Deanery 5: Environmental Justice Series

"Easy Lifestyle Changes That Benefit the Environment"
Tuesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Parish, San Jose
Speaker: Dr. Anthony Strawa

There are many reasons to reduce energy use and become more sustainable. But sustainability ultimately means changing habits and life styles that have been ingrained in our psyche and are difficult to modify. Dr. Strawa is an atmospheric scientist who will discuss four reasons to conserve and present a strategy for becoming more sustainable in electricity usage, transportation, food consumption, and water usage.

Reconciliation Services during Lent

If you miss the Communal Reconciliation Service in your parish, there are still many opportunities to celebrate the sacrament in nearby parishes. Here is the schedule of services during Lent in our Deanery:

• Monday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church in San Jose
  
• Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church in San Jose
  
• Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Los Gatos
  
• Thursday, March 25, 4:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Saratoga
  
• Thursday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas of Canterbury in Campbell
• Thursday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Saratoga
• Friday, March 26, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Cupertino
  
• Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at St. Lucy's Church in Campbell

For directions, click on each church.

Deanery 5: Environmental Justice Series

In conjunction with the Diocese of San Jose's "Green Initiative" and in solidarity with the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church, this series is intended to make us aware of the impact of our lifestyles on the environment and how we can make small but significant adjustments to our lifestyles to be just stewards of our environment.

Seven sessions have been planned: three for the spring and three for the fall of 2010. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

"Environmental Justice in the Franciscan Tradition"
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Church of the Ascension, Saratoga
Speaker: Brother Keith Warner, OFM

"Water Sustainability"
Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Parish, San Jose
View & discuss the film, "Blue Gold"

"Easy Lifestyle Changes That Benefit the Environment"
Tuesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
St. Martin of Tours Parish, San Jose
Speaker: Dr. Anthony Strawa

"Waste Production"
Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas of Canterbury, Campbell
View & discuss the film, "Trashed"

"Energy"
Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph's Parish, Cupertino
View & discuss the film, "Deep Green"

"Addicted to Plastic"
Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish, Saratoga
View & discuss the film, "Addicted to Plastic"

"Factory Farms"
Tuesday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Parish, Los Gatos
View & discuss the film, "Food, Inc."

Mass for Peace

When: Thurs., January 21, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Queen of Apostles Church (map)

In this time of war and turmoil, local Catholic churches invite everyone to come together to pray for peace.

Refreshment will follow Mass. (Click here for event flyer.)

Deanery Meeting

When: Tuesday, January 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: St. Mary's Church in Los Gatos

Our next Deanery meeting will feature three speakers from the diocesan Green Initiative team. All parish staff members in the Deanery are invited to attend this meeting for more information about diocesan efforts in environmental justice.

Reconciliation Services in the Deanery

If you are unable to attend the Communal Penance Service in your parish, there are still many opportunities to celebrate the sacrament in nearby parishes. Here is the schedule of Reconciliation Services during Advent in our Deanery:

• Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph of Cupertino Church in Cupertino
• Thursday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Saratoga
• Saturday, December 12, 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church in Campbell
• Monday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church in San José
• Monday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. at St. Lucy's Church in Campbell
• Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles in San José
• Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary' s Church in Los Gatos
• Tuesday, December 22, 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Ascension in Saratoga

Deanery Meeting

All parish staff members in our deanery are invited to attend this luncheon/meeting. (Lunch will be provided.)

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: St. Mary's in Los Gatos

We will have some brief updates from our last meeting and then discuss topics and times for our meetings next year. We will conclude by honoring those who will be retiring in June: Msgr. Terry Sullivan, Fr. Justin Zawadski and Sr. Rosalie Pizzo.

Join us as we gather to socialize, to plan for the future and to honor these special people.

Deanery 5: Social Justice Pilgrimage

Join us on a pilgrimage from parish to parish as we explore health as a social justice issue. Featuring the award-winning PBS documentary, "Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?"
Facilitated dialogue led by special guest speakers to follow.

Open to the community -- all are welcome.

"In Sickness and In Wealth"
Thursday, April 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Campbell
What connections exist between healthy bodies, healthy bank accounts, and skin color?

"Not Just a Paycheck"
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Martin of Tours Parish, San Jose
Unemployment takes a toll in Michigan but not in Sweden.

"Becoming American"
Thursday, June 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ascension Parish, Saratoga
Latino immigrants arrive healthy but don't stay that way.

"Collateral Damage"
Thursday, July 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish, Saratoga
Marshall Islanders are caught between the developing and the industrialized worlds.

"Place Matters"
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Parish, Los Gatos
Where you live predicts your health.

"Bad Sugar"
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Francis Cabrini Parish, San Jose
Diabetes in two Native American communities.

"When the Bough Breaks"
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Cupertino
How racism gets embedded in the body and affects birth outcomes.

Reconciliation Services during Lent

If you miss the Communal Reconciliation Service in your parish, there are still many opportunities to celebrate the sacrament in nearby parishes. Here is the schedule of services during Lent in our Deanery:

• Saturday, March 21st, 9:30 a.m. at Ascension Church in Saratoga
  
• Monday, March 23rd, 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church in San Jose
• Tuesday, March 24th, 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Saratoga
  
• Tuesday, March 24th, 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church
  
• Tuesday, March 24th, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Los Gatos
• Saturday, March 28th, 9:30 a.m. at Ascension Church in Saratoga
• Thursday, April 2nd, 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church in Campbell
• Friday, April 3rd, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph of Cupertino Church (Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, April 4th, 9:30 a.m. at Ascension Church in Saratoga
• Tuesday, April 7th, 7:00 p.m. at St. Lucy's Church in Campbell
  

Special Deanery Meeting

When: Tuesday, February 17th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: St. Thomas of Canterbury Church
Presenter: Fr. Brendan McGuire

Fr. Brendan will present the results of the Parish Listening Sessions, along with the major plans for 2009. Of specific interest is the plan for a Diocesan Information Management System. All pastors along with key staff members are encouraged to attend.

The agenda will be as follows:

• Objectives and Approach
• Executive Summary
• Chancery
• Parishes and Schools
• 2008 Actions
• 2009 Action Plans
• Diocesan Information Management Systems