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MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Iglesia la SantisimaTrinidad•Giáo Xứ Chúa Ba Ngôi
Simbahan ng Santisima Trinidad • Tasi Tolu Pa’ia
*A Jesuit Parish*
At Most Holy Trinity, it is our mission to discover and proclaim God’s
love through Worship, Study, Prayer and Good Works.
August 28, 2016– Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship Schedule/Horario de Misas:
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:15 pm - Vietnamese
6:00 pm - Spanish
Sunday Masses
8:00 am, 9:30 am, 6:00 pm -English
11:00 am -Spanish, 12:30 pm -Filipino
3:45 pm, 7:30 pm -Vietnamese
Daily Masses
8:00 am -English
5:30 pm -Vietnamese except Wednesday
Novena and Mass
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesday - 5:30 pm
Confessions/Confesiones
Saturday at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
or by appointment
Parish Office Hours /Horario de Oficina
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday -10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday -10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Monday - CLOSED
Clergy and Pastoral Staff
Fr. Robert A. Fambrini, S.J. Pastor ext 114
Fr. Duc Vu, S.J. ext 117
Fr. Andrew Garcia, S.J. ext. 116
Fr. Vincent Duong, S.J. ext. 123
Deacon Vicente Perez, Ret. ext 112
Deacon Ruben Solorio ext 100
Deacon Juan Aquino ext 100
Deacon Dung Tran ext 100
Sylvia Hogan , Business Manager ext 307
Porty Nevarez, Faith Formation ext 126
Sr. Mary Margaret Phan, L.H.C. ext 115
Sr. Maria Goretti Nguyen, L.H.C. ext 110
Margie Segura, Front Office ext 100
Mario Lucas, Accountant ext 109
Mercedes Serrano,PAR Coordinator ext 108
Sal Rojas, Liturgical Director ext 119
In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges the social structure of the
Pharisees and teaches his hosts and their guests some profound
lessons in humility. Pharisees maintained deep social divisions
between who they considered “holy” and “unholy,” rich and poor,
honored and despised. They didn’t invite someone to a banquet or
dinner who couldn’t reciprocate. And the lowly, the poor, the
crippled, the lame and the blind had no capacity to reciprocate.
Good stewards realize that if they embrace a humility that allows
them to be generous to those who cannot repay them, they give
evidence of having the kind of heart that will enjoy the Lord’s
intimate friendship. This week let’s reflect on our attitude towards
those who cannot repay our generosity. What is the extent of our
hospitality toward others? Are we generous with those who cannot
repay us?
Bishop McGrath will be the principal
celebrant this Tuesday at our 8:00 am school
Mass. All are welcome.
2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA 95122 • Telephone: (408) 729-0101 • FAX: (408) 258-4131
School: 1940 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122 • Telephone: (408) 729-3431 • FAX: (408) 272-4945
www.mht-church.org - www.mostholytrinitysj.org
Worship and Prayer
Reflexion del la Esccritura de Hoy
MASS READINGS
EL PLACER DE TU COMPAÑÍA
El Evangelio de hoy se relaciona con la historia del
fariseo rico que invitó a Jesús a un banquete a su casa.
Jesús le enseña a él y a sus invitados una lección con
humildad. Toma el último lugar y no seas arrogante.
"Entonces te verás honrado en presencia de todos los
convidados". Vemos en los periódicos historias acerca de
banquetes lujosos, "recaudación de donaciones" para
buenas causas. Algunos de estos son algo más que la
vida social de los ricos, recaudando un pequeño
porcentaje de sus costos para los pobres y
desamparados, y dando gloria y honor a los
organizadores. Las personas pagan miles de dólares por
persona para asistir a estos eventos, cientos de miles en
vestidos y ropa de todo tipo. A menudo se incluyen en las
subastas de donaciones, viajes extravagantes, el uso de
yates y aviones privados que se destina a las donaciones
de cientos de miles de dólares. Estos eventos recaudan
de cincuenta a cien mil dólares para la causa, mientras
que cuestan un millón de dólares la organización y el
asistir. Por eso dice Jesús podría decir "cuando des una
comida o una cena, no invites a tus amigos, ni a tus
hermanos, ni a tus parientes,, ni a los vecinos ricos;
porque puede ser que ellos te inviten a su vez, y con eso
quedarás recompensado".
TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading -- Conduct your affairs with humility and
God will favor you (Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29).
Psalm -- God, in your goodness, you have made a home
for the poor (Psalm 68).
