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1 First Sunday in Lent February 22, Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA Conducted by the Fathers of the Institute of the Incarnate Word Website: RECTORY Rev. Gustavo Nieto, IVE, Pastor (408) Rev. Samuel Leonard, IVE, Associate Pastor Rev. Joseph LoJacono, IVE, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE, Associate Pastor CONVENT Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara (408) Mother Maria Regina Pacis, SSVM, Superior OFFICE HOURS Rectory: Mon. 9am-4:30pm (closed 12-1); Tue. - Fri. 9am-7pm (closed 12-1pm); (408) Sat. 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday Catechism: Tues. & Thu. 9-11:30am & 5:30-8pm; Wed. 9-11:30am & 3-6pm; (408) Sat. 9am-1pm Adult Religious Ed: Tue. - Fri. 2 to 7pm; Sat. 9am-1pm (408) Library: Sun.-Tue. 9am-5pm, Wed. 1pm-3pm, Fri 9am-5pm (408) x1214 (Located in the Family Learning Center Room 1214) Music Ministry: Contact Bernadette barnold@dsj.org MASSES Sunday Vigil: Sat. 5pm & 7:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am,10:30am, 12noon, 2pm & 5pm, 6:30pm (Spanish) & 8pm Holy Days: Please see our website or call the Rectory Office Weekdays: 8am, 12noon, 5:15pm; also 7:30pm Wed. & 8am Sat. First Friday: 8am, 12noon, 5:15pm, 7:30pm CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 3:30pm - 5pm Other times: During all Sat & Sun Masses Mon. during the 12noon & 5:15pm Masse Tue - Fri. During the 8am, 12noon; 5:15pm Masses GIFT SHOP (408) St. Vincent de Paul 1-(800) BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES & FUNERALS: Please contact the Rectory Office for more information. (For Marriages please contact the office before setting the date.) Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine Mission Statement Our Lady of Peace is a church and shrine dedicated to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls. It is a place of prayer & pilgrimage with: Perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary Frequent celebration of the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Reconciliation Integrated formation of the person (spiritual, moral, intellectual and emotional)

2 Page 2 Our Lady of Peace February 22, 2015 Dear Parishioners, FROM OUR PASTOR For this Lent, our Holy Father Pope Francis is invi ng all of us to open our hearts to God and to overcome a globaliza on of indifference that is threatening to spread a feeling of distress and powerlessness and causing us and our communi es to withdraw into themselves, closing the door through which God comes into the world and the world comes to Him. Pope Francis defines Lent as a me of renewal and as a me of grace. Indifference he says- to our neighbor and to God represents a real tempta on for us Chris ans. Usually, when we are healthy and comfortable, we forget about others (something God the Father never does): we are unconcerned with their problems, their sufferings and the injus ces they endure. Our heart grows cold. As long as I am rela vely healthy and comfortable, he says, I do not think about those less well off. Now, to further this renewal, the Holy Father suggests: 1. If one member suffers, all suffer together The Church Chris ans are those who let God clothe them with goodness and mercy, with Christ, so as to become, like Christ, servants of God and others. Lent is a favorable me for le ng Christ serve us so that we in turn may become more like Him. This happens whenever we hear the word of God and receive the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. ( ) In this body there is no room for the indifference which so o en seems to possess our hearts. For whoever is of Christ, belongs to one body, and in Him we cannot be indifferent to one another. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy. 2. Where is your brother? Parishes and Communi es In order to receive what God gives us and to make it bear abundant fruit, we need to press beyond the boundaries of the visible Church in two ways. In the first place, by uni ng ourselves in prayer with the Church in heaven. ( ) In the second place, every Chris an community is called to go out of itself and to be engaged in the life of the greater society of which it is a part, especially with the poor and those who are far away. The Church is missionary by her very nature; she is not self-enclosed but sent out to every na on and people. Then, our Holy Father expressed his ardent desire that our parishes and our communi es, may become islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference! 3. Make your hearts firm! Individual Chris ans In order to make our hearts firm, (cf. Js 5:8), the Pope firstly underlines the importance of prayer and highlights the 24 Hours for the Lord ini a ve of the Pon fical Council for the New Evangeliza on, to take place on March Secondly, he appeals for acts of charity, and third, he says the suffering of others is a call to conversion. He concluded invi ng everyone to engage in what is called the forma on of the heart. Anyone who wishes to be merciful must have a strong and steadfast heart, closed to the tempter but open to God. Thus, during this Lent, in union with the Vicar of Christ, we ask our Lord: Make our hearts like yours. It is my prayerful hope that this Lent will prove spiritually frui ul for each one of us. May God bless you all! Fr. Gustavo Nieto, IVE Announcements We joyfully welcome all visitors to the Shrine! Knights of Columbus Invite you to enjoy coffee and donuts, for sale after all morning Masses. Next Week s Second Collection: Facilities Maintenance Fund Annual Diocesan Appeal As of Week 4 of the ADA, a total of 359 pledges have been turned in to the amount of $190,510 towards our $251,000 goal. Thank you for your con nued support of the ADA and of our parish. Liturgical Adapta ons during the Flu Season are s ll in effect. Why Must I Suffer? Talk by Fr. Michael Pinatacura Monday, February pm Family Learning Center $10/person Slight Schedule Changes: Ash Wednesday/Lent/Easter Schedule See page 5 for full details. Last Chance! Don t forget about the Annual Crab Dinner Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Saturday, February 28 at 6pm See page 10 for details. Save the Date! Mngr. Sweeny s Death Anniversary is coming up on Saturday, March 7. We are asking people to a end the 5pm Mass that day and join in on a potluck. More details on the event to come. Confessions are moving, but don t panic! Details will follow in the coming weeks.

