CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS. CHILDREN FREE. ADULTS $20MEET THE CAST! CLICK HERE Saint Simon Parish is presenting a special two-night showing of John Angotti’s musical with a professional cast from New York City and Los Angeles on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 at 7:00pm. It has inspiring and upbeat songs, in the style…
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On Tuesday, the clergy of the Diocese gathered for an afternoon of prayer before the Chrism Mass that evening. We do this every year in preparation for Holy Week. I always look forward to spending some time away with priests, praying together and learning from a reflection given by one of our brother priests. Over…
DetailsMany of us have things we would love to do or places we would love to visit. Some of these have not happened because the timing was not right, or we did not have the money. Maybe we have promised ourselves we will do them when the kids have finished college or when we retire.…
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Join us for our Spring Concert and Workshop with Francesca LaRosa and John Angotti. “Songs for the Soul ~ Hear God’s Voice!” Concert! Friday, April 28, 2023. Fellowship at 6:00pm with food & drinks. Concert at 7:00 – 8:30pm. Fellowship RSVP click here “Psalms for the Soul” ~ A Workshop for Liturgical Music Ministers…
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St Simon Catholic Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 26 to June 30, 2023 Come join us for a Stellar Time this summer as we blast off and see how God’s love shines in us all! 9:00am – 1:00pm. Extended care is available until 4:00 pm for an additional fee. Registration is open for Campers…
DetailsKeeping 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,…
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