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Fr. Ernesto Orci Pastor [email protected] 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 438 Fr. Anthony Tan Nguyen Parochial Vicar [email protected] 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 440 PARISH OFFICE 1-408-296-3000 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon [email protected]

Giuliana Barragan Office Manager [email protected] Ext. 431

Vickie Wallace Office Assistant [email protected] Ext. 432 CATECHETICAL OFFICE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION M. Eleanor de Paz - Catechetical Director [email protected] Ext. 433 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY M. Eleanor de Paz [email protected] Ext. 433 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY [email protected] Ext. 433

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Elgin Presa - Coordinator Katrina Antonio - Coordinator [email protected] YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY [email protected] ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Pre-K - 8th Grade) 1-408-296-2260 Martin M Procaccio - Principal [email protected] CHILDREN’S CENTER 1-408-296-8077 Teen Center & Extended Day Care Trini Martinez - Director

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1971 ST. LAWRENCE DRIVE SANTA CLARA, CA 95051 TEL. NO. 408-296-3000 FAX NO. 408-296-3100 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.saintlawrence.org

Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service

MASS T IMES Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) 12 Noon 1:30 PM (Mass in Spanish) 6:00 PM (Youth Mass) American Sign Language (ASL) Mass 6:30 PM (In the Parish Hall) 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Saturday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil)

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 9:00 AM Solemn Benediction 8:30 PM

Devotions Rosary (English) ● Monday to Saturday After the 8:30 AM Mass Rosario en Español ● Martes 6:30 PM en Capilla Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help ● Tuesday 8:15 AM

Chapel Open Daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Catechetical Sunday "Living as Missionary Disciples”

September 17, 2017 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

Please note that this weeks’ Stewardship data

will be published in next week’s bulletin. Thank you!

St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish accepts donations electronically using your computer, tablet or smart phone. Parishioner Benefits Set up your own contributions Your donation is automatic and safe Electronic giving is efficient, practical and easy

Please prayerfully consider Online Giving.

Visit our Parish website at www.saintlawrence.org

for more information or to sign up.

September 17, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul

USCCB Emergency Collection

to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey

in Texas and Louisiana

September 24, 2017 Fund for Church Loan

Payments and Maintenance

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Thursday, in the Chapel Adoration starts at 9:00 AM

and ends with Solemn Benediction at 8:30 PM WEAREALWAYSINNEEDOFCOMMITTEDADORERS.

If you would like to commit to a one hour of weekly Adoration, please contact : The Parish office at (408) 296-3000

Forms are also available in the Church. Thank you!

You are invited…

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES WORKSHOP Saturday, October 7, 10 am – 12 pm St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish – Parish Hall 1971 St.Lawrence Dr. Santa Clara 95051

Presenter: Cindy Safe

This important legal document clearly states your requests regarding health care if you are unable to do it for yourself. It names the person(s) to carry out your wishes.

Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries, Diocese of San Jose.

Free. For more information, call Kathy Fanger 650-428-3730 or [email protected]


Cathedral Docent Orientation Are you interested in showing visitors our treasured Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph? Do you know that your Cathedral is a national historic landmark? Volunteer to become a Cathedral docent. You are invited to learn all about it during a special orientation for prospective docents on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Check-in begins at 1:00 PM and the presentation will last approximately one and a half hours. This takes place at 80 South Market Street in San Jose, next door to the Cathedral on the 2nd floor.

We kindly ask that you R.S.V.P. to Nina Tranchina at 408-283-8100, extension 2210 by Friday, September 29 or via email to [email protected].

Please note that docents are not required to be registered parishioners of the Cathedral Basilica Parish. Everyone is welcome and we encourage taking the Light Rail to downtown.


ALTAR SERVER’S REGISTRATION FORM

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER?

St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish and Education Center welcomes young Catholics, 4th grade and above, to participate in the Altar Server Ministry. This ministry is a service to respond to our baptismal calling. God has given us a gift to serve God and one another. As an altar server, you serve God and the assembly by helping the Presider (Priest) throughout the celebration of the Mass; you learn what it means to celebrate the Eucharist and to be a good steward of God’s gift at this parish community.

All who are interested must have received First Holy Communion, can serve at one of the weekend Masses on rotation (approx.. 1x month). SLEMS students will be on rotation for the Wednesday school Mass.

Training will be scheduled starting in September. Please complete the form and return to Parish Office or email the following information to Fr. Anthony Tan Nguyen at [email protected].

