Priests vs. Seminarians

Priests vs. Seminarians
Basketball Challenge-Vocations Office
The Seminarians of the Diocese of San Jose have challenged the Diocesan priests to a basketball game!! The game will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2007 at Archbishop Mitty High School, 5000 Mitty Way in San Jose. Adult tickets are $10.00 and student tickets are $5.00. All proceeds from the game will help send our Seminarians to World Youth Day 2008, joining the youth and young adults of our Diocese. To request tickets online please go to: http://www.dsj.org/dsj/buildform.asp?id=38. God bless you and please pray for vocations!

The Circle Weekly E-Newsletter
Greetings All-
We hope you had a very Merry Christmas!
The Deanery 2 Core Team is looking for an experienced webmaster to bring up the website for Deanery 2 (all 7 parishes of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos)Looking for someone who can donate their time or work for below market rates.
Work to begin after New Year's Day.
Contact Larry at:hudat@stanfordalumni.org for more info.
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Highlights:
Deanery-wide:
-Young Adult Mass-Get Involved!!
-Diocese Softball LeagueParish Specific:
-Stanford
*****Service Opportunity with St. Anthony's Soup Kitchen-St. Joseph
*****Small Faith Group MeetingHousing
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End of Month MassTuesday, December 26th, 7:30St. Nicholas Youth Center12816 S. El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills (West of Foothill Expwy, just before I-280)
Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School.
See link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfi
Tired of shopping and travel? Refresh your weary souls with fellow young adults.
Please mark your calendars for each final Tuesday of every month for our monthly Young Adult Mass. This Mass is offered to and for the young adults of our Deanery (northern grouping of parishes in the Diocese of San Jose which includes Palo Alto, Stanford, Los Altos, and Mountain View), yet is open to any and all young adults from college-age to early 40s. The liturgy is smaller and more intimate, focusing on introductions and a conversational/ dialogue homily, followed by fellowship and refreshments afterward. The Mass is held at the St. Nicholas Youth Center. Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School. See this link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfi
Tell your friends and bring friends!
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Get Involved with Building Young Adult Community!!Interested in helping out with
Theology on Tap? Deanery 2 (all of the parishes of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos) has formed a team to present topics and speakers relevant to today's Catholic Young Adults.
The time commitment is short term (till March, 2007).
Contact Larryat:hudat@stanfordalumni.org to see how you can help.
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SJ Diocese Softball League
The Diocese of San Jose is forming a softball league (runs from April to August, 2007).
Up to 9 teams have competed in the past. Parishes and individuals will be accepted.
Website, http://batfinks.homestead.com/DSJ.htmlContact Scott Vestnys at: freakiev@comcast.net (650) 387-3620 for more info.

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PARISH SPECIFIC
StanfordSt. Anthony's Soup KitchenUpcoming Dates, 8:30 AMSt. Anthony of Padua Dining Room3500 Middlefield RdMenlo ParkSat. 12/30 (8:30AM to 1:00PM), 6 spots open
Contact Peter at: peter_barling@hotmail.com
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St. JosephSt. Joseph's Small Faith Group Tuesday, 7PM to 8:30PMSt. Joseph Rectory582
Hope St., Mountain ViewMeets every week and carpools from there on Mass Tuesdays.
Contact Bernadette at:Bernadette.Fisher@gmx.net

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Housing1180 Welch Road, Palo AltoFurnished studio with 1 queen bed + closet + kitchen + balcony will be available from Dec 21st to Jan 5rd. It's located close to the Stanford Medical center and at 1/4 mile to the Stanford shopping center, less than 1 mile to the center of the campus. Utilities included. Rate is $25/day: if you stay for the full period.Email cibinetto@gmail.com
or call 650 3531272
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Two Rooms For Rent in Sunnyvale 2 rooms for rent in a nicely updated home in Sunnyvale (close to Hwy 101 and Mathilda Ave.) with a huge and beautifully landscaped patio and backyard. Female preferred. Bathroom will be shared among tenants. One room (9x10)is for $700.00 and the other room (13x10) is for $750.00. Both rooms have brand new hardwood flooring, dual pane windows and newly painted walls. Rent includes utilities (water, garbage and electricity). Open to a month-to-month contract. Available as of Jan. 2, 2007.Contact: Shellane ChanEmail: sechansf@yahoo. comCell: (415) 706-6201 after 6pm
Work: (408) 742-2699__._,_.___

YA Monthly Mass

DEANERY WIDE
End of Month MassTuesday, December 26th, 7:30 St. Nicholas Youth Center
12816S. El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills (West of Foothill Expwy, just before I-280)
Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School.
See link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfi

Tired of shopping and travel? Refresh your weary souls with fellow young adults.
Please mark your calendars for each final Tuesday of every month for our monthly Young Adult Mass. This Mass is offered to and for the young adults of our Deanery (northern grouping of parishes in the Diocese of San Jose which includes Palo Alto, Stanford, Los Altos, and Mountain View) yet is open to any and all young adults from college-age to early 40s.
The liturgy is smaller and more intimate, focusing on introductions and a conversational/ dialogue homily, followed by fellowship and refreshments afterward.The Mass is held at the St. Nicholas Youth Center. Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School. See this link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfiTell your friends and bring friends!

