S A I N T M A RY P A R I S H 11 FIRST STREET GILROY, CA 95020 ~ WWW.SMPGILROY.ORG

PASTORAL TEAM/EQUIPO PASTORAL Rev. Robert Brocato, Pastor ~ rbrocato@dsj.org Rev. Jose Rubio, Parochial Vicar ~ rubio@dsj.org Rev. Generoso Geronimo ~ ggeronimo@dsj.org Rev. Mr. Pat Allen, Deacon ~ pallen1@dsj.org Rose Barry, Pastoral Associate ~ dbarry@dsj.org Hilda Porcella, Pastoral Associate ~ hporcella@dsj.org

Pamela Greteman, School Principal ~ pgreteman@dsj.org David Cox, Social Concerns Debbie Pelliccione, Office Manager Rebeca Aldaz, Administrative Assistant ~ raldaz@dsj.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS * HORAS DE OFICINA Closed Sundays & Mondays

Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

OFFICE ADDRESSES & TELEPHONES * Parish Office: 408.847.5151 Fax:408.847.4851 11 First St.

* Parish School: 408.842.2827 Fax:408.847.7679 7900 Church St.

* Catechetical Ministry Office: 408.847.2652 7950 Church St.

* St. Joseph’s Family Center: 408.842.6662 7950 Church St.

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Thank you for joining us in prayer and sacrament.

Whether you are long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, if you are not registered, please complete the information below and place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office.

Name: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ______________________ Last Name Husband Wife

Address _____________________________ City _________________ Zip ________ Email: _____________________________ New Parishioner Moving (please remove from parish directory) No Sunday Offertory Envelopes at this time New Phone Number New Address Please send Sunday Offertory envelopes

Daily Masses/Misas Diarias

WEEKEND MASSES/MISAS DE FIN DE SEMANA Saturday/Sábado: 8:30 AM (English) 5:00 PM (Vigil, English) 7:00 PM (Vigil, Español) Sunday/Domingo: 7:00 AM (English) 9:00 AM (Español) 11:00 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Español) 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Español)

INFANT BAPTISM * BAUTISMOS

MARRIAGE * MATRIMONIO Bride & Groom must begin preparation with the priest a minimum of six months prior to intended date of marriage. Los novios deben comunicarse con el padre por lo menos con seis meses de anticipación a la fecha de su celebración.

RECONCILIATION * CONFESIONES Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM or by appointment. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 PM ó entre semana con previa cita.

September 25, 2016

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ARISE…If you missed the Sign-ups...

Please call Barbara in the Religious Office 408.847.2652 First Session: “Encountering Christ”…

Please come to Fr. José Rubio’s Bible Study... September 28th at 7:00 pm in Serra Cottage. One of three sessions left. Fr. Rubio will discuss the three kings of united Israel: Saul, David and Solomon.

Please come. All are welcome!

September 11, 2016 Goal $ 22,500 Actual $ 19,565 Catholic Ed $ 3,929

September 18, 2016 Goal $ 22,500 Actual $ 19,223 Tragedy $ 3,255

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 2, 2016 Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Luke 17:5-10

LOOKING BEYOND OURSELVES The message found in today's readings is an oft-told story. Citizen Kane, Daddy Warbucks, and King Midas are only a few of the familiar fictional characters who thought enormous wealth could buy happiness and fulfillment. Daddy Warbucks admitted stepping on a few people in his climb to the top. Kane tried to buy the printed word and stardom for his young wife, while King Midas conjured immense wealth and tragedy by his very touch. We learn clearly in today's readings that none of this is really possible. True happiness comes from caring for someone other than ourselves. It comes from the pursuit of the virtues Paul described to Timothy: faith, love, gentleness, godliness, righteousness, and endurance. The Gospel reminds us that we dare not ignore the needs of others, acting as though we don't notice their suffering. God's call to us is much too clear to disregard for even one more day. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We've been thinking about names lately, and there is hardly any tradition older than changing one's name when accepting a new vocation in life. In the time of Jesus, people would normally wait until the eighth day after birth for the naming of a child, partly because of the fragility of infant life, when the eighth day would mark the end of a survival crisis, and also because the elders would look for some clues as to the child's identity. In Jewish life then as now, it was not the custom to name a child after a living parent; notice there are no "juniors" in the genealogy of Jesus. Remember also how the relatives complained to Zachary and Elizabeth that no one in their family was ever named John. Then there are the changed names, Abram became Abraham, Sarai became Sarah, Saul became Paul, Simon became Peter. This spills over into Western culture in many ways, such as British royalty taking new names at coronation. It's anybody's guess, for example, whether the Prince of Wales intends to be King Charles II, or become Henry, or Edward, or George if he wishes. Members of religious orders have until recent years swapped baptismal names for new ones, and the latest pope made a switch as well. Secular life has many parallels, and movie stars like Cary Grant, Judy Garland, and John Wayne might not have shone so brightly as Archie Leach, Frances Gumm, and Marion Morrison. There are some compelling reasons in our tradition for taking a new name when undertaking a new mission, yet also a clear preference for choosing the right baptismal name from the start! --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

UNRECOGNIZABLE All God's angels come to us disguised. --James Russell Lowell

Vigésimo-Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ~ 25 de Septiembre, 2016

Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Octubre 2, 2016

LEVANTATE … Si no te has inscrito todavía Por favor de llamarle a Hilda para inscribirte al 408.847.2652

Primera Sesión: “Encontrarse con Cristo”...

