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2 IN THE DIOCESE April 2, 2019 | The Valley Catholic Diocese of San Jose Names Joshua Bennett General Counsel Diocese of San Jose has named Joshua Bennett as General Counsel. Bennett replaces John M. Ottoboni, who was recently named Chief Oper- ating Officer of Santa Clara University (SCU). Because of his new responsibili- ties at the University, Ottoboni will no longer be able to serve as Diocesan General Counsel, which he has done so since 2001. He will continue, however, to support the work of the Bishop and Bennett. Bennett has over 12 years of experi- ence in private practice, in which he concentrated on business and real es- tate law. He is admitted to the State Bar of California, the United States District Court – Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeal – 9 th Circuit. A graduate of Santa Clara Univer- sity, Bennett holds a B.S. in Political Science, and a law degree from Santa Clara University Law School. Before attending SCU, Bennett grew up in Southern California. He and his wife, Catie, and their four children are members of Saint Nicholas and Saint William Parish, where the children also attend Saint Nicholas School. Publisher Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Executive Editor and Communications Director Liz Sullivan [email protected] Business Manager Bishop’s Christmas Card Winner Bishop McGrath poses with Audrey S., a fourth grader at Saint Lucy School, Campbell, who was the winner of the Bishop’s Annual Christmas Card contest. Follow us on Twitter @DioceseSanJose Follow us on Instagram @DioceseSanJose The Valley Catholic (ISSN 8750-6238) is published for the Diocese of San José, 19 times a year: twice monthly except in August, December, and January (when one issue is published). The Valley Catholic is not published in July. Periodical postage paid at San Jose, CA and additional mailing offices. The Valley Catholic is dated and mailed to all registered households in the Diocese of San Jose. Subscriptions: $25 per year within Santa Clara County; $35 per year outside Santa Clara County Rosie Zepeda [email protected] Postmaster: Send address changes to: Diocese of San José, 1150 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966 Production Manager Opinions, quotes, and views appearing in The Valley Catholic do not necessarily reflect those of The Valley Catholic and do not represent an endorsement by The Valley Catholic. Acceptance of advertising for publication in The Valley Catholic does not constitute approval or endorsement by The Valley Catholic. Address all letters, news releases, advertising inquiries, circulation, and/or subscription requests to The Valley Catholic at the address listed above, or e-mail at [email protected]. Yesenia Cabrera Hall [email protected] 1150 N. First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966 [phone] PHONE | [phone] FAX [email protected] | tvc.dsj.org 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 Thurs, 11 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thurs, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thurs, 5 p.m., Visit to the Retirement Residence, St. Joseph of Cupertino Fri, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Fri, Noon, Diocesan Deans Meeting, St. Christopher Parish Fri, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Fri, 5 p.m., Scouting meet and greet reception, St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish Sun, 9 a.m., Sunday Mass in English, St. John Vianney Parish Sun, 12 p.m., Sunday Mass in Spanish, St. John Vianney Parish Mon, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Catholic Schools, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 1:30 p.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, Noon, Day of Recollection, Holy Family Parish, San Jose Tues, 7:30 p.m., Chrism Mass, St. Joseph Cathedral, San Jose Wed, 5 p.m., SCU Conference with Bishop Murray, Santa Clara Thurs, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thurs, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Fri, 2 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Sun, 11:15 a.m., Palm Sunday Mass, the Passion of the Lord, St. Mary of the Immaculate Concep- tion, Los Gatos Mon, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 1 p.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 2:30 p.m., Presentation High School Visit, San Jose Mon, 9:00 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 1:30 p.m., Internal Office Meetings, St. Patrick Elementary School, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose COMING UP IN THE DIOCESE Diocese of San Jose The Valley Catholic April 15 16 Are you connected with the Diocese of San Jose? Like us on Facebook Thurs, 9 a.m., Visit to Saint Clare School, Santa Clara Fri, 1 p.m., Funeral Mass for John Le, Saint Maria Goretti Church, San Jose Tues, 1 p.m., Clergy Afternoon of Recollection, Holy Family Parish, San Jose Tues, 7:30 p.m., Chrism Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, San Jose Thurs, 9:30 a.m., Council of Priests Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thurs, 5:30 p.m., Dinner for Priests, Saint Christopher Parish, San Jose Sun, 11:30 a.m., Palm Sunday Liturgy, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, San Jose Wed, 2 p.m., Annual BCE Afternoon of Recollection, Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos Appointments of Bishop Oscar Cantú On March 21, Bishop McGrath (center) presented Steve and Agatha Luczo with the parchment and insignia, conferring upon them membership in the Equestrian Order of Pope Saint Sylvester in recognition of their philanthropy and particular support of the ministry of the Bishop. www.dsj.org April 4 5 9 11 14 17 Equestrian Order of Pope Saint Sylvester Visit us online Appointments of Bishop Patrick McGrath Praise & Worship April 5 @ 7 – 8 p.m., Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. First Friday Praise & Worship Devotion. Mass with Benediction, confessions, Praise & Worship Music with Adoration & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the Church’s main altar and Benediction. Taize Prayer Service April 8 @ 6:45 - 7:30 p.m., Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. At a Taize service we pray as we sing, as we reflect on the Scripture reading, as we sit in silence, and as we offer our prayers to Christ. The highlight of the service is an invitation to offer your concerns and joys before the cross of Jesus. We hope you’ll consider including this serene and meditative style of prayer as part of your Lenten devotions. Saint Ignatius of Loyola Spiritual Exercises Workshop: Discernment of Spirits April 9 @ 7- 9:30 p.m., Trinity Center at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose. This workshop focuses on learning to better recognize and understand desolation and consolation as presented in the Rules for Discernment in the Spiritual Exercises. Facilita- tor: Father Andrew Garcia S.J. He currently serves at Most Holy Trinity Parish in San Jose. Sponsored by Go Deeper To Meet God, Spiritual Exercises Ministry. For more information, email [email protected] or Margarita Hua [phone]. Deadline for the May 7, 2019 edition of The Valley Catholic is Friday, April 16, noon. Please submit to: [email protected]. ADDRESS CORRECTIONS To make corrections to your subscription, email us at: [email protected] Or cut out and mail to: The Valley Catholic 1150 N. First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112 Questions? Call [phone] Please correct my name Please correct my address We are receiving two copies. Please cancel this subscription. Please cancel this subscription.