Why are you standing there looking at the sky?
Father's Day is coming. Do you have a story
about your favorite father, or father figure, to share?
Click here for some
ideas/questions. Send your stories to newsletter@sjvnews.net.
Transition Team
by Ellen Turner
The SJV Pastor Transition Team is charged with helping the parish, the out-going pastor, and the in-coming pastor, deal with the changes involved. They are currently gathering information, such as a financial report, a facilities report, and as sense of the state of the parish from the viewpoint of parishioners. With this information they will create a report for the new pastor so he can settle in more quickly.
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. At each listening session, 2-4 members of the Transition
Team will do active listening. This means that they will solicit ideas about
the present and future needs of the parish from parishioners, without
judging or responding to what they hear. All the information gathered from
these discussions will be confidential. There will be no names of
individuals or groups associated with the responses. The team members may
take simple notes to capture ideas, but they will not include any
identification information in the final report. Concepts will only be
included in the report if they show up in more than one listening session,
so as to indicate a trend, or a major need or problem.
As the Transition Team visits the various groups, they want to speak to the members of the group, not particularly the leadership of the group. In fact, in order for group members to feel free to speak, staff members and non-staff leaders of the group are not to be included in the session. The Transition Team can hear their concerns separately.
For example, I am the chair of the Communication Team. When the Transition Team (of which I am a member, along with my husband) came to the Communication Team, I left the room so that the members of the Communication Team would not be influenced by my ideas, but were free to speak their own ideas. My husband was not one of the members of the Transition Team at that listening, for the same reason.
The Transition Team will schedule a separate meeting for staff, and could do so for group leaders also. If you are a parishioner who is not a member of any group the Transition Team is meeting with, or if you miss the session due to schedule issues, you can arrange to meet with a delegation from the Transition Team, or attend the General Listening Session on June 25th as listed below. Please do not try to give your ideas and concerns to one member of the Transition Team alone. The process requires at least two members of the Transition Team to officially hear your concerns. This is so we can be sure of what is heard and avoid giving one person more responsibility than is reasonable. Transition Team members are:
| 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 |
The Transition Team will add the ideas from the recent Town Hall Meeting to any other ideas that surface from these key questions. The General Listening Session in English will be held 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!
SJV Fiesta Report #1: Raffle Winners and Thanks
by Leticia Scaringe
Raffle Winners:
| Grand Prize | Angelo Escamilla | ($10,000) |
| Second Prize | Romel & Maria Sanchez | (14K gold & opal pendant & earring set) |
| Third Prize | Alvaro Quiñones | (DJ services - $1,500 value) |
| Fourth Prize | Toni & John Rossi | (Diamond Tennis Bracelet - $1,000 value) |
| Fifth Prize | Ray Duran | (900 lb. steer or $600 cash) |
| Sixth Prize | Francisco Carreño | (Lo Monaco jewelry - $500 value) |
| Seventh Prize | Antonio Serrano | ($500 cash - Lupe Silva Realtor) |
| Eighth Prize | Cindy Eklund | ($300 voucher - Logo's Uniform) |
| Ninth Prize | Cora Pugay | (Sunday Brunch for 4 at The Drying Shed - $100 value) |
| Tenth Prize | Angela Alfaro | (Limo Service - $500 value) |
| Eleventh Prize | Frank Estrada | (32" TV set - $400 value) |
Click
here to see some photos of Fiesta 2006.
A Note from Carlos Diaz (entertainment):
"Special thanks to all the entertainers for performing despite the weather. We only had one weather-related cancellation (the Nelson Dance Co. - the wet dance floor was unusable for their performance). Gus Vogel from 408 performed a piano solo. Jose Luis Manzo from 408 and his posse performed to Kung Fu Fighting. Many positives were recieved about the entertainment. The cleanup crew did a tough job extremely well."
People Acting in Community Together Make an Impact
by Rosana Madrigal
Saint John Vianney Parish members joined more than thirteen-hundred at the People Acting in Community Together or PACT Forum with the top five candidates for San Jose Mayor at the Parkside Center on a very rainy Sunday afternoon. Based on PACT's model of See, Judge and Act, members asked the five candidates to sign a covenant or commit to several items.
The PACT members' request for Education funding included a video interview with Bill and Melinda Gates with Oprah, and a plea from Cecilia, a Lucha student. After making the case, PACT members asked the next mayor to raise $10M (ten million dollars) for start-up funding for small schools, $600K (six hundred thousand dollars) for a pilot program to extend the school day, and find a new significant stream of revenue for community centers, youth and senior programs.
