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COMMUNITY
Are You a Believer or a Disciple ?
By Kathy Fanger
When Jesus broke the bread at the table with two disciples in Emmaus , their eyes were opened ! They recognized him as the Risen Christ and they asked each other , “ Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us ?” Luke 24:32 When you and I know Jesus , truly know Him , our hearts , too , burn within us .
Jesus said , “ I am the Good Shepherd . My sheep hear my voice , and they follow me .” John 10:27
At the Transfiguration , a voice was heard from the cloud proclaiming ,“ This is my beloved Son . Listen to Him .” Mark 9:7
Jesus came to draw us all unto him . He gave His life for us . He desires to enter into our lives in an intimate way . Jesus said , “ I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly .” John 10:10
This is the Easter message ! It is one of great joy and hope ! Do we simply believe in our heads , or do we believe in our hearts … so much that we , too , feel called to live and proclaim Jesus ’ parting message to his disciples , “ Go , therefore , and make disciples of all the nations . Baptize them and teach them to carry
out everything I have commanded you , and know that I am with you always , until the end of the world .” Matthew 28:18-20
As we move from being a believer to being a disciple we trust in the work of the Holy Spirit .
When we truly know Jesus , we feel compelled to live as He did , seeing Christ in all we meet , welcoming all who come through our path , especially those who need healing , community , forgiveness , and hope . We begin in our lives , with our family and friends , at our work , and in our churches , being the face of Christ and seeing the face of Christ in them . Jesus ’ message is mercy , compassion , God ’ s unconditional love .
This is what we are called to passionately share .
As a disciple of Jesus , you choose a Catholic Cemetery because it is your final statement of faith . You choose to rest among believers , where loved ones gather to pray and look forward to being reunited with you and Our Lord in the Kingdom of Heaven .
Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of San Jose wishes you a joy-filled Easter season , feeling your hearts burning within you to know Jesus intimately and share His Presence with others .
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS For more information regarding workshops or to RSVP , contact Kathy Fanger ( 650 ) 428-3730 x508 or cemeteryinfo @ dsj . org .
Annual Parish Bereavement
Ministers ’ Soup Supper April 19 , 6:30 – 9 p . m . Saint Martin of Tours Parish RSVP : by April 16 . Free
A Time for You –
A Retreat Day for Caregivers April 21 , 9:30 a . m . – 3 p . m . Santa Teresa Parish - 794 Calero Ave ., San Jose Facilitator : Gina Macero , Caregiver Support Group Leader A retreat day focusing on compassion and care for self while walking with someone who suffers . A sacred time set aside to renew , rejuvenate and replenish in mind , body and spirit . RVSP by April 17 . Fee : $ 15 .
End-of-Life Decisions –
A Catholic Perspective Presenter : Deacon Ray Gans April 25 , 7 – 9 p . m . Santa Teresa Parish - 794 Calero Ave ., San Jose April 26 , 7-8:30 pm Saint Athanasius Parish – Parish Hall 160 N . Rengstorff Ave ., Mountain View Choices at end-of-life present unique challenges , particularly within a complex and technologically advanced society . This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition on the Church . Free .
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Solace – Soul + Grief Monthly Drop-in Grief Support Group April 25 , 7-9 p . m . ( Fourth Wednesday of each month ) O ’ Connor Hospital Chapel 2105 Forest Ave , San Jose . Facilitator : Candee Lucas , M . A . Pastoral Ministries Each month we will use a different scripture as a seed for our sharing , discussion and support . We hope to create a sacred space for you to share your grieving . Free .
Estate Planning April 28 , 10 a . m . – 12 p . m . Saint Joseph of Cupertino Parish 10110 N . DeAnza Blvd ., Cupertino Presenter : Paul Pelosi , Attorney at Law The workshop will cover the basic elements of Estate Planning : the Revocable Living Trust ; charitable and legacy planning ; a lifetime gifting program ; medical health care planning ( Advance Health Care Directive ); planning for incapacity ( durable financial power of attorney ); and burial and funeral planning . Free .
Advance Directives April 28 , 10 a . m . – 12 p . m . Saint Francis of Assisi Parish 5111 San Felipe Rd ., San Jose Presenter : Cindy Safe Learn about this essential document which every person 18 years of age and older should have . Cindy Safe discusses important considerations and case studies and guides you step by step through a sample form . Free .
