Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - March 15-16, 2008
SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Our social justice ministry as Catholics and Christians is to reach out to and care for each other. Our brothers and sisters are all Jesus in Disguise. The Catholic Relief Services Collection puts faith into action with funds from generous Catholics across the United States. These funds support five Catholic organizations (including Operation Rice Bowl) that provide emergency relief, provide legal services for poor immigrants, and promote justice and peace around the world. Extra envelopes are available in the pews. Thank you for your generosity. Holy Week and Easter Schedule of ServicesMonday-Wednesday
of Holy Week – 03/17/08-03/19/08 Masses:
6:30 and 8:00 A.M. Thursday,
03/20/08, Holy Thursday Morning
Mass: 8:00 A.M. Solemn
celebration of the Lord’s Supper Mass:
7:30 P.M. (Choir) Adoration
until midnight Friday,
03/21/08, Good Friday NO morning service Crucifixion
Memorial Service: 12:00 noon Confessions:
12:00 noon-1:30 P.M. Holy
Communion Services at 1:30 P.M. (Choir) and 7:30 P.M. There will be a
special collection for the Holy Land
during
the Communion Services. THE
PARISH OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST, AND WILL BE CLOSED ALL
DAY ON EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 24TH. Saturday,
03/22/08, Holy Saturday Confessions:
2:00-4:00 P.M. NO 8:00 A.M. or 5:00 P.M. Mass Easter
Vigil Service (Mass): 8:00
P.M. (Choir) Sunday,
03/23/08, Easter Masses:
7:00, 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 A.M. (Choir) and 12:15 P.M. NO evening Mass. FAST
AND ABSTINENCE The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence for everyone 14
years or older. That means NO
MEAT. {Good Friday, March
21st, will be a day of fast and abstinence.
That means only one full meal for those 18 to 59 and no meat
for anyone 14 years or older.} The
faithful should not excuse themselves lightly from these observances. EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS NEEDEDDonations for the Altar Society Flowers may be made in our EASTER
FLOWER envelopes located on the table in the vestibule of the Church.
Your contribution will help defray some of the expenses used for
beautifying the Church at this time of the year.
Please place these envelopes in the collection basket, or drop them by
the Rectory Office. Thank you. Please
check your local cable listings for the special EWTN broadcasts of Pope Benedict
XVI’s Holy Week services. SCRIPTURE READINGS
MARCH 23, 2008 (EASTER SUNDAY) ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 10:34, 37-43 COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 OR 1 CORINTHIANS 5:6-8 JOHN 20: 1-9 PLANNED
GIVING NOTES
Remember St.
Victor’s Parish In Your Plans
It
is easy to remember St. Victor’s parish in your estate plans, wills, trusts,
insurance policies, or retirement plans. Please
use the following wording: “To the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, a
California Corporation Sole, for the benefit of St. Victor’s Parish.”
If you want to know more about this, the Diocese can provide free assistance. Call the Development Office @ 983-0243, or write to them at: 900 Lafayette St., Suite, 301, Santa Clara, CA 95050. ADULT CONFIRMATIONRegistration
deadline this Monday, March 17th. Sign-ups are being taken for the ADULT Confirmation classes (age 18 and older, who have already been baptized and have had First Eucharist). Please register for the classes through the Rectory Office @ 251-7055. The classes will be held March 24th-April 28th. The sacrament of Confirmation will take place on May 11th at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. PILGRIMAGE TO THE
HOLY LAND AND JORDAN – NOVEMBER 2-13
Father
Lim invites you to come to an informational meeting on Sunday, March 30th,
from 2:30-4:30 P.M. in the small room of the parish center.
For all the details, please contact Father Lim @ 251-7055. ANNUAL
ACIES Acies
is an individual and collective renewal of consecration to our Blessed Mother.
Every year, all active and auxiliary members of the Legion of Mary renew
their consecration to our heavenly Queen. Families
and friends are welcome. This
year’s Acies will be held at Resurrection Church (725 Cascade Dr., Sunnyvale)
on Saturday, April 5th. The rosary and consecration starts at 11:00
A.M. Mass follows at 12:00 noon.
Refreshments will be served in their parish hall after the Mass. $CRIP-
LAST CHANCE BEFORE EASTER! $CRIP gift
certificates will be available after Masses this weekend, March 15th
& 16th, (except for Sunday 7:00 and 8:00 A.M. Masses) for all of
your Easter holiday shopping, dining and gift-giving needs.
