Calendar of Events
From the desk of Canon Ueda...
Candlemas February 2, 2025
February 2025
February 2- Candlemas 11:15 am with procession on Winchester Blvd. Candles will be blessed at the 11:15 am High Mass on the Feast of the Purification
Friday, February 7– First Friday Devotion. Stations of the Cross at 6pm High Mass at 7 pm followed by Adoration and Benediction at 8:45 pm
Saturday, February 8– Catechism class at 11:15 am
Sunday, February 9– Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Saturday, February 15– Sacred Heart Society meeting at the clergy residence
Sunday, February 16– Septuagesima Sunday
Friday, February 28– Teenage Group meeting at 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 18– First Communion High Mass at St. Albert the Great church in Palo Alto at 2:00 p.m. All are wecome to attend.
March 2025
Saturday, March 1-First Saturday
Wednesday, March 5– Ash Wednesday
Friday, March 7- St. Thomas Aquinas
Wednesday, March 19- St. Joseph
Friday, March 21- St. Benedict
Tuesday, March 25-Annunciation
April 2025
Sunday, April 6- Passion Sunday
Sunday, April 13- Palm Sunday
Thursday, April 17-Holy Thursday
Friday, April 18- Good Friday
Saturday, April 19-Holy Saturday
Sunday, April 20- Easter Sunday
Saturday, April 26-Gala
May 2025
Sunday, May 18– First Communion High Mass at St. Albert the Great church in Palo Alto at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend.
New Information
Annual Diocesan Appeal 2025
Through the Annual Diocesan Appeal, the Diocese reaches out to the faithful for their assistance with the diverse needs associated with its many works. A mailing will be sent to you from the Diocese asking for yourcontributions. Amounts collected above our goal will be returned to our Apostolate. IHM Oratory Parish Number: 253 Parish Goal: $3,510. Return mailing address: 4467 Illsley Ct. San Jose, CA 95136
Help Those Affected by the Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires: There is a donation box in the vestibule for those affected by the devastating LA wildfires. Your donations will be remitted to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles through the diocese of San Jose. God bless your generosity.
Guadalupe Hope Society Rosary & Faith Talk on February 14 You are invited to our Rosary & Faith Talk Luncheon on Friday, February 14th at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Anthony Hernandez, Pastor of St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church. He will share a faith talk with us after the rosary. Register to attend either in person at the Santa Maria Hall in Campbell or virtually by emailing
St. Michael's Patrol
It’s already time to start planning for camp! The Institute’s annual California summer camp, St. Michael’s Patrol, for fathers and sons (ages 6-18), is currently enrolling. The camp features genuine fun and recreation that builds both body and soul according to the Tradition of the Catholic Church, including sports, games, the Rosary, and of course daily Mass in the Traditional Latin Rite. The camp will take place from Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26 at the beautiful Rancho Los Mochos in Livermore (18450 Mines Road). Contact Canon Norman by email to rsvp or for questions:
Coffee Hours
Please join us for coffee and refreshments after the 11:15am. Masses on January 19 & 26. Our monthly birthday blessing will be on Sunday, January 12 after the 11:15am Mass.
Social Media
We are live on social media: Facebook, Instagrm and YouTube: @ihmsanjose
We will not be accepting Mass intentions until Sunday, December 15, 2024. Thank you for your understanding.
- All families are limited to 2 intentions per month,if available.
- Please do not request dates further than three months out.
Please include a legible email address on your submittal, and you will receive an automatic response with dates confirmed.
Standing Information
Please pray for:
The Living:
Martha Wilson, Leonie C. Pryor, Maritza Hall, Patrick Shapiro, Corey Liu, Alexander Edward Ortegon, Gail Gallagher, Melita Santos, Destinie Nguyen, Sebastian Nguyen, Canon Fancis Xavier de Dainville, Kathy Dias, Anthony Thomas Giacalone, Anthony Joseph Giacalone, Edmond Santos.
Canon Fragelli, Gilbert Lai, Theodore Swift, Robert Ellis, Walter Avis, Gaudencio Lagria, Nestor Bacani, Maria Hoa Hoang, Richard Chavira, Bishop Patrick McGrath, Madame de Guernon, Mavic Magno, Claire Marie Dixon, Donald Navarini, Josiah Esguerra-Aguilar, Dan Field, Sandra Weaver, Msgr. Luciano Giovannetti, Enrique Fernandez. Barbara Smith, Jim Freeman.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee!
If you would like to request prayers, please send a request to:
(Updated 2.3.25)