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Saint Athanasius Church
160 N. Rengstorff Ave. Mountain View, California 94043
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.saintathanasius.com
Office: (650) 961-8600 Fax: (650) 968-5633
November 22, 2015
PARISH OFFICE/ OFICINA PARROQUIAL:
(650) 961-8600
HOURS: 9:00 am.-12:30 pm and 1:30-5:00 pm Tue- Friday.
(Office is closed on Mondays/Cerrada los Lunes)
PARISH STAFF/PERSONAL:
Rev. Oscar D. Tabujara
(Pastor/Párroco)
Rev. Norman Segovia
(In Residence)
Rev. Dcn. Leonel Mancilla (Deacon/Diácono)
Rosa Maria Mancilla
(Pastoral Associate)
OFICINA DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
961-8600 Ext. 101 - E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Cavera
(Pastoral Associate)
ADMINISTRATION /FACILITIES/LITURGY
961-8600 Ext. 108 - E-mail: [email protected]
Tomás Nikkel
(Director)
OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION/CATECISMO
961-8600 Ext. 111 - mobile (650) 906-6865
E-mail: [email protected]
Silvia Hoffman
(Parish Secretary)
961-8600 Ext. 102 - E-mail: [email protected]
Richard Racz
E-mail: [email protected]
(Maintenance)
To reach a priest after office hours in an EMERGENCY
situation, such as a death or the need for the Last Rites call:
(408) 444-0257
Para hablarle a un sacerdote después de las horas de oficina
en una situación de emergencia, ya sea de muerte o necesidad del sacramento de la uncion de los enfermos
llamar al: (408) 444-0257
MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misas
Vigil (Saturday):
5:30p.m.
7:30p.m.
(English)
(Español)
Sunday (Domingo):
8:00a.m.
(English)
9:30a.m.
(Español)
11:15a.m
(English)
1:00p.m.
(Español)
5:30p.m.
(English)
Daily Masses/Misas Diarias: (solo en Inglés)
Monday - Friday:
6:45a.m., 9:00 a.m.
Wednesdays
6:30p.m.
Saturdays:
9:00 a.m.
Holy Days:
6:45a.m., 9:00a.m., 5:30p.m.
7:00p.m. (Español)
BAPTISM / BAUTISMOS
English Baptisms
Call Parish Office
Bautismo en Español Llame a la Oficina Hispana
RECONCILIATION / CONFESIONES
Saturday/Sabado: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (English)
6:30 - 7:15 p.m. (Español o Inglés)
OR anytime by appointment with a priest/También con cita
MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO
Couples wishing to celebrate marriage should contact the priest at
least six months before the proposed wedding date. Las parejas que
deseen celebrar el matrimonio deben contactar la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda
deseada.
CARE OF THE SICK / Ministerio a los Enfermos
Please inform the Parish Office if you are seriously ill, hospitalized,
or homebound. Por favor, informar a la Oficina Parroquial si está
gravemente enfermo, hospitalizado, o sin poder salir de su casa.
SAINT ATHANASIUS
Dear Parishioners,
I was surprised this week when I received my copy of the December National Geographic magazine in the mail and the
cover story was entitled-- "Mary: the Most Powerful Woman in
the World." The cover photo is a beautiful detail from the circa1480 painting "the Virgin and the Child" by Sandro Botticelli.
This got me thinking that Mary apparently has something to
offer the general public beyond just us Catholics. According to
the National Geographic article, Mary (Maryam) is also highly
revered by Muslims. She is the only woman to have her own
sura (chapter) in the Koran. "Mary is the purest and most virtuous of all women in the universe," says the dean of the theology
faculty at Al Azhar University, Cairo's leading theological university. I had no idea she was so popular among our Muslim
brothers and sisters.
So Why Do We Catholics Honor and Revere Mary?
Mary is mentioned in all four Gospels and once in the Book of
Acts. Church tradition has also linked her with the “woman
clothed with the sun” in the Book of Revelation (Rev. 12:1).
She is a model for us of discipleship. We honor her as the first
disciple of Jesus, the first one to hear the good news and accept
it. Because she said yes, Christ was born and we are redeemed.
"Let it be done to me according to your word." The Annunciation Lk 1:26-38. Like a good disciple, Mary is Christ-bearer to
the world. The early Greek Christians gave Mary the title Theotokos, which means “God-bearer” or Mother of God. This title
was confirmed by the Council of Ephesus in 431.
