Trinity
Sunday - May 17-18, 2008
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We
have peace with GOD through our Lord, JESUS CHRIST.
God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the HOLY SPIRIT,
which has been given to us. (Romans
5:1,5) Today the Church honors the
Supreme Majesty of One God in Three Divine Persons.
Our intellect is too limited to comprehend the inner essence and life of
the Infinite God. Our contemplation
of this mystery is an occasion for humble adoration and a petition for an
increase of faith. Each time we make
the Sign of the Cross, we affirm our belief in this mystery of our faith.
How privileged we are to be invited into this love of God the Father, God
the Son and God the Holy Spirit for us. SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIESCatholic Charities of Santa Clara County serves 27,000 people each year
with 45 various programs. You can
make a difference in the lives of the poor.
Nearly one in four people in Santa Clara County can’t meet their
family’s basic needs without help. They
are the working poor, isolated seniors, at-risk youth, children in
low-performing schools, caregivers of young children, frail elders, and those
suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Together, we can change more lives – for good.
Extra envelopes are available in the pews. Please make a generous pledge or contribution to Catholic Charities of
Santa Clara County at Mass this weekend. All
contributions will support critical services for the poor and vulnerable.
Envelopes are available in the pews, or you may donate online @ www.ccsj.org
, or phone the
Rectory Office (251-7055). [We welcome and thank the
speakers from Catholic Charities, who have come to this weekend’s Masses to
explain some of their programs and special needs.] There Shines
Today A New Light In the Eyes Of His Children
The Saturdays of May 10th and 17th were
particularly wonderful for St. Victor’s Parish Community. Ninety-eight
children of the parish received their First Holy communion. The children and
their parents have been preparing for this event for many months.
This sacrament of initiation is one more step in our children’s faith
journey toward wholeness with God. In
addition to the preparation by the First Communion families of St. Victor’s,
there are other parish members who should be recognized for their efforts in
catechizing the children. The
teachers, both in the Catechetical Program and the School, are to be THANKED
for their commitment and dedication to the spread of the Gospel message.
Jesus says to us, “Wherever two or three have come together in My name,
I am there with them.” Jesus is
with us as we welcome, congratulate and pray for those who have received their
First Eucharist. SCRIPTURE READINGSBODY
AND BLOOD OF CHRIST CORPUS
CHRISTI DEUTERONOMY
8:2-3, 14-16 1
CORINTHIANS 10:16-17 JOHN
6:51-58 St.
Victor’s MEMORIAL DAY MASS schedule for Monday, May 26th,
will be 8:00 and 9:00 A.M. All
parish offices will be closed that day. You are also cordially invited to attend the annual con-celebrated Memorial Day Tribute and Mass on Monday, May 26th, at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos). The celebrant will be Bishop P.J. McGrath. Or, join us at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (2655 Madden Av., San Jose). Rev. Msgr. Francis V. Cilia will be the presider. Both Masses will begin at 11:00 A.M. [Chairs and a tent are provided. Allow extra time for parking.] Please call Frances Carrasco Leyerle @ (408) 258-2940 x208 for further info. PLANNED GIVING NOTESRetirement
Plans – Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em Did you know the 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 the Development
Office @ 983-0245, or write to them at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa
Clara, CA 95050. Power Lab Vacation Bible School, during the week of July 21st-25th, (kindergarten through 6th 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). CONGRATULATIONS
to Father Lieu Vu, who celebrates the anniversary of his ordination this
Sunday, May 18th! CONGRATULATIONS
to the 11 adults from St. Victor’s, who were confirmed at
St. Joseph’s Cathedral on May 11th.
Let us keep them in our prayers as they continue to journey with us into
a deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery. CONGRATULATIONS to the members of
our parish community who recently received the Pope Pius VI Award for their
years of service to St. Victor’s Parish. $CRIP
UPDATE
Mass
Intentions for the Week Monday
May 19
8:00 A.M.
In Honor of Mothers Tuesday
May 20
8:00 A.M.
In Honor of Mothers Wednesday
May 21
8:00 A.M.
Theresa Vang Nguyen Thursday
May 22
8:00 A.M.
Richard & Anita Messina Friday
May 23
8:00 A.M.
John Driscoll Saturday
May 24
8:00 A.M.
Joao & Rosa Freitas & Jose Escobar
5:00 P.M.
Frank O’Brien Sunday
May 25
9:15 A.M.
Mary Perata
10:45 A.M. Adela Santos
Banns
of Marriage Roy
Tubera & Elaine Siman III Francis
Dione Callo & Jannilyn Rosalin I Altar
Flower Dedications
Zeny Tandoc and family donated this week’s Sanctuary flowers in loving
memory of the first death anniversary of Abraham T. Tandoc.
Flowers were also donated by Lourdes Felix in thanksgiving for
blessings received. If you would like to donate flowers in celebration of a baptism,
birthday, marriage, anniversary, in memoriam or in thanksgiving, please call the
Rectory Office (251-7055). Minimum donation requested
is $85.00. Rest
In Peace St. Victor’s Community would like to extend their sympathy
and prayers to the families and friends of Daniel Bernardino, Leslie Burrill,
Bonifacio Filomena and Marion O’Connell, who recently passed away. Thank
You Parishioner, Lourdes Felix, would like to THANK Bishop
P. J. McGrath, St. Victor’s Priests, 10:45 A.M. Sunday Mass Choir, Fil-Am
Association and fellow parishioners, plus her relatives and friends for all of
their visits, prayers and support during her recent hospital stay and illness.
Your kindness is greatly appreciated. FAITH
BEYOND 2000 PART 2... is a dynamic summer formation program for catechists and others
interested in gaining a better understanding of their faith.
Twelve sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Most Holy
Trinity Parish (2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose) from 6:45-9:00 P.M. from June 17th-July
24th. For the schedule
of sessions and topics or more information, please contact the Catechetical
Ministry Office @ 251-0154, or the Diocesan Office of Pastoral Ministry @
983-0127. Deadline to
register is June 2nd. SAVE
THE DATE...EVERYONE IS INVITED... Golf
Tournament - Saturday, May 31st, at Coyote Creek Golf Course in San
Jose, 8:00 A.M. Shotgun. For
more information regarding either of these events, please call the School
Office @ 251-1740. FIESTA
MEETING
AND NEWS All
are welcome to attend the next general FIESTA meeting, which will be
held on Wednesday, May 28th, at 7:00 P.M. in the small room of the
parish center. Your input is
important! St. Victor’s FIESTA SILENT AUCTION is in
need of volunteers to chair/co-chair this important part of the FIESTA.
If you are able to help, please contact the
Rectory Office (251-7055) ASAP – as we are now in the planning stages
for this year’s event. SOCIAL
JUSTICE NOTES... EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food
collection is this weekend. Please
place your non-perishable foods in the box in the vestibule of the Church.
Thank you! (No clothing, please.) There will be a second collection next
weekend for St. Victor’s ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY.
Please help our volunteers help our neighbors in need. Special
Thanks The
Knights of Columbus would like to THANK all who helped with or donated
items for the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. For those who attended, we hope
that you enjoyed your time and celebration with us.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the members of the Knights of Columbus
for hosting this event. “Dear Friends, On behalf of the children served by GET ON THE BUS, thank you for
your generous gift of $1,500.00, that united children with their parent in
prison. We are deeply grateful for
your support of this special work. The best way to express the good that your gift helped to bring about is
through the voice of children who benefited from your generosity.
These lines are taken from a letter sent to a parent the day after the
trip: It was so great seeing you. We
have enough joy and happiness to share with the whole world. We slept in our
Get On The Bus t-shirts you signed just to be close to you. John and Sheila. Thank you for your
compassionate response, for your generous giving and for partnering with us in
this important ministry of hope and healing for children.
Rebecca
Devereaux, Program
Director” The Northern California Charismatic Catholic Convention will be
held at the Santa Clara Convention Center (Great America Parkway) the weekend
of May 23rd-25th. For
complete schedule and a registration, please call
(707) 643-2238 or visit www.ncrcspirit.com
. “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of Godand the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”
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