Third Sunday of Easter
May 1, 2022
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Greetings!
This Sunday, May 1st, our parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation of 58 young men and women. These candidates have been in formation for the past two years. They have learned how to deepen their faith in God through prayer and service to God’s people. They also have participated in retreats, interviews, and community outreach. These young men and women are now deemed ready to be presented to Bishop Oscar Cantú for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Read More...
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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Weekday Mass: 8:30 AM
Saturday: Confession: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 9:30 AM (live-streamed), 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM
Adoration: First Fridays of the Month, after 8:30 AM Mass
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Mass Livestream Update
Please note that we will no longer live-stream daily Mass moving forward.
9:30 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed, but will not be available online after. We hope you can join us in person or online at 9:30 AM on Sundays!
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Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal
May 1st Second Collection
Throughout the Diocese of San José, priests serve as good shepherds to their flocks (the faithful of Santa Clara County). While some priests “retire” when they retire, others continue to perform some level of ministry throughout our Diocese.
Our retired priests rely on their Social Security and the Priest Retirement Plan payments for their living expenses and end-of-life needs. In recent years, the number of retired priests has grown significantly, challenging the diocesan retirement resources. COVID-19 has only increased the challenge to provide adequate care.
Your gift to the Diocesan Priests Retirement Appeal next weekend provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more to these priests who have been good shepherds and have kept their promises to the faithful of the Diocese. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
You can give online here. Please select "Second Collection" and look for this specific appeal in the subcategory. |
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The Great Mercy Pope
Saint Pope John Paul II, both in his teaching and personal life, strove to live and teach the message of Divine Mercy. As the great Mercy Pope, he wrote an encyclical on Divine Mercy: "The Message of Divine Mercy has always been near and dear to me… which I took with me to the See of Peter and which it in a sense forms the image of this Pontificate." Read more...
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New Prayer Series!
Encountering Christ in the Resurrection
Easter joy continues… Join us as we continue our joy-filled celebration throughout the season of Easter. As part of the Parish Renewal Initiative, here is an opportunity to continue to renew and grow in your relationship with Christ. Together, we’ll enter into the Resurrection accounts and encounter our Risen Lord. Our hope is to help each other to experience Christ as our companion and partner.
Join us on Zoom for 45-60 minutes as we make space for prayer and reflection in community with one another. Attend one session or all the sessions: Tuesday evenings @ 7-8 PM on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Please RSVP here. |
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Mother's Day Musical Gift
Join Music Ministry!
Do you want to give that special Mother in your life a priceless gift this year? Then join our men's choir at any of the Masses Mother's Day weekend - May 7th and May 8th. Megan Bernstein will be at every Mass to direct the male choir!
A mandatory practice will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Please email Megan at meganlynnbernstein@gmail.com if you are interested so she can send you more details along with the music. Let's honor our wonderful Mothers with some great music! |
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
(CLOW)
We are bringing back CLOW in a few months! CLOW provides children with an opportunity to take a more active part in the celebration of their faith during Mass.
We are looking for CLOW catechists. Do you feel called to help children grow in their faith? CLOW is offered during 5 PM and 9:30 AM Masses for approximately 20 minutes, all materials are provided.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 13 - 17
In labs, scientists run experiments and try to explain how things are possible. In Jesus’ ministry, He did things that are impossible. His greatest miracle of all was dying on the cross and rising from the dead for our salvation. Together, let's observe miracles in God’s Wonder Lab!
All incoming Kinder through 5th graders (2022-2023 school year) are invited to join us in person. Space is limited. Click here to register attendees.
We are also looking for adults to assist as teacher's aides, to lead recreation activities, and assist with craft and science. Sign up to help here. Questions? Please contact Melissa at melissa.brush@dsj.org
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Youth Ministry
3sixty
Last Sunday, we spent our gathering watching a short film entitled The Butterfly Circus. It sends a great message of unconditional love, acceptance, and worth.
Our next 3sixty gathering will be on Sunday, May 15th after the 6 PM Mass. All high school youth are welcome to attend.
Edge
We had a great gathering in our Easter season last Wednesday. Our final Edge gathering for the year will be on Wednesday May 11th. How quickly this year has gone!
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Confirmation
On Sunday, May 1st, 58 Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep these young men and women in your prayers as they prepare themselves to be fully initiated into our Catholic Faith.
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Saturdays at Sacred Heart
Your help is needed these next few months!
Volunteers will be sorting and bagging produce, and 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. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in community service together and earn service hours. Sign up here.
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Building a Culture of Community:
Equipping Leaders of Mental Health Ministry
Join us on May 19 - 21 at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos! Register for the first-ever Conference for Mental Health, offered in person and virtually.
Hear from experts, share resources and best practices. Speakers include Most Rev. John Dolan, Maribel Laguna, Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, and Laura Lewis.
This conference is sponsored by the Association of Catholic Mental Health Minister, National Catholic Partnership on Disability, California Catholic Conference. Please register here.
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40 Hours for the Lord Vigil for Vocations
May 6-8, 2022
Invite family and friends to spend an hour with our Lord, asking Him to call more of our young people to service in the priesthood and consecrated life. Thank you for helping us make this 40 hour vigil possible! More info...
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Revs vs Sems: Basketball Challenge
May 15th - St. Francis High School
Come cheer on your favorite priests and seminarians in the Revs vs Sems Basketball Challenge! Doors open at 6 PM and tip-off is at 7 PM. Click here for more information and tickets.
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Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR)
June 27 - July 1
Registration is Open!
Join youth and leaders in Tahoe this summer for an unforgettable retreat! Spots are limited, so sign up today! For more information and registration link, click here. |
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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