Mass Schedule Here
Mass Intentions Here
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Give Online Here
Auction 2023 Here
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AUCTION ITEMS & RAFFLE PACKAGES VIEWING
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Follow this link to view, bid and donate.
St Simon Parish Auction 2023
We invite EVERYONE to the Auction Viewing over the weekend in Spooncer Hall (you don't need an auction ticket to bid) . Silent auction items and raffle prizes will be on display. Only a selection of “super silent” items and raffle packages will be on display at Villa Ragusa so this weekend gives you a chance to view the silent auction items and wonderful raffle packages in person.
Viewing times:
- Saturday, February 4, 3-5pm
- Sunday, February 5, after all morning Masses with coffee and donuts.
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February 4-5 - Auction Items Viewing 3-5pm and after all morning Masses
February 5 - Donut Sunday after all Sunday morning Masses
February 8 - 10am, Women's Spirituality, Church Chapel
February 9 - 7pm, Grief Support Group Meeting, Holy Family Room
February 11 - Under the Enchanted Sea Auction, Villa Ragusa
February 11 & 12 - Anointing of the Sick at all Masses
February 14 - 9am, Valentine's Day Brunch for Seniors (65yrs+), Spooncer Hall
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SVdP - WARM GEAR COLLECTION
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This is the last weekend for the St Vincent de Paul Warm Gear Collection
Thank you for your continued generosity to SVdP to support needy clients in our community. It is truly appreciated especially during this time of wet and cold winter weather.
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Women's Spirituality Meeting ~ All Welcome!
February 8, 10-11am. in the Church Chapel
No previous attendance or preparation required. Please join us! Invite a friend! For more information, email Christine Moore here.
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Grief Support Meeting
February 9, 7pm, Holy Family Room
This faith-based support group brings together members of the parish community who are experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. All benefit from support and companionship from others who have experienced similar experiences. More information here
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HOPE & WELLNESS MINISTRY EVENTS
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How a Church Can Become a Sanctuary - 8 week Session. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from February to May 2023. A place where individuals living with mental health challenges can feel safe, supported, and have a sense of belonging.
Zoom Sessions: 7-8:30 pm
In-Person Sessions 10:15-11:45am at St. Nicholas Hall. Registration info email: hopeandwellness@stsimon.org
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK & LOURDES PRAYER PETITIONS
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The Diocese of San Jose World Day of the Sick, sponsored by the Order of Malta
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1:00pm.
St. Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave, San Jose
The Mass celebrated by Bishop Oscar Cantu will include Anointing of the Sick, Blessing for Caregivers, receiving of Lourdes water and more. You will have an opportunity to submit prayer petitions for Malta members to hand carry to Lourdes in May. All are welcome. Submit online a prayer to be carried to Lourdes click here.
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VALENTINE'S DAY BRUNCH FOR SENIORS
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Valentine's Day Brunch for Seniors (65yrs+)
Join us after 8:30am Mass for a Valentine's Day Brunch with your loved one and friends. 9am-11am in Spooncer Hall. Registration required.
RSVP click here or email:
communications@stsimon.org
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Congratulations to the Saint Simon girls travel team for their championship win at the Fr. Murray Tournament last weekend. Congratulations also to the Saint Simon boys travel team for earning a 3rd place finish in the tournament. It was great to have our alum and cheerleaders back on the court too. Thank you to all who came out to support the event. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Please pray for our children who are making the Sacrament of Reconciliation this weekend. May they be blessed and filled with grace. Thank you to the teachers, volunteers and families for helping prepare the children for this special day.
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Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR)
Mark your calendar, June 12-16, 2023 for the annual Diocesan Youth Retreat, DYR, at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe. Watch for registration details at www.dsj.org/youth.
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Catholic Schools Week was celebrated all week at Saint Simon Parish School. We enjoyed theme days, we loved having our grandparents, relatives and special friends visit on Generations Day, we did service with our school families, and finished the week with student appreciation day.
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Bishop's Statement on the recent shootings.
In the wake of the series of shootings in our country, especially those in California, and in our neighboring community of Half Moon Bay, we extend our prayers to all the grieving families, work colleagues of the victims, and all those affected by these tragedies. We pray for healing to all those who are injured, and comfort to those who mourn. Click here to view the full message. |
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2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal – Supporting Our Mission Together
Our Parish Goal: $245,423
Our Parish Participation Goal: 100% of families
The 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal invites all Catholics to “support our mission together” to support the ministries, services, and programs offered by the Diocese of San José that in support of all parishes. Watch your mailboxes for more information regarding this once-a-year appeal! Please prayerfully consider your gift to support these important ministries. For information on the work of the Diocese, visit www.dsj.org/ADA.
“All tithes of the land, whether in grain from the field or in the fruit from the trees, belong to the Lord, as sacred to Him.” Lev. 27:30
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Black History Month
A Mass on February 25 at 2:00pm, St. Frances Cabrini Parish, will bring together the people of African descent, with their friends, liturgically celebrating their African Heritage. Bishop Cantú will celebrate the Mass, sharing Christ’s Body and Blood in Unity. For information click here visit or email caddsjbrite@gmail.com
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SR. REBECCA'S T'AI CHI CHIH
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9am-10am PT February 8, 15
Retreat sessions will include the full TCC 19 movements and an on-going reflection on…
What does it mean to be in Right Relationship with the Global Community? And, how we can grow this Global Communion through the 7 Restorative Practices? Email Sr. Rebecca at SpiritJoyUs@gmail.com for the Zoom link
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Marriage Enrichment Retreat.
Be More: A Marriage Formation Retreat
February 17-19, 2023
“Marriage is the beginning, not the end, of the struggle to make life work!” - Flannery O’Conner
Your marriage is stable, and your faith is solid, but do you still yearn for greater fulfillment from your marriage than you realize today? Do you desire to continue to grow closer to your spouse and to Christ as you face the difficult challenges of life? For more information and registration, visit us at www.olscretreat.org/marriage-retreats
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Carlos Otiniano, Eric Carro, Mary Laidlaw, Kathy Seddiqui, Eduardo Valverde, Edna Culp, Jeff Pelger, Kevin Gillette, Vicki Corbert, Joan Terry, Peggy & Jim Andrews and Barry Sharrow. If you would like someone to be added to our Prayer list, please email here.
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SAINT SIMON MASS INTENTIONS
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This week's Mass Intentions, click here.
A reminder to refresh your browser if Mass Intentions are last week's date. To request a Saint Simon Mass Intention, use the online form here. (scroll down after the Mass Intention names) $10 suggested donation.
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Saint Simon Eucharistic Adoration is on Tuesdays in the Chapel from 9am-2pm.
For more information, contact Judy Chin, jfchin99@yahoo.com
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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:
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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FR. BRENDAN'S BOOK FOR CYCLE A
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Fr. Brendan published his homilies from Cycle A (which we are in again now). His book is available for purchase. $15 donation.
Buy online for pick up at the Parish Office click here.
Buy online for booked to be shipped click here.
Note: The office is closed December 26th to January will be re-open on January 3rd, 2023.
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February - For parishes
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the center, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.
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