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A Jesus appeared brilliantly victorious, Totally relaxed his face seemed luminous. He had faithfully accomplished his mission, And He gave the apostles the commission. From the world and his friends Jesus should now depart, He had the apostles already set apart- To continue his works spreading them far and wide. The Holy Spirit would be their unfailing guide. They now clearly understood their vocation, And would not be blinded by their ambition. They accepted challenges of the Gospel, Wherever they went good tidings they would tell. Jesus promised to send them the Holy Spirit, The Sanctifier who would keep high their spirit. Empowered by the Spirit they’d never turn back, With their martyrdom they would face every attack. He is now eager to go back to His Father, And to prepare a special place for His mother. The apostles looked on as He went up to heaven, From where He will send us down divine blessings like rain. The apostles’ eyes were filled with tears of joy, As they remained standing looking at the sky. His departure in their hearts caused a vacuum, Through preaching they will dispel sadness and gloom. Reflections: With Jesus’ death, their hopes were dashed. The apostles were shattered by this loss and they scattered, believing their future was truly bleak and their lives were over. They went into hiding in fear for their lives, as they expected to experience the same fate as their Master. They knew they had to start their lives all over again, but did not know where or how to begin. While they were still thinking of their homes, families, and children, Mary brought the good tidings: HE IS RISEN. This immediately changed everything for the better. Suddenly they had something live for and someone in whom they could place their hope. While Jesus was with them, though they were physically together, emotionally they were not united, as each of them had ambitiously sought special positions and power, bickering and complaining often. Peter went through a real conversion after he had denied Jesus and he was no longer impetuous in his words or action. Judas, the only non-Galilean among the group, who had betrayed Jesus for thirty silver coins, repented unto himself, but was overcome by guilt and hanged himself. With him dead, the apostles’ finances were safer and there was no more fear of anyone stealing money from their common fund. Judas had the weakness of helping himself to the money and this was not a secret. Now, there was a special bond of love and friendship among the apostles that had never existed before. They began to treat one another with much more love, trust, and respect. Some of them had harbored resentment against the brothers John and James for quietly seeking special positions with Jesus. They needed a reconciliation. Human as they were, they did suffer from jealousy. Jesus’ death and resurrection marked a new beginning for them. The time Jesus spent with them after His resurrection had a great impact on them. With undivided attention their hearts were set on fire. The profession of faith that doubting Thomas made, “My Lord and my All,” echoed as though all of them had professed the same creed. Thomas had refused to believe his companions, who told him that they had seen the Lord. He stubbornly refused to accept it, by saying that unless he touched the wounds on Jesus’ body made by the nails, he would not believe. One day, Jesus appeared to

them and asked Thomas to put his fingers into the holes. Thomas learned his lesson the hard way, but would never forget it. He died a martyr in India for his faith. James who, with his brother John, wanted special position and power, was the first

to die for Jesus. Likewise, everyone else, except John, the favorite of Jesus, laid down their lives proudly for their Master and thus adequately compensated for their lack of faith and courage at the time Jesus was arrested. Peter, realizing that he was not worthy to die the way his Savior died, was granted permission to be crucified upside down. Jesus was having His last meeting with the apostles before He would leave them forever. He gave them His final instructions, telling them how they should carry on with their mission. He asked them not to leave Jerusalem until the day the Holy Spirit would come down upon them. He commissioned them to

go throughout the whole world and proclaim the Gospel. They were going to be His witnesses in the world, and would continue the mission Jesus began with them. The Church, built on the apostles, has continued to this day, surviving many storms including divisions, dissidence, and spiritual wars. Even though the Church has encountered many obstacles, accepted many challenges, and suffered countless insults and accusations, she still continues to be the largest organization in the world in terms of membership. As a matter of fact, the Catholic Church is the only organization that has remained under the same management for the last two thousand years. Even though her members may not be all holy and some of them have even scandalized the world through their imprudent and unacceptable behaviors, the Church still remains holy. In spite of the many human imperfections that swept the Church through the ages, she has produced many holy men and women. Some of them, through their canonization, have publically proclaimed to the world the dedication to sanctity in their lives, and still more others have reached perfection in their holiness, even though they are not officially recognized by the Church. As Jesus was still talking to the apostles, he was lifted and the cloud carried Him from their sight. They kept gazing at the sky as He ascended to His Father. Sadness pervaded the place, and the apostles looked downcast as they experienced emptiness in their hearts. As they were still trying to figure out how they were going to deal with Jesus’ departure, two men dressed in their white garments stood by their side and said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” They then went back to their place and began in true earnestness the mission of Jesus. Thus, the slow learning and rustic men of Galilee began their journey of commitment to proclaim Jesus and His Gospel to all corners of the world. By their lives and example, they proved one thing beyond any doubt: that God does not call the qualified but qualifies whom He calls. God does not need men and women of highly intellectual quality. He rather chooses the humble and the simple, who are pliable in His hands.

