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AUGUST 15, 2013 - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Holy Day of Obligation) Schedule of Masses
8:30 AM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM (en Español)
FEASTS OF SAINT LAWRENCE AND SAINT CLARE
Dear Saint Lawrence
the Martyr Community,
This weekend of August 10th
and 11th, we at Saint
Lawrence
the
Martyr
Catholic Parish experience a
convergences of special
celebrations.
These
celebrations are unique to
our community because of
the 54th year of the founding
of Saint Lawrence the Martyr
Parish (1959), and the feast
days of the patronal Saints
of our Parish Church Saint
Lawrence - August 10th) and
of the city our Church is
located in, as well as
co-patroness of our diocese
(Saint Clare – August 11th).
Every year the Feast Day of
each Church is to be
celebrated and according to
liturgical guidelines, can
actually be transferred to the
weekend
in
order
to
celebrate it as a community
during the regular weekend
Mass celebrations. This year
we have another liturgical
factor in the mix – the
situation that August 11th is
the Feast Day of Saint Clare
of Assisi and falls on a
Sunday.
Normally, the celebration of
a Sunday takes priority over
celebrations of the feast days
of Saints, however, because
Estimada comunidad de San iglesia debe ser celebrado de
acuerdo a los guias litúrgicos,
Lorenzo el Mártir,
actualmente puede abarcar el
Este fin de semana, del 10 y 11 fin de semana para poderse
de Agosto, nosotros en la celebrar como comunidad
parroquia de San Lorenzo el durante las celebraciones de
Mártir
tenemos
u n a las misas regulares del fin de
convergencia de celebraciones. semana. Este año también
Estas celebraciones son únicas tenemos otro factor litúrgico,
para nuestra comunidad por ya que el 11 de Agosto es el
ser el año 54 de la fundación día festivo de Sta. Clara de Asís,
de la parroquia de San Lorenzo y cae en Domingo.
el Mártir (1959), y los días
festivos de los santos patrones Normalmente, la celebración
de nuestra parroquia (San de un Domingo tiene prioridad
Lorenzo – 10 de Agosto) y de la sobre celebraciones de los días
ciudad en la que nuestra festivos de los santos, pero, por
parroquia esta ubicada, tanto que Sta. Clara es la patrona de
ciudad,
su
día
como la de nuestra co-patrona nuestra
de la diócesis (Sta. Clara – festivo es celebrado como una
solemnidad en las iglesias
11 de Agosto).
ubicadas en Santa Clara
Cada año el día festivo de cada (Se que muchos feligreses en
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un día festivo) actualmente
Indulgence for the occasion of the Year of Faith. The
suple las celebraciones del
indulgence will be valid from the opening of the
patrón de la iglesia, San
Year on 11 October 2012 until its end on
Lorenzo y la del diecinueveavo
24 November 2013.”
Domingo del tiempo ordinario.
Por este motivo las lecturas en
“Bishop McGrath has designated the
las misas de este Domingo son
diferentes a las que se
following sites: the church or chapel of
encuentran en el misal.
each parish, mission or oratory, on its
Saint Clare is the patroness
of our city, her feast day is
celebrated as a Solemnity in
the Churches located in
Santa Clara (I know many of
you as parishioners actually
live in Sunnyvale not Santa
Clara, however you can take
advantage of these special
celebrations).
The
importance of this liturgical
situation (a Solemnity is
higher than a Feast), actually
“bumps” the celebrations of
the patron of the Church,
Saint Lawrence and the 19th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
from being celebrated at this
weekend’s Masses (this is
why the readings at Mass are
different than those in the
missal).
pastoral feast.”
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Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish is hosting Catholicism 201
for eight consecutive Mondays at 7:00 PM beginning on
July 1, 2013. All parishioners and interested members of the
public are invited to join us.
Catholicism 201 features a Canadian-produced series of
presentations by Fr. James Mallon. August 12
Introduc on to Chris an Morality
Each evening consists of four parts:
August 19
The Thorny Issues
1. Welcome and opening prayer
2. A one-hour presentation on some aspect of the Catholic faith
3. A small group discussion of the subject matter of the presentation
4. Wrap-up and closing prayer
Ju l y 2 9 , 2 0 1 3
August 12, 2013; Monday
Monday
7:00 PM
7 :0 0 P M
Parish Hall
P a r i sh H a l l
There is no charge for registration. Participants are encouraged to bring a Bible to the sessions and may wish to acquire
a copy of The Catechism of the Catholic Church for follow-up reading. Bibles will also be available for participants who
have not brought their own.
MASS TIMES
Reconcilia on
Devo ons
Sunday
Saturday
● 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Or by appointment
Rosary – Monday to Saturday
● A er the 8:30 AM Mass
 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)
Saturday ● 8:30 AM
● 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil)
Monday – Friday ● 8:30 AM
Eucharis c Adora on
Thursday
● 9:00 AM – 8:45 PM
● Solemn Benedic on 8:45 PM
Rev. Ernesto Orci
Pastor
eorci@saintlawrence.org
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El año próximo, 10 de Agosto de 2014,
tendremos que celebrar el día festivo de
San Lorenzo y los cincuenta y cinco años
de nuestra parroquia en una manera muy
especial, ya que caerá en Domingo.
Next year, August 10, 2014, we will really
have to celebrate the patronal feast day
of Saint Lawrence and the 55th years of
our parish in a special way as it falls on
Sunday.
Because of the Decree of the Year of
Faith, our community does get to enjoy a
special
spiritual
opportunity
this
weekend because of our patronal feast.
Bishop McGrath has designated each
church, on its patronal feast, a site to
Saint Lawrence
participate in receiving a plenary
indulgence to everyone who, “following
the due norms, undertakes the special prescripts to obtain
them”
(see
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/
apost_penit/documents/rc_trib_appen_doc_20120914_annusfidei_en.html ).
From the liturgical matrix I described above, you can see that
Saint Clare is placed in high regards by the Diocese of San Jose
because of her patronage for us here in Santa Clara, which is
also located in the Santa Clara Valley.
To learn the basic life story of this important Saint in the life of
our city and of our Diocese, you can Google ‘Saint Clare’ for
different articles or read page 11 – Liturgy Corner, or the
following: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=215 .
If you ever get a chance, visit the Poor Clare Monastery which is
located in our diocese. The nuns dress and live their lives in a
cloistered monastery the same way that Mother Saint Clare did
800 years ago when she began the Order of Poor Clares in
1212. I have the privilege to celebrate with them their daily
Mass at 7am a few times each year and I can sense the peace
and
prayerfulness of their lives and the monastery. They
always look so happy and cheerful, especially as they receive
Jesus in Holy Communion.
On this special weekend for the community of Saint Lawrence
the Martyr Church in Santa Clara, we ask the intercession of
Saint Lawrence and Saint Clare. Please pray for us!
In Christ,
Fr. Ernesto Orci, Pastor
Saint Clare
Por el decreto del Año de Fe, nuestra
comunidad puede gozar de una
oportunidad espiritual especial este fin
de semana, por nuestra fiesta patronal. El
Obispo McGrath a designado que cada
iglesia, el la fiesta de su patrón/a un sitio
para participar en recibir una indulgencia
plenaria a todo quien “siguiendo las
emprenda las reglas especiales para
debidas normas,
obtenerlas” (vean
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/apost_penit/
documents/rc_trib_appen_doc_20120914_annus-fidei_sp.html).
De la matriz litúrgica que describí arriba, pueden ver que
Sta. Clara tiene un lugar muy alto en la diócesis de San José,
por patrocinarnos aquí en Santa Clara, que también se ubica en
el valle de Santa Clara. Para aprender la historia de la vida de
esta santa importante en la vida de nuestra ciudad y nuestra
diócesis, pueden hacer Google “Santa Clara de Asís” para
encontrar diferentes artículos o leer lo siguiente:
http://www.es.catholic.net/santoral/articulo.php?id=515.
Si llegan a tener la oportunidad, visiten el Poor Clare Monastery
(Monasterio de las Clarisas Pobres) que se encuentra en nuestra
diócesis. Las religiosas viven sus vidas en un monasterio
enclaustrado, de la misma manera que lo hizo la Madre Sta.
Clara hace 800 años cuando comenzó la Orden de las Clarisas
Pobres en 1212. He tenido el privilegio de celebrar con ellas en
su misa diaria a las 7 am algunas veces cada año y puedo sentir
la paz y sentido de oración de sus vidas y el monasterio. Ellas
siempre se ven tan felices y contentas, especialmente al recibir
a Nuestro Señor en la Santa Comunión.
En este fin de semana especial para la comunidad de la iglesia
de San Lorenzo el Mártir en Santa Clara, pedimos la intercesión
de San Lorenzo y Sta. Clara. ¡Por favor oren por nosotros!
En Cristo,
Fr. Ernesto Orci, Párroco
Translated by: Pedro Rincon
PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH
“Throughout the Year of Faith — established from 11
October 2012 to 24 November 2013 — all individual
members of the faithful who are truly repentant, have
duly received the Sacrament of Penance and Holy
Communion and who pray for the intentions of the
Supreme Pontiff may receive the Plenary Indulgence in
remission of the temporal punishment for their sins,
imparted through God’s mercy and applicable in suffrage
to the souls of the deceased:
a. every time they take part in at least three homilies
preached or attend at least three lectures on the
Proceedings of the Second Vatican Council and on the
Articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, in any
church or suitable place;
b. every time they go as pilgrims to a Papal Basilica, a
Christian catacomb, a cathedral church, a sacred place
designated by the local Ordinary for the Year of Faith (for
example, the Minor Basilicas and Shrines dedicated to
the Blessed Virgin Mary, to the Holy Apostles or to the
Holy Patrons), and take part there in some sacred
function or at least pause in recollection for a suitable
length of time with devout meditation, concluding with the
recitation of the Our Father, the Profession of Faith in
any legitimate form, invocations to the Blessed Virgin
Mary or, depending on the case, to the Holy Apostles or
Patrons;
c. every time when, on the days determined by the local
Ordinary for the Year of Faith (such as, for example, the
Solemnities of the Lord and of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the Feasts of the Holy Apostles and Patrons and of the
Chair of St Peter), in any sacred place, they take part in
a solemn Eucharistic celebration or in the Liturgy of the
Hours, adding the Profession of Faith in any legitimate
form;
d. a day freely chosen during the Year of Faith on which
to make a devout visit to the baptistery or other place in
which they received the sacrament of Baptism, if they
renew their baptismal promises in any legitimate form.
Diocesan or Eparchial Bishops and those who are legally
equivalent to them, on the most appropriate day in this
period, on the occasion of the principal celebration (for
example, 24 November 2013, on the Solemnity of Our
Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, with which the Year of
Faith will end) will be able to impart the Papal Blessing
with the Plenary Indulgence from which all the faithful
who receive this Blessing devoutly may benefit.
Faithful who are truly repentant and are unable to take
part in the solemn celebrations for serious reasons (such
as, for example all the nuns who live in perpetually
cloistered monasteries, anchorites and the hermits,
prisoners, the elderly, the sick, and likewise those who,
in hospital or in other places for treatment serve the sick
permanently…), will gain the Plenary Indulgence on the
same conditions, if, united in mind and spirit with the
faithful present, especially at a moment when the words
of the Supreme Pontiff or of the Diocesan Bishops are
broadcast via the television or radio, they recite at home,
or wherever their impediment obliges them to be (for
example, in the monastery chapel, in hospital, in a clinic,
in prison...), the Our Father, the Profession of faith in any
legitimate form and other prayers in conformity with the
objectives of the Year of Faith, offering up their suffering
or the hardship in their lives.”
Source:
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/apost_penit/
documents/rc_trib_appen_doc_20120914_annusfidei_en.html
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AUGUST 11, 2013
SUNDAY
A er the
8:00 AM
and
10:00 AM
Masses
Parish Hall
Sponsored
by the
Knights of Columbus
August 11, 2013
Solemnity of Saint Clare of Assisi, Virgin
Wisdom 18:6-9/Psalm 33:1,12,18-19,20-22 /Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
or 11:1-2,8-12/Luke 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
8:00 AM
+ Concipcion Magisa
+ David John Garcia
+ Jess Avila
+ Ed & Estrelle Spring
+ Robert & Renee Stamm
Kenneth Stamm
+ Donna Stamm
+ Rebecca Mc Hugh
10:00 AM
People of Saint Lawrence
12:00 PM
+ Harry Sr. & Eva Turenchalk
1:30 PM
+ William Navarette
+ Deceased Members of Campos Family
+ Remedios Moreno
6:00 PM
+ Tranquilino Santos, Sr.
August 12, 2013
Monday
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Deuteronomy 10:12-22/Psalm 147:12-13,14-15,19-20/Matthew 17:22-27
8:30 AM
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August 13, 2013
Tuesday
Saints Pontian, & Hippolytus
Deuteronomy 31:1-8/Deuteronomy 32:3-4ab,7,8,9 & 12/Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14
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August 14, 2013
Wednesday Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Deuteronomy 34:1-12/Psalm 66:1-3a,5 & 8,16-17/Matthew 18:15-20
8:30 AM
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August 15, 2013
Thursday
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab/Psalm 45:10,11,12,16/1 Corinthians 15:20-27/Luke 1:39-56
8:30 AM
People of Saint Lawrence
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Spanish
August 16, 2013
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Saint Stephen of Hungary
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August 17, 2013
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August 18, 2013
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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8:00 AM
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+ Anna Cong Nguyen
+ Stanley Hanel
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10:00 AM
Ellen Hanley
12:00 PM
People of Saint Lawrence
1:30 PM
6:00 PM
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(2 to 8 Grade)
SUNDAY SACRAMENTAL PREP 2nd to 5th Grade
Preparation for baptized children who wish to receive First
Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Must enroll in Sunday
Sacramental Prep.
Sundays 11:10 AM-12:00 Noon. Begins Sept. 8th.
$140 Registration.
(408) 296-0208, edepaz@saintlawrence.org
TUESDAY NIGHT SACRAMENTAL PREP 6th to 8th Grade
Preparation for baptized Middle School Youth who wish to
receive First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Must enroll
in Tuesday Night Sacramental Prep.
Tuesdays 7:00 PM-8:15 PM. Begins Sept. 10th.
$140 Registration fee.
(408) 296-0208, edepaz@saintlawrence.org
HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION
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(High School to Adult)
HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION 9th to 12th Grade
Baptized High School students who have not yet
received First Eucharist will concurrently be prepared
for First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation.
Must enroll in High School Confirmation.
Sundays 3:30 PM-5:45 PM, twice per month (Sept-May).
Orientation for student and parents is Sunday, Sept 8th.
$125 Registration; $225 Weekend Retreat.
highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org
BECOMING CATHOLIC/RCIA (Adults)
Baptized adults who seek preparation for First Eucharist
are invited to join the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) process to prepare for both First Eucharist, First
Reconciliation and Confirmation.
Tuesdays 7:00 PM-8:15 PM. rcia@saintlawrence.org
ADULT CONFIRMATION
(9 to 12 Grade)
For those in High School who seek to receive the Sacrament
of Confirmation. Preparation will be provided for those who
also need to prepare for First Eucharist.
(Adults 18 years old and beyond)
Preparation for adults who have received the
Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and now seek to
receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sundays 3:30 PM-5:45 PM, twice per month (Sept-May).
Orientation for student and parents is Sunday, Sept 8th.
$125 Registration; $225 Weekend Retreat.
highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org
Interviews begin August 26th.
$75 Suggested Donation.
adultconfirmation@saintlawrence.org
BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA)
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Process of welcoming and introducing adults to the Catholic
Faith and providing preparation for the Sacraments of
Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation through the RCIA (Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults) process. Also for adults who
are already baptized who seek preparation for First
Eucharist and Confirmation.
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM-8:15 PM; rcia@saintlawrence.org
(Engaged Couples)
Two 4-hour sessions or four 2-hour sessions to prepare
couples for the Sacrament of Marriage.
Parish Office (408) 296-3000; parish@saintlawrence.org
¡FAVOR DE CONSDERAR LOS PROGRAMAS QUE OFRECE NUESTRO MINISTERIO DE CATEQUESIS DE SAN LORENZO EN LAS SIGUINTES
PAGINAS! REGISTRO POR EL INTERNET ESTARÁ DISPONIBLE EL 10 DE AGOSTO! 1. Visite www.saintlawrence.org. 2. Clic en
“Ministries”. 3. Desplácese hacia abajo hasta el programa de elección y haga clic en "Register and click here". 4. Complete el
formulario y haga clic en "SUBMIT". Un E-mail o una llama telefónica de Confirmación seguirá!
¡También Habrá Registración "en vivo" en la plaza después de las misas de agosto 10/11, 17/18 y 24/25!
FORMACIÓN DE FE
LITURGIA DE LOS NIÑOS DE LA PALABRA
ESCUELA DOMINICAL DE RELIGION
(5 años a 5to grado; Inglés)
(Pre Kinder al grado 5; Inglés)
Programa de formación en la fe para niños que enseña la Fe
Católica y alimenta la vida espiritual. La opción para el ciclo de
preparación para la Primera Eucaristía y Reconciliación se
ofrece también a los niños de 5 años a 5to grado. Favor de ver la
sección “Preparación Sacramental” para detalles. Los padres de
familia están invitados a asistir a las clases de “Formación en la
Fe para Adultos” que se darán al mismo tiempo.
Los domingos, 11:10 AM-12 del mediodía;
Comenzando el 8 de septiembre de 2013.
(408) 296-0208 edepaz@saintlawrence.org; $80
MINISTERIO DE LA JUVENTUD PARA ESTUDIANTES
DE “Escuela Secundaria”
(Grados del 9 al 12; Inglés)
Por 15 minutos durante la Misa de 10:00 am del domingo, los
niños son invitados a explorar el Evangelio con un catequista. Los
niños regresan a la Misa y se reúnen con el resto de la comunidad
para la Liturgia de la Eucaristía.
Domingo, misa de 10 AM.; Comienza septiembre 2013.
amchitwood@comcast.net
(No es necesario registrarse)
MINISTERIO DE LA JUVENTUD PARA ESTUDIANTES
DE “MIDDLE SCHOOL”
(Grados del 6 al 8; Inglés)
¡Descubra más acerca de la fe en una manera divertida y
creativa! ¡Lugar ideal para hacer amistades con sus compañeros
estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria y Jesús!
Los domingos, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Dos veces al mes;
Comenzando el 22 de Septiembre, 2013.
middleschoolym@saintlawrence.org; $25
PREPARACION PARA QUINCEAÑERA La Quinceañera
debe asistir a una sesión de preparación de 3 horas. Fecha se
determinará con la fecha de la Quinceañera. Padres y
patricinador(es) primero(s) también deben asistir a la sesión de la
preparación. Oficina Parroquial (408) 296-3000
MINISTERIO PARA ADULTOS JOVENES
(18 a 35 años de edad, o ¡adultos jóvenes de corazón!; Inglés)
Sumérjase en una fe profunda, enfocado en los debates y el
compartimiento de la fe, comida y diversión.
Los primeros domingos del mes, 7:15 PM a 8:45 PM
youngadult@saintlawrence.org
La formación en la fe con oportunidades para interactuar con
compañeros de la misma de edad de “High School” en un
escenario social.
Un evento de todo el ano. ¡Únete a nosotros en Facebook!
highschoolym@saintlawrence.org
FORMACION EN LA FE PARA ADULTOS
(Adultos; Inglés y Español)
¡Aprenda más acerca de la Fe Católica! Las clases empezaran
con una presentación de una serie del video “Catolicismo” del
Presbítero Robeto Barron. Disponible para todos los adultos y
especialmente para los padres de familia de la Escuela Dominical
de Religión.
Los domingos, 11:10 AM – 12:00 NOON; Comenzando el 8 de
Septiembre, 2013; (408) 296-0208 edepaz@saintlawrence.org
ALPHA
CATOLICISMO 201
(Adultos y Adolescentes Maduros; Inglés y Español)
(Adultos y Adolescentes Maduros; Inglés y Español)
Una serie de diez (10) semanas que explora el significado de la
vida en un ambiente relajado y amigable. Las clases comenzaran
con una comida, seguido de una plática corta y un tiempo para
debatir.
Una serie de ocho (8) semanas que alimentará la mente y el
corazón como las riquezas de la Fe Católica serán exploradas.
¡Por llegar en febrero del año 2014! manueljke@yahoo.com
¡Por llegar en el año 2014!
manueljke@yahoo.com
PREPARACIÓN SACRAMENTAL
BAUTISMO PARA NINOS
(Niños hasta 7 años de edad; Inglés y Español )
Para niños que deseen recibir el sacramento del bautismo. Una
entrevista con un sacerdote y una clase de 2 horas para los padres y
padrinos.
Oficina de la parroquia (408) 296-3000; parish@saintlawrence.org
PRIMERA COMUNION / RECONCILIACION ( NINOS)
(GRADOS DEL 2-8; Inglés)
1. PREPARACION DOMINICAL PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS
(Grados del 2 al 5; Inglés)
Preparación de niños bautizados que desean recibir La Primera
Comunión/Primera Reconciliación. Debe de inscribirse en la
Escuela Dominical de Preparación Sacramental. $140
Los domingos, 11:10 AM - 12:00 del mediodía, comenzando
Septiembre 8. 2013.
(408) 296-0208, edepaz@saintlawrence.org;
2. PREPARACION DE MARTES POR LA NOCHE PARA LOS
SACRAMENTOS
(Grados del 6 al 8; Inglés)
Preparación de jóvenes ya bautizados en la edad “Middle
School” que deseen recibir La Primera Comunión/Primera
Reconciliación. Debe de inscribirse en la Preparación
Sacramental de martes por la noche.
Las martes por la noche, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM,
comenzando en Septiembre 10, 2013.
(408) 296-0208, edepaz@saintlawrence.org; $140
CONFIRMACION DE ESTUDIANTES DE “ESCUELA SECUNDARIA”
(Grados del 9 al 12; Inglés)
BAUTISMO PARA NIÑOS Y JÓVENES
(8 años de edad hasta la edad de “High School;” Inglés)
Un proceso de dar la bienvenida y de presentar a niños
mayores y adolescentes a la fe católica y a la preparación de
los Sacramentos.
Debe contactarse con el Director de la Catequesis.
(408) 296-0208, edepaz@saintlawrence.org
PRIMERA COMUNION / RECONCILIACION
(DE ESCUELA SECUNDARIA HASTA ADULTO; Inglés)
1.
CONFIRMACION DE “ESCUELA SECUNDARIA”
(Grados 9 al 12; Inglés)
Para aquellos estudiantes bautizados sin haber recibido su
Primera Comunión y que buscan recibir el Sacramento de la
Confirmación. La preparación también se hará para estos
estudiantes de secundaria que necesitan prepararse para
Primera Comunión junto a la Confirmación.
Los domingos, 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM,
Dos veces al mes (Sept a Mayo)
La orientación para los estudiantes y padres será el
domingo, 8 de Septiembre. 2013.
highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org; $125
Registracion; $225 Retreat
2. SER CATOLICO (RICA) (Inglés)
Adultos bautizados que buscan preparación para La primera
Comunión son invitados a reunirse en el proceso de RCIA
(Siglas en Ingles, que significa “Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana
de Adultos”) para prepararse para ambos La Primera
Comunión y La Confirmación;Martes, de 7pm-8:15pm;
rcia @saintlawrence.org
CONFIRMACION DE ADULTOS
(Edad de 18 años en adelante; Inglés)
Para aquellos que se encuentran en la escuela secundaria y que buscan Una preparación de 10 semanas para adultos que ya
recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación. La preparación también se hayan recibido los Sacramentos del Bautismo y de la
hará para estos estudiantes de secundaria que necesitan prepararse Primera Comunión, y que aun buscan recibir el
para Primera Comunión junto a la Confirmación.
Sacramento de la Confirmación.
Los domingos, 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM, Dos veces al mes (Septiembre a
Mayo)
La orientación para los estudiantes y padres será el domingo,
8 de Septiembre. 2013. highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org;
$125 Registración; $225 Retiro
adultconfirmation@saintlawrence.org
$75 Donacion
SER CATOLICO (RCIA)
PREPARACION PARA MATRIMONIO
(Inglés)
Proceso de bienvenida y la presentación de adultos a la fe católica y la
preparación para los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Comunión y
Confirmación a través del proceso RCIA. También, para los adultos que
ya están bautizados que buscan preparación para la Primera Comunión
y Confirmación.
Los martes, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM; rcia@saintlawrence.org
(Parejas ya comprometidas; Inglés)
Dos clases de 4 horas cada una, o cuatro clases de 2 horas
cada una para la preparación de parejas hacia el
Sacramento del Matrimonio.
Oficina Parroquial (408) 296-3000;
parish@saintlawrence.org
Friday Night Dinner and Swimming Too
Cena y Natación, Viernes por la Noche
The 1:30 Hispanic Community of Saint Lawrence presents: / La Comunidad Hispana de San Lorenzo presenta:
A Delicious Mexican Taco Bar (Taquiza) / Una Taquiza Mexicana (Taco Bar)
Menu:
Menú:
A plate of 2 so tacos with all the trimmings
plus rice and beans, a drink and dessert
2 tacos, arroz y frijoles, bebida y postre
When:
August 16th at the Friday night dinner
Cuando: En la cena nocturna, viernes 16 de agosto, 2013
Time:
Star ng at 5:30pm
Qué Hora: Se empieza a las 5:30pm
Where:
Donde:
At the Saint Lawrence Pavilion Area
En el Pabellón de la Parroquia de San Lorenzo, el Már r
The Blessed Mother
requested this special
devotion to honor her Immaculate
Heart.
Please join us and invite others
on the following dates a er the
8:30 AM Mass:
• September 7 • October 5 •
Interested in sharing your me and talent
to lay-out the bulle n, please e-mail us at
parish@saintlawrence.org
The Pilgrim Virgin of Our Lady of Fatima
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
additional one week. Sign-up to schedule a visit from the Pilgrim Virgin of Our
Lady of Fatima in your home.
Please contact the Legion of Mary,
Mario de Guzman at 408-646-4498.
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S AINT C LARE
(Taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia)
COME JOIN
THE SAINT LAWRENCE
CATECHETICAL TEAM!!!
We are in need of:
 Catechists for all programs.
(Must be Confirmed.
English and/or Spanish )
 SPANISH speaking Catechists
for Baptism, Wedding,
Quinceañera Preparation,
High School Confirmation.
(Spanish)
 Catechist Assistants
(Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults)
 Catechist Substitutes
(Must be Confirmed.)
 High School & Middle School
Youth Ministry Catechists
and “Planning” Core
Members (Confirmed High Schoolers,
Adults, or graduted MSYM members enrolled
in High School Confirmation)
TRAINING PROVIDED!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
ELEANOR DE PAZ, Catechetical Director
(408) 296-0208 edepaz@saintlawrence.org
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Saint Clare of Assisi was born Chiara Offreduccio. She is Cofoundress
of the Order of Poor Ladies, or Clares and wrote their Rule of Life the first monas c rule known to have been wri en by a woman.
She was born at Assisi, 16 July, 1194 and died there 11 August,
1253.
From her earliest years. Clare seems to have been endowed with
the rarest virtues. She was eighteen when Saint Francis came to
preach the Lenten course in San Giorgio at Assisi. The inspired
words of the Poverello kindled a flame in the heart of Clare; she
sought him out secretly and begged him to help her that she too
might live "a er the manner of the holy Gospel". Saint Francis
promised to assist her. On Palm Sunday, Clare, arrayed in all her
finery, a ended high Mass, but when the others pressed forward to
the altar-rail to receive a palm branch, she remained in her place as
if rapt in a dream. That night she secretly le her father's house, by
Saint Francis's advice and, accompanied by others, proceeded to
the chapel of the Porziuncula, where Saint Francis and his disciples
met her. Clare then laid aside her rich dress, and Saint Francis,
having cut off her hair, clothed her in a rough tunic and a thick veil,
and in this way Clare vowed herself to the service of Jesus Christ.
This was 20 March, 1212.
When, in 1234, the army of Frederick II was devasta ng the valley of
Spoleto, the soldiers, preparing an assault upon Assisi, scaled the
walls of San Damiano by night, spreading terror among the
community. Clare, calmly rising from her sick bed, and taking the
ciborium, proceeded to face the invaders at an open window
against which they had already placed a ladder. As she raised the
Blessed Sacrament on high, the soldiers who were about to enter
the monastery fell backward as if dazzled, and the others who were
ready to follow them took flight. It is due to this incident that Saint
Clare is generally represented in art bearing a ciborium.
Nineteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
“Am I waiting for the “right” time to
become a good steward? Do I plan to
share my time and talents “later?”
Today’s Gospel warns those who are procrastinating
about stewardship to be prepared — “at an hour you
do not expect, the Son of Man will come.””
Excerpt from Stewardship By The Book by: Sharon Hueckel C LARE
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