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My dear Parish Family,
Happy Labor Day! I am in Tucson, Arizona, this weekend, for the Italian Catholic Federation Annual Convention. Parish life happens all the time, even in the summer months but seems to get a jump start after Labor Day.
The big parish community event that lies around the corner at Santa Teresa is the Festival - Country Jamboree on October 5th and 6th (Saturday and Sunday). To make this event a huge success as in the past we need your participation. Please invite your friends, neighbors and family members to join you on the first weekend of October. On October 5th, we will open our Festival with a blessing of animals, parade and magic show.
To give you advance notice for planning purposes, I will be having an orientation on September 14th at 9:30 am in Avila Hall, where you will get information on future trips and pilgrimages in 2020 and 2021. Again, your participation is important whether you want to join us for these pilgrimages or there are friends and family members who might be interested in getting information on one or other upcoming pilgrimages.
The first is called a 11-Day Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines and Barcelona, in October 2020. Places and shrines included on this trip are: Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Avila, Alba de Tormes, Burgos, Loyola, Lourdes (France), Zaragoza, Montserrat and Barcelona with the Sagrada Familia.
The second is called a 12-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome, in February 2021. Places and Holy Sites included on this trip are: Mt. Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan Valley, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Jerusalem and the Eternal City of Rome with a general Papal Audience with Pope Francis.
The third is called a 12-Day Pilgrimage to Eastern Europe, in September, 2021. Places and Sites included on this trip are: Warsaw, Niepokolanow, Lodz, Wadowice (birth place of St Pope John Paul II), St Faustina and Divine Mercy Church, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Krakow, Wieliczka, Prague, Melk, Vienna and Budapest.
I will have brochures with detailed itineraries for all upcoming pilgrimages.
Father George Aranha
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Scroll down for upcoming events!
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Please Note There Will Be NO Mass or
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
on Saturday, September 7th at 8:30 a.m.
due to the Women's Retreat
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13th Annual Community Festival
http://santateresachurch.com/festival/
Saturday, October 5, 2019 - Noon to 9:00 PM
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Please see below ways to participate.
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Second Collection on September 9th
Catholic Education
Monies are used to help provide tuition support for needy students & their families in our diocese. Please be generous in your support of Catholic school students for tuition assistance to provide a faith-based education to students in need.
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As We Respond to the Call of Stewardship
we want to report to you how we are doing each Month
We made a mistake in last week’s report
Here are the Corrected Figures
May 2019 - Total Collection - $37,834.03
(included in this amount is $2,587 deposits sent via mail or bank pay)
May 2018 - Total Sunday Collection - : $40,634.55
(included in this amount is $2,665 deposits sent via mail or bank pay)
Decrease of $2,800.52
Thank you for your ongoing support to the parish budget.
This figure does not include second collections,
or restricted donations.
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Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Ribs!
The Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 368 would like to thank the parishioners and friends of Santa Teresa Church for their support of our Annual Baby Back Rib Dinner. Because of you we will be able to continue to contribute monetarily to Santa Teresa Parish and fund various ICF charities. A special thank you to our chairmen, Bill, Maria and Anna Greco and all members of Branch 368 who helped make this event a success. Your hard work and dedication are appreciated. Hope to see you next August at this event!
John Gillio
President, Italian Catholic Federation
Branch 368
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The Italian Catholic Federation
The Italian Catholic Federation of Santa Teresa Parish, Branch 368, invites you to join them on Wednesday, September 11th for a Dinner meeting at 6:30pm in Avila Hall. You need not be Italian to be a member. Visitors welcome.
ICF is Looking for New Members You do not need to be Italian to join. Good food—good company. For more information contact John 408 225-6372 or gilliojr@sbcglobal.net. |
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Creating a Culture of Vocations
Don’t forget to sign up for your family to participate!
As we continue to create a culture of vocation in our parish we are asking for one family from every Mass to sign up to pray the vocation prayer daily promoting a culture of vocations for an entire week. Then that family will bring it back to Mass so that Father can present it to the next family. There is a signup sheet in the vestibule to pick a date and Mass time for your family.
