Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Mass IntentIons

Pray For Lists guidelines: • Have permission from the person to be listed. • Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. • Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. • Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com

Sunday, July 14: 15th in Ordinary7:30 am STA . . . . .William Iaculla †9:00 am SAG . . . . .Jeffrey Holowchak †10:30 am OLR . . . .Helene Quita †Readings: Dt 30:10–14 / Ps 69:14, 17, 30–31, 33–34, 36, 37 or Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11 / Col 1:15–20 / Lk 10:25–37

Monday, July 15: St. BonaventureReadings: Ex 1:8–14, 22 / Ps 124:1b–3, 4–6, 7–8 / Mt 10:34—11:1

Tuesday, July 16: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Readings: Ex 2:1–15a / Ps 69:3, 14, 30–31, 33–34 / Mt 11:20–24

Wednesday, July 17Readings: Ex 3:1–6, 9–12 / Ps 103:1b–2, 3–4, 6–7 / Mt 11:25–27

Thursday, July 18: St. Camillus de LellisReadings: Ex 3:13–20 / Ps 105:1 and 5, 8–9, 24–25, 26–27 / Mt 11:28–30

Friday, July 19Readings : Ex 11:10—12:14 / Ps 116:12–13, 15 and 16bc, 17–18 / Mt 12:1–8

Saturday, July 20: St. ApollinarisReadings: Ex 12:37–42 / Ps 136:1 and 23–24, 10–12, 13–15 / Mt 12:14–21

Sunday, July 21: 16th in OrdinaryReadings: Gn 18:1–10a / Ps 15:2–3, 3–4, 5 / Col 1:24–28 / Lk 10:38–42 Z Please Pray

For the sIck & hoMebound – Lydia Li, Donna Riordan, Mark LaFlamme, Paul McNamara, Marianne Mueller, Stephen Lee,

Nancy Marty, Pat Klein, Joyce Homan, Apolonia Gutierrez, Judy Naples, Felicitas Francisco, John Reilly, Lauro Quintana-Sarellana, Brian Temple,

Steven Befera, Fabrizio Rossi, Albert Beltran, Sr., Julien Loh, Walt Lundin, Emma Jane Whitfield, Marilyn Kelly, Patrick Griffin, Piero Bullentini, Alex Bullentini

For the recently deceased – Laurie Vavuris, Mary Carlstead, John Mensick, Fred Dietrich, Pat Cala, Julia Castillo, Nadine Kilty, Leoberta Cruzet, Dan Finnerty, William Iaculla,

Robert Luis Hernandez, Shui Yin Chiu, Burnee Hazen, Joseph Crea, Meg Maurer, Mary Cummings, Eileen Mitchell, John Ernes, John L'Heureux, Bob Carlstead, Jean Williams,

Gerald Bollier, Tom Williams, Helene Quita, Cathy Doerr, Reva Parolari, Maria Merlitti

IntroducIng Fr. MaurIce IgboerIka I am grateful for this opportunity to give a brief introduction of myself.

I am the second of five sibblings, born on April 4, 1986 in the south Eastern part of my home country Nigeria. I was ordained a Catholic Priest on July 13, 2013 for the Catholic diocese of Aba, Nigeria.

After my ordination, I was assigned to teach in the seminary and also served as the vice Rector for two years.

In August 2015 I came to United States and to California, (my very first time of traveling outside of my home country Nigeria) to study for a Licentiate in Sacred Theology, majoring in the Bible. After my graduation in 2017 I joined the diocese of San Jose.

My last assignment was at St. Simon’s Parish, Los Altos, where I worked as Parochial vicar for two years.

I enjoy reading and studying the Bible, making new friends, watching soccer and basketball, singing and listening to good music.

I am delighted to have started my new assignment as Parochial Vicar of this lovely community of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. I look forward to meeting you all and having a good experience among you.

Fr. Maurice Igboerika, Parochial Vicar

FacIlIty requests

Attention: All Parish groups who useour facilities. We need your calendarrequest forms for 2019-2020 NOW. If you haven't sent back your facility request form, you may not get the space for your meeting. For questions, contact Nora Lundin (nora.lundin@dsj.org) 650-494-2496.

InstItute For leadershIp In MInIstry (IlM)The Institute for Leadership in Ministry is a three year course of study for lay persons. The ILM provides training and faith formation for lay leaders in the Church. The theological base for this program is found in the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Responding to their baptismal call, graduates return to their parish to serve in various leadership roles in Liturgy, Catechetics, Social Justice, Pastoral Care, as well as many others.

If you feel called to explore this possibility, we are looking for a few qualified candidates for the new ILM academic year which begins in the fall. Please contact Fr. Stasys (estanislao.mikalonis@dsj.org) for more information.

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs Week’s hIghlIghtsSunday, July 14

Monday, July 15

Tuesday, July 164:00 pm . . . . .Wedding Rehearsal (STA)7:00 pm . . . . .Hisp. Prayer Group (DCC)

Wednesday, July 174:00 pm . . . . .YSOP (OLRH)5:00 pm . . . . .Adoration (STA)6:00 pm . . . . .RCIA for Children (DC)

Thursday, July 183:00 pm . . . . Wedding Rehearsal (STA)

Friday, July 19

Saturday, July 2010:00 am . . . .Spanish Baptisms (OLR)12:00 pm . . . .Quinceanera (SAG)1:30 pm . . . . .Wedding (STA)3:30 pm . . . . . Wedding (STA)

presIder schedule

16th in Ordinary Time - July 21, 2019St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.

Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. MauriceSun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Mikalonis

St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.

Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. MikalonisSun 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. LavagettoSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. KuupuoSun 12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . TBD

Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.

Sun 9:00 am (Spanish) . . . Fr. MauriceSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Maurice

pIvotal players WIth bIshop barron returns In augustOur Summer faith formation series returns beginning August 12 with an encounter with two new Pivotal Players from Bishop Robert Barron. All are invited to this short series of video presentations and conversation about people who have had a major impact on the Catholic Church. Experience the lives of St. Augustine and St. Benedict and others and find out why they are considered by Bishop Barron to be “Pivotal Players.”When: August 12, 19, and 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Our Lady of the Rosary HallQuestions: Contact Susan at the Pastoral Center, or susanlee.olsen@dsj.org.

next pastoral garden MaIntenance date - July 27 We will gather between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 to work on maintaining the Pastoral Center Garden behind the Pastoral Center at 3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

rcIa For chIldren

Do you have a child who is aged 7 or older who has not been baptized? Do you have a child over the age of 7 who has not yet received First Eucharist? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for children is the proper venue for sacramental preparation for these children. A new year of preparation has begun. Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:15 pm in the Dermody Center. Our next session is July 17th. Contact Susan Olsen at susanlee.olsen@dsj.org

onlIne gIvIng

Summer is a period of time that can be quite challenging for our parish’s financial health. As the attendance at our weekend liturgies dwindles, so can the weekly support of our parishioners: a very good reason to consider using electronic Online Giving! The challenge lies in the fact that our financial responsibilities do not go away during the months of June, July, and August. Summer is a time for us to do some extra maintenance work around the parish. At the same time, our utility bills (water and electricity) are the largest of any season in the year. Won't you consider making your weekly or monthy donations via online in case you're out of town during the summer? Contact Cathy Miller at the Pastoral Center, 650-494-2496 ext. 24 if you need assistance signing up for online giving on our website at: https://www.paloaltocatholic.net/

bulletIn ads Work

Are you looking to advertise? Why not try the back of a church bulletin? Readership is in the 100s weekly. This month's special - one unit - $10/week, two units - $20/week. Call Pamela of JS Paluch, 510-685-4945.

vacatIon bIble caMp - august 5-9Sign up now for this year's Vacation Bible Camp to be held August 5-9 in the Hall at Our Lady of the Rosary. We will be exploring the adventures of St. Paul through scripture, music, dance, drama and arts & crafts. Cost is $50 per child (scholarships available). Limited to 20 participants. Registration forms are on our website and in the vestibules of our churches. Contact Susan Olsen if you have questions, 650-494-2496 ext.25, or susanlee.olsen@dsj.org

July 14, 2019

Our Weekly Offering

June 30: Actual : $ 7,585 July 7: Actual : $ 9,132 Goal: $ 12, 000

Weekly steWardshIp report

Stewardship PrayerYahweh, Creator of all life, goodness and blessings, Divine Architect, Giver of our days; Risen Jesus, Model of generosity, Shepherd of our lives; Spirit of Wisdom, Source of our gifts and talents, Our Inspiration and Guide; You call us to be loving disciples, faithful stewards,sharing all you give to us with gratitude and joy.Bless us with generous hearts, open minds, greater commitment, renewed vision, so that we may grow in Christ and accept the challenges of loving service. May we be a community of faith where all are welcomed, nourished, and empowered to be Christ for others. Amen.

today's gospel - hoW Well dId you lIsten?The Story of the Good Samaritan

1. In the parable, a man was walking from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he came across a group of people who had been robbed. True or False?2. The robbers beat the man and took all he had. T or F3. A priest walked by the man and ignored him. T or F4. A Levite saw the man and left him some money. T or F5. A Samaritan saw the man, bandaged his wounds, and took him to an inn. T or F6. The Samaritan told the innkeeper that he had done his job and didn't care what happened to the man. T or F7. In the parable, the Samaritan, who was normally the man's enemy, was his best neighbor. T or F thekidsbulletin@gmail.com

FrIday FIsh Fest - July 19The next Fish Fest is Friday, July 19, 6:00 pm in the Thomas House, 745 Waverley St., next door to St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Join fellow parishioners who attend the various parish Masses, and enjoy our supper of fish and chips, tasty

Asian coleslaw, & beverages. RSVP to Helen Baumann, 650-327-9236, hbbaumann@aol.com. The RSVP is very important, so we are sure to have enough fish!

KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCC . . Dermody Center ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary

ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . . Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the

Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.

SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School

SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas

ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House

Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House

Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House

Library

HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass.

Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child.

Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one.

Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child.

Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date.

AdMiNiSTRATiON, OFFiCE STAFF, & COMMiTTEES

Main Phone: (650) 494-2496

Business & Operations Manager: Fr. Estanislao Mikalonis ext. 16 estanislao.mikalonis.dsj.org

Admin Asst: Cathy Miller ext. 24 catherine. miller@dsj.org;

Pastoral Stewardship Council:(every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm SAGH)

Chair: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu;

Vice-Chair: Julie Sanfordjulie@6seconds.org;

Secretary: Ted Baer tabaer@sbcglobal.net

Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net)

Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Vacant

St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation pickup:(650) 871-6844

Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) 330-1762

St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004

Principal: Evelyn Rosa

Development: Carmel Caligaris (650) 326-1258

STA Photography: Roland Quintero (650) 493-2128

Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) 723-5101

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) 497-8538

Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488

Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please email your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at camiller@dsj.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.