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June 13, 2021— Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time SAINT LAWRENCE THE MARTYR CATHOLIC PARISH AND EDUCATION CENTER

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 TIMES

Sunday

8:00 AM - Indoors

9:30 AM - Outdoors

11:00 AM - Indoors 12:30 PM—Indoors (Spanish)

Saturday

8:30 AM - Indoors

5:00 PM - Indoors (Sunday Vigil)

Monday – Friday ● 8:30 AM - Indoors

Wednesday mass to be livestream ONLY when SLEMS classes are in session

Reconciliation Wednesdays

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM - Holy Hour

10:15 AM - 6:00 PM - Adoration

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Holy Hour (Livestreamed on Facebook)

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Swimming Lessons: Certified swim instructors

Beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate levels Small class sizes 1-week session $125.00 for each week session

If you have any questions, please contact : [email protected] or [email protected]

(669) 777- 5600

Palabra Que Da La Vida “El Reino de Dios es como un grano de mostaza que, cuando se siembra en la tierra es más pequeña que cualquier semilla; pero, una vez sembrada crece y es mayor que todas las hortalizas y echa ramas tan grandes que las aves del cielo anidan a su sombra”. (Mc 4, 30-33) Luz del mundo, sal de la tierra, levadura

en la masa, grano de mostaza. Con éstas y otras comparaciones, Jesús quería indicar a sus seguidores que Él no tenía miedo a que fueran pocos, sino que lo que a Él le preocupaba era que fueran innecesarios, inútiles, inservibles. Hemos llegado a pensar que sólo influiremos en la sociedad cuando tengamos el poder o cuando seamos la mayoría. En cambio, el Señor tenía otra forma de ver las cosas. Nuestra influencia vendrá de nuestra capacidad de ser fieles a Cristo y a su mensaje. Sólo así seremos sal de la tierra. Sólo así nos convertiremos en una planta de mostaza, que a pesar de su pequeñez original da sombra a los que buscan guarecerse de las inclemencias del tiempo. ¿Cómo hacer? Ante todo, debemos fiarnos de Cristo y no de lo que nos digan unos y otros. Continuamente nos dicen que si hacemos rebajas en la moral va a venir más gente a la Iglesia. Eso es falso, como demuestra lo sucedido en las Iglesias protestantes. Además, debemos aceptar ser minoría; lo que nos debe preocupar no es el número sino la fidelidad al Señor, estando convencidos de que eso es lo que nos hará ser útiles a Dios y a los hombres. Por lo tanto, cuando algo nos haga dudar, estemos dispuestos a creer lo que nos enseña la Iglesia antes de creer en lo que la sociedad relativista nos dice que es lo verdadero. Y no darle importancia a las críticas que nos hagan por esa fidelidad. Propósito: No dejarnos vencer por el relativismo. Aceptar las enseñan-zas de la Iglesia, tanto cuando las entendemos, como cuando no las com-prendemos del todo o nos cuesta practicarlas.

Pbro. Santiago Martin (FM) Responsable MARC.

¡Viva la RENOVACIÓN DE LA JUVENTUD DIOCESANA localmente este año en la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Saratoga! ¡Celebremos la alegría de reunirnos en persona con jóvenes y líderes de toda la dióce-sis! Únase para disfrutar de actividades, crecer en nuestra fe y profundi-zar nuestra relación con Jesucristo. ¡Sea encendido por el Espíritu San-to! ¡La inscripción se abre el 12 de junio! Encuentre información actualiza-da en bit.ly/dsjdyr21

19 y 20 de Julio - Jóvenes de la escuela preparatoria 22 y 23 de Julio - Jóvenes de la escuela secundaria


Ann Ayala Erika S. Barragan Fatima Brazil Tim Brown Jerry Campisi Sue Collins Lee Colby Patricia H. Curteman Louise Dale Linda Daily Mary Gardner Raymond Gutierrez Joseph Handal Margaret Haselden Alexa Hechema

Evalyn J. Lewis Ann Lizotte

Joseph Nardini Patricia Martinez

Berna Muñoz Stan Mussynski

Lina Pirotta Moses Pirotta

Karen Pizzo Lupe Ramirez

Margarito Razon Joseph Riolo

Tiburcia Rodríguez Jan Snyder

Hortensia Valadez

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

The Year of St. Joseph continues! Check out testimonials from bishops named Joseph to hear about their devotion to their namesake and what this year means to them.

https://www.usccb.org/saint-joseph#tab–archbishop-joseph-kurtz ¡El Año de san José continúa! Dale una mirada a estos testimonios de los obispos que se llaman José para que conozcas su devoción a su homónimo y lo que este año significa para ellos.

https://www.usccb.org/saint-joseph#tab–archbishop-joseph-kurtz

Thinking about Separation or Divorce? – Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together.The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the June Virtual Marriage Program beginning with a weekend on June 24-27, 2021 call 408-605-4998, email: SanJose@Ret roCA.com o r v i s i t ou r webs i te at: www.HelpOurMarriage.org

Experience the DIOCESAN YOUTH RENEWAL this year locally at Sacred Heart Parish Saratoga! Let’s celebrate in person with youth and leaders from throughout the diocese! Join activities, growing our faith, and deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ. Be ignited by the Holy Spirit! Registration Opens on June 12th! go to bit.ly/dsjdyr21

July 19 & 20 – High School Youth

July 22 & 23 – Middle School Youth


2021 As of 6/09/21

Will be used to help offset the effects that Covid-19

is having on the annual parish operating budget

The Pope's Monthly Intentions June

The Beauty of Marriage Let us pray for young people who are preparing

for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity,

faithfulness and patience.

https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/the-popes-monthly-intention

Please note that the Stewardship Data for the Weekend of 06/06/2021 will be published in the next bulletin. Thank you.

