March 13, 2016 - St. Catherine of Alexandria

SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA
We, at St. Catherine Parish, are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic
Community, called to live and proclaim the
good news of Jesus Christ through
Worship, Discipleship and Service.
La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, es una comunidad en crecimiento,
acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y
proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo
por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y
el Servicio.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT / QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
MASSES / MISAS
From the Desk of Fr. Jeronimo Gutierrez, Pastor…..
Dear parishioners,
My reflection this weekend has two parts. The first consists of a brief
update about my “New Year’s Resolutions” I announced to you at the
beginning of this year.
Liturgy Committee. The current committee is working in a much better
organized manner. The Liturgy Coordinator position has been open and
CONFESSION / CONFESIÓN
posted on the Diocesan web site. Meanwhile, the members will continSaturday / Sábado: 4:00 ue planning, implementing and evaluating our parish celebrations and
5:00pm (Or by appointment /
O hacer una cita.)
at the same time will create the “Parish Policy” for Eucharistic, MinisADORACIÓN /ADORATION ters; Lectors; Ushers; Altar Servers; Sacristans and all things related to
Wednesday / Miércoles 6:30pm
Liturgy.
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1st Friday - 24 Hours
Monday-Saturday:
8:15am
Saturday:
5:30pm
Sábado:
7:00pm
Sunday:
7:15, 8:45, 10:30am
5:30pm
Domingo:
12:15pm
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Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Email: [email protected]
Catechetical Ministry
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St. Catherine School
(408) 779-9950
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Desde el escritorio del Padre Jeronimo Gutierrez, Pastor….
Estimados feligreses,
Mi reflexión de este fin de semana tiene dos partes. La primera consiste en un breve reporte acerca de mis “Promesas de Año Nuevo” que
les anuncié al principio de este año.
Comité de Liturgia. El comité actual está trabajando de una manera
más organizada. La posición del Coordinador de Liturgia ha sido abierta y anunciada en le página de la Diócesis. Mientras tanto, los miembros del comité continúan planeando, implementando y evaluando
nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas y al mismo tiempo crearán las pólizas
requeridas para los Ministros de la Eucaristía; Palabra; Hospitalidad;
Monaguillos; Sacristanes y todo lo relacionado con la liturgia.
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IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA
SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH
Rectory Office Hours / Horarios de la Rectoría
Monday - Friday (Lunes - Viernes)
8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday (Sábado)
Closed/Cerrado
Sunday (Domingo)
8:30am - 12:00pm
Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral
Fr. Jeronimo Gutierrez, Pastor - [email protected]
Fr. Lieu Vu, Parochial Vicar- [email protected]
Fr. Randy Valenton, Parochial Vicar– [email protected]
Deacon Rick Haeckel, Deacon - [email protected]
Deacon Phil Flowers, Deacon - [email protected]
Sr. Silvia Frías, MESST Asociada Pastoral - [email protected]
Rose Pucan-Meagor, Director of Family Faith Formation and
Evangelization- [email protected]
Deepu Kochuparambil, Youth & Young Adult Ministry [email protected]
Anna Quiñones, Director of Stewardship & Development [email protected]
Fabienne Esparza, Principal - [email protected]
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56;
Jn 8:31-42
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27,
29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21,
24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Sunday:
Lk 19:28-40 (procession);
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 - 23:56 [23:1-49]
READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’
entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40).
First Reading - In spite of my sufferings I am not
disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).
Psalm - My God, my God, why have you
abandoned me? (Psalm 22).
Second Reading - Christ emptied himself, and God
filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11).
Gospel - The account of Christ’s passion according
to Luke (Luke 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]).
FAITH SHARING QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Adult: “Have you ever been too willing to “cast the first
stone” when you disapproved of someone’s behavior? How
can you resist these feelings?”
Child: “When have you criticized or made fun of someone?
What could help you act differently?”
March 12/13, 2016
Marzo 12/13, 2016
THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA
Sunday/Domingo, March 13
8:00-12:00pm NUR
Bright Beginnings Nursery
8:30-10:30am Rm.10,11,12 Cat. Min - FFF session
8:45-10:00am
LR
RCIA Dismissal
11:00-4:00pm
MC
RCIC Retreat
12:00-2:00pm
DC
Cat. Min Spanish RCIC
3:00-4:30pm
CH
Passion Play practice
3:30-5:30pm
CH
Worship Choir - Kellet
4:00-8:00pm
GYM, CR1-4 & Kit St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
4:00-5:30pm
Rm.8 Cat.Min. Home Study Program Mtg
4:00-9:00pm
Rm.10 Grupo Amigos - Retreat prep
5:00-6:00pm
Rm.11 Spanish Bible Study
7:00-9:30pm
MC
Life Teen Nights
7:30-8:30pm
CH
Danza Liturgica
Monday/Lunes, March 14
6:00-7:00pm
CHV
Alpha & Omega planning meeting
6:00-9:00pm
CR 3-4 & Kit Community supper
6:00-9:00pm
CH
Bell Choir/Angelica choir
6:30-9:00pm
Rm11 Stephen Ministry training
6:30-8:30pm
NUR
Women’s Stitching group
6:45-8:45pm
Rm12 Prayer Group A Los Pies de Cristo
7:00-8:30pm
LR
Finance Committee Meeting
7:00-8:00pm
Rm10 Jovenes Para Cristo team meeting
7:30-9:30pm
MC
English - Pre-Baptismal Class
Tuesday/Martes, March 15
3:30-5:30pm
NUR
St. Joseph’s Table Meeting
6:30-9:00pm
MC
Spanish Pre-Baptismal class
7:00-9:00pm
Rm12 Stephen Ministry supervision meeting
Wednesday/Miércoles, March 16
9:00-11:00am CR1
Women’s group
12:00-8:00pm NUR
Rose’s choir
3:00-6:30pm
MC,Rm10,11 Family Faith Formation session
5:00-6:00pm
CH
Children’s Choir rehearsals
6:00-7:30pm
CH
Hora Santa
6:00-9:00pm
CR3-4 Development event
6:30-8:00pm
Rm.12 Jesus to Mankind
6:30-8:30pm
DC
Edge
7:30-9:00pm
MC
RCIA Class
7:30-9:30pm
CH
Alpha Omega - Spanish Group
Thursday/Jueves, March 17
2:30-3:15pm
CH
School – Stations of the Cross
6:00-9:00pm
CH
Spanish Choir rehearsals
7:00-9:00pm
Rm.12 RICA
8:00-9:00pm
Nur
Schola Cantorum rehearsal
Friday/Viernes, March 18
9:30-10:30am MC
Bible Study
6:00-10:00pm CR1-4 & Kit St. Giuseppi dinner
6:30-7:30pm
CH
Via Crucis
Rm10,11 Jovenes Para Cristo
7:00-9:30pm
7:00-10:00pm MC
Grupo Amigos
7:30-9:30pm
CH
Confirmation Stations of the Cross
Saturday/Sabado, March 19
8:30-10:30am MC,Rm 10,11,12 Cat Min.- Spanish FFF session
9:00-9:30am
CH
Cat Min. - FFF Spanish Opening Prayer
9:00-10:00am LR
Men’s group
11:00-6:00pm Rm11 Jovenes Sin Cristo Decorating Mtg
12:00-2:00pm CH
Danza Liturgica - practice
8:30-10:00pm CH
Spanish Passion Play practice
8:15AM MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 14
Brad & Mayra Mountz
† Jane Tracey
Tuesday, March 15
† Maria Del Carmen Muñoz
† David Appling
Wednesday, March 16
† Georgina Barnes
† Mary Grace Coming
Thursday, March 17
† Marcelino Senido
† Maria Thuy Vu
Friday, March 18
† Gertrude Goncalves
† Josephine Ravizza
Saturday, March 19
† Francisco Jose Inclan
† Phillip Silangil
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE
BY DEACON RICK HAECKEL
Today’s Gospel speaks of forgiveness in a way
so profound that it seems beyond our reach. I
mean really, the law was broken, the event
witnessed and the perpetrator has no standing in
the community. It’s a slam dunk and the scribes
and the Pharisees waste no time in demanding
that “justice” be done. Those “learned in the Law”
see a chance to double down. They try to trap
Jesus into abrogating the legal requirement that
Moses commanded and also diminish Jesus’
stature by raising theirs. They cannot see the
forest (God’s care) for the trees (legalism). As we
journey on in Lent take a moment to fit ourselves
into that picture. When the rules tell us plainly
what we should do we easily avoid looking
beyond the event itself into the circumstances in
which it arose. Over and over Jesus invites us to
see beneath the veneer, to see blindness not as
punishment by God but as an invitation to
service, to become the prodigal parent who
forgives out of great love, to judge not the
adulterers but ourselves … asking that we
discover the healing balm of forgiveness which is
given without judgment of its effectiveness or the
worthiness of the recipient. The change of stance
when we put aside our certain righteousness in
favor of mercy gives peace and wholeness to
both parties. Yes, it’s important to follow rules but
not without evaluating their effect in each
circumstance. Robots follow rules (they are fun)
but our lives, centered in Jesus and his love, are
best lived in wonder and unearned grace.
GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK
It may seem boring and repetitive but if everyone put
bottles, cans, etc. into recycling bins instead of the
trash … imagine what the reuse of materials would
save. It’s not hard to do but changing habits can be.
Make recycling a Lenten corporal work of mercy :-).
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Have you moved recently and need to update
your mailing information with the parish? Email
us at [email protected], drop us a note in the
Sunday collection or call us at (408) 779-3959.
We need your complete name, old & new address and your new telephone number if that
has changed. Don’t miss out on all the great
news we mail/email to our parishioners!
FROM THE DESK OF FR. JERONIMO
CONTINUED......
The Finance Council. This council has three new
members and I hope to get at least two more by
the end of June.
The Master Parish Plan. We had a very
interesting and productive meeting last month. I
can assure to you that in the hearts of all those
who attended they would love have a new church
building, however, the cost of a new building
seems to be unreachable as we speak. The
Finance Council will check the results and
probably consult an Architect to explore all the
possibilities to renew the inside of the present
church.
The Pastoral Council. Those who have been
identified as potential members of the council will
soon receive a letter with the date and time of our
first meeting.
The second part consists of the reflection that all
the registered parishioners have received in the
mail. I know that many of you are not registered.
That’s why I decided to include it in this bulletin. It
is about the celebration of Holy Week. Once
again, we have the great opportunity to celebrate
Holy Week, especially the Holy Triduum.
One more time, we accompany the Lord at His
triumphal entrance to Jerusalem; during His last
Supper; His agony on the cross; His death; His
burial and His Resurrection from the dead.
May the (Word) proclaimed at these celebrations
help you to develop a deep personal relationship
with Jesus. May the Liturgical Celebrations
(Worship) help you to make your Sunday
Eucharistic Celebration the heart of your daily life
so that you too may go out and announce
(Witness) to everyone that the Lord is Risen.
Welcome!
Our warmest welcome to all who
celebrate with us, whether long-time residents
or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God
for you. If you are not registered, please fill out
this form and place it in the collection basket or
mail it to the parish office.
Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: _____________________________ Zip:__________________
Phone: _______________ Email: __________________________
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
LITURGY WORSHIP
REFLECTION: God created and always creates
Have you considered making a
Memorial or Honor Gift during the
Easter Season?
Did you know that you can make an Easter
gift in memory or in honor of a loved one at
Easter?
Honoring someone with a gift at Easter is a
great way to tell them how much you love
them and support your parish at the same
time. This gift honors someone you love
while helping others. You can add the honorees name and address on the check or
the envelope.
A more significant way to remember a deceased loved one is through a memorial
contribution and it can be made as an
Easter offering. Memorial contributions can
be made for any special occasion. They
are also a great idea during Easter as we
celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. You simply need to state on the
check or envelope the name and address
of deceased.
We will notify the family member a gift was
made in their memory or to honor them.
May your family have a wonderful and
Blessed Easter. I pray that the peace of
Christ is with you always.
God Bless, Anna Quinones
For more information please contact me at
[email protected]
something new in Christ. The prophet Isaiah in the
first reading, Is. 43:16-21,
tells us that God’s merciful
love for us is as welcome as
a stream in the desert. It
gives new life and joy to all.
St. Paul in the second reading, Phi. 3:8-14, marks the
beginning of his new life in
Christ so that he experiences the power of the Lord’s
resurrection. The woman in
the Gospel, Jn. 8:1-11, receives Christ’s forgiveness of her sins and thus a new life from
Christ.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Next
weekend,
many
churches provide palms to
be carried in the opening
moments of the liturgy, as
we gratefully recall Jesus’
entry into the holy city of Jerusalem. The children who
greeted him on that day
used what was both handy
and traditional, since palms
were carried to inaugurate
the joyful harvest feast of Succoth. To this day,
faithful Jews are directed to take a beautiful palm
branch, green and straight as possible, called a
lulav, and bind it with three myrtle branches fifteen
inches long, and two longer willow branches. At
the end of the temple service, everyone carries the
lulav, circling the sanctuary in a dance called the
Hoshanot, singing hymns of joy.
In other climates, Jews and Christians alike have
had to make accommodations over the years. In
Italy, everyone carries olive branches today, often
brought from their own garden. In England, forsythia branches are preferred, a relative of the olive, sign of peace. Germans prefer pussywillows,
and others look for flowering spring branches. In
our part of the world, what do you think would be
the best choice to express joy and welcome, and to
remind us of the joy of Christ’s victory even as we
prepare to commemorate his passion?
Rev. James Field, Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co.
QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera Lectura — El Señor hace algo nuevo
para que el pueblo escogido (Isaías 43:16-21) o
Ezequiel 37:12-14.
Salmo — Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros,
Señor (Salmo 126 [125]) o Salmo 130(129).
Segunda Lectura — El bien supremo es conocer
a Jesús como Señor (Filipenses 3:8-14) o Romanos 8:8-11.
Evangelio — Sorprenden a una mujer en el acto
de adulterio. Que el que no tenga pecado tire la
primera piedra (Juan 8:1-11) o Juan 11:1-45 [3-7,
17, 20-27, 33b-45].
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62
[41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:12-20
(o Jn 8:1-11
Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21;
Jn 8:21-30
Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56;
Jn 8:31-42
Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:5159
Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn
10:31-42
Sábado: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89
(88):2- 5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18,
22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a
Domingo: Lc 19:28-40 (procesión);
Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (23):8-9, 17-20, 2324; Fil 2:6-11; Lc 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1
-49]
FELICITAMOS LOS
CUMPLEAÑOS
DEL MES DE MARZO
DOMINGO, 13 DE MARZO
Diana Fuentes
Gerardo Sanchez
Martha Sanchez
Damos gracias al Señor por todas las bendiciones
concedidas a cada uno de nuestros ministros en su
cumpleaños y el que compartan su tiempo y talento
en nuestra Parroquia. Pedimos al Señor los haga
crecer en su fe y les recompense su generosidad.
DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DEL PADRE
JERONIMO GUTIERREZ…
Consejo de Finanzas. Este consejo tiene tres
nuevos miembros y espero conseguir por lo
menos dos más a finales de junio.
El Plan Maestro. El mes pasado tuvimos una
reunión muy interesante y productiva. Les puedo asegurar que en el corazón de los que asistieron les encantaría construir un nuevo templo.
Sin embargo, el costo de un nuevo templo parece inalcanzable en estos momentos. El Consejo
de Finanzas revisará los resultados y probablemente consultará a un arquitecto que nos ayude a explorar las posibilidades de renovar el interior de nuestra actual iglesia.
El Consejo Pastoral. Aquellos que han sido
identificados como probables miembros pronto
recibirán una carta con la fecha y hora de nuestra primera reunión.
La segunda parte consiste en la reflexión que
todos feligreses registrados van recibir en su
correo. Como sé que muchos de ustedes no
están registrados en su parroquia, decidí incluir
dicha reflexión en este boletín. Es acerca de la
Semana Santa. Una vez más tenemos la gran
oportunidad de celebrar la Semana Santa, especialmente el Triduo Pascual.
Una vez más, podremos acompañar al Señor
en su Entrada triunfal a Jerusalén; en su Ultima
Cena; durante su agonía en la cruz; su muerte;
su sepultura y su Resurrección de entre los
muertos.
Que la (Palabra) proclamada en estas celebraciones le ayude a tener una más profunda y
personal relación con el Señor Jesús. Que las
celebraciones litúrgicas (Culto) le ayuden a hacer de su Eucaristía Dominical el corazón de su
vida cotidiana, para que usted también vaya y
anuncia (Testigo) a los demás que Jesús ha
resucitado.
Sinceramente,
P. Jeronimo Gutierrez
QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
Regocijando en la Misericordia de Dios , Juntos en Cristo
16, 17 & 18, de Septiembre del 2016
Colecta Diocesana Anual
Gracias a todos los que ya hicieron su regalo o
promesa. Aun no alcanzamos nuestra meta pero aún faltan algunas semanas. Por favor ore y
responda a la llamada para que usted haga su
parte para ayudar a la misión de Dios aquí en la
Diócesis de San José al hacer su promesa o su
regalo el día de hoy. Gracias. Puede hacer su
promesa en http://www.dsj.org/ways-to-give/
annual-diocesan-appeal/
¡Por favor haga su donación hoy!
Nuestra Meta
$ 210,564
Promesas
$ 180,252
Actualización del Plan Maestro
Nuestro carnaval del otoño
esta compuesto de una comunidad maravillosa. En el
Festival Del Otoño, usted
puede encontrar juegos mecánicos, deliciosa comida,
entretenimiento y una exhibición de automóviles. ¡Es un gran evento familiar! El comité esta explorando nuevas maneras de hacer el evento más grande y de mejorar el evento. ¿Qué cree usted que se debe
de hacer para mejorar el Festival Del Otoño?
