SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2021 | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION

WELCOME With joy we welcome all who have gathered here with us to worship God.

“How good to sing praise to our God; how pleasant to give fitting praise.” (Psalm 147:1)

Let us lift up our minds, hearts, and spirits to our loving and merciful God, from whom all good things come.

CONTACT 37588 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 Parish: 510.797.1660 School: 510.793.3553 Preschool: 510.793.2013 [email protected] holyspiritfremont.org

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday: 7:00* & 8:15 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm* Sunday: 7:15 am* | 9:00 am | 10:45 am | 12:30 pm | 5:00 pm* Weekday Mon.-Fri.: 7:00* & 8:15 am Wednesday: 6:30 pm 1st Friday: 6:30 pm

*Masses are livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.

BE SPIRIT FILLED AND MAKE DISCIPLES!
WORSHIP

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION OUR VISION Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/ Be a flourishing community Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39 of intentional disciples 5:00 pm † Orlando Tarun, † Estelito Tedalgo Fornoles shining as beacons of (Vigil Mass) Christ. 7:15 am For the People of the Holy Spirit Parish † Ememorita Gonzales, Chelsea Fernandes, † Noring Gotengco & Family, 9:00 am Confession † Eugenia T. Mano Saturday: 3:30 pm 10:45 am † Isabel Mina & Clifford, † Romualde Cabangangan, † Lydia Domingo Thursday before 1st Friday: 12:30 pm † Luke Chung, Padilla Guzman Family, † Loreto Manansala Sr., † Aven Isuga 3:30 pm 5:00 pm † Loreto Manansala Sr., † Aven Isuga, † Richard Mengollo Weekdays: call for an appointment MONDAY, MARCH 29 | MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 [1a]/Jn 12:1-11 Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 am † Mike Brand, Luke Ringelman During the COVID-19 health 8:15 am † Leslie Mendonsa, † Walter Fasolis crisis, the Adoration Chapel is closed, until further notice. TUESDAY, MARCH 30 | TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Anointing of the Sick 7:00 am † Anthony Costa, Mia Rose Måáñao First Saturday (except January and May) at 12:00 pm. All 8:15 am † Hung Pham, † Jun F. Tengsico seniors and those seriously ill WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 | WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK or anticipating surgery are Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 [14c]/Mt 26:14-25 invited to attend. Next Mass: TBD 7:00 am Dennis D. Engalla, † Venancia Nodado, Zandra Antenorcruz † Alfredo D. Garcia, † Milagros Benjamin, † Warlito Dizon, Florante & Bella Asis, † 8:15 am Sacraments Lorraine Cortez For Baptism, First Communion, THURSDAY, APRIL 1 | HOLY THURSDAY Confirmation, Adult Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Ps 89:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [2a]/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21 Sacraments, Marriage, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 [cf. 1 Anointing of the Sick or Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Funeral, contact us at 7:00 pm For Holy Spirit Priests 510.797.1660 or holyspiritfremont.org. FRIDAY, APRIL 2 | GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION Is 52:13—53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/ First Friday Mass Jn 18:1—19:42 Next Mass: May 7, 2021 SATURDAY, APRIL 3 | HOLY SATURDAY AT THE EASTER VIGIL

New to Holy Spirit? Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 [5b]/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Ex Welcome! To register, contact 14:15—15:1/Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 [1b]/Is 54:5-14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Is us: [email protected] 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16-17a, or go online at 18-28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3] or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 holyspiritfremont.org/join-our- [12a]/Rom 6:3-11/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Mk 16:1-7 community 12:00 pm For the People of Holy Spirit Parish

Interested in 8:00 pm For the People of Holy Spirit Parish Catholicism? To learn about the Catholic PLEASE CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING Please visit our parish website at https://holyspiritfremont.org/give/ to enroll in Online Giving or Text-to- faith, please call 510.456.4975 Give. For assistance with registration, please contact OSV at 800.348.2886 or our parish helpline at 510.456.4969.

