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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
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 2, 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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Pastor's Column
August 2, 2026
Sowing Seeds of Faith
Dear Parishioners,
Last Sunday, our parish celebrated the official launch of the Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended. It was truly inspiring to see so many parishioners gather to learn about the vision for the future of the Church of the Resurrection.
One of the most meaningful moments of the presentation was recognizing some of our founding and longtime parishioners who helped build this parish. Their faith, generosity, and countless sacrifices made it possible for us to worship in the beautiful church we enjoy today. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude. They planted seeds of faith decades ago, and today we continue to reap the blessings of their vision and commitment.
Now, it is our turn.
The Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign is about much more than improving our facilities. It is about strengthening our mission so that future generations may encounter Jesus Christ here at the Church of the Resurrection and be empowered to bring Christ to others.
There are three key investments that our parish will focus on during this campaign: worship, investing in our youth and strengthening faith formation for all parishioners in every stage of life. Every one of these investments has the same purpose: helping people encounter Jesus Christ more deeply.
Over the coming weeks and months, we will begin the next phase of our campaign. Members of our campaign leadership team, our ambassadors, will be reaching out personally to parishioners and families. These conversations are not simply about asking for a financial commitment. They are an opportunity to share our vision, answer questions, listen to your thoughts, and invite every member of our parish family to take part in this important journey.
We hope you will welcome these conversations with an open heart. Every family has a significant role to play. Some will be able to make a financial gift. Others will support the campaign through prayer, volunteering, or encouraging others. Whatever your circumstances, your participation matters because this campaign belongs to all of us.
As I shared at our launch, every harvest begins with a seed. The faithful parishioners who came before us planted seeds that continue to bear fruit today. Now the Lord is inviting us to do the same for those who will worship here long after we are gone.
Please continue to pray for the success of the Sowing Seeds of Faith Campaign. May the Holy Spirit guide us as we move forward together, united in faith, hope, and love, so that our Church of the Resurrection will continue to be a place where lives are transformed through an encounter with Jesus Christ for generations to come.
Thank you for your continued prayers, your generosity, and your love for our parish family.
Upcoming Events
Aug 3
Mon
Legion of Mary meets in the office to pray from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Aug 6
Thur
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction in the Chapel at 8:45 AM and 12 NN.
Aug 5
Wed
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Aug 8
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.
Devotion to Mother of Perpetual Help Mass at 5:30 PM.
Scripture Study with Fr. Phong, Youth Room at 7:00 PM.
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Sacred Heart Devotion
The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a deeply revered practice in the Catholic Church. This devotion stems from the apparitions of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century, where He revealed His deep love for humanity and asked for special acts of reparation for sins committed against His Sacred Heart. Observed on the first Friday of each month, this devotion includes attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion. Jesus promised Saint Margaret Mary that those who faithfully observe the nine consecutive First Fridays would receive special graces, including the gift of final perseverance and the assurance of receiving the sacraments at the time of death. By participating in the First Friday Devotion, we can deepen our relationship with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, expressing love, gratitude, and penance. This practice fosters a deeper understanding of Christ’s immense love and mercy. Join us in this beautiful and powerful devotion, as we come together on the first Friday of each month to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and seek His boundless graces and blessings. The First Friday Devotion will follow the 8:15 AM Mass in the Chapel (starting on August 7th).
Calling All Future Altar Servers! Altar Servers needed for 8:30 AM Sunday Mass.
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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.