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Church Address: 941 Lexington St. Church Address: 941 Lexington St. Office Address: 725 Washington St. Office Address: 725 Washington St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 Santa Clara, CA 95050 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.stclareparish.org Web-site: www.stclareparish.org Mass Schedule Weekend: 5:00 pm (Vigil); 7:45am, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm (English) 10:30 am (Portuguese); 12:00 pm (Spanish) 1:30 pm (Cantonese); 3:00 pm (Mandarin) Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 8:00 am; Tue & Thu 5:30 pm Celebrating The Year of COMPASSION March 01, 2015 ● 2nd Sunday of Lent Pope Francis Tweets: May we try to listen and be silent in order to make space for the beauty of God. (Dec. 24) Indifference towards those in need is not acceptable for a Christian. (Nov. 6) The family is where we are formed as people. Every family is a brick in the building of society. (Oct. 23) Like us on Y E L P Visit us on Twitter @stclareparishsc Parish Office… 408-248-7786 Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, Pastor Rev. Pedro Perez Sención, Parochial Vicar Mary Park, Office Administrator Paty Rascon, Hispanic Ministry Sacrament of the Sick If you or anyone you love is sick and unable to attend Mass, please call the office. St. Vincent de Paul…408-645-0506 For emergencies only, call 408-904-9187 Catechetical Ministry… 408-248-7786 Paty Rascon RCIA We warmly welcome those inquiring about becoming Catholic. For information, please call the office. Reconciliation Saturdays 4:30 pm or by appointment. Prayer Groups Spanish Charismatic Group Wednesdays 7 pm Spanish Prayer Group Thursdays 6:30 pm Portuguese Prayer Group Thursdays 7 pm Pastor’s Note Dear Parishioners, Sacramental Information Baptism In today’s second reading, Saint Paul posed the question to the Romans, “If God is for us, who can be against us”? Abraham must have wondered whether God was for him or against him when he was instructed to take his son and go to the land of Moriah to offer sacrifice. Becoming a father was the answer to prayers that Abraham had offered for more than 80 years. God heard Abraham’s prayers and gave him a son when he was almost 100 years old. Now that same God was asking the gift be returned. Abraham is rightly called our father in faith because he does not doubt, nor does he question. He faithfully sets out to do the Father’s will, no matter how much it will cost him. Pleased with Abraham’s display of faith, God sends an angel to stop the sacrifice, and Abraham is forever blessed for his faithfulness. Stories such as those in the Old Testament are key to a better understanding of the events that would later unfold in the New Testament. Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac on Moriah is unmistakably connected to God the Father’s willingness to sacrifice his only Son, for our salvation, at Calvary. That sacrifice was foretold by Jesus three times before it actually came about. The first time he does so in the Gospel of Saint Mark occurs shortly before this passage about the Transfiguration. Though Jesus spoke of death, he also promised that he would rise on the third day, but the resurrection meant nothing to his disciples at the time. They knew only that their master was going to die and they could not do anything to stop it. The Transfiguration, in effect, is about the deeper meaning of the life and death of Jesus. It was to bring about new life. Contact the Parish office to arrange for baptismal preparation. Baptisms are celebrated monthly except during Lent. Spanish Prep Class: 1st Mon at 7 pm; Baptism: 3rd Sat at 10 am English Prep Class: 2nd Mon at 7 pm; Baptism: 4th Sat at 10 am Weddings Arrangements need to be made at least six months in advance. Call the Parish office. Rosary The Rosary is recited daily after the 8 am Mass and before the 5:30 pm Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Hispanic Community has a Rosary Hour every Monday at 6 pm in the Rectory Chapel. At the Transfiguration, the Apostles are privileged to receive a glimpse of how Jesus will appear in resurrected glory. Although they are amazed and terrified at the same time, the presence of Moses, the patriarch, and Elijah, the great prophet, assures them that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. God speaks from the heavens just as he did during the baptism of Jesus. He tells them, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him”. The Apostles may still not fully understand who Jesus is or what he is about, but there is no doubt that he is God’s son. Their faith is strengthened and the long way of the cross, the journey to Jerusalem, continues. As we continue our journey through this Lenten season, we seek transformation – conversion. The Apostles’ perspectives on their life and