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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Mass IntentIons
Pray For Lists guidelines: • Have permission from the person to
be listed. • Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the
names. • Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be
removed. • Can request names to be continued after 3 months.
Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or
[email protected]
Sunday, Sept. 8: 23rd Ordinary10:30am OLR . . . .Pat Franklin †,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Franklin †Readings: Wis
9:13–18b / Ps 90:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 14, 17 / Phlm 9–10, 12–17 / Lk
14:25–33
Monday, September 9: St. Peter ClaverReadings: Col 1:24—2:3 / Ps
62:6–7, 9 / Lk 6:6–11
Tuesday, September 108:30 OLR . . . . . . . . . Mario Colozzo
†Readings: Col 2:6–15 / Ps 145:1b–2, 8–9, 10–11 / Lk 6:12–19
Wednesday, September 11Readings: Col 3:1–11 / Ps 145:2–3, 10–11,
12–13ab / Lk 6:20–26
Thursday, September 12: Most Holy Name of MaryReadings: Col
3:12–17 / Ps 150:1b–2, 3–4, 5–6 / Lk 6:27–38
Friday, September 13: St. John Chrysostom Readings : 1 Tm 1:1–2,
12–14 / Ps 16:1b–2a and 5, 7–8, 11 / Lk 6:39–42
Saturday, September 14: Exaltation of the Holy Cross5:00 pm . .
. . . . . . . .James †, Edith †, and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Patrick † DubbsReadings: Nm 21:4b–9 / Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35,
36-37, 38 / Phil 2:6–11 / Jn 3:13–17
Sunday, Sept. 15: 24th Ordinary7:30am STA . . . . . .Paula Koo
†, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Koo †Readings: Ex
32:7–11, 13–14 / Ps 51:3–4, 12–13, 17, 19 / 1 Tm 1:12–17 / Lk
15:1–32 or 15:1–10
Z Please PrayFor the sIck & hoMebound – Lydia Li, Donna
Riordan, Mark LaFlamme, Paul McNamara, Marianne Mueller, Stephen
Lee, Nancy Marty, Pat Klein,
Joyce Homan, Apolonia Gutierrez, Judy Naples, Felicitas
Francisco, Lauro Quintana-Sarellana, Brian Temple, Steven Befera,
Fabrizio Rossi,
Albert Beltran, Sr., Julien Loh, Emma Jane Whitfield, Marilyn
Kelly, Patrick Griffin, Piero Bullentini, Piotr Misztal
For the recently deceased – John Mensick, Fred Dietrich, Pat
Cala, Julia Castillo, Nadine Kilty, Leoberta Cruzet, Dan Finnerty,
William Iaculla, Robert Luis Hernandez, Shui Yin Chiu, Burnee
Hazen, Joseph Crea, Meg Maurer, Mary Cummings, Eileen Mitchell,
John Ernes,
John L'Heureux, Bob Carlstead, Jean Williams, Gerald Bollier,
Tom Williams, Helene Quita, Cathy Doerr, Reva Parolari, Maria
Merlitti, Julie Mitchell, John Reilly, Andrea Binger
reFlectIon -‘Why We need to go to Mass on sunday’Dear
friends,
Many times I have been asked "Why do I need to go to Mass on
Sunday?" Or I've been told "I don’t want to go to Mass on Sunday!"
Another thing I've heard is "I don’t need to go to Mass on Sunday,
I can pray from home." These questions or statements are not
uncommon and are part of our pastoral life.
Why do I need to go to Mass on Sunday? Let me share some
thoughts. I will start with one that I find very important, in
addition to all the ones I already know. The person sitting next to
you at Church needs you there. While it is true that we can pray
from home and we may not want to go to Church because we may not
like the priest or the choir or we are upset with the Catholic
Church, this won’t change: your brother or sister sitting next to
you in your pew needs you. Our faith is not an isolated reality,
and, while it is about a personal relationship with God, it is a
community act. It is something we do together, and it cannot be
done alone. You may not speak to your brother or sister sitting
next to you but there is a silent interaction. We share our
struggles, our joys and sorrows, our dreams and nightmares. When
you are not there, it is not just about you - your choice and your
decision, but one brother or sister won’t have your silent support.
Why we need to go to church? Because we need each other!
