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IN THE DIOCESE
ILM Welcomes the Class of 2020
September 5 , 2017 | The Valley Catholic
Catholic Education Appeal Set for September 9-10
This month , the Institute for Leadership in Ministry will welcome the Class of 2020 . These almost 60 individuals were nominated by their pastors to begin the three-year program . They are currently involved in ministry in 20 different parishes and are recognized as having leadership potential .
As always , there is much diversity in the incoming class which reflects many of the cultural communities in the church of San Jose . Our incoming students are American , Chinese , Filipino , Indonesian , Mexican , Salvadorian , Slovakian , and Vietnamese . Coming together as ILM community , students learn from one another and minister to each other . During the three years , they are formed as leaders who will work together in collaboration to serve in the many multicultural parishes of the Diocese .
Each year , the application process includes interviews with each nominee .
Each is asked to share something of his or her faith experience and daily prayer life . This year , many shared amazing stories of conversion and transformation . They are inspired and eager to begin .
The Diocese is very blessed to have so many dedicated men and women willing to make this commitment of three years . Together with pastors and parish staffs , the Institute administration and faculty collaborate to form these individuals into ministerial leaders for our local church .
The Diocese of San Jose will hold its annual Catholic Education Appeal the weekend of September 9-10 at the Diocese ’ s 54 parishes . The appeal raises funds for the tuition assistance program for the diocesan Department of Education .
Each year , the Diocese of San Jose educates more than 16,400 students in 26 diocesan elementary schools and six high schools in Santa Clara County .
The Annual Appeal is also a national collection for student scholarships at the Catholic University of America , with 10 percent of the funds collected locally going to the university .
COMING UP IN OUR DIOCESE
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Saint Victor Parish , 3108 Sierra Road , San Jose . Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers , a powerful and passionate evangelist , presents five free talks on faith . For more information , visit www . saintvictorchurch . org . 9 / 8 at 6 p . m .: Men ’ s Spirituality 9 / 9 at 6 p . m .: Growing in Faith 9 / 10 at 6 p . m .: Understanding Our Life in Christ 9 / 11 at 7 p . m .: Preparing us for Heaven 9 / 12 at 7 p . m .: Sharing the Good News 9 / 13 at 7 p . m .: Mass and Talk
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Spiritual Exercises Workshop September 9 @ 10 a . m . – Noon , Saint Joseph of Cupertino Parish Community Center , 10110 N . DeAnza Blvd ., Cupertino . “ Go Deeper To Meet God !” Through Ignatian Spirituality . Presenter Father Kevin Ballard , S . J ., Learn Ignatian Spirituality to shape your Christian life . This workshop will help you to know more about yourself and build a closer relationship with Jesus . A light lunch will be served . For more information , contact Margarita Hua at ( 408 ) 623-0838 or Janice LaMotte at ( 408 ) 252- 7653 ext . 30 .
Guadalupe Hope Society Seeks Volunteers
The Guadalupe Hope Society ( GHS ) Women ’ s Center , a Catholic pregnancy care clinic in San Jose , has celebrated a full year of operations since Bishop Patrick J . McGrath blessed the Center at the official opening of the GHS Women ’ s Center on August 11 , 2016 .
During this past year we have had many blessings to be thankful for . First and foremost is our opportunity to provide support to women who are most in need of our Lord ’ s love and compassion for them and their unborn children . Another is the increase in client intakes that the Center is experiencing .
As a result of this increase in client intakes we need more volunteers to help us in the areas of receptionists , nurses , nurse practitioners , PA OBGYN , peer representatives ( counselors ), social networking , computer art and phone skills , and after-hour call takers . In addition , we are seeking individuals to be board members and prayer warriors to help us to continue to follow God ’ s plan for the GHS Women ’ s Center .
We are also looking for pregnant women who would like to volunteer as ultrasound models . If interested in doing this , please call the clinic to schedule a free obstetric ultrasound .
Individuals interested in volunteering in the other areas can be scheduled to attend our next volunteer training by calling , Oscar Martinez , Executive Director at ( 408 ) GHS- LIFE , ( 408 ) 447-5433 or by visiting , www . ghswomenscenter . com under the volunteer tab .
The Guadalupe Hope Society ’ s humble family is prayerfully thankful for Bishop Patrick McGrath and his generous support to People of Life . We ask that we all keep Bishop McGrath in our prayers .
We also ask that you pray for all pregnant mothers to choose life for their unborn children .
Saint Thomas of Canterbury 50th Anniversary Celebration September 9 @ 5:15 p . m . to September 17 @ 4 p . m ., 1522 McCoy Avenue , San Jose . Saint Thomas of Canterbury Parish is turning 50 years old . We will observe our anniversary with a wide variety of events during the week such as an interfaith prayer service , a sock hop , an arts and crafts fair and our yearly Family Fun Fest and Chili Cook Off . For more information , visit ht t p :// stcsj . org .
Questions at End-of-Life : A Catholic Perspective September 12 @ 1-3 p . m ., Church of the Transfiguration , 4325 Jarvis Avenue , San Jose . This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition of the church . For more information , visit http :// www . ccdsj . org .
SAN DAMIANO RETREAT
“ Discovering the Sacredness of Creation ” with Kathy Miranda & Sue Caldera , 8 / 27
“ Finding Our Way Home ” with Paula D ’ Arcy , 9 / 8-9 / 10 Day of Dialog for LGBTQ will discuss “ Building a Bridge ” by Fr . James Martin , 9 / 10
“ Entering the Cave of the Heart ” with Fr . Michael Fish Commuters welcome , 9 / 15-9 / 17
“ Labyrinth Day : Seasons of Life ” with D . Charbonneau , 9 / 28 “ What Is Yours to Do ?” with Anne & Terry Symens-Bucher & music by Jesse Manibusan , 9 / 29-10 / 1
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