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Big Church 20101 McKean Road, San Jose CA 95120 Phone (408) 997- 4800 Fax (408) 997- 4801 Email churchstanthony@dsj.org Website www.churchstanthony.com Historic Church 21800 Bertram Rd, New Almaden 95042

Pastor Rev. Lawrence M Hendel (408) 997- 4814 stanthonypastor@dsj.org Office Manager Jasmine Anthony (408) 997- 4800 churchstanthony@dsj.org Youth Minister Ana Fuentes (408) 997- 4812 analisa.fuentes@dsj.org

20101 McKean Road San Jose, CA 95120

January 05, 2020 Epiphany of the Lord 4:00 p.m. Parishioners (Pro populo) 8:30 a.m. Parishioners (Pro populo) 10:30 a.m. Chuck Flora Sr. (RIP) 5:30 p.m. Anna Suong Ho (RIP) January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord 4:00 p.m. Parishioners (Pro populo) 8:30 a.m. Parishioners (Pro populo) 10:30 a.m. Mike Poitevin (RIP) 5:30 p.m. Anna Suong Ho (RIP)

21800 Bertram Road

New Almaden, CA 95042

First Sunday 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. & Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Mass Choir Children’s Choir Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Mass Choir 10:30 a.m. Mass Choir

Monday, January 06, 2020 No Morning Mass Tuesday, January 07, 2020 No Morning Mass 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. 8:30 am Mass Choir Practice Wednesday, January 08, 2020 No Morning Mass 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. NOVA (Middle School) Thursday, January 09, 2020 No Morning Mass 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Fearless Band Practice Friday, January 10, 2020 No Morning Mass 7:00 p.m. S.A.S Meeting

9:30 AM Tuesday Bible Study

Tuesday Bible study resumes January 7, 2020

JOIN A BIBLE STUDY - Matthew: The King and His Kingdom

Would you like to have a deeper understanding of this year’s readings from the Gospel of Matthew?

Join the Wednesday Bible Study Group from 7:00 to 8:30 pm as it takes up a fascinating study of

Matthew’s Gospel and delves into how Christ established his kingdom. This 24-part study

includes DVD presentations, workbook questions and group discussions. More details to come.

Signups will begin in January.

From the Pastor’s Desk

T oday we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, the manifestation of Jesus to all the gentiles represented by the visit of the Magi, or Wise Men from the East. One scripture scholar

suggests a new thought for us as we reflect on this passage. Rather than look for a miraculous star or a scientific explanation for the unexplainable light in the night sky that guided the visitors, consider the star as a messenger of God, an angel.

W e readily accept the angel Gabriel announcing to Zechariah that he and Elizabeth will have a son, to name John. Gabriel announces to Mary that she will be the mother of

Jesus, the one sent to redeem humankind. Why not an angel who guides the visitors from the East to their destination? There are other scriptural references that equate stars with angels.

M aybe we need to reconsider our thinking because we know that God comes to us in many unexplained and surprising ways. How did you experience the presence of Christ through your family Christmas

gatherings and even your observance of the New Year? What unexpected events led you to believe in a new way your experience of God’s love and care? What light did you experience in the past two weeks?

W e continue to reflect on the meaning of the gifts the wise men presented to the Christ child, gold, frankincense and myrrh: gold for royalty, frankincense for worship and myrrh for burial. We do not bring

Christ these kinds of gifts, but we do bring the gifts of our talents, the treasure of our experience, and the compassion of our hearts for so many people in need.

H ow often do we pause and thank God for the gifts God gives to us? Thank God for the breath we breathe to sustain our lives. Thank God for the gift of another day, family, friends, the beauty of nature, a

roof over our heads, and so much more.

H aving entered into this New Year we take time for reflection. Can we make this year a time to be more mindful of one another, mindful of our hunger and thirst for God, mindful of our need to spend time in

prayer? I would ask each parishioner to consider giving to the Lord, the gift of time spent in prayer to hold up Saint Anthony parish in this coming year. To wrap this faith community in a prayerful embrace that we can grow in faith, grow in hope, grow in love and reach out to those who are seeking, looking and longing for God but don’t know where to turn. Wrap this faith community in the arms of ongoing prayer that the Lord may work in and through us to build up this community of faith, enliven it, and invite others to participate. Please consider inviting a neighbor or friend to join you at Mass next weekend! Please pray for the needs of Saint Anthony Parish and the needs of the universal church. Epiphany Blessings, Father Larry

OUTREACH NEWS

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the parish for your continued generosity in supporting our annual Christmas toy drive for St. Joseph’s Family Center in Gilroy. The number of families supported by St. Joseph’s continues to grow, and they will be distributing gifts to over 1000 families this year. The staff has told us that they could not serve all of these needy families without the amazing support that they receive from St. Anthony parishioners. The staff at St. Joseph’s was overwhelmed and so thankful for the 362

gifts, including toys, games, and stuffed animals. You also gifted 532 books; 31 kids clothing outfits; 38 pounds of toiletries; and $125 in funds left over from our food drive. Many of the children served by St. Joseph’s would not have a Christmas gift without this wonderful program.

Middle School Ministry: 7th - 8th

grade youth

High School Ministry: 9th - 12th

grade youth

Cody Careway, Sean Hannon, Linda Ritchie, Matt Cesario, Lisa Olsen, Johanne Hannes, Jeannette Careway, Robert Duval, Jan Reynolds, Louise Zones, Michael Rideau,

Daniel Morrison, Dennis Ikerd, Amanda Ronsse, Celerina Agatep Thomson, Rose Naftaly, Wanda Smith, Marilyn Orlovsky, Tara Gerhardt Kelly, Marlene Agnoletti, Dory Lucena,

Linda Raymundo, Ken Oken, Adrian Lucena, Jim Adams, Michael Lescroat, Rudolpho Dizon, Tommy Holmes, James McCaughey, Lita Kamantigue

To add a name to the Prayer List, please contact the Parish Office: churchstanthony@dsj.org ANOINTING & CARE OF THE SICK

╬ If you or someone you know is preparing for surgery, received a recent serious medical diagnosis, or is experiencing the burden of years, please call the Parish Office for Anointing of the Sick. ╬ Communion can be brought to anyone who is ill or homebound through our Pastoral Care Ministers.

Sunday Generosity

Sunday Collection for 12/22/19: $ 5,466 YTD $ 170,357 (includes Online Giving) -------------------------------------------------------------------

Does your bank have a "Bill Pay" feature? Use it for your weekly/month donation!

Happy Winter Break! Enjoy your time with loved ones and spend some time in gratitude, thanking God for all He has blessed us with this season. Don’t forget! Our Christmas Break lock-in will be Sunday January 5th right before y’all go back to school! There will be food, games, movies, and maybe even a chance to win some cool prizes!

Mark your calendars! NOVA returns Wednesday January 8th from 7:30pm – 8:30pm! Join us as we kick off the new year with a social night!! Any questions regarding youth ministry? Feel free to email Ana Fuentes analisa.fuentes@dsj.org or call (408) 997-4812. Find us on Instagram @st.anthony_ym!! Check out our story to see our latest activities!!

Annual Pasta Night

at Big Church

Friday, February 7, 2020 6:30 pm

Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Big Church

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BULLETIN EDITOR To submit announcements to the Bulletin

Editor please submit announcement no later than Monday by 12 pm

to be added to the upcoming bulletin: please email Jasmine Anthony at

churchstanthony@dsj.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues/Wed/Thurs. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by Appointment

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 p.m. Bertram Road Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. McKean Road Tuesday to Friday 8:15 a.m. McKean Road

2019/2020 PASTORAL COUNCIL

Vicki DeMaio, Jennifer Griffith, Pauline Golitz, Sheryl Hydorn (Council Chair),

Harry Lam, Mike Maniglia, Pat McMahon, Joanne McMillen, Mike Quint, Oscar Ruiz,

Tom Victorine, & Jerry Wells

FINANCE COMMITTEE Bob Taccini, Matt Tanzi, Ken McMaster,

& Bill Zillman (Committee Chair)

RECONCILIATION Anytime by Appointment

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Annually at the Easter Vigil. Adults or children

aged seven or older please call or email the Parish Office.

BAPTISM OF INFANTS

New or expectant parents should contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with

the pastor. Infant Baptism is celebrated in Mass. Baptism preparation session is required.

CONFIRMATION FOR TEENS

Classes begin in Fall 2020

MARRIAGE Couples should contact the parish upon their Engagement and usually 6 months prior to the

desired date of the Wedding Ceremony.

Are you a web page whiz with a New Year’s resolution to get involved? The Pastoral Council Communication Committee is seeking help to redesign the Parish website. Are you a web guru? Or someone with some knowledge of how to put together a webpage? Perhaps you have skills in graphic design for the web, marketing, writing, photography, or videography?

St. Anthony Parish wants YOU! This is a great opportunity to participate in the creation of a new, dynamic website for our church. We are investigating a couple of easy-to-use, faith-focused website design options and would appreciate your collaboration as we move forward to select and set up a new website. Please contact Sheryl, Jerry, Mike or Pat through the Parish office by January 15, 2020. Thank you in advance!