April 4, 2021|Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” Psalms 118 (24)

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SAINT LAWRENCE THE MARTYR CATHOLIC PARISH AND EDUCATION CENTER

1971 ST. LAWRENCE DRIVE SANTA CLARA, CA 95051 TEL. NO. 408-296-3000 FAX NO. 408-296-3100

E-Mail Address: parish@saintlawrence.org Website: www.saintlawrence.org Celebrating Our Catholic Faith through Worship, Education, and Service

In observance of the Easter Holiday, there will be NO Parish Office Staff available

on Monday, April 5, 2021. We will be happy to serve you

on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Thank you!

Fr. Ernesto Orci Pastor eorci@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 438 Fr. Angelbert Chikere Parochial Vicar achikere@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-3000 Ext. 440

PARISH OFFICE 1-408-296-3000 parish@saintlawrence.org

Giuliana Barragan - Office Manager gbarragan@saintlawrence.org Ext. 431

Melissa A. Tamayo - Office Assistant mtamayo@saintlawrence.org Ext. 432

FINANCE OFFICE Carla Gerrard - Site Accountant cgerrard@saintlawrence.org Ext. 443 Nadine Young - Finance Office Assistant nyoung@saintlawrence.org Ext. 442

CATECHETICAL OFFICE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION Eleanor de Paz - Catechetical Director edepaz@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Eleanor de Paz middleschoolym@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY highschoolym@saintlawrence.org Ext. 433

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Elgin Presa - Coordinator Katrina Antonio - Coordinator highschoolconfirmation@saintlawrence.org

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY youngadult@saintlawrence.org

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Pre-K - 8th Grade) Carina Lares - Principal clares@saintlawrence.org 1-408-296-2260

CHILDREN’S CENTER 1-408-296-8077 Teen Center & Extended Day Care Trini Martinez - Director

MUSIC COORDINATOR Emily Kupitz - Emily.Kupitz@dsj.org

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Our Par ishioners , Fr iends , and Family

Please Pray For. . .

Ann Ayala

Ben (3 years old)

Erika S. Barragan

Fatima Brazil

Tim Brown

Jerry Campisi

Sue Collins

Patricia H. Curteman

Louise Dale

Linda Daily

JoAnn Fuller

Mary Gardner

Raymond Gutierrez

Margaret Haselden

Alexa Hechema

Phil Irsmirsher

Evalyn J. Lewis

Evalyn J. Lewis

Ann Lizotte

Joseph Nardini

Patricia Martinez

Berna Muñoz

Lina Pirotta

Moses Pirotta

Karen Pizzo

Lupe Ramirez

Margarito Razon

Jeffrey Richardson

Joseph Riolo

Tiburcia Rodríguez

Jim Scuncio

Danielle Scuncio

Jan Snyder

Lina Velasco

Hortensia Valadez

What is Easter? The Easter Vigil is the “Mother of All Vigils.” Easter Sunday, then, is the greatest of all Sundays, and Easter Time is the most important of all liturgical times. Easter is the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. There are 50 days of Easter from the first Sunday of Easter to Pentecost. It is characterized, above all, by the joy of glorified life and the victory over death, expressed most fully in the great resounding cry of the Christian, Alleluia! All faith flows from faith in the Resurrection: “If Christ has not been raised, then empty [too] is our preaching; empty, too, is your faith” (1 Cor 15:14).

“What you sow is not brought to life unless it dies. And what you sow is not the body that is to be but a bare kernel of wheat, perhaps, or of some other kind; . . . So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown corruptible; it is raised incorruptible. It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown weak; it is raised powerful. It is sown a natural body; it “Easter is the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection from the dead, culminating his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.” is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritu-al one. So, too, it is written, ‘The first man, Adam, became a living being,’ the last Adam a life-giving spirit. But the spiritual was not first; rather the natural and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, earthly; the second man, from heaven. As was the earthly one, so also are the earthly, and as is the heavenly one, so also are the heavenly. Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one” (1 Cor 15:36-37, 42-49).

The Octave of Easter comprises the eight days, which stretch from the first Sunday of Easter to the Second Sunday of Easter. It is a way of pro-longing the joy of the initial day. In a sense, every day of the Octave is like a little Sunday. The word “Easter” comes from Old English, meaning simply the “east.” The sun that rises in the east, bringing light, warmth, and hope, is a symbol for the Christian of the rising Christ, who is the true Light of the world. The Paschal Candle is a central symbol of this divine light, which is Christ. It is kept near the ambo throughout Easter Time and is lit for all liturgical celebrations.

Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved. No part of the New American Bible, revised edition, may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

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Oración del 40° Aniversario de la Diócesis de San José Dios eterno y fiel, Te damos gracias por caminar junto a Tu pueblo, de la Diócesis de San Jose.

Derrama tu Espirítu sobre nuestra Iglesia local, que nuestras obras de Fe y de amor lleven a otros hacia Jesús, tu Hijo, y que nuestra alegre y esperanzadora constancia levante a los cansados por la incertidumbre.

