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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME - FALL BACK
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Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022. On Saturday night, set back your clock one hour to “fall back.”
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UPCOMING MEETING & EVENTS
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November 6 - Donut Sunday after all morning Masses
10am Family Saints Day Parade
2:30pm MS Youth Ministry Lesson
November 9 - 10am, Women's Spirituality Meeting, Chapel, email here
November 11 - 8:30am Veteran's Day Mass only, Parish Office closed
November 10 - 7pm, Grief Support Group, FIRST MEETING, Holy Family Room, email here
7pm, RCIA Meeting, Simon Room, email here
November 13 - 10am, School Open House and STEM Lab Grand Opening, click here
November 17 - 6:30pm, Turkey Bingo, Parish Center, register here
November 19 - 6pm, Friendsgiving Concert with John Angotti, Jesse Manibusan and guests, register here
November 20 - Advent Wreath Making Event after 9am & 11:15am Sunday Masses, Parish Center, register here
November 21 - 7 - 8:15pm Hope & Wellness Circle, via Zoom link here
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If you missed the Sharing God's Love retreat sessions and concert, you can watch them on Saint Simon YouTube Presentations here.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FIRST MEETING
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The first meeting of our Grief Support Group will be on Thursday, November 10 at 7pm in the Holy Family Room. The meeting is open to anyone experiencing grief or loss facilitated by Gavin Corn. More info here and email here if you would like to register to attend.
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The new crepe myrtle trees have been planted around the Church and new drought friendly plants in front of the new STEM building as part of the facilities landscape project. STEM Lab Opening is November 15th 10am-1pm!
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BABY CLOTHES / LAYETTE COLLECTION
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We are collecting NEW baby items 0-6 months for local families in Santa Clara until November 19. Items needed:
- Baby Towels and Washcloths
- Swaddlers and Receiving Blankets
- Sacks/Gowns/PJs
- Socks, Mittens and Cotton Hats
- One-piece Playsets
- Sweaters and Jackets
- Size 0-6 months
Please leave your donations in the bassinet in the vestibule of the Church on Saturday or Sunday. Thank you in advance for your contributions to this joyful ministry. Questions? Contact Penny Osorio at PROsorio@aol.com or (408) 529-0387.
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ST VINCENT de PAUL VETERANS COLLECTION
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Collection for Veterans - 10/29/22 - 11/13/22
We are collecting items for the long-term patients at the Palo Alto Veteran’s Hospital. Some of the patients do not have family or friends in the area to buy them basic items and they sometimes arrive without anything. We will be collecting underwear, undershirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and baseball caps. All items must be new. The underwear must be in unopened packages. Sizes L and XL are needed. This is a wonderful way to remember our veterans and to say “thank you” for their service. Please mark your donations “for vets” and place them in the wooden boxes at the entrances of the church.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
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Last Sunday, we gathered and built some awesome haunted houses, watched Shrek's spooky stories, and shared lots of laughs. Thank you to those who came, we had fun with you! See you on December 4th for our next meeting.
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FRIENDSGIVING CONCERT - NOVEMBER 19
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Please join us for a Friendsgiving Concert with John Angotti and Jesse Manibusan! Invite your friends, come to 5pm Mass, followed by 6pm reception and 6:30pm concert. If you can, bring items to support our Baby Clothes Collection and/or gift cards for the St Vincent de Paul Society in $25+ increments.
Saturday, November 19. Register here.
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MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY AT SAINT SIMON
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The next “drop-in” monthly meeting of the Hope & Wellness Circle will be held Monday, November 21, 7:00 - 8:15pm via zoom. Click here for more information. Zoom registration link are here.
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ALL SAINTS DAY AT SAINT SIMON
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December 11 - Women's Christmas Dinner
December 16 & 17 - Christmas Lights
December 18 - MS Youth Ministry Christmas Party
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With Christmas approaching, will you be purchasing some gift cards for friends, family or colleagues? You can help Saint Simon by ordering them from our Scrip Program.