YA Monthly Mass

DEANERY WIDE
End of Month MassTuesday, December 26th, 7:30 St. Nicholas Youth Center
12816S. El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills (West of Foothill Expwy, just before I-280)
Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School.
See link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfi

Tired of shopping and travel? Refresh your weary souls with fellow young adults.
Please mark your calendars for each final Tuesday of every month for our monthly Young Adult Mass. This Mass is offered to and for the young adults of our Deanery (northern grouping of parishes in the Diocese of San Jose which includes Palo Alto, Stanford, Los Altos, and Mountain View) yet is open to any and all young adults from college-age to early 40s.
The liturgy is smaller and more intimate, focusing on introductions and a conversational/ dialogue homily, followed by fellowship and refreshments afterward.The Mass is held at the St. Nicholas Youth Center. Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School. See this link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfiTell your friends and bring friends!

SFSYA Group invites you...

Young Adult Group!!!
We welcome ALL Young Adults to come explore your Catholic Faith and meet other Catholic Young Adults in our community. We invite YOU to join us for our SFS YA (Social, Faith Sharing and Service Young Adult) group which meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings for a faith talk or other activity.

This Tuesday, Dec 19th - take a break from the malls and other Christmas activity and join us for our meeting at 7:30pm in the Adult Education Office. We will be doing a Bible Study and will talk about upcoming social and community service activities. Come join in on some spiritual preparation as we continue our Advent journey and await the Season of Christmas!!
Jan 2nd - This will be our next SFS-YA scheduled meeting. Please plan ahead and make it your New Year's resolution to drop by.

We are young adults primarily in our 20's and 30's who are connected by our Catholic faith and actively participate in the life of the Church. We meet regularly for spiritual growth and reflection, fun events, and service projects.
For any questions or to keep updated on upcoming SFS YA activities, contact Michele at mk_pa@yahoo.com or Ernesto at eorci@stmaryslg.org or 354-3726 ext.111
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The Circle E-Newsletter- Dec 19

The Circle Weekly E-Newsletter Merry Christmas!
Remember "the reason for the season" and blessings to all that maybe traveling.
The Deanery 2 Core Team is looking for an experienced webmaster to bring up
the website for Deanery 2 (all 7 parishes of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos)
Looking for someone who can donate their time or work for below market rates.
Work to begin after New Year's Day. Contact Larry at:hudat@stanfordalumni.org for more info.
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Highlights:Deanery-wide:-Young Adult Mass-Get Involved!!-Diocese Softball LeagueParish Specific:-Stanford
*****Tuesday Dinner
*****Service Opportunity with St. Anthony's Soup Kitchen-St. Joseph
*****Small Faith Group MeetingHousing
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DEANERY WIDE
End of Month MassTuesday, December 26th, 7:30 St. Nicholas Youth Center12816
S. El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills (West of Foothill Expwy, just before I-280)Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School.
See link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfi
Tired of shopping and travel? Refresh your weary souls with fellow young adults.
Please mark your calendars for each final Tuesday of every month for our monthly Young Adult Mass. This Mass is offered to and for the young adults of our Deanery (northern grouping of parishes in the Diocese of San Jose which includes Palo Alto, Stanford, Los Altos, and Mountain View), yet is open to any and all young adults from college-age to early 40s.
The liturgy is smaller and more intimate, focusing on introductions and a conversational/ dialogue homily, followed by fellowship and refreshments afterward.
The Mass is held at the St. Nicholas Youth Center. Please note: this is not near the church itself, but adjacent to the Rectory and the School. See this link for map & directions: http://paloaltocatholic.org/STAY/MapSNYC.pdfi
Tell your friends and bring friends!
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Get Involved with Building Young Adult Community!!
Interested in helping out with Theology on Tap? Deanery 2(all of the parishes of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos) has formed a team to present topics and speakers relevant to today's Catholic Young Adults.The time commitment is short term (till March, 2007). Contact Larryat:hudat@stanfordalumni.org to see how you can help.
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SJ Diocese Softball League The Diocese of San Jose is forming a softball league (runs from April to August, 2007). Up to 9 teams have competed in the past. Parishes and individuals will be accepted.Website, http://batfinks.homestead.com/DSJ.html
Contact Scott Vestnys at: freakiev@comcast.net (650) 387-3620 for more info.
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StanfordMonthly Tuesday DinnerDecember 19th, 7:30 PMThe Oasis241 El Camino RealMenlo ParkJoin us for our monthly dinner!
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St. Anthony's Soup KitchenUpcoming Dates, 8:30 AMSt. Anthony of Padua Dining Room3500 Middlefield RdMenlo ParkSat. 12/30(8:30AM to 1:00PM), 6 spots openContact Peter at: peter_barling@hotmail.com
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St. JosephSt. Joseph's Small Faith Group Tuesday, 7PM to 8:30PMSt. Joseph Rectory582 Hope St.Mountain ViewMeets every week and carpools from there on Mass Tuesdays. Contact Bernadette at:Bernadette.Fisher@gmx.net
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Housing1180 Welch Road, Palo AltoFurnished studio with 1 queen bed + closet + kitchen + balcony will be available from Dec 21st to Jan 5rd. It's located close to the Stanford Medical center and at 1/4 mile to the Stanford shopping center, less than 1 mile to the center of the campus. Utilities included. Rate is $25/day: if you stay for the full period.Email cibinetto@gmail.com or call 650 3531272
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2 Rooms For Rent in Sunnyvale 2 rooms for rent in a nicely updated home in Sunnyvale (about 10 mintues away) with a huge and manicured patio and backyard. Female preferred. Bathroom will be shared among tenants. One room (9x10)is for $700.00 and the other room (13x10) is for $750.00. Both rooms have brand new bamboo hardwood flooring, dual pane windows and newly painted walls. Rent includes utilities (water, garbage and electricity). Open to a month-to-month contract. Available as early as Dec. 15, 2006.Shellane ChanEmail: sechansf@yahoo.comCell: (415) 706-6201 Work: (408) 742-2699

