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WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday / Lunes (10)

6:00pm-Sp. Children’s Choir Practice-Chapel 7:00pm-Sp. Choir Practice (Voces en Cristo)-Chapel 7:00pm-English Communal Reconciliation-Church

Tuesday / Martes (11) 6:00pm-Sp. Choir Practice (1:00pm)-Church

5:00pm-Eng. Choir Practice (Young Adults)-Church 7:00pm Bilingual Perpetual Help Rosary-Chapel 7:00pm-Bilingual Lent Choir Practice-Church

Wednesday / Miércoles (12) 9:00am-Sp. Morning Prayer-Church

5:00pm-Vigil Rehearsal-Church 7:00pm-Sp. Weekly Rosary-Chapel

7:00pm-Sp. Choir Practice ((9:00am)-Church

Holy Thursday / Jueves Santo (13) 1:00pm-4:00pm-Decorate -Church/Chapel

11:00am-SMS Passion Play-Church 7:30pm-Holy Thursday Bilingual Mass-Church

8:30pm-11:30pm-Adoration-Chapel

Holy Friday / Viernes Santo (14) 12:00noon-Eng. Service-Church

5:00pm-Sp. Stations of the Cross-Outside 7:30pm-Sp. Liturgy-Church

8:00pm-Eng. RCIA Good Friday Liturgy-Chapel No Spanish Evening Prayer Group Today

Holy Saturday / Sábado Santo (15) 9:00am-4:00pm–Decorate-Church/Chapel

8:30pm-Bilingual Easter Vigil-Church

Easter Sunday / Domingo de Pascua (16) Regular Sunday Masses

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Thank you for joining us in prayer and sacrament.

Whether you are long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish, if you are not registered, please complete the information below and place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office.

Name: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ______________________ Last Name Husband Wife

Address _____________________________ City _________________ Zip ________ Email: _____________________________ New Parishioner Moving (please remove from parish directory) No Sunday Offertory Envelopes at this time New Phone Number New Address Please send Sunday Offertory envelopes

Daily Masses / Misas Diarias

Saturday/Sábado: 8:30 AM (English) 5:00 PM (Vigil, English) 7:00 PM (Vigil, Español)

Sunday/Domingo: 7:00 AM (English) 9:00 AM (Español) 11:00 AM (English) 1:00 PM (Español) 5:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Español)

Infant Baptism / Bautismos

Marriage / Matrimonio Bride & Groom must begin preparation with the priest a minimum of six months prior to intended date of marriage. Los novios deben comunicarse con el padre por lo menos con seis meses de anticipación a la fecha de su celebración.

Reconciliation / Confesiones Saturday 4:00-4:45pm or by appointment. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45pm ó entre semana con previa cita.

April 9, 2017

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

PASTORAL TEAM / EQUIPO PASTORAL Rev. Robert Brocato, Pastor ~ rbrocato@dsj.org Rev. Jose Rubio, Parochial Vicar ~ rubio@dsj.org Rev. Generoso Geronimo, Parochial Vicar ~ ggeronimo@dsj.org Rev. Mr. Pat Allen, Deacon ~ pallen1@dsj.org Rose Barry, Pastoral Associate ~ dbarry@dsj.org Hilda Porcella, Pastoral Associate ~ hporcella@dsj.org Barbara Zarka, Director of Catechetical Ministry ~ bzarka@dsj.org Carlos Barba, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adults ~ Pamela Greteman, School Principal ~ pgreteman@dsj.org David Cox, Social Concerns ~ davidc@stjosephsgilroy.org Debbie Pelliccione, Office Manager ~ dpelliccione@dsj.org Rebeca Aldaz, Administrative Assistant ~ raldaz@dsj.org Emerita Murillo, Religious Education Secretary ~ emurillo@dsj.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS / HORAS DE OFICINA Closed Sundays & Mondays ~ Tuesday – Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM

Saturday, 9:00AM – 1:00PM OFFICE ADDRESSES & TELEPHONES

Parish Office: 408.847.5151 ~ Fax:408.847.4851 ~ 11 First St. Parish School: 408.842.2827 ~ Fax:408.847.7679 ~ 7900 Church St. Catechetical Ministry Office: 408.847.2652 ~ 7950 Church St. St. Joseph’s Family Center: 408.842.6662 ~ 7950 Church St.

April 16, 2017

Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

April 2, 2017 Goal $ 22,500 Actual $ Parish Building. $

Hilda G. Porcella, Pastoral Associate

Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor

Lecturas para la Próxima Semana Domingo de Pascua de la Resurrección del Señor

Abril 16, 2017

Rosarios en Abril / Mayo

Hilda G. Porcella, Asociada Pastoral

Los Resultados del ADA Semana #8

Padre Robert

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 9, 2017

Liturgy 408.847.5151 or dbarry@dsj.org

Confirmation Year 1/ Primer Año de Confirmación

Confirmation Year 2/ Segundo Año de Confirmación

Middle School Ministry Next Middle School Session: Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Grupo de Jóvenes de la Middle School

Next High School Night

Próxima Noche de Jóvenes de la Prepa

Young Adults

(6940 Chestnut St.) Next Gathering:

