Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome - November 8-9,2008
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Thank You to All Veterans The Scouts of St. Victor’s, along with Father
Michael Hendrickson, will lead the Veterans into the 10:45 A.M. Mass this
Sunday. Father Michael, the Choir, Scouts and Parish Community thank you for
your sacrifices for our country. “Let
every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any
price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe,
to assure the survival and success of liberty.”
(John Fitzgerald Kennedy) All parish offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, in
observance of Veterans Day. Mass
will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M. A PRAYER FOR THOSE DEPLOYED TO SERVE IN THE
MILITARY: Lord and Holy Protector, You
called Abraham and Sarah to leave their homeland and to journey far away from
their own people. Yet You kept them
safe wherever they went. Protect our
children, our husbands and wives, our mothers and fathers, and our friends and
loved ones, who continue to fight for our freedom and that of others throughout
the world. Walk by their side and
calm any fear; be their companion and guide their thoughts; encircle them with
Your light, and keep them from harm. When
their service is ended, lead them safely home again.
For You, O God, are our shelter in every storm and our refuge in times of
danger. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Catechetical Ministry Holiday
Fund-Raisers
Delicious Cherrydale 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 10th.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Orders must be picked-up on
Thursday, December 11th, from 2:30-8:00 P.M. in the parish hall. Catechetical Ministry is also offering you the opportunity to order fresh Christmas Wreaths ($34.95-$44:95). Order forms will be available in the vestibule the weekends of November 8th& 9th, and November 15th & 16th. Orders with accompanying payments must be received in the CM Office by Wednesday, November 19th. SCRIPTURE READINGSNOVEMBER
15-16, 2008 PROVERBS
31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 1
THESSALONIANS 5:1-6 MATTHEW
25:14-30 PLANNED GIVING NOTESIncome
From Money Market Funds, CDs, Bonds In The Dumps? Did you know that there is a way that you can
increase your income from funds invested in these types of assets, reduce your
taxes and help your parish at the same time? If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free
assistance. Call Robert Serventi @
983-0168, or write to home at: 900 Lafayette St., Site 301, Santa Clara, CA
95050. FAITH
FORMATION CONFERENCE 2008
On
November 21-22, the Diocese of San Jose will be joining with the Archdiocese of
San Francisco and the Dioceses of Monterey, Oakland and Stockton for the annual
Faith Formation Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Join over 2,000 attendees coming from all over Northern California.
A variety of workshops will be offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese
and Korean. We would like to invite
you to participate by joining us and inviting others.
Information and registration is available at the Catechetical Ministry
Office @ 251-0154. Simbang
Gabi MARK YOUR CALENDARS. St.
Victor’s Parish Community will celebrate Simbang Gabi (pre-dawn worship), also
called Misa de Gallo (rooster Mass) from December 16th-24th.
[Please take home a copy of the schedule in today’s bulletin and keep
it as a reference.] St.
Victor’s Christmas Boutique Saturday,
December 6th from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M., Sunday, December 7th,
from 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Come and see all the handcrafted items, enjoy delicious food, meet Santa (Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.) and take a photo, enter the raffle (1st Prize is a Sharp 26 inch flat screen LCD TV), create at the kid’s craft area, have fun and much more. For more information, please contact the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. U.n.I. LORD
TEENS – BAKE SALE
Mass
Intentions for the Week Monday through Thursday November 03-06 8:00 A.M. All Souls Friday November 07 8:00 A.M. All Souls
7:30 P.M.
Saturday November 08 8:00 A.M. All Souls 5:00 P.M. Tomasa Barreras Sunday November 09 9:15 A.M. Manuel Ferreira 10:45 A.M. All Souls 5:00 P.M. Catherine Alves & Jose de Oliveira
Our
Love And Prayers Go Out To... St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend
their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Michelle Bonifacio,
Margarita Flores, Amparo Jaramillo and Teresita (Tessie) In
Loving Memory This week’s Sanctuary flowers were donated in loving memory of Doris Mae McCormick and in honor of all our deceased veterans by the J. Bruce Klingensmith family. With
Heartfelt Thanks THANK YOU for all of your cards and prayers during and after my surgery. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. It is good
to be back at work and seeing all of you again.
A
BOUQUET OF THANKS to all
the members of our parish family who came and supported the teen’s CAR
WASH last weekend. One child,
born with a cleft lip and palate in and under-developed country, will now be
able to have surgery and a smile, thanks to you.
A SPECIAL THANKS to our teens, who came to wash cars in spite
of the inclement weather. SOCIAL
JUSTICE ISSUES... NEEDY FAMILY – Our
St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are working with a family in our
parish community in need of several dressers and a washer & dryer.
If you are able to help, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055.
THANK YOU to the families that donated twin beds for the
family in need. There is so much for which to be thankful for, if only we look to see. So much, that perhaps we have taken it for granted. As has been our custom at St. Victor’s, we again ask that non-perishable food items be brought to Mass on THANKSGIVING DAY, and that they be presented at the altar during the offertory procession at each Mass. Your gifts will be accepted by our St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers, and put into baskets for distribution to the 54 needy families of our neighborhood throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Thank you! EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food collection is next weekend. Please bring your non-perishable food donations (peanut butter, tuna, macaroni & cheese, canned fruits & vegetables, etc.) and place them in the box in the vestibule of the Church. EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. 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 7th, at St. Frances Cabrini ( the
vestibule.} 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. CATHOLIC
CHARITIES PROGRAMS. Check
the web site www.catholiccharitiesscc.org
to see a number of volunteer opportunities to mentor young students.
Help a child build a good foundation.
For information regarding the CalWORKS Mental Health Program
or on how to become a participant, please call 325-5230.
Happy
Birthday to Father Stephen Perata on Wednesday, November 12th!!! The Dominican Sisters’ Holiday Boutique will be held on Saturday
& Sunday, November 22nd & 23rd, from 10:00
A.M.-4:00 P.M. at their Motherhouse ( Fr. George Arahna, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, will be the
spiritual director of a ten-day Tour of the Holy Land from March 9th-18th,
during Lent. If you are
interested, please call the secretary at the “Though its waters roar and foam, we will not fear.” (Psalm 46:2-3)
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