Weekly eBulletin - May 24th 2020 The Ascension of the Lord

Greetings! As most of you know by now, I will be leaving Holy Spirit Parish and moving to St. Simon’s Parish in Los Altos as pastor there effective July 1 st. I know this news is hard to hear and it was very difficult for me to share with the community via livestream last Sunday. Read More ... Please join us live at 9:30am for Sunday Mass. I look for to celebrating Mass virtually this weekend. God Bless, Fr. Brendan

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THE SECOND MOUNTAIN

Fr. Brendan's new series that invites us all to think and to pray about heading onto the second mountain. This series, presented by Fr. Brendan, ran for four sessions. Sessions were live-streamed and the recorded sessions are available on the website

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LIVING THE LITURGY

The Real Presence (continued)   by the Committee on Doctrine of the USCCB    Why does Jesus give himself to us as food and drink?   Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist as spiritual nourishment because He loves us. Read more

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY MASS

Join us via Livestream for the Annual Memorial Day Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in the All Saints Chapel. Bishop Oscar Cantu will be the celebrant. The livestream Mass will start at 11 am on Monday May 25, 2020.

FAITH FORMATION

Virtual Bible School (VBS) Join us for Virtual Bible School (VBS) the week of June 8th-June 12th. For more information and to register, Click Here

YOUTH MINISTRY

Scripture Reflection Tuesdays All are welcome to join in on Scripture reflection every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Spend some time in stillness with others to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Word and the Gospel. Contact Row for Zoom meeting details. Row.david@dsj.org 3sixty High School Ministry Please note that there will be no 3sixty on Sunday, May 24th. We will resume back on May 31st to celebrate our feast day and our graduated seniors!!

EDGE Middle School Ministry  Our next Edge Zoom youth night will be on Wednesday, May 27 th at 7:00 pm. All middle school youth are welcome to join in. Contact Row for Zoom meeting details. Row.david@dsj.org

PASTORAL CARE

Spiritual Support for Family or Friends (Part 1 of 3) People who are suffering with illness, worry or grief often ask spiritual questions, seeking comfort, meaning and hope. While clergy and pastoral ministers may play an important role in spiritual care, family and friends can offer important spiritual support too.

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NICARAGUA MISSIONARIES DONATE FUNDS

Nicaragua Missionaries Donate Funds to Amigos for Christ  Missionaries for this year’s trips to Nicaragua were disappointed by the cancellation of the planned trips – another victim of the global pandemic. Nearly 100 missionaries from Holy Spirit and Holy Korean Martyrs were preparing to travel to Chinandega on our two summer mission trips. Read more

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Despite the Covid-19 Shelter in Place order the call to serve the needy remains, possibly now more than ever as together we people of God chart these untested waters. We are connected to all people from every walk of life as together we pray for an end to the coronavirus.  Recently a number of parishioners have been inquiring as to how they might reach out to our sisters and brothers living in the margins. Presently there are several local service providers, not affiliated with Holy Spirit Parish Social Ministries in need of immediate help. Read More...

REV UP THE SEMS

REV UP THE SEMS VIRTUAL FUN RUN 2020 The goal of this event is to raise awareness for Vocations while practicing social distancing! OPEN TO EVERYONE! Join us (virtually) for our Second Annual Fun Run for Vocations! Read more

SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE

Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony updates:      (05.10.2020) As of the present, while shelter-in-place still being upheld, the Rites of the Sacrament of Baptism and Matrimony are postponed until further notice. Nevertheless. we still are offering Baptismal Preparation Class and Marriage Preparation via Zoom. For more information and for any questions about the Sacraments, please contact Father Edgar at edgar.elamparo@DSJ.org or through his office phone (408) 997-5107.

MASS INTENTIONS and PRAYER REQUESTS

SUNDAY and WEEKLY READINGS

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How can I share Jesus’ peace with others ?

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