The prayer is on the front page of our bulletins or you can pick up prayer cards in the vestibule basket under the signup sheet.
This last week the Vocation Cross was given to Vacation Bible Camp. Here is a photo of Nicole giving Fr. George the VBC T-shirt.
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The vigil is being held in solidarity with
the migrants who have died
attempting to cross the border
between the US and Mexico.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
"I have called You by Name, You are Mine"
... an invitation to join the journey.
Life is a journey that continually searches for meaning. The human heart hungers for relationships that nurture one’s maturity and ability to love and to be loved. Often as one seeks to fulfill these very human yearnings, the realization that something is missing from life is made. As one reflects upon this void, it is not unusual to discover that this something is God. This awakening may lead to a turning point in one’s life to commit to a relationship with God and seek out a worshipping community to guide one’s journey in faith. Many will ask the question: How can I become a Catholic?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the normal way for unbaptized persons and those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition to become a Catholic t brings you to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior. An Inquiry Session will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd at at 7:30 p.m. in the St. John of the Cross Conference Room (the conference room is attached to the parish office - across from Mary's Garden).
If you would like to learn more about the RCIA Process please contact Lynda DeManti at 408-839-3163 or email Lynda@santateresachurch.com. |
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Each Week we will offer a suggestion on how each of us
can take small steps to work harder to care for
the resources of our earth.
By the end of the year each us could take 52
small steps for the
“Care of Our Common Home”.
Track Your Use of Paper and Disposable Products
This week, watch how much you use paper plates, disposable utensils and straws. See what of those items you can replace with reusable Tupperware and flatware that you can take with you. The Brand “ TO GO WARE” www.to-goware.com sells reusable bamboo forks, spoons, and knives. You can keep this in your car, purse, or backpack to use at a moment’s notice.
Find out more how you can CareForCreation at www.creationjustice.org
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10th Annual
Women's Retreat
Come restore, renew, and refresh your Spirit at the 10th Annual Women's Retreat Friday evening, September 6 and Saturday, September 7!
Be sure to register now to reserve your place on this popular retreat! You won't want to miss out on what will be an amazing spiritual experience!
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Nami Walks Silicon Valley
Saturday, September 21, 2019
SIGN UP NOW for "Team Aloha Brian"
Join the NAMI Santa Clara County mental health walk to raise funds and awareness to help change perceptions about mental health.
Register and donate today at http://www.namiwalks.org/siliconvalley and sign up for "Team Aloha Brian" for our Mental Health Awareness leader Rich Berryessa's team.
When: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: Check-in at 8:30am and walk at 10:30am
Where: Guadalupe River Park/Arena Green West N. Autumn Street, San Jose 95133
#NAMIWalksSiliconValley
For more information, please contact Rich Berryessa at 408-578-3075.
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13th Annual Community Festival
http://santateresachurch.com/festival/
Saturday, October 5, 2019 - Noon to 9:00 PM
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This year you can sign up to be a volunteer in two ways: After Mass beginning or via our online system at:
You are able to view all the volunteer opportunities available and pray upon what areas you’d like to help with as we prepare for our Country Jamboree Festival. It takes more than 600 people to run our festival and we look forward to new families to join in each year. Thank you in advance for help! Lourdes Dohi: 408-421-5717 or email lourdes_dohi@yahoo.com.
For questions please contact: Lynda DeManti at 408-839-3163 or Lynda@santateresachurch.com OR Laura Armour 408-406-4003 or LauArmour@aol.com.
“How Can You HELP” You Say?
Volunteer Signup:
- You can volunteer for a 2-3 hour shift each day.
- You can volunteer to help with set up on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or all three
- You can volunteer to help with tear down on Sunday at 5pm
- You can donate to our Silent Auction which brought in over $8,000 in 2017
- We are in need of plants, gently used books and items for our white elephant booth
- In kind donations and booth sponsorships would be appreciated
- Do you craft? Are you an artist? Can you be a vendor?
