Appointments of Bishop patrick J . McGrath
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Statement from Bishop McGrath
It is not an overstatement to say that the majority of Americans are descendants of immigrants or refugees . Indeed , many of our fellow citizens were once immigrants . The story of the United States is a tale of welcome and of new hope . Whether for those from Europe , Asia , Africa , the Middle East , or the Americas , this nation has been a bright-burning beacon and an invitation to a better life in which the gifts of God can be widely shared . Today is no different .
Writing in response to recent developments , Bishop Joe S . Vásquez of Austin , Texas , and Chair of the U . S . Bishop s ’ Committee on Migration stated : “ We respect the rule of law and the American judicial process . We remain steadfast in our commitment to resettling refugees and all those fleeing persecution . At this time , we remain particularly dedicated to ensuring that affected refugee and immigrant families are not separated and that they continue to be welcomed to our country . We will continue to welcome the newcomer as it is a vital part of our Catholic faith and an enduring element of our American values and tradition .”
San Jose and the greater Bay Area have historically welcomed various waves of refugees , and the Church has been a willing partner in many of these efforts . This should not change . We recommit ourselves to this form of living out the Gospel , the teaching of the Lord Jesus to welcome the stranger , for in doing so , we welcome the Lord Himself .
February 21 , 2017 | The Valley Catholic
Appointments of Bishop patrick J . McGrath
February
21 Tues through Sat , Feb . 25 , Bishops ’ Annual Retreat , Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos , Los Altos 26 Sun , 10 a . m ., Archbishop Mitty High School , Mass and Dedication of Science and Student Life
Building , San Jose 28 Tues , 12:30 p . m ., Meeting of Mental Health Ministry Network , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
March
1 Wed , 12:05 p . m ., Mass , Ash Wednesday , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose 2 Thurs , 10:30 a . m ., Education Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 1 p . m ., Meeting of the Bishop ’ s Cabinet , Diocesan Offices , San Jose 3 Fri , 10 a . m ., Palliative Care Meeting , Oakland 6 Mon , 7 p . m ., Solemn Vespers , Cathedral of the Madeleine , Salt Lake City 7 Tues , 2 p . m . Mass of Episcopal Installation , Cathedral of the Madeleine , Salt Lake City
COMING Up IN OUR DIOCESE
Living Well , Leaving Well February 23 @ 10 a . m . – 12 p . m .; Saint Lucy Parish , 2350 Winchester Blvd ., Campbell . Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County invites you to Living Well , Leaving Well . Father Coleman , PSS , and Ryan Holmes , Markkula Center for Applied Ethics , will explore considerations in making difficult decisions around life ’ s transitions and end of life . This event is free but requires registration , visit : www . CatholicCharitiesSCC . org / Decisions or call Alison Poetsch ( 408 ) 325-5288 for more information .
Music of Hope Concert – Dan Schutte February 24 @ 7 p . m . – 10 p . m .; Saint Julie , 6410 Cottle Drive , San Jose . An Evening of Music & Reflection – Music of Hope : An evening of music and reflection with Dan Schutte , author of many beloved hymns for prayer and worship , including “ Here I Am , Lord ,” “ You Are Near ” and “ City of God .” These days we all need to hear words of hope and to sing of the God who is always faithful to us . Music has a unique power to speak to our hearts . Come sing with Dan songs both old and new and pray together in praise and thanksgiving for the many gifts of God . There is no cost for the concert .
Ninth Annual Conference Spiritual Warfare February 25 @ 8 a . m . – 4 p . m .; Nativity Parish , 1250 Laurel St ., Menlo Park . ninth Annual Spiritual Warfare Conference . Speakers include Father Gary Thomas , Doctor Paul Thigpen and Jim Burnham . Cost is $ 45 , includes continental breakfast and box lunch . Register online at heartsoflove . biz .
Faith and Innovation 2017 Conference February 25 @ 9 a . m . – 3:30 p . m .; Saint Andrew ’ s Episcopal Church , 13601 Saratoga Ave ., Saratoga . Silicon Valley has generated innovation affecting millions of people worldwide . Today we are at the forefront of major revolutions created by innovation in emerging fields . Examples include artificial intelligence , robotics , the Internet of Things , augmented and virtual reality , big data , 3D printing , wearable / embeddable / ingestible computers , neuroscience , and genomics . But what is innovation without meaning and purpose ? The 2017 conference will explore how we might find our way through the sweeping advances of innovation and technology .
Liturgical Music Ministers ’ Workshop with Dan Schutte February 25 @ 9 a . m . – 1 p . m .; Saint Julie Billiart , 6410 Cottle Dr ., San Jose . Liturgical Music Ministers ’ Workshop with Dan Schutte . Please register for this event . A workshop for musicians at the Supper of the Lord . Serving as a musician at liturgy requires excellent musicianship , but demands even more than that . Come share a love of music as we explore the elements that can improve our role as ministers of music and leaders of communal prayer .
Advanced Directives February 25 @ 10 a . m . – 12 p . m .; Saint Joseph Cupertino , 10110 De Anza Boulevard , Cupertino . Advance Directives ( Power of Attorney for Health Care ) is a document that clearly states your requests regarding health care if you are unable to do it for yourself . This workshop discusses important issues that arise from these decisions . Presenter : Cindy Safe is well-versed in the issues and questions that arise when completing the Advanced Directive .
From the Editor : It has come to our attention that we mistakenly ran an inappropriate photo in the February 7 edition of The Valley Catholic . We apologize for the error .
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