You purchase the gift certificate at face value and the store, merchant
or restaurant makes a donation to St. Victor’s School.
Thanks for your support! SEDER SUPPER SERVERS are
still needed for the evening of Wednesday, March 19th.
Please call Alice @ the Rectory Office @ 251-7055
if you are able to help.
Mass
Intentions for the Week Monday
March 17
6:30 A.M.
Jesus Hernandez Calderon & Nicolasa Sanchez Lepe
8:00 A.M.
Raymond Spinelli Tuesday
March 18
6:30 A.M.
Deceased Members of the Lepe Family
8:00 A.M.
Theresa Goulart Wednesday
March 19
6:30 A.M. Margaret A.
Perrin
8:00 A.M.
In Honor of Thursday
March 20
8:00 A.M. Delia Jimenez
7:30 P.M.
Eleanor Marie Taheny Friday
March 21
8:00 A.M.
No Mass
7:30 P.M.
No Mass Saturday
March 22
8:00 A.M. No Mass
5:00 P.M.
No Mass
8:00 P.M.
Olive Olivera Sunday
March 23
9:15 A.M.
Manuel Ferreira & Clint Ignacio
10:45 A.M. Maria C. Alves
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Edwin
Madrinan & Maritess Balmonte II SPECIAL NOTICE: Unfortunately,
there have been a number of car break-ins during Masses.
Please DO NOT leave purses or other valuables in your car
or lock them in the trunk. Keep
valuables with you at all times.
IMPORTANT
USHERS MEETING... will
be held this Monday, March 17th, @ 7:30 P.M. in Room 8 of the
School. All ushers are asked to
attend. FIL-AM
SPRING BENEFIT GALA... will
be held on Saturday, April 19th, in the Parish Hall from 6:30 P.M. -
midnight. Cost is $40.00 per person.
For tickets or more information, please call the Rectory Office @
251-7055. Congratulations
to all the
Scouts who received their religious awards at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on March
9th: The Family of God – Andrea Armendariz, Rebecca Aseo, Shayanna
Gatchalain, Erica Ichikawa, Lauren Lopez, Grace Nelson, Cassie Ott, Melissa
Pashby, Allison Pereira, Emily Pereira, and Quynhvi Pham; I Live My Faith –
Katie Hartrich and Jennifer Pashby; Marian Medal – Maddie Hartrich, Sarah
Pashby, Samantha Pereira and Kimberly Ramos; Light of Christ – Peter Le;
Parvuli Dei – Justin Kroiss and Max Ryan, and Ad Altare Dei – Ryan
Frizzell. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to
the adult religious counselors, who helped the scouts prepare for these medals
– Tammy Nelson, Christine Pashby and Alicia Sera. A
ROUND OF APPLAUSE to Tammy Nelson and Alicia Sera, who received the St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Medals. This
special award recognizes the meritorious contributions of adults who guide and
support Catholic youth through organizations serving girls. The medal affirms
the work of those who help youth develop their spiritual lives.
SOCIAL
JUSTICE NOTES EASTSIDE F.I.S.H. food
collection is this weekend. Please
place your non-perishable food donations in the box in the vestibule of the
Church. (No clothing, please.) Please help St.
Victor’s Girl Scout Troop 60291 earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award.
They will have a box in the vestibule to collect your old/used glasses
until this Sunday, March 16th. The
girls are working in association with the Lions Club, Kiwanis International and
Milpitas Optometric Group. Their goal is to collect 1000 pairs of glasses for
the needy in CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM – Please
contact Reuben Solorio, Parish and Community Relations manager, @
325-5129 or rsolorio@ccsj.org
for information regarding their senior programs or the seniors working with
youth programs. GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER WALK FOR THE UNBORN –
You are invited to the annual prayer walk for the unborn, which starts at 7:45
A.M. this Friday, March 21st, at St. Martin’s Church (200
O’Connor Dr., San Jose) and finishes at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Peace Church
(2800 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara). A
penitential meal is served at the conclusion. Wear comfortable walking shoes and
bring a rosary. For more info,
please call 238-8881. ST.
JOSEPH PRAYER: Happy
St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17th! Register by March 20th for the BERRYESSA COMMUNITY CENTER
EGG HUNT for ages 5-10, which will be held on March 22nd from
10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon. Cost is
$3.00 per child. For all the
details, please call 251-6392. Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!
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