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IN THE DIOCESE
December 12, 2017 | The Valley Catholic
Appointments of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath
A Christmas Message from Bishop Patrick J. McGrath
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
During Advent, we celebrate the in-breaking of the Lord into
human history – anticipating His Coming at the end of time as
we reflect upon His Birth long ago. As we approach Christmas,
we remain watchful that, while looking to the events of Beth-
lehem long ago, we may not overlook the many ways God is
present today in our world and in our lives.
When the Word became flesh, when God became human in the Person of Jesus,
a great reconciliation began. In Jesus, humanity was once again able to draw near
to God, just as God has always been with His people. Indeed, Jesus was called
Emmanuel, for in Him “God is with us.”
At Christmas, we celebrate not only a holy Birth, but all that this Birth made
possible. Indeed, God becoming one of us has opened the path for all humanity
to be one with God. This is why we continue to celebrate, to recount the details, to
hearken back to Mary and Joseph at the manger, the shepherds and the song of the
angels: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will!”
In Jesus, God has a human face; in Jesus, God knew suffering and death; in
Jesus, God is forever bound to all who suffer in any way.
As 2017 draws to a close, we entrust ourselves and all peoples to the Lord,
knowing that He is particularly close to those who continue to seek refuge from
21 st Century Herods. The mass migrations caused by persecution, civil war and
terrorism challenge us to be the Lord’s “light and salvation” to those who have
lost hope.
May our annual celebration of the Lord’s Birth renew you in God’s love and
may you, your families and your loved ones walk always in the light of the Lord.
God bless you all.
With every best wish and kind regard, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
Patrick J. McGrath
Bishop of San Jose
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath has made the following appointments:
Father Enzie J. Lagattuta
Father Joseph M. Benedict
Father Joseph A. Page
Father José A. Rubio
Interim Dean of Deanery 3, Jan. 1 – June 30, 2018
Sabbatical, January 1 – June 30, 2018
Sabbatical, January 1 – March 31, 2018
Sabbatical, January 1 – June 30, 2018
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Tues, 7 p.m., Mass, Simbang Gabi Sendoff, Saint John the Baptist Church, Milpitas
Wed, 5:30 p.m., The Bishop’s Circle of Excellence Christmas Open House, San Jose
Thurs, 11 a.m., DACA Support Rally, Most Holy Trinity Parish, San Jose
Thurs, 2 p.m., Meeting of the Bishop’s Cabinet, Diocesan Offices, San Jose
Thurs, 5:30 p.m., The Bishop’s Circle of Excellence Christmas Open House, San Jose
Fri, 6 p.m., Christmas Open House for ALFSV, San Jose
Sat, 5:30 a.m., Mass, Simbang Gabi, Holy Family Church, San Jose
Sat, 5 p.m., Mass, Simbang Gabi, Saint Lawrence Church, Santa Clara
Sun, 2 p.m., Clergy Christmas Open House, San Jose
Tues, 7 p.m., Mass, Simbang Gabi, Saint Francis of Assisi Church, San Jose
Wed, 7 p.m., Young Adult Ministry Dinner, Loyola Hall, Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish
Fri, 12:30 p.m., Chancery Christmas Open House, San Jose
Sat, 7 p.m., Mass, 50 th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination, Saint John the Baptist Church, Milpitas
Sun, Christmas Midnight Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, San Jose
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