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St. Simon Catholic Parish Weekly Bulletin
St. Simon Catholic Parish fosters Christ-centered discipleship through life long spiritual formation,
open sharing of our gifts, and active participation in our church, schools, and greater community.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Corpus Christi
Wewillbeusingincensethisweekendoutofaheightenedsenseof
respect.If you are sensitive to the use of incense, please use the Holy
Family Room or Chapel.
Lay Reflection Opportunity
Interestedindrawingonexperiencesfromyourpersonalfaithjourneyto
serveasaLayRe lector?Ifso,[email protected],
408‐807‐5268formoreinformationandtoparticipateinadiscernment
session.LayRe lectorsareneededforFather'sDayJune 18-19.It’san
enrichingopportunitywithawell‐establishedprocessandexperienced
re lectorstoguideyouthrougheachstep.
One Car Less!
InanefforttorespondtoPopeFrancis'calltoCare for Creation,weare
encouragingpeopletowalk,bikeorcarpooltoMassthesecondweekend
ofeverymonthduringthesummer.ThedatesareJune 11-12,July9‐10,
andAugust13‐14.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactLauraat
[email protected].
Care for Creation
InLaudatoSi',PopeFrancisdiscussessocialjusticeandenvironmental
justiceastwosidesofthesameissue‐onecannotbesolvedwithout
addressingtheother.CatholicReliefServicesreportsthatclimatechange
ishavinganimpactonpoorandvulnerablepeoplearoundtheworld.
Takeafewminutestoprayforthosemostaffected,forthemissionsand
thatthroughmeaningfulactionwemightmovetolivemoresustainably.
Rectory/School Closed for Memorial Day
TheRectoryandSchoolwillbeclosedonMonday,May 30inobservance
ofMemorialDay.Theof iceswillre‐openonTuesday,May31.
Today’s Readings
First Reading — Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most
High, brought out bread and wine and blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18-20).
Second Reading — Paul gives his description of the institution of the
Eucharist (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
Gospel — Jesus speaks to the crowd about the kingdom of God and then feeds
them with five loaves and two fish (Luke 9:11b-17).
May 29, 2016
St. Simon Golf Tournament
Monday, October 17, 2016
SaintSimonwillbehostingour
annualGolfTournamenton
Monday,October 17,2016atLos
AltosGolfandCountryClub.The
2015tournamentwasagreat
successandweareopening
registrationforthisyear’s
tournamentstartingMay20.The
perplayerpricewillbe$275until
7/1andwillthenraiseto$300
until9/15andthen$325from
9/15to10/10.
Wearelookingforvolunteersto
helpwithplanninganddayof
coordination.Wearealsolooking
fordonationsandeventsponsors
withallproceedsbene itingSt.
SimonParishandSchool.Please
directanyquestionstoLenny
D’Amico,GolfTournament
CommitteeChair
[email protected]
415‐238‐2619
http://parish.stsimon.org/golf.
Veteran’s Tribute and
Memorial Day Mass
Monday,May 30.10:30amGateof
HeavenCemeteryCalvary
Cemetery,22555CristoReyDr.,
LosAltos,CA.Celebrantby:Most
ReverendPatrickJ.McGrath,
BishopofSanJose.Tributesand
massesheldoutdoors.Outdoor
coveredseatingprovided.Please
allowtimetopark.
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the
Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
St. Simon Catholic Parish 1860 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 T: 650-967-8311 F: 650-967-8876
St. Simon Parish School 1840 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 650-968-9952
www.stsimon.org
Parish Directory
Office Hours:
Mon.—Fri.
