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My dear Parish Family,
One way to continue our welcome of Bishop Oscar Cantú is to sign up for the Vocations Cross that we pass from family to family in our parish every weekend to take home and pray as a family. The sign up sheets for every weekend Mass are in the vestibule. I have been deeply touched by the testimonies that families have given after their week of prayer. No two testimonies have been alike, which reminds us that we are all unique and that God speaks to us in personal ways that enrich our entire parish community.
Please note carefully the ways in which we can avoid and counteract scammers. I will never ask for anything material of you by e-mail, so if you see an e-mail from me asking for help or some material gifts, please delete the message or call me to verify. We have to help each other in these cyber and digital times and I am truly sorry for those who have been scammed recently in our parish.
I was happy to note your generosity in the second Building Collection at the end of June, funds which will go to our Church Renovation Project. Please make a pledge to the Renovation Fund of our parish church or make a donation in the blue envelopes that you will find in the vestibule or bring your contribution to the Parish Office and let the Office know that your offering is for the purpose of Church Renovation only.
In July our finance committee has met twice to discuss the budget for next year. Because of the shortfall in Sunday Collections (about $60,000 from October, 2018 to June, 2019), we are down about 14.5%. If you would consider adding 10 to 15 % to your weekly or monthly parish offerings in this fiscal year (July, 2019 to June 2020), our operating finances will be greatly helped. Thank you for your generosity and consideration of this important matter.
I hope your summer is relaxing and enjoyable.
Father George Aranha
Pastor
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Scroll down for upcoming events!
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Mark Your Calendars
Our 13th Annual Festival
Country Jamboree
Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th
We will need everyone's help in making this event
happen in just 11 weeks.
Watch for more details!
If you are willing to take on one of the lead positions please contact
Lynda DeManti 408 839-3163 or email Lynda@SantaTeresaChurch.com
or
Laura Armour 408 406-3005 or email LauArmour@aol.com
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*** Please Beware ***
FROM THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
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Dear Diocesan Community,
Please be aware, there has been another influx in email phishing scams occurring in the diocese and county, in general. These scams may involve an email (fake) from your priest or pastor usually asking for money, usually in the form of an iTunes gift card. While these emails may appear like it is coming from your pastor or priest, please be assured, it is not. If you take a closer look at the email, it’s likely coming from a “gmail” or similar account, not from @dsj.org.
Please understand our Clergy staff would never engage in a request of this type. If you happen to see an email like this, please delete it immediately.
On occasion, we will provide information about donating to ADA appeal, Priest Retirement, or similar. We would never request donations via iTunes gift card or any gift card for that matter.
If you feel you have been a victim to this recent scam, please notify the authorities and apprise us of scam.
For more information about this and phishing scams in general, please see the links below:
https://apple.co/2ixL2Be
https://hrld.us/2Oni4pM
https://bit.ly/2En307d
https://zd.net/2J3o813 |
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Dinning for Dollars...
Two day fundraiser benefiting
Santa Teresa Catholic Church
What: Casa Teresa will donate 20% of sales* generated
by this 2 day benefit to Santa Teresa.
How: Present this coupon at your time of purchase.
Extra Santa Teresa Coupons available at Casa Teresa.
No other coupons or discounts will be honored in conjunction with this fundraiser.
When: Wednesday, July 24,2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
From 11:00am to 8:30pm
*Food and Beverage sales. Tax not included.
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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.
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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.
WHAT IS RCIA?
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the way by which people become full members of the Roman Catholic Church. Full membership requires a total formation which culminates in the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. RCIA is a faith journey in which a person is introduced to the community, beliefs, liturgy, and apostolic work of the Catholic Church.
Please join us our next RCIA Inquiry Session on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Office on the back of the property across from Mary's Garden).
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Faith Formation Registration is Open!
We have graciously extended the early bird special until July 29th as many are coming back from vacations. Please register ASAP so you don't miss a spot in our Faith Formation program!
Registration is open for 2019-2020 faith formation program this weekend. Forms are available in the vestibule, the parish office, and online at http://santateresachurch.com/faithformation/.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Nancy Royal, Pastoral Associate and Faith Formation Director at 408-629-7777 Ext. 108 or email nancy@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”.
Use Gray Water
Gray water is water that has been used but is not necessarily contaminated. You can use dish washing water, hand washing water, and cooking water to water plants. There are even systems you can install now that allow you to make use of gray water more effectively.
Find out more how you can CareForCreation at www.creationjustice.org
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In honor of Our Lady of Peace
and Good Voyage
popularly known in the Philippines
as Virgin of Antipolo
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Join the Filipino Community at Santa Teresa Church
for a Philippine-style Fiesta to celebrate the voyages of Filipino workers to America.
8:30 AM - Antipolo Mass
10 AM -Program/Games
11 AM - Fiesta Lunch
All are welcome!
In the true spirit of Filipino hospitality, snack and lunch are free. If you have questions or would like to help, please contact Lourdes Dohi at (408) 421-5717 or Edwin Torralba at (408) 497-972
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Community Conversation on
Homelessness and Affordable Housing
Facilitated by the American Leadership Forum -
Silicon Valey (ALF) Faith Leader Housing Group,
and graciously hosted by Santa Teresa Catholic Church
Thu, August 1, 2019, 6-8PM
Santa Teresa Catholic Church
794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123
Homelessness affects each and every person who lives and works in Santa Clara County, but causes and solutions can be difficult to discuss. We invite you to join us in meaningful dialogue and community conversation on homelessness and supportive housing development in a safe space for us all to explore partnerships and solutions together.
We hope you will join us at Santa Teresa Catholic Church as we engage in meaningful dialogue with our family, friends, neighbors and others in our community.
This community meeting is organized and facilitated by the American Leadership Forum - Silicon Valey (ALF) Faith Leader Housing Group, led by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Charities Housing, Stone Church of Willow Glen and Urban Sanctuary, and supported by Santa Teresa Catholic Church, Destination: Home and the Housing Ready Communities initiative.
Housing Ready Communities
The Housing Ready Communities initiative brings together faith leaders, neighbors, community groups, nonprofits, government and housing developers to take action and support approval of new supportive housing and lowest-income affordable housing throughout Santa Clara County.
For more information about the Housing Ready Communities initiative, including an events calendar of learning and action opportunities, an interactive housing map, tools and other resources, visit http://housingready.org
Housing Ready Communities is a Destination: Home initiative implemented in partnership with the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing, the City of San Jose Housing Department, the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, Silicon Valley at Home, community organizations and neighbors throughout the county. Housing Ready Communities is generously supported by Symantec.
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FilAm Association of Santa Teresa Parish
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Departs: 7:30am
Returns: 5:00pm
Cost: $35.00 PREPAID
(includes $15 free play/food voucher
For more information and to reserve your spot
contact Lou Abiog 408-896-7413.
Proceeds from the trip will go towards our Renovation!
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Mark your Calendars—Saturday, August 10th
Baby Back Rib Dinner
Presented by the Italian Catholic Federation
Baby Back Ribs
Bill’s Beans
Anna and Maria’s Famous Salad Bar
Cool Dessert
Bottle of water or Soda included
$30 Adults / $12 for Children 12 and under
Dinner served 6:45pm | Takeout available at 5:30pm
Tickets on sale in the vestibule
For more information, please contact
John or Noreen at (408) 225-6372
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You Can Help Your Marriage
Will be meeting at Santa Teresa Parish
(Avila Hall)
Rediscover Your Marriage – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) simply means 'rediscovery'. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10's of 1000's headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is a not spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering.
For confidential information about or to register for the August program beginning with a weekend on August 23-25 call 408-605-4998 or email: SanJose@RetroCA.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com |
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Golden Gems Tea & Fashion Show
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Join us on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:30 am in Avila Hall for tea, lunch, fashions and great prizes.
