14. Tuesday, September 24: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: Human Trafficking –Modern Day Slavery
15. Saturday, September 28: OLR Class of '63 ReunionOur parish picnic will be held Sunday, September 15, from 11:30 until 2:30 at Our Lady of the Rosary at 3233 Cowper St.
This is the largest social event of the year in the parish and everyone is invited. The Knights of Columbus will again be barbequing hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and vegetables; refreshments will be provided by the Community Life group. Side dishes and desserts are potluck, so that the entire St. Thomas Aquinas community may be involved in the lunch. More information will follow next week on this event that, besides great food and hospitality, includes entertainment for both children and adults.
A special feature of the event this year is the FREE-Cycle, where all are welcome to bring -- and take home free! -- small household items, books, toys, and plants and produce. This is a great chance to clean up around our homes and then to share our “stuff “with fellow parishioners. Let’s all be sure to mark our calendars for September 15.
14. Tuesday, September 24: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: Human Trafficking –Modern Day Slavery
Guest speaker: Sister Caritas Foster
Human Trafficking or Trafficking in Persons is modern-day slavery. Human Trafficking is defined as recruiting, harboring, transporting, buying or selling a person through force, fraud or coercion—physical or psychological—to exploit the person for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or both. By federal law any minor exploited by prostitution or pornography is considered trafficked. It is estimated that annually 27 million persons are trafficked globally: 80% are women and children. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity throughout the world. We will look at some of the forms of human trafficking within our own country and around the globe.
Sister Caritas Foster is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family. She has served in a leadership capacity within her religious community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for MISSSEY, a local organization who serves sexually exploited youth. She currently represents the Sisters of the Holy Family as one of the partners of the Cross Bay Collaborative.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center. Refreshments conclude the evening.
14. Tuesday, September 24: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: Human Trafficking –Modern Day Slavery
Our parish picnic will be held Sunday, September 15, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary at 3233 Cowper St.
This is the largest social event of the year in the parish and everyone is invited. The Knights of Columbus will again be barbequing hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and vegetables; refreshments will be provided by the Community Life group. Side dishes and desserts are potluck, so that the entire St. Thomas Aquinas community may be involved in the lunch. More information will follow next week on this event that, besides great food and hospitality, includes entertainment for both children and adults.
A special feature of the event this year is the FREE-Cycle, where all are welcome to bring -- and take home free! -- small household items, books, toys, and plants and produce. This is a great chance to clean up around our homes and then to share our “stuff “with fellow parishioners. Let’s all be sure to mark our calendars for September 15.
14. Tuesday, September 24: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: Human Trafficking –Modern Day Slavery
Guest speaker: Sister Caritas Foster
Human Trafficking or Trafficking in Persons is modern-day slavery. Human Trafficking is defined as recruiting, harboring, transporting, buying or selling a person through force, fraud or coercion—physical or psychological—to exploit the person for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or both. By federal law any minor exploited by prostitution or pornography is considered trafficked. It is estimated that annually 27 million persons are trafficked globally: 80% are women and children. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity throughout the world. We will look at some of the forms of human trafficking within our own country and around the globe.
Sister Caritas Foster is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family. She has served in a leadership capacity within her religious community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for MISSSEY, a local organization who serves sexually exploited youth. She currently represents the Sisters of the Holy Family as one of the partners of the Cross Bay Collaborative.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center. Refreshments conclude the evening.
12. Tuesday, September 24: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: Human Trafficking –Modern Day Slavery
12. Tuesday, September 24: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: Human Trafficking –Modern Day Slavery
Guest speaker: Sister Caritas Foster
Human Trafficking or Trafficking in Persons is modern-day slavery. Human Trafficking is defined as recruiting, harboring, transporting, buying or selling a person through force, fraud or coercion—physical or psychological—to exploit the person for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or both. By federal law any minor exploited by prostitution or pornography is considered trafficked. It is estimated that annually 27 million persons are trafficked globally: 80% are women and children. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity throughout the world. We will look at some of the forms of human trafficking within our own country and around the globe.
Sister Caritas Foster is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family. She has served in a leadership capacity within her religious community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for MISSSEY, a local organization who serves sexually exploited youth. She currently represents the Sisters of the Holy Family as one of the partners of the Cross Bay Collaborative.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center. Refreshments conclude the evening.
TACLOBAN, Philippines, Nov 10 (Reuters) - One of the most powerful storms ever recorded killed at least 10,000 people in the central Philippines, a senior police official said on Sunday, with huge waves sweeping away coastal villages and devastating one of the main cities in the region.
17. Green Corner: New "Zero Waste" Posters
The Green Committee has also secured additional posters for our other parish worship sites and will be working to distribute those soon.
18. Tuesday, March 25: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: The Seven Sorrows of Mary
19. May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
3. Tuesday, March 25: Spirituality Tuesday Assembly: The Seven Sorrows of Mary
18. May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
All donations, and meal costs, are paid at the door. Everyone is welcome!
20. May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
All donations, and meal costs, are paid at the door. Everyone is welcome!
13. Holy Week Schedule
Monday of Holy Week – April 14
Regular Daily Masses
Penance Liturgy – 7:00 pm Bilingual – Our Lady of the Rosary
Tuesday of Holy Week – April 15
Regular Daily Masses
Celebration of the Seder Meal – 6:30pm Our Lady of the Rosary Hall
14. ZENIT On Your Phone
The eBulletin uses the ZENIT News Service as one of our information sources for larger Church activities. It is now offering a phone application parishioners might be interested in.
Since ZENIT was founded, our mission has always been to share Good News and be at the service of the Pope and the Church.
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From: DalPorto, Christina [cda...@salus.edu]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:26 AM
To: Stanley, Matthew
Subject: Out of Town Visitor
Hello Fr. Stanley,
My name is Christina and I am a Catholic optometry student from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. I will be traveling to Palo Alto this summer to intern at the Palo Alto VA from mid-May until mid-August. I am currently searching for housing and thought I would reach out to you in the hopes that you may know of parishoners who have a furnished room and may be interested in renting it to a graduate student for the summer. If you don't know of anyone, could you potentially provide me with some insight as to where I may look for safe housing? I appreciate your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Christina DalPorto
18. May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
All donations, and meal costs, are paid at the door. Everyone is welcome.