Por favor de enviar sus opiniones a Jeanette
Thatcher en [email protected].
Gracias a todas las personas que asistieron a la junta de revisión del plan
maestro que se llevo acabo el 11 de
Febrero. Durante la junta, el historial
del plan, el estudio de viabilidad, y los
resultados de liderazgo fueron revisados. A cada
persona que asistió a la junta, se le dio la oportunidad de contestar las siguientes preguntas:
-Mi opinión es que la Iglesia se debe de renovar/ o
de remodelar la Iglesia existente porque:
-Mi opinión es que se debe de construir una Iglesia
nueva porque:
El comité de finanzas revisara las actas de las juntas
durante la junta del 14 de Marzo.
Gracias una vez más a todos nuestros participantes.
CAFÉ Y DONAS
El café y las donas no se
servirán el Domingo de
Ramos ni el Domingo de
Pascua. Los veremos el 3
de Abril del 2016.
VIA CRUSIS
FECHA
MINISTERIO
18 de Marzo Ministros
Extraordinarios de la
Comunión.
OFRENDA SEMANAL DE LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
¡MUCHAS GRACIAS por
su constante apoyo!
Ofrenda Total
Meta Semanal
Exceso (Faltante) del Presupuesto
Colectas del ano hasta la fecha
Notas de Corresponsabilidad: La corresponsabilidad se define como
la recaudación total de las misas de fin de
semana, Navidad y Pascua. La “Meta Semanal” es el numero que refleja la cantidad
que tendría que ser recogidos cada semana
para cumplir con nuestro presupuesto
anual.
Corresponsabilidad del año hasta la fecha
1 de Julio, 2015— 28 de Febrero, 2016
Colectas del año hasta la fecha
Presupuesto del año hasta la fecha
QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
PASANDO LA FE
FORMACIÓN DE FE FAMILIAR EN LA
IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA
ACTIVIDADES DURANTE CUARESMA
La Mesa de San José
Viernes 18 de Marzo
¡Gratis! Frutas y Verduras
1:00pm-5:00pm
Centro Parroquial
¿Conoce usted alguien que esta en necesidad
de frutas y verduras frescas? ¡Favor de invitarlos para que reciban frutas y verduras completamente gratis! Donaciones son bienvenidas,
especialmente si usted tiene arboles frutales o
jardines de verduras. También estamos en necesidad de voluntarios para la distribución y la
limpieza después del evento.
SOPA CUARESMAL
SOLIDARIA
6:00pm-7:00pm
Centro Parroquial
Todos son bienvenidos a
compartir una cena con nosotros después de la distribución de frutas y
verduras. La cena consiste de una deliciosa sopa sin carne y pan. Favor de reservar su lugar
si es que va asistir a la cena, si usted desea
traer una hoya de sopa, pan o si desea ayudar
a servir, se puede registra en nuestra pagina de
web por iVolunteer. La estaciones de la cruz
se llevaran acabo inmediatamente después de
la cena.
Favor de llamar a la oficina de Formación de Fe
al (408) 779-9604 si necesita mas información .
Los eventos son organizados por La Federación Católica Italiana y el ministerio de la escuela secundaria de St. Catherine.
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Venga y acompáñenos para
Las estaciones de la Cruz
Cada Viernes a las 6:30pm en español
Jóvenes son invitados a las Estaciones de la Cruz
El Viernes, 18 de Marzo a las 7:30pm.
CENA DEL DIA DE SAN
PATRICIO
Domingo,13 de Marzo
4:00pm a 8:00pm
Centro Parroquial O’Donnell
Música Irlandés y
Entretenimiento
Deliciosa comida Irlandés
Los boletos cuestan solo $15
Hot Dog, Sabritas & Refresco para niños= $5.
¡Los Boletos se venderán en la entrada!
Para más información o para ser voluntario,
por favor de contactar a Mike Barry en
[email protected]
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma;
Avance el reloj una hora
Lunes: Inicia la Cuaresma en el calendario
juliano
Jueves: San Patricio
Viernes: San Cirilo de Jerusalén; Abstinencia
Sábado: San José, esposo de la Virgen Maria;
Comienza la primavera
ESCRITURA INSPIRADA
Estudiar las Escrituras inspiradas es la manera principal de saber cuál es nuestro deber.
