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Church Address: 941 Lexington St.
Church Address: 941 Lexington St.
Office Address: 725 Washington St.
Office
Address: 725 Washington St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Santa Clara, CA 95050
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.stclareparish.org
Web-site: www.stclareparish.org
Mass Schedule
Weekend: 5:00 pm (Vigil); 7:45am, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm (English)
10:30 am (Portuguese); 12:00 pm (Spanish)
1:30 pm (Cantonese); 3:00 pm (Mandarin)
Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 8:00 am; Tue & Thu 5:30 pm
Celebrating The Year of COMPASSION
May 10, 2015 ● 6th Sunday of Easter
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St. Clare of Assisi
Parish Office… 408-248-7786
Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, Pastor
Rev. Pedro Perez Sención, Parochial Vicar
Mary Park, Office Administrator
Paty Rascon, Hispanic Ministry
Sacrament of the Sick
If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend
Mass, please call the office.
St. Vincent de Paul…408-645-0506
For emergencies only, call 408-904-9187
Catechetical Ministry… 408-248-7786
Paty Rascon
RCIA
We warmly welcome those inquiring about becoming
Catholic. For information, please call the office.
Reconciliation
Saturdays 4:30 pm or by appointment.
Prayer Groups
Spanish Charismatic Group Wednesdays 7 pm
Spanish Prayer Group Thursdays 6:30 pm
Portuguese Prayer Group Thursdays 7 pm
Pastor’s Note
Dear Parishioners,
Sacramental Information
Baptism
As we continue reflecting on the meaning of the
Eucharist, we believe that the risen Christ is truly present
in his Church in many ways: in Scriptures, in the Church’s
prayer and worship “where two or three are gathered in
my name” (Mt 18:20) and in the poor, the sick and the
imprisoned (Mt 25: 31-46), in the sacraments and in his
ministers.
Contact the Parish office to arrange for baptismal preparation. Baptisms are celebrated monthly except during Lent.
Spanish Prep Class: 1st Mon at 7 pm; Baptism: 3rd Sat at 10 am
English Prep Class: 2nd Mon at 7 pm; Baptism: 4th Sat at 10 am
Weddings
Arrangements need to be made at least six months in
advance. Call the Parish office.
Rosary
But Christ is present most especially and in a unique way
under the Eucharistic species, the consecrated bread and
wine: here in the Blessed Sacrament, “the whole Christ
is truly, really, and substantially contained” (CCC n.
1374).
The Rosary is recited daily after the 8 am Mass and
before the 5:30 pm Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Hispanic Community has a Rosary Hour every
Monday at 6 pm in the Rectory Chapel.
As Catholic Christians we believe this simply because
Jesus says of the bread and wine: “This is my body”,
“This is my blood” (Mk 14:22-24).
sacrament in a way that can be grasped only by
FAITH, not by our senses (n. 1381).
The risen Christ continues to say these words today
through the ministry of his priests.
Jesus himself is our bread of life (Jn 6:48). The conversion
of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ
happens “in a way surpassing understanding” (n.
1333).
Our Catechism highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as
the one who “makes present the mystery of Christ,
supremely in the Eucharist” (n. 737).
The Western Church’s focus on Christ’s words of institution or consecration (‘This is my Body’, ‘This is my
blood’) and the Eastern Church’s focus on the invocation
of the Holy Spirit (the epiclesis) are woven together in the
Catechism’s repeated teaching that the bread and wine
become Christ’s body and blood “by the words of
institution and the invocation of the Spirit” (n. 13331375).
By the power of the Spirit and the words of Jesus, Christ
himself is “really and mysteriously made present” (n.
1357). The whole living Christ is PRESENT in this
Our Catholic Church insists on three points here:
1) the whole Christ is really and truly present (it
is not just a ‘spiritual’ presence), but it is
2) a presence “in the manner of substance” (something beyond the senses, ‘metaphysical’)
and
3) it is a sacramental presence (the presence of
an invisible reality through visible sign). These
three points must be held together.
As the Catechism puts it: “Under the consecrated species
of bread and wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is
present in a true, real and substantial manner: his Body
and Blood, with his soul and divinity” (n. 1413). This substantial presence of the risen and glorified Lord is there
for us “under the consecrated species”.
Whatever way we receive communion, we need to
remember that it is Christ himself that we receive, and it is
important that we prepare ourselves for so holy a moment. It is our inward preparation that allows our hearts,
minds and lives to be purified, renewed and opened to the
presence of Christ.
