Week of October 18

October 18, 2009

World Mission Sunday, organized by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. Click here for information and an annual statement. 
 

October 18, 2009

Click here for information on ways to celebrate Bread for the World Sunday in your parish or community.  Bread for the World Sunday follows World Food Day observed on October 16 each year. 

Spiritual Life Seminars
“Everyday Spirituality from the Masters”
Led by Fr. Kevin Joyce Ph.D.
Pastor, St. Lucy Parish, Campbell
 
These monthly seminars will present practical teachings from great Catholic spiritual masters in order to provide nourishment, inspiration, and helpful tools for the spiritual journey.  Participants may attend occasionally or regularly.  People should bring Bibles to each session, and an additional text is recommended: Ursula King, Christian Mystics: Their Lives and Legacies throughout the Ages (Mahwah, NJ: Hidden Sp[ring, Paulist Pres, 2001.
 
2009-2010 Schedule:  one Sunday per month in St. Lucy Parish Activities Center
4:00 PM           Presentation
5:15 PM           Personal prayer and meditation
6:00 PM           Mass in the church (regularly Sunday Mass)
 
If you have any questions, please contact St. Lucy at (408) 378-2464.

October 18, Ancient Christian Spirituality

• The Desert Fathers/Mothers and their teachings on the mind, repentance, and prayer
• The Celtic saints and “spiritual friendship” (anamchara)
• Early methods of contemplative prayer:  Lectio Divina and the Jesus Prayer

 
November 8, Instruction in the Jesus Prayer

• The purpose of contemplative prayer: union with God
• Practical instructions
• purification of the mind, body, and spirit

December 13, Medieval Spirituality and the Franciscans
The context of Medieval church and societ

• St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Anthony and the Franciscan movement

 
January 10, St.Ignatius of Loyola and the Spiritual Exercises

• St. Ignatius, the man and the spiritual master
• The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

February 14, The Stages of the Spiritual Journey According to St. Teresa of Avila & St. John of the Cross

• Purification, illumination, union
• The 7 Dwelling Places
• The dark nights of the senses and the spirit

 
March 14, Contemporary Spirituality, Part I:  The 12-Step Programs as a 20th Century Application of Traditional Christian Spirituality

• Recovery from addictive, compulsive, or obsessive behavior
• Deepening our relationship with God
• The 12-steps as spiritual journey

May 2, Contemporary Spirituality, Part II:  Selected Spiritual Writers as Guides for the Spiritual Journey (Fr. Kevin Joyce)

• 20th century authors:  Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa

Recommended Reading List

_Carlo Carretto, I Francis_ (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1982), ISBN 0-88344-200-0 and
_Letters From the Desert_ (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1976), ISBN:  0-89129-061-3
 
Oliver Davies (trans.), _Celtic Spirituality_ (New York: Paulist Press, 1999)
 
Dorothy Day, _The Long Loneliness_ (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1981)
 
Thomas DuBay, _Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel--on Prayer
Friends in Recovery, The Twelve Steps for Christians_ (Curtis,WA: RPI Publishing, Inc., 1994), ISBN 0-941405-57-5
 
Louis Dupré & James A. Wiseman (eds.), _Light From Light: an Anthology of Christian Mysticism_ (New York: Paulist Press, 2001)
 
Mary Margaret Funk, _Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life_ (New York: Continuum, 2001)
 
Thomas Keating, _Open Mind, Open Heart: the Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel_ (New York: Amity House, 1986)
 
Ursula King, _Christian Mystics: Their Lives and Legacies throughout the Ages_ (Mahwah, New Jersey: Hidden Spring / Paulist Press, 2001)
 
Martin Laird, _Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation_ (Oxford University Press, 2006)
 
Thomas Merton, _The Seven Storey Mountain: An Autobiography of Faith_ (San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1999), ISBN 0-15-601086-0  and _The Wisdom of the Desert_ (New York: New Directions, 1970)
 
_A Monk of the Eastern Church_, (Lev Gillet), The Jesus Prayer (Crestwood, NY:  St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1987)
 