Following a PACT
member's first-hand experience with less than adequate housing, another PACT
member asked that 30% of affordable housing be for extremely poor families.
Another PACT member asked that each person will be treated with dignity
regardless of his/her immigration status, and asked that San Jose Police and
other city staff not be used as federal immigration agents.
PACT also wants a half-day retreat with the new San Jose Mayor. San Jose Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez, Council-member David Cortese and former Council-member David Pandori agreed to all the requests. Council-member Chuck Reed only agreed to one, and business leader Michael Mulcahy refused all of them. A Saint John Vianney PACT member says Mayor Ron Gonzales did honor his covenant with PACT.
PACT and Saint John
Vianney Parish do not make political endorsements.
Therefore, this is only an informational piece.
SJV School 8th Grade Graduation Retreat
by Nicholas Adams
On Monday, May 15, graduating SJV school students participated in their 8th grade graduation retreat, themed Strength for the Journey, at the Presentation Center. This was their retreat, their time to reflect and pray.
The day was a combination of praying for and thanking their fellow graduates and teachers. It was also an opportunity for them to talk with some SJV alumni who are in high school and college. They were very open with their retreat leaders, and had a wonderful experience.
Please join me in thanking this year’s leaders for their hard work and hours of planning: Janelle Adams ’01, Jaclyn Avila ’04, Brittany Barry ’02, Stephen Diangson ’02, Scott Fredianelli ’02, Kelley Gause ’03, Jennifer Gorgulho ’03, Paul Luna ’99, Sarah O’Dea ’04, and Gabriel Williams-Taime ‘99.
I hope to work with such talented alumni again, next year! Congratulations to the graduating class of 2006! GO VIKINGS!
Prayerfully yours, Nicholas Adams ’99, Retreat Director
Front (left to
right): Nicholas Adams ’99, Jennifer Gorgulho ’03, Jaclyn Avila ’04,
Brittany Barry ’02, Paul Luna ’99.
Back (left to right): Scott Fredianelli ’02, Stephen Diangson ’02,
Kelley Gause ’03, Sarah O’Dea ’04, Gabriel Williams-Taime ’99,
Janelle Adams ’01.
Special Thanks to All Those who made
Mother's Day Layette a Success!!
by
Bruno Martinez
Mother's day was a flurry of activity
at St. John Vianney. The family Mass at 9:00 AM provided amazing hospitality
with food and pins handed out at the door to all mothers. At the noon
Spanish Mass, Spanish Youth Ministry handed out roses to all mothers and the
Quinceañera girls provided hospitality with chocolate covered strawberries,
bananas and cookies.
On top of all that
activity, generous parishioners donated about 10 grocery bags of clothing
for infants and toddlers. Also donated was $1584, which will go
a long way toward purchase of diapers. Our parish, through St. Vincent de
Paul, gives out about $300 worth of diapers every two months. Your donations
will be put to excellent use in this ministry. Thank you very much.
If you would like to volunteer for future Community Ministry events or have ideas for other events, please contact Bruno Martinez in the Community Ministry-Outreach office at: (408) 258-7832 x23 or bmartinez@sjvsj.net.
Farmers Market Coming Soon
by Ellen Turner
The
Alum Rock Village Certified Farmers Market
will have its Grand Opening on
June 4
at the corner of Alum Rock Ave and White Road. The market will be open every
Sunday, from June 4 through November 18, rain or shine.
A Certified Farmers Market is a wonderful idea for the following reasons:
- Neighbors can buy fresh, organic fruits and vegetables right near home.
- Local California farmers can find a local market, saving middle-man costs.
- Far less fossil fuel is used than when your "fresh" goods come from Chile.
- You can be assured of the safety of the food.
- You can meet your neighbors every Sunday after Mass as you browse the market.
There are probably a lot of other reasons too, but we hope these are enough to get you interested.
For more information on Certified Farmers Markets, visit the web site: www.cafarmersmarkets.com
PARISH AND DEANERY:
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.
COMMUNITY AT LARGE:
Interfaith Opportunities in May: There are many interfaith opportunities this month. Check them out at: www.interfaithspace.org/IS-events.htm
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.
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.
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
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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Ascension of
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Pentcost Vigil
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