Banns of Marriage

Jimmy Navarez & Kara Peir II  

 

 Sanctuary Flowers 

This week’s Sanctuary flowers were offered by Bob and Maravillas Shively in memoriam of the deceased members of the Shively and De Carlos families. 

If you would like to donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving or in celebration of a baptism, marriage, anniversary or birthday, please call the Parish office @ 251-7055.

We are in need of flower arrangers to help beautify our church and altar.  If you are willing to share your special talents, please call the Parish office @ 251-7055. 

 

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.

 

Catechetical Ministry Holiday Fund-Raiser  - October 13^th – to November 10^th

Delicious Cherrydale Farms Fund Raising Candy, Gift and Gift Wrap order packets will be available in the box in the vestibule (next weekend) or at the CM and Rectory Offices.  This fund-raiser supports the religious education programs for all St. Victor’s school children.  

 

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!         Bob & Juvy Butler – Chairpersons

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 2008 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, Bob Butler, and his wife, Juvy, for their leadership, preparation and support of this year’s Fiesta.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Fiesta RAFFLE winners! First Prize - $10,000.00 – Ouirino Cruz, Second Prize - $3,000.00 – Loann Vu, Third Prize - $1,500.00 – Steve Guinnane, Fourth Prize - $1,000.00 – Irene Capili and Fifth Prize - $500.00 – Patricia Cavallaro.

 

EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food collection is next weekend.  Please bring your non-perishable food donations (peanut butter, tuna, canned fruits & vegetables, macaroni & cheese, etc.) and place them in the box in the vestibule of the Church. No clothing, please!

 

THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR WORLD MISSION SUNDAY (PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH).

   

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

                                                                        

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET “WOMEN OF HEART” EVENT

With the 1883 opening of St. Patrick’s School in Oakland , the Sisters of St. Joseph began their service to residents of the Bay Area.  In 1895, they founded St. Joseph ’s Home for the Deaf and in 1909, they established Star of the Sea in San Francisco .  Eventually, they began teaching at St. Thomas Apostle in San Francisco and a number of Schools in the East Bay , Peninsula and the South Bay .  As their ministries evolved to meet critical needs of the times, they continue to leave their imprint as innovators in education, pastoral care, parish ministry and also social services directed to addressing the needs of the homeless, abused, challenged and imprisoned.  In recognition of their humble dedication, please join in celebrating, “WOMEN OF HEART,” Saturday, October 24^th, Contra Costa Country Club.

                                                               

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend.  If you’d like great depth, growth and enrichment with your spouse, you’ll like what this weekend has to offer.  The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is October 24-26 in San Jose .  For more information, call Manuel and Rory Dominguez at 846-7070.

 

School News

Applications for St. Victor’s School for the 2008-2009 school year, are still available in the School Office from 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. and online @ http://www.school.stvictor.org .  

"Let us be glad and rejoice in God's Salvation” {Ls 25:9}