St. Simon Catholic Parish Weekly Bulletin St. Simon Catholic Parish fosters Christ-centered discipleship through life long spiritual formation, open sharing of our gifts, and active participation in our Church, schools, and greater community.
Holy Family Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 29, 2019
St. Simon Catholic Parish 1860 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 650-967-8311 Fax: 650-967-8876 Saint Simon Parish School 1840 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 650-968-9952
WithkindregardsandallGod'sblessings,Fr. Warwick, Fr. Thuc, Fr. Chris, Members of the Pastoral Council, Members of the Pastoral Staff
Seniors "Young at Heart"
WewillnotbegatheringinJanuaryforourSeniorLuncheon!!"Wishing you a blessed Christmas andJoyous New Year". Dan Schutte
Markyourcalendarsfor Saturday, February 8.ThiswillbeaMorningofEnrichmentforallliturgicalministers,notjustforourparish,butforsomeotherparishesintheDiocese.WewillbehostingtheinternationallyrenownedDanSchutteatourparishfrom8:30amMass(ifabletoattend)throughwelcomerefreshmentsuntiltheend(latemorning).Doyoulovesuchsongsas"HereIamLord".and"Yahweh,IknowYouarehere"?Danwrotethoseandmuchmorebelovedliturgicalmusic.Heisreturningtoourparishafterseveralyears,becauseofmanyrequests.
School and Church Offices Closed
TheSt.SimonRectoryOf iceisclosedfortheChristmasandNewYear’sholidaysfromDecember24andwillreopenonMonday,January 2.TheSchoolwillreopenMonday,January 6.Please Mark Your Calendars
Weekend Mass Saturday 8:30am and 5:00pm (Sun. Observance)
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am, and 5:00pm
Holy Days of Obligation 6:30am, 8:30am and 6:30pm
Weekday National Holidays 9:00am only
School Masses 8:30am 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month during the school year
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 9:00am to 3:30pm in the chapel.
SACRAMENTS
RCIA Youth and adults interested in exploring the Catholic Faith or completing the Sacraments of initiation, please call 650-967-8311.
Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated upon completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. Generally celebrated during Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. For more information contact a parish priest at the rectory, 650-967-8311.
Reconciliation 4:00pm Saturdays or by appointment, 650-967-8311.
Marriage Couples must complete Marriage Preparation. Contact a parish priest to make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage, at 650-967-8311.
Sacrament of the Sick Ministers can bring communion or, anointing can be arranged, for parishioners who are ill, home-bound or in the hospital. For more information please contact the Rectory office, 650-967-8311. Also offered every first Saturday of the month at the 8:30am Mass.
Saints and Special Observances Tuesday: St. Sylvester I; NewYear’sEve Wednesday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; World Day of Peace; NYear’s Day Thursday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Friday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus; Saturday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
AwarmreminderofourCatechesis of the Good Shepherd programstartedatSt.Simonthatwasintroducedinthis,our50th Anniversary ofourPreschool of Religion program!It’snottoolatetosignupandjoinus!
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CRAB FEED! Friday,January 31,20206:00‐9:00pmintheParishCenterThis is a St. Simon Youth Ministry fundraiser, thank you for your support! PleasegotoENGAGE!foragreatserviceopportunityformiddleandhighschoolstudents.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthere!
This delicious dinner includes: All‐you‐can‐eatcrabandtri‐tipVegetablesSaladGluten‐FreePastaVeganOptionSourdoughrollsDessertselectionFullbar,nohost
Silent auction with baskets full of great items & a prize for best table decoration! TICKETS:$60perperson($55forthose65yearsandolder)$35KidFeed(ages 3-11).Includeschildcarewithfunactivitiesandpizzafrom 5:00 to 9:00pm in Spooncer Hall. Children must be potty trained. Onlinepaymenthttp://parish.stsimon.org/crab‐feedORpaybycashorcheckbelow.Questions:[email protected]@stsimon.org.
Thank you for your support of our Youth Ministry 2020 Crab Feed. Make checks payable to “St. Simon PLG” and drop off at the Rectory Office.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ QTY Adult $60 ea. _____ Adult 65 years or older $55 ea. _____ Kid Feed $35 ea. _____ Names, Ages, Grades of : TOTAL: _____
Outreach & Social Justice
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
TodayisthefeastoftheHolyFamilyofJesus,MaryandJoseph,andsowecancelebratethatweallbelongtotheholyfamilyofGod,whichmakesusbrothersandsisterstoeachother.At Christmas this year, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the joy and hope to our “brothers and sisters” who are poor by assisting 185 families, providing them food, and gifts. We appreciate your donations today for our 5th Sunday collection. Thank you for everything you do to support us throughout theyear. Sacred Heart Outreach Tuesday Morning of Service
WemeetintheSimonRoomThursdaysfrom7:00‐8:15am.FormoreinformationcontactJeanRousseauat650‐964‐0374.WegoovertheScripturesforthefollowingSunday. Cancer Healing Group
Ourintentionisthattheseyearendcontributionsbeusedforfacilityimprovementsandtohelpbalanceouroperatingbudget.Wewouldliketooffersomesuggestionsforthosewhowouldliketocontribute:Gifts made on or before December 31 are tax deductible for the tax year in which your gift was made. Celebrate the joy of Christmas by giving in the true spirit of the season. “Carry Over Deduction”, depending on your age, income and the size of your gift, you may be able to
“carry over” your charitable gift tax deduction to subsequent years. Gifts of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) are some of the best gifts to make whether they have
appreciated or depreciated in value. Forinformationregardingyearendgiving,pleasecontacttheparishof iceat650‐967‐8311.MayGodblessyouinyourefforts.KnowthatourprayersandthoughtswillbewithyouatChristmasandallyear.
Following is the budgeted and actual money received from Sunday and Holy Day collections: as of December 15, 2019. Due to the holiday early bulletin deadline, numbers have not been updated.
