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1 March 6, March 13, 2016 March 6, March 13, 2016 Continental Breakfast after 9:00am Mass. Monday Tuesday Next Grief Group Meeting is tonight at 7 pm in the Rectory. Wednesday The Light Is On -Confessions, Adoration 6-8:00pm Thursday Adoration after the Mass until 6:45 with Benediction Friday The next Ladies Guild meeting is today at 1 pm in the Fr. Jim Community Center meeting rooms. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME. Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm, Mass at 8 am, Confession 4-4:45 pm NA Meeting tonight. Daylight Savings Time begins. Continental Breakfast after 9 am Mass Social Justice CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm 6:30am 9:30am 6:30am 9:30am 8:00 am 5:00 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm For Our Parishioners Marge, Bill & Joe McKechnie Ruth Powers Roger Evans John Mote Roger Sack (living) Birthday Maria Abujin Matthew Porter Jose P. Ech James Milanesa (living) Bella Di Lisio (birthday) Samura Marion Matthew Porter For Our Parishioners In the parable of the Prodigal son, the major actors in the drama, father, first son and second son, all factor prominently in the outcome. But the outcome is not easily defined. When the prodigal son returns, the first son is resentful. The question is unanswered as to whether or not the first son can accept the inheritance offered to him. Can he accept his father s words of love and compassion for both sons? We are left with many questions and must ponder the meaning. But the Source of grace and compassion will wait as long as it takes for transformative love to do its recreative work.reference: Give Us This Day Social Justice Committee Weekly Stewardship Report Collections for 2/28/2016 $ 8,742 Collections 7/1/15 to 2/28/16 $ 386,768 Budgeted 7/1/15 to 2/28/16 $ 395,337 Variance $ (8,569) Please be aware of the shortfall! To help keep the parish within its budget please prayerfully consider increasing your weekly contributions by $2-$3. Thank you for your continued support! WEEKLY ADA CAMPAIGN UPDATE The diocese has begun the Annual Diocesan Appeal. We have completed week 6 and have pledges for $ 105, 679 thus far, 217 families pledging.. Fr. Thuc thanks everyone who has participated and those who are considering. All gifts are appreciated along with your prayers for a successful campaign. ASCENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a religious formation program for adults and for children 7 years or older, who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. Participants explore their faith while learning about the Catholic tradition. To learn more call or kmanning@dsj.org Hours of operation, closed Monday and Friday. Open Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 am until 2 pm FAX Number Web Site: PO Box 9604, San Jose CA Ascent is also looking for men s work shoes.. Please leave at the last garage. Thank you!

2 Dear Parishioners, Families and Friends, Fourth of Lent Today is the fourth of Lent. The church joins with the elect for the second scrutiny rite, and the reading of Cycle A is used. In the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, it states: The scrutinies are rites for self-searching and repentance and have above all a spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are meant to uncover then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the heart of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good (#141). Cycle A provides us the Gospel of the man born blind (see John 9: 1-41). The man followed the instruction of Jesus and was able to see. He then got into troubles with the religious leaders, and they threw him out. Jesus found him and asked: Do you believe in the Son of Man? All the faithful and the elect are called to believe that Jesus the Redeemer is the light of the world. We too are found! The Light Is On For You is an opportunity to participate in the time that every Catholic Church in the Diocese of San Jose is open on every Wednesday night during Lent, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At Queen of Apostles Church, the Blessed Sacrament is also exposed during these evenings, and times for personal adoration and the Sacrament of Confession and counseling will be available as well. The Spirituality Formation Team continues to offer the third workshop on Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission. Everyone is invited to participate in the workshop and RSVP to SFT@qofa.org. to include which session below (Wednesday morning or Thursday evening) you will attend as well as the number of adults in your party. For the evening session only, please also include any children you will be bringing and their ages, as free childcare will be provided. The 3 rd Workshop: HAVE A SHIELD Please RSVP to SFT@qofa.org, by March 13 Wednesday March 16 th, 7:00am 8:30am in the chapel, OR Thursday March 17 th, 7:00pm 8:30pm in the chapel Gratefully, Fr. Thuc

