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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
April 26, 2015 ● 4th Sunday of Easter
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
As we celebrate this feast we pray for fidelity
to our vocation. The Church invites us to
honor the vocation of all Christians given at
baptism. Through the vocation of marriage,
priesthood, diaconate, consecrated life and
the single life may we further the reign of
God.
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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
Last week we have begun in our parish a new session of
Bible study that will go on for five consecutive weeks. The
theme is: A Biblical Walk through the Mass. We have
about 30 people coming to that class and we wished, of
course, we could reach all of you so that everyone
refreshes his understanding of the importance of the
Eucharist. Since it’s very difficult to do that for various
reasons, in the next few weeks I would like to try to reflect
on what really MASS is for us, Catholic Christians.
“Going to Mass” has always been a key sign of a committed Catholic, from those first Christians who met in their
houses for the “breaking of bread” (Acts 2:42,46), to
Catholics who risked their lives by celebrating Mass during
times of persecution, to those Catholics today who make a
conscious choice to take an active part in the life and
worship of the Church.
In every century there have been Catholics who have
opted out of Church’s worship, but taking part in the
Mass, above all on Sundays, has always been seen as
central and crucial for living fully the Catholic faith and
life.
Coming to Mass, taking part in a Catholic Eucharist
every Sunday, is still the main visible sign of being a
Catholic. Our Catechism of the Catholic Church states
that living the Mass, taking an active part in it and
allowing its power to transform our lives is what being
a Catholic is all about. It even says that the Eucharist is
“the sum and summary of our faith” (1327), “the Sacrament of sacraments”, and it “remains the center of
Church’s life” (1343).
Why? Because it “contains” and makes present the living
mystery of Christ and his saving work of bringing the
whole human race into communion with his Father.
The Catechism reminds us of God’s overall plan by stating
the simple truth that God draws close to us so that we
can share his own life; He calls us to seek him, know
him and love him; He calls us together into the unity of
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.
his family, the Church. This is the key to understanding
the mystery of the Eucharist.
In other words, we come to Mass to share in the wonder
of our Father’s love, to participate in the saving work of
Jesus his Son, and to be transformed by the Spirit of
holiness. From our Sunday celebration, we go forth
together to be and live what we have celebrated.
The proper understanding of what we have celebrated
together is that for the rest of the week our life as Christian communities, families and individuals FLOWS from
the Mass and reminds us that there is a greater life to
come.
In the Eucharist we already share that heavenly life, and
look forward to its fulfillment: “We hope to enjoy for ever
the vision of your glory” (Eucharistic Prayer 3). There is
such spiritual depth in the celebration of a Mass that can
only be grasped if each one of us individually puts an
effort into improving our understanding of what we really
celebrate Sunday after Sunday. (To be continued…)
Fr. Tad
On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, please enjoy the Family Page inserted in this bulletin.
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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Weekly Stewardship
Report
Goal for Fiscal Year
$383,146.00
Collected to 04/19
$299,172.69
Budgeted to 04/19
$309,464.08
Shorƞall
Calendar of Events
04/27
Hispanic Rosary group meets at 6:00 pm
in the Chapel.
04/28
RCIA meets at 7:00 pm in the Rectory.
FesƟval CommiƩee meets at 7:00 pm in
the Rectory.
$10,291.39
Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30
04/30
Rehearsals for First Communion at 6:30
pm and 7:30 pm in the Church.
05/01
Bible Study on the Mass meets at 7:00
pm in the Rectory.
05/02-03
First Communions take place at 5:00 pm
and 9:00 am masses this weekend.
Thank YOU for your generosity!
Second Collection This Weekend:
Home Missions
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports
dioceses in the US and its territories that lack the
resources to provide basic pastoral ministry.
