Sunday

No Continental Breakfast after 9am Mass . Special Collection this weekend is for the Solidarity of Church in Africa

Monday Next Grief Group Meeting will resume on Sept. 15th at 7pm in the Parish Of-fice conference room.

Tuesday The next Ladies Guild Meeting is in Sept. 11, in the Fr. Jim Community Center.

Wednesday Feast of the Assumption-Holyday of Obli-gation.

Thursday Adoration after 9:30 am Mass until 11:45 am

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

No Continental Breakfast after 9am Mass. Special Collection this week-end for The Hawaii lava recovery.

August 12, 2018 - Aug. 19, 2018

Sunday

7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

Dr. Edward Lee ( liv.) For Our Parishioners No Intention Ryan Curran

Monday 6:30 am 9:30 am

Luca Negrello † No Intention

Tuesday 6:30 am 9:30 am 5:00 pm

No Intention No Intention Noah Thompson (liv.)

Wednesday 6:30 am

9:30 am 7:00 pm

No Intention No Intention For Our Parishioners

Thursday

6:30am 9:30am

No Intention No Intention

Friday 6:30am 9:30 am

No Intention No Intention

Saturday 8:00am 5:00pm

No Intention Kathy Koch & Anne Margiotta †

Sunday

7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00pm

Bill Carpenter † Joel Joseph (birthday) No Intention For Our Parishioners

Weekly Stewardship Report

Collections for 8/5/18 $ 11,238 Year to date collections 7/1/18– 8/5/18 $ 56,770 Budgeted 7/1/18 – 8/5/18 $ 60,546 Variance ($3,776) Please note the budgetary shortfall. To help keep the parish within its budget please prayerfully con-sider making a one time tax deductible gift. Contact the parish office for details. Thank you for your continued support!

Aug. 12, 2018 - Aug. 19, 2018

One time gifts this fiscal year Gifts for unrestricted use: $1,150 Gifts for specific projects: $ 0 Total: $1,150 Thank you for your generosity.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

“I am the bread that came down from heaven.”

John’s Gospel today follows the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. What a fitting beginning for what Je-sus later has to say about the sharing of the bread and wine at the Last Supper and the miracle of the Eucharist.

Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life. When we attend Mass we witness the miracle of the bread and wine turning into the Body and Blood of Christ. Once we have received the Lord, the multiplication begins, because in the Eucharist we are strengthened to multiply our efforts to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, and bring comfort to the despairing.

How can we carry on what Jesus taught us to do in our lives? How can we perform our own multiplication of the loaves?

Social Justice Committee

Save the Date !

Parish Picnic and Talent Show, September 23rd, 2018, noon until 3! With more food! Check the bulletin board for contact info to sign up for the talent show. A church that prays together, Picnics and Plays together!!

Choir News

Choir practices for the 11:00 choir will resume on Thursday, August 16 from 7-9 in the church. COME JOIN US.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION IS August 15, with Masses at 6:30 am. 9:30 am and 7:00 pm. There is also a Vigil Mass on August 14, at 5:00 pm. Please plan on at-tending one of these Masses.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dearly Beloved,

In the first reading Isaiah is running for his life after killing all the priests of Baal. He is fleeing from Jezebel’s venge-ance. She has sworn to kill him because of what he has done .Rather than quake in fear over what has happened at the hands of God, her pride causes her to go after Isaiah.

Isaiah is tired of running and prays that God will let him die. But God has other plans for his prophet. He sends an an-gel to minister to him, to feed him and to arrange for his protection. Isaiah is to go to Mt. Horeb, also known as Mt. Sinai, where he will meet God just as Moses did. Our lesson here is quite simple. If we continue on our journey to seek God, we will certainly come to meet Him and He will take care of us to make that possible – even if we have to put up with a great deal of struggle beforehands. It is then we will find our completion.

