June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Growing
in Faith
1971 Saint Lawrence Drive Together
Santa Clara, CA 95051 Welcome to Saint Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Parish Community. Rich in diversity, we, the people of Saint Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Parish, are called to be one in living the Word, one in praying, one in celebrating the presence of God, Tel. 408.296.3000 and one in serving all. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to Fax 408.296.3100 embody the presence of God and to continue the mission of www.saintlawrence.org Jesus in the world today, bringing about the reign of God. June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Thuc Si Ho
Pastor
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Rev. Ernesto Orci
Parochial Vicar and
Director of Liturgy
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Rev. Wilfredo Manrique
In Residence
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FRONT OFFICE
408‐296‐3000
Monday thru Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - Noon
Office Manager:
Therie Velasco-Gonzales
Office Assistant: Vickie Wallace
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CATECHETICAL OFFICE
408-296-0208
Jennie De La Cerda, Coordinator
Sunday School of Religion
[email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY
408-869-8254
Walt Sears, Coordinator
[email protected]
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE
SCHOOLS 408‐296‐2260
Priscilla Murphy ‐ Principal
[email protected]
Preschool‐Kindergarten
408‐869‐8620
Children's Center 408‐296‐8077
Teen Center 408‐296‐7085
Extended Day Care
408‐296‐8077
Sue Herbelin ‐ Director
ACADEMY
408‐296‐3013
Christie Filios ‐ Principal
[email protected]
Anne Eubanks ‐ Vice Principal
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EDUCATION CENTER
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
408‐296‐2260 Ext. 322
Please call the Parish Office at 408-296-3000 for the following:
Baptism of Infants
Marriage
At least two months in advance to the desired
date of Baptism
At least six months prior to the desired date of
the Wedding Ceremony
Care of the Sick
Rite of Christian
RCIA/RCIC
A priest should be called to celebrate the
Sacrament of Anointing when someone becomes
seriously ill, is weakened by years, or is preparing
for surgery. Communion is brought to all members
of our community who are ill or homebound.
High School Confirmation
Teens who are in the 9th grade or higher and
seek to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation,
please call the Parish Office or e-mail Elizabeth
Sanville at [email protected]
Adults or uncatechized children who have
celebrated their 7th birthday, may inquire about
the Catholic way of following Jesus. People
interested in celebrating the Rites of Initiation
may call the Catechetical Office at 408‐296‐0208
or e-mail at: [email protected]
Quinceañera
At least four months in advance, the
Quinceañera can be scheduled, please call or
e-mail [email protected]
MASS TIMES MONDAY ‐ SATURDAY SATURDAY 8:30 AM Daily 7:00 PM First Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil) RECONCILIATION SUNDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION THURSDAY 9:00 AM ‐ 8:45 PM Solemn Benediction ‐ 8:45 PM FRIDAY 9:00 PM ‐ Midnight Saturday 8:00 AM 3:30 PM ‐ 4:30 pm or 10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy by appointment 12:00 Noon CHAPEL OPEN DAILY 7:00 AM ‐ 7:00 PM Initiation:
1:30 PM Mass in Spanish DEVOTIONS Rosary ‐ Monday to Saturday After the 8:30 AM Mass
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Tuesday before the 8:30 AM Mass Page 2 Parish Financial Year Comes To A Close
June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fin del Año Fiscal de la Parroquia
Dear Parishioners,
Queridos Feligreses,
June 30th marks the end of the 2009/2010 parish financial year.
In the coming months you will be receiving more detailed
information on the parish financials. In the meantime, I wanted
to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your generosity
and support. It has been a challenging year for all of us,
highlighted by a recession not seen in over 65 years. Many of
us have struggled to make ends meet and our parish has not
been immune. In order to operate within its financial means,
the parish has kept its staff at a bare bones level and has only
been able to maintain a minimum level of services with several
staff members performing multiple roles. This parish has a long
list of wonderful programs and ideas to improve our parish
experience. Unfortunately, there is no money to bring these
programs to fruition.
El 30 de junio es el final del año fiscal 2009/2010 de la parroquia.
En los próximos meses van a recibir una información más detallada
sobre las finanzas de la parroquia. Mientras tanto, he querido
aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecerles su generosidad y
apoyo. Ha sido un año difícil para todos, por la mayor recesión
económica que hemos tenido en 65 años. Muchos hemos luchado
para salir adelante y nuestra parroquia tampoco ha sido inmune.
Con el fin de operar dentro de sus posibilidades financieras, la
parroquia ha mantenido a su personal en un nivel austero y con un
mínimo de servicios, y varios miembros del personal han realizado
múltiples funciones. Esta parroquia tiene una lista de buenos
programas e ideas para mejorar sus servicios. Pero
desafortunadamente, no hay dinero para realizar estos programas.