It makes sense that those who confess Jesus as their Savior
would also show honor and respect to his mother.
God the Father honors Mary: The angel Gabriel, sent from
God, announces "hail favored one! The Lord is with you." (Lk
1:28) "...you have found favor with God." (Lk1:30) This is
great praise from God. God honors Mary by choosing her and
allowing the fullness of divinity to take human form in her.
Jesus honors Mary. He chose her to be his mother. At the very
beginning of his public life, he changes water into wine at the
wedding feast at Cana at the intercession of Mary (Jn 2:1-11).
She was there with Jesus when he died (Jn 19:25). Jesus cared
for his mother even on the cross: "Women behold, your son.
Then to the disciple. Behold, your mother. And from that hour
the disciple took her into his home." (Jn19:26-27)
The first disciples honored Mary. She prayed with them while
they waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:14). Just
as Jesus is born of Mary in Bethlehem, so the Church of Jesus
Christ is born at Pentecost with Mary also present.
The early Church honored Mary: Mary was honored by the
first Christians. As early as 150 A.D. in the catacombs of
Rome, people painted pictures of Mary holding the baby Jesus.
I personally associate Mary more with this time of year than
with the month of May because of her role in the story of Jesus'
birth and because of her two upcoming feast days. As we move
into the Advent and Christmas seasons, I would encourage you
to reflect upon the role of Mary in our Catholic Tradition and
join us in celebrating her Immaculate Conception by attending
one of our Holy Day Masses on Tuesday, December 8th and by
participating in one of the many events scheduled for the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe beginning on
Friday evening December 11th and continuing on Saturday,
December 12th.
Mike Cavera, Pastoral Associate
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
THIS WEEKEND 2nd COLLECTION FOR
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Working to end poverty and injustice in the USA
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sat (21) 9:00 Estrella Cadelina — †
Dan Niel Quero — †
5:30 Arnel Padaong — †
Sun (22) 8:00 Aileen and Charles Arnaudo — †
9:30 People of the Parish
11:15 Lusayda Maggay (B)
Eulalia Miran and Wilfredo Lavarias — †
5:30 Clara De Santis — †
Mon (23) 6:45 _____________________
9:00 Dionisio Cadelina — †
Tues (24) 6:45 Monica Tung — †
9:00 Marcelino and Meena Fernandez (T)
(14th Wedding Anniversary)
Wed (25) 6:45 Monica Tung — †
9:00 Teodoyo Quintos — †
Thu (26) 9:30am THANKSGIVING MASS
(ONLY mass this day)
Fri (27) 6:45 Monica Tung — †
Marc L. Reyes (S.I.)
9:00 Lourdes Barbosa — †
Olga Calbimonte — †
†—Deceased; T—Thanksgiving;
S.I.—Special Intention; B—Birthday; S– Sick
Death Anniversary Remembrance - November 22
Arnulfo Cabello
Henry Morello
Manuela Caldona
James Casey
Anna Jones
Sharon Adams
John Miller
Federico Osuno
Nicoletta Merlitti
Teodoyo Quintos
Anne Wintergerst
Fernando Gomez
Lena Lucas
Katrina Underwood
Olga Calbimonte
Louise Clinton
May they Rest
in Peace
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Join the California Goans of St. Athanasius
at the mass celebrating the Feast of
St. Francis Xavier on
DECEMBER 3rd at 7:45AM
After the mass refreshments will be served
in the parish hall
Please note: NO 6:45AM mass on that day.
November 22, 2015
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
THANKSGIVING DAY
AT ST. ATHANASIUS
NEXT WEEKEND
2nd COLLECTION FOR
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Weekly Stewardship Offerings / Ofertorio Semanal
Saturday /Sabado November 14
5:30PM
7:30PM
Sunday / Domingo -November 15
$ 510
$ 1,135
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:15AM
1:00 PM
5:30PM
Mail In/ Por Correo
$ 1,246
$ 998
$ 1,660
$ 1,273
$ 1108
$ 165
Total
Goal / Meta
Variance/ Diferencia
Donations for Maintenance
$ 8,095
$7,600
$ 495
$1540.00
Dear parishioners,
Thank you for your generous response to our financial appeal last weekend. For the past several months, our Sunday
collections have been averaging $5,889 each week but last
week, following our appeal, your donations totaled $8,095!
