St. Justin Parish

What difference has it made in your life when you made a decision in

accord with Jesus’ teaching?

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

Adoration Chapel Monday-Friday

2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

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, 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

Mrs. Mary Kane, Director of Faith Formation 408-296-1193 x 104, mary.kane@dsj.org Mr. Joe Bauer, Facilities Coordinator 408-296-1193 x 109, jbauer@dsj.org

Mr. Clement Cano, Music Director 408-296-1193 x 112, ccano2@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

Mrs. Nancy Uyeda, Community Ministry Assistant 408-296-1193 x 105, nuyeda@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

Sixth Sunday of Easter Six weeks into our Easter rejoicing, the Church gives us readings today that start preparing us for a return to ordinary life. The Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel both dwell on proper daily behavior for followers of Jesus, while the reading from Revelation reminds us why we bother with laws at all. In Acts, leaders of the church meet to discuss which essential elements of the Mosaic Law converts must obey if they wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ. John’s Gospel reflects back to the Last Supper discourse when Jesus himself emphasizes the importance of obeying God’s commandments. Observing God’s law, says Jesus, shows a desire to be intimate with the Lord. We follow rules not for their own sake, but to love God and neighbor better. This more excellent love brings us closer to Revelation’s vision of paradise, gleaming with “the splendor of God.” TWO GARDENS The independent streak in every human heart can resent rules and regulations. We often rebel against the idea of blindly following rules we did not create for ourselves. We have inherited this willfulness from Adam and Eve, who could not resist eating from the one tree God strictly outlawed in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, fully human and fully divine, personally understands our desire to do things ourselves. In his own garden, the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus transformed human history. Instead of following his own inclinations, Jesus offered his decision

-making, his free will, his very life, to God. As the Gospel of Luke tells us, Jesus “was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.” Observing God’s law is not easy, not even for the Son of God. But Jesus promises that keeping God’s words will bring us peace. Jesus’ submission led to resurrection; our obedience will calm our hearts, allowing God to dwell deep within. IT TAKES A COUNCIL Even if we restrain our willfulness and cultivate the desire to obey God’s commandments, we still face the very real difficulty of discerning exactly what it is God seems to want from us. The early church agonized over this in the first years after Jesus’ ascension. Many people of good will, all trying to obey God, came to drastically different conclusions about how to imitate Jesus. Our reading from Acts today explains “there arose no little dissension” among the new believers. So the church leaders gathered together to pray and discuss—as we still do today. That first church council, the Council of Jerusalem, settled a question not explicitly addressed by Jesus while on earth. Christians today have inherited that sublime legacy of gathering in discernment. We praise God for the gift of that first of many councils, and strive to approach discernment as carefully in our own lives. -Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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

5/26 Catholic Home Missions

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT MAY 19, 2019

Goal $12,500.00

1st Collection $7,291.00

Online Giving $1,741.00

Variance -$3,163.00

Direct Deposit $305.00

In Observance of Memorial Day, the Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 27th.

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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 gk@kofc3523.org

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.

Kirsten Bucholtz Maria Angelo Saturno

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Steve Russell +

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Everett Viano + Jean Mayer

Manuel & Maria Escobar

Sunday 7:30 a.m.

Leonor Rodriguez

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Mike Mojica + Edita Escobar +

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Richard Ives + Camille Serrianne +

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

Theresa Saporito + Sunday 10:30a.m.

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Friday 8:30 a.m.

Douglas F. Ferrer + Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Caroline Petroni + Mary Coker +

Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Leonor Rodriguez + Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Caroline Mathews +

Mass Dedications for the Week of May 27 – June 2, 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: Maria Magdelena Anh, Marilyn Bolante, John Flexen, Maura Flosi, Marili Francisco, Linda Hamilton, Gino Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, Joe Libado, Antero Luis, Robert Ray, Joseph Rodriguez, Amparo Sides, Stephen Taylor, Mark Walsh

And for those who have died: Marciel Garcia, Dom Lombardi, Margarita Pagalanan, Francisco Seijas

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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

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 take 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 of Adults adapted for children. Please contact Mary Kane at mary.kane@dsj.org 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, June 18th at 6:30-8:30pm 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

mykane@dsj.org.

The next infant Baptism Preparation class is

Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish

Ministry Center.

Please call the Parish Office to register.

408-296-1193 ext. 100

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MINISTRY NEWS

Outreach Dinner Thank you to the Mrs. Gloria Los Banos and the St. Justin school 4th Grade class who sponsored last week’s Outreach 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 via email at jbauer@dsj.org 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 June, 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 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.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Why is it still Easter? The lilies have long since faded. The roots of our tradition of fifty days of rejoicing from Easter to Pentecost lie in the seven-day rhythm of the Jewish week, drawn from the six days of creation plus a Sabbath day. A favorite name for the Lord’s Day among our ancestors in the faith was “The Eighth Day,” meaning that in Christ a break-through to a new humanity was achieved. With that inner architecture, it makes sense to see Pentecost as a week of weeks, forty-nine days plus one, again signaling that a new age has begun in Christ and the outpouring of his Spirit. The Jewish appreciation for Pentecost gave rise to the Jubilee year, the fiftieth year, when debts were released and prisoners set free. Today, the character of our Easter Sundays is conveyed by joyful Alleluias and the rite of sprinkling at Mass. Long ago, people expressed this joy by suspend-ing all rules of fasting and by never kneeling at liturgy. These customs all point to our conviction that time is holy. There is an elegant balance to the Christian year: forty days of Lenten fast and discipline give way to fifty days of unrestrained rejoicing. That’s why it is still Easter!

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

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For More Information Contact Us at St. Justin School

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

Email: schooloffice@stjustinschool.org Website: www.stjustinschool.org

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It’s Not To Late To Join!

St. Justin Scripture Study 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, mary.kane@dsj.org.

ADS

By offering Married Couples the beautiful experience of a Worldwide Marriage

Encounter Weekend, the Catholic Church is affirming and supporting you in your

chosen vocation – Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend away together.

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Aug. 9-11, 2019

in San Francisco, CA.

For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or

contact Ken & Claranne at 408-782-1413 or by email at

applications@sanjosewwme.org

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

Gil & Rita Gonzalez

May 17, 1951

Manuel & Maria Escobar

May 28, 1960

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 26, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS