December 5, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent - St. Clare Parish
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December 5, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent Mission Statement….page 2 Parish Staff………...page 5 Mass Schedule.……....page 4 Organizations…….....page 8 Mass Intentions…….page 6 Daily Readings………page 6 Español……….…….page 7 Português ……….…page 10 Stewardship Report….page 12 1
From Monsignor Fran Cilia ___________________________________________ The appearance of John the Baptist in the desert indicates the nearness of the Lord Jesus. John, called the “last and greatest of the prophets,” urged his followers, using the words of the prophet Isaiah, words that are also echoed in our first reading from the prophet Baruch: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Parish Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall Mission Statement be made low. John remains a key figure in Advent 2021, inviting us to recognize the Founded in 1777, valleys of neglect and the mountains of excess in our lives. We consider what we have not done, the people we have not reached out Saint Clare Parish is to, the ones we ignore in our lives – these are the valleys that need to be filled in. This season also gives us the opportunity to reflect upon an ethnically diverse the “mountains” of opinions, judgments, and self. Catholic community of As we prepare for the annual celebration of the Birth of Christ, faith, united in wor- readying the Lord’s way in our lives, let us clear the path so that He may find a home in us, even as our hearts rest in Him. ship, discipleship and service. In welcoming About Our Return to the Church for Masses ____________________________________________________________________ immigrants, newcom- Now that we have returned to the church for all of our Masses, it ers and strangers, we would be good to recall the steps we have taken to foster the health and welfare of our worshipping community, in keeping with strive to live the vir- recommendations health authorities and the Diocese of San Jose. tues of justice and In mid-2020, we installed UV and electrostatic filtration in our church HVAC system, both upper and lower church. We also cycle the love, so as to be the HVAC fans throughout the day, every day, to introduce as much fresh air into the building as possible. Finally, unless the outside face of Christ in the temperature is an issue, we try to leave some of the outside doors open world, becoming in during our liturgies. Him a sign of unity We will also continue routine cleaning and electrostatic disinfection of the pews and other surfaces. and an instrument of Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that families observe God’s peace. some social distance from other families. Following county and diocesan guidance, we continue to require masks to be worn inside the church, except for lectors and presiders when they are proclaiming the word or leading prayer or preaching. 2
Retirement Fund for Religious _______________________________________________ Next weekend, we have the privilege of taking up the annual collection to benefit the Retirement Fund for Religious. Those who benefit from this collection served for decades with little or no pay for their work and, in retirement, many do not receive Social Security, because they were exempt from partici- pation. More information is included here; 3
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 8 _________________________________________________ This Wednesday, December 8, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is under this title that the Blessed Virgin Mary is patroness of the United States. Mass Schedule Masses for the holy day will be at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 7 (English), 8:00 am Sunday Masses (English) and 6:00 pm (Spanish) on Wednesday, (celebrated in the Church) December 8. Our School Community will also have Mass on Wednesday morning, in the Tent, Saturday Vigil Masses to allow for participation by more that would be allowed in the church. (Livestreamed and in– person) Advent Reconciliation Liturgy English/Spanish 5:00 p.m. (English) Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 pm 6:30 p.m. (Español) ________________________________________________________ 7:30 a.m. (English) Our bilingual Advent Reconciliation Liturgy, including the 9:00 a.m. (Portuguesa) opportunity for Confession, will be on Thursday evening, December 16, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the church. Please take