Second Reading -- You have approached Jesus, the
mediator of a new covenant
(Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a).
Gospel -- When invited to dine, take the lowest place.
Those who humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 14:1,
7-14).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from
Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All
rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Mk 6:17-29
Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11
Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 1217; Lk 14:25-33
GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICA
SANTISIMA TRINIDAD
"DesCllbrinws y proclIInuImos el 1lIII0' de Dios po' metIio
de aJoblJlU.ll,o,acIlm, estutlio y buenfU obros"
Todos los viemes de 7:00 Pm a 9:00 pm, en la capilla
parroquial, para alabar al sefior a traves de Oraciones
espontaneas, Oracion a traves de las Escrituras,
testimonios, Ensefianzas y Reflexiones. Tambien se Ora
por todas las necesidades de los asistentes al Grupo de
Oracion y de la Comunidad en general; Cualquier
persona que desee acompafiamos es bienvenido, y de
9:00 pm a 12:00, Adoracion del Santisimo Sacramento;
Misa por Sanacion cada primer viemes de Mes, tambien
Adoracion cada primer sabado de Mes de 9:00 pm a
11:00 y crecimiento los Iunes 7:30 Pm en la Rectoria.
Coordinador: Mario y Olivia Gutierrez
Mas informacion: (408) 406-8512
HUMILDAD
Contrasta esto con las personas que trabajan duro para
alimentar a los desamparados en los bancos de comida,
ayudar a los sin techo y personas solas en los almuerzos
y cenas en los salones de la iglesia, y preparan
almuerzos para distribuirlos a los desamparados. Estas
acciones no son noticias en las secciones de glamour de
los periódicos, pero son más valiosas para Dios que
todos los banquetes lujosos de los ricos. "cuando des un
banquete, invita a los pobres, a los lisiados, a los cojos y
a los ciegos; y así serás dichoso, porque ellos no tienen
con qué pagarte; pero ya se te pagará, cuando resuciten
los justos".
Lecturas del día: Eclo 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Sal 68 (67):4-7,
10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lc 14:1, 7-14 Copyright (c)
J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Mass Intentions for the Week
MONDAY
8:00 AM
TUESDAY
8:00 AM
WEDNESDAY
8:00 AM
THURSDAY
8:00 AM
SATURDAY
8:00 AM
August 29, 2016
Holy Spirit - Thanksgiving
August 30, 2016
Leticia Reyes †
August 31, 2016
Corina Lopez - Blessings
September 1, 2016
Albert Da Rosa & Daddy †
September 3, 2016
Evelia Lopez - Blessings
Today’s Scripture Reflection
SIR 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29; PS 68: 4-7, 10-11; HEB 12: 18-19, 22-24A; LK 14: 1, 7-14
The Word of God comes to us through Holy Scripture, the Bible. Simply put, the Bible — Old and New Testaments — is
a collection of books written over hundreds of years by those inspired by God to write. In many ways it is the primary
witness of our faith. Scripture was written by prophets and apostles in human language. However, it was collected,
edited, and sanctioned and blessed by the Church. It is a faith document.
Holy Scripture is the direct Word of God as well as being about the Word of God. It reveals God’s revelation of Himself
through the words of men. Scripture is indeed the language of our faith. We need to appreciate that Scripture imparts
knowledge and wisdom, but we the hearers must listen carefully and seek both information and understanding.
The readings for this Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time are filled with wisdom, as are the readings every day and
every week. Our First Reading this week comes to us from the Old Testament Book of Sirach. There was a time in
Church history when this book was called “The Wisdom of Jesus Ben Sira.” Ben Sira’s full name according to the Book
was Jeshua ben Eleazor ben Sira. Scholars are largely of the opinion that this book was written between 190 and 175
BC. Ben Sira wrote it in Hebrew, but his grandson translated it into Greek. Sirach is similar to Proverbs in that it is
intended to transmit wisdom through short sayings.
In today’s First Reading the few verses we have are filled with advice and wisdom for us, including the importance of
humility, how we need to seek wisdom, the value of almsgiving, and how we must listen to learn. Each of these is
significant in its own way. Although attributed to St. Paul for centuries, the Epistle (Letter) to the Hebrews from where our
Second Reading comes, is definitely in the style of Paul, even if he did not write it. It differs from the other letters,
however, in that it is more of a sermon than a letter. There is no greeting at the very beginning of the letter, and there is
no definitive statement as to whom the author might be. Today’s reading makes reference to two mountains, and that is
substantial in our understanding of it. The two mountains are Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion. In the Old Testament Mt. Sinai was
such a holy place that people were forbidden to go near it. Mt. Zion on the other hand was open to all. Mt. Sinai was
accessible to Moses, and more or less represents him; Mt. Zion represents Jesus Himself. You might say that Mt. Sinai
was about the Law, but Mt. Zion is about the grace of God.
