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UPCOMING MEETING & EVENTS
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November 13 - 10am-1pm, STEM Lab Grand Opening and School Open House, register here. Ribbon Cutting at 10:30am.
November 15 - 7pm, Kindergarten Readiness Discussion, register here
November 16 - 8:30am, School Teaching Mass with Fr. Brendan & John Angotti
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 November 23-25
November 27 - 6pm, Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade
December 11 - 6pm, Ladies Christmas Dinner
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This weekend, the Finance council will provide a summary of our Parish finances. You can read our Annual Report for the 2021-2022 fiscal year here. During this last year we have concentrated our efforts on reopening after a two year shutdown due to the global pandemic. Please take the time to read about how we have worked together to emerge from the pandemic years, united in faith, and committed to being the vibrant and welcoming community we are known for.
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FRIENDSGIVING CONCERT - NOVEMBER 19
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Please join us for a Friendsgiving Concert on Saturday, November 19, with John Angotti and Jesse Manibusan! Invite your friends, come to 5pm Mass, 6pm wine & cheese reception and 6:30pm concert. Register here.
We are collecting items to support local Santa Clara families. NEW Baby Clothes and/or $25+ Grocery & Target gift cards for the St Vincent de Paul Society.
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OUR SAINTS CAME MARCHING IN!
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Last Sunday, our Saints came marching in to Mass for our Family Saints Day followed by Donut Sunday put on by our wonderful Welcome Committee and teen hospitality volunteers. Sr.Mary-Han and her Children's Faith Formation (CFF) team had activities outside focused around the Saints and a fun photo back drop! It was a wonderful celebration of Saints! Photo credit to Mike Abbott and Stephen Lee, our talented volunteer photographers. To learn more about CFF, click here.
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BABY CLOTHES / LAYETTE COLLECTION
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We are collecting NEW baby items and clothes size 0-6 months for local families in need 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,
- baseball caps
- Sizes L and XL are needed
All items must be new and the underwear must be in unopened packages. 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. We thank you for your support.
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The Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to make new shawls and lap blankets monthly. Our mission is to provide hope, comfort, and healing. The shawls are made with many prayers and loving thoughts attached. It is a unique way of reaching out to the community in a very special way and is much appreciated by the people who need to be comforted.
We are also making pocket size prayer shawls! They fit in your pocket or purse and have the same loving thoughts and prayers attached to them and are blessed by one of the priests.
Do you know someone that needs the comfort of a shawl or lap blanket? Please contact us and we can arrange a pick-up time or delivery. If you would like to join our ministry or have any questions please contact Rose Mary Becker at wpbecker@att.net or call 650 930-0044.
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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.
Save the date - February 4, Art Journaling, 9am - 12pm at Saint Simon.
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We had the first meeting of our Grief Support Group last week. We will continue to meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The next meeting is on December 14, 2022 at 7pm in the Holy Family Room and 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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FAMILY SAINTS DAY FUN & ACTIVITIES
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Our Saints marched out of the Church and around the Parish Center. They enjoyed donuts, activities about the Saints and taking photos with the Saints Simon & Jude backdrop. Thank you to Sr. Mary-Han and all her volunteers for this fun and engaging Family Saints Day! Who is your favorite Saint? Email here to let us know.
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It was great to see so many children dressed up and families participating!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
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Advent Wreath Making
November 20, after 9am & 11:15am Masses, Parish Center Gym
Christmas Lights Drive Thru!
December 16 & 17, 6-7:30pm
Come and wave at our community driving by and enjoy some hot chocolate and treats!
Christmas Party after 5pm Youth Mass
December 18, 6-8pm, Parish Center Gym
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
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Friendsgiving Potluck
November 19, 6-7:30pm, Simon Room
Bring something to eat and share for 4 people
Christmas Lights Drive Thru!
December 16 & 17, 6-7:30pm
Come and wave at our community driving by and enjoy some hot chocolate and treats!
Christmas Party after 5pm Youth Mass
December 18, 6-8pm, Gym
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Every year, the Diocese of San Jose hosts an event called, Saints In The City, which shines a spotlight and honors high school students from different parishes and schools across the Diocese, whose exemplary way of engaging with the community speaks strongly of lived discipleship.
Diane Lue, from our Parish, was recognized with the Saint Francis of Assisi Award. Diane serves as an important teen in our Parish. She is part of our Youth Ministry leadership team, a music minister in our Church band, as well as serving on our Vacation Bible School CORE youth leadership team. She strives to bring youth into our church by joining every volunteer and leadership opportunity that comes her way while balancing an intense academic schedule. Congratulations Diane!
After Diane received her award, she said that John Kellett, who coordinates our Sunday 5pm Mass Youth Band, opened up a new world for her as she began participating in music, which allowed her to find her place in helping out as a teen at mass.
Fr. Brendan said that, "Diane is an inspirational young adult. Since I have been at Saint Simon, she has consistently asked how she can help. She is an inspiration to me and an example to others about how to get involved and give back, especially for young people".
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ADVENT WREATH MAKING - NOVEMBER 20
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Prepare for Advent! Register for the Advent Wreath Making Event here.
Sunday, November 20 after 9am & 11:15am Masses. We have kits to:
- make in-person
- kits to take home
- pre-made wreaths. Register online here.
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LOS ALTOS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
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Sunday, November 27, 6-8pm
Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade
Please join us as we begin the Advent Season. Come catch the holiday spirit, support the the Saint Simon Parish float and our cheer squad.
Meet at the Saint Simon spot - corner of State and 3rd (in front of the old Costume Bank) where you can pick up some festive glow wands hosted by the Bolivar and Cardoza Families. Please stop by, say hello and grab some glow!
6:00pm - Parade begins at 1st & State
6:20-6:30pm - 1st float reaches 1st & Main
6:45-7:00pm - 1st floats reach Parade end
7:20-7:45pm - Final floats reach parade end
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December 11 - Ladies Christmas Dinner
December 16 & 17 - Saint Simon Christmas Lights Drive Through
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DO YOU NEED GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS?
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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
- Big 5 for $25.
List of gift cards here or email for a list here - the ones we don't have in stock can be ordered from many different retailers.
How to order - please email PROsorio@aol.com by December 1. We'll do our best to set you up for all your gift giving needs. Thank you for your support!
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OUR PARISH LIFE GROUP (PLG) NEWS
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This week's $100 Cash Calendar Raffle Winner is:
Dustin & Jessica Miller! Congratulations!
You can purchase your cash calendar raffle tickets online here. Thank you for your support.
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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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Dominican Sisters at Mission San Jose
Holiday Boutique - Click Here
Nov 19, 9am-4pm In person shopping
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!
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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. 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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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 Carmen, 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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Please note Thanksgiving Break Mass Times
Wednesday, November 23 - 8:30am (no 6:30am)
Thursday, November 24 - 8:30am (no 6:30am)
Friday, November 25 - 8:30am (no 6:30am)
The Parish Office will be closed November 23, 24 & 25, 2022.
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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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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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