The Valley Catholic March 19, 2019 | Page 2

2 IN THE DIOCESE March 19, 2019 | The Valley Catholic Saint Joseph March 19 is the feast of Saint Joseph, the father of Jesus, husband of Mary and a patron of the Universal Church and of the Diocese of San Jose. Here some thoughts locally and internationally on this beloved figure. In a column he wrote for The Val- ley Catholic in March 1997, Founding Bishop Pierre DuMaine described Saint Joseph: “Saint Joseph is not, of course just a legendary wonder-worker. His silent but powerful presence in the Gospels stimulated centuries of venera- tion for this ‘just man,’ faithful provider and guardian of our Savior and his Mother. As such, he has become the special patron of fathers, of families, manual laborers, treasurers, and of the Universal Church. “Wider devotion of Saint Joseph was promoted in the sixteenth century by Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Ignatius of Loyola. I like to associate these names with the Carmelite daughters of Teresa and the Jesuit sons of Ignatius, because the contemplative Carmelite Monastery in Santa Clara is a powerful source of prayer and witness for our Diocese and the rich Jesuit history in this valley in- cludes their care of Saint Joseph Church in San Jose (1851 to 1992).” In a general audience on the So- lemnity of Saint Joseph, March 19, 2014, Pope Francis remarked: “Saint Joseph’s mission is certainly unique and unrepeatable, as Jesus is absolutely unique. However, in protecting Jesus, in teaching him how to grow in age, wisdom and grace, he is a model for every educator, and in particular for every father. … I ask for you the grace to be ever closer to your children, allow them to grow, but be close, close! They need you, your presence, your close- ness, your love. Be, for them, like Saint Appointments of Bishop Oscar Cantú Joseph: protectors of their growth in age, wisdom and grace. Guardians of their path, and educators: walk along- side them. And with this closeness, you will be true educators.” March 19 Tues, 9 a.m., Mass & School Visit, St. Martin of Tours, San Jose Tues, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, Noon, Feast of St. Joseph Mass, St. Joseph Cathedral, San Jose Tues, 7 p.m., Feast of St. Joseph Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Mountain View 20-21 Wed/Thurs – Lumen Christi Institute Conference, Economics and Catholic Social Thought: 22 24 25 26 Copyright © 1996, Most Reverend R. Pierre DuMaine, First Bishop of San Jose. Are you connected with the Diocese of San Jose? Fri, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Sun, 11 a.m., Golden Jubilee Burst Mass, Young Ladies Institute, Sacred Heart Parish Sun, 3 p.m. South County High School, Donors Meeting, Morgan Hill Mon, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 1:30 p.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 5:15 p.m., Solemnity of the Annunciation, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Santa Clara Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 10:30 a.m., Internal Office Meetings, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 2 p.m., CCFSCC Board of Directors Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose 30 Fri, 9 a.m., Mass & School Visit, Canyon Heights Academy, Campbell Mon, 3 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Prayer to Saint Joseph, our Diocese’s patron saint Saint Joseph – San Jose, we honor you as our Patron. We revere you as that “wise and loyal servant” whom the Lord placed over His household. With faith you trusted God’s message and acted on it. With a husband’s love you cherished Mary, our Mother. With a father’s care you watched over Jesus, our Savior. With honest labor you provided for your Holy Family. Pray for us now in this Diocese which bears your name that we may nourish each other in faith, support each other in our temporal needs, and renew our Church in the pattern of your own Household. Amen. “Financial Markets and Moral Inquiry,” University of Chicago Tues, 7 p.m., Lenten Prayer & Reflection, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Los Gatos Sat, Diocesan Confirmation Conference, Bellarmine Preparatory College, San Jose Sat, 6 p.m., Auction Dinner, St. Leo the Great Elementary School, San Jose 31 Sun, 12:30 p.m., Visit of Bishop Linus Lee Seong-hyo, Diocese of Suwon, Korea, Holy Korean Martyrs Parish, San Jose Sun, 3 p.m., Annual Catholic Scouting Prayer Service and Religious Recognition Ceremony, St. Joseph Cathedral, San Jose COMING UP IN THE DIOCESE The Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series presents: Women Deacons: Past, Present, Future March 25 @ 6:30 – 8 p.m., Music Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real at the corner of Franklin and Lafayette Streets. This is the second in The Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Speaker Series at Santa Clara University “Women Deacons: Past, Present, Future” with Distinguished Professors of Theology Gary Macy, Ph.D. and Phyllis Zagano, Ph.D. moderated by Paul Crowley, S.J., Ph.D., S.T.L. Visit www.scu.edu/womendeacons for more information and to register. Sponsored by the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University. Taize Prayer Service March 27 @ 6:45 - 7:30 p.m., 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. We’re excited to announce Taize prayer services at Saint Frances Cabrini during Lent. The Taize prayer service is from an interfaith community founded in Taize, France in 1940. A Taize service provides a form of prayer that was much admired by Pope John Paul II for its simplicity and focus on Christ. At a Taize service we pray as we sing, as we reflect on the Scripture read- ing, 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. Services will also be held April 1 and 8. A Spiritual Journey to Italy Visit us online www.dsj.org Like us on Facebook Diocese of San Jose The Valley Catholic Publisher Bishop Patrick J. 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