Weekly eBulletin - April 11th, 2021
Second Sunday of Easter
Greetings!

“Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed” This was how St. Matthew described the reaction of the women disciples of Jesus after hearing from the angel: “Do not be afraid, I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.

Please join us for Mass. Read on for more details and other events.

God Bless,

Fr. Ritche
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
Mass Times: 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm (livestreamed)
Confession: 4:00pm-4:45pm

Sunday
9:30am (livestreamed) and 11:30am

Eucharistic Adoration
  • The first Friday of the month after 8:30 Mass in-person and Livestream

To download this weekend's worship aid click here.
FAITH FORMATION
Building Catholic Character
What is "Catholic character," why does it matter, and what can we do as parents to develop it in our children?

The best way to answer those questions is to begin with an even more basic one: What is the meaning of life? Scripture and the Church teach us that we have three divinely ordained purposes that give our lives meaning: Read more...
ADA-JOURNEYING TOGETHER IN HOPE
We are on our final weeks of the 2021 Annual Diocesan Appeal and we are in need of your help. If you have not yet made your pledge, please prayerfully doing so. You can donate online or use the pledge form on our ambassador’s table. We have collected $269,830 that is 101% toward our goal through the support of 400 households. 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!
What is Divine Mercy?  
The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.  Read more...
PASTORAL CARE
LIKE Movie Screening
Coming Soon! Attend the free online screening of LIKE, a documentary about the impact of social media on our lives and mental health. Monday, April 26 at 5:30pm, followed by a live Q&A panel including our own Row David, Pastoral Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Film is suitable for 10+. click here to learn more and register:
Please pray for:
Audrey Dodds, Norma Kaufman, Antonio Carlos Pil dos Santos, Christopher Quinnell
Recently died:
William Shawn Pizzaro, Anna Schisano
YOUTH MINISTRY
3sixty High School Ministry – Resumption of In-person Ministry
In-person ministry is back this Sunday, April 11th at 4:30pm in the church courtyard. We will be requiring all participants to wear masks and we will observe safe social distancing.
Our next 3sixty gathering will be on Sunday, April 18th at 7:00pm on Zoom. We will continue to rotate between in-person and virtual gatherings.

Edge Middle School Ministry
Our next Edge night will be on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00pm on Zoom.
PARISH NEWS
The Cub Scout Religious Emblems ceremony was held on March 21st with Bishop Cantú presiding virtually at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Religious Emblems are programs that encourage Scouts to grow in their faith.

The following Holy Spirit Pack 229 Cub Scouts received their Religious Emblems

Light of Christ (Second Graders)
Finn Kolano
Christian Ortega
Roman Soriano
Damian Torres

Parvuli Dei  (4th Graders)
Kevin Buenaobra
Joey Layton
Parker Nguyen
Derek Phelps
Oliver Watts
Lucas Youn
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Sacred Heart Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers will be filling boxes with food items for weekly distribution. Volunteers need to be at least 9 years old to participate, and volunteers between the ages of 9-14 must be accompanied by an adult. Read more...
BULLETIN BOARD
The Auxiliary of Good Samaritan Hospital will be hosting an eWaste event on April 17th at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church. Recycle your eWaste for free and Green Mouse Recycling will donate the proceeds to the Auxiliary and the services it proved to hospital patients and their families. More Information, including what can be recycled here.
Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101