When I was growing up in Ireland with a household of 12 children, all of us had chores to do around the house. We called them “charges” as we were “in charge” or this or that. We all had multiple charges, some of which were always the same. For example, I cleaned the pots and…
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“…I give you a heart so wise and understanding…” (1 Kings 3: 12) Solomon is the third king of the people of Israel. He reigned about forty years in the ninth century BCE. In today’s First Reading, the story begins: “The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, ‘Ask something of…
Catechists and Liturgical Ministers are invited to join us for a retreat on Sunday, August 20th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm with Fr. Brendan. We extend this warm welcome to all the leaders, Faith Formation and Liturgical volunteers in the Diocese. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Sr. Mary-Han Ngyuen at mhngyuen@stsimon.org or communications@stsimon.org Register for Retreat…
Looking Forward to the Season of Creation by Fr Chris Bologo Last Tuesday, July 18, I phoned Sr. Evelyn Muonanu, a Daughter of Divine Love congregation religious with whom I had worked in the chancery of the archdiocese of Abuja, Nigeria. She is on a study and mission trip in Rome, Italy. As we talked,…
January 2025 16 Jan Men’s Faith Sharing Group Thursday EVENT DETAIL 19 Jan Santo Niño Mass & Celebration Sunday EVENT DETAIL 21 Jan Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday EVENT DETAIL 23 Jan Men’s Faith Sharing Group Thursday EVENT DETAIL 28 Jan Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday EVENT DETAIL 30 Jan Men’s Faith Sharing Group Thursday EVENT DETAIL February 2025…
Please gather up your electronics to recycle so they don’t go into landfill. Together let’s care for God’s creation. Note: the Rummage Sale is NOT accepting electronics so this is the event to bring them to. Questions? Contact Rose Mary Becker at wpbecker@att.net or ph: 650 930 0044. Accepted items: Televisions, Computers, Servers, Monitors, Laptops, Printers, Phones, Stereos , Cell…
I am often asked why I travel each summer to be a part of the BASICS Tijuana Ministry mission trip. Why would I want to spend my vacation where it is often hot, where water and electricity is intermittent, where schedules call for long days with little sleep, and the need for service never seems…
