May 26, 2019

219 Bean Avenue • Los Gatos, California 95030 • 408.354.3726 • fx 408.354.9302 • www.stmaryslg.org

Welcome to St. Mary of the Immaculate ConceptionFor more detailed information about what is happening now and in the future at St. Mary go to our online calendar on our website

or on the computer in the parish office. Registration Forms can be found online, in the vestibule of the church or in the Parish Office.

Sixth Sunday of EaStEr

This Week...www.stmaryslg.org/#calendar

Sun. May 26

Rise Against Hunger 9aYouth Choir Practice 4p

Mon. May 27

No St Mary SchoolParish Offices Closed for HolidayAdoration & Rosary 6p

Tue.May 28

Small Christian Community 6:30aWomen’s Spirituality Group 8aPrayer Group Meeting 10a

Wed. May 29

Centering Prayer 3:15pMusic Practice 4:30pChoir Practice 7p

Thu.May30

Centering Prayer 3:30pSMS 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass 3:15pSMS Graduation Dinner/Dance 4p

Fri. May 31

Parish Office - CLOSEDMen’s Faith Sharing Group 6:30aAdoration/Divine Mercy 3pSMS 8th Grade Graduation 5p

Sat.June 1

Sun.June 2

Second Collection-School SupportReconciliation 3:30p

Second Collection-School SupportHospitality Sunday after morning MassesMalankara Mass 1pYouth Choir Practice 4pConfirmation Mass 5p

MaSS tiMES Daily: Mon - Sat 7:30 am

Saturday (Vigil): 5 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11:15 am and 5 pm

Reconciliation: 3:30 pm on Saturdays

Calling all DIYersIt is time to break out your arts and crafts, spray glue, sewing kits, yarn, fabrics, and decoupage.

The Country Store is looking for donations!

All crafters, makers, artists, and designers areencouraged to create and be a part of the fair.

Want to join in on the fun? Reach out to Diane and Cathy Barerra at countrystorelg@gmail.com.

• Blankets & Quilts• Christmas Decorations• Soaps & Scrubs

• Pillows• Pottery• Candles

Text Giving is now Available ...What does this mean?

If you have not yet signed up for ConnectNow Online Giving, or even if you have, we are now also providing the ability to text your donation to the Sunday Collection as well as Christmas, Easter and 2nd collections. Number to text to: 14082605076

1. Text the amount you would like to give to your church’s designated number ( for othEr than Sunday CollECtion rEad tipS BElow ).

2. If you are a first time text-giving donor, or not signed up for ConnectNow Giving currently, you will be prompted to visit a secure URL.

3. Once you click the registration link, you will enter your credit or debit card information.

4. At this point your donation will process.

5. You will see a confirmation text showing your donation and registration were successful.

For more information on Text Giving go to https://stmaryslg.org/text

THANK YOU to those who have already signed up for online donations. If you would like to discontinue receiving envelopes please contact Mary Jane at mjaraya@stmaryslg.org

is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God’s gifts and shares these gifts of love of God and neighbor.Stewardship

our april CollECtion was $75,591 - Thank you! We are $44,759 BELOW our goal for this year.

what Can you do to hElp uS MEEt our goal? Think of it as one cup of Coffee, Tea, Latte, Juice, etc, a day. Your efforts will not only ensure the parish is able to not only survive, but to thrive! We all have different economic realities and are constantly being asked to give, but this is the core of St. Mary’s and this will have an immediate and significant impact on this parish. stmaryslg.org/donate

If you need assistance, please feel free to contact the parish office tstucci@stmaryslg.org. If you prefer to receive envelopes ( or receive them in addition to giving online) please contact Mary Jane at mjaraya@stmaryslg.org

Endowment News: We now have over $150,000 in our fund which includes $53,000 added to our fund in 2018. Thank you to our generous anonymous donors and to ever yone who helped us reach our goal to receive our match of $20,000! More information about our endowment can be found online: s tmarys lg .org /par ish-endowment

ARE YOU REGISTERED??Did you know? Attendance at church does not automatically register you or your family as members of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Registration is easy to do online from our website — stmaryslg.org/parish-registration or pick up a form from our parish office. Please contact Mary Jane in the parish office if you have any questions.

