
Events
Layette Tea
December 6, 2025
This event is on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St. Frances Cabrini-Essex hall, 15333 Woodard Rd., San Jose, Ca. Doors open at 12 pm to drop off items. Program begins at 1:00 pm. For more information contact Eileen McMahon at 408-799-7055.
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Parish Christmas Gathering
December 7, 2025
We will have our Annual Parish Christmas gathering on Sunday, December 7, 2025 after the 11:30 am Mass in the Farana Center hall.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation: Monday, December 8th, 8:15 am and 7:00 pm (of the day)
Collection to be taken at both Masses.
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Grief Support Group
December 9, 2025
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recent or long ago, consider joining our Grief Support Group and experience healing through the consolation of Christ and the listening ear of others. We generally meet on the second Tuesday of the month, so our next meeting will on December 9 at 10 am in the Youth room (Farana Center). For more information, please contact Deacon Mike at 408-616-9315 or email: mhaas@resparish.org
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Parish Advent Recollection and Reconciliation
December 13, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
An Advent Retreat Preparing for Joy and Light.
Presenter: Julia Claire Santos, M.Div.
9:30 am: Gathering & Worship Songs
10 am: Advent Retreat Talk
10:50 am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
11 am: Advent Reconciliation
12 noon: Light Lunch
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Winter Blood Drive
December 14, 2025
ICF Branch 408 will once again be hosting the parish winter blood drive on Sunday, December 14 from 8 am-1 pm in the Farana Center hall. For an appointment, please sign-up online at sbcdonor.org, click on “schedule an appointment” use sponsor code 0421, call Ric Shimshock at 408-733-4890, for more information or eligibility questions, or 888-723-7831. Please see flyer here.
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Simbang Gabi
December 15 - 23, 2025
Our Parish will celebrate nine days of Simbang Gabi.
Please join us to celebrate this traditional Filipino celebration:
December 15 - December 23 at 7:00 pm
December 20 at 5:00 pm
December 21 at 7:00 pm
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Diocese of San José Jubilee 2025 Closing Mass
When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Where: Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San José
Presider: Most Rev. Andres C. Ligot, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of San José
Please see attached flyer here.
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St. Vincent de Paul Corner - Giving Tree
December 18, 2025
The Giving Tree is back this year and is temporarily located in the vestibule in the rear of the Church. It is decorated with gift requests from several organizations serving the needy in the Santa Clara valley, including Catholic
Charities and the Emmanuel House. Please consider helping out by taking home a gift tag and fulfilling someone’s Christmas wish. Gift cards or wrapped gifts should be returned to the Church with the original tag attached no later than Sunday, December 14.
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Diocese of San José Jubilee 2025 Closing Mass
December 18, 2025
On Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7 pm at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San José. Presided by Most Rev. Andres C. Ligot, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of San José.
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April 16 - 28, 2026
A pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul in Turkey and Greece. Explore the sacred places where St. Paul preached and lived the Gospel — from the vibrant streets of Istanbul, the ancient ruins of Philippi, and the timeless beauty of Athens, to a breathtaking 3-night Greek Isle cruise, and the historic wonder of Ephesus. Request a brochure: Email Fr. Mark at mark.gazzingan@dsj.org for a digital copy. Prefer a printed copy? Pick one up at the Parish Office. Ready to reserve your spot? Book online at www.PaxVia.com. For more information, visit: https://www.resurrection-church.org/_files/ugd/c5e4ce_ba810f6a83854df5a64b4525545f08de.pdf