Dear Holy Spirit,

Please enjoy an essay by 7th grader, Lane, who writes about her life and how she has grown in faith, knowledge, and community over her years here at Holy Spirit School. We are so proud of Lane and all of her classmates. We thank her parents for partnering with us as we nurture this wonderful young woman to continue serving God and others.

Blessings to all,

Sally Douthit, Principal

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Second Collection – Church in Latin America

This weekend, we will take up a second collection for the Church in Latin America. We Catholics can show love for our neighbors by performing corporal works of mercy which include feeding those who are hungry, giving shelter to those who are homeless and visiting prisoners. To donate, please click here. Select "Second Offerings" under Funds, then select "Church in Latin America" under Sub Funds. Thank you for your support and generosity.

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.

2023 Contribution Statements

The 2023 contribution statements will be mailed out on Monday, January 29, 2024. Thank you again for your support and generosity to Holy Spirit.

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.

Survival Sack Ministry

Holy Spirit Parish staffs and manages the Survival Sack Program at Sacred Heart Community Center. We gather on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 8:30 am to 10:45 am to distribute Survival Sacks to those who are registered as homeless and living on the streets of San Jose. Homeless clients may pick up a backpack once every three months. The backpacks contain a small blanket, socks, underwear, a large hygiene kit, gloves, hat, toilet paper and a water bottle. Tarps donated by Holy Spirit Parish (Turkeys and Tarps Drive) may also be available.

If you want more information, please contact Tom Burgei or Patty O'Neil at: tnburgei@gmail.com or call 408-504-0909 to learn more about this volunteer opportunities.

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 youth night kicking off our 2024 year. We reflected upon our previous year and see in what areas we can grow in our relationship with Christ for this new year. Our next 3sixty youth night will be on Sunday, January 28th at 6:30pm.

Confirmation Year 1

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

Egg Roll Fundraiser

The Egg Roll Fundraiser is back! Pre-orders for egg rolls start next weekend. 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.

Diocese of San Jose

World Day of the Sick 2024

Sponsored by The Order of Malta

The Diocese of San Jose's World Day of the Sick 2024, will be on Saturday, February 3, 2024, 11 am at the Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph, 80 S Market St, San Jose 95113.

(Free parking will be available nearby.)

The Mass for the Sick will be celebrated by Bishop Oscar Cantu in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes and include an Anointing of the Sick, Blessing of Caregivers, distribution of Lourdes holy water and more. Prayer petitions will be hand carried to Lourdes in May.