Las Mañanitas Celebrating our Catholic Faith through Worship

Saint Lawrence the Martyr
Catholic Parish and Education Center
1971 St. Lawrence Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tel. 1-408-296-3000 Fax 1-408-296-3100 www.saintlawrence.org
DECEMBER 9, 2012 - Second Sunday of Advent
Celebrating our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service
Advent Communal Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 10, 2012
7:00 PM in the Church
This is a great opportunity to spiritually prepare ourselves
as we commemorate and celebrate
the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Las Mañanitas
a Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe
Las Mañanitas
Come and celebrate with us
“The Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe”, Patroness of
the Americas, with Mariachi
music
Where:
Date:
Saint Lawrence
the Martyr Parish
Wednesday,
December 12, 2012, 5:00 AM
For more information,
call: 408-410-9124
Venga a celebrar con nosotros
La “Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe”, Patrona de las
Americas, acompañados con
música de Mariachi
Dónde:
En la Parroquia San Lorenzo
el Mártir
Cuándo:
Miércoles,
12 de diciembre, 2012,
5:00 de la mañana
Para más información,
llame al teléfono 408-410-9124
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2012 Christmas Mass Schedule
December 24; Monday
(Christmas Eve)
December 25, Tuesday
(Christmas Day)
4:00 PM – English [Children’s Mass]
6:00 PM – English
8:00 PM – Spanish
12 Midnight - English
9:00 AM - English
11:00 AM - English
Eucharistic Adoration
You are invited to come, visit, and spend some time with our Lord Jesus Christ truly present in
the Blessed Sacrament! Eucharistic Adoration is every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 8:45 PM and
ends with a Solemn Benediction.
All visitors are most welcomed even if staying for a short time. New committed adorers are
always needed for the different hours throughout the Adoration day.
If you would like to commit to a specific hour every week and/or help on the Adoration Team,
please register your name and phone number either through the Parish Office or by calling
Leila Tabet at 1-408-836-1211.
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SIMBANG GABI 2012
On December 15, the church bells will be
ringing at 5:00 P.M. at our parish, Saint
Lawrence the Martyr Parish, to mark the
beginning of the nine-day novena Masses
for Simbang Gabi or “night worship.” An
annual tradition that reflects the deep
roots of the religious culture of the
Philippines, the “Simbang Gabi” is a time
to hope, a time to pray, and a time to
eagerly wait for the coming of our Messiah.
The Filipino Association warmly invites everyone in our
parish and school community to participate in their annual
tradition of nine-day novena Masses, a celebration of
family and community. A time for fun fellowship happens
at the Community Center after the nightly masses.
Come and join the rest of our parish community! Sponsor
a novena Mass on any of the Simbang Gabi dates. Sign-up
sheets will be available at the church entrance doors on
December 1-2 and 8-9 for those who would like to sponsor
a Mass.
For more details, please contact Mrs. Norma Antonio at
(408) 554-0206, or Mrs. Marilyn Pestano at
(408) 734-8806.
SIMBANG GABI SCHEDULE
Saturday
December 15 and 22
5:00 P.M.
Sunday
December 16 and 23
6:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday
December 17 - 21
7:00 P.M.
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We Are the Hands of God
At Our City Forest and Full Circle Farms, God’s
hands were at work moving mulch
piles, digging ditches, transplan ng
We o en hear that we “are the hands
plants, and more. It was hard,
of
God”
here
on
Earth.
We often hear that we
physical labor; it was a concept that
I wholeheartedly agree with that
“are the hands of God”
many of us do not experience on a
statement. I had the pleasure of seeing
daily, let alone weekly or monthly
God’s hands in ac on on a recent
here on Earth.
basis. At mes, we can stereotype
Saturday as nine Academy students
teenagers as being lazy; however, on
par cipated in a service plunge.
this service plunge, I was impressed by the
amount of heavy labor and work our students
Nine students and two chaperones spent 24 hours
were able to accomplish. The students were
together with the ul mate goal of par cipa ng in
definitely “the hands of God” at these sites. God’s
service experiences that would enrich the lives of
hands came home with a few slivers and some
others but of the group itself. The group focused
blisters.
its me on three service experiences:
Dear Parishioners, Families, and Friends,
1) making dinner for approximately 100
members of the Saint Lawrence community
2) working at Our City Forest
3) working at Full Circle Farms
All three experiences were enriching and the
concept was evident at each stop. The service
plunge students prepared a soup kitchen
experience for the Saint Lawrence Academy
community members who were par cipa ng in
Cardboard Box City. Basic sandwiches, chips, fruit
and juice were prepared and handed out to the
Cardboard Box City par cipants who were
simula ng what it is like to be homeless.
As we move into the Christmas holiday season, we
can see “the hands of God” at work in many
places – soup kitchens, parish sites, Catholic
Chari es, charitable organiza ons, and more.
There are many opportuni es for those of us who
work and live in the Silicon Valley to be the hands
of God. Look around, find a cause, and make a
difference.
God Bless,
Chris e H. Filios
Principal
Saint Lawrence Academy
WAITING
“The question is: Is the humanity of our time still waiting for a Savior? One has the feeling that many
consider God as foreign to their own interests. Apparently, they do not need him. They live as though he did
not exist and, worse still, as though he were an “obstacle” to remove in order to fulfill themselves. Even
among believers—we are sure of it—some let themselves be attracted by enticing dreams and distracted by
misleading doctrines that suggest deceptive shortcuts to happiness. Yet, despite its contradictions, worries
and tragedies, and perhaps precisely because of them, humanity today seeks a path of renewal, of
salvation, it seeks a Savior and awaits, sometimes unconsciously, the coming of the Savior who renews the
world and our life, the coming of Christ, the one true Redeemer of man and of the whole of man.”
Pope Benedict XVI, General Audience December 20, 2006
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/advent/pope-benedict-xvi-spiritual-thoughts-advent-christmas.cfm
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Prayer Requests
Parishioners
Mauro Alvarado
May Armann
Jennie Brandon
Suzanne Cisneros
Pete Espinosa, Jr.
Sal Garcia
Carlos Ilano
Hubert Jansen
Ann Lizo e
Ann Kirby
Pat Naki
Barbara Orason
Ernie Or z
Maria Victoria Pon llas
Carmen Sallas
Manuel Saragoza
Arlene Thompson
Sherrie
Friends & Family
Rob Abreu
Lazaro Arreola
Kerri Berry
Pauline Besler
Victor Besler
Amalia Cacho
Gerry Castro
Chris Dennis
PFC Adrian Diaz, Jr.
Candice Gagosie
Kathy Garcia
Bonnie Gedling
Hilda Gonzales
Clell Grimes
Allen Grimes
Melodie Jenkins
Primo Jumawan
Thuy Le
Mita Macasaet
Sammy Macasaet
Makena Naki
Jordon Pinkston, USMC
Randy Richmond
Dale W. Rolph, Jr.
Mark Rolph
Natalie Sparrer
Cyril Tan
Sandy Thompson
Office for the
Office of Financial
Protec on of Children
Services
and
If you suspect financial
Vulnerable Adults
mismanagement or
misconduct in your
Diocese of San Jose
parish, school,
Enrique Flores
or in the
Phone: 1-408-983-0113
Diocese of San Jose,
Fax: 1-408-983-0147
Emergency line:
please contact:
1-408-983-0141
EthicsPoint
E-mail:
dsj.ethicspoint.com
protec [email protected]
or hotline
888-325-7863
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December 13th: Feast of Saint Lucy
Lucy's name means "light", with the same root as "lucid" which means "clear, radiant, and
understandable. The legend of Lucy that is passed down to us tells the story of a young Christian
woman who had vowed her life to the service of Christ. Her mother tried to arrange a marriage
for her with a pagan. Lucy apparently knew that her mother would not be convinced by a young
girl's vow so she devised a plan to convince her mother that she had committed herself to Christ.
Through prayers at the tomb of Saint Agatha, her mother's long illness was cured miraculously.
The grateful mother was now ready to listen to Lucy's desire to commit her life to God.
Unfortunately, the rejected bridegroom did not see the same light. He betrayed Lucy’s Christian
faith to the governor and she was killed, most likely suffering incredible torture. Lucy's name is
also connected to statues of Lucy holding a dish with two eyes on it. This refers to another legend
in which Lucy's eyes were put out by Diocletian as part of his torture. The legend concludes with
Saint Lucy holding a
God restoring Lucy's eyes. Lucy's name also played a large part in naming Lucy as a patron saint
dish with two eye on it.
of the blind and those with eye-trouble.
Source: www.catholic.org
MASS TIMES
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8:00 AM
10:00 AM
Children’s Liturgy
12:00 Noon
1:30 PM
Mass in Spanish
6:00 PM
Youth Mass
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8:30 AM
5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil)
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8:30 AM Daily
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Saturday
3:30 PM - 4:30 pm or
by appointment
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Rosary - Monday to Saturday
A er the 8:30 AM Mass
Novena to Our Mother of
Perpetual Help
Tuesday before the 8:30 AM
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9:00 AM - 8:45 PM
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December 9, 2012
2nd Sunday of Advent
Baruch 5:1-9/ Psalm 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6 (3)/ Philippians 1:4-6,8-11/ Luke 3:1-6
8:00 AM
Corazon Yamzon
+ David John Garcia
10:00 AM
+ Van Anh
+ Truoc Nguyen
12:00 PM
People of Saint Lawrence
+ Remedios Cata-ag
1:30 PM
+ Pedro Lozada
6:00 PM
+ Mandy Cancino
+ Lolly Barrientos
December 10, 2012 Monday
Isaiah 35:1-10/ Psalm 85:9ab and 10,11-12,13-14/ Luke 5:17-26
8:30 AM
+ Roy Masuda
December 11, 2012 Tuesday
Saint Damasus I
Isaiah 40:1-11/ Psalm 96:1-2,3 and 10ac,11-12,13/ Matthew 18:12-14
8:30 AM
+ Jorge Gonsalves
December 12, 2012 Wednesday Our Lady of Guadalupe
Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab/Judith 13:18bcde,19
/Luke 1:26-38 or 1:39-47
Spanish 5:00 AM
Priest's Intention
8:30 AM
+ Jeanette Lawrence
December 13, 2012 Thursday
Saint Lucy
Isaiah 41:13-20/ Psalm 145:1 and 9,10-11,12-13ab/ Matthew 11:11-15
8:30 AM
+ Rosita Bernardo
December 14, 2012 Friday
Saint John of The Cross
Isaiah 48:17-19/ Psalm 1:1-2,3,4 and 6/ Matthew 11:16-19
8:30 AM
+ Alberto Melo
December 15, 2012
Saturday
Sirach 48:1-4,9-11/ Psalm 80:2ac and 3b,15-16,18-19/ Matthew 17:9a,10-13
8:30 AM
+ Jorge Gonsalves
5:00 PM
Simbang Gabi
December 16, 2012 3rd Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-18a/ Isaiah 12:2-3,4,5-6 / Philippians 4:4-7/ Luke 3:10-18
8:00 AM
+ David John Garcia
+ Jess Avila
10:00 AM
+ Dioscora Cata-ag
+ Ric &Thelma Taparan
12:00 PM
+ Timoteo Ustaris & The Ustaris Family
1:30 PM
People of Saint Lawrence
+ Ramon Barajas
6:00 PM
Simbang Gabi
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The Advent Wreath
Article below has been run previously
The origins of the Advent wreath originated in the folk
practices of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples who,
during the cold December darkness of Eastern Europe,
gathered wreaths of evergreen and
lighted fires as signs of hope in a coming
spring and renewed light.
By the 16th century Catholics and
Protestants throughout Germany used
these symbols to celebrate their Advent
hope in Christ, the everlasting Light.
From Germany the use of the Advent
wreath spread to other parts of the
Christian world.
Traditionally, the wreath is made of four
candles in a circle of evergreens. Three candles are
violet and one is rose.
As our nights grow longer and our days grow short,
we look on these earthly signs-- green branches and
light -- and remember God's promise to our world:
Christ, our Light and our Hope, will come.
Listen to the words of Isaiah the prophet:
by Lind a D a ily
The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those who lived in a land as dark as death
a light has dawned.
You have increased their joy
and given them gladness;
They rejoice in your presence as those who
rejoice at harvest,
as warriors exult when dividing spoil.
Is. 9:1-2
Here at Saint Lawrence, we have a very
beautiful Advent wreath which is
suspended from the center of our
worship space. We cover this beautiful
wrought iron wreath with beautiful fresh
greenery and beautiful candles covered
in hurricane lamps.
On the first Sunday of Advent we always start our
Liturgies with a special prayer and blessing of the
wreath and the lighting of the first candle. This wreath
is here to remind us of the coming of Christ. During
this time we prepare ourselves for the coming of the
Lord.
2012 Saint Lawrence Parish
Christmas Pageant!
You are invited to participate in the 2012 Saint Lawrence Children’s
Christmas Pageant! We are looking for students from Pre-K to
5th Grade to act out the Gospel of the Birth of Jesus at the Children’s
Christmas Eve Mass. If you would like to be an angel, shepherd, Wise
man, Inn Keeper, Mary, or Joseph, contact Eleanor at (408) 296-0208
or e-mail [email protected].
