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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Palm Sunday\, the beginning of Holy Week\, when we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and reflect on the journey toward His Passion\, death\, and Resurrection. \n\n\n\nPlease note that there will be no Vigil Mass on Saturday\, March 28\, due to a diocese-wide leadership retreat for clergy and parish lay leaders.  \n\n\n\nPlease come worship with us on Sunday at 8:00am\, 9:30am\, 11:15am\, and 5:00pm as we commemorate this sacred day and prepare our hearts for Easter.
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/palm-sunday/
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SUMMARY:Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:As we enter Holy Week\, we walk through a sacred story of sacrifice\, sorrow\, and love. We remember the table of farewell\, the garden of anguish\, and the cross of suffering\, reflecting on Christ’s love even in the darkest moments. Each day invites us to draw closer to Him\, trusting that God is at work even in silence. \n\n\n\nHoly Thursday calls us to humility and service\, Good Friday brings us to the cross where sorrow meets grace\, and Holy Saturday holds the quiet waiting between grief and hope. Yet this journey does not end in darkness—it leads to the promise of new life\, where hope rises and God makes all things new. \n\n\n\nAnd on Easter\, we will proclaim the fulfillment of that promise Living Hope. The tomb is empty. Light breaks through the darkness. What once seemed lost is made alive again. \n\n\n\nThis Holy Week\, come and experience the movement from shadow to light\, from sorrow to joy\, from death to resurrection because Christ lives\, hope is alive. \n\n\n\nPlease join your SSJ Catholic Community as we live out Holy Week through these special liturgies and offerings.  \n\n\n\nApril 2 – Holy Thursday \n\n\n\n8:15am Morning Prayer \n\n\n\n7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper \n\n\n\n8:00pm-Midnight Adoration \n\n\n\nApril 3 – Good Friday \n\n\n\n8:15am Morning Prayer \n\n\n\n12:00pm & 7:00pm The Lord’s Passion \n\n\n\n12:00pm Stations of the Cross Hike at the Santiago Retreat Center. Please RVSP. \n\n\n\nApril 4 – Holy Saturday \n\n\n\n8:15am Morning Prayer \n\n\n\n7:30pm Easter Vigil \n\n\n\nApril 5 – Resurrection Sunday \n\n\n\n7:00 AM (Church) \n\n\n\n9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Colman Hall & Church)
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/holy-week/
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SUMMARY:Lent at SSJ
DESCRIPTION:So often\, we find ourselves further away from God than we ever intended to be.\n\n\n\nOur Lenten theme\, Return\, reminds us that Scripture is always calling us back. \n\n\n\n“Return to the Lord your God.” – Joel 2:13 \n\n\n\nLike the prodigal son\, we come to recognize our need to go home. \n\n\n\n“I will arise and go to my father.” – Luke 15:17–18 \n\n\n\nAnd we trust in God’s promise of mercy and welcome. \n\n\n\n“Return to me\, and I will return to you.” – Malachi 3:7 \n\n\n\nLent invites us not only to turn our hearts back to God\, but to take intentional steps home by returning to the sacraments\, especially Reconciliation and the Eucharist\, and by re-engaging with the Church community where we are welcomed\, healed\, and strengthened together. Click Here for a printable schedule.  \n\n\n\nEvents: Pray\, Fast\, Give Together. Lent is not a journey we walk alone. As we seek to return to the Lord\, we do so not only in personal prayer and sacrifice\, but in fellowship with one another.\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 20 Fish Fry & Stations of the Cross \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27 Fish Fry & Rosary \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 6 Fish Fry & Taizé Prayer \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 13 Fish Fry & XLT/Penance Service \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 20 Fish Fry & Mary’s Way of the Cross \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 21 Family Faith Night \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 27 Fish Fry & Taizé Prayer \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 4 Good Friday Hike & Stations of the Cross \n\n\n\nFish Fry: 4:30-7:30pm \n\n\n\nStations of the Cross & Prayer: 7:00pm \n\n\n\nLiturgies: Our Lenten liturgies are a sacred invitation to return home. Each Mass\, Penance Service\, and devotional gathering becomes an expression of the call to pray\, fast\, and give. We pray more intentionally\, fast from distractions\, and give devotion to the altar—uniting our small sacrifices with His perfect one.