Events

Is God calling you to consider Consecrated Life as a Dominican sister? Come and join our Discernment Retreat. Single Catholic women, 18-40. RSVP by Monday, November 11 to vocations@msjdominicans.org or call 510-933-6335 for more information and directions. Click here to download a flyer.

Are you interested in learning more about planning your funeral? Queen of Apostles and Catholic Cemeteries presents: The Vigil, the Funeral Mass and the Committal each have distinct purposes in the journey toward healing and wholeness. When we experience the death of a loved one, we have the rituals and prayers of our church to […]

A workshop for new and seasoned proclaimers - how to open the Word of God. Speaker Diana Macalintal, Dir. of Worship in our diocese will be the speaker at this proclaimer workshop which is open to anyone in the diocese. Click here to download a flyer.

This is a deanery 4 wide seminar on Human Trafficking on Tuesday, Nov 19 from 6:30 to 8pm. Parishioners from Our Lady of Peace, St. Elizabeth, St. Victor, Star of the Sea and St. John the Baptist are all invited. Bulletin announcements in the 5 churches have been placed in addition to pulpit announcements. Light […]

We are delighted to announce that Tom Reese, SJ, will offer a presentation on Pope Francis at St. Mary's Parish, 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos. Please join us on Tuesday, November 19 from 7:00?8:30 pm in Hofmann Center. Jesuit Fr. Thomas J. Reese is senior analyst for National Catholic Reporter and was associated with America […]

Gain insight into adolescent spiritual development Facilitator: Michael Downs, M.Ed., M.A. A native of Montana, Michael Downs serves as Religious Studies Department Chair and Assistant Cross Country Coach at Bellarmine College Preparatory. An alumnus of the University of Notre Dame (B.A. ’00, M.Ed. ’02) and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (M.A. ’07), Michael […]

Sherry Weddell’s and Fr. Michael Fones' workshop will invite us to wrestle with the implications of forming intentional disciples. We will address: - today’s spiritual climate - thresholds of pre-discipleship - intro to threshold conversation The presentation will be given in English with language discussion groups. It is highly recommended to read the book Forming […]

Trevor believes he has a very simple mission—to lead people to the heart of God through the prayer of music. Come to his concert on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. at Holy Spirit Parish. Click here for more information.

Come experience the epic newly released, full-length film Mary of Nazareth. $12 per ticket. Limited to 250 Seats! Benefiting the Guadalupe Hope Society Crisis Pregnancy Center on the Alameda. This film is rated PG. Visit www.maryfilm.com for more info. To reserve your spot, call Marissa at 408-207-5396! Or go to www.ghwcenter.org and click the Mary […]

Mass celebration will be celebrated. Additional reception celebration to be announced.

Our Lady of Refuge ParishJoyfully invites you to the  Installation Mass of Rev. Msgr. Francisco RiosRev. Truyen Nguyenas Co-Pastors  celebrated by the  Most Reverend Patrick J. McGrath,   J.C.D.Bishop of San Jose Sunday, December  1, 201312:00 Noon  Our Lady of Refuge Parish2165 Lucretia Ave.San Jose, California 95122 Reception, immediately  following at OLR Parish Hall

Dan Schutte has been composing music for worship for more than 30 years, including extensive collaboration with the St. Louis Jesuits. His more recent pieces exhibit an enduring ability to reach into people’s hearts and draw them into prayer. He is one of the best-known, most prolific and influential composers of music for the liturgy […]

Sponsored by the Southwest Catechetical Cluster and the Office of Parish Services "Being with the God who harmonizes the light and darkness in our lives and in our world" "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of deep darkness, on them the light has shone." […]

The annual St. John Vianney Holiday Faire is a festive and fun filled community celebration. For over 50 years the Faire has been one of the main fundraisers for the school, as well as proving to be a wonderful holiday shopping event for all who attend. The event times vary by day. Friday, December 6th, […]

Do Something Special for Advent. Give yourself the best Christmas gift! Make a silent retreat at Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park. We’ve set aside the weekend of Dec. 6 through Dec. 8th for individuals to prepare for Christmas by taking time out of their busy schedules to simply rest and pray in a peaceful, spiritual […]

con nuestro Obispo Patrick J. McGrath Viernes 6 de Diciembre de 2013 Bienvenida de las Procesiones 6:00 p.m. Liturgia 7:00 p.m. 2020 E. San Antonio St. San José, CA Novena - Cambios

Recovery Retreat for Men by Fr. Phil Cooke, S.J. Life is about creating space and so is recovery. During this retreat we will take a journey through the 12 Steps paralleled with the richness of our Sacred Scripture. While diving into the depths of the Steps and Gospel, we will create the necessary space to […]

The annual St. John Vianney Holiday Faire is a festive and fun filled community celebration. For over 50 years the Faire has been one of the main fundraisers for the school, as well as proving to be a wonderful holiday shopping event for all who attend. The event times vary by day. Friday, December 6th, […]

Angels/ Helpline & Parish Ambassadors This orientation will include a full overview of how you can help a pregnant mother who needs emotional support.Topics to be covered:*Being a "Gabriel Angel" mentor*Answering the Helpline*Bringing the Gabriel Project to your parish This event is open to all who are interested in directly caring for a pregnant mother […]