Henri J.M. Nouwen, _The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming_ (New York: Doubleday, 1992), ISBN 0-385-47307-9
 
Henri J.M. Nouwen, _The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry_ (New York: The Seabury Press, 1981), ISBN 0-8164-0479-8
 
Ronald Rolheiser,  _The Holy Longing_ (New York: Doubleday, 1999)
 
Laura Swan, _The Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women_  (New York:  Paulist Press, 2001)
 
St. John of the Cross, _The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross_ (Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications, 1991), ISBN 0-935216-15-4
 
St. Teresa of Avila, _The Interior Castle in Vol. Two of The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, translated by Otilio Rodriguez & Kieran Kavanaugh_ (Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications, 1980)
 
Richard J. Woods, _Christian Spirituality: God’s Presence through the Ages_ (Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Press, 2006)

Michael L. Wentz for Fr. Kevin Joyce

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.

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.

“The Adult Faith and Spirituality Focus Group offers support, formation processes and resources to parish and other ministerial leaders within the Diocese of San Jose to help adults deepen their ongoing conversion to Christ.”

The Red Mass is so-called because that is the liturgical color for Wisdom.  In the Middle Ages, canonical judges and, in England, the lawmakers, would don crimson robes as did the celebrants who solemnly processed into the cathedral to invoke Wisdom in their daily acts and judgments.  That tradition is still in place in Europe and across the US.  The Red Mass will be celebrated this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 beginning at 6 pm at Mission Santa Clara.  At that time, Bishop McGrath will convey the St. Thomas More Society’s Annual Award to the Hon. Raymond J. Davilla, Jr., Judge of Superior Court in Santa Clara County.  Immediately following the Red Mass will be a reception in Benson Center at SCU with guest speaker and new SCU president, Rev. Michael Eng.

Judge Davilla was a Certified Family Law Specialist until his appointment to the bench.  He is on the SCU Law School Board of Visitors, the Board of Fellows, and the Board of Regents.  In 2007 he was honored by the Law School as the Owens Lawyer of the Year.  He is active in St. Christopher’s Parish and has served as President of the Holy Name Society and President of the School Board besides serving as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.

To received your invitation, please contact Jerome Galli at galli@kramerradin.com with your current mailing address.

Segment 7 of the award-winning PBS series, "Unnatural Causes...in Inequality Making Us Sick?"

You are invited to an Open House at St. Frances Cabrini School. Please join us for a tour and meet members of our parent community, faculty, staff & administration.  We offer Pre-K through Eighth grade.

For more information please contact Connie Tomasello at 408-377-6545.

This conference will offer an opportunity for professionals and volunteers from throughout Northern California to come together to hear inspiring speakers, pray, and reflect on what we can do locally to promote restorative justice in our parishes and communities.  No cost to participants.  For more information, contact Linda Batton at lbatton@dsj.org or 408-983-0158.   Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!  You will receive two books, a complimentary lunch, and a "raffle ticket" for prizes. 

Click here to register or call 916-313-4013.

This Conference is jointly sponsored by the California Catholic Conference, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and the Dioceses of San Jose, Santa Rosa, Monterey, and Oakland. 

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of San Jose is having a day retreat entitled, "A day with Jesus". Saturday October 24th, 2009, 9 am to 3 pm, at St Frances Cabrini Parish, Essig Hall, 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. The theme is "Take courage it is I do not be afraid." The speaker will be Bob Canton who is our council member of ICCRS to the Vatican. Bob also has a international healing ministry. The day will be a day of teaching, workshop and healing. Music will be provided by the God Sent Music Ministry. Bring a bag lunch and something to share. Drinks will be provided, a love offering will be taken. For more information contact Liaison Victor Pioli at 408-978-9515 or email pioli.victor@yahoo.com. Sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of San Jose, Building Community with Unity & Love and the San Jose Diocesan Service Committee, a member of NCRC.

For more information, please contact Father Wilfredo Manrique, Vicar for Clergy, at manrique@dsj.org