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Church Address: 941 Lexington St. , Santa Clara, CA 95050
Office Address: 725 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050
E-mail: [email protected]
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
Celebrating The Year of MERCY
Tue & Thu 5:30 pm
May 22, 2016 ● Most Holy Trinity
May
The Month
of Mary
The Most
Holy Trinity
The love of God
has been poured
out into our hearts
through the Holy
Spirit.
Romans 5:5b
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Parish Office… 408-248-7786
Catechetical Ministry… 408-248-7786
Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, Pastor
Rev. Pedro Perez Sención, Parochial Vicar
In Residence: Rev. Canon Raphael Ueda
Paty Rascon, Hispanic Ministry
Madeline Rader, Principal
We warmly welcome those inquiring about becoming
Catholic. For information, please call the office.
Sacrament of the Sick
Paty Rascon
RCIA
Reconciliation
If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend
Mass, please call the office.
Saturdays 4:30 pm or by appointment.
St. Vincent de Paul…408-645-0506
Spanish Charismatic Group Wednesdays 7 pm
Portuguese Prayer Group Thursdays 7 pm
Portuguese Charismatic Group last Friday of month
For emergencies only, call 408-904-9187
Prayer Groups
Pastor’s Note
Sacramental Information
Baptism
Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate one of the most fundamental beliefs of
Christianity: the Trinity – three distinct, coequal persons in
one God. For the Church, the Trinity is considered a mystery.
There are aspects of it we will never fully grasp while we are
this side of heaven. But it is something that we hold as revealed truth. Today's readings touch on the distinctions, as well
as the linkages, between and among the persons of the Trinity.
It has been said that such a theological mystery is not a puzzle to solve, but more like an ocean in which we are swimming. We may never comprehend its totality, but we experience its presence and accept its reality, as well as its magnificence.
There are references to the Holy Trinity in the Old Testament, but
their meaning was mostly hidden. When Jesus became man,
he revealed the three persons of the Trinity more fully. As
Christ had promised before he ascended into heaven, the Holy
Spirit did come at Pentecost to help and empower the early
Church to carry on Jesus’ saving mission. The Spirit was also
poured out upon the Church to guide it and its members in the
way of truth. The Holy Spirit continues to be at work in and
through the Church, empowering the Church and her members to continue doing the work Jesus calls her to do.
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
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.
Welcome
We welcome visitors and newcomers to St. Clare Parish.
We encourage new parishioners to register as parish
members and become active in our parish community.
Registration forms are available at the Parish Office and in
the Church vestibule. You may also fill out the form below.
throughout the Mass that honor the Holy Trinity. Of course, the creed is probably the most
obvious, but you will find others that give voice
to our belief in and adoration of the Holy Trinity.
The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity has been an
official and universal celebration in the Church
since the thirteen hundreds. It is even celebrated
by most Protestant denominations. During today's
liturgy, special prayers honor each of the persons of the Trinity, but every Mass is full of
references to the Trinity and prayers showing
our devotion.
Our Catechism tells us that the Trinity is
the model and source of unity of the
Church, as well as that of the family. (813,
2205) As we reflect on these things, let us
pray to the Holy Trinity to guide us in
strengthening our unity, as we continue to
respect and cherish our diversity. Let us
also see the Most Holy Trinity as a model for
how we are to live. Just as the three persons of the Holy Trinity are perfectly united in a oneness of love, we are called to
live in ever-greater love and unity with God
and one another. That is definitely a model
for our diverse community to look up to and try
to live it to the best of our ability.
Sometimes we pray to the Trinity without realizing
what we are doing. The sign of the cross is a case
in point. This is probably the prayer most commonly said by Catholics. Yet, many people do not think
of it as a prayer to the Trinity. In fact, a good number of Catholics go through the motions of the sign
of the cross, without thinking about the words at
all. It has become what we call a ritual, something
in which the motions become a prayer in themselves.
