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Saint Athanasius Church
160 No. Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, California 94043
e-mail: [email protected] — website: www.saintathanasius.com
Office: (650) 961-8600 Fax: (650) 968-5633
April 12, 2015
Rev. Oscar D. Tabujara, Pastor
Rev. Michael Gazzingan, Parochial Vicar
MASS SCHEDULE
Deacon Leonel Mancilla 961-8600 (EXT. 106)
Sundays:
PARISH OFFICE:
Vigil (Sat eve):
961-8600
HOURS: 9:00 am.-12:30 pm, 1:30-5:00 pm Tue- Friday
Silvia Hoffman (Parish Secretary)
E-mail: [email protected]
(EXT 102)
ADULT ED/LITURGY/ADMINISTRATION
Mike Cavera (Pastoral Associate) (EXT 108)
E-mail: [email protected]
OFICINA DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
961-8600
(EXT 101)
Rosa Maria Mancilla (Pastoral Associate)
E-mail: [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Tomás Nikkel (Director )
961-8600
E-mail: [email protected]
mobile (650) 906-6865
(EXT 111)
FAMILY PRAYER HOUR
Tuesday, 7:00 PM.
GRUPO DE ORACION
Lunes , 7:00 PM
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday:
Saturdays:
Holy Days:
8:00a.m., 11:15a.m., 5:30p.m.
9:30a.m. , 1:00p.m. (Spanish)
5:30p.m.,
7:30p.m. (Spanish)
6:45a.m., 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:45a.m., 9:00a.m., 5:30p.m.
7:00PM (Spanish)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
English Baptisms
Call Parish Office
Spanish Baptisms
Llame a la Oficina Hispana
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Individual Celebration: Saturdays, 4:00 -4:30 p.m. in English
and 6:30-7:15 p.m.- Bilingual.
For parishioners in need of longer time allotment for personal
counseling, please call the Parish Office for appointment with
a priest.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Couples wishing to celebrate marriage should contact the
priest at least six months before the proposed wedding date.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
Information on parishioners who are ill, hospitalized, or
homebound, should be communicated to the priest as soon as
possible.
To reach a priest for after hours EMERGENCY
situations such as a death or the last rites call :
(408) 444-0257
FIRST FRIDAY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Benediction at 7:30 PM
RESPECT LIFE GABRIEL PROJECT
Every first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 3rd Wednesday, Rectory 7:30 PM
ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTIONS
REAL OPTIONS (650) 559-1550
298 San Antonio Rd. Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94040
Project Rachel (Post Abortion Help) (888)-HOPE-790
PENINSULA INTERFAITH ACTION
Meeting every third Friday at 7 PM. Contact Phil Cosby at
650-906-9641
(888)-467 3790
WELCOME TO ALL NEW PARISHIONERS
We welcome you to our Parish and invite you to register with us as soon as possible.
Fill in the details below and drop in the collection basket, or at the rectory.
NAME: __________________________________________________________________PHONE _________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail:____________________________________________________________________________ Envelopes: 
SAINT ATHANASIUS
GOODBYE TO BERNIE, OUR CUSTODIAN
On this Easter week as we continue to celebrate the resurrection
of Jesus, I cannot help but look back at death again and the
tears of the family and friends of staff members who have died.
While Pastor of St. Joseph I witnessed the death of two Staff
members, Sr. Elizabeth Daly, O.P. our Director of Religious
Education and Mr. Jay Somera, our long-time Choir Director
who suddenly passed away on his way to conduct the choir
during the first day of our Simbang Gabi Mass. Two years ago
we lost Victor Valdez, our DRE at St. Athanasius to cancer.
Just about a month ago I officiated at the funeral Mass of Rajna
Ledoux, the choir director of St. Joseph Parish (who served for
11 years), whom we hired when I was Pastor there. She died
young at 49 leaving two young children, Sofia & Conrad, to
Brian, her husband.
I barely recovered from grief when suddenly we received another sad news that our parish Custodian BERNARDO
"BERNIE" DACASIN suddenly passed away barely two
hours before we were to start our Easter Vigil Service last Saturday, April 4th. To his family he was known as "Dodit" or
"Uncle D". As the person in charge of maintaining our facilities for almost 6 years now, Bernie made sure our Church
building, School building, parish hall, rectory and other facilities were working and clean. He had just built, and almost finished, the long-time dream of a bigger tool shed installing it's
recycled doors just last Friday. On that same day he put back
all his tools and equipment from my car's garage space to the
new tool shed and texted me that my car could now use it again
after almost 3 months outside. I wished him a happy one
month vacation and a safe flight scheduled for Easter Sunday.
