Livestream
Church of the Resurrection
Sunnyvale, California
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mass and Confession Schedule
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 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)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Support Our Parish
We provide an easy, convenient and secure way to give online to support our Parish's mission. Please sign in or create an account by simply clicking Online Giving icon below. Thank you for supporting our Parish!
Weekly Bulletin
Parish Activities
Financial Reports
Presider's Schedule
From the Pastor
Ways To Give
Parish Registration
Pastor's Column
August 16, 2026
A Faith That Refuses to Give Up
Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday’s Gospel gives us one of the most remarkable examples of persistent faith: the Canaanite woman who comes to Jesus begging Him to heal her daughter.
Everything seems to be against her. She is an outsider. At first, Jesus does not answer her. The disciples want her sent away. Even the words spoken to her seem discouraging. Yet she refuses to leave. She believes that even the smallest share in the Lord’s mercy would be enough: “Even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.”
What faith! She does not demand. She does not walk away offended. She remains humble, persistent, and confident that Jesus can help her. Finally, Jesus says to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”
Faith is not simply believing in God when everything is going well. Rather, deep, great faith is the faith that remains when God seems silent. It continues to pray when answers are delayed. It continues to trust when circumstances are difficult. It continues to knock on the door even when we are tempted to walk away.
Last Sunday, Peter began to sink when he became overwhelmed by the wind and the waves, and Jesus said to him, “O you of little faith.” This Sunday, we meet a woman who faces her own obstacles but refuses to give up, and Jesus praises her for her “great faith.” Perhaps the difference is not that one experienced difficulties and the other did not. The difference is what they did in the midst of those difficulties.
The Canaanite woman teaches us: Do not confuse God’s silence with God’s absence. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep coming to Him.
When prayer seems unanswered and faith becomes difficult, remember the Canaanite woman. Stay at the feet of Jesus and keep trusting. Great faith is not faith that never struggles; it is faith that refuses to walk away from Jesus.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Events
Aug 17
Mon
Legion of Mary meets in the office to pray from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Aug 19
Wed
Devotion to Mother of Perpetual Help Mass at 5:30 PM.
Scripture Study with Fr. Phong, Youth Room at 7:00 PM.
Aug 20
Thur
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction in the Chapel at 8:45 AM and 12 NN.
Aug 21
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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Join us in our celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, Aug. 15th at 8:15 AM. Mass will be in the Church. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. If you can make it to the celebration of Holy Mass on that day, it is very worthwhile to honor our Lady.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
🌎 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’
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Calling All Future Altar Servers! Altar Servers needed for 8:30 AM Sunday Mass.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.