St. Justin Parish

When have you persistently sought after a

member of your family who has lost his or her way?

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

and 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m.

Or by appointment

Adoration Chapel Monday-Friday

2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Parish Office Phone 408-296-1193 ext. 100

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

2655 HOMESTEAD ROAD SANTA CLARA, CA 95051

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PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, cbransfield@dsj.org

Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, gnwafor@dsj.org

Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, x 232, ksuty@dsj.org

Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104 Mr. Joe Bauer, Facilities Coordinator 408-296-1193 x 109, jbauer@dsj.org

Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, ccano2@dsj.org

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager 408-296-1193 x 102, laura.ortiz@dsj.org

Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100, dserrianne@dsj.org

Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, Community Ministry Assistant 408-296-1193 x 105, nancy.uyeda@dsj.org

Rev. James Okafor, In Residence

PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m.

closed 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Fax: 408-244-9437

Website: www.st-justin.org

Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102

Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113

Youth Ministry Ext. 104

Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107

Community Ministry 408-243-1462

School Office 408- 248-1094

Thrift Store 408-243-7117

Current Hours: Monday-Friday 9-2:30 p.m.

Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. Sunday 10-3:00 p.m.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Imagine being among those who heard Jesus address the Pharisees and scribes in the encounter we hear in today’s Gospel: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?” Would you leave ninety-nine in the desert in order to find one lost sheep? In the parable, Jesus is showing us the depths of God’s love, the illogical, incredible love God has for each of us. Moses counted on this loving mercy as he spoke for the wandering people; Saint Paul acknowledges his reliance on it in his letter to Timothy. God desires to draw you close, seeking you when you are lost. Are you ready to be drawn into God’s loving embrace? THE MISSING PRECIOUS ONES Who would leave the ninety-nine in order to seek out the one, lost sheep? We sometimes read or see accounts of missing children. We cannot really grasp the feelings of the parents or family members. Their world stops. Their hearts ache. The parents do not forget their other children, but for a time, their focus is solely on the one who is missing. They join the search party, or sit anxiously by the phone, waiting for news of the return of the child. It is this sort of love that Jesus describes in the parable of the

lost sheep. And yet, Jesus told the parable in response to criticism by Pharisees and scribes because he was welcoming sinners and eating with them. So, in Jesus’ parable, the sheep is not accidentally lost. The sheep has strayed. And still, the shepherd went out in search of it. The sheep is precious to the shepherd, even though it had wandered away. Like the Israelites in the desert who had created idols in Moses’ absence. Like us, when we turn away from God and God’s ways, doing what we feel like, rather than what we know is right and good. REJOICING WHEN THE LOST ARE FOUND The shepherd in the parable leaves the ninety-nine to seek out the one who had wandered, and only returns home when that one, that precious one, had been found. All are precious in the eyes of the shepherd. The woman turned her house upside down in order to find her lost coin and, upon finding it, called her friends and neighbors. Jesus welcomed sinners and ate with them. Have you wandered away, through your actions or inactions? Jesus’ parable assures us that there is great joy in heaven when the lost one repents. Turn back to the Lord, and know that there will be great rejoicing in heaven upon your return. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Our Second Collection for Catholic Education was

$2,253.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated. *Denotes Parish Second Collection.

9/23 Building Fund*

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $10,335.00

Online Giving $930.00

Variance $258.00

Direct Deposit $1,493.00

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ORGANIZATIONS

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Jim Newton 408-296-1193

LADIES GUILD Eva Eveleth 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-296-1193

ALTAR SERVERS Justin Russell 408-476-4326

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Aaron Curley 408-296-1193 gk@kofc3523.org

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION George Solanzo 408-296-1193

BOY SCOUT TROOP 14 Toby McPheeters 408-296-1193 www.bsa14.org

Monday 8:30 a.m.

Geminiano Saturno + Emily Mendoza +

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

John Donald Moore + Patricia Ann Mendez +

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Everett Viano + Pablo Billote +

Sunday 7:30 a.m.

No Intention

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Pat Leyson + Wilma Singson + Isidoro De Vega +

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

John G. Figueira, Jr. +

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

James R. Shoaf, III + Alicia Zevallos +

Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Friday 8:30 a.m.

