After a year of evaluating the needs of the parish and after consultation with the parish staff, I decided to hire a new business manager. You are aware that Penny, who was the business manager, retired and moved to Florida last year. Her ministry was very important in looking at the pastoral needs of the parish. She also worked with Fr. Brendan and the Finance Council in ensuring the financial health of the Parish.Read more...
Read on for updates on volunteer opportunities, purchasing a brick or paver in the courtyard and upcoming events.
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
Registration is now open for Faith Formation for the 2021-2022 year. Faith Formation is for those children who will be entering kindergarten though 5th grade. Registration for First Eucharist is also open for those that meet the requirements. For more information and to registerclick here.
PASTORAL CARE
Life Engagement and Aging Well
As the world’s population continues to grow older, defining what it means to age well is of increasing importance. The past two decades have seen a shift from viewing aging well as merely the absence of disease to a focus on growth and maintaining vitality in later life Read more...
YOUTH MINISTRY
Diocesan Youth Renewal
This summer, the Diocese is hosting a wonderful event for both middle school and high school youth. This year’s DYR will be on July 19-23 at Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga. Come join this wonderful event to renew our faith and finally gather together as one faith community! More details and registrations can be found here.
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Pack a Back 2021 Is Here!
We are pleased to announce that Pack a Back is back! Every fall, Sacred Heart distributes backpacks filled with supplies to children who would not otherwise have the materials they need to start the school year. Backpacks and school supplies impact not only the student but the whole family. Sacred Heart will give out 3,800 filled backpacks this year to kids in need. Holy Spirt has several great ways to support Pack a Back:Read more...
BULLETIN BOARD
Bricks and Pavers: Only a few more weeks until the special pricing ends! Place your order soon. You can pay by check (made out to Holy Spirit Parish) or pay online. Download the form here. Questions? Contact Pat Grow (408)997-0733.
Save the Date! Jubilee Games for Vocations
The Diocese of San José is hosting the Jubilee Games for Vocations on July 17th at Archbishop Mitty High School. Nuns and postulates will compete in a soccer game for the St. Clare Cup, with high school girls filling out both teams. Priests and Seminarians will compete in a second soccer game for the St. Joseph Cup, with high school boys filling both teams as well. This outstanding community event of family entertainment will follow all the Covid-19 regulations. Visit our webpage:https://www.dsj.org/jubileegames
Quo Vadis Hybrid Retreat
Quo Vadis is Latin for “Where are you going?” This retreat seeks to help men in high school discern their vocation. You could be called to be a husband, a religious brother, a deacon, a priest… whatever your vocation may be, God is calling each of us to love and to serve Him. Seek out what that calling is July 12-14, 2021. This retreat is a hybrid retreat for high school men. Registration is free. To register or for more information, Click here.
