Diocese of San Jose Catholic Cemeteries

Learn the basic elements of planning a funeral or memorial mass liturgy for yourself and your loved ones. We’ll consider scripture, song, and liturgical elements that celebrate the unique life of each person. A worship aid template and basic resource guides will be provided. Presented by Carol Thornton. Download Flyer

All Souls Day is when the Church commemorates and prays for the holy souls in Purgatory, undergoing purification of their sins before entering heaven. We pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Calvary Cemetery | Celebrant Rev. Jon Pedigo Mass at Calvary will be held outdoors and will be multilingual. Tents and chairs provided. […]

Holidays often accentuate the grief and sadness experienced when a loved one dies. Come and receive strength, hope, helpful suggestions toward healing and wholeness this holiday season. All are welcome. Presenter Rev. Christopher Bennett. Download Flyer

Holidays often accentuate the grief and sadness experienced when a loved one dies. Come and receive strength, hope, helpful suggestions toward healing and wholeness this holiday season. All are welcome. Presenter Rev. Christopher Bennett. Download Flyer

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 rituals and prayers of our church to guide us. This workshop will assist you in making choices about your funeral or that of someone close […]

Holidays often accentuate the grief and sadness experienced when a loved one dies. Come and receive strength, hope, helpful suggestions toward healing and wholeness this holiday season. All are welcome. Participants will receive a 5% discount on purchase of property*. If you have other particular topics you would like to bring to your parish, please […]

This advent we remember and we give thanks, for life is changed, not ended. During this Christmas service, the names of those you wish to remember will be written on a ornament and placed onto our Memory Trees during the service. RSVP's recommended with name of loved one to be acknowledged during the prayer service. […]

Holidays often accentuate the grief and sadness experienced when a loved one dies. Come and receive strength, hope, helpful suggestions toward healing and wholeness this holiday season. All are welcome. Presented by Fr. Christopher Bennett. RSVP's appreciated but not necessary (408) 342-1517 | ccoutreach@dsj.org Download Flyer PNG Download Flyer PDF

Holidays often accentuate the grief and sadness experienced when a loved one dies. Come and receive strength, hope, helpful suggestions toward healing and wholeness this holiday season. All are welcome. Participants will receive a 5% discount on purchase of property*. If you have other particular topics you would like to bring to your parish, please […]

7 to 9 p.m. 890 Benton St. Santa Clara, CA Want a safe space to talk about death, dying, what it means? How do we participate or incorporate dying into our lives as we come upon that experience? Want to talk about SUICIDE? Thanks to Santa Clara University Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries for providing […]

Planning a Christian Funeral Are you interested in learning more about planning your funeral? JANUARY 18, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish 10110 North De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014 RSVP’s are appreciated but not necessary: (650) 288-1506 | ccoutreach@dsj.org The Vigil, the Funeral Mass and the Committal each […]

A monthly drop-in Grief Support Group grounded in spirituality and faith. Held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. At O’Connor Hospital Chapel (near the main entrance) 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, California Each month we will use a different scripture as a seed of our sharing, discussion and support. […]

Choices at the end of life present unique challenges, particularly within a complex and technologically advanced society. Physical death is perceived within modern society as the ultimate human tragedy. This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition of the church. Presented by Deacon Ray Gans. Download […]

At a Death Cafe people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Our group meets monthly every 3rd Wednesday. Please join us. Download Flyer

A monthly drop-in Grief Support Group grounded in spirituality and faith. Held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. At O’Connor Hospital Chapel (near the main entrance) 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, California Download PDF

An estate plan is more than just a document that designates how your assets are passed down. Having an estate plan in place has a variety of benefits that extend beyond simple inheritance and cover critical elements that wills ignore, such as guardianship for your children, protection for your business, and what happens if you […]

Traveling through Lent with personal grief can be difficult. Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services is here to help bridge the gap before, during and after the death of a loved one. Join us for a day of reflection encountering the presence of God in your daily life in the midst of grieving. The day will […]

Traveling through Easter with personal grief can be difficult. Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services is here to help bridge the gap before, during and after the death of a loved one. Join us for a day of reflection encountering the presence of God in your daily life in the midst of grieving. The day will […]

Choices at the end of life present unique challenges, particularly within a complex and technologically advanced society. Physical death is perceived within modern society as the ultimate human tragedy. This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition of the church. Presenter: Deacon Ray Gans APRIL 29, […]