Appointments of Bishop patrick J . McGrath
2 iN the diocese
Rest in peace , Sister Mary Claude power , pBVM
Sister Mary Claude Power , PBVM , ( baptismal name Virginia ) died on January 29 , 2017 , at the Presentation Motherhouse in San Francisco .
A native of San Francisco , California , Sister Claude was born on April 27 , 1926 , and was a Sister of the Presentation for seventytwo years having entered in 1945 . She was predeceased by her loving parents , Virginia Boyce and William Power , her brother William Power , and sisters , Mary Ellen Power and Marge Power Whelan . Sister Claude leaves her devoted sister , Joan Power Healy , nieces , a nephew , cousins and their families , as well as her loving Presentation Sisters and Associates .
She earned a B . A . in English and an M . A . in theology from the University of San Francisco . During the first seventeen years of her ministry , she taught in Presentation elementary schools in San Francisco , Los Angeles , Montebello , and Oakland . She was also principal of Saint Joseph Elementary School , Berkeley , and Saint Patrick Elementary School , San Jose .
In 1965 , Sister Claude began her ministry at the Department of Education with the Archdiocese of San Francisco where she spent seventeen years as Diocesan Supervisor , Assistant Superintendent , and Associate Superintendent of Schools ; she was the first woman to be named Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of San Francisco .
In 1981 , when the new Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose was created , Sister Claude became the first Superintendent of Schools for our Diocese and served in this position until 1999 .
In addition to her outstanding ministry in education , Sister Claude served on the leadership team of the Sisters of the Presentation in two different periods from 1970 to 1981 , and from 2000 to 2004 .
Sister Claude contributed to the statewide and national growth of Catholic schools by serving as the first woman chairperson of the California Catholic Conference of Superintendents and on the Elementary Executive Committee of the National Catholic Education Association ( NCEA ).
In 1991 , she received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award from Pope John Paul II ; in 1997 , she was honored as a Distinguished Educator and one of the twenty-five most influential educators in Catholic education on the previous twenty-five years by NCEA ; and in 1999 , she was honored for moving educational technology forward within the schools . In 2000 , she received an honorary doctorate from Santa Clara University and in 2002 , she was the recipient of the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership Award from the University of San Francisco .
Most recently , Sister Claude has been a presence of hospitality to many groups at Presentation Center in Los Gatos .
Memorial contributions to the Sisters of the Presentation are preferred and can be sent to Sisters of the Presentation , Development Office , 281 Masonic Avenue , San Francisco , CA 94118 .
Prices starting at $ 2,499 ~ with Airfare Included in this price from anywhere in the USA
Several trips to different destinations : the Holy Land ; Italy ; France , Portugal , & Spain ; Poland ; Medjugorje , Lourdes , & Fatima ; Ireland & Scotland ; England ; Austria , Germany , & Switzerland ; Greece & Turkey ; Budapest ; Prague ; Our Lady of Guadalupe ; Colombia ; Brazil ; Argentina ; Domestic Destinations ; etc …
We also specialize in custom trips for Bishops , Priests , and Deacons .
Call us 24 / 7 508-340-9370 Hablamos Español 855-842-8001 www . proximotravel . com anthony @ proximotravel . com
February 7 , 2017 | The Valley catholic
Appointments of Bishop patrick J . McGrath
February
9 Thurs , 9:30 a . m ., Council of Priests Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose Thurs , 12:30 p . m ., Seminary Commission Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose Thurs , 3 p . m ., Reception , San Jose 10 Fri , 1 p . m ., Deans Lunch Meeting , San Jose 11 Sat , 11 a . m ., World Day of the Sick Mass , Saint Christopher Church , San Jose 12 Sun , 11 a . m ., Mass , Chinese New Year , Saint Joseph of Cupertino Church , Cupertino 13 Mon , 2 p . m ., Annual Bishops and Vocation Directors Meeting , St . Patrick ’ s Seminary and
University , Menlo Park 14 Tues , 11:30 a . m ., Drexel Schools Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose 15 Wed , 9 a . m ., Visit , Saint Clare School , Santa Clara
Wed , 6 p . m ., Memorial Mass , Saint Francis of Assisi Church , San Jose 16 Thurs , 1 p . m ., Meeting of the Bishop ’ s Cabinet , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 6 p . m ., Catholic Charities Board Reception , San Jose 17 Fri , 1 p . m ., Lunch with Ecumenical Religious Leaders , San Jose
COMING Up IN OUR DIOCESE
Pastoral & Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound Workshop February 11 @ 9 a . m . – 12 p . m . Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church , 219 Bean Avenue , Los Gatos . Presenter : Fr . Robert McKay , DSJ , Coordinator of Parish Health Care Ministry . Visit www . stmaryslg . org for more information .
