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If job loss or career frustration has caused havoc in your life, visit this special presentation by Fr. Bob Cipriano tomorrow at St Francis. Also tomorrow morning, Catholic Professionals will host Jackie O'Donnell author of Small Things Count: Simple Ways to Live Christ's Love Each Day. And if you like music and singing mark your calendars now for these two great performances at Santa Clara Mission. Henry Mollicone's premiere performance of Misa De Los Inmigrantes and an energetic performance by Notre Dame Glee Club, frankly one of the best choirs in the nation! Since there is about 70 glee club members coming they are also looking people who may have an extra bed or couch for them to stay one night on March 6th. And, yes they will sing for their supper! Also, the Chavez Family Vision would like to invite all pastors and educators as their guests to experience the new musical, Let The Eagle Fly - The Story of Cesar Chavez to a special preview performance on March 4. More info below.
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University of Notre Dame
Glee Club ~ March 6
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Recognized as one of the finest all male
collegiate choral groups in the country, the University of Notre Dame
Glee Club has a rich history of singing and brotherhood spanning the
last ninety-two years. The concert program includes a first half
of classical works, both sacred and secular. The second half contains popular
music such as spirituals, folk songs, barbershop, and love songs. As always,
the concert will conclude with the Notre Dame Victory March. Founded in 1915,
the 70-voice ensemble has toured in over 40 U.S. states, and internationally
in Canada, Mexico, Central America, Europe, and Asia.
Saturday, March 6
7:30 pm
Mission Santa Clara
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Tickets: $20 Adults / $10 Students / $5 Children
Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW >
For more
information contact, Gene at:
efkasper@comcast.net or 650-814-6346
or visit Notre Dame Alumni Club of San Jose / Silicon Valley
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Cesar Chavez Musical for Educators ~ March 4 |
Let The Eagle Fly" a new musical drama, tells the story of Cesar E.
Chavez, one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our time
and a crusader for non-violent change.
It traces Cesar's life from his childhood, as the son of migrant farm
workers in the Great Depression, through his founding of the Farm
Workers Union and his commitment
to the non-violent struggle for social and economic justice. The
musical focuses primarily on the five-year nationwide grape boycott. Let The Eagle Fly was written by John Reeger, Music and Lyrics by Julie Shannon. Performances will run March 5 - 31. For more information or to purchase tickets visit LetTheEagleFly.com
Chavez Family Vision is inviting All Educators to attend a Special Preview Performance for FREE.
Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00pm
San Jose City College Theatre
2100 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-2799
REGISTER NOW >
Note: Registration for March 4 is for media and educators only.
For more information contact: info@chavezfv.org
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Misa de Los Inmigrantes ~ March 5
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 Don't miss this exciting premiere performance of Misa De Los Inmigrantes(Mass of the Immigrants). This is a very powerful piece of music composed by Henry Mollicone, a local composer, who has delivered to us his sympathy and care of the plight of all immigrants. Henry
Mollicone's unmistakable touch, the Latin rhythms and changing meter of
this World Premiere interweaves the elements of the mass in Spanish and
the story of Guadalupe, or Lupe, an undocumented person.
Featuring Composer Henry Mollicone,
San Jose Symphonic Choir and Santa Clara University Choir.
Friday, March 5 @ 7:30 PM
Mission Santa Clara
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Admission: FREE
Sunday, March 7 @ 7:30 PM
Trintiy Episcopal Cathedral
81 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Admission: FREE
For more information visit: www.sanjosesymphonicchoir.org
or call 408-995-3318
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Lenten Series ~ February 19 - March 26 |
Lenten Series - Fr. Xavier Harris, O.F.M., will conduct a series of classes on Repentance in the Gospel of Matthew. The classes will feature a commentary by a distinguished Matthean scholar, Daniel J. Harrington, S.J. and a Jesus film on the Gospel of Matthew, which depicts the Gospel verse by verse.
Fridays in Lent
Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
St. Michael's Hall
1040 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
For more infomration, contact Marie Felix at:
650 593-6157 x 27 or email: mfelix@ihmbelmont.org
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Native-American Trip ~ July 4- 11
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 Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience to explore the Navajo (Dine) and Apache cultures and engage in interfaith dialogue. During this 7 day trip our group will visit numerous archaeological sites from Canyon de Chelly in Arizona to Mesa Verde in Colorado to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. You will gain a new appreciation for the history and culture of the first inhabitants of the United States.
