Weekly eBulletin - February 21st, 2021
First Sunday of Lent
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Greetings!
The readings for Ash Wednesday, from the Prophet Joel, St. Paul, and St. Matthew, set the tone of Lent. When we look at these three scripture passages they all suggest a rather joyful Lenten journey. Read more...
Please join us each Friday in Lent for Stations of the Cross. Read on for more details and of other events.
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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ADA-JOURNEYING TOGETHER IN HOPE |
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Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2021 Annual Diocesan Appeal. To date we have raised $172,566 that is 65% toward our goal through the support of 225 households. There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift to this year’s Appeal. Gifts can be made through our parish office or our parish and diocesan website here.
To donate via text, text ADA to 408-317-0990. To donate via QR code, open your camera app and focus on the image on the right. If you are unable to pledge, please pray for the success of the campaign. Thank you so much for your generous support.
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The Black And Indian Mission Collection - February 21st
The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help local African American and Native American Diocesan Communities throughout the United States spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground.
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Saturday
Mass Times: 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm (livestreamed)
Confession: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Sunday
9:30am: (livestreamed) and 11:30am
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Rite of Election
(by TeamRCIA)
Many believe the purpose of the rite is to introduce the catechumens to the bishop, or to show the catechumens the many Catholic parishes that make up the diocese. Some seem to see the Rite of Election as the catechumens’ final choice to be baptized — a grand public declaration that they have finally decided to sign up, literally. Read more...
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CRS Rice Bowls
During Lent, our community will participate in the CRS Rice Bowl Program. Your Lenten sacrifices can help families around the world overcome the challenges of hunger and poor nutrition. Please pick up your bowl after Mass, or to donate online click here.
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Through the Desert with Jesus
Our Lenten Series, “Through the Desert with Jesus” jstarted this past week. There’s still time to join the journey on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Sign up for the Zoom link here.
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Fridays of Lent:
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March 5th's 8:30am Mass will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 9:00am (livestreamed).
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2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 - Stations of the Cross at 7pm (livestreamed).
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Please Pray For:
Ted Buszkiewicz, David DeLucci Sr, Joan Gamache,
Bailey Jean Johnsonbaugh, Kara Labiaga, John Malloy,
Steven Narron, Mason Williams
Recently Died:
Robert Heldt*, Henry Liu
*Please note, Robert Heldt's funeral service will be at Gate of Heaven on Monday February 22 at 1:30pm.
Please check with Gate of Heaven.
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Pastoral Care
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we can give one another when separated. If you are in need of prayers for any reason, contact Pastoral Care at 997-5110 or leah.harris@dsj.org.
Anointing of the Sick/Last Rites
To schedule the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, call Leah Harris at 408-997-5110.
For Last Rites/Anointing emergencies only, call the Parish at 408-997-5101.
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3sixty High School Ministry
We had a great session last Sunday in looking at the ‘agape’ type of love. It was a message fitting for the holiday. Our next 3sixty gathering will be next Sunday, February 28th at 7:00pn on Zoom.
Edge Middle School Ministry
Our next Edge session will be on Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00pn on Zoom.
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Food Distribution
In Santa Clara County, the need to help with the food distribution is being met by Catholic Charities and Second Harvest Food Bank. Food distribution from church parking lots continues but there is a need for volunteers every week. Parishioners from Holy Spirit are helping but more are needed. To find out more, click here.
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Sacred Heart Volunteer Opportunity
Sacred Heart Community Service is looking for volunteers to serve families in need. Volunteers will be sorting and bagging produce,and filling boxes with food items for weekly distribution. Please sign up for the March 20th date here.
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Holy Spirit School returns from winter break on Monday, Feb. 22. Before we left campus though, we found a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, despite the social distancing guidelines. We hope you too found a way to celebrate with those you love. (Second graders releasing ladybugs into the garden!) |
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Diocesan Black History Month Mass
Bishop Oscar Cantú will preside over this Mass held at St. Lucy’s Parish on February 20th at 2pm. The Diocese of San Jose and Catholics of African Descent DSJ (CADDSJ) are hosting the Mass Black History Month Mass that will bring together people of African descent and their friends to liturgically celebrate their African heritage. Mass will be live streamed on the DSJ Facebook. Questions regarding this event can be emailed to caddsj@gmail.com.
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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