in the diocese
August 19, 2014
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Annual Education Appeal for scholarship
assistance set for Sept. 6-7 in parishes
Clergy appointments….
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath has made the following appointments:
Rev. Michael Hendrickson
Vicar for Priests (part time), July 1, 2014
Office of Pastor:
Father Tito Jesus Cartagenas, Jr.
Church of the Transfiguration
Office of Parochial Vicar:
Father Generoso M. Geronimo
St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish
August 15, 2014
August 15, 2014
Priest Retirement Board (3-year terms):
Rev. Robert E. Hayes
Age Group V Representative
Rev. Msgr. Eugene O’Donnell
Age Group V Representative
Rev. Msgr. Terrence J. Sullivan
Age Group VI Representative
Retiring:
Father Walter M. McMahon, August 15, 2014
Faith Formation Conference set for Nov. 21-22
at Santa Clara Convention Center
The ninth annual Faith Formation Conference will take place Nov. 21-22, 2014,
at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The Diocese of San Jose will join with the
Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Dioceses of Monterey, Oakland and Stockton
to host the conference, themed to Living the Gospel Joyfully/Viviendo el Evangelio
con Gozo.
Wendy Scherbart, Director of Catechetical Ministry for the Diocese of San
Jose, said, “This two-day multi-cultural and multi-lingual event highlights the
importance of lifelong faith development and is aimed at adults to enrich their
faith and strengthen their knowledge, skills and commitment to be disciples in
their Church and in the world.”
Over 2,500 people are expected to come from all over northern California to
attend the 105 workshops to be offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese and
to visit over 70 exhibits.
“Parishioners and parents are encouraged to attend,” Scherbart said, along with
church/parish ministers, including pastors, pastoral associates, school principals
and teachers, catechists, liturgists, youth, young adult and social justice ministers.
On Sat., Nov. 22, there will be a special track for environment and art.
Nationally renowned speakers will include Joe Paprocki, Amy Florian, Jesuit
Father Eduardo Fernández, LM Giuse Nguyễn Việt Hưng, Thomas Groome, SF
Auxiliary Bishop Robert McElroy, Jesuit Fathers Greg Boyle and Christopher Collins, Lisa Hendey, Paulist Fathers John Hurley and Larry Rice, Nancy Bird, Dr.
Lori Dahlhopf, Kathy Hendricks, Brother Mickey McGrath, Father Tony Ricard,
Kerry Weber, Ann Garrido, Jesuit Father Chris Nguyen, Pedro Rubalcava and Dr.
Francisco Castillo.
Catholic schoolteachers from the Diocese of San Jose will join the conference
Fri., Nov. 21 as in-service. Paprocki, National Consultant for Faith Formation at
Loyola Press, will give the keynote, “Proclaiming the Gospel Joyfully: No Sourpusses Need Apply!”
Concluding Friday’s conference, a Wine and Cheese Gathering will take place
in the exhibit hall.
On Saturday, following a Eucharistic liturgy, there will be three keynotes: Amy
Florian in English, Father Eduardo Fernández in Spanish and LM Giuse Nguyễn
Việt Hưng in Vietnamese. Workshop presenters will offer a variety of topics.
Visit www.faithformationconference.com for online registration and more
information. Register online by Sept. 30 for early registration pricing. Conference
brochures are available at parishes.
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By Roberta Ward
The Annual Education Appeal collection will be taken up in parishes
Sept. 6-7 to raise funds for the tuition
assistance program of the diocesan
Department of Education.
The Diocese of San Jose educates
over 16,500 students in 29 elementary
and seven high schools in Santa Clara
County. Average tuition for one elementary student last year was $7,000, while
high school tuition is close to $16,500.
Kathy Almazol, Superintendent of
Schools, said, “Now, more than ever,
support is needed to be able to offer
more scholarships to families who want
to partner with us to provide a strong
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