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November 28, 2021
First Sunday of
Advent
Mission Statement….page 2 Parish Staff………...page 3 Mass Schedule.……....page 4
Organizations…….....page 5 Mass Intentions…….page 7 Daily Readings………page 7
Español……….…….page 5 Português ……….…page 10 Stewardship Report….page 12
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From Monsignor Fran Cilia
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A dvent begins with an invitation
from the prophet Isaiah to look forward
to the birth of the Messiah:
“The days are coming, says the Lord,
when I will fulfill the promise
I made to the house of Israel and Judah.
In those days, in that time,
Parish I will raise up for David a just shoot.”
Mission Statement
Jesus speaks of the “last days” in the gospel reading today,
encouraging His followers to “stand erect and raise your heads
Founded in 1777, because your redemption is at hand.”
Saint Clare Parish is Our focus on the future Coming of the Lord leads us to look back to
the events in Nazareth and Bethlehem, when Jesus was born in time,
an ethnically diverse as recounted in the gospels and in most of the religious hymns that we
Catholic community of will sing at Christmas .
faith, united in wor- Finally, Advent leads us also to recognize that the Lord is in our midst
and that He breaks in to each of our lives. Let us make these weeks
ship, discipleship and between now and December 25 a special time of being alert to
Emmanuel, the God Who with us always.
service. In welcoming
immigrants, newcom- Parish Christmas Mailing
________________________________________
ers and strangers, we
Our parish Christmas mailing will be arriving at the homes of regis-
strive to live the vir- tered parishioners in a few days. If you are not already receiving mail
that we send , usually twice a year, please contact the office, so that
tues of justice and you can be included now and in the future. Also, if you do not receive
parish emails (usually each Friday), please send us your email address
love, so as to be the to stclareparish@dsj.org or cilia@dsj.org. We promise that no one else
will use your email address. Thank you.
face of Christ in the
world, becoming in
Planning Ahead
Him a sign of unity Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed
and an instrument of Virgin Mary
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God’s peace.
Wednesday, December 8, is the Feast of
the Immaculate Conception. English
Masses will be celebrated at 6:00 pm on
Tuesday, December 7, and 8:00 am on
Wednesday morning, and in Spanish at
6:00 pm, Wednesday evening. There will
also be a Mass for our school community
that morning.
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Celebration of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Main Office Number
___________________________________________ (408) 248-7786
Pastor/Párroco
The Mañanitas in celebration of the Monsignor Francis V. Cilia
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on cilia@dsj.org
Sunday, December 12th, will start at (669) 270-2700
5:30 in the morning in the Church Parochial Vicar/
immediately followed by Mass in Vicario Parroquial
Spanish. A reception will be held in the Father Jonathan Cuarto
parish hall with bread and hot jonathan.cuarto@dsj.org
chocolate. There will also be Spanish (669) 270-2701
Mass at 12:00 noon.
Saint Clare School Principal
Cecile Mantecon
www.stclare.school
40th Anniversary Jubilee Closing Mass at the (408) 246-6797
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
____________________________________________________________________ Catechetical Coordinator
Sandra Quintanilla
Join Bishop Oscar Cantú on Sunday December 5, 2021 at 11:30am Sandra.quintanilla@dsj.org
in celebrating the closing Mass of the 40th Anniversary Jubilee. (669) 270-2702
Tree planting with Bishop Cantú in honor of Saint Joseph will
follow after Mass behind the Cathedral. Everyone is also Youth Minister
encouraged a local pilgrimage including a visit to the Cathedral. Director of Confirmation
Ryan Bao
The Cathedral will remain open until 5pm for visiting pilgrims.
Ryan.bao@dsj.org
(669) 270-2708
Christian Initiation of Adults
Little Blue Books for Advent and Christmas (RCIA)
___________________________________________________________________
Diane Madruga
Copies of the Little Blue Book for Advent and Christmas are still camponeses6@gmail.com
available. Please get one before they are gone. Music Ministry
Christopher Wemp
Youth Ministry News christopher.wemp@gmail.com
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Administrative Staff
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Linda Ortiz Brisuela
linda.brisuela@dsj.org
We are proud to announce our annual Laura Quiroz
Christmas and Cocoa. Cozy up with some laura.quiroz@dsj.org
FREE hot chocolate and cookies on
Saturday, December 18th , at 3pm-5pm. Parish Facilities/
While you’re at it, make someone else Emergencies
warm by donating a pair of mittens or hand Matt Dutra
mattdutra74@gmail.com
warmers to Saint Clare School’s Stand Up
(408) 904-9181
for Kids drive. Bring your family and friends and join in on the
holiday festivities. This event is for all ages! In Residence
Father Daniel Urcia
It’s the last month to register for Confirmation! For all 8th-12th daniel.urcia@dsj.org
grade students. Find more information on our site
stclareparish.org/ymc Father Martin Ezeador
martin.ezeador@dsj.org
Father Paul-Cuong Phan
paulcuong.phan@dsj.org
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De Monseñor Fran Cilia
_______________________________
A dviento comienza con una invitación.
del profeta Isaías para esperar
el nacimiento del Mesías:
“Vienen días, declara el Señor,
en que cumpliré la promesa
que hice a la casa de Israel y a la casa de Juda.
