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Happy Saint Paddy's Day! Stop by Saint Simon's tonight for some corn beef, cabbage and suds. People are leaving now for the LA Congress this weekend where 40,000 Catholic take over the Anaheim Ducks arena and neighboring hotels. If you couldn't make it, there's a live webcast this year. San Jose's 4th of July Parade is calling for parade float entries from families, schools and groups and is offering a FREE float workshop by master float builder Dave Thomas to learn how to create your very own masterpiece. And Chavez Family Vision is offering discount tickets for Let The Eagle Fly Musical about Cesar Chavez. Perfect and appropriate entertainment to see during Lent.
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RE Congress Live Webcast ~ Starting Friday
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The Religious
Education Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of
Religious Education, is the nation's largest annual gathering of Roman
Catholics bringing together close to 40,000 faithful over a four-day weekend! The congress offers 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops and a Youth Day of over 15,000 enthusiastic participants annually.
This year we
are thrilled to invite the global cyber community to join us in our
first-ever "live" webcast! Know someone who can't make it to Congress?
Invite them to experience the outpouring of grace and enthusiasm right
here on the web at our new "live" page -
Join us for the fun and excitement HERE beginning
Friday, March 19 at 8:30 am PST as we stream "live" from the Anaheim
Convention Center Arena, culminating with our Closing Liturgy on Sunday at
3:30pm PST.
SEE LIVE WEBCAST >
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Archbishop Romero Commemoration ~ March 21
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The commemoration will focus on environmental justice in Central America in keeping with Archbishop Romero's legacy.
We are fortunate to have a Honduran National Human Rights Award winner Fr. Andres Tamayo as the speaker. Fr, Andres,
will speak about the organizing of farmers and community leaders to
defend their lands against uncontrolled commercial logging. In 2005,
Fr. Andres received the Goldman Environmental Award for his success in Honduras
He will also speak about the community efforts in El Salvador to
maintain control of their water in the face of strong gold mining
interests. This community resistance to the high water use and
pollution due to mining has been met with death threats, kidnapping
attempts and assassinations. Sunday, March 21
3:00- 5:30pm
St. Albert the Great Church
Hospitality Center
1095 Channing Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
For more information, contact:
George Chippendale 650-391-4199 or Lavinia Flores 650-892-6219
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The Calling with Grant Desme ~ April 8
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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 CallingThursday, April 86:45am Mass (opt)7:30am Breakfast & ProgramPrice: $20 Members / $25 GuestsRSVP Now >Holiday Inn - Mediterranean Room1740 North First StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
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Dave Thomas' Float Workshop ~ April 22
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This FREE workshop hosted by the Alameda Business Association is for individuals or groups who would like to create their own floats or share their talents with others for the Rose, White & Blue Parade on the 4th of July in San Jose. Sign up today for this special workshop to meet and get tips from Dave Thomas, an award-winning master float builder who is the parade mastermind behind San Francisco's Chinese New Year and Gay Pride Parades and Toronto's Saint Patrick's Day parade. We will have an opportunity at the end of the workshop for individuals or groups to meet and team up with each other on projects if they wish. Limited seating available.
Participants will receive a 'Float Building Guide' and learn the following:
* How to pick an original theme and design for your float
* Gathering a float design team to get the job done
* What vehicles & materials can be used to build a float
* Where to buy float decorating materials
* How to construct a safe and sturdy float
* How to make your float stand out with stunts and tricks
April 22, 2010
7:30 -9:30pm
Price: FREE
RSVP NOW >
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1100 Shasta Avenue
(on the Alameda between Race & Shasta)
San Jose, CA 95126
Questions? Call Maria Le at:
408-795-1859, rwbparade@gmail.com
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The Story of
Saint Patrick
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There are many legends and stories of St. Patrick, but this is his true story. READ MORE>
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St Patrick's Day Dinner
~ March 17 ~
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER
Come one and all and be Irish for a day! Enjoy a delicious dinner of corned beef, cabbage, carrots and spuds,
while being entertained by Irish music and dancers. All are welcome!
Wednesday, March 17
5:30-8:30pm
Saint Simon
1860 Grant Road, Los Altos
Tickets: $10 Adults / $5 Children $35 Family Deal
Price includes:
Dinner & non-alcoholic beverage
BYOB or $2.00 for beer and wine
RSVP online at: www.stsimon.org/stpatricks.html
For more information:
650-967-8311 or rectory@stsimon.org
Deadline is March 14!
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Cesar Chavez Musical
~ March 21, 25 & 28 ~
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If you haven't seen the Cesar Chavez Musical - Let The Eagle Fly now is the time.
This inspiring musical has only two weekends left! www.LetTheEagleFly.com
Family Show Deal
On three days there are $15 tickets for anyone 18 & under.
Sunday, March 21 at 2pm
Thursday, March 25 at 8pm
Sunday, March 28 at 2pm
Student & Senior Discounts: Use Code LTEF20 for a $5 Discount
Let The Eagle Fly
The Story of Cesar Chavez
Presented by
Chavez Family Vision
Ends March 31, 2010
Price: $15 - $50
San Jose City College Theatre
2100 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-2799
PURCHASE TICKETS>
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