Pentecost Sunday
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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Catholic Charities
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DetailsSeventh Sunday of Easter
At 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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Job: The NOW Testament Musical ~ May 19 & 20, 2023
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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Happy Mother’s Day!
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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Bishop Patrick J. McGrath
Memorial Mass Homily delivered by Fr. Brendan, May 17, 2023 With great sadness, we notify you that Emeritus Bishop Patrick J. McGrath passed away on May 7, 2023. Bishop P.J. was loved by so many who knew him and the Diocese was blessed by his ministry as our bishop for 20 years (1999-2019). Let us offer our prayers for…
DetailsSixth Sunday of Easter
On Sunday, May 7, Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, our bishop emeritus died. Bishop P.J.’s sudden death has caught us all by surprise. While he fell about two weeks ago and broke a vertebra in his back, the surgery was successful, and he was recovering well. Unfortunately, he developed pneumonia in one lung, and it spread…
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Confirmation 2023
“Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously.” Pope Francis We thank our parents, sponsors and all those who have walked alongside our Confirmation candidates on the journey of their Catholic faith. Your support, love, and commitment empowers them to confirm, “This is my faith.” Congratulations Confirmation Candidates Keira Elisabella Abbott,…
DetailsFifth Sunday of Easter
Last weekend was an incredible weekend of community, ministry, and music. Francesca LaRosa and John Angotti gave a fantastic concert on Friday night with over 400 people present. Everyone was singing their hearts out and it was a wonderful celebration of faith! On Saturday morning, they gave a wonderful workshop that engaged nearly 100 cantors…
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