COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA
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COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA
SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA We, at St. Catherine Parish, are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic Community, called to live and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through Worship, Discipleship and Service. La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, es una comunidad en crecimiento, acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y el Servicio. THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD / LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR From the Desk of Fr. Mark Arnzen, Pastor .... MASSES / MISAS This weekend our Catholic Church celebrates a great saint and for us in the United States one of the great holy women of our American Church. January 4th is the feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton the first American born saint. Mother Seton, as she was popularly known, had a very interesting journey in her faith life from the Episcopal faith into the Catholic Church. CONFESSION / CONFESIÓN She is important to us, here at St. Catherine because of her connection Saturday / Sábado: 4:00 5:00pm (Or by appointment / with St. Vincent de Paul and the Daughters of Charity. Mother Seton, in her impulse to follow Jesus Christ, offered her life in service of the O hacer una cita.) ADORACIÓN /ADORATION poor and in the education of young people. She modeled her rule for Wednesday / Miércoles 6:30pm religious life after the rule for the Daughters written by St. Vincent. 1st Friday 9:00-12:00pm (Continued on page 3....) Monday-Saturday: 8:15am Saturday: 5:30pm Sábado: 7:30pm Sunday: 7:15, 8:45, 10:30am 5:30pm Domingo: 12:15pm 17400 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-3959 Fax: (408) 779-0289 www.stca.org Email: [email protected] Catechetical Ministry (408) 779-9604 St. Catherine School (408) 779-9950 www.stcatherinemh.org Desde el Escritorio del Fr. Mark Arnzen, Párroco… Este fin de semana la Iglesia Católica celebra un gran santo y para nosotros en los Estados Unidos una de las grandes mujeres santas de la Iglesia estadounidense. El 4 de enero es la fiesta de Santa Elizabeth Ann Seton el primer santo nacido en Estados Unidos. Madre Seton, como se la conocía popularmente, tenía un viaje muy interesante en su vida de fe de la fe episcopal en la Iglesia Católica. Ella es importante para nosotros, aquí en Santa Catalina debido a su conexión con San Vicente de Paúl y las Hijas de la Caridad. Madre Seton, en su impulso de seguir a Jesucristo, ofreció su vida al servicio de los pobres y en la educación de los jóvenes. Ella modeló su regla para la vida religiosa. (Continuado en Pagina 5) IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH Rectory Office Hours / Horarios de la Rectoría Monday - Friday (Lunes - Viernes) 8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 7:00pm Saturday (Sábado) Closed/Cerrado Sunday (Domingo) 8:30am - 12:00pm Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral Fr. Mark Arnzen, Pastor - [email protected] Fr. Lieu Vu, Parochial Vicar- [email protected] Fr. Roberto Gomez, Parochial Vicar- [email protected] Deacon Rick Haeckel, Deacon - [email protected] Deacon Phil Flowers, Deacon - [email protected] Sr. Silvia Frías, MESST Asociada Pastoral - [email protected] Rose Pucan-Meagor, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization- [email protected] Deepu Kochuparambil, Youth & Young Adult Ministry [email protected] Anna Quiñones, Director of Stewardship & Development [email protected] Fabienne Esparza, Principal - [email protected] READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34- 44 Tuesday: Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 January 4/5, 2014 Enero 4/5, 2014 THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA Sunday/Domingo, January 5, 2014 7:00-12:00pm CR1-4 Hospitality 8:00-12:00pm Nur. Bright Beginnings Nursery 8:45-12:00pm DC Clow & ECE 8:45-10:00am LR RCIA Dismissal 9:00-9:30am Rms. 10, 11 & 12 Catechetical Session 11:30-4:00pm CR1-4 Hospitalidad MFC St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Giveaway 12:00-2:30pm Gym 7:00-9:00pm MC Life Teen Life Night Monday/Lunes, January 6, 2014 7:30-9:30pm Gym Young Adults Tuesday/Martes, January 7, 2014 7:00-9:30pm MC Estudio de Biblia 7:00-9:00pm CH Pasion de Cristo-Practica Wednesday/Miércoles, January 8, 2014 5:00-8:00pm Nur Fil/Am Choir 6:00-8:00pm Rm.12 Jesus To Mankind 6:30-8:30pm DC EDGE Youth Group 6:30-10:30pm CR3-4 Italian American Meeting 6:30-8:00pm CH Adoración y Reflexión 7:00-8:00pm CR1-2 Entrevistas Pre-Bautismales 7:30-9:30pm MC RCIA Class 8:00-9:00pm CH Oración Carismatica 8:00-9:00pm Nur Fil/Am Committee Meeting Thursday/Jueves, January 9, 2014 7:00-9:00pm Rm.12 RICA 7:00-9:00pm Rm.10 Año de Fe-Catequesis Friday/Viernes, January 10, 2013 9:30-11:00am CR1 Bible Study 6:00-9:00pm CH Spanish Choirs 7:00-9:00pm MC Grupo Amigos Saturday/Sábado, January 11, 2013 8:30-11:00am MC, Rm.10, 11 & DC Catechetical Session 8:30-10:00pm CH Pasion de Cristo-Practica MC = Milani Center CR1-4= Parish Center Conference Rooms CH = Church Sci = Science Room LR = Living Room DC = Daycare PR = Presentation Center Nur. = Nursery 8:15AM MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 6 Tuesday, January 7 Wednesday, January 8 READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEKEND.... First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the LORD upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7). Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29). Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38). Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Matthew 3:13-17). The English translaƟon of the Psalm Responses from LecƟonary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, InternaƟonal Commission on English in the Liturgy CorporaƟon. All rights reserved. Thursday, January 9 Friday, January 10 Saturday, January 11 †Larry Hillfinger †John Wojcik †Katherine Wojcik †Lee Morawski †Patrick Holland †Joseph Wojcik †Marianne Tamer †Mary Wojcik Ali Ismail Abbas †Joe Cirringione †Helen Haeckel †Matilda Hess FAITH SHARING QUESTION OF THE WEEK Adult: “What insights about your own faith have you gained from learning about other faith traditions? Child: “What could you do to be like a star and lead someone to know about Jesus?” THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE Epiphany means manifestation, in particular Jesus’ manifestation to the Gentiles. We celebrate the amazing grace that although Jesus described his mission as bringing Israel back to their covenant relationship with God, the non-Jews, or Gentiles, heard and received the saving call of Jesus thus extending the message “to all the earth.” The magi begin the awareness of Jesus as the one sent by God. Sent to call people to center our lives on right living as people of God. This wonderful call is more than an invitation, it is the fundamental essence of our life’s journey. As we continue the work of discovering how we are called to use the gifts God has given us we cannot lose heart. Jesus came as one like us; we are capable of being his messengers. We do that best by the way we live, especially how we treat others, all others, not just those we know and like. We do this when we are able to move beyond our own myopia, beyond our own needs. When we put aside our own idea of how God is to use us and simply remain open to however God may use us. In a small way each of us is called to manifest our belief in Jesus by emulating his universal call. Perhaps the season invites us to live more fully St. Francis’ request, “make me a channel of your peace.” THE LIGHT OF FAITH The first reading today is charged with the glory of the Lord. Everyone who can come to the holy city does come—whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and on dromedaries and camels. This description of an irresistible light-filled city prepares us for the story of the magi. They are guided by their own lights—their study of astronomy and astrology—and by the light of a peculiar star. Their study tells them that an unusual event in the heavens is a sign of an extraordinary birth on earth. They mean to find out about this, and they set out with gifts worthy of a king. They are welcomed into an insignificant house in Bethlehem, offer gifts befitting a king, and receive the gift of faith. Paul reinforces the great gift of faith available to the Gentiles, whom the magi represent. What they have seen has changed them, just as it changed Paul and all who heeded his proclamation. Like the magi and like Paul, we are invited to receive this life that is filled with the light of faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. FROM THE DESK OF FR. MARK CONTINUED...... We as a parish community are blessed to have within our parish these two wonderful organizations working for the betterment of our community and for a more just and equitable society. As chaplain for the Ladies of Charity I am able to see first hand the dedication and love these women have for the work they do. As one of the arms of charity for our local community their commitment to helping and supporting others with their time, talent and treasure in serving local needs such as: the El Toro Youth Center and the Compassion Center. The Ladies are also involved in the education and work to combat human trafficking in our nation and the world. As pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria it is a true blessing to have such a vibrant St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish. The work they do in serving the immediate needs of the poor and vulnerable is invaluable. This weekend they are sharing their blessing with a Clothes Closet Winter Distribution and as we hear throughout the year their charitable activity extends to many people in need of a helping hand. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will continue to grow their outreach as they begin working from our parish building in San Martin. Many hands make light work and as the volunteers in these two great charitable organizations continue serve our parish community they also need your prayers and blessings in the service of God and his Church. (and perhaps to join them) “The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner he wills it; and thirdly, to do it because it is his will.” (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) God Bless, Fr. Mark HEROD AND THE EPIPHANY Why impious Herod, vainly fear That Christ the Savior cometh here? He takes no earthly realms away Who gives the crown that lasts for aye. —Crudelis Herodes Deum, Tr. by J. M. Neale THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD LITURGY WORSHIP ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Hosted by: St. Catherine Church Learn about: Reducing Estate settlement costs Wills and Living Trusts Alternatives to probate Reducing taxes Turning Tax dollars into gifts Plan your final arrangements When: January 23, 2013 at 7pm Where: St. Catherine School Junior High Bldg Who: You! Come and learn more about the importance of Estate Planning. Please go to ivolunteer to RSVP on our website or contact Anna Quinones at [email protected] or scan our QR code. GIVING TREE GIFTS TO ALL OF THE AMAZING PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PARISH GIVING TREE! THIS CHRISTMAS WAS ESPECIALLY WONDERFUL FOR OVER 140 FAMILIES BECAUSE OF YOU! W E HAD OVER 700 STARS ON OUR AND WE HAD OVER 40 FAMILIES TREE’S THIS YEAR ADOPTED BY INDIVIDUALS IN AND OUTSIDE OUR COMMUNITY. I AM AGAIN HONORED AND PRIVILEGED TO SEE THE GENEROSITY FROM OUR PARISH COMMUNITY DURING THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON. AS USUAL WENT OVER AND ABOVE ANYTHING I HAVE IMAGINED. THE OUTPOURING OF LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR OUR NEEDY FAMILIES WAS OVERWHELMING. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU AND ALL THE VOLUNTEER'S WHO HELPED WRAP, SORT AND DELIVER GIFTS TO ALL THE FAMILIES. NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE HELPING HANDS OF MANY PEOPLE WHO SHARED THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE. I WOULD LIKE TO ESPECIALLY THANK KIRK’S KIDS FOUNDATION PARAMIT CORPORATION EPIPHANY: This weekend the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Epiphany, when the three Magi, three Kings, or three Wise Men followed a star to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea and beheld there the glory of God. The word EPIPHANY comes from a Greek word which means COMING TO LIGHT or APPEARING. As we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, we commemorate God’s revelation to ALL people of every race and every nationality. BAPTISM: We are going to celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord next weekend, January 12th, 2014, bringing the Christmas Season to a conclusion. ORDINARY TIME: This year, Ordinary Time begins on Monday, January 13th, 2014, and continues through Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten Season. Ordinary Time is the identifying mark of the Christian community which comes together, remembering that on this first day of the week the Lord of life was raised up and creation came at last to completion. FUNERALS Those who have departed us, through the mercy of God. Mary Espejo Kathleen France Flood ELECTRONIC UPDATES If you have an email address and would like to hear the news of the parish and Fr. Mark’s famous Friday reflections please contact us. We email parishioners whose email addresses we have about events for the upcoming week. This way you won’t miss any of our exciting events. If you would like to receive the parish’s upcoming events electronically, please email the parish office at [email protected] with your name and the email address you wish to use. LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6). Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?”(Mateo 2:1-12). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3 :22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10; Hch 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 FELICITAMOS LOS CUMPLEAÑOS DEL MES DE ENERO: Sábado, 4 de Enero Misa de 7:30pm - Jasmine Castillo - Adamary Moya Domingo, 5 de Enero Misa de 12:15pm - Alva Castillo -Maria Elena Plasencia \ Damos gracias al Señor por todas las bendiciones concedidas a cada uno de nuestros ministros en su cumpleaños y el que compartan su tiempo y talento en nuestra Parroquia. Pedimos al Señor los haga crecer en su fe y les recompense su generosidad. DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DEL PADRE MARK… Nosotros, como comunidad parroquial la bendición de tener dentro de nuestra parroquia estas dos organizaciones maravillosas que trabajan para el mejoramiento de nuestra comunidad y de una sociedad más justa y equitativa. Como capellán de las Damas de la Caridad, que soy capaz de ver de primera mano la dedicación y el amor que estas mujeres tienen para el trabajo que realizan. Como uno de los brazos de la caridad para la comunidad local su compromiso de ayudar y apoyar a otros con su tiempo, talento y tesoro en el servicio a las necesidades locales, tales como: el El Toro Centro de la Juventud y el Centro de Compasión. Las damas también están involucrados en la educación y el trabajo para combatir la trata de personas en nuestro país y el mundo. Como párroco de Santa Catalina de Alejandría es una verdadera bendición tener una vibrante vida de San Vicente de Paúl como en nuestra parroquia. El trabajo que hacen en el servicio a las