En aquellos días y en aquel tiempo
Mass Schedule hare brotar de David un Renuevo justo.”
Sunday Masses Jesús habla de los "últimos días" en la lectura del evangelio de hoy,
*(denotes Mass will be animando a sus seguidores a “mantenerse erguidos y levantar la
celebrated in the Church) cabeza porque tu redención está cerca ".
Saturday Vigil Masses Nuestro enfoque en la futura Venida del Señor nos lleva a recordar
(Livestreamed and los eventos en Nazaret y Belén, cuando Jesús nació en el tiempo,
in– person) como se relata en los evangelios y la mayoría de los himnos
religiosos que cantaremos en Navidad.
*5:00 p.m. (English)*
*6:30 p.m. (Español)* Finalmente, el Adviento nos lleva también a reconocer que el Señor
está entre nosotros y que irrumpe en cada una de nuestras vidas.
Hagamos de estas semanas entre ahora y el 25 de diciembre un
7:30 a.m. (English) momento especial para estar alerta a Emmanuel, el Dios que está
*9:00 a.m. (Portuguesa)* siempre con nosotros.
10:30 a.m. (English)
12:00 p.m. (Español)
Liturgy of the Word for Children Las Mañanitas a Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe
During 10:30 a.m. Mass ________________________________
(English)
Las Mañanitas en celebración de la
Weekday Masses fiesta de Nuestra Señora de
*Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. * Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre
comenzarán a las 5:30 de la
Confessions mañana en la Iglesia seguida
Saturdays 3:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. inmediatamente de la Misa. Se
(In Rectory Garden) realizará una recepción en el salón
parroquial con pan y chocolate
Office Address: caliente. También habrá misa a las
725 Washington Street 12:00 del mediodía.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
www.stclareparish.org Misa Anual Diocesana en
Honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
E-mail _________________________________________
stclareparish@dsj.org Te invitamos este 3 de diciembre del 2021 a una misa Diocesana
con el Señor Obispo Oscar Cantú como el celebrante principal, en
Emergency (for the sick la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. La procesión de
and dying): bienvenida comenzara a las 6:00pm La celebración Eucarística
408-248-7786 empieza a las 7:00pm. La Misa será transmitida en vivo por
Follow the prompt, then facebook.com/DioceseSanJose
press 9
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Envió de la Correspondencia Parroquial para Navidad
_________________________________________________________________________________ Parish Organizations
Organizaciones Parroquiales
El correo navideño de nuestra parroquia llegará a las casas de los
feligreses registrados en unos días. Si aún no recibe el correo que
Parish Pastoral Council
enviamos, generalmente dos veces al año, comuníquese con la
Jasmine Vu
oficina para incluirlo ahora y en el futuro. Además, si no recibe
correos electrónicos de la parroquia (generalmente todos los jass.vu@gmail.com
viernes), envíenos su dirección de correo electrónico a
stclareparish@dsj.org o cilia@dsj.org. Prometemos que nadie Parish Finance Council
utilizará su dirección de correo electrónico. Gracias. Jerome Alabado
Jerome.alabado@gmail.com
Libritos Azules para Adviento y Navidad Social Justice Committee
__________________________________________________________________ Anne McMahon
momahonam@sbcglobal.net
Aún se encuentran disponibles copias del Librito Azul para Adviento
y Navidad. Consiga uno antes de que se acaben. Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Mick Gonzales
(408) 645-0506
Misa de Clausura del Jubileo del 40º Aniversario en la
Catedral Basílica de San José Hispanic Council
_________________________________________________________________________________ Elania Tablada
(408) 984-3519
Únase al obispo Oscar Cantú el domingo 5 de diciembre de 2021 a
las 11:30 am en la celebración de la Misa de Clausura del Jubileo del Portuguese Council
40º Aniversario. La plantación de árboles con el obispo Cantú en Eduina Faria
honor a San José será seguido después de la Misa detrás de la (650) 420-9908
Catedral. Animamos a todos a una peregrinación local que incluya
una visita a la Catedral. La Catedral permanecerá abierta hasta las
5:00pm para los peregrinos visitantes. San Jose Chinese
Catholic Mission
Mandarin Community
Father Alberto Olivera, Pastor
Planee con anticipación aolivera@dsj.org
Solemnidad de la Inmaculada
Concepción de la Santísima Cantonese Community
Virgen María Tony Lau
__________________________________________ tonylau2000@gmail.com
El miércoles 8 de diciembre es la Serra Club of Santa Clara
fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción. Cathleen Lencioni
Las misas en inglés se celebrarán a (408) 248-6728
las 6:00 p.m. El martes, 7 de
diciembre y a las 8:00 a.m. el
miércoles por la mañana, y en Young Ladies Institute (YLI)
español a las 6:00 p. m., el miércoles Dolores Wriglesworth
por la noche. También habrá una doloresandlee@sbcglobal.net
misa para nuestra comunidad escolar
esa mañana. Knights of Columbus
Tony Colombo
a_colombo1726@comcast.net
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Saint Clare School News
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Telling the Story of Saint Clare School
This photo, taken at our last in-person Multicultural
Dinner in October of 2019, reminds us how Saint Clare
School continues to provide a safe learning environment for
those who desire Catholic education, even through a global
pandemic.
