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30 years ago today on March 24, 1980, Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador had just finished his sermon at a small hospital chapel when he was assassinated by a sniper. The archbishop who witnessed ongoing violations of human rights in San Salvador begged for international intervention. All the Salvadoran bishops turned their backs on him, reporting his efforts to the Vatican stating he had become too "political". He continued on following not the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, but Jesus' teachings. Days before his murder he told a reporter, "You can tell the people that if they succeed in killing me, that I forgive and bless those who do it. Hopefully, they will realize they are wasting their time. A bishop will die, but the church of God, which is the people, will never perish." Come learn more about this beloved pastor from Msgr. Ricardo Urioste, who was the Vicar General when Romero was killed and will recount his life and legacy.
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Archbishop Romero Commemoration ~ March 27
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 Archbishop Oscar Romero Commemoration:
Our interfaith gathering will celebrate Archbishop Romero's leadership
in the struggle for justice and the empowerment of the poor throughout
the world, as well as celebrating the multicultural diversity in our
community.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
11:00 - 3:00pm
Grace Cathedral
1100 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Free & Open to the Public
Program:
11:00 a.m. Interfaith Prayer Service
12:30 p.m. Reception
2:00 p.m. Immigration Forum
For additional information, contact:
Janice Del Fiacco at 415-291-0125
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Legacy of
Archbishop Romero ~ April 28 & 29 |
Archbishop Oscar Romero gave his last homily on March 24, 1980 moments before a sharpshooter assasinated him. Romero had stood alone against the oppresion of the  Salvadorean people. With one exception, all the Salvadoran bishops turned their backs on him. It was then Romero understood the church is more than the hierarchy, Rome, theologians or clerics, he knew that the church is the people. Over 75,00 Salvadorans would be killed, one million would flee the country, another million left homeless and in a country of only 5.5 million one Archbishop would die for his people. Days before his death, Romero said, "You can tell the people that if they succeed in killing me, that I forgive and bless those who do it. Hopefully, they will realize they are wasting their time. A bishop will die, but the church of God, which is the people, will never perish." On the 30th anniversary of Bishop Romero's death, Msgr. Ricardo Urioste, who was the Vicar General when Romero was killed on March 24, 1980 will recount his life and legacy.
The Legacy and Life of Archbishop Romero
Wednesday, April 28
4:30 - 6:30pm
Santa Clara University - Benson Center
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
For more information, contact: Theresa Ladrigan-Whelpley at TLadriganWhelpley@scu.edu
Legado y Vida de Monsenor Romero
Thursday, April 29
7:30 - 9:00pm
St. Julie's Church
366 Saint Julie Drive, San Jose, CA 95119
En Espaņol
For more information, contact: St. Julie's Parish (408) 629-3030
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Spirirtuality of the Priesthood ~ March 24
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This lecture will present past and
current movements in the area of diocesan priestly spirituality. The
spirituality unique  to the diocesan priest will be explored as well as
its impact on priestly formation today. Fr. McKearney received his STD
in Systematic Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome.
He was ordained a priest in 1997 for the Archdiocese of Hartford and
has been a member of the Society of St. Sulpice since 2001. For six
years he has taught Theology and Homiletics, served as the Dean of
Students and Director of Music at St. Patrick's Seminary &
University in Menlo Park, California where he now serves as the President/Rector. Spirituality of The PriesthoodThursday, March 247:00 - 9:00pm 320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA Directions >Cost: Free For more information, contact: Mary Verducci at 650-289-3321
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Rumpelstiltskin ~ April 2
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California Theatre Center (CTC) presents
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
 Recall the Grimm Brothers moral tale of promises made and promises broken. When a poor miller tries to impress the greedy king by boasting untruthfully that his beautiful daughter can spin straw into gold, the king locks the girl in a room with a spinning wheel and some straw. A strange little man appears and entices the young maiden to promise him her first born child if he assists her. Later, he returns to claim the baby in fulfillment of their bargain, but is undone by his own ego.
One Night Only!
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
Friday, April 2 at 7:00pm
Santa Clara University
The Louis B. Mayer Theatre
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95053
Ages: 5 - 105
Tickets: $11 p/person
PURCHASE TICKETS >
For tickets or more information, contact:
408-245-2978 or visit www.ctcinc.org |
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Oscar Romero:
Bishop of the Poor
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Cesar Chavez Musical
~ Last weekend! ~
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"I find 'Let the Eagle Fly' a first-rate musical drama. The book
and the score are remarkable, heartfelt, touching and inspired." - Sheldon Harbick - Tony & Grammy award winner Fiddler on the Roof
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Final Shows!
Thursday, March 25 at 8pm
Friday, March 26 at 8pm
Sunday, March 28 at 2pm
Cesar Chavez Birthday
Wednesday, March 31 at 8pm
Let The Eagle Fly
The Story of Cesar Chavez
Presented by
Chavez Family Vision
Ends March 31, 2010
Price: Adult $25 / Child $15
USE code LTEF 20% discount
San Jose City College Theatre
2100 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-2799
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Calvary Cemetery Tour
~ April 17 ~
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Calvary Catholic Cemetery was founded in 1882. It is the final
resting place for many of the pioneers of the Santa Clara Valley. Learn
about local history of the community and cemetery traditions. Discover
symbols and signs that have endured in Catholic and Christian practices
of burial. Learn vocabulary words particular to cemeteries. Design your
own grave marker.
Observe how a grave is prepared by the field staff employees. Families are invited to come for a free tour, appropriate for ages 7
and up. Please wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing. Hats and sunglasses are also appropriate.
Calvary Cemetery Tour
'Monuments of Mercy'
Saturday, April 17
10:30am - 12:00pm
Calvary Cemetary
2650 Madden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
Directions >
For more information:
408-258-2940 x207
or visit www.ccdsj.org
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