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Welcome New Parishioners* Survey says . Welcome to St. Joseph of Cupertino Church The Parish Advisory Council (PAC) re- Welcome to everyone! Welcome to our new parishioners, sponds to your questions and comments as we are glad to have you as part of our family here at from the parish survey last year. church. We look forward to getting to know you. We also hope that as you get to know the rest of your parish fam- Q27 Is there something else you would like to tell us about ily, you will feel comfortable sharing more of yourselves being a member of our parish? and the gifts you bring. Please know that we see the di- Comment: Do not like politics in church. I think that poli- versity of our parish family as a blessing. We want to tics causes division. I like and admire Pope Francis' way of continue growing in our understanding and appreciation living - simple and humble of different cultures and experiences. Andrew & Abigail Yang & Family To teach, preserve and defend the dogmas and doctrines of the faith are among the primary duties of a bishop Andre & Fernanda Nascimento & Family within his diocese. When what is seen by some as a politi- John & Rosemary McGlone & Family cal issue is a matter of faith and morals, it is not only the Juan & Christina Amador & Family privilege but the actual duty of the bishop, in communion with the priests within the diocese, to inform the people Thomas & Anne Sexton of his diocese how the fundamental teachings of the faith Beula Vincent & Sudhir Hirudayaraj & Family should be understood when “thinking with the heart of the Kevin Joseph & Sherin Mathews Church.” “The whole mystery of Christ must be expounded in its Glenn Crafts & Kim Hong & Family integrity.1 Indifferent to human popularity, the Bishop Varun Babu Abraham & Rini Iyju & Family must boldly preach the Cross for the sake of the souls en- trusted to him. The unity of truth and love can never be Zulfiya Karinov & Family compromised under the pretext of retaining believers or Laura Ortuondo & Family of maintaining the harmony and good disposition of Lawrence & Charla McDevitt & Family church-going members. In essence, the Bishop must be committed to freeing the faithful from every form of su- Bumsoo Kim & Soojung Cho & Family perficiality and to feeding his flock with the lasting sub- Christopher & Sabrina Do & Family stance of sound doctrine. Indeed, the aim of episcopal Craig & Cynthia Moll & Family teaching is none other than the sanctification of souls. Specifically, the Bishop must seek to awaken Christian * New Parishioners who registered with our church since consciences and call every citizen to a responsible moral January 2016. 2 life and freedom in Jesus Christ.” 1. Cf. Christus Dominus, no. 12. 2. The Duties of the Bishop, Most Rev. Robert James Carlson, Published by Catholics United for the Faith, March 1999 Congratulations to the following children who cele- QUESTION FROM LAST WEEK: brated Confirmation and First Eucharist on April 9. When is the Feast of the Ascension? The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Krithi Sagayaraj Allyson Wan Lord (colloquially known as Ascension Thursday or Leonardo Salazar Jase Whitman Ascension Day) is one of the great solemnities, in the Grant Salvatore Alexander Yang Christian liturgical calendar, and commemorates the Samantha Seis bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Ascension Julianne Sheridan Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the for- Lucas Sin tieth day of Easter. However, some Roman Catholic Sophia Smith provinces have moved the observance to the follow- Kyrie Eleison Tallod ing Sunday. The feast is one of the ecumenical feasts Leah Thomas (i.e., universally celebrated), ranking with the feasts Isabel Villegas-Kirchman of the Passion, of Easter, and Pentecost. (from the (*We apologize that the above names web) (In the Diocese of San Jose, we will celebrate th did not get printed with the other Ascension Sunday on May 8 ) children in the 4/10 bulletin.) Apr. 17, 2016 SJC SCHOOL NEWS GROWING IN FAITH (If you are interested in any of the offerings below, please MASS OF GRATITUDE contact Janice LaMotte in the parish office (408 252-7653 ext. 30) A special MASS OF GRATITUDE will be held on “ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT!” Thursday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m., hosted by St. Joseph of Cupertino School Community. APR. 17 HOW TO RAISE FAITH-FILLED Invitations have been sent to all who have donated to CHILDREN & GROW ADULT St. Joseph of Cupertino’s LIFE Development Program FAITH DR. SUSAN MAHAN during this school year. 11A.M. COMMUNITY CENTER APR. 19 VIDEO SERIES