The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- June 25, 2023
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Greetings!
This weekend’s gospel continues with Jesus’ missionary discourse. Recall that in last week’s passage, Jesus called and named the Twelve. He sent them out to perform missionary work with an instruction, “Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Bring hope, healing, life, embracing the least, the lost, and the last.” Then He said: “Fear not! I am with you.” Those are important words from Jesus. He knew His disciples would be met with opposition, but He encouraged them to be persistent in their proclamation of God’s kingdom.
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Weekday Mass: 8:30 AM
Saturday: Confession: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 9:30am, 11:30am and 6:00pm
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Second Collection for Peter’s Pence
This weekend, we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Universal Church, helping Pope Francis to carry out his charitable works. Take this opportunity to join Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Thank you for your support and generosity. To donate, visit our online giving page. Select "Second Offerings" under Fund, then "Peter's Pence" under SubFund.
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Diocesan Pastoral Planning Update
In May and early June, eleven consultation sessions were conducted with nearly 300 participants on the first draft of the pastoral plan, as well as consultation sessions with 100 priests during their study week. In addition to the priests, groups that participated include deacons and wives, principals of our elementary and high schools, parish business managers, parish catechetical leaders, youth and young adult ministers, campus ministers from our Catholic high schools, university campus ministers, synod delegates and representatives from the religious orders, Catholic movements and Catholic organizations in our diocese.
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Save the Date - 60th Anniversary Kick-Off!
On August 27th we will have a BBQ with the church and school to kick off our 60th anniversary celebrations! It will be on school grounds from 1pm-4pm with food, live music, games and community. More information to come!
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The Pastoral Council is Seeking New Members!
The Parish Pastoral Council is a group of people, who are members of the community, tasked to collaborate with the pastor and the pastoral staff. They are an advisory body that helps to promote the Church’s mission and communicate the love, values, and teachings of Christ in the world. The group also discerns the needs of the community, how to respond to those needs and makes recommendations to the pastor.
To be a member of the council is a gift and a calling. It stems from baptism when God calls us to share in the threefold ministry of Christ as priest, prophet, and shepherd. Members should not only be engaged in the life of the community, but they should also be people of prayer always attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The council shares in the responsibility for the ongoing development of the faith community, working with the parishioners to provide support for their efforts to live as disciples of Christ.
We are currently seeking new members to join the council. If you believe God is calling you to be a member, I invite you to pray about it. For further information,
Current Pastoral Council Members:
Stephanie Kavanaugh, Chair
Jeff Aboud
Liz Cabral
Annetta Calhoun
Linda Cunha-Ricchio
John DeRusso
Stephanie Dockendorf
John Greene
Denise Myrick
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Catechist Needed
Are you someone who enjoys passing on your faith to children? Have you considered doing this here at Holy Spirit?
Our Faith Formation program needs a Catechist to teach 2nd grade on Sunday mornings, 10:30am-11:20am. Classes start in September. Contact Jane Thompson at 408-997-5121 or email jane.thompson@dsj.org
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Rite of Christian Initiation
Are You OR Do You Know Someone Who…..
Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Is someone who has not received all three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)? Holy Spirit is offering an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our Catholic faith. Sessions focus on the teaching and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate these sacraments during the Easter Season. We invite you to participate in the process with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information, please contact Jane Thompson at 408-997-5121 or email jane.thompson@dsj.org
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Adult Confirmation
Many of us received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist as young children but missed the third of the Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation. In Confirmation we are sealed with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and strengthened for our journey of lifelong discipleship in Christ.
If you are someone who has not received this sacrament, please contact Jane Thompson at 408-997-5121 or email jane.thompson@dsj.org
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Faith Formation Registration is Open
We are excited to receive your children Kindergarten through 5th grade into Faith Formation at Holy Spirit and to share our love of Jesus and Church with them. Click here to register.
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Domestic Church Registration is Open
First Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation -
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a very special time. At Holy Spirit Parish ours is a “family program” called Domestic Church and is designed to take place “in the midst of the community of the faithful.” It is a two-year preparation program, is separate from the classroom, and runs concurrently with your child’s second year of religious education. If your child has received one year of religious education in either a Catholic School or Faith Formation program and needs these sacraments, please register them. Click here to register.
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Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) Youth Reflection
Last week, the Diocese hosted its 26th annual DYR in Zephyr Point Conference Center in Lake Tahoe. 170 high school youth, 18 from Holy Spirit had a fruitful time with each other and with the Lord. A special thank you to Holy Spirit youth leaders Steve Do and Meg Schneider for sharing their week in ministry with the youth. Here is a reflection from one of Holy Spirit’s youth Anne Kearns:
Thank you for giving me the chance to reflect on my experience of DYR; it was truly a gift to experience the love of God and friends during this retreat. Although only five days, it has inspired so many youths, me included, to be more loving and patient followers of Christ. DYR has been an unforgettable experience that I am forever thankful for.
