The June Primary Election is June 7, and ballots have been delivered to homes throughout the state. The California Catholic Conference has extensive FAQs and parish resources to help inform your vote
Following extensive consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board over the last few months, Bishop Oscar Cantú has made the following assignments effective July 1, 2022 unless otherwise indicated.
I want to thank the dozens of my supporters who made pledges totaling $5,000 to the Seminarian Education Fund. As one of the four referees at the annual Revs vs. Sems Basketball game, I was able to ensure that the contest was “fair and balanced.” I am especially grateful to Ellie Ferreras and her team who worked tirelessly in their efforts. By the way, the Sems defeated the Revs by 3 points in overtime!
May 18 is a very special day in our parish. Thirty-one years ago this Wednesday, both Fr. Matt and Fr. Lieu were ordained to the priesthood by +Bishop Pierre DuMaine at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Also on May 15, 1997, +Bishop DuMaine established the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi—25 years ago.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County change lives for good. We help people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome the barriers to self-sufficiency. Our final accounting for donations during 2021 by the members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish was $186,108. We are truly grateful to have this faithful level of support.
Thank you for your generosity to the Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal. Your gift of over $8,500 provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more to these priests who have been good shepherds and have kept their promises to the faithful of the Diocese. Please know that priests across the Diocese hold you and your loved ones in grateful prayer.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the mission and ministries of our parish. During the month of April, our average weekly collection was $22.921 (14% increase vs. March). You also generously donated to various important causes in our April (second collections) at $31,690 ($7,923 a week.) This brings our March weekly average to $23,770.
On Saturday, May 21 at 10 am we will celebrate the sacraments of First Eucharist with those children who have been preparing for many months for this joyful day. Please keep these children, families, and catechists in your prayers during this week.
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Then OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for you! The OCIA process introduces you to the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. It helps you explore what it means to be a Christian.
Pope Francis announced in a letter Friday that hope will be the central theme for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, voicing his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global brotherhood and solidarity with the poor, as well as care for the environment.
The Franciscan Relief Fund was established by the Franciscan Friars in 2020 to bring food assistance to men, women, and children facing hunger during times of natural disaster, war, disease, unemployment, or poverty.
Cursillo (pronounced KER SEE O) starts with a three-day retreat of learning, sharing, and experiencing life in a Christian Community. The word “Cursillo” is Spanish, meaning “a short course.” Cursillo is a shortened form of the full title: Cursillo de Christiandad, which means “A Short Course in Christian Community Living.” .
The ILM is a 3-year course of study for the laity. The ILM provides training and faith formation for lay leaders in the Church. The theological base for this program is found in the documents of the Second Vatican Council.
Last week we received 24 gifts and pledges for $12, 470 dollars. We have now reached 102 percent of our parish goal. 436 parishioners donated close to $225,000; however, well over 100 families donated $60,000 to the 2021 ADA, but not this year. Remember, every dollar pledged and paid over our diocesan goal will be returned to our parish.
Today we sent a $10,000 donation to Catholic Relief Services to provide vital emergency relief to families in Ukraine. This major gift was made possible by your overwhelming generosity in our Ash Wednesday collection. Thank you!
In the year of our Lord, 1997, on the 15th day of May, Bishop Pierre DuMaine, the first Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, communicated to Fr. John Sandersfeld a decree canonically erecting the Mission of St. Francis of Assisi to the status of a Parish.
Our loan balance on July 1, 2021 was $1,667,452.11. During the first 6 months of this fiscal year (Jul – Dec 2021), we made both principal and interest payments: $1,000,224.89 (principal) and $33,916.52 (interest).
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is seeing a steep decline in the number of volunteers helping them sort and distribute food. Volunteers are critical to their operations — they need your muscles to ensure much-needed food reaches our community!
The approaching 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade comes at a historic moment. The nation stands on the precipice of potentially overturning Roe v. Wade. At the same time, the Governor and state legislators have issued calls to make California a “sanctuary” destination for women seeking abortions from in and out of state.
Thank you to everyone who continues during this pandemic to support the mission and ministries of our parish. During the month of December (excluding Christmas), our average weekly collection was $20,568 (8% increase vs. November 2021).