ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY

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1 ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA (408) ~ 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 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 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 Youth Confirmation High School Youth Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season. Registration occurs in the summer. Congratulations to our Youth Confirmandi! This Saturday we witness the Confirmation of 34 young people at our 5:00 p.m. Mass. It is a sign of hope for us that these youth are willing to profess the faith we share and accept the sealing and strengthening of the Holy Spirit, such that their lives are forever changed. This group of teens is unique in that most of them have been active members of this parish community since before First Eucharist. It has been a true joy to see them grow throughout the years. We celebrate their decision to be fully initiated Roman Catholic Christians. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation not graduation. As any self-reflecting adult knows, we are never done growing in our faith and spiritual understanding. The effect of Confirmation is a mystical one, an enduring bond in which Christ cements His claim on His people through the outpouring of the gifts of the Spirit. Our parish is blessed to have a dedicated Confirmation preparation team, to whom our parish owes a debt of gratitude: Cecilia Adachi, Aileen Balce, Christy Jacobs, Lillian Kwiatkowski, Mat O Donnell, George Solanzo, and Louise Sumpter and Karen Wheeler. Are our teens fully versed in every Catholic doctrine? Have they read the Bible front to back? Have they all experienced mystical union with Christ in prayer? No. But we, as a community of faith, fear not. For the Holy Spirit has come and continues to rain down gifts on the people of God. God s not done with us yet. Tracy Sevigny Sara Adachi Julia Balce Shantyl Basilio Micaela Bataclan Ethan Calvillo Kelly Cella Megan Cella Leah Fales Gianna Gencarella John Gerritse Jesse Guerra Stephen Huang Stephen Jackson Daniel James Alfin Jeyaseelan Malia Joseph Anthony Le Lauren Lee Regan Lewis Robert Lewis Jenica Mallari Kylie Mullenex Amanda Mueller Alexandria Myers Philip Nguyen Kristine Plena Kevin Ramos Justin Seidel Angeli Solanzo Nicole Spray Garrett Taufa Arianne Torio Kristen Tria Jennifer Zaratan May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 1

2 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor , x 107, cbransfield@dsj.org Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar , x 113, gnwafor@dsj.org Ms. Karen Suty, Principal , ksuty@dsj.org Mr. Joe Bauer, Pastoral Associate, Facilities, Community Ministry x 109, joeb@st-justin.org Ms. Tracy Sevigny, Pastoral Associate, DRE, RCIA, RCIC, Confirmation x 104, tracy@st-justin.org Mrs. Lillian Kwiatkowski, Music Director x 112, lillian@st-justin.org Ms. Laura Ortiz, Administrative Assistant x 102, lortiz@st-justin.org Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist x 100 Rev. James Okafor, In Residence PHONE NUMBERS Parish Offices: Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m. FAX: Website: Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102 Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113 Youth Ministry Ext. 102 WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107 REPORT Community Ministry School Office MAY 27, Goal Thrift Store $12, st Collection Current Hours: Monday-Friday 9-2:30 p.m. Variance Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. Sunday 10-3:00 p.m. Mass Dedications for the Week of May 11 May 17, notes deceased Mon., 8:30 a.m. William Hauck, Sr. + William Hauck, Jr. + Daniel Family Sat., 5:00 p.m. Leonardo Valencia, Sr. + Tues., 8:30 a.m. Dr. Everett Viano + Sun., 7:30 a.m. Desiree Ecelevia + Wed., 8:30 a.m. Dale Lambert + Eileen Lambert + Sun., 9:00 a.m. Dick Benenato + Thurs., 8:30 a.m. Josephine Harris + Sun., 10:30a.m. For All Parishioners Fri., 8:30 a.m. Warren Voith + Sun., 12:15 p.m. 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: Catherine Kutsenda, Alexander Lopez To have a person added to the Prayer Request, please call the Parish Office at ext. 100 Monday Gerald Sousa + Camille Ajus + Sat. 8:00 a.m. Caroline Shahwan + Sun., 7:00 p.m. Palmira Lopes + Our second collection for Community Ministry was $9, Thank you for your continued generosity. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 11 MAY 17, 2015 Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c- 8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated. *Denotes Parish Second Collection. 5/10 CRS: Nepal 5/17 Catholic Charities 6/7 Catholic Communications WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT MAY 3, 2015 Goal $12, st Collection $13, Online $2, Direct Deposit $0.00 Variance $3, Thursday Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); other wise Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Page 2 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Sunday Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20