7. Holy Week Schedule
8. In Memoriam: Sister Jeannette Marie Donnelly
Sr. Jeanette, who served in our parish for many years, passed away recently at the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Kentucky.
9. Pastoral Stewardship Council Representatives Updated
10. Social Justice: Heart and Home Collaborative Update
Heart and Home Collaborative <https://www.hhcollab.org/> had their women's nightly shelter term extended as First United Methodist Church on Hamilton Avenue just provided their space for two additional weeks!!
The remaining $25 our HCC membership had donated was given to the staff for meals at that site.
12. May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
1. Remaining Triduum Schedule
12. May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
20. Monday, May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
15. Monday, May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
Please join us for the 19th annual charity golf scramble and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School students at the Stanford University Golf Course. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a round of golf on a spectacular golf course and help stop the cycle of poverty in one glorious day! For more information please call the St. Elizabeth Seton School Development office at 650-326-1258, or visit the St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto Facebook page or go to www.setonpaloalto.org
14. Monday, May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
St. Elizabeth Seton School is having their annual Seton Scramble Golf Tournament at the Stanford University Golf Course on Monday, May 19th.
A continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and dinner reception are included in the ticket price. There is still space for more golfers, so please contact the Development Office if you'd like to attend. If you don't play golf and would like to join the reception afterwards, please RSVP to the Development Office at 650-326-1258. There is no charge to attend the reception, but you must RSVP! We look forward to seeing you!!!
7. Monday, May 19, 2014: Seton Scramble for Students
St. Elizabeth Seton School is having their annual Seton Scramble Golf Tournament at the Stanford University Golf Course on Monday, May 19th.
A continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and dinner reception are included in the ticket price. There is still space for more golfers, so please contact the Development Office if you'd like to attend. If you don't play golf and would like to join the reception afterwards, please RSVP to the Development Office at 650-326-1258. There is no charge to attend the reception, but you must RSVP! We look forward to seeing you!!!
Good morning,
My name is Denis, I am a foreign Brazilian exchange student in the US. I have been studying at the university of Wisconsin, Milwaukee for this past year, and I am now about to move to Stanford for the summer as I have found an internship in the SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center).
I am contacting you because as I am organizing my moving to California I am currently trying to figure out where to live. I have applied for Standford housing, and I have good hope that I can live there during my internship. However, the housing does not open before the 21st of June, so I'm trying to find a place to live from the beginning of my internship on June 1st to the 21st.
As I am having great difficulties finding a place that is not completely beyond price, I thought that maybe your community could help me. If you could forward my message to the members of your community, I would be more than greatful. I am looking for a place in Palo Alto or Stanford, if possible at biking or bus distance from the Menlo Park, in a single or even shared room, from the 1st to the 21st of June. I can pay the person to the price they will decide upon.
I really hope that my request can find some solidarity upon your community members. Thank you in advance for everything and I hope to hear from you soon!
Denis Shimono
A memorial service will be held for Susan Kazul on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Palo Alto.
Susan, a resident of and volunteer in Palo Alto, died on June 3 surrounded by her family at her home. She was 73.
Also known as Suzy, she was born on Aug. 5, 1940, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Nicholas and Charlotte McGlaughlin. She went on to study nursing at the University of Michigan, receiving her degree in 1962. Afterward she worked as a registered nurse in both hospitals and the community. In 1968, she married Stanley Kazul, and together they raised a family in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
In 1997, she and Stanley retired in Palo Alto. She volunteered with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Community Health Resource Center as a nurse health educator. Throughout her life, she played golf devotedly, appreciated the arts and created numerous family traditions.
She was predeceased by her two brothers, Patrick and Michael McGlaughlin. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Charles Kazul; daughter, Charlotte Van Wagner of Sacramento; daughter Jennifer Saavedra (Raul) of Tiburon, California; son, Timothy Kazul (Julia) of Mill Valley, California; and four grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters: Mollie Weber (Tom) of Saugatuck, Michigan; Katy McCord (Rob) of San Rafael, California; Janie Zemba (Richard) of Dearborn, Michigan; and Annie Sexton (Jim) of Eugene, Oregon.
A memorial service will be held on July 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Palo Alto. Interment will be in St. Paul on the Lake Columbarium in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Sept. 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the University of Michigan School of Nursing Class of 1962 Funds for the Future (leadersandbest.umich.edu/tributes).
5. Tuesday, August 19: Humanitarian Crisis Calls for Compassion and Action
The detention of thousands of unaccompanied children at the border is truly a humanitarian crisis. These children at great risk travelled thousands of miles through several countries seeking safety from violence, abuse, and gangs, but have for now lost their homes, freedom and any sense of security and certainty. The government struggles with the increased flow while attempting to meet its humanitarian obligation, follow current immigration law, and respond to political pressures to strengthen border security and pass comprehensive immigration reform.
Join us to learn the facts about what is happening and the ways that you might be able to assist in this crisis.
When: Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
2625 Zanker Road, San Jose CA 95134
Tomars Conference Room (Second Floor)
Parking Available
Advocate: Contact your Congressional Representative and Senators and
encourage their support of the USCCB and Catholic Charities USA policy
recommendations: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org or www.justiceforimmigrants.org
Volunteer: Contact our Parish Partnership Director, John Rinaldo at
408-325-5196 or by email: jrin...@catholiccharitiesscc.org Or email: helpch...@catholiccharitiesscc.org
Donate: Support efforts to provide safety and support for unaccompanied children. Online go to: http://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/donate-now Enter “Help Unaccompanied Children”
Our Weekly Offering
Aug 3 Actual : $11,000 (Goal: $11,000)
Aug 10 Actual: $12,325 (Goal: $11,000)
Missionary Cooperative: $10,250 (Thank you so much for this very generous contribution to restoration efforts in the Archdiocese of Palo in the Philippines)
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1400785.htm
7. Liturgical Ministers Needed
As this new (fiscal) year begins and summer winds down, we look towards fall and winter with many activities starting up again. I usually take a closer look at my volunteer list for Liturgical Ministers and wonder who else is out there who would like to participate or serve their neighbors and parishioners.
We have several openings for sacristan, altar servers, greeters, ushers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, musicians, singers, and minister schedulers among our three church sites.
If you have ever given it a thought, prayed about it, or contemplated about how to be a good example for your children, now is the time to step up. We welcome any and all volunteers and we will train you and slowly add you to our rotations so you aren’t thrown to the wolves (as it were.)
In conjunction with volunteering we also ask for a commitment to on-going formation. We have an all-minister in-service morning in January, 2015 and various ones for other ministries over the course of the year that we ask you to attend.
Please prayerfully consider making this year your year to volunteer. If you’re unsure, maybe you could ask one of those who already serve about their ministry. Think about it, pray about it, and call me.
You can pick up a volunteer registration form in the vestibule or from the Pastoral Center or ask me to send you a form via email.
Nora Lundin, Director of Liturgy & Music
8. Children's Liturgy of the Word: Volunteers Needed
During the Sunday morning Masses (except on weekends when there is a Family Mass), children are dismissed from the assembly to hear the Gospel at their level of understanding, to talk about its meaning for their lives, and to pray. If your childdren are shy, you’re welcome to go with them for the first time. We are in need of more leaders. Please call Susan Olsen at the Pastoral Center (ext. 25) or email suo...@dsj.org.
9. Thank You From Catholic Charities
On behalf of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, I want to thank you for your support of our May, 2014 Appeal. Whether it’s housing, employment, school readiness, after-school literacy, veterans’ programs, English as a second language, mental health or services for older adults, Catholic Charities continues to provide innovative, efficient and effective services. 40,000 of our neighbors in need were helped last year.
I would like to thank the people of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish who donated $15,424 during our May, 2014 Appeal. I am deeply inspired by the compassion and generosity of our supporters, and I hope we can count on you again next year.
Gregory Kepferle, CEO
10. August 19-21: “Christian Living: a Gifted Journey” With Father Joe Thannickal, SDB PhD
Father Joseph Thannickal, is a Salesian priest from India who was an assistant at St. Simon’s parish in Los Altos for a number of years while studying in the USA. At the request of Shalomworld.org, Fr. Joe has agreed
to develop a TV program with 12 talks. They are looking for available people who might be interested in being part of the audience during the recording.
RECORDING
When: August 19(Tue) through August 21(Thu); 3 days; 3 talks/day
Time: 3 sessions each day to record 3 episodes. 9-11am, 11.30-1.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm. You can attend all sessions or whatever you can.
Where: St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park – their filming studio CTN
Topic: Christian Living: a Gifted Journey – the Christian connection
during our trip through life with God and the world
To be Shown when and where: at a later date on shalomworld.org – an International Catholic TV channel
Looking for: People (maximum 15) available to attend, observe, and possibly dialogue with Father Joe during the sessions.
N.B. Participation does not mean you will have to appear on TV. If you do not want to be shown on TV, you will not be shown, but you can participate nonetheless.
The Knights of Columbus San Jose Chapter No. 54 will be in attendance at the 5:00 PM Mass at St. Albert the Great on August 23, 2014. Their Installation of Officers ceremony, officiated by California State Deputy Avelino Doliente follows Mass.
Fall Sunday Series: Come to see and discuss movies that explore the theme, "LIVING THE TRUTH IN LOVE"
At the Thomas House, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, at 5:00 p.m., followed by a 30-minute discussion.
Brings snacks and beverages to share, and still be home in time for Masterpiece Theater!
1) Sunday, September 7th - BLUE JASMINE
Join us for this award-winning performance by Cate Blanchett.
This first film asks how we know and accept the truth about oneself and others. Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, a Pauline sister and expert on media and spirituality, will lead the discussion.
2) Sunday, October 5th - DEAD MAN WALKING
Susan Sarandon stars as Sister Helen Prejean befriending a man facing execution played by Sean Penn. The film asks, What is true? How can honesty change our life? What really enslaves us and what gives true freedom.
3) Sunday, November 9th - APOLLO 13
Revisit the thrilling history of Apollo 13’s troubled mission. In this film, we see how Faith and believing is key to recognizing God's providential care for us. Faith takes honesty, for which Astronaut James Lovell is an example.
19. Saturday, September 13: 2014 Four Pillars Gala
St. Patrick's Seminary & University is proud to announce its 7th annual St. Patrick's Seminary & University Four Pillars Gala, Saturday, September 13, 2014 on the beautiful grounds in Menlo Park. The evening includes Vespers followed by a social, dinner, a raffle and silent auction and an award presentation. This event will directly fund the mission of the seminary, to prepare men for priesthood; and to encourage and strengthen brother priests through ongoing education and formation to achieve their God-given life. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit our website at www.stpatricksseminary.org or contact Leelamma Sebastian at 650-289-3320.
Spirituality Tuesday Assembly returns on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.
Tools for the Urban Mystic
a day-long workshop led by well known psychologist, Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D., Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Come and explore what it means to be an “Urban Mystic” - one who consciously establishes an inner communion with God, but within the context of city living with all of its challenges and responsibilities. The workshop will introduce fundamental tools to help cultivate psychological and spiritual freedom while living with the demands of everyday life. Cost: $50.00 per person. Includes lunch. To learn more about Dr. McDonald and to register visit vallombrosa.org or contact Rachel Alvelais at 650.325.5614.
The Knights of Columbus San Jose Chapter No. 54 will be in attendance at the 5:00 PM Mass at St. Albert the Great on August 23, 2014. Their Installation of Officers ceremony, officiated by California State Deputy Avelino Doliente follows Mass.
6. September 6-7: Special Collection for the Christians In the Middle East
It is with great concern for the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the cradle of Christianity, that I write to you today. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Iraq, Syria and Gaza who are struggling to survive, protect their children and live with dignity in dire conditions. Given the extraordinary nature of this crisis, I ask that you take up a special collection to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected brothers and sisters in the Middle East.
These funds will be used by Catholic Relief Services and other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the local Church to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs facing the people in Iraq, Syria and Gaza and surrounding countries where refugees have fled. These organizations have well-established partnerships with the Catholic Church in the region to allow them to respond quickly and efficiently to victims in some of the hardest to reach areas. Collection funds will also be used to support Church programs to aid persecuted Christians and to respond to rebuilding needs of Catholic dioceses in the impacted areas.
Our Christian brothers and sisters and other innocent victims of the violence in the Middle East urgently need the assistance of the Catholic community of the United States.
7. Thursdays: Centering Prayer Group
Is God calling you to Christian contemplative prayer?