He was going to attend his son's graduation from Nursing
school. Instead, our brother Bernie took an eternal vacation
with the Lord and went on his final journey and flight to our
Father's house. AND HE WILL NOT BE RETURNING.
When we received the call that he just died, Fr. Michael went to
his house in Milpitas to bless his body and pray with the family
while I, Deacon Leonel, Mike Cavera and Rosa Mancilla proceeded to lead in the celebration of the Easter Vigil. Along
with his family, we on the staff were all in shock because we
didn't remember him complaining of any major health problem.
These sad events made me think how precious indeed is the gift
of life from God and how precious are the moments we still
have left to enjoy. It made me think of the many unfinished
tasks we still have in our life. What things and which of these
unfinished works really matter most? Hopefully we will better
appreciate the people God has placed in our lives. The celebration of the resurrection of the Lord can give us courage but we
also remember him saying that we are to be prepared because
we don't know the day nor the hour of his last call and of our
last journey. AND TO BERNIE - THANK YOU FOR YOUR
HUMBLE SERVICE AT ST. ATHANASIUS. MAY YOU
NOW REST IN GOD'S PEACE. PA-ALAM NA SA IYO AMING KAPATID NA PUMANAW. St. Peter will surely need your
skills as Custodian of God's super resort called Heaven. St.
Athanasius, St. Bernard, pray for him!
Fr. Oscar D. Tabujara, Pastor
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sat (11) 9:00 Marcelino Flores — †
Desiree F. Eclevia — †
5:30 Vallejos & Panen Family
(Deceased Members)
Desiree F. Eclevia — †
Sun (12) 8:00 Yolando Monton — †
Fernando Sanico — †
9:30 People of the Parish
11:15 Simplicio L. Salazar — †
Mario Maggay — †
5:30 Freddie Reyes — †
Mon (13) 6:45 ____________________
9:00 Marivic L. Lingan — †
Tues (14) 6:45
9:00 St. Anthony/ From Fernandes Fam. (S.I.)
Wed (15) 6:45 Milyn F. Villareal (B)
9:00 ______________________
Thu (16) 6:45 ____________________
9:00 ____________________
Fri (17) 6:45 _____________________
9:00 Fernando Delara (S)
†—Deceased; T—Thanksgiving;
S.I.—Special Intention; B—Birthday; S– Sick
Services for Our Staff Member
Bernie Dacasin
1961- 2015
We are mourning the sudden loss of our long-time co-worker
and friend Bernie Dacasin, who passed into heaven on Holy
Saturday. The Vigil Service for Bernie will be held here at St.
Athanasius this Sunday, April 12th, at 7:30pm with viewing in
the church until 11:00pm. His funeral Mass will be here at
10:30am on Monday morning (April 13). Our condolences to
his beloved family. May he rest in peace
Death Anniversary Remembrance -Week April 12
Richard Nobriga, Marilyn Riley, Grace Reynolds,
Margaret Edgmon, Carl Ray Lenz, Stephen Yozsa,
Concepcion Jacang, Pedro Lavarias, Tony Madayag,
Juliana Sanchez, John O’Riordan, Elmar Brown, Nora
Drake, Simplicio Salazar. May they Rest in Peace.
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
“Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously,
according to your means. For the Lord is one who always
repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold” (Sirach)
The Church collection for the Weekend of March 28 and 29
was $8,223. - For St. Vincent De Paul $ 4,499. Thank you!!!
Weekly Stewardship Offerings / Ofertorio Semanal
Holy Thursday S.V.D.P. April 2
$1,210
Good Friday (Holy Land) April 3
Saturday EasterVigil April 4
Sunday / Domingo - April 5
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:15AM
1:00 PM
$ 498
$ 1,363
$ 2,902
$ 1,207
$ 2,985
$ 1,109
Mail In/ Por Correo
Total
Goal / Meta
Variance/ Diferencia
$ ----$ 9,566
$7,600
$ 1,966
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Act of the Apostles 4: 32-35
Psalm 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24
1 John 5: 1-6
John 20: 19-319
Attention
St. Athanasius Seniors
The spring lunch will be on
Tuesday April 14,
at noon at the Parish Hall.
