The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, December 8, 2018. Mass at 10:00 AM.
Please note: There are two distinct Mass obligations for the weekend of
Saturday, December 8 through Sunday, December 9
Catholics are obliged to attend one Mass for the Solemnity AND one Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent over the course of the weekend.
Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, December 8, 2018. Mass at 10:00 AM.
Please note: There are two distinct Mass obligations for the weekend of
Saturday, December 8 through Sunday, December 9
Catholics are obliged to attend one Mass for the Solemnity AND one Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent over the course of the weekend.
All are Welcome Here!
Pardon Our Dust!
The fountain in the plaza is in the process of being redesigned.
The fountain in the plaza is in the process of being redesigned.
Msgr. Patrick McCormick
Our Mission is to be a Spirit-filled community of love, challenging people to proclaim the good news of Christ’s salvation to the world. We seek to foster and promote a life pleasing to God through prayer and Sacramental ministry. We are called to nurture spiritual growth, build our lives on Gospel values and to reach out to the poor and hurting.
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Pastor
Monsignor Patrick McCormick Assisting Priest Father Joe Heffernan, Retired |
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Prayer for Seminarians
Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for these men whom You have called to discern priesthood. We beg Your continued blessings on our Diocese and families. Call forth even more men of generous spirit and fervent love whom You desire for this holy work. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for these men whom You have called to discern priesthood. We beg Your continued blessings on our Diocese and families. Call forth even more men of generous spirit and fervent love whom You desire for this holy work. Amen.
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.
Doing Our Part in Our Mission
Your generous contributions allow Holy Spirit Church to minister to our community in numerous ways. We celebrate Mass, weddings, funerals. We provide Sacramental classes to children, teens and adults. We offer bible study classes, provide a fair wage to our dedicated staff, heat and cool the church, hall and classrooms. Maintain the parish grounds and buildings, donate to food pantries and offer comfort to those in need.
We thank you for your generous donations, recent and in the past.
~ Please consider a contribution to Holy Spirit Church as part of your annual charitable giving plan.
~ Please remember us in your estate planning
~ Please ask if your employer offers matching donations for your charitable contributions.
Thank you for joining us in our parish mission.
We thank you for your generous donations, recent and in the past.
~ Please consider a contribution to Holy Spirit Church as part of your annual charitable giving plan.
~ Please remember us in your estate planning
~ Please ask if your employer offers matching donations for your charitable contributions.
Thank you for joining us in our parish mission.
Fresno Diocese Deacon Candidates Receive Ministry of Acolyte
On November 17, 2018, Twenty Permanent Deacon Candidates were Instituted into the
Ministry of Acolyte, at a Mass Celebrated by Bishop Armando Ochoa at St. John’s Cathedral,
Including our Own Parishioner Pete Marquez.
(Photo Credit Esteban Briseño)
Ministry of Acolyte, at a Mass Celebrated by Bishop Armando Ochoa at St. John’s Cathedral,
Including our Own Parishioner Pete Marquez.
(Photo Credit Esteban Briseño)
Congratulations to those adults who have just received the
Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Pictured form left to right.
Front row: Agustin Rubio, Sam Rubio, Darlene Primavera, Alex Choi, Melanie Lavata
Back row: Jacob Castillo, Ed Prieto, Jose Escobedo
Front row: Agustin Rubio, Sam Rubio, Darlene Primavera, Alex Choi, Melanie Lavata
Back row: Jacob Castillo, Ed Prieto, Jose Escobedo
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Holy Spirit has purchased a parish subscription to FORMED and it is free to all of our parishioners.
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This year, learn more about the truth, beauty and promise of our faith.
What is FORMED?
We are so glad that you asked.
FORMED, a revolutionary online platform, provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, eBooks, and video-based studies
from trusted providers like
Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers,
Sophia Institute Press, St. Paul Center, and more,
that can help to "form" us as we journey on our faith walk.
FORMED presents a tremendous opportunity to help the overwhelming
majority of Catholics change the way they consume media and develop a daily habit of faith formation and prayer.
Holy Spirit has purchased a parish subscription to FORMED and it is free to all of our parishioners.
***Use our parish code to sign up cac2a9
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