http://www.sjpmv.org/content/ St. Joseph Catholic Church: 582 Hope Street, Mountain View, CA 94041-2087 en Copyright 2008 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:48:01 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Community Services Agency of Mountain View has asked our parish to again help their homeless program by assembling “Alpha Omega Emergency Kits” for homeless men, women, and children. We ask you, the parishioners, to assist the Outreach Committee in this effort. On February 9-10 and 16-17 we will have signups for items needed for these kits. On those dates, please stop by after Mass and sign up to donate one or more items. For further information call Kathie Franger, 964-8956, or Rosalie Lopez, 967-3741. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/alpha_omega_csa_news_232008.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/alpha_omega_csa_news_232008.html Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:53:00 -0800 If you have lost your spouse, we warmly invite you to come to the St. Thomas Aquinas Widow and Widowers group for dessert and a little friendly conversation on Thursday, February 7, 7 PM at St. Albert’s Hall, 1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto. Formed in 2001 we offer support, companionship, healing and some fun in your life. We have a full program of social and cultural activities that include attending theatre productions, restaurant dinners, sports events, trips, garden tours and picnics. We share tips on financial planning, taxes, home maintenance and health. No dues, officers or obligations. Meetings on First Thursdays of month. Join us for dinner at Scott’s Seafood, Palo Alto, Wednesday, February 20. Bring $26 cash, includes tax and tip. Beverages not included. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 PM. Reservations by February 13, call Jean Gac, (650) 858-1832. We hope to meet you. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/invitations_to_all_widows_and.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/invitations_to_all_widows_and.html Events Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:00:19 -0800 Italian Catholic Federation will have a Crab Dinner Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph School. Call Joe Teresi at (650) 493-2856 to reserve. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/crab_dinner.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/crab_dinner.html Events Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:01:48 -0800 February 3, 2008 Other Collections: SJ School Collection $ 1,665.00 SJ School Heater $ 1,000.00 Offertory $ 8,081.50 Building & Maintenance $ 389.00 As a reminder, please put your name and address on the Offertory Envelope before placing it in the basket. Thank you for your generosity. On behalf of the entire St. Joseph Parish Community, we thank you and pray many blessings on you and those you love.]]> http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/offertory_and_collections.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/offertory_and_collections.html Donation Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:06:04 -0800 In the movie Oh God, You Devil the roles of both God and Satan were played by George Burns. This completely baffled the humans. But as “God” pointed out, the face of evil has long tried to look like God, act like God, sound like God—or at least fulfill all our expectations of what God is like and desires. This is the aspect of Jesus’ human nature that Satan attempts to prey upon in today’s Gospel. It is in our human nature to seek the easy or surface answers; it was this part of Jesus’ true human nature that was tested in the desert dryness that immediately followed his plunge into the Jordan’s baptismal waters. Our surface expectations of God are in miracle-working, power and glory, the intervention of supernatural beings on our behalf. But all of these things can be accomplished by the might of evil as well. Jesus takes us deeper and shows us that, even when we’re at our weakest (as he would have been in the desert after his forty-day ordeal), we need to be relentless in seeking the true presence of God’s word, giving our worship to God alone, testing ourselves and not God. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/temptations_faces.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/temptations_faces.html Wisdom Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:22:42 -0800 February 2, 2008 Arlene Regina Garcia Camacho February 3, 2008 Geovany Lopez Congratulations to their proud moms, dads, and families. ]]> http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/baptisms_on_february_2_and_3.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/baptisms_on_february_2_and_3.html News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:24:13 -0800 You are invited to the "All - Ministries Potluck". When: Saturday, 2/16/08, 6:30 - 8:45 PM Where: Fr. Doyle Hall Past, present, and future involvement in various St. Joseph Parish ministries (lectors, EMs, ushers, choir members, altar servers, etc.), our church operations and committees, teachers of our school, ministers from Masses that worship in various languages (Spanish, Tamil, Tagalog, etc.), and all other ministries not mentioned above entitles you to a great evening of fun and fellowship. Please join us. Spouses and guests welcome. What to bring? Here are some suggestions: First Letter of Last Name: A - G Appetizer or Salad H - P Main Dish Q - Z Dessert or Drinks Paper and plastic products will be provided. RSVP (by Feb. 11): Liz Joves 650-965-4070, lizjoves@sbcglobal.net. We hope to see you all there. "All-Ministries Potluck" Committee: Liz Joves, Maureen Rugala, Peter Zepter, Joe Pigg http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/all_ministries_potluck.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/all_ministries_potluck.html Events Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:27:58 -0800 Proclaiming the Word of God and distributing the Body of Christ are privilege beyond compare. We are looking for people willing to be instructed in Proclaiming the Word and or distributing the Body of Christ. It is a privilege we extend to you. Maureen Rugala has trained many of our Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. A training includes Theology, History and Scripture as well as practical training. The next training begins Saturday, March 29th at 9 AM in the Rectory and will last about six weeks. For more information (and to sign up), please contact Liz Joves, Lector Coordinator, at 650-965-4070 or lizjoves@sbcglobal.net. Eucharistic Minister candidates contact Maureen Rugala, EM Coordinator at 650-941-9096 or mmrugala@comcast.net. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/new_lectors_and_eucharistic_mi.