MOTHER'S DAY BLESSING
Loving and gracious God, we give you thanks and praise for all mothers.
We pray for all mothers who give life, count toes and tend to every need of their children; May they be blessed with the graces they need to care for their families and themselves with great joy.
May they continue to guide in strong and gentle ways.
We pray for all women who selflessly continue to love and shape the young and vulnerable with care and compassion of a mother.
We remember mothers who are separated from their children
because of war, poverty, or conflict.
because of war, poverty, or conflict.
May they continue to trust in the loving embrace
of our God who wipes every tear away.
of our God who wipes every tear away.
We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love.
May they enjoy the gift of eternal life you have given them.
Amen.
Happy Mother's Day!
RESOURCES TO CELEBRATE
THE MONTH OF MARY
- Nine Ways to Celebrate the Month of Mary
- Feast of Our Lady of Fatima - May 13
- Download the LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Litany of Loreto)
- Download this brief outline of important terms about, or related to, the Blessed Mother - Marian Glossary
- Try one of these three Novenas to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- How to Pray the Rosary Beginner’s Guide
- Get inspired by Our Lady’s fifteen promises to those who pray her rosary
- Read Pope Paul VI's encyclical on the Month of May
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday Masses: 9:00am (Livestream & in Church), 11:00am (new) & 5:00pm
Weekday Mass: Monday – Saturday 8:30am (Livestream & in Church)
Rosary on Mondays - Saturday at 8:00 am (Livestream & in Church)
Confession: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the Parish Conference Room.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
(CONFESSION)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation for all faithful with no prior appointments is on Saturdays from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm in the Pastoral Center Conference Room.
STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Your continued ONLINE support of St. Mary is greatly appreciated.
Please consider setting up a recurring or one-time gift Online. Instructions can be found at stmaryslg.org/getting-started-with-online-giving
If you would like to discontinue receiving envelopes please email parish.office@stmaryslg.org or call Sue at 408-354-3726 x 110.
2nd Collection - May 7 & 8
Diocesan Priest Retirement Fund
We ask for your continued support of this vital appeal which cares for those Catholic Priests who have served for decades in the Diocese of San Jose in their later years.
Your gift to the Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more to these priests who have been good shepherds and have kept their promises to the faithful of the Diocese.
Please pray for God’s protection for all our elderly. We ask you to support the Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal as you are able - and know that priests across the Diocese hold you and your loved ones in grateful prayer. Bishop Oscar Cantú
Envelopes are also available in the pews and in the vestibule.
Please note that the Diocesan Priest Retirement Fund is not the same
collection as the Religious Retirement Fund (December).
collection as the Religious Retirement Fund (December).
FAITH FORMATION
THE KIDS' BULLETIN
ST. MARY SCHOOL
smslg.org 408.354.3944
MAY CROWNING OF MOTHER MARY
May Crowning is a traditional Roman Catholic ritual held during the month of May. It is a solemn procession at the close of the procession a statue of the Blessed Virgin is crowned with a garland or crown of flowers honoring Mary as “the Queen of May.” The queen symbol was attributed to Mary because she was a perfect follower of Christ, who is the absolute “crown” of creation. She is the Mother of the Son of God, who is the messianic King. Mary is the Mother of Christ.
Historical Traditions - Throughout history, Catholics have long honored the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May. To symbolize her significance in the Church and in our lives, the “May Crowning” is set up to display her queenship as the mother of Jesus. Catholic churches typically create a dedicated area to place a picture or statue of Mary, which is surrounded by flowers and candles. This tribute remains up throughout the entire month in order to memorialize the importance of our Mother Mary in Church and in our personal lives. The custom was especially popular in the United States prior to the Second Vatican Council.
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
DYR 2022 Youth Registration
now open
- Registration closes on Monday, May 27, 2022 at 8:00pm or as space permits.
- Registration is available in both English and Spanish languages.
- The cost to attend the Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) is $525.00. There is a $50.00 non-refundable deposit included.
- The Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) is open to all outgoing eighth (8th) through graduating twelfth (12th) graders of the 2021-2022 academic school year.
Come cheer on your favorite priests and seminarians!
6pm Doors open | 7pm Tip-off at St. Francis High School.
MAY 21 - ORDINATION TO THE SACRED ORDER OF THE DIACONATE: 9:30am With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God the Roman Catholic Diocese of San José announce Kenneth D. Wright's Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by the Most Reverend Oscar Cantú.
The ordination will be livestreamed on facebook/diocesesanjose.
MAY 28 - ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST: 9:30am Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San José joyfully announces the Ordination of Rev. Mr. Manuel Barrios and Rev. Mr. Joseph Nguyen to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by the Most Reverend Oscar Cantú, STD, Bishop of San José.
JULY 30: Calling high school or college students to play soccer with our sisters, postulants, priests, and seminarians for the 2nd Annual Vocation Soccer Cup on July 30th at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose. Register to play at dsj.org/soccercup. Registration deadline is May 31st.
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