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From the desk of Canon Ueda...

(updated 3/16/025)

Second Sunday of Lent 2025

Jesus permits some rays from his blessed soul to shine forth for a brief instance on Tabor when Peter, James and John saw him transfigured. His face did shine as the sun and his garments became white as snow.

Today’s Gospel shows us the close connection between the transfiguration and the passion of Jesus. Indeed this event happened in order to confirm the faith of the apostles who were shaken by the announcement of his passion.

If a soul endures suffering without raising his eyes to God, the Father of mercy, he will easily become discouraged. He can see that discouragement always comes from two closely related causes. The first is that he depends too much upon his own strength. So he acts by just his own strength and he tries to succeed on his own. So when he fails, his pride is wounded and deceived. The second is that he lacks reliance on God.

“Woe to him that is alone. Says scripture, for when he falleth, ha hath none to lift him up. Thus he will remain confused, discouraged and left alone.

So Just as we should not make good resolutions without counting on God’s help to keep them, in the same way we should not view our failures without considering God’s mercy at the same time. God is not only one who can help us to persevere in good but also he alone can raise us up from the pit of evil.

In the presence of Jesus Christ, faith is often described as a light that illuminates the path of a catholic soul.

This light is not merely a source of illumination but also a source of transformation, enabling souls to see the world through the eyes of Christ and to participate in God's way of knowing and loving.

Without faith, it becomes difficult to distinguish between good and evil, and to discern the true path of one's life.

This faith is not just an individual experience but is deeply communal, as it is shared and transmitted within the Church. In this spirit of faith, I made the appeal in the bulletin last week regarding the crying of a baby.

Please be generous and patient with one another. If you are a parent, please do not hesitate to take your baby outside for a short time until he can calm himself. If you are made uncomfortable by the crying of a baby, you can try to turn your discomfort into a sacrifice offered to God for the family of the little one or for your own sins.

It is actually a wonderful thing that our Liturgy is enriched with the “birdsong” of babies. Remember that a baptized baby has a right to worship Our Lord, and we all should respect that right.

We need to live in this world which is constantly changing and we need to endure certain painful situation but we can turn this situation for our good if the light of faith illuminates our path. Faith is described as a light that is not static but dynamic, capable of renewing and transforming lives. It is a light that is not diminished by being shared but rather grows brighter as it is passed from one person to another.

May the light of Christ continue to guide and protect each one of us. Amen.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Canon Raphael Ueda

Special Lenten Donation

This Lent, consider making a sacrifice of $80, just two dollars a day during these 40 days to help the Institute continue its work for the salvation of souls. On Sunday, March 23, there will be a special second collection for this appeal to help the Institute grow in the USA. This Lent, you can make a difference in the Church today by donating to the people and the places that work to restore Catholic life and culture in America. Thank you for your generous support! May Christ our King reward you eternally.

March 2025

Sunday, March 16– Second Sunday in Lent

Tuesday, March 18– Sursum Corda,( Young adult group) gathering at 6:30p.m.

Wednesday, March 19- Solemnity of the Feast of St. Joseph, Low Mass at noon and High Mass at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 21- St. Benedict

Saturday, March 22– SHS Lenten retreat from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the chapel of the IHM Oratory

Tuesday, March 25-Annunciation

Friday, March 28– Teenage Group meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 28-Rosary and Faith Talk (Please see below under New Information.)

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.

Thursday, May 29-Solemnity of the feast of Ascension. First Solemn Mass in San Jose by Canon Paul McKown

New Information

Fiscal Year 2025

We have been sending out acknowledgement of your donations made to the IHM Oratory during the Fiscal Year 2024. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask Canon Ueda. You can also email him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Guadalupe Hope Society

Rosary & Faith Talk on March 28

You are invited to our Rosary & Faith Talk Luncheon on Friday, March 28st at 11:30 a.m. with Abbe Matthew Stancliffe, seminarian of the Institute of Christ the King at the IHM Oratory. He will share a faith talk with us after the rosary. Register to attend either in person at the Santa Maria Hall in Campbell, virtually by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call to reserve your seat at the Hall: 408-447-5433. This is a free event!

2025 Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 22, 2025

As we approach the holy season of Lent, we invite you to join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal at our 2025 Lenten Retreat, hosted by the Society of the Sacred Heart - San Jose. This retreat is an opportunity to deepen our faith, enter into the spirit of Lent, and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter. Together, we will celebrate Holy Mass, spend time in Eucharistic Adoration, pray the Rosary, and reflect on the meaning of Lent through a special conference. Date: March 22, 2025 Location: The Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory, 1101 S Winchester Blvd,

Schedule Highlights

• 11:00 AM – Breakfast & Light Refreshments

• 11:30 AM – Lenten Conference: Spiritual benefits of Mortification

• 12:15 AM – Sharing on the Society of the Sacred Heart

• 12:30 PM – Silent Reflection & Midday Prayer

We encourage you to invite your family and friends—all are welcome to join us for this time of prayer and fellowship as we journey together toward Easter. If you have any questions or would like more details, please feel free to reach out to Jerome Placido at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Canon Ueda at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

St. Michael's Patrol Application: PDF

Coffee Hours

Please join us for coffee and refreshments after the 11:15 a.m. Mass on March 30.

Social Media

We are live on social media: Facebook, Instagrm and YouTube: @ihmsanjose

Mass Intentions:

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

Confessions: 30 minues before Mass

Devotions following Mass:

Wednesdays: Devotion to St. Joseph

First Fridays: Stations of the Cross

Saturday: Adoration from 9:50am to 10:45am

13th - 21st every month: Immaculate Heart of Mary Novena

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

Departed Souls:

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, Abbé Charles Outtier

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee!

If you would like to request prayers, or have questions, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..