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It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit
Speak Your Mind
by Ellen Turner
The SJV Pastor Transition Team
met with Sr. Pat Mitchell on Tuesday evening for a training session in the
new process used in our diocese when a parish is assigned a new
central leader. (The term "central leader" is being used now
because in some cases the central leader may be a trained lay person. In our
case, of course, we will be getting a new pastor, Fr. Francisco Rios,
currently serving as pastor at Mary, Star of the Sea in Alviso.)
The process involves a team of parishioners who will be working very hard in the next few weeks to shepherd the parish through the transition process. The team will work with the incoming and outgoing pastors to assist with any issues that exist. They will also gather specific objective data (financial report and facilities report) as well as subjective information (the concerns of parishioners and staff).
The Transition Team will work hard to provide clear communication, and will help the parish welcome the new pastor as well as say good-bye to Fr. Tim.
You have an important part to play in this transition too. Please reflect on these five key questions, and be prepared to share your ideas on them:
What did you feel when you first heard that our pastor was leaving?
What do we need to keep?
What do we need to let go of?
What do we need to develop, begin, create for the future?
What gifts, qualities, talents do the people of this parish bring to such a process?
The Transition Team will be approaching many of the groups in the parish to seek their answers to these questions.
| Ann McEntee | ||||
| Nicholas Adams | Helen Arreola | Vic English | ||
| Pat Garcia | Rich Haro | Ann Kangas | ||
| Fernando Pena | Patricia Pena | Armando Rivera | ||
| Toni Rossi | Ellen Turner | Ray Turner |
They will add the ideas from the recent Town Hall Meeting to any other ideas that surface from these key questions. There will also be a general listening session in English on Sunday, June 25, at 11:30 AM in the Main Hall, and in Spanish at 1:30 PM, also in the Main Hall.
This is your chance to speak your mind. Don't miss out!
See You at the SJV Fiesta
by Leticia Scaringe
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New for 2006:
- New food booth - Cajun Kitchen Booth - featuring southern style foods (Gumbo, Pork Ribs, Potato Salad, Yams, Corn Bread)
- New food items in the Filipino Food Booth (Chicken Adobo, Pansit)
- Remote Control Cars - Sunday only
Don't Forget:
- Raffle Tickets - GRAND PRIZE: $10,000 CASH
- Famous Chicken BBQ on Sunday, May 21, from noon until 6:00 PM
No "Filhos":
- We are sorry to report, no "Filhos" (Portuguese doughnuts) this year. The bakers are not available to make them.
Fiesta Notes:
- Only seeing-eye dogs are allowed on Fiesta grounds.
- Please be courteous and respectful of SJV neighbors and their property by placing trash in available receptacles.
- No outside food and beverages allowed to be brought onto Fiesta grounds.
- No coolers allowed.
- No alcohol will be allowed to be taken off the property.
-- Thank you for your support in helping to continue the SJV Fiesta tradition. --
Click here for more information about...
- History
- Fiesta Information
- Updated - Food/Price List - new food booth, Cajun Kitchen
- New - Entertainment Schedule - "Schedule Subject to Change"
- Updated - Fiesta Layout Map
- Fiesta Announcements - we need your help
- Updated - Chair Positions - need volunteers
- New - B-I-N-G-O - need volunteers
- Updated - Multi-Media - need volunteers and items (please no hardware)
- Volunteers - Thank You!
- Updated - Chair & Co-Chair Names
SJV Parent Participation Sunday Preschool
by Tanya Rollins
St. John Vianney's Parent Participation Sunday Preschool
has been meeting in the last seven months during the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass.
Parents bring their children to the preschool room (located in St. Francis
Hall) up to 15 minutes before Mass. Participating parents take turns
teaching 2-1/2 to 5 year-olds about God on a level they can understand. The
parent in charge teaches the Sunday Reading either through story telling, a
coloring project or craft; and the children share in a snack together.