Mass Intentions
April 25-May 02
Saturday
Sunday
5:00 pm
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Monday
8:00 am
Open
Parishioners
Judith, Nancy & Lebran (H)
Jose Dutra+, Gabriel DaSilva+,
Ana Maria Bettencourt+. Alfredo
Rodrigues+, George Araujo+,
Luis Geronimo+, Maria Vita
Valente & Family, Josef Brasil &
Family, Maria Lourdes Delgado+
Ruben Estrada (B), Silviano
Garcia+, Jose Carranza+ (A)
Deceased Rodrigues Family:
Antonio & Ephegenia, Victor, Ann
Victor II, Willie & Efigenia,
Anthony & Cece+, Carla Couto+
Celestina S. Silva, Nicolette
Shamieh, Souls in Purgatory+
Tuesday
5:30 pm
Florencio Martinez+, Alberto &
Valeria Botero
Wednesday
8:00 am
Albert Sequeira Vieira+, Jose
Gonsalves Delgado+
Thursday
5:30 pm
Souls in Purgatory+
Friday
8:00 am
Jose B. Monteiro+, Garmay
Leung+
Saturday
8:30 pm
Souls in Purgatory+
The value of life does not depend
upon the place we occupy. It
depends upon the way we occupy
that place.
~St. Therese of Lisieux
A brief note from the Bishop
My Dear People,
We have received news today that one of our priests,
Monsignor Hien Minh Nguyen, has been arrested on
charges of bank fraud and tax evasion. The Diocese has
been cooperating with an ongoing criminal investigation
by the Internal Revenue Service into the conduct of
Monsignor Hien since October of 2012.
Any facts in the matter are the part of the investigation,
and only the IRS has the authority to make disclosures
at a time of its choosing. We do not know when that
might be. At the request of the IRS, we have had minimal direct communication with Monsignor Hien. He is on
a personal leave of absence, which he requested.
I would be grateful if you would keep all involved in your
prayers at this time.
Sincerely,
Bishop McGrath
Sunday Children’s
Programs
First
Eucharist
Recipients
Sunday, April 26, 9:00am
Finding God:
Jacob Constantino
April Mestas
Marisol Torborg
Neyat Woldeghiorghis
Zecarias Woldeghiorghis
St. Clare School:
Emilio Allison
Elijah Banaag
Aaron Dalton
Sarah Garcia
Reece McKeever
Lars Neunfinger
Amabelle Nguyen
Devon Schmitt
Maddison Welch
Joel Wilkinson
Other School:
Dhalia Murillo
Sunday, April 26, 12:00pm
Finding God:
Andy Alvarez
Luis Alvarez
Jose Manuel Diaz-Vasquez
Marianna Mendoza
Sabine Salgado
Sara Sotelo
Jared Valencia
Melissa Villela
St. Clare School:
Bria Carbajal
Guadalupe Castaneda-Lillies
Beyonce Olmedo Perez
Congratulations to
our First Communicants!!!
Transitional
Kindergarten (TK)
...begins
...begins this August
Parish Festival
Mark your calendars for
MAY 15th, 16th and 17th!
The Festival is just around the corner and by now you
should have heard about the Raffle tickets and other
exciting things.
Raffle Tickets: $10/pack of 12 tickets or $1/ticket. Prizes are $1,000, $500 and $250. You need not be present
to win! Please consider helping us sell the tickets or purchase them yourself.
Carnival Rides: All-Day Wristbands PRE-SALE is
starting! TRIO Wristband (all 3 days) is just $70 (save
$20—nearly a day FREE). Fri/Sat/Sun Wristband can be
bought for $25 each day.
Rides Ticket Sheets—get $27 worth of ride tickets for
just $20. 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.
Foods: There will be multicultural foods all weekend &
BBQ Chicken.
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 4:8-12
Psalm: 118
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
Gospel Reading: John 10:11-18
This Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally referred to as
“Good Shepherd Sunday.” Today we listen to the words
of the Lord as he refers to himself as the “good shepherd
who lays down his life for the sheep.” It is sometimes so
difficult for us to grasp the reality that anyone would lay
down his or her own life for the sake of someone else.