The key piece of wisdom found in Hebrews, and in this reading, nevertheless, is that to follow Jesus and to be His
disciple requires perseverance. Thus, in concert with the First Reading we hear of two important aspects of being a
Christian and being a good steward: humility and perseverance. Grasping those does move us much closer to wisdom
and understanding.
Perhaps the greatest wisdom comes to us in our Gospel from St. Luke. Jesus, too, addresses the issues of humility and
perseverance in His parable (popularly called the Parable of the Great Banquet). We must remember that Jesus is
actually at a banquet, and the Lord surely witnessed as people scrambled to be in the most prestigious and best seats.
Jesus’ point to them and to us is that if we really want to be exalted, we must have the patience and humility and
perseverance to wait for God to do it. That is what really matters, not what we may perceive or grasp from our human
experiences. Jesus assures us that if we are humble and if we trust in the Lord, we “will be repaid at the resurrection of
the righteous.” That is what it is all about, or at least what it should be all about.
Filed Under: Homily Guides, Stewardship Reflections on Lectionary Readings (By CSCI)
Worldwide
Weekend
Marriage
Encounter
Time Together!!
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend is a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth and new
beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller
life together. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend
is November 11-13, 2016 at Vallambrosa Center, Menlo
Park.
For more information visit our website
at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne
at [email protected] or 408-782-1413.
The Jesuit Fathers will be away this week on
their annual retreat from noon on Tuesday to
noon on Thursday. This will have an effect
on the daily Mass schedule.
Parish News and Announcements
Receptionist Needed
The Receptionist is responsible for the Church Front
Office, ensuring that visitors and callers are attended to
promptly, payments and donations are handled in
accordance with established guidelines, accurate
database is maintained of church members, and providing
administrative support to the pastor and other pastoral
staff.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the
following:
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Serves as receptionist screening and routing of
incoming calls and visitors to the Church; warmly
greeting persons with a friendly, courteous and
helpful attitude; providing pertinent and appropriate
information to callers and/or visitors.
Completes general secretarial duties for the pastor
and priests.
Assures that packages and mails left at the parish are
forwarded to the appropriate person/place.
Keeps accurate membership records in ParishSoft
Database System by making changes, additions and
deletions as needed.
Maintains the parish offering envelope system. Posts
contributions, donations and pledges on a weekly
basis into ParishSoft and handles mailing of yearly
contribution statements.
Coordinates scheduling of sacramental services,
contacts appropriate persons involved and
communicates with families regarding procedure for
services.
Records all sacramental information in sacramental
books.
Collects fees, receives payments and donations and
issues receipt.
Maintains an inventory of office supplies and reorders
as needed.
Qualifications
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience as
Receptionist, preferably supporting multiple staff.
• Have strong clerical skills to include: proficiency in the
Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Outlook) and ParishSoft.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and
handle requests from multiple sources.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Have an excellent customer service skills, high
integrity and exercise strict discretion and
confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
Employment application may be submitted by email
to Sylvia Hogan, Business Manager at [email protected].
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Spiritual Exercises
Workshop : Meditation
and Contemplation
Date and Time: Saturday September 10, 11am - 1pm
Place: Most Holy Trinity Parish, Old Hall
2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA
What is Meditation and Contemplation? What is the
difference between the two? How to pray with these
methods?
You might fully understand the
meditation and contemplation, but
for some people who do not know
how to pray meditation and
contemplation, this workshop will
be very helpful to you. In the
workshop, Fr. Bob Fambrini S.J.,
will help us to learn: What is the
meditation, contemplation, and
how can we begin to pray it?
Margarita Hua will give “Witness” to share her own story
and invite people to freely share their own experience on
the benefit they received from meditation and
contemplation prayer. No fee, donation only and simple
lunch will be provided.
For more information, please call one of the following:
Kathy Myers 408-476-1514. Elizabeth Risseu 408-4290616. Rosemary Hua 408-834-0236 or email to:
[email protected].
Have you lost a loved one? Looking for
a support group?
"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be
comforted." Matthew 5:4
Jesus spoke these words in His Sermon on the Mount.
