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Christ the King - November 22-23 2008

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR THE CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Poverty in America is on the rise – nearly 40 million Americans live below the poverty line. But, we can reverse the trend by rekindling the spirit of community with those in need, by joining in solidarity to break the cycle of poverty. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development supports self-help projects of poor and low-income people working together to improve their lives and their communities. (In our Diocese, several local self-help community-organizing groups have received grants.) Please give generously to CCHD in today’s second collection. Extra envelopes are available in the pews.

This Monday, November 24^th, we commemorate the 117 Vietnamese Martyrs, who gave their lives for the Faith, and were canonized in 1988 as Saints of God.

Thanksgiving Day - Happy Thanksgiving to One and All!

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 needy of our neighborhood throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Thank you!

All parish Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27^th & 28^th. On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27^th), Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 and 9:30 A.M.

IS THERE SICK AMONG YOU? (JAMES 5:14)

Those unable to attend Mass on Sunday or Holy Days because of age or illness may have Holy Communion brought to them by a volunteer Eucharist Minister. Please call Sister Noreen at the parish office @ 251-7055.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Please join us on Sunday, December 7^th, at the 12:15 P.M. Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

NOVEMBER 29-30, 2008

ISAIAH 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7

1 CORINTHIANS 1:3-9

MARK 13:33-37

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Remember St. Victor’s Parish In Your Plans

It is easy to remember St. Victor’s Parish in your estate plans, will, trusts, insurance policies, or retirement plans. Please use the following wording: “To the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, a California Corporation sole, for the benefit of St. Victor’s Parish.”

If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call Robert Serventi @ 983-0168, or write to him at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

U.n.I. LORD TEENS – BAKE SALE

This Sunday, November 23^rd, 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.

Parish Adult Communal Reconciliation Service

All parishioners are invited to an Adult Parish Reconciliation Service on Wednesday, December 10^th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Church. The service will include scripture readings, time for reflection and individual confession and absolution. Come and experience the sacrament of Reconciliation in the community setting during this season of Advent. REMINDER: Please remain in the Church until the end of the service for the communal penance.

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 16^th-24^th. (The schedule will be inserted into the bulletin on December 7th.)

OLIVEWOOD HANDCRAFTED ITEMS FROM THE HOLY LAND will be available to purchase after all Masses the weekend of December 6^th & 7^th. The olivewood carving industries has evolved as a cultural tradition of Christians over many centuries. Many Holy Land Christians in the Bethlehem area alone rely upon income generated from this art form, carved by the local craftsmen. Less than 2% of the population in that area is now Christian, as many families are now leaving the area to find relief from the difficult conditions of their homeland. Please help protect this very important culture and industry.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS for the weekend of November 29^th-30^th must be submitted to the Rectory Office by 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 25^th.

Congratulations to our newly installed altar servers as they begin to assist with Masses.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday November 24 8:00 A.M. Thanksgiving

Tuesday November 25 8:00 A.M. Roger & Sofia Del Castillo

Wednesday November 26 8:00 A.M. Josephine Cronk

Thursday November 27 8:00 A.M. Thanksgiving

9:30 A.M. Juan, Rogelia & Rudy Dominado

Friday November 28 8:00 A.M. Josephine Barreras

Saturday November 29 8:00 A.M. Special Intention to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

and Blessed Virgin Mary

5:00 P.M. Manuel & Evelyn DeBem

Sunday November 30 9:15 A.M. Donald Risso

10:45 A.M. Terry Sharp

5:00 P.M. David & Robert Brunolli

Please Pray for Our Sick

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

Rest in Peace

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Robert Brunolli and Alberto Guiang, Sr., who recently passed away.

Flowers for the Altar

This week’s Sanctuary flowers were offered by Lori Palmero for the birthday celebration of her husband, Andy Palmero, daughter, Lisa Adamos, granddaughter, Isabella Adamos and son-in-law, Curtis Butler.

St. Victor’s Christmas Boutique

Saturday, December 6^th from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M., Sunday, December 7^th, from 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

Come to the parish hall and see all the handcrafted items, enjoy delicious food, meet Santa and take a photo, enter the raffle (1^st 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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES...

NEEDY FAMILY – Our St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are working with a family in our parish community in need of a twin bed set, several dressers and a clothes washer. If you are able to help, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. THANK YOU to the parishioner who donated a dryer to the needy family.

EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. HOLIDAY NEEDS. EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. will again be accepting your donations of turkeys, chickens and hams. Call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055 to arrange delivery/pick-up. Please DO NOT leave any perishable foods in the FISH box in the Church vestibule. We wish to THANK our supporters for their donations throughout the year. Our clients directly benefit from your generosity.

The KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are having their annual Thanksgiving food drive. Donations may be dropped off between 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. on Monday, November 24^th, Tuesday, November 25^th, and Wednesday, November 26^th, at either Pavalkis Hall (279 S. Main St., Milpitas) or St. John the Baptist Church (Abel St., Milpitas). The Knights are looking for donations of turkeys and pumpkin pies for their baskets. For information, please contact the Rectory Office @ 251-7055 .

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 7^th, at St. Frances Cabrini (15333 Woodard Rd.) 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.} 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.

The GIVING TREE will be in the vestibule of the Church next weekend. Your help is needed this year more that ever. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are working with 54 families in need this Christmas.

Thank You

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Melinda Del Castillo for the donation of the large cross that has been placed above the altar in the Chapel.

The Carmelite Christmas Boutique and Choral Concert – on Sunday, December 7^th, in the seminary library at Mt. St. Joseph Monastery (12455 Clayton Rd.) from 10:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Special entertainment at the boutique, The Sounds of Christmas, by “Singers Around the Bay,” will be held in the seminary chapel at 2:30 P.M. with a reception to follow. Please support the Carmelites who assist us with our weekend services.

The next meeting of the Catholic Professional and Business Club will be held on Thursday, December 11^th, at the Biltmore Hotel (2151 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara). Mass will be celebrated @ 7:00 A.M. and breakfast @ 7:30 A.M. The speaker will be Cathy Warshawsky. Cost: $20.00 for members and $25.00 for Non-Members. Walk-ins are always welcome. Please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055.