Diocese of San Jose

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
2014-01-03 16:30 - 2014-01-05 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, 94022, United States
Give the gift of healing… If you or someone you know has been touched by an abortion and the issue of forgiveness is absolute, however healing has never taken place then a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat would be a life changing gift. This retreat is for singles, married couples, siblings, Grandparents or medical professionals.
Retreat includes: 2 nights’ accommodations, all meals, and retreat materials. There is no charge to attend. Space is limited to register visit www.realoptions.net/hope, email us at hope@realoptions.net or call (408) 837-0909.

"The Catholic Teen Today: Hope or Hopeless?" presented by Andrew Brown
2014-01-09 07:30 - 09:00 | Three Flames Banquet Room, 1547 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States
Andrew Brown joined St. Lucy’s as the new Director of Faith Formation mid-July of 2013. He’s a native of San Jose, educated at Bellarmine & USF with a degree in Organizational Behavior and Leadership.
Andrew first felt the call to work in youth ministry in 2003 at Holy Family Parish. His “Church career” began as a sophomore in high school as the “weekend bulletin stuffer” evolving into working Director of Youth Ministry at Holy Family.
This young man has served on Arch-diocesan committees and retreat teams – leading over 30+ retreats for Catholic Jr. High School students, High School youth, and their Core Teams.
He has written Life Nights, Blogs, and Liturgy Guides through serving as a Life Teen Area Contact since 2007 and has given over 30+ talks at various workshops, Core Trainings, and Conventions.
Andrew clearly has his finger on the pulse of our youth!
Optional Mass: 7am, Msgr. Sandersfeld presiding$15 Members / $20 Non-MembersRSVP: www.sjcatholicprofessionals.org or cpbcinfo@gmail.com or 408-491-9229 Jessica KingRSVP on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/andrew-brown-director-of-faith-formation-jan-9-cp-event-tickets-9872615258

Barking to the Choir: Now Entering the Kinship of God
2014-01-10 18:30 - 2014-01-12 13:30 | The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, 94022, United States
Non-silent Retreat for Women & Men Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. & Companions
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. (author of New Your Times best seller, Tattoos On The Heart) and two “homies” from Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles will guide these days of reflection.
We will explore themes of the spaciousness of God, the power of boundless compassion, and our common invitation to create a community of kinship such that God might recognize it.
Cost: $270 Call (605) 917-4047 to register.