We Need your Support, Now
More than Ever!
Saint Clare School was founded in 1856. Its two
buildings are the main elementary building housed on 750
Washington Street (built around 1924) and the
middle school annex, housed on 941 Lexington Street (built
in the mid 1950s). The elementary school building is
equipped with aging ceiling fans and an aging steam-pipe boiler system. The middle school building
has a gas heating system. Each classroom has a portable air purifier and floor fan. The windows in the
elementary school building were recently replaced with double-pane windows (completed late Fall
2018), thanks to the generosity of the Shea Homes Foundation. For the past five years, repairs to the
boiler and steam pipes have cost the school approximately $5,000-$7,000 each year.
In recent years, even before the advent of COVID-19, the Bay Area, and in particular, Santa Clara, has
been experiencing extreme temperatures (lows in the 30s and highs in the 100s). In addition, the lack of
precipitation in surrounding areas has resulted in high fire danger. As recently as August and
September of 2020, the area experienced numerous fires resulting in extremely poor air quality with
indices ranging from 100 to over 200, unhealthy levels for most of the population. COVID-19 has also
presented additional challenges. CDC, State and County data have shown that proper ventilation plays
a key role in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
Saint Clare School believes that we have a moral imperative to provide a safe and healthy learning
environment for our students and staff. Saint Clare School and other Catholic elementary schools in the
Diocese of San Jose are tuition-based organizations largely dependent on fundraising and donations. In
order to offer faith-based education to families who desire Catholic education, we offer tuition
assistance to one-third of our families, amounting to over $300,000 each year. Thanks to your generous
support of our school, we are able to make Catholic education accessible to many struggling families.
When a need such as the upgrade of our HVA/C becomes a priority, we once again depend on your
partnership to continue the programs at Saint Clare School that has educated over tens of thousands of
students since 1856. We ask you to reach out to your network of friends and family, especially those
who have the means and have benefited from Catholic education, particularly at Saint Clare, to show
their appreciation with a donation. Any amount will help us reach the goal to start the project this year.
Visit https://www.stclare.school/supportus to find out how you can be part of our 165-year legacy!
Mrs. Cecile Mantecon, Principal
Saint Clare School Forming hearts and minds since 1856
750 Washington Street, Santa Clara CA 95050 |www.stclare.school/
Facebook and Instagram: @stclareschoolsantaclara
SUPPORT US:https://www.stclare.school/supportus
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Mass Intentions
November 27– December 4, 2021
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Saturday
5:00 pm Diana Gomez+ Monday 8:00 am
6:30 pm —— Alicia Hawkins+
Sunday Tuesday 8:00 am
Daily Readings
7:30 am Saint Clare Parishioners ——
Monday Wednesday 8:00 am
Isaiah 2:1-5 9:00 am John & Julia Gonsalves+
Psalms 122:1-9 Messalina Eleazar+ Juliana & Rodrigo Parba+
Matthew 8:5-11 Lobato Family+ Thursday 8:00 am
Maria A. Madruga+ Steve Lowland+
Tuesday Maria Liduina Monteiro+
Romans 10:9-18 Dora de Oliveira+ Friday 8:00 am
Psalms 19:8-11 John, Clarence, and Bill
Manuel & Cristina Jeronimo+
Matthew 4:18-22 Freitas+
Jose R. Barcelos+
Wednesday Jose C. Barcelos+ Saturday 8:00 am
Isaiah 25:6-10a Rosa da Conceicao Machado+ Soledad & Violeta
Psalms 23:1-6 Jose S. Sanches+ Longcob– Thanksgiving
Matthew 15:29-37 Norberto & Isabella Costa+
Evangelina Mancebo+
Thursday
Isaiah 26:1-6 Silvina Correira+
Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 19- Domingos & Gilda Correira+
21, 25-27a Julio Matos– Health
Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Mary Silveira– Health
10:30 am All Souls
Friday
Isaiah 29:17-24 12:00pm Ida Lopez-Salud
Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14
Matthew 9:27-31 Do You Want to Learn More About God
and the Church?
