Chapel Open Daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

M T Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) 12 Noon 1:30 PM (Mass in Spanish) 6:00 PM (Youth Mass) American Sign Language (ASL) Mass 3:30 PM (In the Church) 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Saturday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil) Monday – Friday 8:30 AM

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 9:00 AM Solemn Benediction 8:30 PM

Devotions Rosary (English) ● Monday to Saturday After the 8:30 AM Mass Rosario en Español ● Martes 6:30 PM en Capilla Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help ● Tuesday 8:15 AM

June 30, 2019 | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In observance of the Independence Day

Holiday, the Parish Office will be closed on

Thursday, July 4, 2019. We will be happy to serve you when we open back on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Have a Happy 4th of July!

1971 ST. LAWRENCE DRIVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051 TEL. NO. 408-296-3000 FAX NO. 408-296-3100 E-Mail Address: parish@saintlawrence.org Website: www.saintlawrence.org

Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service

Fr. Ernesto Orci Pastor eorci@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 438

Fr. Martin Ezeador Parochial Vicar 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 440 PARISH OFFICE 1-408-296-3000 Monday - Friday / 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon parish@saintlawrence.org

Giuliana Barragan - Office Manager gbarragan@saintlawrence.org Ext. 431

Vickie Wallace - Office Assistant vwallace@saintlawrence.org Ext. 432 CATECHETICAL OFFICE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION M. Eleanor de Paz - Catechetical Director edepaz@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY M. Eleanor de Paz middleschoolym@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY highschoolym@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433 HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Elgin Presa - Coordinator Katrina Antonio - Coordinator highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY youngadult@saintlawrence.org ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Pre-K - 8th Grade) Carina Lares - Principal clares@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-2260 CHILDREN’S CENTER 1-408-296-8077 Teen Center & Extended Day Care Trini Martinez - Director

Pope Francis calls each of us to witness to charity and to show God's mercy to one another. He encourages us to "open our eyes and see the misery of the world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to heed their cry for help!" (Misericordiae Vultus [MV], no. 15). The Peter's Pence Collection unites us in solidarity to the Holy See and its works of charity to those in need. Your generosity allows the Pope to respond to our suffering brothers and sisters.

http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/peters-pence/index.cfm

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We are now selling SCRIP at the Parish Office

Thursdays, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Thank you for supporting

Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish.

Please note that this week’s Stewardship Data will be published in an upcoming bulletin. Thank you!

St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish accepts donations electronically using your computer, tablet or smart phone. Parishioner Benefits Set up your own contributions Your donation is automatic and safe Electronic giving is efficient, practical and easy

Please prayerfully consider Online Giving. Visit our Parish website at ww.saintlawrence.org for more information or to sign up.

June 30, 2019

Peter's Pence Collection for the Holy Father

July 14, 2019 Education Center

Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today.

For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence

Hoy es la Colecta Peter’s Pence, una colecta a nivel mundial que financia las obras de caridad del papa Francisco. Los fondos recaudados en esta colecta ayudan a las víctimas de la guerra, la opresión y los desastres naturales. Tomen esta oportunidad para unirse al papa Francisco y sean testigos de la caridad para nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Por favor, sean generosos hoy.

Para más información, visiten www.usccb.org/peters-pence

The Galatians to whom the letter is addressed were Paul's converts, most likely among the descendants of Celts who had invaded western and central Asia Minor in the third century B.C. and had settled in the territory around Ancyra (modern Ankara, Turkey). Paul had passed through this area on his second missionary journey (Acts 16:6) and again on his third (Acts 18:23).

The Second Reading begins with the opening verse from Galatians 5 and then skips to the middle section of the same chapter. The first words of the reading could easily be a rallying cry for the Apostle Paul’s message. Christ set the Galatians free, and intends that they live in that freedom. The Galatians, however, are struggling with this freedom. Under the influence of other missionaries who told the people to adhere to the Mosaic Law, which Paul is calling a “yoke of slavery,” some Galatians have been unable to stand firm in the freedom Christ offers.

Paul then instructs the Galatians on how to live in the freedom of Christ. The life of freedom entails following the great commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. It does not condone continuing to denigrate those who think, act, or live differently because of the desire to inflate your own ego; rather as Paul tells the Galatians and us in the final section, this new life asks nothing short of living by the Spirit. The Spirit transforms the flesh so that we do not indulge its desires, which are in opposition to the Spirit. These desires include giving the Law more authority than the Spirit’s power. Thus, the message of the today’s reading is that our freedom in Christ is freedom in the Spirit to live in love of one another.

Freedom in Christ (taken from Commentary On Today’s Second Reading)

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Liturgy Corner by: Deborah Ferry

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Ann Ayala David Jesus Barragan

Razon-Barragan Malu Bautista Paul Bazigian John Bonette

Tim Brown Jerry Campisi

Cheryl Ann Coutcher Louise Dale

Craig DeGiovanni Jr.

