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St. Mary Parish
Our Lady of the Assumption · Diocese of San José · Est. 1865
11 First St, Gilroy, CA 95020· 408-555-0142· office@stmarysgilroy.org· Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PT · Closed 12:00–1:00 PM
Ordinary Time
Sunday · Ordinary Time
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
July 19, 2026 — Sunday · Ordinary Time
“Love one another as I have loved you.” — John 13:34
A Word from the Pastoral Team
In these days of Ordinary Time, the Church walks steadily with Christ through the ordinary fabric of our days. There is no great feast on the horizon, no fast to keep — only the quiet, faithful following of the Lord through work and rest, through Sundays and weekdays alike. And it is precisely here, in the ordinary, that holiness is forged.
Discipleship is rarely dramatic. It is the patient, daily choice to love when it is inconvenient, to forgive when it is hard, to show up when no one is watching. The saints were not made in a single heroic moment but in ten thousand small acts of fidelity, and the same path is open to each of us, this week and every week.
So let us grow, day by day, in faith, hope, and love. Bring your ordinary work and offer it to God. Be patient with your family and generous with your neighbor. And gather faithfully around this altar, where ordinary bread and wine become for us the very Body and Blood of Christ, strengthening us for the journey.
We also hold in prayer all who suffer across our world — those touched by war, disaster, illness, and hardship. We do not look away from their pain; we lift it to God, and we ask the Lord to make us, in whatever way we can, instruments of his peace.
And we do all of this not alone but together, as one parish family. Reach out this week to someone who is struggling. Welcome the newcomer, visit the sick, encourage the young, and give thanks for the many hands that quietly keep our parish alive. The Gospel is best preached by the way we love one another.
May God bless you and all whom you love this week, and may he keep you close to his heart.
— The Pastoral Team
Mass Times (PT)
Sunday
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM (ES), 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM (ES), 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (ES)
Monday–Friday
7:00 AM, 12:00 PM (ES)
Saturday
8:30 AM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (ES)
Confession
Saturday 3:30 PM
Announcements
- Labor Day Parish Picnic — September 7
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.
- Parish Festival — September 13
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.
- Looking for volunteers to test the new Parish website
Staring 07/01; Looking for volunteers to test the new Parish website. Apply Here.
- First Communion Registration Open
Families with children in 2nd grade and up may now register for First Holy Communion preparation. Classes begin in September.
- Welcome, New Parishioners
We registered 38 new households last month. If you are new to St. Mary, stop by the welcome table after any Mass.
New to St. Mary Parish?
Whether you're visiting, returning after time away, or just passing through — welcome. We'd be honored to have you as part of our parish family.
Upcoming Events
- Jul 20 — SCCS/SJFC Staff, Serra Cottage
- Jul 20 — Women's Bible Study English
- Jul 21 — Llama de amor Spanish Rosary, Chapel
- Jul 21 — Cursillistas (1pm) Sp Choir Practice, Church
- Jul 21 — Soldados Spanish Board Meeting, Serra Cottage
- Jul 21 — SCCS/SJFC Staff, Serra Cottage
- Jul 21 — Sp Al-Anon Meeting (Camino de Esperanza), Room #2
- Jul 22 — Familias Unidas Spanish Board Meeting, Room #5
Pastoral Team
- PastorFr. Michael Hendricksonmichael.d.hendrickson@dsj.org
- Parochial VicarFr. Francisco Miramontesfrancisco.miramontes@dsj.org
- Retired in ResidenceFr. Jose Rubiojose.rubio@dsj.org
- Religious Education SecretaryEmerita Murilloemerita.murillo@dsj.org
- Director of Spanish Religious EducationHomar Grajalesjesushomargrajales.zarate@dsj.org
- Office ManagerDebbie Pelliccionedeborah.pelliccione@dsj.org
- Administrative AssistantRebeca Aldazrebeca.aldaz@dsj.org
- St. Mary's School PrincipalMarcee Ervinmarcee.ervin@dsj.org
Prayer List
Please keep these intentions in your prayers this week:
- Sarah Lancaster
- Lloyd Fernandes
- Pray for my Husband to find a job that satisfies his need and for all the members of this family to stand by him during this trying times.
- Rose
- For my mother's surgery next week — please pray for a full recovery.
- For all immigrants and families separated at the border — may they find safety and reunion.
- Thanksgiving for my son's college acceptance — God is good.
- For my neighbor who is battling cancer — for peace and healing.
Ways to Give
Give online at nave.live/st-marys-gilroy/give, by mail, or in the Sunday collection.
Matrimonials
- Family seeks groom — Practicing Catholic family seeks a faithful Catholic professional (28–34) for their daughter, a registered nurse in the South Bay.Contact: matrimony1@stmarysgilroy.org
- Seeking bride — Devout Catholic engineer (31), active in parish ministry, seeks a prayerful spouse who shares the faith.Contact: (408) 555-0188
Job Board
- Looking for work — Bookkeeper — Parishioner with 12 years' experience available for part-time bookkeeping/QuickBooks. References on request.Contact: mary.b@example.com
- Looking for work — Caregiver / CNA — Certified caregiver seeks elder-care position. Reliable, compassionate, parish-recommended.Contact: (408) 555-0173
- Hiring — Parish maintenance (PT) — St. Mary School seeks a part-time maintenance helper, ~15 hrs/week. Apply at the parish office.Contact: office@stmarysgilroy.org