Back in October 2024, we launched the new website to be a place for information and connection for our parish and our community. To help us make the most of our website, let’s highlight some features here.

When we hear the word election, we immediately think of political office or ballot measures. In the context of our faith, the word election refers to Divine election—it is God who elects us by calling each of us to a relationship of love. Once elected by God, then, it is our decision to accept or not. We celebrate this election in two rites in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or the OCIA process.

Please note, there is no baptism prep class on April, 2, 2025. Thank you.

The Power of Music in the Lenten Gospels The readings we hear during Lent are exceptional as they both inform and form us on the encounters of God in the life of Jesus. Here are some songs that we will hear and sing at our liturgies in hopes to inform and form us on our Lenten journey:

A few days ago, my good friend, Tess, phoned me. She was excited to remind me that March 5th was just around the corner. At first, I did not know what she was talking about. I thought she was referring to someone’s birthday or anniversary. I asked her: “What about March 5th?” She said: “March 5th, Ash Wednesday! I love Lent and I always look forward to the season. I can pray more and cook my favorite meatless soup, tomato basil! I am so excited!” In my 22 years of priesthood, Tess was probably the first person I met who was excited about Lent. Perhaps most of us think of Lent as not a joyful season. But when we think about it, she’s right. We should be excited. Lent is our forty days of preparation for Easter, not Good Friday.

Read our March 2025 newsletter for updates about mental health ministry in the Diocese of San Jose.