When you go to a show, restaurant or public event and you find
it empty, what is your reaction? And when it is crowded - full of
people? Don’t you think your presence makes a huge difference at
Mass?
Let's now briefly review another very good reason why we need to
go to church: it is a commandment and the Church was given the
right to determine on what day we should worship together based on
the Scriptures and Tradition. It is true that, at the end, it may
be an arbitrary rule, but all human rules are arbitrary. In the end
what matters is that this rule is for our good based in the truth.
Going to Mass together as a family, a community of faith, is an
amazing thing to do.
Dear brothers and sisters, never lose motivation to go to Mass
to worship God together. We need each other.
Fr. Estanislao Mikalonis, Pastor
save the datesSept 15 - Consecration of Altar - STASept 15 -
Parish Potluck Picnic - OLRSept 18 - Confirmation Mtg for students
& parents - OLRSept 22 - Youth Kickoff Meeting - DC
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St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs Week’s hIghlIghtsSunday, September
89:15 am . . . . . Regular Class (ISTP)9:15 am . . . . . Session
for parents (OLRH)10:15 am . . . . Regular Class (SESS) 10:15 am .
. . . Session for parents (SAGH)10:30 am . . . . Catechesis
Pre-Conf 1st & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd yr (DC)10:30 am
. . . . Catechesis K-6, Adult (ISTP)11:45 am . . . . OLR Site
Committee (KC)
Monday, September 97:00 pm . . . . Hispanic Catechists
(PC1st)
Tuesday, September 107:00 pm . . . . Hispanic Baptism Class . .
. . . . . . . . . . . (PC1st)7:00 pm . . . . Hisp. Prayer Group
(DCC)
Wednesday, September 1112:45 pm . . . Adoration (STA) 4:00 pm .
. . . YSOP (OLRH)6:00 pm . . . . RCIA Children (DC)7:00 pm . . . .
Pastoral Stewardship Mtg . . . . . . . . . . . . . (OLRH)
Thursday, September 129:00 am . . . . . ISTP PTA Meeting
(OLRH)
Friday, September 139:00 am . . . . . ISTP Moon Festival
(OLRH)5:00 pm . . . . Wedding Rehearsal (STA)
Saturday, September 149:00 am . . . . . Liturgy Board Mtg
(SAGH)
4:30 pm . . . . Wedding (STA)
PresIder schedule24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 15, 2019
St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.
Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 9:00 am . . .
. . . . . . . Fr. Maurice
St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.
Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . Fr. MauriceSun 8:45 am . . . . .
. . . . . TBDSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . Bishop Cantu . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 12:00 pm . . .
. . . . . . TBD
Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.
Sun 9:00 am (Spanish) . Fr. MikalonisSun 10:30 am . . . . . . .
. . Fr. Kuupuo
Want to becoMe catholIc? - rcIa For chIldren & adultsAre you
an adult seeking to learn more about the Catholic Church and what
it means to be Catholic? Do you wish to prepare to receive any of
the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist?
Our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults process will begin on
Monday, September 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hospitality Center at
St. Albert the Great.
The RCIA adapted for children (for children between the ages of
7 and 17) who wish to prepare for any of these sacraments continues
on September 11 from 6 until 7:15 at the Dermody Center. Children
who have reached the age of 7 and have not been baptized belong in
this process. Older children who have not received 1st Communion
are also welcome.
If you have any questions about either of these processes,
please contact Susan at the Pastoral Center or at
[email protected].
youth conFIrMatIon PreParatIon classesTime to Sign Up for our
ONE YEAR Confirmation Preparation Classes! Take this opportunity to
exponentially grow in your faith; meet weekly with like minds &
feel prepared and totally excited to celebrate YOUR Confirmation
Day on April 18th of 2020. Join us at our FIRST Orientation Meeting
(parents too, please) – To share an overview & select a
meet-ing time that suits most (5-6:30pm, 6-7:30pm or 7-8:30pm on
Wednesday Evening) We will meet Wednesday, September 18th at 7PM
(classes start Wed., September 25th) at Our Lady of the Rosary
Parish Hall, 3233 Cowper St.Ages 13 and over are welcome. For more
information, contact Carmel Caligaris at [email protected]
or (650) 967-3807. **We need volunteers to help with our program.