- Do you have a talent (or know of a group) that would like to be a part of our entertainment line up?
One of the ways we offset Festival expenses is to seek donations to cover the cost for our food and beverage concessions, our game booths and other items needed to hold our annual Festival. Would you like to sponsor one of our booths? Your name will appear on the booth you sponsor as well on our Festival 2019 T-Shirt. Costs of booths available on Booth Sponsorship Form.
We will do our best to fulfill your requests for specific food or game booth as best we can, however, requests will be filled on a first come first received basis. Forms received without checks or credit card information will not be honored until checks are received. For more information check out the sponsorship form on our website under donations or contact Anita Romero 408 460-4796 or email her at: anitar1945@sbcglobal.net.
Craft VendorsDo you have a craft you love to do? Did you know that you can rent one of our craft booths during the festival?
Contact Irene Perez to rent one or to get more information by calling 408-677-6315 or itperez@yahoo.comOur Festival is coming up soon and we are looking for donations for the silent auction that will attract attention and draw people into the auction. Bigger items are great for this, but we can also mix in smaller items. Just remember all items must be new. Donations are tax deductible.
Looking for ideas: Check out our Wish List: http://santateresachurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Silent-Auction-2019-Wish-List-Color-1.pdf
Examples of previous years’ items include:
Sporting event tickets, Time share weeks, Weekend getaways, Use of a vacation home, Jewelry, Golf outings, Restaurant gift certificates, Gift certificates, Landscaping services, Sports memorabilia, Handyman services, Ski packages, Handbags, Spa certificates, Salon services/products, Theater tickets, Wills, legal services, Financial planning services, Music lessons, Exercise classes, Photography sitting, Paintings, Handmade items, i.e. baby blanket, afghans, Quilts, Cash & Gift Card donations are also welcome
You may drop off your silent auction item at the parish office during the week. For more information contact Monica Rocha (408) 603-7970 / sjrocha5@yahoo.com or Rose Derro (408) 578-2706 rosederroem@comcast.net or Lynda DeManti (408) 839-3163 Lynda@santateresachurch.com
Gently Used Books Needed for our Book Worm Booth
Bring gently used books to Mass
Weekend of September 28th/29th (leave on cart in vestibule)
Or
Santa Teresa Church (door by kitchen)
10:00 am to 4:00pm
Monday, September 30th
to Thursday, October 3rd
Questions? Call Jeanne Driedger 669-233-1272
Once Again The White Elephant Sale
is Coming to the Festival
NO clothes, electronics, furniture or appliances
Please bring your donations for the White Elephant
Saturday, September 28th through Thursday, October 3rd
(We are NOT able to receive items
before these dates due to lack of storage)
Please leave items on table across from Mary’s Garden
next to the office. Look for the White Elephant sign!
For questions, please contact JoAnne & Jerry Opp 408-226-0799
Plant Booth
This booth is 100% donation driven, so please consider bringing a plant for us to sell at this booth. Or if you are trimming, dividing, and caring for your garden, please start some cuttings, save some bulbs, and pot a few plants for the Festival Plant Booth. Please bring extra pots or baskets. Questions? Call Robin (408)226-2837 or robin@hayr.net.
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A Short Course on Christianity
Great Presentations | Prayerful Reflections
Cursillo Weekends are a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Presentations lead attendees through the life of faith, grace, and prayer.
Weekends begin on a Thursday after dinner and conclude Sunday with a potluck dinner. It's not too early to sign up.
The Men’s Cursillo will be October 3-7, The Women’s Cursillo: will be October 17-20 both weekends will be held at St. Clare’s Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
For more information, contact: Ed Wendler - 408 504-8238 or email - the2wendlers@yahoo.com
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Avila Hall Rental
Did you know that you can rent Avila Hall?
