In today’s Gospel, we read that Jesus raised his eyes and saw a large crowd coming to him (cf. John 6: 1-15). This image caught my eyes. As I have reflected on it, I accepted that Jesus was already longing to be with the crowd. By raising his eyes, Jesus was ready to welcome and…
THE COVID-19 -PANDEMIC AND SILVER LINING IN ST. SIMON COMMUNITY By Fr. Christopher Bologo INTRODUCTION: The havoc Covid-19 pandemic has caused the world is unimaginable. By my calculation, it will take five to ten years for the full impact of the pandemic to be known. The damage is to the economy, people’s spiritual lives, politics,…
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry (PSM) is knitting and crocheting away. The mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to provide hope, comfort, and healing. It is a unique way of reaching out to the community in a very tactile way. A prayer shawl can be seen as a symbolic “hug” from God. It is made with…
Tijuana Ministry Update – July 2021 St. Simon Parish has traveled with the Tijuana Ministry immersion mission program for ten years. About 350 members from our parish, along with others throughout our Diocese, have traveled to the La Morita area on the far outskirts of Tijuana where we encounter, serve, and work with the poorest…
Volunteers Needed at Food Distribution Site Due to COVID-19, Catholic Charities and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are distributing food to over 2,000 vulnerable families per week at 6 Parish Drive-Thru Sites in the diocese. The closest site to St. Simon’s is at St. Athanasius in Mountain View, where food distribution occurs on the 2nd…
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…