Work of the People

God bless America: When calendars collide

macalintal — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:08:02 +0000

This post by Diana Macalintal originally appeared at PrayTell, on June 8, 2010.

What’s a liturgist to do when calendars collide? Read more...

John Angotti in Concert: Live, Up Close, and Personal - May 20, 2010

macalintal — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:25:07 +0000

John Angotti, composer, singer, and "musicionary," will be back in the DSJ with his band of great musicians performing, testifying, and sharing his great love for music and our Catholic faith. Read more...

St. Catherine Cantor Workshop

nemis — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:11:46 +0000

Diana Macalintal, Director of Worship for the Diocese of San Jose, will be presenting a cantoring workshop at St. Catherine Church.

There will also be a short workshop for directing a choir for current directors and those interested in directing. Read more...

Why Catholics should observe Earth Day, April 22

macalintal — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:03:02 +0000

For the last 40 years, countries around the world have been celebrating Earth Day each April 22. This year, the Catholic Church has made a more intentional commitment to advocating care for the Earth. Pope Benedict XVI has been particularly vocal in calling for Catholics to responsible stewardship of the Earth and its resources: Read more...

Diocesan Intercession for Good Friday 2010

macalintal — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:09:23 +0000

Bishop Patrick McGrath asks that the following intercession be added to the General Intercessions for the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, April 2, 2010. This intercession has been formatted to match the pattern (either sung or spoken) of the intercessions that are found in the Sacramentary. Read more...

What time can the Easter Vigil begin in 2010

macalintal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:04:02 +0000

As you know, the Easter Vigil must begin in darkness. Click here for more information on why.

Based on sunset information from the U.S. Naval Observatory, Easter Vigil this year (April 3, 2010) in the Diocese of San José cannot begin any earlier than 8:00 p.m.

From the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department, the following information is provided for San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (longitude W121.9, latitude N37.3):

Saturday
3 April 2010, Pacific Daylight Time Read more...

Return to Normative Eucharistic Practice

macalintal — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:24:25 +0000

Dear Fathers. Liturgists, and Liturgical Ministers,

In consultation with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, Bishop Patrick McGrath is happy to announce that we are able to remove the temporary adaptations begun last September during the concern with the H1N1 influenza virus, and we can now return to our normal liturgical practice at Mass. He asks that by the First Sunday of Lent or as soon as reasonably possible, you inform your community members and liturgical ministers so that we may again celebrate the Eucharist and other liturgies with full use of the signs, actions, and gestures that are part of the rites.

The importance of the Cup Read more...

Liturgy, Cold, and the Flu

macalintal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:26:04 +0000

As we continue through the winter cold and flu season on our way to the warmer days of spring, it's a good time to review some common sense liturgical practices and issues to help everyone stay healthy and to care for one another as we gather each week for Mass and other parish activities.

If you are sick, take care of yourself
Encourage those who are sick with a cold or the flu to care for the Body of Christ by first taking care of their own body. Reassure them that the obligation to participate in Mass is not required for those who are sick. In fact, the Church honors sickness and those who are sick with special rites and prayers and cares especially for those who are unable to come to Mass because of sickness. Read more...

A Blessing for Couples in Love

macalintal — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:55:23 +0000

This blessing by Diana Macalintal originally appeared in Today's Parish, Jan/Feb 2010. Permission is given to communities in the Diocese of San Jose to use, reprint, and distribute.

Blessing for Couples in Love

February 14, 2010, falls on a Sunday this year (Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time). This rite might take place sometime that weekend. Couples who would like to be blessed are invited to stand.

Presider: (addressing the couples)

Dear friends, today we rejoice with you
in the love you share with one another.
Love is our calling, love is our life.
Because of love, all creation came to be. Read more...

Prayer Upon Discovering You’re Pregnant

macalintal — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:19:07 +0000

In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 373)

Let us pray that all may choose life.

Prayer Upon Discovering You’re Pregnant Read more...