The Centering Prayer Group continues to meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas House, 745 Waverley Street (next to the church) in the living room. Two sessions of centering prayer are followed by sharing and discussion of this quiet meditation method taught by Fr. Thomas Keating, OCSB, and author of "Open Mind, Open Heart". For more information, contact Jean Ramacciotti at pag...@yahoo.com, or visit the blog http://contemplativesofpaloalto.wordpress.com.
12. Children's Liturgy of the Word: Volunteers Needed
During the Sunday morning Masses (except on weekends when there is a Family Mass), children are dismissed from the assembly to hear the Gospel at their level of understanding, to talk about its meaning for their lives, and to pray. If your children are shy, you’re welcome to go with them for the first time. We are in need of more leaders. Please call Susan Olsen at the Pastoral Center (ext. 25) or email suo...@dsj.org.
Fall Sunday Series: Come to see and discuss movies that explore the theme, "LIVING THE TRUTH IN LOVE"
At the Thomas House, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, at 5:00 p.m., followed by a 30-minute discussion.
Brings snacks and beverages to share, and still be home in time for Masterpiece Theater!
1) Sunday, September 7th - BLUE JASMINE
Join us for this award-winning performance by Cate Blanchett.
This first film asks how we know and accept the truth about oneself and others. Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, a Pauline sister and expert on media and spirituality, will lead the discussion.
2) Sunday, October 5th - DEAD MAN WALKING
Susan Sarandon stars as Sister Helen Prejean befriending a man facing execution played by Sean Penn. The film asks, What is true? How can honesty change our life? What really enslaves us and what gives true freedom.
3) Sunday, November 9th - APOLLO 13
Revisit the thrilling history of Apollo 13’s troubled mission. In this film, we see how Faith and believing is key to recognizing God's providential care for us. Faith takes honesty, for which Astronaut James Lovell is an example.
18. Saturday, September 13: 2014 Four Pillars Gala
St. Patrick's Seminary & University is proud to announce its 7th annual St. Patrick's Seminary & University Four Pillars Gala, Saturday, September 13, 2014 on the beautiful grounds in Menlo Park. The evening includes Vespers followed by a social, dinner, a raffle and silent auction and an award presentation. This event will directly fund the mission of the seminary, to prepare men for priesthood; and to encourage and strengthen brother priests through ongoing education and formation to achieve their God-given life. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit our website at www.stpatricksseminary.org or contact Leelamma Sebastian at 650-289-3320.
19. Beginning September 17: S.O.U.P.'s On!
Enjoy good conversations with fellow parishioners and the wonder of soups prepared by other. We looking forward to having you join with us and jointly providing funds for those who have little. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month in Our Lady of the Rosary Hall at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Here are the planned dates (subject to change):
September 17
October 1 and 15
November 5 and 19
December 3 and 17
January 7 and 21, 2015
February 4 and 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25 (every Wednesday during Lent)
April 15
May 6 and 20 (May 20 is the last S.O.U.P. until September)
Spirituality Tuesday Assembly returns on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.
Tools for the Urban Mystic
a day-long workshop led by well known psychologist, Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D., Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Come and explore what it means to be an “Urban Mystic” - one who consciously establishes an inner communion with God, but within the context of city living with all of its challenges and responsibilities. The workshop will introduce fundamental tools to help cultivate psychological and spiritual freedom while living with the demands of everyday life. Cost: $50.00 per person. Includes lunch. To learn more about Dr. McDonald and to register visit vallombrosa.org or contact Rachel Alvelais at 650.325.5614.
11. September 6-7: Special Collection for the Christians In the Middle East
It is with great concern for the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the cradle of Christianity, that I write to you today. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Iraq, Syria and Gaza who are struggling to survive, protect their children and live with dignity in dire conditions. Given the extraordinary nature of this crisis, I ask that you take up a special collection to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected brothers and sisters in the Middle East.
These funds will be used by Catholic Relief Services and other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the local Church to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs facing the people in Iraq, Syria and Gaza and surrounding countries where refugees have fled. These organizations have well-established partnerships with the Catholic Church in the region to allow them to respond quickly and efficiently to victims in some of the hardest to reach areas. Collection funds will also be used to support Church programs to aid persecuted Christians and to respond to rebuilding needs of Catholic dioceses in the impacted areas.
Our Christian brothers and sisters and other innocent victims of the violence in the Middle East urgently need the assistance of the Catholic community of the United States.
Fall Sunday Series: Come to see and discuss movies that explore the theme, "LIVING THE TRUTH IN LOVE"
At the Thomas House, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, at 5:00 p.m., followed by a 30-minute discussion.
Brings snacks and beverages to share, and still be home in time for Masterpiece Theater!
1) Sunday, September 7th - BLUE JASMINE
Join us for this award-winning performance by Cate Blanchett.
This first film asks how we know and accept the truth about oneself and others. Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, a Pauline sister and expert on media and spirituality, will lead the discussion.
2) Sunday, October 5th - DEAD MAN WALKING
Susan Sarandon stars as Sister Helen Prejean befriending a man facing execution played by Sean Penn. The film asks, What is true? How can honesty change our life? What really enslaves us and what gives true freedom.
3) Sunday, November 9th - APOLLO 13
Revisit the thrilling history of Apollo 13’s troubled mission. In this film, we see how Faith and believing is key to recognizing God's providential care for us. Faith takes honesty, for which Astronaut James Lovell is an example.
14. Monday, September 8: Catholicism Series Resumes
Our video series about our Catholic faith, written and narrated by Fr. Robert Barron, resumes on Monday, September 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s presentation is all about how we worship. All are encouraged to attend this outstanding presentation about our Mass.
15. Thursdays: Centering Prayer Group
Is God calling you to Christian contemplative prayer?
The Centering Prayer Group continues to meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas House, 745 Waverley Street (next to the church) in the living room. Two sessions of centering prayer are followed by sharing and discussion of this quiet meditation method taught by Fr. Thomas Keating, OCSB, and author of "Open Mind, Open Heart". For more information, contact Jean Ramacciotti at pag...@yahoo.com, or visit the blog http://contemplativesofpaloalto.wordpress.com.
18. Children's Liturgy of the Word: Volunteers Needed
During the Sunday morning Masses (except on weekends when there is a Family Mass), children are dismissed from the assembly to hear the Gospel at their level of understanding, to talk about its meaning for their lives, and to pray. If your children are shy, you’re welcome to go with them for the first time. We are in need of more leaders. Please call Susan Olsen at the Pastoral Center (ext. 25) or email suo...@dsj.org.