This is approximately a 37% increase !! If we can continue to
donate just one hour of our earnings each week to the parish we should surpass our weekly goal of $7,600 and get
through this budget year in good shape. Thank you again,
and may God pour out His blessings upon you and your
family. Fr. Oscar and the Parish Financial Council
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Daniel 7: 13-14
Psalm 93: 1, 1-2, 5
Revelation 1: 5-8
John 18: 33b - 37
As grateful people. once again we will come
together on NOVEMBER 26 to give thanks to
God for all the blessings we have received during
the year. The Bilingual Mass will be at
9:30AM (ONLY Mass of the day).
You are invited to bring up during the offertory procession,
gifts for the poor such as monetary donations and nonperishable food items such as canned fruits, tuna, packed rice,
pasta, beans, etc. May the Lord continue to bless this community for its generosity and care for his people.
Attention All Sunday Lectors!
Please pick up your copy of the Lector Workbook for Year "C" on the big counter in the
main Sacristy after Mass today and sign for it.
Year "C" begins on the First Sunday of Advent
November 28-29.
Thanks, Mike.
ADVENT RECONCILIATION AT ST. ATHANASIUS
Advent is the perfect time to examine our
lives anew in light of the gift of God’s unspeakable love manifested in Jesus’ First
coming, the Incarnation.
We find strength in the Church
Community when we publicly express sorrow for our sins.
Through the power of forgiveness,
Jesus heals us. Experience His healing power by joining us
in the church on
TUESDAY , DECEMBER 15 AT 7:00PM
for a communal Reconciliation Service.
This is a bi-lingual service and it will conclude with the
opportunity for individual confession.
Other Advent Penance Liturgies & Confessions
Monday 12/15
Monday 12/15
Tue. 12/16
Wed. 12/17
Wed. 12/17
Wed 12/17
Sat. 12/20
St. Thomas
St. Simon
St. Thomas
St. William
St. Nicholas
St. Athanasius
St. Joseph
7PM
3:30 & 7PM
7PM
3:30PM
7PM
7:30PM
4PM
SIMBANG GABI (Masses at Dawn)
Our FILAM Association will sponsor
this novena from
DECEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 24.
The Masses are at 5:30AM with a light
breakfast after each mass. Please find
forms for mass intentions at the church entrances. To sponsor a
breakfast or more information please call Avelino : (408)594HELP ST. VINCENT DE PAUL TO
HELP THOSE IN NEED
December 1st is “Giving Tuesday” for Charities.
Please donate at :
https://givingtuesday.razoo.com/story/svdp-scc
BOLETIN HISPANO
Queridos feligreses,
Me sorprendió esta semana cuando recibí mi revista de
"National Geographic" de diciembre y la portada era titulada-"María: la mujer más poderosa en el mundo." La foto de la portada es un bella pintura de Sandro Botticelli del año 1480 llamada "la Virgen y el Niño". Esto me puso a pensar que María
aparentemente tiene algo que brindar al público en general y no
sólo a nosotros los católicos. De acuerdo con el artículo de National Geographic, María (Maryam) es también muy venerada
por los musulmanes. Ella es la única mujer que tiene su propio
capítulo en el Corán. "María es la más pura y virtuosa de todas
las mujeres del universo", dice el decano de la facultad de teología de la Universidad de Al Azhar, la principal universidad
teológica de El Cairo. Yo no tenía idea de que era tan popular
entre nuestros hermanos y hermanas musulmanes.
Así que ¿por qué los católicos honoramos y reverenciamos a
María?
1. María es mencionada en los cuatro Evangelios y también en
el libro de los Hechos. En el Libro de la Revelación
(Apocalipsis 12: 1) y según la tradición de la Iglesia también se
la ha vinculado con la "mujer vestida de sol" .
2. Ella es un modelo para nosotros del discipulado. La honramos como la primer discípulo de Jesús, la primera en escuchar
las buenas nuevas y aceptarlas. Porque ella dijo que sí, Cristo
nació y nos redimió. "Hágase en mí según tu palabra." La
Anunciación Lc 1: 26-38. Como una buena discípula, María es
la portadora de Cristo al mundo. Los primeros cristianos griegos dieron a María el título de Theotokos, que significa "Diosportadora" o Madre de Dios. Este título fue confirmado por el
Concilio de Éfeso en el año 431.
