Wednesday, October 28 2009
"Restoring Justice in California's Scandal of Juvenile Sentencing"
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.
Diocesan Blood Drive
The season’s here – let’s set the scene
To give our blood this Halloween.
Come witches, ghosts, and even goblins
By broom, by plane, or just a-hobblin’.
St. Clare Parish is where it’s at
So bring a friend or a black cat.
Your blood’s a treat – it’s yours to give
Your pint may help three more to live.
The Diocese of San Jose
Hopes you’ll help out in some fine way
Without your blood, the good Red Cross
Would really suffer a great loss.
If you can’t give, please say a prayer
Or call another – if you dare
A friend, your boss, or your dear mother
Let’s save lives and help each other.
To give blood, you must first log on
And type in code DOSJ
And soon you will be on your way.
Or call 983-0144
We’ll save a space – heck, it’s no chore
To drain your vein, and you’ll feel fine
Knowing your blood’s been a real lifeline.
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.
A Healing Ritual
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
Deanery 2 Young Adult Mass--Halloween Edition
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.