As you know the mass collection plate is the primary revenue
stream to cover the parish’s operating expenses. When the
annual operating expenses exceed the amount brought in
through the plate, the parish is forced to tap its cash reserves to
cover the difference. That will be the case for the current
financial year and marks the 2nd year in a row the parish has
been forced to use its reserves. As a result, the amount of
reserves remaining is equal to less than 2 years of operating
expenses. This does not include annual increases in the cost of
health insurance and cost of living for the parish staff. The
church debt on the diocesan loan to cover the costs of
renovating the church continues to take a large bite out of the
parish funds, and will continue to do so through September
2023. Pledges from the capital campaigns to offset a portion of
these costs have dwindled to almost zero, leaving the parish to
cover almost 100% of the loan interest and principle out of its
own funds – approximately $105,000 annually.
Members of the Finance and Pastoral Councils, in conjunction
with other Saint Lawrence parishioners, are discussing ways to
bring in more money to the parish and you’ll be hearing more
about this in the coming year. However, it all starts with us as
parishioners to follow through on our commitment to
stewardship as members of the Catholic faith. We have the
ability as a community to make this parish stronger and more
vibrant by our willingness to share our own individual gifts.
Many of you have been able to maintain your level of
stewardship through these difficult economic times and many
have been forced to reduce the amount given. Whatever you
can contribute is welcome and we sincerely thank you for your
gift. If your situation allows, we ask that you consider
increasing the amount of your current level of giving to allow
the parish to serve your needs better.
I’m confident that together we can succeed and help the parish
reach a level of financial stability that will allow it to thrive and
serve the community for years to come.
Yours in Christ,
Dennis M. Azevedo
Saint Lawrence Finance Council Chairman
Como ustedes saben el dinero que se recoge en las misas es la
principal fuente de ingresos para cubrir los gastos del
funcionamiento de la parroquia. Cuando los gastos anuales son
superiores a lo que se recoge, la parroquia se ve obligada a utilizar
sus reservas para cubrir la diferencia. Ese es el caso de este año
fiscal y es el segundo año consecutivo que la parroquia ha tenido
que usar la reserva. Como resultado, la cantidad de la reserva es
menor de lo que se necesita para mantener el funcionamiento de la
parroquia por dos años. Esto no incluye el aumento anual del costo del seguro de salud y del costo de vida del personal. La deuda de la
iglesia al préstamo diocesano para cubrir los gastos de la
renovación de la iglesia sigue llevándose parte de los fondos de la
parroquia, y continuará hasta septiembre del año 2013. Las
promesas de la campaña de capital para compensar una parte de
estos costes se han reducido casi a cero, y la parroquia tiene que
cubrir casi el 100% de los intereses del préstamo y del principal,
con sus fondos propios, aproximadamente unos $105,000 al año.
Los miembros de los Comités de Finanzas y Pastoral con otros
feligreses de San Lorenzo están discutiendo formas de recaudar
más dinero para la parroquia: se les irá comunicando más durante
el próximo año. Sin embargo, todo comienza con nosotros los
feligreses y con nuestro deseo de cumplir nuestro compromiso de
corresponsabilidad como miembros de la fe católica. Como
comunidad, tenemos la capacidad de hacer que la parroquia sea
más fuerte y vibrante con nuestra determinación de compartir
nuestros dones. Muchos han sido capaces de mantener su nivel de
donaciones en estos tiempos de difíciles y muchos se han visto
obligados a reducir su aportación. Lo que usted pueda contribuir es
bienvenido y sinceramente le agradecemos su donación. Pero si su
situación se lo permite, le pedimos que considere aumentar su
donación semanal para que la parroquia pueda responder mejor a
sus necesidades.
Estoy seguro de que juntos podemos tener éxito y ayudar a que la
parroquia alcance un nivel de estabilidad financiera que le permita
servir mejor a la comunidad en los próximos años.
Suyo en Cristo,
Dennis M. Azevedo
Presidente del Comité de Finanzas de San Lorenzo
Spanish Translation provided by Sr. Josefina Montalvo rscj
June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 3 Dear Fellow Parishioners: This weekend marks the end of my second journey with you, dear parishioners of Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish. I first came to Saint Lawrence in 1977 as parochial vicar and served until the year 2000 when I went to Rome to study canon law. God, faith sharing, scripture, social events,
good times… Join us!