Ephesians, the second reading, tells us how we are to act while on this journey. If we listen carefully it is not hard to imagine what a wonderful world this would be if everyone behaved this way. The command to build one another up by being supportive and non-judgmental, when implemented, has many examples of wonderful consequences. Perhaps the most notable in our own day would be those of the different 12 step programs that began with Alcoholics Anony-mous. These programs epitomize the Christian way of life, one of mutual love and respect and a willingness to help each other succeed. Even if people stumble in these programs like Isaiah did when he begged for death, the members know that all they have to do is turn it over to God to receive the nourishment they need to encounter God by being there for one another.

To understand the Gospel we need to know the audience to whom it was addressed. And we need to know something of the audience in the story. Written a half-century or so after the Resurrection, the number of Jewish believers had become large enough to pose a nuisance to the larger Jewish community, especially its leaders, who considered Jesus little more than a troublemaker and his followers heretics. These authorities were beginning to expel the Jesus believ-ing Jews putting them in dire peril. Jews were the only subjects of the Roman Empire not required to worship the em-peror as divine. Of course, the Christians could never agree to such a sacrilege so they risked imprisonment and death at the hands of the Roman authorities.

John writes to these people to encourage them to hold fast to their belief in Christ. The price they may have to pay for their steadfastness is quite worth the reward of salvation that awaits them. John is speaking to people of Faith and the words he puts in Jesus’ mouth are directed to believing Jews, not to the audience that the story has Jesus addressing.

The audience in the story is a pathetic lot. They simply do not understand what is happening. Even the disciples do not know what Jesus really means because they have not yet experienced the coming of the Spirit, the gift of Faith. They do not have the advantage of faith that we do in this church today. The pathetic response of the Jewish audience is un-derstandable when we realize that God had not called them to belief as he has us. Therefore, we should not judge them too harshly. At the same time, having received the great gift of faith, it behooves us to embrace as much as we can the message of Ephesians when it comes to dealing with one another.

We are the fortunate ones. We have the history of our faith and the sacraments to help us along the journey. This is the food God gives us in addition to His Son in the Eucharist. This is why we should display a joyful attitude of gratitude for whatever comes our way because we have been given so much in our faith. Let us always remember what scripture tells us: “Eye has not seen ear heard, nor has it dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love him.” God bless.

Dcn. Brian

August 12, 2018

Family Faith Formation 408-255-9950

Office is staffed on Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am -3:00 pm and on weekends by ap-pointment. Please call before stopping by.

Queen of Apostles School is closed for the summer. Classes will resume on

August 16, 2018.

The school office is open in August from 9am – 1pm. If you are interested in enrollment, please see our school website at www.qofa-school.org. and contact the school office.

On the Calendar: Registration for the 2018-2019 catechetical year is now open. You can register online at www.qofa.org. Paper reg-istration forms are available in the parish office. Classes be-gin Sept.23rd.

We want to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our rela-tionships with our Lord, our families, our friends, and our com-munity. Our goal is to create deliberate disciples through activi-ties that are spiritual, social and service oriented. All middle school students are welcome!! Session officially begins on Sept. 23rd, but a kickoff social is in the works. Stay tuned!!!

Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose - Anthony Gonzalez Phone: 408-983- 0113 Fax:408-983-0147 Emergency line: 408-983-0141

HIGH SCHOOL Youth Ministry and Confirmation 3rd Saturdays 8/18: High School 3rd Saturday Meeting - A time to explore faith, make friends, and have fun! (Contact: medinageorgina81@gmail.com) 9/15: ON FIRE NorCal Youth Jam at six flags registration is now open. The cost is $52! Please RSVP by August 25th. (Contact: kmanning@dsj.org or faso.summer@gmail.com for more information) Confirmation High school confirmation registration is open! Please go to qo-faym.weebly.org for more details. *Like us on Facebook: Queen of Apostles Youth *Follow us on Instagram: QofAYM *Contact us: youth@qofa.org | 213-6509 | www.qofa.org