For assistance, please contact Teri Tucci in the parish office 408.354.3726 x137 or tstucci@stmaryslg.org

Donate Today!www.dsj.org/ada

Hand In Hand In MinistryUnidos de Las Manos en El Ministerio

Tay Trong Tay Phục VụParish Goal: $ 328,000

A N N U A L D I O C E S A N A P P E A LL L A M A D O A N U A L D I O C E S A N O ( A D A )G I Á O P H Ậ N Q U Y Ê N G Ó P H Ằ N G N Ă M

Parish Goal # of Contributors

Total

Wk9

Wk8

Wk7

Wk6

Wk5

Wk4

Wk3

Wk2

Wk1

339$242,456

Donate Today!www.dsj.org/ada

Hand In Hand In MinistryUnidos de Las Manos en El Ministerio

Tay Trong Tay Phục VụParish Goal: $ 328,000

A N N U A L D I O C E S A N A P P E A LL L A M A D O A N U A L D I O C E S A N O ( A D A )G I Á O P H Ậ N Q U Y Ê N G Ó P H Ằ N G N Ă M

Parish Goal # of Contributors

Total

Wk9

Wk8

Wk7

Wk6

Wk5

Wk4

Wk3

Wk2

Wk1

314$225,085

As the 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal continues in our parish, we are grateful to the 339 families that have made a difference with a generous gift.

Our parish has raised $2442,456 toward our goal of $328,000. Many thanks for your participation in this Appeal. If you have not yet made a gift, please reflect on what you can do to also make a difference. Every gift is valued and respectfully used. It is not too late, and we want your participation and need your support! Please consider a pledge, payable through December 2019, or a one-time gift. Gift envelopes are located at the back of the church for your convenience. May God continue to bless you and all the wonderful parishioners of our parish, and of our diocesan faith community, thank you for continued care and support.stmaryslg.org/ada-1

Lightweight Tables/Chairs

for Howley Hall/Gym

Chairs: ~$16,300

We now have the tables and

they are wonderful - Thank you!

The chairs are also showing

their age and are in need of

replacement as well.

Your generous support is greatly

appreciated!

Last week’s article stated that a vision without a plan is an illusion. The stewardship council developed a vision with a plan for the parish picnic more than a year ago, yet as we all know even the best plans can turn to naught. That’s why it’s best to have contingency. As advertised, the picnic would take place rain or shine, and though the weather wasn’t what we planned, the picnic was smashingly fun indoors. As described by many who have enjoyed this event in the past, this was not the first time the parish picnic was stymied by the weather. One usher recalled how rain prevented the cooks from keeping the charcoal burning some years ago, so everyone moved everything from Vasona Park to Howley Hall. Certain things are outside of our

control—definitely, the weather is. Still, our vision and plan for making this year’s parish picnic a success ended up putting a smile on the faces of all who joined us for what we hope to become an annual event. I admit I was both disappointed and relieved. We had planned to celebrate the 11:15am Mass on the playground, and while we had a good work force to lend a helping hand for Mass outside, celebrating in the Church was as comfortable as sitting inside by a fire on a rainy day. I’m so pleased with our festivities and so thankful for those who braved the unanticipated wet weather—whose spirits were not damped by the rain—grateful to all that made this a super fun day for the whole family. The food was just delicious—the best way to get ready for Memorial Day Weekend. Thanks for all the BBQ cooks this year, all the donations of wine, beer, and water, for the servers, for everyone that brought a side dish and shared it, for the desserts donated by Darling and Fisher Mortuary, Mr. David Lepori - who photographed the joyful faces of St. Mary Parishioners, for the members of the Stewardship Council, St. Mary’s

School, and St. Mary Parish Staff Members. The day went very well, and we can look forward to next year’s picnic in May. Just a few words about the Cornhole Tournament—It was a lot of fun. It’s just like horseshoes but easier to play. The rain prevented us from playing outside, so we set up in Hoffman Center. We played in teams of two alternating throws of different colored beanbags onto a board at an angle of repose with a hole just larger than the size of the bag. Suffice it to say, I’ll look forward to playing Mark, Kevin, Yvonne and the kids again next year.

Parish Picnic vs.

Weather

Mon., May 27 7:30 a Catherine Anne Dinno

Tue., May 28 7:30 a Donald Allari †

Wed., May 29 7:30 a Abraham Neira †

Thurs., May 30 7:30 a Eleanor Loffredo †

Fri., May 31 7:30 a SMS 8th Grade Graduates

Sat., June 1 7:30 a 5:00 p

Barbara Baxter † Fr. Brian McKenna (sp. int.)

Sun., June 2

7:30 a 9:00 a

11:15 a5:00 p

Parishioners of St. MaryFrank Jasinski †Maureen Rodoni †Norb Dynski †

Join us as we partner with Rise Against Hunger in the mission against hunger

Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable

and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.

