Calendar of Events                

Download our Program Brochure for '07/'08
This is as of 9/12/07.  As additions are made, we will add below.

• Wed   Sep 19     "Where Does God “Show Up”?
  Sr Maureen Hilliard, SNDdN, M.A. Religious Studies, M.A. Women’s Studies.
  Discover how God shows up in our lives by exploring snapshots of God in mystery, experience, and imagination.

• Wed   Oct 17      “Friends in High Places”
  Sr Mary Criscione, R.S.M., Ph.D.
  Explore what our belief in the “communion of Saints” might mean in our lives today, and our relationship as friends of God with those who have gone before us.

• Wed   Nov 14      “Who is Jesus Really?”
  Fr Paul Fitzgerald, SJ, Ph.D., STD.
  A consideration of Jesus as an historical figure and object of faith; the Christian answer to the human situation.

• Wed   Dec 12      “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Myth, Mother, or Friend?”
  Glenn Valois, MDiv.
  Spend this evening on her feast getting to know Our Lady of Guadalupe better. She is a special image of Mary which both inspires and directs the disciple to Christ.

• Wed   Jan 16        “The Trinity Matters!”
  Fr Fran Smith, S.J., STM, STD.
  How might we begin to understand the mystery of the Trinity so that it is more than a concept? How does the reality of our triune God impact our lives as believing Christians?

• Wed   Feb 13     “God, Forgiveness, and the Human Person”
  Fr Joseph Benedict, STL.
  An exploration into our belief of sin and forgiveness within the context of a God who loves and sustains us into being.

• Wed   Mar 12      “Some Things We Only Know By Dying”
  Glenn Valois, MDiv.
  The central mystery of the Christian faith embraces the paradox that we can only fully live when we face our death. Come wrestle with this truth which is radically opposed to the “American Dream”.

• Wed   Apr 16      “God’s Gift of Self; The Holy Spirit”
  Sr Mary Criscione, R.S.M., Ph.D. returns to explore the great gift of the Spirit in our lives, our church, and in the world.

• Wed   May 21      “We Are Church means We Are Missioned!”
  Fr Paul Fitzgerald SJ., PhD, STD.
  What are the implications of our calling to be Church as a community and as an individual?

SPRING SERIES

• Tue Apr 29, May 6, and May 13
  Presentations (see below, 7:00 -8:30 PM)

• Sat May 17
  Mini-Retreat (Morning 9:00-12:00 noon)

• Tue   Apr 8 -Thurs Apr 10    7:00-8:30 pm / Chapel    "Parish Mission" , Fr Ken Lavaeoni OFM
• Fri     May 2 – Sun May 4      Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos      "Men’s Silent Retreat"
  Our annual weekend retreat for SFOA men “Zacchaeus, Come Down! Lazarus, Come Out!” will be given by Fr Kevin Ballard SJ. For information and details on this event please contact John Wimer @ 408-528-1029 or Bob Juleson @ 408-238-3823.  Cost: $220.

Presentations on Sacraments

• Thurs Oct 11 6:15-8:00 pm / Chapel “A Contemporary Understanding of Sin & Reconciliation”
  Where is the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) in the life of the Church today? How can we celebrate it, how can we understand it, and how do we understand sin? These topics will be explored by Fr Joseph Benedict, STL. This presentation is required for parents of 1st Reconcilation candidates; all interested others are most welcome.
• Thurs Feb 28 6:15-8:00 pm / Chapel “Going to Mass? Celebrating Eucharist? Or, Experiencing Christ?”
  For years we understood that we were obligated to attend mass every Sunday. Fr Joseph Benedict, STL will explore the expectations, experiences and the meaning of Christ in Eucharist today.

Building Relationships

• Thurs Oct 18, Thurs Oct 25 7:00-8:30 pm / Gathering Space
  In two evening presentations, Mary Ann Tyson, PhD will explore the Developmental Stages of Healthy Relationships. We are all involved in a variety of relationships, understanding the essential elements that contribute to their success is helpful to enrich, deepen and even repair our relationships with others.
  Pre registration by Mon Oct 15 for handouts.