In 2005, Father Andy Ligot was appointed pastor of Saint Lawrence. He then invited me to rent the Wilkiemeyer apartment and live on the property. Knowing that I would be going back to a familiar place and be with familiar people who loved me, I readily accepted the invitation. For almost five years, I have been privileged to join you in prayer and worship, in laughter and fun, in sorrow, and in joy. I have considered you all a wonderful, loving, and faith‐filled family in the Lord. Young Adult Group
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7/11/2010 7/25/2010 8/8/2010 8/22/2010 9/12/2010 9/26/2010 As I leave the Saint Lawrence to be pastor of Saint Christopher Church in San Jose, I leave with mixed emotions. I am sad that I am leaving, for yet a second time, a community that accepted me, nurtured me, inspired me, and loved me. And yet I am happy that I will now have an opportunity to lead a parish community that is known to be vibrant, loving, robust, and faith‐filled. The past seven years of ministry among our priests, deacons and seminarians as the Bishop’s vicar for clergy have also been a rewarding time in my life as a priest and I am thankful to Bishop McGrath for the trust he has given me to collaborate with him in nurturing our clergy. I wish to thank Fr. Thuc Si Ho and Father Ernesto Orci for the support and care they have extended to me this past year. I also wish to thank Fr. Andy Ligot, former pastor, for the invitation, the friendship and hospitality he has shown me during his tenure. To the staff of the Parish and the Education Center, to teachers and administrators, my deep gratitude for your support. June 30, 2010 – Wednesday Youth Advisory Board Meeting 6:30 PM – Rectory Conference Room July 17, 2010 – Saturday Infant Baptism at Mass 5:00 PM – Church To the Parishioners, volunteers, ministers, parents, families of Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish, please accept my undying gratitude. I promise to keep you in my prayers and I ask that you please keep me in yours. Love, Fr. Willie S. Manrique June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 4 Mass Readings and Intentions P r a y e r C o r n e r
Please contact the Rectory office to add or remove names from the Prayer Corner MILITARY SERVICEMEN  Army Sgt. Wayne Keith Dye II, USA  Air Force Pvt. Randy Garibaldi  Army Pvt. 1st Class Brian Mulligan  Marine Reservist Matthew Wehtstone, USMC P A R I S H I O N E R S F
R I E N D S A N D F A
M I L Y  Vince Adan  May Armann  Evelyn Arruda  Babette Bennett  Eleanore Brennan  John Cermak  Marcia Chang  Mimi Eilrich  Rhealyn Gamboa  Marita Gandeza  Ann Lizotte  Charlie Long Liturgy Corner
The Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians
by Deborah Ferry
(Taken from Commentary on the New American Bible)
Starting June 13th and going until July 4th, the
Second Readings come from the Letter of
Saint Paul to the Galatians. The Galatians to
whom the letter was addressed were Paul's
converts, most likely among the descendants
of Celts who had invaded western and central
Asia Minor in the third century B.C. and had
settled in the territory around Ancyra
(modern Ankara, Turkey). Paul had passed
through this area on his second (Acts 16:6)
a n d a g ain o n h i s th ird ( A ct s 1 8 : 2 3 )
missionary journey.
 Barbara Orason  Florence Perdue  Marge Rene  Theresa Sledd  Emma Trucano  Eva Turenchalk  Eric Vanderwyk  Hailey Abrego
 Diane Alexandre
 Brent Blackford
 Margaret Brandon
 Amalia Cacho
 Elaine Cereno
 Cheryl Feci
 Segundina Fernandez
 Barbara Fiori
 Bertha Flores
 Manuel Garibaldi
 Mary Ham
 Bill Harrison
 Paul Henry
 Jinky Javier‐Cumagun
 Rose Koenig
 Marcy Lape
 Riley Lape
 Cindy Marota
 Lynn Mulligan
 Adele Muya
 Romeo Muya
 Makena Naki
 Barbara Peinthor
 Gabriel Potter
 Bonnie Reisewitz
 Elizabeth Tichy
 Daniel Varela
 Carol Veneziano
 Paul Veneziano
 Paul & Linda Zweifel
For our dearly departed:
Sheila Dahlberg
Mary Jo Harrison
T h e n e w C h r i s t i an s w h o m P a u l w a s
addressing were converts from paganism
(Gal 4:8-9) who were being enticed by other
missionaries to add the observances of the
Jewish law, including the rite of
circumcision, to the cross of Christ as a
means of salvation.
When Paul learned of the situation, he wrote
this defense of his apostolic authority and of
the correct understanding of the faith. He set
forth the unique importance of Christ and his
redemptive sacrifice on the cross, the
freedom that Christians enjoy from the old
burdens of the law, the total sufficiency of
Christ and of faith in Christ as the way to
God and to eternal life, and the beauty of the
new life of the Spirit. Galatians is thus a
summary of basic Pauline theology. Its
themes were more fully and less polemically
developed in the Letter to the Romans.
The principal divisions of the Letter to the
Galatians are the following:
I. Address (Gal 1:1-5)
II. Loyalty to the Gospel (Gal 1:6-10)
III. Paul's Defense of His Gospel and His
Authority (Gal 1:11-2:21)
IV. Faith and Liberty (Gal 3:1-4:31)
V. Exhortation to Christian Living
(Gal 5:1-6:10)
VI. Conclusion (Gal 6:11-18)
June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 5 Saint Lawrence Academy
LOOKING FOR A HIGH SCHOOL WHICH CAN MEET YOUR NEEDS?
