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May 17, 2015 The Ascension of the Lord Page 1
ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 296-1193 ~ www.st-justin.org
Masses Saturday 8:00 a.m., 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 & 7:00 p.m.
Daily Mass 8:30 a.m., Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m., Saturday Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15, 7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. or by appointment
Initiation If interested in exploring the Catholic Faith or completing the Sacraments of Initiation as an adult or youth, contact Catechetical Ministry at 296-1193 x 104.
Marriage Couples registered within the parish are required to make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage by calling 296-1193 and must complete a Marriage Preparation Program.
Sacrament of the Sick If you know of any parishioner who is ill, at home, or in the hospital, please notify the Parish Office so our Eucharistic Ministers of the Sick may bring communion or anointing can be arranged.
Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated following completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. New and expectant parents are invited to call the Parish Office at 296-1193.
Youth Confirmation High School Youth Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season. Registration occurs in the summer.
Finding ourselves alone can be scary. Jesus’ disciples felt very alone after he died. They were not sure where to turn. Jesus wanted them to be as prepared to carry on as they could be, so he appeared to them many times. Sometimes they recognized him easily, other times they did not. He helped them understand the things they would need to know in order to continue his work on earth. He knew their job would be hard and that they would need all the help they could get. Before he ascended into heaven he promised them all the strength they would need in order to carry on. They probably did not have a very clear understanding what that was all about. They were astounded when they saw the power of God at work in their lives and the things God could accomplish through them. Even though Jesus was not with them to speak with them every day, they were not alone. The power of God’s spirit was with them every step of the way.
It is the same with us. Sometimes, when we need to carry on without a loved one, it can feel as if they are still there with us, giving us the strength and courage to carry
on. Like Jesus’ disciples, we can be tempted to give up and lock ourselves in our room. As we hear in our first reading, “Why are you standing there looking up at the sky?” There is work to do. There is a gospel to preach. And so it is with us. We are never alone either. God strengthens us for our journey and gives us the gifts of the Spirit to help us carry on. We need to continue to grow and continue Jesus’ work here on earth. This week we can consider that mission. We can seek God’s will and strive to do it. We may just discover, that when we strive to do God’s work, we are never alone. Have a good week!
Peace, Fr. Chris
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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT
MAY 27, 2012
Goal $12,500.00
1st Collection
Variance
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected]
Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, [email protected]
Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, [email protected]
Mr. Joe Bauer, Pastoral Associate, Facilities, Community Ministry
408-296-1193 x 109, [email protected]
Ms. Tracy Sevigny, Pastoral Associate, DRE, RCIA, RCIC, Confirmation 408-296-1193 x 104, [email protected]
Mrs. Lillian Kwiatkowski, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, [email protected]
Ms. Laura Ortiz, Administrative Assistant 408-296-1193 x 102, [email protected] Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100
Rev. James Okafor, In Residence
PHONE NUMBERS
Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m. FAX: 408-244-9437 Website: www.st-justin.org
Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102
Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113
Youth Ministry Ext. 102
Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107
Community Ministry 408-243-1462
School Office 408- 248-1094
Thrift Store 408-243-7117
Current Hours: Monday-Friday 9-2:30 p.m.
Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. Sunday 10-3:00 p.m.
Mass Dedications for the Week of May 18 – May 24, 2015 + notes deceased
We pray for those who are ill or suffering from loneliness, sadness, or depression. We pray for those who care for them. We pray for our deceased family
and friends. We pray for our men and women who are serving in the military.
This week we pray especially for those who are ill or preparing for surgery: Isabelita Agustin, Ann Bisel, Alejandra Casas, Vicenta B. Castrence, Joe Ferrera, Norma Ferrera, Ralph Flores, Cinday Gonzales, Pat Holmes, Bill Martin, Patricia Morin, Celestino Oriel, Manuel Ramos, Mario Saturno
And for those who have died: Salvador Fernandez
To have a person added to the Prayer Request, please call the Parish Office at 296-1193 ext. 100
Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated. *Denotes Parish Second Collection.
5/17 Catholic Charities
6/7 Catholic
Communications
6/28 Peter’s Pence
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT
MAY 10, 2015
Goal $12,500.00
1st Collection $10,702.42
Online $1,285.00
Direct Deposit $1,958.00
Variance $1,445.42
Monday Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19
Saturday Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25
Sunday Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18 – MAY 24, 2015
Mon., 8:30 a.m. Fr. Mark Catalana + Sat., 5:00 p.m. Davison Vivit, Sr. +
Tues., 8:30 a.m. Josephine Harris + Sun., 7:30 a.m. Zefrina Nunes +
Wed., 8:30 a.m. Susana Balce Sun., 9:00 a.m. Augusto Luis + Talia Luis +
Thurs., 8:30 a.m. Rose Frontella + Lawrence Frontella +
Melvin Frontella +
Sun., 10:30a.m. For All Parishioners
Fri., 8:30 a.m. Winifred Visage + Sun., 12:15 p.m.
Peter Teresi + Carol Teresi +
Sat. 8:00 a.m. Conceicao Araujo + Sun., 7:00 p.m. Francisco Lopes +
Our second collection for CRS: Nepal Earthquake Relief
was $4,208.00 Thank you for your continued generosity.
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ORGANIZATIONS
PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Viano 408-296-1193 Thai Tran
FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193
STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Jim Newton 408-296-1193
LADIES GUILD Diane Serrianne 408-296-1193
GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-985-1088
ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell 408-472-1931
ST. JUSTIN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Frank Zuniga 408-688-1157 Theresa Huether 408-368-6317
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Robert E. Carvalho 408-279-8922 [email protected]
FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Chito De Quinto 408-249-9443
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE 408-296-1193
Stand and be Counted
Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment in all its
dimensions brings you advantages, recognition, and
responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner
makes things much easier when it is time for infant Baptism,
weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation Sponsor and even funerals.
We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and
Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a
registered, active and contributing member.
So, are you a registered parishioner?
If not, please consider registering. Registration forms
are available in the Parish Ministry Center or online
at www.st-justin.org
Saint Justin Parish Celebration
MARK THIS DAY ON YOUR CALENDAR AND GET READY FOR A FUN-FILLED
AFTERNOON!!!
Sunday, June 7 ~ 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Good Food!
Games with
Prizes!
Dinners complete with beverage and dessert ONLY $5.00 for Burgers ONLY $3.00 for Hot Dogs
RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE!!! 1stPRIZE: $1,000.00 2nd PRIZE: $500.00 3rd PRIZE: $250.00 4th PRIZE: $100.00
ONLY $1.00 PER TICKET OR $5.00 FOR SIX Reservation Forms and Raffle Tickets Have Been Mailed.
Gil and Rita Gonzalez May 17, 1951
Marriage Anniversaries
If your anniversary is coming up, please let us
know!
Laura Ortiz at 296-1193 ext. 102 or [email protected]
Just a reminder to check all parish activities, go to our website at www.st-justin.org. Click on the CALENDAR link, and you will find where it is being held and the times.
In Observance of Memorial Day, the Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 25th.
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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193, ext. 100, [email protected] for registration information.
If you have any questions about our programs, contact Tracy Sevigny at [email protected].
Youth Faith Formation
FAITH Beyond 2000 Our diocesan-sponsored program for catechists
and others interested in gaining a better understanding of their faith.
The Chancery 1150 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95112
Monday, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
June 29: Methodology, I
July 27: Methodology, II
Plan now to attend and give your ministry and your spirituality a
boost!
Sunday Morning Early Childhood Program, 9-10am, Sundays, PreK3-1st We offer an Early Childhood Program during the 9 a.m. Mass, from Fall until end of April. Grouped by age, three year olds through 1st graders experience an age-appropriate faith experience. Registration packets will be available May 18th on our website or in the Parish Office.
Ongoing Faith Formation, 10:15-11:30am, Sundays, 2nd-Jr. High Continue to fulfill the promises you made at your child’s baptism. Mature faith is a product of ongoing formation. Our program supports your efforts to assist your child in forming a lifelong relationship with Jesus. Registration packets will be available May 18th on our website or in the Parish Office.
Sacramental Preparation Program Our program prerequisite is enrollment in either Catholic School or our ongoing Faith Formation Sessions on Sunday mornings, for an entire year prior to preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Preparations are parent-led at home and family-oriented parish events. Enroll your child in our Ongoing Faith Formation this Fall for Communion, May 2017.