Unidos a San José y a Santa Clara, continuamos “Caminando Juntos con Esperanza,” y día a día nos acercamos más a Tu Hijo, nuestra Luz, nuestra Esperanza, y nuestra Salvación, El que vive y reina contigo y con el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos. Amen.

Esta oración de Jubileo se basa en Deut. 8:2; 1Tes 1:2-3; el lema del Obispo DuMaine “Gaudium et Spes,” y la letra de la cancion del 25° Aniversario de la Diócesis “Sumus

40th Anniversary Prayer Diocese of San Jose Ever-living and faithful God, we give you thanks for walking with us, your people of this Diocese of San José.

Pour forth your Spirit on this local Church, that our works of Faith and labors of Love may lead others to Jesus, your Son, and that our endurance in Joy and Hope may lift up those weary from uncertainty.

Accompanied by Saint Joseph and Saint Clare, may we continue “Journeying Together in Hope,” and day by day be drawn closer to your Son, our Light, our Hope, and our Salvation, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. This Jubilee prayer and theme are based on Deut.8:2; 1Thess 1:2-3; Bishop Dumain’s motto “Gaudium et Spes,” and lyrics of the Dioce 25th Anniversary song “sumus Ecclesia.”

MASS TIMES

Sunday 8:00 AM - Indoors 9:30 AM - Outdoors 11:00 AM - Indoors 12:30 PM—Indoors (Spanish)

Saturday

8:30 AM - Indoors 5:00 PM - Indoors (Sunday Vigil)

Monday – Friday ● 8:30 AM - Indoors

Wednesday mass to be livestream ONLY when SLEMS classes are in session

Reconciliation Wednesdays

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM - Holy Hour 10:15 AM - 6:00 PM - Adoration 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Holy Hour (Livestreamed on Facebook)

The maximum capacity

allowed per Mass is 125 people. Social distancing protocols

remain in effect.

Reservation for mass at: https://stlawrencedsj.eventbrite.com

YOU MUST ARRIVE 10-20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF MASS

IN ORDER TO CHECK-IN

Livestream at: facebook.com/stlawrencedsj/live

1774-1835 Feast Day—April 10 This foundress, born to a noble family in Verona, Italy, lost her father at age 5 and was abandoned by her mother when she remarried. Choosing religious life over an advantageous marriage, Magdalen first joined the Carmelites, but left when she saw that their strict rules of enclosure would prohibit her charitable works. She began a new community, the Canossian Daughters of Charity, in 1799 by bringing two poor girls into her own home. The institute spread throughout Italy, and Magdalen helped found an order of priests and a third order for laypeople. Canossians minister today in Italy, Latin America and the Philippines. Magdalen,

who was canonized in 1988, famously said, “Those who love are never tired, since love knows no burden.” Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Diocese of San Jose Anthony Gonzalez

Phone: 1-408-983-0113 Fax: 1-408-983-0147

Emergency line: 1-408-983-0141 E-mail: protection@dsj.org

Office of Financial Services

If you suspect financial mismanagement or

misconduct in your parish, school, or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact:

EthicsPoint dsj.ethicspoint.com or hotline 888-325-7863

Please call ahead for Pre-Needs or

At-Need Arrangements

Gate of Heaven Cemetery 22555 Cristo Rey Drive

Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 428-3730

Calvary Cemetery 2655 Madden Avenue San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 258-2940

Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of San Jose

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At the Easter Sunday liturgy, a liturgical poem called The Easter Sequence is chanted or prayed. The “sequence” (from the Latin word that means “to follow’) normally follows the Second Read-ing and is before the Gospel acclamation. Sequences are sung on important feasts. The Easter Sequence, Victimae Paschali Laudes (Paschal Victim), is attributed to Wipo of Burgundy, who died about 1050 A.D. Wipo was a priest and a chaplain to Emperor Konrad II. As early as the 8th century, sequences appeared in the liturgical celebrations of France and soon spread throughout Europe. Over time, melodies and religious poems were composed to be separate pieces sung at any liturgical feast. The structure of these poems often lent itself to “antiphonal” singing (verses alternating between two choirs or between a soloist and choir). The texts were also often dramatic. The birth of miracle plays is usually attributed to the inspiration of the Easter Sequence, in which Mary Magdalene is asked “Speak, Mary, declaring what you saw, wayfaring.” Her reply makes up the next three verses and the drama of the greatest miracle.At one time, the Church used many sequences throughout the liturgical year. But the Council of Trent (which was convened by Pope Paul III in 1545 and continued until 1563 abolished all but a few. Today a sequence is used on only four feasts, Easter, Pentecost, Corpus Christi, and Our Lady of Sorrows. Today, the faithful proclaim: “Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal” (Easter Sequence). At the end of the great Easter season we will proclaim “Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray” (Pentecost Sequence).

Liturgy Corner Easter Sequence

by Deborah Ferry (taken from the Little Black Book by the Diocese of Saginaw)

“El primer día de la semana, María Magdalena fue al sepulcro al amanecer, cuando aún estaba oscuro, y vio la losa quitada del sepulcro. Echó a correr y fue donde estaba Simón Pedro y el otro discípulo a quien quería Jesús, y les dijo: Se han llevado del

sepulcro al Señor y no sabemos dónde lo han puesto.” (Jn 20, 1-2) Muchos hombres de hoy hacen suyas las palabras de María Magdalena en la mañana de la Resurrección: “Se han llevado al Señor y no sabemos dónde lo han puesto”. Tenían una fe en Dios sencilla, quizá poco trabajada intelectualmente, heredada de sus padres y sostenida por tradiciones y ambientes culturales propicios. Esta fe ha sido golpeada desde muchos frentes: los cambios en la Iglesia y en la sociedad, la emigración a núcleos urbanos donde la vivencia de la fe es muy anónima, el hostigamiento que recibe la Iglesia en los medios de comunicación. Eso les ha hecho entrar en crisis. Intuyen que debe existir algo parecido a Dios, pero no saben ni dónde está ni cómo es. Sin embargo, el Señor, Cristo, sigue estando ahí: vivo. Murió pero ha resucitado. Está esperando a ser encontrado por los que –como la Magdalena- han salido a buscarle. Por eso, nuestro deber es ayudar a los demás para que se pongan en esa búsqueda, para que no se dejen vencer por las críticas hacia la religión o por los cambios ambientales que, de estar a favor de la fe, han pasado a estar en contra. Cristo vive y nosotros, que lo sabemos y lo dis-frutamos, tenemos que ser luz que dirijan a otros hacia Él, la Luz. Cristo está vivo y nosotros debemos convertirnos en testigos de ello mostrando en nuestra vida sus efectos: la alegría, la esperanza, el amor. Propósito: Cuando vea a alguien alejado de Dios, indiferente a Él o incluso hostil, voy a rezar por él y voy a procurar darle ejemplo para llevarle al Señor. Pbro. Santiago Martin. Responsable MARC.

PALABRA QUE DA LA VIDA

Easter Flowers’ Offering Mass

A Mass in honor/memory of your Easter Flower Intentions will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 8:30 AM.

The Easter flower offering envelopes are available in the Church. Please return them during Mass in the Offering baskets or

you can drop it off or mail to the Parish Office.

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There are several ways you can make your gift or pledge, (Pledge Envelope, Online Giving at www.dsj.org/ada, from your cell phone: Text ADA to 408-317-0990 to start online giving without the paperwork, Sustaining Gifts, Stock Gifts and Matching Gifts). Please bring your com-pleted pledge as you come to Church and place your envelope in the offertory basket at Mass.

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THEM TO THE DIOCESE.

You may also leave them at the Parish Office. Your support of the Annual Diocesan Appeal is very much appreciated and your gift will make a difference in our Parish and in our Diocese!

2021 ADA Diocesan Assessment $ 91,907

2021 Parish Fundraising Goal:

$ 60,000

2021 TOTAL JOINT GOAL $ 151,907

$ 91,907

$ 39,033

$ 130,940

100%

65%

86.20%

2021 Participation

Goal

100% ________ Current

Participation

22.25%

Will be used to help offset the effects that Covid-19 is having on the annual parish operating budget

208 Total Pledges Week 10

NOTE: Please note the additional graphic added to better illustrate the impact that CoVid-19 has had on Stewardship in our community. The bar for the Pre-CoVid Goal shows our stewardship goal before the onset of the CoVid-19 pandemic.

Stewardship Week ending 3/21/2021

Due to early submission to the printer, Stewardship data for March 28, 2021

will be published next weekend.

April 4 to April 11, 2021 Cycle I

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Luck of St . Lawrence is back! T ickets Are Avai lable at the Par ish Of f ice

YEAR!

Now On Its

10th

CONGRATULATIONS TO STEPHEN ENLOE WHO WON $300 ON MARCH 19, 2021

OUR NEXT DRAWING WILL BE ON MAY 9, 2021 FOR $300 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remember that each ticket you buy now gives you 3 chances to win. Please return your sold ticket stubs with payment to the Parish Office since the

sooner you turn in your sold tickets, the more chances you have to win the prizes money.

You can be The next

Lucky winner

A Note from Fr. Ernesto, Our Pastor:

As public masses resumed on June 15th, your daily Mass Intentions will begin to be prayed for at the date requested. If you are interested in requesting Mass Intentions during this period, our process has changed due to the closing of the Parish Office.

Please send an email to: parish@saintlawence.org

or gbarragan@saintlawrence.org

or call and leave a message for

Giuliana at (408) 296-3000 ext. 431,

with the information needed below:

Their name and contact number Requested date for Mass Intention Info for Mass Intention Requested donation is $10 per

Mass. Make checks payable to: St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. Mail your donation to: 1971 St. Lawrence Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051

for

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