Last weekend with Labor Day we celebrated the official end of summer here in the United States. When I first moved to California 30+ years ago, schools used to start their first day of school after this weekend but now we start school earlier in August. I’m not sure if this is a good thing…
Stewards of our Common Home present a Season of Creation Ecological Fair with guest speaker, Dr. Paul Schutz. Join us in discovering resources right here in Santa Clara Valley that will help YOU care for our common home. Learn how to live healthy, earth friendly lives and help one another. Dr. Paul Schutz, Santa Clara…
What Does Stewardship Mean? “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 Good stewards are proactive. They don’t wait until they feel like doing something. Good stewards are trustworthy. They are reliable and responsible. Good stewards are faithful. They don’t…
This weekend we hear from the prophet Jeremiah and his prayer to the Lord that he duped him into doing his work and now he cannot help himself but speak in the Lord’s name – even if it brings him much more grief, “I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak…
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Last Sunday I gave a short retreat of two hours to our catechists and ministers. Thank you to all who came and invited ministers from other parishes. I shared the highlights of the two books I plan to use as a guide for us in the year ahead as we re-group after the summer and…
St. Simon Parish Ministry List Following is a list of our Ministries and ways you get involved. Our Parish Life Group hosts many social events and would love you to join them. To find out more about a particular Ministry or Group, click on the “click here” link and it will take you to the…
During the summer I spent time reading books and listening to lots of podcasts, all in an effort to rejuvenate my mind and heart. I read some great books and heard some amazing wisdom over these last few months, and I will try to share the highlights with you over the weeks and months ahead…
St. Simon Parish Fall Community BBQ 2023 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 5:00 pm Mass 6:00 – 9:00 pm BBQ Grab your favorite school spirit wear for the St. Simon Parish Fall Community BBQ! Kick off the Fall season, reconnect with friends you’ve missed all Summer, and welcome those who are new. Tickets: Adult $20/each &…
Join us as we launch the new school year in community together for dinner and a family friendly concert! Francesca LaRosa will be joined by Meredith Augustin, who is visiting us from New York City. Francesca was here in April for a concert/music workshop and you may remember Meredith from Job, The Musical in May.…