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29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Mission Sunday - October 17-18, 2009

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SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR MISSION SUNDAY (Propagation of the Faith)

We know how blessed we are in our faith, in times of sorrow, in times of worry, in times of joy. Christ calls us to share this gift with those who are close to us, and the entire world. Today, World Mission Sunday, we pray in a special way, that all may know the nearness and love of Christ. Our second collection for World Mission Sunday will help support the church’s missionary work throughout the world and in our home missions. Please be as generous as you can in sharing the gift of faith you have received. Extra envelopes are available in the pews.

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 this weekend, 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 – 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. A few registration brochures are available in the CM Office (251-0154) or online at their website - http://www.sitekreator.com/faithformation

THANK YOU AND REMINDER

We would like to THANK our parishioners for their generosity and participation in the Annual Diocesan Appeal and the Capitol Campaign. We encourage you to continue to fulfill your pledges, as any funds collected over the Diocesan goals will be returned to St. Victor’s. These funds need to be mailed to their offices by December 15^th, as they will be closing their books.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

OCTOBER 24-25, 2009

JEREMIAH 31:7-9

HEBREWS 5:1-6

MARK 10:46-52

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, Santa Clara, CA 95112-4966.

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.

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

St. Victor’s Knights of Columbus will meet you after Masses this 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!

Catechetical Ministry Holiday Fund-raiser

Delicious Great American 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. Deadline for orders is Tuesday, November 2^nd. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Orders must be picked-up on Wednesday, December 2^nd, from 3:00-9:00 P.M. in the parish hall.

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.

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 19 8:00 A.M. All Saints

Tuesday October 20 8:00 A.M. Andy Sanford

Wednesday October 21 8:00 A.M. Special Intention

Thursday October 22 8:00 A.M. Thomas & Eddie Moisa

Friday October 23 8:00 A.M. Nora Driscoll

Saturday October 24 8:00 A.M. Gary Socias

5:00 P.M. Manuel & Maria Barros (Father Phan)

Sunday October 25 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish (Father Allender)

8:00 A.M. Francisco Lucas (Father Phan)

9:15 A.M. Jose & Rosa Barros (Father Perata)

10:45 A.M. Raymond Earl Van Fleet (Father Dwyer)

12:15 P.M. Francisca Luna (Father Seimus)

5:00 P.M. In Honor of Nino de Praga (Father Chi)

Banns of Marriage

Chien Tran & Katie Wong I

In Loving Memory

This week’s Sanctuary flowers were donated by Gloria Solomon in memoriam of her father, Agustin Tombanillo’s, death anniversary.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Wendlen Schmaltz (brother of Alice Trigg) and Evelyn Taa, who recently passed away.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

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

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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES...

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

DIOCESAN FALL BLOOD DRIVE – Wednesday, October 28^th, from 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. in St. Clare’s Parish Hall ( 941 Lexington St. , Santa Clara ). Please call the Diocesan Offices @ 983-0100 for more information or to make an appointment.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM – Spend a few evenings or Saturdays as a volunteer tax preparation assistant and you will make a tremendous difference for low-income residents in our community. The Catholic Charities TaxEZ Program provides training in November and December and schedules volunteers at sites throughout the county during tax season. If interested, please contact Arely Valeriano @ 325-5241 or [email protected].

HEALTH FAIR {Hearing & Vision, Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Tests, Seasonal Flu Vaccination} at St. John the Baptist Church Pavalkis Hall ( 279 S. Main St. , Milpitas ) on Sunday, November 1^st, from 8:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Medical professionals will be available for questions and answers regarding hearth concerns. Free refreshments!

THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR ST. VICTOR’S ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY.

NEWS BRIEFS...

The Catholic High Schools are currently scheduling their OPEN HOUSES and entrance exam dates. Please contact the

school(s) of your choice for more information – Archbishop Mitty @ 252-6610, Bellarmine @ 294-9224, Notre Dame @ 294-1113, Presentation @ 264-1664, St. Frances @ (650) 968-1213 and St Lawrence @ 296-3013.

The California Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) will be offering an informal “Come and See” gathering on Saturday, October 24^th, from 9:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. This event will be hosted by the Santa Clara University Jesuit Community ( 801 Franklin St. , Santa Clara ). Single men, ages 18-45, interested in learning more about the Jesuits and/or exploring a vocation to religious life are invited to attend this event. To register, contact Rev. Chris Cartwright, SJ, at [email protected] or call the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

Widowed, Separated and Divorced Weekend, October 23^rd-25^th, at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park . For information call the Parish Office @ 251-7055 or email [email protected] .

Please join Immaculate Heart Radio as it hosts “Sharing the Hope” on November 5^th at the Dolce Hayes Mansion . President Douglas Sherman will present the Spirit of Service Award to three local AM 1260 KSFB supporters, who exemplify the ideals of charity and dedication. The evening’s line-up includes a special guest appearance by Patrick Madrid and entertainment by Anna Maria Mendieta. Tickets to the event are $35.00 (hors d’ oeuvres, a wine bar and dessert stations). Call 1-866-77-HEART, ext 235 to participate in this event.

Women of the Church will be hosted by the St. John’s Ladies Guild ( 279 S. Main St. , Milpitas ) on Saturday, November 14^th, from 2:00-4:30 P.M. The event speaker is Father Noel Sanvincente. [You may join the many women who will be wearing hats befitting a formal tea.] Requested donation is $20.00 per person. Cost for students is $10.00 – a special tea etiquette class will be offered to the students at 1:00 P.M. Reservations must be made by November 6^th. Make checks payable to St. John’s Ladies Guild, 360 S. Abel St. , Milpitas , CA 95035 . For more information, please call the Parish Office @ 251-7055.