Croatian Catholic Mission Assumption of Mary

05/05/2026

04/28/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivan Buljan, 94, of San Mateo, CA on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1932 in Imotski, Croatia to Ivan and Mara (Zovko) Buljan.

Ivan is survived by his wife, Nada (Batkovic), his children, Josip Buljan, Ana Warburton, Marija Buljan-Bergero, his sons-in-law, Jeff Warburton, and Gary Bergero, and his grandchildren, John Warburton, Gabrijela Warburton, Katarina Warburton, Joseph Bergero, and Nathaniel Bergero.

Please join us for the Rosary on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00pm at Sneider & Sullivan Funeral Home located at 977 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA.

The funeral Mass will be on Thursday, April 30 at 11:00am at St. Mary of the Assumption Croatian Mission, 901 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA, followed by the burial at Gates of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos, CA.

A Celebration of Life will follow at St. Mary of the Assumption Croatian Mission.

04/28/2026

George Marinović passed away April 20, 2026. Pokoj vječni daruj mu gospodine.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-jose-ca/george-marinovich-

04/26/2026

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Did you know: The Mass begins before the priest processes in? The Church has always understood that preparation for Mass is not about being perfect or going through the motions perfectly. Instead, it’s about coming before God in humble sincerity and allowing Him to transform us. Come as you are, with all you have lived and experienced that week, and encounter Christ who loves you!


¿Sabías que la Misa comienza antes de que el sacerdote entre en procesión? La Iglesia siempre ha entendido que la preparación para la Misa no se trata de ser perfectos ni de seguir los pasos a la perfección. Se trata de presentarnos ante Dios con humilde sinceridad y dejarnos transformar por Él. ¡Ven tal como eres, con todo lo que has vivido y experimentado durante la semana, y encuéntrate con Cristo que te ama!

04/09/2026

Thank you to the 86 people who took our survey! We will hold the survey up for another 3 days, please forward to your family and friends! We would like to get at least 150 people to provide feedback!

Our Diocese is on a journey of Spiritual Renewal. Bishop Oscar Cantú promulgated the Diocesan Pastoral Plan to help parishes renew our life of worship, formation, outreach, and community so that we are fully alive in Christ.

This survey will help our parish St. Mary of the Assumption Croatian Mission identify the most important focus areas for our parish.

Your answers are anonymous. Results are shared in summary, not individually. Thank you for praying with us and taking part.

Croatian: https://form.typeform.com/to/SGlrBivu

English: https://form.typeform.com/to/lCCH8iSl

The surveys will be open until April 12, 2026.

04/09/2026

Medjugorje Summer Fest 2026 Orlando is the second official Medjugorje festival held in the United States, authorized directly by the Franciscans of Medjugorje.

Find out more and register here: https://my.centermirmedjugorje.com/trip/tripDetails.jsf?trip=cd0b85e9-6722-4ac0-831e-90b40ba3be9a

Inspired by the spirit of the annual Mladifest in Medjugorje, this festival is open to people of all ages who desire to grow deeper in faith. Speakers from Medjugorje and across the United States will lead a weekend of prayer, worship, music, and community—bringing the spirit of Medjugorje to Orlando so you’ll feel as if you are truly there!

04/09/2026

What is Divine Mercy, and why is it so important? This guide will answer all your questions about its meaning, history, and significance in the Church today!

04/06/2026

On Easter Monday, the Catholic Church celebrates what’s called “Monday of the Angel.” In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.

In a Vatican Radio recording in 1994, Pope John Paul II gave an explanation for Monday of the Angel:

“Why is it called that?” the pope asked, highlighting the need for an angel to call out from the depths of the grave: “He is risen.”

These words “were very difficult to proclaim, to express, for a person,” John Paul II said. “Also, the women that were at the tomb encountered it empty but couldn’t tell ‘he had risen’; they only affirmed that the tomb was empty. The angel said more: “He is not here, he has risen.”

The Gospel of St. Matthew puts it this way: “Then the angel said to the women in reply, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you” (Mt 28:5-7).

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! Alleluia, He is risen! 🙏🤍

04/05/2026

schedule updated. See you tonight at 8:30 for the candle vigil!