9:00am to 5:00pm
Office Phone:
650-967-8311
24 HourEmergency:408-982-2061
Pastor
Rev. V. Warwick James
[email protected]
Ext 17
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Noel Sanvicente
Ext 18
[email protected]
Rev. Mendie Nguyen
[email protected]
Ext 19
Rev. Michael Burns, Retired Ext 20
Liturgy
Suzanne Fitzgerald, Dir. of Liturgy
[email protected] Ext 21
Amy Stacke, Music Coordinator
[email protected]
Rectory Office
Joan Mibach, Business Manager
[email protected]
Ext 16
Lyn Patton, Admin. Assistant
[email protected]
Ext 10
Darcy Yaley, Bulletin Editor
[email protected]
Ext 22
Brenda Moceyunas, Welcome Min.
[email protected] Ext 11
Faith Formation
Sr. Rebecca Shinas, ASF & RCIA
[email protected]
Ext 13
Monica Miller, Dir. Catech. Min.
[email protected]
Ext 32
Laura Martin-Spencer, Dir.YouthMin.
[email protected] 31
Erika Ibarra, PSR Coordinator
[email protected]
Ext 32
Facilities
Victor Ramirez, Facilities Manager
[email protected]
Ext 24
Saint Simon Parish School
650-968-9952
Steve Rummell, Principal Ext 33
[email protected]
Michelle Nealon, Vice Principal 11
[email protected]
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From the Desk of Fr. Warwick
Memories of Our First 60 Years
Joan and Jim Winkler moved into their Los Altos home in 1963 and attended St.
Joseph Church, Mountain View, where Jim cantered and sang at Mass. Following the
birth of their first-born Paul, and with Jim no longer involved in their music ministry,
they both felt they should transfer to St. Simon Parish, as they lived within its
boundaries. Many of their neighbors were parishioners and encouraged them to get
involved, which they did.
Jim was a professionally trained singer and on special occasions would sing at Mass at
St. Simon, and when asked, at weddings and funerals. Fr. Lloyd Glass enjoyed Jim’s
company and often invited him to share his knowledge on “public speaking” with his
fellow priests. They were pleased to hear his talks as it helped them with their homilies.
It was not long before the Winklers were immersed into activities in the parish. For a
short time Jim helped with the training of Altar Servers and was a Lector and
Eucharistic Minister at Mass and at El Camino Hospital.
Joan kept busy as a young mother of Paul (64), Mark (67) and Greg (69), but still found
time to occasionally help with school and parish events. Joan recalls, “We were part of
the Marriage Encounter team and would host 3-4 couples at a time, discussing various
topics. We talked about what to expect in married life, how to deal with finances,
children, conflicts and communication; all very important to the newlyweds.” At that
time, Jim worked for the Ford Motor Company and would travel a lot, but when able, he
loved to help with the Men's Club and the picnics! “The boys remember fondly the
picnics at St. Joseph's Seminary and BBQ’s at St. Simon with ‘Garbage Can Chicken,’
a favorite with everybody! Tom Carroll and Gary Ariente were wonderful cooks,” Joan
remembers. “The community has always been a wonderful support to me, especially
when I lost two babies at eight months pregnant. Later, when Greg was born, it was
touch and go for a while as to whether he would make it. The I.H.M. Sisters were
marvelous and his first outing was to the Convent chapel where the nuns placed him
on the Altar. On Greg's first birthday we all celebrated together in the Convent with a
big chocolate cake.” The Winklers often invited the Sisters over for a picnic along with
Betty and Bob Wrasman and Judy and Wally Van Dyck. Another regular visitor to their
home was Fr. Glass. He would sit in his favorite chair, while the boys would enjoy his
company by climbing all over him and playing games!
Paul, Mark, and Greg all graduated from St. Simon School and then from St. Francis
High School. They loved being part of the many sports teams at St. Simon and having
Joe Schram and Virgil Deppmeier as coaches. Many nights they would have to search
the neighborhood for a practice court. “It was always fun riding in Mr. Schram’s huge
green car; you could fit the whole team in it!” recalls Paul. Paul participated in
basketball, baseball and track. In the 1977-78 season, he was named Most
Outstanding Track Man for a second straight year and also named St. Simon Athlete of
the Year. Two years later, Mark was awarded the M.V.P. at the Track meet, for two
consecutive years, following in his brother's footsteps.
The boys all have fun memories of their years at St. Simon which include: Sr. Marie
Eymard, the 8th grade teacher shooting baskets with the kids at recess; Fr. James
Walsh with his foot in a cast playing basketball with the boys; and Greg who dressed
up and played Santa for the 8th grade Christmas Party. They remember how Fr.
James Spooncer and Fr. Glass would visit each classroom to hand out the school
report cards to everyone! Another favorite memory of the boys (who were all Altar
servers), was volunteering to serve at the daily 8.30am Mass - this meant missing the
first period of the day! Joan recalls, “When Mark was in eighth grade, they would pair
the students with a first grade partner and process into Church. Nothing looked funnier
than Mark who stood 6’ 5” tall holding hands with his first grader who was the shortest
boy at 3’ tall, everyone laughed!” They also remember having to climb upon the
canopy, which hung over the Altar in the old church and drape materials over it to
decorate for the yearly Christmas Play. Paul still recalls playing Jesus one year!
Sadly, Jim passed away in 1996 following 10 years of being sick. Joan recalls the
tremendous outreach from parishioners who offered to sit with him during this time, provided
meals and spiritual support and prayers. “We had many friends and belonged to many
ministries, and the support of the community was very comforting.” Joan continued to be a
Lector and Eucharistic Minister and began attending bible study classes run by Sr. Pat
Mitchell in the Rectory. Bob Thompson then became coordinator and later Joan lead them
herself. She enjoyed this “small faith sharing” group which became a “family unit” for many
who attended faithfully each week. Joan graduated from the Institute for Lay Ministry in
2001, a 3-year course run through the Diocese of San Jose. For many years, she helped
coordinate the Funeral Reception Ministry and also spent time as a Sponsor in the R.C.I.A.
process for Leanne, Paul's wife. In her spare time, Joan enjoys oil painting, having donated
many of her works to the Auction. “This is a great parish and was a very important part of
our family's life, and continues to be for me today. I have been blessed with some wonderful
friendships over the years.”
Thank you, Joan, for sharing your memories, time, and talent with our parish.
Liturgical Celebrations
MASSES
Daily Mass - Monday—Friday
6:30am and 8:30am
Weekend Mass
Saturday
8:30am,
5:00pm (Sun. Observance)
Sunday
7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am,
and 5:00pm
10:30am for Forum Residents
Holy Days of Obligation
6:30am, 8:30am, and 6:30pm
School Masses
8:30am 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
of the month during the school year
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays
from 9:00am to 3:30pm in the chapel.
SACRAMENTS
RCIA Youth and adults interested in
exploring the Catholic Faith or
completing the Sacraments of initiation,
please call 650-967-8311.
Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated
upon completion of our parish Baptism
Preparation Program. Generally
celebrated during Mass on the 2nd and
4th Sundays of the month. For more
information contact a parish priest at
the rectory, 650-967-8311.
Reconciliation 4:00pm Saturdays or
by appointment, 650-967-8311.
Marriage Couples must complete
Marriage Preparation. Contact a parish
priest to make arrangements at least six
months prior to the date of marriage, at
650-967-8311.
Sacrament of the Sick Ministers can
bring communion or, anointing can be
arranged, for parishioners who are ill,
home-bound or in the hospital. For
more information please contact the
Rectory office, 650-967-8311.
Saints and Special Observances
Monday: Memorial Day
Tuesday: The Visitation of Virgin Mary
Wednesday: St. Justin
Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Next Week’s Gospel Readings
Mon: Mk 12:1-2
Tue: Lk 1:39-56
Wed: Mk 12:18-27
Thu: Mk 12:28b-34
Fri: Lk 15:3-7
Sat: Lk 2:41-51
Sun: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Gal 1:11-19;
Lk 7:11-17
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Teen Leaders VBS 2016
VBS 2016 (Deep Sea
Discovery), Camp dates/
June 20- June 24
Pleasenotethat,ifselected,you
willberequiredtoattendTWO
eventspriortotheweekofthe
VBScamp.Anycon lictswith
trainingorcamphoursMUSTbe
pre‐approvedbytheTeen
coordinatorsBEFOREthe
programbegins.Notethat
requestedabsencesmayaffect
whereyouareplacedinthe
program.Theeventsare:Teen
LeadertrainingonMonday,
June 6 andTuesday,June 7
from7:00–9:00pmintheSimon
Room.
Alive training isscheduledforall
TeenLeadersages14+aspartof
TeenLeaderTrainingonFriday,June
10,from7:00‐9:00pmintheSimon
Room.
Additionalserviceopportunitieswill
beavailableonSaturday,June18
(from9:00am‐1:00pm)andvarious
timesworkingontheSkits,Music,or
DecorationTeams.
Rememberthatyourparticipationat
thecampisaprivilege.Thecampers’
experienceisdirectlyrelatedtothe
enthusiasmtheyseeintheTeen
Leaders.Thisopportunitywill
provideyouwithvaluable
leadershiptrainingandexperience
throughouttheweek.Youwillbe
expectedtojoyfullywelcomethe
camperseachmorning,ful illyour
responsibilities,listentodirections,
andfollowthroughwithanyofyour
assignedtasks.
Little Saints Preschool
LittleSaintsPreschoolisnowacceptingapplicationsforthe2016‐2017
schoolyear.PreschoolandPre‐Khourswillbefrom8:15‐11:15amand
extendedcarehoursfrom7:00‐8:15amand11:15am‐6:00pm.Little
SaintspreschoolprepareschildrenforKindergarten.Ourcurriculum
includessubjectssuchasReligion,Math,Music,ArtandLanguageArts.
LittleSaintspreschoolhasabalanceofacademicandplaybasedlearning
curriculum.FormoreinformationpleasecontactthePreschoolDirector,
[email protected].
Carnival October 8!
Thegrand inaleofour60th
Anniversary,this1‐dayeventisopen
totheentireSt.SimonParish
Community,andwillbeheldinstead
oftheFallParishBBQthisyear.
Ticket Pre-Sale Savings! Available
foralimitedtimeonly.Makeyourlife
easyANDsave$bypurchasingthe
“All‐DayFunBundle,”“UnlimitedRide
Band”andotherticketstodayon
http://parish.stsimon.org/carnival.
We Need Your Help…Joininthefun!WeneedMANYvolunteers
(includingteens!)tomakethisCarnivalasuccess.Pleaseseetheoptions/
tabsunderthe5Carnivalareasfor“ParishEvents”on iVolunteerat:
http://saintsimonschool.ivolunteer.com/#1
•Food –snackboothstaff,foodprep/grilling,kitchenhelp,shopping
•Games –boothstaff,face‐painting,bingo
•Administration –volunteercheck‐in/out, irst‐aid,lostchild
•Tickets & Beverages –boothstaff,pre‐saleticketstuf ing
•Facilities & Logistics –signage,parking,decorations
For more information:
 Ticketpre‐sale:http://parish.stsimon.org/carnival
 Volunteerquestions:
[email protected]
[email protected]
 Generalquestions:[email protected]
Caligaris(CarnivalChair)orDianeEiger(CarnivalCommunications&
Marketing)
Welcome!
Registrationformsmaybefoundinthemainvestibuleormaybedownloadedatwww.stsimon.org.Formore
informationregardingregistration,orSt.SimonParish’sministriesandorganizationscontactusat650‐967‐8311
[email protected]
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address, City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number / Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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( ) New Parishioner
( ) New Phone Number
( ) New Address
( ) Moving—Remove from list
( ) New Email Address
( ) Please Send Contribution Envelopes
available at: http://parish.stsimon.org/online-giving
Adult Faith Formation
Outreach & Social Justice
On-Going Prayers
MOPS Mothers Preschoolers
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
EveryThursdayPraytheRosary
(3x)fortheprotectionofthe
unbornandbornbabiesstarting
at10:45amwithotherlay
CatholicsatthePlanned
ParenthoodinMountainView,
225SanAntonioRd.(intersection
ofCaliforniaSt.&SanAntonio
Rd.).
