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- 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.
join us for Mass: In-Person or Livestream
- 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. Weekday Mass is Tuesday - Friday at 8:00 am (no weekday 8/30-9/3), followed by the Holy Rosary. Masks must be worn indoors*, encouraged outdoors. Sunday and Weekday Mass is also LIVESTREAMED. Adoration is offered the first Friday of every month, Mass at 6:30 pm, followed by Adoration from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Saturday morning. We think you'll find our serene Almaden setting offers a sense of peace that helps bring you closer to Christ. *MASS TIMES, LOCATIONS, PROTOCOLS
- Save the date
  
  Let's get together for a picnic!
  September 19, 2021 at noon
  
  Come for good food, good company,
  and good fun!
  
  Tickets go on sale after Mass from
  August 28 through September 11.
Youth Ministry

Come join the fun as we discover how Jesus Christ can be the light of our lives.
Faith Formation for Youth of All Ages
- Backpacks delivered!
  
  After waiting a year for in-person teaching to resume, Outreach was finally able to order and assemble backpacks and supplies for the children who are served by Amigos de Guadalupe Homework Center. Thank you for your generous donations that make this annual project possible. MORE PHOTOS
- Genuine Joy
  
  Our youth leadership had plenty of fun planned for the OASIS students' end of the year party. See more photos from their party HERE.
- Mercury News Op-ED by Bishop Cantu
  
  "Lack of funding exasperates the problems many minorities and vulnerable populations already have in receiving basic health care. It reduces the quality of life for those who can’t get care for routine, treatable medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. And it reduces options at the end of life for palliative and hospice care. But perhaps worst of all, SB 380 (Eggman, D-Stockton) sends a dangerous message to minorities and vulnerable populations: It costs too much to care for you but California has another 'option' you might consider." -- Bishop Oscar Cantú of the Diocese of San Jose. READ OP-ED | MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Ask your state legislators to oppose #SB380.
- Catholic Position on Covid Vaccine: GET IT
  
  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
- A mask & Vaccine message from our diocese
  
  As a reminder, we wear masks for the protection of our fellow employees, volunteers, and parishioners, for the care of those most vulnerable – the immunocompromised and children – and for the greater public health of our communities as we work to prevent this Delta variant from spreading and other variants from gaining traction. It’s important to note that a return to masks for those who are vaccinated does not mean the COVID-19 vaccines do not work. Vaccines continue to be extremely effective, particularly at preventing severe illness, but they may not always be completely effective at preventing infection or transmission of the Delta variant. According to the CDC, new data show the Delta variant is highly contagious. It’s more transmissible than the flu, the common cold and is on par with chickenpox, which is considered to be the most contagious of common viruses. Still, the vaccines continue to prevent most infections and almost all hospitalization. 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. This new variant is not an unsurmountable setback – just the next hurdle on this journey. Our top priority remains the health and safety of our employees, clergy, and volunteers and those we serve and minister to in our diocese.
- meet our "Adopted" Seminarian
  
  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.
- can we pray for you?
  
  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
- LECTIOyOUTH.nET
  
  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
- Today's Readings
  
  Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading I 1 Tm 6:2c-12
  Responsorial Psalm 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20
  Gospel Lk 8:1-3
- Word on Fire
- Life Teen Video
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- VISIT OUR ePRAYER CHAPEL
  Use our new Prayer Chapel (bottom section of Prayer & Care page) to add an intention and incorporate others' intentions into your prayers.
  GO TO PRAYER CHAPEL
- JUBILEE YEAR
  We are celebrating our diocese's 40 year history and looking forward to our continuing journey together. To find out more see the PDF and WEB PORTAL.
- HOW TO RECEIVE SERVICES
  County residents 12+ can now be vaccinated at any site in the County, regardless of their health care provider. COVID VACCINES | COVID TESTING | FLU VACCINES
- OCTOBER PILGRIMAGE
  Embark on a new virtual adventure! Travel through the Holy Land on a pilgrimage of healing and hope, inspired by Mary Magdalene. Magdala will be leading this no-cost online pilgrimage. SIGN UP to receive your daily emails with links.
- VOCATIONS EXPO: SAVE THE DATE!
  Join the Diocese of San José Vocations Office in celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph with lunch, entertainment, and a fun day of learning about different vocations and God's call for each individual. Make it a day with your family and bring friends of all ages! This is a Diocesan event for the entire Diocese. March 19, 2022; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
- For the latest parish news see our weekly bulletin and email newsletter found online in our NEWS section. BULLETIN