Blessed Jolenta of Poland Feast Day – June 12 1235-1298 The daughter of King Bela IV of Hungary and granddaughter of the emperor of Constantinople, this medieval princess was raised by her elder sister, St. Kunigunde, queen of Poland. Their family tree includ-ed other saints: Hedwig, Elizabeth of Hungary and Margaret of

Hungary. Jolenta married a Polish duke whose charitable works earned him the popular name “Boleslaus the Pious.” After his death in 1279 and the marriage of two daughters, Jolenta, Kunigunde, also now widowed, and Jolenta’s youngest daughter entered a Poor Clares convent. Jolenta later became abbess of a convent she had founded with aher husband. Also known as Helen of Poland and Yolanda of Poland, Jolenta was beatified in 1827.

Beata Yolanda de Polonia Día de Fiesta – 12 de Junio 1235-1298 Yolanda era hija del rey Bela IV de Hungría y nieta del emperador de Constantinopla. Esta princesa medieval fue criada por su hermana mayor, santa Cunegunda, reina de Polonia. Su árbol familiar incluye a tres otros santos: Eduviges, Isabel de Hungría, y Margarita de Hungría. Yolanda se casó con un duque polaco, a quien llamaban “Boleslao, el Piadoso”, ya que éste realizaba obras de caridad. En 1279, luego de fallecer su esposo y del matrimonio de dos de sus hijas, Yolanda así como Cunegunda, también viuda, y la hija menor de Yolanda, ingresaron al Convento de las Hermanas Pobres de Santa Clara. Yolanda luego se convirtió en abadesa de un convento que ella había fundado junto con su esposo. A ella se le conoce como Elena de Hungría y como Yolanda de Hungría y fue beatificada en 1827.

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Pastoral Care of the Sick Parishioners who are homebound and who wish to receive a pastoral visit should contact the Parish Office. R.C.I.A. Individuals who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith are invited to consider our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program. You are welcome to contact our Catechetical Director Eleanor De Paz at 408-296-3000 ext. 433 Baptism Preparation Parents requesting the sacrament of Baptism should call the St. Lawrence Parish office at least three months in advance. Prayer Chain To add a request to the prayer chain please contact Giuliana Barragan at 408-296-3000 ext. 431 Marriage Preparation Couples should contact the priest at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date to discuss the marriage preparation program. Hall Rent Hall rental not available at this time due to pandemic protocol. New Parishioner Registration If you are interested in becoming a member or would like more information about our St Lawrence Parish Family, please call the Parish Office 408-296-3000 or email [email protected]

Saint Anthony was born Fernando Martins in Lisbon, Portugal. He was born into a wealthy family and by the age of fifteen asked to be sent to the Abbey of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, the then capital of Portugal. During his time in the Abbey, he learned theology and Latin. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was named guestmaster and was responsible for the abbey's hospitality. When Franciscan friars settled a small hermitage outside Coimbra dedicated to Saint Anthony of Egypt, Fernando felt a longing to join them. Fernando eventually received permission to leave the Abbey so he could join the new Franciscan Order. When he was admitted, he changed his name to Anthony. Anthony then traveled to Morocco to spread God's truth, but became extremely sick and was returned to Portugal to recover. The return voyage was blown off-course and the party arrived in Sicily, from which they traveled to Tuscany. Anthony was assigned to the hermitage of San Paolo after local friars considered his health.

As he recovered, Anthony spent his time praying and studying. An undetermined amount of time later, Dominican friars came to visit the Franciscans and there was confusion over who would present the homily. The Dominicans were known for their preaching, thus the Franciscans assumed it was they who would provide a homilist, but the Dominicans assumed the Franciscans would provide one. It was then the head of the Franciscan hermitage asked Anthony to speak on whatever the Holy Spirit told him to speak of.

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=24

St. Anthony of Padua - Feast Day : June 13

Saint Juliana of Falconieri (June 19) Juliana was the only child of a wealthy couple in Florence, Italy, who had built the church of the Annunciation there. In 1304 she formed a community of tertiary sisters who devoted themselves to prayer and good works in Florence. She is considered the foundress of the Servite community of nuns, and was canonized in 1737. Saint Juliana, Pray for us! Juliana era hija única de una familia adinerada en Florencia, Italia, quienes habían hecho construir la Iglesia de la Anunciación allí. En 1304, ella formó una comunidad de hermanas terciarias quienes se dedicaron a la oración y a las buenas obras en Florencia. Juliana es considerada como la fundadora de la comunidad de religiosas y monjas de los Servitas de María y fue canonizada en 1737. ¡Santa Juliana, ora por nosotros!

https://catholiccurrent.org/communications/social-media-post/june-13-19-2021/


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

Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint

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A Note from Fr. Ernesto, Our Pastor:

As public masses resumed on June 15th, your daily Mass Intentions will begin to be prayed for at the date requested. If you are interested in requesting Mass Intentions during this period, our process has changed due to the closing of the Parish Office.

Please send an email to: [email protected]

or [email protected]

or call and leave a message for

Giuliana at (408) 296-3000 ext. 431,

with the information needed below:

Their name and contact number Requested date for Mass Intention Info for Mass Intention Requested donation is $10 per Mass. Make checks payable to: St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. Mail your donation to: 1971 St. Lawrence Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Father’s Day Novena Masses June 21– 28, 2021

Father’s Day Cards and Offering Enve-lopes

are now available in the Church and the Parish Office.

Please remember to return your inten ons and offerings by

Friday, June 18, 2021


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