"Sacred Scripture contains no text concerning the event commemorated in today's liturgy. For something of a historical background one may consult the apocryphal works, particularly the Protoevangel of St. James (ch. 4:1ff)

On Thursday evening, November 21, 2019, a Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated by Bishop Oscar Cantú (St. John the Baptist Church in Milpitas) to honor the lives of victims and those who have been impacted by violence during this year.

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Thanksgiving Day, November 28th is the one authentic American religious feast. How better for us to honor this day than to gather as a faith community for the celebration of the Eucharist at 9:30 am in the Chapel.

Please RSVP to Leslie by Monday November 25th if you will be attending the Advent Recollection on Saturday November 30th from 9-11:30am in the Gathering Hall. We understand that this is still during the Thanksgiving Break, but next Saturday is already the first weekend of Advent. This is an opportunity for the liturgical ministers of the parish to prepare our hearts and mind for this upcoming Advent season. I really encourage you to attend if you can. I'll be there to assist our Keynote speaker, John Michael Reyes with music.

While the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation (even when December 8 falls on a Saturday or Monday), the obligation is abrogated when the celebration of the feast is transferred to December 9.

In this season of Advent, then, let us recall our baptism in which we were made children of the light. Let us examine those things which prevent us from living as children of light ought to live. And let us approach our Father in a spirit of true repentance. May heed God's invitation to this moment of grace.

Beautiful hand-made olive wood religious articles made by Catholic families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem will be on sale the weekend of December the 14th and 15th after all the Masses. Bethlehem Artworks is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to over 100 plus suffering families each week. Please stop by the tables outside and take a look at our beautiful handmade rosaries, statues, crosses and nativities. They will make a wonderful present for family and friends; or an opportunity to add a beautiful hand carved religious item for your home to be cherished through generations

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose and the family of: Mr. Angelbert Chijoke Chikere & Mr. Phuc Trong Joseph Tran, invite you to the Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by the MOST REVEREND OSCAR CANTÚ, STD, Bishop of San Jose on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM - Holy Family Parish, 4848 Pearl Avenue in San Jose. Reception immediately following in the Parish Hall.

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