LITTLE CHURCH 21800 Bertram Rd. New Almaden, CA 95042 A Community of Christ Our Lord and Brother BIG CHURCH 20101 McKean Rd. San Jose, CA 95120 Saint Anthony Catholic Church PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday 9a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) Friday - Closed Or call to make an appointment Phone [408] 997-4800 Fax [408] 997-4801 Email churchstanthony@aol.com Website www.churchstanthony.com Mailing Address 20101 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120 CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Phone [408] 997-4808 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom STAFF Pastor Rev. Lawrence M Hendel (408) 997-4814 Pastoral Associate for Catechetical Ministry Joann Maier Office Manager Tracey Nicol Parish Bookkeeper Susan Dunn Youth Ministry Coordinator Ana Fuentes PASTORAL COUNCIL Ramiro Bejinez, Holly Case, Michelle Contini, Cely-An Escay, Jim Georgiou, Barbara Hawthorne, Katrina Healy, George Houston, Joann Maier, Son Nguyen, Patti Rottjakob, & Barbara Wadors FINANCE COMMITTEE Kevin Healy, Ron LaValley, Maria McMurray, Jim Parks and Matt Tanzi Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Anthony Gonzales, Director, Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose, 1150 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112 Ph: (408) 983-0113, Fax: (408) 983-0147 e-mail: agonzales@dsj.org or www.dsj.org as part of the Universal Church encourages all people to live the Gospel Message, creating a loving parish environment that promotes spiritual growth, renewing and strengthening our commitment of faith and extending our hearts and hands to reach out to those in spiritual or temporal need. SACRAMENT CELEBRATIONS MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Celebrations: Saturday - 4:00 PM Little Church Sunday - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM Big Church Tues. - Friday, Mass - 8:15 AM Big Church RECONCILIATION Anytime by Appointment Communal Celebrations during Advent & Lent CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Annually at the Easter Vigil. Adults or children aged seven or older interested in discerning the Catholic faith or completing the Sacraments of Initiation, please call the Catechetical Ministry Office or e-mail: createdre@aol.com BAPTISM OF INFANTS Ordinarily Baptism is celebrated on the Third Sunday of the month at Mass. New or expectant parents should contact the parish office to schedule an appointment with the pastor. Infant Baptism is celebrated following a Baptism preparation session. CONFIRMATION FOR TEENS Celebrated every other year in the Easter Season. Candidates for this Sacrament should call the Catechetical Office at 997-4808 ANOINTING & CARE OF THE SICK If you or someone you know is preparing for surgery, received a recent serious medical diagnosis, or is experiencing the burden of years, please call the parish office for Anointing of the Sick. Communion can be brought to anyone who is ill or homebound through our Pastoral Care Ministers. A communal anointing occurs at Mass annually on/or near the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11. MARRIAGE Couples should contact the parish upon their Engagement and usually 6 months prior to the desired date of the Wedding Ceremony.
MAY 6th & 7th, 2017 Saturday 4:00 PM Peggy Koletty (RIP) Sunday 8:30 AM Douglas Bentz (RIP) Sunday 10:30 AM Parishioners Sunday 5:30 PM Arsen Muger (RIP) WEEK OF MAY 8th, 2017 Tuesday 8:15 AM Patrick Healy (RIP) Wednesday 8:15 AM Martin Morrison (RIP) MAY 13th & 14th, 2017 Saturday 4:00 PM Bob LoGuidice (RIP) Sunday 8:30 AM Carmela Salinas (RIP) Sunday 10:30 AM Olivia Gray (RIP) Sunday 5:30 PM Parishioners NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS First Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9 Gospel: John 14:1-12 Sunday Stewardship Trackable donations for: 4/30/17 = 69 Trackable donations for: 4/23/17 = 85 Stewardship for 4/30/17 (includes online giving)...$5,385.00 Outreach...$1,337.00 (YTD) Stewardship... $271,433.00 Without our generous advertisers, Saint Anthony Parish would not have a weekly bulletin. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Meetings This Week: Sunday, May 7 th : Monday, May 8 th : Tuesday, May 9 th : Wednesday, May 10 th : Thursday, May 11 th : Friday, May 12 th : Upcoming Events: Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. 1 Peter 2:24a PLEASE NOTE: Mon., May - Thurs., May 18th is Clergy Study Week, so Father Larry will be away at that time. There will be no weekday Mass until Fri., May 19th at 8:15 a.m. 6:30 p.m., X-StATiC 11:00 a.m., Knitting Circle (Our Lady of Guadalupe Room) 6:30 p.m., SALT (Teen Leadership) (Holy Family Room) 9:30 a.m., Scripture Study (Saint Joseph Room) 5:15 p.m. Children s Choir 7:00 p.m., 8:30 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m., 5:30 Choir Practice 7:00 p.m., Scripture Study (Saint Joseph Room) 7:00 p.m., Adult Confirmation Class 7:00 p.m., 10:30 Choir Practice Parish Office Closed 7:00 p.m., SAS Meeting Saturday, May 13 th Senior s Bake Sale after 4 p.m. Mass at Bertram Church Sunday, May 14 th Mother s Day & Senior s Bake Sale HEAVEN The goal of religion is not to get us into heaven but to get heaven into us. Anonymous
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY AND UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS Catholic Tech Corner... Many online resources are available to support our faith journeys, but they vary in accuracy and quality. Some reliable resources are listed below: Marriage & Family Resources: Web: For your Marriage: http://www.foryourmarriage.org/ Worldwide Marriage Encounter (marriage enrichment): http://www.wwme.org/ Retrouvaille (for couples who are struggling): http://www.retrouvaille.org/ Growing Up Catholic: http://www.growingupcatholic.com/parents.html Loyola Press (family resources): http://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-family.htm XSTATIC extreme Saint Anthony Teens in Christ (Open to all High School students) We have XSTATIC tonight, finishing our series on vocations! No XSTATIC next week because of Mother s Day, but save the date: XSTATIC End of the Year Bash is May 21st! May Crowning a Marian Celebration One of the defining