During today's Mass, make a point to notice how
many times we make the sign of the cross. Think
about the words. Listen, too, for other prayers
Fr. Tad
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US
Whether you are a parishioner of long standing or new to the parish, if you are not registered, we invite you to do so as soon as possible. If there are
changes to your status, please let us know. Please fill in the details below and place in the offertory basket or mail to the Parish Office.
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Address:_____________________________________________________ City:_______________________________
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Weekly Stewardship
Report
Calendar of Events
Mon 5/23
Hispanic Rosary Group, 6pm, Rectory
Tue 5/24
Goal for Fiscal Year
Collected to
$374,893.00
Wed 5/25
Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group, 7 pm,
Lower Church
St. Vincent de Paul Society Mtg., 6:30 pm,
Rectory
Thu 5/26
Portuguese Prayer Group, 7 pm, Chapel
Fri 5/27
Portuguese Charismatic Prayer Group,
7:30 pm, Upper Church
Unavailable at this
time
Budgeted
_____
Shortfall
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Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30
Presider’s Schedule
Sat. & Sun. May 28-29, 2016
Sat.
Sun.
5:00
7:45
9:00
10:30
12:00
1:30
3:00
5:30
pm
am
am
am
pm
pm
pm
pm
Fr. Pedro
Fr. Tad
Fr. Tad
Fr. Pedro
Fr. Pedro
Fr. Goda
Fr. Olivera
Fr. Tad
Mass Intentions
May 21st ~ May 22nd, 2016
Parish Festival
I would like to extend my sincere GRATITUDE to all
who have helped with the preparation of our Parish
Festival at St. Clare’s.
There have been so many people involved and so
many people volunteered that it is truly difficult to name
each one separately.
I would like to just mention one name: Jasmine Vu the Chair of our Festival Committee. She has organized a beautiful Festival again with all the details involved.
Sat.
5:00 pm
St. Clare Parishioners
On behalf of our community I would like to THANK
Jasmine for a tremendous accomplishment this
year.
Sun.
7:45 am
Ann Vierra+
Fr. Tad
9:00 am
Luca de Crenscenzo+
Michelle Venditta+
10:30 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
8:00 am
5:30 pm
8:00 am
5:30 pm
8:00 am
8:00 am
Joao Sousa da Silva+
Maria F. Silva+
Gilberto Silveira+
Familia Antonio and Maria Costa
Alberto Cota Alamo+
Joao and Natalia de Freitas+
Still Open
Al Cisneros(SI)
Greg Palomino+
Skipper Nurre +
Still Open
Joseph Bracco+
Aurora Abragan+
Still Open
Still Open
May 21, 2016
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Sunday Children’s Programs
“Finding God” Continuous Faith Formation Program
Religious Education here at
St.Clare’s is more than just a Sacramental preparation program.
Receiving the sacrament of Eucharist for the first time is not the end
of faith formation; it is one of
many milestones along a life-long journey called discipleship. Therefore Parents are encouraged to enroll their
children every year in our ongoing Faith Formation classes to help them to increase their knowledge and love of
Jesus and the Catholic Church during those important
years of their formation.
Registrations for next year children's Faith Formation
are now being taken. All children who are not attending
catholic school from 1st to 6th grade may register for the
cycle 2016-2017. In order for our Catechetical Office to
better provide religious education to our children please
register before May 31st, this allows to plan what resources – books, catechist, aides, etc – are needed for
the year ahead. After this date there is a $50 late fee.
New and Continuing Student Registration Forms are
available at the entrances to the Church and in the Parish
Office. They will also be available in our website. All new
registrations must provide a Certificate of Baptism even if
baptized at Saint Clare’s.
Thank you for registering early.
Sessions are scheduled on Sunday mornings from
10:15am to 11:30am starting almost at the same time of
the new school year during the fall.
