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Jim McEntee's Legacy Art Project is being unveiled on Friday with a special dedication ceremony and reception which all are invited to attend. Catholic Professionals is inviting Spartan alumni and friends to meet SJSU new football coach who will give an inspiring talk about succeeding in life on and off the field. Don't forget Mother's Day is this weekend and the Presentation Center in Santa Cruz mountains is opening their doors for a special mass and brunch this Sunday.
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Jim McEntee Legacy Project Unveiling ~ May 7
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| Join us as we unveil the Jim McEntee Legacy Art Project. For almost 30 years Jim served this community as Director of Human Relations working to build a stronger community through respect and understanding for all. The Board of Supervisors named the plaza in front of the county building in honor of his great contributions to Silicon Valley. The "Gathering Place for Peace." The ceremony will include music from the St. John
Vianney Children's Choir, San Jose Peace Chorale, Shakuhachi & Koto Muscians as well as
presentations by the board of supervisors and Jim's widow, Ann McEntee.
Gathering Place for Peace Unveiling
Friday, May 7
9:30 Dedication
10:30 Community Reception
Santa Clara County Building
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA
For more information, contact:
408-923-5788 or editor@JimMcEnteeLegacy.org
Parking Information
Park fees will be waived at the Civic Center Garage until
noon. Bring parking ticket and copy of invitation to parking attendant on 3rd floor for validation. Please do not use the employee parking lots across the street and around the building. These
parking lots will be enforced, as usual.
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Mothers' Day Brunch ~ May 9
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 This Mother's Day escape the crowds and come to Presentation Center's majestic mountain retreat located on 67 acres amongst the redwoods in the
Santa Cruz Mountains.
After brunch, you are invited to stroll around the pond, walk the labyrynth, or just relax
on the benches and enjoy the view with family and friends. Download flyer >
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 9
Mass begins at 10:00am
Brunch 11:00 - 1:30pm
Presentation Center
19480 Bear Creek Road
Los Gatos, CA 95126
Brunch Price:
Adults $35 / Children (5-12) $20 / Religious & Clergy $20
Brunch includes: A Flower for Mom, Mimosas, Whole Poached Salmon w/Mini Bagels, Eggs Benedict, Marinated Flank Steak and Orange Taragon Chicken served up with scrumptious side dishes and delectable desserts.
Reservations:
408-354-2346 x23 or lcrossland@presentationcenter.org
Note: Payment by check or credit card is accepted.
Seating is family style at tables that comfortable seat 8 to
10 people. Please bring a booster seat or high chair for small
children.
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Spirituality of the Divine Liturgy ~ May 13
|  What is "Divine Liturgy?"
Fr James K. Graham, pastor of St Elias Melkite-Greek Catholic Church in San Jose will explain the symbolism and meaning behind this tradition used in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Church whose Liturgy's roots go back to Jewish worship and the adaptation of Jewish worship by Early Christians.
The Spirituality of the Divine Liturgy
Thursday, May 13 @7:30pm
St Elias the Prophet Church
4411 Hyland Avenue
San Jose CA 95127
For more information, contact:
Pastor James Graham at 408-259-0259 or visit www.steliastheprophet.org
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Flores de Mayo Santacruzan ~ May 22
| A Santacruzan (Festival of the Holy Cross) is a
religious-historical beauty  pagent held in many cities and villages
throughout the Philippines during the month of May. The procession commemorates the finding of
the Holy Cross in Jerusalem by Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. Afternoon festivities culminate in an elaborate procession to the
Church where an evening mass is celebrated. Beautiful young ladies dressed in elaborate costumes highlight the procession with one chosen to represent the magestic Reina Elena (Queen Helena) who walks with
her consort, Prinsipe Constantino, under a huge canopy of May flowers. Immediately behind
her is a float carrying the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by a festive live band. Come to St. John the Baptist Church to celebrate this colorful tradition as we will pay tribute to our Mother Mary by
celebrating Santacruzan - ala Filipino style!
Santacruzan
Saturday, May 22
Festival 2:00 - 6:00pm
Mass & Procession 7:00pm
Saint John the Baptist
350 S Abel Street
Milptas, CA
For more information, contact:
Stanley Horyza - St. John's Youth Director at 408-592-0906
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Play to Win
w/Coach Mac
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| San Jose Catholic Professionals invite you to meet San José State University's new football coach Mike MacIntyre. "Coach Mac" spent five seasons in the NFL coaching defensive backs with the New York Giants (2007) and Dallas Cowboys (2003-06) working for legendary coach Bill Parcells. Success requires heart, pride, teamwork and a can-do attitude to win on and off the field. Coach Mac's locker room speech will inspire and motivate you to succeed in your game plan for life.
Play to Win
w/Coach Mac
Thursday, May 13
6:45am Mass (optional)
7:30am Breakfast & Program
$20 Members / $25 Guests
Holiday Inn
Mediterranean Center
1740 N. First Street
San Jose, CA
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Pentecost Retreat
May 15
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Pentecost One Day Retreat
Saturday, May 15
10:00am - 9:00pm
YOUNG ADULTS 21-40ish
Sister Rebecca, Presenter
RSVP by May 10th to
Blessings@msjdominicans.org
Queen of the Holy Rosary Ctr
Dominican Sisters of
Mission San Jose Motherhouse
43326 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
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East Side Heroes
|  | East Side Heroes
still needs your help!
Underprivileged students who have worked hard to get accepted to Bellarmine, Mitty, Notre Dame, Presentation and St. Francis are still short on funds and will not be able to realize their dreams this fall. For more information or to donate visit: EastSideHeroes.org
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| A Mother's Day Prayer |  |
I said a Mother's Day prayer
to thank the Lord above
for blessing me
with a lifetime of
your tenderhearted love.
I thanked God for the caring
you've shown me
throughout the years,
for the closeness
we've enjoyed
in time of laughter
and of tears.
And so, I thank you
from the heart
for all you've done for me
and I bless the Lord for
giving me the best mother there could be!
Author Unknown
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