—San Basilio Magno
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Adult Faith Formation
for the parish of St Catherine
Gestures and postures at Eucharist
General Instruction for the Roman Missal
Among gestures are included also actions and processions, by which the Priest, with the Deacon and
ministers, goes to the altar; the Deacon carries the
Evangeliary or Book of the Gospels to the ambo before the proclamation of the Gospel; the faithful
bring up the gifts and come forward to receive Communion. It is appropriate that actions and processions of this sort be carried out with decorum while
the chants proper to them are sung, in accordance
with the norms laid down for each. (#44)
Processions
Apart from special celebrations, the normal
Mass has five processions:
1. Entrance
2. Gospel
3. Gifts
4. Communion
5. Exit
Both the entrance and exit processions can
have a full set of ministers: Incense ministers,
candle & cross ministers, deacon/lector with
Gospel book, priest celebrant.
The Gospel procession features the Gospel
Book carried by the deacon/priest to the ambo.
The Gifts procession features the bread and
wine carried by the faithful to present to the
priest.
The Communion procession features the faithful
coming to receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
All processions are intended to be accompanied
by some chant or song.
Dancing?
The word “dance” does not appear in the instructions for Mass. But it is a logical deduction
that any of the processions could be choreographed in a way that would be an appropriate
dance “with decorum,” as long as that does not
detract or distract from the liturgical action.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Sometimes, it’s really important just to stop and think of how much God loves us.
Someone shared this quote with me while I was at the LA Congress two weeks ago. I thought it would
look good over a sweet backdrop. If you like it, let me know and I can email you the color version of it. Or
you can follow us on Instagram @st.catherine.ym and find it there. And if you actually know the source
of the quote, let me know too because I haven’t been able to find it (neither was the person who told it to
me).
[email protected]
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Passing on the Faith
Family Faith Formation at St. Catherine’s Church
St. Joseph’s
Table
Friday,
March 18th
Children
in
Faith
Formation classes
learn about the
Stations of the
Cross.
FREE Fresh Produce Giveaway
1:00 - 5:00pm
Parish Center
Do you know someone who can use some fresh
fruits and vegetables? Invite them to our FREE
Fresh Produce Giveaway! Donations are welcome, especially if you have fruit trees or vegetable gardens that are overflowing with produce!
Volunteers are also needed to help with table
set up and break down and produce distribution.
6:00 - 7:00pm
Parish Center
All are welcome to share a simple meatless
soup and bread supper after the produce giveaway. RSVP on I-Volunteer to attend, sign up
to bring a pot of soup or bread to the supper
or help serve. Stations of the Cross immediately follow the Soup Supper.
Please call the Family Faith Formation Office at
(408) 779-9604 if you would like additional information on these and other ways for the family to
spend time together and serve others during the
Lenten season! Events are organized by the
Italian Catholic Federation and St. Catherine
Middle School Ministry.
During this Lenten Season,
please continue to keep the following Elect in your prayers as
they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass:
Royce Elkehale
Esperanza Galvan
Anthony Herrera
Maia Kilinski
Ken Masterson
Jacob Molina
Nathan Shebib
Charles Soliday
Everett Wallace
Jacob Wallace
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
HELP NEEDED - CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
Join us Thursday March 24th from 9:00am to
12:00pm as we change the church environment
from Lent to Holy Thursday and set up the parish center for adoration after the Holy Thursday
Mass. Things to be done: take down and store
the Lenten environment; put up palm trees, set
up the church for the Holy Thursday washing of
the feet, etc. Come for whatever amount of time
you can. Please contact Diana-Lynn Inderhees
at [email protected] for more information.
What Exactly Is This Stephen Ministry We've
Been Hearing About?
Stephen Ministry is lay caring ministry. Stephen
Ministers are not counselors or therapists; rather, they are caring Christian friends who offer
a listening ear or help others through the
tough times in life. Stephen Ministers are trained
and supervised in their ministry; currently a new
group of ministers are in training here at St.
Catherine. If you, or someone you know, would
like to know more about how Stephen Ministry
may help, contact Claranne Schirle at 408-7821413.
FUNDRAISER FOR ST. CATHERINE’S
REACH OUT FOOD PANTRY
Where:
Advent Lutheran Church,
16870 Murphy Ave, Morgan Hill
When:
April 16th, 7:00 to 9:30pm
Who:
Performance by Gospel Group
Bluer than Blue (6 member string/
vocal group)
Contact:
Richard Simunic, 408-316-4745 or
408-779-0254
Admission fee: Free or donate non perishable
food or make a cash donation
FLOWERING
The flower does not bear the root, but the
root the flower . . . The rose is merely the evidence of the vitality of the root.
