How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence

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1 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions - Special Edition May 14, 2017 Pastor Rev. Brian Dinkel, IVE Associate Pastors Rev. Joseph LoJacono, IVE Rev. Thomas Steinke, IVE Rev. Jonathan Dumlao, IVE Convent Superior Mother Maria de la Caridad, SSVM Servants of the Lord and Virgin of Matara Weekend Masses Sunday Vigil: 5 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am,10:30 am, 12 pm, 2 pm & 5 pm, 6:30 pm (Spanish) & 8 pm Weekday Masses 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm; also 7:30 pm Wednesday & 8am Saturday First Friday: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm & 7:30 pm Holy Day Masses Please see our website or contact the Rectory Office Confessions Sat: 3:30 pm - 5 pm Other Times: During all Saturday & Sunday Masses. Mondays: 12 Noon & 5:15 pm Masses Tues Fri: 8 am, 12 pm, 5:15 pm Masses 2800 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA (408) (More Contact Info: Pg.7) Social How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful must also fulfill the ordinary conditions: go to Confession and Communion, be interiorly detached from sin, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. 1. Make a pilgrimage to the Shrine in Fatima To the faithful who make a pilgrimage to the Fatima Shrine in Portugal and participate in a celebration of prayer dedicated to the Virgin. In addition, the faithful must pray the Our Father, recite the Creed and invoke the Mother of God. 2. Pray before any statue of Our Lady of Fatima To the faithful who visit with devotion a statue of Our Lady of Fatima solemnly exposed for public veneration in any church, oratory or proper place during the days of the anniversary of the apparitions, the 13th of each month from May to October 2017, and there devoutly participate in some celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary. In addition, the faithful must pray the Our Father, recite the Creed and invoke Our Lady of Fatima. 3. The elderly and infirm If due to age, illness, or other serious reason are unable to meet either of the above sets of conditions should offer on the days of the apparitions (the 13th of each month from May October 2017) join spiritually the jubilee celebrations, offering with confidence to the merciful God through Mary their prayers and pains, or the sacrifices of their own life in front of an image of Our Lady of Fatima while having repented of all of their sins with the firm intention of carrying our the normal conditions for an indulgence including confession and communion. Our Lady of Peace Catholic 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 May 14, 2017 Dear Friends, One hundred years ago, on May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared for the first time to three shepherd children on the Cova da Iria, which was a field belonging to the family of Sister Lucia in Fátima, Portugal. About midday, after praying the Rosary, as was their custom, they were amusing themselves building a little wall of stones scattered around the place where the Basilica of Fatima now stands. Suddenly they saw a brilliant light, and thinking it to be lightning, they decided to go home. As they went down the slope they saw a brilliant light, a lady more brilliant than the sun, from whose hands hung a white rosary. The lady told them that it was necessary to pray much, and she invited them to the Cova da Iria during five consecutive months, on the 13 th day at that hour. My dear friends, it is a great privilege to both welcome you and invite you to make this pilgrimage to Fatima with us here at Our Lady of Peace. For many years, we have paid heed to our Lady s powerful request to pray the rosary every day and to offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners. As we enter into this important centennial celebration of the apparitions of our Heavenly Mother in Fatima, let us listen respond to her invitation that was sent 100 years ago. With this request made by our heavenly mother I invite each one of you to listen to her words and take them as directed to you: Sacrifice yourselves for sinners and say many times: O Jesus it is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Through this message, she is also asking us to pray, she is asking us to offer sacrifices and she is asking us to bring people to her Immaculate Heart. As she assures us: My immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God. All of you gathered together with your candles lighted stand as sea of light honoring our Heavenly Mother Mary. The most important light that we can emit, however, is that which was given to us at our Baptism the light of her son Jesus Christ. May this centennial celebration lead you to a deeper commitment to your baptismal vows, may it strengthen you in your devotion to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and may it lead you and many others to a deeper conversion to God. Please accompany us on this pilgrimage to Fatima each 13 th day of the month from now until October. Pray the Rosary every day, offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners, and invite your friends and loved ones to participate in this beautiful testimony of faith. May we make the prayer of St. John Paul II, a year after his assassination attempt, our own: O Mother of individuals and peoples, you who know all their sufferings and their hopes, you who have a mother s awareness of all the struggles between good and evil, between light and darkness, which afflict the modern world, accept the cry which we, as though moved by the Holy Spirit, address directly to your Heart. Embrace with the love of Mother and Handmaid, this human world of ours, which we entrust and consecrate to you, for we are full of disquiet for the earthly and eternal destiny of individuals and peoples. May God, through the Blessed Virgin Mary, shower upon you and all of us many blessings during this time of grace. Sincerely in Christ and Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE

3 100th Anniversary of the Fa ma Appari ons - Special Edi on Page 3 WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH & SHRINE RICH IN TRADITION Our Lady of Peace Romach Catholic Church and Shrine is a parish rich in local history and tradition; a peaceful place of worship, inspiration, hope and prayer for the faithful. We are the spiritual home for the many families we serve, as well as for the countless visitors who come for a spiritual pilgrimage. Our doors remain open to everyone 24 hours a day, all year long. We welcome you! GROWTH THROUGH DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The growth we witnessed from its beginning can be attributed to the power of the Rosary, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the tremendous gift of having Perpetual Adoration all day/ night long and all year long for which our parish is renowned. Surely none of these would have been possible without the passion of Msgr. John J. Sweeny who served as Pastor from 1969 to It was he who established the First Friday All Night Vigils on October 3, 1969, Perpetual Adoration on August 15, 1976, and on October 7, 1983, erected the beautiful 32 stainless steel statue a shrine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary built by sculptor Charles C. Parks, and dedicated by Bishop Emeritus Pierre Dumaine of the Diocese of San Jose. The newly proclaimed (at that time) Pope John Paul II, now saint, deigned to bestow a special blessing for that occasion. In 2014, a bronze statue of Pope St. John Paul II was erected by Fr. Gustavo Nieto, Institute of the Incarnate Word ( ). Noteworthy of mention is the fact that the Shrine is the only major Marian Shrine on the West Coast between Our Lady of Sorrows Shrine in Portland, Oregon, (over 700 miles to the north), and the famous Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, (over 2,300 miles to the south). We invite you to visit our serene and peaceful place of worship and experience the tender gaze and maternal solicitude of our Blessed Mother. PERPETUAL ADORATION 24/7 Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us. (St.Alphonsus of Liguori) As the love for our Lady brings us to love our Blessed Lord and vice versa, our parish gives parishioners and pilgrims the possibility to adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament every day, all day long throughout the year. Every hour begins with the recitation of the holy Rosary and is continued by silent prayer. Over 300 parishioners are now committed to one or more hours each week. We attribute to this ministry many blessings that we invite you to share as you register to spend one hour with our Lord. Return of fallen-away Catholics and increase in the number OASIS IN SILICON VALLEY of conversions; Located at the intersection of Freeway 101 and Great America An increase in religions and priestly vocations; Parkway, the parish of Our Lady of Peace was established in Renewal of Catholic family life; 1961 in a rural community, amidst acres of orchards and fields A greater community spirit, centered as it is on the heart of out in the boondocks, as its first pastor, Father Joseph G. Sullivan, fondly remembered. Fifty years later, the parish is surround- the parish, Jesus presence in the Blessed Sacrament. (To become an adorer, please contact the Rectory Office.) ed by Silicon Valley s corporate giants, Mission College, an ethnic variety of restaurants, California s Great America theme park, and the latest addition, Levi Stadium home of the San Francisco 49 ers. FORMING OUR FAITH Our Lady of Peace Church was built by and for prayer, and its Our Lady of Peace Church is now conducted by the Priests of the continues today to be built up and improved by the love and Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE) with the support of their commitment of those who come here to pray and offer their sacrifices to God. It is here where every year we welcome thousands female branch the sisters Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara (SSVM) a religious family who have taken the vows of of pilgrims nationwide from all ways of life to Our Lady s house. poverty, chastity, obedience, and slavery to Mary. Since 2002, they have upheld and furthered the traditions of their predecessors. Services include: Over 30 masses per week. Over 27 hours of confession each week. Religious Education for children and adults. Different ways to get involved in order to practice and enrich your faith. Numerous devotions representing many ethnic groups and ministries. A Gift Shop with a great variety of religious articles and books. St. John Paul II Library offers free books and media to borrow.

4 Page 4 Our Lady of Peace May 14, 2017 Mass Intentions Saturday, May 13th 8 am Friends of Mary Gandeza, Special Intentions 5 pm Joseph Natar 7:30 pm +Antonio & +Josefa Artero Sunday, May 14th 7:30 am +Eva & +Christina Valenzuela 9 am For The People 10:30 am Aida Coloma, Special Intentions Noon +Cipriana Pacho, Death Anniversary 2 pm +Maria Toscano Hernandez 5 pm +Jeromina Lopez 6:30 pm Lino & Fatima Matos Family, Special Intentions 8 pm Nicolas & Teresita Warque, Wedding Anniversary Monday, May 15th 8 am Mother s Day Novena Noon +Federico Acosta & +Cecelia 5:15 pm Gracy & Family, Special Intentions Tuesday, May 16th 8 am Stella Maris Edezhath, Birthday Noon Mother s Day Novena 5:15 pm Adam Greenberg, Birthday Wednesday, May 17th 8 am +Antonia Alvarez Noon +Paz Pardenilla Smith 5:15 pm Mother s Day Novena 7:30 pm +Ely & Honorata Delin, Death Anniversaries Thursday, May 18th 8 am Mother s Day Novena Noon Chrisline & Chris Allagones, Birthdays 5:15 pm Arlene Mabutas, Birthday Friday, May 19th 8 am +Murice Agcaolli Noon Mother s Day Novena 5:15 pm +Beatrice Rodeheffer Saturday, May 20th 8 am Basilia & Pat Cabaluna, Birthday 5 pm Jojimon & Family, Special Intentions 7:30 pm Mother s Day Novena Weekly Offerings Weekend Collection Totals: April 30 Sat. 5pm $2, Sat. 7:30 pm $1, Sun. 7:30 am $2, Sun. 9 am $2, Sun. 10:30 am $2, Sun. Noon $2, Sun. 2 pm $2, Sun. 5 pm $1, Sun. 6:30 pm $2, Sun. 8 pm $1, Offering Total: $21, Weekend 2nd Collection Totals April 30: $6,276 Upcoming Events Friday Family Nights Every Friday night until May 26 Whether single or part of a large family, all are welcome to join in some talks, games, and fellowship. First Friday June 2 7:30 pm Mass followed by all-night prayer vigil. First Saturday June 3 4:30 am Benediction 5 am Mass 8 am Mass Parish Life Expo June 4, 10 am - 2 pm Want to get more involved? Come and see who makes up the life of the parish. Feast of Corpus Christi June 18 Eucharistic Miracles exhibit June Annual outdoor exhibit on the miracles around the world. Offices and Ministries Rectory (408) Monday: 9am-4:30pm (closed 12-1) Tue. - Fri. 9am-7pm (closed 12-1pm); Sat. 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday Catechism (408) Tues. & Thu. 5:30pm 8:00pm Wed. 3:00pm 7:00pm Sat. 9am-1pm Adult Religious Edu. (408) x1113 Tue, Thurs, Fri: 5:30pm 8:30pm Sat. 9:00am 1:00pm Library (408) x1214 Sun.-Tue. 9am-5pm, Wed. 1pm-3pm, Fri 9am-5pm Gift Shop (408) St. Vincent de Paul 1(800) Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals Please contact the Rectory Office for more information.

