PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION
March 24, 2024
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HOLY WEEK
AN INVITATION TO PARTAKE AND PARTICIPATE
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
This weekend, on Palm Sunday, we enter into Holy Week. I am writing this note to invite and exhort you to partake and participate in the Holy Week. If you are a parent with minor children, kindly bring them so that they can celebrate it with the entire parish family. I encourage you to gently invite your family members and friends to join even if they are not Catholic. God’s profound love that we celebrate this week does not exclude anyone.
What does the word ‘holy’ mean? ‘Holy’ means dedicated or consecrated to God or set apart. We make this week ‘holy’ by setting apart some time to pray, reflect, and participate in community worship. So, I invite all of you to set apart some time to participate in the unfolding of the great mystery of God’s love.
What happens during Holy Week? On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ humble entry (on a donkey) into Jerusalem to observe Passover. We have the blessing and procession of palms.
Maundy Thursday marks Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Maundy Thursday is accompanied by the washing of the feet. Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross; it is traditionally a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. Holy Saturday, also called Easter Vigil, is the traditional end of Lent. Easter Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection. The worship schedule is on the parish website and in the bulletin.
Fr. Gener and I look forward to the joy of celebrating this Holy Week with you and your family.
With blessings and love,
Fr. Saju
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March 23-29, 2024
To schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the parish office.
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Saturday 5:00 PM
Dr. William Candelario †
Lutgardo San Valentin †
Sunday 8:30 AM
Spike Standifer †
Sunday 10:00 AM
J. N. Knapen †
Sunday 11:30 AM
Tom Hara †,
Dick Windhan†
Monday 8:30 AM
Allen Ilumin †, Jessie Querimet †
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Tuesday 8:00 AM
Enrique Latoza, † (birthday)
Richard Redmond †
Nellie Navarro †
Wednesday 8:10 AM
Robert Lawrence †
Lydia Zapanta †
Jessica Catral
Thursday
Holy Thursday
Friday
Good Friday
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PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DECEASED:
Al Husted, Dedit Relojo, Teresa Fern Kilian, Alfredo Nisperos, Spike Standifer
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK:
Linda Furtado, Ron Murphy, Annamary Keethaponkalan, Joey Segui, Esther Wald, Katie Hernandez, Egualberto Abaya, , Amy Gastelum, Paul Krill, Megan Favoli, Bekah Dominguez, Emma Firpo, Jimmy Verna, Greg Rhodes, Kathleen Lupo, Connor Vierra, Frances Pizzo, Tom Rodenfils, Marie Flemate, Rodger “OB” O’Brien, Sr.
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Please pray with us for our parishioners, family and friends. | |
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ADA 2024
Supporting Our Mission Together
Our Parish Goal: $150,560
Please prayerfully consider pledging your support to our Diocese. Once our Parish reaches its goal, the additional funds will be returned to the Parish. Donations can be made by completing the pledge card mailed to your home, using the QR code provided here, or online at DSJ.org/ADA. Additional pledge cards are located in the back of the Church and in the Parish Office. Thank you, St. Martin of Tours Parishioners, for your great generosity.
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| Week | # Pledges | $ Pledge | Parish Goal
$150,560 | | 7 | 225 | $113,327 | $37,233 to go! | | |
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To make your pledge, please scan the QR code or click on the ADA link to help us reach our Parish goal as we all participate in
Supporting Our Mission Together.
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AOFFERINGS AND ONLINE GIVING
Sunday Offering 3/17/2024 Fiscal Year to Date
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| Budget | $14,285 | $436,115 | | Actual | $16,553 | $449,506 | | Difference | $2,268 | $13,391 | | |
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If you would like to donate online, please use the
QR Code provided.
Thank you for your generosity!
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KIDS CORNER
Dear parents and children, kindly click on the link below to download and print out catechetical activity for children for this weekend. This link is updated every week with activities that corresponds to the readings and Sunday celebrations.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE & COMMUNITY | |
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Diocese of San Jose Impact Report 2022-2023
Learn about the impact of the Diocese of San José ministries over the past year that serve more than 528,000 Catholics in Santa Clara County, including 54 parishes, missions and pastoral centers, and 34 Catholic schools. Click here to read the full report.
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