The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
January 22, 2023
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Greetings!
This week's article is written by HS staff member, Row David.
I love watching movies. Growing up in the 80s, there were many classic, beloved films…movies like the Karate Kid, Indiana Jones, the Goonies, E.T., just to name a few. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and the Goonies were two movies that really piqued my interest not only because they were enjoyable but also of who acted in those films. Ke Huy Quan was famous for playing the roles of Short Round (Indiana Jones) and Data (the Goonies). As a kid, I felt particularly drawn to those characters as there was not much young Asian actors in American films during that time.
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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
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Nicaragua Mission Trip 2023
It’s time to deliver all the generous Gifts of Opportunity you purchased this Christmas!
Holy Spirit is going back to Nicaragua and you don’t want to miss this amazing experience.
Last year, Mr. Dave brought his daughter Lilly. It was her first time and she was joining a group of strangers in a strange land. Read about their experience here.
We hope you will consider being a part of the team this summer. We have rescheduled our information meeting so you have plenty of time to consider joining. The information session will be held in the church on Sunday, February 5 at 1 pm. You can attend with no obligation, just come to learn more.
Nicaragua Mission Information Session: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 **NEW DATE**
Online Registration: February 6, 2023 thru March 6, 2023
Mission Trip: June 23, 2023 – July 1, 2023
Want to see what you’d be missing? Check out this special video from our trip in 2019.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18-25, 2023
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity. By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus’ prayer at the Last Supper, “that they all may be one.”
This year’s theme, “Do good, seek justice” is taken from the first chapter of the Book of Isaiah. This theme reflects Isaiah’s concern for the oppressed who suffer from injustice and inequality. He teaches that God requires righteousness and justice from all of us to create the peace and unity that God desires. These virtues originate in God’s love for all. Isaiah’s challenge to do good and seek justice together applies equally to us today.
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A HUGE THANK YOU FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL TOY DRIVE!
To the children and parents of our Holy Spirit School, THANK YOU for your generous donations of toys that were delivered to Sacred Heart. Holy Spirit School donated over 130 toys, and Sacred Heart so very much appreciates your generosity. Your donations brought joy to the children in our community whose parents struggle to purchase gifts for their Christmas celebrations, and you brought smiles to many faces this Christmas. Our community truly has the heart of Jesus, a heart moved by compassion towards the less fortunate in our community.
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Public Service Announcement
There will be a public interview round of those applicants chosen by San Jose council members to fill the District 10 seat. These interviews will take place on January 26th at 3:00 pm at City Hall.
This is a good opportunity to see who might be representing District 10 on the city council.
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Mardi Gras Crab Feed
Grab your beads and bibs for a Mardi Gras-themed crab feed! It will be held on Saturday, Feb 11th at 6pm in the school gym. BYOB. $100 per person.
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Egg Roll Fundraiser
The Egg Roll Fundraiser is back! Pre-orders for egg rolls start next weekend. Egg rolls come frozen in packs of 10 with the option of vegetarian, pork, or chicken. Sweet and sour sauce is also available to purchase. Egg rolls will be available for pick up the morning on Sunday, February 12th…just in time for the big game!! These are a great party snack! First pack of egg rolls is $25 and any additional packs are $20. Containers of sauce is $1. All proceeds go to support youth ministry.
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Edge Middle School Ministry
The first Edge night of the 2023 year will be on Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00pm. All middle school youth are welcome!
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3sixty High School Ministry
We had a great gathering last Sunday to kick us off in the 2023 year. Our next 3sixty youth night will be on Sunday, February 5th after the 6pm Mass. All high school youth are welcome!
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Confirmation Year 1
The February session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30pm.
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Holy Spirit Sacred Heart Saturday's 2023
Set aside some time to volunteer on Saturday's Sacred Heart! Sacred Heart provides food, clothing and critical resources for our neighbors in need. Dates will be announced and a registration form will follow.
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Upcoming Mental Health Ministry Events
Art Journaling Retreat
SAT Feb 4
9 a.m.-12 noon
St. Simon Church
Preceded by Mass at 8:30 a.m. (optional)
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics
Educate Yourself to Support Mental Health & Well-Being
8-part video series with discussion to follow each presentation
February-May 2023
Available in person daytime and online evening
St. Nicholas-St. William Church
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Second Collection - Church in Latin America
Holy Spirit will be collecting funds for the Church in Latin America the weekend of Jan 21-22. All proceeds will provide support for pastoral projects and Catholic education.
To donate, visit our online giving page, select Second Offerings under "funds", then select Church in Latin America under "sub funds."
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Diocesan Synod Novena
Our SYNOD 2023 is centered in the Eucharist, the summit of our Christian prayer. In the Real of Presence of Christ, we are nourished and strengthened as a Church, the Body of Christ, to be ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC, and APOSTOLIC. With this in mind, we invoke the power of the Holy Spirit to guide our diocesan Synod by praying a Novena as one diocese. Our Diocesan Novena for our Synod will happen on nine consecutive Sundays, the Day of the Lord. It started on December 4, 2022, and conclude on January 29, 2023. Novena is available for download at dsj.org.
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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