Saint Athanasius Church

PASTOR Rev. Oscar D. Tabujara PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Paul-Cuong Phan DEACON Rev. Leonel Mancilla

MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misas Vigil (Saturday): 5:30p.m. (English) 7:30p.m. (Español) Sunday (Domingo): 8:00a.m. (English) 9:30a.m. (Español) 11:15a.m (English) 1:00p.m. (Español) 5:30p.m. (English) Daily Masses/Misas Diarias: (solo en Inglés) Monday - Friday: 6:45a.m., 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays 6:30p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.

Holy Days: 6:45a.m., 9:00a.m., 5:30p.m., 7:00p.m. (Español) RECONCILIATION / CONFESIONES Saturday/Sabado: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (English) 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. (Español o Inglés) OR anytime by appointment with a priest/También con cita.

160 N. Rengstorff Ave. Mountain View, California 94043 e-mail: athanasius@comcast.net

website: www.stathanasiusparish.com Office: (650) 961-8600 Fax: (650) 968-5633

SCRIPTURE READINGS Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 (165B)

Psalm 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 Romans8:14-17

Matthew 28:16-20

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SAINT ATHANASIUS MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Death Anniversary Remembrance Week of May 26

REST IN PEACE

Dorothy Varian Margaret Atchison Remedios Bautista

Rose Cervantes Robert Cierran

Henry FAgundes Isabel Guptill

Manuel Coria Hernandez Andrew Pennachi

Mary Fahey Simon Olton

Connie Lopez Angelo Clavora

Charles Phillipago Florentino Ruiz Ruiz Abraham Tabelleja

Hallie Holland Jose Alexander

Caroline Cappellett Claire Makey Jack Petersen Mary Sawyer

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sat ( 26) 9:00 Eleuterio de Dios — Deceased (†) 5:30 ______________________________________

Sun (27) 8:00 John Perez & Pabb Tenga — Deceased (†) 11:15 LaMotte Family - Thanksgiving (T) 5:30 Charlotte Papa — Deceased (†) Purita Taya, Euloia & Narciso Tipo—Deceased (†)

Mon (28) 6:45 ___________________________________ 9:00 Donna Marie Sanchez — Deceased (†)

Tue (29) 6:45 ____________________________________ 9:00 ____________________________________

Wed (30) 6:45 ___________________________________ 9:00 Teodoyo, Petronila, Geno & Justin Quintos — Deceased (†)

Thu (31) 6:45 ___________________________________ 9:00 Petronila Quintos — Deceased (†)

Fri (1) 6:45 Peter Dean Villareal — Birthday (B) 9:00 Remedios de Dios — Death Anniversary (†)

†—Deceased; T—Thanksgiving;

S.I.—Special Intention; B—Birthday; S– Sick

Please Pray for the Sick

Jim Cesano, David Sandoval, Maria Merlitti, Kathy Doerr, Julie Hidalgo, Gloria Ramirez, Ellen Poso, Lina Taskovich, Terry Sandoval,

Eugene Taskovich, Sr. Diana Petz, RSM , Soledad Jara, Danilo Fidel and

JoAnne Arnold.

THE FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. This belief distinguishes us, Christians, from other Religions that also believe in One God. Here are some examples of how the saints, theologians (Catholics and Protestants), priests, nuns, religious, catechism teachers and ordinary Christians have tried to explain the mystery of the One God with Three Divine Persons.

