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

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

The Most Holy Trinity

The Eleventh Day of June of 2017 Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday

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

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

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

or by appointment

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

How could God’s mercy and love for the world be revealed through you this week?

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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, x 232, ksuty@dsj.org

Mr. Joe Bauer, Pastoral Associate, Facilities, Community Ministry 408-296-1193 x 109, jbauer@dsj.org

Mrs. Mary Kane, Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104, mykane@dsj.org

Mrs. Lillian Kwiatkowski, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, lkwiatkowski@dsj.org

Ms. Laura Ortiz, Office Manager 408-296-1193 x 102, lortiz@dsj.org

Ms. Diane Serrianne, Receptionist 408-296-1193 x 100, dserrianne@dsj.org

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

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

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

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

6/11 Catholic Communications

7/2 Peter’s Pence

John 3:16 It was after the civil war in Nigeria. Most of the food came from disaster relief agencies, like the Caritas Organization or the Red Cross. From time to time my mother would be watching us eat our meal, even though it was very little and small, but she had none to eat. I remember asking her if she would not eat and her reply always was, “I am not hungry.” Sometimes to evade my curiosity she would say, “I have eaten.” She walked miles to get food for us and would come home looking very weak and tired. She would call us together and share the food among us. I really believed her, that she was not hungry and I wondered at the super-woman she was. I once told my friends that my mother doesn’t eat and she was never hungry. How could she have given her life for her children? I didn’t connect the dots until the stories of the war survivors were shared one day in our family hut, and she narrated how she walked miles to get food for us without eating or drinking for days, to make sure that we had something to eat. She was afraid that hunger would take us from her. So she would get to the refugee camp for food, each time

making sure she got from the officials the next camp, the time and the day. The fear to keep us alive gave her the chronic ulcer that took her life eventually. Long hours of walking, many days without food and the fear of unknown had its consequences on her. She did all that, that we might live. I remember with teary eyes, her claim that she was not hungry so that we could survive and grow up and be successful. I read this verse of the gospel of John (John 3:16), what love can do and the extent love can go. Whenever I read this passage of the scripture, “For God so love the world that he sent his only begotten son to die, so that we might live,” I thought of my mother’s intention to save us and not herself. Today we have the opportunity to sacrifice for one another, please do not procrastinate.

Fr. Gerald Nwafor

Go to our website at www.st-justin.org to make safe and secure donations by credit card,

checking or savings. We have 150 regular users!

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

JUNE 4, 2017

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $12,365.50

Online $1,825.00

Direct Deposit $0.00

Variance $1,690.50

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ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH COUNCIL Thai Tran 408-296-1193

FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Sparacino 408-296-1193

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

LADIES GUILD Julia Cardoza 408-296-1193

GUADALUPE SOCIETY Maria Marquez 408-985-1088

ALTAR SERVERS Stephen Russell 408-472-1931

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #3523 Lary James 408-772-2779 gk@kofc3523.org

FIL-AM ORGANIZATION Manny Balce 408-296-1193

BOY SCOUT TROOP 14 Toby McPheeters 408-421-9770 www.bsa14.org

Mass Dedications for the Week of June 12 – June 18, 2017 + 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: Alex Frick, Pam Manquen, Lourdes Nastor, Chang Nguyen, Joy Travis, Christine Walsh

And for those who have died: Fr. Raymond Kenny

Monday 8:30 a.m.

Francisca & Louis da Rosa + Saturday 5:00 p.m.

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

Paul Pham Sinh + Blessings Received-Belen Diaz

Sunday 7:30 a.m.

FOR ALL FATHER’S

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Antonio Aranda Sunday 9:00 a.m.

FOR ALL FATHER’S

Thursday 8:30 a .m.

Mary May Dang + Alona Lea Nicolas +

Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR ALL FATHER’S

Friday 8:30 a.m.

All Souls Maria Blanca Ramos +

Sunday 12:15 p.m.

FOR ALL FATHER’S

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Albert Morton + Sunday 7:00 p.m.

FOR ALL FATHER’S

And the Award Goes To…

FATHER’S DAY CARDS Available at the entrances of the Church.

The 2017 Monsignor R.T. Mentasti Scholarship of $3,000.00 was awarded to Mackenzie Stanchfield from St. Justin School. Mackenzie was presented with a certificate at the 8th grade graduation ceremony on June 2nd and will be attending Archbishop Mitty High School in the fall. The St. Justin Parish Community extends their congratulations and

best wishes for every success in this new and exciting step in Mackenzie’s educational journey. Best wishes also to all who submitted

very competitive applications.

