Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday April 19, 2015 - April 26, 2015 Continental Breakfast after the 9am Mass Second Collection next weekend for Home Missions Next Grief Group Meeting is tonight at 7 pm in the Rectory The next Ladies Guild meeting is 5/12 at 1 pm in the Fr. Jim Community Center meeting rooms. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. Adoration after the Mass and Benediction at 6:30 pm NA Meeting tonight Continental Breakfast after 9 am Mass Second Collection is for Home Missions SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER The Social Justice Corner is a good place to get some new information and encouragement to continue to reach out to others in need. In Parenting for Peace and Justice, Kathleen and James McGinnis give helpful suggestions for including your children in social Justice. They have developed six principles that make sense: Invite children to join in social justice activities 1.Broad exposure to situations is important 2.Invite children to actions that are within their capabilities 3.Integrate fun whenever possible 4.Social action involvement means doing with not doing for. Social action involves the works of justice as well as the works of mercy. On, we honor the Earth and children are welcome to come into the Fr. Jim Community Center after the 9 AM Mass to participate. (Earth Day is April 22) The next event for Social Justice in this parish is the Navajo drive in June in which we support our sister parish, Christ the King, in New Mexico. It is the poorest parish in the United States whose parishioners are very grateful for our help. EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS ON THE SURVIVAL SACK DRIVE Queen of Apostles Parishioners. Your generosity in the Survival Sack drive was underestimated. The final figures are in from Sacred Heart and $3227 was donated plus 70 filled backpacks from the school and another 25 filled by the parishioners. Also many items that are needed to survive on the street were donated. Your generosity is unbounded and your LOVE for you neighbors is inspiring. Thank you. Stop by to look at pictures on the bulletin boards. Grief Group The grief support group s next meeting will be 4/20. Please call Shirley 408-241-1209 if you have any questions or need to talk. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday April 19, 2015 - April 26, 2015 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm Mike Ausloos Michael Fratto Art Lorenz For Our Parishioners Benjamin Fiele (living) Bd. Andrew Nguyen Ray Sack (living) Bd. Sean Yoan (living)19th Bd. Pess Kline (living) Bd. Marian Petersen (livng) Francis & Secunda Yang (Wedd. Anniv) Matilde Patrin Roger Evans Roy D Cruz For Our Parishioners Roger Evans Roger Evans Weekly Stewardship Report Collections for 4/12 $ 11,009 Collections Year to Date $ 446,037 Budgeted Year to Date $ 430,979 Variance $ 15,058 Thank you for your continued support! 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 408-406-7081 for more information. The RCIA meeting occurs every of each month at 10:15 -noon in the Rectory Conference Room. Our next scheduled meeting is, April 19, If interested call Kathy Fanger at 408-242-3543 or e-mail rcia@qofa.org. Pilgrimage to Poland Fr. Noel will be leading a Pilgrimage to Poland in September. The trip is called Tracing the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina. The dates are Sept. 7-18. For more information call Patricia at Top Notch Gateways 408-571-9087.
Third After Easter Some time ago, some friends and I were talking and an interesting question was posed. If Jesus were to walk through the door right now, would you recognize Him? The conversation this question spawned was a fun one, with ideas ranging from fashion to what He might say by way of greeting. But my friend s response touched me so much that even all these years later I have not forgotten it. He said, My heart would know Him. Today s Gospel begins with a recap of the encounter the disciples had on the road to Emmaus. As one who prepares students to receive Holy Communion, this passage has always been one of my favorites, because it wasn t until Jesus broke bread and said the blessing that the eyes of the disciples were opened to who He is. And their response reminds me so much of that conversation long ago Were not our hearts burning within us, when He spoke to us on the way, and opened the scriptures to us? Their hearts knew Him, but it was in the breaking of the bread, that they truly saw who He is. Every time we come together to celebrate the Mass, we come face to face with the Risen Lord. But many of us do not recognize Him. Many times we go through the motions with little or no thought of who we are receiving. The Eucharist is not just a symbol of Jesus. It truly IS the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord. That is powerful stuff. As we draw closer to the time when our children will receive Holy Communion for the first time, I ask for the prayers of our community, that our children also will be able to recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. And that if someone should ever pose the question to them, they will be able to answer with the same assuredness. My heart will know Him. ~~Kristie Mannning
