Thursday, April 09, 2009

Why does the Bishop preach his homily sitting down?

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"Is Bishop McGrath feeling okay?" "Why doesn't he stand up to do his homily?" "Maybe he's just tired."...

John Angotti in Concert, Workshop, and Prayer in the Diocese of San Jose

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Workshop for music ministers with John Angotti - April 20, 2009

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Does your Sunday worship do what it should? Does your congregation leave affected by the grace they have just received or does it just seem ...

Why we offer the Communion Cup at Mass

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This article by Diana Macalintal originally appeared in The Valley Catholic , April 2009 issue. Bishop Patrick J. McGrath has asked all the ...
Thursday, March 26, 2009

Children's Catechumenate workshop with Rita Burns Senseman

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The Catechumenate Committee of the Diocese of San Jose invited Rita Burns Senseman to discuss with them strategies for helping our parishes ...

Parish representatives for Chrism Mass 2009

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Three representatives from each parish are requested to present the oils for blessing during the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at ...

Bishop McGrath's homily for the Rite of Election 2009

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RITE OF ELECTION 2009 March 1, 2, & 3, 2009 Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Genesis 9:8-15 Mark 1:12-15 Li...

Michael Reardon and the Gospel of John - April 3, 2009

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You are invited to a spectacular and dramatic presentation of scripture, light, and movement when Michael Reardon prayerfully and powerfully...

Loyola Marymount University Choruses - March 27-28, 2009

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Choruses from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles will giving two FREE concerts in the Diocese of San Jose. Loyola Marymount Universi...

Tenebrae - March 30, 2009

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Saint Victor Parish is going to have a unique worship service this Lent. They will celebrate Tenebrae (pronounced "TEN-ah-bray"),...

Vino & Vespers with John Angotti - April 22, 2009

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Vino & Vespers gives busy people of faith a place to pray simply (you don’t have to plan a thing!), eat and drink well (you don’t have ...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Eucharist Matters: Hosts from the Tabernacle at Mass

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This article by Diana Macalintal first appeared in The Valley Catholic , March 2009 issue. Six years ago, Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, asked o...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Have you ever seen dancing books at the Rite of Election?

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In our Diocese of San Jose, we have dancing books for the Rite of Election. Now hold on before you start groaning as you imagine young waifs...
Monday, March 09, 2009

Do we have to use Year A readings for the RCIA scrutinies?

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This article originally appeared on TeamRCIA.com , March 3, 2009. “Why can’t we use Year B readings this year for the Scrutinies?” “The asse...
Friday, February 13, 2009

Why St. Clare? Why now?

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Clare of Assisi: Light for Identity, Community and Humanity Working and dwelling at a place called Santa Clara we use her name everyday. But...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Chrism Mass 2009 - Collection of Oil Vessels

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In preparation for the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 7:30p at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, please be sure that your pa...
Thursday, January 29, 2009

What time can the Easter Vigil begin in 2009?

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As you know, the Easter Vigil must begin in darkness. Click here for more information on why. Based on sunset information from the U.S. Nava...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Preparing the Rite of Confirmation

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Preparing the Rite of Confirmation The Diocese of San José, Liturgy Office, will be offering a free workshop for clergy, liturgists, catechi...
Friday, January 02, 2009

Proclamation of the Date of Easter on Epiphany, 2009

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The Solemnity of the Epiphany is a traditional time to announce the major feasts and celebrations of the Church for the upcoming year. Befor...
Friday, December 19, 2008

Wedding Anniversary Mass - February 14, 2009

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25 and 50+ Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration Aniversario de Bodas de Plata y Oro February 14, 2009 / 14 de Febrero, 2009 10:...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Bilingual Mass Workshop with Pedro Rubalcava – January 10, 2009

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Why should we celebrate mass in more than one language? Bilingual Mass Workshop with Pedro Rubalcava Saturday, January 10 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 ...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

A prayer for voters

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Here is a prayer for voters, written by Rev. Daniel Coughlin of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Fr. Coughlin serves as the Chaplain of the House...

Advent Morning of Prayer

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Advent Morning of Prayer: Prepare the Way (Sponsored by the Northern Catechetical Cluster and the Office of Parish Services) Thursday, Decem...
Thursday, October 09, 2008

Free conference to build a stronger parish - November 13, 2008

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On Thursday, November 13, 2008, J.S. Paluch and World Library Publications are sponsoring a FREE day-long event at the new Oakland Cathedr...
Monday, October 06, 2008

WHAT ABOUT THE ROSARY?

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What About The Rosary? Brother John M. Samaha, S.M. Origin of the Rosary The Rosary, the blessed beads that quietly slip between our fingers...

Prayers in time of financial crisis

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These prayers by Diana Macalintal first appeared in Today's Parish Minister , 40:6, October 2008. A Prayer When Money Is Tight Gracious...
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Sunday Reflections and Social Ministry - Catholic Charities

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Many of you in San José will know Elizabeth Lilly from liturgical, catechumenate, justice, and pastoral circles. She is now more actively wo...

Advent Liturgy Workshop – October 30, 2008

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Advent Liturgy Workshop Attention all music ministers, choir directors, and liturgy coordinators! You are all invited to a FREE workshop exp...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The #1 thing you can do today to make the world a better place

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Okay, call me a sap, but I simply love the Olympics. Not so much the sports part of it, although there were some remarkable moments in the c...
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Novena for Faithful Citizenship

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A new prayer resource is available on the Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Web site. The USCCB is inviting Catholics to pray bef...

Notre Dame University 37th Annual Conference - June 15 - 17, 2009

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Paul as Liturgical Theologian June 15 - 17, 2009 at the University of Notre Dame From June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009 the Church will be cele...
Friday, August 22, 2008

The Complete Works of the Bible: New Abriged One-Minute Version

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Bible In A Minute - barats and bereta Hat tip to Concord Pastor . Click the link for the lyrics.

Day of Reflection for RCIA Ministers - September 6, 2008

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All catechumenate leaders and team members, priests, deacons, and catechists are invited to a FREE diocesan day of reflection Second Annual...
Thursday, August 21, 2008

Choral Festival and Mass - November 15

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Pueri Cantores, the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church, invites your parish or school treble choir to participate i...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Bringing Voice to Faith - September 6

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Want a Voice in this Church you love? Want to learn about... Creating collaborative, effective, Parish Councils? Celebrating the gifts of wo...
Friday, August 15, 2008

A Concert / Retreat with Tony Alonso!

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St Simon Parish invites you to... A Concert/Retreat with Tony Alonso! October 3, 2008 7:00pm Concert October 4, 2008 9:00am-12:00pm Retreat ...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008

What is "real catechesis"?

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Every so often, Pope Benedict XVI does a Q&A session with locals. His latest was at the Cathedral in Bressanone, Italy, with the clergy ...