Toni DeGiovanni Suzanna Fossom Carmen Garcia

Barbara Gasdick Matt Hardin

Margaret Haselden Ken Kehoe

Marilyn Kirchoff Ann Lizotte

Luli Maldonado Alvina Martinez

Patricia Martinez Ivan & Berna Munuz

Mackena Naki Pat Naki

Emily Grace Navarra Ernie Ortiz

Elizabeth Ostachuck Ana Perez

Alberta Perkins Lina Pirotta

Moses Pirotta

Fatima Reis Joel Rivera Frank Rose Him Snow

Aradit Valadez Soledad Valadez

Lina Velasco Ricardo Villagomez

Rosalina Cortes Soyong Williams

Alma Zamora

Please Pray For… Our Parishioners, Friends, and Family

Adorar al Santísimo es acompañar al mismo Jesús en el momento de su sacrificio por la humanidad. El mismo Jesús nos enseña esto, a través de santa Margarita de Alacoque (con quién inició esta práctica): «En adelante, todas las semanas, la noche del jueves

al viernes, practicarás una Hora Santa, para hacerme compañía y participar en mi oración del Huerto» Aquí algunos pasos para tu visita para visitar al Santísimo. 1. Saludo Inicial (entrar en silencio) Ingresa en silencio y con reverencia a la iglesia o a la capilla del Santísimo. Arrodíllate con las dos rodillas frente a Él y realiza la señal de la Cruz. Recuerda que es Dios quien se encuentra en ese pedazo de pan. 2. Oración de preparación. Luego de acomodarte en una de las bancas o reclinatorios, de rodillas, realiza una oración para preparar tu corazón. Puede ser una que tú mismo hagas espontáneamente o una que saques de algún devocionario. 3. Lectura espiritual y meditación. La puedes escoger en ese mismo momento, pero también es conveniente que leas el Evangelio del día, o escojas una lectura de tu devocionario. Luego de esta lectura haz silencio y medita lo que acabas de leer.

Es importante que en este momento trates de silenciar tu mente y tu corazón para escuchar lo que Dios te dice. El silencio es aquella puerta que predispone al alma para escuchar. Si lees una escena del Evangelio puedes imaginarte la escena y meditar sobre lo que te dice, sobre cómo participas tú y sobre los sentimientos y pensamientos que esta lectura suscita en tu corazón. 4. Ora Luego de tu meditación puedes rezar un rosario, el vía crucis, alguna oración sobre la Eucaristía o la Liturgia de las horas (esto último de acuerdo con la hora en que te encuentres). 5. Realiza una comunión eucarística Frente al Santísimo expuesto puedes recibirlo en tu corazón realizando una comunión espiritual. Esta comunión es también válida si por algún impedimento no puedes recibir el sacramento de la Eucaristía. 6. Oración Final. Al terminar tu adoración realiza una oración de despedida, puede ser propia o también del devocionario. Agradece por el momento vivido, ofrece la adoración por alguien necesitado y pide lo que necesites. https://catholic-link.com/que-hacer-visita-santisimo-guia-visual/?fbclid=IwAR1U_OvVWipGTxouwbThxJyrNO1ik-xCoiSMiH7otb4Gq7KFLL0-kFYeOsg Responsable MARC.

¿Qué hacer durante una visita al Santísimo?

June 30 to July 7, 2019 Year C

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for the

Volunteer Opportunities / The Sacristan Ministry Currently, we have one coordinator that oversees the following three ministries.

The need is to find a new coordinator. This ministry can be separated to have a coordinator for each - Setup Sacristans, Sanctuary Attendants & Laundry

Sacristans - or keep this ministry together with one coordinator. Any suggestions are welcome. If this is something that you think you could help with, please call the Parish Office 408-296-3000.

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Please note that there is No Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Thank you!

Has someone you know and love lost the faith?

On the last Sunday of each month a Mass is offered for them.

Please join our Saint Monica Sodality.

There are no dues and no meetings, only your prayers are required. Send your names of loved ones to be remembered to The Saint Lawrence Parish Office. We will add these names to our special album and a prayer card will be given to you. Please pray each day that all of our loved ones

will return to God.

Office of Financial Services

If you suspect financial mismanagement

or misconduct in your parish, school, or in the Diocese of San Jose,

please contact: EthicsPoint dsj.ethicspoint.com or hotline 888-325-7863

Office for the Protection of Children

and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose Anthony Gonzalez

Phone: 1-408-983-0113 Fax: 1-408-983-0147

Emergency line: 1-408-983-0141

E-mail: protection@dsj.org

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE

Please call ahead for Pre-Needs or At-Need Arrangements

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024

(650) 428-3730

Calvary Cemetery

2655 Madden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 258-2940

Casino Bus Trip Cache Creek Casino trip Fundraiser sponsored by the Filipino Catholic Community (FCC) of St. Lawrence The Martyr Parish on Saturday 7/20/19. Bus of fun and fellowship with parishioners and friends leave at 8am sharp, at the street-side of the church. Please note to park your vehicles under the solar panels as a courtesy to parishioners who will be attending church functions throughout the day during the trip. $35/person with $15 credit for playing. Payment must be received before seats assigned (first come first served basis). Please spread the word and consider attending. Funds raised will go towards parish projects. No one below 21 will be permitted in the bus. For more information, please contact: Romel Antonio (505) 847-4345 or Mely Galimba (408) 623-1562 *Snacks and Drinks will be served during the trip.*

Join us for the Annual Friday Night Dinners

The Dinner will be Sponsored by:

Food will be served at 5:30 PM Swimming starts at 6:00 PM Adults: $6 Children $4 (ages 4-11) Under 4 years old: Free All are welcome!

Please note that there will be No Dinner

on Friday, July 5, 2019. Thank you!

Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus

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After the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses in the Parish Hall

MENU: 3 Pancakes - 2 Sausages - Scrambled eggs - Coffee - Tea - Milk Just $ 5.00 / Children under 4 FREE

Sign-up to schedule a visit from the Pilgrim Virgin of Our Lady

of Fatima in your home.

A statue of the Pilgrim Virgin of Our Lady of Fatima travels from home to home and remains in the home for one week subject to extension upon request for an additional one week.

Please contact: The Legion of Mary,

Vickie Raniel at 408-209-0050

The next Marriage Encounter

Weekend: August 9-11, 2019

in San Francisco, 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.