(1) Sister Matthias: she draw a triangle on the blackboard to explain that the Holy Trinity is One God with Three Divine Persons. (2) Religion Teacher: she used the shamrock, inspired by the story of St. Patrick, to explain the Holy Trinity. (3) St. John of Damascus: "Think of the Father as a Spring of Life...the Son like a River, and the Holy Spirit like a Sea, for the spring and the river and the sea are all one. Think of the Father as a Root, of the Son as a Branch, and of the Spirit as a Fruit, for the substance in these three things is one The Father is the Sun with the Son as Rays and the Holy Ghost as Heat. The Trinity transcends by far every similitude and figure. So when you hear of an offspring of the Father, do not think of a corporeal offspring...Rather, hold your persuasion with a sim-ple faith alone. For the concept of the Creator is arrived at by analogy from his creatures." (4) John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church: "Tell me how it is that in this room there are three candles and but one light, and I will explain to you the mode of the divine existence of the Holy Trinity." (5) St. Augustine: He was walking on the beach, trying to understand the mystery of the Holy Trinity. He came upon a young boy filling a hole he had dug in the sand with buckets of sea water. When he asked the boy what he was doing, the boy told him that he was going to pour the water of the ocean into that hole. He told the boy that it was impossible to do that because the ocean is so vast and the hole in the sand is so small. The boy responded, "No more impossible than you trying to understand the mystery of the Holy Trinity." (6) Catechism Teacher: The element of water can have three distinct forms - ice which is solid - water which is liquid - and vapor which is gas. It has three distinct forms but it is all the same element of water. (7) Parishioner: Think of the pews in the church on which wor-shippers are sitting. Once it was a tree in the forest. Then it was cut down into pieces of lumber. Then, the carpenters shaped them into beautiful church pews. The tree, the lumber and the bench, they are all the same tree or wood in their three distinct forms. (8) Theologian : "The Trinity is a doctrine in the Bible, which if a person does not believe, he is sure to lose his soul. But if he tries to understand, he will lose his mind." What is your favorite way of explaining this mystery? More importantly, what do you think is the message of the Holy Trin-ity for us?

Fr. Oscar D. Tabujara, Pastor

FIRST FRIDAY June 1, 2018 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

after 9:30AM. Benediction at 12:00 PM

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Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018

“Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, accord-ing to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays, and he

will give back to you sevenfold” (Sirach)

Next Weekend’s 2nd Collection is for PARISH MAINTENANCE.

Thank you for your generosity!

Please join us for HOSPITALITY at the Parish Hall

on Sunday, June 10 after the 11:15 AM Mass.

PRAY THE ROSARY, for the end of Abortion. Come and Pray the Rosary (3x) every Thursday for the protection of the unborn and born babies starting at 10:45 am at the Planned Parenthood in Mountain View,

225 San Antonio Road. We need more prayers!

Saturday /Sabado May 19

5:30 PM $ 392 7:30 PM $415.41

Sunday / Domingo May 20 8:00AM $ 1,205 9:30AM $ 1,023.37 11:15AM $ 904.25 1:00 PM $ 988.54 5:30 PM $527.90

Mail In / Por Correo $ 200 Total $5,656.47

Goal / Meta $7,600 Variance/ Diferencia <$1,943.53>

St. Athanasius Church Vacation Bible School

For Discounted Tuition Register by June 1

It will be held from Monday through Fri-day August 6 - 10, 2018. The VBS theme this year is "Shipwrecked". We will take the kids to an uncharted island where they will be rescued by Jesus. Incoming first through sixth graders will be our campers, while incoming 7th graders through high school seniors will apply to be Leaders in Train-ing (LITs). VBS half-day camp begins at 9 am with daily morning mass and ends at 12 noon. We offer an optional afternoon coding camp from 12:00 - 4:00 pm for the first 20 students who regis-ter. The coding camp is taught by Los Altos High School stu-dents. As the number of students attending VBS is growing every year, we need lots of parents help. One of our urgent need is to help supervise the kids. Please sign up for one or two shifts of 4 hours so you can experience VBS with your child. If you can help in other areas, please email me. Register your child now or help us sponsor a camper if you can. Paper forms are available at the back of the church. Please fill out the form, attach the check and drop it in the collection basket or in the rectory. Last but not least, please keep our VBS families in your prayers. Say a Hail Mary or offer a decade of Rosary for us. May Our Lady watch over us and protect us!

Alice Lee, VBS Director, joy268@hotmail.com

Religious Life Discernment Retreat Day: June 9, 2018; Saturday (10 am to 4pm) for Single Catholic Women (18-40); Dominican Sisters of MSJ, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, CA 94539; for more info contact Sister Mary Yun, OP at mary@msjdominicans.org or 213-760-3085;

RSVP and Register online at www.msjdominicans.org or www.bit.ly/discernRLife

Married Couples: Would you like to relive the excitement, romance and passion from your honey-moon? Rekindle that spark on a Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is August 24

-26, 2018 at the Vallombrosa Retreat Center. For more in-formation visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-

In Santa Fe, Texas

Catholic Professionals welcomes you to hear: Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose.

Topic: "What Do Catholic Values Have to Do with Governing in Silicon Valley?"

