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33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 14-15, 2009

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

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 ALLENDER’S BOOKS – Sister Noreen has 5 copies each of Father Allender’s books: The God Within and God Loves An Unmade Bed. The price is $20.00 per book. Please make the check out to: Life’s Journey. The books may be picked up at the Church Office upon request.

St. Victor’s Girl Scout Troop 61068 will be selling nuts after all Masses this weekend November 14^th-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 is $4.00-$8.00.

U.n.I. TEENS WINTER SERVICE PROJECT

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.

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!)

The next Friday Night BINGO will be held in the parish hall on January 8, 2010. More details to follow.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

NOVEMBER 21-22, 200

CHRIST THE KING

DANIEL 7:13-14

REVELATION 1:5-8

JOHN 18:33-37

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Turn Your Home From A Tax Sponge Into A Tax Deduction

Are you tired of paying taxes on your home? Did you know that you can get a tax deduction for a portion of your home’s value to help offset these taxes? You can do this, continue to live in your home and support the work of 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 him at: Diocese of San Jose The Chancery, 1150 N. First St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966.

$CRIP gift certificates will be available after Masses this weekend, except Sunday 7:00 & 8:00 A.M. Just in time for Christmas - American Express and Visa “bank cards” are now available. Don’t forget to place your holiday $CRIP orders early. If you have any questions regarding the $CRIP program, please call the School Office @ 251-1740.

U.n.I LORD TEENS – BAKE SALE NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday, November 22^nd, St. Victor’s U.n.I. Lord Teens will be sponsoring their 14^th annual BAKE SALE after the 7:00, 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45 A.M. and 12:15 P.M. Masses. All items cost $5.00 each. The teens hold this fundraiser each year to help those in need during the holiday season. [In the past, they have been able to provide holiday meals, groceries for several weeks, new coats or clothing and Christmas toys and decorations for their adopt-a-family.] Thank you in advance for your generous support of St. Victor’s Teens. God bless you.

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING – EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Reminder to all our Altar Society members: Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19^th, at 6:30 P.M. in the hall. New members are always welcome.

Non-Perishable Food Collection - Thanksgiving Day

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 over 60 needy families of our neighborhood throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

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 16 8:00 A.M. Andy Sanford

Tuesday November 17 8:00 A.M. Mateo Sarau, Jr.

Wednesday November 18 8:00 A.M. Frank Mel Silveira

Thursday November 19 8:00 A.M. Peter Bui

Friday November 20 8:00 A.M. Joseph Nguyen

Saturday November 21 8:00 A.M. Theresa Vang Nguyen

5:00 P.M. Thanksgiving (Father Lim)

Sunday November 22 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish (Father Phan)

8:00 A.M. Feliza S. Cura (Father Lim)

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

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

12:15 P.M. Benedicto Geronimo (Carmelites)

5:00 P.M. Abel Ponte (Father Bui)

In Celebration

The Nguyen family donated this week’s Sanctuary flowers in celebration of the 18^th birthday (November 8^th) of Tiffany Bagunas Nguyen and thanksgiving for blessings received. Happy Birthday Tiffany!

Prayer Requests

Please pray for the sick, seriously ill and hospitalized members of our parish family, including those preparing for surgical procedures and tests, especially Diane Bunger.

Requiescat in Pace

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Bernie Trujillo, who recently passed away.

For an application or information regarding St. Victor’s School,

please call the School Office @251-1740 or visit www.school.stvictor.org .

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES...

EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food collection is this weekend. Please place your non-perishable food donations in the box in the vestibule of the Church.

EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. HOLIDAY NEEDS. With the holiday season approaching, EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. could use donations of turkeys, chickens, or hams. Please keep us in mind when the grocery stores are having their promotions. If you can help, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. To those who have supported us during the year - MANY THANKS AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

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 Church ( 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 mothers 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.} 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.

NEEDY FAMILIES. There are several families in need of various items including: clothing for a baby boy (newborn to one year), a living room set, blankets, comforters and towels. If you are able to help in any way, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM. CORAL is an after school literacy program. For information regarding this program located at St. Maria Goretti Parish, please contact the director, Terrie Iacino @ 325-5132.

NEWS BRIEFS...

Retrouvaille is a peer ministry for couples struggling or having difficulties in their marriages. The next San Jose Retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 29^th-31^st. To register or for more information, please call 605-4998 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com .

The feast of Santa Marian Kamalen (Patroness of Guam) will be celebrated on Saturday, December 5^th, at St. Elizabeth’s Church ( 750 Sequoia Dr. , Milpitas ). The novena will conclude at 10:15 A.M., followed by Mass at 11:00 A.M., procession and fiesta. (Bishop Patrick McGrath will officiate at the Mass. [The nightly nine-day novena will be said at St. Elizabeth’s beginning Monday, November 30^th at 7:00 P.M.]