Appointments of Bishop Patrick J . McGrath
2013 Confirmation dates ...
2 May 7 , 2013 In our dIocese The Valley Catholic
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‘ Our Lady of La Vang ’ new name of St . Patrick Proto-Cathedral Parish
By Roberta Ward
Bishop Patrick J . McGrath announced April 28 , at a Mass at a temporary worship site for St . Patrick Proto-Cathedral Parish , that the parish would now be named after Our Lady of La Vang , highlighting the fact that the parish is already a personal parish for Vietnamese Catholics .
“ I have today signed a decree to rename the parish ,” he announced .
St . Patrick Church had a devastating fire last Aug . 30 and the facility has been unusable since .
Bishop McGrath noted , “ The fire devastated us all , but it was a far more personal tragedy to all parishioners of the parish . The entire diocese has grieved with them . But as people of hope and faith , we know that the Lord turns the darkness of loss into the bright promise of new life .
“ As Saint Patrick Proto-Cathedral Parish becomes Our Lady of La Vang Parish , we will not diminish our historic commitment to full ministry to all of the people of the parish , and that ministry will be in Vietnamese , in Spanish and in English ,” the bishop said . “ It is with great pleasure that we continue to meet the growing needs of all ethnic communities in the Diocese of San Jose .”
Bishop McGrath said , “ We have witnessed significant growth in our Vietnamese-American community ,” which , “ in Santa Clara County represents the second largest Vietnamese- American population in United States counties with over 125,695 , according to the 2010 U . S . Census . Today , 100,486 Vietnamese-Americans call the City of San Jose their home .” This represents the largest population of Vietnamese- Americans in the U . S .
“ This is a unique time in our history ,” the bishop continued . The destruction of the church that served as our first cathedral results in there no longer being a proto-cathedral ” in the diocese .
He said the necessity of building a new church that can meet the needs of what is a very large parish must address reality in the present day as planning gets underway to build a new church structure .
“ Within the new church will be a large chapel that will be named in honor of Saint Patrick , as a perpetual reminder of the parish ’ s past ,” Bishop
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McGrath said . “ The parish school will continue to bear the name of Saint Patrick .”
The bishop explained that he had given much consideration to renaming the parish “ to reflect the fact that the large majority of parishioners are Vietnamese . Father Loi has surveyed the Hispanic , English-speaking and Vietnamese parishioners .
“ Of the 2300 surveys completed at Sunday Mass , 86 percent were in favor of the change of name . I have consulted with the Council of Priests and other advisors , who have agreed that this change is a recognition of the new reality in which we live ,” Bishop McGrath stated .
Father Peter-Loi Huynh is pastor of the parish since 2011 . Father Hao Dinh , pastor of Holy Family Parish in San Jose , serves as Vicar for Vietnamese for the diocese .
Father Dinh commented , “ Our Lady of La Vang , who appeared to persecuted Catholics in Vietnam in 1798 , promised help and comfort to those who sought refuge in her . As refugees and immigrants , we are truly blessed to have found a home in this valley where people of different backgrounds are welcomed . As Catholics we are grateful to this local Church , to its leaders , especially Bishop Emeritus Pierre DuMaine and Bishop Patrick McGrath , for their support and care over the years .
“ The renaming of St . Patrick to Our Lady of La Vang Parish is another statement of confidence in our local Vietnamese-American Catholic community and a recognition of the gifts they have contributed to the local dioceses of San Francisco and San Jose for nearly four decades : faith , cultural traditions , vocations .
“ In the context of this Year of Faith , our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of La Vang can encourage us in our journey of faith when we face challenges in our daily living ,” Father Dinh said .