ON THE “YEAR OF There will be a reception following the mass in the Parish MERCY” 3:30—5:00 PM COMMUN- Community Center. If you have given to our L.I.F.E. pro- ITY CENTER- REPEATED AT 7PM gram and did not receive an invitation or would like more information, please contact Mary Ann Kimm at the school MAY 01 MAY CROWNING AT 11AM MASS office: [email protected] or & RECEPTION –EVERYONE IN- (408) 252-6441 VITED TO BRING A ROSE AND BE IN THE PROCESSION THE CATHOLIC CHURCH INVITES YOU SPRING TO COME & SEE: Are you interested in learn- ing more about the Catholic faith? Are you bap- SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE tized in another Christian tradition or baptized This week you should have received a Catholic, but without formal religious education? L.I.F.E. (Legacies In Faith and Educa- Our RCIA sessions are held on Wednesday eve- tion) packet in the mail. Each year dur- nings at 7 p.m. in the Community Center. For ing the Easter Season we reach out to more information, please call Janice LaMotte at (408) 252-7653 ext. 30 HELP SPREAD THE FAITH. INVITE you, asking for support of our Scholarship Funds. SOMEONE TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! We sincerely appreciate any assistance you can provide as BE BETTER PREPARED FOR NEXT financial assistance requests continue to remain high. Be WEEK’S MASS assured that 100% of your gift goes directly to the fund FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER you designate, and your donation is tax deductible. Please know how grateful we are for your generous support of APRIL 24, 2016 our school, and that you are always in our prayers. Read: Acts 14:21 -27; Revelation 21:1-5; John 13:31-33, 34-35 The Faculty and Students at SJC School QUESTION FOR ADULTS Please keep the First Grade and Sixth Grade When have you seen the power of love overcome classes in your prayers. First Grade will be going on a bad situation? retreat this week focusing on Creation and All of God’s Gifts. Sixth Grade will be going on a retreat QUESTION FOR CHILDREN focusing on “Welcoming the Stranger: The Immi- Do you believe love is stronger than hate? Why? grant/Refugee Experience.” ACTION MAKE A COMMITMENT TO ATTEND Communion and Liberation Lay Movement. MASS REGULARY AND BECOME MORE ARE YOU AN ADULT LOOKING TO INVOLVED IN THE LIFE OF THE DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PARISH. EXPERIENCE OF THE CHURCH? Come to our “School of Community” Wednesdays at 8:00 - Prayer 9:00pm in the SJC School Art Room. We are cur- rently working on the book Why The Church ? by Msgr. Luigi Dear Lord Jesus, help us to spread your word Giussani. For more information contact Yvonne Fernández at wherever we go through our actions. Amen. [email protected] or go to our website at www.clonline.us Apr. 17, 2016 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Meant4More Youth Ministry is open to all stu- dents in high school. We meet every Sunday from Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; 6-8pm. Come join us and make new friends, learn Jn 10:11-18 your faith, play games, sing, go on trips and Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 watch movies. For more information email Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; [email protected]. Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Human Trafficking is the world’s fastest growing criminal en- Jn 13:16-20 terprise and is an estimated $150 billion a year industry. If you Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 think someone is a victim of trafficking, call 1-888-373-7888. Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 For more information, visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Next weekend there will be a second collection for CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS. In many parts of our country, including Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Rocky Mountain states, dioceses struggle to provide basic pastoral services because Mass Intentions for the Week Catholics and resources for ministry are few. Donations to the Apr. 16 5:00 PM Mary Rose Mac Kerrow (+) Catholic Home Missions Appeal support a wide range of pas- Apr. 17 8:00 AM Joe Ignatowicz (+) 9:30 AM George Heckert (+) toral activities, with special emphasis on evangelization; reli- 11:00 AM Peggy Ann Martone (+) gious education; ministry training for priests, deacons, religious 5:00 PM Lew Viray (+) sisters and lay people; and support of poor parishes. Apr. 18 8:30 AM Margaret Forstner (+) Apr. 19 8:30 AM Mary Puzar Smith (+) Noted Catholic author and speaker, John Wood, will be in town Apr. 20 8:30 AM In Thanksgiving On Saturday, May 14, speaking on the topic of his latest book, Apr.