This is especially true in a society that places high value
on power and personal advancement, often at the cost of
“trampling” on other people in order to climb the ladder.
Today’s scriptures point to the one we are called to
emulate—the one who lays down his life for his sheep.
Today’s scriptures challenge us to discover ways to bring
life to those around us—to build up rather than to tear
down.
Copyright ©J.S. Paluch Co.
Note: In antiquity, people were often buried in catacombs. The faithful filled the catacombs with consoling
images of the good shepherd carrying the sheep to safe
pasture and the prayers texts from that time are consoling
and positive, often based on psalms of joy and faith in the
Resurrection.
Beyond the Parish
Our Lady of Guadalupe for Life Conference
The Conference is entitled: “Do You Want to be Healed?
May 9: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
(Registration at 8:30 am)
Sacred Heart Parish—13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
Cost is $20/adults; $10/youth if preregistered by May 2.
Register at OLG4Life, P.O. Box 327, San Martin, CA
95046. Registration at door is $25/adults; $15/youth.
For more information, contact Monica at 408.710.5825.
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Catholic Professionals Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, May 14—Mass at 7 am
Speaker Presentation at 7:30 am
Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Avenue, San
Jose.
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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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Readings for the Week
Monday
Acts 11:1-18
Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday
Acts 11:19-26
Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday
Acts 12:24-13:5
Jn 12:44-50
Thursday
Acts 13:13-25
Jn 13:16-20
Friday
Acts 13:26-33
Jn 14:1-6
Saturday
Acts 13:44-52
Mk 13:54-58
Sunday
Acts 9:26-31
Ps 22
1 Jn 3:18-24
Jn 15:1-8
MARRIED COUPLES: Marriage Encounter is a positive,
simple common sense, private experience between you
and your spouse, that revitalizes marriage by helping you
to see again those loving qualities in each other that you
may be taking for granted. 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
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Catholic Charities Annual Golf Tournament,
Dinner and Auction!
Join Catholic Charities and “Play with a Purpose” at the
31st annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 12th at
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. Enjoy a beautiful day on the
course while helping to raise funds.
For information on how you can help or to
register, visit
www.CatholicCharitiesGolf.com or call
408.325.5250.golf
Boletim Paroquial Português
Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda
Jesus se nos apresenta neste Domingo como o Bom
Pastor. A profissão de pastor não era então, e continua a
não ser nos nossos dias uma profissão de prestígio ou
atraente para chamamento vocacional dos mais novos.
Pastor continua ser e é sim uma profissão que inspira
confiança, humildade e honestidade; qualidades essas
que agradam a Deus e que Jesus Cristo neste Evangelho
de hoje a compara com Deus. Tal como o bom pastor,
conhece as suas ovelhas as protege dos lobos e de
todos os perigos; assim também Deus, porque nos quer
sãos e escorreitos vela por nós e nos dá mecanismos
para usarmos no nosso viver e sermos felizes. Se Jesus
Cristo viesse nos nossos dias qual profissão ou vocação
Ele escolheria para nos ilustrar Deus? Político? Muito
possivelmente que não; - falta-lhe as qualidades do bom
pastor. Advogado? No zelo de defender a lei da letra
leva-o a salvar os criminais e a culpar as vítimas.
Jornalista? Interessam-se mais pelo sensacionalismo do
que pela divulgação da verdade. Padre? O afastamento
do povo da Igreja e falta de confiança nestes, faz com
que as ”ovelhas” não os sigam. Como nos nossos dias
continua a haver pastores e estes têem as mesmas
qualidades dos pastores de então, muito possivelmente
estes continuariam a ser os escolhidos para modelo que
Jesus escolheria para descrever Deus. Aqui está o
chamamento para estar-mos atentos ás necessidades
dos outros. No processo de escolhermos menanismos de
vivermos em alegria e felecidade tem que haver lugar
para realmente querer-mos que os outros sejam também
alegres e felizes e neste processo estamos a copiar o
modelo (imagem) do Bom Pastor.
