Weekly eBulletin - October 2, 2021
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Greetings!
A few weeks ago, we started the first phase of our Parish Renewal Initiative entitled Communal Discernment. This is our opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to help us gather our thoughts so we can dream together as a community...
I have attended a few of the listening sessions and found them to be very helpful. I’ve witnessed how much you love this community, and I am very touched and humbled by your honesty, openness, commitment, and dedication. Read more...
Read on for more information on upcoming events within our parish and around the Diocese.
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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Saturday
Confession: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday
Mass: 9:30am (live-streamed), 11:30am, & 6:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday of the month after 8:30am Mass, in-person and live-streamed.
Act of Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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October, Month of the Rosary
Tradition tells us that the Rosary, as a form of prayer, was given to St. Dominic by Mary, the Mother of God, who entrusted it to him as an aid in the conflicts with the Albigensian (a heretical dualist religious movement). Read more...
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Music Ministry
Are you called to help lead the congregation in music? We invite all adults, middle school and high school students who have a desire to share their musical talents with the community to join our Music Ministry. No experience required! We ask for your commitment at weekly rehearsals and a basic skills assessment via a one-on-one meeting with our music director. Please fill out the interest form here.
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Reminder: No Classes October 3rd & 4th
Faith Formation students, we will not have classes on October 3rd & 4th. Classes will resume the following week. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Senior Autumn Mass & Dinner
Seniors, please join us on Saturday, October 9th at 5pm Mass to celebrate our annual Senior Autumn Mass.
After Mass, we are offering dinner in person or those that would be more comfortable at home, pick up a to-go box.
RSVP to melissa.brush@dsj.org before October 4th with your preference for eating on site or dinner to-go.
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Parish Renewal Initiative
It’s not too late to let your voice be heard! Immediately following the 9:30am mass on October 10th, we’ll be conducting an open session for anybody who hasn’t participated in any of the prior discernment sessions. No registration is necessary and everybody is welcome. Simply come to the school gym immediately following mass. Refreshments will be served.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 23rd
1pm - 4pm
Save the date for a parish-wide celebration to renew our personal relationship with Christ! The afternoon will include music, food, and raffle prizes. More details coming soon.
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Holy Spirit Golf Tournament & Social Gathering
Monday, October 25th, 2021
Almaden Golf & Country Club
Golfers, spots are filling up quickly!
Non-golfers, there’s something for you, too: outdoor bocce with pro coaching on the Country Club's new bocce courts, an evening of food, drinks, and music.
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Family Grace Group
Wednesdays, starting October 13th
7pm - 8pm | Safely on Zoom
- Do you worry often about the mental health of a loved one?
- Who in your family causes you the most worry because of their moods or risky behaviors?
- Does this affect your ability to relax or make plans?
- What is your sense of God’s presence in these situations?
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Where can you turn to for acceptance, understanding, and support? (We hope you will consider Holy Spirit Church!)
You can preview one of the sessions here. For more information about our program, click here.
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3sixty High School Ministry
3sixty is back this Sunday, October 3rd after the 6pm Mass. We will go “Back to Basics” in our focus for this semester in exploring personal prayer, group prayer, and who Jesus is in our lives. All high school youth are welcome to come!
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EDGE Middle School Ministry
We had another awesome gathering at our Edge last week. We are grateful to be able to continue this ministry. Our next Edge will be on Wednesday, October 27th. In that evening, we will explore our faith a little deeper. All middle school youth are welcome to attend.
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Confirmation Year 1
Our October session will meet on Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30pm.
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Throwaway Culture Series – Transportation 101!
Monday, October 4th
7pm - 8pm
This discussion will focus on air quality, fossil fuels, road safety, and sustainable transportation. Register via email to sluna@maryknoll.org. This is our last session for this series! |
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Caritas Retreat for Young Adults
Discover. Love. Anew. Join other young adults (23+) for a retreat focused on important and significant relationships – with God, yourself, and others. This retreat is grounded on Ignatian spirituality and open to all. If you are looking to encounter God’s love in a whole new way, visit this website for more details.
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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