advantage of 10:30 a.m. (English) this opportunity to help prepare for Christmas. Additional times for 12:00 p.m. (Español) confession are on Saturdays, December 4, 11, and 18, from 3:00 – Liturgy of the Word for Children 3:30 pm, in the tent During 10:30 a.m. Mass (English) Care for Creation Corner ________________________________________ Weekday Masses On November 14 the Vatican officially launched Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. the Laudato Si Action Plan, https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/ just as the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Confessions Glasgow (COP26) came to a close. While there Saturdays 3:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. are mixed perspectives on the success and out- (In the Tent) comes of COP26, one thing is clear: there is much Office Address: to do to halt the degradation of “our common 725 Washington Street home,” and we, as individuals and as a faith Santa Clara, CA 95050 community, can take steps to make a difference. www.stclareparish.org Pope Francis has spoken plainly about how care for creation is inseparable from our care for one another and love for God who cre- ated all things. E-mail stclareparish@dsj.org In this season of Advent, we await the coming of Emmanuel with hope - hope for peace and healing for our damaged world. Our Emergency (for the sick bulletin insert, on page 9, includes an Advent Calendar of daily and dying): reflections and sustainability actions from Catholic Climate 408-248-7786 Covenant, https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/ to help us grow in Follow the prompt, then our commitment to care for the poor and for our common home - press 9 may we be instruments of healing and peace for our community and our world. 4
Saint Clare School News ________________________________________ Main Office Number (408) 248-7786 As we continue Saint Clare School’s Pastor/Párroco .one.love campaign theme of Monsignor Francis V. Cilia supporting kids and families, it is our cilia@dsj.org https://www.standupforkids.org/ honor to partner with StandUp for Kids. (669) 270-2700 The mission of the StandUp for Kids is to end the cycle of youth Parochial Vicar/ homelessness. Its volunteers and staff work to empower homeless Vicario Parroquial and at-risk youth towards lifelong personal growth. The organization Father Jonathan Cuarto also provides counseling, mentoring, and life-skills, as well as food jonathan.cuarto@dsj.org and basic necessities for the youth. (669) 270-2701 Saint Clare School Principal In support of the StandUp for Kids’ mission, our school will be Cecile Mantecon collecting donations for youth in our community so they may feel www.stclare.school cared for and loved, and experience a support system that strives to (408) 246-6797 help them move quickly from surviving to thriving. Catechetical Coordinator Sandra Quintanilla Our drive will end on December 19th in partnership with Saint Sandra.quintanilla@dsj.org Clare Parish Youth Ministry’s Christmas & Cocoa. (669) 270-2702 Youth Minister We encourage all families to take some time at home to discuss Director of Confirmation youth homelessness in our community. On November 19th, at Ryan Bao morning assembly, we hosted a speaker from StandUp for Kids who Ryan.bao@dsj.org shared more about the organization. Below are some statistics to (669) 270-2708 think about and reference if you decide to discuss with students at home: Christian Initiation of Adults 1.7 million youth in the United States experience home- (RCIA) lessness every year with 50,000 youth sleeping on the Diane Madruga streets for six months or more each year. camponeses6@gmail.com One in every five children between the ages of 10 and 18 Music Ministry will run away Christopher Wemp One-quarter of youth experience homelessness within a christopher.wemp@gmail.com year of aging-out of the foster care system Administrative Staff Compared to housed youth, homeless youth are 75% more Linda Ortiz Brisuela likely to self-medicate and abuse substances as a way to linda.brisuela@dsj.org deal with trauma. Laura Quiroz laura.quiroz@dsj.org We thank our Mission & Catholic Identity Committee for their dedication and leadership to form students who “act with justice to Parish Facilities/ become responsible STEWARDS of the resources entrusted to us by Emergencies God.” (from the Saint Clare School Schoolwide Learning Matt Dutra Expectations) mattdutra74@gmail.com (408) 904-9181 Visit https://www.stclare.school/supportus to continue our 165-year In Residence social justice journey! Father Daniel Urcia daniel.urcia@dsj.org Mrs. Cecile Mantecon, Principal Saint Clare School Forming hearts and minds since 1856 Father Martin Ezeador 750 Washington Street, Santa Clara CA 95050 |www.stclare.school/ martin.ezeador@dsj.org Facebook and Instagram: @stclareschoolsantaclara Father Paul-Cuong Phan SUPPORT US:https://www.stclare.school/supportus paulcuong.phan@dsj.org 5
