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What have been the strengths of your
prayer life? What habit of prayer could you strengthen
during this Advent season?
St. Justin Parish
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ST. JUSTIN PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected]
Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, [email protected]
Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, x 232, [email protected]
Ms. Tracy Sevigny, Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104, [email protected]
Mr. Joe Bauer, Facilities Coordinator 408-296-1193 x 109, [email protected]
Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, [email protected]
Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager 408-296-1193 x 102, [email protected]
Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100, [email protected]
Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, Food Pantry Manager 408-296-1193 x 105, [email protected]
Rev. James Okafor, In Residence
PHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office 408-296-1193 ext. 100 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m.
closed 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Fax: 408-244-9437
Website: www.st-justin.org
Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102
Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113
Youth Ministry Ext. 104
Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107
Community Ministry 408-243-1462
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Here in the middle of summer, many people grow vegetable and flower gardens, or appreciate the work of others by buying produce from roadside stands and farmer’s markets. All our readings today embrace one of God’s smallest but most common miracles as a metaphor: the seed and its cycle, and all that it stands for. Isaiah reminds us that just as God waters the earth and cares for it so that seeds may grow, so the Word of God will come and not return to God until it has borne fruit. Psalm 65 describes the cycle of growth and personifies fields that “shout for joy.” Romans has “creation groaning in labor pains” as it waits for its seed to come to fruition, redemption of the body. Similarly, Jesus teaches the crowds by using the parable of the sower and the seed.
GROWTH REQUIRES PATIENCE Every child in school has experienced the excitement of growing a simple bean seed planted in a paper cup or watched a time lapse video of the growth process. We watch this miracle sprout in a matter of days, and marvel at the whole process. A seed must be planted and die to itself in order to create a new life. Then it must be fertilized and watered and cared for. But most importantly, one must be patient and wait. Seeds take a certain amount of time to develop and may require being dormant for a while.
Similarly, a human baby takes nine months to grow from the time the seed is fertilized.
But no matter what we do, and how well we do it, not all seeds will yield fruit. Sometimes the conditions
are just not right to allow it. Not all pregnancies go full term. Farmers know the pain of a drought year, or storms that ruin a crop before it can be harvested. Diseases and blight and other things can take hold.
SOME WILL BE LOST Growing up in the Western states, beautiful fields of wheat and beans were a common sight for me, but I did not fully understand this parable until going to the Holy Land and seeing the rocky ground that Jesus spoke of. This was an “aha” moment, as I witnessed what a miracle it was when something had the strength and tenacity to grow among the crags despite the arid conditions. What a sign of faith and trust and hope even to plant crops there, knowing that some would be lost! It would seem easier to write them all off, or even less work not to plant them at all.
Jesus could do that to us, but he has not. He has faith and trust that a number of the seeds planted in us will bear great fruit. They will not wither and fade away, but will produce fruit, a hundred-, or sixty- or thirty-fold. And his faith in us gives us hope.
-Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT JULY 5, 2020
Goal $12,500.00
1st Collection $8,368.00
Online Giving $2,398.00
Variance -$241.00
Direct Deposit $1,493.00
This is a good time to remind you that we offer the option for giving electronically in a safe and secure way. Your online offertory can be customized by you. The frequency of how you want to give (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) and the type of gift (debit, credit, EFT, etc.) is up to you. Please visit our website at st-justin.org for instructions on how to quickly set up an online offertory account. Please feel free to contact the parish office if you have any questions on our online offertory. If you don’t wish to give online, please remember to mail in your weekly offertory gift. We thank you for your continued support of our parish community.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mass Dedications for the Week of July 13 – July 19, 2020 + notes deceased
We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family and friends. We pray for our men and women who are serving in the military.
