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337 days until Our Lady of the Assumption
Our parish patronal feast · August 15
161+
Years serving
19
Masses each week
35
Ministries
2
Languages
Our Heritage
Founded in 1865, St. Mary Parish is the southernmost parish of the Diocese of San José. For more than 160 years, generations of families have gathered here under the gaze of Our Lady — at Mass, at the sacraments, and in service to neighbors across South County. - This is a test
Pastor
Fr. Michael Hendrickson
Patroness
Our Lady of the Assumption
Meet our pastor
Fr. Michael Hendrickson is a local — born in California and raised right up the road in Morgan Hill. Before the priesthood, he served his country: after the U.S. Naval Academy he spent four years as a Navy officer, then felt a deeper call, entered St. Patrick's Seminary, and was ordained for the Diocese of San José in 2001. His ministry has taken him far. He began at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, then returned to the Navy as a chaplain — walking with Marines, Sailors, and their families in Okinawa and aboard the USS Iwo Jima, including Hurricane Katrina relief and a deployment to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. He came home to lead parishes across the diocese — St. Victor (2008), St. Francis Cabrini (2013), and, since 2019, our own St. Mary Parish in Gilroy.
Liturgy
All times shown in Pacific Time.
Confessions also available by appointment.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
News & Notices
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.
Don't miss out
Find your place. Every ministry, with how to get involved.
Cursillos de Cristiandad — men's and women's groups living out the Christian life through weekly gatherings (Ultreya), choir, and service.
Retreat-based ministry that strengthens marriages and family life.
Faith, heritage, and charitable works in the Italian Catholic tradition.
Catholic men's fraternal order — charity, unity, and service to parish and community.
In communion