All participants must attend the rehearsal on Saturday, December 15th from 9:30 AM-11:15 AM
at Church. Costumes will be provided.
The Gospel adaptation will be acted out at the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass on Monday,
December 24th at 4:00 PM.
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Social Justice: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
One of the key components of the upcoming
Communal Reconciliation Service (Monday,
December 10th at 7pm in the church) is
forgiveness and there is a gospel song titled “An
Evening Prayer” that focuses on this component.
I heard a shortened version sung by Elvis Presley
(first and last verse) and found it both beautiful
and most appropriate in preparing for
Reconciliation.
It can be found on
by: Jim Balquist
If I have wounded any soul today
If I have caused one's foot to go astray
If I have walked in my own willful way
Dear Lord, forgive!
If I have uttered idle words or vain,
If I have turned aside from want or pain,
Lest I myself shall suffer through the strain,
Dear Lord, forgive!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIZzOc8vMqE.
Words by C. Maude Battersby and arrangement
by Charles H. Gabriel circa. 1911.
If I have been perverse or hard, or cold,
If I have longed for shelter in Thy fold,
When Thou hast given me some fort to hold,
Dear Lord, forgive!
Forgive the sins I have confessed to thee
Forgive my secret sins I do not see
Oh guide, watch over and my keeper be
Dear Lord, Lord, Amen.
Enjoy!
Rev. Thuc Si Ho
Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Pedro Perez Sencion
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
PARISH OFFICE
1-408‐296‐3000
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon
[email protected]
Therie Velasco-Gonzales
Office Manager
[email protected]
Vickie Wallace
Office Assistant
[email protected]
Noel Fisico
Music Coordinator
1-408-869-8254
[email protected]
Questions or comments?: [email protected]
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Pre-K—8th Grade)
1-408‐296‐2260
Philip Dolan ‐ Principal
[email protected]
CHILDREN’S CENTER
1-408‐296‐8077
Teen Center
1-408‐296-8077
Extended Day Care
1-408‐296‐8077
Sue Herbelin ‐ Director
ACADEMY
1-408‐296‐3013
Christie Filios ‐ Principal
[email protected]
EDUCATION CENTER
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
1-408‐841-4282
Janet Yamada ‐ Director
[email protected]
CATECHETICAL OFFICE
SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION
1-408-296-0208
M. Eleanor de Paz
Catechetical Director
[email protected]
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
1-408-296-0208
M. Eleanor de Paz
[email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION
1-408-893-9353
Elizabeth Sanville - Coordinator
highschoolconfirmation
@saintlawrence.org
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
1-408-893-9353
Elizabeth Sanville - Coordinator
[email protected]
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Joseph AuBuchon - Coordinator
[email protected]
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Please call the Parish Office at 408-296-3000 for the following:
Comunión a los Enfermos
La Comunión se puede llevar a los miembros de nuestra
comunidad que están enfermos o no pueden salir de la casa o del
hospital por edad o enfermedad.
Baptism of Infants
At least two months in advance before the
desired date of Baptism.
Marriage
At least six months prior to the desired date
of the Wedding Ceremony.
Presentación
Lleguen a la misa del tercer domingo con los niños que quieren
tengan su presentación. La ceremonia se llevará a cabo antes de
Anointing of the Sick
terminar la Misa del tercer domingo por medio de una bendición
A priest should be called to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing
especial.
when someone becomes seriously ill, is weakened by years, or is
preparing for surgery. Communion is brought to all members of Confirmación (Preparación en Ingles)
Adolescentes en el 9º grado de escuela o más avanzados que
our community who are ill or homebound.
desean recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación, por favor de
Bautismos para bebes y niños menores de 7 años
llamar al tel. 408-893-9353 o enviar un e-mail a Elizabeth Sanville
Llamar por lo menos con dos meses de anticipacióna de la fecha [email protected]
para el Bautizo.
Para adultos católicos (mayores de 18 años) que desean recibir el
Sacramento de la Confirmación, por favor llamar al tel. 408-340Matrimonio
0846
o
enviar
un
e-mail
a
Therie
Velasco
Llamar por lo menos con seis meses de anticipación de la fecha [email protected]
que desean para la boda.
