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Church of the Resurrection
Sunnyvale, California
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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. Join us!
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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Mass Schedule:
Saturday 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) Livestream
Sunday 8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am Livestream
Daily Masses:
Monday - Saturday 8:15 am (in Chapel)
Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 pm (in Chapel)
Eucharistic Adoration:
Thursday 8:45 am - 12:00 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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Congratulations, Fr. Louis, on the Anniversary of Your Ordination to the Priesthood!
Fr. Louis Lava's 15th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood will be on September 25, 2025. May God bless you with many more fruitful years of service. We thank you for your devotion, commitment, service to God and our parish community. Please pray for his continued success as a priest, and strength in order to carry out the duties of his vocation. We are very fortunate to have you as Parochial Vicar of our parish, Fr. Louis!
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On behalf of Fr. Mark, our Pastor, the Church of the Resurrection extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Andres “Andy” C. Ligot on his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of San José.
"Loving The Mass, Loving Jesus"
Journey through the parts of the Mass.
Sunday September 28, 2025
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We conclude our journey through the parts of the Mass with the Communion and Concluding Rites.
The Communion Rite begins with the Our Father, where we ask for daily bread and Christ Himself answers that prayer by giving us His very Body. Before receiving Him, we exchange the Sign of Peace, a reminder that we cannot cling to grudges while welcoming the Prince of Peace. For Jesus, reconciliation must come first (Mt 5:24). Then, in the Fraction Rite, the host is broken, recalling that Christ was broken so that we might be made whole.
When the people come forward and hear the words, “The Body of Christ,” and respond “Amen,” you are declaring with faith: yes, I believe this is truly Jesus, and yes, I will live as His Body in the world. Communion is not only about receiving Christ but also about becoming Christ. St. Augustine once reminded his people: “Become what you receive.”
At the end of Mass, the words “Go forth” are not a conclusion but a mission. Just as the apostles left the Upper Room to bring Christ to others, we too are sent to carry Him into our homes, workplaces, and communities. The dismissal reminds us that the Mass does not end at the church doors—it continues in the way we live each day.
This Sunday’s homily will invite us to see the dismissal not as an ending, but as our mission to bring Christ to the world.
Fr. Louis
Diocesan Pastoral Plan Update
September 28, 2025
Dear Parishioners:
Here at our Church of the Resurrection, we have begun putting into action some of our key strategic priorities from the Diocesan Pastoral Plan: Worship, Outreach, Formation, Youth and Young Adults, Family Ministry, and Structural Renewal.
Worship: For the month of September, we are focusing on a special parish journey—“Loving the Mass, Loving Jesus: A Four-Weekend Journey through the parts of the Mass.” Our goal is to deepen our understanding of the Holy Eucharist, to acknowledge Christ’s Real Presence, and to grow in awareness of the transforming grace that comes from receiving Him.
Outreach: Our parish continues to live out its call to serve through our St. Vincent de Paul outreach, the Tijuana Mission Trips, the weekly Communion Services and monthly celebration of Mass at neighboring nursing facilities, our grief support group, and other ministries of care and compassion. On Sunday, September 28 we will celebrate Service Sunday, giving all parishioners a chance to be involved in our outreach efforts.
Formation: We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, including weekly Scripture studies, men’s and women’s faith-sharing groups, our weekly Religious Education classes for children, and Christian Initiation for Adults.
Youth and Young Adults: Last Sunday, we joyfully launched our Youth Ministry kickoff, welcoming eighteen young people. Our youth group now plans to meet every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. to provide a space for faith, fellowship, and service.
These are just some of the ways we are responding to the Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Our Parish Pastoral Council continues to meet monthly to discern activities and programs that will strengthen us on our road to discipleship. More initiatives are in the works, so please stay tuned and seek ways to get involved.
A monthly update on our Pastoral Plan will be posted to our parish website.
Serving you in Christ,
Fr. Mark
"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
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.