necesidades inmediatas de los pobres y vulnerables es invaluable. Este fin de semana que están compartiendo su bendición con una distribución de ropa en el invierno y como escuchamos a lo largo del año su actividad benéfica se extiende a muchas personas que necesitan una mano amiga. San Vicente de Paúl continuará creciendo su alcance, ya que comienzan a trabajar desde nuestro edificio de la parroquia de San Martín. Muchas manos hacen el trabajo ligero, y como los voluntarios en estas dos grandes organizaciones de caridad continúan sirviendo a nuestra comunidad parroquial también necesitan sus oraciones y bendiciones en el servicio de Dios y de su Iglesia (y tal vez a unirse a ellos ). " El primer extremo que propongo en nuestro trabajo diario es hacer la voluntad de Dios, en segundo lugar, para hacerlo de la manera que él lo quiere. Y en tercer lugar, hacerlo porque es su voluntad" ( St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ) Dios los bendiga, Fr. Mark LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR PEREGRINACIÓN A ROMA PARA LA CANONIZACIÓN DEL BEATO JUAN PABLO II Y EL BEATO JUAN XXIII La parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría con los Caballeros de Colón # 8265 están patrocinando una peregrinación a Roma para la canonización de estos dos grandes Papas. Las fechas de la peregrinación son de 24 hasta 29 Abril, 2014. El viaje incluye pasaje aéreo, alojamiento en hotel, desayuno y cena, así como excursiones a muchos de los lugares sagrados de la ciudad de Roma, con impuestos incluidos. El costo es de $3,449 con un depósito no reembolsable de $1,000. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con el padre Mark en la rectoría, o con Enrique a 314-283-5351 o con Amanda, Amanda@206tourscom o al 1-800-206-8687 ex. 109. ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA Los invitamos a asistir al estudio de Biblia con el padre Roberto los martes a las 7:00pm. PATROCINE UN NIÑO Un niño necesita su ayuda - Patrocine un niño que asiste a la escuela del Padre Paul en Ghana, África! Estos niños están todavía disponibles, para patrocinar. $40 por mes les provee un uniforme de escuela, utiles escolares y una educación de calidad para un futuro más brillante. Estos y otros niños pueden ser patrocinados por la Fundación Awaso Hope Foundation en www.awasohope.org. PREBAUTISMALES Esta platica es diseñada para preparar a los padres y padrinos del niño/a que recibirá el sacramento del Bautismo. El programa es requerido antes del Bautismo y se llevaran acabo en la iglesia los martes a las 6:30pm durante esta fecha: Enero 14, 2014 *Necesitan registrarse antes de la fecha a la oficina Parroquial al 1-408-779-3959. Gracias. VELAS DE LA IGLESIA DEVOCIONALES ¿Por qué encendemos velas? Fr. William Saunders escribió en el Arlington Catholic Herald: "En la Iglesia, como en los primeros tiempos cristianos, prendían una vela ante una imagen sagrada, estatua o de nuestro Señor o de un santo. Por supuesto, no honramos la estatua o la propia imagen, pero lo que esa estatua o imagen representa. La luz significa nuestra oración de fe que entra en la luz de Dios….La Luz también muestra una especial reverencia y nuestro deseo de permanecer presente al Señor..." ¿Por qué se nos pide hacer una donación cuando encendemos una vela? La donación se pide simplemente para cubrir el costo de la vela. Y a lo largo de los años los costos han aumentado. La donación sugerida para las velas será de $3.50. La donación sugerida para las velas votives (pequeñas) se mantendrá en $ .50. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo. Ofrenda Semanal de la Corresponsabilidad GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD Y APOYO! Ofrenda Total Meta Semanal Exceso (Faltante) del Presupuesto Nov.10 $19,806 $19,815 ($9) Nov.17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 $25,006 $17,554 $18,741 $19,815 $19,815 $19,815 $5,191 ($2,261) ($1,074) Notas de Corresponsabilidad: Colectas del año hasta la fecha $378,406 $403,412 $420,966 $439,707 La Corresponsabilidad se define Corresponsabilidad del Año hasta la Fecha como la recaudación total de las Julio 1, 2013 - Diciem bre 1, 2013 misas de fin de semana, Navidad y Pascua. La “Meta Semanal” es Colectas del años hasta la fecha $439,707 el número que refleja la cantidad que tendría que ser recogidos $431,659 Presupuesto del año hasta la fecha cada semana para cumplir con $0 $200,000 $400,000 nuestro presupuesto anual. LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR OFERTORIO VIA ELECTRONICA ADORACION DEL SANTISIMO Considere la posibilidad de hacer una donación de ofertorio para la parroquia por vía electrónica. En lugar de su oferta semanal entregado por sobre puede procesar las contribuciones de su cuenta de cheques, de ahorros o cuenta de tarjeta de crédito por vía electrónica a Santa Catalina de dos maneras: Utilice la opción su pagador de banco de la factura opción de la función, teniendo en cuenta el número de sobre, tal como será su número de cuenta. Regístrate para utilizar el seguro en línea ParishPay. Ir al www.stca.org y haga clic en "Give A través de Parish Pay". Por favor, tenga en cuenta el número de sobres. ¿Cuáles son los beneficios? - Le permite configurar y programar