Our parish is very blessed to have so many vibrant cultures repre-sented. We would like to invite you to participate in the entertainment for the Multi-Cultural Dinner in November. Talk with your friends. Encourage them to start practicing – now! We need dancers, singers, poets, musicians of every type. We are hoping that our new Co-Adjutor Bishop Oscar Cantu will be able to come. Let us show him what it means to be Queen of Apostles! Call Margie if you have talent to offer (408) 203-7747

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Is a religious formation program for adults and for children 7 years or older, who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. Participants explore their faith while learn-ing about the Catholic tradition. To learn more call 408-255-9950 or email kmanning@dsj.org

Family Camping

Do you enjoy camping? Or do you want to try camping? Come join us for camping over Labor Day weekend! Lots of family fun! The Christian Family Movement (CFM) of Queen of Apostles is planning our annual camping trip for the Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 until Sept. 3. This year we have a group reservation at Big Basin State Park, and you and your family are invited to join us. The cost is $120 per couple or family for the 3-day weekend. If you are interested or wish more information, contact Jan Wedig, at 408-858-9022 or JanWedig@aol.com

Is God calling YOU to be a catechist? Of course He is! We are all responsible for the formation of our children, but some of us are called to do it in a very specific way. The Faith Formation office is looking for a few good men and women to prayerfully consider making a one year commitment to pass on the faith, through catechetical ministry. Training is provided, and the commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per week, including prep time and classroom instruction. Catechists are needed in pre-k, 1st grade, Sacramental Preparation (Reconciliation and First Holy Communion), RCIA for children and Middle School Ministry. The future of the Church depends on each of us fulfilling our call to evangelization. For more information, please call 408.255.9950 or email kmanning@dsj.org

FORMED: The Catholic Faith-On Demand. If you haven’t registered yet for FORMED, you’re missing out on some of the best Catholic content available on the web. Go to www.formed.org. and register using our parish code: RKQKKG to access movies, podcasts, children’s programming, e-books and more! Now on FORMED: How to Keep Your Kids Catholic by Ken Hensley.

The Queen of Apostles Ladies Bridge Group will begin in September. All bridge players are welcome. We play once a month with a luncheon and awards presented in June. If you have any ques-tions, please call Sue Wilhelmi at (408) 257-0583 or Beth Zaelit at (408) 489 - 4977.

We lovingly pray for those in our Parish and families who can-not join us at Mass especially: Dick Bauerle, Terrance Barry McKenna, John Ruzzo, Connie Corrales, Joan Grotzinger, Joel Rivera, Barbara Mertzlufft, Antonia Luna, Janet Decker, Bar-bara Carrillo.. Please let us also pray for all our servicemen and women who serve in the Armed Forces throughout the world and remember them in our hearts today and everyday. We remember those dearly departed in our Queen of Apostles family and in our own families, especially: Lester Esparza.

Peacemakers

JESUS HIMSELF COMES TO US IN THE POOR

Jesus declares in today’s Gospel ,’”I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” When we receive Jesus, he sends us forth to live our lives in his Spirit – the Spirit of Love as true life for the world. God promises to give us strength for our journeys – both now and our ultimate journey to heaven. Jesus makes this clear when he speaks about the last judg-ment. People will ask, “Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?” And Jesus will answer: “In so far as you did this to one of the least…of mine, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:37, 40) This is our great challenge and consolation. Jesus comes to us in the poor, the sick, the dying, the prisoners, the lonely, the grieving, the disabled, and the rejected. There we meet him, and there the door to God’s house is opened for us. Whom do you know whom is ‘poor in spirit’- whom you can reach out to this week in the Spirit of Je-sus – the Spirit of Love? Ask the Holy Spirit to put a per-son(s) name on your heart. Seek them out. Imagine if ALL of us did this. What a ‘multiplication’ from our indi-vidual willingness to let God use us! Social Justice Committee

The Diocese of San Jose has partnered with EthicsPoint to provide a confidential method to hear suggestions, concerns or reports of financial misconduct. EthicsPoint accepts reports of financial misconduct through its website or its Hotline: 1-888-325-7863. Please direct any questions that you may have about EthicsPoint or reporting concerns to Teresa Conville, Dioce-san Compliance and Parish Financial Services Director at 408-983-0241 or tconville@dsj.org.

