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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 MERCY March 27, 2016 ● Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Mobile App: Saint Clare Visit us on Twitter @stclareparishsc Visit and like us on Facebook: St. Clare of Assisi Parish Office… 408-248-7786 Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, Pastor Rev. Pedro Perez Sención, Parochial Vicar In Residence: Rev. Canon Raphael Ueda Mary Park, Office Manager Paty Rascon, Hispanic Ministry Madeline Rader, Principal 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 Portuguese Prayer Group Thursdays 7 pm Portuguese Charismatic Group last Friday of month Pastor’s Note Dear Parishioners, Sacramental Information Baptism Today, on Easter Sunday, we can again sing "Halleluiah" that we have not sung all through Lent. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118:24). There is a lot of rejoicing going on. The question we might ask is: Why do we rejoice today? Well, we rejoice because our faith in Christ has been vindicated, truth has triumphed over falsity and justice over injustice. The story of the suffering and death of Jesus on Good Friday is the story of the triumph of falsity over truth, of injustice over justice, of evil over goodness. Jesus was falsely charged of crimes he did not commit, and unjustly sentenced to a death he did not deserve. His good friend betrayed him, his trusted companions deserted him and his number one man denied him. The people he loved demanded his crucifixion and chose to have the bandit Barabbas released in his place. It is a story of betrayal and lies, dishonesty and meanness, unfaithfulness and wicked violence directed against an innocent and apparently helpless victim. All this comes to a head on Good Friday when we see Jesus scourged, mocked, led on the death march, nailed to the cross where he dies after a few hours and is hastily buried in a tomb. If that were the end of the story that would be a bad story; it would be a tragedy. But glory be to God it is not. Death is not the end of the story. There is one more chapter. This is the most important chapter because, as the saying goes, they who laugh last laugh best. And in the last chapter of the story of Jesus we see him rise from the dead in all glory and majesty. He is vindicated. His enemies are shamed and confused. Jesus regains his eternal glory with the Father. He is the Lord, who will prevail over all humankind, his enemies included. 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. torture it, kill it, bury it in the grave but on the third day Truth will rise again. True will always be true. Just will always be just. Right will always be right even when the world around us would have it otherwise. It is the end of the story that counts. That is why the church asks us today to rejoice and be glad. Even when we are going through very difficult times: through betrayal, unjust discrimination, lies, and misrepresentations; even when the enemy seems to be winning the battle in our lives. Today Christ has won. And we know that in Christ we shall overcome. Halleluiah, Praise the Lord! And HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. Fr. Tad For us -his embattled followers - this is good news. It is good news to know that truth is immortal. We can suppress Truth, accuse it of being a lie, condemn it, 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 $374,400.00 Collected to 03/13/2016 $268,031.23 Budgeted to 03/13/2016 $266,400.00 Gain $1,631.23 Calendar of Events Mon 03/28 Office Closed: Easter Monday Tue 03/29 RCIA Instruc on, 7 pm, Rectory Thu 03/31 Office Closed : Cesar Chavez Fri 04/01 First Friday Bible Study, 7 pm, Rectory Sat 04/02 First Saturday Lector Training in Spanish, 9 am, Church Hispanic Rosary Group, 6 pm, Rectory Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30 Thank YOU for your generosity! Presider’s Schedule Sat. & Sun. April 2/3 Sat 5:00 pm Sun 7:45 am 9:00 am 10:30 am (Portuguese) 12:00 noon (Spanish) 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Fr. Tad Fr. Pedro Fr. Tad Fr. Pedro Fr. Tad Fr. Goda Fr. Olivera Fr. Pedro ADA Results Goal: $110,000 Mass Intentions Total Pledges: 251 Total Amount Pledged/ Donated: $111,267 March 27-April 02 Sun. 7:45 am Peter Louis Rowland+, Frank & Lavina Hogan+, Manuel & Delores Vierra+,Yvonne Rowland (L) 9:00 am St. Clare Parishioners 10:30 am USCCB President Urges Support for Petition to Stop Christian Genocide The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB), Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, issued an urgent call to support a petition to stop genocide in the Middle East and convince the U.S. Department of State to include Christians in any formal declaration of genocide. Excerpts from his statement read: “Today, the people of God must speak up for our brothers and sisters facing genocide in the Middle East. I urge every Catholic to sign the petition at www.stopthechristiangenocide.org...The very future of the ancient Christian presence in the Middle East is at stake. With each passing day, the roll of modern martyrs grows. While we rejoice in their ultimate victory over death through the power of Jesus’ love, we must also help our fellow Christians carry the Cross of persecution and, as much as possible, help relieve their suffering. By doing so, the Middle East and the world will be made safer for people of every faith to live in peace. 12:00 pm Joao Sousa da Silva+, Manuel de Sousa+, John Cunha+, Gilberto & Florinda Ferreira+, Maria L. Soares+, Ilidio C. Soares+, Antonio P. Dias+, Antonio S. Soares+, Josefa C. Soares+, Rosa S. Dias+, Frederico De Mendonca+, Gilberto Silveira+, Teresa Brasil+, Lourdes Cabral Arruda+, Jose Carrola+, Delfina Gaspar+, Francisco Quelhas+, Lucinda Gaspar+, Gabriel Da Silva+, Jose & Esperanca Mendonca+, Leonilda B. Corvelo+, Jose Brajil+, Francisco Corvelo+, Maria Isabel+, Jose Francisco Corvelo+, Fermino Gomes Brito+, Antonio Surluzano+, Jose Cabral+, Maria Pestana & Family (Sp. Int.), Souls in Purgatory Jose Ito+, Familia Alejos Acevedo, Familia Espana, Familia Glander Mon. 8:00 am Alice Kriege+, Peter Rigby (Sp. Int.) Tue. Aida Augusta+ 5:30 pm Wed. 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory+ Thu. 5:30 pm Souls in Purgatory+ Fri. 8:00 am Souls in Purgatory+ Sat. 8:00 am Charlene Rebholtz+ Sunday Children’s Programs “ Finding God” Cont inuous Fait h Format ion Program Religious Education here at St. Clare’s is more than just a Sacramental preparation program. Easter is a joyous time! Use the words inside the hearts below to complete the rhyme that tells about it. you bear do there Jesus Christ died on a cross, All our sins he then did ____________. Later when friends went to his tomb, He simply wasn’t _______________. Jesus had been brought back to life — Something only God could ______________... Let’s gladly accept the gift he gives: Salvation for me and _______________. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Fifty years or so ago, it was popular to teach that every Sunday is a “Little Easter.” Today, after several decades of intense liturgical reform, it is more proper to think of today as a “Big Sunday.” On this Easter day, we are at our very best. We remember who God is, and we remember who we are in God’s eyes: beloved sons and daughters, reborn to eternal life in baptismal waters. We rekindle our candles and reclaim our baptismal promises. As a “Big Sunday,” today also reflects the character of festivity and leisure that should mark every Lord’s Day. We wear “Sunday best” today, and we may take some time, especially in the northern states, to stroll through a budding garden. It is truly a “Big Sunday,” and how different our lives would be if we took its values and traditions forward into all the Sundays of our lives. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Italian Catholic Federation hosts…. Pancake Breakfast Serving: HAPPY EASTER!!! Sunday, April 17 Parish Hall After the morning Masses Pancakes Sausage Coffee/Orange juice Donation requested: $8/adults; $5/children Festiv’al 2016: May 13-15 Faith is the beginning and the end is love. --St. Ambrose Mark these dates down and invite family, friends and neighbors to the best festival on the block! There will be something for everyone, so… come and ENJOY! Mobile App for Our Parish ADA Update We are excited to have unveiled a parish App. Available for download in the Android and Apples stores, it is a new and effective way for communication and connectedness. As the 2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal comes to an end, thank you for your pledges and prayers. We continue to build “Rejoicing in God’s Mercy, Together in Christ” and this is evident through your support of the ADA and our parish. We have not only exceeded our diocesan goal but also have exceeded the parish goal. The free APP can be downloaded from the App Store for Apple devices and Google Play for Androids. The App name is Saint Clare Catholic Church—Santa Clara. It is PACKED with prayer resources, educational resources, parish events, discussion boards and more. Please download the App and allow Push Notifications. At the close of the active phase, we collected $111,267. This amount does not include the pledges/donations mailed directly to the diocese. We will let you know the final accounting in a future bulletin. Please continue your support all year by fulfilling the pledges you have made this spring. Thank you again. Scripture Readings for THIS Sunday First Reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9 DRAWN INTO THE STORY “We are witnesses!” The scripture readings for Easter Sunday concentrate on details reported by eyewitnesses. Listen carefully and you will be drawn into the stories yourself. Peter reports the good works Jesus did, his death on the cross, and his resurrection. The passage from John’s Gospel has us running to the empty tomb with Peter and John and peering inside to see the cloths used to cover Jesus’ body. Psalm 118 sums up our response: “It is wonderful in our eyes!” What resurrection details do we see in our lives today? How have we died to our old lives and been raised up again with Jesus? Let us pay attention to the new life around us. It is wonderful in our eyes. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Readings for the Week Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33; Jn 20:11-18 Beyond the Parish Mar. 29 Docent Orientation Tuesday, 1 pm Loyola Hall, 80 S. Market Street, San Jose, next door to the Cathedral. If you are interested in showing visitors our treasured Cathedral Basilica, volunteer to become a Cathedral docent. This special orientation will last approximately one and a half hours. Please note that docents are not required to be parishioners of the Cathedral. Everyone is welcome and we encourage taking Light Rail to downtown as the Cathedral does not have parking facilities. Please RSVP to Nina Tranchina at 408.283.8100x2210 by March 23 or via email to [email protected]. Apr. 7 Mercy in the Liturgy 7-8:30 pm, Diocese of San Jose Chancery, 1150 N. First St., Ste. 100, San Jose. This is another of the “Living the Year of Mercy” Series. The presenter will be the diocesan Liturgical Coordinator, Diana Macalintal. Apr. 16 Spring Forward Walk/Run The third annual Catholic Charities Walk/Run will be kicked off by the Bishop in Milpitas. Last year over 1600 attended. If you have an interest, please call Linda Pippin at 408.325.5125 or [email protected]. Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8; Lk 24:35-48 Friday Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118; Rv 1:9-13, 17-19 Jn 20:19-31 Apr. 27 The Church and Other Religions 7-8:30 pm, Santa Teresa Parish, 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose. Deacon Steve Herrera will present “What can NonChristian Religions Teach Catholics.” He will focus on how the religious practices and philosophies of nonChristian religions can deepen a Catholic’s faith and prayer life. Offertory Envelopes Rice Bowl Return The April-June envelopes have arrived and are ready for pick-up. They are on a table at the back of the church arranged alphabetically. When you find your name, please place your initials by your name to indicate that you have received them. At the same time, please check that your address is correct. Easter has arrived and our Rice Bowls may be filled to the brim. We hope the rice bowl campaign has given you new insight into poverty and need. We thank you for taking part in this Lenten activity and the funds collected will impact many people seeking relief in their lives. If you are not on the list, please contact the office for a blank packet and we will ensure that your number is affixed to the packet of envelopes. To turn in your rice bowl donations, please write one check for the amount collected and place it in the offertory collection, marked “Rice Bowl” in the memo line. Boletim Paroquial Português Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda Ressuscitou! Ressuscitou! Aleluia, Aleluia! É o grito dos cristãos por todo o mundo. É o grito da victória de Jesus Cristo sobre a morte. Hoje é o dia em que Cristo se manifesta como vencedor da morte, é o dia em que também nós somos definitivamente retirados ao poder da morte. Os cristãos hoje celebram uma nova vida, uma nova existência. Quando professamos hoje o Credo na Santa Missa ao dizermos; “Creio no perdão dos pecados, na ressurreição dos mortos e na vida eterna”é com a convicção que Cristo venceu a morte e nesse processo justificou-nos perante o Pai e nos alcançou o perdão dos pecados e a vida eterna, fazendo-nos herdeiros do Reino. Esta é a Festa das Festas pelo qualse manifesta a alegria da vida e se estabelece a esperança de cada cristão na felecidade eterna concedida pelo próprio Jesus Cristo que nos abraçou desde o alto da Cruz (símbolo do pecado e do opróbrio) mas com a Sua Ressurreição nos arquitectou a nossa própria ressurreição. Juntemo-nos á alegria das mulheres, de Pedro e do “discípulo amigo” . Somos chamados a amar com o mesmo amor verdadeiro, semelhante áquele de Cristo, em que deixamos de nos preocupar com nós mesmos, em não temer oferecer-mo-nos por amor para o bem comum da família, da comunidade, da igreja e de darmos testemunho do Deus que ama pela Sua infinita misericórdia toda a humanidade oferecendo o próprio Filho pela salvação da mesma. Na Eucaristia iremos O receber tal como os Apóstolos o fizeram na instituição do Sacramento da Eucaristia na Quinta-Feira Santa. Façamos da missa o lugar do nosso encontro com Jesus e com os irmãos que professam o mesmo crer, a mesma fé. Façamos desse Jesus que se nos oferece sob as espécies de pão e de vinho o nosso Companheiro que nos acompanha em todos os passos das nossas vidas. Ele está sempre connosco. Estaremos nós com Ele? Pequeno almoço de angariamento de fundos O CPP está a promover um pequeno almoço com a finalidade de angariar fundos para a nossa paróquia e para as actividades portuguesas na mesma. Este será realisado no próximo Domingo dia 3 de Abril, entre as 8 hrs. e 1 hora da tarde. A ementa será constituia por: pancakes, sausages, country potatos e fruta.. O preço é de $10.00 por pessoa. Qualquer pessoa que queira ajudar nesta promoção podem contactar com a Connie Silveira ou qualquer membro do CPP. Mensagem Pascal do CPP Nesta Festa da Páscoa o CPP quer agradecer a todos os leigos portugueses a dedicação e empenho que os