Statement by Bishop Cantú on Fiducia Supplicans

Today, December 18, 2023, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a declaration, Fiducia supplicans, On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings. In clarifying the meaning of blessings, and indeed in making a distinction between formal, liturgical blessings and more informal, spontaneous blessings, the Vatican opened the possibility of ordained ministers (bishops, priests, deacons) offering spontaneous, informal blessings to couples in unions that are either “irregular” (non-sacramental) or same sex (non-sacramental).

The document explicitly states that rites and prayers that could be confused with the sacrament of marriage are inadmissible,” thereby maintaining a clear distinction between the sacrament of marriage and the spontaneous blessings for couples in non-sacramental unions. The declaration reaffirms the Church’s definition of the sacrament of marriage as the “exclusive, stable, and indissoluble union between a man and a woman, naturally open to the generation of children,”(4) as clarified by Pope Francis earlier this year.

Yet, the Church recognizes the pastoral need to respond to those who humbly seek a blessing and express a desire for God’s mercy and assistance in order to dialogue with and invite them to a deeper relationship with the Lord. Thus, the declaration notes that the “ordained minister [may] join in the prayer of those persons who, although in a union that cannot be compared in any way to a marriage, desire to entrust themselves to the Lord and his mercy, to invoke his help, and to be guided to a greater understanding of his plan of love and of truth” (30). This declaration represents an important clarification that acknowledges and responds to the diverse realities of people’s lives while upholding the Church’s teachings on sacramental marriage.

 

Vatican News Announcement: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-12/fiducia-supplicans-doctrine-faith-blessing-irregular-couples.html

Text of Fiducia Supplicans: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/12/18/0901/01963.html#en

 

2023 Simbang Gabi Schedule

Simbang Gabi is a devotional, nine-day series of Masses attended by Filipino Catholics as a spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ on Christmas.

The Spanish missionaries brought the practice to deepen the faith of the people of the Philippines.  The Simbang Gabi, a novena of Mass, first introduced in Mexico, was known as Misa de Gallo. The masses were celebrated as early as 4:00 a.m. to allow farmers to participate in the liturgy before they went to the fields.  Simbang Gabi is a long Catholic tradition among many Filipinos not only in the Philippines but all over the world where Filipinos find homes.

Simbang Gabi masses are occurring throughout the diocese beginning December 15th. See the scheduled below

Kick-off of Simbang Gabi 2023 is on Wednesday December 13 at 7:00P M  at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish.  The mass will be presided by Bishop Oscar Cantú.  There will be Blessing of Parols (Star Lanterns) and a reception following the Mass.

-CAMPBELL-
St. Lucy Parish
2350 Winchester Blvd., Campbell

December 16 – 24 5:30 AM

-CUPERTINO-
Saint Joseph of Cupertino Parish
10110 North DeAnza Blvd., Cupertino

Dec. 16, 8:30 am
Dec. 17, 9:30 am
Dec. 18, 8:30 am
Dec. 19, 8:30 am
Dec. 20, 8:30 am
Dec. 21, 8:30 am
Dec. 22, 8:30 am
Dec. 23, 8:30 am
Dec. 24, 8:30 am

-GILROY-
St. Mary’s – Gilroy
11 First St., Gilroy

All are English Mass
Dec. 16, 6am
Dec. 17, 7am
Dec. 18, 6am
Dec. 19, 6am
Dec. 20, 6am
Dec. 21, 6am
Dec. 22, 6am
Dec. 23, 6am
Dec. 24, 7am

-MILPITAS-
St. Elizabeth Parish
750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas

Dec.16, 6:00 am – Bishop Oscar Cantu
Dec. 17, 6:00 am – Fr. Duong Nguyen
Dec.18, 6:00am – Fr. Jose Galang
Dec.19, 6:00am – Fr. Anthony Uytingco
Dec. 20, 6:00am – Fr. Celso Singson
Dec. 21, 6:00am – Fr. Andrew Garcia, SJ
Dec. 22, 6:00am – Fr. Justin Le
Dec. 23, 6:00am – Fr. Dan Urcia
Dec. 24, 6:00am – Fr. Andy Ligot, JCD Vicar General / Chancellor/ Pastor

St. John the Baptist Parish
350 South Abel St., Milpitas

Dec 15 – 23 7:00 pm

-MOUNTAIN VIEW-
St.  Athanasius Parish
160 North Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View

Dec 16 to 24 – 5:30am

-MORGAN HILL-
St. Catherine Parish
17400 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill

Dec 16 5:30 PM

-SAN JOSE-
Church of the Transfiguration Parish
4325 Jarvis Ave., San Jose

Dec. 16, 5pm
Dec. 17, 630pm
Dec. 18, 630pm
Dec. 19, 630pm
Dec. 20, 630pm
Dec. 21, 630pm
Dec. 22, 630pm
Dec. 23, 5pm
Dec. 24, 630pm

Holy Cross Parish
580 East Jackson St., San Jose

Dec. 15-23, 7pm

Holy Family Parish
4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose

Dec. 16-24, 6am

Most Holy Trinity Parish
2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose

Dec. 16 Saturday, 5:30 am – Fr. Duc Vu, SJ
Dec. 17 Sunday, 5:30 am – Fr. Noel Sanvicente
Dec. 18 Monday, 5:30 am – Fr. Andrew Garcia, SJ
Dec. 19 Tuesday, 5:30 am – Fr. Francis Nguyen, SJ
Dec. 20 Wednesday, 5:30 am – Bishop Oscar Cantu
Dec. 21 Thursday, 5:30 am – Fr. Michael Gazzingan
Dec. 22 Friday, 5:30 am – Fr. Gener Geronimo
Dec. 23 Saturday, 5:30 am – Fr. Martin Silva, SJ
Dec. 24 Sunday, 5:30 am – Fr. Eric Piczon

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
2020 East San Antonio St., San Jose

Dec 15 6:00 pm
Dec 16 5:00 pm
Dec 17 – 22 6:00 pm
Dec 23 5:00 pm

Queen of Apostles Parish
4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose

Dec. 22, 7 PM

St. Maria Goretti Parish
2980 Senter Rd., San Jose

Dec. 15 – 23, 7 PM

St. Frances Cabrini Parish
15333 Woodard Rd., San Jose

Dec. 19, 6 PM
Dec. 20, 6 PM

St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15111 San Felipe Rd., San Jose

Dec 15, Friday, 7pm – Fr. Rey Sarmiento
Dec 16, Saturday, 4pm – Fr. Robain Lamba
Dec 17, Sunday, 6pm – Fr. Lieu Vu
Dec 18, Monday, 7pm – Fr. Jeff Fernandez
Dec 19, Tuesday, 7pm – Fr. Tito Cartagenas
Dec 20, Wednesday, 7pm – Fr. Ritche Bueza
Dec 21, Thursday,7pm – Fr. Matt Stanley
Dec 22, Friday, 7pm – Fr. Victor Trinidad
Dec 23, Saturday, 4pm – Bishop Oscar Cantu

St. John Vianney Parish
4600 Hyland Ave, San Jose

Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 8 AM
Dec 17, 6 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 8 AM

St. Julie Billiart Parish
6410 Cottle Rd., San Jose

Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 5 PM
Dec 17, 7 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM

St. Maria Goretti Parish
2980 Senter Rd., San Jose

December 15-23 7:00 PM

Saint Victor Parish
3108 Sierra Rd.San Jose

Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 5 PM
Dec 17, 5 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM

-SANTA CLARA-

Our Lady of Peace Parish
2800 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara

Dec. 16, 5am
Dec. 17, 5am
Dec. 18, 5am
Dec. 19, 5am
Dec. 20, 5am
Dec. 21, 5am
Dec. 22, 5am
Dec. 23, 5am
Dec. 24, 5am

St. Justin Parish
2655 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara

Dec 16- 24 6 AM

St. Lawrence Parish
1971 Saint Lawrence Dr., Santa Clara

Dec, 13, 7 PM Diocesan Celebration of Simbang Gabi Kick-off Mass with blessing of parols (lanterns) after.
Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 5 PM
Dec 17, 6 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM

-SUNNYVALE-
Church of the Resurrection Parish
725 Cascade Dr., Sunnyvale

Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM

St. Cyprian
195 Leota Ave.

Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16 & 17, 5 PM
Dec 18-22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM

2023 Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena and Mass Schedule

 

-CAMPBELL-

Saint Lucy Parish
2350 Winchester Blvd., Campbell

Monday, December 11 
7 pm Vigil Mass
Tuesday, December 12 
8 am Mass Celebration

-GILROY-

Saint Mary Parish
11 First St., Gilroy

Sunday, December 10
11:30 am – 1 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession (10th St to 1st St down Eigleberry)
1 pm  Mariachi Mass Spanish @ CHU
Monday, December 11
5 – 8 pm OLG Novena Hospitality@ Overhang
6: pm OLG Novena Spanish @ CHA
11 pm OLG Misa de Gallo Spanish @ CHU
Tuesday, December 12

4 am Mañanitas, 5 am Spanish Mariachi Mass,
12 pm Sp Mariachi Mass, 5 pm-English OLG Mass & 7 pm Spanish Mariachi Mass