\n\n\n\nAsh Wednesday7am – 8:15am – 7:00pm – Mass/Ashes9:30am – 5:00pm Parking Lot Ashes \n\n\n\nPalm Sunday“Sat. Vigil 4:00pmSun. 8:00am\, 9:30am\, 11:15am\, 5:00pm \n\n\n\nHoly Thursday8:15am Morning Prayer7:00pm Mass \n\n\n\nGood Friday8:15am Morning PrayerNoon & 7:00pm \n\n\n\nHoly Saturday8:15am Morning Prayer7:30pm Vigil \n\n\n\nEaster SundayMass of the Resurrection7:00am (Church)9:00am (Church & Colman Hall)11:00am (Church & Colman Hall) \n\n\n\nOutreach: Lent calls us beyond ourselves. As we return to the Lord\, we also return to His heart for the poor\, the forgotten\, and the weary. Our Lenten Outreach Schedule offers meaningful opportunities to live the rhythm of pray\, fast\, and give through concrete acts of love and service.\n\n\n\nContinuing our parish tradition\, the Saints Simon and Jude Outreach Ministry will host a weekly donation drive throughout Lent. Your almsgiving supports local charitable organizations by providing the essential supplies they need to continue their mission and care for our neighbors in need. Collections will take place before and after every Mass. Thank you for your generosity and for being a visible sign of Christ’s compassion in our community this Lent. \n\n\n\nFebruary 21-22\, Robyne’s Nest: Supports at-risk and homeless students by providing essentials. We’re filling 900 grocery bags for students without access to school pantries during Spring Break. \n\n\n\nPasta & Grains: Pasta\, pasta sauce\, mac & cheese box mix\, mac & cheese cups\, ramen\, rice (up to 5 lb. bags)\, oatmeal (multi-packs)\, cereal (large boxes)\, pancake mix\, syrup. \n\n\n\nCanned & Shelf-Stable Proteins: Canned chicken\, tuna\, or Spam\, canned soup or chili\, canned vegetables\, peanut butter & jelly\, cracker/tuna packs\, cracker/chicken salad packs. \n\n\n\nFruits & Snacks: Canned fruits and fruit cups\, Jell-O\, pudding cups\, granola bars\, beef jerky or Slim Jim’s\, pretzels (single-serving bags)\, trail mix or nut packs (multipacks)\, crackers (peanut butter\, cheese\, Cheez-Its\, Club crackers\, Saltines). \n\n\n\nGift Cards: Stater Bros\, Grocery Outlet\, Aldi\, or Northgate. \n\n\n\nFebruary 28-March 1\, Illumination Foundation: Provides safe\, short-term housing and post-hospital care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness who need a stable place to recover after discharge. We’re supporting recuperating adults and children with therapeutic and engaging activities to help ease stress\, anxiety\, and boredom. \n\n\n\nAdult Coloring Books\, Activity Books (i.e.\, crossword puzzles)\, Children’s Coloring Books\, Sketchbooks\, Crayons\, Stencils\, Colored Pencils\, Construction Paper\, Markers\, Children’s\, Scissors\, Paint Brushes\, Journals\, Paint-by-Number Kits\, Canvas Boards (12 x 12 or smaller) \n\n\n\nMarch 7-8\, Casa Teresa: Provides a safe home and supportive programs for single pregnant women in crisis\, including those facing homelessness\, addiction\, or mental health challenges. We’re helping new mothers and their babies thrive by donating essential items and prayerfully supporting them as they begin a new chapter—changing two lives at one time. \n\n\n\nBaby Play Mats\, Baby Grooming Kits\, Breast Milk Storage Bags\, Newborn Swaddles\, Newborn\, Baby Mittens\, Warm Baby Beanies (not crochet)\, Preemie Boys & Girls Clothes (0–3 months)\, Newborn Boys & Girls Clothes (0–3 months)\, $25 Gas Gift Cards\, $25 Walmart Gift Cards\, $25\, Target Gift Cards\, $25 Stater Bros Gift Cards \n\n\n\nMarch 14-15\, Save Our Youth (SOY): Provides a safe and welcoming space for teens with tutoring\, academic resources\, and opportunities in sports\, fitness\, art\, and dance\, helping prevent gang involvement and encouraging educational success. We’re supporting and nurturing our younger brothers and sisters in Christ by donating needed items to help them thrive and pursue a brighter future. \n\n\n\nSoccer Balls (Size 5\, NFHS Approved)\, Canvas Boards (12 x 12 or smaller)\, Acrylic Paints\, Paint Brushes\, Glue Sticks for Collages\, Printer Ink (HP Black 952XL)\, Air Dry Clay\, Amazon Gift Cards to purchase bins for storing sports equipment & art supplies. \n\n\n\nMarch 21-22\, Orange County Children and Family Services (CFS): Strengthens and stabilizes families to ensure children are safe from abuse or neglect and placed in permanent\, nurturing homes. We’re “adopting” foster children for Easter by filling gift bags with new\, age-appropriate goodies to help them feel loved\, remembered\, and celebrated. \n\n\n\n4 Years