On September 21, 2024, at Archbishop Mitty High School, nearly 200 young adults across the Diocese of San José came together for a transformative day of listening and reflection.

I think the point Jesus is trying to make, in a very graphic and dramatic way, is this: "Nothing, absolutely nothing, is more important than belonging to God’s kingdom, and anything that becomes an obstacle must be removed from our lives.”

Each year in May, the Order of Malta goes on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. As a part of our Order’s charism to help the sick and the poor, we invite those who are sick, affectionately called Malades, to join us on this pilgrimage. I invite you to nominate a worthy person for the Order of Malta’s 2025 Lourdes Pilgrimage.

We, too, are challenged to “show others the right way to go.” And I am convinced that if we do not show our sisters and brothers the way to go, someone else surely will.

We have completed the second month of the new fiscal year, 2024-2025. Thank you for your ongoing support of the mission and ministries of our parish. For the month of AUGUST our average weekly collection was $20,229. You also generously donated to various important causes in our AUGUST second/special collections at $4,380 ($1,094/week) This brings our AUGUST weekly average to $21,324.

I like ranking things. Maybe some of you do, too. I like it when people ask me what my favorite books or movies are, who I think are the best quarterbacks in NFL history, what are the all-time best sitcoms, or which books or music I would want if I were stranded on a deserted island.

We're seeking volunteers to care for our church’s flowers and plants, especially with watering. If you have a green thumb we'd love your help. For more information, please reach out to our Parish Office.