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

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

Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Twenty-First Day of May 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.

What difficulties have you overcome because of your belief in the power of the Holy Spirit?

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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.

5/28 Building Fund*

SACARAMENT OF CONFIRMATION As a mother of five children, I remember when my youngest child received the Sacrament of Confirmation. “Whew,” I thought, that was a lot of sacraments of initiation that we celebrated! Most Catholics know that the sacraments of initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. However, many are mistaken regarding the meaning and purpose of the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is not a “graduation from religious education,” because we are called to a life long journey of maturing faith. It is not an acknowledgement that young people who were baptized as infants can now “declare that they want to be Catholic.” When they were baptized, we welcomed them into the Church as they died to their old self and rose to a new life in Christ, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.

So, why do we have the Sacrament of Confirmation? When we are confirmed we receive the seal of the Holy Spirit. This seal is called a character, marking us forever called to fulfill the Church’s mission for the rest of our life. The effects of Confirmation are: that it brings an increase and deepening of our baptism grace. We are rooted more deeply in our identity as adopted sons and daughter of God, and that we are more firmly united to Christ. The sacrament increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, renders our bond with the Church more perfect, and gives us a special strength to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is intimately connected to the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. This is expressed and acknowledged when we renew our baptismal promises during the Rite. Additionally, since Vatican II, candidates do not choose a confirmation name because they were already given a Christian name at their baptism, which further links the Sacraments together.

This weekend, twenty-two of our young adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Monsignor Fran Cilia, Vicar General of our diocese. They are witnesses to what the Lord has done in each of their lives. Witness was originally, (and still is), a legal term for someone who testifies to what he or she knows from personal experience. As Christian witnesses, we testify to what we know: that Jesus Christ was crucified and rose, and is life and hope for all the world. What can we do this week to witness the teachings of Christ and the Church to others in our life?

Mary Kane

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

MAY 14, 2017

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $9,579.00

Online $1,350.00

Direct Deposit $0.00

Variance <$1,571.00>

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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 May 22 – May 28, 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: Deanna Andrade, Philip Dawson, Rich Rojas And for those who have died: Jerry Marsalli, Naren Prabhu, Raynah Prabhu

Monday 8:30 a.m.

Carlos Mota + Hilarion Guaracha +

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

50th Anniversary of the Guadalupe Society

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

All Souls Sunday 7:30 a.m.

Russell Battisto + Kirk Battisto +

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Jack Reavis + Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Jacqueline Tsa Blessings Received–

Carmen Herrera

Thursday 8:30 a .m.

Mary Tran Thanh + Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Friday 8:30 a.m.

Laura Sala + Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Manuel & Maria Escobar

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Camille Serrianne + Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Lance McNamara + James Clark +

Congratulations to Our Confirmandi! Pauline Antonio-Nguyen

Ian Canlas

Mikaela Cardoso

Morgan Cardoso

Anthony Chavez

Anna Sofia Cosmin-Spanoche

Denzel Cutinha

Daniella Duerksen

Grace Finnerty

Stephen Gaspar

Gabriella Hanson

Samantha Huizar

Eva Kwiatkowski

Cailey Larmore

Lily Lena

Marisa Lipari

Jennifer Lopez

Alexia Margarit

Mateo Oliveira-Tavares

Anneliese Seidel

Liana Williams

Christian Ycaro

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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 will Resume in September 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 Congratulations to our Newly Confirmed!

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. RCIA (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 offers the opportunity to meet in a small group setting to learn more about our faith and prepare for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during Easter.

Annual BBQ May 23rd 6:30– 8:30 p.m. Parish Ministry Center All are welcome! Past participants, team members and those who want to explore RCIA.

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 Tuesday, May 9, 2017 was the 47th year of celebrating the Saint Pius X Awards Banquet in our Diocese. This award acknowledges the faith filled people in our Diocese who have volunteered their time and talent in support of Cathechetical Ministry. Awards are given for 10, 25, 30, and 35 years of loving and generous service. This year, St. Justin parish was proud to recognize Yvonne Montes and Catherine Pham for ten years of service.

Yvonne is the familiar face you see during 10:30 a.m. Mass who is sitting with our RCIA Adapted for Children catechumens. Yvonne loving teaches them about our faith, and prepares them for all of the liturgical rites and celebrations that is part of the RCIA journey. This journey culminates when the children are fully initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Catherine is our 4-year-old teacher for Ongoing Faith Formation. She teaches our children that “I am Special,” about God’s wonderful creation, and God’s love for them. Cat has also participated in three World Youth Day’s and encourages anyone who has the opportunity to just go! St. Justin Parish congratulates Yvonne and Catherine. We are blessed to have you in our Parish!

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner There is an Outreach Dinner taking place today, Sunday, May 21, 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 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 May, we will continue to request canned Soup, Pork & Beans, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Sauce. We are also in need of Baby Diapers (Size 3 – 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 The custom of genuflection is not found everywhere in the Catholic Church. In fact, it is a bit of breach of etiquette to genuflect in most Eastern Catholic Churches. If you’re visiting an Eastern Catholic or an Orthodox church, the “when in Rome” rule should be adopted. Watch what the home team is doing! Usually, Eastern Catholics and ‘Orthodox reserve a small portion of the eucharistic bread for the dying in a cupboard or eucharistic dove, but it is not a center of attention or ‘devotion. The rule is to make a ‘profound bow, called a “metasis,” toward the altar—bowing deeply while making the sign of the cross. East and West split years before we Westerners began to reserve the Blessed Sacrament prominently in our churches. Thus, the East never changed the original custom of bowing toward the altar. Increasingly, as tabernacles became more widespread in the West and moved into prominent placement within churches, we replaced the bow toward the altar with a genuflection toward the Blessed Sacrament when its place of reservation is visible. In a church where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in a special chapel or off the main axis of the building, normally you should bow toward the altar when you enter your pew, because the eucharistic table is the principal sign of Christ’s presence in the church building. If you have ever participated in the liturgy of Dedication of a Church and Altar, there is no mistaking the altar’s significance: it is first slathered with chrism and then adorned with a brazier billowing clouds of incense that fill the whole church as a sign of prayer and presence! —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

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.

ADS

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

Gil and Rita Gonzalez May 17, 1951

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 May 21, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS