May 3, 2015 -May 10, 2015 May 3, 2015 - May 10, 2015 Sunday 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm George & Madeline Stascek † Grace Caron † For Our Parishioners Pat Gallagher † Monday 6:30 am 9:30 am Dominic Tong & Maria Hat (49th anniv.) Evely Samson † Tuesday 6:30 am 9:30 am Roger Evans † Pat Gallagher † MEMBERS WELCOME Wednesday Adoration after the 9:30 am Mass and Benediction at 6:30 pm 6:30 am 9:30 am Morgan Lira † Chien Pham † Thursday 6:30 am 9:30 am Morgan Lira † Fr.Nicola Dien † Saturday NA Meeting tonight Friday 6:30 am 9:30 am Morgan Lira † Paul Benevento † Sunday Continental Breakfast after 9 am Mass Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Roger Evans † Mike Ausloos † Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am For Our Parishioners Special Intention for Mimi Nguyen (living) Tony & Alice Himan † & Maitoza Family Guadalupe Navarro† Sunday Continental Breakfast after the 9am Mass Monday Next Grief Group Meeting is tonight at 7 pm in the Rectory Tuesday The next Ladies Guild meeting is 5/12 at 1 pm in the Fr. Jim Community Center meeting rooms. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME . Wednesday Social Justice Meeting tonight at 7pm. NEW Thursday Friday HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER Have you ever admired someone whose ceaseless energy and efficient accomplishments almost left you breathless? St. Paul would surely be one such person. In this Easter season, we read in the Acts of the Apostles about the early missionary outreach of the apostles, once empowered by the Holy Spirit, Paul stands out. Observing Paul’s incessant and far-reaching evangelization, one could say, “Wow, that guy was everywhere!” In his letters, Paul explains, “For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel.” He was compelled to fulfill his mission. We, too, each have a mission. By our baptism, we are also called to be evangelizers…to proclaim good news, to be alert for opportunities to speak out, and reach out, in love for the poor, the suffering, to encourage, and to live righteous lives. Holy Spirit, open our eyes and hearts this week. Kindle a fire within us to preach the gospel in deed and truth. From: Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, PSS 11:00 am 5:00 pm Weekly Stewardship Report Collections for 4/26/2015 Collections Year to Date Budgeted Year to Date Variance Thank you for your continued support ! $ 8,850 $ 465,132 $ 449,170 $ 15,962 Social Justice Ministry Meeting Come and See! Wed. May 6 at 7pm in the Rectory You are invited to attend our meeting this Wednesday in the Rectory. Our mission is to inform and encourage our parishioners about Social Justice issues and become involved in our many outreach opportunities and events within our parish and beyond. We are a dedicated, fun group! Come and bring a friend. Santa Clara County 2015 is a safe place for young people (12 through 20) who are affected by the drinking or drug abuse of a family member or friend. There are no dues or fees. The “Heart to Heart Freedom” Alateen group meets every Thursday evening here at Queen of Apostles School at 7:45 p.m. in room 7 Please call Jay or Venice at 408-406-7081 for more information. The RCIA meeting occurs every Sunday of each month at 10:15 -noon in the Rectory Conference Room. Our next scheduled meeting is Sunday, May 3 , if interested call Kathy Fanger at 408242-3543 or e-mail [email protected]. Pilgrimage to Poland Grief Group The grief support group’s next meeting will be 5/4. Please call Shirley 408-241-1209 if you have any questions or need to talk. Fr. Noel will be leading a Pilgrimage to Poland in September. The trip is called “Tracing the Footsteps of Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina. The dates are Sept. 7-18. For more information call Patricia at Top Notch Gateways 408-571-9087. Fifth Sunday After Easter Dear Parishioners and Friends, In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the image of the vine and the branches to illustrate that there is an intimate connection between the two in order to produce fruit. This passage is to prove his initiative to connect with us as he invites us: “Remain in me, as I remain in you” (See John 15: 1-8). We are all invited to personally remain in Jesus in order to live our Christian life fruitfully; and the Eucharist is an ultimate way to allow ourselves to remain with the Lord Jesus who awaits us. The Spirituality Formation Team provided us an opportunity to read the book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. During the last several months, the Team has coordinated four workshops to reflect on and discuss the four signs of Prayer, Study, Generosity, and Evangelization, as the book highlights. We are grateful to the respective facilitators: Farelyn Lehane, Richard Lahey, Deacon Brian McKenna, and Klarissa dela Fuente. We pray that the community continues with the momentum of “Give us more” and stays engaged. To help the Team plan ahead, at the beginning of this year’s ADA (Annual Diocesan Appeal), I challenged us to raise an additional $50, 00 to find spiritual activities for the next five years. Your generosity has supported the Team’s effort, and $27,570 has been pledged. Below is the final report of the ADA campaign through the month of March. "Called to Do God’s Work, Together in Christ” Diocesan Goal Parish Goal Total Goal $102,497 $50,000 $152,497 Pledged to Date $130,067 Number of Pledges Percent Participation 306 27.08% We sincerely thank all of you who have so generously supported our parish and our local Diocese of San Jose. Please continue your support all year by fulfilling the pledges you have made, so that any amount collected above our Diocesan Goal comes back to our parish for spiritual activities during the next five years. Stay tuned ! Gratefully, Fr. Thuc May 3, 2015 There are a few openings for the 2015-2016 school year in the 1st thru 4th grades. To schedule a tour, or receive an application, consult the school’s new website or call the school office. And, of course, if you would like your child to be a part of Queen of Apostles School in the 2015-2016 school year, you may find applications in the school office or on the new and improved website. Our 2nd graders and one 3rd grader will be making First Communion during the next two weekends. Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Diocese of San Jose - Anthony Gonzalez Phone: 408-983-0113 Fax:408-983-0147 Emergency line: 408-983-0141 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY“ “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.” May 3: Confirmation Rehearsal (1-2:30pm) & Movie Night (79:30pm @ CineLux Almaden) May 9: Celebration of the Confirmation of Candidates (9:30am @ Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph)*Like us on Facebook! *Follow us on Instagram: QOFAYM Contact: [email protected] 213-6509 ASCENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Hours of operation closed Monday and Friday . Tuesday through Thursday , open from 9 am until 2 pm 408-257-8302 FAX Number 408-257-4600Web Site: www.ascent-jobs.org PO Box 9604, San Jose CA 95157. We lovingly pray for those in our Parish and families who cannot join us at Mass especially Barbara Duffy, Trish Marvin, Jack Lovell, Marge Hatfield, Dr. John Cantwell. Please let us also pray for all our servicemen and women who serve in the Armed Forces throughout the world and remember them in our hearts today and everyday. We remember those dearly departed in our Queen of Apostles family and in our own families, especially, June Aversente. Family Faith Formation 408-255-9950 Office is staffed on Tues. and Thurs. 8 -3 and on weekends by appointment. Please call before stopping by. Faith Formation: Thank you to all of our Catechists, students and their families for another wonderful year of Faith Formation!!! Registration for 2015-2016 begins is now open. Log on to http;//www.qofa.org/faithformation for forms and tuition info. Register before June 1st to receive your early bird discount! Congratulations to those students receiving First Holy Communion this weekend: Ciara Adame * Christina Alexander * Bassam Altwal * Charles Anderson * Hailee Buluta * Katherine Burke * Alayna Cheever * Caleb Coito * Zane D’Souza * Christopher Espitia-Alvaraez * Marcos Espitia-Alvarez * William Fontaine * Anthony Gallegos * Jennifer Garcia Lopez * Nathan Hendradi * Amber Hong * Ava Kessler * Hope Kokoletsos * Stacia Kokoletsos * Jonah Kroenung * Kayla Lau * Isabel Martinez * Leyna Nguyen * Carmine Nicoletta * Isabella Nicoletti * Julianna Nicoletti * Sean Odle * Anthony Ortiz * Gary Ortiz * Enrico Panzica * Giulia Maria Panzica * Angelina Perez * Joshua Refstrup Alvear * Grady Roberts * Jennifer Rojas * Jasmine RojasChacon * Ethan Roldan-Willey * Lucas Sampson * Emily Sandrini * Nicole Sandrini * Kara Than * Nicholas Toney * Maylia White * Emily Wright * Maya Yamagishi. May 2nd: First Holy Communion at the 5pm Mass May 3rd: First Holy Communion at the 11am Mass May 9th First Holy Communion at the 5pm Mass MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY May 3rd: Encounter Night—Session 1 An intro to scripture May 10th: Encounter Night—Session 2 Early WorldMay 17th: Encounter Night—Session 3 Patriarchs Searching for Volunteers The St. Vincent de Paul Conference at Queen of Apostles is hoping that you will consider joining our team of volunteers. We meet as a group two times a month and take turns retrieving phone messages once per week in order to help those in need in our community. High School Diocesan Youth Retreat I am the vine, you are the branches; if you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. John 15:5 All graduated 8th graders to graduated 12th graders are invited to join this summer’s Diocesan Youth Retreat, entitled “The Hub”, on June 15-19, at Zephyr Point Conference Center in Lake Tahoe. Contact [email protected] or visit www.dsj.org/youth to put your name on the waiting list. Marriage Encounter . MARRIED COUPLES:Marriage En- counter is a positive, simple common sense, private experience between you and your spouse, that revitalizes marriage by helping you to see again those loving qualities in each other that you may be taking for granted. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is May 29-31 in Mountain View. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at [email protected] or 408 -782-1413. Catholic Professionals Thursday, May 14, 2015 Mass Time: 7:00am, Fr. John Sandersfeld presiding Speaker Program: 7:30am Location: Three Flames Restaurant Banquet Room 1547 Meridian Avenue, San Jose (just north of Hamilton Ave) Annual Appeal on May 16 – 17. Your donations will be accepted in the second collection and go directly to freeing men, women and children in our community from the devastating grip of poverty. “Catholic Charities are the very hands of Jesus in the world…” Pope Francis SPEAKERS: Arthur Boyle, Cancer Survivor and Development Officer, Archdiocese of Boston TOPIC: Six Months to Live – One Man’s Miracle Reservations needed: $15 members, $20 Non-Members. CP Member can invite ONE guest at no cost for this May event RSVP: [email protected]/ faithformation 7:00am - Mass - Msgr. John Sandersfeld presiding 7:20am - Networking and Breakfast Buffet 7:40am - Announcements and Sponsor Introduction 7:50am - Speaker Presentation and Question / Answer Session 9:00am - Adjourn Nepal Earthquake Appeal Thank you for helping our poor. NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF A 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal in the late morning of April 25, toppling buildings and homes, causing widespread panic, and claiming thousands of lives. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of our brothers and sisters affected by this powerful earthquake. Please join with the Catholic community across the United States in responding to our suffering brothers and sisters through a special collection for the work of Catholic Relief Services in Nepal. CRS is the official humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S. and is already responding to urgent needs for shelter, water and food in Nepal. For more information, go to CRS.org. Special envelopes will be available at the entrances this weekend and next weekend. The collection will be the weekend of May 9th and 10th YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY College students age 18-22 are invited to join the Queen Apostles College Ministry! E-mail [email protected] if interested in joining a group focused on faith, fellowship, and fun! Save the date for our next Encounter Night, May 30th, 7pm inside the church. There will be reconciliation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and reflective music in the background. All families are invited to join us at any time! If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze! - St. Catherine of Siena Queen of Apostles Church 4911 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, Ca 95129 Never Give Up! PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Thuc Si Ho, Pastor Rev. Reynaldo Sarmiento, Parochial Vicar Brian McKenna, Deacon Gregory Elsner, Accountant Kathy Fanger, RCIA Director Mary Ann Oddo, Receptionist / Secretary Marie McCarthy, Receptionist / Secretary Klarissa dela Fuente, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Family Faith Formation: 408-255-9950 Kristie Manning, Director Parish Office . 408-253-7560 Hours: 9-5 Mon. - Friday 4911 Moorpark Ave. Closed for lunch: 12-1 San Jose, Ca.. 95129 Fax: 408-253-9530 Web Site: www.qofa.org Marty Chargin, School Principal School Address: 4950 Mitty Way 408-252-3659 San Jose, CA 95129 MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday (Vigil Mass): 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days: (Vigil Mass) 5:00 p.m., 6:30, 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Marian Devotions: After the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Seminar required. Please contact Rectory for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Rectory at least SIX MONTHS prior to any proposed wedding date. INQUIRY SESSION ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Contact number: [email protected] 408-252-4103
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