St. William Church 611 S. El Monte Avenue

Los Altos, CA 94022 650-559-2080

fax 650-948-2056

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00PM (Vigil)

Sunday 9:00AM 11:15AM 5:00PM (Youth)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-4:30PM or by appointment.

Children’s Faith Formation Sunday 10:05AM - 11:05AM Monday 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Youth Ministry Edge Middle School Monday 6:00-8:00PM

theIntersection Teen Ministry Sunday 6:00-8:30PM

St. Nicholas Church 473 Lincoln Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022

650-948-2158 fax 650-948-2056

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00PM (Vigil)

Sunday 8:00AM 9:15AM 10:45AM 12:15PM

Mon - Sat 8:00AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30PM or by appointment.

First Friday of the Month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30-9:30AM

First Saturday of the Month Anointing of the Sick during 8:00AM Mass

Twenty-ninth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

October 22, 2017

Welcome to

The Catholic Community of St. Nicholas & St. William

M O N T H

Pope Sends Telegram for California Wildfires

Informed of the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property caused by the wildfire in California, the Holy Father assures you of his heartfelt solidarity and his prayers for all those affected by this disaster. He is especially mindful of those who mourn the loss of their loved ones and who fear for the lives of those still missing. His Holiness offers encouragement to the civil authorities and emergency personnel as they assist the victims of this tragedy. To all he sends his blessing.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Secretary of State

St. Nicholas & St. William Parish Office

473 Lincoln Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022

Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

Website stnicholasandstwilliam.org Email stnicholas@dsj.org or stwilliam@dsj.org Facebook www.facebook.com/stnickcc/

Parish Staff Pastor Rev. John L. Poncini x2086 jponcini@dsj.org

Parochial Vicar Rev. Anthony Uytingco x2088 auytingco@dsj.org

Pastoral Associate Deacon Charles Corbalis x2210 ccorbalis@dsj.org

Director, Liturgy & Pastoral Care Carol Thornton x2204 cthornton@dsj.org

Director, Faith Formation Sarah Landers x2209 slanders@dsj.org

Business Manager Lidia Fiandeiro x2202 lfiandeiro@dsj.org

Director, Music Gary Soals x2208 gsoals@dsj.org

Faith Formation Associate Melissa Geier x2206 mgeier@dsj.org

Administrative Lupe Butterbrodt x2201 stnicholas@dsj.org

Sr. Joan Panella, S.N.D. x2020 jpanella@dsj.org

Facilities Tim Butterbrodt x2203 tbutterbrodt@dsj.org

St. Nicholas School 12816 S. El Monte Ave

Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 650-941-4056

Principal Jan Popolizio jpopolizio@dsj.org

Catholic Cemetery of the Diocese of San Jose

Call for pre-need or at-need arrangements. Gate of Heaven Cemetery

22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos, CA (650) 428-3730

Novena Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

Merciful Mother, in union with the Church Triumphant in heaven, we beg of you, pray for the souls in purgatory. Be mindful of your motherly love for them and beg of Jesus the merits of His eternal love for them. May they be freed from their suffering to soon enjoy eternal peace and happiness. Oh Mary, thank you for interceding for the grace of perseverance for the faithful departed.

Loving Savior, Jesus Christ, You are the King of Kings in the land of eternal bliss. We beg of You, in Your mercy hear our prayer and set free the holy souls in purgatory, especially (name). Lead them to the light and freedom of the children of God in the Kingdom of Your glory. Loving Savior, We thank You for having redeemed the poor souls with Your most Precious Blood. Amen

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

November is the month that the Catholic Church remembers our beloved dead in a special way. We begin with ALL SAINTS Holy Day on November 1, which reminds us that we are all part of the Communion of Saints. On the following day November 2, we observe The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, better known as All Souls’ Day. This year an All Souls’ Novena will be offered from November 2nd through the 10th. The prayer below is offered for your use during the period of the novena. We invite you to share the names of those you would like to have held in prayer by filling out one of the All Souls’ envelopes found in the pews and entrances to the church. Please return these in the collection basket at mass or bring them to the Parish Office at 473 Lincoln Avenue by the end of October. Throughout the month of November the combined prayers of our parish community will be focused on the specific intentions for deceased family and friends. All the envelope prayers petitions will be gathered and placed on display in our churches. You may submit names at any time.

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Young Adult Ministry All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for our upcoming events! 

Confirmation Program Our candidates and their sponsors have begun 

their journey toward Confirmation! Please keep them in prayer as they continue 

to prepare for this exciting sacrament! 

