St. Justin Parish · 05-05-2019 · Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected] Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, [email protected]

St. Justin Parish

In what ways are you answering Jesus’ command to Peter to “feed my sheep”?

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

and 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m.

Or by appointment

Parish Office Phone 408-296-1193 ext. 100

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

2655 HOMESTEAD ROAD SANTA CLARA, CA 95051

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PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected]

Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, [email protected]

Ms. Karen Suty, Principal 408-248-1094, x 232, [email protected]

Mrs. Mary Kane, Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104, [email protected] Mr. Joe Bauer, Facilities Coordinator 408-296-1193 x 109, [email protected]

Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, [email protected]

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager 408-296-1193 x 102, [email protected]

Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100, [email protected]

Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, Community Ministry Assistant 408-296-1193 x 105, [email protected]

Rev. James Okafor, In Residence

PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Offices: 408-296-1193 Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m.

closed 12:00-1:15 p.m. Fax: 408-244-9437

Website: www.st-justin.org

Catechetical Ministry Ext. 102

Ministry to the Sick Ext. 113

Youth Ministry Ext. 104

Liturgical Ministry Ext. 107

Community Ministry 408-243-1462

School Office 408- 248-1094

Thrift Store 408-243-7117

Third Sunday of Easter The superabundance of God’s kindness ties all of today’s readings together. Especially when life overwhelms us, the Lord provides all we need, and then some. In the Acts of the Apostles, Peter takes the lead when facing the Sanhedrin. We might expect the man who denied Jesus to crumble under the imposing glare of the high priest. Instead, the Holy Spirit helps him testify to his faith in Jesus Christ. What Peter had lacked before, courage and conviction, God provides in abundance. Similarly, today’s Gospel shows Jesus providing a surplus of fish for the disciples. They have no luck fishing until the Lord intercedes. Jesus supplies an almost ridiculous number of fish, and he cooks it for them, too. As our reading from Revelation affirms, the overflowing riches of God require constant praise. Countless creatures—“everything in the universe”—cry out to honor the Lord, forever and ever.

GONE FISHING Today’s Gospel reveals Peter’s reaction to the difficulties of being a disciple of the risen Jesus. “I am going fishing,” says Peter. Jesus has been tortured, executed, and buried—and then gloriously raised from the dead. He has appeared to the disciples a number of times, but he no longer lives among them as their teacher. The disciples do not exactly understand how to proceed in this unfamiliar and dangerous situation. So Peter goes fishing. He’s hungry, after all, and at least he knows how to fish. Jesus seems to reward Peter’s instinct, and blesses their net with one hundred fifty-three large fish.

Seven troubled men went out in a boat in the middle of the night, when life seemed dark and empty. They caught no fish. What did they do there, in the dark, at sea, amid failure? Very possibly, they thought of their beloved teacher. Silently in their hearts, or together in stories, they recollected moments in their relationship with Jesus. That kind of recollection is prayer. Each one of us can spend time in prayer like this when facing our own challenges. “COME, HAVE BREAKFAST” The Gospel goes on to show us how Jesus prepares breakfast for the disciples. Jesus, in his resurrected body, surely has no need for food. As usual, he thinks only of the needs of others. The Gospel describes the charcoal fire that Jesus has prepared, and we can sense the slow, intimate pace of the early-morning encounter: we hear the hissing of cooking fish; we feel dripping clothes dry in the fire’s warmth; we smell bread roasting; and we see Jesus, king of the universe, serving a warm breakfast to his disciples. In so doing, Jesus demonstrates God’s care for us. Sometimes God provides extraordinary miracles for us, like bursting nets. At other times, the Lord offers himself in ordinary circumstances, like breakfast. We follow Jesus’ example by doing what we can to care for others, in extraordinary and ordinary ways. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Our 2nd Collection for Catholic Relief Services was

$2,380.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Upcoming Second Offerings Your generosity is appreciated. *Denotes Parish Second Collection.

5/5 Community Ministry

5/12 Diocesan Priest

Retirement

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT APRIL 28, 2019

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $9,819.00

Online Giving $676.00

Variance -$1,800.00

Direct Deposit $205.00


ORGANIZATIONS

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

STABLEMATES (Men’s Club) Dan Grimley 408-296-1193

LADIES GUILD Eva Eveleth 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-296-1193

ALTAR SERVERS 408-296-1193

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Aaron Curley 408-296-1193 [email protected]

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION George Solanzo 408-296-1193

BOY SCOUT TROOP 14 Toby McPheeters 408-296-1193 www.bsa14.org

Monday 8:30 a.m.

