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St. Martin Parish January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord PARISH OFFICE CENTER (COTTRELL CENTER) 593 CENTRAL AVE SUNNYVALE, CA 94086 PARISH OFFICE HOURS http://smsdsj.org (no www) Parish Offices are closed every Monday Tues. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon ( 4 08 ) 736-3725 Fax ( 408 ) 736-4968

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Monday - Friday 7:30 AM. & 5:00 PM Friday 7:30 PM (Tiếng Việt) Saturday 8:30 AM,Vigils: 5:00 PM English 6:30 PM Español Sunday 8:00, 10:00 AM, (English) 12:00 PM (Español) 5:00 PM (Tiếng Việt) MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND DYING AND FUNERAL SERVICES EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER

(408) 736-3725 EXT. 14

~ Reconciliation ~ Individual confessions are scheduled on Saturday from 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment. Communal celebration occurs during Advent and Lent. SACRAMENTS, ANNIVERSARIES AND SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS

- Baptism / Bautismo Please contact the Parish Office. Por favor de llamar la oficina parroquial 408-736-3725

- Marriage / Matrimonio Couples wishing to celebrate marriage should contact the Parish office at least 6 to 9 months before the proposed wedding date. Los arreglos se tienen que hacer por lo menos con 6 meses de anticipación a la fecha de la boda. Llamen a la oficina parroquial para hacer una cita con el Sacerdote.

- Care of the Sick / Atención a los enfermos For any parishioner who is sick at home, in the hospital or about to undergo surgery, please call the Parish Office for a visit. Si conoce o sabe de personas enfermas en casa o recluidas o que van a ser operadas por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para una visita.

- Quinceañera Please contact Joselyn Martinez (ext. 24) to make an appointment. Por favor contactar a Joselyn Martinez (ext. 24) para hacer una cita.

Anniversary masses and special celebrations / Misas de aniversario y celebraciones especiales : Please call the office. Por favor llame a la oficina para más información.

CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF SUNNYVALE 195 Leota Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-738-3444 Susan Morrissey, Principal ([email protected]) Michelle Placencia, [email protected]

- Confesiones Confesiones individuales los Sábados de 3:30 PM a 4:30 PM ó por cita. Penitencial comunitaria en Adviento y Cuaresma.

STAFF Pastor - Rev. Roberto Gomez, [email protected] Parochial Vicar - Rev. Hao Dinh, [email protected] In Residence - Rev. Edward Samy, Ed.D Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation - Joselyn Martinez, Ext. 24, [email protected] Vietnamese Catechetical Ministry- Dinh Truc Ha [email protected] Wedding Coordinator - Isabel Yáñez, [email protected] Quinceañera Coordinator - Joselyn Martinez Ext. 24 Sacristy Assistant – Ralph Bourey, [email protected] Administrative Assistant – Lisa Bourey, Ext. 20 [email protected] Maintenance - Wayne Purdy, Ext. 15 [email protected] Bookkeeper—Bernard Nemis [email protected] Assistance for those of us in Need: Saint Vincent De Paul - ext. 30

Catechetical Office - Oficina de Catequesis Tuesday thru Friday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM or by appointment. Please call the office. Por favor llame a la oficina para más información.

January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord

Mass Intentions for the Week January 7, 2017—January 14, 2017 Sat. 5:00 pm Elizabeth Fletcher + 6:30 pm Sun. 8:00 am Jose, Irene, & Leocadia Ulate + Lee Perkins + Juan Carlos Ruelas + Pantalion & Ermila Arias + Antonio C. Sousa + 10:00 am For the Parishioners of St. Martin 12:00 pm Mon. 7:30 am 5:00 pm Jesus Doctolero + Julian Ramirez + Maria Luisa Villarreal + Tues. 7:30 am 5:00 pm Betty Callanta—Happy 78th Birthday Wed. 7:30 am 5:00 pm Thurs. 7:30 am 5:00 pm Fri. 7:30 am Lewis John Alvernas + 5:00 pm Francisca P. Dimailig + Sat. 8:30 am Serafim Alvernaz +

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm -- Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading -- The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel -- Magi from the east arrive looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura -- ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). Salmo -- Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura -- El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5 -6). Evangelio -- Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: "¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?" (Mateo 2:1-12). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

