Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park is sponsoring a yearlong lecture series entitled The Catholic Church in the World. All lectures take place Sundays at 2PM in the Library at the Center.Join us on October 25, 2009 for “The Political Problems of a Pilgrim Church” with James Sheehan, Emeritus Professor of History at Stanford University. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted.

For more information please visit our website at www.vallombrosa.org, or contact Catherine Wolff at Catherine@vallombrosa.org or 650-325-1597.

October 26, 2009 - October 28, 2009

The California Province of the Society of Jesus Fall 2009 Social Ministries Gathering will focus on the juvenile justice system in California.  For information, contact Judy Boyer at jboyer@calprov.org. 
 

Saint Mary Women's Catholic Scripture Study began in 2003 with an enthusiastic group of women committed to nourishing a deeper love for Christ and for His Church. Catholic Scripture Study (CSS)is a doctrinal based Roman Catholic Scripture Group Study Program divided into five one-year studies.  CSS, written by Sister Marie Therese has been enriching lives and strengthening the faith of lay Catholics through a comprehensive study of Holy Scripture. Saint Mary will begin their 6th year on Monday September 28th with 7 sessions on "Introduction to the Bible" through "Little Rock Scripture Study".  Open to newcomers and experienced Bible students alike. Participants will become comfortable finding their way around the Bible, develop a better understanding of its themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible.
Classes will begin on Monday September 28th at 8:45am - 10:15am and 7:00pm - 8:30pm in Saint Frances Center Common Room, Saint Mary Parish Gilroy.

Women’s Catholic Scripture Study Schedule
2009-2010
“Introduction to the Bible”  - 7 Sessions

8:45am – 10:15am Saint Frances Center Common Room
7:00pm – 8:30pm Saint Mary School Library

Week 1 - Monday September 28
Week 2 - Monday October 5
Holiday Monday October 12
Week 3 - Monday October 19
Week 4 - Monday October 26
Week 5 - Monday November 2
Week 6 - Monday November 9
Week 7 - Monday November 16

For more information or to register please contact Erin Monroe at 408-848-5624.

Friends in Faith is a Diocesan Committee to support catechetics for those with disablities.

Talleres para catequista y personas interesadas en tener un mejor entendimiento de nuestra fe, estos talleres contienen temas fundamentales que todo catequista o ministro debe saber.

Para el volante favor de hacer CLIC 

Para más información comuniquese con Anabella Estrada al 408-983-0124 / Aestrada@dsj.org

A dynamic formation program for catechists and others interested in gaining a better understanding o their faith.
Covers faith fundamentals, uses up to date DVD material from Echoes of Faith Plus, follow the catechism of the Catholic Church and the guidelines for Catechist Certification, Flexible.

For more information contact: Semi Gurbiel at :  408-983-0127 or igurbiel@dsj.org

For flyer click here

 For online registration click here

Saint Mary Women's Catholic Scripture Study began in 2003 with an enthusiastic group of women committed to nourishing a deeper love for Christ and for His Church. Catholic Scripture Study (CSS)is a doctrinal based Roman Catholic Scripture Group Study Program divided into five one-year studies.  CSS, written by Sister Marie Therese has been enriching lives and strengthening the faith of lay Catholics through a comprehensive study of Holy Scripture. Saint Mary will begin their 6th year on Monday September 28th with 7 sessions on "Introduction to the Bible" through "Little Rock Scripture Study".  Open to newcomers and experienced Bible students alike. Participants will become comfortable finding their way around the Bible, develop a better understanding of its themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible.
Classes will begin on Monday September 28th at 8:45am - 10:15am and 7:00pm - 8:30pm in Saint Frances Center Common Room, Saint Mary Parish Gilroy.

Women’s Catholic Scripture Study Schedule
2009-2010
“Introduction to the Bible”  - 7 Sessions

8:45am – 10:15am Saint Frances Center Common Room
7:00pm – 8:30pm Saint Mary School Library

Week 1 - Monday September 28
Week 2 - Monday October 5
Holiday Monday October 12
Week 3 - Monday October 19
Week 4 - Monday October 26
Week 5 - Monday November 2
Week 6 - Monday November 9
Week 7 - Monday November 16

For more information or to register please contact Erin Monroe at 408-848-5624.

October 26, 2009 - October 28, 2009

The California Province of the Society of Jesus Fall 2009 Social Ministries Gathering will focus on the juvenile justice system in California.  For information, contact Judy Boyer at jboyer@calprov.org. 
 

A group of Pastoral Associates have been meeting the last Tuesday of the month for the past nine years. It has given us an opportunity for support, prayer, faith sharing and the generating of visionary ideas. (The Council of Lay Ecclesial Ministers is an example of our visioning) We will be meeting October 27 at St. Joseph of Cupertino from 10 until 11:30.