Festival Anual de Saint Clare
No fim de semana de 15-17 de Maio próximo a nossa
paróquia promove o seu festival anual. Nesta promoção
está uma oportunidade de angariação de meios que são
tão necessários á administração e manutenção da nossa
paróquia e escola paroquial. A Comissão organizadora
está a preparar um eleborado programa que envolva e
atraía as comunidades de diferentes culturas que fazem
parte desta paróquia. Os livros de bilhete de rifa já foram
enviados e pede-se a todos que os receberam que
vendem ou comprem estes bilhetes. Por favor preencemnos e depois façam o favor de os depositar num dos
cestos da colecta. As pessoas que queirem aprticipar
num leilão silencioso e possam oferecer um cabaz de
compras ou algo que suscite interesse e seja de bom
uso, façam o favor de comunicar com as senhoras
Connie Silveira ou Mary Correia. Mais do que tudo
marquem essas datas no vosso calendário social e sejam
activos neste festival. A presença da comunidade
portuguesa é importante.
Novo Grupo de Oração
Um novo Grupo de Oração está a formar-se na nossa
comunidade. Este irá reunir-se todas as últimas sextasfeiras de cada mês, ás 7:30 hrs pm. As reuniões do novo
grupo iniciam-se com a reza do terço e termina com
cânticos brasileiros de louvor ao Senhor. Este novo grupo
dirige por este Boletim um convite a toda a comunidade.
Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos!!!
Boletín Parroquial Español
Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe
Imágenes antiguas de Cristo lo mostraban como un pastor joven cargando una ovejita en sus hombros. Él mismo
se presenta como el buen Pastor (Juan 10:11). Esta imagen que nos conforta con el amor de Cristo, es en realidad una imagen radical. Hay que saber dos cosas sobre
el pastor palestino de aquella época: 1) los pastores eran
considerados sucios, peligrosos y ladrones, y 2) cuando
cargaban una ovejita era porque ellos mismos le habían
quebrado la pierna.
¿Porque Jesús se describe como uno de ellos? Jesús ve
más allá de las apariencias y los estereotipos, y se asocia
con aquellas personas que la sociedad de su tiempo
odiaba y marginaba. Por voluntad propia decide estar
entre los pobres y despreciados. Si Jesús viniera a la tierra en nuestro tiempo, se describiría a sí mismo como el
buen inmigrante.
En cuanto a la ovejita sobre el hombre: en casos extremos, de ovejas rebeldes que se alejaban del rebaño, los
pastores tenían que quebrarles la pierna para cargarlas
sobre los hombros. De esta manera las amansaban para
que no se alejaran de él. Dios no hace esto en nosotros,
pero tampoco nos evita el sufrimiento. Antes bien, nos
ayuda a llevarlo de manera heroica, como lo hizo con el
santo Job. — Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
El Festival ya esta aquí
Ya llegaron los brazaletes que permite 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 $1000 como primer premio los puede comprar después de misa con Berenice López o llamándola al 408-230-2171. Lo esperamos con su familia y amistades del 15-17 de Mayo.
Subasta Silenciosa
Durante el Festival se tendrá una subasta silenciosa de
arcones o canastas de regalo. Ya tenemos algunas pero
nos gustaría tener muchas más y le pedimos su cooperación donando una canasta llena con artículos que a usted
y su familia les gustaría tener. Si usted no puede traer
una canasta pero tiene algún articulo para donar y así
formar la canasta por favor comuníquese con Berenice
López después de misa o llamando al 408-230-2171.
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 nuestra misa en españole este día.
Felicidades por su Primera Comunión
Felicitamos a todos los niños y niñas de nuestra comunidad que este y el próximo fin de semana reciben por primera vez la Sagrada Comunión.
“Ser santos no es un privilegio de unos cuantos, sino
una vocación para todos” — Papa Francisco
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]