Weekly eBulletin - July 5th, 2020
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greetings!

New Beginnings! I am so happy to join this wonderful community and begin our next adventure.
 
There’s always something beautiful with new beginnings. A new kind of dynamism bubbles up and makes us look at things differently.    Read more...

Please join us live at 9:30 am for Sunday Mass. I look for to celebrating Mass virtually with you this weekend. Or meeting you at one of our Pilgrim Masses.

God Bless,

Fr. Ritche
FOURTH OF JULY PRAYER
Eternal God,
Grant that we may usher in a new era when good will shall live in the hearts of a free people. Justice shall be the light to guide their feet , and peace shall be the goal of all humankind.
Amen
What are Sacraments?

Christ Jesus instituted all the seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. These sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life, i.e. they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian’s life of faith. (CCC 1210 )  Read more...
PASTORAL CARE
Summer Heat and Caregiving

The dog days of summer can complicate caregiving. Seniors and vulnerable adults with medical challenges, cognitive diseases, dementia or Alzheimer’s, are sensitive to temperature extremes-- high summer temps or overly air-conditioned rooms.
Prayers, Intercessions & Intentions
Prayer keeps us connected to the Lord and to one another. During the COVID Pandemic, if you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please use our new online form to let us know how we can offer support.  Click here     
YOUTH MINISTRY
The link below is video of a graduate from Portland State University. Madisen Hallberg was recording the National Anthem out in downtown Portland for the school’s virtual commencement ceremony when a stranger was walking by and asked if he could sing along with her. Read more...
Youth Ministry Summer Speaker Series
While our ministry is on a short summer break, stay tuned for our Summer Speaker series that will kick off our summer ministry! Our first speaker series will be on Sunday, July 12th. Stay tuned for more info!
Scripture Reflection Tuesdays
Our Tuesday Scripture reflections will be on a short break. We will come back in July!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES-SECOND HARVEST
Are you looking for a way to serve during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and the Diocese of
San Jose have partnered to provide food to those in need via drive thru sites at some of our diocesan parishes.

Please note the changes in site locations. Read more...
PACK A BACK 2020 IS HERE!
Pack a Back's Target Registry is Open!
We are happy to announce that our first-ever Holy Spirit Target gift registry for Sacred Heart's Pack a Back school supply drive is now open for donations! Just click on our registry link to choose the items you would most like to donate, then have them shipped directly to Sacred Heart! Read more...
GIVE US THIS DAY BOOKS
The new Give Us This Day books are available under the portico of the Church. Please use social distance practices. We will have the hand sanitizer out as well and ask that you sanitize your hands before and after. Please take the ones you touch and try not to touch the other books.  

If you are not able to get to the church or have other questions contact Merry Reardon at  merry.reardon@dsj.org
REV UP THE SEMS
REV UP THE SEMS VIRTUAL FUN RUN 2020
The goal of this event is to raise awareness for Vocations while practicing social distancing!

OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Join us (virtually) for our Second Annual Fun Run for Vocations! Read more ...
SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE
Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony updates:  
  
(05.10.2020) As of the present, while shelter-in-place still being upheld, the Rites of the Sacrament of Baptism and Matrimony are postponed until further notice.

Nevertheless. we still are offering Baptismal Preparation Class and Marriage Preparation via Zoom. For more information and for any questions about the Sacraments, please contact Father Edgar at edgar.elamparo@DSJ.org or through his office phone (408) 997-5107. 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
How do you provide “good soil” for the faith of others to grow?
Holy Spirit Parish
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San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101