mission changed completely during their time atop Mount Tabor. We pray that our life and sense of mission may be strengthened by our Lenten observance. Fr. Tad A WARM WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Whether you are a parishioner of long standing or new to the parish, if you are not registered, we invite you to do so as soon as possible. If there are changes to your status, please let us know. Please fill in the details below and place in the offertory basket or mail to the Parish Office. Name: __________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ □ New Parishioner □ Moving (please remove from directory) □ New Address Zip: ______________ □ New Phone Number Weekly Stewardship Report Goal for Fiscal Year $383,146.00 Collected to 02/22 Unavailable at this Ɵme Budgeted to 02/22 $250,518.54 Calendar of Events 03/02 BapƟsm (Sp.) Class meets at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. 03/03 Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30 RCIA meets at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. Social JusƟce CommiƩee meets at 7:30 pm in the Rectory. Unavailable at this Ɵme Shorƞall Hispanic Rosary group meets at 6:00 pm in the Chapel. 03/04 Thank YOU for your generosity! Sacrament of ReconciliaƟon with EucharisƟc AdoraƟon, 6 to 8:00 pm in the Church. Knights of Columbus meets at 7:00 pm in the North Hall. ADA Update After our fifth week, we have received pledges and/ or donations totaling $78.185 Thank you very much! We are well on our way; however, we need everyone’s participation in order to be successful. Please make your pledge today. Pledge envelopes can be found in the vestibule area of the church. 03/06 EucharisƟc AdoraƟon (8:30 am–5:00 pm) in the Chapel. StaƟons of the Cross at 6:30 pm in the Church. Lenten action: Lent is customarily a time for making pilgrimages. Make a brief pilgrimage to a local shrine or church this day. Mass Intentions February 28-March 06 Saturday Sunday 5:00 pm 7:45 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 5:30 pm Frances Hare+ Parishioners Angelina Sebastian+ Maria Soares+, Luis Sousa+, Jose Dutra+, Gelsimina Silveira+, Zeferina Nunes+, Joaquim Fernandes+, Souls in Purgatory+, Jose B. Monteiro+, Zeferina Nunes+, Maria Gonsalves+ Luisa Vera Lepe+ Deceased Rodrigues Family: Antonio & Ephegenia, Victor, Ann Victor II, Willie & Efigenia, Anthony & Cece+ ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ TRAINING Saturday, March 7 9-11 a.m. ALL ministers—Lectors, Eucharistic Minsters, Ushers, Greeters, Musicians, Environment Ministers—are asked to be at the training. Diana Macalintal, Director of Liturgy for the Diocese will be the presenter. This is not just for new ministers but is a training for all ministers. Monday 8:00 am Patti Staats+ Tuesday 5:30 pm Elizabeth Pereira+, Maydell Simms, Laura Wilshorst (H), Souls in Purgatory+ Wednesday 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory+, Manuel B. Silva+ Thursday 5:30 pm Manuel Pedregal+ Friday 8:00 am Enrique D. Latoza+ 1) Fixing the Pipes from the Church and the Hall - $6,350 Saturday 8:00 am Pestana Family (Sp. Int.) Any donations to these or other specific projects are very much appreciated. Project Corner Su n d ay Ch ild r en ’s P r o gr a m s Growing Spiritually During Lenten Season by Paty Rascon We think that Lenten Season it is only about penance and sacrifice, a custom we Catholics have, not thinking of the real meaning behind this behavior. If we want to grow spiritually during the season we should start with the big picture: Easter - the Resurrection of the Lord. We need to ask ourselves how we want to feel on Easter Sunday. How close we want to be to the Resurrected Christ. The good news… we have 40 days to get there. RCIA News......Rite of Sending/ Election This past first Sunday of Lent, we celebrated the Rite of Sending, formally asking the Church of St. Clare to accept our catechumens as members of the Elect— those chosen by God for baptism—and to pray for our candidates’ continued growth in the Spirit. Then, on Tuesday, they journeyed to St. Joseph's Cathedral to celebrate the Rite of Election with our Bishop Patrick McGraw. Lunar New Year Celebrated Let us give thanks for our health, our family, our community, and our friends. Let us live each day in the most loving ways. Let us be Silver Boxes to one another. Let us serve those in need. Let us keep Christ in our hearts and each day, let us remember that we are all one, many parts – one body. St. Clare School held its annual celebration of Lunar New Year on Tuesday. The event began with prayer led by Fr. Carlos Olivera, Pastor of San Jose Chinese Mission. Student storytellers, speakers, and dragon dancers delighted us with their colorful cultural dress and traditional stories. Students presented lovely flowers and traditional lucky money envelopes which contained lottery tickets