2 NOURISH

FROM THE DESK OF The donkey represents the humble arrival of DCN. BERNARD… someone in peace, as opposed to arriving on a powerful horse. Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, is the sixth Sunday of Lent which signifies the The waving of palms and laying of them on the start of the Holiest week of the year. ground is a reminder for us Christians that we welcome Jesus Christ into our hearts and are It leads us through the Last Supper, Christ’s willing to follow Him. crucifixion, and ends on Easter Sunday with Jesus’ resurrection, which is the basis of our The liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Christian faith. Passion, putting together Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and His Passion and Many biblical prophesies were fulfilled during Death, reflects the memorable events and high this Holy Week. People of all Christian faiths moments of our faith – our baptism, commemorate Jesus Christ's triumphal entry confirmation, first communion, marriage, and into Jerusalem. ordination. We celebrate and are proud of the sacraments. When life treats us well, we, too, The Holy Week celebrations make present the shout, “Hosanna!” Pascal mystery of Jesus – His Passion, Death and Resurrection. We recall the Last Supper, But in a few days, what happened on Palm betrayal of Judas, Peter’s denial, Jesus’ arrest Sunday are easily denied on Good Friday. Our and trial, His humiliation and passion, His cheers will become tears as we behold our King conviction and crucifixion, His death and wearing a crown, not of gold and precious resurrection. Jesus fulfills the Father’s will. He stones, but of thorns. We will see our King not shows true love, mercy, and forgiveness. He sitting on a throne of praise but hanging on a showed no bitterness in His words, no cross of disgrace. resentment in His mind, and no hatred in His heart. Jesus willingly accepts the cross and Just like when our faith is tested and we are crucifixion for the forgiveness of sins and for our asked to carry our own cross, we protest, we salvation. reject and find ways to avoid it. When our faith and the sacraments demand that we serve, we The crowds took palm branches, went out to step back and complain and detach ourselves meet Him, and shouted: "Hosanna! Blessed is from Christ. And similarly, too, we cry, “Crucify he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed Him!” is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!" May this most Holiest of Weeks convert our hearts, deepen our faith, and make us truly The cries of "Hosanna" are cries of praise, grateful for all that our God adoration and joy which means, "save us” or does to show His great and “rescue us” – very fitting because Jesus is our unconditional love for us all. savior. God Bless us all! The palm branches are symbols of triumph, victory, and peace. Dn. Bernard & Jean

3 SERVE

St. Joseph the Worker: St. Vincent de Paul Food Sister Parish Dispatch Pantry Here’s Father Sam celebrat- ing Mass during Lent. Heading to the store this week? Consider picking up a few items for our SVdP food pantry. Here’s this week’s grocery wish list:

; Canned Green Beans ; Chef Boyardee / Canned Pasta ; Pork & Beans

Please drop off non-perishable food donations at the Governo House on Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am only. Do not leave donations outside the Governo House. Please note: We do not accept perishable, fresh “...this is my body.” foods (e.g., meats, produce, dairy, etc.). All food donations must be in factory sealed packages and/or containers. Thank you for your support—especially during this challenging time!

Donation Envelope / ID write your name and ID Number number. You may also request us to send you personalized When you register with us as monthly donation envelopes. a parishioner, you are given an ID number which appears on Your ID number helps us “...for this is my blood of the your donation envelopes. document your donations covenant…” accurately for your end-of- If you are an online donor, year donor substantiation Holy Spirit Ethnic please be sure to include your report. If you do not know your ID number. ID, call 510.456.4969. Groups

If you place your donation in We appreciate your kindness To further celebrate and rec- and continued support. ognize the diversity of our standard envelopes, please community, we hope to form Giving Chinese, Indonesian, and Vi- etnamese ministries here at Sunday, March 14 28,029 Corner Holy Spirit Parish. Special Collections coming up: If you are interested in help- Holy Spirit Youth Ministry | April 18 ing organize these ministries, Our pledged weekly amount (excluding special collections): please contact Fr. Peter $31,963 Lawongkerd at 510.797.1660, ext. 206 or PLEASE CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING send him an email at Please visit our parish website at https://holyspiritfremont.org/give/ to enroll in Online [email protected] Giving or Text-to-Give. For assistance with registration, please contact OSV at 800.348.2886 or our parish helpline at 510.456.4969.

4 PRAY

Please note: Our prayer list is refreshed every week. Feel free to call the office to include your loved one for the week: 510.797.1660 Pray for Our Sick Les Carscadden, Dixie Kibbee, Joseph Figueiredo, Andrew P. Javier, Carina A. Javier, Maxeen Caballa, Lesli Griffiths, Natalie Castillo, Nathaniel Rivera, Nina Monela, Dcn. Steve Lewellyn, Arlene Poma, Laura C. Famalett, Leonila M. Fermil, Helene Dellanini

Pray for Our Recently Departed Arthur Brown, Carl Smith, Mama Lila Chang, Manuel Ledesma, Diane Tiiu Perez, Dr. Richard Plasch, Mercedes Rivera, Lydia Domingo

Birthday Blessings Marc Anthony Catapang, Mark Stocking, Melissa Do

Wedding Anniversary Blessings Marvin & Leah Higoy

We pray for the Church and for the world: that God may grant us the gifts of courage, compassion and wisdom as we face challenging circumstances together. Lord, in your mercy…

