St. Joseph’s Catholic Church • 1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355

Holy Eucharist Sunday Mass:

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Sundays: 7:30am,

9:00 am (Traditional Latin), 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 pm (Español),

5:30 pm & 7:30 pm

Daily Mass: 8:00am & 5:45pm; Saturdays 8:00am Traditional Latin Mass, Fridays at Noon

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration:

Chapel access code available in office Holy Hour in the Church Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm

Children’s Services: Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

CLOW returns this Sunday, May 1, at the 10:30am Mass

Next Children’s Adoration is May 6

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday thru Thursday 5:00-5:30 pm Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm (Holy Hour)

Saturdays 8:30-9:30am; 4:00-5:00pm Homebound please call 551-4973 for a

priest to visit you by appointment.

Clergy: Fr. Joseph Illo, Pastor

Fr. Benny Kottarathil , Assoc Pastor Fr. Carlos Vega, Assoc Pastor

Fr. Larry Guerrero, Hospital Chaplain Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon

May 1, 2011 Divine Mercy

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Our Mission: To Evangelize God's People, beginning with the Gift of the Holy Eucharist

From the Pastor’s Laptop Blessed John Paul II

Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, the feast instituted by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee Year 2000. Today is also the day that John Paul is beatified by the current Pope, Benedict XVI. I am in Rome today, attending the beatification with some parishioners, and with Fr. Sam West and his mother. We will return this Wednesday. I can remember the day John Paul died, which was the Vigil of Mercy Sunday 2005. He died at 9:37am in Rome, which was 11:37 here in California. I had a funeral at noon that day and went in to prepare for Mass just after hearing that he had died. The funeral was for the father of a family, and I can remember saying in my brief homily that, “as you have lost your father, so I have lost my father just a few minutes ago.” John Paul became Pope when I was 17 years old, and most of my adult faith and vocation came through him. “Pope” comes from the Italian word “Papa,” and he was truly a father to many of us priests ordained in the last 25 years. Some generous friends paid for my trip to Rome in 2005 to attend his funeral, and clearly, oh so clearly, do I remember [then Cardinal] Joseph Ratzinger’s homily. The future Pope looked up at the previous Pope’s window (soon to be his own, though he did not know it) and said “We can be sure our beloved pope is standing today at the window of the father's house, that he sees us and blesses us. Bless us, Holy Father, from the window of the Father’s House.” I remember how empty Rome looked without the light on in his rooms overlooking St. Peter’s Square, even though 3 million people flooded in for the funeral. Today we expect another 3 million for his beatification. I will remember all of you at the Mass, and at the tombs of the martyrs here in Rome. A few years ago Mary Mullins and her daughter Caroline made our John Paul II stained-glass window, which is behind the choir. She

wrote “Blessed John Paul II” on the window, but put a piece of white tape over the word “Blessed.” Next Sunday (May 8th) at the 10:30 Mass, I will joyously remove that white strip of tape, rejoicing to call our beloved Pope “blessed.” Blessed indeed to be safely in the Father’s House. Pope John Paul II and Fr. Illo in 1987

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Staff Contacts

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Sacraments Parish Office

(Lulu, Donna, Alex, Lauren) Monday 10am-7:30pm

Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-7:30pm *Closed Wednesday 11:15am-1pm

Friday 8:30 am-5 pm Sunday 10 am-3 pm

Weekend Maintenance 568-7558

How can we help? 551-4973 Se Habla Español........................ Alex x103 Accounting ........................... Barbara x108 Adult Ed & Bible Studies ...... Michael x203 Altar Servers.......................Svetlana x200 Audio / Video ..……………………Jeremy x213 Becoming Catholic, RCIA...........Stacy x211 Buildings & Grounds .................Susie x201 Bulletin & Website.................Jeremy x213 Child Ed & Sacraments .........Debbie x205 Choirs & Cantors ................. Svetlana x200 Events & Activities ....................Susie x201 Faith & Life Magazine .......... Michael x203 Giving to St. Joseph’s ............ Tammy x207 Parish Lending Library....................... x208 Parish Ministries ................... Tammy x207 Parish Registration................. Donna x102 Room Reservations ............... Rosario x110 Volunteering ......................... Tammy x207 Youth Ministry ........................ Carlos x206

Monday:

Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday:

1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday:

Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday:

Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Friday:

Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 12p Low Mass:

Saturday:

Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; 1:17-21; 16;1:17-21;

Lk 24:13-35 1 Pt

9:00am Mass:

Sunday, May 1 (Divine Mercy Sunday) 7:30a Emil & Anna Carney (Fr. L) 1:30p Charles Valdes (Fr. C) 9:00a Albert Mendonca (Fr. B) 3:00p Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer 10:30a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners (Fr. B) 5:30p Al Brazil (Fr. L) 12:00p Sylvester De Leon (Fr. J) 7:30p Rizal Mina (Fr. C) Monday, May 2 8:00a Charles Tidwell and John Alconcher 5:45p Pat Paxia and Ricardo Balavag Tuesday, May 3 8:00a Frank Carbone and Arthur Nunes 5:45p Ray Brown, Jr. and Roseann Benedict Wednesday, May 4

8:00a Ethel Crum, Leo Cusenza and Rosanna Hallander 5:45p John & Virginia Bairos and Arlene Enos

Thursday, May 5 8:00a Agnes Hibl and Ida Ramos 5:45p Joseph Alegria and Jim Trevillyan Friday, May 6

8:00a John Caratti and James & Irene Routson 5:45p Alfredo P. Antonio and Dan Reid

Saturday, May 7 8:00a Catherine Feehan and Laura Ruelas 5:30p St. Joseph’s Memorial Mass (Fr. B)

Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day)

7:30a Khazneh Kandah & Milia Haddad (Fr. L 1:30p Beatriz Valencia and Catalina and Rosa Maria Ruiz (Fr. C)

9:00a Marianne Lugue (Fr. J) 5:30p Jessica Solis (Fr. L) 10:30a Mother’s Day Novena (Fr. J) 7:30p Lee Tompkins and Eva Marie Poncini (C 12:00p Angela Dominguez (Fr. B)

Prayer & Interior Life

Lay Dominican Chapter Meeting 2nd Saturday of each Month 8am Mass in church, after Mass meet in the JPII Room 5

Lay Dominicans, who come from all walks of life, are married, single, widowed, divorced, are highly educated or not so, are young and not so young, have in common a strong sense of vocation to the Dominican Order. Four specific aspects set us apart from other Orders and Communities: Prayer, Study, Community, and Apostolate. If you believe that God is calling you to deeper spirituality you are invited to explore the Dominican tradition. Contact Sandy Uyeshiro 577-1493 or email: sandyopl@sbcglobal.net.

17th Annual “Santacruzan” and “Flores De Mayo” Festival—May 7

Our Lady of Fatima Filipino-American Prayer Group (OLFFAPG) invites you to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 500 W. Granger Ave. in Modesto, on May 7, to celebrate the 17th Annual "Santacruzan" and "Flores De Mayo" May Festival, that culminates our year-round novena in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All children are invited to participate in the crowning and flower offering. Procession begins at 10:30am, followed by Mass at 11:00am. Fellowship, children's program and entertainment immediately follow at the hall. For information call: Myrna Dirige (631-3589), Terry Afaga (918-6390).

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This Week

Planned Giving Please remember St. Joseph’s when planning your estate.

Call 551-4973, ext. 207 for more info.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:00 A NET H.S. Retreat Hall 10:00 A CLOW JP6 1:00 P CFCFFL - Youth JP7 3:00 P Divine Mercy Prayer Chur 6:45 P Youth Life Night JP2

Monday, May 2, 2011 4:00 P STJ Youth Jam Session Mus 5:00 P Confessions Chur 7:00 P Charismatic Prayer Group JP10

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 9:00 A Senior Strength Training JP7 5:00 P Confessions Chur

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 5:45 P H.S. Victory Peer Ministry JP2 5:45 P Principle Study Group JP5 6:00 P ESL Classes JP6

Thursday, May 5, 2011 9:00 A Senior Strength Training JP7 12:00 P RE Bible Study JP4 5:00 P Confessions Chur 6:30 P Rosary Makers JP5 7:00 P Spanish Young Adults JP7

Friday, May 6, 2011

8:00 A Health Ministry Treasure Sale Hall

12:00 P Latin Mass Chur 3:00 P Divine Mercy Prayer Chur 6:30 P Children's Adoration Chur

6:30 P Eric Genuis Concert at St. Stanislaus Saturday, May 7, 2011

8:00 A Health Ministry Treasure Sale Hall

8:30 A Confirmation Masses Chur 8:30 A Confessions Chur

9:00 A AA (Women) Language of the Heart JP4

9:00 A Militia Immaculata Prayer JP5 4:00 P Confessions Chur

Sunday, May 8, 2011 Mother's Day 10:00 A CLOW JP6 1:00 P CFCFFL - Youth JP7 6:45 P Youth Life Night JP2

Events & Activities Parish Life

FAREWELL—FATHER MATTHEW O’DONNELL

At the end of June, St. Luke’s pastor, Fr. Matthew, will leave St. Luke’s and begin a ministry of mission work in Bolivia. There will be an Aloha Luau Farewell Dinner/Dance on Saturday, May 7th, at St. Luke’s Prendergast Center (gym), Stockton. Tickets on sale now in the Rectory Office are $28 per person.

