Week of January 17

January 15, 2010 - January 17, 2010

A Rachel’s Vineyard Interdenominational Retreat for healing the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion will be offered January 15 -17, 2010 in Santa Rosa.  The weekend will help you experience the mercy and compassion of God and transform the pain of the past into hope, joy and love.  For confidential inquiries call (707) 967-1101 or email rachelsvineyard@gmail.com.  Visit us at www.rachelsvineyard.org.

TADA! and the Blue Plaid Players present their 5th annual fundraiser to benefit the performing arts at Presentation High School, featuring teachers, alumnae, parents and friends. Godspell uses a variety of theatrical styles to interpret one of humanity’s greatest events. Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, this is a show that will entertain and inspire the whole family. 5 performances only: January 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. You can order tickets online.

Performances:
Saturday January 16 @7:30PM 
Sunday, January 17 @2:00PM 
Friday, January 22 @7:30PM 
Saturday, January 23 @7:30PM 
Sunday, January 24 @2:00PM

Tickets:
$15 / $20

Godspell:
Godspell is the first musical written by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pocahontas, Pippin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more). Written in 1971, it celebrates the Gospel of St. Matthew by bringing the parables to life through song, dance, and creative storytelling. The show, featuring beloved songs like "Day By Day" and "All Good Gifts," is being staged by the very talented staff, parents, friends, and alumnae of Presentation High School to raise funds to support the Performing Arts.

For more information:
Visit www.pres-net.com or call 408 264-1661, Ext. 245
 

January 18, 2010

January 19, 2010

Please join is for this special public program, Vatican I, II and You - One Foot in the Grave, sponsored by Deanery Seven and Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Time: 7:00 Hospitality, 7:30-9:00pm Program

Dates: January 20, 27 and February 3, 10

Location for Series: Saint Anthony Parish

Topics:

January 20
“End of Life Issues”
Pathways Home Health and Hospice will discuss End of Life Care- how to care, what to expect, and what to do. They will also tailor to the audiences needs and curiosity. Step by step information  will be provided on Advance Directives.

January 27
"Ethical Choices"
Difficult Decisions: artificial nutrition? ventilators? allowing dehydration? resuscitation? pain management? What would You want? Presenter: Dr. Vanessa Little is on the team of medical directors at Pathways Hospice. She pursued specialty training as a fellow in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Connecticut. In addition to adults, she works with Pathways KIDS pediatric palliative care team.

February 3
"Praying with the Dying
A Walk through the Rite of Christian Burial"

February 10
“A Christian response to bereavement:
Jesus' ministry to the sick and dying”
Rev. Christopher Bennett

"At sunset,all those who had friends suffering from diseases of one kind or another brought them to Jesus and, laying his hands on each, he cured them."
Luke 4:40

Thursday January 21 - 9:30am-12:00
Session 1 – The Parables as Part of the Gospels in which they are Found
This presentation will cover the formation of the canonical Gospels, Gospel as a literary form and its intent, the intent of the first three Gospels: Mark, Matthew, Luke/Acts

 for more information Contact Semi Gurbiel at (408)983-0127 or igurbiel@dsj.org

For Flyer click here

For Online Registration click here

For more information, please contact Ian Abell at abell@dsj.org or (408) 983-0223.

In this time of war and turmoil local Catholic Churches invite everyone to come together to pray for peace. Refreshments following Mass

Light a candle and share your wish for peace.  Refreshments to follow.

Mass with a prayer walk to follow as a silent witness to life.

All are welcome.

TADA! and the Blue Plaid Players present their 5th annual fundraiser to benefit the performing arts at Presentation High School, featuring teachers, alumnae, parents and friends. Godspell uses a variety of theatrical styles to interpret one of humanity’s greatest events. Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, this is a show that will entertain and inspire the whole family. 5 performances only: January 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. You can order tickets online.

Performances:
Saturday January 16 @7:30PM 
Sunday, January 17 @2:00PM 
Friday, January 22 @7:30PM 
Saturday, January 23 @7:30PM 
Sunday, January 24 @2:00PM

Tickets:
$15 / $20

Godspell:
Godspell is the first musical written by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pocahontas, Pippin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more). Written in 1971, it celebrates the Gospel of St. Matthew by bringing the parables to life through song, dance, and creative storytelling. The show, featuring beloved songs like "Day By Day" and "All Good Gifts," is being staged by the very talented staff, parents, friends, and alumnae of Presentation High School to raise funds to support the Performing Arts.

For more information:
Visit www.pres-net.com or call 408 264-1661, Ext. 245
 

Please join us as we share and learn from each other how to enhance the discernment process.

When: Saturday January 23rd, 2010, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

Where: Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Ave. San Jose

Who: RCIA directors, leaders, team members, sponsors, pastors, deacons, directors of catechetical ministry and those involved with the catechumenate

Theme: How do you discern, methods, times and ideas

Cost: $5.00, refreshments and lunch

During the initiation process we examine and discern the journey our catechumens have been part of so far.

How do we help them to continue on this journey?

Are they ready to take the next step?

Who decides who is ready to move on?

When does discernment begin? What does discernment look like at each period of the initiation process?

Lots of questions, even more answers!

Please join us as we share together the processes within our parishes and learn from each other. For more information please view our flyer.

RSVP: By 1/19/10 to Sue Marrion, sue@marrion.com or phone 650-823-4545. You can also register online.

This annual event draws more than 30,000 people in San Francisco to support life.  To register and for more information, click here.  Also included is a Mass at the Cathedral at 8:00 am. 

TADA! and the Blue Plaid Players present their 5th annual fundraiser to benefit the performing arts at Presentation High School, featuring teachers, alumnae, parents and friends. Godspell uses a variety of theatrical styles to interpret one of humanity’s greatest events. Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, this is a show that will entertain and inspire the whole family. 5 performances only: January 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. You can order tickets online.

Performances:
Saturday January 16 @7:30PM 
Sunday, January 17 @2:00PM 
Friday, January 22 @7:30PM 
Saturday, January 23 @7:30PM 
Sunday, January 24 @2:00PM

Tickets:
$15 / $20

Godspell:
Godspell is the first musical written by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pocahontas, Pippin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more). Written in 1971, it celebrates the Gospel of St. Matthew by bringing the parables to life through song, dance, and creative storytelling. The show, featuring beloved songs like "Day By Day" and "All Good Gifts," is being staged by the very talented staff, parents, friends, and alumnae of Presentation High School to raise funds to support the Performing Arts.

For more information:
Visit www.pres-net.com or call 408 264-1661, Ext. 245
 

January 24, 2010 - January 25, 2010