Keeping time…Sacred was indeed what we did at the Lenten retreat that we held this week with John Angotti. While the storms raged in our neighborhood and everyone around us lost power, we were fortunate to have electricity at the parish and so we were able to proceed with a powerful retreat about the preciousness…
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The programs, services, and ministries supported by the Annual Diocesan Appeal are intended to meet the needs of Catholics here in the Diocese of San José. The Church serves each of us, and our financial support is needed to continue God’s work here in Santa Clara County across 54 parishes and missions. Remember to bring…
DetailsLast weekend I had the great honor of giving a retreat to one of the largest parishes in the country at American Martyrs Parish, Manhattan Beach, CA. They have over 7,500 parish families, an elementary school of 720 students and six Masses on Sunday. The church is huge with seating capacity of 1,400 and all…
DetailsAccording 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,…
DetailsI 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…
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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…
DetailsLast 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…
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Join Fr. Brendan on Thursday Mornings during Lent from 7-8:15am in Spooncer Hall. Lenten Thursdays: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30. We will begin with our peak, pit and prayer and spend time reading and discussing the book, Die with Zero, by Bill Perkins. If you would like to register, click here.…
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We invite you to our Lenten events: Stations of the Cross : Friday, March 24, Stations of the Cross at 6:00pm in the Church with Soup Supper following in Spooncer Hall Friday, March 31, Soup Supper at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center Gym followed by Living Way Stations of the Cross in the Church,…
DetailsOne 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…
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