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Church of the Resurrection
Sunnyvale, California
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Welcome to Church of Resurrection
We are a spiritual Catholic community, located in Sunnyvale, California, part of the Diocese of San Jose. We welcome and encourage you to join us for Mass, participate in our ministries, and get to know the wonderful people who make up our parish family. Together, we can deepen our relationship with God and one another.
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Mass and Confession Schedule
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2026
Eucharistic Adoration:
Thursday 8:45 am - 12:00 pm (in Chapel)
Weekday Mass:
Monday - Saturday 8:15 am (in Chapel)
Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 pm (in Chapel)
Today's Readings:
Benediction:
Thursday 12:00 pm (in Chapel)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm (Confessional Room in Church)
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September 26, 2026
Imperfect Sons And Daughters
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the story of a father who asks his two sons to work in his vineyard. The first says, “I will not,” but later changes his mind and goes. The second says, “Yes, sir,” but never goes.
Jesus asks, “Which of the two did his father’s will?” The obvious answer is the first. Yet, in a sense, neither son responded perfectly. One eventually obeyed but began with refusal; the other spoke respectfully but failed to follow through. Both sons had something that needed to change.
Perhaps that is precisely where we can find ourselves in this parable. We are all imperfect sons and daughters of God. We
may sincerely desire to follow God, but there are still parts of our lives that need conversion. There are things we do well and things we still need to learn.
One way God helps us grow is through the people around us. God has not given everyone the same gifts. Think about any family, parish, workplace, or community. One person may be organized and efficient, while another is patient and compassionate. One may be willing to take risks and dream big, while another is practical and notices details others overlook. One person speaks easily; another listens well.
Our temptation is to become frustrated with those who are different from us: “Why can’t they see things the way I do?” But perhaps the better question is, “What can God teach me through this person?”
The person who is efficient may need to learn patience. The person who dreams big may need someone who keeps his feet on the ground. The person who speaks boldly may need to learn from the person who listens carefully. None of us possesses every gift, and none of us has finished growing.
This is also important for us as a parish community. As we continue to discern the future God is calling us toward, we need one another. We need different voices, experiences, talents, and perspectives. The vineyard belongs to God, and He calls all of us to work in it.
Today’s Gospel reminds us that God does not call perfect people. He calls imperfect sons and daughters who are willing to change, to learn from one another, and ultimately to say “yes” not only with their words, but with their lives.
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Bringing Sunday Home
PRAY • REFLECT • LIVE
Family Reflection:
In today’s Gospel, a father asks his two sons to work in his vineyard. One says “no” but later goes. The other says “yes” but does not go. Jesus reminds us that following God is more than simply saying the right things. None of us responds to God perfectly all the time. We are all still growing.
God also gives each of us different gifts. Instead of becoming frustrated when someone thinks or acts differently from us, we can ask: “What can I learn from this person?” Sometimes God uses the people around us to help us become better disciples.
Talk About It:
Around the dinner table or sometime this week, ask:
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When have I said I would do something but failed to do it?
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What is one thing I know God is asking me to do right now?
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What is a gift I see in someone else that I would like to develop in myself?
Family Activity:
Give each person in the family a turn. Everyone else names one good quality or gift they see in that person—kindness, patience, generosity, humor, courage, helpfulness, faith, or something else. Then ask: How can we use these different gifts to make our family, parish, or community better this week?
Family Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, thank you for loving us even though we are imperfect. Help us to recognize the gifts you have given us and the gifts you have placed in others. Teach us to learn from one another and to say “yes” to you not only with our words, but also with our lives. Amen.”
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Support Scouting! Church of the Resurrection’s Troop 498 is selling popcorn after all Masses on Sunday, October 11th. Sales help support backpacking trips, summer camp, high adventures, youth leadership development, and more!
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Rosary Procession
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
The Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Knock Praesidium invited everyone to a Rosary procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and to pray for World Peace on Sept. 12th at 10:00 AM. An outdoor Rosary procession started at the Pieta statue, around the parking lot and into the statue of Our Lady of the Piazza di Maria at Church of the Resurrection.
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Parish Picnic July 11, 2026
Together with Fr. Mark and Fr. Louis, over 200 parishioners, families, friends and volunteers gathered for a beautiful day of fellowship, food, fun and games. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our Parish picnic a joyful and successful event!
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Dear Parishioners,
In every generation, the Church is called to renew her mission and to prepare the way for those who will come after us. As members of this parish family, we have received so much from those who came before us—the gift of faith, a community of prayer, and a place where we encounter Christ. Now it is our turn to continue that legacy. With that spirit of gratitude and hope, I would like to share with you an important initiative taking place throughout our Diocese: the capital campaign called “Sowing Seeds of Faith.”
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Parish Survey and Listening Sessions - Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Parish Survey and Listening Sessions! More than 250 parishioners responded to the survey, and over 120 parishioners attended the listening sessions, generously offering their time, insights, and heartfelt input. Once again, we thank you for your openness, honesty, and commitment to the life and future of our parish. Please see the summary of results here.
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A Note About The Annual Diocesan Appeal
Each year, the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) supports the regular operations of shared ministries and services that no single parish can sustain alone—from seminarian formation to Catholic Charites to faith formation resources.
For 2026 only, we will not have a separate ADA. Instead, we invite you to direct gifts you would ordinarily offer to the ADA toward the Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign for Spiritual Renewal. This diocesan-wide campaign is helping every parish bring our Pastoral Plan to life.
Our parish will be participating in Sowing Seeds of Faith later this year, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon. In the meantime, thank you for your continued generosity and for walking with us as we discern how God is calling our community to grow.
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To view our Parish Leadership Team and Council Members' biographies, click here.
"Loving The Mass, Loving Jesus"
A Four-Weekend Journey Through The Parts Of The Mass
Liturgy of the Eucharist
(Part 3)
September 21 2025
Communion
and Concluding Rites
(Part 4)
September 28, 2025
"I am the Resurrection and the Life, he who believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live,
Our Mission
To joyfully and actively celebrate the sacraments,
provide lifelong spiritual formation that nourishes our faith,
and lovingly and compassionately serve the world.
Our Vision
To be an enthusiastic, welcoming, and serving Catholic Community of Christ's Disciples.
Mosaic of Blessed Mother
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.
and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 10:25
Visiting the Chapel
Statues of Child Jesus, Our Lady and St. Joseph in the Chapel were hand-carved in Ortisei-Bolzano, Italy. 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.
A replica of Michelangelo's Pieta graces the gardens in the piazza.