When: Thursday, June 14, 2018 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Mass, breakfast and presentation) Where: Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave., San Jose RSVP early at: www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com or 408-491-9229

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BOLETIN HISPANO

BAUTIZOS La próxima fecha para bautizar será el 23 de junio del 2018 a las 11 AM. La clase de preparación será el 13 de junio inicial (650) 961-8600 Ext 101.

BODAS Este es un llamado a las parejas de novios o también los que ya están viviendo juntos. Si usted esta considerando casarse por la Iglesia, llame a la oficina y con mucho gusto le ayuda-remos. Se necesita hablar con seis meses de anticipación, dentro de este tiempo usted tendrá

que venir de cuatro a cinco juntas. Las reuniones son priva-das. solamente la pareja y el preparador se reúnen.

FIESTA DE LA SANTISIMA TRINIDAD

Este fin de semana celebramos la fiesta de la Santísima Trini-dad. Esta creencia nos distingue a nosotros los cristianos, de otras religiones que solo creen en un solo Dios. Aquí les men-ciono algunos ejemplos de como los santos, teólogos (Católicos y Protestantes), sacerdotes, monjas, religiosos, maestros de catecismo y cristianos ordinarios han tratado de explicar el mis-terio de un solo Dios con tres Personas Divinas.

(1) Hermana Matthias: dibujo un triangulo en el pizarrón para explicar que la Santísima Trinidad es un solo Dios con tres Personas Divinas. (2) Maestro de Religión: uso un trébol de tres hojas, inspirada por la historia de San Patricio, para expli-car la Santísima Trinidad. (3) San Juan de Damascos: "Pensemos en el Padre como la primavera de la vida… el Hijos como un rio, y el Espíritu Santo como el mar, pues la primave-ra, el rio y el mar, son uno solo. Piensen en el Padre como la raíz, y el hijo como una rama, y el Espíritu Santo como el fruto, pues la substancia de estos tres es una. El Padre es el sol, el Hijo los rayos del sol y el Espíritu Santo el calor. La Trinidad trasciende por mucho cada similitud y figura. Así que cuando escuchen del fruto del Padre, no piensen en un fruto corporal… si no que, detengan su persuasión con Fe simple solamente. Porque el concepto del creador se obtiene por analogía de sus creaturas” (4) John Wesley, fundador de la Iglesia Metodista: "Dime cómo es que en esta habitación hay tres velas y una sola luz, y te explicaré el modo de la existencia divina de la Santísi-ma Trinidad". (5) San Agustín: Estaba caminando en la playa, tratando de entender el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad. En-contró a un niño que llenaba un agujero que había excavado en la arena con cubos de agua de mar. Cuando le preguntó al niño qué estaba haciendo, el niño le dijo que iba a verter el agua del océano en ese agujero. Le dijo al niño que era imposible hacer-lo porque el océano es tan vasto y el agujero en la arena es tan pequeño. El niño respondió: "No más imposible que tratar de comprender el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad". (6) Catequis-ta: El elemento de agua puede tener tres formas distintas: hielo que es sólido, agua que es líquida y vapor que es gas. Tiene tres formas distintas, pero es el mismo elemento de agua. (7) Feli-grés: Piensa en los bancos de la iglesia en los que los fieles están sentados. Una vez fue un árbol en el bosque. Luego fue cortado en trozos de madera. Luego, los carpinteros los forma-ron en hermosos bancas de iglesia. El árbol, la madera y la ban-ca, son todos el mismo árbol o madera en sus tres formas dis-tintas. (8) Teólogo: "La Trinidad es una doctrina en la Biblia, que si una persona no cree, seguramente perderá su alma. Pero si trata de comprender, perderá la razón". ¿Cuál es tu forma favorita de explicar este misterio? Más importante aún, ¿cuál crees que es el mensaje de la Santísima Trinidad para nosotros?

Rev. Oscar D. Tabujara, Pastor

Campamento de Biblia de Verano de la Iglesia de San Atanasio ¡Registraciones Abiertas!