"Our daughter, Olivia, has really enjoyed the program and is eager to go to her 'Church School' on Sundays. We love that the program helps reinforce the things of God in ways that she understands (coloring, story time, even unstructured playtime). This helps our daughter grow not only mentally, physically, but also spiritually. We love it because while Olivia is in the preschool program, Richard and I can be present (physically and spiritually) for the Liturgy. With the preschool program we all win!" -Veronica Wildanger
"The Preschool Program during the 10:30 AM mass has allowed my husband and me to attend Mass together with our older children. No longer do we have to take turns attending or walking out because our preschooler can't sit still. At the same time, our youngster is able to interact with other children his age and learn about God's message at his level. Parents, thank you so much for making this possible!" -Julie Ramirez
If you are interested in participating in the Parent Participating Sunday Preschool program (the next session begins in September), please call Tanya Rollins 258-7832 ext. 18.
Guatemala
by Amy McEntee
the third
part of a three part story
Refuge International works to involve the community that they work in, to help them meet their own needs. In fact, while we were there, we stayed in the homes with the families and we all traveled together and ate together. The villages that they work with are very grateful, and also as small improvements are made the villages begin to take more control of the projects. Currently, Refuge International is working on building a hospital in Sartsun. The village of Sartsun has put together a local committee of indigenous and non-indigenous men and women to help guide the building of the hospital, and to help identify needs.
My experience with
the group was great. Click
here to see photos. During the week that I was there we saw 1000
patients and went to 4 different villages to deliver health care.
The
most excited part was when we went to a village that was a long 6 hour trip
away, first in a boat in the river, and then in trucks high up into the rain
forest, to bring health care to a village of 500 people that had never had a
doctor come to their village. I think we saw all 500 people as patients over
two days. The highlight of the trip for me was getting to deliver a baby in
the middle of the night, on the night between our two days, and getting to
name him. I named him Jaime (Spanish for James, of course after my Dad).
There was concern that the people of this village might not be welcoming
because they had never had foreigners in their town, but Refuge
International does such a great job of working with the communities, and
addressing their needs, that the community asks Refuge International to see
to it that we were not treated as foreigners at all. In fact we received a
great welcome and lots of appreciation.
Refuge International is always looking for volunteers and donations. They do a lot of great work, but do have very limited resources. Below is information about how to make donations and how to contact them.
To sponsor a child to go to school it costs $45 a month for 10 months. Send funds to Refuge International at 104 N. Montgomery Gilmer, Texas 75644.
Specify on the check that you want it to go for the education fund. If you want to adopt a particular child for the school year, they can tell you who that is, and you can get letters from them. If you just want to do a month that is GREAT also.
To volunteer or send other types of donations, you can also send money to the above address or contact them through the web site at www.RefugeInternational.com.
Editor's note: Amy McEntee, a graduate of St. John Vianney Parish School, and daughter of Jim and Ann McEntee, is a doctor at a Bay Area hospital.
Emergency Housing Consortium
by Ginny Pfluger, Manager of In-Kind Donations, EHC
Recently EHC LifeBuilders received a grant to house 42 chronically homeless alcoholics. Like most grants, some things are covered and others not. It is that "not covered" category that I present to you.
Chronically
homeless individuals have no furnishings for an apartment. Our goal is to
provide them with gently used things. The attached list is very basic and
much needed. If you have items to donate, be assured they will be put to
good use in the next months. The list does not include clothing and large
furniture items, but recliner chairs, if not stained are accepted.
All items should be clean and in working condition, as dump fees to dispose of unusable items means a cost to us. Delivery can be made to Small Mall, our site in Milpitas by appointment (call 262-3597) or to 2011 Little Orchard Street, 7 days between 9-3. Depending on your location a volunteer may be able to pick up items. Call to schedule.
Partially furnishing 42 apartments is a big challenge, but recalling the many new items that came in during the holiday season, I know it is possible because you are generous and care for those less fortunate among us. Together we extend compassion to the homeless by giving them housing and the items needed to live under a roof.