aspects of being Catholic is devotion to Mary. We have a tradition at Saint Anthony Parish that the Preschool or Kindergarten children bring flowers to Mary on the first Sunday in May for the May Crowning, the feast that recognized Mary as queen of heaven and earth. To a person of any age, this is a mighty big title, but to a child of five or six or seven, it expands to enchanting, magical proportions. How many queens does one get to meet in a lifetime, much less crown or place flowers around her. The May Crowning marks a new spiritual season. Our Mary, queen of heaven and earth, lifts us right out of the last long days of winter and firmly plants our hearts in the warm and promising soil of spring. So let us join in the singing Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, oh Maria. Hail, mother of mercy and of love, oh Maria. Triumph all ye cherubim, Sing with us ye seraphim. Heaven and earth resound the hymn. Salve, Salve, Salve Regina. EMBRACED BY JOY Let s celebrate the Blessed Mother in her month of May by spending a Day of prayer, reflection and spiritual companionship by the ocean. Villa Maria Del Mar Retreat Center 21918 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA Tuesday, May 30th, 2017-10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $57.00 and includes lunch Facilitators: Carmella Dautoff and Rosemarie Peoples For more info contact: Rosemarie Peoples at (408) 623-7502 or (831) 600-8556 or rosemarie778@gmail.com by Mary 25th. Regular BLAST meetings have concluded for the year, but stay tuned for summer activities and hangouts! CPR and Defibrillator Training Do you know what to do in the case of a medical emergency? Is your training up to date (typically valid for 2 years)? Are you a teenager looking for CPR certification for babysitting? The Saint Anthony Seniors have come to the rescue. Our volunteers have planned a training morning with Lion Heart Safety to provide CPR and defibrillator instructions. The training is open to all teenagers and adults. The event requires a minimum number of attendees so please email Tracey in the Parish Office at: churchstanthony@aol.com, and let us know if you are interested in attending. Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. Cost is $40 per person. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Wednesday: St. Damien de Veuster Friday: Saturday: Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras Our Lady of Fatima
DIOCESAN NEWS, CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING & MORE PARISH EVENTS What is an Aspergillum? An aspergillum is the device that is used to sprinkle holy water. During the Easter Season, it is filled with holy water, which is then sprinkled on the faithful during Mass. If possible, the priest walks among the people, blessing them with this new holy water that was blessed at the Easter Vigil. Catholic Charities Continuum of Care Finding compassionate care for the people you love can be a challenge. Dealing with the issues of Alzheimer s, dementia and other aging issues is difficult enough. Catholic Charities now has an Elder Care Line available to assist you in navigating through different scenarios and choices that come with aging, as well as the services and resources available to aide you on your journey. Catholic Charities Elder care line offers confidential support, encouragement and referrals for elder care service needs. Our professional elder care specialists understand the needs of seniors as well as their loved ones and offer a host of services and support when you need it most. Elder Care line and Homecare - (408) 831-0441 Senior Activity Centers, in San Jose & Sunnyvale - (408) 270-4900 Behavior Health Clinic in downtown San Jose - (408) 899-7160 Saint Anthony s Oak Tree Project If you missed out on the Casino de Mayo event on Friday, you still have the chance to support the Oak Tree Project. Using your online giving account you can donate to the fund - Oak Tree Project, or you can place a check in the Stewardship collection at Mass and write Oak Tree Project on the memo line. Our first Oak Tree Mass for the year will be Sunday, June 4th at 5:30 p.m. See you there!! SAS/Saint Anthony Seniors Annual Mother s Day Bake Sale! May 13th & 14th, 2017 It s almost here! Our Annual Mother s Day Bake Sale we will have lots of homemade baked goods and other items for you to enjoy. This is the Senior s only fund-raising event - so please plan on taking home some delicious baked goods! As in years past, we welcome your support by also donating your favorite bakery item - labeled, wrapped and priced for a generous donation! Proceeds from our bake sale have provided many items for our Church Community. We thank you for your continued support! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 The Freed Spirit; Art by the Peter Mester Family! World renowned fresco artist, Peter Mester and his family fled religious and political persecution in their native Slovakia in 2012. Art event benefiting Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County May 18, 2017 San Jose City Hall Rotunda Preview 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Presentation and Auction 6:00 p.m. For 38 years Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has welcomed the opportunity to assist in the care and comfort of refugees. Help us create new opportunities for refugees and immigrants who seek freedom from persecution and fear. RSVP by visiting: www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/the FreedSpirit If you would like to add the name of your loved ones to the Prayer List, please contact the Parish Office. We will publish them here in the Bulletin for a month from the date of the request, and pass their names onto the Parish Prayer group. Thank you and God Bless! Kay Banchero, Dolores Bruni Michael Hamer, Mary Hogg, Katie Hsu, Memecio Jungel, Louella Matthews, Josephine Montanaro, Jean Montoya, Anita O Neill, Gloria Oliva, Dee Parsons, Sally Pfeiffer, Harris Rea, Debbie Vosters, Jessica Votaw The people and families of those on the Prayer Request List would like to give a big Thank You to those who continuously lift them up in prayer. They greatly appreciate all of your thoughts. The power of prayer does great things!