This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Letty Acierto, Vivivan Armenta, Carol Catambay, Carmencita De La Cruz, Gloria Gaeta, Maurizio “Tito” Ghezzi, Virginia Ghezzi, Hiro Manaka, Conrad Marzan, Pilar Marzan, Jana McCune, Gloria Rohrig, Don Seghieri, Oliver Totah, Jack Varty, Vincent Vergano, Mark Walsh, Connie Zornes
and for those who have died: Derek Best, Maria Peña, Ronald Regan
Monday 8:30 a.m.
No Intention Saturday 5:00 p.m.
No Intention
Tuesday 8:30 a.m.
Ruben Martin Sanchez + Ricardo Javier Sanchez +
Sunday 7:30 a.m.
James R. Shoaf, III +
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
No Intention Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Dick Benenato +
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
Carmen Herrera- Blessings Received
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
Friday 8:30 a.m.
Tony and Adora Trias- Blessings Received
Melanie Lara
Sunday 12:15 p.m.
George and Heidi Solanzo
Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Lora, John and Maria Respicio Salustiano Solanzo +
Sunday 7:00 p.m.
No Intention
Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30]
Join us (virtually) for our Second Annual Fun Run for Vocations! The goal of this event is to raise awareness for Vocations while practicing social distancing! How does a virtual run/walk work? Run, walk, skip, hop, jump, dance…your pace, your space! Complete whenever you want between June 15, 2020 and July 15, 2020. When you complete your run, send pictures/videoclips to the Diocese of San Jose Vocations office: [email protected] or post your pictures on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #RevUpTheSemsFunRun After we verify your registration, you'll be able to pick up your runner bib and face mask for virtually completing your run/walk. This is a Fun-Filled Family event, so, let’s have some FUN with it! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Diocese of San Jose Vocations (including Seminarian formation). For questions or more information, please contact the Vocations office at 408-983-0155 or email: [email protected] NOTE: If you choose to run/walk outside,
please continue to adhere to the CDC's guidelines on protecting yourself and avoid large groups or running close to others.
We're in the last few days of our virtual Rev Up the Sems!
Fr. Gerald and Fr. Chris from St. Justin's are holding on to the
top two positions! Thank you St. Justin
Parishioners for your support!
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Email Laura Ortiz, [email protected] for registration/sacramental documentation questions.
Email Tracy Sevigny, [email protected] for program questions.
Please pray for our Elect and Candidate whose Baptisms, Confirmations & First Eucharists will be celebrated soon!!!
All Sessions are by remote invitation at this time.
If you would like to inquire about becoming Catholic, send Tracy an email and you will be emailed a link to the next Zoom Meeting session.
Children’s Faith Formation: (either remote or in-person)
New Family Registration: Beginning NOW for Ongoing Faith Formation. Email Laura to receive a packet. Fees cover materials & possible postage.
Returning Registration: Family database printout will be mailed out in July. Please review, sign, and return with fees. Add any additional children.
First Reconciliation/Eucharist and High School Confirmation Registration: Email Laura to arrange Registration Interview in June/July. May be conducted remotely. Registration is first come, first serve for eligible candidates.
Adult Faith Formation:
Bishop Robert Barron’s Ten-Part Catholicism Series: Thursdays, 6:30-8pm
Join us at any session as we experience this video series together, followed by discussion to deepen our understanding and sense of community.
Episode 10 will be viewed and discussed July 23rd.
First Eucharist & Confirmation
Outdoor Confirmations begin this weekend, along with First Eucharist candidates in those household bubbles!!!
Considering the expected duration of the latest Health Order, we will look at celebrating the First Eucharist Masses outdoors,
as well, over the coming months.