The Circle E-Newsletter Dec 12 ' 06

The Circle Weekly E-NewsletterGreetings
All-A big thank you to Cathy, Rob, Ritzi, Scott C. and Scott H.
for helping setup the Early Holiday party and thanks to the many
others for sharing their cooking talents or helping with the setup/cleanup.
Teresa, the organizer of our toy drive, thanks you all for your generous gifts to the underprivileged teens in the area who will have a brighter Christmas this year
thanks to your holiday spirit.Finally, the biggest thanks to Joe Darcy
for organizing the affair. Any feedback or suggestions for future holiday events,
please send to Joe at: jddarcy@sonic.net
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Highlights:Deanery-wide:-Service Opportunity -- Family Giving Tree-SJ Christmas in the Park-Get Involved!!-Diocese Softball LeagueParish Specific:-Stanford
*****Tuesday Bible Study
*****Service Opportunity with St. Anthony's Soup Kitchen-St. Joseph
******Small Faith Group MeetingHousing
******DEANERY WIDE
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Family Giving Tree Toy Sorting Saturday, December 16th, 9AM to 11AM1210 California Circle, MilpitasJoin hundreds of other elves as they process thousands of gifts destined for the less fortunate in the Bay Area. Duties include packing and wrapping gifts for delivery.Other shifts are available, see http://www.familygivingtree.orgor contact Larry at: hudat@stanfordalumni.org for more info or to sign up.
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San Jose Christmas in the Park Saturday, December 16th, 6PMA group from the Circle will be meeting first at Sonoma Chicken Coop, 31 N Market St., San Jose, for dinner and then tour the Christmas in the Park exhibits at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose. Ice skating is also available to get into the Christmas spirit. Links with info are here:
http://www.christmasinthepark.com/index.html
http://www.sjdowntown.com/eve_eve_ice.html
Rain will cancel the Ice Skating portion of the event, but the other events
(Dinner/Christmas in the Park) will go on rain or shine.Please RSVP to Tom at: yagdance@yahoo.com to let us know you are coming to either dinner,
Christmas in the Park or both.
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Get Involved with Building Young Adult Community!!Interested in helping out with
Theology on Tap? Deanery 2(all of the parishes of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos)
has formed a team to present topics and speakers relevant to today's Catholic Young Adults.
The time commitment is short term (till March, 2007). Contact Larryat:hudat@stanfordalumni.org to see how you can help.
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SJ Diocese Softball League The Diocese of San Jose is forming a softball league
(runs from April to August, 2007). Up to 9 teams have competed in the past.
Parishes and individuals will be accepted.Website,
http://batfinks.homestead.com/DSJ.html
Contact Scott Vestnys at: freakiev@comcast.net (650) 387-3620 for more info.
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PARISH SPECIFIC
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StanfordStanford Young Adults Tuesday Bible StudyTuesday, December 12th, 7:30 - 9:00University Church Annex1611 Stanford Ave.Palo AltoStanford's Tuesday Night Fellowship, Bible Study continues with Matthew, Ch. 25
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St. Anthony's Soup KitchenUpcoming Dates, 8:30 AMSt. Anthony of Padua Dining Room3500 Middlefield RdMenlo ParkSat. 12/23(8:30AM to 1:00PM), no spots openMon. 12/25(8:30AM to 2:30PM), 3 spots openSat. 12/30(8:30AM to 1:00PM), 6 spots openContact Peter at: peter_barling@hotmail.com
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St. JosephSt. Joseph's Small Faith Group Tuesday, 7PM to 8:30PMSt. Joseph Rectory582 Hope St.Mountain ViewMeets every week and carpools from there on Mass Tuesdays. Contact Bernadette at:Bernadette.Fisher@gmx.net
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Housing1180 Welch Road, Palo AltoFurnished studio with 1 queen bed + closet + kitchen + balcony will be available from Dec 21st to Jan 5rd. It's located close to the Stanford Medical center and at 1/4 mile to the Stanford shopping center, less than 1 mile to the center of the campus. Utilities included. Rate is $25/day: if you stay for the full period.Email cibinetto@gmail.com or call 650 3531272
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2 Rooms For Rent in Sunnyvale 2 rooms for rent in a nicely updated home in Sunnyvale (about 10 mintues away) with a huge and manicured patio and backyard. Female preferred. Bathroom will be shared among tenants. One room (9x10)is for $700.00 and the other room (13x10) is for $750.00. Both rooms have brand new bamboo hardwood flooring, dual pane windows and newly painted walls. Rent includes utilities (water, garbage and electricity). Open to a month-to-month contract. Available as early as Dec. 15, 2006.Shellane ChanEmail: sechansf@yahoo.com
Cell: (415) 706-6201 Work: (408) 742-2699__._,_.___
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St Francis of Assisi-Skate Jam-Toy Drive