Any questions? Please contact Paty Rascon at 4082487786 Ext.102 or [email protected]
The Catechetical Office will be closed during the
months of June and July, returning to regular office hours on Tuesday August 2nd. During that
time inquiries can be directed to the Parish office
at 408-248-7786
The Knights Corner.
"Well the parish festival has come
and gone. For you men that felt
there might be something more you
could have done to help our pastor,
there was. Come join the knights
and we will show you how to serve
the parish's greater good."
“To one who has faith, no explanaƟon is necessary. To one
without faith, no explanaƟon is possible.” Saint Thomas Aquinas
2016 ~ 2017 APPLICATIONS
St. Clare School is accepting applications for Transitional
Kindergarten through Eighth grade for the 2016-2017
school year. Please stop by our school office between
the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. for enrollment information. Scholarship applications available upon request.
~ SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION ~
We have 5 camps to serve you.
Academics Only
Kindergarten Readiness
•
Basic Camp Plus
•
Middle School LIT program!
•
*New: Video Production Classes
Don’t delay sign up today. See our Summer
Camp Brochure online Any question please
email Valerye Moore at [email protected]
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Upcoming Events:
Tues, 5/24 - Sports Banquet
Wed, 6/8 - Last day of School BBQ
May 21, 2016 ~ Saint of the Day
St. Cristobal Magallanes
& Companions
Like Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro,
S.J., Cristobal and his 24 companion martyrs lived under a very antiCatholic government in Mexico, one
determined to weaken the Catholic
faith of its people.
Churches,
schools and seminaries were
closed; foreign clergy were expelled.
Cristobal established a
clandestine seminary at Totatiche,
Jalisco, Magallanes and the other priests were forced to
minister secretly to Catholics during the presidency of
Plutarco Calles (1924-28).
All of these martyrs except three were diocesan priests.
David, Manuel and Salvador were laymen who died with
their parish priest, Luis Batis. All of these martyrs belonged to the Cristero movement, pledging their allegiance to Christ and to the Church that he established
to spread the Good News in society—even if Mexico's
leaders once made it a crime to receive Baptism or celebrate the Mass.
These martyrs did not die as a single group but in eight
Mexican states, with Jalisco and Zacatecas having the
largest number. They were beatified in 1992 and canonized eight years later.
May 22, 2016
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
(Most Holy Trinity)
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Before anything was created,
the wisdom of God was brought forth (Proverbs
8:22-31).
Psalm — O Lord, our God, how wonderful your
name in all the earth! (Psalm 8).
Second Reading — God’s love has been poured
out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has
been given to us (Romans 5:1-5).
Gospel — Everything that the Father has is mine;
the Spirit will take from what is mine and declare it
to you (John 16:12-15).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981,
1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
MOST HOLY TRINITY
Sunday:
Monday:
The Most Holy Trinity
Eighth Week in Ordinary Time;
Victoria Day (Canada)
Wednesday: St. Bede the Venerable;
St. Gregory VII;
St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi
Thursday: St. Philip Neri
Friday:
St. Augustine of Canterbury
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
Around the turn of the fourth century, Augustine, still
fairly fresh from the baptismal waters in Milan, was
elected bishop of a tiny city in North Africa, Hippo. He
told his people, “While I am frightened by what I am for
you, then I am consoled by what I am with you. For you
I am a bishop, with you I am a Christian.” He had his
priorities right, and also knew that everyone coming
from the water arises with a ministry, a specific role, in
bringing about God’s kingdom.
If we were asked to purge English of Greek vocabulary, we would gain an insight into key ministries in our
church. Bishop, from the Greek episkopos, would become simply “overseer;” priest, from the Greek presybter, would become “elder;” and deacon, from the
Greek diakonos, would be “servant.” Each title stands in
relationship to all the baptized, serving the community,
helping it to be the Body of Christ. In our deepest tradition, each of these ordained ministries is attuned to help
us become our best selves, to hunger and thirst for the
coming of God’s kingdom. The goal for each one of us
is to be able to recognize the presence of Christ in worship and in service. Although only some of us are ordained to ministry, each of us is called to ministry.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
.
