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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS ....
October 29 - 5pm, Teaching Mass, Fall Dinner and John Angotti Concert
October 30 - 3:30pm, Middle School Youth Fellowship Meeting, Spooncer Hall
November 1 - All Saints Day
November 2 - All Souls Day
November 2 - 7pm, Auction General Meeting, Simon Room
November 6 - Donut Sunday after all morning Masses
10am Saints Parade
2:30pm MS Youth Ministry Lesson
November 9 - 10am, Women's Spirituality Meeting, Chapel
November 10 - 7pm, Grief Support FIRST MEETING, Holy Family Room
November 13 - 10am, School Open House and STEM Lab Grand Opening
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TEACHING MASS, DINNER & CONCERT
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Join Fr. Brendan and John Angotti TONIGHT! Come to the 5pm teaching Mass, followed by Dinner and Concert. If you missed the three retreat sessions this week, you can watch them on Saint Simon YouTube Presentations here.
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL 5TH SUNDAY COLLECTION
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Second Collection at Masses this weekend to help those in need
Last month, St. Vincent de Paul helped six local families with rent and rent deposits to avoid being evicted. This weekend, St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting their 5th Sunday collection at all the Masses. Please be as generous as possible to help other families who are experiencing similar hardships and financial despair. Thank you for your support.
Collection for Veterans - October 29 to November 13
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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November 17 - Turkey Bingo Register here
November 19 - Friendsgiving Concert with John Angotti and guests
November 20 - Advent Wreath Making Event after 9am & 11:15am Sunday Masses register here
November 21 - Hope & Wellness Circle, 7:00 - 8:15pm via Zoom link here
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New trees are being planted around the Church and new drought friendly plants in front of the new STEM building as part of the facilities landscape project. Please drive and walk safely around campus during this time.
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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. It will be led by Gavin Corn. If you would like to attend, please register and you can pick up a copy of the book from the rectory office. Email here.
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CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
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All Parishioners, young and old, are invited to dress up as your favorite Saint for 9am Mass on Sunday, November 6, 2022. The schedule for CFF is the 9am Family Mass, followed by Donut Sunday and the Family Saint Learning Event and Parade. Invite a friend to join you and celebrate the Saints!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
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Our next Fellowship Session is Sunday, October 30, 3:30-4:45pm in Spooncer Hall. Here is the RSVP link. For more information, email Kalena here
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING
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Our High Schoolers enjoyed their time together last weekend painting pumpkins. It looks like they are getting ready for the Advent Season too!
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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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OUR PARISH LIFE GROUP (PLG) NEWS
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Auction General Meeting “Under the Enchanted Sea”
Wednesday, November 2, 7pm, Simon Room.
Come and learn all about the Auction, find out how you can get involved in a big or small way. Bring a friend and enjoy a glass of wine. All are welcome! For more info, email Melissa Moody here or Autumn Vavoso here.
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This week's $100 Cash Calendar Raffle Winner is:
Maria Allo! 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.
The purpose of the survey is to gain a greater understanding of the pastoral needs of the Catholic community in Santa Clara County and discern pastoral priorities for our diocese for the coming years. Please take the time to give your feedback. Responses are anonymous. Click here |
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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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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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DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE SYNOD 2023
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What does the Synod mean for Saint Simon Parish?
We have completed listening sessions with members from our Parish Committees and School Staff. Now Bishop Cantu is asking for your feedback. Please complete the Synod Survey here. More info 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 and there are envelopes 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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October - A Church Open to Everyone
We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.
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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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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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