—Woodrow Wilson
INSPIRED SCRIPTURE
The study of inspired scripture is the chief
way of finding our duty.
—St. Basil the Great
DIVINE MERCY SCHEDULE
Jesus said to St. Faustina that on Divine Mercy
Sunday the depths of My Mercy are open to all;
that whoever goes to confession and Holy Communion on that day receives complete forgiveness of sin and punishment. Our church
community is celebrating the Divine Mercy Novena in our church begining on Good Friday.
The Novena consists of reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
It takes approximately 20-30
minutes. Please join us daily or as often as you
can on:
Good Friday 3/ 25 11-11:45 am
Saturday 3/26 3:00-4:00 pm
Sunday 3/27 2:00-3:00 pm
Monday 3/28 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 3/29 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 3/30 4:00-4:30pm
Thursday 3/31 4: 00 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 4/ 1 5:00 to 6:00p.m.
Saturday 4/02 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 4/3 2:00-3:30 p.m. Adoration,
Benediction, recitation of the rosary and
Divine Mercy Chaplet
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Join others in South County to end abortion,
support the sanctity of life and support
young mothers who struggle to make a life
affirming choice.
Join our 40 Days Prayer vigil on
Wednesday, March 16th at 11:45am
adjacent to Planned Parenthood,
760 Renz Lane, Gilroy.
For all information call Brian 408-847-2000
or Email [email protected]
EASTER SEASON ENVIRONMENT
Join us to prepare the church environment for the Easter season on Saturday, March 26th from 8:00am to
11:00am. We will also set up and prepare the environment in the parish center for Easter Sunday Masses.
Things that need to be done: decorating the baptismal
font for baptisms during the Vigil Mass, putting out the
flags, hanging the swoops, steaming the altar cloth in
the parish center, decorating the church, church vestibule and parish center with Easter lilies, etc. Come for
whatever amount of time you can. Please contact Diana-Lynn Inderhees at
[email protected] for more information.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
HELP US REACH 1,000 LIKES?
Do you have a Facebook account?
Have you “liked” St. Catherine’s
page? Help us reach 1,000 likes!
Go onto our Facebook page and
like us and you could win a raffle
prize! Once we reach 1,000 likes we will raffle
off a prize. Don’t miss out on staying on top of
all the events in the Parish.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
invites you to
Wake Up to Aging: Are We Ready for 2030?
Join us as we discuss key challenges and explore
community and system level solutions that could impact the future of senior services and prepare Santa
Clara and California to better meet the needs of seniors and those who care for them.
Thursday, March 17
9:30am - 12:00 noon
Keynote Speaker: Howard Gleckman Author
of Caring for Our Parents
Guest Panelists: Executives from AGIS, Justice In
Aging, Insight CCED
Moderator: Tatiana Colón, Director Older Adult Services
Bascom Community Center: 1000 S. Bascom
Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
This event is FREE but requires registration by
March 15
Online: Eventbrite.com search: Wake Up to Aging
or Call (408) 831-0440
STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE?
Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that
feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their
marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know
how to change the situation or even communicate
with their spouse about it. This program has helped
10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in
their marriage. For confidential information about or
to register for the program beginning with a weekend on May 6-8, 2016 call 831-439-9503 or email:
[email protected] or visit the web site at
www.HelpOurMarriage.com
OVER 50’S
The over 50’s group will hold its monthly luncheon
this Monday, March 21st at noon in the O’Donnell
Parish Center. They will be serving Corn beef and
cabbage. The cost per plate is $5, Remember to
bring a salad or dessert to share and canned goods
for Reach Out.
ACTIVITIES DURING LENT
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Pray the stations of
the cross this Lent.
Each Thursday at 2:30pm.
Each Friday at 6:30pm in
Spanish.
Teens are invited to Stations of
the Cross on Friday, March 18th at 7:30pm.
SMALL FAITH SHARING
GROUPS
Join a small faith sharing group to
discuss “Rediscover Jesus”. To
sign up for a group, please visit our
parish website, under the volunteer
option, select “Rediscover Jesus”.
PARISH FAMILY SOUP
SUPPERS
Join our Parish Family Soup
Suppers on Friday, March 18
at 6:00pm in the O’Donnell
Parish Center
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LUAU
Luscious Hawaiian Buffet and Side Dishes
Hawaiian Entertainment and
more Saturday April 16th, at
6:00pm
O'Donnell Center
Tropical Drinks, Wine, Beer
Tickets at $60/person from Tim Nondorf (408
779 4363) or Tom Rhodes (408 683 4959)
God is great all the time,
all the time, God is great!
