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2 IN THE DIOCESE November 6, 2018 | The Valley Catholic Appointments of Bishop Oscar Cantú November 6 Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Office meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 3 p.m., Internal Office meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 6 p.m., Young Catholic Professionals Meeting, Our Lady of the Rosary, Palo Alto 7 Wed, 7:30 a.m., Mass with Eucharistic Missionaries of the Most Holy Trinity, San Jose Wed, 11 a.m., Catholic Telemedia Network meeting, Menlo Park 8 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., Catholic Charities Caritas Society Mass and Reception, Saint Simon Church, 9 Fri, USCCB meeting, Baltimore Los Altos 10 Sat, 9 a.m., USCCB Church in Latin America Subcommittee Meeting, Baltimore Deacons and their wives participate in the celebration. 11 Sun, 8:30 a.m., USCCB Pastoral Care of Migrants Subcommittee Meeting, Baltimore 12-15 Mon-Thurs, USCCB General Meeting, Baltimore San Jose Deacon Community Celebrates Diversity 16 Fri, 3 p.m., Internal Office meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose The Diocese of San Jose is among the most diverse dioceses in the nation and the San José Deacon Community is a microcosm of that amazing diver- sity. The deacon family is comprised of thriving cultures and rich histories that are reflected in our multicultural expressions of faith. On September 22, Sabina and Deacon Sunny Offorjebe, along with the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Nigerian Igbo community, gifted our deacon commu- nity and friends with a traditional Igbo service that featured singing, dancing and a history of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Did you know that French missionaries were the first to bring the faith to Nigeria however, it was Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Office meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 5:30 p.m., Dinner with Bishop Paul Tighe, San Jose Irish missionaries who made a lasting impact on the country’s Catholic faith? As you might expect the beautiful and extravagant traditional Nigerian dress was a highlight of the evening. This was the second spiritual cul- tural event that the San Jose Deacon Community has sponsored. Last year, our Vietnamese deacons and their wives shared their prayer traditions. Both events featured warm and deli- cious hospitality and expanded our understanding and appreciation of both cultures. Our exploration of the ethnic diversity within the San Joseé Deacon Community will continue as we learn to unconditionally embrace the differences among us. Correction In the October 23 issue of The Valley Catholic, the age of seminarian John Hoang was incorrectly given as 30. Hoang is 40. Are you connected with the Diocese of San Jose? Visit us online www.dsj.org Like us on Facebook Diocese of San Jose Follow us on Twitter @DioceseSanJose Follow us on Instagram @DioceseSanJose Information about parishes, schools, programs, events, jobs, ministries and more! The Valley Catholic Publisher Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Executive Editor and Communications Director Liz Sullivan [email protected] Production Manager Yesenia Cabrera Hall [email protected] 1150 N. First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966 [phone] PHONE | [phone] FAX [email protected] | 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 [email protected]. 20 Tues, 8 a.m., Presentation by Bishop Paul Tighe Saint Elizabeth Seton School Welcomes Former Secretary of State, George Shultz in con- versation with Philip Taubman November 8 @ 6-8:30 p.m., Saint Elizabeth Seton, 1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto. Join us for an evening with former Secretary of State, George Shultz in conversation with Profes- sor Philip Taubman at Saint Elizabeth Seton School. Professor Taubman is working on the official biography of Secretary Shultz and will interview him on stage in the school’s auditorium. The eve- ning will begin with a welcoming wine reception to include heavy hors d’oeuvres and student led tours of the school. To be followed at 7:15 p.m. by a conversation on stage with Secretary Shultz. Purchase your tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com (Search: “Shultz” or “Seton”) or at www.setonpaloalto.org. Call Carmel at [phone] for more information. All proceeds from this event will directly support Seton School. RISE! 2018 for Adults November 9 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m. and November 10, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Our Lady of Peace, 2800 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. RISE! Chastity Conference for Adults/Parents/Catechists. Keynote Speakers are: Gregory Stearns and Klarissa Chichioco. Event is FREE. Please pre-register at: www.riseba.org Women’s Discernment Retreat November 10 @ 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Poor Clare Monastery, 28210 Natoma Road, Los Altos Hills. What does it mean to have a vocation and discern it? How do you know when you are called to marriage or consecrated life? We know you have these questions, and we want to help you find some answers! The Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office invites young adult women aged 18-40 to a retreat day on vocations and discernment. This free retreat will include a talk, Mass, Holy Hour, lunch and Q&A with sisters and married couples. Register at http://bit.ly/DSJVRETREATS. Saint Ignatius of Loyola Spiritual Exercises Workshop November 13 @ 7-9 p.m., Most Holy Trinity Community Center, 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose. An introduction to Spiritual Direction Date: Facilitator: Father Andrew B. Garcia S.J. What is spiritual direction? Why is it important for our Christian life? You are invited to a prayerful evening that will consider what spiritual direction is through a meditation upon Sacred Scripture and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. For more information contact Margarita Hua, [phone], ext. 325. Discover the French Tradition of “Beaujolais Nouveau” November 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Saint Nicholas Hall, 473 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos. The French Catholic Community wishes to celebrate this tradition with the parishioners of the Diocese as a thank you for welcoming them and the new French priest, Father Michel Renard. Entry: $30. RSVP mandatory. The proceeds from the event will contribute to establishing our newly arrived French-speaking priest in the parish. You can purchase your ticket online at www.cathosv.org. Deadline for the December 11 edition of The Valley Catholic is Tuesday, November 20, noon. Please submit to: [email protected]. ADDRESS CORRECTIONS To make corrections to your subscription, email us at: [email protected] Or cut out and mail to: The Valley Catholic 1150 N. First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112 Questions? Call [phone] Please correct my name Please correct my address We are receiving two copies. Please cancel this subscription. Please cancel this subscription.