total and where/when the order will be ready for pick-up.

SERRAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: O God, Who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be converted and live * grant we beseech You through the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin * Saint Joseph, her spouse * Blessed Junipero Serra and all the saints * an increase in laborers for Your Church * fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls * through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You * in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen

Vocation Retreat Day for Young Women will be held at Nazareth House (245 Nova Albion Way, Los Angeles, CA) on Sunday, November 8^th, from 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. For reservations or more information, please call Sister Linda @ (415) 479-8282.

The Diocesan Office of Vocations – 983-0155.

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.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 October 12 8:00 A.M. Feliza S. Cura

Tuesday October 13 8:00 A.M. Josephine Barreras

Wednesday October 14 8:00 A.M. Jovita B. Tice

Thursday October 15 8:00 A.M. Lino E. Leal

Friday October 16 8:00 A.M. Andy Sanford

Saturday October 17 8:00 A.M. Andy Sanford

5:00 P.M. Mary Eleanor Gaiero (Father Bui)

Sunday October 18 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor’s Parish (Father Lim)

8:00 A.M. Dennis Aquino (Father Perata)

9:15 A.M. Jose Viray, Sr. (Father Perata)

10:45 A.M. Alberto Guiang, Sr. (Father Dwyer)

12:15 P.M. Mary Correa (Carmelites)

5:00 P.M. Ginger Hasz (Father Paul)

Prayer List

Please pray for the sick, seriously ill and hospitalized members of our parish family, including those preparing for surgical procedures and tests, especially Michael Caltabiano and Robert Lanza.

Altar Flowers

This week’s Sanctuary flowers were donated by Andy and Nena Reyes in thanksgiving for many blessings received.

U.n.I. TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS SPONSORED ACTIVITIES – NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

The U.n.I. Lord Teen Group is asking for 18 used adult-sized baseball gloves that will be sent to our troops in Afghanistan along with baseballs and bats. They will be used for our troops when they have time for a little R&R. Please drop them off at the Rectory Office. God bless you for your support.

THANKS to all who continue to bring in hygiene supplies and new socks. They are still needed. We will be collecting clean used coats and jackets ONLY in November. Please check your closets. Again, we will be collecting coats and jackets only – no other clothing will be accepted. Please give those other items to another charity.

U.n.I. Lord Teens invite all our preschool through 5^th grade children to a COSTUME PARTY on Sunday, October 25^th, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. in the parish hall. Parents must accompany their children during this event. If you have any questions, please call Sharron Hollenbeck in the CM Office @ 251-0154.

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS ANNUAL FUND-RAISING TO BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

St. Victor’s Knights of Columbus will meet you after Masses next weekend. The Council will be handing out free Tootise Rolls and asking for your support in any form to help organizations that assist people with intellectual disabilities right here in our own community. We need your help to help those who need it the most! Thank you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

Friday Night BINGO - November 6^th and December 4^th. More details to follow....

DINNER AUCTION – Saturday, November 6^th, from 5:00-10:00 P.M. Please call the School Office @ 251-1740 for details.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE on Sunday, December 6^th, from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Please call Carla Ryan @ 937-0280 for table rental or more information.

Fiesta Thank Yous

Give yourselves a hand! St. Victor’s THANKS all who helped make last week’s Fiesta a success. We extend our warmest appreciation to the many parishioners, school parents, community members, entertainers, BSA Troop 41 (Pancake Breakfast), and set-up and tear-down crews. We appreciate our great Fiesta committee for all their help – before, during and after the Fiesta. Next year’s Fiesta will be around the same time of year. We hope to see you there. A Festival of THANK YOUS to all of the St. Victor’s Religious and Office Staff, who work so hard all year to make our Parish such a very special place. You are a blessing to us all! Jerry Lunger – Chairperson

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the pre-fiesta GAME repair and clean-up crew, chair people, workers, bakers and those who donated food, money, coupons and paper products.

A BOUQUET OF THANKS to the FOOD booth chairpersons, workers, “go-fors,” parking patrol and donators of food and other items.

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE to the SILENT AUCTION donors, bidders and non-stop chairpersons and workers.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to McDonalds on Berryessa Road for their support of our 2009 Fiesta and their continuous support of other parish events all year long. And, also to Ocean Market (S. Park Victoria and Calaveras, Milpitas ) for their generosity.

A STANDING OVATION for Fiesta Chairman, Jerry Lunger his leadership, preparation and support of this year’s Fiesta.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Fiesta RAFFLE winners! First Prize - $10,000.00 – Rosalina A. DeCastro, Second Prize - $3,000.00 – Vincent Pereira, Third Prize - $1,500.00 – Marisa Schmidt, Fourth Prize - $1,000.00 – Robert Florio and Fifth Prize - $500.00 – Lucilia Vierra .

THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR WORLD MISSIONS

(PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH).

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES...

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

The RED MASS will be celebrated on Thursday, October 22^nd, at 6:00 P.M. at Mission Santa Clara. Bishop McGrath will convey the St. Thomas More Society’s Award to the Hon. Raymond J. Davilla, Jr. A reception will follow in Benson Center at Santa Clara University , the guest speaker will be Rev. Michael Eng.

Bishop Patrick McGrath invites expectant mothers of all ages and faiths to A BLESSING OF NEW LIFE, which will be held on Sunday, October 25^th, at 3:00 P.M. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph ( 80 S. Market St .). Contact Diana Macalintal @ 983-0136 if you need more information.

The radiance of wisdom never ceases.

BULLETIN ARCHIVE