Se llevará a cabo de lunes a viernes, del 6 al 10 de agosto del 2018. El tema de VBS este año es "Shipwrecked". Llevaremos a

los niños a una isla inexplorada donde serán rescatados por Jesús. El campamento de medio día de VBS comienza a las 9 a.m. con Misa diaria y termina a las 12 del mediodía. Ofrece-mos un campamento de codificación opcional por la tarde de 12:00 a 4:00 p.m. para los primeros 20 estudiantes que se regis-tren. Por favor regístrese para uno o dos turnos de 4 horas para que pueda experimentar VBS con su hijo. Si puede ayudar en otras áreas, favor de enviarme un correo electrónico. Complete el formulario, adjunte el cheque y colóquelo en la cesta de la colecta o en la rectoría. Por último, favor de mante-ner a nuestras familias de VBS en sus oraciones. Rece un Ave María u ofrezca una década del Rosario por nosotros. ¡Que Nuestra Señora nos cuide y proteja!

Alice Lee, Director de VBS joy268@hotmail.com

Notas de la Oficina Hispana La oficina hispana estara cerrada esta semana hasta el dia 4 de Junio. Si usted necesita ayuda por favor comuniquese a la ofici-na al (650) 961 8600

Agradecimientos por la celebración de San Atanasio

Hace dos semanas celebramos la festividad y bendición de nuestro patrón San Atanasio, aunque su día es el 2 de Mayo, lo celebramos el pasado 13 de Mayo. Agradecemos la contri-bución del grupo Junto como hermanos, Hijos de María Santísima y Jóvenes Para Cristo que

donaron su tiempo y comida para que esta celebración fuera un éxito. Después de cada Misa se celebro ese día, cada comunidad se unió a celebrar terminando con la comunidad Filipina de Misa de 5:30 de Domingo con una procesión muy bonita. Que Dios les bendiga por todo su apoyo y contribución que aportaron para tan bonito evento.

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Mission Statement for St. Athanasius Parish --“St. Athanasius Church’s mission is to build disciples of Jesus Christ and assist them in responding to God’s call to love and to serve”

Misión de la Parroquia de San Atanasio -- "La Misión de la Iglesia de San Atanasio es cons-truir discípulos de Jesucristo y ayudarles a responder el llamado de Dios a amar y servir"

JUNTOS COMO HERMANOS Lunes - 7:00 PM FAMILY PRAYER HOUR Tuesdays - 7:00 PM We need only to look around to see the tremendous pres-sures facing our families and how those pressures pull our families apart. There’s little doubt that we live in a society of instant everything, one of the major contribu-tions to family deterioration. Family Prayer Night is a response. It is a way for families to set aside an hour a week to be together in the presence of God, to pray and appreciate the most important people in our lives. Join us every Tuesday in church, 7-8 pm for Adoration, Benedic-tion and Prayer. OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP MASS Wednesdays - 6:30 PM HIJOS DE MARIA SANTISIMA Jueves - 7:00 PM GRUPO DE JOVENES Viernes a las 7 de la noche se reune el grupo de jovenes en el salón parroquial. Mayores de 18 años unicamente. ST. ATHANASIUS BEREAVEMENT, COMFORT AND SUPPORT GROUP Meets every 4th Friday of the month at the Rectory at 7PM. For details, please call (650) 961-8600 FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament All Day the First Friday of the month starting after 9:00 AM Mass. Please sign-up for an hour of adoration on the sign-up sheet in the back of church. Benediction at 12 PM. SENIORS LUNCH Meet the second Tuesday of the Month (October-April) in the Parish Hall at 11:30 AM. For more information please call the Rectory (650) 961 8600 Ext 102. RESPECT LIFE / GABRIEL PROJECT Supports the sacredness of all human life through direct ser-vice to women in crisis pregnancies, education, advocacy and direct action on behalf of human life. Meets every first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. For more infor-mation please call Carmel Caligaris at (650) 967-3807.

Sacrament Preparation for Children & Teens Preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (Grades 1-12) and for Confirmation (Grades 9-12) is a two year process. For more information please contact the Catechetical Office at (650) 961-8600 Ext 111.

Faith Formation for Children, Teens and Adults Our Faith Formation program seeks to empower our most important Catechists—our parents—to guide the faith for-mation of their children. We deepen our faith in Jesus through Scripture stories, reflection, prayer and seasonal celebrations in large and small groups. Formation sessions will be provided to the parents and students in Grades 1-5 on Sunday mornings during the school year. Our Middle and High School Youth Formation program features a variety of small and large group activities. For more information, please contact our Catechetical Office at (650) 961-8600 Ext 111.

