MARCH 29 TO APRIL 7, 2024
Divine Mercy Novena & Feast
The Divine Mercy Ministry thanks everyone who prayed the Divine Mercy novena and celebrated the feast mass with us here at Holy Spirit.
Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus, Holy Spirit School, and Holy Spirit Youth Ministry for their participation.
We are grateful for Tribu Grill and Elite Bakery for sponsoring the food and cake for the reception that followed the Feast of Divine Mercy mass on Sunday, April 7th.
SAN FRANCISCO | JANUARY 2024
Walk for Life West Coast
Fr. Binh Ha and many of our parishioners participated in the annual event upholding the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone opened the rally with Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Despite the rain, thousands of people attended the rally and walked in peaceful protest against abortion. Archbishop Cordileone said: “The heavens are shedding tears of joy to see all of you here standing for life!”
Faith Formation 2023-2024 Potlucks
Our Faith Formation staff and catechists host a potluck for a different class each month.
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Advent Wreath Workshop
We gathered for an afternoon to create personalized Advent wreaths.
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Respect Life Procession & Prayer Service
The Gospel of Life
“Having received the gift of the Gospel of Life, we are the people of life and a people for
life. It is our duty to proclaim the Gospel of Life to the world. To proclaim Jesus is to
proclaim life itself. Gratitude and joy at the incomparable dignity of the human person
impel us to bring the Gospel of life to the hearts of all people and make it penetrate every
part of society.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“The Gospel of Life: A Brief Summary”
respectlife.org/gospel-of-life-summary
October 22, 2023
CYO 2023-2024
Our CYO athletes with Fr. Binh after the 10:45 am Mass. The CYO 2023-2024 year kicked of with a blessing of CYO athletes, coaches, and families.
PAINT & WINE | OCTOBER 8, 2023
Jesus Feeding the Multitude
Parishioners and guests came together for an afternoon of artistry and creativity, fellowship and community building. Funds raised benefit our seminarians in the Oakland Diocese currently attending St. Patrick’s Seminary & University.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 | MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Our warmest congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Caseñas, Mr. & Mrs. Gatchalian, Mr. & Mrs. Gonzalez, Mr. & Mrs. Holameitonga, and Mr. & Mrs. Mansel! May God bless you and your families.
JUNE 4, 2023
2023 Holy Spirit Parish Festival & St. Queen Isabella Coronation
Images from our festival and coronation of our 2023 Saint Queen Isabella, Jewel Gerardo. We thank all our various ministries and volunteers who helped make this a spirit-filled and wonderful event.
Photos courtesy of The A.M. Photography.
MARCH 2023
Holy Land Pilgrimage
JANUARY 2023
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Ten boys and girls from Fremont, Union City, and Newark, ages 9 to 14, were named local champions of the 2023 KoC Free Throw Championship. George A. Coit Council 2692-Fremont sponsored the competion here at our parish.
And the champions are … 9-year-old bracket: Alessandro Bianco (boys); 10-year-old bracket: Abby Mariveles (girls) and Eljay Boado (boys); 11-year-old bracket: Harika Kalluri (girls) and Daniel Bauyee (boys); 12-year-old bracket: Jonah Alano (boys); 13-year-old bracket: Jewel Canio (girls) and Makoa Naraval (boys); and 14-year-old bracket: Chloe Sunarto (girls) and Alden Visitacion (boys).
DECEMBER 2022 | DE SOUSA HOUSE
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Fellowship, creativity, and merry-making as we prepare for Christmas!
Vocation Awareness 2022
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. (USCCB)
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
Ice Cream Social
September 24, 2022
We kicked of our parish celebration of Catholic Family Life Week in a very sweet way!
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 | MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
We congratulate our couples, Mr. & Mrs. Paredes and Mr. & Mrs. Punzalan!
May God bless you and your families.
Sip & Paint: “The Good Shepherd”
On August 21, 2022, Holy Spirit parishioners and guests enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of fellowship and refreshments while trying their hand at painting! Who knew we had a lot of wonderful artists in the parish!
Parish Staff Retreat 2022
Villa Maria del Mar, Santa Cruz
Pentecost Celebration
On June 5, 2022, our parish celebrated its 136th Anniversary. Here are some images from our celebration, including the coronation of our 2022 Saint Queen Isabella, Maegan Lundag. We are thankful for the various ministries which hosted our festival food booths, as well as all the volunteers who helped make this an amazing event.
Photos courtesy of The A.M. Photography.