           THEOLOGY ON TAP - 2008

• Theology on Tap is a series sponsored by parishes in the Silicon Valley. Upcoming sessions include April 6-Crossing the Border-Immigration Debate (Fr. Jon Pedigo-The Loft-Downtown San Jose), April 9-Who put together the Bible?-(Msgr. Pat Browne Monte Carlo -Downtown Mtn. View), April 13-Living Our Faith Through Social Action (Sonoma Chicken Coop-Almaden). Times are 6pm-8:30pm. MUST BE 21 and up. Always FREE. For more information and a list of additional dates, visit www.totsiliconvalley.com

Fri    Oct 26 - Sun Oct 28     Monastery, Big Sur       "Camaldoli Monastery Silent Retreat"
This is a very special opportunity for a two night silent retreat for a small group of SFOA parishioners
who wish to spend time away in a monastic setting in prayer and meditation. This is open to men and women. The cost is $130 for lodging/meals. For information contact
Mike Donohoe (mike@silvercreekfinancial.com)

7:00-8:00 pm / Gathering Space
All are invited to join with the Ecclesial Coordinators for three evenings of reflection on the scriptures we will be praying in our Eucharist Celebrations during this year’s major liturgical seasons. These evenings will enable you so to enter more deeply and prayerfully into these solemn seasons.

• Wed    Nov 28      "Advent & Christmas Scripture Reflection"   Fr Bill Muller, SJ
• Wed    Jan 23      " Lent Scripture Reflection"    Ms Lulu Santana
• Wed    Feb 27      "Triduum & Easter Scripture Reflection"  by Fr. Richard Hilliard

• Morning Prayer Group    6:00 am    Chapel
  All are welcome to attend the WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP on Wednesday mornings in the chapel for prayer and faith sharing on the upcoming Sunday’s readings. For information contact Mike Donohoe (mike@silvercreekfinancial.com)

• Faith Sharing Groups
  There are a number of Small Christian Communities throughout the parish which meet on selected days/ times during the month for faith sharing. If you are interested in participating or would like information on a group in your Ecclesial Community or near your home contact Susan Votaw (svotaw@sfoasj.org)

2nd Monday of each month – 7:00-8:00pm
As a follow-up to our Parish Mission with Fr Kevin Joyce, a meditation community has been established. If you are interested in the support of meditating in community and an opportunity for discussion about the meditation contact Stephanie Friedrich (stephanie_friedrich_purple@yahoo.com) or Sharon Hurley (socrlvr1@sbcglobal.net.

For more information about Father Kevin Joyce and the Parish Mission, see www.spiritsite.org

Saginaw Prayer Books
Sun    Sep 30    "The Little Burgundy Stewardship Prayer Book"
Sun    Nov 25    "The Little Blue Advent Book Club Prayer Book"
Sun    Feb 3      "The Little Black Lenten Prayer Book"
Sun    Mar 16    "The Little White Easter"

As in the past, we will offer one Prayer Book per family. This year note the addition of the Stewardship book in September on Stewardship.

RECONCILIATION SERVICE / CONFESSIONS @ 7:30-9:00pm / Chapel

• Tue     Dec 4   Advent Reconciliation Service
• Wed    Mar 5    Lent Reconciliation Service

• Thurs      Mar 20    Holy Thursday Liturgy     7:30 pm
• Friday     Mar 21    Good Friday Liturgy         2:00pm:Villages, 5:00pm:GS, 7:30pm:GS
• Saturday Mar 22    Easter Vigil (Sat Night)    (TBA)
• Sunday   Mar 23    Easter Sunday Services   Regular mass times on Sunday

• Fri    Sep 21, Sat Sep 22    Santa Clara Convention Center     “Prophetic People Speak the Truth”
  Faith Formation Ministry Conference.
  All parish ministers are encouraged to attend this annual event which our diocese offers in collaboration with four other bay area dioceses. Information (www.sitekreator.com/faithformation)
  
• Fri    Feb 28, Sat Mar 1       Anaheim
  Los Angeles Religious Education Congress
  This is a GREAT conference which has been attended by our parishioners for many years. Check out the WEB site if this is new to you at http://www.recongress.org or, contact Glenn Valois (gvalois@sfoasj.org) 223-1562 X 316

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Please contact Susan Votaw, Spirituality Coordinator, ex 323 or the office ex 301 or 308 to register for an event or for further information. 

COSTS: Unless otherwise noted there is no cost for events. Free will “offerings” are graciously accepted at all events and presentations to assist with costs for refreshments and/or presenters.

REMINDER: Check the weekly bulletin for changes in scheduled events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SpiritSite The Catholic Spirituality Center
Parish Missions, Retreats, Workshops, The Jesus Prayer
San Jose
Fr Kevin Joyce
www.spiritsite.org

The Jesuit Retreat Center
Retreats
Los Altos
www.jrclosaltos.org

Presentation Center
Retreats Workshops
Santa Cruz Mountains
www.presentationcenter.org

St Francis Retreat Center
Retreats
San Juan Bautista
www.stfrancisretreat.com

Mercy Center
Retreats, Workshops, Days of Recollection, Training
Burlingame
www.mercycenter.com

Vallombrosa Center
Retreats, Workshops
Menlo Park
www.vallombrosa.org