Queen of Apostles

June 9, 2020

RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC MASS OUTDOORS
Following the directives of the Santa Clara County Public Health Officer, outdoor worship in groups no larger than 25 persons is permitted.  Parishes and chapels in the Diocese of San Jose will resume public worship outdoors beginning Monday, June 15, 2020.

• The general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect for all Catholics in the Diocese.
• Persons who are most vulnerable to this virus, who have been exposed to Covid-19 or are ill should refrain from attending Mass.
• All persons over the age of six must wear face coverings, practice six-feet of physical distancing, and sanitize their hands when entering the worship space and immediately before receiving Communion.

Our outdoor Masses will be between the Parish Community Center and the school building.  Access to enter will be through the parish/school parking lot.  Please call the parish office, 408-253-7560, to sign-up your name and reserve a seat for the following schedule of Masses:

Monday to Saturday at 8:00 am*
Saturday at 6:00 pm* (Anticipated Sunday Mass)
Sunday at 7:00 am, 8:00 am and 9:00 am*
* Kindly sign-up once a week to accommodate others.  Additional Masses will be added accordingly depending on the number of sign-ups.  

The health and the common good of all people is our priority.  Practicing safety precautions is pro-life; it shows our concern for the life and health of all.  Refraining from attending Mass when appropriate is not only an act of charity, but a moral imperative, as the health and lives of others are at stake. 

June 5, 2020
Video link for the Interfaith Prayer Service for Racial Justice and Peace hosted by the Diocese of San Jose: https://www.facebook.com/DioceseSanJose/videos/2730698607251403/

May 2020
The statement issued by Most Revered Oscar Cantú, Bishop of San Jose on the death of George Floyd can be accessed through this link: https://tvc.dsj.org/2020/05/29/bishop-cantu-speaks-on-the-death-of-george-floyd/
 
His statement refers to two other pertinent documents by the USCCB:
(May 29, 2020 statement on the death of Floyd and national protests )
     http://www.usccb.org/news/2020/20-83.cfm
(November 2018 pastoral letter on racism) 
     http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts-bulletin-insert.pdf.
 
The statement, by the USCCB president, Most Reverend Jose Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles is posted through this link:
     http://www.usccb.org/news/2020/20-84.cfm

            The Memorare
            Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
            that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection,
            implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. 
            Inspired by this confidence,
            I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
            to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. 
            O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
            but in thy mercy hear and answer me. 
            Amen.
 
            The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
            St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. 
            Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. 
            May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou,
            O Prince of heavenly hosts, by the power of God,
            thrust into hell Satan and all the evil sprits,
            who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. 
            Amen.