3 Saint Justin Parish Celebration Sunday, June 7 ~ 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Games with Prizes! MARK THIS DAY ON YOUR CALENDAR AND GET READY FOR A FUN-FILLED AFTERNOON!!! Dinners complete with beverage and dessert ONLY $5.00 for Burgers ONLY $3.00 for Hot Dogs Good Food! RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE!!! 1 st PRIZE: $1, nd PRIZE: $ rd PRIZE: $ th PRIZE: $ ONLY $1.00 PER TICKET OR $5.00 FOR SIX Reservation Forms and Raffle Tickets Will be Mailed Soon! ORGANIZATIONS PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Viano Thai Tran FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino STABLEMATES (Men s Club) Jim Newton LADIES GUILD Diane Serrianne GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell ST. JUSTIN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Frank Zuniga Theresa Huether KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Robert E. Carvalho gk@kofc3523.org FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Chito De Quinto VOCATIONS COMMITTEE Andre Adan Ava Adan James Angeles Rachel Angelo Adrianna Apolinario Rashaun Bowden Christian Cancino Joshua Cedro Hillary Chang Kaelyn Ching Clarissa Co Justin Dela Cruz Eron Dela Rosa Carson Dutra Cayden Dutra Jasmine Guerra Matthew Holcomb Evan Holley Amie Hua Sophie Hua Nadia Iskandar Robert Jackson Maile Kent-Parado Elizabeth Kleinheinz Casey Lazo Elizabeth Mach Sam Mahmoudi Suzette Mejia Gabrielle Munar Cian Murphy Jordan Nguyen Alyssa Nielsen Kaylee Noia Kyle Novero Melissa Orlando Brandon Pau Danica Pornel Alexander Prado Kyla Quintero Mia Rahbar Ava Razon Zianna Razon Gianni Rofa Delilah Salem Cole Shumaker Sydney Shumaker Amalia Silva Nathan Simon Justin Smith Jenna Soper Norman Stingley Kalia Taylan Andrew Traffas Ailani Vazquez Dean Velasco Matthew Werthman Nicholas West Mia Williams A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the late morning of April 25, toppling buildings and homes, causing widespread panic, and claiming thousands of lives. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of our brothers and sisters affected by this powerful earthquake. Please join with the Catholic community across the United States in responding to our suffering brothers and sisters through a special collection for the work of Catholic Relief Services in Nepal. CRS is the official humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S. and is already responding to urgent needs for shelter, water and food in Nepal. For more information, go to CRS.org. May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 3

4 CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or Laura Ortiz, (408) , ext. 100, for registration information. Youth Faith Formation 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 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 LOVE ONE ANOTHER Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from John s Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today s Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today s second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to love. The chorus of this hymn is simple God loves us so much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would have life. The Lord Jesus, who last week told us to remain in him, this week tells us to remain in his love. In a world marked by division and terrorism, the Lord s final words in today s Gospel are a great challenge: This I command you: love one another. - Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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 Monday, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. May 11: Catholic Social Teaching June 29: Methodology, I Plan now to attend and give your ministry and your spirituality a boost! Young Adult Mass S M Young Adult Ministry Thursday, May 14, :00 pm Come Join St. Martin of Tours 200 O Connor Dr. San Jose, Ca Join us for pizza and drinks after Mass Telephone: Facebook: groups/smyoungadults Website: Just a reminder to check all parish activities, go to our website at Click on the CALENDAR link, and you will find where it is being held and the times. Page 4 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015

5 MINISTRY NEWS Community Ministry Second Collection Thank you to all who gave so generously to last week s Second Collection taken to support our own Community Ministry. $9, was collected. Your contribution will enable us to continue to provide food and other assistance to about 3,000 people each month. Outreach Dinner Thank you to Chito & Maria De Quinto and our parish Fil-Am Group who sponsored last week s 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 and Tomato Sauce. 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 or the barrel in the Foyer of the School. Fr. Peter Luc Phan Of Priesthood! St. Justin Parish Sunday, May 17 Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:15 p.m. Andrew and Bonnie Geffert May 8, 1948 Peter and Candida Diaz May 13, 2000 CLERGY STUDY WEEK MAY 11-MAY 15, 2015 Please pray for Fr. Chris and Fr. Gerald as they attend clergy study week. Arthur and Allie Naughton May 15, 1965 Marriage Anniversaries If your anniversary is coming up, please let us know! Laura Ortiz at ext. 102 or lortiz@st-justin.org May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 5

6 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: 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: St. Justin School is currently accepting applications for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade classes beginning in the Fall of Our faith-based preschool is also accepting applications for this year as well as for the fall of Please contact the school office at or 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. We want to thank everyone in the parish for your amazing support of the St. Justin School 50/50 raffle! Thanks to your help, the winning prize was $2,540, which means that our school also received $2,540! So thank you again for helping us to reach our goal! All this money goes to make the school a better place for our kids. The lucky winner was the Blanda family. We truly appreciate all your generosity towards our school! ST. JUSTIN THRIFT STORE 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! Page 6 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015