Church Address: 941 Lexington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050 Office Address: 725 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA 95050

Office: (408) 248-7786 ~ Fax: (408) 248-8150 E-mail: stclareparish@dsj.org Web-site: www.stclareparish.org

Emergency (only for the sick and the dying): 408-904-9187

June 2nd, 2019 ~ 7th Sunday of Easter

~ Mass Schedule ~

WEEKDAYS - Rectory Chapel: Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 8:00 am ~ Tue & Thu 5:30 pm SATURDAY: Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 pm ~ Vigil Mass 5:00 pm

SUNDAY: 7:45 am (English) ~ 9:00 am (English - Family) ~ 10:30 am (Portuguese) ~ 12:00 pm (Spanish) ~ 1:30 pm (Cantonese) ~ 3:00 pm (Mandarin) ~ 5:30 pm (English)

Pastoral Staff: (408) 248-7786 Pastor’s Notes Pastor: Rev. Tadeusz Terembula, x104, tadeusz.terembula@dsj.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Prosper Molengi, x105, prosper.molengi@dsj.org Administrative Assistant: Clara Castaneda, x106 clara.castaneda@dsj.org Religious Education Coordinator and Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Paty Rascon, x102, Patricia.padilladerascon@dsj.org Facility Emergencies: Matt Dutra (408) 904-9181 Saint Clare School: Principal - Cecile Mantecon (408) 246-6797, www.drexel.dsj.org/stclareschool RCIA: Diane Madruga, camponeses6@gmail.com Music Ministry: Christopher Wemp, Christo-pher.wemp@gmail.com Community & Service Webmaster: Perig Vennetier, perigv@gmail.com Pastoral Council: Jasmine Vu, jass.vu@gmail.com Finance Council: Jerome Alabado, jerome.alabado@gmail.com Serra Club of Santa Clara: Tom Bommarito (408) 243-4647 St Vincent de Paul: Mick Gonzales (408) 645-0506 Facilities: Matt Dutra, mattdutra74@gmail.com Knights Of Columbus: Tony Colombo, a_colombo1726@comcast.net Young Ladies Institute (YLI): Dolores Wriglesworth, doloresandlee@sbcglobal.net Social Justice Committee: Anne McMahon, mcmahonam@sbcglobal.net Italian Catholic Federation: Janet Glaubke (408) 225-0743 Hispanic Community: Elania Tablada (408) 984-3519 Portuguese Community: Eduina Faria (408) 472-6739 Mandarin Community: Contact: Rev. Carlos A. Olivera, aolivera@dsj.org Cantonese Community: Contact: Tony Lau, tonylau2000@gmail.com

Dear Parishioners, Today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord can get lost. It comes between two other significant moments in the life a young Church. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the greatest day on the liturgical calendar, the Resurrection of the Lord. In a few days, we will celebrate another important event for a fledgling Church, the Descent of the Holy Spirit.

Today, the Apostles are less afraid than they were when Jesus came to them on that first Easter but losing him today for a second time could not have been easy. In our first reading, they are left staring up at heaven. In the Gospel, they leave rejoicing filled with great joy. So which is it? Are they bewildered or joy-filled.? Actually, they are both. The Apostles have journeyed with Jesus for three years. They have witnessed the miracles and the parables. They have also witnessed the resentments and the ridicule. They have just witnessed his tor-turous death and his glorious Resurrection. It has truly been a roller-coaster ride of giant proportions. Such is the life of discipleship we live even today as we gather to cele-brate the moment between Easter and Pentecost. We are a people living in a kingdom established here on earth, but not yet part of its fullness found in the next life. It is an in-between moment for the Church, and in our own lives. How we choose to face such moments tells us how resilient our faith is, or whether there is work to be done to strengthen our reliance on Jesus and on his promises. It is always going to be easier to have faith when things are going well. It is in those in-between moments that we learn a great deal about ourselves. It is okay to stop and stare at what is unclear or con-fusing – as long as we find joy in the journey, as the disciples in both readings eventually did [even though we don’t hear about it in the first reading]. It is here we discover the need to go deeper in our trust in Jesus’ promise not to ever leave us orphaned. It is in these in-between moments we also realize we are nev-er alone in facing any challenge that is before us. For though Jesus’ human form ascended into heaven, He is here present in word and sacrament. The Holy Spirit dwells within and among us. By God’s grace, may we have all that Saint Paul prayed for, for those who lived in Ephesus: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe.

Fr. Tad

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Sun 7:45 am

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Mon 8:00 am

Tue 5:30 pm

Wed 8:00 am

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Joe B. Monteiro+ Olimpo Masmela+ Danny Mendez- Health

Ines Natalia Yap Brillantes+

St Clare Parishioners

Manuel Santos + Ana Amarante + Manuel Jeronimo + Maria Rosa Morgado+ Rosario Lobato Delgado+ Joao Sousa Silva + John Dias+ Maria Ereilia Coelho+

Urbano Amaya+ Marcelino Martínez+ Derek Rene Salgado Gutiérrez+ Rosa Romo+ Teresa Galindo Jiménez+ Juan Jose Gonzalez Cervantes+ Cuca Anguiano Anguiano+

Antonio & Ephegenia Rodrigues+ Anthony, Victor and Willie Rodri-gues+

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Padre Jose Carlos+ Fr. Tad- Birthday

Fr. Tad- Birthday Louis Nimigean+

Maruja de Botero+ Beatriz Botero- Health Alberto Botero- Health

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Mass Intentions Jun 1st ~ Jun 8th, 2019

Queridos feligreses, La celebración de hoy de la As-censión del Señor puede pasar desapercibida. Viene entre otros dos momentos significativos en la vida de una Iglesia joven. Hace unas semanas, celebramos el día más grandioso en el calendario litúrgico, la Resurrección del Se-ñor. En unos cuantos días, cele-braremos otro evento importante

para una Iglesia naciente, la venida del Espíritu Santo. Hoy, los apóstoles tienen menos miedo del que tenían cuando Jesús vino a ellos en la primera Pascua, pero per-derle de nuevo por segunda vez no debió haber sido fácil. En nuestra primera lectura, ellos se quedan mirando al cielo. En el Evangelio, se van alegres llenos de gran gozo. Entonces, ¿cuál cosa sucede? ¿Están perplejos o llenos de alegría? En realidad, son ambas cosas. Los apóstoles han viajado con Jesús durante tres años. Han presenciado los milagros y las parábolas. También han sido testigos de los resentimientos y de la burla. Aca-ban de presenciar su tortuosa muerte y su gloriosa Resu-rrección. Realmente ha sido una montaña rusa de propor-ciones gigantescas. Tal es la vida de discipulado que vivimos incluso hoy cuando nos reunimos para celebrar el momento entre la Pascua y Pentecostés. Somos un pueblo que vive en un reino establecido aquí en la tierra, pero aún no so-mos parte de su plenitud que se encuentra en la siguiente vida. Es un momento intermedio para la Iglesia, y en nues-tras propias vidas. La forma en que elegimos enfrentar tales momentos nos dice qué tan resistente es nuestra fe, o si hay trabajo por hacer para fortalecer nuestra confian-za en Jesús y en sus promesas. Siempre va a ser más fácil tener fe cuando las cosas van bien. Es en esos momentos intermedios que apren-demos mucho sobre nosotros mismos. Está bien detener-se y mirar lo que es confuso o no está claro, siempre y cuando encontremos la alegría en el viaje, como finalmen-te hicieron los discípulos en ambas lecturas [aunque no escuchamos de ello en la primera lectura]. Es aquí donde descubrimos la necesidad de profundizar en nuestra con-fianza en la promesa de Jesús de nunca dejarnos huérfa-nos. Es en estos momentos intermedios que también nos damos cuenta de que nunca estamos solos para en-frentar los desafíos que tenemos ante nosotros. Por-que, aunque la forma humana de Jesús ascendió al cielo, Él está aquí presente en palabra y sacramento. El Es-píritu Santo mora dentro y entre nosotros. Por la gracia de Dios, pido que tengamos todo lo que San Pablo pidió, para los que vivían en Éfeso: Que el Dios de nuestro Señor Je-sucristo, el Padre de la gloria, les conceda espíritu de sabiduría y de revelación para conocerlo. Que los ojos de sus corazones se iluminen, para que puedan saber cuál es la esperanza que pertenece a su llamado, cuá-les son las riquezas de la gloria en su herencia entre los santos, y cuál es la grandeza de su poder para los que creemos.

Padre Tadeo.

Notas del Párroco

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Sunday Children’s Program “Finding God”

Continuous Faith Formation Program

““ Faith Formation is more than a subject to be taught, it is an invitation to a way of life” Joe

Paprocki.

