The Ascension of the Lord (The Seventh Sunday of Easter.)
May 21, 2023
Greetings!

This week's article is written by HS staff member, Merry Reardon.

Based on Christ's own ministry, we believe that God intends for us to be whole in body, soul, and spirit. Thus, the primary function of the Pastoral Care Ministry Team is to pray for healing in any area of a person's life that may be causing pain, whether it is spiritual, emotional, relational, or physical. 
Weekday Mass: 8:30 AM

Saturday: Confession: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM

Sunday Masses: 9:30am, 11:30am and 6:00pm
PARISH NEWS
 Catholic Charities Appeal

Catholic Charities 2023 Annual Appeal is this weekend. Please join us in this time of giving. We hope you will prayerfully consider what you will contribute to this important work in our communities. Through our Sobrato Challenge March, gifts of all sizes from individuals and families make an even greater impact to help our neighbors in our Diocese. With your support and parish partnerships, we are changing lives for good – one family at a time. Thank you for your generosity!
For information please visit CCSCC.org/annualappeal or call (408) 325-5250.
Pentecost Pancakes 

Please join us in celebrating our Parish Feast day with Pancakes and Community! This event will take place on Sunday, May 28th from 10am-1pm in the Parish Hall. Pancakes, sausage, fruit and juice will be served. Cost is $5.00 for individuals, ages 7 and up and $20 for a family of four or more. 
Click here to RSVP!
ADA Update

Thank you again to those who have already responded with a pledge or gift to the 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal. To date we have raised $270,913 toward our goal through the support of 403 households. There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift to this year’s Appeal. We are slowly moving towards reaching our goal of $300,000. We are so close! Any gift or pledge, regardless of size, will help.

Pledge cards are available in the church. Gifts can also be made online at www.dsj.org/ADA.
Prayers For Our Youth

As the academic year approaches its end, please keep the youth in your prayers as they prepare for final exams, AP tests, and graduations. We especially pray for our 8th graders and high school seniors who will embark on a great transition in their lives.
 
Pastoral Planning Update


Since February, Bishop Cantu, the steering committee and commission have discerned and analyzed the results from January’s Diocesan Synod Assembly. As a result, in order to properly consult and engage key stakeholders in feedback on these key priorities, it was decided to defer the announcement of the Pastoral Plan from June to December to allow for the broad discernment and dialogue throughout the process as the Bishop desires. The new timeline with the key phases of the planning process over the next several months can be found on the diocese’s website at: www.dsj.org/pastoral-planning.
REGISTER NOW FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 12-16, incoming 1st-5th graders.
$110.00 per child
Click here to register!
A monumentally fun time to be had! Registration closes May 24th!
Holy Spirit Sacred Heart Saturdays!

Set aside some time to volunteer on Saturday's Sacred Heart! Sacred Heart provides food, clothing and critical resources for our neighbors in need. This photo is of the volunteers who served at the April 15th session!

Sign-ups are now available for June, click here to reserve your spot!


BULLETIN BOARD
Holy Spirit School
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is a national movement aimed at raising awareness about mental health to work toward erasing the stigma surrounding it.

Many factors come into play when it comes to mental health. Take some time to look around and make note of your surroundings, and look within to see how they might be affecting you.

Check out this Mental Health May Calendar and discover small things you can do to improve your mental health this month!

Credit: Mental Health America

If you have any questions or need resources related to Mental Health please visit our website.

Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101