Shirley Hopkinson + John & Theresa Naras +

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

Jack Reavis + Federico Depositar +

Sunday 7:30 a.m.

FOR ALL MOTHERS

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Robert Bucholtz + Kirsten Bucholtz

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

FOR ALL MOTHERS

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

Cajetan Costa Pinto + John & Gladys Surina +

Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR ALL MOTHERS

Friday 8:30 a.m.

Michelle F. de Guzman + Sunday 12:15 p.m.

FOR ALL MOTHERS

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Cherie Willcox + Juana Herana +

Asuncion Herana +

Sunday 7:00 p.m.

FOR ALL MOTHERS

Mass Dedications for the Week of May 6 – May 12, 2019 + 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: Ngoc Anh, John Flexen, Marcial Garcia, Linda Hamilton, Gino Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, Teresa Hubner, Mike Kovacich, Robert Ray, Joseph Rodriguez, Larry Vergano

And for those who have died: Steve Russell

Hand in Hand in Ministry

Parish Goal: $188,000.00 ADA Goal: $138,661.00

$29,125 70

$192,558 441

$13,700 34

$26,259 68

$15,290 42

$24,275 40

$21,610 44

$20,097 25 $9,869 28

$32,333 90 Week 9-12 Week 9-12

WE DID IT! Thank you

ALL for your support!

ADA 2019


CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 ext. 100, [email protected] for registration information.

If you have any questions about our programs, contact Mary Kane at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104

Catechesis more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a deeper

relationship with Christ.

Ongoing Faith Formation Program will Resume in September!

These classes meet on Sunday morning. Registration forms will be available at st-justin.org or in the Parish Office. We will mail out registration forms for returning families in August.

Sacramental Preparation Program First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

You may register for this program if your child has already completed one year of Ongoing Faith Formation or is enrolled in a Catholic school. This program is for baptized children in 2nd grade and higher. Registration begins in August and is supplemental to Ongoing Faith Formation.

High School Confirmation Program

This program begins in September and culminates with the Sacrament of Confirmation in May. The candidate sessions tale place on Sundays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration begins in August and is limited to 22 students.

RCIA (adapted for children) If your child is seven years or older and unbaptized, we provide the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children. Please contact Mary Kane at [email protected] for more information.

CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) During the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses, children are dismissed to the Parish Ministry Center Chapel for an age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. The children return to church during the Presentation of the Gifts.

GENERAL INFORMATION

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00-8:30pm in the

PMC. Come with any questions that you may have about faith, religion, and the

Catholic Church. This program is for adults who are seeking baptism, or were baptized

Catholic but have not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. This is a process marked by liturgical rites that are celebrated with the community. This process is centered on the Sunday readings and includes

attending Mass. For more information email Mary Kane at

[email protected].

The next infant Baptism Preparation class is

Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish

Ministry Center.

Please call the Parish Office to register.

408-296-1193 ext. 100


MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner Thank you to the Fil-Am who sponsored last week’s Outreach Dinner. Our next Outreach Dinner, will take place today, Sunday, May 5th, 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.

Financial Assistance for Parishioners St. Justin Community Ministry has set aside some funds to provide Parishioners with limited Financial Assistance when facing unexpected issues. If you find yourself in need, contact Joe Bauer via email at [email protected] or at 408-296-1193 extension 109.

Food & Diaper 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, Ravioli, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of size 5 and size 6 diapers. 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, the barrel in the Foyer of the School or bring items to the Parish Office.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables needed For those of you who have back yard fruit trees with an over abundance of fruit and/or gardens with vegetables please consider donating what you can to Community Ministry. The fruit and vegetables are a welcome addition to the food that we distribute to those seeking assistance.