Student’s Name / Grade

Parent’s Name

Telephone #

Home Address

Email Address

Mass Time Saturday 5pm ___ Sunday 1:30 pm (Spanish) ___

Please select which Mass you will attend

Sunday 8am ___ 10am ___ 12Noon ___ 6pm ___

PARENT’S SIGNATURE __________________ Date:_________

That Man is You! is starting a new year and all men (previous attendees and new comers alike) are invited. Meetings are Saturdays in the Parish Hall and start September 9th. 6:45 Doors Open for Breakfast 7:05 M/C Welcome & Comments 7:10 Presentation 7:45 Small Group Discussions 8:15 Dismissal and the day is just starting

This year’s topic, “The Unveiling of Love” enables men to take the next step in male leadership. By attaining clarity of thought and developing integrity of action regarding the Church’s vision of love and marriage, men are able to transform their homes into the foundation for a new springtime of Christianity. More information about the program can be found at:

http://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you Testimonials “That Man is You! does a tremendous job of … setting men on fire with the courage and zeal that come from being sons of God.” — Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archdiocese of Philadelphia "I know that the men in our parishes who have chosen to participate in TMIY...have been spurred on to a greater love of God, family and brotherhood. — Core Team Leader, Michigan

Join the Parish Challenge!!!

We challenge YOU to a friendly bocce tournament! Enjoy great food and great fellowship, all while helping alleviate, prevent, and reduce poverty in Santa Clara County. Only 8 teams are remaining for this fun night. Sponsorships include a 4-member team plus guests.

Thursday, September 28, 2017 Campo di Bocce - Los Gatos

Catholic Charities 9th Annual ‘Roll Against Poverty’

Bocce Tournament www.catholiccharitiesbocce.com Myra Kaelin, Fundraising Events Manager 408-325-5250


September 17 to 24, 2017 Cycle A

for the

The Luck of St . Lawrence

is back! Tickets will be available

at the Parish Office starting September 21, 2017 YEAR!

Now on its

7th

The First drawing will be on Friday, September 29, 2017 for a $1,500 prize

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Remember that each ticket you buy now gives you 10 chances to win.

Please return your sold ticket stubs with payment to the Parish Office since the sooner you turn in your sold tickets, the more chances you have to win the prizes money.

Deadline: Tickets must be returned to the Parish Office on September 27, 2017 before 4:00 PM for the drawing on Sep. 29, 2017.

Today’s reading is part of a lengthier passage in Sirach that describes how deceit, mistrust, betrayal, and suspicion can destroy a friendship and do lasting harm to the friends. Some scholars suggest that the passage refers to the story of Esther, to Haman’s plot to kill Mordecai. Haman had been promoted to a high rank and Mordecai had refused to pay him homage. Then Haman refused to forgive Mordecai, but the tables turned on Haman and he suffered death because of his own wrath (Esther 3:1-6; 5:9; 7:9-10). Paired with today’s Gospel because of the theme of forgiveness; this reading argues that forgiveness of a neighbor’s injustice comes first; after forgiving one’s neighbor, in prayer, one can ask for the forgiveness of one’s own sins. The rhetorical questions which follow this teaching serve to reinforce the point that anger and resentment toward others must give way to mercy. The final verses of the reading teach us that the decision to forgive one’s neighbor rather than continue to be angry is best made while thinking about the end of one’s life and one’s decision to follow the commandments. As we contemplate the reading we try to discern our own willingness to offer forgiveness and then to seek forgiveness in our relationships with God and others. We should reflect on the relationships in which we need to move from anger to forgiveness.

**************************************************************************************************************************************************** After nearly 3 months, this is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time in which the Second Reading is from Romans. This Sunday’s reading, like last Sunday’s Second Reading comes from the hortatory or catechetical section of Romans in which Paul teach about what it means to live in Christ.


Sign-up to schedule a visit from the Pilgrim

Virgin of Our Lady of Fatima in your home.

A statue of the Pilgrim Virgin of Our Lady of Fatima travels from home to home and remains in the home for one week subject to extension upon request for additional one week.

Please contact: The Legion of Mary, Vickie Raniel at 408-209-0050

Please Pray For . . . Our Parishioners, Friends, and Family

Julie Aboussleman Sara Adan Vince Adan Erika Barragan Jaime Barragan Razon-Barragan Paul Bazigian Cheryl Ann Coutcher Matt Hardin Hubert Jansen Ann Lizotte Luli Maldonado Alvina Martinez

Jackie Mussynski Mackena Naki

Pat Naki Emily Grace Navarra

Chet O’Donnell Ernie Ortiz

Erma Schriver Judy Steward

Soledad Valadez Lina Velasco

Rosalío Villagómez

Ray Coutcher

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Every Tuesday and Thursday

until the end of October From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Donation $4/session

Please help Operation Care and Comfort

bring some holiday cheer to our Troops and Veterans by writing some holiday cards. We will then place them into our next shipment to Troops overseas and I will take any cards marked for V for Veterans to the Palo Alto VA hospital.