-MORGAN HILL-

Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish
17400 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill

December 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11
6 pm Novena  
Sunday, December 10
10:30 am procession, starting at Morgan Hill Cultural center and ending at St. Catherine parish via Monterey Road and Main Street.
12:30 pm,  5 pm, 7 pm
Monday, December 11
6 pm Rosary with flower offering
7 pm  Representation of the apparitions of Our Lady to San Juan Diego
Tuesday, December 12
5 am Mañanitas with mariachi
6 am Holy Mass
7-8 am Hospitality
6:30 pm Rosary with Hijos de Maria Santisima

-MOUNTAIN VIEW-

Saint Joseph Mountain View Parish
582 Hope St., Mountain View

Dec. 10, 2:30pm (Spanish) Reenactment of the apparitions of Our Lady to San Juan Diego.
Dec. 11, 10pm Songs to Our Lady by Jovenes Adultos para Cristo Choir. 11pm Rosary.
Dec. 12, 12am- 2am Mariachi. 2am-3am Rosary. 3am-4am Rosary. 4am-5am Mañanitas to Our Lady by the Hispanic Choir “Son de Dios”. 5am Holy Mass.
Dec. 12, 5pm Rosary. 6pm-6:30pm Aztec Dance. 6:30-7pm Chinelos’ Dance. 7pm Procession and Holy Mass. 

-SAN JOSE-

Our Lady of Guadalupe
2020 East San Antonio St, San Jose

Tuesday, December 12
12 am,  6 am,  8 am,
12 pm,  5 pm, 7 pm

Our Lady of Refuge
2165 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose

Friday, December 8 (Diocesan Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe)
6:30 pm Procession
7:30 pm Holy Mass
8:30 – 4:30 pm  Reception and Entertainment

Sacred Heart of San Jose
325 Willow St.,, San Jose


Saturday, December 9 

7:30 pm
Monday, December 11
3-5 pm reenactment of the apparitions of Our Lady to San Juan Diego, 7 pm, 8:30 pm , 9:30 – 11:45 pm Music Serenade
Tuesday, December 12 
12 am midnight Mass (Spanish), 1:30 – 3:45 am, 4 am Mananitas, 5 am Mass (Spanish), 8 am Mass (English), 6 pm, 7 pm Mass (Spanish)

 

Thanksgiving Mass Schedule 2023

Alviso | Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos

9:00 AMam 

Alviso

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

Our Lady Star of the Sea
1385 Michigan Ave.
408.263.2121
https://www.olsalviso.org/es/bienvenidos/
Livestream Link: Facebook
  • 9:00 AM Bilingual
  • Yes
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Campbell

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Lucy
2350 Winchester Blvd.
408.378.2464
http://www.stlucy-campbell.org
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Cupertino

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Joseph of Cupertino
10110 N. DeAnza Blvd.
408.252.7653
http://www.stjoscupertino.org
Livestream Link: Website, YouTube
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Gilroy

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Mary
11 First St.
408.847.5151
http://smpgilroy.org/
Livestream Link: Facebook
  • 9:00 AM Bilingual 
  • Yes – blessing of bread & wine for your table and gifts for Saint Joseph Family Cente
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Los Altos

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Nicholas Church
473 Lincoln Ave.
650.948.2158
www.stnicholasandstwilliam.org
Livestream Link: YouTube
  •  9:00 AM English at St. William Church.
  • No
St. Simon
1860 Grant Ave.
650.967.8311
http://www.stsimon.org
Livestream Link:
Facebook YouTube
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St. William Church
611 S. El Monte Ave.
650.559.2080
www.stnicholasandstwilliam.org
Livestream Link: YouTube
  • 9:00 AM English
  • No
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Los Gatos | Milpitas | Morgan Hill | Mountain View | Palo Alto

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Los Gatos

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 219 Bean Ave. 408.354.3726 http://www.stmaryslg.org/  Livestream Link: Parish Website
  • 8:30 AM English
  • Yes
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Milpitas

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Elizabeth 750 Sequoia Dr. 408.262.8100 www.stelizabethmilpitas.org Livestream Link: Facebook
  • 9:00 AM – English/Spanish
  • 11:00 AM – Vietnamese
  • Yes
St. John the Baptist 279 S. Main St. 408.262.2546 http://www.sjbparish.org
Livestream Link: http://www.sjbparish.org
  • 9:00 AM English
  • Yes
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Morgan Hill

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Catherine of Alexandria 17400 Peak Ave. 408.779.3959 http://www.stca.org
Livestream link: YouTube, Facebook
  • 10:00 AM Bilingual
  • Yes
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Mountain View

