Weekly eBulletin - August 30th, 2020
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greetings!

The past several months we have been plagued with one devastating disaster after another - heat wave, wildfires, bad air quality, and a pandemic of biblical proportion. In our country alone intense wildfires have left many families homeless. Evacuees have the added pressure of finding a safe place amid the corona virus pandemic. Read more...

Please join us live at 9:30 am for Sunday Mass. I look for to celebrating Mass virtually with you this weekend or meeting you at one of our outdoor Masses.

God Bless,

Fr. Ritche
MASS SCHEDULE
Join us in person for Masses. Please remember to wear your name tag and come to get to know Fr. Ritche!

  • Daily Mass at 8:30am via Livestream and we will have room for 10 people under the portico.

  • Weekend Masses: will be outdoors in the school courtyard and we will have room for 60 people. We will continue to live-stream the Sunday 9:30am Mass.
  • Saturday 5:00pm
  • Sunday 8:00am, 11:30am and 6:00pm
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick 
By the sacred Anointing of the Sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord Jesus, that He may raise them up and save them. Read more...
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Baptism
will be celebrated every first and third Saturday of the month at 10:30am and 11:30am. Baptismal Preparation Classes are meeting via Zoom every first Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM. Please contact Father Edgar at edgar.elamparo@DSJ.org or (408) 997-5107

Sacrament of Matrimony
Marriage Preparation should begin six months prior to the proposed date of wedding. Meetings with the priest are being offered via Zoom.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Drive-up Saturday from 3:30PM to 4:30PM (or by appointment)
For more information and for any questions about these Sacraments, please contact Father Edgar at edgar.elamparo@DSJ.org or (408) 997-5107.  
Confirmation Registrations for 2020-2021
Preparation and formation for the Sacrament of Confirmation here at Holy Spirit is a two-year process for Middle School Youth starting as early as 7th grade and a one-year process for High School Youth. Registrations are now open. Please note that as of right now, Confirmation sessions will all be online through virtual Zoom sessions. Online registrations can be made here: Click here
GIve Us This Day Books
September GOTD
The September Give Us This Day books are out in front of the Church entrance. Please use Social Distancing protocol when picking them up.
PASTORAL CARE
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Prayers, Intercessions & Intentions
Prayer keeps us connected to the Lord and to one another. 
During the pandemic, if you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please use our new online form to let us know how we can offer support. Click here   
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry Registrations
As summer marks an end, youth ministry gears back up. Stay tuned for more information regarding Edge and 3sixty registrations. Given the times we are in, we are still discerning how best to approach and minister to the youth virtually.
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Volunteer Help Needed with Food Distribution
The continuing impact of the pandemic and lost jobs has created an ongoing need for food for many of our brothers and sisters. Read more...
FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation and First Communion Registration is Open for the 2020-2021 Year
Registration for Faith Formation in grades 1st-5th and First Communion is open. To register Click here
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What has it meant to you to take up your cross and follow Jesus?
Holy Spirit Parish
1200 Redmond Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-5101