We hope to see you There!!
April 12, 2015
Holy Week and Triduum Volunteers 2015 -Thank You!
Thanks to our dearly departed Bernie Dacasin for cutting the big palms for Palm Sunday from our own parish palm trees. Thanks to all of the generous parishioners who donated flowers for Easter or money to
buy them. Thanks to Lilia Flores for the 2 lovely
flower arrangements that we used on both Holy
Thursday and Easter. Thanks as well to the many generous parishioners who helped decorate and clean the
church (4 times in all!) during Holy Week. They are
as follows (in no particular order): Virginia Hernandez, Pat Papa, Vickie Mabutas, Fran Mariano, Linda
Eugenio, Lilia Flores, Elsa Fernandez, Alice Lee,
Cathy McGovern, Rossy Diaz, Ivan Pilat, Stephanie
Camat, Dick Higgins, Mike Cavera, Jeanette Patterson and Bernie Dacasin. Special thanks to all of the
musicians and singers at the Triduum services, especially our choir leaders JoAnne Arnold (Good Friday
and Easter Sunday) and Jerry Pintar (Holy Thursday,
Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday) and our Spanish
Choirs for all their beautiful music. Thanks to all the
actors that participated in the outdoor drama of the
Stations of the Cross in Spanish on Good Friday.
Special thanks to Mike Cavera, Rosa Mancilla, and
Deacon Leonel for planning and organizing the Holy
Week Liturgies and to Carlos Murillo for coordinating
our Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil Altar Servers. We
give thanks to all our Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Musicians, Singers, Ushers and Greeters
(too numerous to mention individually) for helping to
create such prayer-filled services! Finally, special
thanks to the volunteers who put on the lovely reception following the Easter Vigil: Pat Papa
(coordinator), Alexis Magnie (for decorating), Hilda
Jensen, Lady Perez, Lori Abrahamsohn, and Carmel
Caligaris. Thank you, one and all!
join us this Sunday at the Parish Hall
P lease
after the 11:15 mass for Hospitality !
ATTENTION PARENTS of children in
the Catechetical Program ,
Classes will restart
this Sunday APRIL 12
It is a good way to get to know people in our
Parish. All are invited.
Catholic Cemeteries Presentations on
May 15,16
Everyone is invited to attend a brief presentation after all
Masses on Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th here in
our parish hall. The focus will be on how our Catholic
Cemeteries can help you plan for the inevitable for yourself or
for a loved one.
 Advantages of pre-planning for you and your family
 Burial options and costs
 Visual overview of Holy grounds
 General information on funeral procedures
Please join us for this special event after the Masses.
JUSTICE AND PEACE FOR IMMIGRANTS
F
ollowing Pope Francis’ lead for the Church to preach
the Gospels in public places, all are invited to join in a
peaceful march and rally for the human rights of
immigrants
MAY 1ST
The march begins AT 5 PM,
RENGSTORFF PARK,
and will continue with a
RALLY from 7 – 7:45 PM,
at ST.JOSEPH’S Mt. ViewPARKING LOT.
BOLETIN HISPANO
ADIÓS A BERNIE, NUESTRO CUSTODIO
En esta semana de Pascua a medida que continuamos celebrando la resurrección de Jesús, no puedo dejar de ver hacia atrás a
la muerte y a las lágrimas de las familias y amigos de los empleados que han muerto. Mientras fui Pastor en St. Joseph, dos
miembros del personal, la Hermana Elizabeth Daly, y nuestro
Director de Educación Religiosa y director del coro, el Sr. Jay
Somera, falleció repentinamente en cuando llevaba al coro durante el primer día de la Misa de Simbang Gabi. Hace dos años
perdimos a Víctor Valdez, nuestro DRE en San Atanasio debido al cáncer. Hace poco oficie la misa del funeral de Rajna
Ledoux, la directora del coro de la Parroquia de San José (fue
directora por 11 años), ella fue contratada cuando yo fui el Pastor de alli. Ella murio a los 49 años, dejando dos niños pequeños, Sofía y Conrad, y su esposo Brian.
