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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
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12, 2026
Weekend Mass:
Saturday 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) Livestream
Sunday 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 am Livestream
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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Pastor's Column
July 12, 2026
Sowing Seeds On Good Soil
Dear Parishioners,
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the familiar Parable of the Sower. The seed is the same in every case—good, life-giving, and full of promise. What makes the difference is the condition of the soil. Some seed falls on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on rich soil that produces an abundant harvest.
Jesus reminds us that God is constantly sowing His Word, His grace, and His love into our lives. The question is not whether God is generous—He always is. The real question is: What kind of soil are we? Are our hearts open and receptive? Are we willing to let God’s Word take root and bear fruit in our lives through our prayer, service, generosity, and care for one another?
Here at our church, I see that good soil every day in many different ways. I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support, prayers, service, and commitment to our parish community. Through your countless acts of kindness and generosity, you help make our parish a welcoming, faith-filled, and caring home for so many. I am deeply grateful for each of you.
As we implement our Sowing Seeds Campaign, this campaign is not simply about buildings or projects. It is about strengthening worship, formation, outreach, and the many ministries that help bring people closer to Christ. It is an invitation to deepen our trust in the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to renew our parish from within.
I warmly invite you to our Parish Launch of the Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign on Sunday, July 26, from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM in the Farana Center. During this gathering, we will share the vision of the campaign, explain how it will benefit our parish, and discuss how each of us can participate in this journey of faith.
Please come, ask questions, and prayerfully reflect on how God is calling you to use the gifts He has entrusted to you. Together, let us be the rich soil in which God’s Word takes root and bears fruit—not only for ourselves, but for our children, grandchildren, and all who will one day call Church of the Resurrection their spiritual home.
May the Lord continue to bless you for the many seeds of faith you already sow so generously.
Liturgy Corner
Renewed at the Table of the Lord:
Liturgical Renewal Phase 1- Introductory Rites: Welcoming & Participation
The Seasons of Our Lives in Christ
The Introductory Rites conclude with the Collect, also called the Opening Prayer. After a brief moment of silence, a time for us to gather our personal intentions, the priest prays on behalf of the entire assembly, collecting all our prayers into one, a reminder that we are not isolated individuals. As one, unified body, our prayers rise together to the Father.
But there is something else important about the Collect: it changes throughout the year. The prayers reflect the liturgical season. During the Easter season, the prayers proclaim Christ’s resurrection and our new life in Him. During Advent, they help us prepare for His coming. In Lent, they call us to conversion. In Ordinary Time, the prayers guide us in living out our baptismal call day by day.
This is the beauty of the Liturgical Year, it forms a divine rhythm—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time—that mirrors the seasons of nature and our own lives. Times of preparation. Times of celebration. Times of beginnings, growth, death, and resurrection. Notice, too, how the Gloria disappears during Advent and Lent, seasons of waiting and penance. Then it returns on Christmas and Easter with even greater joy. The liturgical year teaches us to trust God's timing, knowing He is present in every season of our lives.
Upcoming Events
Jul 12
Knights of Columbus to sell soccer tickets at all Masses.
Jul 15
Devotion to Mother of Perpetual Help Mass at 5:30 PM.Scripture Study with Fr. Phong, Youth Room at 7:00 PM.
Jul 13
Legion of Mary meets in the office to pray from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Jul 16
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction in the Chapel at 8:45 AM and 12 NN.
Jul 14
Grief support group, Youth Room at 10:00 AM.
Jul 18
Men’s Faith Sharing Group at 7:30 AM in Youth Room. Volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul distribution in the Church from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM.
Parish Picnic, Farana Hall & grounds at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Knights of Columbus to sell soccer tickets at 5:00 PM Mass.
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Our next Seniors Activity Group gathering planned for Tuesday, July 28 at 12 noon in the Farana Center Hall. All are welcome!
Come enjoy God’s beautiful creation and great fellowship on our upcoming parish hikes! July 17 at 8:45 AM (Windy Hill Open Space Preserve)! Everyone is welcome.
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Congratulations to Our New Grand Knight!
The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Fatima Council 3436, warmly congratulates Clark Pierron on his installation as our new Grand Knight.
June 2026 Senior Activity Group
Thank you to all who joined us for our June Senior Activity Group gathering on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Thank you also to Donna and all who helped make the afternoon so special.
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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.