Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 15, 2022
Greetings!

In one of my bulletin articles, I reflected on one of Heraclitus’ sayings, “You can’t cross the same river twice.” I believe he meant that the river is always moving because it is alive, so it’s never the same. Every day, people change because they have new experiences which shape them. We know that change is inevitable, and we all go through it in life... Read More...

God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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
Catholic Charities Annual Appeal
May 21 - 22 Second Collection

Each year during “May Appeal,” diocesan parishes generously support the important work of Catholic Charities in our communities. Please join us in this time of giving and prayerfully consider. Gifts of all sizes are critical to our success in helping our neighbors in need. With your support and parish partnerships, we are changing lives for good – one family at a time. Thank you for your generosity!

You can give online here. Please select "Second Collection" and look for this specific appeal in the subcategory.
PARISH NEWS
Save the Date for the Parish Picnic!
June 4th, 1 - 4 PM

Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of our parish with a picnic on our feast day, Pentecost Sunday. Join us for a fun afternoon!

There will be music, face-painting, lawn games & activities, cake walk, and community! $8 per person, $25 for family of 4. Please RSVP here.

We are looking for cakes or baked goods without nuts for the cake walk activity. Sign up to contribute something here. Thank you!
First Eucharist

Please join us to congratulate these children! Many have received their First Eucharist and others will receive this weekend. Special thanks to all who have helped these children prepare for this special moment.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health ministers act as a healing presence in the lives of people with Mental illness. Pray for those with mental illness as well as the Ministers that walk with them, supporting them with prayer and finding services they need. 

Visit www.dsj.org/mental-health to find services, events and other DSJ parishes with Mental Health Ministries. 

Upcoming Events: Sunday, May 22 at St. Lucy Parish 
  • 11:00 AM - English Mass – Barbara Zahner will share a reflection; 
Peace be with you: Hope & Healing the CA Bishops Pastoral Letter on Mental Health

  • 1:00 PM - Spanish Mass – Fr. Jon Pedigo will speak on Mental Health
 
NAMI will be present at both masses to offer information and resources on support groups, education, and trainings. Resources available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Mandarin.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please visit our website or contact Holly Salkeld for information regarding the upcoming small group program, Family Grace.
Youth Ministry

3sixty
On Sunday May 15th, we have a social outing to support our priests and seminarians in their Revs vs. Sems basketball game at St. Francis High School! Please contact Row for more info.

Our next and final 3sixty for the year will be on Sunday, May 22nd after the 6pm Mass. All high school youth are welcome to attend!
Confirmation Year 1 Retreat

Last Saturday, the Year 1 Confirmation group spent the day in retreat. It was great to have been able to go off-site to spend time with the Lord and with each other. It was a gorgeous day up in the Scotts Valley woods and it provided us with a serene environment. Thank you to all who were involved in making this retreat happen!
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. Drop off items this weekend and next. Click here to see what items we are collecting.
Time is Running out! Register for
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
Encountering Christ in the Resurrection

This prayer series 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 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Please RSVP here for Zoom info.
BULLETIN BOARD
May 15th - Revs vs Sems!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101