Dear Holy Spirit,

In the gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus poses an important question to His followers. He asked, “Who do you say that I am?”

I believe that is a question we need to ask ourselves every day. “Who is Jesus for us?” I must admit this is a difficult question because it is about our experience of Jesus. It is about our relationship with the Good Lord.

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Second Collection – Catholic Education

This weekend’s second collection is for Catholic Education. Ninety percent of the funds collected will remain in our diocese to support the work of the Department of Catholic Schools in developing leadership and making Catholic education accessible to all students and to support lay ecclesial ministry formation and certification though the ILM and Office of Evangelism. Ten percent of the funds will be sent to support the Catholic University of America.  You may donate by clicking here. Select "Second Offerings" under Funds, then select "Catholic Education" under Sub Fund.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

ADA Update

Thank you to all who participated and supported our 2023 ADA Campaign.

A gentle reminder to please continue to fulfill your ADA pledge. Our parish will only receive the much-needed rebate once all pledges have been collected. You may use this link to be directed to the ADA office.

2023 Holy Spirit Golf Tournament

The Holy Spirit Golf Tournament is back! Join us on Monday, October 16^th for a day on the green! Space is limited, so register today by clicking here! 

Seniors Fall Luncheon from the Cape!

Join us as we bring a taste of the east coast to Holy Spirit! Seniors and WOW members are welcome as we celebrate the start of fall with a New England Lobster Roll Lunch in the Parish Hall on Saturday, September 30th at 11:30 am. 

To reserve your spot, please contact Merry Reardon by September 27th at 408-997-5112. Alternative rolls are available for those who do not like lobster. Please let Merry know your roll option when signing up. 

Support Holy Spirit's Lunch Ministry

Holy Spirit’s Lunch Ministry offers an opportunity to feed those in our city that need our help,You can donate here to help cover the costs for the lunches we provide to those in need. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.

Grace Alliance

There are two absolutes in this world. First, life will present challenges. Second, God is always with us. He is always guiding us. He is always walking beside us. And He is always carrying us when we are in most need.  

When God carries us, it doesn’t mean we do nothing. We do the foot work to aide our recovery and ask that He hold us throughout the process. That foot work can take many forms: counseling, therapy, support groups and even medication. Asking for help is one of the bravest things a person can do and sometimes simply giving voice to our challenges can be a great relief.

We at Holy Spirit Church are committed to helping those families and individuals suffering with emotional challenges through our Mental Health and Wellness Ministry. Holy Spirit has a family support group called Grace Alliance. We meet weekly and follow a scripture-based program that focuses on mental wellness. We create a safe space where people can share their challenges without shame or judgement. There is a specific program for individuals that suffer and a separate program for the loved ones of those suffering. We started this program last year with great success and will start again this fall. Please stop by our table after mass today to get more information on our ministry. You can also contact us If you are interested in joining one of these groups or just want more information on our Ministry. 

Michelle Hansen

michhansen@aol.com

Holly Salkeld

Hollys1910@gmail.com

If you or a loved one are having an immediate crisis, please call the 988 suicide and crisis hotline. Santa Clara County has an abundance of mental health resources and the crisis counselors will connect you with the help you need.

60th Anniversary BBQ

A final thank you to all who attended our 60th anniversary BBQ kick-off! Stay tuned for more fun events and gatherings as we continue to celebrate 60 years of prayer, community and service.

Bridge

The Holy Spirit Bridge Group will commence again on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 9:00 am.If you are interested in playing or would like more information, please contact either Sue or Dick Castro at (408) 927-9391. We look forward to hearing from you.

RCIA and Adult Confirmation classes start September 11^th

Contact Jane Thompson 408-997-5121, jane.thompson@dsj.org for questions or concerns.

Pastoral Planning Update

Our priests have been gathering monthly, dedicating their time to ongoing diocesan pastoral planning discussions. Our recent session focused on how to effectively communicate about the pastoral plan, even while the plan is a work in progress by emphasizing its goal of spiritual renewal for the diocese. We also explored the strategic priority of Youth and Young Adults. Facing the reality that 85% of Catholic youth drift away from their faith by age 17, we examined the high-level recommendations from the planning action team, both at the diocesan and parish levels, for prioritizing and enhancing youth and young adult ministry. We ask for your continued prayers as the teams across the diocese prayerfully and diligently work on the pastoral plan for revitalizing our diocese.

English as a Second Language - Volunteers Needed

The ESL classes are looking for Vietnamese and Spanish speaking volunteers who can teach English online through Zoom one night a week this school year. If you are interested, please contact Jim Gibbons at jim@gibbons.com

Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been renewing marriages for 50 years!

Any married couple that desires a fuller life together deserves a WWME experience. It is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares together, whether they have been married a short time or for many years.

Take an opportunity this year to invest time for your marriage. Experiences in the Bay Area for the remainder of 2023 are September 29–October 1 and November 17–19. Please register by clicking here. For more information call Ken and Claranne at 408-782-1413.