Join us on the 18th to find out how you can help. Snacks for hungry
teenagers are also always welcome.
adoratIon at st. thoMas aquInas church - tIMe changeWe have
moved Adoration on Wednesdays from 5pm to immediately after 12:15pm
Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, ~12:45pm, effective September 4,
2019. Adoration will be available for approximately an hour.
WelcoMe our neW youth MInIstry dIrectorPierina Caligaris has
been involved in youth ministry for over seven years as a
volunteer. She is currently a student at San Jose State University
and continues to stay active in various youth and young adult
programs throughout the diocese. Some of her experiences include
assisting with the youth ministry at Saint Simon’s Parish as well
as previously teaching catechism at Saint Athanasius. She has also
been a small group leader at various retreats including the annual
Diocesan Youth Retreat in Tahoe. Through this new opportunity she
hopes to bring teens closer to Christ and give them the tools and
teachings they need to become more involved and steadfast in their
faith.
Mark your calendars: We will have our First Orientation Meeting
after the OLR 10.30am Mass on September 22 at the Dermody
Center.
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September 8, 2019
The Weekly Stewardship Report for September 1st is delayed due
to the
Labor Day Holiday
Weekly steWardshIP rePort
bIshoP cantu to bless our neW altarJan Dedek of our parish has
generously and beautifully created our new Altar, Ambo and
Presider's chair for St. Thomas Aquinas Church. The details in the
pieces echo the architectural details within the church itself. The
dedication and blessing of the new furniture will be on September
15 at the 10:30am Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas. Bishop Cantu will
bless the altar, ambo and Presider's chair at preside at the Mass.
All are welcome.
save the date - sePteMber 15 - PIcnIc! Plan to come late Sunday
morning, September 15, to our annual Parish Potluck Picnic at Our
Lady of the Rosary Church site from 11:15 am - 2:00pm. There will
be the Knights of Columbus cooking up a storm and free
refreshments.
As always there will be piñatas and the face painting faerie for
children. There will be a Free-Cycle event, where everyone is
encouraged to bring things you no longer need but are willing to
pass on to someone new — all free. AND, you might find a treasure
for yourself!
This year we’ll be encouraging more folks to bring salads and
casseroles. Please bring a dish to serve at least eight - last
names starting with A-P bring a salad or sidedish and Q-Z bring a
dessert. Hope to see you there.
seekIng to be conFIrMed?Are you an adult who has been Baptized
and received Eucharist but missed the Sacrament of Confirmation? WE
WANT YOU!! It’s time to step forward and complete your initiation
into the Catholic Church. We will begin a series of preparation
sessions for Confirmation for adults (post-high school and up) on
Wednesday, October 9 from 7:30 pm to 9 pm in the Dermody Center. If
you are interested in participating or have questions, please
contact Susan at [email protected] or at 650-494-2496 ext. 25.
Hoping to see many people step forward to receive this important
sacrament that seals our commitment to the Church, completes our
Baptismal Grace, and strengthens us with the Holy Spirit.
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KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCC . . Dermody Center
ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary
ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . .
Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the
Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.
SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School
SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas
ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House
Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House
Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House
Library
HOlY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at
650-494-2496 for more information.
Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30
am and 12:15pm Mass.
Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic
faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth
or child.
Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside
service for a loved one.
Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth
of your child.
Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior
to the proposed marriage date.
AdMiNiSTRATiON, OFFiCE STAFF, & COMMiTTEES
Main Phone: (650) 494-2496
Business & Operations Manager: Fr. Estanislao Mikalonis ext.
16 estanislao.mikalonis.dsj.org
Admin Asst: Cathy Miller ext. 24 catherine. [email protected];
Pastoral Stewardship Council:(every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm OLRH)
Chair: Chris Lundin [email protected];
Vice-Chair: Julie [email protected];
Secretary: Ted Baer [email protected]
Green Committee: Katia Reeves ([email protected])
Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Vacant
St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation
pickup:(650) 871-6844
Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR:
Chris Lundin [email protected]; SAG: Neil Barrett (650)
330-1762
St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing
Avenue (650) 326-9004
Principal: Evelyn Rosa
Development: Carmel Caligaris (650) 326-1258
STA Photography: Roland Quintero (650) 493-2128
Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford
Chaplain (650) 723-5101
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady
(650) 497-8538
Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488
Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We
encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please
email your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at
[email protected]. Current members please contact the Pastoral
Center to update your information.
