Second Sunday of Lent

According to Henri Nouwen, “Living a spiritual life requires a change of heart, a conversion. Such a conversion may be marked by a sudden inner change, or it can take place through a long, quiet process of transformation. But it always involves an inner experience of oneness. We realize that we are in the center,…

First Sunday of Lent

I have two friends who have a really bad sense of direction. They could drive out of their home garage, take a left turn, and be immediately lost! Seriously! It is extraordinary.    However, they both deal with it differently. One never admits he is lost and keeps driving. He takes a left turn, then…

St Patrick’s Day Dinner 2023

This event has sold out. Please call the Parish Office if you have questions. Ph: 650 880 1041. Thank you. Please note: Bishop Cantú has granted to the faithful of the Diocese of San Jose, as well as to any visitors or travelers who may be physically present within the territory of this diocese, a…

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Last Saturday we celebrated our first in-person Auction since before the Covid pandemic. It was so wonderful to attend such an awesome event with nearly 500 parishioners enjoying each other’s company. It was the best year ever! Saint Simon community, you are amazing beyond belief! Thank you to all who came and supported by buying…

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of the struggles of becoming seriously sick is that it is hard to keep your spirits up. In fact, a common side effect of any physical or emotional illness is we often slide into some form of mental illness, often without realizing it. One of the most common is mild depression. A prolonged delay…

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Last weekend we hosted the Fr. Murray Basketball Tournament, the first since 2020 and my first time to attend. Wow!  What an awesome event! It was so much fun to see the students compete and have fun. Our 8th grade girls travel team won the championship and played outstanding basketball. Indeed all our teams played…