to the clergy, teachers, faculty and staff. We thank the students and parents for their generous gift of time. The tradition will live on for many years to come. May the upcoming New Year fill your lives with God’s love and peace. Sincerely In Christ, Madeline Rader, Principal Lenten Virtual Operation Rice Bowl Cooking Club Have you ever enjoyed the recipes on the CRS Lenten Rice Bowl? Consider cooking one each week for your family and sharing your experience with the Social Justice Committee. Email Sigrid Jacobsen at [email protected] to sign up. You’ll be invited to view a blog that includes the recipe for the week and posted images of the finished dishes. This is one way to grow in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world. All recipes are vegetarian and include a story about an individual that is supported by a Catholic Relief Services program in that country. Lenten Spirituality Rice Bowls These are available at the church entrances. This is a great Lenten practice of sacrifice and offering. All monies collected go to Catholic Relief Services. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Visit with the Blessed Sacrament every Friday in the chapel, 8:30 am to 5 pm throughout Lent. Sign-up sheets are in the church vestibule and we encourage you to sign up for an hour or more of Adoration. Stations of the Cross Walk the Way to the Cross at 6:30 pm in the church every Friday in Lent. Pastoral Visits with Fr. Tad If you wish Fr. Tad to visit, bless your home and get to know you better, please fill out a form (on the church bulletin boards) and drop in the collection basket. Sacrament of Reconciliation and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament On Wednesday evenings, two priests will be available to hear confessions from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Fr. Tad and Fr. Pedro are asking parents to bring their children to the church on one of the Lenten Wednesdays to receive the sacrament. This would be a good time for the family to celebrate the sacrament together. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Join in a 5-session overview of the biblical foundations and meaning of the Mass. Sessions will be held on Fridays from 7 to 9 pm beginning April 17th. Questions? Call Trevor at 408.945.1044. Scripture Readings for THIS Sunday First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalm: 116 Second Reading: Romans 8:31-34 Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-10 “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” And listen they did. From that moment on, Peter, James and John were ardent followers, forsaking everything to follow in their Master’s footsteps. Like the psalmist crying, “O Lord, I am your servant,” the three disciples committed themselves to lives of incredible hardship and indescribable joy. After that day on the mountain, they never again wavered in their chosen vocation. Though our tests may not be as severe as Abraham’s and our peak experiences not as dramatic as the Transfiguration, we all face the daily challenges of walking “before the Lord in the land of the living.” As we follow our varied calls to love and serve, let’s be comforted by Paul’s reminder to the Romans: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co. Beyond the Parish Divorce, Annulment, Healing and Remarriage St. Joseph of Cupertino: March 3, 7pm - 9pm St. Mary's, Los Gatos: March 7, 9:30am 11:30am A Catholic faith-based Workshop facilitated by Fr. Rick Rodoni. This workshop is for those seeking to heal from the trauma of divorce and find comfort in their Catholic faith. Topics include: – The Church’s position on divorce and the many misconceptions that exist. – Participation in the Sacraments by divorced individuals. – Procedural elements of petitioning for an annulment. – Requirements for remarriage in the Church. A licensed therapist will be present. All are welcome to this free event. ***************************** Catholic Professionals Breakfast Meeting Thursday, March 12 Everybody thinks of changing humanity; nobody thinks of changing themselves. ~Leo Tolstoy Readings for the Week Monday Dn 9:4-10 Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday Is 1:10,16-20 Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday Jer 18:18-20 Mt 20:17-28 Thursday Jer 17:5-10 Lk 16:19-31 Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13,17-28 Mt 21:33-46 Saturday Mi 7:14-20 Lk 15:1-3,11-32 Sunday Ex 20:1-17 Ps 19 1 Cor 1:22-25 Jn 2:13-25 7:00 am Mass (Msgr. John Sandersfeld presiding) 7:30 am Breakfast and Speaker Program Speaker: Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D. Topic: Seeking a New Normal: Voices of the Cancer Experience. This talk illuminates the possible psychological, social, and spiritual impacts of the cancer experience and provides suggestions for support. Location: Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose (just north of Hamilton Ave.) RSVP: sjcatholicprofessionals.org; [email protected] or call 408.491.9229. $15/members;$20/non-members. ******************************** Vocation Discernment Retreat Is God Calling you to be a Sister? Come and See! Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat Single Catholic Women ages 18-40. April 10-12, 2015 Los Altos Hills, CA CONTACT: Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C. 650-949-8890 or 213-210-9903, [email protected] www.DaughtersOfCharity.com. *********************************** March 8th Boletim Paroquial Português Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda Durante a caminhada Quaresmal surgirão; espinhos, pedregulhos, obstáculos que nos dificultam a caminhada. Temos nas leituras de hoje a confiança de Abraão no Senhor Deus; ao ponto de oferecer o seu único filho em holocausto. Assim também, temos que investir toda a nossa confiança no Senhor. O Salmista assim nos diz; “Caminharei na terra dos vivos na presença do Senhor.” Com essa confiança caminharemos ao alcance de nos encontrar-mos com o Senhor no Seu Reino. Podemos não ter a oportunidade neste mundo de ver a glória de Deus, tal como os Apóstolos a viram na Transfiguração do Senhor, mas a fé nos leva a acreditar que pela Sua morte e ressurreição ganhamos essa graça de ter um lugar no Reino de Deus. Olhemos neste tempo quaresmal como uma oferta de Deus de nos encontrar-mos muito intimamente com Ele. Uma confissão bem feita faciliata-nos uma oportunidade de estreitar-mos o nosso relacionamento com Deus. Nas Quartas-Feiras e Sextas-Feiras que façmaos prepósitos de visitar o Senhor Jesus no sacrário. Perante Ele pedir que Jesus nos alimente o nosso coração de sentimentos de perdão e de amor. Pedir que sejemos corajosos em enfrentar os obstáculos da vida que se nos apresentam diáriamente e de defender-mos os mais fracos e indefesos. Pedir ao senhor Jesus que continue a apoiar e dinamisar os esforços que fazemos em ser bons, esposos, pais, filhos, professores, sacerdotes, etc. Que seja Ele a nos alimentar com a esperança de ultrapassar as doenças, as fraquesas de espírito, as tentações. Pedir a Sua divina assistência nas decisões que se fazem diáriamente. Agradecer-Lhe de todos os dons que recebemos, especialmente o do Seu amor e da Sua misericórdia. Neste mundo caminha só quem quer; os católicos devem caminhar confiantes que estão sempre acompanhados com o Cristo que morrendo numa cruz por amor de nós nos livrou da morte pela Sua Ressureição. Apelo Anual Diocesano Vamos entrar na quarta semana desta campanha de angariar fundos que servem de apoio aos diversos programas religiosos e de caridade social da nossa Diocese. Neste momento estamos muito aquém da quota parte que cabe a nossa paróquio. O Objectivo é a participação de todos e não a quantia que cada um possa dar e ainda mais que esta venha do coração. Programas Espirituais desta Quaresma Tenham em conta as sugestões de enriquecimento espiritual que a nossa paróquia oferece durante esse tempo de Quaresma 2015: Exposição do Santíssimo: Todas as sextas-feiras das 8:30am ás 5pm na Capela e ás quartas-feiras das 6-8pm. na igreja Confissões: Quartas-feiras das 6-8pm na igreja Programa tigela de arroz: As caixas de cartão estão á entrada da igreja á disposição das pessoas que queirem participar neste programa de ajuda aos mais necessitados. As regras deste programa são as mesmas dos anos anteriores e se alguém precisar de mais informação podem contactar com Diane Madruga ou João Arruda. Romaria Quaresmal: Reservem a data de 28 de Março para ir em peregrinação e oração ás igrejas de Santa Clara. Para Mais informações contactem com Lurdes Ferreira ou João Arruda. Tenham nas suas orações as pessoas da nossa comunidade paroquial que estão em retiro em San Juan Bautista. Um Santo e Alegre Domingo para todos!! Boletín Parroquial Español Escucha y Sigue “Este es mi Hijo amado; escúchenlo”. Y sí que lo escucharon. Desde ese momento, Pedro, Santiago y Juan fueron sus ardientes seguidores, desechándolo todo para seguir las huellas del Maestro. Tal como proclama el salmista, “Señor, he aquí tu servidor”, los tres discípulos se comprometieron a vidas de increíbles penurias e indescriptible gozo. Después de ese día en la montaña, nunca más dudaron de la vocación escogida. Aunque nuestras pruebas no sean tan severas como la de Abraham, ni nuestros momentos sublimes tan dramáticos como la Transfiguración, todos confrontamos los retos cotidianos de caminar “en presencia del Señor en el país de la vida”. Mientras seguimos nuestros diversos llamados a amar y servir, seamos confortados por lo que Pablo les recuerda a los romanos: “Si Dios está a nuestro favor, ¿quién estará en contra nuestra?” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Llamado Anual Diocesano Si usted ya respondió al Llamado Anual Diocesano le damos las gracias, y si aun no lo ha hecho lo invitamos a que lo haga hoy. Encontrará sobres de ADA en las entradas de la iglesia. Es importante la participación de todos para poder alcanzar la meta de la parroquia. Puede depositar el sobre en la canasta de la colecta del domingo. Gracias por su apoyo. Actividades Durante la Cuaresma Operación Plato de Arroz: Cada año, durante la cuaresma, los Servicios de Ayuda Católica tiene esta campaña para recabar fondos para ayudar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitados en todo el mundo. En las entradas de la iglesia encontrará volantes con mayor explicación, así como las cajitas, por favor llévese una. Viacrucis: todos los viernes de cuaresma, a las 6:30pm. Reconciliación: La Luz está Encendida para Ti todos los miércoles de cuaresma, de 6-8 de la tarde, en la iglesia. Adoración al Santísimo Todos los viernes de 8:30am-5pm, en la capilla. Deberán anotarse en la oficina para separar su hora. También tenemos exposición del Santísimo durante loa miércoles de 6:00pm – 8:00pm en la iglesia. Para Conocernos Mejor Nuestros sacerdotes están ofreciendo visitar los hogares de las familias que así lo deseen. Esta es una vista del sacerdote a nuestras casas para charlar con la familia y conocernos mejor. No es necesario hacer nada especial, solo hay llenar las formas que está en la entrada de la iglesia, luego recibirá una llamada de la oficina parroquial para confirmar el día y la hora de la visita. Hermana Glenda-Formando Discípulos La Oficina del Apostolado Hispano de la Diócesis de San José nos invita a la Noche de Reflexión, “El gozo del Evangelio” Formando Discípulos -a través de- canto, alabanza y música con la Hermana Glenda, el viernes 20 de Marzo, de 7:30pm a 9:00pm, en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Refugio. El costo del boleto para menores de 10 años es $10 y para mayores de 11 años $20. Boletos con Paty Rascón. Más información con Adriana Valenzuela al 408-983-0124. Parish Information & Contacts Pastoral Staff St. Clare Parish Rectory Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed for lunch 12 - 1pm Emergency #: 408.904.9187 Facility Emergencies: Matt Dutra 408.904.9181 Mass Schedule Daily (Chapel) MWFSa TTH Weekend (Church) Saturday English Sunday English English - Family Portuguese Spanish Cantonese Mandarin Chinese Youth (Lower Church) English Reconciliation 8:00 am 5:30 pm 5:00 pm 7:45 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Every Saturday 4:30 - 4:45pm Or by appointment Prayers for Vocations/ Benediction (Chapel) 4th Tues, 5:30 pm Baptism See page 2 for preparation classes and baptism dates. For private baptisms, consultation with the priest is necessary. Quinceanera Please call Paty Rascon for information about classes and liturgical celebration. St. Clare School 408.246.6797 408.246.6726 fax [email protected] www.stclareschool.org Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm School Staff Principal: Madeline Rader Office Administrator: Cherell Rizzo Receptionist: Martha Ramirez Pastor Parochial Vicar Office Administrator Catechetical Ministry & Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Webmaster 408.248.7786 408.248.8150 (fax) (Ext. 104) (Ext. 105 ) (Ext. 106) (Ext. 102) Perig Vennetier [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Liturgy Liturgy Committee Altar Servers Environment Baptism Preparation Funeral Coordinator Quinceañera Coordinator Vocations Committee Children’s Liturgy RCIA Fr. Pedro 408.248.7786x105 Fr. Tad (Eng.) Rogelio Esquivel (Sp.) 408.629.9182 Robyn Schroeder [email protected] Maria Gamboa (Sp.) [email protected] Lucy Silva (Eng.) [email protected] Dolores Wriglesworth [email protected] Paty Rascon [email protected] Tom Bommarito 408.243.4647 Natalie Plecque (Eng.) [email protected] Gloria Hackleman (Sp.) [email protected] Diane Madruga [email protected] Community & Service Pastoral Council Patrick Schneider Evelyn Amaya Tony Colombo Scott McLarty Joe D’Amore Jim Thorn Rigo Rascon Marcy Taylor Tom Bommarito Mick Gonzales [email protected] Anne McMahon Marah Grace Gebala Mary Correia Finance Council [email protected] Justin Maksim Edwin Alabanza Sean McMahon Serra Club of Santa Clara 408.243.4647 St. Vincent De Paul Extension 200 408.645.0506 Facilities Task Force Matt Dutra [email protected] Knights of Columbus Dave Vincent [email protected] 408.398.0399 Young Ladies’ Institute (YLI) Dolores Wriglesworth [email protected] Social Justice Committee Anne McMahon [email protected] Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) Matt Dutra 408.998.3226 Hispanic Community Elania Tablada 408.984.3519 Evelyn Amaya 408.945.9129 Portuguese Community Joao Arruda 408.248.4872 Mandarin Community Rev. Carlos A. Olivera 408.509.6960 Louis Yueh [email protected] Simon Liao [email protected] Cantonese Community Melissa Poon [email protected] Lillian Lam [email protected]