Quinceañera
Misa para quinceañera debe ser programada por lo menos con
Unción de los Enfermos
Un sacerdote debe ser llamado a celebrar el Sacramento de la cuatro meses de anticipación. Por favor llame a la oficina o envié
Unción cuando alguien llega a ser gravemente enfermo, es un e-mail [email protected]
debilitado por años, o está preparándose para una cirugía.
Ministry
Intenciones para una Misa
Si desea ofrecer una Misa por alguien en especial, por favor venir
a la oficina, en horas avilés.
Coordinator
E-Mail Address
Phone Number
Altar Servers
Rick Duenas
[email protected]
408-453-8080
Altar Servers
Anna Chitwood
[email protected]
408-241-0836
Art and Environment
Margaret Haselden [email protected]
408-296-3000
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Anna Chitwood
[email protected]
408-241-0836
[email protected]
408-472-7864
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Mike Piccardo
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Jennie De La Cerda [email protected]
408-296-3000
Hospitality Ministers and Ushers
Stan Spence
[email protected]
408-245-1485
Hospitality Ministers and Ushers
Jackson Chun
[email protected]
408-745-7328
Lectors
Deborah Ferry
[email protected]
408-296-3000
Mass in Spanish
Manuel Hernandez [email protected]
408-410-9124
Ministry to the Sick and the Homebound
Jessie Garibaldi
[email protected]
408-243-1975
Music Ministry
Noel Fisico
[email protected]
408-869-8254
Parish Finance Council
Mark Tarcha
[email protected]
408-668-5650
Parish Pastoral Council
Bart Ladd
408-202-2417
Sacristans
Vickie Wallace
[email protected]
[email protected]
Social Concerns
Terry Jelley
408-733-4742
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Josie Hernandez
[email protected]
[email protected]
408-296-3000
Stewardship Offering Counters
Michelle Varnau
[email protected]
408-296-3000
Stewardship Offering Counters
Nicole Chun
[email protected]
408-296-3000
408-984-1142
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SLEMS
Each year the SLEMS staff entertains its
students with an enchan ng evening in
the elementary quad that begins in the
library celebra ng a children’s book. This
year, instead of one par cular book, they
are presen ng an evening of fun with
fairy tales. Students have been learning
about the origins and elements of fairy
tales in library classes, and have heard
some stories that are new to some, such
as The Frog Prince, Rumples ltskin and
The Princess and the Pea. They have
even discovered fractured fairy tales,
such as Goldilocks and the Three
Dinosaurs and Schmoe White and the
Seven Dorfs.
Favorite fairy tale characters will put on
plays and do fun ac vi es with their
young guests. Children can come to the
evening in fairy tale or storybook
costumes, pajamas or regular clothes.
We welcome children who are not Saint
Lawrence students, but, since children go
to the ac vi es without parents, they
should
be
comfortable
being
independent.
SENIOR CITIZENS / FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Potluck Luncheon
December
13,
2012
Thursday
12:15 PM
Parish Hall
A Special Presentation
by the Academy
R.S.V.P.
if you can join us...
Please call
Mary Ann Miller
at 408-887-3675
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The Academy
Interested in Attending The Academy?
It is not too late to apply to the Academy for the 2013 – 2014 school year. Applica ons are due on January
25 for prospec ve ninth graders. If you are interested in entering as a transfer student, applica ons are
accepted on a rolling basis.
To access an applica on, you can go to our website
www.saintlawrenceacademy.com and go to the Admissions sec on of the site or you can pick up one in the
Academy Main Office. For ques ons regarding admissions, contact Mary Dixon, Admissions Director, at 408296-3013 ext. 338.
BASKETBALL SEASON HAS KICKED OFF FOR THE CELTICS
The boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons have kicked off. The Academy basketball
schedules can be accessed from our website at www.saintlawrenceacademy.com – go to
the Athletics section for a complete schedule.
FINAL EXAMS AND CHRISTMAS BREAK
LOOMING FOR ACADEMY STUDENTS AND FACULTY
Final exams are rapidly approaching for our Academy students. Please
keep your thoughts and prayers on our students as they complete final
exams on December 17 – 19. Students will be heading to Christmas
break following those exams. The Academy will be open until noon on
December 20 and then will not reopen until January 4. The Academy
building will be closed throughout the holiday break.
Thank You to All Who A ended the Schools’ Christmas Concert
Thank you to all who attended the Saint Lawrence Schools Christmas Concert on
December 3. The concert, a joint project between the Academy and the Elementary
and Middle Schools, was a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Thank you to our
wonderful choirs and to our musical directors Mary Carroll and
Meredith Somavia.