When we feel loved for who we are, and not what we do or what we have or what we look like, it changes us inside. When someone loves us deeply and we feel it inside, it changes our whole world! We gain a self-security that changes us forever. We stand taller, we talk more…
DetailsIt’s an exciting day at St. Simon! Later today, Bishop Oscar Cantú will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with the teens of St. Simon Parish. It will be a wonderful moment of grace in their lives. I am deeply grateful to the hundreds of you that took the time to write a personal note to…
DetailsThis weekend as we gather to celebrate and reflect, we are called to focus on the beautiful imagery of Christ as our Good Shepherd. The Gospel of John reminds us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep intimately and calls us each by name. In a world brimming with distractions, His voice…
DetailsPlease pray for our students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Kalea Acosta Emilyanne Alvarez Dylan Andrzejek Palaash Araujo Mia Baker Nila Baer Jaime Basterra Sofia Bronzini Colin Cairns Dylan Cummins Evan DeNardi Caroline Egan Peter Fowler Joshua Fraleigh Gianna Gemetti Benaleo Greely Ariana Haghighi Melanie Henderson…
DetailsAs we gather on this Third Sunday of Easter, we continue to celebrate the joyous season that illuminates the mighty works of God through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I continue to hear from parishioners how much they loved the Holy Week celebrations and Easter itself. It was so very memorable and meaningful for me,…
DetailsJoin us as we pray for the children celebrating the Sacrament of First Holy Communion listed below. Thank you to the dedicated team for preparing the children – Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) Catechists, CFF Teaching Assistants, CFF Admin volunteers, St. Simon Parish School Teachers and Teaching Assistants. Thank you also to the parents, families and…
DetailsAs we gather this Divine Mercy Sunday, on the octave of Easter, our hearts are filled with immense joy and gratitude. Last week, our celebration of Easter Masses was a truly inspiring testament to the vibrancy and faith of our community. The sight of our church filled to the brim, with not a single seat…
DetailsAs we gather this Divine Mercy Sunday, on the octave of Easter, our hearts are filled with immense joy and gratitude. Last week, our celebration of Easter Masses was a truly inspiring testament to the vibrancy and faith of our community. The sight of our church filled to the brim, with not a single seat…
DetailsAs we gather this Passion Sunday, also known as Palm Sunday, we immerse ourselves in the profound mysteries of our faith, marking the beginning of Holy Week. This year, through the lens of Mark’s Gospel (Mark 14:1—15:47), we are invited to contemplate the dramatic journey of Jesus—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His crucifixion.…
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