Mass Intentions December 4-11, 2021 _____________________ Saturday 5:00 pm Rodrigues Family+ Monday 8:00 am 6:30 pm George Alabanza+ Carlos Mancebo– Health Sunday Tuesday Daily Readings 7:30 am Julia Silveira+ 8:00 am Carmen Ignacio+ Monday 6:00 pm English Isaiah 35:1-10 9:00 am Messalina Eleazar+ Julia & John Gonsalves+ Psalms 85:9-14 Lobato Family+ Luke 5:17-26 Maria A. Madruga+ Wednesday Maria Liduina Monteiro+ 8:00 am Eden Esposo Tuesday Dora de Oliveira+ Pantaleon+ Isaiah 40:1-11 Manuel & Cristina Jeronimo+ Psalms 96:1-3, 10ac, 6:00 pm Español Jose R. Barcelos+ Malena– Cumpleaños 11-13 Matthew 18:12-14 Jose C. Barcelos+ Thursday 8:00 am Rosa da Conceicao Machado+ Joao Faustino-Health Wednesday Maria Amarante+ Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Jose S. Sanches+ Friday 8:00 am Psalms 98:1-4 Feijio Family+ Julio Matos– Health Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Manuel Clemente Machado+ Saturday 8:00 am Thursday Vidalia Gaspar Rocha+ Angela de Buitrago+ Isaiah 41:13-20 Evangelina Mancebo+ Psalms 145:1, 9-13ab Manuel Santos+ Matthew 11:11-15 Julio Matos– Health 10:30 am Saint Clare Parishioners Friday Isaiah 48:17-19 12:00pm Miguel Angel Ochoa Amaya+ Psalms 1:1-4, 6 Urbano Amaya+ Matthew 11:16-19 Aniceto Botero+ Maria Luisa de Botero+ Saturday Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 Psalms 80: 2ac, 3b, 15 Youth Ministry News __________________________________ -16, 18-19 Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 It’s time to bring in Christmas Cheer by sipping on some hot cocoa with friends. Join us on December 18th from 3pm-5pm for a nice cup of hot co- Sunday coa and cookies while catching up with some friends. Spread the warmth Zephaniah 3:14-18a by donating a pair of mittens or hand warmers to Saint Clare School’s Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 StandUp for Kids Drive. This event is completely FREE and open for all! Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 Signed up for Confirmation yet? There’s a little more than a month left to do so. Open to all 8th-12th graders. Sign up here: stclareparish.org/ymc 6
De Monseñor Fran Cilia _____________________________________ La aparición de Juan el Bautista en el desierto indica la cercanía del Señor Jesús. Juan, llamado el “último y más grande de los profetas”, instó a sus seguidores, usando las palabras del profeta Isaías, palabras que también se repiten en nuestra primera lectura del profeta Baruch: Preparen el camino del Señor, endereza sus sendas. Rellenen todos los valles y conviertan en llanura la región montañosa. Juan sigue siendo una figura clave en el Adviento del 2021, invitándonos a reconocer los valles del abandono y las montañas de exceso en nuestras vidas. Nosotros consideremos lo que no hemos hecho, las personas a las que no nos hemos acercado, las que ignoramos en nuestras vidas: estos son los valles que deben llenarse. Esta temporada también nos da la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre las "montañas" de opiniones, juicios y mismos. Mientras nos preparamos para la celebración anual del Nacimiento de Cristo, alistando el camino del Señor en nuestras vidas, despejemos el camino para que Él pueda encontrar un hogar en nosotros, aunque nuestro corazón descanse en Él. Acerca de Nuestro Regreso a la Iglesia para las Misas _________________________________________________________________________________ Ahora que hemos regresado a la iglesia para todas nuestras misas, sería bueno recordar los pasos que hemos tomado para fomentar la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad de adoración, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de las autoridades de salud y de la Diócesis de San José. A mediados del 2020, instalamos filtros UV y electrostáticos en el sistema de aire acondicionado de nuestra iglesia, tanto en la iglesia de arriba y la iglesia de abajo. Se mantienen encendidos los ventiladores del aire acondicionado durante todo el día, todos los días, para circular la mayor cantidad de aire fresco posible. Finalmente, a menos que la temperatura de afuera sea un problema, tratamos de dejar algunas de las puertas abiertas durante