WISDOM’S ROOT
Wisdom has its roots in goodness, and not
goodness its roots in wisdom.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c;
Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday:
1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20;
Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52
Friday:
1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26
Saturday:
Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33
Sunday:
Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Lk 9:11b-17
OPEN AND SHUT
There are two times when to keep your mouth
shut: when swimming and when angry.
—Anonymous
PATIENCE
Patience and the passage of time do more than
strength and fury.
—Jean de la Fontaine
Boletim Paroquial Português
Boletín Parroquial Español
Boletim Paroquial Português
22 de Maio de 2016
Domingo da Solenidade da Santíssima Trindade
Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda
Em nome do Pai em nome do Filho e do Espírito Santo,
assim se inicia a Santa Missa, as nossas devoções,
quando passamos por cemitérios, capelas ou nichos de
santos pelas estradas e caminhos das nossas terras de
origem ou a reverência que se tinha quando os sinos das
igrejas das nossas terras davam o toque das “Trindades”.
É assim que expressamos o Deus na Sua totalidade
através do sinal da cruz invocando o Pai que nos criou e
nos quer, o filho que Se fez um de nós para nos revelar o
amor do Pai e nos justificar perante Ele e o Espírito
Santo que se faz presença de Deus em nós. Quase a
terminar o Tempo Pascal a igreja presenta-nos com esta
Solenidade de honrar a Santíssima Trindade e no
processo de trirar-mos tempo para meditar sobre a
significância de Deus nas nossas vidas e tentarmos
compreender o Triângulo de Amor perfeito entre as três
pessoas – três Deuses da Santíssima Trindade.
Humanamente é impossível atingir essa perfeição de
amar mas o nosso Deus já se contenta em tentar-mos
amar –Lo com os dons que o Espírito Santo nos dá, com
o modêlo de vida nos apresentado por Jesus durante a
Sua vida na Terra e da Imagem que Jesus nos revelou
de um Pai que nos criou nos ama imensamente e
misericordiosamente. Em tudo está o Deus completo na
Santíssima Trindade. A vida da Santíssima Trindade é a
comunhão entre as pessoas divinas; Pai, Filho e Espírito
Santo. O dogma cristão da Santíssima Trindade faz-nos
mergulhar na nossa vida concreta e descobrir que o amor
não é um mandamento moralpara cumprimos, mas antes
é a comunhão de vida á qual somos todos chamados.
Esta só pode ser vivida em comunidade porque é
exctamente a vida de Deus que é infundida nos nossos
corações. O sentido da nossa vida é fazer com que a
comunhão entre nós, isto é, a nossa vida de irmãos
unidos no mesmo Senhor, manifeste ao mundo a vida da
Santíssima Trindade. Não por palavras , mas sim, pela
manifestação das nossas vidas.
Parabéns á Sociedade do Espírito Santo
Viaje de Fe
Estamos en un viaje largo y lleno de acontecimientos.
Las lecturas de hoy para el Domingo de la Santísima
Trinidad cubren sucintamente la profundidad y la amplitud de nuestros viajes humanos.
Los comienzos de nuestro viaje se revelan en la lectura
de Proverbios. El plan de Dios lleno de sabiduría divina
nació antes de que la tierra existiera. En el Evangelio de
hoy, Jesús habla de su propio viaje personal. Él ha venido del Padre y volverá al Padre. Sólo en ese momento
el Paráclito –el Espíritu de la Verdad– nos llevará hacia
adelante.
Esto no disminuye la dificultad del viaje. El contexto mismo del Evangelio es la noche antes de la muerte de Jesús. Como san Pablo les escribe a los romanos, “Nos
gloriamos hasta de los sufrimientos, pues sabemos que
el sufrimiento engendra la paciencia, la paciencia engendra la virtud sólida, la virtud sólida engendra la esperanza” (Romanos 5:3-4).
