There’s wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea.  There is kindness in His justice, which is more than liberty.  There is no place where earth’s sorrows are more felt than up in heaven. There is no place where earth’s failings have such kindly judgment given. For the love of God is broader than the measure of man’s mind.  And the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind.  (F. Faber)

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR HOME MISSIONS

Today’s second collection is the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.  This appeal supports the Home Missions – places in the United States where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith.  Some dioceses are terribly short of priests, sisters and the money needed to run parishes.  Please give generously. Extra envelopes are available in the pews.

Student Confirmation At Mass Next Sunday

Next Sunday, April 26^th, the 5:00 P.M. Mass will be a special liturgy for our high school Confirmation students and their families.  Fifty-two of our high school students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during this Mass.  Please keep our students and their families in your prayers.

May “Crowning” of the Blessed Mother

Please join the Legion of Mary in honoring our Blessed Mother on Saturday, May 9^th.  The Rosary procession starts at 4:30 P.M. followed by our Saturday 5:00 P.M. Mass.  Please come and bring flowers.  Refreshments will be served after the Mass.

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY HELP NEEDED

CM is looking for those who are interested in sharing their faith, time and talents with our Junior High and High School students.  This is a weekly commitment for Junior High and twice a month for High School confirmation students.  Please prayerfully consider this most important ministry (Training is provided.)  For more information, please contact Sharron Hollenbeck or Angela Giampaoli in the Catechetical Ministry Office @ 251-0165.

REQUESTS FOR PARISH FACILITIES

Requests from our parish organizations for the use of the parish facilities for the 2008-09 year are due in the parish office by 9:00 A.M. this Friday, April 24^th.  Please use the yellow forms, which may be picked up at the parish office. All forms received after April 24^th will have to select from the remaining open dates.

April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month.   No one deserves to be hurt.  If you are being hurt, it’s not your fault!  Please tell someone you trust or call the Diocese of San Jose Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults – 983-0113 or (Emergency) 983-0141.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

APRIL 25-26, 2009

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 3:13-15, 17-19

1 JOHN 2:1-5

LUKE 24:35-48

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Retirement Plans

Did you know that retirement plan assets are part of your estate?  They also have never been taxed as income.  The IRS loves these plans, because they can get two bites instead of one!  This can reduce their value to your heirs by up to 70%!

If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance.  Call Robert Serventi @ 983-0168, or write to him at: 1150 N. First St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966.

Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards

Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are available on the tables around the inside of the Church.  These cards are wonderful for remembering mothers everywhere – living or deceased.  It is a great opportunity to have them remembered during Mass in our Church on Mother’s Day and throughout the month of May.  Please drop the completed return envelope in the collection basket or take it to the Parish Office by 9:00 A.M. on Friday, May 8^th.

Bulletin advertisers needed

Why not let parishioners know about your business or service while helping the parish at the same time?  St. Victor’s currently has space available for new bulletin advertisers.  Please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055 for more information.  THANK YOU to those who already advertise with us – you make our Sunday bulletin possible!

Mount St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery Benefit Dinner - will be held on Sunday, May 3^rd, from 2:00-6:30 P.M. at the Holiday Inn (N. First St. at Hwy 101).  You are invited for a delicious dinner, music, door prizes, silent auction and raffle, all for the cost of $60.00 for adults and $30.00 for children under 12.  The Carmelites will be selling their Dinner and Raffle tickets after all Masses this weekend, April 18^th & 19^th.  Please support the Carmelites who come and help us here at St. Victor’s.  If you have any questions, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. 

WHY SHOULD I CARE?

Please join us for an evening of awareness, reflection and fellowship and to find out what Gawad Kalinga, “to give care or to care,” is all about.  The meeting will be held on Monday, April 27^th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall.  For details, please see today’s bulletin insert.

ALTAR SOCIETY FLORAL SERVICE

The Altar Society offers parishioners an opportunity to provide flowers for our Sanctuary as a memorial or tribute gift.  It might be in memory of a deceased loved one, in thanksgiving, or to commemorate a birthday, baptism, marriage, anniversary, etc. In return for a minimum $100.00 gift, the Altar Society will arrange for the floral display on the date(s) specified and will see that an acknowledgment appears in the Parish Bulletin for the corresponding week.  For more information or to order this floral service, please call the Rectory Office @ 251-7055.

To apply to St. Victor’s School, please call 251-1740 or visit www.school.stvictor.org .

                Donations to the Church may be made monthly by credit card or checking account transfers.  Parish Pay is now available at St. Victor’s.  You may access the web site @ www.stvictor.org and click on DONATE or call toll-free @ 1-866-727-4741 and give them the information over the phone.  If you have any questions, you may also call Alice at the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

Mass Intentions for the Week  

 
BULLETIN ARCHIVE