As I head out on vacation and celebrate my first-year anniversary, I wanted to thank you again for a wonderful year as your pastor. The more I reflect on this last year, the more I am amazed at what we accomplished together. It has been truly a blessing. From the multiple iterations of Mass, inside…
There are times in our lives when we need inspiration to live closer to Christ’s call to love. One way to be inspired is to go on pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place to deepen our faith through prayer and experience. People have been taking pilgrimages for centuries and they have…
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I always find Father’s Day a bittersweet experience for me. On one hand, it is sweet because I remember the love that my father shared with all of us as a family. On the other hand, it is bitter because my dad died twenty-five years ago, and I still miss him. I still marvel at…
Join us for a 12 day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Fall 2022 under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Brendan McGuire. “Walking In The Footsteps of Jesus” More Information… **Pilgrimage Highlights** Brochure with Itinerary & Prices Nazareth – site of the Annunciation Cana – renewal of marriage vows Capernaum – where…
Finally, we received some good news from the State and County government about the COVID-19 restrictions effective June 15, 2021. Most of California has returned to the lowest yellow tier allowing us to return inside for worship more fully. Consequently, I am delighted to say effective June 15, we will move all daily Masses (6:30am…
Graduation Blessings for All Graduates! Welcome to all Graduates, Class of 2021! Middle School, High School and College Graduates will be given a special blessing by the Priests at all Masses during the weekend of June 12 & 13.
Congratulations to our 8th grade Class of 2021 at St. Simon School! Your graduation might have looked different than past graduations but you were together and we are so proud of your group! We’d also like to congratulate all graduates in our community from 8th grade, High School and College! We are proud of your…
On Saturday morning, the St. Simon class of 2021 will graduate. Many of these students have been at St. Simon School all ten years of their elementary school and they have a tight bond. Fortunately, I have gotten to know the class quite well through the process of the Sacrament of Confirmation. They are a…