SimonThe Apostle Simon was called "the Zealot" was given the authority to cast out unclean spirits and to heal the sick.

JudeThe Apostle Jude is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes.

James the LesserThe Apostle James is generally associated with the name James the Less. This is because there was already a more prominent James among the twelve apostles. James, the son of Alphaeus, was called James the Less, was thought to be a cousin of Jesus, by the sister of the Virgin Mary, and the brother of Jude Thaddeus.

PeterThe Apostle Peter (AKA Simon Peter) was the son of Zebedee and Salome and the brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles. Simon was called "Rock" (Peter) by Jesus. Peter was the leader of the apostles, after Jesus' ascension. Peter was a married fisherman who worked with his brother Andrew in Capernaum, fishing in the Sea of Galilee.

AndrewThe Apostle Andrew was Simon Peter's brother. Before Andrew met Jesus, he had been a disciple of John the Baptist and he introduced Peter to Jesus.

MatthewThe Apostle Matthew was a former tax collector from Capernaum who was called into the circle of the Twelve by Jesus.

PhilipThe Apostle Philip became the sixth disciple of Jesus and introduced Bartholomew to Jesus. Philip went to Samaria where he preached and performed miracles.

James the GreaterThe Apostle James was the son of Zebedee and the older brother of John the Apostle. James was a fisherman. James and John were called "Sons of Thunder" by Jesus. James was one of only three apostles whom Jesus selected to bear witness to his Transfiguration.

ThomasThe Apostle Thomas, also called Doubting Thomas or Didymus (meaning "Twin"), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is best known for disbelieving Jesus' resurrection when first told of it, then proclaiming "My Lord and my God" on seeing Jesus in John 20:28.

BartholomewThe Apostle Bartholomew (also known as Nathaniel) and is believed to have preached the gospel in Armenia, India, Mesopotamia, Persia and Phrygia.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus ChristThe Mother, of God, Mother of Jesus, wife of St. Joseph, and the greatest of all Christian saints. Mary was born in Jerusalem, and was visited by the archangel Gabriel, who announced to her that she would become the Mother of Jesus, by the Holy Spirit.

MathiasThe Apostle Matthias was chosen to become the 12th Apostle after the death of Judas Iscariot.

JohnThe Apostle John along with Andrew had been disciples of John the Baptist. James and John were called "Sons of Thunder" by Jesus. John was the "beloved disciple" who sat next to Jesus during the Last Supper.

Queen of Apostles Roman Catholic Church is celebrating our 50th Anniversary in service to the people of God and to the West San Jose Community.

In this our Jubilee year, Queen of Apostles Parish honors all that has occured before and embraces what the future will bring. We celebrate all of what makes us one Christian Catholic family. Our community of faith is made manifest in our prayers of love, our works of love and our love of the sacred.

In this our Jubilee year we enhance all that makes us a beacon of hope and a door of welcome to everyone. We welcome all of the cultures that make us a vibrant, alive community. We are a diverse Church with people from India, Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Central and South America, Mexico, and all throughout Europe.

In this our Jubilee year, we strive to have the highest standards of ministry, caring for the poor, the lonely, and those oppressed. We embrace all of what the Church offers us in bringing people to Christ's love and then responding to that love.

In this our Jubilee year, we commit ourselves to evangelize the Christ message of universal love to everyone. We reach out to help those who are sick, infirmed, poor, and those without hope. We are an inviting family that seeks others to be part of our extraordinary journey.

Fr. Mike,
Pastor

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News & Upcoming Parish Events

June 5: Courtyard blessing

June 6: 2nd Ranger Rosary Event. We will make special Rosaries for our troops following the 11 AM Mass, from 12:00-3:30, in the Fr. Jim Mifsud Community Center. For every dollar you donate, you will get a free raffle ticket. There will also be light snacks and patriotic items for sale.

June 6: Are you 20-something, 30-something or 40-something? Our new Social, Service, Spiritual Singles Group meets in the Rectory after the 5:00 PM Mass. See what is planned and meet some new friends at our Wine and Cheese Kick-off Meeting.

June 12 : Hike With Father Mike at the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. As always, we will have an open air Mass at a suitable spot in the woods and will grab a bite to eat before we head back. Make sure you bring lots of water, a snack, and wear sunscreen. We will meet at the Rectory at 9:00 AM and carpool, returning around 2 PM. Email ravisop@yahoo.com for more details.

June 13 : Teen Space Youth Group invites all high school students and graduating 8th graders to a pizza & planning party. The meeting will be immediately after the 5 PM Mass. To RSVP or for more info, contact Kristie Manning at qofa_youth@hotmail.com, or call 734-1634.

October 23: Ascent Employment Program's 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Honoring Father Jim Mifsud, following the 5:00 PM Mass, in the Queen of Apostles Community Center. Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Queen of Apostles Church
Father Michael Carson, Pastor • Father Noel Sanvicente, Associate Pastor • Brian McKenna, Deacon
4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-7560 • Fax (408) 253-9530
Mass times: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm