May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 1

ST. JUSTIN PARISH COMMUNITY 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

(408) 296-1193 ~ www.st-justin.org

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 296-1193 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 296-1193 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 296-1193.

Youth Confirmation High School Youth Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season. Registration occurs in the summer.

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

Congratulations to our Youth Confirmandi!

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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

MAY 27, 2012

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection

Variance

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, cbransfield@dsj.org

Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, gnwafor@dsj.org

Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, ksuty@dsj.org

Mr. Joe Bauer, Pastoral Associate, Facilities, Community Ministry

408-296-1193 x 109, joeb@st-justin.org

Ms. Tracy Sevigny, Pastoral Associate, DRE, RCIA, RCIC, Confirmation 408-296-1193 x 104, tracy@st-justin.org

Mrs. Lillian Kwiatkowski, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, lillian@st-justin.org

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Administrative Assistant 408-296-1193 x 102, lortiz@st-justin.org Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100

Rev. James Okafor, In Residence

PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m. FAX: 408-244-9437 Website: www.st-justin.org

Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102

Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113

Youth Ministry Ext. 102

Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107

Community Ministry 408-243-1462

School Office 408- 248-1094

Thrift Store 408-243-7117

Current Hours: Monday-Friday 9-2:30 p.m.

Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. Sunday 10-3:00 p.m.

Mass Dedications for the Week of May 11 – May 17, 2015 + notes deceased

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 296-1193 ext. 100

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 $12,500.00

1st Collection $13,768.42

Online $2,727.10

Direct Deposit $0.00

Variance $3,995.52

Monday 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

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

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 11 – MAY 17, 2015

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.

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

$9,172.00 Thank you for your continued generosity.

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ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Viano 408-296-1193 Thai Tran

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Jim Newton 408-296-1193

LADIES GUILD Diane Serrianne 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-985-1088

ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell 408-472-1931

ST. JUSTIN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Frank Zuniga 408-688-1157 Theresa Huether 408-368-6317

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Robert E. Carvalho 408-279-8922 gk@kofc3523.org

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Chito De Quinto 408-249-9443

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE 408-296-1193

Saint Justin Parish Celebration

MARK THIS DAY ON YOUR CALENDAR AND GET READY FOR A FUN-FILLED

AFTERNOON!!!

Sunday, June 7 ~ 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Good Food!

Games with

Prizes!

Dinners complete with beverage and dessert ONLY $5.00 for Burgers ONLY $3.00 for Hot Dogs

RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE!!! 1stPRIZE: $1,000.00 2nd PRIZE: $500.00 3rd PRIZE: $250.00 4th PRIZE: $100.00

ONLY $1.00 PER TICKET OR $5.00 FOR SIX Reservation Forms and Raffle Tickets Will be Mailed Soon!

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.

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

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193, ext. 100, lortiz@st-

justin.org for registration information.

Youth Faith Formation

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 95112

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!

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 2017.

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 2016.

Just a reminder to check all parish activities, go to our website at www.st-justin.org. Click on the CALENDAR link, and you will find where it is being held and the times.

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.

Young Adult Mass

Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 7:00 pm

Come Join Us @ St. Martin of Tours

200 O’Connor Dr. San Jose, Ca. 95128

Join us for pizza and drinks after Mass

Telephone: 408 294 8953 Facebook: www.facebook.com/

groups/SMYoungAdults Website: www.smyoungadults.com

S MYoung Adult Ministry

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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. $9,172.00 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.

Andrew and Bonnie Geffert

May 8, 1948

Marriage Anniversaries

If your anniversary is coming up, please let us

know!

Laura Ortiz at 296-1193 ext. 102 or lortiz@st-justin.org

Peter and Candida Diaz May 13, 2000

Arthur and Allie Naughton

May 15, 1965

CLERGY STUDY WEEK

MAY 11-MAY 15, 2015

Please pray for Fr. Chris and Fr. Gerald as they

attend clergy study week.

Fr. Peter Luc Phan

Of Priesthood!

St. Justin Parish Sunday, May 17

Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:15 p.m.

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St. Justin School is currently accepting applications for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade classes beginning in the Fall of 2015. Our faith-based preschool is also accepting applications for this year as well as for the fall of 2015. Please contact the school office at 408-248-1094 or email schooloffice@stjustinschool.org 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.

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!

ST. JUSTIN THRIFT STORE

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: http://www.st-justinschool.org/academics/summer-schoolcamp

408-248-1094

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: http://www.st-justinschool.org/academics/summer-schoolcamp

408-248-1094

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!