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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
All Saints' Day
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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LET US BE SAINTS TOGETHER!
Every year, as we celebrate All Saints’ Day, we are reminded of one beautiful truth about our Catholic faith: We are all called to become saints!
When we profess our faith, we say that we believe in the Communion of Saints. This means that we belong to one great family of faith, united in Jesus Christ. The saints in heaven are not separated from us. They continue to pray for us and accompany us on our journey of faith. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux once said, “I will spend my heaven doing good on earth.”
Sometimes, we think of saints as extraordinary people who never made mistakes or committed sins. But the truth is, the saints were ordinary people just like us. They had weaknesses, faced temptations, and struggled with the challenges of life. What made them saints was their willingness to allow God to change their hearts and use their lives for something good.
This is something all of us are called to do. Holiness is not always found in extraordinary acts. Sometimes, it is found in the simplest things—in showing kindness, forgiving someone, helping a neighbor, giving our time to others, or making a sacrifice for someone in need. Mother Teresa once said, “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”
I find this a beautiful reminder that God can use each one of us, no matter how ordinary we may think we are, to make a difference in the lives of others. And we are witnessing something beautiful right here in our own parish.
Over the past few months, we have prayed together for the success of our Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign. Together with Fr. Louis and our dedicated parish ambassadors, I have had the opportunity to meet with many parish families to share our hopes and plans for the future of Church of the Resurrection. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and I am very happy to share some wonderful news!
Our parish is currently number one among all the parishes participating in Wave II of the diocesan campaign, having reached 187% of our goal!
This is truly a remarkable blessing! Because of your generosity and participation, the key parish investments we have been hoping and planning for can now become a reality. These investments will help us improve our worship spaces, strengthen our ministries, support faith formation, and build a stronger parish community for generations to come.
What touches me most is not simply the amount we have raised, but the faith, generosity, and love for our parish that so many of you have shown. As I have said before, this campaign is not just about reaching a financial goal. More importantly, it is about bringing our parish family together, giving everyone an opportunity to participate in building the future of our parish.
While Fr. Louis, our parish ambassadors, and I have tried to meet with as many families as possible, we realize that we cannot personally reach everyone. That is why next weekend, we will have our In-Pew Pledge Weekend, when every parish family will be invited to participate in the Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign.
Even though we have already exceeded our goal, I sincerely hope that everyone will consider being part of this effort. No gift is too small. Whether your contribution is large or modest, every gift matters because it comes from the heart. And if you are unable to make a financial contribution, I invite you to participate through your prayers. Please continue to pray not only for the success of our campaign, but also for the successful implementation of our key parish investments, so that the fruits of our generosity today will benefit our parish community for generations to come.
On this All Saints’ Day, we are reminded that holiness is not something we pursue alone. We belong to a communion of saints, a family of faith in which we pray for one another, help one another, and encourage one another to grow closer to God. In many ways, this is also what our Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign is about. Each of us has something to offer. And when we bring together our prayers, our time, our talents, and our treasures, God can accomplish wonderful things through us.
Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your continued love for Church of the Resurrection. May the seeds of faith we plant together today bear fruit for many generations to come. Let us grow in faith, serve with love, and become saints together!
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BRINGING SUNDAY HOME
PRAY • REFLECT • LIVE
Family Reflection:
On All Saints’ Day, we celebrate the holy men and women who have gone before us and now live with God in heaven. They remind us that we are all called to become saints. The saints were not perfect people. Like us, they faced struggles, made mistakes, and had weaknesses. But they allowed God to work through them and used their lives to love and serve others.
We belong to one great family of faith called the Communion of Saints. We are connected through Jesus, and we help one another grow closer to God through our prayers, kindness, and generosity.
We can become saints through simple acts of love—helping someone in need, forgiving others, sharing what we have, and caring for our parish community.
Just as we are coming together through our Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign to build the future of our parish, we are reminded that everyone has something to offer, and even the smallest act of love can make a difference.
Talk About It:
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Who is your favorite saint, and what do you admire about that saint?
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What is one simple thing you can do this week to show God's love to someone?
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How can our family help make our parish a welcoming and loving community?
Family Activity: Planting Seeds of Holiness
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As a family, think of three small acts of kindness you can do this week.
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Write them on pieces of paper and place them in a small bowl. Each day, choose one and try to put it into action.
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At the end of the week, share how these little acts of love made a difference.
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Remember: We don't have to do great things to become saints. We simply have to do little things with great love.
Family Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for calling each of us to become saints. Help our family grow in faith, kindness, and generosity. Bless our parish and guide us as we work together to build its future. May the saints in heaven pray for us and inspire us to love and serve one another. Amen.
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Photos from our Ministry Fair click here.
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Trunk or Treat
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Thank you to the Youth Group who hosted this event, Hospitality team, and all volunteers who helped make our parish Trunk or Treat a fun and successful event. Everyone had a great time!
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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.