Oct. 17  Holy Hour, Happy Hour When: 7:00 p.m. Where: Church of the Nativity 

Oct. 19  ARISE Small Group When: 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Nicholas Office 

Oct. 20  Re:sound Praise & Worship When: 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Clare of Assisi 

Oct. 24  Holy Hour, Happy Hour When: 7:00 p.m. Where: Church of the Nativity 

Oct. 26  ARISE Small Group When: 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Nicholas Office 

Oct. 29  Holy Hour, Happy Hour When: 4:00 p.m. Where: St. Joseph’s Church 

For more details, join our Facebook page!  facebook.com/groups/snswyoungadults 

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Pope Paul VI Award for Liturgical Ministers Good and Faithful Servants   

We are delighted to announce that the following parishioners have been awarded the Diocese of  San Jose’s Pope Paul VI 

Award for their years of dedicated service as Liturgical Ministers.  The cer ficates will be distributed on Saturday, October 28 at the 5:00pm Mass at St. William and on Sunday, October 29 at the 10:45 am Mass at  St. Nicholas.  If you prefer to have the award mailed to you please contact Carol Thornton.  

40 Years St. William ‐ Karen Jenney, Cathy Kordsmeier,                          Norm Kordsmeier 

35 Years St. Nicholas ‐ Larry Castelli, Ginny Dolan, Elaine Hanley St. William ‐ Dick Guertin, Dan Haley, Bernard Lilly, Liz Lilly,                 Irv Martin, Jane Stefani, Ron Stefani 

30 Years St. Nicholas ‐ Kate Smith St. William ‐ Becky Bell, Diane Franceschi, Linda Sarver,                 Marian Verlot 

25 Years St. Nicholas ‐ Martha Sheridan St. William ‐ Marie Stiver 

20 Years St. Nicholas ‐ Ann Marie Avedisian, Mary Ann Balkenhol,                Cathy Curl, Mike Loftus, Don Naumann St. William ‐ Loretta Fennell, Olivia Haley, Mike Lesyna,                 Kristi Maloney 

15 Years St. Nicholas ‐ Patrick Hanley, Margaret Hendrickson,                Gretchen McPhail, Fernando Serpa St. William ‐ Jeannie Ford, Jack Heidmiller, Ivana Panontin  

10 Years St. Nicholas ‐ Bruce Barci, Susan Bernadett‐Shapiro,                Carol Daly, Chris Davis, Lou Ercoli, Joy Lin,                Katya Lohngoeni, Mary Anne Stanislaw,                Janis Walker  St. William ‐ Bill Daley, Monica Haupt, Robert Jahnke,                Hubert Lipinski, Valerie Lipinski, Anita Nichols,                Warren Petree, Jim Promessi, Tatiana Promessi,                Karen Shea‐Daley.

Gospel Inspired Prayer Ma hew 22: 15‐21  

Caesar, did you create the stars?   

Can you make blood course through  human veins? 

Or cra  a hummingbird or a Gerbera daisy? 

Your coins can’t buy what we really need. 

Creator, God you are the one whose face we seek. 

We are made in your image. 

Please take us as your own. 

Amen 

 

Consola on of Grief  An cipa ng the Holidays  

Are you, a family member, or friend grieving the death of a loved one?  If so, please join us for an evening of support and comfort on Monday, November 13 in the  St Nicholas Parish Hall.  A simple soup supper will be provided at 

6:00 pm.  Then, at 6:30 pm Fr. Chris Benne , Pastor of  St. Christopher Parish, will facilitate a workshop: Consola on of Grief ‐ An cipa ng the Holidays.  During the session Fr. Chris will share stories from scripture and personal experience, present visual images and music that can bring hope, and offer strategies in prepara on for the holidays and beyond.  If you would like to a end this free event, please RSVP to Carol by November 10 at thornton@dsj.org or 650‐948‐2158.  This event is sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and hosted by the Catholic Community of St. Nicholas & St. William. 

Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday, Nov 1

Masses: 8:00am & 6:00pm

At: St. Nicholas Church

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From September 27 through November 5, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life:

You are invited to pray the rosary, your own special prayers, and/or do some act of fasting during each of these 40 days asking God—in your own words—for an end to abortion and for his healing on our nation and the many vulnerable who have been victims of this practice.

You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 1691 The Alameda, San Jose, or 225 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach.

