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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
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 21, 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)
Benediction:
Thursday 12:00 pm (in Chapel)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm (Confessional Room in Church)
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To all fathers - Happy Father's Day! May God bless you for all the love and sacrifices you do.
“Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet” cards are available at the exits of the Church. You may fill out cards and drop them into the collection basket, or leave them at the parish office, to have your Father, whether living or deceased, prayed for during the month of June.
Pastor's Column
June 21, 2026
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we honor all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, spiritual fathers, and all men who quietly carry the responsibility of loving, protecting, guiding, and providing for others. Fatherhood is not simply about biology. It is ultimately about sacrifice, presence, generosity, and love.
Patterned after St. Jospeh, the foster father of Jesus, every good fathers often give without expecting recognition. They work long hours, carry silent worries, make hidden sacrifices, and continue showing up even when they are tired. Many of us only realize later in life how much our fathers gave up so we could have opportunities, stability, and faith.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples: “Do not be afraid.” Those words are repeated again and again throughout Scripture because fear can easily make us selfish, closed off, and protective only of ourselves. But love — real love — always moves us toward generosity and self-giving.
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.
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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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FIAT 2026: PRAYER + DISCERN + ADVENTURE!
Attention Catholic teen girls! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend this year’s Fiat Retreat July 7 - 9 to look at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun.
The Fiat Retreat is a camp for high school women in the 9 – 12 grade. Led by sisters, college women and priests, it will include prayer, Mass, sports tournaments, great food, discussions, hiking, and talks. Retreat is free. If you are interested, please contact our pastor or go to: www.dsj.org/catholic-life/vocations/retreats/fiat/
If you know a young woman who might enjoy the retreat, invite her to take a look!
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QUO VADIS: PRAYER + BROTHERHOOD + ADVENTURE!
Attention Catholic teen guys! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend the 2026 Quo Vadis Retreat July 7-9 to look at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun.
The Quo Vadis Retreat is a camp for junior high entering high school and high school men in 9 – 12 grade. Led by priests, seminarians and college men, it will include prayer, Mass, sports tournaments, great food, discussions, hiking, and talks. Retreat is free. If you are interested, please contact our pastor or go to www.dsj.org/catholic-life/vocations/retreats/quo-vadis/.
If you know a young man who might enjoy the retreat, invite him to take a look!
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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.