Wemeetthesecond Tuesday of
the month,9:15‐11:15am.
Contacts:KristinaKillian
[email protected]
Baked beans, pork and beans
andchili areourcurrentrequests
fortheFoodPantry!Asalways,
weappreciateyourgenerosity!
Wednesday Bible Sharing
Sacred Heart Outreach
Tuesday Morning of Service
“New Beginnings”
Divorce /Separated Group
Wehaveanewlyformed
Separated/DivorcedGrouphere
atSt.Simon,allarewelcometo
jointhisgroup.Wemeetthe irst
and third Wednesdays ofthe
monthat7:00‐8:30pmintheHoly
FamilyRoom.Contact:
[email protected]
Young Adults
Young Adult Mass,Tuesday,
May 31at7:30pm,TheYoung
AdultCirclewillbegatheringfor
MassintheChapel.Celebratethe
Eucharistwithyoungadults(20’s
and30’s,singleormarried)from
thisandneighboringparishes
withfellowshiptofollow.
Summer of Fun Kick-Off BBQ/
Grill‐Off,Sat.June 11from
11:00am–3:00pm,MitchellPark,
600E.MeadowDr.,PaloAlto.Join
usforourSummerofFunKick‐
OffBBQ/Grill‐Off.SummerofFun
isourannualseriesofeventsheld
forthepurposeofbringing
togetherCatholicYoungAdults
forfellowship.FortheBBQ,
pleasebringeitheranitemto
grill,adessert,adrink,orside
dish.Wewouldalsoaskfora$5
donationtohelpcoverthecostof
expenses.
WednesdayMorningBible
Sharingisfrom9:30to11:00am
intheSimonRoom.Allare
welcome.JoanWinkler
650‐967‐8398.
Thursday Faith Sharing
WemeetintheSimonRoom
Thursdaysfrom7:00‐8:15am.
Formoreinformationcontact
JeanRousseauat650‐964‐0374.
WegoovertheScripturesforthe
followingSunday.
Chinese Bible Study Group
Weusuallymeetonthe1st and
3rd Friday ofeachmonthinthe
RectoryConferenceRoomfrom
10:00‐11:30am.JohnYuat
650‐625‐8816.
Cancer Healing
Newlydiagnosedaswellaslong
timecancersurvivors.Ournext
meetingisJune 10 offsite
10:00am‐12:00noon.Keeth
Courpetat408‐733‐1110.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Ourmeetingsareheldonthe
second Thursday ofeach
monthat10:00amintheRectory
ConferenceRoom.Doyouknow
anyonewhocouldbene itfrom
beingwrappedinaprayershawl?
BonnieGebhart650‐387‐9001.
SacredHeartCommunityServices
inSanJosehelpslowincome
familiesandhomelesspeopleby
providingfoodandclothingto
thoseinneed,alongwithmany
otherservices.Wehavemonthly
tripstoSacredHeartonthe1st
and 3rd Tuesday ofevery
month.Forfurtherinformation
aboutvolunteeringatSacred
Heartpleaseemailorcall
[email protected].
The Corporal/Spiritual
Works of Mercy
(series)BurytheDead;Pray
fortheDead:
 Talkaboutfamilymembers
whohavepassedaway,share
pictures.
 AttendamemorialMassat
yourparish.
 Visitacemetery,choosea
grave,andprayforthat
person.
 Makearubbingofa
gravestoneandletitremind
youtoprayforthatperson
andtheirfamily.