Therefore, as members of the Catholic Community, in
attempting to live out our Church Mission, "to reach out to
all in love," a Bereavement Support Group has been
established in our parish. The goal of this group is to
provide a process for healing within a safe and supportive
environment.
The MHT Bereavement Support Group meets once a
month and these sessions are for individuals who have
experienced loss through the death of a loved one.
Date and Time: August 30 and September 27, 2016
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Place: Trinity Center Catechetical Room
Parish News and Announcements
Registrations of Sacraments
Bodas Comunitarias
We are still accepting forms for First Communion,
Confirmation, RCIA for Adults and Children. You can get
your form at the Parish office during business hours.
Desea usted casarse por la iglesia y comenzar una vez
más volver a recibir los sacramentos? Están invitados a
toma parte de la Bodas Comunitarias el día 18 de
Febrero del 2017. Los requisites inicaials son: 1. Que
estén viviendo casados por lo civil o en union libre por los
menos cinco años. 2. Que tengan hijos. 3. Que hayan
recibido su Primera Comunión. Vengan a una reunión en
el Centro Comunitario para recibir más información el
martes 13 de septiembre a las 7 PM o el miércoles 28 de
septiembre a las 7 PM.
Registraciones para los Sacramentos
Estamos acceptando registraciones para Primera
Comunion, Confirmacion, RICA para Adultos y Nino/as.
Puede obtener su forma en la oficina durante las horas
de oficina.
First Day of
Sacraments
Classes
for
the
Classes and sessions will begin the week of September
11- Sunday at 9am in Spanish, 10:45am in English, 4pm
Confirmation. Monday, September 12 Spanish RCIA at
7pm and Tuesday September 13 RCIA in English at 7pm.
Primer Dia de
Sacramentos
Clases
de
los
Clases y sesiones daran comienzo la semana del 11 de
Septiembre - Domingo a las 9am en Español, 10:45am
en Ingles, 4pm Confirmacion. Lunes 12 de Septiembre
RICA en Español y Martes 13 de Septiembre RICA en
Ingles.
MHT Adult Summer Bible Study join the Adult Bible Study
Group Thursday evenings at 7pm
in the Old Parish Hall. Discover
God's plan as is has unfolded
throughout our salvation
history. Join us on this Great
Adventure where all are
welcome!
Estudio de Biblia de Santisima Trinidad -Venga y unase
al grupo los Jueves por la tarde a las 7pm en el Salon
Viejo. Descubra el plan de Dios y como se ha presentado
durante la historia de la salvacion. Unase en esta Gran
Aventura donde todos son Bienvenidos!
Health Ministry
WE ARE HOLDING A BONE MARROW DRIVE TODAY
AT MHT
Buscamos donadores de médula ósea ahora en la
Santísima Trinidad
A former student from Most Holy Trinity School needs our
help. Her family is desperately searching for that one
person who will be the right match for her.
Un ex estudiante de la escuela de Santísima Trinidad
necesita nuestra ayuda. Su familia está buscando
desesperadamente para que una persona que va a ser la
combinación perfecta para ella.
In early June of this year, Meryl was diagnosed with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia. Meryl is of Filipino descent.
Her chance of finding a matching bone marrow donor
increases depending on ethnic background.
Won’t you consider taking the test to see if that
person could be YOU?
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of your
bones, such as your hip and thigh bones. It contains stem
cells. The stem cells can develop into the red blood cells
that carry oxygen through your body, the white blood cells
that fight infections, and the platelets that help with blood
clotting.
Thousands of people with blood cancers like leukemia
depend on a bone marrow or cord blood transplant to
save their life.
Healthy marrow and blood cells are needed to live. When
disease affects marrow so that it cannot function properly,
a bone marrow transplant could be the best treatment
option, and for some patients, offers the only potential
cure.
PLEASE JOIN US OUTSIDE FOR OUR BONE
MARROW DRIVE – TAKE THE TEST TO SEE IF YOU
COULD BE THE PERSON TO SAVE MERYL’S LIFE.
A principios de junio de este año, Meryl fue diagnosticada
con leucemia linfoblástica. Meryl es de ascendencia
filipina.
Su oportunidad de encontrar un donante de médula ósea
depende en su origen étnico.
¿No le gustaría considerar la adopción de la prueba
para ver si esa persona podría ser usted?
La médula ósea es el tejido esponjoso dentro de algunos
de sus huesos, como en la cadera y la pierna. Contiene
células madre. Las células madre pueden desarrollarse
en los glóbulos rojos que transportan oxígeno a través de
su cuerpo, los glóbulos blancos que combaten las
infecciones, y las plaquetas que ayudan a la coagulación
de la sangre.
Miles de personas con cánceres de la sangre como la
leucemia dependen de trasplante de médula ósea o de
sangre de cordón para salvar su vida.
Se necesitan células de la médula y sangre sanos para
vivir. Cuando la enfermedad afecta a la médula de modo
que no puede funcionar correctamente, un trasplante de
médula ósea podría ser la mejor opción de tratamiento, y
para algunos pacientes, ofrece la única cura potencial.
Tome la prueba para ver si usted podría ser la
persona para salvar la vida de Meryl.
Thank You to Advertisers
We would like to thank the advertisers on our bulletin.
With their support, we receive our bulletin at no cost from
J. S. Paluch. Please patronize our advertisers and let
them know you appreciate their support to the Parish
Bulletin. That’s the best way to thank them for your
bulletin.
Should you have a business and would like to
advertise, please call J. S. Paluch at 1-800-231-0805.
If you have any questions regarding our Parish
Assessment and Renewal and leadership structure or
any of the commissions, please feel free to contact the
PAR
Coordinator:
Mercedes
Serrano,
[email protected]
HEALTH MINISTRY AND LOS AMIGOS
ZUMBA
For date and time, see calendar at door of Community
Room.
Para fecha y horario mire el calendario en la ventana
del Community Room.
REQUESTED DONATION $5
Se pide una donación $5
For more information, contact/Para más
información llame a: Chris Rodriguez 408-921-0757
Parish News and Announcements
Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Most Holy Trinity Conference
Are you in need of monetary or food assistance? We may
be able to help you. We provide assistance with food,
utilities, transportation and other expenses. Please call
(408) 930-4241 and leave a message and phone number
so we can help you.
¿Le necesitan ayuda alimentaria o monetaria? Podemos
ser capaces de ayudarle. Proveemos la ayuda de la
comida, utilidades, transporte y otros gastos. Por favor
llame (408) 930-4241 y deje un mensaje y su número de
teléfono para que podamos ayudarle.
Day Break Cares assists seniors with the tasks of daily
living that include light housekeeping, meal preparation,
personal care, overnight assistance, transportation,
respite care, medication reminders, conversation and
companionship. Our mission is to help our clients stay
dignified in their homes, to improve and promote
independent living and provide peace of mind to family
and friends that their loved one is well cared for. As you
make plans for the future, whether for yourself or your
loved one, we want to make sure you have all the support
you need. For more information on Day Break Home
Care, contact us at 408-325-5176.
Parish Registration
Whether you are currently a parishioner or are interested
in becoming one, we love having you at Most Holy Trinity
Parish. Choosing your church can be as vital to your
family as it is selecting the town in which you live.
Registration is the first step toward active participation in
a parish. You will find that Most Holy Trinity is a
welcoming, serving and loving church family with many
diverse personalities and talents. There are many parish
ministries to involve yourself with. As a registered
parishioner, you may sponsor individuals for sacraments,
receive sacraments yourself, or participate in Faith
Formation classes. In addition, you become a supporting
member of the parish community. Registered parishioners
will have available an end of the year tax contribution
statement. Call the parish office for more information at
408-729-0101. Register today!
Most Holy Trinity School
Most Holy Trinity School, a Drexel School, is accepting
applications for the 2016-2017 school year. We offer a
rigorous academic program focused on blended
learning through the use of traditional teaching
methods and adaptive applications. All students have
access to iPads from kindergarten through eighth
grade. We are also renovating our classrooms and
replacing our old furniture with new and improved
desks and chairs that will allow students to collaborate
more easily. We’re also adding a new shade structure
and making significant improvements to our field.
Please call 408.729.3431 for more information. We’d
love for you to be a part of the new MHT School.
Open Gym Times for Teens and Young
Adults
If you like to play Basketball, the Most Holt Trinity Center
Gym is open on Thursdays from:
7:00 pm to 8:30pm: 14-17 yrs old
8:30pm to 10pm: 18+ yrs old
Address: 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA, 95122
Contact:Jay Matthew Perez or Nicole Fader 408-7290101 Ext. 322
A night for everyone to have fun in a welcoming and
friendly environment.
WEEKLY GIVING
August 21, 2016
Offertory Collections
Offertory Budget
Second Collection
Mission Co-Op
$ 17,812
20,000
17,488
The Priests and Deacons of this parish have
contributed
$ 330.00 the past week from their
ministries to support the mission of MHT. Thank you
for your generosity and continuing support.