Queen Of Apostles

Coronavirus Prayer from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
by Archbishop José H. Gomez
 
Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We fly to you today as your beloved children.
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.
Pray for us, loving Mother,
and gain for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones,
the protection of your holy angels,
that we may be spared the worst of this illness.
For those already afflicted,
we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,
wipe away their tears and help them to trust.
In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.
We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,
health of the sick and cause of our joy.
Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,
keep us in the embrace of your arms,
help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

“Hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” 
~Romans 5:5

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
 
During this time that we are suspended to celebrate the Eucharist as a community of faith, let us take heed of the words of St. Paul to the Romans, which is the second reading of the Third Sunday of Lent, to dare to hope in the Lord; to dare to trust in the love of God that has been given to us despite our own failures to love Him.
 
In our life experiences, when something is taken away from us it brings us void and we long for it.  We come to experience that there is something missing and we realize that what is taken away has become itself a treasure for us. 
 
May we come to recognize within ourselves how the Eucharist is important in our life, in our encounter and in our journey with one another in faith.  Let us use this quality time with our families to pray together; to fill in each other the void we are all experiencing for the love Christ dwells within us.
 
I will be celebrating Mass privately for the intentions that has been offered.  Please continue to support us through our online giving, “WeShare,” or you may drop your envelope to the parish office. 
 
Kindly continue to monitor our parish website for information of Masses being streamed online.  I invite you to join me in prayer for the end of this pandemic and together through the intercession of Mary, our Mother and Queen of Apostles and St. Michael the Archangel plead to the mercy and love of our faithful God.
 
            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.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
Thank you to everyone who has already answered the request to participate in the 2020 Annual Diocesan Appeal. Your gift is received with great humility and gratitude especially during this time of uncertainty.  

Blessings to all,
Fr. Jeff

FROM THE BISHOP...

The Bishop has requested that we suspend all public Masses, beginning MARCH 14 until further notice!

Furthermore, the Bishop has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time for all Catholics in the Diocese of San Jose.

> BISHOP'S OFFICIAL LETTER <
 

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Queen of Apostles
"We Never Give Up"
 

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Our Mission Queen of Apostles is a Catholic Christian community grounded in prayer and wholly dedicated to walking with the people of God in their joys, sorrows, hopes, concerns, and beliefs. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to come together with passion and energy to build strength and nourish our parish.

Our Vision We seek to be a welcoming home that never gives up in responding to and celebrating Jesus’ love for all.

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