Patricia Knapik

David Renner

Maria Flores

Donna Hooper

June Luiz-Biedma Richard Romero Trinidad Flores

Margarita Armendariz Sharon Spisak Tom Ruiz

Rose Atangan

Trinidad Aguilera

Karen Larson Cannell

Josephine Lango

Evangeline Garcia Armando Rivera

Paula Zeman Marie Boyd

Armando Rita Stella Zupanovich Hilda Smith

Sita Neff Pablo Arturo Segura Vargas Eugenia Perez

Oscar Carbajal

Dionisia Alvernas

Rachel & Gracia

Adeline Lopez

Nick San Pedro

Pat Miller

Debbie Larson

Mohamad Sharif

Maria Robles Servet Menendez

Angelita Silverio Isabel Hensley

Patsy Pineda Concepcion Bautista Gonzalez Lorraine Wolfington

Virginia Green Francisco Mark Verano, III Guadalupe Bible

Joy Miller

Theresa Garcia

Nelly Pula

Dennis Donofrio

Meg Renner

Delia Villarreal

Vernon Silva

Estela Cardenas

Rudy Baldini We will be taking the names off every month unless you call and request that it be kept on the sick list. Por favor llame a la oficina si usted quiere que alguien siga siendo incluido/a ó removido/a

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Friday: St. Hilary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor; Lunes: El Bautismo del Señor Martes: Comienza la Primera Semana del Tiempo Ordinario Viernes: San Hilario Sábado: Santa María Virgen

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:3438; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 69; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Hch 10:34-38; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Martes: Heb 2:5-12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:21-28 o Heb 1:1-6 y 2:5 -12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:14-20 y 1:21-28 Miércoles: Heb 2:14-18; Sal 105 (104):1 -4, 6-9; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: Heb 3:7-14; Sal 95 (94):6-11; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Sal 78 (77):3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: Heb 4:12-16; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: Is 49:3, 5-6; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

January 8, 2017

They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. -- Matthew 2:11b THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experience God's presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Our Weekly Offering of December 17th & 18th First Collection Second Collection Other Total Collected

$ 6,766.00 $

1,502.00

$

2773.00

$

11,041.00

The Epiphany of the Lord

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST MARTIN’S THIS WEEK MONDAY La Roca de Pedro 7:00 PM Chapel Zumba 7:00 PM Parish Hall

Zumba 7:00 PM Parish Hall

THURSDAY Altar Society 9:45 AM TUESDAY Vietnamese Bible St. Joseph Room Class / Tiếng Confirmation Việt Classes 7:30 PM Parish 6:30 PM Spanish Choir Office Fr. Hao Hispanic Choir 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Emmaus Room Ministry Resource Zumba Room Legión de Maria Zumba Hispana 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Parish Hall Marian Room Knights of WEDNESDAY Columbus YLI 7:00 PM 1:00 PM St. Martin Room Ministry Resource Zumba Room 7:00 PM English Bible Parish Hall Class 7:00 PM Parish Office Fr. Roberto Rosary Guadalupanos FRIDAY 7:00 PM Chapel Spanish Bible St. Vincent de Class / Clase de Paul Biblia 7:15 PM 7:00 PM Oficina Emmaus Room Parroquial Spanish Choir Padre Roberto 7:00 PM Ministry Resource Room

Call the office for Baptismal Preparation Classes date & times. (offered once per month in English and Spanish)

We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every F riday beginning with Mass at 7:30 am and ending with Benediction at 12:00 pm. We will continue with our Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays beginning at the 7:30 am Mass, Benediction at 12:00 pm, and Adoration until the 5:00 pm Mass.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This year, in the United States the celebration of the Epiphany falls on January 8, but the traditional date for the Epiphany is January 6. The date we know as January 6 was established as the solstice in Egypt in 1996 BC, but the Egyptian calendar lost a full day every 128 years. Twenty centuries later the actual solstice had migrated to December 25. People still kept January 6 for the solstice celebration, but December 25, matching nicely with the Roman pagan feast of the Unconquered Sun, launched an extended solstice holiday. By the time of the early church, the whole period of twelve days was celebrated just about everywhere. Christians began to celebrate Christ as the true light of the world in four themes: the Nativity, the manifestation to the Gentiles, the baptism of the Lord, and the wedding feast at Cana. That was entirely too much for one day to handle. A twelve-day season was ready to be adapted, so Christians borrowed from the pagan calendar for their own season of light. Thus early Christian celebrations of the Christmas season extended from one date for the solstice, December 25, to the older date, January 6. The darkest time in the Northern Hemisphere could now be filled with the Christian observance of the arrival of the Light of the World. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Our Weekly Offering of December 24th & 25th First Collection Second Collection Other Total Collected