We have been phasing out our inventory, but there are still some gift cards available "on demand" see list below - first come, first served on these:
- AMC single tickets; Cinemark (Century) $25 and single tickets
- Best Buy $25
- iTunes $10, 15 or $25
- Starbucks $5, $10 or $25
- See's 1lb. for $19
- Big 5 for $25.
Gift cards we don't have in stock can be ordered from many different retailers, including Starbucks, Macy's & Target. The stores list can be found here., please email PROsorio@aol.com by December 1, and we'll do our best to set you up for all your gift giving needs.
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OUR PARISH LIFE GROUP (PLG) NEWS
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This week's $100 Cash Calendar Raffle Winner is:
Meighan Friedsam! Congrautlations!
You can purchase your cash calendar raffle tickets online here. Thank you for your support.
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Prop 1 - for more information on Prop 1 visit the San Jose Diocese webpage with resources here.
Synod Survey click here
Bishop Oscar Cantu wants to hear from all Catholics in Santa Clara County, including those no longer practicing their faith. Please take the time to give your feedback. Responses are anonymous. Click here |
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Public Harvesting of the Sisters' Olive Trees
Saturday, November 12 9am-Noon
Free Lunch provided! More info here
Bring the whole family to pick olives with the sisters:)
Address: 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, CA 94539
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Dominican Sisters at Mission San Jose
Holiday Boutique - Click Here
Olive Oil, Fruitcakes, Honey, Bourbon Balls, Knitted Items, S. Rebecca's Art Prints, Photo Cards, Christmas Items, Aprons, Towels, Religious Items, Cookies, and more!
Hope to see you all there!
Online shopping - until Nov 5, 2022
Nov 19, 9am-4pm In person shopping
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Forgive for Good Presentation with Dr. Fred Luskin, PH.D. Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters
November 13, 2-4pm via Zoom
Register here Donations accepted
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NEWS FROM SR. REBECCA - SPIRIT~JOY
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“Preparing for the Birthing of Jesus in our Lives”
Walking the Sacred Path of Feelings with Mary, Joseph, Zechariah and Elizabeth during Advent. Thursday mornings on Zoom.
Nov. 10 & 17. Dec 1, 8 & 15 10:30-11:30am
Email spiritjoysus@gmail.com for the Zoom Link
New song, "We Are All Divine". Check it out here!
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All Souls Novena of Masses will commence November 2. You can fill in the online form here to list your loved ones whom you wish to have remembered at daily Eucharist. Envelopes are at the Church entrances.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON TUESDAYS
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Eucharistic Adoration is on Tuesdays in the Chapel 9am-2pm with Benediction at 2pm. For more information, contact Judy Chin here
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Saint Simon Parish Baptism preparation is held on the second Thursday of every month via zoom. Please contact Fr. Thuc to register here.
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Diocesan Virtual Marriage Preparation Retreat Dates for 2022-23:
1/21/2023, 3/25/2023 and 5/20/2023.
For in person retreats, click here or email us here
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If you know someone that is considering becoming Catholic, Fr. Chris has commenced the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) journey for adults with the RCIA team. Meetings are every other week on Thursdays 7-8pm. For more information, you can contact Fr. Chris here.
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Please pray for the healing of Kevin Gillette, Phil Cassidy, Tim Cronin, Martin Gutierrez, Wesley Johnston, Fernando Placer, Catherine Kim, Eli Ecsery, Mary Laidlaw, Larry Thompson.
If you would like someone to be added to our Prayers for Healing, please email here.
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This week's Mass Intentions, click here.
To request a Saint Simon Mass Intention,
use the online form here. $10 suggested donation.
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November - Children Who Suffer
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
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JOB OPENINGS - RECEPTIONTIST / OFFICE ASSISTANT
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Calling all educators! Saint Simon Parish School is looking for substitute teachers. Please email Principal Ann Kozlovsky here if you are interested.
Receptionist / Office Assistant for the Parish Office
The Receptionist is responsible for a wide variety of critical tasks associated with the Parish rectory office. More information and how to apply here
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TEACHING MASS AND DINNER PHOTOS
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Refresh your browser!
A reminder to refresh your browser to make sure you are getting the most up-to-date information on our website. www.stsimon.church
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