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4 Page 4 Our Lady of Peace February 22, 2015 Children and Youth Religious Education Program News The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. John 1:14 The Family as First School of Human Virtues # 15 Let us now continue discussing the virtue of obedience, in which children need to be trained since their early years. Obedience up to the age of thirteen Up to age of thirteen, approximately, lack of obedience does not give rise to serious problems: it is more a nuisance and source of exasperation to the parents. Often disobedience results in physical danger rather than moral danger. For example, a child who disobeys an instruction not to play in a particular place because it is dangerous, and then disobeys and breaks an arm. Yet this is the best time for teaching children to obey for high motives, the aim being to have them acquire the habit of obedience before they reach adolescence. So, it is not a matter of just getting children to obey: they have to obey well. It is easy for parents to rest content with a more or less blind obedience on the grounds that this produces the desired results peace and order. But we fail to realize that there is danger of mere involuntary collaboration whenever demands are made without appealing to the individual s conscience. It is not enough for the child to do what we order him to do; and certainly it does not produce the virtue of obedience. To be continued... (from Character Building, by David Isaacs, p. 181) IMPORTANT DATES February 24, 25, 26, 28 and March 3, 4, 5, and 7: First Confessions March 7: First Holy Communion Catechist Meeting Our Lady s Juggler, Chapter 5 By Anatole France The monk was touched by the juggler s simplicity, and as he was not lacking in discernment, he at once recognized in Barnaby one of those men of whom it is said in the Scriptures: Peace on earth to men of good will. And for this reason he replied- Friend Barnaby, come with me, and I will have you admitted into the monastery of which I am prior. He who guided St. Mary of Egypt in the desert set me upon your path to lead you into the way of salvation. It was in this manner, then, that Barnaby became a monk. In the monastery into which he was received the religious vied with one another in the praise of the Blessed Virgin, and in her honor each employed all the knowledge and all the skill which God had given him. The prior on his part wrote books dealing according to the rules of scholarship with the virtues of the Mother of God." To be continued (from The Book of Virtues for Young People, by William Bennet, p. 355) Catechism Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Office phone number: (408) olopccdoffice@servidoras.org Website: If you are willing to follow God s call to be a Catechist or an assistant, this is what you do: 1) Contact Sr. Angeles via at olopccd@servidoras.org for an interview during office hours. 2) Then Sr. Angeles will assist you with the Safe Environment procedure required by the Diocese of San Jose.

5 First Sunday in Lent Page 5 Fasting and Abstinence During Lent: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members age 14 onwards. More information on fast and abstinence can be found at liturgical-year/lent/ The Light is On for You! On Wednesdays from 6-8PM, the doors of [PARISH NAME] are open and the Light is on For You! Bring a family member or friend, come in, and rediscover God s heart of mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus Christ desires to lift your burdens off your heart which you may have been carrying for a short time or years. To find guides to confession and testimonials of people from around our diocese visit Join Bishop Thomas Daly for a Mass for the Sanctity of Human Life & Eucharistic Procession on Saturday, March 14 th at 11 am at St. Leo Church 88 Race Street, San Jose, CA. Candlelight Procession on March 27 th at 7:30 pm, St. Leo Church, 88 Race Street, San Jose Our goal is to change hearts, to end abortion and to help pregnant moms choose life through motherhood or adoption. Daily prayer vigils to end abortion from 8am to 7pm each day from March 5 th to April 13 th at 1691 the Alameda, San Jose