Saturday ____________________________________________________________
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26
Psalms 147:1-6 Are you an adult Catholic who wants to know more
Matthew 9:35 — 10:1, about the Lord and/or the Church?
5a, 6-8
Or maybe you are not a Catholic and have always
Sunday wondered if you should be. I do not know the answer to
that, but you can find out by participating in our RCIA –
Baruch 5:1-9
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Psalms 126:1-6 Catholics who want to complete their Baptism through
Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Confirmation and the Eucharist are also welcome.
Luke 3:1-6
If you would like to take this journey of faith, contact the Parish Office
at 408-248-7786 or Diane Madruga at 408-391-2962
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Boletim Paroquial Português
Primeiro Domingo do Advento– C
Reflexão pelo; Rev. Padre Francisco Rodrigues S.J.
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Erguei-vos e levantai a cabeça!
A leitura do Evangelho neste primeiro domingo do Advento, mais
parece uma leitura apocalíptica que nos pode assustar, apreender e
deixar-nos com medo. Ainda assim, a leitura faz apelo á esperança,
principalmente a quem no meio de luzes e sombras, não desiste de
tudo fazer para que no meio de tantas sombras impere a luz!
De facto, nos nossoos dias, ouvem-se com relativa frequência: “isto está tudo muito mau; as pessoas
não se voltam para Deus, são materialistas, egoistas, e por isso não há paz...etc.
É verdade, há muitos sinais de preocupação. O egoismo é muito. Sente-se muito a falta de paz nos
corações, nas famílias, na sociedade e no mundo. Mas nós, a nossa missão não passa só denunciar por o
mal. Temos por missão, que é tão importante, anunciar o bem. Se passamos a vida a denunciar o mal,
este torna-se mais um mal e tornamo-nos profetas da desgraça. Ora já são muitos os profetas da
desgraça. Nós já estamos dispensados de o ser. Temos que ser profetas da esperança. É importante
dizer o que está mal, é mal. . Mas é muito mais importante conquistar corações bons e para o bem. O
mundo, a sociedade, as nossas familias precisam de quem vive por bem, anuncie o bem e faça o bem.
S. Lucas convida-nos a vivermos de cabeça levantada, empenhados a não nos rendermos ás desgraças
do mal. Jesus vai nascer, pequenino e no dia mais pequeno do Ano. Com os dias a crescer, a partir do
seu nascimento, também Ele vai crescer. Oxalá nos preparemos bem, durante o Advento que hoje
inicia, e cheguemos ao Natal de tal modo renovados que possamos crescer com Jesus em estatura, em
idade e em graça.. Que a estrela, que é Jesus faça de cada um de nós luzeiro que ilumina os caminhos
para o presépio. Oxalá o tempo do Advento, que é um tempo favorável, em que Deus atua, nos permita
semos profetas da esperança, da concórdia, da paz, daquilo que nós mais desejamos e o mundo bem
precisa. Oxalá vivamos o Advento levantados e de cabeça erguida!
Mensagem do Padre Francisco:
______________________________________________
Queridos amigos,
Foi muito bom ter estado convosco durante os últimos 19 dias. Agora, a minha
missão chama-me em Lisboa e é lá que devo continuar o serviço a Deus através
da Companhia de Jesus e da Igreja. Não me vou despedir, porque continuamos
em contacto, em comunhão, em compromisso uns com os outros. Por agora,
digo “até á próxima”. Passados 2 anos, foi ótimo ter estado novamente
convosco, celebrando convosco, administrar os sacramentos, visitar os doentes,
partilhar a aprofundar a fé que nos une.Tudp isto foi de uma enorme
consolação. Senti saudades dos que já partiram e com quem me encontrei ainda
há dois anos. Rezei por eles e estou certo de que eles, em Deus velam por nós.
Ao Conselho Paroquial Português, aso vosso querido Pastor, Monsenhor Cília.
Á comunidade jesuita, a todos vós, muito obrigado pelo vosso caloroso
acolhimento, pela vossa disponibilidade e suporte em cada dia, cada gesto, cada
necessidade. A conversão de quem possa parecer andar mais longe ou distraido
da relação com Deus vivida em Igreja. Disponham sempre do que de mim
depender. Continuamos juntos.
Vosso amigo no Senhor,
Padre Francisco Rodrigues, S.J.
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Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, Nuestra más cordial bienvenida a todos los que están
whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the celebrando con nosotros, ya sea que han estado por largo
parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, tiempo o estén recién llegados a la parroquia. Damos
please fill out this form and place it in the collection gracias a Dios por ustedes. Si aún no está registrado, por
basket or mail it to the parish office. favor, llene este formulario y póngalo en la canasta de la
coleta o mándelo por correo a la oficina de la parroquia.
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