Thank you again for whatever you can do for, and with, EHC LifeBuilders. And please tell your family, friends and co-workers of this project.
Ginny Pfluger, Manager In-Kind Donations,
Community Outreach, EHC LifeBuilders
gpfluger@EHCLifeBuilders.org
(408) 539-2100 x 220
(408) 539-2108 (voice mail)
www.ehclifebuilders.org/how-to-help/donate
Spring Fling 2006
by Kristin Heinemann
The SJV Spring Fling 2006 "Springtime in Paris" Committee
would like to say 'merci' to all the guests that attended the benefit dinner
dance. With your help and the help of our
generous donors (click
here to see the 2006 sponsors) and raffle tickets sales, the SJV
Alumni Committee will be donating $2,000 to the SJV - Sr. Joan Marie
Scholarship Fund. Click
here the see the Spring Fling 2006 photos. We look forward to
seeing everyone at The 6th Annual SJV Golf Tournament Sunday, October 1,
2006 at Summit Pointe Golf Course in Milpitas. For further information on
how to sign-up, visit the SJV School Store Booth at the Fiesta or Email kheinemann@sjvsj.org.
To see the 2005 5th Annual Golf Tournament photos, click
here. Thank you so much for such a fun and exciting event!
PARISH AND DEANERY:
SJV Fiesta - "Teams Building Our Community," Friday, May 19, 5-11 PM, Saturday, May 20, 11 AM - 11 PM, and Sunday, May 21, 11 AM - 9 PM. Admission is Free! A must for the entire family! Authentic food, carnival rides, variety of entertainment (popular bay area bands and more!) fun games and booths. Raffle tickets available (win awesome prizes!!) AND...THE Famous Sunday Chicken BBQ, Tickets: Adult $8, Children (12 and under) $5. 12 Noon to 6 PM or until the food runs out. Proceeds to be shared 50/50 between SJV church and SJV school. Click here for more information.
PACT Mayoral Forum is Sunday, May 21, 2:45 PM at the Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave. SJV LOC has committed to getting 200 parishioners to attend this important opportunity to tell the mayoral candidates what is important to our city. Join in and let your voices be heard. Click here to see the postcard front. Click here to see the postcard back. For more information, contact PACT at (408) 998-8001 or visit their web site at www.pactsj.org.
SJV Marriage Community will meet Thursday, May 25, for a presentation and discussion of Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages, which has terrific ideas on how to determine what you can do to let your spouse know they are loved in the ways that they can really feel loved. For more information about St. John Vianney's Marriage Community or to be added to the announcement list contact Richard & Veronica Wildanger at rpwildanger@earthlink.net or (408) 937-1483.
Fr. Francisco Rios, presently the Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Alviso, has been named pastor of St. John Vianney effective July 1. Fr. Andres Parra has been named Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart in San Jose. The new Parochial Vicar is Fr. Eddie Obero, presently at St. Thomas Aquinas in Palo Alto.
FAMILY FAITH (CCD) 2006-2007 Registration:
Walk-in registration (for St. John Vianney parishioners only) will be held 9
AM to 2 PM Tuesdays, and 9 AM to 11 AM Wednesdays, until
June 7
at the Parish Office Center. All children/youth must be registered by their
parent or legal guardian. Please bring baptismal certificates and 50% of the
registration fees to register your children and youth. All parents or legal
guardians who desire to register their children or youth for baptism, first
communion or confirmation, must contact the Catechetical Ministry office at
258-7832 x18. For
more information, click
here.
