Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2022
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Greetings!
This weekend, we remember and celebrate our mothers. They are the epitome of the Good Shepherd. As they nurture, herd, support, care, and love us, we experience in a real way the very presence of God... This Good Shepherd Sunday is also a day to pray for all our priests – active, retired and those who are now with the Lord. We pray for those who have served our parish community, our diocese, and those who have been instrumental in our lives. Read More...
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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Weekday Mass: 8:30 AM
Saturday: Confession: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 9:30 AM (live-streamed), 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM
Adoration: First Fridays of the Month, after 8:30 AM Mass
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Mass Livestream Update
Please note that we will no longer live-stream daily Mass and Adoration on first Fridays moving forward.
9:30 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed, but will not be available online after. We hope you can join us in person or online at 9:30 AM on Sundays!
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Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal
May 1st Second Collection
Throughout the Diocese of San José, priests serve as good shepherds to their flocks (the faithful of Santa Clara County). While some priests “retire” when they retire, others continue to perform some level of ministry throughout our Diocese.
Our retired priests rely on their Social Security and the Priest Retirement Plan payments for their living expenses and end-of-life needs. In recent years, the number of retired priests has grown significantly, challenging the diocesan retirement resources. COVID-19 has only increased the challenge to provide adequate care.
Your gift to the Diocesan Priests Retirement Appeal this weekend provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more to these priests who have been good shepherds and have kept their promises to the faithful of the Diocese. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
You can give online here. Please select "Second Collection" and look for this specific appeal in the subcategory. |
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
On May 8th, the Church concentrates its attention to pray for vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), consecrated life in all its forms (male and female religious life, societies of apostolic life, consecrated virginity), secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life. Read more...
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Happy Mother's Day
Lord, We ask You to bless them with your own special love, today and always.
We lift up all mothers and motherly figures today and thank them for their guidance and love. Amen.
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First Eucharist
Please join us to congratulate these children who will receive their First Eucharist! Special thanks to all who have helped these children prepare for this special moment.
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Congratulations!
Last Sunday, 58 people received the fullness of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was an amazing celebration. Thank you to all who were involved and to Bishop Cantú for his presence.
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Congratulations, ILM Graduates!
On Wednesday, May 4th, our Diocese celebrated ministers who completed their ILM courses. One of the many is our very own parishioner, Ron Hallagan. The program is a three-year course of studies which provides a foundation in Catholic theology, spirituality, education and training in leadership. Thank you and congratulations, Ron!
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New Prayer Series:
Encountering Christ in the Resurrection
We began our new prayer series on Zoom last Tuesday, May 3rd. We hope you will consider joining us! As part of the Parish Renewal Initiative, this is a wonderful opportunity to continue to renew and grow in your relationship with Christ. Together, we’ll enter into the Resurrection accounts and encounter our Risen Lord. Our hope is to help each other to experience Christ as our companion and partner.
Join us on Zoom for 45-60 minutes as we make space for prayer and reflection in community with one another. Attend one session or all the sessions: Tuesday evenings @ 7-8 PM on May 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Please RSVP here. |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Prayers of petition for mental health will be included during the month of May. Free prayer cards for mental health will be available after mass.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please visit our webpage for more resources.
If you are interested in joining the next Family Grace group, please contact Holly Salkeld at Hollys1910@gmail.com
“Whoever suffers mental illness always bears God’s image and likeness, and has an inalienable right to be considered a person and treated as such.”
- St. Pope John Paul II
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Youth Ministry
3sixty
As the ministry year winds down, we have a few 3sixty gatherings left. The next 3sixty gathering on Sunday, May 15th will be a social outing! All high school youth are welcome to attend. The Revs. vs Sems game is that evening and 3sixty will go and support. Tickets for the game can be found on the Diocesan website. Contact Row for more information regarding the social outing.
Edge
Our next and final Edge night for the ministry year will be on Wednesday May 11th at 7:00 PM. This will mark the end of our year but will celebrate the return of in-person ministry. All middle school youth are welcome to attend.
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Confirmation Year 1 Retreat
This Saturday, May 7th, the Year 1 Confirmation Group will be spending the day in retreat. Please keep these young Candidates in your prayers.
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Hygiene Kits
Every week Sacred Heart distributes Hygiene Kits to their homeless customers. We are asking for your support in this project in one of two ways. Read More....
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Saturdays at Sacred Heart
Your help is needed these next few months!
Join us at Sacred Heart to help sort and bag produce for weekly distribution. Sacred Heart is a valuable resource for our underserved community members and this is one of the many ways we can assist our brothers and sisters in need.
Volunteers need to be at least 9 years old to participate, and volunteers between the ages of 9-14 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in community service together and earn service hours. Sign up here.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 13 - 17
In labs, scientists run experiments and try to explain how things are possible. In Jesus’ ministry, He did things that are impossible. His greatest miracle of all was dying on the cross and rising from the dead for our salvation. Together, let's observe miracles in God’s Wonder Lab!
All incoming Kinder through 5th graders (2022-2023 school year) are invited to join us in person. Space is limited. Click here to register attendees.
We are also looking for adults to assist as teacher's aides, to lead recreation activities, and assist with craft and science. Sign up to help here. Questions? Please contact Melissa at melissa.brush@dsj.org
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Building a Culture of Community:
Equipping Leaders of Mental Health Ministry
Join us on May 19 - 21 at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos! Register for the first-ever Conference for Mental Health, offered in person and virtually.
Hear from experts, share resources and best practices. Speakers include Most Rev. John Dolan, Maribel Laguna, Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, and Laura Lewis.
This conference is sponsored by the Association of Catholic Mental Health Minister, National Catholic Partnership on Disability, California Catholic Conference. Please register here.
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40 Hours for the Lord Vigil for Vocations
May 6-8, 2022
Invite family and friends to spend an hour with our Lord, asking Him to call more of our young people to service in the priesthood and consecrated life. Thank you for helping us make this 40 hour vigil possible! More info...
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Revs vs Sems: Basketball Challenge
May 15th - St. Francis High School
Come cheer on your favorite priests and seminarians in the Revs vs Sems Basketball Challenge! Doors open at 6 PM and tip-off is at 7 PM. Click here for more information and tickets.
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Contemporary Music Concert
Friday, May 20 at 7 PM
St Simon Church, 1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos
Join us for an evening of great music with renowned Catholic musicians and composers – John Angotti, Meredith Augustin, ValLimar Jansen, and Jesse Manibusan. It will be a wonderful evening of glorious music and sharing of faith stories. Come along and be inspired! Families, youth, young adults and adults, ALL are welcome!
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Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) - Worthy
June 27 - July 1
Register Today!
DYR is open to all outgoing 8th grader through graduating 12th graders of the 2021-2022 academic school year. Anyone older are invited to apply to be leaders for the retreat. Spots are limited, so sign up today! Registration closes May 27th or as space permits.
For more information and registration link, click here. |
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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