22. Saturday, September 13: 2014 Four Pillars Gala
St. Patrick's Seminary & University is proud to announce its 7th annual St. Patrick's Seminary & University Four Pillars Gala, Saturday, September 13, 2014 on the beautiful grounds in Menlo Park. The evening includes Vespers followed by a social, dinner, a raffle and silent auction and an award presentation. This event will directly fund the mission of the seminary, to prepare men for priesthood; and to encourage and strengthen brother priests through ongoing education and formation to achieve their God-given life. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit our website at www.stpatricksseminary.org or contact Leelamma Sebastian at 650-289-3320.
23. Beginning September 17: S.O.U.P.'s On!
Enjoy good conversations with fellow parishioners and the wonder of soups prepared by other. We looking forward to having you join with us and jointly providing funds for those who have little. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month in Our Lady of the Rosary Hall at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Here are the planned dates (subject to change):
September 17
October 1 and 15
November 5 and 19
December 3 and 17
January 7 and 21, 2015
February 4 and 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25 (every Wednesday during Lent)
April 15
May 6 and 20 (May 20 is the last S.O.U.P. until September)
Spirituality Tuesday Assembly returns on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.
Tools for the Urban Mystic
a day-long workshop led by well known psychologist, Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D., Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Come and explore what it means to be an “Urban Mystic” - one who consciously establishes an inner communion with God, but within the context of city living with all of its challenges and responsibilities. The workshop will introduce fundamental tools to help cultivate psychological and spiritual freedom while living with the demands of everyday life. Cost: $50.00 per person. Includes lunch. To learn more about Dr. McDonald and to register visit vallombrosa.org or contact Rachel Alvelais at 650.325.5614.
Saturday, October 15: Creating a New Normal after Cancer: The treatments are done and you expect to get back to the life you had before the diagnosis. But did you know cancer and its treatments can change your experience of “normal” living even after treatment is completed? That it can affect your emotions, thoughts, how you engage with life, and even your spiritual outlook? Join Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D. at Vallombrosa Center, located on 10 beautiful acres in Menlo Park, on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for a one-day introductory workshop on Psychospiritual Integrative Therapy (PSIT), a set of tools and processes designed to get you on the road to a “new normal” after cancer. Cost: $50.00 per person and includes lunch. To learn more about Dr. McDonald and to register visit www.vallombrosa.org or contact Rachel Alvelais at 650.325.5614.
1. September 6-7: Special Collection for the Christians In the Middle East
It is with great concern for the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the cradle of Christianity, that I write to you today. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Iraq, Syria and Gaza who are struggling to survive, protect their children and live with dignity in dire conditions. Given the extraordinary nature of this crisis, I ask that you take up a special collection to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected brothers and sisters in the Middle East.
These funds will be used by Catholic Relief Services and other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the local Church to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs facing the people in Iraq, Syria and Gaza and surrounding countries where refugees have fled. These organizations have well-established partnerships with the Catholic Church in the region to allow them to respond quickly and efficiently to victims in some of the hardest to reach areas. Collection funds will also be used to support Church programs to aid persecuted Christians and to respond to rebuilding needs of Catholic dioceses in the impacted areas.
Our Christian brothers and sisters and other innocent victims of the violence in the Middle East urgently need the assistance of the Catholic community of the United States.
2. This Weekend: National Grandparents Day
The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. We will offer a special blessing for all grandparents at Masses this weekend.
I’d like to welcome our parish young people to our parish Youth Ministry—STAY—St. Thomas Aquinas Youth. We are happy and grateful you are here. We thank you for continuing in your Faith journey and we promise: YOU have made the right choice! We unite with Life Teen in expressing their mission as our mission: “Leading Teens Closer to Christ.” Of course, this begins with the Mass.
Aside from providing ongoing catechesis and relational ministry through Life Teen & EDGE nights, offered each Sunday beginning on September 14th (Life Teen 7:15pm-8:45pm) and (EDGE 4:15pm-5:45pm), we will continue with our 6pm Life Teen Mass every Sunday at OLR. Each month, the EDGE and Life Teen will offer two ‘Catechetical nights’, one ‘Issue Night’ and, a very fun ‘Social Night.’ In addition to the aforementioned, we will continue our weekly Bible Study beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10th, from 4pm to 5pm. Our goal is to provide our Youth with a fun, challenging, and rewarding Faith experience.
Our parish Confirmation Program has moved back to a one-year model. We invite 8th-12th Graders to apply. For more information, please check our
parish website: www.paloaltocatholic.org
Kickoff Mass & Dinner—Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2014—held at Our Lady of the Rosary Site:
4:00 pm Fun Games
6:00 pm Mass
7:00 pm Family Dinner
8:00 pm ‘Town Hall’ Youth Ministry Meeting, including YM Calendar for Parents and Messy Games for our Youth
9:00 pm Good Night Talk
We are happy you are part of STAY—we look forward to a fun, faith-filled, 2014-15 Youth Ministry Year!
Michael Sullivan, Director of Youth & Young Adults
Fall Sunday Series: Come to see and discuss movies that explore the theme, "LIVING THE TRUTH IN LOVE"
At the Thomas House, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, at 5:00 p.m., followed by a 30-minute discussion.
Brings snacks and beverages to share, and still be home in time for Masterpiece Theater!
1) Sunday, September 7th - BLUE JASMINE
Join us for this award-winning performance by Cate Blanchett.
This first film asks how we know and accept the truth about oneself and others. Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, a Pauline sister and expert on media and spirituality, will lead the discussion.
2) Sunday, October 5th - DEAD MAN WALKING
Susan Sarandon stars as Sister Helen Prejean befriending a man facing execution played by Sean Penn. The film asks, What is true? How can honesty change our life? What really enslaves us and what gives true freedom.
3) Sunday, November 9th - APOLLO 13
Revisit the thrilling history of Apollo 13’s troubled mission. In this film, we see how Faith and believing is key to recognizing God's providential care for us. Faith takes honesty, for which Astronaut James Lovell is an example.
5. Monday, September 8: Catholicism Series Resumes
Our video series about our Catholic faith, written and narrated by Fr. Robert Barron, resumes on Monday, September 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s presentation is all about how we worship. All are encouraged to attend this outstanding presentation about our Mass.
7. Farewell to Fr. Epie and Fr. Thannickal
We say goodbye to Fr. Franklin Epie as he returns to his home diocese in Cameroon. We say farewell, also, to Fr. Joe Thannickal as he returns to his home diocese in India.
They have both been a big help these past 8 weeks. We will miss their simplicity, generosity and good humor; and hopefully, they will return to us again next summer.
8. STA-Kids Faith Formation Needs You!
I want to take this time to encourage all parents and guardians to make plans for your children’s ongoing faith formation, as STAKids has already begun and our Youth program commences this week.
Your parish stands ready to help you in fulfilling this pledge. Over the summer, both Susan Olsen (Director of Catechetical Ministry) and Michael Sullivan (Director of Youth Ministry) have been hard at work preparing for this new year of learning and living our Catholic faith. We have programs for children in pre-school through high school. Our vision of faith formation is structured to engage children and youth in a process that is engaging, challenging, and fun. We still need catechists to assist us.
9. Update on 2014 Annual Diocesan Appeal
Our ADA totals as of September 1, 2014 are:
Total Pledged: $190,297
Total Paid: $178,399
Total Refund: $55,000
Number of Pledges: 318
Please keep making your regular payments. Now that our diocesan goal is paid, all pledge payments come back to the parish in the form of a rebate. The rebate is an important part of financing our parish facilities. Thank you for your support of Bishop McGrath and our local church.
11. Friday, September 12: Goretti Group - Let's Get Real
It's time to get real. In this workshop you'll discover your chastity journey. It's for your eyes only - other people won't see intimate details of your life. The point is to get real with ourselves and God to see how our views/actions on chastity have changed over the years - and where Christ has been in that journey. We'll create an action plan with the CHASTE acronym to help us on our path and bring us closer to God. Please join us for this free event!
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas, Palo Alto
Schedule: 6:30pm Mass, 7:15pm Dinner, 8:00pm Workshop, 9:00pm Social
For questions, please call Amanda George., 650-483-5667
12. Saturday, September 13: 2014 Four Pillars Gala
St. Patrick's Seminary & University is proud to announce its 7th annual St. Patrick's Seminary & University Four Pillars Gala, Saturday, September 13, 2014 on the beautiful grounds in Menlo Park. The evening includes Vespers followed by a social, dinner, a raffle and silent auction and an award presentation. This event will directly fund the mission of the seminary, to prepare men for priesthood; and to encourage and strengthen brother priests through ongoing education and formation to achieve their God-given life. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit our website at www.stpatricksseminary.org or contact Leelamma Sebastian at 650-289-3320.
13. Sunday, September 14: OLR Site Committee Meeting
There will be a meeting of the OLR Site Committee in Sunday, September 14, at 11:45 a.m. in Kerry's Korner at OLR.
As you might know, the Site Committees at each of our three churches are responsible for local church site items and addressing those local items or bringing them to the attention of the Pastoral Stewardship Council, or the parish Business Manager or the pastor.
We are interested to expanding the membership of the OLR Site Committee and re-energizing it, so any interested parishioners (especially regular attendees at OLR's 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses) are invited to participate.
Bill Morrison has volunteered to chair the meeting and lead the group until a regular Chairperson can be selected. Please come.
15. Beginning September 17: S.O.U.P.'s On!
Enjoy good conversations with fellow parishioners and the wonder of soups prepared by other. We looking forward to having you join with us and jointly providing funds for those who have little. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month in Our Lady of the Rosary Hall at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Here are the planned dates (subject to change):
September 17
October 1 and 15
November 5 and 19
December 3 and 17
January 7 and 21, 2015
February 4 and 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25 (every Wednesday during Lent)
April 15
May 6 and 20 (May 20 is the last S.O.U.P. until September)
Spirituality Tuesday Assembly returns on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.
3. Friday, September 12: Goretti Group - Let's Get Real
It's time to get real. In this workshop you'll discover your chastity journey. It's for your eyes only - other people won't see intimate details of your life. The point is to get real with ourselves and God to see how our views/actions on chastity have changed over the years - and where Christ has been in that journey. We'll create an action plan with the CHASTE acronym to help us on our path and bring us closer to God. Please join us for this free event!
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas, Palo Alto
Schedule: 6:30pm Mass, 7:15pm Dinner, 8:00pm Workshop, 9:00pm Social
For questions, please call Amanda George., 650-483-5667
4. Saturday, September 13: 2014 Four Pillars Gala
St. Patrick's Seminary & University is proud to announce its 7th annual St. Patrick's Seminary & University Four Pillars Gala, Saturday, September 13, 2014 on the beautiful grounds in Menlo Park. The evening includes Vespers followed by a social, dinner, a raffle and silent auction and an award presentation. This event will directly fund the mission of the seminary, to prepare men for priesthood; and to encourage and strengthen brother priests through ongoing education and formation to achieve their God-given life. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit our website at www.stpatricksseminary.org or contact Leelamma Sebastian at 650-289-3320.
5. Sunday, September 14: OLR Site Committee Meeting
There will be a meeting of the OLR Site Committee in Sunday, September 14, at 11:45 a.m. in Kerry's Korner at OLR.
As you might know, the Site Committees at each of our three churches are responsible for local church site items and addressing those local items or bringing them to the attention of the Pastoral Stewardship Council, or the parish Business Manager or the pastor.
We are interested to expanding the membership of the OLR Site Committee and re-energizing it, so any interested parishioners (especially regular attendees at OLR's 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses) are invited to participate.
Bill Morrison has volunteered to chair the meeting and lead the group until a regular Chairperson can be selected. Please come.
8. Beginning September 17: S.O.U.P.'s On!
Enjoy good conversations with fellow parishioners and the wonder of soups prepared by other. We looking forward to having you join with us and jointly providing funds for those who have little. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month in Our Lady of the Rosary Hall at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Here are the planned dates (subject to change):
September 17
October 1 and 15
November 5 and 19
December 3 and 17
January 7 and 21, 2015
February 4 and 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25 (every Wednesday during Lent)
April 15
May 6 and 20 (May 20 is the last S.O.U.P. until September)
9. Next Weekend: Annual Education Appeal
The Annual Education Appeal will be taken next weekend, September 20-21. This collection provides financial assistance to many of our Catholic students and supports the tuition financial aid program for both elementa- ry and high school students in our schools. Did you know that the Diocese of San Jose educates over 16,500 students in 29 elementary and seven high schools across Santa Clara County? Now, more than ever, we need your support to offer more scholarships to families who want to partner with us to provide a strong Catholic community and a quality Catholic education for their children.
Spirituality Tuesday Assembly returns on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.
Our parish picnic will be held Sunday, September 21, from 11:15 – 2:30 at Our Lady of the Rosary on Cowper St. Grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and refreshments are provided.
Side dishes and desserts are potluck, so that the entire St. Thomas Aquinas community may be involved in the lunch. Potluck dishes should serve at least 8 people, and even more is better.
If your last name begins with A – G, please bring a dessert; if your last name starts with H – Z, please bring a salad or side dish.
As always, there will be entertainment for the children and adults. For the children there will be kids crafts, games, a piñata, and a magical faerie, who will be at the picnic from 11:30 until 1:30 painting faces and twisting balloons.
In addition to dancers, there will be the FREE-Cycle, where all are welcome to bring -- and take home free! -- small household items, books, small electronics, CDs and DVDs, art supplies, toys, tools, plants and produce. (Please, no large, bulky items.)
6. OLR Site Committee
The Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Site Committee met last Sunday and had an excellent discussion about various topics affecting the OLR site. For now, the group decided to meet monthly on the first Sunday of the month. So the group will again meet in Sunday, October 5. Anyone interested in helping assist with the needs of the OLR site are encouraged to contact Bill Morrison (wfmorr...@gmail.com ) or Chris Lundin (clu...@stanford.edu)
Spirituality Tuesday Assembly returns on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in the St. Albert the Great Hospitality Center.
3. This Weekend: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
"The effective struggle against global warming will only be possible with a responsible collective answer, that goes beyond particular interests and behavior and is developed free of political and economic pressures. It is only possible with a collective answer that is able to overcome attitudes of mistrust and to promote a culture of solidarity, of encounter and of dialogue able to show the responsibility to protect the planet and the human family."
Full message at: http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/pope-s-message-to-un-convention-on-climate-changeThomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, “believing beatnik,” brilliant author of books, essays and poetry, all rooted in his lifelong search for meaning. Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center of Palo Alto as the inaugural event in the 100th year anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth, Soul Searching reveals life at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Merton’s home of 27 years, as well as Merton’s path in New York City, Redwoods Monastery (California) and Christ in the Desert Monastery (New Mexico).
Morgan Atkinson spent years researching Thomas Merton’s work, as well as interviewing Merton friends, scholars and authorities on the spiritual life. Those interviewed include Fr. Daniel Berrigan, Anthony Padovano, Michael Mott, Dom John Eudes Bamberger, Br. Paul Quenon, Lawrence Cunningham, Paul Elie, Christine Bochen, Robert Inchausti, Martin Marty, Sr. Elena Malits, Colman McCarthy, Jonathan Montaldo, Fr. John Dear, Sr. Kathleen Deignan and others.
Morgan Atkinson has worked as a communications professional since 1975 and since 1985 has operated his own video production company. A native of Louisville, KY, he writes and produces programs that examine issues of community and culture. Atkinson is at present completing another program on Merton, concentrating on the momentous events that occurred in the final year of the monk’s life,1968.
The event is open to all without charge; donations gratefully received. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Recreation Center. For information: Kay Williams, 650-270-4188, kay...@pacbell.net.
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, “believing beatnik,” brilliant author of books, essays and poetry, all rooted in his lifelong search for meaning. Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center of Palo Alto as the inaugural event in the 100th year anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth, Soul Searching reveals life at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Merton’s home of 27 years, as well as Merton’s path in New York City, Redwoods Monastery (California) and Christ in the Desert Monastery (New Mexico).
Morgan Atkinson spent years researching Thomas Merton’s work, as well as interviewing Merton friends, scholars and authorities on the spiritual life. Those interviewed include Fr. Daniel Berrigan, Anthony Padovano, Michael Mott, Dom John Eudes Bamberger, Br. Paul Quenon, Lawrence Cunningham, Paul Elie, Christine Bochen, Robert Inchausti, Martin Marty, Sr. Elena Malits, Colman McCarthy, Jonathan Montaldo, Fr. John Dear, Sr. Kathleen Deignan and others.
Morgan Atkinson has worked as a communications professional since 1975 and since 1985 has operated his own video production company. A native of Louisville, KY, he writes and produces programs that examine issues of community and culture. Atkinson is at present completing another program on Merton, concentrating on the momentous events that occurred in the final year of the monk’s life,1968.
The event is open to all without charge; donations gratefully received. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Recreation Center. For information: Kay Williams, 650-270-4188, kay...@pacbell.net.
My sisters and brothers, the glory of the Lord Jesus has been made manifest and will continue to be revealed in our midst until he comes again. In the rhythms and alternations of time, let us recall and live the mysteries of our salvation.
Central to the entire liturgical year is our celebration of the TRIDUUM OF THE LORD, crucified, died and risen, which culminates on EASTER SUNDAY, the 5th of April. Every SUNDAY, when we recall this paschal mystery, holy Church makes present this great event in which Christ has conquered sin and death.
From Easter derive all our other celebrations:
ASH WEDNESDAY, the beginning of the season of Lent, the 18th of February;
the ASCENSION OF THE LORD, the 17th of May;
PENTECOST, the 24th of May; and
the FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, the 29th of November.
Likewise, in the feasts of the holy Mother of God, of the apostles and saints, and in the commemoration of all the faithful departed, the Church, in her pilgrimage here on earth, proclaims the paschal mystery of the Lord.
To Christ who is, who was, and who is to come, the Lord of all time and history: be endless praise now and forever! Amen.
Living the Joy of the Gospel – Faith in Action
January 17, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pmSt. Lawrence the Martyr - Parish Center1971 St. Lawrence Drive,Santa Clara, CA 95051
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, “believing beatnik,” brilliant author of books, essays and poetry, all rooted in his lifelong search for meaning. Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center of Palo Alto as the inaugural event in the 100th year anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth, Soul Searching reveals life at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Merton’s home of 27 years, as well as Merton’s path in New York City, Redwoods Monastery (California) and Christ in the Desert Monastery (New Mexico).
Morgan Atkinson spent years researching Thomas Merton’s work, as well as interviewing Merton friends, scholars and authorities on the spiritual life. Those interviewed include Fr. Daniel Berrigan, Anthony Padovano, Michael Mott, Dom John Eudes Bamberger, Br. Paul Quenon, Lawrence Cunningham, Paul Elie, Christine Bochen, Robert Inchausti, Martin Marty, Sr. Elena Malits, Colman McCarthy, Jonathan Montaldo, Fr. John Dear, Sr. Kathleen Deignan and others.
Morgan Atkinson has worked as a communications professional since 1975 and since 1985 has operated his own video production company. A native of Louisville, KY, he writes and produces programs that examine issues of community and culture. Atkinson is at present completing another program on Merton, concentrating on the momentous events that occurred in the final year of the monk’s life,1968.
The event is open to all without charge; donations gratefully received. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Recreation Center. For information: Kay Williams, 650-270-4188, kay...@pacbell.net.
Living the Joy of the Gospel – Faith in ActionJanuary 17, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pmSt. Lawrence the Martyr - Parish Center1971 St. Lawrence Drive,Santa Clara, CA 95051
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, “believing beatnik,” brilliant author of books, essays and poetry, all rooted in his lifelong search for meaning. Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center of Palo Alto as the inaugural event in the 100th year anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth, Soul Searching reveals life at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Merton’s home of 27 years, as well as Merton’s path in New York City, Redwoods Monastery (California) and Christ in the Desert Monastery (New Mexico).
Morgan Atkinson spent years researching Thomas Merton’s work, as well as interviewing Merton friends, scholars and authorities on the spiritual life. Those interviewed include Fr. Daniel Berrigan, Anthony Padovano, Michael Mott, Dom John Eudes Bamberger, Br. Paul Quenon, Lawrence Cunningham, Paul Elie, Christine Bochen, Robert Inchausti, Martin Marty, Sr. Elena Malits, Colman McCarthy, Jonathan Montaldo, Fr. John Dear, Sr. Kathleen Deignan and others.
Morgan Atkinson has worked as a communications professional since 1975 and since 1985 has operated his own video production company. A native of Louisville, KY, he writes and produces programs that examine issues of community and culture. Atkinson is at present completing another program on Merton, concentrating on the momentous events that occurred in the final year of the monk’s life,1968.
The event is open to all without charge; donations gratefully received. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Recreation Center. For information: Kay Williams, 650-270-4188, kay...@pacbell.net.
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, “believing beatnik,” brilliant author of books, essays and poetry, all rooted in his lifelong search for meaning. Sponsored by the Thomas Merton Center of Palo Alto as the inaugural event in the 100th year anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth, Soul Searching reveals life at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Merton’s home of 27 years, as well as Merton’s path in New York City, Redwoods Monastery (California) and Christ in the Desert Monastery (New Mexico).
Morgan Atkinson spent years researching Thomas Merton’s work, as well as interviewing Merton friends, scholars and authorities on the spiritual life. Those interviewed include Fr. Daniel Berrigan, Anthony Padovano, Michael Mott, Dom John Eudes Bamberger, Br. Paul Quenon, Lawrence Cunningham, Paul Elie, Christine Bochen, Robert Inchausti, Martin Marty, Sr. Elena Malits, Colman McCarthy, Jonathan Montaldo, Fr. John Dear, Sr. Kathleen Deignan and others.
Morgan Atkinson has worked as a communications professional since 1975 and since 1985 has operated his own video production company. A native of Louisville, KY, he writes and produces programs that examine issues of community and culture. Atkinson is at present completing another program on Merton, concentrating on the momentous events that occurred in the final year of the monk’s life,1968.
The event is open to all without charge; donations gratefully received. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Recreation Center. For information: Kay Williams, 650-270-4188, kay...@pacbell.net.
On Saturday, April 18th, at the 5 pm Mass at Saint Albert the Great Church, David Weill will be joyously welcomed into the Catholic Church. He will be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and nourished for the first time at the Table of the Lord. If you have not experienced an adult baptism in the beautiful font at SAG, don’t miss this chance. It will be a very spiritual experience for all of us.
This was precisely the time when those ideologies of evil, nazism and communism, were taking shape. Sister Faustina became the herald of the one message capable of off-setting the evil of those ideologies, that fact that God is mercy—the truth of the merciful Christ. And for this reason, when I was called to the See of Peter, I felt impelled to pass on those experiences of a fellow Pole that deserve a place in the treasury of the universal Church.~ Pope Pope John Paul II Memory and Identity (2005)
On Saturday, April 18th, at the 5 pm Mass at Saint Albert the Great Church, David Weill will be joyously welcomed into the Catholic Church. He will be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and nourished for the first time at the Table of the Lord. If you have not experienced an adult baptism in the beautiful font at SAG, don’t miss this chance. It will be a very spiritual experience for all of us.
On Saturday, April 18th, at the 5 pm Mass at Saint Albert the Great Church, David Weill will be joyously welcomed into the Catholic Church. He will be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and nourished for the first time at the Table of the Lord. If you have not experienced an adult baptism in the beautiful font at SAG, don’t miss this chance. It will be a very spiritual experience for all of us.
Hi there! We are a team of Stanford engineering students and we are developing a mobile tool for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, please reach out to us! Our research and product development could greatly benefit from talking with you!Contact Mersina directly at mer...@stanford.edu to share about your caregiving experience over the phone or after Sunday Mass.
Hi there! We are a team of Stanford engineering students and we are developing a mobile tool for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, please reach out to us! Our research and product development could greatly benefit from talking with you!Contact Mersina directly at mer...@stanford.edu to share about your caregiving experience over the phone or after Sunday Mass.
Hi there! We are a team of Stanford engineering students and we are developing a mobile tool for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, please reach out to us! Our research and product development could greatly benefit from talking with you!Contact Mersina directly at mer...@stanford.edu to share about your caregiving experience over the phone or after Sunday Mass.
Adopted:By 78 yeas to 21 nays (Vote No. 209), Feinstein (for McCain)Amendment No. 1889 (to Amendment No. 1463), to reaffirm the prohibition on torture.This victory is only the first step. We still have to get the legislation through a conference committee with the House and then get the legislation signed into law.