 Lay lowersonagrave.
 Volunteertocookfora
parishfuneralluncheon.
 Writethenamesofdeceased
lovedonesinaBookofthe
Dead.
Forallevents,pleasecon irm
yourattendanceonourFacebook
Page"YoungAdultCircle"or
[email protected].
www.youngadultcircle.org
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Please pray for our sick,
Mass Intentions for May 28/29
homebound, those with special
prayer needs, and all the sick of our
parish.With permission we publish the
names of those individuals who request
special prayers for themselves or
immediate family members. Names will
appear in this section of our bulletin for
three weeks. If you wish to have your
name left on or included please call 650
Sat.,May28
Sun.,May29
Mon.,May30
Tues.,May31
Wed.,Jun.1
Thur.,Jun.2
Fri.,Jun.3
Sat.,Jun.4
Sun.,Jun.5
-967-8311 or email [email protected].
ValerieBodo
ChristineBrugnoli
WilliamBrugnoli
MeganBucks
LaurenCarse
BettyClarke
RonEssary
EileenFaria
JaneMaryGagnon
NelsonGuiab
ConnieHall
McCoyMartin
LisaMcBride
DioneMcCarthy
JimMcCarthy
RitaMcDevitt
NinaMissman
“Chickie”Morissey
EmilyNapoli
PatrickO’Sullivan
CarlaRiga
ThaiQuangTang
WillRandleman
TinaLuzReyes
JoeSchram
LarrySchull
NormaStarkovic
JaimeWells
8:30am
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
11:15am
5:00pm
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
Sp.Int.ofNoella
Fr.Mendie
EleanorJensen
Fr.Warwick
TheBischeri&GalliFamily
Fr.Mendie
KimSchneider
Fr.Noel
*PPItheForum
Fr.Mike
LawrenceSchreller
Fr.Noel
Sp.Int.ofCamilleYost
Fr.Warwick
Al&TerryCrivellos
Msgr.Mike
PaulGrif iths
Fr.Mendie
Sp.Int.ofChristopherChang Fr.Mendie
Sp.Int.ofMatthewLogan
Fr.Noel
TerenceBoyle
Fr.Noel
PaulHansell
Fr.Mendie
Sp.Int.ofMei&LiuChang
Fr.Noel
Sp.Int.LiliaDionesHernandez Fr.Warwick
Sp.Int.ofFr.MarvinDeutsch Fr.Warwick
Colleen&theStrawFamily
Fr.Warwick
STUDENTS PRESENT
8:30am Sp.Int.ofHenryChang
Fr.Mendie
5:00pm Sp.Int.Matthew&NathanChang Fr.Warwick
7:30am PaulHansell
Fr.Warwick
9:00am JimLosito
Fr.Noel
10:30am *PPItheForum
Fr.Mike
11:15am EleanorJensen
Fr.Noel
5:00pm ForallSt.SimonParishioners Fr.Mendie
*PPI=Priest’sPersonalIntention.
Pleaseprayforthereposeofthesoulswho’vediedthisweek.
Cash Calendar
CongratulationstotheCCMBBQtwo,$500Cash
Calendarwinners:L. Hawkins and E. Aguirre!Thatwas
thisschoolyear’slastdrawing.Thankyouforyour
support,weraisedover$50,000thisyear.
Sharing the Gifts of Treasure—Thank you!
Following is the budgeted and actual money received from Sunday and Holy
Day collections: as of May 22, 2016.May not include all the online giving
numbers.
YTD Budgeted
YTD Collected
YTD Variance
$1,156,122.
$1,013,000.
($143,122.)
AnynegativeamountintheYearToDateVariancemayhaveanaffectonthe
parishnotreachingour inancialgoalsthisyear.Joinover310fellow
parishionerswhonowenjoytheconvenienceofsafe,secureandeasyOnline
Giving.Pleasevisit:
http://parish.stsimon.org/online-giving
tosignuptoday.
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