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/new_lectors_and_eucharistic_mi.html News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:30:46 -0800 St. Joseph Church in downtown Mountain View is seeking a minimum part time receptionist to work 9 hours per week (Tuesdays to Fridays from 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM). The successful candidate is a bilingual high school graduate with at least one year experience in a clerical position. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web publishing is a plus. Job duties include greeting visitors to the parish office, taking phone messages, sorting mail, maintaining the parish website and database and other office duties. Please send resumes to: St. Joseph Parish Attn: Teresa Lumbreras 582 Hope Street Mountain View, CA 94041 http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/receptionists_job_posting.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/receptionists_job_posting.html News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:31:29 -0800 You probably have one or more pairs of old eye glasses that you no longer want or need. People in a small village in Ghana, Africa, want them and need them. A box of donated glasses will be shipped to Ghana in April 2008. Be sure your glasses are included in the shipment. Bring your eye glasses to the "All Ministries Potluck" on Saturday, February 16, Doyle Hall, at 6:30 PM. 100% of the glasses will be delivered to the deserving individuals in that little village. Potluck RSVP: Liz Joves, 650-996-1422 lizjoves@sbcglobal.net http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/donate_your_old_eye_glasses_he.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/donate_your_old_eye_glasses_he.html News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:33:08 -0800 The Catholic Professional and Business Club invites you to their next breakfast meeting, to be held on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, 1740 N. First Street, San Jose, at 7:30AM (optional Mass at 6:45AM). The guest speaker will be Frederick Parrella, Professor, Dept of Religious Studies of SCU. His topic will be "Will Love and Marriage Survive in a Post-Modern, Post-Christian World". Cost is $20 Members, $35 Non-Members. Contact: Jessica King at 408-491-9229 or cpbcinfo@gmail.com or www.sjcatholicprofessionals.org http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/will_love_and_marriage_survive.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/will_love_and_marriage_survive.html Events Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:36:10 -0800 Monday 6:30 PM ICF District Mtg., S/K 6:30 PM Teatro (Español), Doyle Hall 7-8 PM Good News Choir, Church 7:30 PM Prayer Group, CR#1 Tuesday 5-10 PM Social Club, B/K 7:00 PM Hispanic Choir, Church Wednesday 10:30-12 Renew, CR#1 6-9 PM H Drama Class, Doyle Hall 7-8 PM Faith Formation, School 7-9 PM Faith Sharing, CR#2 Thursday Valentine’s Day 8:30-10 A Renew, CR#1 5:30 PM H Rsvd, B/K 7:00 PM 10 o’clock Choir, Church 7:00 PM H Youth Group, Doyle Hall Friday 3-10 PM H Rsvd (tamales), B/K 6:30 PM SJ Youth Group, CR#1 6-7 PM Morning Glory Choir, CR#2 7:00 PM H Prayer Group, Doyle Hall 7:00 PM Stations of the, CRoss, Church 8:00 PM Tamil Stations, Church Saturday 9:30-Noon PIA Training (1of 2), Doyle Hall 10-12 AM Hispanic Confirmation, CR#1 1:00 AM Spanish Baptism, Church 1:00 PM XV: Jessica Abarca, Church 3-5 PM Rsvd Set-up, Doyle Hall 7:00 PM All Ministry Pot Luck, B/K Sunday 9:15 AM 10 O’clock Choir, Doyle Hall 11:15 AM Hispanic Adult RCIA, CR#1 11:30 AM Mass-Penitential Rite-RCIA, Church 1:00 PM Rito de Eleccion, Church 1:15 PM Ninos’ Liturgy, Doyle Hall 2-4 PM Hispanic Liturgy Mtg., CR#1 7:00 PM AA Meeting, Doyle Hall ]]> http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/calendar_of_events_february_11.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/calendar_of_events_february_11.html Events Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:38:50 -0800 "007 License To Learn" Saturday Evening March 1, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. School Auditorium Advance Reservations Required, 650.967.1839 Proceeds to benefit St. Joseph Catholic School 1120 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA Donations for the auction are being accepted! To donate, please contact Sandi Gedeon Ganjavi at 408-426-1593. Thank you. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/st_joseph_catholic_school_14th.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/st_joseph_catholic_school_14th.html Events Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:44:43 -0800 Congratulations to the students who celebrated their first reconciliation yesterday! May they be an example of God’s saving grace for us all. Please keep these students in your prayers as they begin final preparations to join us at the Lord’s table in April. Reminder: We will NOT have class next Sunday, February 17, in honor of Presidents’ Day. Class will resume February 24 as usual. Today your child received an Operation Rice Bowl kit from Catholic Relief Services. We encourage your family to try some of the Lenten activities! We will collect Rice Bowls after Easter. If you have any questions about the parish Faith Formation program, or wish to volunteer, please contact Amy Davis, Kevin Ross, or Erika Underwood at ff@sjmv.org, or at 650-814-5099. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/faith_formation_2102008.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/faith_formation_2102008.html News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:47:13 -0800 At the 8:30 AM Liturgy this weekend, we celebrate the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates. Candidates, already part of the Christian community through baptism, are seeking to complete their Christian initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. In this rite, we recognize their desire to participate more fully in the sacramental life of the Church as they begin the final period of preparation before their full initiation at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for our candidates Ismael Bettencourt, Danette Garcia, and Lisa Garcia and our (un-baptized) catechumen Wendy Tobagus, that they may continue to heed God's call wherever it may take them. Also, please pray for our RCIA sponsors – Ramon, Kara, Oscar, and Debbie – that they may continue to be examples of Christ's love and friendship. The next RCIA rite will be the Penitential Rite, which we will celebrate at the 11:30 a.m. liturgy on Sunday, February 17. Please join us to support and pray for our candidates as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Dennis Sexton dwsexton@gmail. http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/rite_of_christian_initiation_o_6.html http://www.sjpmv.org/content/2008/02/rite_of_christian_initiation_o_6.html News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:48:01 -0800