Apenas me estaba recuperado de ese pesar, cuando recibimos la
triste noticia de que nuestro Custodio BERNARDO "BERNIE"
DACASIN falleció repentinamente dos horas antes de que
empezáramos nuestra Vigilia Pascual el sábado pasado, 4 de
abril. Su familia lo conocía como "Dodit" o "Tío D". Aquí el se
encargo del mantenimiento de las instalaciones durante casi 6
años, Bernie se aseguraba que los edificios de nuestra Iglesia,
la escuela, el salón parroquial, la rectoría y todas las demás
áreas e instalaciones estuvieran funcionales y limpias. Él acababa de construir y casi termino su sueño de mucho tiempo de
tener una bodega para herramienta más grande. Instalo las
puertas recicladas el viernes pasado. Ese mismo día, Bernie
movió todas sus herramientas y materiales de mi cochera para
el nuevo lugar de sus herramientas y me envió un mensaje de
que mi coche ahora podría volver a usar el garaje después de
casi 3 meses fuera. Le deseé felices vacaciones de un mes y un
vuelo seguro programado para el domingo por la mañana. Él
iba para atender la graduación de su hijo de Enfermería. En
cambio, nuestro hermano Bernie tomó unas vacaciones eternas
con el Señor y se fue en su viaje final y vuelo a casa de nuestro
Padre. Y ÉL NO REGRESARA.
Cuando recibimos la llamada que acaba de morir, el padre Michael fue a su casa en Milpitas para bendecir su cuerpo y rezar
con la familia mientras que yo, el Diacono Leonel, Mike y Rosa Mancilla procedimos a celebrar la Vigilia Pascual. Su familia y todos nosotros, el personal de la parroquia estábamos en
estado de choque porque no nos acordamos que él se hubiera
quejado de problemas de salud importantes. Estos tristes acontecimientos me hicieron pensar cuán precioso es en verdad el
don de la vida de Dios y lo precioso que son los momentos que
aún nos quedan por disfrutar. Me hizo pensar de las muchas
tareas pendientes que todavía tenemos en nuestra vida. ¿Qué
cosas y cuáles de esas obras sin terminar realmente son importantes? Y espero que podamos apreciar mejor las personas que
Dios ha puesto en nuestras vidas. La celebración de la resurrección del Señor puede darnos valor pero también recordemos
que el dijo que tenemos que estar preparados porque no sabemos ni el día ni la hora de su última llamada y de nuestro último viaje. Y A BERNIE, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU HUMILDE SERVICIO EN ST. ATANASIO. HOY YA PUEDES DESCANSAR EN LA PAZ DE DIOS. PA-ALAM NA SA AIO Aming
Kapatid NA PUMANAW. San Pedro seguramente necesitará
sus habilidades como Custodio de Dios en el súper complejo
llamado Cielo. San Atanasio, San Bernardo, ruega por él!
Rev. Oscar D. Tabujara, Pastor
PAZ Y JUSTICIA PARA LOS INMIGRANTES
Siguiendo el liderazgo del Papa Francisco para proclamar
el Evangelio en lugares públicos, todos están invitados a
la marcha pacifica y rally por los derechos humanos de
los Inmigrantes. La marcha comenzara
El PRIMERO DE MAYO en
EL PARQUE RENGSTORFF A LAS 5PM
y concluirá en el estacionamiento de
la IGLESIA SAN JOSE
DE MT. VIEW.
Por favor venga, unase con nosotros, ya sea por que usted necesita
ayuda migratoria o por que quiere
apoyar a nuestros hermanos en necesidad de justicia.
BAUTIZOS
Reanudamos nuevamente los bautizos. En español los cuarto Sábados
de mes. En Mayo serán el día 23. Si
usted quiere bautizar, por favor comuníquese con la oficina Hispana
para hacer la entrevista inicial y se anote para la
próxima fecha de bautizo.(650) 961-8600 Ext. 101
FORO DE COMUNICACION
La ciudad de Mountain View esta teniendo un foro para
mejorar la comunicación entre la policía y los residentes.
el 22 de Abril de 6:30 a 8:45 PM
en el Senior Center localizado en el
266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View.
Estará, entre varios, el Supervisor del Condado de Santa
Clara Joe Simitian, El jefe de la policía de Mountain
View y muchos personajes mas. Venga y sepa lo que esta
pasando en la comunidad e infórmese de lo que la policía
de Mountain View esta haciendo para que esta ciudad sea
una ciudad segura y sin violencia y que haya una relación
sana entre la policía y los residentes.