la cantidad de su donación mensual de la misma manera que usted piensa de otros compromisos financieros. - Continuar apoyando a su parroquia durante el viaje, de vacaciones, enfermedad, etc. - Fácil de ajustar el monto de su contribución automatizado. - No hay más que escribir un cheque cada semana. Apreciamos su generosidad si contribuyen con un cheque o dinero en efectivo, utilizando los sobres o por vía electrónica. Gracias. Adoración del santísimo y reflexión personal. Adoración los miércoles a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia. GRUPO AMIGOS Grupo Amigos es el programa bilingüe de nuestra parroquia para estudiantes de edad escolar (14 a 17 años). Es un Ministerio social impresionante que ayuda a construir relaciones con otros adolecentes católicos y Dios. Grupo Amigos se reúne los viernes de 7 a 9pm en el Milani Center. APOYEN A REACH OUT Los invitamos a que apoyen a Reach Out, nuestro programa de asistencia de comida trayendo una lata de comida cada fin de semana a misa. Háganlo parte de su rutina. Favor de poner la lata en una de las canastas en el altar. Gracias de antemano por su ayuda, en ayudarnos en continuar la tradición de compartir en Santa Catalina. REUNIÓN DE CONSEJO HISPANO Se le invita a todos participar a nuestra reunión de Consejo Hispano este viernes 7 de Febrero a las 7:00pm en la Rectoría. Es muy importante que los coordinadores de los ministerios asistan a estas juntas. TODOS son bienvenidos. ¡Los Esperamos! MINISTERIO DE ENFERMOS Las personas que tengan un familiar enfermo que no pueda asistir a la misa, puede dar sus datos en la Rectoría al Tele. 408-779-3959 para que miembros de este ministerio pasen a visitarlos a sus casas y llevarles la comunión. JÓVENES PARA CRISTO Se le invita a las personas mayores de 18 años a reunirse todos los viernes en el Salón 10 en la escuela a las 7:00pm. ¡Los Esperamos! CELEBRACIÓN DEL ANIVERSARIO DE BODA Las parejas que celebran 5 años de matrimonio (o menos), junto con aquellos que celebran su 25o, 40 y 50 (o más) los aniversarios de boda están invitados a una misa en la Basílica Catedral de San José el 15 de febrero de 2014 a las 2:00 pm. La masa será bilingüe, en Inglés y Español, y las parejas tendrán la oportunidad de renovar sus votos matrimoniales. Una recepción en el salón parroquial de la Catedral seguirá. Regístrese en, http:// www.dsj.org/being-catholic/worship/diocesanliturgies/wedding-anniversary-celebration-2014/ o si necesita más información o si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor no dude en ponerse en contacto con Sylvia Blanch al 408-983-0128 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Fecha límite de inscripción es el 31 de enero de 2014. THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Adult Baptism, Confirmation, and first Holy Communion at St. Catherine Church Are you an adult Catholic who wants to be confirmed this Easter? How do you prepare for Confirmation? Registration Before Feb 10, 2014 At the Rectory You can get a packet (this information sheet with schedule, registration and sponsor forms) in the Rectory during the regular office hours. You must register before Feb 10. First class is Feb 26 in Milani Center at 7:30pm. And you and your sponsor participate in the Blessing of Catholic Candidates for Confirmation on Sunday (March 2) at the 8:45 Mass. If you have special needs or you would just like to talk, please contact me. Deacon Phil Flowers [email protected] 408-779-3959 Pre-requisites for Adult Preparation Age 16 or older Catholic Baptism certificate first Holy Communion certificate Catholic Marriage certificate, if married Sponsor Process 1. Every week: Sunday Mass 2. March 2 (at 8:45 Mass): Blessing of Candidates with sponsors 3. Nine Wednesday night classes (7:30pm9:30pm in Milani Center): Bishop McGrath confirmed adult Catholics on June 12, 2011 Confirmation — a promise met The sacrament of Confirmation gives us the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles. Jesus promised that he would give his abiding presence in the Holy Spirit, a second advocate (John 14: 15-17). He fulfilled that promise in his Resurrection appearances and in the Pentecost event. Feb 26: Lent and Lord’s Prayer March 12: Sin & Forgiveness March 19: Penance & Anointing of Sick March 26: Jesus—God and Man April 2: Baptism and Confirmation April 9: Eucharist May 7: Catholic Social Teaching May 14: Ordination and Ministry May 21: Holy Spirit and Church 4. Confession: either at parish Reconciliation Service or individually scheduled 5. May 31 (1pm-4pm): Retreat 6. June 8 (3pm at Cathedral): Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Y O U T H Y O U N G A D U L T HAPPY Epiphany [tomorrow] You might be wondering where the warm wishes are for the New Year. Well, since it’s the weekend, New Year’s Day is already way in the past. So it’s basically the current year. And “Happy Current Year” just doesn’t have a nice ring to it. And it’s all about looking to the future. And the future is tomorrow. And tomorrow is the Epiphany. Don’t know what the Epiphany is? It’s the day we celebrate the 3 wise men seeing baby Jesus for the first time, bringing an end to this Christmas season (12 days, remember?). One of the definitions of epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation or insight. It makes me think about a person who has an epiphany—if you have one, it’s not something that you deny or ignore. And neither is Jesus. Don’t ignore Him. Don’t deny Him. Let Him guide your life. As Fr. John Poncini said when he visited us, ask God what He wants of you. Let Him reveal His plans to you. We hope in this new year some of your resolutions are to better your spiritual self. Start new habits to pray more, go to Mass more often. To pay more attention during Mass, to attend more of the gatherings and events we have here at the parish. Whether that be attending Edge, Life Teen, Grupo Amigos, or Young Active Adults. And if you don’t fit into one of these age ranges, there are other opportunities. Or maybe you’ve been feeling that God’s calling you to volunteer more—we could always use more volunteers in a variety of ways in our youth ministry programs. Just ask! Please pray for our Confirmation teens next weekend as they will be away on retreat. YOUNG ADULTS: Open Gym: January 6th @ 7:30pm Wine & Why’s: January 15th @ 7:00pm Taco Tuesday: January 28th @ 6:30pm YA schedule will change next month. Please keep an eye out and spread the word. [email protected] THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Companions In Faith Family Faith Formation at St. Catherine’s Church FAMILY PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you sent us your son to dwell among us—Emmanuel, Messiah, Christ our King. Thank you for this most precious gift. May we always remember how truly special this gift is and how much you love us. We pray in the name of your son, Jesus, AMEN. Sing “We Three Kings” to end the prayer. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Did you know that many cultures exchange gifts on the Feast of Epiphany—the day on which the Wise Men brought their gifts to baby Jesus, rather than on Christmas Day? Whenever you exchange your Christmas gifts, take some time to reflect on this tradition of gift giving at Christmas. Here are some questions you may want to ask the kids: What is the best gift that you received? What made it special? Was it the gift itself, the thought that went into it, or the person who gave it to you? What are some gifts that you would give to a baby? Three wise men set out on a long journey. They followed a star to where Jesus was born and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. These gifts were gifts that would honor a king. They also had very special meanings. Gold is often given to royalty and represented wealth (remember the King Midas story?). Frankincense was used by priests for worship in the Temple during Jesus’ time. We use frankincense today as incense in the church for special occasions. The third gift, myrrh, is a perfume that is used to prepare a body after death. This gift is said to represent and foretell Jesus' suffering and death. What gifts would you bring to baby Jesus? FAMILY ACTIVITY: Many families in Europe and Latin America celebrate the Feast of Epiphany by sharing a “Rosca de Reyes”, a type of pastry that has a little plastic doll that represented Jesus baked into the bread. Your family can celebrate this day by making a king’s cake. Using a simple cake recipe (or a cake mix), put a dried bean into the batter before baking. The person who gets the bean in his or her piece of cake gets to be king or queen for the day. Keep in mind that Jesus was also a servant king, not one that made others serve him. CELEBRATE! LIFE’S BIG MOMENTS JS Paluch Co., Inc. proudly provides the opportunity for parishioners, groups, and organizations to Celebrate Life’s BIG Moments by purchasing space on the back of the parish bulletin. Ad space can be purchased to appear one week or multiple weeks for the low-cost of: $25/single space ad per week, $50/ double space ad per week, and as a special bonus - $75 for a four space ad per week. Color and black/white ads are available for the same, low price. (Color ads are available provided the bulletin is printed in four-color.) The possibilities are endless for short term announcements, including: In Memory of, In Honor of, Graduation Announcements, Best Wishes, Anniversary, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations plus much more! Short term announcements are also ideal for: Garage Sales, Space For Rent, Help Wanted. E-mail us at [email protected] or call 800-621-5197 for more information or to place an ad! THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Couples celebrating 5 years of marriage (or less), together with those celebrating their 25th, 40th or 50th (or more) wedding anniversaries are welcome to a mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph on February 15, 2014 at 2:00pm. The mass will be bilingual, in English and Spanish, and the couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. A reception in the Cathedral's parish hall will follow. Register online at http://www.dsj.org/being -catholic/worship/diocesan-liturgies/weddinganniversary-celebration-2014/ or if you need more information or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sylvia Blanch at 408983-0128 or email her at [email protected]. Registration deadline is January 31, 2014. ? Did you know - STRESS – is the chief cause of illness. “The Killer Called Stress” Presentation, Monday, February 3, 2014 at 7:00pm Milani Center Presentation by: Phyllis Tubbs-Gingerich, RN, BSN, LE, CLTLymphedema & Cancer Care Specialist For information call: #408-782-1028 We’ll tell you how you can “fight” stress, prevent illness. And we’ll give you tips on how to destress your body. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Life hands us many epiphanies or “wake-up calls.” A few years ago, a young couple adopted a two-year-old child in a morass of red tape, complications, and court hearings. At the baby’s baptism, the priest suggested appending an “adoption blessing,” wherein the new relationship was expressed and affirmed. There is a place in that rite for the child to speak, and instead the priest said, “Can you give Daddy a kiss?” Standing in the midst of his church, the young adoptive father suddenly welled up with tears as he embraced the child. Afterward, he explained that through all the hassles and legal struggles he never until that moment in church understood that he was the parent of this child. The ritual claimed them for each other, gave expression to their relationship that the legal documents never could, and firmly cemented this child into the heart of a community as everyone erupted into heartfelt applause. This assembly witnessed in a powerful way what happens in every baptism: the mystery of adoption, the free flow of grace, the overwhelming sense of God’s presence at the heart of our life’s journey. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. SUPPORT REACH OUT Support Reach Out by purchasing a $20 bag of food for $10 (what a deal) from Nob Hill. ALL (100%) of the bags sold go directly to Reach Out. Thank you for your support! Pilgrimage to Rome for the Canonization of Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish with the Knights of Columbus Council #8265 is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Rome for the canonization of these two great Popes. The pilgrimage is April 24-29, 2014. The trip includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner as well as tours to many of the holy sights in the city of Rome with fees included. The cost is $3,449 with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. For more information please contact Fr. Mark at the Rectory or Enrique at 314-283-5351. Or contact Amanda at 206 Tours: email [email protected] or by telephone 1-800-206-8687 x109. THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER St. Catherine Church now hosts a free Community Supper every Monday night from 6:007:00pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome. Come join us! A free hot meal is also available in Morgan Hill each Tuesday at Advent Lutheran Church from 5:00-6:00pm, every Wednesday at United Methodist Church from 6:00-7:00pm, and each Thursday at Community Christian Church from 6:00-7:00pm. WOMEN’S FAITH SHARING GROUP Please join us on Wednesdays at 9:00am in the Parish Center. Through sharing our Catholic faith and experiences with other women in a small group discussion setting, we will address our Catholic faith and issues that resonate with women. With prayer and conversation as our cornerstone, you’ll find this women’s group convenient and rewarding in growing spiritually and building new relationships with women in our parish community. Please come to laugh, pray and grow in the name of God. No matter where you are on your personal spiritual journey there is a place for you on this journey. Please contact Anna Quinones for more information [email protected]. HAVE YOU MOVED? Have you recently moved and need to update your mailing information with the parish? Email us at [email protected], drop us a note in the Sunday collection or call us at (408) 779-3959. We need your complete name, old & new address and your new telephone if that has changed. Don’t miss out on all the great news we mail to our parishioners! Welcome! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Name: _________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: _____________________________ Zip:__________________ Phone: __________________ Email: _________________________ Walk for Life West Coast 2014 Join fellow Catholics and Pro-Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 10th Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 25, 2014. The pre-walk rally begins at 12:30PM in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, and the Walk for Life, down the city’s Market Street, begins at 1:30. Last year’s Walk drew 40,000+ people and eleven Catholic bishops and a personal message from then Pope Benedict XVI! We have 2 Buses from St. Catherine's Church going to the Walk for Life at $20 per person. Please contact Irma Mora: [email protected], or Sergio Arzate: S_Arzate to signup! Visit www.walkforlifewc.com for the complete schedule and more information. Service Trip to Ghana, Africa ~ Build Hope Through Education Give hope to the children of Ghana by being a part of the St. Catherine 2014 Mission trip. The St. Catherine Parish Mission Group is organizing for the 2014 trip to work in the village of Awaso, Father Paul Mensah’s hometown, at the Awaso Academy school. Father Paul, a former St. Catherine parish priest and founder of the Awaso Academy elementary school in Awaso, Ghana, is looking forward to welcoming the next mission team! Many hands are needed to support the educational needs of these children in rural Ghana. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, working with teachers, building projects, conducting art, computer, sport, health, or educational workshops, farming projects, or other activities to support the school, teachers and children. There are many ways you can become involved. To find out more, contact: Janet Leach ([email protected], 408-221-9944) or Monica McClintock ([email protected]). BUY GROCERIES - HELP THE PARISH If every family purchased $200 of Safeway or Nob Hill gift cards each month we would earn $8 per month per family. With 1000 families coming to church, we could earn $8,000 a month from Safeway, Nob Hill and Target gift cards purchased each week. Stop by the SCRIP table after weekend masses or contact the St. Catherine School Office (408-779-9950). THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD COAT & BLANKET DRIVE January 11 thru 27 Time to clean out your closets. Did you receive a new coat for Christmas and wonder what to do with the old one? Do you have extra blankets you do not need? Please bring new or slightly used coats to the Coat Bins in the Church vestibule, or to the Parish Office. They will be given to the Armory, other shelters and St. Vincent de Paul to distribute. Please call the Parish Office for more information. Church Kneeler Repair and Replacement We are a little behind in our kneeler project and need volunteers. Please contact Tom DieBold at [email protected] or Jeanette Thatcher at [email protected] if you would like to help. THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS! We appreciate your support and want to support your businesses in return. If you are looking for a product or service please consider our bulletin advertisers first. When you contact them let them know you saw their ad in our bulletin. Information on ad rates and sizes is available; contact JS Paluch at 1-800-231-0805. HOSTING COFFEE & DONUTS Many of our ministries and programs are looking for exposure, and new volunteers. A great way to spotlight your ministry is to host Coffee and Donuts after the Sunday morning Masses. Volunteer your group and sign up for a Sunday in January, February or March! Contact Jeanette at 408-779-3959 or [email protected] for more information. Thank you. ELECTRONIC GIVING Please consider making your parish offertory donation electronically. In lieu of your weekly offering envelope you can process contributions from your checking, savings, or credit card account electronically to St. Catherine Church. What are the benefits? Allows you to set and schedule the amount of your monthly giving in the same way you plan for other financial commitments. Continue to support your parish while traveling, on vacation, illness, etc. Easily adjust the amount of your automated contribution. No further need to write a check every week. Ways to Give: A) Use your bank’s bill payer function option, noting your envelope number as the account number. B) Sign up to use the secure on-line ParishPay. Go to www.stca.org and click on “Give Via Parish Pay”. C) Pay via PayPal. Go to www.stca.org and click on “Give Via PayPal”. We appreciate your generosity whether you contribute by check or cash, using the envelopes or THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD St. Catherine School News The 8th graders have been learning how to play the bells. Above, several eighth graders are practicing for our Advent program which was held just before Christmas break. Mr. Walker sporting his new do with the top collectors. BEARS FOR FOSTER KIDS During the first two weeks of December, Mr. Walker’s fourth grade gathered teddy bears and stuffed animals for Casa Voices for Children to be distributed to foster children Mr. Walker’s younger brother spent several years in foster care before joining the Walker family. Now, a junior at Palma High School, he launched the second year of collecting stuffed animals by asking our fourth graders to help. As an added bonus, Mr. Walker let the three students who brought in the most could design a new beard and haircut for him. Additionally, the fourth graders took a field trip to Build A Bear where they each made a bear. The bears were donated to the Casa project, as well. All in all, the class collected over 900 stuffed animals. Great job, 4th graders! Eighth graders signing Christmas cards. GRANDPARENTS/ SPECIAL PERSONS DAY If you have a grandchild at St. Catherine School, your grandchild will be asking you to join him/her for a special day filled with quality time seeing and learning about “a day at St. Catherine School.” Mark your calendar for the morning of Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Your grandchild will be inviting you just after the first of the year. For more information, contact Anna Quinones at 779-9950. Kindergartners with a gift they helped wrap for the Spirit of Christmas. As you can see, they loved getting gifts ready for others.