From the Pastor s Desk: Throughout the Easter season, throughout the church liturgical year we are on a pilgrimage, a journey of faith. For those who have traveled to the Holy Land it helps to focus our faith recognizing the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The rest of this article comes from Msgr. Larkin s forward to a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. According to a Stockholm University Study in 2011, pilgrims visit the Holy Land to touch and see physical manifestations of their faith, confirm their beliefs. One of the great Biblical scholars of the Holy Land has said that the land is the fifth Gospel. In late February of 2018, Msgr. Larkin will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for 12 days, and I am willing to assist him as co-chaplain. In the Holy land of Jesus we read the scriptures in their home in order to meet the Lord in new ways. A pilgrimage is a journey. It is not a tour nor simply a visit or a trip; it is a metaphor for our lives as Christians. The Third Eucharistic prayer prays for your pilgrim church. Our life long pilgrimage is a journey within the community of the church so that a journey to the Holy Land is a joint venture. God can touch us through the places we visit, the readings we listen to, the prayers we offer, and through our fellow pilgrims. In the course of the pilgrimage we will reflect on the central themes of our faith in the birth, ministry, passion and death, and resurrection of Jesus. We do not simply look to the past, but celebrate with prayer and ritual our own participation in the mystery of Christ. A pilgrimage takes us to a different place. It also invites us to journey inward to encounter God within each of us who have been gifted with his Spirit. A Spiritual Journey by Wendell Berry And the Word cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey. A journey of one inch very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground of our feet, and learn to be at home. If you are interested in participating in this pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February 2018, please contact me via email so that I can forward your name and email address to Msgr. Larkin so that you can begin receiving the background material for the pilgrimage. He will send out the itinerary when George s International Tours prepares it in consultation with him. Expect to visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Bethany, the Jordan river, the Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, Cana, Mt. Carmel and more. There will be many Constant Contact emails you will receive over time, 108 pages of background, history, and context material to prepare for the journey. I look forward to traveling with you. Easter Blessings Fr. Larry Hendel, Pastor Saint Anthony Prayer Box In the Vestibule you will find a prayer box and some blank note cards. You are invited to write your anonymous prayer intentions on a card and place it in the box. The box will enter the Church with the procession and be placed at the altar. If you were unable to place your prayer in the box before Mass, you are welcome to do so when you approach the altar during the stewardship collection. The prayers will not be read out. They will be acknowledged with the Prayers of the Faithful and then shredded after the 5:30 p.m. Mass so they can be lifted up in prayer all day! May those intentions you keep in the silence of your hearts feel heard in a new and supportive way. SAINT ANTHONY PARISH CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING COMMITTEE Stewardship Reflections And Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ... ACTS 2:38 The word repent means to turn from sin, to change our actions. When it comes to change, do we take responsibility for change or do we think that others have to change instead? Change that is permanent comes from within, we must take control and be disciplined. Remember though that we are not alone, Jesus is there to help lighten the load. Save the Date for our Parish Picnic June 11, 2017 This year will be even bigger as we celebrate Fr. Larry s 40th anniversary of ordination. SAS (Saint Anthony Seniors) HAPPENINGS Please plan to attend our last business meeting before summer break on Friday, May 12th at 7 p.m., in the Church. We will be making final preparations for our Mother s Day Bake Sale (May 13/14) and finalizing plans for our summer picnic on Thursday, June 15th at Almaden Lake Park, among other items. Tom Victorine, SAS President Second Collection May 14th Next week, our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patrons of the United States. Become a part of Mary s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org