UPDATES REGARDING COVID
No Faith Formation, Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), EDGE or Sacramental Preparation classes until Jan. 23rd.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
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.
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
JANUARY 17
The Parish Office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
We re-open on Tuesday, January 18.
Normal Office Hours
MONDAY - THURSDAY
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(Closed for Lunch: 12:00 - 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 Parish 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.
Our goal for January is $75,800.00
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
“I have called You by Name,
You are Mine”
An invitation to join the journey.
You are Mine”
An invitation to join the journey.
RCIA - The process by which
Adults become Catholic
Adults become Catholic
Are you or someone you know is thinking of becoming Catholic? Conversion is a gradual process as well as a community and personal journey of faith that leads to a transformation of mind and spirit. The first step in the RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation process is the inquiry phase: a time to get your questions answered and think about whether or not this is for you.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the RCIA process, please reach out to Michael Lomas
mlomas@stmaryslg.org | (408) 354-3726 x123
THE KIDS' BULLETIN
ST. MARY SCHOOL
smslg.org 408.354.3944
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
Bishop Cantú Announces Diocesan Synod
Pope Francis invites Catholics around the world to be part of the Universal Synod, a two-year process of listening and discernment (2021-2023). The theme of the Synod is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”.
Synodality or ‘journeying together’ is more than a synod; it is an integral part of the very nature of the Church, a pilgrim people on a mission. The fundamental questions that guide the consultation process: How is this ‘journeying together’ happening today in our local Church?
What steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow in our journey and mission? In this diocesan phase of the Universal Synod, which occurs from now until April 2022, all Catholic communities in our diocese (parishes, missions, schools, chancery, agencies and organizations) are invited to hold listening sessions with people from all walks of life, including those on the margins. The Holy Father uses three words to characterize this global consultation: Encounter, Listen and Discern. We are to encounter and listen to one another and discern the direction in which the Lord wants to lead us in our journey.
Further information and direction is forthcoming.
VALLEY CATHOLIC
REVS VS SEMS: JANUARY 28, 2022
Join us for a fun night for families and friends to cheer on their favorite priests and seminarians in an epic basketball game. Check out the Players Roster
Tickets $5 General : All proceeds from the game benefit Seminarian Formation.
Call or drop by the parish office to purchase.
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!
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