A few weeks ago, I told the students that Thank You comes from the word “think.” And they were surprised. I explained to them that giving thanks is connected to the act of remembering. I remember the gift, so I give thanks. I remember your kindness, so I say: thank you. In fact, remembering is the very foundation of the Jewish Passover. Every year they gather because they remember and give thanks for what God did for them - their freedom from slavery. This is also at the heart of the celebration of the Eucharist. We give thanks because we remember the paschal mystery, the passion, death, and resurrection - the Lord, the Christian Passover, Jesus’ passing over from death to new life.

Join us for a Mental Wellness event on December 3, 2024, at 7PM at Holy Spirit Parish. Click here for more information.

The Parish Office will be open from 10AM-12PM on Wednesday, 11/27/2024 in anticipation of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Parish Office will be closed, Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans' Day. God bless our Veterans. Thank you for your service!

In 2017, Disney released the movie, “Coco.” The story is centered around the beautiful Hispanic tradition called Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. “Coco” follows the journey of young Miguel to find his great grandfather in the land of the dead. The movie is a strong reminder that despite death, family history transcends the years and continues to shape our families for generations to come. “Coco” is a movie that reminds us of the power of family, how bonds and connections with those who died never end and how our traditions and stories keep our loved ones alive.

November is a month of remembering. First, we remember the Saints, the men and women who have been faithful in living the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ. These are the men and women of the Beatitudes, people who lived out the command of Jesus “to love one another as I have loved you,” and “whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters you did it to me.”

We had a fantastic time at our recent Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20, 2024! It was a beautiful day full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. Click for more info!

Last Monday was our Annual Golf Tournament. I must say, we were blessed with 108 golfers and over 200 who came for dinner. God graced us with such a beautiful day; in fact, the day was perfect for golf. Parishioners, school parents, and some of our parish friends drove around the lush fairways to play and enjoy the friendly competition. Each stroke was made with confidence as the cup did not runneth over.

November 3-9, 2024 - NVAW is a week-long event held annually by the Catholic Church in the United States. It is dedicated to promoting vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life. The week involves prayer, outreach, and education, with the goal of encouraging and supporting individuals who are considering these vocations. Join us for daily evening conferences & Sacramental celebrations.

At Edge earlier this evening, we dove a little deep into an important aspect of our Catholic faith: Prayer. With October being the month of the Rosary, we spent time together to reflect upon what the Rosary means to us, the importance of Mary, and how we can turn to Mary and ask for her intercession.

The Valley Catholic, the magazine for the Catholic diocese of San José, is now podcasting! This is the pilot episode which focuses on advocacy and political love in an election year. Episode 1: Disrupt the political chatter surrounding Catholics during this election year and join Bishop Cantú, Bishop of San José, along with Father Angelbert Chikere, Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace and Michael Shirley, Associate Diocesan Director of the OLJP. Listen on all popular. streaming platforms! Click here for the episode on YouTube.

A SACRAMENT OF HEALING Of the seven sacraments given to us by Jesus Christ, the Anointing of the Sick is one of two sacraments of healing. The other is ??? (if you didn’t think of Reconciliation you need to brush up on your Catechism ). The scripture most associated with the Anointing of the Sick is found in the New Testament in the book of James: “is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.” (James 5:14-15).

Praise God! Jose and Samantha Calderon received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Oscar Cantú this last Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Most Holy Trinity. God bless you both.

For this week, I asked Mr. Ignacio Osorio to share his experience at the Diocesan Young Adult Assembly held September 21, 2024. What follows is his reflection. Thank you, Mr. Ignacio for sharing with us the key messages of the event and inviting us to live out the mission of evangelization. Let us continue to pray for the young adults in our diocese. I encourage our parish young adults to participate in Young Adult and Family Ministry here at our parish and throughout our diocese. Continued prayers, Fr. Robert

Mr. Ignacio Osorio reflects on his time at the 2024 Diocesan Young Adult Assembly: On Saturday, September 21, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Diocesan Young Adult Assembly as an observer. The event took place in the gymnasium of Archbishop Mitty High School, where 200 young adults from various parishes across the Diocese gathered with Bishop Oscar Cantú and diocesan leaders. The purpose of this assembly was to spark ideas on how to bring young adults closer to the heart of the Church.

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, and here in the United States, the USCCB will begin nine days of focused prayer, teaching, and actionable steps to engage more intentionally on mental health issues. While the campaign is a year-round effort, the novena will run October 10-18, concluding on the feast of Saint Luke, the patron of health care.

[Click Here for More Info.] Children grades Kindergarten to 5th grade that are currently enrolled in DSJ Catholic Schools or at a Faith Formation Program are invited to participate. The theme for this year's Christmas cards is “The Holy Family Radiates Love” . The deadline to submit entry is October 21, 2024.

Pope Francis has asked for Catholics to observe October 7, 2024 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace.

Interested in joining our Mission Trip to Texas in 2025? Learn more at our info night on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00PM in the Parish.

At Holy Spirit, we are blessed by the dedication of our music ministers who devote their time and talent to heighten our worship experience. We are also in constant need for more parishioners to prayerfully reflect and consider our music ministry. Whether you sing or play an instrument, we welcome participants of all ages to get involved and sing to the Lord! CLICK HERE FOR MORE!