Dear Holy Spirit,

“Blessed are you, Lord God…for through your goodness we have received this bread, wine we offer you… fruit of the vine and work of humans [they] will become for us our spiritual food and drink.”

The words I quoted above are used by the priest as he prepares the gifts of bread and wine. We do not hear them often because we sing as the gifts of bread and wine are prepared and the priest prays these words inaudibly.

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Seniors Fall Luncheon from the Cape!

Join us as we bring a taste of the east coast to Holy Spirit! Seniors and WOW members are welcome as we celebrate the start of fall with a New England Lobster Roll Lunch in the Parish Hall on Saturday, September 30th at 11:30 am. 

To reserve your spot, please contact Merry Reardon by September 27th at 408-997-5112. Alternative rolls are available for those who do not like lobster. Please let Merry know your roll option when signing up. 

Support Holy Spirit's Lunch Ministry

Holy Spirit’s Lunch Ministry offers an opportunity to feed those in our city that need our help,You can donate here to help cover the costs for the lunches we provide to those in need. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.

60th Anniversary BBQ

More than 500 people gathered on Sunday to kick off our 60th anniversary. Kids had their faces painted while others had sticky hands and faces from eating cotton candy, and water balloons added to the excitement.  The live music, dancing, and tri-tip sandwiches were terrific - we didn't want the day to end!  A big shoutout to all the volunteers who made this event possible.  We could not have done it without you, from grilling, running the games, making the snow cones, and everything in between.

It's an exciting time to be a part of the Holy Spirit community right now! We have so much to celebrate as we reach this amazing 60-year milestone.

A special thanks to:

Carin Santikul

Kim Mota

Frank Ferrero

Kim Taormina

Safeway Bakery

Costco

School Dad’s Club

YMCA

Merry Reardon

Bridge

The Holy Spirit Bridge Group will commence again on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 9:00 am.If you are interested in playing or would like more information, please contact either Sue or Dick Castro at (408) 927-9391. We look forward to hearing from you.

 Alpha is Here!

Beginning September 12^th  at 6:00pm, Holy Spirit Parish will offer the Alpha Course. Come and explore the relevance of Christianity in your life. Gather weekly with other seekers for thought-provoking and engaging presentations, an informal meal, and small group discussions. Hear and appreciate the perspectives of some of those you only know from seeing them in church or school week after week. Please register by clicking here. Alpha is for sharing, bring a friend!

RCIA and Adult Confirmation classes start September 11^th

Contact Jane Thompson 408-997-5121, jane.thompson@dsj.org for questions or concerns.

Faith Formation Registration is closed

Contact Jane Thompson 408-997-5121, jane.thompson@dsj.org or Melissa Brush 408-997 5120, melissa.brush@dsj.org for any questions or concerns.

Domestic Church – Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Registration is closed

Contact Jane Thompson 408-997-5121, jane.thompson@dsj.org or Melissa Brush 408-997 5120, melissa.brush@dsj.org for any questions or concerns.

Pastoral Planning Update

Our priests have been gathering monthly, dedicating their time to ongoing diocesan pastoral planning discussions. Our recent session focused on how to effectively communicate about the pastoral plan, even while the plan is a work in progress by emphasizing its goal of spiritual renewal for the diocese. We also explored the strategic priority of Youth and Young Adults. Facing the reality that 85% of Catholic youth drift away from their faith by age 17, we examined the high-level recommendations from the planning action team, both at the diocesan and parish levels, for prioritizing and enhancing youth and young adult ministry. We ask for your continued prayers as the teams across the diocese prayerfully and diligently work on the pastoral plan for revitalizing our diocese.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been renewing marriages for 50 years!

Any married couple that desires a fuller life together deserves a WWME experience. It is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares together, whether they have been married a short time or for many years.

Take an opportunity this year to invest time for your marriage. Experiences in the Bay Area for the remainder of 2023 are September 29–October 1 and November 17–19. Please register by clicking here. For more information call Ken and Claranne at 408-782-1413.