nuestras liturgias. También continuaremos con la limpieza de rutina y la desinfección electrostática de las bancas y otras superficies. Por precaución, recomendamos que las familias mantengan cierta distancia de otras familias. Siguiendo las guías del el condado y diocesanas, seguimos requiriendo el uso de cubre bocas dentro de la iglesia, excepto para los lectores y sacerdotes cuando proclaman la palabra o dirigen la oración o la homilía. Las Mañanitas a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe _______________________________________________________________________ Las Mañanitas en celebración de la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre comenzarán a las 5:30 de la mañana en la Iglesia seguida inmediatamente de la Misa. Se realizará una recepción en el salón parroquial con pan y chocolate caliente. También habrá misa a las 12:00 del mediodía. 7
Fondo de Jubilación para Religiosos _______________________________________________________ El próximo fin de semana, tenemos el Parish Organizations privilegio de realizar la colecta anual Organizaciones Parroquiales en beneficio del Fondo de Jubilación de Religiosos. Quienes se benefician Parish Pastoral Council de esta recaudación sirvieron durante Jasmine Vu décadas con poca o ninguna paga por jass.vu@gmail.com su trabajo y, en la jubilación, muchos no reciben el Seguro Social, porque Parish Finance Council estaban exentos de participación. En Jerome Alabado este folleto se incluye más Jerome.alabado@gmail.com información: Muchos religiosos ancianos Social Justice Committee trabajaron por casi nada y ahora sus Anne McMahon comunidades no tienen dinero momahonam@sbcglobal.net suficiente para su atención. Les rogamos su aporte al Fondo para la Saint Vincent de Paul Society Jubilación de Religiosos en la misa Mick Gonzales del próximo fin de semana. (408) 645-0506 retiredreligious.org Hispanic Council Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Elania Tablada (408) 984-3519 Santísima Virgen María Miércoles 8 de diciembre Portuguese Council _______________________________________________________ Eduina Faria Este miércoles 8 de diciembre celebramos la (650) 420-9908 Fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción. Es bajo este título que la Santísima Virgen San Jose Chinese María es patrona de los Estados Unidos. Catholic Mission Mandarin Community Las misas para el día santo serán a las 6:00 Father Alberto Olivera, Pastor pm el martes 7 de diciembre (inglés), a las aolivera@dsj.org 8:00 am (inglés) y a las 6:00 pm (español) el miércoles 8 de diciembre. Nuestra Cantonese Community comunidad escolar también tendrá misa el Tony Lau Miércoles por la mañana, en la Carpa, para tonylau2000@gmail.com permitir la participación de más de los que se permitirían en la iglesia. Serra Club of Santa Clara Cathleen Lencioni Liturgia de Reconciliación de Adviento (408) 248-6728 Ingles y Español Jueves 16 de diciembre a las 6:30 pm Young Ladies Institute (YLI) __________________________________________________________ Dolores Wriglesworth doloresandlee@sbcglobal.net Nuestra Liturgia de Reconciliación de Adviento bilingüe, incluida la oportunidad de confesarse será el jueves 16 de diciembre por la Knights of Columbus noche, a partir de las 6:30 pm, en la iglesia. Aproveche esta Tony Colombo oportunidad para prepararse para la Navidad. Los horarios a_colombo1726@comcast.net adicionales para la confesión son los sábados, 4, 11 y 18 de diciembre, de 3:00 a 3:30 pm, en la carpa. 8
Boletim Paroquial Português Segundo Domingo do Advento – C Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda ______________________________________________ “Preparai o caminho do Senhor, endireitai suas veredas e toda a criatura verá a salvação de Deus”. Para se poder receber o Emanuel é necessário preparar-mos o nosso coração. Ele vem a nós, fazendo-se um de nós, traz-nos um plano concreto de salvação e remissão dos nossos pecados, mas devemos estar devidamente preparados para o receber e seguir-Lo com todas as consequências que esta preparação para uma mudança de vida implica. Há uma enorme diferença na preparação para celebrar o Deus Menino e a preparação para celebrar a festa do Natal nos centros comerciais e aderir aos pedidos comerciais que inundam todos os meios comunicativos existentes nas sociedades de hoje. O aderir e cooperar na alienação das sugestões do mundo comercial só nos leva a esvaziar as carteiras, os bolsos, os cartões de crédito que depois do Natal já vazios do nosso interior e frustrados com as contas para pagar; toda esta celebração