Second Collection:
Maintenance & Improvement Fund
On the first weekend of each month,
we are dedicating the Second Collection for our Parish Maintenance & Improvement Fund. Restricted funds collected will be used for the maintenance and improvements of our facilities and deferred maintenance.
The M&I Fund can be used for repairs such as plumbing issues, roof leaks, campus lighting and improved security, just to name a few. Please keep in mind that supporting this fund should be above and beyond what you already tithe to our regular plate collection. It shouldn’t take the place of your overall support to the parish through our regular plate collection.
If you have further questions, contact Eric Hom at [email protected].
Maintenance Technician Lead Needed
Holy Spirit Parish & School is seeking a qualified individual as our part-time, 23 hours per week, Maintenance Technician Lead.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing preventative and predictive routine maintenance work, semi-skilled carpentry and plumbing work along with other minor buildings and grounds repair work throughout the campus.
Click on the “LEARN MORE” button below for responsibilities and job classifications.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Eric Hom, Business Manager at [email protected].
Coat + Blanket + Sock Drive
St. Queen Isabella Ministry
We are accepting gently used or brand new coats, brand new blankets, and brand new socks through January 26, 2025.
Donation bins are located in the de Sousa House, Parish Office, and the church.
January 25, 2025
Walk for Life West Coast 2025
Join us as we walk for the littlest among us at the 21st Annual Walk for Life West Coast. We continue to bear witness to life from conception to natural death as we peacefully walk and pray to change hearts and minds and for healing.
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
9:30 am: Walk for Life Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone
Rally and Walk
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
12:30 pm: Walk for Life Rally
1:30 pm: Walk begins
We will hire a bus to transport parishioners to San Francisco for the Mass and the Rally, with the support of our Knight of Columbus Council.
Click on the “Register” button below to reserve your spot. Invite your family and friends to join us.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
JANUARY 26, 2025
Holy Spirit School | Mass & Open House
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us!
Join us for Mass at 9:00am in celebration of Catholic schools.
Tour the classrooms and visit with faculty and staff at Holy Spirit School. The Open House runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Diaconate Formation Information Meetings
ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO THE DIACONATE?
A new Deacon Formation class is starting in the Diocese of Oakland.
For more information, interested men and their wives are invited to attend one of the information meetings.
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025 OR Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Transfiguration Church Parish Hall, 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley
For more information, Cielo Barroso-Branco in the Diocesan Office of Clergy Services: 510.267.8356 or [email protected]
JANUARY 27, 2025
MONDAYS | 6:30-8:30 PM
DE SOUSA HOUSE THEATER
The Chosen – An Interactive Bible Study
Join Dn. Steve and Annette Lewellyn in reflection and study on the life of Jesus as portrayed in the groundbreaking series.
Stop by the Parish Office to register. Purchase the study guide for Season 4 through Amazon – click on the button below.
JANUARY 29, 2025 | 12:00-8:00 PM
Community Night Out
Holy Spirit School Fundraiser
All are welcome! Please join us for the Holy Spirit Church & School Community Dining Out Fundraiser. Bring your family and friends to Billy Roy’s!
10% of your dining goes back to support our Holy Spirit School students. Please present the flyer at time of purchase—click on the button below.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day Parents Date Night
Parents of children ages 4-12 yrs. are invited to drop off their children for a fun movie, crafts
and pizza night while parents enjoy an evening out.
Pricing as follows:
$20 for One Child
$15 for Each Additional Sibling
Click on the “RSVP” button below to reserve your spot.
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Women Gather
Women Gather is an opportunity to pray, share faith and support one another. Our next gathering is on Saturday, February 15, 2025. We begin at 10:00 am followed by potluck lunch and an afternoon of service.
Since space at Casa Julie is limited, please RSVP to Sr. Annette at 408-390-7184 for more information or details.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
Holy Spirit School Crab Feed
Save the date! Holy Spirit School is hosting its annual Crab Feed & Auction. There will be lots of food, fun and fellowship.
Early Bird Special through January 13. Get your discounted tickets now. Click on the button below. For more information, please contact [email protected]
AUGUST 17-29, 2025
Pilgrimage to France
Join Fr. Ken Sales on a faith-filled pilgrimage. Visit holy sites in Lourdes, Toulouse, Lyon, Lisieux, and Paris!
The cost of $5290 (dbl. occ. / additional $680 for single occ.) includes round trip airfare (from SFO), accommodations, Holy Mass, guided tours, and breakfast and dinner daily.
$600 deposit is required with your registration and the final balance is due by May 10th. For more information, contact Alex Paras at 510.509.0585 or [email protected].
CHAPTER 11 UPDATE
A letter from the Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, S.J.:
Dear faithful Catholics and friends of the Diocese of Oakland,
May the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ continue to be with each one of you!
I want to update you on the progress we have made since May 8, 2023, when the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland (the Diocese) made the difficult but necessary decision to seek bankruptcy protection.
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Please click the button below to read Bishop Barber’s letter in its entirety.
Be part of the rich history of Holy Spirit Fremont
We have stained-glass windows and panels available for sponsorship:
• Gifts of the Holy Spirit (2): $12,000 each
• Fruits of the Holy Spirit (4): $10,000 each
• Exterior panels with parish Mission Statement – St. John side (2): $12,000 each
• Panel with Music Staff – Choir area: $12,000
Lower panel – choir area: $5,000
For more information on how to support our parish through this ongoing beautification project, contact [email protected]