High School Confirmation Program We use Ascension Press’ Chosen program to prepare St. Justin Parish youth for the sacrament of Confirmation. The candidate sessions take place on Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. Preparation will begin in the Fall with Confirmation taking place Spring 2016.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Surprisingly, the church moved very slowly in claiming marriage as a focus of attention and care. Nearly everywhere in the Roman world, citizens agreed on how to celebrate marriage. Consent of the man and woman is what made a marriage valid in the eyes of the law, and although there was a traditional ceremony, it was home‑based and optional. The ceremony was for showing the social status of the families involved (the procession ideally detoured through crowds), and for reminding the woman of her legal transfer from her father’s control to her husband’s. The “big moment” of the cere-mony had nothing to do with vows, but with the bride’s donning the yellow veil with red highlights that was the daily wear of married women. A wedding feast included soothsayers and animal sacrifice to the new household’s gods. Chris-tians found that distasteful, of course, but since marriage was a family matter, they could edit things out. The church was comfortable with this, and sometimes recommended that the couple seek the advice of the bishop. His permission was only required for the marriage of a cleric, or for a marriage Rome didn’t recognize, such as between a free woman and a slave. There was no blessing, no liturgy, no priest. Christians followed the customs of the day, but they knew that custom and relationships were transformed from within themselves by the fact of their baptism. Outwardly, Christians married exactly as their pagan neighbors, but they certainly invested the usual gestures with a dynamic sense of Christ’s presence. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
RCIA Reunion BBQ
Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.
Parish Ministry Center Patio
All past and present RCIA participants and team members are invited to our annual RCIA Reunion Potluck BBQ.
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MINISTRY NEWS
Community Ministry
Financial Assistance for Parishioners In case you missed this announcement a few weeks ago, St. Justin Community Ministry has set aside some funds to provide Parishioners with limited Financial Assistance when facing unexpected issues. If you find yourself in need, contact Joe Bauer at 408-296-1193 Ex 109 or [email protected] Outreach Dinner Our next Outreach Dinner will be taking place on Sunday, May 31, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in our Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our Parish are invited, along with a guest, to this meal followed by BINGO.
Food Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of May, we will continue to request Canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese, Tomato Sauce and Canned Tuna. These are items that we do not receive often from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please feel free to drop donations in the barrels in the Church, in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance.
A Weekend of Prayer and Quiet Friday, May 29, 4:00 p.m.—Sunday, May 31, 1:00 p.m.
A Silent Retreat for Women and Men Fr. Tom Weston, S.J.
Not Christmas, not Easter – simply a weekend of prayer and quiet in Ordinary Time. Come and pray and be quiet and attentive with other Catholics seeking tranquility and a chance for a few days’ reflection before the hectic summer vacation schedule kicks in. We’ll read scripture, savor the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, and enjoy the peace.
For more information visit: http://www.jrclosaltos.org/retreats/
The 31st Annual Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Golf Tournament
and Auction June 12, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Become part of the tradition! Join us at the 31st annual Catholic Charities Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction on Friday, June 12 at beautiful Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. Tournament highlights include: a hosted gourmet lunch, hosted reception and dinner; 18 hole scramble shotgun start at noon on award winning courses; closest-to-the- pin, longest drive and hole-in-one contests; a fabulous silent and live auction; opportunities for networking with community and business leaders.
This charity golf tournament raises over $250,000 to help break the cycle of poverty here in Santa Clara County.
Visit www.CatholicCharitiesGolf.com for
more information.
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St. Justin School is currently accepting applications for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade classes beginning in the Fall of 2015. Our faith-based preschool is also accepting applications for this year as well as for the fall of 2015. Please contact the school office at 408-248-1094 or email [email protected] for more information.
***St. Justin School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in the admission of students, the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday the barricades are up. Vehicles are not allowed to
pull up to the garage door to drop off donations. Donations are still accepted during this timeframe.
Please come visit us soon and
take advantage of our daily sales.
Thank you for your patronage!
ST. JUSTIN THRIFT STORE
St. Justin Summer School June 22– July 31,2015
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For Students Entering Grades K-8
Programs Include:
Kindergarten Readiness
Grade Level Review For Grades 1-5
Study Skills Preparation For Grades 6-8
For More Information: http://www.st-justinschool.org/academics/summer-schoolcamp
408-248-1094
St. Justin Summer Camp June 22– August 7,2015
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Weekly Themes: Water World Week, Mad Science, Amazing
Animals
Field Trips Every Week!
Swimming Open swim and swimming lessons available
For More Information: http://www.st-justinschool.org/academics/summer-schoolcamp
408-248-1094
If you suspect abuse in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: Child Protective Services 408-299-2071; Call 911; or The Diocesan Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, 408-983-0113 or email [email protected]. If you suspect financial mismanagement in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint: dsj.ethicspoint.com.