Old & Under: Sippy cups\, small balls\, coloring books\, Pop Its (fidget toys)\, socks\, bubbles or sidewalk chalk\, Play-Doh\, board books\, small stuffed animals\, juice boxes or Goldfish crackers\, and minimal Easter candy. \n\n\n\n5 to 12 Years Old: Coloring books with crayons\, colored pencils or markers\, gel pens\, stickers or sticker books\, bubbles or sidewalk chalk\, Play-Doh\, Hot Wheels or Legos\, small stuffed animals\, hair ties\, hair clips or scrunchies\, gift cards to Baskin-Robbins or Yogurtland\, individual-size snacks\, and minimal Easter candy. \n\n\n\n13 Years and Older: Black hair ties\, combs or brushes\, nail polish or fragrances\, journals with pens\, body wash or lotions\, bracelets (for boys and girls)\, fun socks (for boys and girls)\, small stuffed animals\, individual-sized snacks\, earbuds\, minimal Easter candy\, and $15 gift cards to places such as Starbucks\, In-N-Out\, Raising Cane’s\, or Chipotle. \n\n\n\nMarch 21-22\, Loaves and Fishes: Serves approximately 300 unhoused and food-insecure individuals and families by distributing food twice each month. We’re supporting our neighbors in need by donating essential food items to help sustain them with dignity and care. \n\n\n\nPinto Beans (4lb bags)\, White Rice (5lb bags)\, Peanut Butter (40 oz)\, Jam (any size\, strawberry preferred)\, Canned Tuna (any size)\, Mayonnaise (30 oz size)\, Cardboard Canisters of Quaker Oats\, Boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Box Mix
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SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross Hike
DESCRIPTION:Stations of the Cross Hike – Good Friday \n\n\n\nJoin SSJ on Good Friday\, April 3rd at 12:00 PM for a reflective Stations of the Cross Hike. RSVP HERE! \n\n\n\nLocation:Santiago Retreat Center26982 Baker Canyon Rd.Silverado\, CA 92676 \n\n\n\nThis prayerful hike follows a 1.5-mile rugged dirt trail\, with some steep sections. Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and clothing\, and bring plenty of water. For safety and space considerations\, no dogs are allowed. \n\n\n\nParking is limited\, so carpooling is highly encouraged. \n\n\n\nOur group will journey together at a prayerful pace\, stopping at each of the 14 Stations. Please plan for approximately two hours. \n\n\n\nFor More Information Contact: rparrino@ssj.org
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Living Hope. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us This Easter\n\n\n\nWe invite you to celebrate with us as a community of faith\, joy\, and hope. Whether you come every week or it has been a while\, you are welcome at Saints Simon and Jude.Saturday Easter Vigil7:30 PM \n\n\n\nEaster Sunday7:00 AM (Church)9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Colman Hall & Church) \n\n\n\nCome and experience the joy of a Living Hope. \n\n\n\nA Hope That Is Alive\n\n\n\nThrough the Resurrection\, God restores us and sends us.Easter invites us to receive that hope\, live it\, and share it with a world that longs for Him. \n\n\n\n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, who in His great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Peter 1:3 \n\n\n\nThis is not just a message for long ago—it is a promise for today. \n\n\n\nHope That Fills Us\n\n\n\n“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing\, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 \n\n\n\nGod does not offer us a distant hope. He fills us with it.A hope that brings peace in uncertainty\, joy in the midst of life’s challenges\, and strength to keep moving forward. \n\n\n\nThis is the hope we celebrate at Easter.This is the hope meant for you. \n\n\n\nHope That Is Meant to Be Shared\n\n\n\n“Christ in you\, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27 \n\n\n\nThe hope we receive is not meant to stay within us.It is meant to be lived out—in our families\, our friendships\, and our daily lives. \n\n\n\nThrough small acts of kindness\, forgiveness\, and love\, we become signs of that living hope to others. \n\n\n\nBe Not Afraid\n\n\n\n“I plead with you — never\, ever give up on hope; never doubt\, never tire and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.” — St. John Paul II \n\n\n\nEaster gives us courage.Because Christ has conquered sin and death\, we no longer have to live in fear. \n\n\n\nWe are invited to trust\, to begin again\, and to walk forward in hope. \n\n\n\nYou Are Welcome Here\n\n\n\nBecause He lives\, hope is alive.And that hope is for you.
URL:https://www.ssj.org/event/easter-sunday/
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