Help Needed! Family Faith is seeking individuals (minimum age 16 yrs) who are interested in becoming a Catechist or Catechist aide for grades 1-6. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. Please contact 258-7832 x 24 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Parish Event Calendar is Online: The SJV Parish Communication Team has launched a Parish Event Calendar. Click here to see the calendar. The calendar can also be found as a link from the parish web site,www.sjvnews.net. Taking the first term as the Calendar Administrator will be Leticia Scaringe, a communication team member. To post events, you may email (what, when, where) info about appropriate events to calendar@sjvnews.net. Events in the calendar, as with all productions of the SJV Parish Communication Team, are subject to review before posting. We are pleased to launch the online calendar in time to help promote the upcoming SJV Fiesta.
COMMUNITY AT LARGE:
Interfaith Opportunities in May: There are many interfaith opportunities this month. Check them out at: www.interfaithspace.org/IS-events.htm
Parents Helping Parents (PHP), an organization founded by an SJV parishioner, is having a Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on May 20, at the PHP, Santa Clara office. PHP's mission is to help children with special needs receive the resources, love, hope, respect, health care, education, and other services they need to reach their full potential by providing them with strong families, dedicated professionals, and responsive systems to serve them. PHP is a 30 year old non-profit organization located at 3041 Olcott Street Santa Clara, CA, 95054 (near 101 & Scott). Your donations will help support all PHP programs. Accepted Items (working or not) are: computers, (CPUs), TV, monitors, radios, printers carol@php.com.
Annual Memorial Day Mass & Veteran's Tribute:
Please join us at these special Masses to remember all those interred in
our cemeteries, especially those who have died for the freedom of our
country. Priests from various parishes, choirs, Knights of Columbus,
American Legion and Scouts will participate to make this tribute a
memorable experience. Most Reverend Bishop Patrick J. McGrath will
celebrate at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos. Rev.
Jack Greer will celebrate at Calvary Cemetery, 2655 Madden Ave., San Jose.
Monday,
May 29,
Veteran's Tribute at 10:40 AM, Mass at 11:00 AM. Please allow time for
parking. These events will be held in an outdoor setting, so chairs and a
tent will be provided. For information contact Frances Carrasco Leyerle at
(650) 428-3730.
Catholic Communication Campaign
collection is set for
June 3 and June 4
in all parishes, and will support The Valley Catholic operating budget for
2006-07 fiscal year. Your gift to the CCC will remain in the Diocese of San
Jose to enable continued quality news coverage of this Local Church. Look
for the special envelope in your parish the weekend of June 3-4. Roberta
Ward
Immigration Forum: The Catholic Community of Palo Alto, in cooperation with the Human Concerns Commission and Deanery 2 of the Diocese of San Jose, will present an Immigration Forum: Walls or Welcome, on Sunday, May 21. Key speakers will be Richard Hobbs, Director, Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations; Gregory Kepferle, CEO, Catholic Charities of San Jose; and Lorena Solorio, community activist. The speakers' prepared talks will be followed by an extended period of questions, answers and discussion. The Forum will be at 2 PM, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3233 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, and is free and open to the public. For more information, call Michael Veuve, (408) 325-5115.
Social Justice and Immigration Lecture: Father Jon Pedigo, pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish, will speak on social justice and immigration issues on May 30, 7:30 PM at St. Lawrence, the Martyr Parish. He will give an overview of the Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform. A hotel worker will join him for the presentation. Location will be the Worship space of St. Lawrence, the Martyr Parish, 1971 St. Lawrence Dr., Santa Clara.
Greetings from St. Julie Billiart's prayer group: We would like to invite your community to our first healing Mass which falls on Pentecost Sunday, June 4. Click here to find a flyer which has all the information. Thank you. - Dr. Jaime Galindo
Justice Symposium is on June 24, 2006, at Santa Clara University. Registration forms will be ready soon. But please mark your calendar now and plan to attend and invite others. There will be several excellent national and local speakers including John Carr, Secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Dept. of Social Development and World Peace, and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, as well as exhibits, lunch, prayer, an award ceremony, and an opportunity to network and share with others. This year, the Symposium will include a Spanish track. Hope to see you there! - Linda Batton, SJ Diocese.
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