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

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

Fifth Sunday of Easter

The Twenty Fourth Day of April of 2016 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.

In what ways can people tell that you are a Christian? How does the community of faith to which you belong live out Jesus’ example and commandment?

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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.

5/1 Community Ministry*

5/15 Catholic Charities

BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT APRIL 17, 2016

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $8,624.00

Online Giving $1,068.00

Variance <$2,490.00>

Direct Deposit $318.00

Our second collection for Catholic Home Missions was

$1,805.00 Thank you for your continued generosity.

Rev 21: 1-6, is one of my favorite chapters in the Book of Revelation. It a great source of encouragement to me starting from the moment I read, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes,… for the old order has passed away.” I am not sure of the time but I know it is one of the festive periods when we travel to the home country to celebrate the Christmas or Easter with our extended family members. Visiting is always a joyful moment in our lives. One day, we visited our uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and Auntie. When we arrived, everyone was in a joyful mood because we came home. We were also very happy. I had my Sunday best on, likewise all my brothers. My little sister Adaobi had not arrived then, so we were six boys. People would always admire my white sneakers. I was on top of the world. I would always appreciate any compliment and would be very proud to respond that it was bought for me by my father. Towards evening when we were setting out to return home from one of the uncle’s house, which is four miles away from our house and about an hour and half journey, it started raining. It was getting late,

so we had to set out. By the time we got home, my white lovely sweet beautiful sneakers were caked in red mud sand, very nasty and ugly to behold. My brothers started taunting me that the beauty of the sneakers had gone and could not be recovered. I started crying profusely at my huge loss and the damage done to my once beautiful and lovely sneakers. When my father approached me and asked for the reason of my crying. I presented my canvass to him and the ugly situation in which the rain and the mud had put it. He consoled and whispered to me that tomorrow he would make them new again. I didn’t believe him then, though I stopped crying. All the night I was wondering what my father would do to my sneakers. Early in the morning I was still sleeping when my dad walked into our room with my sneakers as white as snow and said, “Behold, I make all things new.” My joy was boundless and I woke up quickly, took the sneakers to my brothers to show off. In the same way our heavenly father can make us new again, after our sins have defaced and deformed us. He can make us new again.

Fr. Gerald

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ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Viano 408-296-1193 Thai Tran

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

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: Harold Boyd, Sylvia Blanch del Prado, Linda Hamilton, Mary Ellen, Alex Frick, Archie Frick, Eloise Frick, Marcial Garcia, Dan Grimley, Melanie Lara, Karin Linn, Larry Lynch, Hannah Ng, Don Payton, Elena Secreto, Christian Silveira, Michelle Simmons, Steve Snopel, III, Agnes Marie Tafoya, John Tristao, Steven Vergano

And for those who have died: Joseph Ferreira, Raymond Spallone, Sal Stagnitto

To have a person added to the Prayer Request, please call the Parish Office at 296-1193 ext. 100

Mass Dedications for the Week of April 25 – May 1, 2016 + notes deceased

The ADA Team is Home!

As of Monday, April 18th we have

received:

Pledges: $179,075.94 Donors: 499

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Parish Goal: $178,000.00

Goal: $178,000

Rejoicing in God’s Mercy, Together in Christ

Monday 8:30 a.m.

Margarita Lara + Sat., 5:00 p.m.

FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

B. John Talia + Sunday 7:30 a.m.

For All Parishioners

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Ruth Turk + Phoebe M. Liang +

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

Yvonne Skakel + In Thanksgiving-Melanie Lara

Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS

Friday 8:30 a.m.

Anthony Nguyen Jerry Reutschler +

Sunday 12:15 p.m.

FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Johnny Capistrano Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Samuel De Los Santos + Giancarlo De Los Santos +

Stand and be Counted Registering in a parish is a

declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and

a commitment in all its dimensions brings you advantages,

recognition, and responsibilities of many kinds. Being a registered parishioner makes things much easier when it is time for infant

Baptism, weddings, when asked to be a Baptismal or Confirmation

Sponsor and even funerals.

We are often asked to provide affidavits for Baptismal and

Confirmation Sponsors. We can only do this if a person is a

registered, active and contributing member.

So, are you a registered parishioner? If not, please consider registering. Registration forms are

available in the Parish Ministry Center or online at www.st-justin.org.

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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

Please drop your child off in their regular classroom as usual. You can pick them up from the Small Hall at the regular time. We are so grateful for the gifts of time and talent so generously bestowed on our children by our catechists. Without their gift of wisdom, and spirit, our children would not be able to grow as much in faith, hope, and Christ’s love. We thank: Nadia West, Catherine Pham, Eric Cheng, Angele Christensen, Lisa Ballou, Nelson Castelino, Merry Prasetyo, Randy Prasetyo, Laura Mathews, Gabrielle Reilly, Joseph Manarello, Josephine Arandia, Paula Arandia, Kathy Gannon, Crispina Manarello, Myke Buhat, and Irene Pham And we thank our teen aides: Eva Kwiatkowski, Melvin Prasetyo, Cailey Larmore, and Malia Joseph

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.

To find out more about this essential ministry, contact Mary Kane at mykane@dsj.org.

Material Requests We are very grateful that our

parishioners have responded most generously to all our requests. At this time our craft supply storage is filled to capacity.

We will notify you when we are able to receive

further craft donations.

Also, if you are interested in supplying our Parish Ministry Center and Room 2 with

large and small paper plates, forks, spoons, cold cups and

napkins, that would be very much appreciated.

Thank you for your continued

generosity!!!

Now that our Neophytes have celebrated the Easter Sacraments, some of you may be reflecting on

your own faith journey.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic faith, please contact

Mary Kane at mykane@dsj.org

Today is our Final Ongoing Faith Formation Session of the Year!

First Eucharist Reminders

All rehearsals take place in the Church!

Rehearsal for 5 p.m. First Communion Mass: Monday, April 25th 5-6:15p.m.

Rehearsal for 9 a.m. First Communion Mass: Monday, April 25th 6:30-7:45p.m.

Rehearsal for 10:30 a.m. First Communion Mass: Thursday, April 28th 5-6:15p.m.

Rehearsal for 12:15 p.m. First Communion Mass: Thursday, April 28th 6:30-7:45p.m.

Confirmation Reminders

The Sponsor-Candidate Session is THIS Sunday, April 24th, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center.

Rehearsal is NEXT Sunday, May 1st, 5-6 p.m. in the Church.

CHURCH “Church” in Greek means convocation, or assembly in Latin, because all are called to be members of it. —St. Isidore

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner Thank you to the St. Justin School Fifth Grade who sponsored last week’s Outreach Dinner. Our next Outreach Dinner will be taking place next Sunday, May 1, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Small Hall. All Senior Citizen members of our Parish are invited 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 at 408-296-1193 extension 109 or jbauer@dsj.org

Food Collection Most of you are aware of the Community Ministry Collection Barrels that are located in our Church. During the month of April, we will continue to request Canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. 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 The French Revolution swept the church in France away in an astonishing way, stripping the nation of every possible vestige of the faith, not merely shuttering churches, but using them as staging areas for pagan raves and romps. While millions of faithful simply went underground and hung on for the ride, even the seven-day week was demolished along with the names of the months. What emerged from the chaos was the Napoleonic Code of 1792 governing church life, and therefore marriage law in France, French Canada, and elsewhere. The code makes civil marriage mandatory for all citizens. In practice, when the faithful marry, they go first to the City Hall. There, the mayor performs the civil marriage, usually accompanied by a patriotic speech about the duties of the citizen, particularly in the rearing of children. Then, typically after a lunch, everyone goes off to change into more festive attire for the wedding liturgy, featuring consent, the exchange of rings, and the nuptial blessing. Sadly, only a minority of citizens today celebrate even the civil form of the rite, and a fraction of those continue on to the church. For those who do celebrate the liturgy of marriage, however, there is near certainty that the spouses are active worshipers, and that they will later present their children for baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Just a reminder to check all parish activities, go to our website at www.st-justin.org. Click on the CALENDAR link, and you will find where it is being held and the times.

Marriage Anniversaries

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

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

Catholic Relief Services – Rice Bowl THANK YOU! Our community changed lives this Lent, and

CRS Rice Bowl wants to say Thank You!

FAITH Beyond 2000 Part I 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.

April 25: The New Testament: The Gospels

May 9: Mary and the Saints

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-1-registration/

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Jubilee Year of Mercy

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 protection@dsj.org. If you suspect financial mismanagement in your parish, school or in the Diocese of San Jose, please contact: EthicsPoint: dsj.ethicspoint.com.

April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter Jubilee Day for Youth This Sunday’s “Youth Jubilee” previews July’s World Youth Day in Krakow. Its theme from Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful,” echoes Pope Francis’ warning that “the practice of mercy is waning in the wider culture.” In countercultural witness, therefore, “the time has come,” says Francis, “for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy once more. It is time to return to the basics and to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters.” Jesus affirms the same in today’s

Gospel. “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). Francis concludes, “The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.” Jesus too asserts, “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Thus mercy “makes young” the Church, the world, and everyone. “Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope” (Misericordiae Vultus, 10). —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

MARRIED COUPLES: Scripture says about married people that “Two shall live as one”. How often do you find yourselves living

as two? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can help you get

back to basics in this complicated day and age. The next Marriage

Encounter Weekend is: May 20-22, 2016 in Mountain View.

Early registration is highly recommended. For more

information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact

Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.

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Graduating Eighth Graders in

Parochial and Public Schools

April is the time to apply for the Msgr. Mentasti Scholarship Award. This year a $3,000

scholarship will be awarded to a graduating 8th grade student who has

been accepted to a Catholic High School for the 2016 fall

semester. The student’s parents must be registered, supporting parishion-ers of St. Justin Parish Community.

Application forms are available at the Parish Ministry Center and on

the parish website, www.st-justin.org Forms MUST be

completed and returned to the Parish Ministry Center by

April 29, 2016.

Saint Justin Parish Celebration

Sunday, June 5 ~ 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

MARK THIS DAY ON YOUR CALENDAR!!! Good Food! Free

Entertainment!

Salvador and Nelly Chavez

April 25, 1981

Charles and Carmen Cordina

April 28, 1946