MEN’S OVER 40’S OPEN GYM
An over 40’s men’s group gathers on Sundays
for Open Gym. Come and join some of your fellow over 40’s parishioners for a friendly game of
basketball. Game dates are:
April 3, 10, 17, 24
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
September 16, 17 & 18, 2016
We thank those who have already made their gift or
pledge. We have not yet reached our goal and
there are only a couple of weeks remaining. Please
pray and answer the call to do your part in supporting the mission of God here in the Diocese of San
Jose by making your pledge or gift today ...help
make this Appeal a success. Thank you.
You can pledge online at
http://www.dsj.org/ways-to-give/annual-diocesanappeal/
Please make your pledge today!
Our Goal - $210,564
Pledges - $180,252
MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Thanks to all who attended the
February 11th Master Plan review
meeting. At that meeting the plan
history, the feasibility study and the
resulting leadership outcomes were
reviewed. Each attendee was given the opportunity to answer these questions:
- My opinion is to renew / remodel the existing
church because:
-My opinion is to build a new church because:
The Finance Committee will review the meeting
minutes at their March 14th meeting.
Again thanks to all our participants.
The Fall Fun Fest is a wonderful community event with carnival rides, great food, games,
entertainment and a car show.
The Committee is exploring
ways to improve or expand it.
How do you think we can improve the Fall Fun Fest?
Send you opinions to Jeanette Thatcher at
[email protected].
COFFEE AND
DONUTS
Coffee and donuts will
not be served on Palm
Sunday and Easter Sunday.
We will see you again on
April 3rd.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
Sunday March 13
4:00pm to 8:00pm
O’Donnell Parish Center
Irish Music and Entertainment
Delicious Irish Food - tickets =
$15 each
Children’s Hot Dog, Chips & Soda = $5.
Tickets sold at the door!
For more information or to volunteer contact
Mike Barry - [email protected]
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP OFFERINGS
Thank you for your
continued support.
Stewardship Notes: Stewardship is
defined as the total collections from the
regular weekend masses, Christmas and
Easter. The “Weekly Goal” number
reflects the amount that was budgeted to
meet our yearly budget.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
St. Catherine School News
Fifth graders are wearing their boots to school to
make sure they are ready to hike at Science Camp.
SCIENCE CAMP
Our fifth graders are leaving for Science Camp on
Wednesday! They spend three days at the Marin
Headlands Institute in Marin County.
During their stay the campers learn about native
plants/animals and habitats, the water cycle, sea life,
astronomy and weather. They hike, explore tide
pools, learn the history of the Marin Headlands, and
enjoy campfires together. Please keep our fifth
graders, their teacher and chaperones in your prayers this week that they may have a safe and productive time at Science Camp. Look for some exciting
pictures of their adventures in future bulletins.
MISSION CARNIVAL
Every year around St. Patrick’s Day, St. Catherine
School holds a Mission Carnival. Each class sponsors a game or food booth, tickets are sold for a
quarter each. Under the direction of the teachers
and parents, the games are run by the students. All
proceeds from the event are given to charity. This
year the funds will go to the Learning and Loving
Center and the Awaso International School in Ghana.
Our Mission Carnival is held the afternoon of Friday,
March 18. Students will enjoy face painting, fishing
game, duck pond, cake walk, Dance Fever, videos
games, food booths and more! Students will be able
to redeem their prize tickets for an array of toys &
prizes. This is a wonderful way for our students to
show leadership & take active roles in helping others.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Join the students of St. Catherine
School for Stations of the Cross
every Thursday during Lent at 2:30
in the church. All are welcome!
Second graders enjoyed a Read-a-thon on Student
Appreciation Day during Catholic Schools Week.
LEARNING
SPANISH
In addition to Religion and all the
core subjects, all students at St.
Catherine School are learning
Spanish. In the lower grades students learn basic greetings and
prayers and build vocabulary such as days of the
week, months, body parts, food and clothing. In
the upper grades lessons are expanded to include more conversational language, verb usage
and grammar, as well as expanding vocabulary.
Our excellent teachers use a variety of strategies
to help students learn Spanish. Younger students learn poems and songs along with playing
games and building a Spanish vocabulary journal. In the upper grades students continue to
add to their vocabulary journals while role playing
for conversations, watching streaming videos in
Spanish, using online interactive programs, and,
of course, worksheets, quizzes and tests. Exposure to another language is a wonderful way for
our students to expand their horizons and make
connections with people from other cultures.
Be Not Afraid.
I Go Before You
Always.