Dear Holy Spirit,

I would like to sincerely thank all of you for your strong efforts and partnership with the Parish and the Diocese of San Jose in the 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA). The success of last year’s appeal depended upon your prompt and generous response, and we did it!

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Anointing of the Sick

We will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, this weekend at the 5pm and 9:30am Masses. The Prayer Shawl Ministry will also have blessed shawls outside after Mass.

Lenten Speaker Series

The Lenten Speaker Series and Soup Suppers will take place on Thursdays during Lent from Feb 22-March 21.

Please save the dates! We have invited some wonderful presenters to help make this a prayerful Lenten Journey together. More information to come.

Crab Feed

Bring your bibs, jerseys and team spirit for our annual Crab Feed! It will be on Saturday, February 10th at 6pm in the school gym. Cost is $85 per person. To register for this event, please click here.

CRS Rice Bowls

“Every gift you give helps a child thrive, brings hope to a family and rebuilds a community.” (CRS)

Holy Spirit will be participating in the CRS Rice Bowls opportunity for giving during Lent. More information to come.

Transforming our Worship Space

“Simply beautiful!” This was a phrase heard repeatedly describing our church these past Advent and Christmas seasons.

The Art and Environment committee members are responsible for depicting each liturgical season. It takes prayer, reflection, and imagination to enhance the liturgical space. The committee is guided by the principles set in the document on Environment and Art in Catholic Worship. The tradition of decorating or not decorating the church for liturgical seasons and feasts heightens the awareness of the festive, solemn, or penitential nature of these seasons. “Human minds and hearts are stimulated by the sounds, sights, and fragrances of liturgical seasons, which combine to create powerful, lasting impressions of the rich and abundant graces unique to each of the seasons.” (Built on Living Stones #123)

As we prepare for Easter, the greatest of all liturgical celebrations, and to maintain the high quality of our liturgical space, we need your help. We are inviting you to join our committee. Join us in this prayerful, reflective, and fun ministry. Additionally, the committee encourages all parishioners to use the Easter flower donation envelope found in your monthly envelope packet. This will ensure that funds are available to purchase beautiful fresh flowers, fabrics and other things needed to enhance our liturgical space and celebrations.

If you have questions or if you are interested in joining the Art and Environment Committee, please reach out Gloria Cutshall at gloria.cutshall@yahoo.com.

Thank you very much beforehand for your consideration,

The Art & Environment Committee

Hope & Healing - Grief Group

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, then please join us Feb. 8th for a new Hope & Healing Grief Consolation Group. It is a cross-parish 6-week series on bereavement care to foster healing through scripture, contemplative prayer, and small group faith sharing.

It will be held on Thursday evenings, from Feb. 8 – Mar. 14, from 7:00-8:30pm. To register, please contact Merry Reardon, Pastoral Care Director, at: merry.reardon@dsj.org, or 408-997-5112.

Nicaragua Mission Trip 2024

Holy Spirit is heading to Nicaragua this summer, and we would love it if you would join us. We are hosting an information session at the church on Sunday, February 4th, at 1 pm. You don't have to commit to anything; just come and learn more about this awesome opportunity.

High school-aged students and adults may register online starting February 5. Be sure to have your passport, medical information, and emergency contact information nearby.

Nicaragua Mission Information Session: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, at 1 pm in the church Online Registration: February 5, 2024, thru March 5, 2024

Mission Trip: June 22 – June 29, 2024

For questions, please send an email to hs.amigos@yahoo.com.

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3sixty High School Ministry

Last Sunday, we had a great reflection on empathy and ways in which we can help those in need. Our next 3sixty youth night is this Sunday, February 4th at 6:30pm. All high school youth are invited to attend.

Confirmation Year 1

The February session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7th at 6:30pm.

Egg Roll Fundraiser

Last chance to order your egg rolls! 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 of Sunday, February 11th…just in time for the big game!! These are a great party snack to have! All proceeds go to support youth ministry. The last day to place your order is Tuesday, February 6th. To purchase your egg rolls, please click here.

Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) – Save the Date!

This summer’s DYR is set for June 10-14, 2024! This retreat is for graduated 8th graders through graduated seniors in high school. Stay tuned for more information and registration.

Mass of St. Timothy & Mass for the Healing of the World

Beginning Ash Wednesday, our mass parts switch to a combination of two musical settings. The Penitential Rite will be the “Lord Have Mercy” from Mass of St. Timothy by Matt Maher. The Lenten Gospel Acclamation, Holy, Save Us Savior of the World, Great Amen, and Lamb of God come from Mass for the Healing of the World by Trevor Thomson. These are the same mass parts we used last year during the Lenten season as all the music selections incorporate call and response, which encourages active participation, naturally. You can listen to these song selections by clicking here.

HS Music Playlist

Holy Spirit's Music Ministry has been searching for ways to streamline access to the music we provide at every liturgical celebration. For about a year now, we have been adding music onto a YouTube playlist and sharing it every week to help music ministers prepare and listen leading up to our liturgies. Now, we’re extending that access to you! The playlist is updated every week with the first 6 songs at the top of the playlist showing the music we prepare at our liturgical celebrations. Since this project started, the playlist is now approaching 200 videos! So, if you’re in need of another music outlet while at work or for personal leisure, the HS Music playlist is now an option so you can listen to the songs that fill up our worship space every week!

You can access this playlist by clicking here.

Baptism Preparation Class

The next baptism preparation class will be held Wednesday February 7th at 7:00pm in the church. Contact Jane Thompson for information at: 408-997-5121 or jane.thompson@dsj.org