6 Page 6 Our Lady of Peace February 22, 2015 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00 AM Grace Laxamana 5:00 PM +Paula Causi 7:30 PM Xuyen Dang & Family, Special Intentions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM Jorge Doctolero, Birthday & His Siblings, Thanksgiving 10:30 AM Fr. Thomas Steinke, Birthday 12 NOON +All Souls in Purgatory 2:00 PM Fr. Thomas Steinke, IVE & Grace Laxamana 5:00 PM Donald & Patricia Orlowski 6:30 PM Deepak & Seema Mehra, Wedding Anniv. 8:00 PM +Benedict Cinco Aguas MONDAY FEBRUARY 23 8:00 AM +Souls in Purgatory 12 NOON Kameron Soper 5:15 PM Alphonso Lukhang Nguyen, Birthday TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:00 AM +Joe Baumann, Death anniversary 12 NOON Raul & Clorie Lopez, Special Intentions 5:15 PM +Maria & +Dominador Manabat WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:00 AM +Theresa Le Thi Thanh-Ha & Corazon Santos, Health 12 NOON Our Lady of Peace Parishioners, Spec. Int. & IVE Priests, Thanksgiving 5:15 PM +Urbana Gonzales, Death Anniversary 7:30 PM +Italo "Bob" Botti, Birthday THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 8:00 AM +Fr. Edward Warren & St. Michael, Thanksgiving 12 NOON +Evelyn Stewart & +Robert Quang Le 5:00 PM Thomas Pham Family, Special Intentions FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace Priests & Sisters, Special Intentions 12 NOON Barrera Family, Thanksgiving 5:15 PM All Souls SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00 AM +Maximiana P. Bismar, Death Anniversary 5:00 PM +Antony Cuong Vu, Death Anniversary 7:30 PM Alda, Special Intentions Thank you! May God reward you a hundredfold! Weekend totals for February 15, 2015 were not available at the time of pulishing. Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Pilgrimage to Poland with Fr. Noel Sanvicente Father Noel Sanvicente invites you to join him in: Pilgrimage to Poland: Tracing the footsteps of Saint John Paul II and Saint Faus na It also includes a visit to Prague, the magnificent capital of Central Europe, and the home of the Shrine of the Infant Jesus, from September 7-18, For details and bookings please call Patricia of Top Notch Gateways or Father Noel at nsanvicente@stsimon.org. Thank you so much! Warm regards to everyone. A blessed Lent! Father Noel

7 First Sunday in Lent Page 7 Pledge Update (Goal: $251,000) Week 1: Received $26, in Pledges Week 2: Received $83, iin Pledges Week 3: Received $27, in Pledges Week 4: Received $29, in Pledges Total Received to Date: 359 Pledges $190,510 We have gifts that differ according to the favor bestowed on each of us. One s gift may be prophecy...it may be ministry...a teacher...the power of exhortation. He who gives alms should do so generously...he who performs works of merch should do so cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8 Please pick up a pledge form today (in pew folders) and return your pledge of gifts and/or prayer. May God bless you for your participation in the ADA to help others and for giving Him thanks for the gifts and blessings you have received.

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9 First Sunday in Lent Page 9 Do you know your faith? Lenten Quiz Directions: Match the items from Column 1 to Column 2: Column 1 Column 1 On what day does Lent start? Does drinking liquids between meals break the fast? What do we do during Lent? Does eating between meals break the fast? When does Lent end? What is the liturgical color for Lent? A B C D E F Yes Fasting, Almsgiving, Praying Violet Holy Thursday No Ash Wednesday

10 Page 10 Our Lady of Peace First Sunday in Lent Feb 23 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 7 Mar 9 Feb 23 Feb 28 Upcoming Feast Days & Events St. Polycarp Feast Days St. Katharien Drexel St. Casimir SS. Perpetua & Felicity St. Frances of Rome Events Why Must I Suffer? Talk by Fr. Michael Pintacura See page 8 Knights of Columbus Annual Crab Dinner Extraordinary Eucharis c Ministers to the Sick and Homebound If you re interested in this ministry for your family or to help others receive Our Eucharis c Lord, please contact Grace Laxamana via at glaxamana@dsj.org SCHEDULE OF CHURCH DEVOTIONS Full 15-Decade Rosary Santo Niño Novena Rosario en Español Men of the Sacred Heart Holy Hour St. Anthony Novena with Mass Rosary in Vietnamese Mother of Perpetual Help Novena & Mass St Joseph the Worker s - Hour Weds-Mon 6-7 PM Mondays 7:00PM Mondays 8:00 PM Tuesdays 12AM-1AM Tuesdays 11AM Tuesdays 6 PM Tuesdays 8 PM Wednesdays 7 PM Thursdays 7PM On-Going Parish Ac vi es Thursday 10:45 A.M. Pray the Rosary for the protec on of the unborn and born babies at star ng at 10:45 a.m. at the Mountain View Planned Parenthood (intersec on of California & San Antonio). Saturday Morning Roster for Altar Workers (March 7): Rosalina Romuar, Cora Camat, Zenaida Labre, Maria Tran, Arsenia Nicolas 9:30 A.M. Rosary Making Classes held in the Old Hall, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for adults & children (materials provided). Every 2nd Saturday Rosary at the Shrine a er 8am Mass for the bea fica on of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC Lay Carmelite mee ngs in Room 1214 in the Family Learning Center from 1pm- 4:30pm. Please contact Frank Cirimele for further informa on: Last Saturday of the 9:15 AM Come pray the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood abortuary at 1691 The Alameda (Taylor & Naglee), San Jose. Other pro-life ac vists have been picke ng and providing help to future mothers at this site for several decades. Call Clark Beck at Every 3rd Sunday Altar Society Bake Sale a er all morning masses. Cenacle Holy Hour to pray for Priests, Seminarians & Voca ons at 3PM

11 Bulletin #: Our Lady of Peace Santa Clara, CA (408) or Contact: Grace Laxamana ext Back-up Contact: Karen Ruiz