Planning a Christian Funeral February 11 @ 10 a . m . – 12 p . m . Saint Joseph of Cupertino Church , 10110 N . De Anza Boulevard , Cupertino . The Vigil , the Funeral Mass and the Committal each have distinct purposes in the journey toward healing and wholeness . When we experience the death of a loved one , we have rituals and prayers of our church to guide us . This workshop will assist you in making choices about your funeral or that of someone close to you . Presenter Father Chris Bennett and Beddingfield Funeral Service .
Saint Lawrence School Auction and Crab Feed February 11 @ 6 p . m . – 10 p . m .; Saint Lawrence Parish , 1971 Saint Lawrence Drive , Santa Clara . Join us for All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Crab , Salad , Pasta , Bread , Dessert Buffet , No-Host Bar , Silent Auction , Live Auction , and Raffle !
Chinese New Year Mass February 12 @ 11 a . m . – 2 p . m .; Saint Joseph of Cupertino , 10110 N . De Anza Boulevard , Cupertino . The parish community of Saint Joseph of Cupertino will welcome the Year of the Rooster at its annual Chinese New Year Mass . This Mass ( in English ) will blend Christian faith with elements of traditional Chinese culture , including a ceremony to honor the ancestors . Bishop McGrath will be our special guest . A Chinese lunch and entertainment will follow in the parish hall . For more information , contact Father Greg Kimm at pastor @ stjoscup . org or ( 408 ) 252-7653 x24 .
Santa Clara Lecture : Racial Justice , Theologically February 16 @ 4 p . m . – 5 p . m .; Santa Clara University , 500 El Camino Real , Santa Clara . Recent years have seen the largest protests against anti-Black racism since the civil rights movement a half century ago . Sometimes protesters invoke religious ideas , such as “ beloved community ,” but other times these protests seem decidedly secular . This talk locates the current struggle for racial justice in a long – but often forgotten – tradition of religiously-motivated social justice organizing that is oriented by appeals to God ’ s law . RSVP at www . scu . edu / events /# view / event / event _ id / 24690
Theology on Tap Cabin Trip for ages 21 -39 February 17 – February 20 @ 8 a . m . – 5 p . m .; Montecito Sequoia Lodge , Sequoia National Park . For more information or to register , please visit TOTSV . org , under Cabin Trip .
Detention Ministry Feabruary 18 @ 9-11:30 a . m .; Chancery Office , 1150 N . First Street , Suite 100 , San Jose . This session will be for new volunteers only . So if you are trying to decide if this ministry is for you , please come and find out ! The session will focus on the requirements for detention ministry , the security procedures that must be followed , and our role as ministers within this environment . If you are interested in attending and would like to register , or if you would like further information , please contact Sister Maryann Cantlon at ( 408 ) 983-0131 or csjmaryann @ gmail . com .
The Valley Catholic
Publisher Bishop Patrick J . McGrath
Executive Editor & Communications Director Liz Sullivan easullivan @ dsj . org
Production Manager Yesenia Cabrera Hall yhall @ dsj . org
Business Manager Karen Levesque klevesque @ dsj . org
1150 N . First Street , Suite 100 , San Jose , CA 95112-4966 ( 408 ) 983-0260 PHONE | ( 408 ) 983-0295 FAX valleycatholic @ dsj . org | tvc . dsj . org
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 Postmaster : Send address changes to : Diocese of San José , 1150 North First Street , Suite 100 , San Jose , CA 95112-4966
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 valleycatholic @ dsj . org .
Deadline for the March 7 , 2017 edition of The Valley Catholic is Friday , February 17 . please submit to : tvc . submissions @ dsj . org .
ADDRESS CORRECTIONS
To make corrections to your subscription , email us at : valleycatholic @ dsj . org
Or cut out and mail to : The Valley Catholic 1150 N . First Street , Suite 100 San Jose , Ca 95112
Questions ? Call ( 408 ) 983-0260
Please correct my name Please correct my address
We are receiving two copies . Please cancel this subscription . Please cancel this subscription .