WELCOME ALL
Come, visit our diverse, friendly Catholic church located in the peaceful foothills of Almaden Valley. We welcome all—regardless of race, beliefs, marital status or sexual orientation. Here, you and your family can come to know Christ more deeply, more personally, through our joyful Masses, community outreach and faith development opportunities. Experience Christ's warmth and embrace in our smaller, family-like community, and build life-changing friendships. Come as you are. Come and see.
Weekend Mass is celebrated at 4:00 pm Saturday afternoon at our historic church in New Almaden, and 8:30 and 10:30 am Sunday morning at our main church on McKean Rd. During the summer, Mass is celebrated outside under the oak tree on the last Sunday of the month. Weekday Mass is Tuesday - Friday at 8:00 am, followed by the Holy Rosary. Mask wearing is encouraged, but not required. Adoration is offered the first Friday of every month, as well as one Wednesday of the month. We think you'll find our serene Almaden setting offers a sense of peace that helps bring you closer to Christ. *SEE MASS TIMES, LOCATIONS
Grounded in prayer and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the National Eucharistic Revival has four primary goals:
ST. ANTHONY ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC
June 11, 2023 at high noon
On the plaza in front of Church
Menu:
Tri-tip Steak, Chicken, Chili Beans, Potato Salad, Green Salad, Bread Rolls, Ice Cream, Watermelon, Soda, Juice & Water
Admission:
$25.00 per person
Children (6-12) $5.00 each
Kids (5 & under) FREE
Ticket Sales:
Saturday 4:00 Masses on May 13, May 20, and May 27
Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 Masses on May 14, May 21, and May 28
Contact Ramiro if you missed ticket sales.
St. Joseph’s Family Center was overwhelmed by our parish’s delivery of three pallets of diapers, wipes, and hygiene estimated to be worth at least $1,600! Families have already begun to receive the items, and your tremendous generosity is positively impacting their lives in very real ways. Your support is greatly appreciated.
─The Outreach Committee
Our new Pastorela Movie features talented youngsters from our parish and was filmed on the church grounds. Congratulations to the wonderful cast and crew for creating this fine film! Gather your family and watch the forces of good overcome evil in this fun-filled movie! WATCH NOW | LEARN ABOUT PASTORELAS
We are accepting registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation and encourage parents to sign up your children ASAP. Please download a form here or pick one up in the church vestibule. SIGN-UP FORM | CONTACT OFFICE
Why it is important to be confirmed? Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation in which the one who is confirmed receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This sacrament establishes young adults as full-fledged members of the faith; the faith given in baptism is now confirmed and made strong.
During your baptism, your parents and godparents make promises to renounce Satan and believe in God and the Church on your behalf. At confirmation, you renew those same promises, this time speaking for yourself.
During confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them the courage to practice their faith. We believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the sacrament of confirmation and gives them the same gifts of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage), knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These gifts are supernatural graces given to the soul. It might be a time for your children to experience those graces.
Donate to help families affected by the war in Ukraine: CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES.
The 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday choirs are looking to recruit more singers and musicians. We are especially looking for another pianist. Please consider sharing your talent and joining us in praising God through music. Each choir rehearses one evening during the week and before Mass. For more information, contact Denise Delong or talk to a choir member after Mass.
For those needing assistance with everyday essentials, St. Vincent de Paul provides critical support to those in need. Some of the services provided include help with rent, utilities, food, gas, clothing, furniture etc. If you or someone you know is looking for help, please call the main help line at 408-249-2853. St. Vincent de Paul will direct you to the facility closest to where you live
Are you or someone you know struggling with emotional challenges like isolation, anxiety over health, grief due to some kind of loss, tension from work, juggling childcare, school, financial strain or job loss, uncertainty about the future or any other unexpected life challenges? If so, you don’t have to face it alone.
Stephen Ministers provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. Ministers are ready to listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support.
A Stephen Minister will meet with you privately--by phone, by video chat or if possible, in person--to offer care and support. The service is free and completely confidential. For more information contact Claranne at 408-782-1413.
You are never alone. We are always here to receive your personal prayer request, celebrate Mass in memory of a loved one, or arrange a home communion visit. Add your prayer intentions at our online Prayer Chapel too. LEARN MORE
Though it was created for the youth of Madagascar and Africa, LectioYouth.Net guides anyone who is interested in reading, reflecting on, and responding to the Word of God. New material based on the Sunday readings is provided each week. Consider visiting the site in preparation for attending Mass each weekend or as a follow-up to deepen your understanding and commitment to living the Word. FIND OUT MORE
As you might know, the Office of Vocations in the Diocese of San Jose has begun a new initiative where different parishes “adopt” and pray for a specific seminarian; and in kind, the seminarian prays for that specific community. We are pleased to announce that our adopted seminarian is Robert Lamorena. Although we are not able to meet Robert in person right now, due to the pandemic, he has kindly written two letters to our parish. Read Robert's letters: INTRODUCTION | HELLO. If you would like to help support Robert and his seven brother seminarians as they journey through their formation, you can do so here.
There has been confusion resulting from statements made by some U.S. bishops about the moral acceptability of certain vaccines. Those statements can be confusing for “good-Catholics.” To clarify the situation the California Catholic Conference, made up of bishops in California including our Bishop Cantú, have authored an article, “Catholic Moral Teaching and Tradition on Covid-19 Vaccines.” The article expresses the position that it is not only morally acceptable to be vaccinated, but also an act of Christian charity to do so. Knowing that Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI received the vaccination may also help you to navigate this “Catholic confusion." READ ARTICLE
If you have yet to get a vaccine, we strongly encourage you to do so. The Diocese has a webpage summarizing the Catholic Teachings on vaccinations and the COVID vaccine that you can review HERE. Together, we can put this pandemic behind us. Our top priority remains the health and safety of our employees, clergy, and volunteers and those we serve and minister to in our diocese.
For the latest parish news see our weekly bulletin and email newsletter found online in our NEWS section. BULLETIN