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY NEWS Call or email Laura Ortiz, (408)296-1193 ext. 100, lortiz@dsj.org for registration information.

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

Faith Formation is more than just religious education. It is a life long journey towards a

deeper relationship with Christ. Ongoing Faith Formation Program Classes will begin October 1st These classes meet on Sundays, Pre-K3 through 1st Grade: 9-10 a.m. 2nd Grade through 8th Grade:10:15-11:30 a.m. High School Confirmation Session will begin September 24th This program begins in September and culminates with the Sacrament of Confirmation in May. The candidate sessions take place on Sundays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Sacramental Preparation 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.

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

Do you feel God‘s call to share your faith with others? Have you thought about

becoming a catechist for our “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” on Sunday mornings? A catechist is a person of faith who responds to that call, and passes on the traditions and teachings of our Church to others. Our “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” allows our children to be in a focused environment that opens their hearts and minds to hear and to respond to God’s Word in an age appropriate manner.

(Rite of Christian Initiation

of Adults) Are you an adult seeking

baptism? Or were you baptized Catholic as a child but have not

celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

This program is a process of

spiritual and education formation through a conversion of mind and

heart. It is marked by liturgical rites that are celebrated with the parish community. It is open to

all who genuinely seek, by God’s grace to live their lives in the

Catholic Christian faith.

Our next informal gathering is TUESDAY, JULY 11th at

7:00 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center

Baptism of School-Age Chil-dren If your child is seven years or older and unbaptized, we provide the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children. Please call Mary Kane at (408) 296-1193 ext. 104 for more information.

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinners and Help Needed We are moving into our Summer schedule and we have Outreach Dinners scheduled for June 25, July 23 and August 20. We are presently searching for groups or families who would be interested in sponsoring the dinners on June 25 or July 23. Contact Joe Bauer at 408-296-1193 ext. 109 or jbauer@dsj.org if you need more information or if you would like to sponsor one of these always appreciated dinner.

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 at 408-296-1193 extension 109 or jbauer@dsj.org

Food & Diaper Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of June, we will continue to request canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of Baby Diapers (Size 4 & 5). 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 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It is often heard that today’s observance is an “idea feast,” and that it is somewhat difficult to grasp its meaning. Other great solemnities, such as Christmas and Easter, have an easily grasped core. Yet, even though the Trinity is at the heart of our faith, firmly declared in the Creed since the Council of Nicea in 325, we are used to having people shrug and say, “Well, it’s a mystery.” Perhaps it is more helpful to think of this as a “relationship feast,” since it unveils our deepest identity. Dorothy Day was a great social reformer, pacifist, and ardent lover of the Trinity. When people told her that she would certainly be canonized one day (the process is indeed underway), she protested dismissively by remarking that people were raising a fuss just because she was not afraid to talk about God. She loved the Trinity, and treasured the traditional icon for the feast, also known as “The Hospitality of Abraham,” depicting the three angelic beings seated at a table tilted toward the viewer and laden with bread and wine. For her, the Trinity revealed the heart of the Catholic life, three C’s if you will: community, communication, and communion. That was not an “idea” for her, but what it means to be created in the image of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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FAITH Beyond 2000 Part II

A dynamic formation program for catechists and others interested in

gaining a better understanding of their faith.

The Chancery 1150 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95112

Mondays, 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

June 26: Methodology I

Plan now to attend FAITH beyond 2000 and give

your ministry and your spirituality a boost!

http://www.dsj.org/education/catechetical-ministry/basic-catechist-certification/faith-

beyond-2000-part-2

Jesse Manibusan in Concert!!!

Saturday, June 17th 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

Tickets on sale online at www.stjosephcathedral.org. Ticket price is $8.00 general admission, $20 for a family.

Ticket price includes pre concert reception in Loyola Hall at 6pm.

ADS

Marriage Anniversaries

If your anniversary is coming up, please let us know!

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

save the date! Annual Parish Celebration has been moved

to Sunday, September 10, 2017

Frank and Lisa Siegenthaler June 5, 1993

Claudio and Theresa Bui June 5, 1993

Randy and Merry Prasetyo June 7, 1997

Richard and Frances Abbott June 10, 1956

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Justin Church #488800 2655 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051 TELEPHONE 408 296-1193 CONTACT PERSON Laura Ortiz EMAIL: lortiz@dsj.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION June 11, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS