Body
and Blood of Christ - May 24-25, 2008
SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETYToday’s second collection is for St. Victor’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please help our volunteers help our neighbors in need. Thank you! “You who dwell in liberty bought by
their passing recall: it is your son, your daughter, your father, your mother,
your brother or sister buried here. Pause
for a moment, forgetting your business and occupation to offer a prayer, a
praise, a tear.”
V. S. Owens PRAYER
FOR MEMORIAL DAY: Lord
Jesus Christ, today we honor the memory of those men and women who gave their
all for the cause of freedom. They
worked, fought and died for the heritage of freedom, brotherhood and honor that
they have passed on to us. Help us
to recall that You gave up Your life for the true freedom of all human beings.
Teach us the meaning of peace and the real battle that must take place in
ourselves before it will be won in families and nations.
Make us keep Your memory in our celebration of communion and pray for the
peace and freedom in today’s world. Amen. 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.] 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. SCRIPTURE READINGSMAY
30-JUNE 1, 2008 DEUTERONOMY
11:18, 28-32 ROMANS
3:21-25, 28 MATTHEW
7:21-27 PLANNED GIVING NOTES
Income
from Money Market Funds, CDs, Bonds in the Dumps?
Did you know that there is a way that you can increase your income from funds invested in these types of assets, reduce your taxes and help your parish at the same time? If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call Robert Serventi @ 983-0168 or write to him at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050. You
Are Invited... to the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Father Stephen Perata on Sunday, June 15th, at the 12:15 P.M. Mass. A reception will follow in the hall and on the parish grounds. Everyone is invited to wear cultural attire. If you are able to help in any way, please call Alice Trigg @ 928-1630. OUR
CHILDREN MODEL YOU…
The
children who have just received their First Holy Communion look to you and
follow what you do before and after receiving the Eucharist.
They know this is a special and wonderful time and that folding their
hands near their heart is a way of showing how special this sacrament is to
them. Because it is so new,
sometimes they forget what they are supposed to do and they look to others
around them to see what they are doing. Help
us model a respectful and reverent posture when receiving Communion, showing the
children that we are aware of the awesome love God has shown in giving His Son
to us through the Eucharist. 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 Catechetical Ministry Office @ 251-0154. [Volunteer and early registration forms are available at the Rectory Office.] Don’t
Forget Dad!
Father’s
Day is rapidly approaching – Sunday, June 15th.
Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are available on the tables as you
leave Church today. These cards are
wonderful for remembering fathers everywhere – living or deceased – on
Father’s Day and the remainder of June. Please
place the completed envelope in the collection basket or take it to the parish
office by noon on Friday, June 13th.
Mass
Intentions for the Week Monday May 26 8:00 A.M. Mark Joseph Terosa 9:00 A.M. Olive Olivera Tuesday May 27 8:00 A.M. Roger & Sofia Del Castillo Wednesday May 28 8:00 A.M. Teresita Sazon-Lao Thursday May 29 8:00 A.M. Feliza Cura Friday May 30 8:00 A.M. Valentina R. Sy Saturday May 31 8:00 A.M. Estanislao Alegado 5:00 P.M. Evelyn De Bem Sunday June 01 9:15 A.M. Steve Perata 10:45 A.M. Dr. Philip Neri & Pat, Amelia & Connie Rapa 5:00 P.M. Filomeno & Victoria Suarez
Banns
of Marriage Francis Dione Callo & Jannilyn Rosalin II
In Memoriam
This week’s Sanctuary flowers were offered by Ludy Del Rosario in loving memory of Jose and Felisa Zulabar. 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. FIESTA
MEETING
AND NEWS All
are welcome
to attend the next general FIESTA meeting, which will be held this
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) – as we are now in the planning stages for
this year’s event. SAVE
THE DATE...EVERYONE IS INVITED... Golf Tournament - Saturday, May 31st, at Coyote Creek Golf Course in San Jose, 8:00 A.M. Shotgun. $150.00 per person or $600.00 for a foursome. Price includes green fees, power cart, range balls, and an after game buffet lunch. All levels of players are welcome. For those who do not wish to golf, but would like to attend the luncheon and enjoy the food, fun and raffle, the price is $40.00 per person. Make checks payable to St. Victor’s School. For reservations or more information regarding this event, please call the School Office @ 251-1740. COMING
YOUR WAY NEXT WEEKEND... THERE WILL BE A
SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND $CRIP gift certificates will be available after Masses next weekend (except for Sunday 7:00 and 8:00 A.M.) LOOK in the latest
issue of THE VALLEY CATHOLIC for
pictures and articles regarding the Pope’s visit to
SOCIAL
JUSTICE NOTES... CYCLONE AND EARTHQUAKE
ASSISTANCE. Catholic Relief Services is working with Caritas Hong Kong in CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS IN AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE.
Sr. Joan Steadman, CSC, will speak at
St. Athanasius Parish Hall (
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