Une Prière après le Séisme en Haïti

macalintal — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:47:18 +0000

I received an email this morning from Rev. Gilles Surprenant, pastor of Saint Luc Parish in Montreal, Canada. His parishioners sent to him the English translation of A Prayer after the Earthquake in Haiti.

Saint Luc is a bilingual, French-English parish in the Archdiocese of Montreal. There are several French-speaking Haitians in that parish who felt the need to pray this prayer in their own language. Fr. Gilles shares his translation of this prayer with us here.

Donate now to Catholic Relief Services emergency relief in Haiti. Read more...

Una oración para después del terremoto en Haití

macalintal — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:56:37 +0000

[Gracias a Hermana Marilu S. Covani, SP, directora de la Oficina de Liturgia en la Diócesis de San Bernardino para la traducción.]

El Martes, 12 de enero del 2010, un terremoto de 7 grados de magnitud sacudió el sur de Haití, a diez kilómetros de la capital, Port-au-Prince. Se esperan graves daños, lesiones, y pérdidas de vida.

Dos estadounidenses siguen desaparecidos en los escombros, trabajadores de ayuda Católica de la Diócesis de Norwich, Connecticut.

Haití es el país más pobre del hemisferio occidental. Alrededor del 80% de los haitianos vive en la pobreza. Read more...

A Prayer After the Earthquake in Haiti

macalintal — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:57:34 +0000

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit southern Haiti, ten miles from the capital, Port-Au-Prince. Heavy damage, severe injuries, and serious loss of life are expected.

Two Americans still missing in the rubble are Catholic aid workers from the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut.

Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. About 80% of Haitians live in poverty.

Donate now to Catholic Relief Services emergency relief in Haiti.

Download a ready-to-print and photocopy version of this prayer in English, Spanish, and French (PDF file) Read more...

Rite of Election 2010

macalintal — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:07:49 +0000

It's Rite of Election time again in the Diocese of San Jose!

If you're planning on sending catechumens this year to the Rite of Election to be elected and declared ready for baptism, then check out the Rite of Election 2010 home page.

There you can: Read more...

Free Webinar on Preparing a Prayerful Lent - January 7, 2010

macalintal — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:13:36 +0000

This Thursday, January 7, World Library Publications (WLP) will be presenting a free webinar led by Dr. Jerry Galipeau on "Preparing a Prayerful Lent." Here's a description of what Jerry will be talking about: Read more...

Epiphany home blessing

macalintal — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:03:47 +0000

Epiphany (January 6 or the closest Sunday) is a customary time to bless homes and families. This blessing often includes a “chalking” of the front door with the year and the letters, CMB. These refer to the legendary names of the magi, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, or to the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat (“May Christ bless this house”).

Another tradition is to take the first Christmas card received that season with the image of the magi and tape it above the inside lintel of the front door. Both traditions remind us to seek and welcome Christ every time we pass through the doors.

Download this blessing as a PDF file here. Read more...

A prayer before preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner

macalintal — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:33:43 +0000

This prayer by Diana Macalintal originally appeared in Today's Parish Minister, Vol. 39, No. 7, November/December, 2007.

A prayer before preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner
(based on Luke 10:27, 38-42) Read more...

An Advent Penitential Prayer Service

hyee — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:54:01 +0000

To set the preparatory character of Advent (General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, 39) apart from the more penitential character of Lent (GNLYC, 27), you might consider celebrating a penitential service in addition to, or instead of, your sacramental communal reconciliation liturgy. Read more...

Evening Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 11, 2009

macalintal — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:04:08 +0000

Every year, the diocese celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with processions and evening prayer in Spanish. This annual celebration takes place this year on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (2020 East San Antonio Street, San Jose). The procession of parishes begins at 6:00p and Evening Prayer at 7:00p. Read more...

Flower and Song: How We Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Diocese of San Jose

macalintal — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:53:05 +0000

This article by Diana Macalintal originally appeared in AIM Liturgy Resources, Winter, 2006. Read more...