Coro De Jóvenes

MIRAR MÁS ALLÁ DE NOSOTROS MISMOS

El mensaje de las lecturas de hoy es una vieja historia. El Ciudadano Kane, Papi Warbucks y el Rey Midas son sólo unos pocos de los fa-miliares personajes ficticios que pensaban que con una enorme fortu-na podrían comprar la felicidad y la completa satisfacción. Papi War-bucks admite haber pisoteado a algunas personas en su ascenso a la cumbre. Kane trató de comprar la palabra impresa y el estrellato para su joven esposa, mientras que el Rey Midas conjura inmensa fortuna y tragedia sólo con su toque. Aprendemos claramente en las lecturas de hoy que nada de esto es posible. Alcanzamos la verdadera felicidad cuando nos interesamos en los demás. Cuando practicamos las virtudes que Dios describe a Timoteo: fe, amor, mansedumbre, piedad, rectitud y justicia. El Evan-gelio nos recuerda que no osemos ignorar las necesidades de los de-más, actuando como si no notáramos su sufrimiento. El llamado de Dios a nosotros es demasiado claro para ignorarlo ni un solo día más. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

La última mitad del siglo pasado, nuestro continente vio el derrame de muchísima sangre cristiana. No podemos olvidar la sangre de quienes dieron la vida por el Evangelio de la justicia: Michel Quiroga evangeli-zador colombiano; Agustina Rivas monjita peruana; Vicente Matute líder indígena hondureño; Marlene Kegler una universitaria de 23 años argentina. Estos son algunos ejemplos de tantos que murieron creyendo que la doctrina cristiana no se puede contener en templos y conventos. Dieron la vida por querer vivir su fe en situaciones de dis-criminación e injusticia. Derramando su sangre se convirtieron en án-geles de justicia que gritan a Dios uniendo sus voces a la de Abel. Todos estos mártires latinoamericanos murieron a manos de latinoa-mericanos. Dieron sus vidas, según la mártir chilena Joan Alsina, co-mo granos de trigo. Y desde el cielo ella nos pide: "Esperamos tu soli-daridad. ¿Entiendes ahora lo que significa el Cuerpo de Cristo? Si no-sotros nos hundimos es algo de tu esperanza la que se hunde. Pero si de las cenizas asumimos la vida de nuevo, es algo que nace de nuevo en ustedes." --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

IRRECONOCIBLES

Todos los ángeles de Dios se acercan a nosotros disfrazados. --James Russell Lowell

TALENTOSOS Y ENERGÉTICOS

El infierno está lleno de talentosos, pero el cielo está lleno de gente con energía. --Santa Juan Francisca de Chantal

Levántate

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 25, 2016

Liturgy 408.847.5151 or dbarry@dsj.org

Do you know the Main Choir at the Mass you usually attend? According to the reform documents of the Second Vatican Council, it’s all of us! The Family of God assembled in prayer. Do you think your voice is not good enough? An old priest friend used to say: Sing with the voice God gave you; he likes it! I would advise you in the same way—you may think you sound like a telephone pole, but God loves the voice he gave you. The more we all sing together, the better we’ll all sound and the more vibrant the Mass will be. We have some terrific choirs. It’s good for all of us, choirs included, to remember that they are here to lead the Main Choir—all of us. If you have been at a Mass with most of the assembly singing, you know what I mean. That only happens if each person decides to join the singing. We hold this as such a large value that we have invested in the screens and taking the time to create the slides to help us all lift up our heads and sing. I sure hope you will try it next time you attend Mass.

Confirmation /

Next Middle School Night

Próxima Noche de Estudiantes de la Middle School

High School / Grupo de Jóvenes de la Prepa

Young Adults

(6940 Chestnut St.) Next Gathering:

Friday, October 7th at 6:30pm

Donation Baskets

We all help Saint Joseph Family Center and the Lord’s Table do their essential job of feeding the hungry. An easy way to help is to bring your donation of canned goods, rice, beans, or diapers, size 4, 5, 6 to the peach baskets at the doors. On Monday, these items are delivered to SJFC for distribution. Donations of fresh foods or other items must be given directly to SJFC. Call 408.842.6662 to arrange a donation.

Free Citizenship Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays at Gavilan College in Morgan Hill (Community and Cultural Center , 17060 Monterey St. Morgan Hill) in rooms 3 & 4 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Francis Center in Gilroy (7950 Church St) 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

All are welcome!

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 25, 2016 St. Mary School Office: 408.842.2827 Religious Education:

408.847.2652

Our Catechetical Year has begun!! You are still able to pick up registration forms in the Religious Education

Office and also the Parish Office. Come in this week and register your child!!! We look forward to having your children return!! Please call our office for further information. Our number is 408.847.2652

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Fall Spaghetti Dinner - Mark your Calendar

There will be a Parent Information Meeting for First Reconciliation for Parents on Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 pm in the Common Room of St. Francis Center. Please come prepared to purchase ($20.00) the books for your children.

8th Annual Walk-a-Thon

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 25, 2016

Prayers for the Sick Oremos por los Enfermos

Masses for the Week An offering to the work of the Parish has been made in memory of, or on behalf of, these persons who are hereby included in the special prayers of our community at our daily Masses this week.

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Arise Are you longing for more??

Are you wondering what is the "MORE" you long for? You will discover the "more" is

Jesus in your life!! We invite you to signup for our First

Season: "Encountering Christ"........

6 opportunities with your community and friends to

share faith, share scripture, and Encounter Christ to give us hope in our lives and hope

for the world.... ARISE is a three year parish centered process of spiritual renewal and evangelization; presented by RENEW International. By participating in this process our parish will deepen their faith, develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow closer as a community and reach out in service to others. We look forward to having you be part of the ADVENTURE!!!! Please call Barbara in the Religious Education Office at 408.847.2652 if you missed the opportunity to sign up.

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