Jim & Sally Rumsey +

Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Paul Boenardi Koesnasinata +

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Florence Sagaysay + Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Caroline Mathews + Maria Tran Thi Huan + Eligio Quarte Quyo +

Mass Dedications for the Week of September 16 – September 22, 2019 + notes deceased

We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family and friends. We pray for our men and women who are serving in the military.

This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Sou Amichia, Mary Lee Bottelli, Maura Flosi, Shirley Goldenberg, Gino Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, Mary Kane, Thomas Pacheco, Henry Ponce, Dave Risso, Gloria Rohrig, Pam Seghieri, Vincent Vergano, Mark Walsh, Traye Bi Youan

And for those who have died

A few weeks ago it was announced that the St. Justin Thrift Store, formally known as the “Outgrown Shop” would be closing. The St. Justin School Thrift Store doors will be closing on September 30 and we will no longer be taking donations as of August 31.

BUT...

A Steering Committee has been formed with the purpose of determining how we can reopen a store more in line with its original purpose, to provide clothing at low or no cost to people who come to shop there. We may even go back to our original name – “Outgrown Shop”. This new adventure will come under the umbrella of St. Justin Community Ministry.

More details will be coming to you in the future as the Steering committee decides on our new format including store hours, what we will accept as donations and when, as well as how the store will be managed. We look forward to providing a new and meaningful format. You can direct any questions to Joe Bauer at joseph.bauer@dsj.org.

CHANGE IS GOOD, CHANGE IS HARD, AND CHANGE IS COMING

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 ext. 100, lortiz@dsj.org for registration information.

If you have any questions about our programs, contact Mary Kane at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104

Catechesis more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a deeper

relationship with Christ.

Ongoing Faith Formation Program will Resume September 29!

3’s, 4’s, K, and 1st Grade: Sunday, 9-10: a.m. 2nd– Jr. High: Sunday, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Registration forms will be available at st-justin.org or in the Parish Office. Registration forms for returning families have been mailed. Please register your child before classes begin!

Sacramental Preparation Program First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Your child must be baptized.

You may register for this program if your child has already completed one full year of Ongoing Faith Formation with consistent attendance or was enrolled at a Catholic School last year.

Concurrent enrollment in our Ongoing Faith Formation Program or a Catholic School.

Registration forms have been mailed for returning students. Please return completed forms to the Parish Ministry Center.

High School Confirmation Program

This program begins in September and culminates with the Sacrament of Confirmation in May. The candidate sessions take place on Sundays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration begins in August and is limited to 24 students. Required Parent Meeting is September 29th at 1:00p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center.

RCIA (adapted for children) If your child is seven years or older and unbaptized, we provide the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for children.

CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) During the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses, children are dismissed to the Parish Ministry Center Chapel for an age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. The children return to church during the Presentation of the Gifts.

GENERAL INFORMATION

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 17th at 7-8:30pm in

the PMC. Come with any questions that you may have about faith, religion, and the

Catholic Church. This program is for adults who are seeking baptism, or were baptized

Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. This is a process marked by liturgical rites that are celebrated with the community. This process is centered on the Sunday readings and includes

attending Mass.

The next infant Baptism Preparation class is

September 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center.

Please call the Parish

Office to register. 408-296-1193 ext. 100

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner Thank you to our St. Justin School Third Grade who sponsored last week’s Outreach Dinner. Our next Outreach Dinner will be taking place next Sunday, September 29, It will begin at 1:30 p.m. in our Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our Parish are invited, along with a guest, to this meal followed by BINGO.

SAVE THE DATE On Saturday evening, October 5, we will be hosting our 68th Anniversary Pot Luck – Auction benefiting St. Justin Community Ministry. You will be receiving more information in the mail soon. Contact Joe Bauer at 408-296-1193 ext. 109 or joseph. bauer@dsj.org if you have any questions.

Financial Assistance for Parishioners St. Justin Community Ministry has set aside some funds to provide Parishioners with limited Financial Assistance when facing unexpected issues. If you find yourself in need, contact Joe Bauer via email at joseph.bauer@dsj.org or at 408-296-1193 extension 109.

Food & Diaper Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are

located in our Church. During the month of September, we will continue to request canned Soup, Ravioli, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of size 5 and size 6 diapers. These are items that we do not receive often from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please feel free to drop donations in the barrels in the Church, the barrel in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance.