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This weekend Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphant, only to leave after a grisly execution on the cross. Because he rises again in 3 days, this death, paradoxically, is a triumph also. No cross = no crown; no crown = no cross. Jesus’ gruesome death and victorious resurrection calls us to Christian accountability. We are called to love one another as Jesus loves us. One way to live this out is to care for the persecuted, the endangered, and the vulnerable. Our diocese is implementing plans to do just that. We are developing a Rapid Response network to help families facing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The response to the call for help could be actually housing a person or family in a sanctuary church or rectory, supporting parishes that take people in, witnessing the ICE interaction, or providing legal and emotional counsel to the person or family involved. We are holding training sessions for vulnerable immigrants on Know Your Rights, how to protect children in case of a deported parent, and how to respond to the situation as a community of believers. Knowing about this network is great comfort to the vulnerable among us. God bless you in your efforts to live our Christian values. Rose Barry, Pastoral Associate

Applications for DYR are now open

Decorating & Flowers for Easter We will decorate our church in all her Easter finery on this Saturday, April 15th from 9:00am-4:00pm.This week, we invite you to bring spring flowering plants—white preferred—to help us transform our desert church into our lush Easter finery. Plants and cut flowers may be brought to the church office on Good Friday, April 14th. Donations of checks or cash may be brought or mailed any time. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

St. Mary School Office: 408.842.2827 Religious Education: 408.847.2652

Weekend Liturgy Questions/Comments 4/9/17 1. Although Jesus revealed his full identity to the Samaritan woman

at the well; the man blind from birth; and Mary Martha and Lazarus, he remains stubbornly mute before Pontius Pilate. His courage, humility, and obedience to God reveal his full divinity.

2. Once again, actions speak louder than words. How can we imitate the authenticity of Jesus?

3. Be intentional about Holy Week. Approach it as a week-long retreat. Plan to participate in the parish journey through the Triduum. Prayerfully walk with Jesus from the Cross to the garden.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 12, 2017

Open House St. Mary School’s Spring Open House is set for Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00pm in the school gym. We invite anyone interested in enrolling his or her child at St. Mary School for the 2017-18 school year to come to this informational evening. Prospective parents will meet with Principal Pam Greteman, tour the school and learn about the school’s programs, the application process and financial aid opportunities. Come and hear about what makes our school great – from curriculum to our Catholic traditions, values and teachings to our strong sense of community. Applications for all grades for the 2017-18 school year are available in the school office and online at www.stmarygilroy.org. For more information, call Admissions Director, Emily Morris at 408.842.2827.

Giving your child a foundation that stands the test of time…. a Catholic School education.

Religious Education

Easter Break The Faith Formation Program will be on Easter Break beginning

on Sunday and Monday, April 9th and 10th, as well as Easter Sunday, April 16th and Monday, April 17th. Classes will resume on Sunday and Monday, April 23rd and 24th. We will be completing our Catechetical Year the weekend of April 23rd and 24th. Registration Forms for next year will be given out when children return from the Easter Break.

Save the date… Spring Spaghetti Dinner The Bi-Annual Men’s Club spring Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday, May 5th. Tickets go home with students on April 5th and will be available at the School Office. Proceeds benefit St. Mary School programs and the after school sports program. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled community event!

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 9, 2017

RCIA The 4 "Elect" of our Parish will be initiated at the Easter Vigil on April 15th. Please

pray for them during this week as they come to the end of this period of "Purification and Enlightenment." Our remaining Candidates will celebrate their completion of initiation on the feast of Pentecost on Sunday, June 4th. The children in our Catechumenate Process are also in the last stages of their preparation. They will celebrate their initiation on April 29th at the 5:00pm Mass and on Sunday, April 30th at the 11:00am Mass. Please keep all of our Candidates and Elect in your prayers. If you are in need of any of the sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist) our sessions are held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm in the Common Room of St. Francis Center. Please Call Barbara in the Religious Education Office at 408.847.2652 for more information.

Class of 2013 Alumni Reunion Principal Greteman, the teachers and St. Mary School community invite the Class of 2013 alumni to a reunion at the school for an evening of fun before you graduate from high school. Come and reminisce about your time at St. Mary and share your plans for the future. The event is on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm in the 8th grade classroom (enter through the parking lot). Pizza and refreshments will be served. Your teachers and classmates look forward to seeing you! Please spread the word with your class friends. RSVP to Development Coordinator, Denise Garibaldi at: text 408.722.1455, email dgaribaldi@dsj.org, or call the School Office at 408.842.2827.

Prayers for the Sick Oremos por los Enfermos

Masses for the Week An offering to the work of the Parish has been made in memory of, or on behalf of, these persons who are hereby included in the special prayers of our community at our daily Masses this week.

Gerardo Viray (A) † †

Oliva Raya Rosas † Rebeca J. Castillo †

Mitch Milias (B) † Richard Hill (B) †

Ramiro & Ricardo Haro (A) † Eva Aurelia Cavero Cruz (A) †

Steve Covington (A) † Iluminador Velasquez † Elpidio Velasco † Herman Nava (A) †

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Preparation for First Eucharist is completed. All preparation books should be submitted so that they may be signed off. We will begin celebrating First Eucharist during the month of May. Parents should be sure that they are aware of the First Eucharist practice dates. Please call 408.847.2652 for more information

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 9, 2017

An ICF Thank You! To all who enjoyed and made the Scholarship Breakfast and Bake Sale a success. Thank you for supporting this important fundraiser.

ADA Results - Week #8

Results will be posted April 29th and 30th. Thank you! Fr Robert

Everyone is welcome to attend the

Communal Reconciliation Service

this Monday, April 10th at 7:00pm in the Church

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Bulletin Editors: Rebeca Aldaz,

Debbie Pelliccione & Rose Barry

408-847-5151

Bulletin: April 9, 2017