Volunteer for the St. Mary’s Meal Packaging Event

When: May 26, 2019 - 12:15 PM to 2:15 PMWhere: Howley HallSt. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030Register: https://stmaryslg.org/rise-against-hunger

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www.stmaryslg.org/faith-formation

Family Faith FormationiT’s noT Too laTe To regisTer

for classes! regisTer online aT stmaryslg.org/

faith-formation. For information and to register for Faith Formation classes for all ages go to our website at: stmaryslg.org/faith-formation. For more information contact Terri Trotter at ttrotter@stmaryslg.org.

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 -- 16:4a

Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 -- 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15

Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20

Friday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56

Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53

Are you attracted to the Catholic way of life and interested in finding out how to join the Catholic Church? RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) welcomes inquirers and provides information and spiritual guidance for those who are preparing to be initiated into the Catholic Church. RCIA is a year-round process and is open to adults who have already been baptized in other faith communities as well as those who have little or no religious background.

For more information, please contact Terri Trotter, Director of Faith Formation, at ttrotter@stmaryslg.org or (408) 354-3726 x123.

As a Catholic community, our mission and living faith call us to provide our children, youth and adults with opportunities for on-going training and enrichment in the Catholic tradition. Based on the principle that “Parents are the primary educators in the Faith”  (General Directory for Catechesis (GDC) 255), elementary, middle school and teen formation revolves around regular gatherings that will support the faithful activities in your homes and the community.  We strive to offer a learning experience that flows over into the family’s everyday life. We recognize that faith formation is a lifetime journey that continues to enrich, nourish and guide us in our Catholic Christian heritage from childhood through adolescence and adulthood.   We offer various adult programs to nourish the faith of our community and build fellowship through adult enrichment and formation.

The St. Mary’s High School Youth Group and Confirmation program will be changing for the 2019-2020 school year. The new name for the high school youth group is now Element 4:12 based off Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” Our main goal in Youth Ministry is to provide a safe space for teens to strengthen their faith life, talk about relevant issues they face, and educate them about the Bible and Church teachings.

We also are very excited to introduce a two year Confirmation Program starting in August of 2019. A candidate is required to spend one year in Element 4:12 Youth Group before beginning the Confirmation program. The earliest age for receiving Confirmation will now be Sophomores in high school. We believe this is a great program for Confirmation because the candidates can devote one year to developing a strong faith foundation before moving onto the education of the Sacrament of Confirmation. For any questions please visit our page on the Parish website (stmaryslg.org/412 )or email our Youth Minister, Katie Sullivan, at ksullivan@stmaryslg.org

We appreciate your support!

An induction loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users. To use, please switch your hearing aid to ‘T’

Note: some hearing aids will

automatically access the system.

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED

Monica Aitken John Fitzsimmons

Margaret NorrisRalph Torrisi

PRAY FOR THE SICKBrady Deven Claire Dinno Bob Norris

We pray for all parishioners who need healing of body, mind and spirit, that Jesus be a source of strength and comfort. To place a name on this list (for three weeks), contact Pastoral Care, 354-3726 x121. You also are invited to write names in St. Mary’s Book of Petitions and Prayers in front of Mary’s statue in church.

Music Corner“Qui cantat, bis orat.” (“The one who sings, prays twice.”)

It is not surprising that so much of the music we sing during our liturgies is based on passages from Holy Scripture. Each week, the Responsorial Psalm, in particular, echoes the primary theme of our Sunday worship. The Lectionary has this message from Isaiah today: “Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: the Lord has freed his people” (Isaiah 48:20) and continues with verses from Psalm 67: “May God…bless us…May the nations be glad and exult…May the people’s praise you…” And today’s Communion Song reflects God’s everlasting protection: “If you love me, keep my commandments and I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete to abide with you forever.” (John 14:15-16).

In so many ways, each liturgy finds its center in the praise of God and in the acclamation of God’s power, justice, mercy, and love. Indeed, “Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love!” (Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933) This beautiful text and hymn frames our prayer today as it should every day. It is our common prayer: shared by all; asked of all; prayed by all; sung by all. After all, our God is the “well-spring of the joy of living, (the) ocean depth of happy rest!” How can we possibly keep from singing?!

And speaking of singing…

The Book of Ecclesiastes contains a well-known passage that presents us with a challenge as well as an opportunity: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens.” (Ecc.3:1) It’s never too early to begin considering how YOU can become more involved in our music program.

Singers, instrumentalists: Here is your call.Speak to one of our music leaders (Michelle Dreyband (5 p.m. Sunday), Carol Hennessey (5 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Sunday), Paul Page (9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Sunday) or drop an e-mail to Paul, our parish music director (ppage@stmaryslg.org). We are hoping many will come forward to serve the community in song. This is the season for song!