CELEBRATE THE CROWNING OF MARY ON MOTHER’S DAY

The MI Adult Prayer Village and the MI Family Prayer Village invite all children to participate in the May Crowning of Mary on Sunday, May 8th, during the 10:30am Mass. There will be one practice only on Friday, May 6th, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the church. Please call Suzanne Flint at 521-8299 for more information.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES GUILD PRESENTS: CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS LUNCHEON

A “TABLESCAPE” EVENT—May 11 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1813 Oakdale Rd, Modesto: Doors open– 10am to 3pm. Tickets, $40, call (209) 529-2940. Beautiful Tables, delicious food, great vendors, and wonderful musical entertainment. All proceeds benefit Seniors of Stanislaus County.

ANNUAL CCHS MOTHERS’ DAY MASS AND BRUNCH MAY 8, at 9:00am

The beautiful outdoor Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Stephen Blaire on the CCHS lawn area between the wings. Breakfast will follow immediately after Mass. Prices: $7/adults and $4 for children under 12. Please join us on the CCHS campus at 200 S. Carpenter Road, Modesto on Mothers’ Day. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information contact Mrs. Padula at 524-9611 .

NEWEST BOOKS AND MOVIES ST. JOSEPH’S BOOK STORE

Our Book Store has a new selection of books, CDs, and movies just in time to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and the Beatification of Pope John Paul II. These would make great additions to your personal library and would also make perfect gifts for anyone. Please stop by and browse around.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS St. Stanislaus Parish School is offering two Summer School Programs (3 sessions to choose from) for grades 1 thru 3 and another for grades 4 thru 7. Program is from 8am-12noon. Two hours will be devoted to academics and two hours devoted to elective enrichment. Extended care will be available after the program if needed ($3.10 an hour for the first child and $3.00 an hour for each sibling.) The cost is $125/per student/per session. For complete details on the courses and an application, please visit our website @ www.ststansparishschool.com.

SAVE THE DATE! PSR REGISTRATION

Parish School of Religion 551-4973, ext. 217

E-mail: psr@stjmod.com

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PSR Office Hours Mon. 3:30–5:30 PM

Tue.–Wed. 3:30–8:30 PM Thur. 3:00–6:30 PM

Beatification of the Venerable Servant of God John Paul II, Sunday 01 May 2011

“1 May I shall have the joy of beatifying my beloved Predecessor, Venerable Pope John Paul II. The date chosen is deeply

meaningful: it will in fact be the Second Sunday of Easter, which he himself entitled Divine Mercy Sunday, on the eve of which his

life on earth ended. Those who knew him, those who esteemed and loved him, cannot but rejoice with the Church in this event. We

The MI “Family Village” is Recruiting

Volunteer Child Development

Coordinator Needed, an enthusiastic

and qualified person to develop lesson plans for small children and oversight with Militia Immaculata Children’s program. It entails 3 hours a month. Students interested in child development are welcome. Come, offer your gifts and help evangelize our children. Call John & Malissa Souza 531-8126