Fr. Tad
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US
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Weekly Stewardship
Report
Goal for Fiscal Year
$383,146.00
Collected to 05/03
$317,241.37
Budgeted to 05/03
$324,200.46
Shorƞall
Thank YOU for your generosity!
Second Collection This Weekend:
Catholic Charities
Mass Intentions
May 09—16
Sunday
05/11
Hispanic Rosary group meets at 6:00 pm
in the Chapel.
BapƟsm (Eng.) Class meets at 7:00 pm in
the Rectory.
05/12
RCIA meets at 7:00 pm in the Rectory.
05/15-17
FESTIVAL WEEKEND!!!!
$6,959.09
Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30
Saturday
Calendar of Events
5:00 pm
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Carla Couto+
Parishioners
Lavina Freitas Hogan+
Maria Gonsalves+, Albert S.
Vieira+, Norberto B. Monteiro+,
Alfredo Rodrigues+, Manuel &
Luzia Araujo+, John J. Neves+,
Urania Herrera+, Ernestine
Neves+, Gilda Correia+, Jose &
Maria Rodrigues+, Jose &
Espranca Mendonca+,
In Thanksgiving
Joven Benjamin Linares+,
Aurelia Delgado, Lupe Barbosa+,
Elpidia Cervantes+,
Mama Chonita Palma (B)
Deceased Rodrigues Family:
Antonio & Ephegenia, Victor,
Ann & Victor II, Willie & Efigenia,
Anthony & Cece+, Barbara
Nehme+, Cecelia Noronha+
Monday
8:00 am
Anne Esau+, Fran Jacobs+,
Peter Louis Rowland+
Tuesday
5:30 pm
Clay Warde+, Rob Atkins+,
Laurinda Camacho+
Wednesday
8:00 am
Celestino Silva+
Thursday
5:30 pm
Albert Sequeira Vieira+,
Jose Furtado Pereira, Jr.+
Friday
8:00 am
Elena Pino+
Saturday
8:00 am
Souls in Purgatory+
Knights of Columbus Corner
On Sunday, April 26, the St. Clare of Assisi Council of
the Knights of Columbus hosted a BBQ for the RCIA.
Members of the RCIA classes dating back to the early
2000s came. Forty five members, their wives, husbands
and children were served hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade beans and salad; followed by cookies and soft
drinks. A great time was had by all and four new Catholic
men took the first step toward becoming Knights.
Free Tickets from Serra Club
The Serra Club is making available free tickets for a
“Giants” Baseball Game at the San Jose Municipal
Stadium for Saturday, May 23 at 6 pm. Join in post
game fireworks. Make it a family affair.!
Tickets are at the parish office.
Mother is the name for God in the lips
and hearts of little children.
~William Thackeray
The Social Justice Committee invites you to join
Catholics taking action in our families, parishes, schools
and communities to reduce our carbon footprint, care for
“the least of these” (Mt. 25) and raise our voice on behalf
of Creation and the poor.
The impact of climate change falls heaviest on
the world’s poor. As Catholics, our faith demands
prudent action.
As faithful Catholics, we have a moral obligation to care
for both Creation and the poor.
Visit www.catholicclimatecovenant.org or on Facebook.
Sunday Children’s
Programs
Registration is currently open for the new
school year which will begin in late September.
Transitional
Kindergarten (TK)
Registration forms can be found in the office
or at the entrance of the church.
...begins
...begins this August
Visit the school office for information.
Parish Festiv’all
MAY 15th, 16th and 17th!
Friday: 5:00—10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00—10:00 pm
Sunday: Outdoor Mass 11:00 am
BBQ and activities 12:00—6:00 pm
The St. Clare Annual Community Festiv’all is ALMOST UPON US. In fact, it is coming THIS
WEEK!
Raffle Tickets: $10/pack of 12 tickets or $1/ticket. Prizes are $1,000, $500 and $250.
You need not be present to win! We also have a SUPER RAFFLE: $100 buys you a chance
on a year’s scholarship to St. Clare School.
Carnival Rides: All-Day Wristbands PRE-SALE have started!
Fri/Sat/Sun Wristband can be bought for $25 each day.
TRIO Wristband (all 3 days) is just $70 (save $20—nearly one day FREE).
