Most elementary and high schools finished classes over the last two weeks and now universities and colleges are finishing up too. It is a welcome change of pace for many as we head into the summer months. Most of us are ready for the change and eagerly anticipate a vacation of some sort or at…
DetailsWhen Albert Einstein was once asked if he could explain his theory of relativity in simple terms, he said “No, I cannot.” But he added, “If you come home with me, I will play it on the violin.” It sounds so simple, but the reality is some things are beyond simple explanations, but they can…
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This weekend, our 8th grade class graduates from Saint Simon School and we are excited for them as they head off to high school. Many of the students have been here all 10 years of their elementary schooling and some joined in the last few years, but they are graduating as a class, a community…
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The feast of Pentecost is a feast about locked doors being blown open. It is about the doors of our hearts being blown open. Think about it, sometimes we are locked in patterns of the past and we are locked behind closed doors of fear or pain or unforgiveness. This is illustrated well by…
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DetailsAt the beginning of this week, all the priests from the Diocese of San Jose were away at the San Juan Batista Retreat Center for clergy study days. It is usually a full week but as we had Bishop P.J McGrath’s funeral services, we came back early. While we were there, we reviewed the Synod’s…
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Part Two following Intermission Meet the Cast John Angotti (Aaron/Job) John spreads the Gospel message through word and song, taking a special interest in reaching today’s youth and stressing the importance of finding God in the everyday lived experiences. His witness and music have inspired and changed the lives of thousand’s. He is the Director…
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Blessings to all the Mothers at St. Simon Parish and around the world! We hope you enjoy this poem and recording of “Ave Maria” performed by Francesca LaRosa and John Angotti from our Songs for the Soul – Hear God’s Voice Concert. For A Mother (John O’Donohoe) Mother, Your voice learning to soothe Your new…
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