What's the Scoop?
Catholic Charities president, Rev. Larry Snyder and a slew of other impressive folks, are convening at Santa Clara University to tackle the problems of poverty this Thursday. Come armed with your ideas and solutions to help find a solution to the growing poverty in America. The Bishop is holding a special Mass for those of you who are celebrating your 25th or 50th anniversary. In fact all couples who have been married over 50 years are invited to celebrate! Click on image at right to see a wedding in 1955 prior to Saint Joseph's Cathedral's restoration. Our Lady of Peace is hosting a special play about Karol Józef Wojtyła during his youth and his path to becoming Pope John Paul II. Sr. Rebecca is holding a Young Adult retreat at the Dominican Motherhouse on forgiveness to start the Lenten season. The Pope has asked priests to begin blogging and as usual Fr. Jon Pedigo is always ahead of the curve. This weekend there is a Spiritual Warfare day retreat which should work up your appetite where you can choose one of 4 Crab Feeds to attend.
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Centennial Leadership Summit ~ January 28
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Join us for a one-day interactive forum where together we will work to find solutions to poverty in America. All across the country, poverty is on the rise: children are hungry, veterans are homeless, and families are working, but barely getting by. For a complete schedule visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org
Catholic Charities USA Centennial Leadership Summit
Thursday, January 28
9:30am - 5:00pm
Santa Clara University
The Mission Room
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
All Day Conference: $100
REGISTER NOW >
Featured Speakers and Presenters:
* Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA
* Kirk Hanson, Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University
* Chris Block, Executive Director of American Leadership Forum of Silicon Valley
* Fred Ferrer, CEO, The Health Trust
* Marianne Jackson, Senior VP of Human Resources, Blue Shield of California
* Candy Hill, Sr. Vice President, Social Policy and Government Affairs
* Assemblymember Jim Beall, Jr.
* Catherine Manfredo, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of Fresno
* Rev. Nicky Santos, SJ, Santa Clara University Business School
For more information, contact: Kirsten Linge at (703) 236-6200 or klinge@catholiccharitiesusa.org
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Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass
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 Couples who are celebrating their 25th and 50th or more wedding anniversaries are invited to this special celebration. Each couple will
receive a certificate signed by the Bishop and be invited to a reception following
Mass.
Saturday, January 30
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
80 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
See Map & Parking Information>
Click on #8
Couples must register in advance for certificate and special recognition. Register Online >
For more information contact Sylvia Blanch at:
(408) 983-0128
or sblanch@dsj.org
Picture: Rudy & Lily Tenes' 1955 wedding reception at San Jose Woman's Club
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Pope tells priests to go forth and blog
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Pope Urges Priests to Blog"Blog." I'm not sure what the Latin word for blog is and a call to my high
school Latin teacher went unreturned. Regardless, that was the word
from the Vatican to priests -- BLOG.
Read NPR Article >
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Spiritual Warfare ~ January 30
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Spiritual Warfare: What is it?
Spiritual
warfare exists in the unseen, supernatural dimension, where God is
all-powerful and Satan is in revolt. As any Christian soon discovers,
although spiritual warfare is unseen, it's absolutely real. The Bible
speaks of spiritual warfare in many places, but most directly in
Ephesians 6:12, where Paul speaks of putting on the full armor of God:
"For
we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Spiritual Warfare
Presentation by Bob Canton
Music by Godsent Music Ministry
Saturday, January 30
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: Love Offering accepted
Note: Bring a bag lunch, drinks will be provided.
Transfiguration
Parish
4325 Jarvis Avenue
San Jose, CA
For more
information contact: Victor Pioli at 408-978-9515 or pioli.victor@yahoo.com |
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| Forgiveness Retreat ~ February 19 & 20 |
Everyone struggles with forgiveness.  Jesus teaches us to forgive one another but that's easier said than done. Holding on to bitterness and anger can affect your emotional, physical and spiritual health. How do we really learn to forgive and begin the healing process? Come discover the path to a peaceful heart.
Jumpstart Your Spiritual Life:
Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Friday, February 19 @6:00pm through
Saturday, February 20 @6:00pm
Age Group: 21-39
Price: Free will offering
Note: Overnight accommodations and meals included
MSJ Dominican Motherhouse
43326 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539
Directions >
To RSVP or for more information contact, Sr. Frances Mary: vocations@msjdominicans.org or (510) 933-6335 by Monday, February 15th
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Haitian Earthquake Relief Still Needed
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Pl ease help the people of Haiti with your support of CRS - Catholic Relief Services as we continue our work in the aftermath of a massive earthquakes that have struck Haiti.
Every penny counts.
Catholic Relief Services
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LOLEK
The Story of
Pope John Paul II
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Join us February 7, 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Peace Shrine, Family Learning Center for an authentic Polish dinner and 90 minute presentation of Lolek, a one-man play about the amazing young adulthood of Pope John Paul II in Nazi-occupied Poland, his university life as a member of an underground drama troupe, and his underlying call to the priesthood. A special event coordinating with the 2009/10 Year of the Priest. As seen at World Youth Day, 2008, Sydney, Australia. Featuring Jeremy Stanbary of Epiphany Studio Productions. Download poster >
Sunday, February 7
Our Lady of Peace
Family Learning Center
2800 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95044
6:30pm - Polish Dinner
7:30pm - Play begins
Price: $20 Adults / $15 Students / $50 Family
Purchase Tickets >
or at Our Lady of Peace Bookstore
For information contact:
Michele (650) 814-1995 or Suzanne (408) 530-9848.
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A's Prospect Leaves
Baseball for Priesthood
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Well, here's a story you don't see every day. Grant Desme, a 23-year-old minor league outfielder in Oakland A's system, retiring from baseball to follow a calling into the Catholic priesthood. Read Article >
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Crab Feed Dinners
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Various Locations
January 29 - February 27, 2010
See Crab Feed Locations >
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FREE Children's Grief
Support Group
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Divorce and death in a family can have a very traumatic effect in the lives of the children. They need the help of trained, compassionate facilitators to learn to cope with their pain. There is no cost to attend Rainbows and it is open to any children in the community from 5-18 years of age.
SanJoseRainbows.org
Next Rainbows session starts:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
7:00 - 8:00pm
REGISTER ONLINE >
Saint John Vianney School
4601 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
For more information contact: Lily Tenes at 408-272-1861 or lily@sanjoserainbows.org
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Catholic Funnies
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A
rabbi and a priest get into a car accident and it's a bad
one. Both cars are totally demolished, but, amazingly, neither
of the clerics is hurt. After they crawl out of their cars,
the rabbi sees the priest's collar and says, "So you're
a priest. I'm a rabbi. Just look at our cars. There's nothing
left, but we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God. God
must have meant that we should meet and be friends and live
together in peace the rest of our days."
The priest replies, "I agree with you completely. This
must be a sign from God." The rabbi continues, "And
look at this. Here's another miracle. My car is completely
demolished but this bottle of fine Napa Valley wine didn't break.
Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our
good fortune."
Then he hands the bottle to the priest. The priest agrees,
takes a few big swigs, and hands the bottle back to the
rabbi. The rabbi takes the bottle, immediately puts the cork back in, and hands it back to the priest. The priest asks, "Aren't you having any?"
The rabbi replies, "No...I think I'll wait for the
police."
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