Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 9th and 10th, 2021
Dear Faithful Parishioners and Guests of St. Thomas of Canterbury,
As the Covid situation continues to improve, the parish continues to give thanks and prayers through our monthly adoration. Please stop by, if possible, today at anytime between 7am – 5pm in the Family Room for a simple, brief visit with Jesus, entering through the side door. This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us once more: “for human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Thanks be to God, we are seeing more of possibility in the impossible.
Our parish community is blessed to not only have more and more young people, but also active young people at liturgies. Our next “Youth Mass” is Sunday, 10/17 @10AM. Our youths will serve at every third Sunday of every other month. Also, every other month on the third Saturday, our youths will also host Praise ‘n Worship Night. Our next P’nW will be on 11/20 @7PM. If your youths are interested in serving at the liturgies (Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Cantor, Instrumentalist, Usher, …), please let us know.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Andrew
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Friendly Reminders:
Mass Schedule:
- Saturday (Sunday’s Vigil) Mass: 5:15pm (Indoors)
- Sunday Mass: 10:00am (Outdoors)
Daily Masses (Wed – Thu – Fri): 8:30AM (Indoors) - Confessions (Sat): 4:30pm-5pm (Outdoors)
*All Masses will be streamed online through YouTube and Facebook.
*All Weekend Masses will still be transmitted through Radio FM 87.9 and have Communion service to the cars.
Visits from Fr. Andrew:
If you, or someone you know of, is in dire need of receiving the sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation or Anointing of the Sick, Fr. Andrew is available to visit you. Please call the parish office, and leave a message or contact Fr. Andrew: FrAndrew@StThomasSJ.org OR (408) 766-3318 (emergency number)
Trunk or Treat!
Today is our monthly Eucharistic Adoration until 4:30 pm. Join us in the Church's Family Room.
"In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, particularly to those who are suffering." Pope Benedict XVI
Come seek LORD JESUS as He awaits you in the Blessed Sacrament.
The family room inside the church will be open from 7am to 5pm that day. Access to this room will be from outside the church NOT inside the church. Adoration will end at 5pm with Benediction.
Here is an agenda for the day.
7am - open for adoration
7 to noon - adoration in silence
Noon - Angelus/rosary
1 - 3pm - adoration in silence
3pm - Divine Chaplet
3:30 - 4:30pm - adoration in silence
4:30pm - Benediction
We look forward to your joining us for any portion of our next day of Adoration on Saturday, November 13th.
Noon - Angelus/rosary
1 - 3pm - adoration in silence
3pm - Divine Chaplet
3:30 - 4:30pm - adoration in silence
4:30pm - Benediction
We look forward to your joining us for any portion of our next day of Adoration on Saturday, November 13th.
UPCOMING EVENTS! Other events are sprinkled throughout this ebulletin.
Our Parish Council meets on Zoom Tuesday, October 12th at 7:30 pm. If you are interested in attending our meeting, please call Linda for the zoom link.
It's purpose is to serve as a consultative body to the pastor; to provide him with information and advice and to assist the pastor in:
- Pastoral Planning
- Developing Pastoral Programs
- Improving Pastoral Services
- Evaluating the pastoral effectiveness of various programs and services
October - Respect for Life month!
Each October let us more deeply consider the value of every human life and together to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death. Join the diocesan community at St. Francis Cabrini for this upcoming speaker:
For information visit bit.ly/ljpdsj21.
Sat, Oct. 30 – Bishop Oscar Cantú
TOPIC: Life – Conception to Natural Death | 3:30 – 4:30pm MASS | 5:00PM
Prayer to Mary, Mother of Hope
Mary, Mother of Hope,
Accompany us on our journey!
Teach us to proclaim the living God;
Help us to bear witness to Jesus, the one Savior.
Make us kindly toward our neighbors,
Welcoming to the needy,
Concerned for justice,
Impassioned builders of a more just world.
Intercede for us as we carry out our work,
certain that the Father’s plan will be fulfilled.
Dawn of a new world,
Show yourself the Mother of hope and watch over us!
The birth of your Son was the dawn of our salvation.
May we allow the Spirit to work in our lives in an effort to bring us closer to lasting peace.
-Pope John Paul II, 2003
Prayer to Mary, Mother of Hope
Mary, Mother of Hope,
Accompany us on our journey!
Teach us to proclaim the living God;
Help us to bear witness to Jesus, the one Savior.
Make us kindly toward our neighbors,
Welcoming to the needy,
Concerned for justice,
Impassioned builders of a more just world.
Intercede for us as we carry out our work,
certain that the Father’s plan will be fulfilled.
Dawn of a new world,
Show yourself the Mother of hope and watch over us!
The birth of your Son was the dawn of our salvation.
May we allow the Spirit to work in our lives in an effort to bring us closer to lasting peace.
-Pope John Paul II, 2003
The Holy Father's Universal Prayer Intention for October:
Missionary Disciples
We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
Registration for weekly Catechism Classes is still open and available on-line via our parish website: www.StThomasSJ.org.
Registration for Sacrament classes is closed as classes start in October.