You can drop off your holiday cards in box at the Rectory Office. The last day for drop off is the end of day November 3rd ,2017. Instructions: 1. Please do not seal envelopes. 2. Please keep your messages light and cheerful. It’s ok to say “God Bless You” or “We are praying for your safe return to your love ones”. 3. Please do not write about politics, religion, killing or other controversial issues. 4. Please place a V on the envelope if the card is for a Veteran. 5. You can if you wish place a return mailing label. People do get replies from Troops and Veterans. 6. You can also make your own holiday cards, which are enjoyed very much by our Troops and Veterans. That is a great project for a class, social club or a group of people.

Thank you for your support and help in bring a bit of cheer to our Troops and Veterans who are away from their love ones during the holiday.

Questions: Contact Tim Logan @ 408-896-9764 or email [email protected]. If you email me please place “Holiday Cards” in the subject line.

Forgiveness (taken from Commentary On Today’s First Reading)


Office for the Protection of Children

and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose Anthony Gonzalez

Phone: 1-408-983-0113 Fax: 1-408-983-0147

Emergency line: 1-408-983-0141

E-mail: [email protected]

Office of Financial Services If you suspect financial

mismanagement or misconduct in your parish, school, or in the

Diocese of San Jose, please contact:

EthicsPoint dsj.ethicspoint.com

or hotline 888-325-7863

PALABRA QUE DA VIDA ¿CUANTAS VECES TENGO QUE PERDONAR?

Acercándose Pedro a Jesús le preguntó: “Si mi hermano me ofende, ¿cuántas veces tengo que perdonarlo? ¿Hasta siete veces?” Jesús le contestó: “No sólo hasta siete, sino hasta setenta veces siete”. (Mateo: 18, 21)

Aquí se plantea la importante situación del perdón. ¿Tenemos que perdonar siempre? ¿Ese perdón significa que no tenemos derecho a defender lo nuestro? ¿Hay algún límite para un católico a la hora de la legítima defensa no sólo cuando está en peligro la vida, sino también cuando se ven afectados otros intereses como los económicos, públicos o de cualquier otra índole? ¿Que tiene que ver el perdón con la Justicia?

Lo primero es fijarnos en el siguiente planteamiento: “Todos somos pecadores” –nos dice el Señor— Todos tenemos necesidad de ser perdonados; nadie puede decirle a Dios que él no necesita del perdón divino, ¡nadie! Desde el pecado original y después los pecados personales, todos necesitamos ser perdonados. Por lo que el perdón que nosotros tenemos que dar al prójimo, es una consecuencia del perdón que de Él hemos recibido. Y más aún, Jesucristo nos insiste que si no somos capaces de dar perdón, tampoco recibiremos perdón. El planteamiento no es desde el concepto de Justicia, sino desde el concepto de Misericordia. Es decir, el perdón que Cristo pide que nosotros tengamos con el prójimo es un perdón relacionado con el perdón que hemos recibido y el perdón que necesitamos seguir recibiendo. En la medida en que perdones serás perdonado. ¡Perdonar es una prueba de agradecimiento a Dios! ¡Perdonar al prójimo es una muestra de gratitud para con Dios por el hecho de que él nos ha perdonado a nosotros primero!

Y ¿qué pasa con la Justicia? El perdón no está reñido con la justicia; el perdón con quien está reñido es con el odio, con la venganza, que es diferente. Tú puedes y debes, defender legítimamente lo tuyo, tus derechos económicos, laborales o tu honor, incluso en un tribunal. Lo que no debes hacer es ir cargado de odio hacia aquel que te ha hecho daño.

El perdón que hemos recibido exige como agradecimiento a Dios el perdón al enemigo, pero eso no tiene nada que ver con que podamos defender legítimamente y sin odio nuestros derechos ante la justicia.

P. Santiago Martin, (FM) Responsable MARC.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE

Please call ahead for Pre-Needs or At-Need Arrangements

Gate of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Drive

Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 428-3730

Calvary Cemetery 2655 Madden Avenue San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 258-2940

MARRIED COUPLES: Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or to increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention?

Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 10-12, 2017 in San Jose.

For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at:

[email protected] or 408-782-1413.

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