5 100th Anniversary of the FaƟma AppariƟons - Special EdiƟon St. Francisco Marto Page 5 St. Jacinta Marto Born: June 11, 1908 Died: April 4, 1919 (Age 10) Beatified: May 13, 2000 Canonization: May 13, 2017 Born: March 11, 1910 Died: February 20, 1920 (Age 9) Beatified: May 13, 2000 Canonization: May 13, 2017 The Miracle that Took Francisco & Jacinta from Blessed to Sainthood Servant of God Lucia de Jesus Santos Born: March 28, 1907 Died: February 13, 2005 (Age 97) Prayer for the Beatification of the Servant of God Sister Lucia Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore you profoundly and I thank you for the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima, that revealed to the world the riches of her Immaculate Heart. The canonical process to examine the miracle approved today was opened on October 13, The case involved the healing of an infant named Felipe Moura Marques who, when the process By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and through the intercession of the was opened, was 5 years old. Immaculate Heart of Mary, I implore You, Born to a Portuguese couple living in Switzerland, Felipe was born with type 1 diabetes, a disease if it should be for Your greater glory and considered incurable. His mother and his grandmother, who had a great devotion to Francisco and the good of our souls, to glorify Sr. Lucy, Jacinta, took the child to the Marian Shrine in Fatima and placed him near the tombs of the two one of the Shepherds of Fatima, by grantblessed. ing us the grace which we implore through On May 13, 2000, while watching Pope John Paul II beatify the two shepherd children on televi- her intercession. Amen....a single miracle has been attributed to the intercession of Franciso and Jacinta. This was also the case in 2000, when Pope John Paul II beatified the brother and sister: although initially two distinct causes had been opened, only one miracle attributed to their joint intercession was required for their beatification. sion, Felipe s mother prayed to Francisco and Jacinta for the health of their son. Since that time, Felipe has not needed to take insulin and has been completely cured of diabetes. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. Upcoming Fatima Events/Features Monday, May 22 mous sculptor José Thedim. The image reflects the precise instructions of Sister Lucia. Tuesday, June 13 The Bishop of Fatima entrusted the Western statute to Mr. John Haffert, who later became the co-founder of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima in America. It entered the United States through Canada at Buffalo, New York, on December 8, (December 8th being our patronal Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception.) At Buffalo 200,000 people lined the streets and welcomed Our Lady on that occasion. To fulfill the mandate of the Bishop to travel, teach and inspire, Mr. Haffert assigned the first custodian, Fr. McGrath of Canada. The statue has always had a full time custodian and has never stopped traveling since Servant of God Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz, SJ Spiritual Director to the Seers of Fatima A talk given by Fr. Michael Pintacura 7 pm in the Msgr. Sweeny Family Learning Center Thursday, July 13 Sunday, August 13 Fatima Pilgrimage Mass at 8 pm with the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue* Wednesday, September 13 *The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue (IPVS) of Fatima is one of two twin statues sculpted in 1947 by fa- Friday, October 13

6 Page 6 Our Lady of Peace May 14, 2017 Devo on Schedule 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 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 Activities Every Thursday Rosary of Protection at 10:45 am At the Mountain View Planned Parenthood (intersection of California & San Antonio) 1st Thursdays Our Lady of Vailankanni Novena & Holy Mass The novena will be at 7 pm followed by the Holy Mass at 7:30 pm Saturday Morning Roster for Altar Workers (May 20) Mercedes Sacman, Allurie Neri, Trifina Crisologo, Carolina Simon, Aurora Barreras Every Saturday Rosary Making Classes at 9:30 am Held in the Old Hall from 9:30 am to 11 am for adults & children (materials provided) 2nd Saturdays Rosary at the Shrine at 8 am Rosary at the Shrine after 8am Mass for the beatification of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC Last Saturday of the Month Rosary at 9:15 am Come pray the rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood at 1691 The Alameda (Taylor & Naglee), San Jose. Other pro-life activists have been picketing and providing help to future mothers at this site for several decades. Call Maria Christine at nd Sundays Lay Carmelite meeting. Please contact Donna Rae Smith for further information: donareyesmusic@gmail.com Every 13th of the Month from May to October Fatima Mass & Procession 7:30 pm Holy Mass to be followed by a procession (if it is a Sunday the Holy Mass will be at 8 pm) Every 3rd Sunday Altar Society Bake Sale after all morning masses Cenacle Holy Hour to pray for Priests, Seminarians & Vocations at 3 pm Our Lady of Peace Gift Shop Open 7 Days a Week New Store Hours: M: 11-5:30; T/Th: 8:45-7:00; W/F: 8:45-9:00; Sat/Sun. 9:00-7:00 Don t First Communion Season is just around the corner & the gift shop is filling up with great gifts come in soon for the best selection!