$ 7,753.99 $

0.00

$

9862.98

$

17,616.97

Upcoming Second Collection

January 14th & 15th—St. Vincent de Paul

Segundas Colectas

14 y 15 de enero—San Vincente de Paul

TRUE HAPPINESS Abandon yourself utterly for the love of God, and in this way you will become truly happy. --Blessed Henry Suso

8 de Enero de 2017

La Epifanía del Señor

ESPAÑOL/SPANISH

oro, incienso y mirra. -- Mateo 2:11b

Exposición Del Santísimo

Abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos:

LA ESTRELLA DE BELÉN El desarrollo del relato de la Encarnación continúa hoy cuando la Iglesia celebra la Epifanía. La historia de los Magos de oriente es uno de los relatos más fascinantes de las Escrituras. Nos enseña mucho sobre qué podemos esperar, incluso en circunstancias y lugares que pueden parecer insignificantes. Belén era un pueblo diminuto, lo que hoy diríamos un pueblo sin siquiera un semáforo. Sin embargo, es sobre este lugar aparentemente insignificante que la estrella guía se detuvo en su búsqueda del lugar en donde el Salvador nacería. Muchas veces no comprendemos que la estrella de Belén se posa en nuestra vida diaria, donde podemos sentir la presencia de Dios, manifestada de maneras diversas y nuevas. La Epifanía nos llama a salir de nuestro estupor y a reconocer a Aquél que viene a salvarnos. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

VERDADERA FELICIDAD Abandónate por entero al amor de Dios, de esta manera serás genuinamente feliz. --Beato Henry Suso

Todos los Viernes habrá adoración después de la misa a las 7:30 am y bendición a las 12:00 pm y habrá después bendición hasta que la misa a las 5:00 pm.

Virgen del Carmen, grupo de la Legión de María, invita a los feligreses de la Parroquia San Martin, para ayudarle en Su trabajo de apostolado y evangelización. Nos reunimos los jueves de 7:00PM – 9:00PM en el salón Marian del 2do Piso. Para mayor información llamar al celular (408) 636-6703 de Josefina Esparza.

Los Guadalupanos los invitan a rezar el Rosario cada Miércoles a las 7 en la noche en la capilla.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Es tiempo de añadir los reyes magos al pesebre. En 1448 llegaron los pesebres italianos a las iglesias españolas, pero no fue hasta que el Rey Carlos III le regaló un pesebre a su hijo en el siglo XVIII que el uso de pesebres se expandió en los hogares. Desde entonces, el uso de nacimientos llegó al continente americano en donde se conviertió en la decoración principal para las fiestas navideñas. Así como en todo país latinoamericano el montaje del Belén es una tradición, lo es también en Venezuela. Con el pesebre venezolano llegan también aguinaldos, parrandas, Misas y patines. ¡Sí! ¡Patines! Desde la mitad del siglo pasado los venezolanos celebran la época navideña con "patinadas". Estas "patinadas" normalmente se hacen por las mañanas y muchas calles están cerradas a los autos hasta las 8 a.m. para que niños y jóvenes puedan disfrutar de los patines, bicicletas y otros juguetes que les regala el niño Dios. Por esto, muchos niños duermen con un "cordoncito" atado al dedo gordo de los pies, que cuelgan por la ventana para que los despierten los que pasan patinado. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

NUEVOS FELIGRESES Te damos la bienvenida a la Parroquia de San Martín. Te extendemos una cordial invitación a registrarse a nuestra parroquia en las oficinas parroquiales en horario regular. ¡BIENVENIDOS!

Clase de Biblia El Padre Roberto ofrece estudio Bíblico todos los Viernes. No necesitan saber absolutamente nada, solo tener deseo de conocer la Palabra de Dios! Traiga su Biblia. a las 7:00 PM en las Oficinas Parroquiales frente al Templo.