Upcoming Dates:
Sun, Oct. 10: Confirmation Year Two begins at 11:15am to 12:30pm (Zoom)
Mon, Oct. 11: First/Second Grade class begins at 4pm to 5:15pm (In Person)
Tues, Oct. 12: Third/Fourth Grade class begins at 4pm to 5:15pm
Fifth/Sixth Grade at 7pm to 8:15pm (In Person)
For more information or for Zoom links, please contact Vicki Schwoob, Director of Faith Formation; Vicki@StThomasSJ.org or (408) 766-3270.
What's coming up in Mental Health Ministry:
Catholic Mental Health Ministry training for the next group (Cohort #4) begins on Tuesday, October 19, 4- 6 pm via zoom and continues for four weeks, ending on November 9. Courses will be conducted by Barbara Zahner, a board member and local champion of the National Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers.
To register or for more information, please email KAT@KAJON.COM
or call 669-222-9418
What does it mean to be a Catholic Mental Health Minister? Not therapy, but ministry: To accompany, to listen, to pray with, to refer if needed. Barbara Zahner, Board Member of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers, is providing eight hours of training via zoom. The first of four Tuesday classes meets on Tuesday, October 26, from 4-6pm. The skills required to accompany another on the journey toward fuller mental health are also useful for ourselves. In this course, we learn about this vital ministry, about resources available, what’s happening in other parishes, and where we each might fit in. No one person nor even one parish is expected to be all things to all people. To register or for more information, call Kathy Mattingly, kat@kajon.com, or (669) 222-9418. Come and see whether this ministry is for you.
Weekly Offering 10/03/2021 $5,848
Thank you!
MTD OFFERINGS AS OF 10/03/2021
MTD budget: $ 4,500
MTD offerings: $ 5,848
MTD surplus: $ 1,348
You are welcome to drop off or mail your donations to the parish office.
On-line giving available at our website: www.StThomasSJ.org
Click: Give & Fundraising
or scan the QR Code to the left.
Next weekend is our Monthly Food Drive Weekend. Thank you for your continued support of those in need.
Lucy Chai runs our Scrip program at St. Thomas. See button below to click on to buy scrip and she can deliver it to you.
Please remember these checks should be made out to: St Thomas Scrip
Thank you for your purchases - they help raise funds for our parish!
GIVING AT ST. THOMAS: Time, Talent and Treasure
Your continued support greatly helps us to live out the mission of the parish and of the Church, especially during these difficult times.
- TREASURE: Thank you for your on-going financial support! There are many ways to give: Offering envelopes, On-line recurring giving, and also through Benevity! If you work at Apple, you can give through the Benevity platform and Apple matches your donation to the parish. Let us know if your company has a giving/matching benefit. To access all our giving platforms, visit our parish website or click below.
- TIME and TALENT: Volunteers are needed to help with our outdoor Mass celebrations. There are many tasks; set up before Mass (Altar, equipment, chairs, camera, sound system), check-in of Mass attendees, check-in of "in-car" attendees, seating and sanitizing. Would you like to serve as a Lector, Eucharistic minister or Sacristan (prepare the Altar) or Usher? Prayerfully discern how you can serve. Training will be provided in all areas.
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
Pray with the St. Thomas community Monday through Friday at 7pm via Zoom.
If you are in need of a Rosary (no charge), come to the parish office during office hours or contact Linda or Vicki. We also have brochures to help with your prayer.
Marriage Preparation Retreats:
The Diocese of San Jose offers English and Spanish Virtual Marriage Preparation retreats throughout the year. The retreats are one day. Visit the Marriage Prep webpage. Upcoming English Saturday Date: Nov 20th
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to the following parishioners:
Birthdays:
Carol A, Jack A, Angelica B, Giovanni B, Tuan B, John C, Yash C, Juanita C, Allan C, John C, Dylan C, Renato D, Clifford D, Michael D, Skyrian D, Rickey D, John D,
Dan D, Emma D, Abby D, Rosemary D, Caelyn D, David E, Marianne E, Nathan E, Veronica F, Douglas F, Esther G, Danielle H, Bryan H, Tobin J, Nancy K, Owen L, Sammy L, Matthew L, Mariatra M, Paul M, Zoe M, Katherine M, Liam M, Frank M, Erlinda M, Scarlett M, Luca M, Dan N, Mai N, Samantha N, Luke N, Maria P, John P, Heidi P, Beverly P, Adriana R, Suzanne R, Carol R, Daniel R, Albert S, Cynthia S, Emma S, Bill S, Irie S, Michael S, Jessielene S, Pete S, Joseph S, Regina T,
Craig T, Jose T, Kevin T, Howard T, Vanessa V, and Rina W
And Anniversaries:
Bill and Mary C, Martin and Minh D, Bill and Marge S
Women's Monthly Soccer Games: Join the Vocations Office for Monthly Soccer Games at St. Martin Parish, every second Friday 6-7:30 pm, starting September 10th. Snacks will be provided. Sign-up as a player today at www.dsj.org/vocations