3. Tiene sentido que los que declaran a Jesús como su Salvador
también demuestran honor y respeto a su madre.
a. Dios Padre honra a María: El ángel Gabriel, enviado de
Dios, anuncia "Dios te salve, El Señor está contigo." (Lc 1:28)
"... llena eres de gracia delante de Dios." (Lc 1, 30) Esta es una
gran alabanza de Dios. Dios honra a María por la elección de
ella y por haber permitido que la plenitud de la divinidad tomara forma humana en ella.
b. Jesús honra a María. Él la eligió para ser su madre. En el
comienzo de su vida pública, cambia el agua en vino en las
bodas de Caná por intercesión de María (Jn 2, 1-11). Ella estaba
allí con Jesús cuando murió (Juan 19:25). Jesús cuidó de su
madre, incluso en la cruz: ".... Mujeres he aquí tu hijo y dijo al
discípulo: He aquí, tu madre Y desde aquella hora el discípulo
la recibió en su casa" (JN19: 26-27)
c. Los primeros discípulos honraron María. Rezó con ellos
mientras esperaban la venida del Espíritu Santo (Hechos 1:14).
Así como Jesús nace de María en Belén, asi también la Iglesia
de Jesucristo nace en Pentecostés con María también presente.
d. La antigua Iglesia honró a María: María fue honrada por
los primeros cristianos. Hay imagines pintadas de María con el
niño Jesús en las catacumbas de Roma Desde el año 150 DC.
Yo personalmente asocio a la Virgen María en esta época del
año aun mas que con el mes de mayo, debido a su papel en la
historia del nacimiento de Jesús y por los dos días festivos que
se aproximan. A medida que llegamos a las temporadas de Adviento y Navidad, les invito a reflexionar sobre el papel de María en nuestra tradición católica y unirse a la celebración de la
Inmaculada Concepción, asistiendo a una de nuestras
…..CONT
DIA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS EN SAN ATANASIO
El 26 de Noviembre, le daremos gracias a Dios
por todas las Bendiciones que nos ha dado durante el año. La Misa Bilingüe, será a las
9:30AM única misa ese día)
Se le invita para que en la hora de las ofrendas
usted traiga comida para los pobres como pasta, comida enlatada, granos o donaciones de dinero y procesione al altar. Que Dios continué bendiciendo a nuestra comunidad
por sus bondades de unos con los otros.
Inmediatamente despues de la Misa se les espera en el salón
parroquial para una pequeña convivencia.
¡FELIZ DIA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS!
MONAGUILLOS
Necesitamos monaguillos para las tres misas, si su
niño tiene al inquietud de ayudar en el altar, déjenos
saber, ellos se reúnen los Martes a las 5:00 PM.
CLASES DE RICA
Las clases de Catecismo para adultos esta aceptando nuevos candidatos. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita Bautismo, Primera Comunión o Confirmación, hable a la ofician Hispana o con el Diacono despues de
Misa. Esta clase se ofrece a adultos mayores de 18 años. (650)
961-8600 Ext. 101
CELEBRACION DE LA VIRGEN
DE GUADALUPE
Las celebraciones de la Virgen de Guadalupe ya
están cerca, se necesita la ayuda de todos para
hacer una bonita fiesta. Si desea contribuir comuníquese con Rosa Maria despues de Misa o
en la oficina (650) 961-8600 EXT. 101.
La celebración de Nuestra Madre comenzara el
Viernes 11 de Diciembre con la vigilia de 9 de la noche a 2 de
la mañana ; seguido de las danzas Michoacanas, con la oportunidad de cumplir mandas; terminando con la Santa Misa en la
que se representaran las apariciones de Nuestra Señora. Despues de la Misa venga y deléitese con un riquísimo menudo en
el salón parroquial.
PROJECTO DE PADRES
Este Domingo a las 2:00PM en el salón de
San Atanasio. Padres participantes, por
favor no olvidar este evento. ¡Le esperamos!
CONFESIONES DE ADVIENTO
Nuestra reconciliación comunal será
el Martes 15 de Diciembre a las 7:00PM,
Un servicio bilingüe que concluirá con
confesiones individuales.
…..CONT.