Chúa Nhật 08 tháng 01 năm 2017

GIÁO XỨ ST. MARTIN Cộng Đoàn Đức Mẹ Fatima

593 Central Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Điện thoại Văn phòng: 408-736-3725 Website: http://smsdsj.org Lm. Chánh xứ: Roberto Gomez Lm. Phụ tá: Giuse Đinh Đức Hảo

CÁC THÁNH LỄ TRONG TUẦN Thứ Hai đến thứ Sáu: 7:30am & 5:00pm (thứ Sáu: lễ tiếng Việt lúc 7:30pm) Thứ Bảy: 8:30am, 5:00pm & 6:30pm (tiếng Mễ) Chúa Nhật - Lễ tiếng Mỹ: 8:00am, 10:00am - Lễ tiếng Mễ: 12:00pm - Lễ tiếng Việt: 5:00pm

LÃNH NHẬN BÍ TÍCH & HỌC GIÁO LÝ - Rửa Tội, Hôn Phố i, Mình Thánh Chúa, Thêm Sức: xin liên lạc Cha Hảo: 408-736-3725 x18 hoặc [email protected]. - Trường hợp khẩn cấp (Xức Dầu Bệnh Nhân, An Táng): Từ thứ Sáu đến thứ Ba, xin gọi 408-475-6022 (Cha Hảo). Riêng thứ Tư và thứ Năm, xin gọi 408-736-3725 rồi bấm số 14 (Cha Roberto). - Bí Tích Giải tội: 4:30pm chiều Chúa nhật, hoặc lúc 3:30pm4:30pm chiều thứ Bảy. - Giáo Lý Viêṭ Ngữ, Dự Tòng: xin liên la ̣c với anh Hà: 408891-8382 hoặc [email protected].

BAN THƯỜNG VỤ CỘNG ĐOÀN FATIMA

Trưởng Ban: Phó Nội Vụ: Phó Ngoại Vụ: Tổng Thư ký: Tổng Thủ quỹ: Cố vấn:

Ô. Đặng Hùng Ô. Nguyễn Trung B. Nguyễn Phương Ô. Nguyễn Chương B. Võ thị Hương Ô. Lê Hữu Hiếu

(408) 296-2021 (408) 986-0431 (408) 749-8333 (408) 541-9849 (408) 204-7572 (510) 926-0074

CÁC TRƯỞNG BAN & HỘI ĐOÀN

Phụng Vụ: Giáo Lý: Liên Minh TT: Bà Mẹ CG: Ca Đoàn Fatima: Thiếu Nhi TT: Legio Mariae:

Ô. Đặng Hùng A. Đinh Trúc Hà Ô. Nguyễn Ngọc Thời B. Nguyễn M. Nguyệt C. Trần Minh-Ngọc A. Vũ Hiến Hoan B. Nguyễn Liễu

(408) 296-2021 (408) 891-8382 (408) 749-8333 (408) 680-7494 (408) 677-1386 (408) 318-1230 (408) 368-8137

SINH HOẠT CÁC HỘI ĐOÀN - Hội Các Bà Mẹ Công Giáo, Đoàn Liên Minh Thánh Tâm và Ca Đoàn họp sau lễ Chúa nhật đầu tháng. - Đoàn Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể Martinô: sinh hoạt mỗi Chúa nhật từ 3pm-5pm tại Hội Trường (trong năm học). - Legio Mariae ho ̣p mỗi Chúa nhâ ̣t, 8:30-10am.

Những tin lạc quan liên hệ đến các tôn giáo trong năm 2016 1. Đối thoại với Hồi giáo Ngày thứ Hai, 23-5-2016 tại Vatican, Đgh. Phanxicô đã tiếp kiến Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib, Imam của đền Hồi giáo Al-Azhar. Hai vị nói đến “sự dấn thân chung của các vị lãnh đạo và các tín đồ của các tôn giáo lớn cho nền hoà bình thế giới, từ bỏ bạo lực và khủng bố, tình hình của các Kitô hữu trong bối cảnh xung đột và căng thẳng ở Trung Đông và việc bảo vệ họ.” 2. Lễ kỷ niệm 500 năm Cuộc Cải Cách Tin Lành Trong tuyên bố chung được ký ngày 31-10-2016 Lund (Thụy Điển) giữa Đgm. Phanxicô và Gm. Mounib Younan, Chủ tịch Liên hiệp Tin Lành Luther thế giới, hai vị nhận định rằng 50 năm đối thoại kiên trì và hiệu quả giữa người Công giáo và người Tin Lành Luther đã giúp hai bên vượt qua nhiều khác biệt, củng cố sự hiểu biết và tin tưởng lẫn nhau và đã xích lại gần nhau qua việc cùng phục vụ những người đang chịu đau khổ và bị bách hại. Hai bên khẳng định rằng “những gì liên kết chúng tôi thì lớn hơn những điều gây chia rẽ”. 3. Công đồng Toàn Chính Thống Đại công đồng Chính Thống giáo đã diễn ra ở Kriti (Hy Lạp) từ ngày 19 đến 26-6-2016. Đây là Công đồng đầu tiên của Chính Thống giáo kể từ cuộc đại ly khai vào năm 1054. Kết thúc Công đồng, 200 nhà lãnh đạo và giám mục của 10 (trong 14) Giáo hội tự trị đã gửi cho thế giới một sứ điệp, nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng đối thoại với các Kitô hữu khác, kêu gọi ngừng việc bành trướng bạo lực quân sự, đòi hỏi bảo vệ các Kitô và các nhóm thiểu số bị đàn áp tại Trung Đông, và đề cập đến khủng hoảng sinh thái. 4. Người Hồi giáo cầu nguyện cho cha Jacques Hamel Thánh đường Hồi giáo Villeneuve-d’Ascq thuộc vùng NordPas-de-Calais ở miền Bắc nước Pháp đã dành ngày thứ Sáu, 29-7-2016 để cầu nguyện cho cha Jacques Hamel, người bị sát hại ba ngày trước tại nhà thờ Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray ở gần Rouen, khi ngài đang cử hành Thánh lễ. Buổi cầu nguyện quy tụ gần 400 tín đồ Hồi giáo. - Theo hdgmvietnam.org

