Weekly eBulletin - February 7th, 2021
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Greetings!
Every year, as we approach the season of Lent, we tend to prepare by asking: “What am I going to give up for Lent?” The answer to this question is usually around food. “I am giving up sweets or I am giving up carbs.” Don’t get me wrong those are all good. But we have to keep in mind that Lent is not a time to go on a diet or to lose weight. Rather, give up something because it helps us renew our spiritual lives and build a better relationship with God and others. Read more...
Like last year, observance of the Lenten season is being modified because of the pandemic. There will be changes in our celebration of Ash Wednesday, which will be discussed in a 4-minute of catechesis at our Masses this weekend. Chances are Holy Week will also be celebrated in a nuanced way. To start our lenten journey, please join us for our Lenten series-Through the Desert with Jesus.
God Bless,
Fr. Ritche
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ADA-JOURNEYING TOGETHER IN HOPE |
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Our Parish goal as always is 100% participation. Each of us is asked to prayerfully open our hearts to the needs of our Diocese and make a gift as our circumstances allow. For more information on the work of the Diocese, or to make a gift online, click here. To donate via text, text ADA to 408-317-0990. To donate via QR code, open your camera app and focus on the image on the right.
Thank you to those who have already submitted their pledges.
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Saturday
Mass Times: 3:00 pm (new time) and 5:00 pm (livestreamed)
Confession: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Sunday
9:30am: (livestreamed) and 11:30am
Ash Wednesday Masses (February 17th)
8:30am: Livestream Mass
12:0pm: LIturgy of the Word
5:00pm: Outdoor Mass
Please don't forget to bundle up for Mass. It can be cold outside.
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The Origin of Ash Wednesday and the Use of Ashes
The liturgical use of ashes originated in the Old Testament times (Esther 4:1; Job 42:6; Daniel 9:3; Jonah 3:5‐6). Ashes symbolized mourning, mortality, and penance. Read more...
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Through the Desert with Jesus
It’s easy to think this is just another Lent. But we know it’s different. Our lives are completely different from last year. WE are completely different. Let’s answer the call of the Spirit into the Desert with Jesus this Lent, opening to the transformation that awaits us in Easter. Save the dates and register here.
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Friday's During Lent: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
- 8:30am Mass will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 9:00am (livestreamed).
- Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm via Zoom.
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Please Pray For:
Prayers: Jeanne Hardigan, Carrie Kehrli, Roberto Liu, George Langedyk, Jim Orsley,
Carla Sargiotto
Died this Week: Gene Premo, Frank Leone
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Angst
Got anxiety? Leah and Row are anxious to see YOU at the Angst documentary screening this Monday at 5:30pm.
All online, all free. View the award winning movie from your own home and enjoy an expert mental health panel discussion following. Register for the private screening in advance and we will see you online on Monday, February 8.
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3sixty High School Ministry
Our next 3sixty is on Sunday, February 14th at 7:00pn on Zoom. Join us for a special evening with a theme suited for the date!
Edge Middle School Ministry
The next Edge session will be on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00pm. All middle school youth are welcome to join us as we begin to prepare for the Lenten season.
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Holy Spirit Launches New Shower Ministry for the Homeless
Holy Spirit, along with St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church and St. Martin of Tours, have launched a new shower ministry to support the unhoused here in San Jose. The ministry is providing showers to the men and women who are staying in Safe Car Parks in church parking lots in San Jose. If you would like to become a part of this new ministry, please contact Tom Tate at ttate14@gmail.com.
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Hola Amigos Family,
School is back in! The Amigos Academy at La Chuscada is welcoming its first group of students, all 210 of them! Today is a monumental day for education in Nicaragua. For the first time, students are receiving a world-class education at a world-class campus in rural Nicaragua.
Thanks to Holy Spirit parishioners who donated $53,222.30 to Amigos for Christ during December. Funds will go to support livestock, water and sanitation, education and hygiene for rural Nicaragua.A special thanks to Rebecca Cullen and Dave Morreira who organized this year’s GOO campaign at Holy Spirit.
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Holy Spirit School joined more than 6,000 Catholic schools nationwide to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2021 last week. Activities included a rally, new baby welcome and parent appreciation day. Learn more...
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Calling all Bakers! My name is Jake Ngo a Holy Sprit School graduate and now at Bellarmine. I have launched a Santa Clara chapter of Cookies for Caregivers. Cookies for Caregivers was born as a reflection of the COVID 19 experience. We show our gratitude to those working to serve us by surprising them with freshly baked cookies.. If you like to bake and are interested in helping, please visit my Facebook page:
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Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101
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