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Pentecost Sunday - May 30-31, 2009

We look to the scriptures to find the meaning of this great feast – the presence of the Holy Spirit in God’s people and His Church: The Spirit is UNIFYING, “It Holds all things together.” (Wisdom 1:7) The Spirit is LIFE-GIVING, “The breath of God-Creator over the waters.” (Genesis 1,11) The Spirit is STRENGTH and INSPIRATION: The apostles made “Bold proclamations as the Spirit prompted them.” (Acts 2:4) Can we celebrate the presence of the Spirit in our personal lives, in our family life, in the life of the parish community? The answer is “YES” – if we find present there the signs of the Spirit: unity, life and strength.

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

Today’s second collection today is for St. Victor’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please help our volunteers help the needy of our neighborhood.

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.

Happy Birthday and Happy Ordination Anniversary to Father Michael Hendrickson on Tuesday, June 2nd. We also pray for his safe return to us at the end of next summer, 2010.

The Marian (Medjugorje) Prayer Group meets on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel. For more information, please call Clarie @ 258-1736.

Don’t Forget Dad!

Father’s Day is rapidly approaching – Sunday, June 21^st. 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 19^th.

First Friday Adoration and Mass

All parishioners are invited and encouraged to spend an hour in the Chapel before the exposed Blessed Sacrament on First Friday, June 5^th, for our 24-hour Adoration beginning after Friday’s 8:00 A.M. Mass. You also have the opportunity to attend First Friday Mass at 7:30 P.M. in the Church.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

JUNE 6-7, 2009 – TRINITY SUNDAY

DEUTERONOMY 4:32-34, 39-40

ROMANS 8:14-17

MATTHEW 28:16-20

PLANNED GIVING NOTES

Before You Sell

Thinking of selling appreciated assets like stocks, bonds, property or a vacation home? You may be able to do so without paying taxes, while increasing your income and, at the same time, making a great gift to St. Victor’s Parish.

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

Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) will be held on July 6^th-10^th. We are in need of a lot of volunteers to be able to have this special program for our children. If you are able to help or have any questions, please contact the Catechetical Ministry Office @ 251-0165. (More info next weekend...)

PILGRIMAGE TO CROATIA – OCTOBER 14^TH-26^TH

You are invited to come to the meeting this Sunday, May 31^st, from 2:30-4:30 P.M. in the small room of the parish center for information regarding this pilgrimage (Venice, Bled, Opatia, Plitvice Lakes, Medjugorge, Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb). For any further questions, please contact the Parish Office @ 251-7055.

PHO NOODLE SOUP – THIS WEEKEND

Come and enjoy delicious Vietnamese noodle soup (Pho) after all Masses this weekend (except Sunday 5:00 P.M.), May 30^th & 31^st, in the Parish Hall. Take out will also be available. Suggested donation is $5.00, which includes a large bowl of soup and a drink.

FOR AN APPLICATION to St. Victor’s School, please visit http://www.stvictor.org or call the School Office @ 251-1740.

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

Monday June 01 8:00 A.M. Steve & Mary Perata

Tuesday June 02 8:00 A.M. Kevin Zeitvogel

Wednesday June 03 8:00 A.M. Feliza S. Sura

Thursday June 04 8:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Tran Family

Friday June 05 8:00 A.M. Phil Pelletter

7:30 P.M. Jose & Conchita Dollaga

Saturday June 06 8:00 A.M. Private Intention

5:00 P.M. Francisco Timbol

Sunday June 07 7:00 A.M. For the Parishioners of St. Victor Parish

8:00 A.M. Monsignor Thomas F. Ahern

9:15 A.M. St. Victor’s Alumni & Their Special Intentions

10:45 A.M. Maria Gomes

12:15 P.M. Thanksgiving

5:00 P.M. Mary Correa

Banns of Marriage

Michaelangelo Mazza & Karen Vu I

Jonathan Que & Christine Ugto I

Get Well Prayers

Please pray for the sick, seriously ill and hospitalized members of our parish community, including those preparing for surgical procedures and tests, especially Norma Cruz.

In Memory Of

This week’s sanctuary flowers were donated in loving memory on the death anniversary of Eriberto Porciuncula by his wife and children.

If you would like to donate flowers in celebration of a baptism, birthday, marriage, anniversary, in memoriam of a loved one or in thanksgiving for blessings received, please call Parish Office @ 251-7055. Minimum donation requested is $100.00.

SAVE THE DATES OF JUNE 13^TH & AUGUST 8^TH – 8^TH GRADE WASHINGTON D.C. FUND-RAISERS

Bring your car to St. Victor’s School on Saturday, June 13^th, from 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. for a CAR WASH. For any questions, please phone the School Office @ 251-1740. (Please see today’s bulletin insert.)

Come join us for a friendly evening of BINGO on Saturday, June 13^th. The doors open at 5:00 P.M., Early Bird Games from 6:30-7:00 P.M. with the Regular Games starting at 7:00 P.M. Food, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase while you play. Payouts will be paid as 50/50 prizes - maximum payout of $250.00 per bingo. All players must be 18 years of age with ID. (Please see today’s bulletin insert for all the details.)

ALUMNI 3-ON-3 BBALL TOURNEY – on Saturday, August 8^th, from 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Cost is $15.00 per person. Check out the website for information and registration: http://svalumnibball.blogspot.com .

$CRIP gift certificates will be available after Masses next weekend, June 6^th & 7^th, (except Sunday 7:00 and 8:00 A.M.) for all of your shopping, dining and gift giving needs. You purchase the gift certificate at face value and the merchant, business or restaurant makes a donation to St. Victor’s School. Please call the School Office @ 251-1740 if you have any questions.

The School also collects Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Product Labels. They may be dropped off at the School Office during regular school hours or mailed to: St. Victor’s School, 3150 Sierra Rd., San Jose, CA 95132. Thank you!

THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR ST. VICTOR’S DEVELOPMENT FUND.

SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTES...

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM. Special need children thrive everyday when their Foster Grandparents visit. To become a Foster Grandparent, please contact Lydia Ramirez @ 282-8669 or [email protected].

“Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:22)

BULLETIN ARCHIVE