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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-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 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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Pastor's Column
August 23, 2026
Becoming Who God Sees in Us
Dear Parishioners,
The Gospels are filled with questions. Jesus often asked questions—not because He did not know the answers, but because questions invite us to look deeper. In fact, the word question contains the word quest. A genuine question begins a search, and Jesus is always inviting us to search more deeply for God and for the truth about ourselves.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples one of the most important questions in Scripture: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Peter recognizes something in Jesus that others have not yet fully understood. But then after Peter tells Jesus who He is, Jesus tells Peter who he is: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” It is almost as though Jesus is saying, “You have told me who I am. Now let me tell you who you are.”
At that point in his life, Peter was not always very “rock-like.” He could be impulsive and uncertain. Later, he would even deny Jesus three times. Yet Jesus saw beyond Peter’s weaknesses. He saw not simply the man Peter was at that moment, but the man Peter could become through grace.
That is how Jesus looks at us. We often judge ourselves and others by what we see on the surface. We notice failures, weaknesses, mistakes, and sins. Jesus certainly sees these things, but He sees much deeper. He sees the goodness God has planted within us and the person we are capable of becoming.
Jesus reminds us that our failures are not our identity. At Baptism, we were given a much deeper identity: we became beloved sons and daughters of God. That identity is not something we earn. It is a gift. And throughout our lives, God continues working within us, calling forth the person He created us to become.
So perhaps the Gospel leaves us with two questions this week. The first is the question Jesus asked Peter: “Who do you say that I am?” But there is another question hidden within it: “Who does Jesus say that you are?”
Do not answer that question only by looking at your failures. Look at yourself through the eyes of Christ. He sees your weaknesses, certainly. But He also sees what His grace can make of you. Peter eventually became the rock Jesus saw in him. And with God's grace, we too can become the person God has always seen within us.
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Bringing Sunday Home
PRAY • REFLECT • LIVE
Family Reflection
In today’s Gospel, the Canaanite woman asks Jesus to heal her daughter. Even when Jesus does not answer her right away, she keeps asking because she believes He can help her. Sometimes we pray and do not see an answer right away. We may even wonder, “Is God listening?” The Canaanite woman reminds us that God’s silence does not mean God is absent. Faith means continuing to pray, trust, and stay close to Jesus—even when things are difficult.
Talk About It:
Ask each other: “Is there something we have been praying for that we are tempted to give up on?”
Family Activity:
Choose one intention your family will pray for every day this week. Write it on a piece of paper and place it near a crucifix or prayer space. Each day, pray together: “Jesus, we trust You. Help us not to give up.”
Family Prayer:
Lord Jesus, sometimes it is hard to keep trusting when our prayers seem unanswered. Give our family a faith that does not give up. Help us to trust that You are always with us, even when we cannot see what You are doing. Teach us to keep praying, keep hoping, and keep following You. Amen.
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Upcoming Events
Aug. 23
Sun
Laudato Si’ Circle in the School Library following 10:00 AM Mass.
Aug. 25
Tue
Senior Activity Gathering in the Farana Center at 12:00 NN.
Aug. 24
Mon
Legion of Mary meets in the office to pray from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Aug. 26
Wed
Devotion to Mother of Perpetual Help Mass at 5:30 PM.
Scripture Study with Fr. Phong, Youth Room at 7:00 PM.
Aug. 27
Thur
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction in the Chapel at 8:45 AM and 12 NN.
Aug. 29
Sat
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 - 9:00 AM.
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Religious Education Registration Information
Religious Education registration is ongoing! Register your children for Religious Education classes offered by Church of the Resurrection for students in 1st Grade to 8th Grade.
→ Complete the registration form linked to the QR code right.
→ Classes meet every Sunday from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM on the school campus.
→ First day is September 13th.
→ Lessons are based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
→ Call Jeanne Matsuda at 408-772-5383 if you have any questions.
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Attention All Seniors
Mark your calendars for our next Seniors Activity Group gathering (Italian Luncheon) planned for Tuesday, August 25 at 12 noon in the Farana Center hall. All are welcome to come and socialize with fellow parishioners and share lunch.
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Mission Appeal, August 28 & 29th
Each year in parishes throughout the United States, parishioners have the opportunity to hear about the world missions. Next weekend, August 29/30, Fr. John Washington will be speaking at all of the weekend Masses. Fr. Washington currently serves as Parochial Vicar at Queen of All Saints Parish in Warden, Washington, and Our Lady of the Desert Parish in Mattawa, Washington.
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🌎 CARE FOR CREATION — JOIN US! 🌿
Want to Work Together to Care for Creation?
From wildfires and extreme heat to other changes affecting our common home, the need to care for God’s creation is all around us.
We may not be able to solve these challenges on our own—but we can do something.
We can learn.
We can live more simply.
We can act together.
You are invited to an introductory meeting to explore forming a Laudato Si’ Circle here at our parish and joining Catholics around the world who are putting our faith into action by caring for our common home.
📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ Following the 10:00 AM Mass
📍 School Library
Everyone is welcome!
For questions, contact:
Joanne Artis
📞 (408) 910-9662
✉️ joanneballartis@gmail.com
“The earth is essentially a shared inheritance, whose fruits are meant to benefit everyone.” — Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
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Calling All Future Altar Servers! Altar Servers needed for 8:30 AM Sunday Mass.
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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.