Registrations for next school year children's Faith Formation continues. All children who are attending public school, from grades 1 to 6, may register for the 2019-20 cycle. In order for our Catechetical Office to better provide religious education to our children please register before June 10th., this al-lows us to plan what resources – books, catechist, aides, etc. – are needed for the year ahead. Registration Forms are available at the church entrances and in the Parish Office. Completed registration packet – registration form totally filled out, copy of baptismal certificate and fee- can be dropped off at the Parish Office or put into the collection basket -make sure to write on the envelope: Attn: Paty Rascon, Faith Formation. First Communion is received in the second year in the program.

Paty Rascon, Catechetical Office 408.248.7786 X 102 patricia.padilladerascon@dsj.org

Office hours: Tue-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 2:00pm-5:00pm

St. Clare School News Jun 02 2019

ST. CLARE SCHOOL HAS A NEW WEB ADDRESS (URL)! We are excited to announce our new web presence:

StClare.School -or- stclare.school Our new site is easier to navigate, mobile friendly and contains new and current images and information useful for families looking to enroll their students at our school, or benefactors seeking an opportunity to provide support by donating towards the education of deserving children whose parents desire Cath-olic education. Links to school newsletters, our School Store and our social media presence can also be found on our updat-ed site. FIELD DAY AND OTHER END OF THE YEAR CELEBRA-TIONS Our students will gather on June 5th for an all-school field day. Students will enjoy organized play courtesy of Mr. Cummings and Rhythm and Moves. Our seventh grade class and Student Ambassadors will help with coordinating each of the stations. Studies have linked time spent outdoors in physical activity to healthy brain development. We are excited for our part in the Parish Festival on June 7, 8 and 9. Students and their families will be running game booths and cafe, students will be performing “on stage” throughout the weekend and our faculty and staff will be on hand throughout the weekend as well. Visit the Faculty and Staff Booth to say hello to your favorite teachers. Alumni are encouraged to come by and get reconnected. We hope to see many of you there! OUR SCHOOL OFFICE IS OPEN ALL SUMMER Schedule a tour, inquire about our programs, drop off a dona-tion or purchase Scrip. Our administrative staff is ready to as-sist you Monday-Thursday, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Call the school office with any questions at 408-246-6797. SUMMER BRIDGE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING In addition to using adaptive software to keep up with reading and math, students are being challenged to set learning goals that include seeking out new experiences (planting a seed, learning a new board game, baking cookies, pulling weeds). We are asking students and families to read voraciously (at their reading level) and practice mindfulness and intentionality throughout the summer. We look forward to students and teachers returning to school with a deeper sense of the world around them. WE CONTINUE TO ENROLL THROUGH THE SUMMER Come and inquire about spots in grades 1-5. Our welcoming community would love for you to join us! We have tuition assis-tance available. Call or come by the school office. We congratulate our staff, teachers, students and families for another successful year!

Mrs. Cecile Mantecón, Principal www.stclareschool.org | 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara CA 95050 | 408-246-6797 | Facebook @stclareschoolsantaclara | Educating hearts and minds since 1856

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

Pray with great confidence, with confidence based upon the goodness and infinite generosity of God and upon the promises of Jesus Christ. God is a spring of living water which flows un-ceasingly into the hearts of those who pray.”

-St. Louis de Montfort

____________ Monday, Jun 3rd______________ ♦ Hispanic Rosary Group, 6:00 pm, Rectory Chapel ♦ Baptismal Prep Class Spanish, 6:30pm, Rectory

Dining Room ______________Tuesday, Jun 4th_____________ ♦ RCIA, 7:00pm, Rectory Conference Room __________ Wednesday, Jun 5th ____________ ♦ Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, Lower Church. ___________ Thursday ~ Jun 6th_____________ Hispanic Sharing the Faith Group, 6:30 pm, Rectory

Conference Room ____________ Friday ~ Mary 24th _________ Parish Festival

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The mystery of the Ascension has to do with holding in tension a sense of God’s nearness, along with the burden caused by apparent signs of absence. The risen Jesus says to Mary Magdalene, “Do not cling to me,” perhaps pointing out to her that his physical presence to the disciples was time bound and temporary. It was a gift for their transformation, and after forty days, he van-ished from their sight and hearing, though never out of their consciousness. They do not mourn at his going this time: there is no trace of the disciples who hid in fear at his crucifixion, no sense of the women who wept softly as they carried oint-ments to the tomb through the dewy morning light. In-stead, the scriptural accounts show them full of joy, com-forted by his promise to be with them forever, and open to the Spirit’s power. They are joyful, energized, aware, and united with one another in love. They seem to grasp an awareness that if the mission to the whole world was a serious one, then the presence of the Risen Christ could not be pinned down to any one place or time, but had to be always and everywhere completely available. All peo-ples, all times, all cultures were opened to receive him in this moment of the Ascension. The energy of this feast is drawn not from absence, but renewed and deeper pres-ence. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Ascension of the Lord Coming or Going?