Rides Ticket Sheets—get $27 worth of ride tickets for just $20.
Don’t miss out: Pre-sale ends Thursday, May 14.
Silent Auction: We are bringing back the Silent Auction and are looking for donations. Please drop off donations at
the rectory office and look for Baskets at the Festival.
Treasure Cove: Mrs. Dempsey will once again be heading this great old tradition. Please drop off GENTLY USED
ITEMS to the shed area. Please no clothing or furniture or items that rightly belong in the trash.
Foods: There will be multicultural foods all weekend & BBQ Chicken. We are pre-selling BBQ tickets now for $15.
Entertainment: Come and enjoy non-stop entertainment from East to West!
* We’ve got SJ Taiko Drummers, Lion Dancers and even a Bag Piper.
* We also have Mike Osborn, Mike & The Hartbeat, and a little bit of jazz from The Abe Train.
* We have a special Tinikling Dance performance by SCU Filipino Students.
* St.Clare MUSE Band will be performing and we are looking for more talent from right here at
St. Clare School.
Please contact Jasmine Vu if you would like to share your talents at the 2015 Festival.
Take a look at - http://stclareparishfestival.com/
Scripture Readings
for THIS Sunday
First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
Psalm: 98
Second Reading: 1 John 4:11-16
Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17
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
on another.”
Copyright ©J.S. Paluch Co.
Beyond the Parish
Catholic Professionals Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, May 14—Mass at 7 am
Speaker Presentation at 7:30 am
Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Avenue, S.J.
Six Months to Live—One Man’s Miracle
Artie Boyle stricken with cancer, sought a miracle cure in
Medjugorje and found one. This story tells not only of
Artie’s miraculous healing, but also his spiritual transformation—offering hope and inspiration to others.
$15/members; $20/non-members. RSVP required.
Please RSVP to www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com,
[email protected] or call 408.491.9229.
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Young Adult Mass
Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 pm
St. Martin of Tours Parish
200 O’Connor Drive, San Jose 95128
The Young Adult Group is sponsoring a Young Adult
Mass for all young adults of the diocese. The focus of the
Mass is an explanation of all the rituals that we follow at
Mass. Join in for pizza and drinks after Mass.
Telephone: 408.294.8953
Website: www.smyoungadults.com
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Ignatian Spiritual Exercises
Readings for the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Acts 16:11-15
Jn 15:26-16:4
Acts 16:22-34
Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1
Jn 16:12-15
Thursday
Acts 1:15-27
Jn 15:9-17
Friday
Acts 18:9-18
Jn 16:20-23
Saturday
Acts 18:23-28
Jn 16:23-28
Sunday
Acts 1:15-17,20-26
Ps 47
Eph 1:17-23
Mk 16:15-20
Learn how you can use the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in
your daily life to help you know more about yourself, grow
in spiritual maturity, and build a close relationship with
Jesus. Come to a workshop on Saturday, May 30,
11:30am-2pm at Most Holy Trinity Parish Community
Center, San Jose. Facilitator: Fr. Rober Fambrini S.J.,
Pastor.
A simple lunch will be served. There is no charge but
donations will be accepted.
For more information, please call one of the following:
Margarita Hua 408-623-0838, Sharon Bouska 408-9788159, Kathy Myers408-476-1514.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is May 29-31 in
Mountain View. Early registration is highly recommended.
For more information, visit the
website at: sanjosewwme.org or you
may contact Ken and Claranne at
[email protected] or
call 408.782.1413.
