Update on Masses - Weekly eBulletin October 4th, 2020

Weekly eBulletin - October 4th, 2020

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings!

When the public celebration of Mass was suspended in March because of COVID 19, we were blessed with the ability to live stream Mass through Facebook and Youtube. Although it has its glitches, modern technology has allowed us to continue participating in the comfort of our homes. Read more...

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

We are offering a downloadable worship aid each weekend, complete with lyrics to all songs for Sunday Liturgies! To download this weekend's worship aid, Click here .

God Bless,

Fr. Ritche

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LIVESTREAM UPDATE

Livestream Update

We apologize for the technical difficulties you may have experienced in the past few weeks. Please note that we are streaming on 2 different platforms: Facebook Live and Youtube. We have noticed that Facebook is more stable at the moment. Accounts are not required for either platform.

To access Facebook live, please Click here

To access YouTube live stream, please Click here

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 20 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

LIVING THE LITURGY

Sacrament of Holy Orders (Part 5)

Who can receive this Sacrament? Only a baptized man (vir) can validly receive sacred ordination. The Lord Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve Apostles, and the Apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their ministry. 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.

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 Year 1

Our first session will be on Wednesday, October 7^th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please refer to your info sheet for Zoom meeting details or you may contact Row.

Confirmation Year 2

Our first session will be on October 21^st on Zoom at 6:30pm.

For any questions, contact Row: row.david@dsj.org

PASTORAL CARE

Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, 2020

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the first full week of October, NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness. Read more...

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

3sixty High School Ministry

Last Sunday, 3sixty kicked off with a live in-person gathering. It was great for all to be in the physical presence of one another. At our kickoff, we enjoyed each other’s presence and built community through various socially distanced activities.

Our next gathering will be a virtual one via Zoom on October 11^th at 7:15pm. Message Row for Zoom meeting details.

Edge Middle School Ministry

The Edge ministry will be taking an all virtual format for the time being. Edge kicks off on Wednesday, October 14^th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Registrations can be done online through our Parish website. Zoom information will be sent out to all who have registered. To register click here

FAITH FORMATION

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation)

Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking about it, follow a process known as the RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Read more...

GROWING OUR FRIENDSHIP WITH JESUS

GOFJ New Season-Praying with Sunday's Gospels

Our goal is for all members of the Holy Spirit Parish Community grow in a loving relationship with God through the person of Jesus. Fr. Ritche will be the speaker at the first session of The “Growing Our Friendship with Jesus” evenings (GOFJ) was developed to take everyone where they currently are in their faith journey and help them grow their own relationship with Jesus. Read more...

Give Us This Day

October GOTD

The October Give Us This Day books are out in front of the Church entrance. Please use Social Distancing protocol when picking them up.

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL NEWS

Open for In-Person Learning!

Beginning October 5, Holy Spirit School is phasing in a return to on-campus, in-person instruction! Distance learning still available in ALL grades. For more information click here

BULLETIN BOARD

Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique

Our Online Holiday Boutique is live thru Nov. 14th! We are offering online ordering-only this year with your choice of shipping or curbside pickup. Most of the items available are made by our Sisters and include your favorites, our Dominican Olive Oil, Holy Honey, fruitcake, and art. Proceeds go to providing care for our Dominican Sisters. For information and to place orders, click here

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What will you do this week to show God

that you understand the relationship between faith and works?

MASS INTENTIONS and PRAYER REQUESTS

SUNDAY and WEEKLY READINGS

PARISH DIRECTORY

Holy Spirit Parish

1200 Redmond Avenue

San Jose, CA 95120

(408) 997-5101