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Appointments of Bishop Patrick J . McGrath
7 Tues , 7 p . m ., Solemn Vespers with Neocatechumenal Communities , Holy Cross Church , San Jose
8 Wed , 5:30 p . m ., Stanford ESTEEM Dinner and Meeting , Stanford University
9 Thurs , 9:30 a . m ., Council of Priests Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 1 p . m ., Meeting of the Bishop ’ s Cabinet , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 6 p . m ., Caritas Society Reception , San Jose
10 Fri , 6:30 p . m ., Confirmation , Saint John Vianney Church , San Jose
11 Sat , 9:30 a . m ., Confirmation , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose
Sat , 5 p . m ., Confirmation , Saint Simon Church , Los Altos
12 Sun , 9 a . m ., Mass , Elmwood Women ’ s Jail , Milpitas
13 Mon-Fri , Clergy Study Week , St . Francis Retreat Center , San Juan Bautista
14 Tues , 12 noon , Deans Lunch Meeting , St . Francis Retreat Center , San Juan Bautista
17 Fri , 1 p . m ., Groundbreaking Ceremony , Saint Mary Church , Los Gatos
Fri , 7 p . m ., Confirmation , Saint Lawrence Church , Santa Clara
18 Sat , 9:30 a . m ., Confirmation , Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph , San Jose
Sat , 2 p . m ., Confirmation , Sacred Heart of Jesus Church , San Jose
19 Sun , 11:30 a . m ., Mass , 50 th Anniversary of Parish , Holy Spirit Church , San Jose
20 Mon , 6 p . m ., Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County reception , Monte Sereno
2013 Confirmation dates ...
The following are 2013 Confirmations to be presided by Msgr . Francis V . Cilia , Vicar General , at parishes in the Diocese of San Jose :
• Confirmation of Adults ( at Cathedral )
May 19 , 3 pm
• Holy Family Parish May 19 , 6 pm
• St . Francis of Assisi Parish ( at Cathedral )
May 22 , 7 pm
• Saint John the Baptist Parish June 18 , 7 pm may
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21 Tues , 10 a . m ., Mass and Visit , Pre-Ordination Retreat , Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
22 Wed , 6:30 p . m ., Annual Diocesan Appeal reception , San Jose
23 Thurs , 4 p . m ., Finance Council Meeting , Diocesan Offices
Thurs , 7 p . m ., Confirmation , Our Lady of Peace Church , Santa Clara
24 Fri , 6:30 p . m ., Annual Diocesan Appeal reception , San Jose
28 Tues , 6:30 p . m ., Annual Diocesan Appeal reception , San Jose
29 Wed , 7 p . m ., Confirmation , Most Holy Trinity Church , San Jose
30 Thurs , 1 p . m ., Meeting of the Bishop ’ s Cabinet , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 7 p . m ., Annual Pius X Dinner , Villa Ragusa , Campbell
31 Fri , 1 p . m ., Pre-ordination luncheon , San Jose
Appointments of Auxiliary Bishop Thomas A . Daly
may
7 Tues , 10am , Council of Lay Ecclesial Ministers Annual Morning of Prayer , Our Lady of Refuge , San Jose
9 Thurs , 9:30am , Council of Priests Meeting , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 1pm , Meeting of Bishop ’ s Cabinet , Diocesan Offices , San Jose
Thurs , 7pm , Confirmation , Holy Cross Church , San Jose
10 Fri , 9:15 , Vincentian Schools of San Francisco Mass , Our Lady of Visitation , San Francisco
11 Sat , 2pm , Ordination to Priesthood , Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption , San Francisco
13-17 Mon-Fri , Clergy Study Week , St . Francis Retreat Center , San Juan Bautista
14 Tues , 6pm , LEGATUS Mass , Silicon Valley Capital Club , San Jose
15 Wed , 10:30 , Board of Trustees Meeting , St . Patrick Seminary and University , Menlo Park
17 Fri , 7:30pm , Confirmation , Our Lady of Refuge Church , San Jose
18 Sat , 1pm , Confirmation , Sacred Heart Church , Saratoga
19 Sun , 3pm , Confirmation , San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission , Santa Clara
20 Mon , 5pm , Confirmation , Saint Frances Cabrini Church , San Jose
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