Are you looking for a high school experience which will meet your needs academically, spiritually,
and socially? Then look no further as Saint Lawrence Academy is the place for you. The Academy is
still accepting applications for ninth graders and is now accepting applications for transfer students.
To receive an application, you can:
1. Go online at www.saintlawrence.org,
2. Drop by our Main Office to pick up an application
- we are open from 7:30 am – 2 pm each day, or
3. Call our Admissions Office and ask for Mary Dixon at 408‐296‐3013 ext. 338.
Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle Schools
Are you looking for a school that will partner with your family to provide your student a strong Catholic foundation, solid academics, and interesting extra‐curricular activities? All 2010 graduates who applied to Catholic High School received acceptance letters! Give your child the St. Lawrence Advantage of a strong spiritual, academic, and social education. Call 408‐296‐2260 to learn more about your parish elementary and middle schools, grades preK – 8. June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 6 Thank You Very Much!
Year-To-Date Stewardship
Jul 1, 2009 - June 13, 2010
$508,685
Actual
YTD Shortfall - ($6,742)
$517,450
Goal
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
Year-To-Date Stewardship
Jul 1, 2009 - June 20, 2010
$515,653
Actual
YTD Shortfall - ($11,372)
$527,025
Goal
$0
During Summer: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Water Aerobics Sessions 7:00 PM – Pool Friday Friday Night Dinners 5:30 PM Pavilion and Pool www.saintlawrence.org $100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
Faith Inquiry
 Have questions about the Catholic Church?  Interested in receiving baptism or completing your initiation sacraments?  Know someone who has been to Mass, but wants to know what these traditions are all about? Come and find out more in a no‐pressure, relaxed, and friendly environment. For more information: [email protected] Or call the rectory and ask about RCIA: 408‐296‐3000 June 27, 2010 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 7 by Jim Balquist
Independence Day
Next week is July 4 –
Independence Day.
In the past few years, Ann and I
have visited Boston, walked the Freedom Trail,
visited Lexington and Concord (the shot heard
around the world), and visited Philadelphia including
the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
I think we lose something in California, both being a
state that was not involved in the start of the country,
and not being able to see first hand, and often, how
“real” it all was. It’s not just an “interesting story” in
a book.
In today’s terminology, it was a conflict between a
first world superpower – a colonial “steward” - and
an oppressed and exploited third world population.
In sports, (almost) everybody loves an underdog. In
sports analogies, we were the New York Jets in the
1969 Super Bowl (Jets 16 – Colts 7) and the New
York Mets in the 1969 World Series, defeating the
Baltimore Orioles in seven games. Both teams were
very young and heavily favored to lose. Because of
their youth, it might be said that they were too young
or too stupid to know they were supposed to lose …
maybe both!
Our forefathers risked everything including their life
for justice. In Boston, one can visit the Town Hall
where the Boston Tea Party was planned, visit the
site of the Boston Massacre and the cemeteries, and
see the graves of John Hancock, John Adams, Paul
Revere and Crispus Attucks (a black man who was
the first person killed in the Boston Massacre), and
end the walk at Bunker Hill. It is so easy to lose
yourself in history.
In a larger picture, we can see a group of colonies
who shared a common bond of oppression and
exploitation, and formed extended political
communities to focus on a clear mission which was
the start of the United States as we know it today …
history records that the underdog won!
Reflection: Our forefathers made a huge
commitment to justice as they understood it. Think
back in your life: what is the biggest commitment to
justice that you have made, and why?
St. Lawrence Middleschool
Youth Ministry
Summer Program
June 30 Field Trip
NASA Ames Research Center 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Exploration Tour and bag lunch $5.00
July 9 Friday Fun Night
Location: Parish Hall
Teaching Focus: King David
Featured Activity: Video - Malcolm in the Middle
(Frankie Muniz hit TV series)
July 14 Field Trip
Winchester Mystery House
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Grand Estate Tour & box lunch $35.00
July 17-Aug 14 YOUTH MINISTRY SUMMER BREAK
Students currently registered for Friday Fun Night
participate in summer events on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Contact Walt Sears to sign up for each event. Other
students must register for summer session ($20.00) and
sign up for each event. Contact Walt for registration at
925-963-9341 or [email protected]
First Reconciliation and Eucharist
Certificates are now ready to be
picked up.
Items can be picked up in the
rectory from 9:00 AM to 5:00
PM each day or they can be picked
up after the 5:00 PM, 8:00 AM,
10:00 AM, and 12:00 Noon
Masses on June 26th and 27th.