One way of looking at the Ascension is that Jesus can

do much more for us in his glory than he could while on earth. How does this work? It happens in two steps. First, he sends the Holy Spirit to the disciples. Second, the disciples become his witnesses to all the nations. So let’s look at the first step.

The Gospel of John that is read on the Vigil of Pente-cost says that “there was . . . no Spirit yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified” (John 7:39). Obvi-ously the Spirit is co-eternal with the Father and the Son, so John is trying to get our attention. He means that we could not experience the gifts of the Spirit until Jesus had died and risen from the dead. While Jesus walked the earth, he chose to be limited in time and space, so that a few people could get to know and love him. But after his resurrection, he could be more effective by sending his Spirit to all believers. Because he is ascended into glory, he can live in all of us. Just as the power of the Holy Spirit caused Mary to be the mother of Jesus, so that same power enables Jesus to live in us. And that leads to the sec-ond step.

Before his death, Jesus began to collect a group of followers. Some got to know him more deeply and became disciples. The rest of the followers were merely curious or attracted by stories of miracles he had performed. They did not have the faith and cour-age to bring others to Jesus; some only stayed with him a short time. But after his ascension the disciples began to experience Jesus in each other. They could not help but be excited about that and spread that excitement to others. From the time of Jesus’ ascen-sion to our own time, people have boldly proclaimed the gospel. So Jesus’ ascension actually makes him present to more people, not fewer. May we all experi-ence that presence in the Spirit, seeing Jesus in our-selves and others. Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day Monday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Wednesday: St. Boniface Thursday: St. Norbert; Julian Calendar Ascension Friday: First Friday

K N I G H T S C O R N E R

Andy Rooney said, “I’ve learned, money can’t buy class.” So, that’s way the Knights will never pay you to

join, but I will say please join us and bring the class.

Contact: Tony Columbo a_colombo1726@comcast.net

Pies en el Piso “¡Hasta la próxima semana, mantén tus pies en el suelo y sigue buscando las estrellas!” Hoy no es la sabiduría bíblica, sino el sabio consejo del legendario DJ Casey Kasem, escuchado por generaciones a lo largo y ancho de Estados Unidos por generaciones, el desafiante cie-rre de los Top 40 de Estados Unidos. Aunque Casey no citaba las Escrituras, hoy los Hechos de los Apóstoles ofrecen un consejo parecido. Cuando Jesús ascendió, los discípulos “miraban fijamente el cielo”. ¿No preferiría-mos una mirada relajante del alma en un cielo azul tran-quilo hasta un enfoque descorazonador en una tierra manchada de sangre? Pero los interlocutores celestiales preguntaron a los primeros discípulos, ¿por qué están parados ahí mirando el cielo? ¡La tierra espera su mi-sión! Mientras nuestros corazones deben “seguir bus-cando en el cielo”, nosotros necesitamos “mantener nuestros pies en la tierra”. Los pasajes de la Ascensión y el jubileo de la misericordia nos recuerdan, el Jesús que veneramos cuando “ascendió al cielo” vive aquí mismo en medio de nosotros en la tierra, esperando nuestro reconocimiento y servicio amoroso. — Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Inscripciones para el Catecismo Continúan las inscripciones para el ciclo 2019-20 tanto para estudiantes nuevos, como para quienes ya recibie-ron la Primera Comunión. Las clases son para niños bautizados, que cursan del 1º. al 6º grado, en escuelas públicas. Los formularios de inscripción están en las entradas de la iglesia y en la oficina. Por favor inscríbalos antes del 10 de junio para recibir descuento por inscripción temprana. La Primera Comunión se recibe el segundo año de estar en el programa. Sabía usted que… Hoy se celebra la Jornada Mundial de las Comunicacio-nes Sociales con el tema “Somos miembros unos de otros (Ef 4,25). De las comunidades en las redes socia-les a la comunidad humana”. Fue instituida por el Conci-lio Vaticano II y se celebra el domingo anterior a la fiesta de Pentecostés. Cada año, el mensaje del Santo Padre para la Jornada se publica tradicionalmente en la festivi-dad de San Francisco de Sales, patrono de los periodis-tas. Esta jornada es para estar conscientes de la impor-tancia y el uso que damos a los medios de comunicación en la difusión del mensaje evangélico. Este viernes inicia el Festival. Vengan a disfrutar de los juegos mecánicos, deliciosa comida y nuestra tradicional misa multicultural al aire libre. Todavía tiene tiempo para comprar boletos para la rifa. de $1000 como primer premio. ¡Vengan y disfrute al tiempo que coopera! Misa al Aire Libre Les recordamos que este domingo, 9 de junio, no ten-dremos nuestra misa regular, sino la Misa multicultural al aire libre, a las 11:00am, en el área del estacionamiento. “La comunidad como red solidaria precisa de la es-cucha recíproca y del diálogo basado en el uso res-ponsable del lenguaje.” Papa Francisco 24 de enero, 2019

