Second Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2022
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Greetings!
A few years ago, in his homily, a friend of mine said that mercy is about “God’s willingness to enter into the mess of humanity.” I was struck by his words. But the more I thought about it, his words made total sense. Isn’t that the reason why God became human? God sent His Son to redeem humanity - to heal, to reconcile, to bring us back into a right relationship with Him. Today, this Second Sunday of Easter, is also called Divine Mercy Sunday. Read More...
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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Weekday: 8:30 AM
Saturday: Confession: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM (live-streamed), 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM
Adoration: First Fridays of the Month, after 8:30AM Mass
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Mass Livestream Update
Please note that we will no longer live-stream daily Mass 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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Catholic Home Missions Appeal
April 24th Second Collection
Many dioceses across the U.S. face the challenges of accessibility and high poverty rate. On the weekend of April 23-24, the goal is to help "strengthen the Church at home." The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the United States that are unable to sustain basic ministries. You can share your gifts this weekend at Mass or you can donate online here. Please select "Second Collection" and look for this specific mission appeal. |
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CRS Rice Bowls
If you still have your CRS Rice Bowls from Lent, please drop them off to the parish office as soon as possible! Our office is open between 9:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday thru Thursday. Thank you for participating in the annual Lenten CRS Rice Bowl challenge!
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THANK YOU!
Once again, we would like to thank all who help make Holy Week successful and prayerful:
Altar Servers, Art & Environment Team, EMOES, Lectors, Liturgy Committee, Mass Coordinators, Music Ministry, Ushers, the Men's Group, the Mota Family, the Pecota Family, the Phelps Family, the Perucci Family, RCIA Committee, Teresa McCarthy, Tom Sanders, Tom Tate, and all the Priests who helped us with the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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New Prayer Series!
Encountering Christ in the Resurrection
Easter joy continues… Join us as we continue our joy-filled celebration throughout the season of Easter. As part of the Parish Renewal Initiative, here is an 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Please RSVP here. |
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Senior Luncheon
Saturday, April 30th at Noon
It's been a long time since we gathered! Seniors, join us on Saturday, April 30th for a luncheon. Please RSVP here by this Sunday, April 24th. Questions? Please contact Melissa Brush at melissa.brush@dsj.org
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Welcome and Congratulations to our Neophytes!
Brett Bately, Alyssa Lim, Heather Cane, Alexa Serrano-Mendoza, Lucas Everrett, Landon Smith, Cole Gray, and Sara Springer
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
(CLOW)
We are bringing back CLOW in a few months! CLOW provides children with an opportunity to take a more active part in the celebration of their faith during Mass.
We are looking for CLOW catechists. Do you feel called to help children grow in their faith? CLOW is offered during 5 PM and 9:30 AM Masses for approximately 20 minutes, all materials are provided.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 13 - 17
Registration is now open! 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. 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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Youth Ministry
Happy Easter! 3sixty and Edge are back!
3sixty resumes this Sunday, April 24th after 6PM Mass.
Edge resumes on Wednesday, April 27th at 7PM.
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Saturdays at Sacred Heart
Saturdays at Sacred Heart is one of the many ministries we partner with Sacred Heart to serve the larger Santa Clara County community. We especially need your help during the months of May, June, and July!
Volunteers will be sorting and bagging produce, and filling boxes with food items for weekly distribution. 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. Learn more and sign up here.
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Home First - New Volunteer Opportunity!
Home First Services offers a range of services to our unhoused neighbors and at-risk households, including emergency shelter programming, interim housing, permanent housing services, and homelessness prevention.
We are seeking for those who can help as a Helpline Representative Volunteer. This role provides customer service to those calling the Agency’s helpline. For more information, please click here. |
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Thank You, Holy Spirit!
The 2022 Holy Spirit Reverse Collection Drive was a huge success, thanks to all of our wonderful and generous parishioners! We collected nearly four pallets of daily essentials: infant formula, canned food, diapers, socks and underwear. All items were delivered to Sacred Heart.
A recent survey found that due to inflation, 20% of adults who have children at home do not have enough to eat. That number is up from 13% just two months ago. Food banks are stretched thin because the money they have allocated to purchase food isn’t going as far. It’s drives like these that help the most vulnerable in our community.
We have really enjoyed being a part of this stewardship since the winter of 2020. Covid threw us a curve ball, but we were able to pivot and still meet the needs of our community. Again, we sincerely thank you for your generosity and support.
Sincerely,
Nick Elliott and Jack Werle
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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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Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR)
June 27 - July 1
Registration is Open!
Join youth and leaders in Tahoe this summer for an unforgettable retreat! Spots are limited, so sign up today! 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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