Easter FlowersDonations for the

Beautiful Easter Flowers were lovingly made

in Memory or Honor of the names listed.

John & Betty Jones +Marcelina Huerta +Mateo Huerta +John McClain +Rosa Trevino +Frank H. Filice, Jr +Mr & Mrs Frank H. Filice +Mr & Mrs Joe Filiponi +Mr & Mrs James Kearney +Carlos Amistoso +Frank Albert, Sr +Emma Chavez Foley Family +Our mom, Marilyn + Luciano & Daniela Iacomini+Harry Brocker +Steve Brocker +Nancy Ottoboni +Pierina Ottoboni +

Bart Ottoboni +Rose Gros de Mange +E. Richard Gros de Mange +All Mothers + Mai & Tim Clifford +Kitty & Josie Clifford Alice & Andre Hoem +John & Lillian Brennan + Jason Viccars +May O’Sullivan + Ramond Pezino +Yvette Pezino +Marcelina Nazareth +Dorothy & Sidney Kern + Michael MacLoane +Charles MacLoane +Paulita & Leoncio Marallag +Clementine Rostankowski + Edward Rostankowski +

J.O. & Marion Urmson +Miller Family +Douglas Hague +Bambi Larsen +Tom Turley +Doreen +John & Mary Wisniewski +William F. O’Connell, Jr +John & Madelaine O’Connell+William & Ida Rock +Florence Rock +Ella Casey +Maxwell Bardeen +David S DinnoDola K. DinnoDonald B McGilvraHelen H. McGilvraMary Ellen Harvey John & Margaret Wiegand +

Nicholas John Livanos Patrick HickeyEdna HickeyRufus WalkerBertha Walker Mildred Walker

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paStoral adMiniStrationParish & Pastoral Ministries Offices: 408.354.3726 Fax: 408.354.9302

Fr. Rick Rodoni Pastor rrodoni@stmaryslg.org x139Fr. Biju Daniel Varghese Parochial Vicar bvarghese@stmaryslg.org x138Terri Trotter Pastoral Assoc., Director of ttrotter@stmaryslg.org x123 Faith Formation -Infant through Adult Jane Najour Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries jnajour@stmaryslg.org x121 Katie Sullivan Youth Ministry ksullivan@stmaryslg.org x129Paul F. Page Director of Music ppage@stmaryslg.org x122Mary Jane Araya Parish Administrative Asst. mjaraya@stmaryslg.org x110Teri Shepherd Tucci Business Manager tstucci@stmaryslg.org x137 Coco Parish Cat & Mouser

SChool adMiniStrationSchool Office: 408.354.3944 Fax: 408.395.9151Monica Hernandez Principal mhernandez@stmaryslg.org x119Lynne Dickerson Vice Principal ldickerson@stmaryslg.org x161Sheryl Becker Office Manager sbecker@stmaryslg.org x132Kathy Rosendin Administrative Assistant krosendin@stmaryslg.org x118

MaSS tiMES Daily: Mon - Sat 7:30 am Saturday (Vigil): 5 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11:15 am and 5 pm

Reconciliation: 3:30 pm on Saturdays Rosary prayed after 7:30am daily mass

If it is an emergency and you need to reach a priest call 408.482.8021 Parish Office hours: M-Th 8 a - 4 p (Closed 12 - 1 for lunch)

Open 8:30a - 11:30a Hospitality Sunday -1st Sunday of the Month

The presiders’ schedule can be found on our website at:www.stmaryslg.org/mass_times

For 2019-2020Enrollment for all grades is underway for the 2019-2020 school year! Proceed to the school website, smslg.org, and follow ENROLLMENT instructions. When your student’s application is complete, you will be contacted for an assessment time and/or shadow day. Call the school, office for more information, 408-354-3944.

www.smslg.org

I M P O R TA N T S C H O O L DAT E SMay 27 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day HolidayMay 30 - 10:45am, 8th Gr. Baccalaureate MassMay 31 - 5pm, 8th Grade Graduation CeremonyJune 1/2 - School Second CollectionJune 4 - Kindergarten CeremonyJune 5 - Blue & Gold DayJune 6 - 9am, School Mass presented by FacultyJune 7 - SUMMER VACATION BEGINS!

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CaMp galilEo hErE at St. Mary SChool JunE 10 - July 26!

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Rube Goldberg machines are all about: creating a machine (or contraption or invention or device or apparatus) that uses a chain reaction to accomplish a very simple task in a very complicated (oftentimes overcomplicated) manner.

8th Grade and Rube Goldberg Projects