mundana de desperdício causa-nos doença, depressão, desilusão, e tudo isso porque na realidade a oferta do mundo é uma afronta á realidade do Natal do Deus Menino. O Tempo do Advemto que a Igreja nos oferece é um tempo intenso de preparação de penitência e oração. Assim como João Baptista preparava no deserto anunciando um baptismo de penitência, assim tambem nós, aqui e agora, somos chamados a fazer uma preparação para receber o Emanuel. Ele é o Prícipe da paz o Deus connosco e por assim ser temos que nos preparar para sermos instrumentos de paz para sermos contribuidores na contrução de um mundo de paz, justiça e euidade para todos. Devemo-nos preparar sermos parte integrante do plano de salvação do nosso Deus para toda a Humanidade, e neste esforço, nesta preparação está toda a diferença entre o plano de Deus neste Ntal para cada um de nós do que a mensagem e oferta do natal comercial que o mundo nos oferece. O resultado também difere um do outro pois que o natal comercial causa: desperdício de vida e haveres, desilusão e frestração e o Natal do Senhor Deus nos dá a esperança da salvação, nos dá a confiança que obtida pelo baptismo nos faz irmãos de Cristo herdeiros do reino. Neste Tempo de Advento é um tempo favorável para nos preparar-mos a fazermos as escolhas certas que dão mais qualidade de vida no nosso dia a dia, e não tenham ilusões, que as escolhas certas sempre são feitas com a graça e auxílio do Espírito Santo de Deus e por assim ser devemos estar sempre alertos a usar desse auxílio e graça através da oração quotidiana, através do nosso modo de viver, através das nossas obras de caridade, da nossa generosidade em oferecer os nossos dons ao bem comum da comunidade em que vivemos. É neste espírito e plano de vida que caminhamos em direção á gruta para ver o Menino (Senhor e dono das nossas vidas) e entregar do que temos tal qual os pastores e os magos o fizeram. Programa para as missas em Português para o Tempo de Natal _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 24 de Dezembro de 2021 – Vigília do Natal 9:00 am 2. 26 de Dezembro de 2021 – Solenidade da Sagrada Família; 9:00 am 3. 1 de Janeiro de 2022 – Solenidade de Santa Maria Mãe de Deus 9:00 am 4. 2 de Janeiro de 2022 – Solenidade da Epipania do Senhor ; 9:00 am 5. 9 de Janeiro de 2022 – Solenidade do Baptismo do Senhor; 9:00 am Por favor guardem este programa para poderem seguir e participar neste tempo alto de celebrar-mos em comunidade este tempo importante liturgicamente da nossa igreja e da nossa fé. O Conselho Paroquial Português irá comunicando mudanças, ou adições a este programa através das notícias que serão comunicadas nas missas e no tempo alocado da missa ao boletim da comunidade. Ainda se houver algumas perguntas podem-nas fazer comunicando com a Eduina Faria, Claudia Madruga ou João Arruda. Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para tods! 10
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Weekly Stewardship Report ______________________________________ Weekly Goal: $7,850.00 Sunday, November 21: $33,711 Sunday, November 28: $5,147.00 Fiscal Year to Date: (July-November) Goal: $172,700.00 Actual: $202,880.00, 117% Second Collection: Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) $1,614.00 Thanksgiving Collection: Saint Vincent de Paul $1,954.00 Thank You Very Much!!!! Welcome! ¡Bienvenido! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, Nuestra más cordial bienvenida a todos los que están whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the celebrando con nosotros, ya sea que han estado por largo parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, tiempo o estén recién llegados a la parroquia. Damos please fill out this form and place it in the collection gracias a Dios por ustedes. Si aún no está registrado, por basket or mail it to the parish office. favor, llene este formulario y póngalo en la canasta de la coleta o mándelo por correo a la oficina de la parroquia. Name: ________________________________________ Nombre (s): ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Dirección: _____________________________________ City: ________________________Zip______________ Ciudad: ________________Código postal: ___________ Phone: _______________________________________ Numero teléfono: _______________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Correo electrónico: ______________________________ Would you like to receive envelopes? ¿Desea recibir sobres de contribución? ______ Yes ______ No ______ Si ______ No 12
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