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W S Monday-Saturday Mass: 8:30am Saturday Mass: 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00noon Rosary before Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:05am Saturday 4:30pm Wednesday 7:10pm Sunday 8:00am and 11:40am Respect for Life Rosary 2nd Sunday 9:30am Holy Days of Obligation: Masses 8:30am & 7:30pm Confessions: Saturday 4:00pm or by appt. Every Friday Adoration: 9:00 - 10:00am First Fridays: Adoration 9:00 am-6:30pm Sacred Heart Novena 6:30pm Benediction 7:15pm Healing Mass 7:30pm Our Mother of Mass & Novena, Perpetual Help: Wednesdays, 7:30pm D Weekly: Bible Study Wed. 9:30 am (Kitchen) Divine Mercy Chaplet: Thurs, after morning Mass In the Small Chapel: Legion of Mary Tues 9:30am Bible Study with a Difference Thurs. 7:00pm Charismatic Prayer Meeting 2nd & 3rd Fridays 7:00pm Monthly: Divine Mercy Cenacle 7:00pm, 2nd and 4th Prayer Meeting Mondays (Small Chapel) Our Lady of Vailankanni First Saturday 7:00pm Sacred Heart 6:30pm 1st Friday

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May 26 Pastoral Council 7:00pm May 28 Bishop Begin Assembly 3546 Bus. Mtg 7:30pm May 30 Mother’s in Heaven Live Streaming 5:00pm June 1 KofC Officer’s Meeting 7:30pm June 5 First Friday June 8 St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:00pm June 14 KofC Novena Prayer for the Unborn after

10am Mass June 15 KofC Business Meeting 7:30pm June 25 Bishop Begin Assembly 3546 Bus. Mtg 7:30pm June 30 Pastoral Council 7:00pm July 24 St. James Feast Day - Outdoor Mass Aug 15-16 St. James Festival Oct 16 International Rosary 7:00pm Oct 17 Dinner Dance - Mother Teresa Center Dec 13 Parish Christmas Party - Mother Teresa Center

In collaboration with local Bay Area officials and in service to the common good of our communities and our country, the Diocese of Oakland has immediately suspended all public Masses until further notice. St. James will remain open to provide a place for prayers and solace for people from 8:00am - 1:00pm. Regularly scheduled meetings are listed in the calendar below, for information only. Please contact the Ministry leader for information.

Please remember those in the Armed Services:

Evelyn Surla (Air Force) Spec. Tara Mueller, Sgt. Kristan Jofel T. Carado, Major Jenny Ryan, Captain David Evans

And Parishioners and friends who need our prayers or who are ill.

Bob Nehls, Ron Lord, Monica Horton, Arabella Horton, Danny Powell, Cody Maisono, John DiPaola, Evelyn Reyes, Frank Smith, Concha Garcia, Deacon Ernie Dandan, Joel Rivera, Melanie O’Connor, Katherine Gomes, Lydia DeGraf, Laura Skaff, Alice Ferreira, Agnes Harris, Ray Ballin, Martha Torres

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KNIGHT’S CORNER Would you like to join the “Men in Blue Blazers?” The Knights of Columbus of St. James the Apostle Council No. 14541 is accepting applicants. A prospective candidate must be a practicing Catholic and at least 18 years of age. This is a great opportunity for single and married men to serve God and the parish’s community activities, set an example for its youth and make families closer to God. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Roeli Iranzo, roeli.iranzo@icloud.com, 510-825-4098. Or ask a Knight! Thank you.

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R P Warmest welcome to all who worship in our Community. If you are not registered in the Parish, please complete a registration form available at church entrance or at the Parish Office or drop the form below in the collection basket.

A Please call the Parish Office when a parishioner is home-bound or hospitalized to arrange for Holy Communion and Anointing of the Sick.

M B Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance for weddings and 3 months in advance for Baptisms.

B To have your child baptized, please make an appointment with Father Antony. Come to the St. James Parish office or call the Parish Office at 510-792-1962. For more details, please go to the Church website (Parish Info) or contact Marcial Vasco 650-303-7106.

Baptism Preparation/Training class: First Saturday of the month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Small Chapel. Baptism Celebration: Last Saturday of the month 11:30am-12:30pm in the church

F We recommend using Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services / Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Services. You may contact Shirley Aldana @ 510-537-6600 X 133.

M T C R . Call 510-999-5940, email MTC@sjapostle.net, or leave a message at the Parish Office at 510-792-1962. (No prices or quotes are given over the phone or in an e-mail.)

Fr. Antony Vazhappilly, Pastor

Ernie Dandan, Deacon

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