Boletim Paroquial Português Boletín Parroquial Español

2 de Junho de 2019 – Domingo VII da Páscoa; Ascenção do Senhor

Reflexão por: João Pereira Arruda Neste Sétimo Domingo da Páscoa insere-se as leituras da Ascenção do Senhor. Enquanto que nas leituras do Sétimo Domingo apresenta-nos um desafio de os cristãos não poderem ficar indiferentes á construção de uma humanidade nova, pois a sua colaboração é essencial na justificacão de dar significado na prática da Palavra de Deus. Na base dessa filosofia está o objectivi de enaltecer o amor no lugar do ódio e violência. Na Ascenção está a conclusão da presença de Jesus no meio de nós. A Sua peregrinação pela terra atingiu o seu termo; um final triunfal e de glória. A Ascenção de Jesus ilumina assim, toda a Sua vida e obra. Aquele que desceu até junto dos homens na Incarnação, é o Filho de Deus, que com pleno direito entra agora no mundo da glória. Deus incarnado entra no Céu , Com Ele vai a nossa natureza humana fraca e corruptivel, divinizada em Jesus Cristo, que vai sentar-Se á direita do Pai. Na Igreja embora não O vejamos fisícamente, temos a possibilidade de viver de Cristo e com cristo; Na Igreja e pelos seus Santos Apóstolos, testemunhas da Ressurreição, anunciadores do perdão e da vida divina, portadores do Espírito Santo, Jesus continua a Sua obra de Salvação. O salmista irá cantar: “ Deus subiu entre aclamações, o Senhor subiu ao som da trombeta. Cantai a Deus cantai, cantai hinos ao nosso Rei cantai.” Jesus avisa os discípulos que vai partir mas que havia de enviar aquele que Seu Pai prometera o Espírito Santo. Esse mesmo Espírito festejado, reverenciado, celebrado em particular pelo povo dos Açores espalhado por todo o mundo que exulta com a vinda do Animador da Igreja. No meio de uma diversidade de rituais existe uma predileção do povo açoreano em celebrar a Terceira Pessoa da Santíssima Trindade, que para além das sopas, das massas sovadas, dos cortejos e coroações etc. está o desejo genuino de sermos um povo unido e fraterno e neste desejo está o Rspirito Santo.

Notícias Quinquagéssimo Aniversário Matrimonial do casal; Gilberto e Teresa Neves: Como Comunidade alegremo-nos e celebremos a vida extensiva deste casal de leigos que escolherem celebrar essa efeméride em igreja e perante a comunidade que servem como: Acólitos, Ministros Eucarísticos, Ministério da Música (Teresa) Acolhimento (Gilberto) Estamos a celebrar um acontecimento iniciado nesta nossa paróquia de Saint Clare’s . É uma celebração de acção de graças pela acção de jesus Cristo no seu relacionamento matrimonial e pelo Sacramento que escolherem de preferência para viverem e testemunharem o valor de viver esse mesmo Sacramento como modelo de uma célula sã na construção de uma sociedade saudável neste mundo. O CPP em nome de toda a nossa comunidade agradece a acção e exemplo deste casal na nossa comunidade. Foi desejo do casal Neves fazer essa celebração em igreja e rodeados da família e da comunidade. Após a celebração da Santa Missa o CPP convida toda a nossa comunidade a celebrar com eles no salão anexo á nossa igreja adentro do programa café comunitário. Ao Gilberto e á Teresa os nosso maiores desejos de felecidade continuada na graça e benção do Senhor!

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