Boletim Paroquial Português
Domingo VI da Páscoa
Boletín Parroquial Español
Ámense Unos a Otros
As leituras deste Domingo levam-nos a crer que Deus é a
essência do Amor. “Deus é amor”; assim diz-nos S. João e o
mesmo Apóstolo acrescenta que não fomos nós que
escolhemos amar-Lo; mas sim o próprio Deus que escolheu
amar a Humanidade ao ponto de Se fazer um de nós pelo
Seu Filho Jesus Cristo. O que se nos pede é que amemonos uns aos outros porque o amor vem de Deus e todo
aquele que ama nasceu de Deus e Deus é amor. Como
cristãos as nossas vidas teêm que estar alicerçadas no
amar o irmão. Jesus Cristo na Cruz mostrou-nos a
imensidão do seu amor porque depois de tudo Ele amou até
os seus inimigos, os mesmos que O traíram, os mesmos
que O flagelaram, os mesmos que O escarneceram, os
mesmos que O mataram. Quando Ele nos pede que
devemos amar até aos nossos inimigos, não nos está a
pedir algo fora do irreal, mas sim algo que é doável e que
devemos fazer esforços de crescimento no amar a começar
pelo perdão áqueles que nos ofendem e não nos querem
bem. A alegria de Deus é o espelho do amor. Jesus chama
aos discípulos no Evangelho de “amigos”. Foi em ambiente
de amisade que Jesus disse: “ Disse-vos essas coisas , para
que a minha alegria esteja em vós e a vossa alegria seja
completa.” Sendo assim a alegria espelha-se nos rostos dos
discípulos de Jesus nos nossos dias através de dar
continuidade e expandir a Sua doutrina de amor. A alegria
está no exemplo de vida que se dá não tanto pelas palavras
que se diz, mas pelo modo concreto que se vive o plano
concreto de amor que Deus tem para connosco.Escutemos
o que nos diz o Senhor: “Permanecei no meu amor. É este o
meu mandamento que vos ameis uns aos outros como Eu
vos amei.” Jesus continua a amar-nos e a Sua presença
continua a nos dar alento e conforto na Santa Eucaristia.
El domingo pasado escuchamos el familiar pasaje del Evangelio de san Juan en el que Jesús usa el símbolo de la viña
y las ramas. En ese pasaje escuchamos que si permanecemos en Cristo daremos mucho fruto. El Evangelio de hoy
nos dice cuál es ese fruto: el amor. La segunda lectura de
hoy junto con el Evangelio crean un gran himno de amor. El
coro de este himno es sencillo –Dios nos ama tanto que envió a Jesús al mundo para que tuviéramos vida. El Señor
Jesús que nos dijo la semana pasada que permaneciéramos
en él, esta semana nos dice que permanezcamos en su
amor. En un mundo marcado por las divisiones y el terrorismo, las últimas palabras del Evangelio de hoy son un gran
reto: “Esto es lo que les mando: que se amen los unos a los
otros”.
— Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Festival de Saint Clare
Intenciones de la Misa
É já no próximo fim de semana que a nossa paróquia
realizará o seu festival anual. As missas das: 9, 10:30 e 12
horas serão suprimidas para dar lugar a uma missa multicultural no parque donde tem lugar o festival. Como sempre
os divertimentos, as comidas e os jogos que fazem parte
desta promoção deste festival é um meio de criar divisas
monetárias para ajudar na administração da paróquia e da
escola paroquial. O nosso pastor, padre Tad espera pela
participação da nossa comunidade. A Connie Silveira e a
Mary Correia que fazem parte da comissão organizadora
desse festival precisam da nossa colaboração e nós
devemos apoiar-las.
Grupo Chagas de Cristo
Este grupo que se reune em oração nas últimas sextasfeiras do mês também será uma alternativa para fazer o
lugar do nosso Grupo coral quando este for cantar para
outras comunidades como é o caso deste fim de semana no
South San Francisco e por duas vezes irá cantar em
Mountain View.
Dia da Mãe
Como já é tradição teremos o café convívio em honra das
Mães. O CPP quer felicitar todas as Mães, muito em
particular as da nossa comunidade. Feliz dia de Mães!
Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos!
Feliz Dia da Mãe
El Próximo fin de Semana es el Festival
Todavía tiene tiempo para comprar con descuento los brazaletes que permiten paseos ilimitados a los niños. El costo
antes del Festival es de $25 cada uno o $70 por los 3 días.
Es un color diferente por día. El costo en el Festival será de
$30 por brazalete. Tanto los brazaletes como los boletos
para la rifa y los de la cena de pollo asado los puede comprar después de misa con Berenice López o llamándola al
408-230-2171 y también en la oficina parroquial. Lo esperamos con su familia y amistades del 15 al 17 de Mayo.
¡Vengan, diviértanse y cooperen!
Misa al Aire Libre
El domingo 17 de Mayo, a las 11:00am, en el área del estacionamiento tendremos nuestra tradicional Misa trilingüe al
aire libre, (inglés, portugués y español). Tome nota de que
no tendremos mas misas después de esta.
Si desea ofrecer una misa por un ser querido debe ir a la
oficina con anticipación a anotar el nombre de la persona
para la fecha deseada, mencionando si es por un enfermo,
difunto, cumpleaños, etc. Si lo hace en la misma semana el
lunes es el último día para que aparezca en el boletín y el
miércoles para que solamente se mencione el nombre en la
misa. Donación mínima $10.00 por cada nombre/intención.