Misas del día obligatorio martes 8 de diciembre y a participar
en uno de los muchos eventos programados para la celebración
de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe que comenzara la
noche del viernes 11 de diciembre y continuara el sábado, 12
de diciembre.
Mike Cavera, Asociado Pastoral
Mission Statement for St. Athanasius Parish --“St. Athanasius Church’s mission is to build disciples
of Jesus Christ and assist them in responding to God’s call to love and to serve”
Misión de la Parroquia de San Atanasio -- "La Misión de la Iglesia de San Atanasio es construir discípulos de Jesucristo y ayudarles a responder el llamado de Dios a amar y servir"
JUNTOS COMO HERMANOS
FAMILY PRAYER HOUR
(Rosary, Adoration, Benediction)
Lunes - 7:00 PM
Tuesdays - 7:00 PM
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Mass Wednesdays 6:30 PM
HIJOS DE MARIA STMA.
Jueves - 7:00 PM
GRUPO DE JOVENES
Viernes a las 7 de la noche se reune el grupo de jovenes en el salon
parroquial. Mayores de 18 años unicamente.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Parish volunteers serve the needy of our area through our Food
Pantry and Emergency Assistance program. Volunteers are
needed to staff the Food Pantry for an hour or two Tue. Wed.
or Fri. Please call (650) 962-1000 and leave a message.
PENINSULA INTERFAITH ACTION (PIA)
PIA is a local, interfaith, non-profit, organization that empowers faith communities to work together to identify and take
action to change unfair and unjust situations in our neighborhood/city. For more info., contact Phil Cosby at 650-906-9641.
RESPECT LIFE / GABRIEL PROJECT
Supports the sacredness of all human life through direct service to
women in crisis pregnancies, education, advocacy and direct action on behalf of human life. Meets every first Wednesday at
7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. For more info. call Carmel Caligaris
(650) 967-3807.
ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTIONS
REAL OPTIONS (650) 559-1550
298 San Antonio Rd. Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94040
ST. ATHANASIUS BEREAVEMENT, COMFORT AND
SUPPORT GROUP. Meets every 4th Friday of the month at
the Rectory at 7PM. For details, please call (650) 961-8600
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
For burial information and pre-planning assistance, please call
888-715-2150. We help you meet eternal life with faith, hope,
and love. .
Baptism of Children
Parents are invited to contact our parish Secretary to set up an appointment for an initial interview with one of our priests. Parents and
Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal preparation
session prior to the Baptism. No Baptism date can be set until
the interview with the priest. Children age 7 or above are required to participate in our Chil- dren’s Faith Formation program
to prepare for this sacrament. Para bautizos en Español, lla-
mar a Rosa Mancilla al (650) 961-8600 Ext. 101.
Faith Formation for Children, Teens and Adults
Our Faith Formation program seeks to empower our most important Catechists—our parents—to guide the faith formation of their
children. We deepen our faith in Jesus through Scripture stories,
reflection, prayer and seasonal celebrations in large and small
groups. Formation sessions will be provided to the parents and
students in Grades 1-5 on Sunday mornings during the school
year. Our Middle and High School Youth Formation program
features a variety of small and large group activities. For more
information, please contact our Faith Formation Director, Tomás
Nikkel, at (650) 961-8600, Ext. 111 (office) or 650-906-6865
(mobile).
Sacrament Preparation for Children & Teens
Preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First
Eucharist (Grades 1-12) and for Confirmation (Grades 9-12) is a
one-year process. All students must have completed at least one
year of faith formation either here at St. Athanasius, or at another
parish. All students and their parents are required to have an initial
interview with our Faith Formation Director, Tomás Nikkel. Students are required to participate in a home-based small group and
attend a monthly large-group gathering once a month over the
course of the year. For more information, please contact our Faith
Formation Director, Tomás Nikkel, at (650) 961-8600, Ext. 111
(office) or 650-906-6865 (mobile).
Quinceañeras
Este servicio se ofrece sólo a los feligreses registrados y activos que han recibido la primera comunión. Por favor, hacer
arreglos 6 meses antes del evento. Por favor llame a Rosa
Mancilla al (650) 961-8600 Ext. 101 para obtener más
información.
WELCOME TO ALL NEW PARISHIONERS! Bienvenidos -- Registrese!
Please register by filling in the details below and dropping in the collection basket, or at the rectory.
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