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2 IN THE DIOCESE October 23, 2018 | The Valley Catholic Two Seminarians Ready to Take a Step Closer to Priesthood in a Familiar Place By Liz Sullivan For John Hoang and Victor Trini- dad it is time for the pair to celebrate a milestone on their path to ordination as priests on November 3 at Saint Vic- tor Parish. The pair will be ordained transi- tional deacons for the Diocese of San Jose with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick J. McGrath at their home par- ish. Godwilling, in the spring of 2019 Hoang, 30, and Trinidad, 31, will be ordained to the priesthood. “It’s fi nally here,” said Hoang, who will be the second American-born Vietnamese priest, for the Diocese of San Jose. “I am ready for this next step.” Trinidad will be the fi rst American- born Filipino priest to be ordained for the Diocese. “There were some bumps along the way, but you have to trust in the Lord,” said Trinidad. “I am glad it has worked out the way it has.” This is the third straight year the Diocese has ordained seminarians as transitional deacons. Overall, with their expected priestly ordination, the Diocese will have ordained seven Seminarians John Hoang and Victor Trinidad men to the priesthood. “I am very excited that we are or- daining two as transitional deacons,” said Diocese of San Jose Vocations Director Father Ritche Bueza. “Thanks to the hard work of (former Vocations Director) Father Joe Kim. The two we are ordaining are very fi ne men. The Lord continues to call people of good hearts to work in His vineyard. And I can say that about Victor and John, they have very good hearts.” For Hoang this moment will be bit- tersweet. His mother Theresa passed away in May. His father went up to the Lord two years ago. “I know they will both be with me,” he said, with a smile. For photos and a story on the tran- sitional deacon ordination look for the November 20 issue of The Valley Catholic. Detention Ministry Training Session The next training session for Deten- tion Ministry in the Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities will be held on November 3 at the Chancery, 1150 N. First Street, San Jose, from 9-11 a.m. This training will be primarily for new volunteers. You are needed to direct prayer services and bible studies and possibly to accompany individual in- mates through the RCIA process. If you are interested in serving incarcerated persons and would like further informa- tion contact Sister Maryann Cantlon at [phone] or at [email protected]. Villa Siena Auxiliary Holiday Boutique Villa Siena Auxiliary Annual Holi- day Boutique fundraiser is November 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. All proceeds directly benefi t the residents of Villa Siena. Beat the holiday rush while sup- porting the residents of Villa Siena Re- tirement Community, 1855 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View (next to Saint 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 Francis High School). 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McGrath October 23 Tues, 2 p.m., Catholic Foundation of Santa Clara County Board Meeting, Diocesan Offi ces, San Jose 25 Thurs, 11 a.m., Tour of Saint Joseph Parish Development Project, Mountain View Thurs, 5:30 p.m., Annual Red Mass and Dinner, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara 26 Fri, 1:00 p.m., Deans Lunch Meeting, San Jose 27 Sat, 11 a.m., Annual Mass for Third Order Communities, Saint Julie Billiart Church, San Jose Sat, 5 p.m., Installation of Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Church, San Jose 28 Sun, 11 a.m., Installation of Pastor, Saint Elizabeth Church, Milpitas Sun, 5:30 p.m. Benefi t Dinner for Saint Nicholas School, Los Altos November 1 Thurs, 4 p.m., Catholic Charities Board Meeting, San Jose 3 Sat, 10 a.m, Ordination to the Diaconate, Saint Victor Church, San Jose Sat, 6 p.m., Installation of Pastor, Saint Catherine Church, Morgan Hill 4 Sun, 11 a.m., Installation of Pastor, Saint Maria Goretti Church, San Jose Appointments of Bishop Oscar Cantú October 23 Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Offi ce meeting, Diocesan Offi ces, San Jose Tues, 10:30 a.m., Internal Offi ce meeting, Diocesan Offi ces, San Jose Tues, 2 p.m., Catholic Foundation of Santa Clara County Board Meeting, Diocesan Offi ces, San Jose 24 Wed, 6 p.m., Dinner with Vietnamese Clergy, San Jose 25 Thurs, 9:30 a.m., Internal Offi ce meeting, Diocesan Offi ces, San Jose Thurs, 11 a.m., Tour of Saint Joseph Parish Development Project, Mountain View Thurs, 5:30 p.m., Annual Red Mass and Dinner, Santa Clara University Church, Santa Clara 26 Fri, 1:00 p.m., Deans Lunch Meeting, San Jose Fri, 7 p.m., Mass, 40 Days for Life, Saint Thomas of Canterbury Church, San Jose 28 Sun, 5:30 p.m., Benefi t Dinner for Saint Nicholas School, Los Altos 29 Mon – Wed, October 31, Catholic University of America, Speaking Commitment November 1 Thurs, 9:30 a.m., Diocesan Website Meeting, Diocesan Offi ces, San Jose Thurs, 4 p.m., Lecture, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara 3 Sat, 10 a.m., Ordination to the Diaconate, Saint Victor Church, San Jose Sat, 6 p.m., Annual Black and Gold Dinner, Fairmont Hotel, San Jose Bishop’s Mass for the Sanctity of Human Life October 26 @ 7–9 p.m., Saint Thomas of Canterbury Parish, 1522 McCoy Avenue, San Jose. Coadjutor Bishop Oscar Cantú will celebrate the Mass for the Sanctity of Human life, in conjunc- tion with the Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign. For information email 40dfl [email protected]. Spiritual Masters with Father Kevin Joyce October 28 @ 3 – 5 p.m., 2350 Winchester Blvd., Campbell. Father Kevin Joyce will be presenting on the Great Christian Spiritual Masters who led us in times of great trial and tribulation. Guests ages 15+ are welcome to join for these FREE monthly spiritual seminars held in the PAC at Saint Lucy Parish. Anticipating the Holidays – A Retreat for Grievers October 30 @ 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose. Church of Transfi guration and Catholic Cemeteries present: Holidays often accentuate the grief and sadness experienced when a loved one dies. Come and receive strength and hope. Father Christopher Bennett shares stories from scripture and life and off ers helpful suggestions to meet this holiday season with hope. RSVP’s required. For more information, [phone] [email protected]. 177 Project – Eucharistic Adoration November 2 @ 6:45 – 10 p.m., 4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose. Featuring some of the top rising Catholic artists in the country, the 177 Project is committed to bringing Eucharistic Adoration to every diocese in the U.S. Please join us for an evening of Ado- ration and Confession, followed by a concert featuring Aly Aleigha and Matt Faley. This event is free, but tickets are required and can be ordered at www.itickets.com/events/402694.html. Deadline for the November 20 edition of The Valley Catholic is Friday, November 2, 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. 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