Third Sunday of Lent
March 20, 2022
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Greetings!
I find it interesting that towards the end of this week’s parable, the gardener asks the owner of the orchard to give the fig tree “a chance.” The gardener says that he would take care of the tree and even offers to fertilize it. Despite what is happing to the tree, the gardener remains hopeful. Who knows “it may bear fruit in the future?” Lent is a season when we are invited to “fertilize” our spiritual lives. God knows that we need this time every year. Read More...
Read on for more information about what's happening at the parish and around the Diocese.
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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Weekday: 8:30 AM (live-streamed)
Sunday: 9:30 AM (live-streamed), 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM
Saturday: Confession: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Stations of the Cross (during Lent):
Every Friday 7:00 PM, in the Church
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Q&A About Lent
During Lent, we abstain from meat on Fridays, but what about broth or stock? Here are some frequently asked questions about Lent and Lenten Practices . Read More...
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Second Collection for March 26-27th
The next second collection on March 27th is for Catholic Relief Services. This collection provides funding for CRS in Ukraine and also in more than 100 other countries. You can contribute to this collection here - please select "Second Collection" and the specific subcategory.
Donations that will be used specifically for relief works in Ukraine and neighboring countries will be accepted on CRS website. CRS and Caritas partners are preparing to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, fuel to keep warm, transport to safe areas, counseling support and more across Ukraine and in bordering countries. You can support their good works here.
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Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2022 Annual Diocesan Appeal. To date, we have pledged $205,869 -- that is 68.6% toward our goal. There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift - they can be made through our parish office or the Diocesan website. Thank you!
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Parish Renewal Initiative Report
Thank you, again, for the deeply, helpful communal discernment sessions in September and October of last year. Your views on the current state of the parish as well as what you’d like to see in the future were tremendously influential and have already affected parish life! What are we doing as we move forward? Learn more here.
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New Altar Servers Training
Sunday, March 27th
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Altar Servers have a very important role during Mass and our parish is enriched through their dedication and service.
Who can become an altar server?
- Boys and girls (5th grade & older) with a desire to serve the Church
- Have received their First Communion
- Attend Mass regularly
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Reverse Collection
As part of your Lenten journey, please consider supporting our Reverse Collection to benefit Sacred Heart. Bins for drop off will be placed outside of the church. Click here to learn more!
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 13 - 17
Registration will open next weekend! All incoming Kinder through 5th graders (2022-2023 school year) are invited to join us in person for a week of discovery in God’s Wonder Lab, where they will learn that God can make the impossible, possible! Space is limited.
We are also looking for adults to assist as teachers, teacher's aide, to lead recreation activities, and coordinate snacks. Please contact Melissa for more info: melissa.brush@dsj.org
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Lenten Prayer Series
Let's do something different for Lent! We are offering 2 different sessions, one on Monday (praying with the psalm and gospel) and on Tuesday (share your prayer experience from using the Black Book, Give Us This Day book, and/or the Hallow App).
These are all stand-alone sessions, so register any time for the Zoom link.
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Our next 3sixty gathering will be on Sunday, March 27th after the 6:00 PM Mass. We are glad and blessed to have this ministry resume!
We had a great Edge gathering last week! Our next Edge is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00 PM.
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Confirmation Year 2 Retreat
The capstone session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd. This session culminates the journey the youth have been through in their formation.
Parents, sponsors, and youth are to attend. Please note that the session will now begin at 7:00 PM.
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2022 Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR)
June 27 - July 1st
DYR is back and will be held at Zephyr Point in South Lake Tahoe! Save the date, registration will open in the near future.
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REBOOT! With Chris Stefanick
March 23rd - 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Reboot! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience for ages 12+ of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. Tickets are $39/person. Group rate available. More info...
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Synod on Synodality
In response to the Pope’s call, we invite you to let your voice be heard. The process is similar to our Parish Renewal Initiative that started last September. The difference is that we are not just reflecting on our parish community, but rather we will be thinking of the Universal Church. Share your thoughts anonymously here. |
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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