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

St. Athanasius 160 N. Rengstorff Ave. 650.961.8600 http://stathanasiusparish.com/ Livestream Link: YouTube, Facebook
  •  9:00 AM Bilingual
  • No
St. Joseph 582 Hope St. 650.967.3831 http://www.sjpmv.org
Livestream Link: YouTube
  •  9:00 AM English
  • Yes
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Palo Alto

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

Catholic Community at Stanford Stanford Memorial Church 650.725.0080 https://web.stanfordcatholic.org/ Livestream Link: Website
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Our Lady of the Rosary 3233 Cowper St. https://paloaltocatholic.net/our-lady-of-the-rosary-church
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St. Albert the Great 1095 Channing Ave. https://paloaltocatholic.net/st-albert-the-great-church
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St. Thomas Aquinas 751 Waverley St. 650.494.2496 http://www.paloaltocatholic.net/
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San Jose

 

San Jose

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph 80 S. Market St. 408.283.8100 https://www.stjosephcathedral.org/ Livestream Link: Facebook
  • 9:30 AM English
  • Yes
Christ the King 5284 Monterey Rd. 408.362.9958 http://ctksj.org/
  •  
 
Church of the Transfiguration 4325 Jarvis Ave. 408.264.3600 www.sanjosetransfig.com
Livestream Link: Facebook
  •  
 
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church 1375 E. Santa Clara St. 408.292.2123 http://www.fivewoundschurch.org
Livestream Link: Facebook
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Holy Cross 580 E. Jackson St. 408.294.2440 https://holycrosssj.com/
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Holy Family 4848 Pearl Ave. 408.265.4040 https://holyfamilysanjose.org/
Livestream Link: Website
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Holy Korean Martyrs 1523 McLaughlin Ave. 408.564.4947 http://www.sjkoreancatholic.org Livestream Link: YouTube
  • 10:00 AM Korean
  • No
Holy Spirit 1200 Redmond Ave. 408.997.5100 http://www.holyspiritchurch.org
Livestream Link: WebsiteYouTubeFacebook
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory 14418 Union Avenue, San José, CA 95124 https://institute-christ-king.org/sanjose-home
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Most Holy Trinity 2940 Nassau Dr. 408.729.0101 http://www.mht-church.org
Livestream Link: YouTube
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Our Lady of Guadalupe 2020 E. San Antonio St. 408.258.7057 http://www.olgparishsj.org/
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Our Lady of La Vang 389 E. Santa Clara St. 408.294.8120 https://dmlv.org/
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Our Lady of Refuge 2165 Lucretia Ave. 408.715.2278 http://ourladyofrefugesj.org/
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Queen of Apostles 4911 Moorpark Ave. 408.253.7560 http://www.qofa.org
Livestream Link: Youtube
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Sacred Heart of Jesus 325 Willow St. 408.292.0146 www.sacredheartsanjose.org
Livestream Link: Facebook All Events are in Person, inside the Church
  •  9:00 AM Bilingual
  • No
St. Anthony 20101 McKean Rd. Little Church – 21800 Bertram Rd. 408.997.4800 http://www.churchstanthony.com
Livestream Link: Facebook
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St. Brother Albert Chmielowski Polish Mission 10250 Clayton Rd. 408.251.8490 http://www.saintalbert.us/
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St. Christopher 1576 Curtner Ave. 408.269.2226 http://www.saintchris.com
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St. Frances Cabrini 15333 Woodard Rd. 408.879.1120 http://www.sfcabrini.org
Livestream Link: Website , Facebook
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St. Francis of Assisi 5111 San Felipe Rd. 408.223.1562 http://www.sfoasj.com/
  • 9:30 AM English
  • Yes
St. John Vianney 4600 Hyland Ave. 408.258.7832 https://sjvnews.net/
Livestream Link: Facebook
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St. Julie Billiart 366 St. Julie Dr. 408.629.3030 http://www.stjulies.org
Livestream Link: Facebook
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St. Leo the Great 88 Race St. 408.293.3503 www.stleochurchsj.org
Livestream Link: FacebookYouTube
  • 9:30 AM – Bilingual  
  • Yes
St. Maria Goretti 2980 Senter Rd. 408.363.2300 www.smgsj.org
Livestream Link: Facebook
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St. Martin of Tours 200 O’Connor Dr. 408.294.8953 http://www.stmartin.org
Livestream Link: Facebook , YouTube,   Zoom,
  •  9:00 AM English
  • No
St. Mary of The Assumption Croatian Mission 901 Lincoln Ave. 408.279.0279 https://www.facebook.com/CroatianCatholicChurch
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St. Thomas of Canterbury 1522 McCoy Ave. 408.378.1595 StThomasSJ.org
Livestream Link: Facebook ,  YouTube

  •  9:00 AM English
  • Yes
St. Victor 3108 Sierra Rd. 408.251.7055 http://www.parish.stvictor.org/
Livestream Link: Zoom link : https://dsj.zoom.us/j/488989641 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/stvictorcatholicchurch/
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Santa Teresa 794 Calero Ave. 408.629.7777 http://SantaTeresaChurch.com
Livestream Link: YouTube
  •  9:00 AM English
  • Yes
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Santa Clara | Saratoga | Sunnyvale

Santa Clara

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

Mission Santa Clara de Asis 500 El Camino Real 408.554.4023 https://www.scu.edu/missionchurch/ 
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Our Lady of Peace 2800 Mission College Blvd. 408.988.4585 https://www.olop-shrine.org/

Livestream Link: Facebook,  YouTube

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St. Clare 941 Lexington St. 408.248.7786 http://www.stclareparish.org/
Livestream Link: YouTube
  •  10:00 am Trilingual – English Spanish Portuguese 
  • Yes
St. Justin 2655 Homestead Rd. 408.296.1193 http://www.st-justin.org
Livestream Link: YouTube
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St. Lawrence the Martyr 1971 St. Lawrence Dr. 408.296.3000 http://www.saintlawrence.org
Livestream Link:Facebook
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San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission 941 Lexington St. (at St. Clare Parish) 408.983.0211 http://sjccc-cantonese.org 
Livestream Link: Zoom ID: 732-732-7732
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Saratoga

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

Church of the Ascension 12033 Miller Ave. 408.725.3939 https://www.ascensionsaratoga.org/
Livestream Link:
Facebook
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Sacred Heart 13716 Saratoga Ave. 408.867.3634 http://www.sacredheartsaratoga.org  
Livestream Link: Youtube
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Sunnyvale

Schedule

Blessing of Bread at Mass

Church of the Resurrection 725 Cascade Dr. 408.245.5554 www.resurrection-church.org  
Livestream Link: Website (Click on Livestream)
  •   9 AM English 
 
St. Cyprian 195 Leota Ave. 408.739.8506 http://www.saintcyprian.org
Livestream Link: Facebook
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St. Martin 593 Central Ave. 408.736.3725 http://smsdsj.org/
  •  10:00 AM – Mulitilingual  
  • Yes
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Charting a Spiritual Renewal: Bishop Oscar Cantú Unveils New Office with Steve Milligan at the Helm

Bishop Oscar Cantú is pleased to announce the establishment of the Office of Pastoral Planning and Implementation. This newly formed office emerges from our ongoing synodal and pastoral planning process, reflecting our commitment to enhance collaboration, open communication, and maintaining accountability in every phase of implementation. The office will play a pivotal role in securing essential resources, ensuring all our parishes and schools are equipped to lead our pastoral plan and our overarching goal of spiritual renewal. 

Bishop Oscar Cantú also announces the hiring of Steve Milligan, who will serve as the Director of Pastoral Planning and Implementation, reporting to Rosio Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer. Steve has been actively participating in our pastoral planning, serving as a delegate and a commissioner.

Bishop Oscar Cantú shared, “Guided by the Holy Spirit through our synodal journey, the inauguration of this office underscores our unwavering commitment to spiritual renewal and unity within our diocese. I’m confident in Steve’s ability to provide the guidance and leadership to steer the successful implementation of our pastoral vision.”

Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in strategic planning, financial management, leadership, communication, and collaboration, most recently from his position as Chief Executive Officer at Western Digital Corporation. Steve and his wife, Anne, have been married for 31 years and have two children who attended Catholic schools in the diocese.  They are long-time parishioners of St. Mary’s Parish in Los Gatos. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ohio State University, is a student in the Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) and is deeply committed to the Church’s mission to go out and make disciples! Steve will begin his ministry on October 23, 2023. 

Steve expressed his hopes for this new role, saying, “Having been intricately involved in the pastoral planning process since the beginning as a Synod delegate, I am very excited by the emerging Pastoral Plan. I am grateful and enthusiastic for the opportunity to lead the Pastoral Planning and Implementation Office under the able stewardship of Bishop Cantú and Rosio Gonzalez. I look forward to engaging with the clergy, staff, and lay faithful of the Diocese of San José in realizing the ultimate goal of Spiritual Renewal as the overarching goal of the Pastoral Plan.”

For information about Pastoral Plan click here