Father William John Stout , S . J ., longtime teacher , chaplain and parish priest , died March 14 at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center , Los Gatos , after a brief illness . He was 85 years of age , a member of the Jesuit Order for 66 years and an ordained Catholic priest for 53 years .
Bill was born in San Jose January 27 , 1933 , the youngest child of Henry Stout and the former Lyna Henry . He attended St . Mary ’ s School and Bellarmine College Prep and entered the
James Stephen Tucker was born on April 14 , 1943 in Detroit , MI to Joseph and Mary ( Perinovic ) Tucker . His brothers , John , Charles , and Robert , and his parents are deceased .
Father Tucker was ordained for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on April 26 , 1969 . He did both his undergraduate studies in philosophy ( 1961 – 1965 ) and his theological studies ( 1965 – 1969 ) at Saint John ’ s Seminary , Camarillo , CA . He went on to do an M . A . degree in psychology at California State University , Sacramento , CA , in 1977 . From 1979 – 1983 , he earned the M . S . and then Ph . D . in clinical psychology at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology , Palo
Reverend William J . Stout S . J ., January 27 , 1933 - March 14 , 2018
Jesuit Novitiate at Los Gatos in 1951 . He earned degrees from Gonzaga University and Santa Clara University during his studies toward the priesthood . He was ordained a priest in San Francisco in 1964 .
Bill ’ s ministry was for many years centered on the high school classroom . He taught chemistry and mathematics at Loyola High School , Los Angeles ( 1958-61 ), chemistry and earth science at Bellarmine Prep , San Jose ( 1966-80 ), chemistry and physics at Jesuit High School , Sacramento ( 1980-84 ), and
Reverend James StephenTucker , P . S . S ., April 14 , 1943 – March 23 , 2018
Alto , CA . Even though Father Tucker was not trained in a Sulpician seminary , he was drawn to the Society for its ministry of formation . He was admitted to the Society in 1979 .
His first Sulpician assignment was to the college faculty of Saint Mary ’ s Seminary , Catonsville , MD , from 1975-1977 . There he served as the coordinator of the liturgical and spiritual life program and was Director of Recruitment . He then went west to what was then Saint Patrick ’ s College , Mountain View , CA , from 1978-1981 to serve as Director of Recruitment , Director of Admissions , and Director of Public Relations .
He was in residence at Saint Joseph ’ s mathematics and science at William C . Overfelt High School , San Jose ( 1984- 2002 ). Bill was known for his inventive and dramatic chemistry demonstrations designed to engage and often delight and surprise his students .
Pastoral work was also a major part of Bill ’ s ministry . As a seminarian , he became interested in working with the Spanish-speaking people of the Santa Clara Valley and devoted much time to teaching , census taking and charitable works at Guadalupe Mission in the Eastside . For many years , he was
College , Mountain View , CA , ( 1981- 1984 ), formerly Saint Patrick ’ s College , while completing his doctorate in clinical psychology . After completing his doctorate , he became a part-time faculty member of Saint Joseph ’ s College from 1983-1991 to serve as the staff psychologist and Director of Admissions . During these years , he also served as therapist for the priests on sabbatical attending the Vatican II Institute at Saint Patrick ’ s Seminary .
While at Saint Joseph ’ s College , Father Tucker established a clinical office to serve the needs of priests and religious within Northern California . This office , along with all its contents , chaplain at Agnews Developmental Center and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center . He also served as chaplain to the San Jose Fire Department , with helmet , turnout coat and scanner at hand , ready to offer solace and support . He did pastoral ministry at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish , Alviso , for 14 years and more recently , at Our Lady of Peace Church , Santa Clara .
Survivors include his brother Clyde ( Valerie ) Stout of San Jose and nieces Marni , Heather , and nephew Timothy also of San Jose .
was totally destroyed by the Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17 , 1989 . Following the eventual destruction of Saint Joseph ’ s College as a result of the earthquake , he was invited to become the Director of Pastoral Services for the Diocese of San Jose , CA from 1991-2004 .
He went to serve the growing church in the Southwest by assuming a position on the formation faculty of Assumption Seminary , San Antonio , TX , from 2004-2012 .
Father Tucker died on March 23 in his home in San Antonio . His body was flown back to Baltimore where the Mass of Resurrection was celebrated in the chapel of Villa Olier on March 28 .