tvc.dsj.org | June 11, 2019
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Diocese Ordains Three to the Permanent Diaconate
By Liz Sullivan
In the First Letter of Saint Peter,
the faithful are asked to “serve one
another as good stewards of God’s
varied grace.”
For three men in the Diocese of San
Jose this means the call to the Sacred
Order of the Diaconate.
On May 18, Armando Brambila,
Dinh Chu and Robert Lassalle-Klein
were ordained to the Permanent Dia-
conate by Bishop Oscar Cantú at the
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph. The
Ordination Mass included the laying
on of hands by the Bishop and the
invocation of the Holy Spirit.
“What a delightf ul day,” said
Bishop Cantú during his homily. “God
continues to bestow many blessings
upon the Church here in San Jose.”
During the Mass, the Second Read-
ing from 1 Timothy 3: 8-14 focused on
the importance of the Diaconate.
“In the same way, deacons are to be
worthy of respect, sincere, not indulg-
ing in much wine, and not pursuing
dishonest gain. They must keep hold
of the deep truths of the faith with a
Deacon Armando Brambila is vestidad
by Father Gerardo Menchaca as his wife
Armida looks on. Deacon Robert Lassalle-Klein is congratu-
lated by his wife Lynn. Deacon Dinh Chu is vestided by Father Loi.
Photos by Oliver Tapia
clear conscience. They must first be
tested; and then if there is nothing
against them, let them serve as dea-
cons. In the same way, the women are
to be worthy of respect, not malicious
talkers but temperate and trustwor-
thy in everything. A deacon must be
faithful to his wife and must manage
his children and his household well.
Those who have served well gain an
excellent standing and great assurance
in their faith in Christ Jesus. Although
I hope to come to you soon, I am writ-
ing you these instructions so that,”
“The Order of the Diaconate is not caught up so much at the altar or the
sacristy,” said the Bishop, “but to go
out to the margins. That is where Je-
sus was, transforming grace that was
His presence. You were each called
by name. No one else has your story.
Each of you brings something unique
to the Church.”
Bishop Cantú added: “The Church
is in the midst of a crisis of credibil-
ity. People will listen quite less to a
person like me than a person like you
(pointing to the three to be ordained).
The Church is most grateful you said
yes to God’s call.” Beginning July 1, each new Deacon
will take up their assignments within
the Diocese.
Deacon Brambila will focus on a
ministry of Charity, Word and Sacra-
ment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Par-
ish. Deacon Chu’s ministry will be of
Charity in the Pastoral Care to Viet-
namese on the Periphery, with Liturgi-
cal Ministry at Our Lady of La Vang
Parish. For Deacon Lassalle-Klein,
his ministry will be of Charity in the
Pastoral Care to Hispanic Catholics of
the Diocese, with Liturgical Ministry
at Saint Cyprian Parish.
Today everyone is connected by mobile devices and
social media but are we using these power tools for
our ministries? These sessions will provide how to
bridge families and the whole parish together with
social media. Catechists, teachers and adminis
trators will take away ideas and plans implement and
teach the faith using these powerful tools.
Bring your devices!!
Friday, June 14/2019 from 6 to 9 PM
San John Vianney Parish (4609 Hyland Ave. SJ, 95127)
Saturday, June 15/2019 from 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish (5111 San Felipe Rd. SJ, 95135)
Photos by Oliver Tapia
For more information, and to RSVP please contact Luis Estrada at
408-258-7832 ext 22 or [email protected]