The Golden Gems are sponsoring their annual tea and fashion show. There will be a salad luncheon including tea and desserts while enjoying fashions from Chico’s of Los Gatos modeled by Gems members.
Tickets will be on sale in the vestibule after all Masses beginning on August 3 for $20.00. Your entry ticket buys a chance at a great door prize.
Raffle tickets will only be sold the day of the event allowing you to choose what prize(s) you might win.
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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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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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Do you know someone
who’s homebound?
If you or a loved one are homebound, and would like to receive Holy Communion, please email us with how we can help! A minister will call or email you to set up a time.
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus invites you to Sit with Him. Talk to Him. Read a book in His presence. Pour out your heart or sit in quiet contemplation. These are all precious ways to deepen your relationship with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Jesus wants to know your plans, your troubles, your fears...all that concerns you. Don’t let anything create distance between Jesus and you.
I am here, come sit with me for awhile!
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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 need to replenish the pantry with the following items.
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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Protection for Children/Vulnerable Adults
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:
- Ethics Point: dsj.ethicspoint.com or the hotline telephone number 888‐325‐7863
- Teresa Conville, Director of Compliance & Parish Financial Services: 408‐983-0241 or tconville@dsj.org
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Events and Information
Outside Our Parish
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DSJ Middle School Retreat
MSDYR 2019 is scheduled for Monday, August 5th through Thursday, August 8th at Mission Springs Conference Center in Scotts Valley, CA. Registration for MSDYR 2019 closes on Monday, July 22, 2019. We encourage you to promote #MSDYR2019 to all your constituents. We are confident that the multitude of middle school teens across our diocese will be greatly blessed by the work of the Holy Spirit present amidst the retreat.
Information Regarding MSDYR Youth Registration
- #MSDYR2019 Youth Registration is currently open and will close on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 8:00pm
- #MSDYR2019 Youth Registration is on a first come, first serve basis
- Registration will be available in both English and Spanish languages
- Online registration is the preferred route of registration; however, if parish families are unable to access the internet or a computer, paper registration are available.
- The cost to attend the Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR) is $339.00
- Partial scholarships are available to families encountering financial hardships
- The Middle School Diocesan Youth Retreat (MSDYR) is open to all incoming (6th) through eighth (8th) graders of the 2019-2020 academic school year.
How to Register Youth for MSDYR
**Parents of prospective MSDYR teen participants must fill out the registration on their behalf**
- MSDYR Youth Registration Link in English: http://bit.ly/MSDYR2019ENG
- Populate the necessary registration fields and submit your payment
- If you are utilizing the paper registration option (http://bit.ly/MSDYR2019PAPER), send your completed registration form enclosed with your payment to the Diocese of San Jose (1150 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112 | Attn: Robbie Ocampo)
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The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
300 Manresa Way Los Altos, CA 94022
650-917-4010 www.jrclosaltos.org
Following is a list of upcoming retreats open to the community:
St. Ignatius Day Morning of Recollection
Morning of Recollection for Women and Men
July 27, 2019 - $40
Fr. Andrew Rodriguez, S.J.
Join us as we celebrate the feast day of our founder, Ignatius of Loyola.
Lunch will be served.
12-Step Recovery Retreat for Women
Non-silent Retreat for Women
Sept. 6-8, 2019 - $310
Fr. Tom Weston, S.J.
With a spirit of gratitude, we’ll come together to heal, transform and connect.
Praying with the Gospel of Luke
Silent Retreat for Women and Men
Sept. 13-15, 2019 - $310
Fr. Kevin Leidich, S.J.
We’ll pray with the major themes of Luke, which give us a blueprint for living our faith.
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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MARRIED COUPLES:
Why not give yourselves a weekend away from it all! Time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. A chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Aug 9-11, 2019 in San Francisco, CA and Nov 8-10, 2019 in Menlo Park, CA.
For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.
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