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 (Propagation of the Faith) 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.

All Saints Day – Holy Day of Obligation

“Follow the saints, because those who follow them will become saints.”  (Clement I)

Thursday, November 1^st, the Solemnity of All Saints, is a holy day of obligation.

Masses on Thursday, November 1^st, All Saints Day, will be celebrated at 6:30, 8:00 and 11:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.

All Souls Day

All Souls Day is Friday, 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 October 28^th (weekend envelopes may be dropped in the collection basket).  Extra All Souls envelopes are available in the pews. 

Masses on All Souls Day will be celebrated at 8:00 and 11:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. (First Friday Mass).

SCRIPTURE READINGS

OCTOBER 27-28, 2007

SIRACH 35:12-14, 16-18

2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8, 16-18

LUKE 18:9-14

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Before You Sell...

Thinking of selling appreciated assets like stocks, bonds, property or a vacation home?  You may be able to do so without paying taxes, while increasing your income and, at the same time, making a great gift to St. Victor’s Parish.

If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance.  Call the Development Office @ 983-0245, or write to them at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Catechetical Ministry Holiday Fund-raising

Delicious Cherrydale Farms Fund Raising Candy, Gift and Gift Wrap order packets are available in the box in the vestibule 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 Wednesday, November 5^th.  IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Orders must be picked-up on Wednesday, November 28^TH, from 2:00-9:00 P.M. in the parish hall.

125^th ANNIVERSARY, ALL SOULS DAY MASS & DEDICATION AT CALVARY CATHOLIC CEMETERY

This two-day event will begin with All Souls Day Mass at 11:00 A.M, celebrated by Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, followed with the dedication of the new mausoleum, Our Lady of Fatima.   There will be speakers, presentations, information booths, walking tours and a chance to post memories of loved ones buried at Calvary. Refreshments will be served. For the schedule of specific events, please call Frances @ 258-2940 ext. 208.

WORLD YOUTH DAY

G’Day mate!  We at St. Victor’s parish are happy to announce that our teens have the opportunity to join Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney, Australia in July 2008.  For information, please call Sharron Hollenbeck @ 251-0154.

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS

Every Friday night from 7:00-10:00 P.M. activities are planned for all High School Teens in the large room of the Parish Center.  Come join the fun on Friday, October 26^th, for a Costume Party (games, music, food).

Friday, November 2^nd – Service Project – Bag lunches

Friday, November 9^th – Service Project – Packing hygiene products and preparing placemats, etc.

(The service projects benefit Loaves and Fishes.)

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday             October             22         8:00 A.M.          Nora Driscoll

Tuesday            October             23         8:00 A.M.          Richard & Anita Messina

Wednesday       October             24         8:00 A.M.          Dolores Cruz

Thursday           October             25         8:00 A.M.          Roger & Sofia Del Castillo

Friday               October             26         8:00 A.M.          Ceasaer Domingo

Saturday           October             27         8:00 A.M.          Anna Ngu Thi Hoang

                                                            5:00 P.M.          George Silva

Sunday             October             28         9:15 A.M.          Catharina Alves & Jose de Oliveira

                                                            10:45 A.M.        Elaine Kelly

Banns of Marriage

Man Kim Bui & Linh My Tu III

Tuan Dinh & Pauline Vo II

Fabian Morales & Raquel Dugena I

Remember These Members in Their Sorrow

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Joseph Anthony Cichetti and Teresa C. Urcia (mother of Fr. Dan Urcia, pastor of St. Elizabeth’s Parish), who recently passed away.

Flowers for the Altar

This week’s Sanctuary flowers were offered in thanksgiving for all the blessings received by Tien Pho and in loving memory of Pho T. Ngan.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES...

EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food collection is this weekend.  Please place your non-perishable food donations in the box in the vestibule. No clothing, please!

ST. VINCENT de PAUL.  There will be a Second Collection next weekend for St. Vincent de Paul.  Please help our volunteers help our neighbors in need.  Thank you!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM – Ombudsman visits every nursing home and board & care home in the county. They help the residents speak up for their rights and they advocate for them when necessary.  To learn more about this program, or to become a volunteer, contact Marlene Siebert @ 325-5260 or [email protected].

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

NEWS BRIEFS...

All Saints Trilogy - Father Kevin Joyce (SpiritSite) will present a special All Saints Trilogy {saints who changed the world – great Christian witnesses who spoke the truth and made a difference) at Santa Theresa Church [629-7777] on October 29^th and November 5^th and 12^th and at the Church of the Resurrection [245-5554] on November 1^st, 8^th and 15^th.  There is no fee for these presentations; however, a free will offering will be collected to support SpiritSite.  Please call the individual parish listed for directions and more specific information.    

Father Jose Rubio will provide a brief introduction to Islam, Islam 101, at St. Elizabeth’s Church this Monday, October 22^nd, at 7:00 P.M. For any questions, please call Don Jones @ 934-7114.

Vatican Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles will be held at the following parishes: Holy Family (4848 Pearl Ave.) on Saturday & Sunday, October 20^th & 21^st, call Paul Jussen @ 439-4615; St. John Vianney (4600 Hyland Ave.) on Saturday and Sunday October 27^th& 28^th, call Richard Wildanger @ 937-1483; Sacred Heart (13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga) on Saturday & Sunday, October 27^th & 28^th.  Come and learn about the Holy Eucharist as a gift of Divine Mercy of God. Yes, Jesus is really present in the Holy Eucharist and the miracles show God wants us to know that!  Times vary; please call the individual parish for specific times.  {Flyer is also on the bulletin board in the vestibule.}

Young Adults – all young adults are invited to St. Joseph’s Church in Mountain View on Tuesday, October 30^th, at 7:30 P.M. for Mass and a Halloween Dinner.   Please email [email protected] for all the details.

East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference – Standing with St. Joseph - on Saturday, November 10^th, at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology (2301 Vine St., Berkeley.) The cost is $25.00 by October 21^st or $35.00 at the door; the fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Register online @ www.dspt.edu [the Men’s Conference link is at the bottom].

The California Catholic Women’s Forum will be held on November 10^th from 8:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. at the Foothill Club (20399 Park Place, Saratoga).  Guest speakers will be Dr. Lisa Klewicki and Mrs. Tracy Tomiak.  For more information or to register, please call Michele Coldiron @ (650) 814-1995 or www.ccwf.org.

Separated, Divorced, Widowed Retreat weekends – Beginning Experience on October 26^th-28^th, at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park. For more info, please call La Verne @ (650) 355-3978 or email [email protected]. Or, St. Francis Retreat (549 Mission Vineyard Rd., San Juan Bautista) on November 16^th-18^th.  For all the details, please call (831) 623-4234 or email: [email protected].

“...when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith...?” (Luke 18: 1-8)

 
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