When I came home from DYR last Friday, my sister remarked how much happier and animated I seemed as I sang them songs and laughed about all the good times I had. While reminiscing with my family, I realized the profound joy permeating my voice; I was seeing the world through the metaphorical “bless my eyes” frame I had gotten – through the eyes of Jesus. Looking through Jesus’ eyes meant seeing the beauty of God reflected in everything – sunshine on the lake, smiling faces, even singing and dancing. Most importantly, I felt grateful for my experience and loved by the people who helped me.
The theme of this year's retreat was Freed. We are free in what we say, do, and feel. It is a good word to describe DYR since we were given many opportunities to “choose our own adventure” through breakout sessions, rec time, optional Mass, and Reconciliation. Although everything was highly encouraged, it never felt forced upon. Rather, we were encouraged to go to “where the Spirit leads you.” I was personally led to writing during my free time, in which I learned many meaningful lessons about myself, others, and Jesus.
The most valuable lesson I learned was to open my heart. Opening my heart meant trying new things, allowing Christ to work through others, and finding myself through reflection. Although at first it was hard to speak my mind with others, it was so worthwhile, as I had such meaningful conversations and connections. I learned never to close myself off to new experiences because of past fears, but to go through life with my head lifted high ready for whatever comes my way. I also discovered the true treasure of Sacraments, as I was able to experience Communion (every day!), Reconciliation, and Adoration. It was such a blessing to be able to seek peace and rest, and find it in such a palpable, concrete way.
Our keynote speaker, Marie Miller, said we all have our own “Magnificat” in our hearts, a song sung only by us. Our life stories may be different, but we are all made to love God and neighbor. I met so many people with different stories than my own, but we were each united in God. So whatever your Magnificat is, sing your melody of love to everyone you meet, that you may enkindle the fire of love within their own hearts.
On the bus ride back home, I wrote of what Marie called the Way of Love: “It may be strewn with tears and aching, but so too flowers and sweet grasses… solid rocks and soft dirt. I will sing praise and joy even when I am tired of walking, for I know I am not alone.” Let us all walk the way of love together, with our Mother holding our hand, and Jesus lighting up the path for us to see.
“How sweet is the way of Love… Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.” -St Thèrèse of Lisieux
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Nicaragua, here we come!
This weekend, a group of 44 missionaries will travel to Nicaragua to deliver the Gifts of Opportunity you purchase every Christmas, work on creating modern bathrooms, dig water trenches, and connect with their friends from Amigos for Christ.
This group consists of 12 youths and 32 adults, many of whom have been before and are excited to return. On Friday night, the missionaries will leave Holy Spirit by bus and head to San Francisco International Airport, where they will board a flight to San Salvador and then to Managua. As they travel and serve our amigos in Nicaragua, we ask that you keep them in your prayers. Let us come together and welcome them back at the 6 pm Mass on Sunday, July 2, as we celebrate their journey and the impact they have made.
This year’s missionaries include:
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Alex Aguerria
Larry Aguerria
Andy Apodaca
Tomas Apodaca
Elisa Baroni
Lee Baroni
Steve Baroni
Christy Barrese
Ritche Bueza
Joey Burbano
Clara Chardos
Franky Chardos
Iggy Chardos
John Chardos
Madison Craig
Stephen Craig
Tyler Craig
Rebecca Cullen
Row David
David Echeverria
Michael Echeverria
James Gigliotti
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John Greene
Ana Paula Holm
Caroline Holm
Maria McGuire
Sean McGuire
Dave Morreira
Lilly Morreira
Jim Myrick
Greg Pedone
Cameron Ruiz
Ray Ruiz
Holly Salkeld
Carin Santikul
Cliff Santikul
Justin Santikul
Chayse Swenson
Natalie Terry-Lloyd
Maria Villaseñor
Keely Worth
Kienan Worth
Hayden Youn
Phil Youn
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Holy Spirit Sacred Heart Saturdays!
Set aside some time to volunteer on Saturday's Sacred Heart! Sacred Heart provides food, clothing and critical resources for our neighbors in need. This photo is of the volunteers who served at the April 15th session!
Sign-ups are now available for July and September. August is TBD. Click here to reserve your spot!
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Retrouvaille
Rediscover Your Marriage – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) simply means 'rediscovery'. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10's of 1000's headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is a not spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering. For confidential information about or to register for the July program beginning with a weekend on July 28-30, 2023 call 408-605-4998, email: SanJose@RetroCA.com or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.org
Peace, and warm regards,
Mike & Nancy
Retrouvaille of San Jose/Silicon Valley
408-605-4998.
HelpOurMarriage.org
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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