Appointments of Bishop Patrick J . McGrath
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IN THE DIOCESE
April 4 , 2017 | The Valley Catholic
Easter Message from Bishop Patrick J . McGrath
Dear Brothers and Sisters ,
Without the devastation of Good Friday , we could never appreciate the wonder of Easter and the joy of the Resurrection . Only in the context of the utter defeat of the Cross can the Empty Tomb be invested with meaning . Where death had seemed to conquer , life triumphed .
In remaining faithful to the Father , Jesus did not regard “ equality with God something to be grasped . . .”
Rather , he emptied himself , taking the form of a slave , coming in human likeness ; and found human in appearance , he humbled himself , becoming obedient to the point of death , even death on a cross . Because of this , God greatly exalted him . ( Philippians 2:7-9a )
During Lent , we have attempted as best as we could to join the Lord in “ emptying ” ourselves of all that holds us back from following Him so that , with the coming of Easter , we would be dead to our old selves and rise with Him as part of the new creation that God initiated in Jesus .
Looking to the Resurrection , we strive toward our own participation in Jesus ’ victory over death . As we sense in our own time that which renders life meaningless , so much more do we need what Risen Life promises : “ If we have died with the Lord , we shall rise with the Lord ” ( 2 Timothy 2:11 ).
The first witnesses to the Resurrection included the Apostles , Peter and John , and Mary Magdalene , Apostle to the Apostles , who was the first to encounter the Risen Lord , thinking Him to be the gardener ; it was she who ran to the Eleven to share with them the news of that Easter morning .
As we enter into the holiest of our days and our celebrations , may the Risen One bring you , your families and loved ones the joy and peace that flows from His Resurrection from the dead .
Alleluia ! The Lord is truly risen . Alleluia ! With every best wish and kind regard , I remain ,
Sincerely yours ,
Patrick J . McGrath Bishop of San Jose
Detention Ministry Training Session Set
The next training session for Detention Ministry in the Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities will be held on May 20 at the Chancery Office : 1150 North First Street , San Jose . If you think you are interested in serving incarcerated persons and would like further information , contact Sister Maryann Cantlon at ( 408 ) 983-0131 or at mcantlon @ dsj . org .
Appointments of Bishop Patrick J . McGrath
April
4 Tues , 1 p . m ., Clergy Afternoon of Recollection , St . John Vianney Parish , San Jose
Tues , 7:30 p . m ., Chrism Mass , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph San Jose 5 Wed , 2 p . m ., Clergy Personnel Board Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose 6 Thurs , 9:30 a . m ., Council of Priests Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 5:30 p . m ., Mass and Dinner , SCU Jesuit Community , Santa Clara 7 Fri , 8:05 a . m ., Mass and Visit , Saint Martin of Tours School , San Jose
Fri , 1:30 p . m ., Presbyterate Meeting , Our Lady of Refuge Church , San Jose 9 Sun , 10 a . m ., Palm Sunday Mass , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose 11 Tues , 10 a . m ., Funeral Mass , Sacred Heart Church , Saratoga 12 Wed 10 a . m ., Mass , Bellarmine College Preparatory , San Jose
Wed , 1:30 p . m ., BCE Afternoon of Recollection , Jesus Retreat Center of Los Altos 13 Thurs , 7:30 p . m ., Liturgy of the Lord ’ s Supper , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose 14 Fri , 1:30 p . m ., Liturgy of the Lord ’ s Passion , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose 15 Sat , 8:30 p . m ., Easter Vigil , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose 22 Sat , 6:30 p . m ., Reception , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose
Sat , 7:30 p . m ., Lamb of God 2017 Concert , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose 23 Sun , 9 p . m ., Mass , Mission Santa Clara de Asis , Santa Clara 25 Tues , 12 noon , California Catholic Conference Meeting , Sacramento
COMING UP IN OUR DIOCESE
Spiritual Care Volunteer Orientation and Training April 7 @ 10 a . m . – 12 p . m .; Valley Specialty Center , 751 S . Bascom Avenue , San Jose . If you have a heart for compassionate listening and the ability to spend two hours per week with patients in need of spiritual care while in the hospital , Valley Medical Center could use your help . If you are interested in volunteering with us , please call ( 408 ) 885-6996 .
Candle-light Procession of Light April 7 @ 7 – 9 p . m .; Saint Leo Church , 88 Race Street , San Jose . Bring your family and friends with you to join us for our Candlelight service as we close our spring campaign . We will meet at Saint Leo Church and walk to the abortion clinic at 1691 The Alameda , San Jose , to pray for an end to abortion .
The Lamentations of Jesus on the Cross and Holy Mass April 8 @ 11 a . m . – 1 p . m .; Church of the Resurrection , 725 Cascade Drive , Sunnyvale . A time of reflection and prayer on The Lamentations of Jesus on the Cross will be held at Church of the Resurrection , presented by Father Noel Sanvicente . Holy Mass will follow at 12 noon . Both events will be held in the main church . All are invited !
Interfaith Service for Healing the Sufferings We Bear April 20 @ 7 – 8:30 p . m .; Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church , 2020 East San Antonio St ., San Jose . Interfaith service for healing the sufferings we bear as individuals , families , communities , nations , & the world . This will be a bilingual Spanish / English event .
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“ Refugees Welcome ? Staying True to Our Catholic Values in Today ' s Political Reality ”
Recent stories from refugees resettled by Catholic Charities ( Right here in San Jose ) Thursday , April 13 , 2017 Monthly Speaker Series | September – June Join us for Morning Mass & special Speaker Presentations the second Thursday of each month . Mass : 7:00am | Speaker Presentation : 7:30am Members : $ 15 | Non-Members : $ 20 Three Flames Restaurant – 1547 Meridian Avenue , San Jose RSVP for events at : www . sjcatholicprofessionals . com
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