Baptism of Children Parents are invited to contact our parish Secretary to set up an appointment for an initial interview with one of our priests. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal preparation session prior to the Baptism. No Baptism date can be set until the interview with the priest. Children age 7 or above are required to participate in our Children’s Faith Formation program to prepare for this sacrament. Para bautizos en Español, llamar a Rosa Manci-lla al (650) 961-8600 Ext. 101.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Parish volunteers serve the needy of our area through our Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance program. Volun-teers are needed to staff the Food Pantry for an hour or two Tue. Wed. or Fri. Please call (650) 562-1000 and leave a message. ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTIONS REAL OPTIONS (650) 559-1550 298 San Antonio Rd. Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94040 CATHOLIC CEMETERIES For burial information and pre-planning assistance, please call 888-715-2150. We help you meet eternal life with faith, hope, and love.

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Dear parishioners,

I am happy to announce that 40 boys and girls re-ceived the sacramental Body of Jesus and His pre-cious Blood for the first time earlier this month. We were also blessed with 24 teens receiving the out pouring of the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of Confir-mation last week.

We did it!!! Thanks to all those who contribut-ed to build a strong faith through these sacraments of initiation.

Since these two sacraments are usually received dur-ing the early years of our lives, I would like to recog-nize the commitment and dedication of the parents and sponsors of these boys and girls.

I would also like to mention the catechists and helpers whom Sunday to Sunday dedicated a good number of hours in the faith formation of these youngsters. The following people were key to the success of this catechetical year, they have greatly contributed, as instructors, organizers of pot-lucks, fund raisers, sending emails, making phone calls, etc.:

A special thanks to Maria Gulliani, Alice Lee, and my wife Rosa Maria who have been walking me step by step in the process of filling my new role as Catechetical Program director. Last but not least, thanks to Fr. Oscar for being so supportive. Something I mentioned to the confirmed, and also Monsignor Cilia said during the celebration is that “confirmation is not a graduation from religious education”, rather confirmation is just a beginning to see life with the eyes of Jesus. Therefore, I encourage you, parents and sponsors, to continue feeding the faith of your children through your advice and good actions. I also encourage you parents of the 1st Communion boys and girls to take them to the table of the Lord every Sunday to receive His Body and His Precious Blood together. Thanks to all of you, we did it!!! God Bless. Deacon Leonel Mancilla

Catechetical Program Report

2017-2018

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PARISH OFFICE/ OFICINA PARROQUIAL:

(650) 961-8600 HOURS: 9:00 am.-12:30 pm and 1:30-5:00 pm Tue- Friday.

(Office is closed on Mondays/Cerrada los Lunes)

PARISH STAFF/PERSONAL:

Rev. Oscar D. Tabujara (Pastor/Párroco) Rev. Paul-Cuong Phan (Parochial Vicar)

E-mail: paphan@dsj.org Rosa Maria Mancilla (Pastoral Associate)

OFICINA DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO 961-8600 Ext. 101 - E-mail: rmancilla@dsj.org

Mike Cavera (Pastoral Associate)

ADULT FAITH FORMATION / LITURGY 961-8600 Ext. 108 - E-mail: mcavera@dsj.org

Rev. Dcn. Leonel Mancilla (Deacon/Diácono) CATECHETICAL PROGRAM

961-8600 Ext. 111- E-mail: lmancilla@dsj.org Betty Dominguez

(Business Manager / Secretary) 961-8600 Ext. 102 - E-mail: becruz@dsj.org

For Maintenance Issues Please Contact our Parish Office.

To reach a priest after office hours in an EMERGENCY situation, such as a death or the need for the Last Rites call: (408) 444-0257

Para hablarle a un sacerdote después de las horas de oficina en una situación de emergencia, ya sea de muerte o nece-sidad del sacramento de la unción de los enfermos llamar al: (408) 444-0257

WELCOME TO ALL NEW PARISHIONERS! ¡Bienvenidos todos los nuevos feligreses!

Please register by filling in the details below and dropping in the collection basket, or at the rectory. Por favor inicie el proceso de registracion llenando este pequeño formulario y depositándolo en la canasta de

la colecta, o llevándolo a la rectoría. NAME (Nombre):_______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS (Dirección) ___________________________________________________________________________ PHONE (Teléfono) ____________________E-mail:_____________________________________________________ Envelopes (Sobres de contribución):