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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
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2026
Weekend Mass:
Saturday 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass) Livestream
Sunday 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 am Livestream
Weekday Mass:
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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Pastor's Column
May 10, 2026
Most of us, if not all of us, would say that we try to follow God’s commandments—and that is a good thing. As Christians, we are called to live that way. But why do we obey? Is it because we are afraid of hell? Or because we want to get into heaven?
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a very clear answer: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Notice what He does not say. He does not say, “If you want heaven, obey.” He does not say, “If you fear punishment, obey.” He says: “If you love me…” That changes everything. Because now obedience is no longer about fear or reward—it is about relationship. It is about love.
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Laudato Si': Our Easter Journey
Join us on Sunday, May 17, after donuts following the 10:00 AM Mass, in front of the church, to learn more about Laudato Si’. As Laudato Si’ Week begins, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on how we can care for God’s creation—thinking globally, but acting locally, right here in our parish community.
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We honored, prayed the Holy Rosary as a parish family, had a procession, crowned the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers and presented red roses during 10:00 Mass on Sunday, May 3rd. Thank you, Fr. Mark, Fr. Louis, to the Fil-Am Group, Legion of Mary, Religious Education Program and families, and everyone who joined us for this beautiful May Crowning ceremony!
May Crowning
Flores de Mayo on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 AM Mass.
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May and Mary
There have been long devotions to our Blessed Mother, but the dedication of the month of May to Mary is a more recent development in the long history of the Church.
In the sixteenth century there were month-long Marian devotions, but they were not necessarily associated with May. In medieval times, various celebrations involving Mary occurred in May. But it wasn’t until late eighteenth-century Italy that the idea of dedicating May to Mary began to take root. This notion flourished in the nineteenth century and began to foster daily devotions, frequent rosaries, and May crownings around the world. And so May, the lovely month of nature’s motherhood, came to be dedicated to our Blessed Virgin Mary.
With Mary, the apostles and first disciples kept prayerful vigil for the Spirit’s coming, the culmination of Mary’s faith-filled lifetime. Mary’s faith was shown forth in her acceptance of the angel’s word at the Annunciation, her charity in the Visitation to Elizabeth, her trust in Joseph during the flight into Egypt, her steadfast vigil beneath her Son’s cross.
Throughout these joyful and sorrowful mysteries of her life, Mary’s faith-filled heart embraced God’s will, making her an
instrument for the accomplishment of God’s plan for our salvation, and a living model for us of trust and perseverance. For Mary’s undaunted faith and the selfless love it inspired, all generations shall call her blessed.
Our Senior Luncheon - All had a grand time, eating, crafting and playing games!
April 28, 2026
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A Time of Renewal and Commitment
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.