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Today is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the Season of Lent, where you can easily spot Catholics on the street. We have included an online crossword puzzle, Lenten Quiz, and an opportunity to take pictures of your ashes and email them in. There are two incredible immersion trips coming up! On the Native-American trip you will be immersed in the Apache & Navajo nations and another will take you to New Orleans to work hand-in-hand with Catholic Charities to continue rebuilding homes after the Katrina devastation.
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Free Tickets for Educators ~ One Night Only!
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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. For more information visit LetTheEagleFly.com
Chavez Family Vision is inviting All Educators to attend a Special Preview Performance for FREE on:
Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00pm
San Jose City College Theatre
2100 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-2799
Limited seating available. Must RSVP in advance to attend.
REGISTER NOW >
Note: Registration for March 4 is for media and educators only.
For more information contact: info@chavezfv.org
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| Show Us Your Ashes! |
The unmistakable sign of a Catholic each year is on Ash Wednesday when you receive the obligatory ashes on your forehead. Upload your pictures directly to CatholicScoop.com or email us at info@catholicscoop.com
 
 
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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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Take The Lenten Quiz
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Take this "simple" 10 question survey all about Lent to see if you are smarter than a 5th grader!
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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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The Calling w/(former) Oakland As Grant Desme
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Gra nt Desme gave up a dream career of being a professional baseball player to become ... a priest. What was he thinking?! Come hear former Oakland As Grant Desme and Monsignor Craig Harrison of the Diocese of Bakersfield tell the story of how he got called up to the big leagues and then the really big league.
The Calling
Thursday, April 8
6:45am Mass (opt)
7:30am Breakfast & Program
Price: $20 Members / $25 Guests
RSVP Now >
Holiday Inn - Mediterranean Room
1740 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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Help Rebuild New Orleans ~ June 27 - July 3
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T he Diocese of San Jose is sponsoring an adult trip to New Orleans to assist with the continued rebuilding of that area in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. You will spend a week helping to build about two houses with Catholic Charities in New Orleans.
In the evenings participants will engage in faith sharing and discuss their respective religious beliefs, Buddhist and Catholic. During this unique experience the group will not only build homes it will also build relationships of trust and mutual respect. During the course of the week the participants will learn how Buddhists and Catholics share the common values of service, compassion and the belief in human dignity. Read more about Operation Helping Hands >
Sunday, June 27 - Sunday, July 3
New Orleans, LA
Ages: 18 & up
Cost: $900
Includes: Airfare, Hotel Accommodations & Ground Transportation. Does not include food.
Note: Cost is subsidized by a grant from Shinnyo-en Foundation.
For more information, contact:
Deacon Steve Herrera at Immersiondsj@aol.com
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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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Lenten Crossword Puzzle
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Crab Feed Dinners
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Various Locations
Now through February 27, 2010
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Haiti - We Must Kill the Bandits
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The film "Haiti -- We Must Kill the Bandits" traces the historical and political background to the problems in Haiti and speaks to why, although only 100 miles from the shores of the United States, Haiti has become the poorest country in the westen hemisphere. The documentary by award-winning journalist Kevin Pina will shed light on some disturbing anomalies of the rescue mission such as: Why were landing slots available for troop flights to the U.S.-controlled Port-au-Prince International Airport while Doctors Without Borders and other aid flights were diverted to the Dominican Republic?
Haiti: We Must Kill the Bandits
Friday, February 19
7:00pm
San Jose
Peace & Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose, CA
Donation: $5 - $20
All monies will go to Haiti Emergency Relief Fund
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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
To RSVP contact:
Richard & Theresa Rieve at
(408) 266-1561
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