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26 days until Our Lady of the Assumption
Our parish patronal feast · August 15
161+
Years serving
19
Masses each week
32
Ministries
2
Languages
Our Heritage
Founded in 1865, St. Mary Parish is the southernmost parish of the Diocese of San José. For more than 160 years, generations of families have gathered here under the gaze of Our Lady — at Mass, at the sacraments, and in service to neighbors across South County.
Pastor
Fr. Michael Hendrickson
Patroness
Our Lady of the Assumption
Meet our pastor
Fr. Michael Hendrickson is a local — born in California and raised right up the road in Morgan Hill. Before the priesthood, he served his country: after the U.S. Naval Academy he spent four years as a Navy officer, then felt a deeper call, entered St. Patrick's Seminary, and was ordained for the Diocese of San José in 2001. His ministry has taken him far. He began at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, then returned to the Navy as a chaplain — walking with Marines, Sailors, and their families in Okinawa and aboard the USS Iwo Jima, including Hurricane Katrina relief and a deployment to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. He came home to lead parishes across the diocese — St. Victor (2008), St. Francis Cabrini (2013), and, since 2019, our own St. Mary Parish in Gilroy.
Liturgy
All times shown in Pacific Time.
Confessions also available by appointment.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
Psalm 27:1
What's happening
Join us Monday, September 7 for our Labor Day Parish Picnic. Bring the family for a relaxed afternoon of food, games, and community as we mark the end of summer together. Please note the parish office is closed for the holiday.
Save the date! Our annual Parish Festival returns Sunday, September 13 with food, music, games, and fellowship for the whole family. Set-up begins Saturday, September 12 — volunteers are always welcome. Watch the bulletin for booth and schedule details.
Staring 07/01; Looking for volunteers to test the new Parish website. Apply Here.
Don't miss out
Find your place. Every ministry, with how to get involved.
Families united in faith — fellowship and mutual support for parish households.
Faith, heritage, and charitable works in the Italian Catholic tradition.
Catholic men's fraternal order — charity, unity, and service to parish and community.
St. Mary's mission outreach serving communities in Mexico — building homes, hope, and faith.
Filipino-American Catholic community celebrating Filipino faith and culture, including Simbang Gabi.
The Weekly Bulletin
This week's bulletin — Mass readings, ministry notes, and parish news.
In communion