If you are a Parish Pastoral Associate or are involved in the ministries that a pastoral associate does please come to the meeting. We will have a discussion of the purpose and vision of our group and will be happy to answer any questions that pastoral associates interested in being included might have. Please RSVP to Sr. Rosheen Glennon – rglennon@dsj.org or srrosheensncc@yahoo.com

The Youth Leadership Forum will be an opportunity for young leaders from your parishes and schools (limit two plus one chaperone) to have a facilitated dialogue with Bishop Patrick J. McGrath on issues of Church and youth.

Click here for more information.

The Diocese of San Jose makes every effort to assure that all persons who minister in the Diocese -- as well as parents and children -- are aware of the realities of child abuse.  Those who entrust their children to the care of the Church have a right to expect that due attention has been given to the recruiting, hiring, training and supervision of persons in charge of, or involved with, church programs.

 In compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (Revised Edition), our goal is to protect our children in all environments.  Every person is respected and treated with the dignity befitting a child of God.  Every person has the right to challenge any behavior or comment that is offensive or inappropriate.  It is the responsibility of everyone to protect the safety of all children, adults and families – and to promote healing where there is injury with firm justice and mercy towards all. (Respecting the Boundaries: Keeping the Ministerial Relationship Healthy and Holy)

 APPLICABILITY

Safe Environment Training / Sexual Conduct Training and the Adult Pastoral Code of Conduct applies to all diocesan personnel; priests, deacons, pastoral ministers, administrators, principals, teachers, staff and volunteers.  Most specifically, it applies to persons who are in direct contact with minors and vulnerable persons.

 For new employees, the live presentation of the Safe Environment and Sexual Conduct Training is required.  Live trainings are posted on the Diocesan Website and in the Diocesan Daily Bulletin.  The live training is approximately two hours in length.  Completion of Training, Mandated Reporting (Child and/or Elder Abuse), the Declaration of Responsibility and Policy Acknowledgement (Adult Pastoral Code of Conduct) documents are signed upon completion of the live training.

All employees and volunteers who have received initial training are required to recertify every three years.  Employees and volunteers may recertify either through live trainings or our online training resource, www.shieldthevulnerable.org.  The Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults updates training attendance and anniversary dates.  Parishes are to remind their employees and volunteers of renewal dates.

October 26, 2009 - October 28, 2009

The California Province of the Society of Jesus Fall 2009 Social Ministries Gathering will focus on the juvenile justice system in California.  For information, contact Judy Boyer at jboyer@calprov.org. 
 

In addition to our regular “one pint” donors, we have a limited number of spaces for those wishing to make a “double red cell” donation. If you meet the criteria, you may be eligible to give two units of red blood cells instead of the usual single unit. This type of donation involves collecting only red blood cells and returning the remaining blood components, along with saline, to your body. While the process takes about 20 minutes longer than a whole blood donation visit, most donors leave feeling better than after a standard blood draw, as the process leaves them better hydrated. To learn more, click here or speak with a Red Cross staff member on the day of the blood drive.

Please post a flyer also if you can! Here are the Diocese of San Jose and the Red Cross posters in Spanish and English.

Anointing of the Sick, one of the seven sacraments. Who is this for?
Baptized Catholics of all ages who seek recovery in body, mind, and spirit. There may still be a misunderstanding that this Sacrament is solely for those on their death bed, but that is not the case. Those who are impaired due to sickness, injury, or old age; those who will be undergoing surgery; those who have been wounded by evil; those who are alienated from God and community because of physical or emotional problems. This Sacrament can offer strength, peace, and courage to endure with grace the sufferings of illness, as well as restoration of health according to God’s will.
You are invited to join us for an informative presentation.

Presenter: Reverend Christopher Bennett.

The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered following the presentation in the church.

Contact information: Frances Carrasco Leyerle, fcarrasco@dsj.org, 408-258-2940 x208

Join young adults (20's and 30's, single or married) from Deanery 2 as we celebrate a
Halloween Mass and Dinner. Fr. Bob Moran, Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph's, will preside. Mass will be followed by a dinner of tricks and treats. Costumes are welcome. For more information, visit the Young Adult Circle webpage.

The event is free and all are welcome.  There will be two speakers with very different experiences who will speak on the issue of world hunger from different perspectives.  Contact 408-537-9288 for more information.

Reflection Day for Clergy Just Ordained through Five Years Ordained

Join St. Mary's Young Adults for this evening of Halloween fun. Bring a pumpkin to carve--we'll provide the treats, party favors, and carving implements.

November 1, 2009

All organizations that are interested in applying for a CCHD Community Organizing grant or an Economic Development implementation grant and who are not receiving that type of grant in the current grant year are required to submit an Eligibility Quiz. The Eligibility Quiz and instructions for completion and submission can be accessed through the Community Organizing and Economic Development Grants criteria pages.

Eligibility Quizzes are accepted on a rolling basis between September 1st and November 1st. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit their quiz prior to the November 1st deadline. This will allow an eligible organization more time for completion of the online application.

November 1, 2009

This is a Holy Day of Obligation.