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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
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 14, 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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Pastor's Column
June 14, 2026
Dear Parishioners,
One of the beautiful things about farming is that the farmer never sees the full harvest immediately. Seeds are planted quietly, patiently, and often sacrificially. There is trust involved. Hope involved. Generosity involved.
That image speaks beautifully to our diocesan campaign, “Sowing Seeds of Faith.”
In the Gospel for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus tells the parable of the Sower who scatters seed generously. Some seeds fall on rocky ground, some among thorns, but some fall on rich soil and bear abundant fruit. The Sower does not hold back. He sows with hope. That is also how faith grows in the life of the Church.
Every act of generosity—whether through time, talent, service, or treasure—is a seed planted for the future. Many of us are able to worship today because previous generations sacrificed for us. Someone before us built churches, taught catechism, supported ministries, maintained parish grounds, and kept the faith alive even during difficult times. We are beneficiaries of seeds planted long before we arrived. Now it becomes our turn.
Liturgy Corner
Renewed at the Table of the Lord:
Liturgical Renewal Phase 1- Introductory Rites: Welcoming & Participation
Asking for Mercy, Giving Praise
After the entrance song, the priest, in persona Christi, greets the assembly with “The Lord be with you.” This is not a pleasantry; it is a declaration: Christ is truly present among us. The phrase echoes through Scripture: the angel’s greeting to Mary at the Annunciation, what Boaz says to his harvesters in Ruth, the Risen Christ’s words to the disciples in the upper room, and so on. When the assembly answers, “And with your spirit,” we acknowledge that the priest is not simply a man greeting us, but that the Spirit of God, received at his ordination, is acting through him. In this exchange, the whole theology of the Mass is expressed: Christ is here, his Spirit is at work, and we are about to encounter Him together.
Then, we come to a profound moment: the Penitential Act. This is when we, as a community, acknowledge our need for God’s mercy. We come before the Lord, not pretending to be perfect, but humbly admitting that we are sinners in need of grace. This is not just reciting words; it is naming the truth about ourselves: that we are beloved children of God who fall short, hurt others, and fail to love as we should. In doing so together, we receive the communal assurance that we are never alone in our need.
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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!
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.