You can see the basic information below by viewing our website below. As we are a busy Parish, please call Jen our Parish Admin at 408-629-7777 Ext 101 (Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-1pm) to see if the date you are looking for is available. We can also answer any questions you may have.
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Pantry Needs & For Parishioners in Need
REMINDER: Parishioners in need of food, please confidentially
call 408-629-7777 Ext. 106.
We Can't accept expired food. You can drop off in the vestibule in the baskets before or after Mass or at the office:
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Tuna |
Rice (l-2lbs) |
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Sugar (1-5lbs) |
Jam/Jelly |
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Cookies/Crackers |
Canned Veggies |
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Frosting |
Cake Mix |
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Canned Meat |
Canned Fruit |
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Pasta Sauce |
Peanut Butter |
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Mental Health Awareness
We at Santa Teresa Church will offer practical knowledge and experience to anyone concerned about mental illness and mental health. NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) will be one of our supporting groups for education, support, advocacy and Hope. www.namisantaclara.org. Some Activities ----NAMI Walk September, Annual Candlelight Prayer Vigil in October, NAMI Literature after Masses, Guest Speakers, Film night CANVAS. For more information contact: MentalHealth@santateresachurch.com.
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Parish Calendar and How to Schedule a Meeting
All the events happening at the church are on our website http://santateresachurch.com/calendar/.
Not all meetings are listed as Private, staff, and other meetings aren't listed. To schedule an event or Parish group meeting, please contact Jen Vazquez by emailling your request and the following information to jen@santateresachurch.com:
- Room you want to use
- Date
- Start and stop time
- Any setup time
- The name of the meeting
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REMINDER for Ministers
*In order to signup below for our online system, you must have gone through a Liturgical Ministry training at Santa Teresa Parish. If you haven't, please contact lynda@santateresachurch.com to schedule that BEFORE you sign up.
Our ministry schedule is online (click above). If you have any questions on how to schedule, please contact rae@santateresachurch.com or 408-629-7777 Ext. 110 she will either sign you up, or arrange time to show you how to do it yourself with a training at the office.
There is also instructions online at: http://santateresachurch.com/home/liturgical-ministers/
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Santa Teresa Parish is in support of all policies of the Diocese of San Jose to assure protection for children/vulnerable adults, and to assure transparency in our financial management.
If you suspect abuse please contact:
- The Office for Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults: Anthony Gonzalez protection@dsj.org or 408-983-0113
- Child Protective Services 408‐299‐2071
- 911 Police
If you suspect financial mismanagement:
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Events and Information
Outside Our Parish
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A Get-Away Weekend!!!
Do you need a vacation? Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Nov 8-10, 2019 in Menlo Park, CA and Sep 13-15, 2019 in Concord, CA.
For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at 408-782-1413. or applications@sanjosewwme.org.
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Register Now!
Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men
With Fr. Brendan McGuire
We are fortunate to have Fr. Brendan McGuire leading a retreat this fall called Hard Re-setting the Spiritual Life. Fr. Brendan is a former executive from the IT world and currently Pastor at Holy Spirit Parish. This retreat should appeal to all the "techies" in your life!
Friday, October 18, 4:00pm
through
Sunday, October 20, 2:00pm
Fr. Brendan McGuire: Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men
When our cell phones or computers don’t work as they should, we are told to “hard re-set” them. That means literally turning the power off and restarting them. Our spiritual lives are the same. Sometimes things are not working as they should and we need to do something. Come and re-set your spiritual life. Fr. Brendan will use his experience as a former executive from the IT world to guide people working in the tech industry through a re-set procedure for our spiritual life. You can register at www.jrclosaltos.org or call 408-917-4010. The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos, 300 Manresa Way Los Altos, CA 94022
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Following is a list of other upcoming retreats open to the community:
Praying with the Saints
Silent Retreat for Women
Sept. 27-29, 2019 - $310
Pastoral Staff and Ms. Cris Goodman
Join us to learn from the saints and to follow in their footsteps.
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