NUEVOS BAUTIZADOS
Dos miembros de nuestra comunidad recibieron sus sacramentos de iniciación el pasado Sabado, en la Vigilia
Pascual, Michelle Hernández y Andrew Mejia.
Bienvenidos a nuestra mesa y felicidades a ellos, a sus
padres y padrinos.
Gracias a toda la comunidad por apoyarlos y por sus oraciones durante su preparación.
ATENCION PADRES DE FAMILIA
de niños en el programa Catequetico.
Recuerden que las clases comienzan de
nuevo este Domingo 12 de Abril.
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”
Mision de la Parroquia de San Atanasio
"La Mision de la Iglesia de San Atanasio es construir discípulos de Jesucristo y
ayudarles a responder el llamado de Dios a amar y servir"
Catechetical Ministry (Religious Education)
Our catechetical program empowers the parish children
and youth in Jesus Christ as members of the Catholic
Christian community. We deepen our faith through Scripture stories, reflection, prayer and seasonal celebrations.
Materials may be provided to help parents participate in
their child’s faith formation. It is not enough to know
about Jesus. The Christian story is expressed throughout
our lives in faithful living. Classes are offered on Sunday
morning during the school year. For more information,
please contact (650) 961-8600 Ext. 111
Sacrament Preparation for Children & Youth
Preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation/First
Eucharist (Grades 1-12) and for Confirmation (Grades 9-12)
is a two-year process. Students are required to participate in
both the catechetical sessions and the specific preparation
sessions for the sacrament to be celebrated. For more information, please contact (650) 961-8600 Ext. 111
SALT Youth Group (St. Athanasius Life Teen)
Meets on Sunday evenings, all youth in grades 9-12 are welcome. To register your teen or for more information, please
contact (650) 961-8600 Ext. 111.
Adult Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
non-baptized adults and baptized Christians of other denominations are welcomed into the Catholic Church. The process
is adult oriented and sensitive to the experiences and questions people have. We also invite baptized Catholics who
have not completed their initiation into the Church (through
Eucharist and Confirmation) to prepare for the celebration of
these sacraments. For more information: call Mike Cavera
at (650) 961-8600 Ext. 108
Family Prayer Night
We need only to look around to see the tremendous pressures 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 contributions
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 the Church, 7-8pm for Adoration, Benediction
and Prayer.
Baptism of Children
Parents are invited to contact one of the parish priests to set up an
initial interview. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a
Baptismal preparation session prior to the Baptism. Baptisms of
children (in English) are normally celebrated on the second Saturday of each month. No date can be set until the interview with the
priest. Children age 7 or above are required to participate in our
Generations of Faith program to prepare for this sacrament. To
arrange a Baptism in Spanish, see Rosa Mancilla after Mass. For
Baptism in English call rectory at (650) 961-8600.
Quinceañeras
This service is offered only to registered and active parishioners who have received first communion. Please make
arrangement 6 months before the event. Please call Rosa
Mancilla at (650) 961-8600 Ext. 101 for more information.
Grupo de Jovenes
Viernes a las 7 de la noche se reune el grupo de jovenes en el
salon parroquial. Mayores de 18 años unicamente.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Parish volunteers serve the most needy of our society. By
donating food, money and most especially their time at
our parish food pantry. Our food pantry is open for three
days a week for one hour each day. Volunteers are greatly
needed to work in the pantry from 1-4 hrs each month. To
find out how you might help call 650-562-1000 and leave
a message
P.I.A. (Peninsula Interfaith Action)
PIA is a local, interfaith, non-profit, organization that empowers faith communities to work together to identify
and take action to change unfair and unjust situations in
our neighborhood/city. Our parish PIA committee is making a difference in our local community and could use
your participation. Call Phillip Cosby (650) 906-9641 for
more information
Respect Life/Gabriel Project
Working together, these two groups support the sacredness
of all human life through direct service to women in crisis
pregnancies, education, advocacy and direct action on behalf of human life. The Gabriel Project “Sign of Life” in
front of our church gives an “800” number that refers callers
to the nearest pro-life pregnancy center for counseling and
support. Come to a meeting and see how you can help. For
more info. call Carmel Caligaris (650) 967-3807.