Celebrating 70 Years of Faith & Community
Joy! From Gratitude to Growth.
This year, St. Simon Parish joyfully celebrates 70 years of faith, while St. Simon School kicks off the commeoration of 65 years of educating hearts and minds. What began in 1955 as a small group of faithful families and an apricot orchard has grown into a thriving community of worship, service, and learning. Together, we look back with gratitude for all who built our parish and school and look forward with hope as we grow into the future. We invite you for a week of celebration filled with prayer, fellowship, service, and joy!
Join Us!
We are grateful for the past and growing toward the future. Be part of this historic celebration of faith, fellowship, and service. Click on each event below to RSVP and/or register for our anniversary events.
Anniversary School Mass
Join our students, staff, and parish family for a special Mass to open our week of 70th and 65th anniversary celebrations.
No registration needed – all are welcome!
If you can’t make it in person, watch it back on our Youtube Channel Livestream HERE
Alumni Party
St Simon School is turning 65, and we’re throwing a party!! Join us at the school – alumni of all years are welcome, so spread the word! Enjoy beverages and lite bites and visit with friends old and new. Come take a tour of the school and see the new STEM lab, upgraded lobby, art room and beautiful student work in the hallway. RSVP online to join the celebration.
Joy! From Gratitude to Growth, Parish Retreat
Join us on our beautiful St. Simon campus with Fr. Brendan McGuire, Sarah Hart and Meredith Augustin.
Register for the full retreat or the Saturday evening concert.
Community Service Sunday
Sign up to Volunteer on Engage HERE
Give back to our community through meaningful service. Help us spread hope and joy! This is a fun, family-friendly event. Students earn service hours.
~ Make up bags of food, toiletries and other items
~ Create Christmas gift tags
~ Donate food for local pantries, baby items for the Layette Collection, children’s toys for the Hope’s Corner Christmas drive and items for the Silicon Valley Animal Shelter.
~ Enjoy snacks, drinks, food trucks and fellowship!
More information here
Questions? Email: communications@stsimon.org
Feast Day Anniversary Mass
Conclude the week with our Feast Day Mass, followed by a wine and cheese reception. Come and celebrate 70 years of faith, community, and growth together!
Reply for the Reception following the Parish Anniversary Mass RSVP HERE
Watch Mass on our Youtube Channel Livestream HERE
History
Our Story: From Orchard to Parish
In 1955, God sent Fr. James Spooncer of Los Altos to lead a group of pioneering families in establishing a new parish. With Archbishop John J. Mitty’s support, the community’s shared vision, and the grace of the Holy Spirit, an apricot orchard was transformed into St. Simon Parish. Over the following seven years, a convent, rectory, and St. Simon Parish School were added, laying the foundation for the vibrant parish we celebrate today.