En última instancia, nuestro viaje humano está modelado por la Santísima Trinidad –una familia de amor entre
el Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu que todos somos llamados
a emular. — Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Inscripciones para el Catecismo
Prosiguen las inscripciones para el ciclo 2016-2017 del
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 para niños que cursan del 1º al
6º grado en escuelas públicas.
Para poder serviles mejor y planear los recursos que
necesitamos para el próximo ciclo, les pedimos que inscriban a sus niños antes del 31 de mayo. Si desea que
su hijo(a) reciba la Primera Comunión en el 2018 debe
inscribirlos este año. Los formularios de inscripción están en las entradas de la iglesia y en la oficina. A partir
del 1º de junio hay una cuota de $50 por inscripción tardía.
Sabía usted que…
La iglesia dedica el domingo después de Pentecostés a
la Santísima Trinidad. El papa san León, en sus sermones de Pentecostés, gustaba hablar de la Trinidad. Se
tienen nociones de que monjes empezaron a celebrar
esta solemnidad alrededor del año 1000. El Papa Juan
XXIII fue quien finalmente la instituyo en el año 1334.
Oficina de Catequesis
La Oficina de Catequesis y Ministerio Hispano cierra
durante los meses de junio y julio. Abriendo de nuevo,
con el favor de Dios, el 2 de agosto. Durante esos meses en oficina parroquial le reciben sus formularios de
inscripción y le pueden ayudar en cualquier asunto relacionado con la misa en español.
A SES de Santa Clara esta a celebrar este ano o seu centésimo
-vigéssimo aniversário de existência. Toda a comunidade de
Santa Clara incluindo a paroqial de Saint Clare’s deve-se
alegrar por esta efeméride. O CPP associa-se á Mesa Directiva
sob a liderança da Henrieta Silveira e congratula tudo e todos
que trabalharam para que esta festa fosse elaboradamente
promovida. Parabéns a todos que com as suas vidas
ofereceram generosamente para que esta Sociedade continue
a funcionar para o orgulho dos portugueses desta cidade de
Santa Clara. Bem hajam e que o Espírito Santo seja o
“motivador” e o centro das vidas de todos que fazem parte
desta Sociedade.
Novo Plano de Trabalho para os Leigos Portugueses
Se algum leigo português nesta paróquia ainda não recebeu o
novo plano de trabalho pode obter-lo no quadro da sacristia ou
pode contactar com João Arruda.
Não se esqueçam de levar o boletim paroquial e leiem
tambem a secção em inglês.
Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos!!!
Para quien tiene fe, ninguna explicación es necesaria. Para quien no la tiene, ninguna explicación es
posible" Santo Tomás de Aquino
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
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Office Administrator
Catechetical Ministry &
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator
Webmaster
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
(Ext. 104)
(Ext. 105 )
(Ext. 106)
(Ext. 102)
Perig Vennetier
[email protected]
[email protected]
[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
Gloria Hackleman
[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
Cynthia Byward
[email protected]
Gloria Hackleman (Sp.)
[email protected]
Diane Madruga
[email protected]
Community & Service
Pastoral Council
Finance Council
Baptism
See page 2 for preparation classes and
baptism dates. For private baptisms,
consultation with the priest is necessary.
408.248.7786
408.248.8150 (fax)
Serra Club of Santa Clara
St. Vincent De Paul
Patrick Schneider
Evelyn Amaya
Tony Colombo
Scott McLarty
Gregory Shelby
Joe D’Amore
Jim Thorn
Rigo Rascon
Marcy Taylor
Tom Bommarito
Mick Gonzales
[email protected]
Anne McMahon
Marah Grace Gebala
Mary Correia
John Sullivan
[email protected]
Sean McMahon
Edwin Alabanza
408.243.4647
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]