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Cemetery tours are quite popular in Hollywood, New Orleans and Washington DC but have you ever stopped to learn about the history, pioneers and colorful characters behind "The Valley of Heart's Delight?" This Saturday take a stroll with a historian through Calvary Catholic Cemetery to learn interesting facts about our city's founders. Then later the same day you can see someone who is very much alive and kicking. The ever engaging Fr. "G", founder of Homeboy Industries and a nationally renown gang expert will engage you with stories of faith and hope. It's that time of the year for spring cleaning and there is a special need for men's clothing donations. Ladies, this is your excuse to go through all the men in your life's closets and toss out everything you can all in the name of charity. Praise the Lord!
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Calavary Cemetery Tour ~ April 17
| Louis Pellier (1812-1872) a native of Hippolite, France introduced the French prune to the Santa Clara Valley. | Calvary Catholic
Cemetery performed its first burial on November
17, 1882. Over the past 128 years, Calvary has been the final
resting place for many of the pioneers of the Santa Clara Valley.
Some notable figures from San Jose's past
include Louis Pellier, members of the Alviso,
Bernal, and Berryessa families; as well as members
of the Auzerais, Mirassou, Alameda, Tully, and
McGlaughlin clans. Sixteen Union veterans of
the Civil War and hundreds of Veterans of the
U.S. Armed Forces are also interred at Calvary. Learn
about local history, cemetery traditions, symbols and signs that have endured in Catholic and Christian practices
of burial. Families
are invited to come for a free tour, appropriate for ages 7
and up.
Calvary Cemetery Tour
'Monuments of Mercy'
Saturday, April 17
Two Tours Available:
10:30am OR 1:30pm
Price: FREE
Age Group: 7 & up
Note: Tour lasts approx. 1.5 hours. Please wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing.
Hats and sunglasses are also appropriate.
Calvary Cemetary
2650 Madden Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
On the Corner of Capital & Alum Rock Avenues
Directions >
For more information:
408-258-2940 x207 or visit www.ccdsj.org
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Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries ~ April 17
|  In 1992 Fr Greg Boyle, S.J., was Pastor of Dolores Mission in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles addressing the escalating problems of gang-involved youth when the riots broke out following the Rodney King verdict. Fr. Greg responded by creating Homeboy Bakery with a mission to create an environment that provided training, work experience, and above all, the opportunity for rival gang members to work side by side. He believed that many gang members were eager to leave the dangerous and destructive life on the streets and start a new path. Today, Homeboy Industries located in downtown Los Angeles, is recognized as the largest gang intervention program in the country, and has become a national model which was grown to include Homeboy Bakery, Homeboy Silkscreen, Homeboy Maintenance, Homeboy/Homegirl Merchandise, and Homegirl Café. Come celebrate and support the work of East Side Heroes and hear the dynamic and inspiring words of Fr Greg of Homeboy Industries.
7th Annual East Side Heroes
Student Achievement Banquet
Keynote Speaker:
Fr. Greg "G" Boyle, S.J. of Homeboy Industries
Saturday, April 17
4:00 - 6:00pm
Camden Community Center
3369 Union Avenue
San Jose CA, 95124
Ticket Donation: $25 / 50 / 100
All are welcome, nobody gets turned away. Monies raised goes toward Catholic School education scholarships.
RSVP NOW>
For more information, contact:
Enrique Flores at enrique_essj@hotmail.comor 408-515-6544 or visit www.eastsideheroes.org
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Spring Cleaning for the Soul Campaign ~ Now | Volunteers in the Diocese of San Jose's Detention Ministry are collecting clothing for men ages 18-60 who are leaving incarceration. These men who have now "paid their debt to  society" leave with the original clothes they came in with on their back and $100 to start a new life. $100 does not go far when you need a place to stay, clothes, food and something as simple as a toothbrush. Providing them with a change of clothing and grooming products helps them ease back into society and gives them an opportunity to go on job interviews. Most importantly this small gesture shows that someone cares and provides them with hope. Faith and hope are the most powerful catalysts for change.
Spring Cleaning for the Soul Campaign
Now - April 30, 2010
Items needed:Gently used or new men's clothing and grooming products. Examples: Casual khaki or jean pants, T-shirts, polos, jerseys, sweatshirts, undergarments (new), socks, boots, tennis shoes, toothbrush & paste, razors, soap, hair gel, combs, brushes, etc...
Note: All sizes and styles for ages 18-65
Drop off items at:
Saint Lawrence the Martyr
c/o Saint Vincent de Paul Society
I1971 Saint Lawrence Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95051-2197
Directions >
For questions or pick-ups, contact:
Manuel or Josie Hernandez at 408-296-3000 or hijosie@yahoo.com
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Villa Siena Golf Tournament ~ May 14
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Villa Siena Senior Community | Scramble format tournament benefits Villa Siena Senior Living Community a residential care and nursing facility
sponsored by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul.
Friday, May 14
Shoreline Golf Links
2940 N. Shoreline Blvd
Mt View, CA
Price: $150 Single / $500 Foursome / $20 Reception Only
Includes cart, lunch and a margarita reception on the patio at
Shoreline Golf Links after the tournament
To RSVP contact, Virginia Turner at:
650-961-6484 or foundation@villa-siena.org
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St Victor's
Spring Fling Fiesta
~ April 17 ~
|  | Come to the St. Victor's Spring Fling Fiesta. Join us south of the
border for lots of incredible food, great music, dancing plus you will
receive a free picture memento to remember the good times! Proceeds
from this event will be benefit the St. Victor's School to help provide
educational activities, field trips and speakers for its students.
ˇHasta Pronto!
St. Victor's Annual
Spring Fling
Saturday, April 17
6:00pm - 11:00pm
3150 Sierra Road
San Jose, CA 95132
$20 per person
$35 per couple
For more information or to RSVP, contact:
(408) 251-1740 or svschool@stvictor.org
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Fr. Jon's Fan Club
|  | If you would like to reserve a seat at "Fr. Jon's Fan Club" table at the Human Relation's breakfast (see below) honoring his commitment to the community, please contact:
Mary Jane Solis at
(408) 792-2310 or MaryJane.Solis@ohr.sccgov.org
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Human Relations Awards
~ April 22 ~
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Santa Clara County Human Relations Awards is a well-established and
time-honored event that is attended by many corporate, government and
community leaders. This year we invite the community to join us in
celebrating our 38th anniversary and to honor individuals for their
voluntary and/or professional work in building peace, equality and
justice in Santa Clara County.
Honorees include:
Elisa Marina Alvarado
James .P Mc Entee Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Fr. Jon Pedigo
Office of Human Relations Director's Award
Rosa Ruiz
Human Relations Commission Award
38th Annual Human Relations Breakfast
"Everybody Counts"
Thursday, April 22
Wyndham Hotel
1350 North 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Tickets:
$45 person / $450 Table of 10
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Questions? Contact:
Mary Jane Solis at
(408) 792-2310 or MaryJane.Solis@ohr.sccgov.org
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Assumpta Awards
~ May 6 ~
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The Assumpta Award is given each year by the Archbishop of San
Francisco and the Board of Regents of St. Mary's Cathedral in
recognition of the achievements of those who form an important part of
the Cathedral family.
Save-The-Date
Assumpta Awards Dinner
Thursday, May 6
6:00 - 10:00pm
Cathedral Event Center
For more information, contact:
Maria Cunningham at 415-567-2020
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