April 19, 2015 This is an exciting week for our students! 4 th grade will travel to Columbia State Park on Monday. We wish them a safe trip and successful gold panning! 5 th grade will represent Queen of Apostles School at the Diocesan Music Concert on Tuesday. 2 nd grade will go to Natural Bridges State Park on Tuesday. There will be an informational meeting for parents of students who are interested in joining the 2016 Washington DC trip. The week will end with the annual Walkathon on Friday! If you d like to make a pledge of donation, just see any Queen of Apostles student. And, of course, if you would like your child to be a part of Queen of Apostles School in the 2015-2016 school year, you may find applications in the school office or on the new and improved website. Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose - Anthony Gonzalez Phone: 408-983-0113 Fax:408-983-0147 Emergency line: 408-983-0141 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. - Pope John Paul II April 19: U-Night potluck youth@qofa.org 213-6509 ASCENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Hours of operation closed Monday and Friday. Tuesday through Thursday, open from 9 am until 2 pm 408-257-8302 FAX Number 408-257-4600Web Site: www.ascent-jobs.org PO Box 9604, San Jose CA 95157. You are invited PLANNING YOUR CHRISTIAN FUNERAL Mon. April 20, 2015 1 pm 3 pm Transfiguration Parish in the church 4325 Jarvis Ave, San Jose 95118 Presenters: Fr. Christopher Bennett, Lima, Campagna & Mission Chapel; Catholic Cemeteries. Free. Give the gift of peace of mind to you and your loved ones by having end of life plans in place. Come learn how the Church, our Funeral Rites, Catholic Cemeteries and the funeral home will assist you. For more info: Kathy Fanger: 650-428-3730 x214 Family Faith Formation 408-255-9950 Office is staffed on Tues. and Thurs. 8-3 and on weekends by appointment. Please call before stopping by. On the Calendar April 19 th : All classes meet at their usual times. Last day of class for 1 st Grade April 25 th : Rehearsal for First Holy Communion 9am in the church April 26 th : Children s Liturgy at the 9am Mass, 1 st Grade participating. last day of class for all other classes. May 2nd: First Holy Communion at the 5pm Mass May 3 rd : First Holy Communion at the 11am Mass MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY April 19 th : Formation Night Breakout Sessions April 26 th : General Session end of year celebration May 3 rd : Encounter Night Session 1 An intro to scripture Saints and Witnesses of our Time April 18 Blessed Savina Petrilli-born in Siena, Italy, Blessed Savina is honored for her work teaching young children and founding the Sisters of the Poor Clares of St. Catherine of Siena Marriage Enrichment & Preparation All adults are invited to join a new study group facilitated by the Theology of the Body group entitled Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage, a DVD-based study group on Tuesdays, through June 9th, 7-8:30pm in the Community Center. For further details: www.tinyurl.com/ BelovedSeries or tob@qofa.org Attention Middle School Families: I will be offering an 8 week bible study, designed specifically for Middle School students beginning May 3 rd at 6:30pm in the church. This is for kids who want to delve a little deeper into the scriptures, and encounter Jesus in a new and dynamic way! Registration is free, but there is a $15 materials fee. Students should register no later than April 19 th. For more info, contact Kristie at 408.255.9950, or kmanning@dsj.org..
High School Diocesan Youth Retreat I am the vine, you are the branches; if you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. John 15:5 All graduated 8th graders to graduated 12th graders are invited to join this summer s Diocesan Youth Retreat, entitled The Hub, on June 15-19, at Zephyr Point Conference Center in Lake Tahoe. The registration deadline is April 27. Please contact youth@qofa.org or visit www.dsj.org/youth for further details. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, In you we contemplate The splendor of true love, We turn to you with confidence. Holy Family of Nazareth, Make our families, also, Places of communion and cenacles of prayer, Authentic schools of the Gospel, And little domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth May our families never more experience Violence, isolation, and division: May anyone who was wounded or scandalized Rapidly experience consolation and healing. Marriage Encounter MARRIED COUPLES: Pope John Paul II said I place much of my hope for the future in marriage encounter. Aren t you anxious to know why? The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is: May 29-31 in Mountain View. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782- 1413. Carol Ross WELCOME TO OUR NEOPHYTES Joe Colomb Bryce Barajas-Colomb Christopher Dunson Spencer Roberson Hailey Roberson Mariko Gallagher Arisa Gallagher Joantony Diaz Kelly Wymbs Mandy Wymbs (baptism) Marci Perna Ron Richards And to our newly Confirmed Clint Reynolds Regina Moncallo And a VERY big thank you to the RCIA team: Kathy Fanger, Alice Morales, Becky Lamb and Cinzia Li- Bassi. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY YOU ARE INVITED THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 19, AFTER THE 9 AM MASS: in the Community Center View a 5 minute film: Who s Under Your Carbon Footprint? followed by a discussion by Tony Strawa and info on what we can expect to learn in Pope Francis upcoming encyclical. Grab a donut, leave with a balloon and renewed commitment to our ecological vocation. Children welcome! Sponsored by Social Justice Committee. College students age 18-22 are invited to join the Queen Apostles College Ministry! E-mail youngadults@qofa.org if interested in joining a group focused on faith, fellowship, and fun! There will be no Encounter Night this month. The Queen of Apostles Young Professionals invites you to a weekend retreat April 24-26th in Fish Camp, CA. E-mail youngadults@qofa.org if interested in attending. If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze! - St. Catherine of Siena
Queen of Apostles Church 4911 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, Ca 95129 Never Give Up! PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Thuc Si Ho, Pastor Rev. Reynaldo Sarmiento, Parochial Vicar Brian McKenna, Deacon Gregory Elsner, Accountant Kathy Fanger, RCIA Director Mary Ann Oddo, Receptionist / Secretary Marie McCarthy, Receptionist / Secretary Klarissa dela Fuente, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Family Faith Formation: 408-255-9950 Kristie Manning, Director Parish Office. 408-253-7560 Hours: 9-5 Mon. - Friday 4911 Moorpark Ave. Closed for lunch: 12-1 San Jose, Ca.. 95129 Fax: 408-253-9530 Web Site: www.qofa.org Marty Chargin, School Principal School Address: 4950 Mitty Way 408-252-3659 San Jose, CA 95129 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: RCIA@qofa.org.or 408-252-4103