If you’d like more information please contact: Bob at 415-512-2132 www.40daysforlife.com/mountainview

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Friday’s during the month of October after the 8:00am Mass

at St. Nicholas Church

Oct 27 . . .no adoration Nov 3 . . . Fr. John Poncini

Holy Hour Adoration for Life

M O N T H

Have questions? Contact Deacon Charles: ccorbalis@dsj.org or 650-948-2158 x2210

Wednesdays - 7:30 to 8:45pm St. Nicholas Hall

We are continuing in Galatians and discussing why Paul said "if you say there is any other gospel than then the one I teach may that one be accursed". The bible gospels includes many verses that can help us out in every day life. Some of these verses include: PS 34:16-20, Is 40:28-31, Phil 4:4-7, Eph 2:4-10, Jn 14:1-3, Jn 3:16-18. Use these verses any time you feel in despair!! These are the things we are studying in our bible study right now. Please join us, bring your bible we will furnish the rest.

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NEXT WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION The second collection will assist the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Athanasius Parish to help support their food pantry and emergency assistance fund and the SN/SW gift card Outreach Program.

Mass Assignments for October 28 & 29

St. Nicholas Church St. William Church 5:00PM - Fr. Anthony Uytingco 5:00PM - Fr. John Poncini 8:00AM - Fr. Timothy Lyons 9:00AM - Fr. Anthony Uytingco 9:15AM - Fr. Timothy Lyons 11:15AM - Fr. Anthony Uytingco 10:45AM - Fr. John Poncini 5:00PM - Fr. John Poncini 12:15PM - Fr. John Poncini

SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS Let us pray for Erin A., Susan Almon, Lisa Brown, Jose Cabaccan, Marta & Jim Carr, Alta & Camilo Cuevas, DeBell Family, Pat Dixon, Rita Donnelly, Dan Eber, Mike Elliott, Jeanie Ford, Shirley Frier, Tia Garner, Emil Girczyc, Diane Geschke, Janet Hayter, Gerrod Herndon, Bernice Jeworski, Robert Koch, Gertrude Kraenkel, Josephine Lipinski, Audrey Tischler Livermore, Rosalie Mattevi, Rose McCloud, Pam Medlennoff, Kay Miholovich, Fr. Joe Milani, Anna Morrison, Ivana Mosunic, Alex Munroe, Nicholas Norcia, Jo Norwood, John Pecoraro, Eduardo & Eva Ramirez, Caden James Reinhart, Aidee Reyes, Mary Rietkert, Mike Roman, Manuel R. Santiago, Geri Schultz, Tom Smith, Barbara Steinmetz, Maynard Stevenson, Nathaniel Stoll, Mary Lou Swain, Lisa Tucker, Katie Vanoli, Helen Webster, Tracy Weiss, Baby Boy Wever & his parents, Terry Wills, Elaine Woulfe, Mercedes Yañez, and Rafael Zamora that Jesus will be a source of strength and comfort.

St. Nicholas Church

Sat. 5:00pm Frank Stiene † Loving Daughter

Sun. 8:00am Susan Powers † 9:15am Maureen Braun † Buckley Family 10:45am People of the Parish 12:15pm

Mon. Marcie Smith † St. Nicholas Parish

Tue. Rose Arata † Paul Arata Family

Wed. Raymond Hiznay † Loving Family Jenna Emily Wismer † Loving Family

Thur.

Fri. Rey Mendoza - Intentions Andrews Family

Sat. 8:00am

St. William Church Sat. 5:00pm Loreta Quijano † Loving Family

Sun. 9:00am People of the Parish 11:15am Gertrude Kraenkel - Health 5:00pm Joseph Blackall † Eileen Gann

Mass Intentions for the week of October 23

YTD Stewardship Report - Oct 8, 2017

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Sun Collection: Oct 7-8 $9,579.74 $7,770.00

Online Giving: Oct 2-8 $5,528.67 $5,445.00

% of Budget YTD 105.3% 107.5%

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Budget YTD: Oct 8 $170,012.10 $126,850.00

Today, we will take up a Disaster Relief Collection for the Fire Victims in the

Diocese of Santa Rosa.

Thursday, November2

St. William Hall 11:30am

Start the month in the spirit of Thanksgiving! Come with friends for turkey and trimmings. Beverages – wine, water, soda, and coffee - are included for just $10.00. Everyone welcome! Reservations are a must in order to offer this remarkable price! RSVP by Monday evening, October 30. Email Liz Lilly at bernardandliz@lillypadsite.com or phone Katie Montalvo at 650-948-4672. Appetizers and desserts are Pot-luck. Please let Liz or Katie know if you would like to bring something this time. We usually need 5-6 of each.