Stained Glass

6^th Sunday of Easter - April 26-27, 2008

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR ST. VICTOR’S ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

Today’s second collection is for St. Victor’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please help our volunteers help our neighbors in need. Thank you!

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 9^th.

May “Crowning” of the Blessed Mother

Please join the Legion of Mary in honoring our Blessed Mother on Saturday, May 10^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.

Power Lab Vacation Bible School, during the week of July 21^st-25^th, (kindergarten through 6^th grade) will give our children a new enthusiasm for God’s Word – and for Jesus! We will engage the children with fun, and science-minded surprises; they’ll see amazing things happen. They’ll see that Jesus gives them the power to be thankful; help others; be brave; live forever; and tell others about God. For more information, or to help, contact the Rectory Office (251-7055).

First Friday Adoration and Mass

All parishioners are invited and encouraged to spend an hour in the Chapel before the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday, May 2^nd, for our 24 Hour Adoration, that begins after Friday’s 8:00 A.M. Mass. You will also have the opportunity to attend Friday’s 7:30 P.M. Mass in the Church.

CONGRATULATIONS to Father Lim who celebrates the anniversary of his ordination this Thursday, May 1^st!

SCRIPTURE READINGS

ASCENSION SUNDAY

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 1:1-11

EPHESIANS 1:17-23

MATTHEW 28:16-20

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Give Your House To St. Victor’s Parish And Live In It Too!

Yes, you can make a charitable gift of your house to St. Victor’s Parish and still live in it for the remainder of your and your spouse’s life. In addition, you receive a nice tax deduction.

If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call the Development Office @ 983-0246, or write to them at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

The Knights of Columbus Milpitas Council 5796 will be hosting a Mother’s Day Buffet right here in St. Victor’s Parish Hall on Sunday, May 11^th, from 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. The buffet will include omelets, eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, baron of beef, ham and turkey tray, rolls, croissants, fresh fruit, rice, desserts, candy, orange juice and coffee. Cost is only $13.00 per adult and $8.00 per child (12 and under). Presale tickets will be available this weekend, of April 26^th-27^th, and next weekend, May 3^rd- 4^th, after all Masses.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 62 high school students who were Confirmed here at St. Victor’s last Sunday at the 5:00 P.M. Mass. May God continue to bless them on their faith journey. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the Confirmation facilitators who work with the students during the school year in preparation for this sacrament.

FIRST GENERAL FIESTA MEETING

Everyone is invited to the first general FIESTA meeting this Wednesday, April 30^th, beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Your input in important!

PHO NOODLE SOUP - NEXT WEEKEND

Come and enjoy delicious Vietnamese noodle soup (Pho) after all Masses next weekend. may 3rd & 4th, in the Parish Hall. Take out will also be available. Suggested donation is $5.00, includes a large bowl of soup and a drink.

SAVE THE DATES...EVERYONE IS INVITED...

Benefit Bingo – Saturday, May 17^th,

from 5:30–9:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall.

Golf Tournament - Saturday, May 31^st, at Coyote Creek Golf Course in San Jose, 8:00 A.M. Shotgun.

For more information regarding either of these events, please call Laura Pesavento @ 888-9629.

Mount St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery Benefit Dinner - will be held on Sunday, May 4^th, 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. Please support the Carmelites who come and help us here at St. Victor’s. If you have any questions or would like some Raffle tickets, please call 251-1361.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday April 28 8:00 A.M. Mike Forster

Tuesday April 29 8:00 A.M. Roger & Sofia Del Castillo

Wednesday April 30 8:00 A.M. Muoi Nguyen

Thursday May 01 8:00 A.M. Charles & Victoria Tuso

Friday May 02 8:00 A.M. Catharine Alves & Jose de Oliveira

7:30 P.M. Deceased Members of the Huu Tran Family

Saturday May 03 8:00 A.M. Ludwig Goelz

5:00 P.M. Jesus Mandreza

Sunday May 04 9:15 A.M. Nicolasa M. Rivas

10:45 A.M. Dr. Philip Neri & Pat, Amelia & Connie Rapa

5:00 P.M. Maria Anna Thao Nguyen

Banns of Marriage

Kyle Vu & Michelle Bau I

In Loving Memory

St. Victor’s Parish Community would like to extend their sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Rev. Paul Long Nguyen (uncle of Father Lieu Vu), who recently passed away.

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS

The Diocese of San Jose presents the annual Youth Summer Tahoe Retreat from June 16^th-20^th. Cost is $300.00. For more information, please visit http://www.dsj.org/tahoe or call Sharron Hollenbeck in the CM Office @ 251-0154.

For information regarding World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney Australia with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI from July 10^th-24^th, please contact Sharron Hollenbeck in the CM Office @ 251-0154.

Bishop McGrath is looking for active youth to join the 2008-09 Diocesan Youth Council. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors with an interest in representing the youth of the Diocese and discussing topics that involve the young Church are invited to apply. For more information, please call the CM Office @ 251-0154.

YOUNG ADULTS - 20’s and 30’s

The Diocese of San Jose’s Theology on Tap will be holding seven topics of interest to young adults, at seven different locations. Please visit http://www.totsiliconvalley.com/ for all the details.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES...

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAMS – Help with Back Taxes: Catholic Charities Tax EZ Program helps low income tax payers ($40,000 or less) to file or amend 2007, 2006 or 2005 tax returns. For an appointment, call Arely Valeriano (English/Spanish), @ 325-5241 or to Lam (English/Vietnamese), @ 325-5106. A flyer is also on the bulletin board in the vestibule. The First 5 program works to reduce the impact of poverty, stress and increase language development for young children. To volunteer or for more information regarding this program, please contact Charlene Moore @ 283-6150. For information about the Washington United Youth Center, which works with at-risk youth, please call Tony Rodriguez @ 938-6731. Caring for a senior with Dementia? Please call the Day Break Respite & Caregiver Support Services @ 530-8734.

A MASS FOR WORLD PEACE will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7^th, at 7:30 P.M. at St. Nicholas Church (473 Lincoln Ave., Los Altos). A free will offering will be taken during the Mass for Catholic Relief Services. Everyone is invited. For more details, please call Sister Rosheen Glennon @ (650) 948-2158.

The ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY of Santa Clara County is a non-profit corporation comprised of attorneys, judges and law students. The Society promotes Catholic ideals in the practice of law and the administration of justice. Annually, the society honors a member of the legal profession who best exemplifies the Christian public service principles of St. Thomas More. They are presently seeking nominations for the 2008 St. Thomas More Award. Nominees should be members of the legal profession, who exemplify Catholic ideals and Christian principles through public service and community involvement. The award will be presented at a special Red Mass in November. All nominations must be in writing and must be received by June 30^th @ the St. Thomas More Society, P.O. Box 1304, Santa Clara, CA 95952-1304, voicemail messages may be left @ 450-3333.

NEWS BRIEFS...

Beginning Experience [peer ministry for the widowed, separated and divorced under the guidance of the San Jose Diocese] will be holding a retreat weekend, May 2^nd through 4^th, at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park. Please call La Verne @ (650) 355-3978 for reservations or more information.

The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends will be held from June 6^th-8^th, in Milpitas and October 24^th-26^th in San Jose. Early registration is highly recommended, please contact the Rectory Office (251-7055). Make your good marriage even better!

Summer School Opportunities – Please call the high school of your choice for details – Archbishop Mitty @ 342-4254, Bellarmine College Preparatory @ 293-3470, Notre Dame @ 294-1113, Presentation @ 264-1664, St. Francis @ (650) 968-1213 or St. Lawrence @ 296-2260.

Everyone is invited to the free informational workshop regarding Advance Directives (to help families with concluding passages of life) at St. John Vianney Parish Hall on April 29^th, from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Please RSVP to Frances Carrasco Leyerle @ 258-2940 x208.

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

BULLETIN ARCHIVE