3 March 6, 2016 You are invited to the Mardi Gras School Auction Fundraiser on April 16, 2016 at the Valencia Hotel in Santana Row starting at 5pm. This Mardi Gras themed evening will include a silent auction, three course dinner, live auction, and dancing. Please contact Leslie Cottrell (lcottrell@gmail.com.or ) if you would like to get tickets. Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose - Anthony Gonzalez Phone: Fax: Emergency line: HIGH SCHOOL Youth Ministry and Confirmation ON THE CALENDAR: March 5th: All high school students meeting, 6:30pm-8pm in the gym. March 12th: Confirmation class, 6:30pm-8pm in the gym SAVE THE DATE: June 13-17: Diocesan High School Youth Retreat at Lake Tahoe (8 spots available) Youth/Young Adult Band & Choir rehearsals are every Wednesday evening. Contact jluu@dsj.org for more information. *Like us on Facebook: Queen of Apostles Youth *Contact us: youth@qofa.org We lovingly pray for those in our Parish and families who cannot join us at Mass especially, Linda Ann Hanson, Tina Bowen, Venice Romiti, Ken Koenig, Tomas Arguello, Rocca Guido. Please let us also pray for all our servicemen and women who serve in the Armed Forces throughout the world and remember them in our hearts today and everyday. We remember those dearly departed in our Queen of Apostles family and in our own families and special persons:c laudine Brown, PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR RCIA ELECT AND CATECHUMANS Last week s bulletin article talked about our opportunity to evangelize. In that spirit, I will ask for your prayers and welcoming spirit for those in our parish preparing for baptism. In the coming weeks we will be updated our board with their photos, so you can put names to faces. This Easter,we will have one young person who will receive all three sacraments of initiation, as well as one adult who will complete her sacraments. In addition, we have others among us who are continuing the catechumenal process, in the hopes of becoming fully initiated next year. Please keep all of our catechumen and elect in your prayers, and as Jesus does for each of us, welcome them with open arms to His church, and their new home. On The Calendar Family Faith Formation Office is staffed on Tues. and Thurs. 8-3 and on weekends by appointment. Please call before stopping by. Mar. 5 th :Eucharist prep for students in grades 4-8 Mar. 6 th : All classes meet at their usual times. Mar. 13 th All classes meet at their usual times. Mar. 20 th Palm, all classes meet at their usual times Mar. 27 th : Easter, NO CLASSES Mar. 6 th : Formation Night Breakout sessions Mar. 13 th : Formation Night Breakout sessions Mar. 20 th : Palm Stations of the Cross Mar. 27 th : Easter NO SESSION The Spirituality Formation Team The book of Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission (OLEM). We hope that you continue reading it to enhance your knowledge and excitement for our great Catholic Church. Third Workshop : Have a Shield. Reply to SFT@qofa,org which date you will attend as well as the number of the adults in your party. For the Thursday session, please also include any children you will be bringing and their ages, as we will provide free childcare. Fr. Thuc and the Spirituality Formation Team The next meetings will be Wednesday, March, 16, 7-8:30 am, or Thursday, March,17, 7-8:30 pm. You are invited LIVING THE YEAR OF MERCY 7pm 8:30 pm Diocese of San Jose Chancery 1150 North First St. Suite 100 San Jose, CA Mercy in the Liturgy - April 7 Diana Macalintal The Spiritual Words of Mercy - April 28 Father Gerardo Menchaca The Corporal Works of Mercy- May 16 Deacon Ruben Solorio

4 Support World Youth Day Pilgrims Goal progress: We have reached 55% of our goal! Spiritual preparation: We are reflecting on the Year of Mercy, and St. Faustina s message of Divine Mercy. Logistics: We received our flight information, itinerary, and more! Physical preparation: We are gearing up for a Spring hike with St. Lucy WYD pilgrims! Daylight Savings begins on, March 13. Before you turn in for the night on, remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour. PEACEMAKERS St. John of God ( ) began his life as a soldier. He was persuaded by his pastor to live a more constructive and faithfilled life. He began to offer shelter and hospitality to poor and homeless people who lived around him. His mission continued and soon he was in charge of an entire hospital. The bishop gave him the name John of God and his religious habit. The group of followers became known as Brothers Hospitalers. John had visions of the Father. On one occasion, the Father said to him, John, all you do for the poor in my name is done for me. It is my hand that receives your alms, it is my body that you clothe, my feet that you wash. John once said, I know of no bad person in my hospital except myself alone, who am indeed unworthy to eat the bread of the poor. How can we, in our lives, emulate the example of John of God? Social Justice Committee Santa Clara County 2015 is a safe place for young people (12 through 20) who are affected by the drinking or drug abuse of a family member or friend. There are no dues or fees. The Heart to Heart Freedom Alateen group meets every Thursday evening here at Queen of Apostles School at 7:45 p.m. in room 7. Please call Jay or Venice at for more information. PILGRIMAGE Fr. Noel Sanvicente invites you to join our pilgrimage visiting the beloved Shrines of our Faith in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary from September 11-22, Reserve by March 31 to save up to $150 per person. For more information, please contact Patricia at (408) or Fr. Noel at (916) Grief Group The grief support group s next meeting will be 3/7/2016. Please call Shirley if you have any questions or need to talk. Lenten Litany on Fasting and Feasting Fast from judging others; Feast on the Christ indwelling them. Fast from emphasis on differences; Feast on the unity of all life. Fast from apparent darkness; Feast on the reality of light. Fast from thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God. Fast from words that pollute; Feast on phrases that purify. Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; Feast on patience. Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism. Fast from worry; Feast on divine order. Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation. Date:, March 19, 2016 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Community Center Tickets: $18 for Seniors, $20 for Adults, and $8 for kids (12 and under) *All adult tickets include the meal and 1 bingo card THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU ON WEDNES- DAYS DURING LENT. The times will be 6-8:00 pm in the church. We will offer confessions and exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

5 Queen of Apostles Church 4911 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, Ca Never Give Up! PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Thuc Si Ho, Pastor Rev. Reynaldo Sarmiento, Parochial Vicar Brian McKenna, Deacon Kristie Manning, Faith Formation/RCIA Director Gregory Elsner, Accountant Mary Ann Oddo, Receptionist / Secretary Marie McCarthy, Receptionist / Secretary Klarissa Chichioco, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Family Faith Formation: Parish Office Open 9-5 Mon. - Friday 4911 Moorpark Ave. Closed for lunch: 12-1 San Jose, Ca Fax: Web Site: Marty Chargin, School Principal School Address: 4950 Mitty Way San Jose, CA MASS SCHEDULE: (Vigil Mass): s: Weekdays: s: Holy Days: Marian Devotions: 5:00 p.m. 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. (Vigil Mass) 5:00 p.m., 6:30, 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. After the 8:00 a.m. Mass on SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Seminar required. Please contact Rectory for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: s - 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Rectory at least SIX MONTHS prior to any proposed wedding date. INQUIRY SESSION ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Contact number: or kmanning@dsj.org