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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
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 6, 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)
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September 6, 2026
The Courage To Listen
Following Jesus is not only about carrying the great crosses of life. Sometimes the cross appears in something much more ordinary—and perhaps much more difficult: dealing with someone who has hurt us.
We all experience broken relationships in our families, workplaces, and parish communities. Words hurt, tempers rise, and we can easily hold grudges or stop speaking altogether. Being Christian does not mean we will never hurt one another; what sets us apart is how we respond when it happens.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a remarkably practical path forward. Rather than gossiping or avoiding the person, Jesus tells us to begin personally: “Go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.” Jesus asks us to speak to one another rather than about one another.
At the heart of that conversation is one essential posture: listening. Reconciliation requires both sides to listen with humility and patience—making room to hear another person’s experience rather than simply preparing our defense. Jesus reminds us that the goal is to “win over” a brother or sister and not to win an argument, humiliate, or punish. Because the objective is always healing.
Of course, this isn't always easy or immediate. Trust takes time, healthy boundaries are sometimes necessary, and some may not be ready to reconcile. Jesus doesn't promise quick fixes, but He asks us to do what we can to seek peace. He also offers a comforting promise: “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Christ is truly present when we humbly sit down, listen, forgive, and work to heal what is broken.
As St. Paul reminds us, our only ongoing debt is to love. True love does not wait for the other person to make the first move. It has the courage to stop speaking about others and start speaking to them—to listen humbly, forgive generously, and seek peace. Stepping toward reconciliation may well be the hardest cross Jesus asks us to carry, but it is precisely in that hard, grace-filled space that we discover He is already standing in our midst. Because whenever we choose healing over winning, we make Christ’s presence real in our lives.
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Bringing Sunday Home
PRAY • REFLECT • LIVE
Family Reflection:
Every family has disagreements. Sometimes we get angry, say something hurtful, or misunderstand one another. Jesus knows this, and in today’s Gospel He teaches us what to do when someone hurts us.
Jesus tells us to talk to each other and listen to each other. Instead of gossiping, holding a grudge, or trying to prove who is right, we should try to make peace.
The goal is not to win the argument, but to win back the relationship.
Forgiving someone is not always easy. Saying “I’m sorry” can also be difficult. But whenever we choose to listen, forgive, and begin again, Jesus is with us.
Talk About It:
What can we do when someone in our family hurts us?
Why is listening sometimes difficult?
Is there someone I need to forgive or say “I’m sorry” to?
Family Activity:
Practice these three simple phrases as a family:
“I am sorry.”
“I forgive you.”
“Let’s begin again.”
Ask each person to choose one phrase they will try to use this week.
Family Prayer:
Lord Jesus, Help our family to listen to one another, to say “I’m sorry” when we are wrong, and to forgive when we are hurt. When we disagree, help us choose kindness instead of anger and peace instead of division. May our home always be filled with Your love and forgiveness. Amen.
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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!
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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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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.