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If you think Catholics are a little lax in evangelizing, well you haven't met Richard Lane! The Catholic Evangelist is in town this week, catch him at one of the events listed below. If you want to get the inside scoop on Latinos and the Church go see Dr. & Sr. Ana Maria Piñeda this Friday, who is an absolute expert on this subject.
Did you hear? First Galileo and now Aliens. Yes, the Vatican is looking into the possibility of life on other planets and is planning its First Interplanetary Annual Appeal at the same time. Okay, so maybe only one of those things is true...possibly.
Check out the other events listed here, but remember there's even more events at CatholicScoop.com.
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"if intelligent beings were discovered, they would also be considered part of creation."
Vatican Considers Possibility of Aliens
Four hundred years after it locked up Galileo for  challenging the view
that the Earth was the center of the universe, the Vatican has called
in experts to study the possibility of extraterrestrial alien life and
its implication for the Catholic Church.
"The questions of life's origins and of whether life exists
elsewhere in the universe are very suitable and deserve serious
consideration," said the Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, an astronomer and
director of the Vatican Observatory. Continued ...
Read entire AP article:
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Poverty Under the Stars ~ November 12
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 SJSU students and faculty
will hold the 4th Annual "Poverty Under the Stars" Campus Sleep Out
at San Jose State, and we would like to invite your organization to
participate. This year's "Poverty Under the Stars" event, which is sponsored by
the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project and the Cesar Chavez Community Action
Center, is focused on the Great Recession.
There are three ways your organization can participate:
1) Decorate a tent that demonstrates how the Great
Recession is impacting your community;
2) Come to the 7-9 pm community-wide event at the
Smith & Carlos Statue Garden and hear speakers (including
someone from your organization) discuss how the Great Recession is
affecting your community, and learn now Civic Works can create jobs and
rebuild America.
3) Sleep out in solidarity with the people who are
being effected by the Great Recession.
"Poverty Under the Stars" Campus
Sleep Out
Thursday, November 12
7:00 - 9:00pm Program
San José State University
One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192
Next to Tommie Smith and John Carlos Statue
If you and/or your organization would like to participate contact, Scott Myers-Lipton at:
510-508-5382 or smlipton@gmail.com
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Soaring Spirit Dancers ~ November 13
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Soaring
Spirit Dance Ensemble invites you to an evening of danced prayer with a
spiritual theme to uplift your heart and touch your soul in prayer.
Included in this evening's presentation is the "Saltatio Virtutum"
("Dance of the Virtues"), an allegory set to the music of Hildegard von
Bingen. www.soaringspiritdance.com
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Saltatio Virtutum An Evening of Danced Prayer
Friday, November 137:30pm to 9:30pm
Holy Family Parish Community Center
4848 Pearl AvenueSan Jose, CA 95136
Price: FREE
For more information, contact:
Susan Lee Olsen
(408) 265-3331
slodancer@usa.net
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Why be Catholic? ~ November 12
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Do
you ever wonder why you should be Catholic or what's the difference
between our beliefs  and other Christians? Learn the benefits of being
Catholic from Baptism to Salvation. Don't miss this uplifting and
energetic session with "Catholic Evangelist" Richard Lane, a Detroit
native and son of NFL Hall of Famer Dick "Night Train" Lane. As a
former Protestant who took a 19-year journey to the Catholic Church, he
will share his experiences of why he chose to be Catholic.
"Why Be Catholic?"
Thursday, November 126:45am Mass
7:30am Breakfast Program
Holiday Inn Mediterranean Center
1740 North First Street San Jose, CA
Price: $20 members /$25 guests RSVP Now »
For more information contact:
Jessica King at cpbcinfo@gmail.com
www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com
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| Ecuadorian Soup Supper ~ November 15
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 The Partners in Mission Group from St. Mary's Parish in Los Gatos is
sponsoring its annual Soup Supper for the Working Boy's Center in
Ecuador on Sunday November 15th at 7 PM. The mission of the Working
Boy's Center is to provide care through meals, health services, and
most of all, education and vocational training to help families break
the cycle of poverty through self-sufficiency. Sr. Cindy Sullivan, BVM,
a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the
director of the Working Boy's Center. She will speak at the supper and
will share photos of the Center and its current work.
Ecuadorian Soup Supper
Sunday, November 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm
St. Mary's Howley Hall
219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030
Price: No Charge for the supper. Donations accepted.
Age Group: Family - All Ages
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Avalos, BVM
(408) 569-7222 or eavalosbvm1@me.com
www.bvmcong.org
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Fall Mission w/Richard Lane ~ November 16-18
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 Please
join us for our Fall Parish Mission lead by renowned National Lay
Catholic Speaker, Richard L. Lane. Bring
your friends, neighbors and family members. Invite others from other
Parishes and Churches to be a part of our Mission.
Fall Parish Mission by Richard Lane
November 16, 17 and 18
Morning Session: 9:30am - 10:30am
Evening Session: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Saint Simon -1860 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
Price: Free
Age Group: All Ages
For more information contact:
Sr. Rebecca Shinas at rebecca@stsimon.org
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Latinos &
The Catholic Church
Friday, November 13
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Are Latinos the Future
of the Catholic Church?
Friday, November 13
11:30am
Registration & Networking
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch & Speaker
Bella Mia
58 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Luncheon Price:
$20 Members / $25 Guests
RSVP Now >
Did
you know one third of U.S. Catholics are Latino? As church numbers
dwindle the Hispanic population remains true to the Catholic church.
Are immigration, fertility rates and/or culture the factors behind this
continued growth? Please join the Latina Coalition this month as we
welcome Ana Maria Pineda, R.S.M., Ph.D., who will discuss the role of
leadership and spirituality in the Latina/o community.
About the Speaker: Sr. Ana Maria was born in El Salvador and raised in
SF's Mission District, to become a Mercy sister, an Associate Professor
of theology at Santa Clara University and a founding member of the
influential Hispanic Theological Initiative. Read More »
For more information contact:
Melanie Espino at
408.260.3779 or president@latinacoalition.org
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Sacred Heart Open House ~ November 14 ~
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Choosing
a Pre-school or Kindergarten for the next school year? Please come
visit Sacred Heart School in Saratoga during our Pre-K and Kinder Open
House on November 14th. More Information >
Sacred Heart School
Pre-K and Kinder
Open House
Saturday, November 14
10:00am to 12:00pm
Sacred Heart School
13718 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
For more information, contact:
Lynn Ball at 408-255-0320 or lynn@ballca.com
www.sacredheartsaratoga.org
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A Day of Forgiveness
~ November 14 ~
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A
day of learning the process of forgiveness and followed by a healing
service with Linda Schubert, Theresa Huether, and Dr. Jaime Galindo.
There will be praise and worship music. This will be an experiential learning workshop. Lunch
will be provided.
Breaking the Chains: A Day of Forgiveness and Healing
Saturday, November 14
8:30am - 4:00pm
Catholic Church
of the Transfiguration
4325 Jarvis Ave., San Jose, CA
Price: FREE
Age Group: All Adults - 18 & up
For more information, contact:
Dr. Jaime Galindo at
408-460-2659 or email
www.godsentmusicministry.org
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Faith Formation Conference
November 20-21
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Save the Date!
Faith Formation Conference: Empowering Those in Ministry
November 20 - 21, 2009
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
Sponsored by:
Diocese of Monterey
Diocese of San José
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Diocese of Oakland
Diocese of Stockton
More Information >
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