COMMUNITY MINISTRY

If you suspect abuse in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: Child Protective Services 408-299-2071; Call 911; or The Diocesan Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, 408-983-0113 or email protection@dsj.org. If you suspect financial mismanagement in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint: dsj.ethicspoint.com.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Although New Year’s Day has been fixed firmly on January 1 for several hundred years, Labor Day has the feel of a great dividing line between leisure and routine. The pace of life has since picked up, and new schedules and commitments crowd us. In the background is God’s call to consider the third commandment, still life‑giving and binding, to make holy the Lord’s Day by worship and rest. Jews see the Sabbath, Saturday, not so much as a day of worship, but as a day of rest, a day of renewing friendship with God by delighting in the beauty of creation and the joy of family and friends. It is a day for contemplating the wonder of God’s creation, but not disturbing it.

For Christians in the first three centuries, the Lord’s Day, Sunday, was not for rest, but worship. It was a regular work day. People met before dawn, and after Eucharist hurried off to daily routines. Today we come to Mass, but many hurry off to essential work, not a day of rest. The Lord’s Day is not the Sabbath, but we can enhance Sunday’s ability to transform us if we consider embracing some Sabbath values: having a family meal, going for a walk in a beautiful place, making room in our lives to open ourselves more fully to holiness of life in Christ. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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STAND AND BE COUNTED

Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be

part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its dimensions brings you

advantages, recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner

makes things much easier when it is time for infant Baptism,

weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation Sponsor and even funerals.

We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and

Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a

registered, active and contributing member.

So, are you a registered parishioner?

If not, please consider registering. Registration forms are available in

the Parish Ministry Center or online at www.st-justin.org

For More Information Contact Us at St. Justin School

2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Phone: 408-248-1094 Email:

schooloffice@stjustinschool.org Website:

www.stjustinschool.org Catholic Values ◊ Technology

Full Athletic Program ◊ Extended Care 

St. Justin Parish 68th Anniversary Community Ministry 30th Anniversary

Pot Luck Dinner

This celebration is taking place to commemorate the 68th year of St. Justin Parish and the 30th year of Community Ministry.

Our Parish was established in October of 1951 and Community Ministry in 1989. Proceeds for this event will benefit

St. Justin Community Ministry.

October 5, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner and Entertainment St. Justin Parish Hall

Main Entrée: Chicken and

Refreshments supplied by the Parish. Pot Luck Parishioners are asked to bring with them food (If possible, bring an item that represents your Ethnic Origins) for 8-12 people as follows: If your Last Name begins with: D - H Appetizer – Finger foods for our Cocktail Hour I - L Bread – Rolls (Butter is supplied) M - Q Salad R-Z Side Dish – Casserole A - C Dessert

Entertainment There will be an Entertainment component to our evening. If you would like to add some entertainment to our evening together, contact Nancy Uyeda at 408-296-1193 ext. 105 or nancy.uyeda@dsj.org by September 30. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seat Tickets are $15.00 per person

Name:_____________________________Phone:_____________________________

Number of Tickets___ ___Please seat us at any table

We would like to reserve a ___Table for 8 $120.00 ___Table for 10 $150.00

(Please list the people with whom you would like to be seated)

1____________________ 2____________________ 3____________________ 4____________________ 5____________________ 6____________________ 7____________________ 8____________________ 9____________________ 10___________________

Method of Payment: ___Cash ___Check #_______

(Make payable to St. Justin Community Ministry)

For more information contact us at 408-296-1193

ADS

Catechists & Aides Needed Have you ever considered serving the Lord and sharing our faith story with our young Catholics? If so, please prayerfully consider joining our Faith Formation ministry team. Sessions are Sunday mornings, at 9-10 a.m. or 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Laura Ortiz at laura.ortiz@dsj.org

St. Justin Guadalupe Society Fundraiser

Sunday, October 20th 9-2:00 p.m. Small Hall

Tostada Plate $6.00

Chicken Enchilada Rice Plate $7.00

Pan Dulce with Mexican Hot Chocolate $1.50

save the date!

Annual BBQ Rib Dinner Saturday, November 9, 2019

Presented by: St. Justin Stablemates and Ladies Guild

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Justin Church #488800 2655 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051 TELEPHONE 408 296-1193 CONTACT PERSON Laura Ortiz EMAIL: laura.ortiz@dsj.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 15, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS