On this second Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. We
celebrate this feast today since God’s mercy was shared with us through the
resurrection of Jesus. To put it simply, today, we are celebrating Jesus’ merciful
love for us and how we can partake in it.

No matter where we are on our journey as a disciple of Christ, we are all in need of
God’s merciful love. There are countless times throughout our day when we miss
the mark. For instance, we might fail to respond in kind to our spouse or kids, fall
into gossip in our workday, or even forget to think positively of others. These shortcomings call us to humble ourselves and receive the unwavering mercy of God.

Jesus is Mercy itself. He was born into time to save us from sin. And to ensure His Mercy was always available to us, He gave us the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In our Gospel, Jesus encounters the apostles after the resurrection and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Jesus gave us the gift of this sacrament because He wants to help us reach eternal life. He knows we cannot do it without His merciful love, and a resolve to do better and to follow Him more faithfully.

Today, may we recall the precious gift God has given to us through His Son — Mercy itself. May we never forget that, with a contrite heart and a resolution to do better, God is always willing to forgive.

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En este segundo Domingo de Pascua, celebramos el Domingo de La Divina Misericordia. Celebramos esta fiesta hoy, desde que la Misericordia De Dios fue compartida con nosotros a través de la Resurrección de Jesús. Para ponerlo simple, hoy, estamos celebrando la Misericordia de Amor de Jesús por nosotros y como podemos participar. No importa donde estemos en nuestra jornada como discípulos de Cristo, todos necesitamos el Amor de la Misericordia De Dios. Hay incontables veces en nuestra día en que la extrañamos. Por ejemplo, quizás faltamos al no ser amables con nuestros hijos y esposo, o caemos en la crítica en nuestro día de trabajo, hasta se nos olvida pensar positivamente de otros. Estás son unas de las pocas cosas en las que caemos y recibimos continuamente la Misericordia De Dios. Jesús es Misericordioso El mismo. El

nació en el tiempo para salvarnos del pecado. Y asegurarse que su Misericordia estuviera disponible para nosotros, nos dio el Sacramento de la reconciliación. En nuestro Evangelio de hoy, Jesús enfrenta a los discípulos después de su Resurrección y les dice “Reciban el Espíritu Santo, aquellos peca que Uds. perdonen serán perdonados, y los que no perdonen, no serán perdonados.” Jesús nos dio el regalo de este sacramento porque El quiere que alcancemos la vida eterna. El no lo puede hacer sin su Misericordia de amor, y a decidirnos hacer mejor y seguirlo con más fe. Hoy, recordamos el precioso regalo que Dios nos ha dado a través de la Misericordia de su Hijo mismo. Nunca olvidemos esto, con un contracto de corazón y una resolución de ser mejor, Dios siempre esta dispuesto a perdonar. Copyright © 2024 Catholic Stewardship Consultants, All rights reserved.

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St. Luke & St. Timothy Cluster Bulletin/Boletín ~ April 7, 2024

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Announcements

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all those who dedicated their time, talent and treasure and helped make our Easter Triduum celebration meaningful.
In commemoration of the Feast of the Divine Mercy, all are invited to join our cluster parishes’ prayer service (tomorrow/this) afternoon at 3 o’clock at St. Luke Church. There will be an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions will be available.
We are excited to announce the upcoming One World Festival, taking place on Saturday, April 13th, from 6 PM to 10 PM. Join us for an evening filled with international foods and beverages, vibrant music, and captivating performances, as we come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures within our community. We can't wait to see you there!
The next series of our St. Luke/St. Timothy Cluster Bible Study program on the Gospel of St. Luke will start on May 9. Classes will meet at St. Luke Church on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. You can sign up for our next series by contacting our parish office.
Knights of Columbus (K of C) regular meeting will be held this coming Monday, April 08 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Rectory. All non members are welcome to attend.
Next week's second collection is for the “Maintenance Fund.”

Anuncios

Nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos aquellos que dedicaron su tiempo, talento y tesoro y ayudaron a que nuestra celebración del Triduo Pascual fuera significativa.
En conmemoración de la Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia, todos están invitados a unirse al servicio de oración de nuestras parroquias agrupadas esta tarde a las 3pm en punto en la Iglesia de San Lucas. Habrá una Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento y habrá Confesiones disponibles.
Nos complace anunciar el próximo Festival One World, que tendrá lugar el sábado 13 de abril de 6 p.m. a 10 p.m. Únase a nosotros para una velada llena de comidas y bebidas internacionales, música vibrante y actuaciones cautivadoras, mientras nos reunimos para celebrar el rico tapiz de culturas dentro de nuestra comunidad. ¡Estamos ansiosos por verte allí!
El domingo es el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Todos están invitados a unirse al servicio de oración de nuestras parroquias agrupadas a partir de las 3:00 p. m. aquí en la Iglesia St. Luke. Habrá una Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento y habrá Confesiones disponibles.
La próxima serie de nuestro programa de estudios bíblicos del grupo San Lucas/ San Timoteo sobre el Evangelio de San Lucas comenzará el 9 de mayo. Las clases se reunirán en la Iglesia de San Lucas el segundo y cuarto jueves de cada mes a las 7:00 p.m. Puede inscribirse en nuestra próxima serie, comunicándose con nuestra oficina parroquial.
La reunión ordinaria de Caballeros de Colón (K de C) se llevará a cabo el próximo lunes 08 de abril a las 7:00 pm en la Rectoría Parroquial. Todos los no miembros son bienvenidos a asistir.
La segunda colecta de la próxima semana es para el “Fondo de Mantenimiento.”

ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL

St. Timothy Catholic School Advisory Board Call for Nominations

2024-2025 Board Positions

We are currently seeking nominations for the Advisory Board of St. Timothy Catholic School.

We are looking to fill three positions to serve a minimum of a 4 year term.

The purpose of the Board shall be to provide advice and assistance to the Pastor in establishing goals and defining policies which shall govern the operation of St. Timothy Catholic School, subject to such rules and regulations that precede from the Archbishop through canon law and the corporate structures of the Archdiocese and the Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools and the Archdiocesan Board of Education.

The Board, functioning as an advisory body, shall be guided by the following responsibilities:

To recommend policies to the School Administrator and the Pastor governing operation of the school;
To create a better understanding of Catholic education in the community by fostering the relationship of the school to the entire community, both civic, religious, and cultural groups, and the public schools of the area;
To analyze the school budget to determine if it realistically reflects the general financial and physical needs of the school;
To verify that fiscal expenditures are prudent and in the best interest of the school;
To discuss and evaluate reports presented to it by professional staff members;
To recommend resources needed for improvement of the school’s facilities.
To support the development of educational programs.
To monitor and evaluate programs which were established as a result of the pastor’s policy decisions;
To suggest criteria and provide counsel to the Pastor in the hiring, evaluation and dismissal of school administrators;
To suggest criteria for the selection of school staff.

You may nominate yourself or someone else by simply emailing the Selection Committee at boardnominations@sttimothyschool.org. You or the nominee will then receive a questionnaire to fill out.

In April, the Selection Committee of the School Board shall screen the candidates and in May, the Pastor, in consultation with the School Board, shall select the new members of the School Board.

St. Timothy School is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Should you know of a family looking for a great school for their child/ren, please spread the word about our wonderful school! Interested families can visit our website for more information.

St. Timothy School

1. Learn more about St. Timothy School.

To tour our campus. Please email jramirezdelgado@sttimothyschool.org or call the school office at 650-342-5657 to make an appointment.

2. Apply

Complete an application.
Return the application to the school office with the following documents:
1. birth certificate
2. most recent report card from the current school year and the prior school year's full report card
3. baptismal certificate, if applicable
4. completed evaluation from preschool (for kindergarten applicants)
5. most recent standardized testing results (for applicants to grades 3 through 8)
Include a payment of $50 (cash or check accepted) to cover the cost of processing and assessment.

3. Meet our principal and teachers

Schedule an interview with our Principal
Schedule an assessment of your student's readiness (applicants for grades K-2) or a shadow day (applicants for grades 3-8).
Interviews, assessments, and shadow days will occur during the month of February 2024

4. Enroll

Acceptance letters for the incoming kindergarten class will be mailed in late February 2024. Acceptance into grades 1-8 is rolling, depending on class size.

Please note:

Applicants to Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024. Applicants to Grade 1 must be 6 years old by September 1, 2024. St. Timothy School is also looking into opening a Transitional Kindergarten in 2024-2025, please get in touch with the school office for more information.

“My flesh for the life of the world.”

June 19, 2022 – June 8, 2025

The bishops of the United States have called for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The revival launched nationally on the feast of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 19, 2022 will continue through the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2024 and Pentecost 2025.

About the National Eucharistic revival

Standing with Moms in Need Resources

Please Support Gabriel Project Helping Women in Need
In today’s world, Catholics are called to support unborn children and their mothers so that no woman feels she has no choice but abortion. Do you know someone facing an unexpected or difficult pregnancy? Have them call 1-800-910-2848 or visit sfarch.org/gabrielproject.

https://www.sfarch.org/standwithmoms/

You are not alone! The Archdiocese of San Francisco sponsors Gabriel Project who support pregnant moms in need and Project Rachel which helps women and men heal the pain of abortion and to find the path to peace and reconciliation.

Recursos para Apoyar a las Madres Necesitadas

Por favor apoyen al Proyecto Gabriel ayudando a las Madres en Necesidad
En el mundo de hoy, los católicos estamos llamados a apoyar a los no nacidos y a sus madres; para que ninguna mujer sienta que no tiene otra opción más que el aborto. ¿Conoces a alguien con un embarazo no planeado? Haz que llamen al 1-800-910-2848 o que visiten sfarch.org/es/gabrielproject

|martinezmontm@sfarch.orgMas información aqui: https://www.sfarch.org/es/standwithmoms/