Last weekend I visited Rocklin, near Sacramento to give a retreat to SS Peter and Paul Parish on Saturday through Tuesday nights. It was the material I presented here at Saint Simon two years ago called, Cairns on the Second Mountain of Life, about how to recognize the cairns or markers on the life of…
Last Saturday we held a volunteer appreciation Mass followed by dinner and a concert with John Angotti to recognize our volunteers. It was our way of saying thank you to the many school and parish volunteers who have shared the gift of their time with us over the last three years throughout the pandemic period.…
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I recently listened to a podcast with Bill Perkins, the author of the book called Die With Zero. It was a fascinating listen and the book should prove to be a great read. The basic thesis is to spend your money on things that bring fulfillment now and not just save it up till you…
Greetings Saint Simon Parishioners, Back in Ireland we call the Feast of the Epiphany, “Little Christmas.” It is another opportunity for families to gather together. While we always had turkey on Christmas Day, we always had spiced beef on Little Christmas which was more of a treat than turkey. For us children, Little Christmas…
Art/Visual Journaling Retreat – presented by the Hope and Wellness Ministry Saturday, February 4, 9am-12pm. Simon Room at St. Simon Parish. Come and learn how to use expressive art as a means of healing through art journaling. You don’t have to be an artist! No skills or previous experience required. Scientists and medical professionals…
On Tuesday, the parish office re-opened after Christmas break and we had our staff meeting. We hold semi-monthly meetings with the pastoral staff to keep each other connected and up to date with the various activities and ministry work going on in the parish. To build a positive staff culture, we share highs and lows…
Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Thursday, January 5 at 7pm Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, 80 Market St, San Jose CA 95113 More information on Pope Benedict: Reflection by the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA and President of USCCB upon the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI…
I hope you had a great Christmas with family and friends and found some time to rest and take time off work during this week. If you were working, I hope you at least had some time to slow down just a little to absorb the profundity of the message of Christmas—God loves us so…