COMMUNITY MINISTRY

If you suspect abuse in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: Child Protective Services 408-299-2071; Call 911; or The Diocesan Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, 408-983-0113 or email [email protected]. If you suspect financial mismanagement in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint: dsj.ethicspoint.com.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Gospel today sees Peter and his colleagues after the Resurrection, returning to Galilee and resuming the family business. They are fishing by night. Although it is true that fish feed by night, the mention of darkness here is more about the human spirit than it is about fishing advice. Modern life keeps darkness effectively under control; much of the world has been glowing radiantly through the night for a century. Yet just as surely as the Risen Christ breaks into Peter’s fish-ing, so does he break into the usual patterns of our own darkness, electric lights notwithstanding. It is Easter, and we are the people of the light. In our tradition, Evening Prayer, celebrated in monasteries, parishes, cathedrals, and homes everywhere, is a kind of solemn protest against the darkness and its claims, an act of praise for our light‑bearing God, and a commitment to carrying that light forward. Sunset is a turning point of our day, felt less acutely in an electrified world, but still an effective reminder that one day darkness overtakes us all. Yet our Eastering has taught us in a hundred ways that the victory belongs to the Bearer of Light. Easter summons us to transform our everyday “blackouts,” perhaps in a way as simple as a whispered prayer of thanks at evening for the blessings of the day.

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THANK YOU

Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU!

Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at the Parish Ministry Center.


For More Information Contact Us at St. Justin School

2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Phone: 408-248-1094

Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjustinschool.org

Catholic Values ◊ Technology ◊ Full Athletic Program ◊ Extended Care

It’s Not To Late To Join!

St. Justin Scripture Study will begin a new study on

Thursday May 2nd. We will begin Acts: The Spread of

the Kingdom, by Jeff Cavins.

The Acts of the Apostles shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching, preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did on earth. It provides a historic framework for understanding the rest of the New Testament. Paul’s letters come alive in a new way when they are read within the context of the Acts narrative. You will learn how the Gospel witness spread outward in waves, from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and finally to the ends of the earth. Share with the early Christians the joys and struggles of living the life of Christ, and learn how these apply to us today.

We meet from 10:00am to 11:30am in the PMC. The cost of the study is $30. for the study guide. All are welcome no matter where you are in your faith journey or scripture study experience. For more information contact Mary Kane, [email protected].

ADS

All Men of the parish are invited The Stablemates Men’s club meeting on

Tuesday, May 7th . Guest Speaker will be our own Fire Chief Bill Kelly.

Social starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Hall

followed by a delicious dinner and short business

meeting.

Elijah Angeles Nicholas Becker

Brianna Brasil Althea Mae Bucton Dominic Cardinale

Devin Dejillo Madison Dejillo

Samantha Dejillo Arisaya Dela Fuente

Mia Dobrowski Olivia Domingo Jordyn Faylor

Alexis Gregersen Daniella Haddad

Donia Haddad Harmony Hovet

Melody Hovet

Lukas Kleinheinz Noah Ly

Victor Ma Charlotte Macall Sina Mahmoudi Carolina Malizia

Dylan Miranda Joshua Monzon

Lucas Mui Caroline Nguyen

Robert Nguyen James Papas Paige Perino

Sophia Ponciano Cheska Pontillas Tenzil Remedios

Dylan Roadilla

Aubrey Rocha Chrisel Roche

Connor Sawaya Maia Simon

Camila Siverio Juan Siverio

Marcel Smiech Taylor Sprague

Benjamin Tenorio Declan Thomas

Peyton Van de Sande Sophia Velasco

Breanne Velazquez Phoenix Villavert

David Wnorowski Audrey Wnuk Sophia Wood

Congratulations to Our First Communicants! Congratulations to Our Confirmati! !

Aceben Agustin Ashley Carrillo

Eduardo Del Real-Carrasco Analise Donovan

Makenna Dutra Kirsten Flores

Connor Gibb Gavin Guiltenane-Lyne

Jezzabella Jimenez Andrew Joseph

Kai Nguyen Thai Nguyen

Reshmi Nilus Jaime Nunes

Michelle Nunes Dylan Pornel

Rachel Ratnam Peter Regalbuto

Sophia Rodriguez Jeremy Salvador

Surya Tallavarjula Jeriel Torio

Alexandra Villavert Connor West

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St. Justin Parish · 05-05-2019 · Rev. Christopher Bransfield, Pastor 408-296-1193, x 107, [email protected] Rev. Gerald Nwafor, Parochial Vicar 408-296-1193, x 113, [email protected]