Nov 1, 2016
Workshop for Leaders of Women Religious at Mercy Center
A Workshop: Supporting Elected Women Religious Leaders in a Time of Global Transition
Sunday, January 15 through Tuesday, January 17
Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr.,
Burlingame 650-340-7474 mercy-center.org
Join a community of people who are embarked on the leadership journey, as we find tools for healthy leadership and support, and are empowered for personal growth and transformation. This workshop with Sister Mary Waskowiak, RSM and Don Bisson, FMS, begins with dinner on Sunday and concludes with lunch on Tuesday. Registration closes January 3. For complete information and costs, and to register, click here. http://bit.ly/2f5ACXh
Nov 1, 2016
The staff and families of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center are observing Day of Remembrance for those who died in our hospital and in our own lives in the past year with an interfaith service from 11:30-12:30 and a luminaria service after dark. All units and departments are preparing wreaths and prayer vessels will be available for visitors and guests to add names to the prayer intentions. The interfaith service is on the 4th floor between elevators M1 and M2. The luminaria service is on the 2nd floor rehab center front deck.
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Oct 31, 2016
Mgsr. Craig Harrison will be speaking at Transfiguration Church in
San Jose on Tuesday, December 13, at 7:00 PM. Mgsr. Harrison was
awarded the Mother Teresa Award at the recent Italian Catholic Federation
national convention in Fresno. His talk is entitled “Our Advent Spiritual
Journey–Slow Down, Simplify and Sanctify.”
Mgsr. Harrison, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish in Bakersfield, is an
adoptive father of eight children and nineteen grandchildren! Besides the
Mother Teresa award, he’s the recipient of many other awards including the
Bishops’ Award for Catholic Charities, Plank Foundation Humanitarian of the Year,
NCEA Distinguished Pastor, and Leukemia Society Man of the Year. He’s also
the author of “Angel Girl.” He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Business
and Economics with a minor in psychology. He received his Master’s Degree of
Divinity from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo and was ordained in 1987.
Fr. Craig’s talks are filled not only with humor but human examples of how we
can draw closer to Jesus during this Advent season. There will be time for questions
and discussion. His presentation is being sponsored by ICF Branch #445 and is open to
the public. Admission is free. Refreshments will follow. For further information or
questions, call Dick Pfaff 408-265-7902.
Oct 31, 2016
15 for members
$20 for non-members and guests
Reservations needed:
cpbcinfo@gmail.com
408-491-9229
www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com
Oct 31, 2016
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Center for Education & Spirituality present:
Exploring the Path of Modern Martyrs: Explorando el Camino de los Mártires Modernos Archbishop Oscar Romero and Father Rutilio Grande
Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30-11:30 am.
Dominican Center, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, CA 94539 [enter off Mission Tierra].
Presented by: Dr. Ana María Pineda, RSM, Associate Professor, Santa Clara University.
For information call 510 933-6334. $20 RSVP at http://bit.ly/RomeroGrande or call (510) 933-6334.