Divine Mercy Sunday by Maria F. Delgado-Braun Today we celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy, instituted by Pope John Paul II on May 5, 2000 in response to the command given by Jesus to St. Faustina. During this Second Sunday of Easter, we receive special graces stemming from the bountiful mercy of God. St. Faustina recorded in a series of four diaries the words that Jesus spoke to her about His mercy. “I desire trust from My creatures. Encourage souls to place great trust in My fathomless mercy. Let the weak, sinful soul have no fear to approach Me, for even if it had more sins than there are grains of sand in the world, all would be drowned in the immeasurable depths of My mercy.” (Diary of St. Faustina, #1059) Jesus Christ is the revelation of the Father’s love for us, it is in Him that the invisible nature of God becomes visible. Christ brings the meaning of mercy through His teaching, and most of all, “He Himself makes it (mercy) incarnate and personifies it.”(Dives in Misericordia, #2) The Paschal Mystery shows us the love and mercy of a God that humbles Himself to die and bear our sins so we can be redeemed and brought into eternal life. To believe in God’s mercy is to believe in His love for us. Jesus said to St. Faustina, “I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy (8 days before or after)” (Diary, 1109). Jesus told St. Faustina to commission a painting of Him, with promises attached to all who venerate it. The image shows Him with rays of red (blood) and white light (water) stemming from His heart pierced by a lance on the Cross, with the words “Jesus I trust in You,” inscribed below. On this Sunday, the soul that approaches His mercy receives Confession and Holy Communion, “shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.” (Diary 999). Jesus I trust in You!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: MAY 4TH CONFIRMATION

REHEARSAL AT 7PM MAY 7TH CONFIRMATION

Saturday, June 4th 10am to 5pm

Sunday, June 5th 10am to 7pm

Monday, June 6th 10am to 4pm

Faith & Finances with Phil Lenahan-Divine Mercy and Being a Steward of Providence Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, which Pope Benedict has chosen as the day of Pope John Paul II’s beatification. John Paul II’s writings have been an impor-tant part of my faith journey. I vividly recall the time of his passing on the eve of this feast day. I’m not a person easily brought to tears, but they flowed during the cover-age of his funeral, not unlike they did for my father at his funeral. I remember being surprised by the strength of those feelings. When I shared that experience with a friend, he told me that I had lost a “spiritual” father. He was right. Divine Mercy Sunday is a great gift. It’s a reminder of God’s plan of salvation, a call to conversion. The Catechism says, “To do its work grace must uncover sin so as to convert our hearts and bestow on us ‘righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ’”(1848). These are keys to fulfilling your role as a steward of Providence. While sin causes us to have misguided financial priorities, grace moves us to properly use the resources God has entrusted to us: we grow our talents and put them to good use; live within our means; are a generous people; save prudently to meet future responsibilities; avoid unproductive debt; spend on things that make an eternal difference; and grow in unity in our marriages. A steward of Providence gratefully accepts God’s Mercy, applies it, and shares it with others. God love you! —Call Nickie Miranda (526-4704)

RCIA Update

Inquiry classes are for people who want to learn more about Catholicism, but aren’t necessarily sure they want to be-come Catholic. The RCIA process is also for Catholics who have not yet completed their sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Communion. To start the process: call Stacy Phillips at 541-8903 to make an appointment.

FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP: Plaza Refreshments are being served today by our St. Joseph’s Seniors Group, who welcome you to stop by

and visit to get more information about this active group.

New to the Parish? Wondering where to start?? Call the Center for Lay Apostolates

551-4973, ext. 207

Center for Lay Apostolates

Parish Stewardship — a way of life

FREE PARISH BREAKFAST Month of Celebration

Youth volunteer opportunities Free Parish Breakfast on Saturday, May 21, 2011

8am-12Noon Call to volunteer 551-4973, ext. 207

Responding to God’s Blessings

New Schedules for the Welcome Center

We are working on June & July schedules for the Welcome Center.

Would you like to help for 15 minutes after Mass in our parish’s

most welcoming and visible location? Teens and Families welcome.

Please call the Center for Lay Apostolates to be

on the schedule. (209) 551-4973, ext. 207

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Tim and Janice Keating

Profiles in Stewardship by Tammy Menezes

Tim and Janice Keating have always “Responded to God’s Blessings” by giving back to him their very best. Janice’s father, the late Norm Boucher, always understood this need to give back and Pat Boucher and family continue this tradition. Tim is a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and has helped to lead many of their efforts over the years. While many of us were home, preparing for Easter Sunday, Tim and family were busy preparing a meal for our St. Joseph’s Catechumens on Holy Saturday after they were welcomed into the Church. Tim was also instrumental in our parking lot construction process and offered his professional experience serving on our Building Committee. Janice has followed the family tradition by offering her gifts of Stewardship in many ways. Some include helping as a St. Joseph’s Bread volunteer, serving a leadership role on the Church for Tomorrow Campaign and currently serving as Vice-Chair of the Development Committee. She and Tim are committed to the mission of our church, and welcome you to consider offering your talents in some way. Join them both at our free parish breakfast on Saturday, May 21 as we all celebrate the many ways God has blessed us personally and through the good works at St. Joseph’s.