Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
in the Conference Room - Admin Building. Examinations of Conscience.
Saturdays from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
in the Conference Room - Admin Building. Examinations of Conscience.
PARISH CLERGY ASSIGNMENTS
effective July 1, 2023
Rev. Seth Kupo – from parochial vicar of Saint Catherine of Alexandria in
Morgan Hill to parochial vicar of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Los Gatos
Morgan Hill to parochial vicar of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Los Gatos
Rev. Gabriel Lee – from parochial vicar of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Los Gatos to parochial vicar of Saint Joseph of Cupertino in Cupertino
Plans for an official farewell for Fr Gabriel will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, please take some time to thank Fr. Gabriel for his dedicated service to our community for the last two years.
OTHER NEW CLERGY ASSIGNMENTS - effective July 1, 2023
Let us pray for all our priests with new assignments, for the current community
that they are serving, and the new community that they have been assigned to.
that they are serving, and the new community that they have been assigned to.
STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Your continued ONLINE support of St. Mary is greatly appreciated.
Please consider setting up a recurring gift Online.
If you would like to discontinue receiving envelopes please email parish.office@stmaryslg.org or call 408-354-3726 x 110.
Volunteers needed at Catholic Charities food distribution sites at eight of our parishes! It's easy, show up and work for 3-4hours.
Volunteer information www.ccscc.org/volunteer
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The Knights of Columbus is having a Vocations Bike Ride Fundraiser on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Meet at 9:30AM at the St. Lucy’s Parking Lot to ride the Los Gatos Creek Bicycle Trail at your own pace. Donation is $20 for riders and includes a tee shirt from the event. A $200 Sponsorship Donation is available for event recognition.
Contact Vic LoBue (408) 472-5717 for details.
FAITH FORMATION
(alphabetical) Lauren Austin, Nathan Austin, Christian Michael Aragon, Rosario Quinones-Barnett, Amelia Bartz, Brooklyn Black, Jett Brady, Avery Brill, Jon Cassidy, Miles Brown, Edward Colbert, Samantha Cuccias, Adeline Cureton, Margaret Drainville, Charlie Errecart, James Foley, Kaylee Fry, Feli Goyret, Molly Gregor, Sonia Hernandez, Leonardo Hernandez-Rodriguez, Jonah Korsunsky, Catalina Lara, Genevieve Lara, Ava Larrenaga, Killian McKeown, Mia Mesa, Reese Murphy, Tyler Sammut, Vin Schoen, Brooke Sidharthan, Noah Stalions, Alice Vianna Moreira, Gram Whitebread, Taylor Whitebread
PRAYERS FOR THESE YOUTH WHO WILL RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION ON MAY 24
Trevor Ankaitis, Henry Bakota, Zoe Charles, Michael Coffey, Connor Cormier, Michael de Castro, Mathijs Dirven, Mary Fanslaw, Lauren Fantino-Dyer, Mia Hanuska, Bryan Hearney, Luke Hinson, Kristofer Kusalo, Dean Lally, Christopher Malin, Molly Malin, Wade Marquez, Cole Mason, Angelina McCloskey, Alexander McCloskey, Declan McInerney, Maddox Mercado, Collin Murphy, Harper Sagall, Max Sroka
THE KIDS' BULLETIN
SHARING THE GOSPEL
Jesus prayed for his friends. He knew they were a special gift from God. Jesus was patient with them. He taught them about God. He cared about his friends and forgave them from his heart. Everything that Jesus did showed what God was like. Be a friend like Jesus. Care for your friends like God does.
PRAYER
God, thank you for my friends. Help me to treat them like you would. Amen.
God, thank you for my friends. Help me to treat them like you would. Amen.
MISSION FOR THE WEEK
The next time you talk to God, pray for each of your friends.
Ask your friends to pray for you, too.
©LPi
FAITH IN ACTION
Need Food DELIVERED? Call 1-800-984-3663
Volunteers needed at Catholic Charities food distribution sites at
eight of our parishes! It's easy, show up and work for 3-4 hours.
Volunteer information www.ccscc.org/volunteer
Sign up to volunteer
eight of our parishes! It's easy, show up and work for 3-4 hours.
Volunteer information www.ccscc.org/volunteer
Sign up to volunteer
including emergency rent relief, healthcare, housing, jobs,
older adults & people with disabilities, etc.
older adults & people with disabilities, etc.
ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL
smslg.org 408.354.3944
TK'S NEW PLAYHOUSE
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UNDEFEATED FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM!
For details and to express your interest email Molly Rhein
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
AND BEYOND
May Prayer Themes
Intercession of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph for our Diocese
Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
MAY 19: Prayer Vigil for Transitional Deacons
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, starting with Mass at 5:30pm; followed by Adoration until 7:30pm
UPCOMING ORDINATIONS
Ordination to Transitional Diaconate of Seminarians Robert Richard Lamorena, Duy Duc Nguyen and Ryan Michael Chew Kong Mau through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Cantú on May 20, 9:30am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Livestream at facebook/diocesesanjose.
Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Permanent Diaconate of Simon Huan-Chung Liao and Samuel Emperador Milan through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Cantú on May 27, 9am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Livestream at facebook/diocesesanjose.
Novena for Migrants and Asylum-Seekers: Starting May 21
The Diocese of San Jose will pray a Novena for the migrants at the border being affected by the end of Title 42. Join together in solidarity with Catholic Bishops throughout the US, to pray for a merciful and humane resolution for all migrants.
Pray with the daily Novena guide linked at www.dsj.org/migrants beginning May 21 and going through May 30.
Laudato Si Week - May 21-28: Hope for the Earth. Hope for Humanity 2023 & Original YouTube Movie: “The Letter” to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. This global celebration will unite Catholics to rejoice in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life, and show how the protagonists of “The Letter” are already doing so.
DYR 2023 (June 12 – 16, 2023) DEADLINE EXTENDED. There is still room but numbers are increasing quickly! Sign-up soon! There is time for fundraising and payment schedules can be extended to allow for last minute payments. We are very excited about this life changing retreat and the opportunities for our youth to encounter Christ.
INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP IN MINISTRY: The academic year begins September 2023. The ILM offers a 3-year course of study for lay leaders in the Church. Responding to their baptismal call, ILM graduates return to their parish to serve in various leadership roles in Liturgy, Catechetics, Social Justice, Pastoral Care, and others. Click here for more info or speak with Fr. Greg.
CORAM DEO FOR YOUNG ADULTS: Are you interested in helping to plan an evening of encounter with God through music, silence and adoration? Email to Jennyrose at jrosejalique@gmail.com or evangelization@dsj.org.
May - Mental Health Awareness: This month of May, join the national movement aimed at raising awareness about mental health to work toward erasing the stigma surrounding it. Check out this Mental Health May Calendar and discover 31 small things you can do to improve your mental health this month! Mental Health Toolkit also available at www.mhanational.org.
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! Stayed tuned all month to learn how the Refugee Foster Care Program at Catholic Charities finds families and provides support for Refugee Youth from all over the World.
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