Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of Our Lord

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Mass IntentIons

Pray For Lists guidelines: • Have permission from the person to be listed. • Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. • Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. • Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry 650-494-2496 x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com

Sunday, April 16: Easter Sunday9:00 am SAG . . . .Mendez-Lee Families(SI) 10:30 am STA . . . . . Marcos Motta(SI)Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8/Victimae paschali laudes (sequence)/John 20:1-9 or Matthew 28:1-10

Monday, April 1712:15 pm STA . . . . Rev. Robert Kiefer †Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11/Matthew 28:8-15

Tuesday, April 188:30 am OLR . . . . . Palomo/Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Families (SI)Readings: Acts 2:36-41/Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22/John 20:11-18

Wednesday, April 19 12:15 pm STA . . . . Sam B. Irani †Readings: Acts 3:1-10/Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9/Luke 24:13-35

Thursday, April 208:30 am OLR . . . Grace Lee (100th Bday) 12:15 pm STA . . Max Stanley (SI)Readings: Acts 3:11-26/Psalm 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9/Luke 24:35-48

Friday, April 2112:15 pm STA . . . . Patrick Griffin †Readings: Acts 4:1-12/Psalm 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a/John 21:1-14

Saturday, April 2212:15 pm STA . . . . Rose Griffin † Readings: Acts 4:13-21/118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21/Mark 16:9-15

Sunday, April 23: Divine Mercy Sunday8:45 am STA . . . . . Lori Jeris †10:30 am OLR . . . . . Joseph Laflamme †Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47/Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/Saint Peter 1:3-9/John 20:19-31

Z Please PrayFor the sIck & hoMebound – Terry Flynn, Lydia Li, Stephen Lee, Andrea Binger,

Peggy Peterson, Cindy Palmer, Maria Merlitti, Donna Riordan, Agnes Tan, Lucienne Woods, Carolyn Byrne, Arturo Tecson, Joseph Crea, Cathy Doerr,

Anne Bisacca, Mark LaFlamme, Mary Carlstead, Frankie Briggs, Tommy Duterte, Pat Cala, Pat Briggs, Jerod Trailer, Julia Reyes, Ruth Murphy, Beth Richards

For the recently deceased – Mary Mansour, Charles Franklin, Kay Munn, Shirley Deschamps, Chester Dilauro, Rose Lefebvre, Brian Gallagher, Buenaventurada Bascara Salazar, Tesfaye Dinka,

Ann Masik, Maria Copeland, Jim McLaughlin, Geronimo Terres, Jennifer C. Arce, Tina Reyes, Tom Bednar, Allan Jensen, Patricia Dalton, John Joseph Dorgan, Kathleen Hefner, Beverly Rowan

easter sunday

At the Lamb’s high feast, we sing! Praise to our victori- ous king, who has washed us in the tide, flowing from his side. Praise we him, whose love divine, gives his sacred blood for wine; Gives his body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest.

Where the Paschal blood is poured, death’s dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel’s hosts triumphant go, through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ,

whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; With sincerity and love, eat we manna from above. Now no more can death appall, now no more the grave enthrall; You have opened paradise, and in you your saints shall rise. Fourth century hymn

Our entire Parish & School Staff joins together in extending to you our best wishes and all of the joy of Easter. Since Easter is fifty days long, we will have many oppor-tunities to greet you personally and to thank you for the life you bring to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.

We extend a word of appreciation to all who made donations of, or offerings toward our Easter flowers and plants, to all those involved in our Triduum Liturgies, as well as those who decorated our church. Thanks to all who sacrificed to make our Holy Week as prayerful, enjoyable, and inviting as it has been.

We also extend a warm welcome to those who are visitors to our Parish. We are happy you chose to celebrate Easter with us. We extend an invita-tion to you to become a regular part of our Parish community. The bulletin cover lists our Mass times and phone numbers. Please call us, if we can help. Welcome, again, and a Blessed Easter to you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Matt, Pastor

catholIc hoMe MIssIons appeal

Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

GIvInG Good stewards strive to conform their lives to that of Christ---emptying themselves of all pride and putting themselves at the service of others. We encourage everyone to consider using the Sunday Offertory Envelopes or Online Giving as a way of giving to the Lord the “first fruits” of the "trea-sure" we have received.

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishthIs Week’s hIGhlIGhts

Sunday, April 1610:15 am . . . . Easter Gathering (SESAud) 11:30 am . . . . Easter Gathering (OLRH)

Monday, April 177:00 pm . . . . . RCIA (SAGH)

Tuesday, April 18All Day . . . . . . Floor waxing (SAGH)NO Spirituality Tuesday - Easter Break9:00 am . . . . . ISTP 5 Week Session (OLRH)6:30 pm . . . . . Climate Change Talk (OLRH) 7:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic Prayer Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DCC)7:00 pm . . . . . Hispanic Board Mtg (PC1st)

Wednesday, April 19All Day . . . . . . Floor waxing (SAGH)

Thursday, April 209:00 am . . . . . ISTP 5 Week Session (OLRH)10:00 am . . . . Prayer Group (SAGH)7:00 pm . . . . . 1st Communion Catechesis for Adults & Children -Hisp. (PC1st & 2nd)

Friday, April 213:30 pm . . . . . ISTP meeting (OLRH)

Saturday, April 223:00 pm . . . . . Confirmation Class (SAGH)

conGratulatIons!Congratulations to the following individuals who shared in the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil -

Those Celebrating Full Christian Initiation:Natalie Chan

Christians Celebrating Full Communion with the Catholic Church:Jennifer Fitzmorris

Rod Milroy Previously Baptized Catholics Celebrating

the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or First Eucharist:Kandyce Tripp

We wish to acknowledge and thank their sponsors, catechists, parents, and indeed, the entire parish community who have supported these our brothers and sisters through prayer and witness. May we truly welcome them to our Church and our parish.

presIder schedule

St. Albert the Great1095 Channing Ave.

Sat 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. GazzinganSun 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. GazzinganSun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez

St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St.

Sun 7:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. LavagettoSun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. KuupuoSun 12:00pm (Greg.). . . . . TBD

Our Lady of the Rosary3233 Cowper St.

Sun 9:00 am (Spanish) . . . Fr. StanleySun 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Stanley

Thank you for sharing God's gifts!.

Divine Mercy Sunday – April 23, 2017

easter FloWers

Remembering a loved one during Easter is always foremost in our minds. So why not express that love by making a donation toward the Easter flowers as special intention or in memory of a deceased family member or friend? Special Easter Flower envelopes can be found in the pews.

22nd annual seton scraMble For students

You're invited! Please join us for our annual fundraising event at the exclusive Stanford Golf Course on Monday, May 8th, 2017. Registration at www.setonpaloalto.org (be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing before 4/10/17) Questions?

Contact Carmel Caligaris: Development@setonpaloalto.org or call her at 650-326-1258.

clIMate chanGe dIscussIon Everyone is invited to a talk by scientist Andrew Gunther at the Our Lady of the Rosary Hall on April 18 from 7:30 to 9 PM. The presentation focuses on the science of climate change and why immediate action is required.Our speaker, Andrew Gunther, PhD serves on the Advisory Board of Interfaith Power & Light. The Green Committee

Get ready For dIvIne Mercy sunday

On the day of the second anniversary of his pontificate, Pope Francis made the major announcement of a jubilee year dedicated to the theme of mercy, beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8. and concluding on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 20, 2016.

"I am convinced that the whole Church will find in this jubilee the joy needed to rediscover and make fruitful the mercy of God, with which all of us are called to give consolation to every man and woman of our time,” Pope Francis said. “From this moment, we entrust this holy year to the Mother of Mercy, that she might turn her gaze upon us and watch over our journey.”

We will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the conclusion of the 10:30am Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary on April 23.

holIday hours

The Pastoral Center is closed on Easter Monday, April 17. No change to the daily Mass schedule that day.

April 16, 2017Weekly steWardshIp report

conFIrMatIon - coMplete your InItatIon

The Sacrament of Confirmation marks the completion of baptismal grace. Are you an adult who has not yet received this important sacrament? It’s time to step forward and complete your initiation into the Catholic Church. We will begin a series of preparation sessions for this sacrament on Wednesdays in May. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact me in the Faith Formation Office (suolsen@dsj.org).

Susan Lee Olsen, Director of Catechetical Ministry

Thank you for sharing God's gifts!.

2017 annual dIocesan appeal (ada)ADA Goal: $135,000 Pledged: $152,000 Pledges: 247Average Pledge: $622% of Goal: 112%

sInG God's praIses! dance For Joy!Walk with Paul in Ancient Rome! - A summer camp for children ages 5 through 13 will be offered July 31 through August 4th and August 7th through August 11 from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Hall at Our Lady of the Rosary. Participants will learn about St. Paul and the early Christian Church in Rome thru music, dance and drama. Children may attend one or both weeks. The cost for this camp is $50 per week per child. Registration forms are available in the vestibules and on our website. If you would like to help or have questions about this camp, contact Susan at suolsen@dsj.org.

April 2 (Week 40)Offertory by Mass:Sat 5:00pm (SAG) . . . . .$948Sun 9:00am (SAG) . . .$1,107Sun 9:00am (OLR) . . .$1,174Sun 10:30am (OLR) . .$2,220 Sun 7:30am (STA) . . . . .$980Sun 8:45am (STA) . . . . .$658Sun 10:30am (STA) . . . .$554Sun 12:00pm (STA) . . . $309Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20Online Giving . . . . . . .$3,145 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,115Weekly Goal . . . . . .$12,000

KEY REFERENCESDC . . . Dermody CenterDCC . . Dermody Center ChapelOLR . . Our Lady of the Rosary

ChurchOLRH OLR Church HallKC . . . OLR Kerry’s CornerPC . . . . Pastoral CenterSAG . . St. Albert the

Great ChurchSAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr.

SESS . . St. Elizabeth Seton School

SESA . SES AuditoriumSTA . . . St. Thomas Aquinas

ChurchTHB . . STA - Thomas House

Basement THD . . STA - Thomas House

Dining RoomTHL . . STA - Thomas House

Library

HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at 650-494-2496 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick: Every first Friday at the 7:15 am, 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass.

Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child.

Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one.

Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child.

Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date.

ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE STAFF, & COMMITTEES

Main Phone: (650) 494-2496

Business & Operations Manager: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org

Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org;Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org

Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm SAGH)

Chair: Steve Carter (SCarter@aslcpa.com);

Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison (ahbert55@aol.com);

Secretary: Chris Lundin (clundin@stanford.edu)

Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) 493-2998

Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net)

Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) 493-8237

St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) 424-8155For truck donation pickup(650) 871-6844

Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams 650-270-4188; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Neil Barrett (650) 330-1762

St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) 326-9004 Principal: Evelyn Rosa

STA Photography: (650) 493-2128, http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1

Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Fr. Samuel Nkansah Stanford Chaplain (650) 723-5101

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) 497-8538

Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650) 494-6488

Welcome new parishioners to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please email your name, address, and phone to Cathy Miller at camiller@dsj.org. Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information.