¡Inscripciones para el Catecismo!
Ya iniciamos las inscripciones para el programa de formación continua en la fe “Encontrando a Dios” Es un programa
diseñado no solo para prepararse para la Primera Comunión
sino para crecer y profundizar la relación con Jesús y ser sus
discípulos toda la vida. Las clases son los domingos por la
mañana. Los formularios de inscripción están en las entradas de la iglesia y en la oficina. Más información en la oficina
de la parroquia.
Bendiciones Especiales
Si desea tener una bendición especial durante la misa porque celebra un aniversario, cumpleaños o quiere presentar
un niño(a), por favor llame a la oficina con dos semanas de
anticipación para hacer los arreglos necesarios.
“María, Madre del Cielo, intercede por todas las madres,
sé su guía y consuelo. Alcánzales de Dios la Gracia para
esta vida y la alegría eterna en la Gloria. Amen”
Parish Information & Contacts
Pastoral Staff
St. Clare Parish
Rectory Hours:
Monday thru Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12 - 1pm
Emergency #: 408.904.9187
Facility Emergencies:
Matt Dutra
408.904.9181
Mass Schedule
Daily (Chapel)
MWFSa
TTH
Weekend (Church)
Saturday English
Sunday English
English - Family
Portuguese
Spanish
Cantonese
Mandarin
Chinese Youth
(Lower Church)
English
Reconciliation
8:00 am
5:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
Every Saturday
4:30 - 4:45pm
Or by appointment
Prayers for Vocations/
Benediction (Chapel) 4th Tues, 5:30 pm
Baptism
See page 2 for preparation classes and
baptism dates. For private baptisms,
consultation with the priest is necessary.
Quinceanera
Please call Paty Rascon for information
about classes and liturgical celebration.
St. Clare School
408.246.6797
408.246.6726 fax
[email protected]
www.stclareschool.org
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
School Staff
Principal: Madeline Rader
Office Administrator: Cherell Rizzo
Receptionist: Martha Ramirez
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Office Administrator
Catechetical Ministry &
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator
Webmaster
408.248.7786
408.248.8150 (fax)
(Ext. 104)
(Ext. 105 )
(Ext. 106)
(Ext. 102)
Perig Vennetier
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Liturgy
Liturgy Committee
Altar Servers
Environment
Baptism Preparation
Funeral Coordinator
Quinceañera Coordinator
Vocations Committee
Children’s Liturgy
RCIA
Fr. Pedro
408.248.7786x105
Fr. Tad (Eng.)
Rogelio Esquivel (Sp.)
408.629.9182
Robyn Schroeder
[email protected]
Maria Gamboa (Sp.)
[email protected]
Lucy Silva (Eng.)
[email protected]
Dolores Wriglesworth [email protected]
Paty Rascon
[email protected]
Tom Bommarito
408.243.4647
Natalie Plecque (Eng.)
[email protected]
Gloria Hackleman (Sp.)
[email protected]
Diane Madruga
[email protected]
Community & Service
Pastoral Council
Patrick Schneider
Evelyn Amaya
Tony Colombo
Scott McLarty
Joe D’Amore
Jim Thorn
Rigo Rascon
Marcy Taylor
Tom Bommarito
Mick Gonzales
[email protected]
Anne McMahon
Marah Grace Gebala
Mary Correia
Finance Council
[email protected]
Justin Maksim
Edwin Alabanza
Sean McMahon
Serra Club of Santa Clara
408.243.4647
St. Vincent De Paul
Extension 200
408.645.0506
Facilities Task Force
Matt Dutra
[email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Dave Vincent
[email protected]
408.398.0399
Young Ladies’ Institute (YLI)
Dolores Wriglesworth [email protected]
Social Justice Committee
Anne McMahon
[email protected]
Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) Matt Dutra
408.998.3226
Hispanic Community
Elania Tablada
408.984.3519
Evelyn Amaya
408.945.9129
Portuguese Community
Connie Silveira
408.250.1138
Mandarin Community
Rev. Carlos A. Olivera
408.509.6960
Louis Yueh
[email protected]
Simon Liao
[email protected]
Cantonese Community
Melissa Poon
[email protected]
Lillian Lam
[email protected]