Fifth
Sunday of Lent - March 8-9, 2008
SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEALThis weekend our lectors
at each Mass will make a special appeal to all those who have not yet responded
to the Annual Diocesan Campaign. And,
our ushers will provide our parishioners an opportunity to participate during
our second collection. Pledge/gift
envelopes are available in the pews. Congratulations St. Victor’s Parishioners! We have now reached our Diocesan Goal! THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, all pledges now benefit St. Victor’s directly! OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION to all those who have already pledged support to this year’s ADA Campaign. If you have not yet made your pledge, please drop it in the collection basket or take it to the parish office. ADULT PARISH
RECONCILIATION SERVICE All parishioners are invited to an Adult Parish
Reconciliation Service this Wednesday, March 12th, at 7:30
P.M. in the Church. During this
service, we will gather together as a parish family to celebrate God’s mercy
and forgiveness. The service will
include Scripture readings, time for reflection and individual confession and
absolution. REMINDER: Please remain in the Church until the end of the
service for the communal penance. ADULT CONFIRMATIONSign-ups are being taken for the ADULT Confirmation classes (age 18 and older, who have already been baptized and have had First Eucharist). Please register for the classes through the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. The classes will be held March 24th-April 28th. The sacrament of Confirmation will take place on May 11th at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Registration deadline is Monday, March 17th. PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND AND JORDAN – NOVEMBER 2-13Father
Lim invites you to come to an informational meeting on Sunday, March 30th,
from 2:30-4:30 P.M. in the small room of the parish center.
For all the details, please contact Father Lim @ 251-7055. $CRIP
UPDATE $CRIP gift certificates will be available after Masses this weekend, March 8th & 9th, and next weekend, March 15th & 16th, (except for Sunday 7:00 and 8:00 A.M. Masses) for all of your Easter holiday shopping, dining and gift-giving needs. SCRIPTURE READINGS
MARCH
15-16, 2008 ISAIAH
50:4-7 PHILIPPIANS
2:6-11 MATTHEW
26:14-27:66 PLANNED GIVING NOTESTurn
Your Home From A Tax Sponge Into A Tax Deduction
Are
you tired of paying taxes on your home? Did
you know that you can get a tax deduction for a portion of your home’s value
to help offset these taxes? You can
do this, continue to live in your home and support the work of your parish at
the same time. If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call the Development Office @ 983-0243, or write to them at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050. LENTEN SERVICE
SCHEDULE
This Wednesday,
03/12/08 Adult
Parish Reconciliation Service at 7:30 P.M. Saturday,
03/15/08 Confessions:
3:30-4:30 P.M. Mass:
5:00 P.M. (Palms) Sunday,
03/16/08, Palm Sunday Regular
Sunday Schedule – Palms at all Masses Monday-Wednesday
of Holy Week – 03/17/08-03/19/08 Masses:
6:30 and 8:00 A.M. Thursday,
03/20/08, Holy Thursday Morning
Mass: 8:00 A.M. Solemn
celebration of the Lord’s Supper Mass:
7:30 P.M. (Choir) Adoration
until midnight Friday,
03/21/08, Good Friday NO morning service Crucifixion
Memorial Service: 12:00 noon Confessions:
12:00 noon-1:30 P.M. Holy
Communion Services at 1:30 P.M. (Choir) and 7:30 P.M. There
will be a special collection for the Holy Land
during
the Communion Services. THE
PARISH OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST, AND WILL BE CLOSED ALL
DAY ON EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 24TH. Saturday,
03/22/08, Holy Saturday Confessions:
2:00-4:00 P.M. NO 8:00 A.M. or 5:00 P.M. Mass Easter
Vigil Service (Mass): 8:00
P.M. (Choir) Sunday,
03/23/08, Easter Masses:
7:00, 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 A.M. (Choir) and 12:15 P.M. NO evening Mass. FAST
AND ABSTINENCE The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence for everyone 14
years or older. That means NO
MEAT. {Good Friday, March
21st, will be a day of fast and abstinence.
That means only one full meal for those 18 to 59 and no meat
for anyone 14 years or older.} The
faithful should not excuse themselves lightly from these observances. STATIONS
OF THE CROSS
Mass
Intentions for the Week Monday
March 10
6:30 A.M.
Mrs. T Michuda 8:00 A.M. Frank O’Brien Tuesday March 11 6:30 A.M. Tomasito Valeroso 8:00 A.M. Roger &Sofia Del Castillo Wednesday March 12 6:30 A.M. Mario Jael 8:00 A.M. Basilio Barrameda Thursday March 13 6:30 A.M. Thanksgiving 8:00 A.M. Lynn & Gwen Riches Friday March 14 6:30 A.M. Joao & Rosa Freitas & Jose Escobar 8:00 A.M. Teresa Urcia Saturday March 15 8:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Latendresse Family 5:00 P.M. Pablo R. Antonio Sunday March 16 9:15 A.M. Steve & Mary Perata 10:45 A.M. Marie Hochman 5:00 P.M. Pedring Dasalla
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Edwin Madrinan
& Maritess Balmonte I OUR DEARLY DEPARTEDSt. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Adriano Cruz, who recently passed away. STOP BY THE HALL THIS SUNDAY... Don’t forget to visit St. Victor’s School Students’ Science Fair in the Parish Hall this Sunday, March 9th, beginning after the 8:00 A.M. Mass until 1:30 P.M. St. Victor’s School Applications are still available. Please call the School Office @ 251-1740 for more information.
EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS NEEDEDDonations for the Altar Society Flowers may be made in our EASTER FLOWER envelopes located on the table in the vestibule of the Church. Your contribution will help defray some of the expenses used for beautifying the Church at this time of the year. Please place these envelopes in the collection basket, or drop them by the Rectory Office. Thank you. IMPORTANT
USHERS MEETING... will be held on Monday, March 17th, @ 7:30 P.M. in Room 8 of the School. All ushers are asked to attend. ITEMS
MISSING FROM THE HALL... Please check your cupboards or storage areas for the following items that are missing from St. Victor’s Hall [2 large kettles and 1 large tray from the warmer, approximately 9 inches by 20 inches and 6 inches deep]. If found, please return to the hall immediately. Thank you! SAVE
THE DATES...EVERYONE IS INVITED... St.
Victor’s Dinner Auction – Saturday, April 26th, from 6:00-9:30
P.M. in the Parish Hall. Benefit
Bingo – Saturday, May 17th, from 5:30–9:00 P.M. in the Parish
Hall. Golf
Tournament - Saturday, May 31st, at Coyote Creek Golf Course in San
Jose, 8:00 A.M. Shotgun. For
more information regarding any of the above events, please call the Rectory
Office @ 251-7055. FIL-AM SPRING BENEFIT GALA – Saturday, April 19th, in the Parish Hall from 6:30 P.M. until midnight. Cost is $40.00 per person. For tickets or more information, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. SOCIAL
JUSTICE NOTES... EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food collection is next weekend. Please bring your non-perishable food donations (peanut butter, tuna, macaroni & cheese, canned fruits & vegetables, etc.) and place them in the box in the vestibule of the Church. (No clothing, please.) Please help St. Victor’s Girl Scout Troop 60291 earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award. They will have a box in the vestibule to collect your old/used glasses until Sunday, March16th. The girls are working in association with the Lions Club, Kiwanis International and Milpitas Optometric Group. Their goal is to collect 1000 pairs of glasses for the needy in Costa Rica. Please contact the Rectory Office @ 251-7055 if you have any questions, or visit www.girlscoutsnorcal.org. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY PROGRAM – The Easter Bonnets and Baskets Program provides new outfits, Easter baskets, small toys and food vouchers to needy families. (Items needed are: any size, packaged children’s socks and underwear, outfits suitable of Easter services – size 14 and under – dresses, slacks, sweaters for boys or girls, babies and toddlers also – Easter basket fillers such as candy, small toys, stickers and, toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and soap.) To donate, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055 or contact Anna via email @ anna@svdp.org. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM – The Refugee Resettlement Program includes a variety of independent living skills and economic development services. To sponsor a refugee, to volunteer with ESL or the computer lab, to help with job opportunity development, please contact Archana Sharma @ 325-5215, or email her @ [email protected]. THERE
WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKND FOR CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES, WHICH
INCLUDES OUR LENTEN OPERATION RICE BOWLCONTRIBUTION. “Lazarus, come forth.”
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