We will visit Catholic churches on the Navajo and Apache reservations which integrate the symbols and architecture of these peoples and we will learn about how the Catholic Church has adapted to the culture of the Native Americans by inculturating the Apache and Navajo symbols into the celebration of the Mass
The culmination of this trip will be the possibility of participating in an Apache Sweat Lodge. The Sweat Lodge is a transformative experience conducted by an Apache Medicine man.
Sunday, July 4 - Sunday, July 11
White Mountain Apache Reservation
New Mexico
Ages: 18 & up
Cost: $700
Includes: Airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, activity fees. Does not include food.
Note: Cost is subsidized by a grant from Shinnyo-en Foundation. Only 15 attendees are allowed
For more information or to register, contact:
Deacon Steve Herrera at immersiondsj@aol.com
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What is a Melkite, Byzantine, Catholic, Christian?
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 Melkite, Byzantine, Catholic, Christian - Church And Identity
St Elias the Prophet Melkite-Greek Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic parish in the Alum Rock area of San Jose, will sponsor a series of monthly presentations exploring the idea of Christian identity from the perspective of the Melkite-Greek Catholic Church.
Thursday, February 19
7:30pm
The Meaning of Great Lent. An explanation of why we do the things we do during Lent. Presented by Fr. James K. Graham, pastor of St. Elias Melkite-Greek Catholic Church, San Jose.
Thursday, March 18
7:30pm
Experience a beautiful performance of Byzantine Melkite Liturgical Music. Performance by Cantor Tony Noujaim and St Elias Choir of San Jose.
Thursday, May 13
7:30pm
The Spirituality of the Divine Liturgy. Learn about the tradition of the Christian churches that follow the Byzantine rite and how the Eucharist is celebrated. Presented by Fr. James K. Graham, pastor of St. Elias Melkite-Greek Catholic Church, San Jose.
For more information, please call Pastor James Graham at: 408-259-0259 or visit www.steliastheprophet.org
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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: 21-40
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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FACING JOB LOSS:
The Spiritual and Temporal Response
~ February 18 ~
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Are you or your spouse feeling frustrated with finding work? Are you feeling helpless and angry about the situation you're in? Are your financial difficulties causing tension at home? Are you wondering why God has put you in this position?
Father Bob Cipriano is the recently retired rector of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco. As an former employment specialist, Fr. Bob brings considerable skills and wisdom as priest and pastor to this question of dealing with job loss that so many of us are facing today. You will learn how to cope with the situation you are in and retain a strong relationship to God and others while experiencing the fear of significant economic loss.
Thursday, February 18
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saint Francis Cabrini Church
15333 Woodard Road
San Jose, CA 95124
Admission: Free
For more information contact:
Leona Butler at 408-879-1120
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The We-Attitudes
~ February 11 ~
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Join us as Jackie O'Donnell, author of Small Things Count: Simple Ways to Live Christ's Love Each Day, shares the "We-Attitudes". Learn the simple steps of how you can work toward having a more peaceful life and just world starting in your own home.
The We-Attitudes
Thursday, February 11
6:45am Mass (optional)
7:30am Breakfast & Program
$20 Members / $25 Guests
RSVP Now >
Holiday Inn
Mediterranean Center
1740 N. First St, San Jose, CA
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Host a
Glee Club Singer
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Can You Host a
Glee Club Singer or Two?
Yes, they will sing for their supper or breakfast in this case! The Notre Dame Glee Club requires help with housing these young men for the evening of March 6. We need volunteers who can provide:
Breakfast
Sleeping Accommodations
(bed, couch, or space for a sleeping bag)
Transportation back to Santa Clara University on Saturday morning
For details, please contact Stephanie Downey at:
stephdowney@hotmail.com
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Crab Feed Dinners
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Various Locations
Now through February 27, 2010
See Crab Feed Locations >
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Valentine's Dance Party
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St. Dominic's Yound Adult Group is hosting a Valentine's Dance Party this Friday,
February 12th. DJ408 will be spinning and there will be a professional photographer there to take pictures with your sweetie or friends.
Come ready to dance with or without a date. Maybe you'll meet your perfect "dance" partner? One free drink ticket is included
with the price of admission!
Friday, February 12
8:00pm - ???
Ages: 21- 40
Price: $10
St. Dominic Church
2390 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-7824
For more Information, contact:
Julie Petersen at stjeanii@yahoo.com
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Sweetheart Ball
~ February 20 ~
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Dance the night away with your spouse, and socialize with other married
couples as well. ALL married couples are invited--whether you have been
on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend or not.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, February 20
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Holy Family Parish
Community Center
4848 Pearl Avenue
San Jose, CA
Admission: $50
To RSVP contact:
Richard & Theresa Rieve at
(408) 266-1561
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