You are invited to purchase scrip gift cards in the vestibule exit to the parking lot.

The times for scrip sales are: Saturday at 5:00 pm mass Sunday after the 7:30 am mass before and after the 9:00 am mass and before the 11:00 am mass.

Grief Support Group 1st and 3rd Mondays 7 pm – 8:30 pm in the Parish Office

Are you, a family member or friend, grieving the loss of a loved one? Whether it’s a current loss or one in the past, we will reassure you that there is hope for those whose loved one has died. Join others in sup-port, friendship, and prayer in a confidential setting. We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month except July, in the Rectory. If you have any questions or need to talk, please call Shirley at 408-241-1209

SUMMER HOURS FOR THE PARISH OFFICE The Parish office will resume regular hours on August 13th.

MARRIED COUPLES: When you care enough to give the very best ….. Give yourself and your spouse a worldwide Mar-riage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend Mar-riage Encounter Weekend is August 24-26, at the Vallombrosa Retreat Center. For more information visit our website at sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applicaions@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.

Sandwiches for the Homeless

Thank you for your donations to the sandwich-making ministry here at Queen of Apostles. We meet twice a month to prepare sandwiches, fruit and snack for the home-less who come to Casa De Clara, a Catholic Worker House in San Jose. We gladly accept donations of peanut butter, jam, granola bars and cash donations. Please bring the food to Fr. Jim’s garage. Cash donations may be left at the Rectory. Thank you for your generosity.

Social Justice Ministry

Fundraising Event: End of Summer - Beat the Heat: You are cordially invited to a fun outdoor Chicken Dinner in the courtyard between our two school buildings on Sat-urday, August 25th at 6:00 pm after the 5 pm mass. There will be a delicious rotisserie style chicken dinner and some activities for the kids. Tickets will go on sale online on August 4th at www.qofa.org. and after all masses the weekends of Aug. 11 and 12 and Aug. 18 and 19. Prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children 5-11. Children under 5 are free. Tickets for this fundraising dinner help provide for the many programs offered here at Queen of Apostles Church so please don’t cook that night our chicken dinner will be a delight!

Queen of Apostles Church

4911 Moorpark Avenue

San Jose, Ca 95129

Never Give Up! PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Thuc Si Ho, Pastor Rev. Reynaldo Sarmiento, Parochial Vicar, Dir. Of Liturgy Deacon Brian McKenna, Coordinator of Social Justice Kristie Manning, Faith Formation/RCIA Director Gregory Elsner, Accountant Mary Ann Oddo, Administrative Assistant II Marie McCarthy, Administrative Assistant I Klarissa Chichioco, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Anthony Talaich, Maintenance Supervisor Teri Silvestri, Music Coordinator Carmen Macias, Wedding Coordinator Dirk Maasen, Technology Coordinator Family Faith Formation: 408-255-9950 Parish Office 408-253-7560 Open 9-5 Monday - Friday Closed for lunch: 12-1 4911 Moorpark Ave. San Jose, Ca.. 95129 Fax: 408-253-9530 Web Site: www.qofa.org Marty Chargin, School Principal School Address: 4950 Mitty Way 408-252-3659 San Jose, CA 95129

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday (Vigil Mass): 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days: (Vigil Mass) 5:00 p.m., 6:30, 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Marian Devotions: After the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Seminar required. Please contact Rectory for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Rectory at least SIX MONTHS prior to any proposed wedding date. INQUIRY SESSION ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Contact number: 408-255-9950 or kmanning@dsj.org