The mosaic in the rear of the Church depicts the Blessed Mother. The Blessed Mother served as the spiritual theme for Fr. Nicholas Farana's initial parish outreach program called "R.O.P.E." (Reach out to People Everywhere)

Mosaic of Jesus

On the other side of the Mosaic of the Blessed Mother is the matching mosaic of Jesus with children of all different nations.

Stained Glass Art Windows

As you walk into Church of the Resurrection, you are greeted by the beauty of the stained glass art windows throughout the Church, behind the sanctuary, and in the Chapel.

Visiting the Chapel

Looking at the Chapel window from within the Chapel, you see to the right of the entrance a faceted glass windows featuring St. Clare, co-patron saint of the Diocese of San Jose, and St. Francis of Assisi holding the Cross.

WE WELCOME OUR NEW PASTOR,

FR. MARK GAZZINGAN!

My name is Fr. Mark Gazzingan, and I am truly honored and excited to be assigned as your new Pastor here at the Church of the Resurrection. I look forward with great joy to journeying with you in faith, service, and community as we continue to grow together as one family in Christ.

I was born and raised in the Philippines, where my vocation to the priesthood first took root. I completed my college studies at San Pablo Major Seminary in Baguio City, followed by a year of Spiritual Formation at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology in Vigan City. After being in the seminary since high school, I took time to discern and stepped away from the formation. During that period, I pursued a master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.

However, the Lord had other plans for me. In the year 2000, God called me back to the seminary—and that call led me to the Diocese of San Jose, California, where I continued my theological studies at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park. By the grace of God, I was ordained a priest for the Diocese of San Jose on May 26, 2007.

As a newly ordained priest, I served as Parochial Vicar at St. Christopher Church in San Jose (2007–2011) and later at St. Simon Church in Los Altos (2011–2012). In January 2013, I was blessed to be assigned as Pastor of St. Victor Church, a role I joyfully held for twelve years. Those years were rich with grace, growth, and countless encounters with God through His people.

Now, as I begin this new chapter with you, the faithful of Church of the Resurrection, my heart is filled with hope and anticipation. I am eager to know you and your family, serve and journey alongside you, and together deepen our mission as a parish community grounded in prayer, compassion, and active discipleship. Please pray for me as I pray for you—may our shared journey ahead be filled with faith, love, and joyful witness to Christ.

Serving you in Christ,

Fr. Mark

WE WELCOME OUR NEW PAROCHIAL VICAR, FR. LOUIS LAVA, S.J., S.T.D.!

“Praise the LORD, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name!” – Psalm 103:1

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace of Christ be with you!

Thank you sincerely for the warm welcome you have given Fr. Mark, our pastor, and me. Your kindness has made us feel at home as we begin our ministry with you.

I would like to introduce myself briefly. I am Fr. Anthony Louis Lava, known as Louis Leveil within the Society of Jesus. I was born in India into a devout Catholic family, where my vocation to the priesthood was nurtured by the example of my parents, three priestly cousins, and my early service as an altar server.

I joined the Society of Jesus in 1997 and was ordained a priest in 2010 after completing my theological studies at Vidyajyoti, Delhi. My early ministry included Associate Pastor at St. Joseph’s Church (2010–2011), formation work as Assistant Novice Master in Lucknow (2011–2013), and teaching and parish work at St. Xavier’s School and Parish in Punjab (2013–2014).

These experiences prepared me for further studies at the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, where I earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), a Master of Theology (M.Th.), and a Doctorate in Christian Spirituality (S.T.D.) with a focus on Ignatian and Eco-Spirituality.

From 2019 to 2023, I held a lecturing position in Christian Spirituality at Jnana Deepa, a Pontifical Seminary in Pune, India. During that time, through prayer and spiritual direction, I discerned a strong call to return to full-time parish ministry.

I served as Parochial Vicar at St. John Vianney Parish in San Jose for two years before being assigned here to the Church of the Resurrection. I thank God for this new beginning and for the chance to walk with you in faith.

As I said in my homily last week, we are new to your names and stories, but we are already united by the One who has sent us. Please be patient with us, pray for us, and let us grow together as one family in Christ. Because the harvest is still plentiful, and the Lord who sends us still walks beside us.

With gratitude and hope,

Fr. Louis

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