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
Easter
Monday · Easter
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”
May 18, 2026 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6
From the Pastor
Dear Parishioners — this Sunday we celebrate the great gift of the Holy Spirit. I am deeply grateful for your faithful presence during this Easter season. The Spirit is moving powerfully in our community.
A Word from the Pastoral Team
Christ is risen — he is risen indeed! For fifty days the Church sings her Alleluia, for the stone has been rolled away and death itself has been defeated. The Easter season is not a single Sunday but a sustained outpouring of joy, an invitation to live as people who know how the story ends: in life, in light, and in love without end.
The Resurrection is not only something we believe; it is something we are called to live. Because Christ is risen, no failure is final, no grave is permanent, and no situation lies beyond the reach of grace. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now dwells in us, making all things new and sending us out as witnesses of hope.
Let the joy of Easter overflow into how we treat one another. Forgive freely, serve generously, and speak of the hope that is within you. Gather at this altar, where the Risen Lord still makes himself known in the breaking of the bread, and carry his Easter light into every corner of your week.
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.
This Week's Events
- Sat May 17 — Confessions 3:30 PM
- Sun May 18 — Cultural Fiesta 4–8 PM (Parish Grounds)
- Wed May 21 — Baptism Prep Class 7 PM
- Thu May 22 — Divina Misericordia 3 PM
Diocesan Appeal Update
We are 74% of our $28,000 goal — thank you! Please give online at smpgilroy.org or use the envelope in your pew. Deadline June 1.
Upcoming Events
- Jul 21 — Sp Al-Anon Meeting (Camino de Esperanza), Room #2
- Jul 22 — Familias Unidas Spanish Board Meeting, Room #5
- Jul 22 — Intercession Spanish Meeting (Wed AM Prayer)
- Jul 22 — Knights of Columbus Social, Serra Cottage
- Jul 22 — Good News (11am) English Choir Practice, Church
- Jul 22 — Bilingual Perpetual Help Rosary & Adoration, Chapel
- Jul 22 — Women's Cursillistas Sp Meeting, Room #3
- Jul 22 — Soldados Spanish Retreat Board Meeting
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