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MINISTRY NEWS
Community Ministry Food Pantry The Community Ministry Food Pantry is still functioning. Our pantry has been designated an “Essential” operation. Since we still have volunteers and staff willing to help (No Senior Citizens are allowed at this time), we are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions please leave a phone message or email for Joe Bauer - 408-296-1193 ext. 109 [email protected] or Nancy Uyeda – 408-296-1193 ext. 105 [email protected]
Grocery-sized Paper Bags Needed If you have surplus grocery-sized paper bags (from Lucky, Safeway, etc.) Community Ministry is in need of them. Please bring them by the food pantry Tuesday through Saturday (10-12 noon)
Grocery Shopping for Our Senior Citizens Given the CDC advice for seniors to stay away from
crowded places and the craziness going on at grocery stores, if you are in need of assistance with your grocery shopping needs please do not hesitate to contact Joe Bauer at 408-296-1193 ext. 109 [email protected] or Nancy Uyeda at 408-296-1193 ext. 105 [email protected] Outreach Dinners Because of precautions that we are taking due to the COVID 19 virus, our future Outreach Dinners will not be taking place until future notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment that this might cause.
Community Ministry Thrift Shop Due to precautions we are needing to take with the COVID 19 virus, the St. Justin Community Ministry Thrift Shop is closed until further notice.
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA (1656-1680) July 14 Though the New York State Thruway runs close by the North American Martyrs’ Shrine, traffic’s roar never pierces the peace enveloping Auriesville—Ossernon to Native Americans—in the lovely Mohawk Valley, where Kateri Tekakwitha was born barely ten years after the martyrdom of Isaac Jogues and his Jesuit and lay companions. Daughter of a Christian Algonquin mother and non-Christian Mohawk chief, Kateri’s parents died in a smallpox epidemic widely blamed on the missionaries. Moreover, many Native Americans had experienced exploitation at the hands of “Christian” traders and trappers, further discrediting the faith Kateri embraced in baptism, then pledged to live even more intensely in vowed virginity. Misunderstanding led to harassment, prompting her move to a Christian village farther north along the Saint Lawrence River. Despite this, Kateri’s faith remained undaunted, her selfless charity undiminished. Both before and after her death at twenty-four, this young “Lily of the Mohawks” drew countless converts to Christ by the fragrance of her goodness. Through us, does “the aroma of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:15), attract others to the beauty of his gospel? —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
It’s not too late to sponsor Fr. Gerald and or Fr. Chris!
Only 17 more sponsorships to take first place for
TOP PARTICIPATING PARISHES!
Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son, God has found a way to unite himself to every human being, called to be one people, sisters and brothers to each other. We ask for your help in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness for the times when we have failed to love and respect one another. We ask for your help in obtaining from your Son the grace we need to overcome the evil of racism and to build a just society. We ask for your help in following your Son, so that prejudice and animosity will no longer infect our minds or hearts but will be replaced with a love that respects the dignity of each person. Mother of the Church, the Spirit of your Son Jesus warms our hearts: pray for us. Amen. www.usccb.org/racism
Ever Thought of Being a Catechist? As we prepare to return to the classrooms with social distancing protocols in the Fall, we are in need of substitute catechists. Part of our adherence to the County Health Order is to ensure that anyone (catechist included) who is not feeling well should remain at home and not enter our facilities. Therefore, more than ever, we need to have back-ups. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to dip your toe into this ministry, obtain the training required, and join our catechetical team! We are in particular need for Grades 1, 4, & 5, as the catechists for those grades are from a single household. However, it is ideal to have substitute availability for all ages.
If the Spirit is speaking to you to share the gift of your faith with the youth of our parish, email Tracy at [email protected] for more information.
Ashley Carlson Destiny Gutierrez
Alana Ly Isabella Margarit
Vincent “Ambrose” Palma Melia Pasag
Hailey Richey Nathan Richey Ethan Rudock
Brandon Roque Jaime Saturno
Lauren Secreto * Nikolai See-Pornel
Karley Teixeira John Vu
Amanda Weinger Lira Yagi
*Will be receiving the
Eucharist for the first time.
Congratulations to Our Confirmati!
Congratulations to Our
First Communicants!
Megan Secreto Sophia Secreto
Ariel Tepora