5 INVITE

Divine Mercy Novena holyspiritfremont.org/learn/adult-formation/ - for April 2-10, 2021 | 3:00 pm the calendar and to download the registration form. Contact [email protected] for We invite the faithful to join us more information. inside the church or via livestream in praying the Divine Mercy Register as a Holy Spirit Parishioner Novena, in anticipation of the Feast of the Divine Mercy, which We invite our visitors who would like to continue we will celebrate with Mass on coming to Holy Spirit Church to register with us Sunday, April 11 at 3:00 pm. You may bring as parishioners. This helps us keep in touch with images of the Divine Mercy to be blessed after you and communicate the services we offer. It Mass. also helps us document your donations to give you your end of the year donor substantiation Jesus asked St. Faustina that the Novena be report. Thank you for being a part of our Holy prayed beginning on Good Friday. In her diary, Spirit community! St. Faustina noted that Jesus told her: "On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a “Meet the Sisters” different group of souls and you will immerse Daughters of Charity Discernment Retreat them in this ocean of My mercy ... On each day April 17, 2021 | 9:30 am-12:00 pm you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.” Is God Calling you to be a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18-40 are invited to an Lenten Alpha Series ONLINE Religious Vocation Prayerful and Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Reflective Discernment Retreat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different Contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at question around faith and is designed to create [email protected] for the Zoom link. You conversation. The Lenten series runs through may also sign up at www.Daughters-of- May 12. Visit our parish website - https:// Charity.com/retreats or call 213.210.9903.

“Rebuild My Church” - 2021 Bishop’s Appeal

This past year has been challenging for so many. Now, more than ever, the good work of the Church is needed in our community. From Faith Formation for students and adults, to important ministry works, to supporting our schools and parishes, our Diocese is making a difference in people’s lives every single day — thanks to the prayers and contributions of our catholic community.

Like last year, our parish goal is $99,400. In spite of the hardships we faced this past year because of the pandemic, our parish exceeded our 2020 goal by 139%. Visit the homepage of our website to view Bishop Barber's personal message of gratitude. With your generous support, our parish can surpass our goal again!

For more information, go to https://oakdiocese.org/bishops-appeal. Complete a pledge form today! You may also go online to make a pledge or donation—https://oakdiocese.org/bishops-appeal-donation-page

6 HOLY WEEK & EASTER

Monday to Wednesday of 6:00 pm*: The Lord’s Passion Contact Us Holy Week (outdoors) In case of an emergency, call 510.797.1660 and follow the March 29-31, 2021 8:00 pm: The Lord’s Passion prompts.

7:00 am*: Mass (church) (church) Gift Shop Sundays 8:15 am: Mass (church) Holy Saturday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm April 3, 2021 6:30 pm*: Stations of the Cross Clergy (church) 7:00 am*: Morning Prayer Fr. Kenneth L. Sales, Pastor (church) 510.456.4964 Fr. John Carillo, Holy Thursday Parochial Vicar April 1, 2021 3:00 pm*: Divine Mercy Novena (church) 510.456.4965 Fr. Peter Lawongkerd, 7:00 am*: Morning Prayer Parochial Vicar (church) Note: No Confessions available. 510.797.1660, ext. 206 Dcn. Rigo Cabezas, Easter Vigil Dir. of Rel. Ed. 7:00 pm*: Mass of the Lord’s 510.456.4975 Supper (outdoors) April 3, 2021 Dcn. Chuck Glover, Pastoral Care 8:30 pm*: Procession of the 8:00 pm*: Easter Vigil Liturgy 510.789.8652 Blessed Sacrament (outdoors) Dcn. Steve Lewellyn, RCIA 510.797.1660 Dcn. Bernard Liwanag 9:00-11:30 pm*: Eucharistic Easter Sunday 510.797.1660 Adoration (Parish Center) April 4, 2021 Dcn. Tim Roberto, RCIA 510.598.7408 Note: No Confessions available. 7:15 am*: Easter Sunday Liturgy Dcn. Emeritus Richard Yee, (church) Retired

Good Friday Departments 9:00 am*: Easter Sunday Liturgy April 2, 2021 Business/Maintenance (outdoors) Jeff Van der Sluis 7:00 am*: Morning Prayer 510.456.4970 (church) 10:45 am*: Easter Sunday Liturgy Safe Environment (outdoors) Sr. Asha Kooliyadan, CMC 510.456.4972 1:00 pm*: Stations of the Cross Facilities Scheduling (outdoors) 12:30 pm: Easter Sunday Liturgy Rosalyn Jose | 510.456.4995 (outdoors) Faith Formation & 3:00 pm*: Divine Mercy Novena Youth Ministry (church) 3:00 pm*: Divine Mercy Novena 510.456.4974 (church) Music Paul Orella | 510.673.3873 4:00 pm: The Lord’s Passion Safe Environment (outdoors) Note: There is no 5:00 pm Mass. 510.797.1660

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