CHUẨN BỊ MỪNG TẾT NGUYÊN ĐÁN

Kính mời quý ông bà, anh chị em tham dự những ngày mừng Tết như sau. 1) Mừng Tết với ĐGM. McGrath và các cộng đoàn Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 1 năm 2017 lúc 10 giờ sáng tại nhà thờ St. Elizabeth, 750 Sequoia Drive, Milpitas 2) Mừng Tết với Cộng đoàn Fatima, St. Martin Chúa nhật, 29 tháng 1 năm 2017 với Thánh lễ lúc 5 giờ chiều, sau đó là tiệc mừng Tết tại hội trường xứ đạo

DÂNG CÚNG LẦN II * Jan. 08: Giúp trường Catholic Academy * Jan. 15: Giúp cơ quan bác ái St. Vincent de Paul

“Lạy Chúa, mọi dân tộc trên địa cầu đều thờ lạy Chúa” (Tv. 71)

TIN THIẾU NHI THÁNH THỂ

Ban Chấp Hành mới của Đoàn TNTT Thánh Martino bắt đầu nhiệm kỳ mới từ 1-1-2017. Xin chúc mừng tân đoàn trưởng Vũ Hiến Hoan trong trách nhiệm thủ lãnh đoàn. Đoàn TNTT cũng như Cộng đoàn Đức Mẹ Fatima chân thành cám ơn anh Nguyễn Thanh Tùng, đoàn trưởng vừa mãn nhiệm, về sự hy sinh phục vụ trong thời gian qua.

January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord

18th Annotation

MAINTENANCE CORNER If you would like to volunteer time/ money, please notify the Parish Office volunteers at the Front Desk with your name and phone number. St. Martin Parish is very grateful for all our parishioners!

St. Martin Parish and Parishioners would like to thank Moria and Jimmy Kang for all their work chairing our New Year’s Eve Celebration. Great food, lots of fun was had by all!

January 14, 2017 The 18th Annotation is a 14-week Exercises allowing par ticipants to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This “retreat—Lightworks” will enable people to grow in their relationship with Jesus and examine their lives in light of God’s call to conversion. The 18th Annotation will be offered in English and Vietnamese by tr ained spiritual Exercises directors and a Jesuit priest. The retreat involves: Weekly meetings for individual spiritual direction with trained spiritual directors A small group meetings with a Jesuit priest, the supervisor. Applications: [email protected] A contribution of $500.00 is encouraged in monthly or quarterly donations to Most Holy Trinity Parish Spiritual Exercises Ministry For more information: Margarita Hua— Spiritual Exercises Director, M.A. 408-623-0838

Santo Nino Novena & Fiesta Jan.12-20, 2017 at various parishes. (Novena) Jan. 21, 2017, 11:45am-1:30pm (Fiesta) Saint Joseph Cathedral Basilica The Diocesan Council of Filipino Catholics invites everyone to the celebration of the Santo Nino Fiesta on January 21, 2017 at the Saint Joseph Cathedral Basilica. Bishop Patrick J. McGrath will preside at the Eucharistic Celebration at 12:00 noon. Festivities will start at 11:45 A.M. with the traditional procession of the Sinulog and Karakol. At 6:30 P.M., a Dinner- Dance will be held at the Pavalkis Hall of St. John the Baptist. Tickets are$30.00 prepaid and $35.00 at the door. A nine-days novena at various churches in the Diocese will precede the fiesta.

Anniversary of the Most Reverend Patrick J. McGrath’s ordination to the Order of Bishops January 25, 2017

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath was born in Dublin, Ireland, on June 11, 1945. After completing his studies at Saint John’s Seminary in Waterford, Ireland, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on June 7, 1970. Following his ordination, Bishop McGrath served as associate pastor of Saint Anne of the Sunset Parish in San Francisco and was then assigned to Rome for post graduate studies in Canon Law. In 1977, he obtained a doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Lateran University. He was named Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of San Francisco in 1979 and Pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco, in 1986. On December 6, 1988, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco with the titular title of Allegheny in Pennsylvania. On January 25, 1989, he was ordained a bishop. As Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, Bishop McGrath served as Vicar General, Vicar for Clergy, Moderator of the Curia, and Vicar for Parishes. Bishop McGrath was named Coadjutor Bishop to the Diocese of San Jose on June 30, 1998, and was officially welcomed to the Diocese of San Jose on September 17 of the same year. He became the second bishop of San Jose on November 27, 1999.

January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord

WALK FOR LIFE 13th Annual January 21, 2017 San Francisco Married Couples: This New Year resolve to make your marriage the best it can be by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 17-19, 2017 in Mountain View. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at [email protected] or 408-782-1413.

Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial January 21 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Retiro de un día para Parejas Comprometidas En la Diócesis de San José 1150 North First Street, San José, CA 95112 Sábado, 21 de Enero de 2017 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $150 por pareja (Incluye: Planificación Natural de la Familia, Almuerzo y Material) Para más información o para inscribirse hoy a complete la forma haciendo clic AQUI. Cuando a complete su inscripción envíela a la Diócesis de San José con el pago incluido y con los datos requeridos en la inscripción. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con Adriana Valenzuela al (408) 9830124. Ultimo día para inscribirse es dos semanas antes del Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial (si el retiro que usted desee inscribirse no está disponible se le notificara). Organizer Oficina del Apostolado Hispano Phone: (408) 983-0124 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dsj.org/ministries/apostoladohispano/

Walk with us Saturday, as we continue to peacefully proclaim our message in ever-greater numbers. Walk with us to challenge the belief that abortion is a good choice for women. Walk to proclaim that Life is the best choice for women! The day will start with a short series of speeches around the theme of abortion’s damage to women, children, and families. Speakers: Pam Tebow– Prolife advocate and mother of Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow Reggie Littlejohn– Founder and President, Women’s Rights Without Frontiers Melissa Ohden—Abortion survivor Rev. Clenard Childress– Founder, Black Genocide.org The speeches will be at 12:30 pm at Civic Center Plaza with the walk on Market Street starting at 1:30 pm to end at Justin Herman Plaza (at the Embarcadero) Register at: Www.WalkforLifeWC.com Walk for Life P.O. Box 225044 San Francisco, California 94122 415-658-1793 Our Mission To change the perceptions of a society that thinks abortion is an answer. Abortion does violence to women and to their children, both physically and emotionally. We deserve better than abortion. We intend to establish a new West Coast tradition of celebrating life and we’re calling for solidarity among women and all people of good will in affirming human life. Abortion harms women and men; it divides families and society. Women–and all people–deserve better than abortion. We strive to shed light on all issues of life, but particularly to change hearts hurt by the violence of abortion. Life is the best and only good choice!

Guadalupe Hope Society/Guadalupe Women’s Center 100 O’Connor Drive Suite 1 San Jose, CA 95128 (408) GHS-LIFE www.ghswomenscenter.com St. Juan Diego Women’s Center 408.258.2008 [email protected] 12 N. White Road, #5 San Jose, CA 95127 RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinic - The Alameda 408-978-9310 Email [email protected] or visitwww.friendsofrealoptions.net/ volunteer The Gabriel Project Ministers to Pregnant Mothers in Need. Please contact Aimee Plata or Anna Bettisworth at [email protected] or at (408) 620-4120. Please call our helpline #(408) 2142324

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE Please call for Pre-Need or At-Need Arrangements Gate of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Drive Los Altos, CA 94024 650.428.3730 Calvary Cemetery 2655 Madden Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 650.428.3730

NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome you to St. Martin’s Catholic Church and invite you to register in the Parish Office during the week 408-736-3725

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Martin Church #513440 593 Central Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 TELEPHONE 408 736-3725 CONTACT PERSON Lisa Bourey EMAIL: [email protected] SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 8 Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 2:50 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 8, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS