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Feast of All Saints - October 31-November 1, 2009

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR ST. VICTOR’S DEVELOPMENT FUND

Today’s second collection is for St. Victor’s Development Fund. This fund assists with the never-ending repairs and projects on the parish grounds. Thank you for your continued generosity.

REMINDER: Please turn your All Souls Remembrances into the Parish Office ASAP, or drop them into the collection basket TODAY.

Mass on All Souls Day will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M. The School’s “All Souls Mass” will be held at 10:00 A.M. Everyone is invited to attend.

You are also cordially invited to attend the All Souls Day Masses on Monday, November 2^nd at 11:00 A.M. at either All Saints Chapel Gate of Heaven Cemetery (22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos), where Msgr. Joseph Milani will be the celebrant or Calvary Catholic Cemetery’s Outdoor Mass (2655 Madden Ave., San Jose – a tent and chairs will be provided). Rev. Eddie Samaniego, SJ will be the celebrant.

First Friday Adoration and Mass - November 6th

The priest says at each Mass, “Behold the Lamb of God,” an echo of what John the Baptist said to two of his disciples as Jesus walked by. When the disciples began to follow Jesus, they asked Him, “Where do you live?” and He replied, ”Come and see.” (Jn 1:39NJB) This is an invitation to YOU today. Jesus is present Body and Soul, Blood and Divinity at every Catholic Mass and also in Tabernacles throughout the world.

We are privileged to have Jesus in the Holy Eucharist exposed in St. Victor’s Chapel every First Friday of the month from after the 8:00 A.M. Mass on Friday until the 8:00 A.M. Mass on Saturday. First Friday Mass is celebrated at 7:30 P.M. in the Church.

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 - Faith Formation Conference 2009Home - click here

MASS FOR DECEASED LEGIONARIES

A Mass for all deceased Legion of Mary members (active and auxiliary) will be offered here at St. Victor’s on Saturday, November 14^th, at 8:00 A.M. Please join us.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009

1 KINGS 17:10-16

HEBREWS 9:24-28

MARK 12:38-44

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Retirement Plans – Use ‘Em Or Lose ‘Em

Did you know that retirement plan assets are part of your estate? They also have never been taxed as income. The IRS loves these plans, because they can get two bites instead of one! This can reduce their value to your heirs by up to 70%!

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.

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.

Father Lim’s Trip to the Philippines in November 2010

You are cordially invited to come to an informational meeting regarding a trip to the Philippines from November 2-16, 2010. The meeting will be held on Sunday, November 8,2009 from 2:30-4:30 P.M. in the small room of the parish center. [During this trip, we will have the opportunity to visit churches, cultural sites and enjoy the beaches of places such as Cebu, Bohol and Palawan. In addition we shall visit Manila, Cebu, Davao, Tagaytay and Corregidor.] For any other questions, please contact Father Lim @ 928-1633.

Catechetical Ministry Holiday Fund-raiser

Delicious Great American Fund Raising Candy, Gift and Gift Wrap order packets are available in the CM and Rectory Offices. This fund-raiser supports the religious education programs for all St. Victor’s school age children. Deadline for orders is Monday, 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for all the clothing donations for Catholic Relief Services disaster assistance. The clothing drive was for one weekend only a few weeks ago. Please do not leave any more clothing in the vestibule, the shipments have already been sent, and we have no storage area for these items here at Church. The vestibule needs to be as clear as possible for the gatherings at funerals, weddings and other activities.

Please come in, have a seat and participate more fully at Mass if there is room in a pew. The inside of the Church was recently painted (thanks to your donations) and the walls are already showing wear and scuff marks. Please help us keep God’s house neat and clean. Thanks for your cooperation!

NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The next Knights of Columbus Officers’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5^th, at 7:30 P.M. in Room 7 of the School.

The Knights of Columbus will be recruiting for new members after all Masses next weekend. Please feel free to stop by and ask them any questions that you may have.

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 November 02 8:00 A.M. All Souls

10:00 A.M. Adelina Ramos

Tuesday-Thursday November 03-05 8:00 A.M. All Souls

Friday November 06 8:00 A.M. All Souls

7:30 P.M. Tomasa Barreras

Saturday November 07 8:00 A.M. All Souls

5:00 P.M. Soledad Jimenez McLane (Father Lim)

Sunday November 08 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish (Father Phan)

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

9:15 A.M. All Souls (Father Perata)

10:45 A.M. Deceased Members of the

Palacios & Del Castillo Family (Father Dwyer)

12:15 P.M. Agnes Dinh (Carmelites)

5:00 P.M. Elena T. Cababaro (Father Phan)

Banns of Marriage

Chien Tran & Katie Wong III

In Loving Memory

The George Mastrini family donated this week’s Sanctuary flowers in loving memory of William, Rose and Ethel Mastrini.

Pray for Our Sick

Please pray for our sick, seriously ill, and hospitalized members of our parish family, including those preparing for surgical procedures and tests, especially Lourdes Felix and Leslie Wren.

Our Condolences

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Lucia Amezquita and Bartolome Tiongson, who recently passed away.

U.n.I. TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS SPONSORED ACTIVITIES – NEEDS 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 and December. 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. [The jackets, hygiene supplies and new socks may be dropped off at the Catechetical Ministry Office.]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

Friday Night BINGO - November 6^th – Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Games begin at 7:00 P.M. Bingo cards – 2 pack for only $20.00. The next Friday night BINGO will be held on December 4^th.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE on Sunday, December 6^th, from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Come to the parish hall and shop the wonderful selection of handmade items made by local artisans, stop by to eat some great food, participate in the raffle for a flat screen TV and other activities. We look forward to seeing you there. Please call the Parish Office @ 251-7055 for more information. (Vendor table rentals are totally booked!)

St. Victor’s Girl Scout Troop 61068 will be selling nuts after Masses on November 8^th and 15^th. This is a fundraiser to help support activities for the girls. A variety of nuts will be available including – cashews, chocolate toffee almonds, salsa mix and holiday mixed nuts...please stop by their table in the vestibule and stock up! Cost will be $4.00-$8.00.

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES...

The ANNUAL LAYETTE SHOWER, co-sponsored by the Office of Women of the Diocese of San Jose and St. Victor’s Altar Society, Catechetical Ministry and School, will be held on Sunday, December 6^th, at Queen of Apostles ( 4911 Moorpark Ave. ) beginning at 2:00 P.M. Please take the time to pick up a new infant item [newborn to 6 months only]. Santa Clara County social workers then distribute these layettes to those mother and infants most in need, as they leave the hospital throughout the year. {Please bring your layette items and drop them in the designated box in the vestibule beginning next weekend.} If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to St. Victor’s Altar Society and on the memo write Layette. Your donation may be dropped into the collection basket C/O St. Victor’s Altar Society. Thank you for your generosity. If you have any questions, please see the bulletin insert next weekend or call the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM – To help with Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement here in our Diocese, contact Julia Shepardson @ [email protected] or phone 325-5209.

DAY OF THE DEAD – We remember deceased family members and friends in a special way on November 2^nd, (All Souls Day). In countries of Hispanic and/or Latin cultures, this day is known as the “Day of the Dead.” It is an important and festive celebration that views death as the entryway to eternal life as promised by Christ – death is a natural extension of life, where deceased members continue to live. The festivities demonstrate a respect for the sanctity of life, as well as a strong belief in the communion of saints. [Other various cultural observances/practices regarding similar rituals are in the latest issue of The Valley Catholic on page 21.]

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

BULLETIN ARCHIVE