Leigos Portugueses investem nos seus ministérios de bem servir a nossa comunidade. Mais ainda agradecer aos nossos sacerdotes : padre Tad e padre Pedro o cuidado destes em orientarem a nossa comunidade nesta paróquia. Sobretudo agradecer a esta comunidade que nos caracteriza, como paroquianos de Saint Clare e no cuidado que temos enquanto comunidade de salvaguardarmos os nossos valores culturais e religiosos que como portugueses temos por herança. Neste Espírito de Alegria Pascal queremos desejar a todos umas Santa Festas da Páscoa para todos. Em nome do CPP: Connie Silveira Um Santo e Alegre Domingo de Páscoa! Felizes Festas Pascais para todos!! Boletín Parroquial Español Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe Hace casi dos mil años María Magdalena fue muy de mañana al sepulcro de Jesús. Fue a rezar como muchos hacemos ante la tumba de un ser amado. Esa mañana ella se convertiría en apóstol de los apóstoles, primera testigo de Jesús resucitado de entre los muertos. Siglos después el testimonio de la Magdalena sigue siendo importante en la historia cristiana. Durante estos días en Anguiano, España, hombres y jóvenes de las viejas familias de la zona bailan y caminan con una pequeña imagen de la Magdalena. Se visten con camisas y faldones largos de muchos colores, mostrando la belleza de la diversidad hispana. Ellos bailan en honor de esa santa mujer de Magdala y lo hacen sobre andas de casi un metro de altura. Ellos toman la imagen desde la iglesia de su pueblo en las montañas en el norte del país y la llevan bailando por las calles empedradas bajando al santuario que han preparado para ella. Todo el pueblo reza y festeja en honor de la santa que fue buscando un difunto y se encontró con el Señor de la vida eterna. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Baile de Primavera Seguimos invitando al gran Baile de Primavera, el sábado 23 de abril, a partir de las 7:30pm. El costo de los boletos es de $20 adultos y $10 niños menores de 12 años, incluye bocadillos. Los boletos están a la venta después de la misa. Si compra 10 boletos o mas le reservamos su mesa. ¡Vengan a bailar y disfrutar en un gran ambiente familiar! Clases de Preparación para Quinceañeras Si desean celebrar su Quinceañera aquí en la parroquia, entre los meses de abril y septiembre uno de los requisitos es asistir a las clases de preparación. Dichas clases serán impartidas el 14 de abril. Por favor llame la oficina para mayor información. Bendiciones Especiales Si desea tener una bendición porque celebra un aniversario, cumpleaños o quiere presentar un niño(a), por favor llame a la oficina con dos semanas de anticipación. Oración para la Pascua Padre resucitado, permite que sienta la paz que me muestras; que no se cierren mis “puertas” por el miedo; que me aferre al Espíritu que me regalas para vivir intensamente el compromiso de sentirme enviado. Señor mío y Dios mío, perdona mis debilidades, mis dudas, mis temores, porque aun siendo a veces como Tomás, deseo buscarte, estar contigo. Porque aunque me encierre en mis silencios o en mis ruidos, en mis comodidades o en mis ocupaciones Tú sabes cómo entrar en mi vida, como hacerla distinta, como poner aire en mis vacíos y oxigenar mi alma endurecida. Que el Espíritu renovado de la resurrección, nacido de la victoria sobre la muerte y alimentado por el Amor más generoso impulse mi fe, mi permanencia en Ti, y aliente el ánimo modesto de quien quiere quererte, seguirte y responderte, Padre, tu Amor es mi paz, mi paz es tu perdón, y tu perdón es mi camino de testimonio al amparo de tu Fuerza. Amén “La fe es el comienzo y el fin es el amor” —San Ambrosio ¡Feliz Pascua! 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 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 Liturgy Committee Altar Servers Environment Baptism Preparation Funeral Coordinator Quinceañera Coordinator Vocations Committee Children’s Liturgy RCIA 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 (Ext. 102) Perig Vennetier [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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 Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm School Staff Principal: Madeline Rader Office Administrator: Cherell Rizzo Receptionist: Martha Ramirez 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 Finance Council Baptism Office Hours: (Ext. 104) (Ext. 105 ) (Ext. 106) Liturgy Mass Schedule Daily (Chapel) Pastor Parochial Vicar Office Manager Catechetical Ministry & Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Webmaster 408.248.7786 408.248.8150 (fax) Serra Club of Santa Clara St. Vincent De Paul Patrick Schneider Evelyn Amaya Tony Colombo Scott McLarty Gregory Shelby Joe D’Amore Jim Thorn Rigo Rascon Marcy Taylor Tom Bommarito Mick Gonzales [email protected] Anne McMahon Marah Grace Gebala Mary Correia John Sullivan [email protected] Sean McMahon Edwin Alabanza 408.243.4647 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) Janet Glaubke 408.225.0743 Hispanic Community Elania Tablada 408.984.3519 Evelyn Amaya 408.945.9129 Portuguese Community Connie Silveira 408.250.1138 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]