UPDATES REGARDING COVID
Message from Michael Lomas,
Director of Faith Formation
Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no Faith Formation, Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), EDGE or Sacramental Preparation classes until Jan. 23rd.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Michael Lomas
mlomas@stmaryslg.org | (408) 354-3726 x123
REMINDERS
Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you are dealing with a medical situation that may make you more vulnerable to disease, or have tested COVID positive, or have been exposed to a person who is COVID positive please attend the livestream Mass. Diocese of San Jose's COVID Protocols.
Friendly reminders for attending Mass in person at St. Mary
You should attend Mass in person only if you are fully vaccinated.
Face masks will be required of all adults and children over the age of 2. You will need to keep your face mask over your nose and mouth throughout the Mass, except for the time when you will be giving yourself Holy Communion.
The church doors will be kept open to allow for ventilation (dress warmly) and all will be asked to use hand sanitizer (we encourage you to bring your own).
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(Closed for Lunch: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM)
CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
For our staff directory visit
stmaryslg.org/parish-staff-directory
stmaryslg.org/parish-staff-directory
Or email: parish.office@stmaryslg.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am (Livestream & in Church) & 5:00pm
Weekday Mass: Monday – Saturday 8:30am (Livestream & in Church)
Rosary on Mondays - Saturday at 8:00 am (Livestream & in Church)
Confession: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the Pastoral Center Conference Room.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
(CONFESSION)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation for all faithful with no prior appointments is on Saturdays from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm in the Pastoral Center Conference Room.
STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT OF TREASURE!
Your continued ONLINE support of St. Mary is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU to those who have already signed up for online donations. If you would like to discontinue receiving envelopes please contact Sharon Aeria.
FAITH FORMATION
Message from Michael Lomas,
Director of Faith Formation
Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no Faith Formation, Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), EDGE or Sacramental Preparation classes until Jan. 23rd.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Michael Lomas
mlomas@stmaryslg.org | (408) 354-3726 x123
Children's Sunday Bulletin & Activities
ST. MARY SCHOOL
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AROUND THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
Pope Frances has called for a World Synod of Bishops to take place in October 2023. A Synod is much more than a gathering of Bishops, it is a consultative means which allows the college of Bishops to perceive the voice of all Christian faithful as well as those we live with.
A synod according to the papal document is an opportunity to live our identity as Christians who pray, work and celebrate together. In order for this identity to be realized, it is necessary to dream together, to pray together, and to work together.” The synod “is therefore intended to inspire people to dream about the church we are called to be, to make people’s hopes flourish, to stimulate trust, to bind up wounds, to weave new and deeper relationships, to learn from one another, to build bridges, to enlighten minds, warm hearts, and restore strength to our hands for our common mission.” This particular World Synod has the theme of communion, participation and mission, all key aspects of our Christian life and church.
JANUARY 21-23, 2022: RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE PROGRAM
Married Singles Lifestyle –The Married Singles Lifestyle describes couples that may have lost a sense of closeness they once had as marriage partners and are living more like roommates. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) teaches couples how to survive times like these in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulty at all levels of marital distress from disillusionment to deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the January Virtual Marriage Program beginning with a weekend on January 21-23, 2022 call 408-605-4998, or SanJose@RetroCA.com or visit HelpOurMarriage.org
JANUARY 28, 2022: REVS VS SEMS EVENT: January 28, 2022, 6pm Doors Open | 7pm Tip off at St. Francis High School. Join us for a fun night for families and friends to cheer on their favorite priests and seminarians in an epic basketball game. Contact vocations@dsj.org for ticket sale information.
FBRUARY 4-6, 2022 - MEN'S DISCERNMENT WEEKEND: Is God calling you to the priesthood? In this retreat you will have the chance to explore the priesthood, listen to priest's vocation stories and learn about steps for discernment, values of priestly life and the structure of seminary formation during a weekend of prayer, discussions & fraternity. For more info. Contact vocations@dsj.org
FEBRUARY 11-13, 2022: WOMEN'S DISCERNMENT WEEKEND - What does it mean to have a vocation and discern it? How do you know when you are called to marriage or consecrated life? We know you have these questions and we want to help you find some answers! The Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office invites young adult women aged 18-35 to a free retreat weekend!
For more info. Contact vocations@dsj.org
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