October - Respect Life Month with Faith, Family, and Charity- October 29, eBulletin

The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

- October 29, 2023

Dear Holy Spirit,

The knitted sweater, bonnet, and booties you see in this picture are mine, knitted by my mom when I was a three-pound, premature baby. My family had been in the U.S. for a few years after fleeing their country and settling in a refugee camp and later to start a new life in San Jose, California. This new life must have been a struggle for my family as they survived a war, immigrated to America and were expecting a new family member. At the time, even though my mom was much older, and the pregnancy was difficult, she chose the route of her faith and of family because she knew that God would provide. And He did, through the charity of believers that helped my family get back on their feet at St. Victor’s parish and St. Vincent de Paul Society’s ministry.

Turkeys and Tarps

“Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.” Isaiah 58:10

For over 25 years our Holy Spirit community has been a ray of hope to the many clients at Sacred Heart Community Services. As the holidays quickly come upon us we again are asked to help those in need. We have the opportunity to provide a turkey, chicken or ham dinner to brighten the season for families in need. As we gather around our table to give thanks we are ensuring that they also have something to give thanks for.

A donation of $20.00 supports one holiday dinner, which feeds 12-18 people, or provides two tarps for our Survival Sacks ministry. This year you can donate in person after Mass on the weekends of November 4th-5th and November 11th-12th or online starting November 4th. Watch for our online link in next weeks bulletin.

Please be as generous as you can, as there are so many in our community who are in need. If you are not able to participate, we ask for your continued prayers for our brothers and sisters at Sacred Heart.

Together we can make a difference.

Anointing of the Sick

By the sacred Anointing of the Sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord Jesus, that He may raise them up and save them. The Church believes and confesses that among the seven sacraments there is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by illness, the Anointing of the Sick. (CCC 1509-1511) This Sacrament will be celebrated this Saturday at the 5pm mass and this Sunday at the 9:30 mass.

Seasons of Hope

Seasons of Hope, our grief support group, will continue to meet throughout the month of November. The sessions will be held November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. For more information call Merry Reardon at 408-997-5112.

YOUTH MINISTRY

3sixty High School Ministry

Last Sunday we had a fun Halloween social! We enjoyed the fellowship and games. Our next 3sixty youth night will be on Sunday, November 5th after the 6pm Mass.

Confirmation Year 1

The November session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30pm.

TEXAS MISSION TRIP

Texas Mission Trip 2024

Registrations are now open! The Texas Mission Trip is scheduled for February 18-24, 2024. The trip marks its 10th anniversary of our National Mission trip, the 8th in San Augustine, Texas. Adults and youth as early as the 6th grade can serve. It is a great way to put faith into action. For more information, visit our website or contact Row David – row.david@dsj.org. Click here to register.

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