Deanery 5: Environmental Justice Series

"Addicted to Plastic: The Rise & Demise of a Modern Miracle"

Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga.

Did you know that all of the plastic ever manufactured is still somewhere in our environment – much of it in our oceans! Find out what’s out there and how you can help reduce plastic waste. Come to the screening of ADDICTED TO PLASTIC and participate in the post-viewing discussion moderated by Lenora Carey of the Keisai Project that monitors and chronicles the Pacific plastic gyre.

ADDICTED TO PLASTIC is a documentary about solutions to plastic pollution. Encompassing over three years of filming in 12 countries on 5 continents, including two trips to the middle of the Pacific Ocean where plastic debris accumulates. The film details plastic's path over the last 100 years and provides a wealth of expert interviews on practical and cutting edge solutions to recycling, toxicity and biodegradability. These solutions - which include plastic made from plants - will provide viewers with a awareness of our future with plastic.

Sponsored by Deanery 5 Social Justice Speakers Committee.

Deanery Meetings 2010 - 2011

The schedule of Deanery meetings for 2010 - 2011 is as follows:

• Monday, November 15, 2010 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish in Los Gatos. (This will be a lunch/meeting)
  
• Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Parish in San Jose
• Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish in Cupertino. (This will be a lunch/meeting)

These meetings are for all parish staff members. Please place these dates on your calendars now.

We also welcome our new Dean, Fr. Chris Bransfield, pastor of St. Martin of Tours Parish.

Deanery 5: Environmental Justice Series

"Energy Crossroads: A Burning Need to Change Course"

Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph of Cupertino, in Cupertino

Do you care whether America remains a great place to live and the earth survives the next 100 years as a livable planet? If you do, then plan to attend the fifth program in our Deanery 5 Social Justice Enrichment Series to view the video “Energy Crossroads” and participate in the post-viewing discussion.

“Energy Crossroads” presents “an accurate and comprehensive picture of the two biggest crises of our era – resource depletion and sustainability.” This program will help us to understand the threat to our lifestyles and our future and identify what we can do about it.

The post-viewing discussion will be moderated by Luci Poulicakos, the solar energy columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Click here for a flyer.

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.