December 15 at San Jose State
Join us for a special event tat will have you skating till the wheels fall off. Friday december 15th, e will be hosting Skate Jam ar SJS to help raise money and toys for the less fortunate this Christmas season. Please come out and support this event, have fun, and help the needy this holiday season.
Proceeds will be going tot eh San Jose Family Shelter
$5 Admission with toy
$7 Admission without toy
Sponsored by the Jr High, High School and Young ADult Ministries at SFOA
ECHO JCRU LYTEHOUSE

Detention Ministry

For more info contact Perrin Brady at 650-949-8918

The Circle E-Newsletter Dec 5 ' 06

The Circle Weekly E-Newsletter
Greetings All-The Christmas season is upon us. Lots of things are going on inthe young adult community to help you celebrate "the reason forthe season."
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Highlights:Deanery-wide:-Holiday Party-Early Holiday Liturgy-Theology on Tap-Service Opportunity -- Family Giving Tree-SJ Christmas in the Park-Get Involved!!-Diocese Softball LeagueParish Specific:-Stanford
*****Tuesday Bible Study
*****Service Opportunity with St. Anthony's Soup Kitchen-St. Joseph
*****Small Faith Group Meeting
*****Other Groups:-Nativity Parish Adoration
*****Group Christmas Party
*****Housing

DEANERY WIDE
Young Adult Holiday Party Saturday, Dec 9th, 7:00PM St. Albert the Great's Hospitality Center1095 Channing AvePalo Alto.Hosted by the Stanford Young Adult Group. Join Young Adults of this Deanery in a Christmas celebration. We'll have hotchocolate, cider and some tasty snacks. We ask all attendees to bring a drink, dessert or snack to share, or $5.00 to helpcover costs. We also ask guests to bring an unwrapped gift for a teenager for a toy drive held by Stanford's permanent community.So get dressed up for the holidays and celebrate the season with the Young Adults of Deanery 2!If you wish to help setup, please show up to the Hospitality Center at St. Albert the Great at 6PM on Sat. 12/9Contact Joe at: jddarcy@sonic.net for more info or to help organize.
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Early Holiday Liturgy Saturday, December 9th, 11PMMemorial Church, Stanford CampusAll are welcome to attend this special liturgy as the Catholic Community at Stanford celebrates Christmas before final exams.This early Midnight Mass begins with a candlelight procession and ends with a festival of carols. Contact Larry at: hudat@stanfordalumni.orgfor more info.
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Theology on Tap Sunday, December 10th, 7PMAcapulco Restaurant1299 Lawrence ExpwySanta ClaraOur Lady of Guadalupe: Are you curious about the truth behind Our Lady of Guadalupe? Since her first reported apparition to Juan Diego in Mexico City, Our Lady of Guadalupe has been an honored and mystifying Catholic figure. Catholics honor her as the manifestation of the Virgin Mary and she is a significant nationalistic icon to the Mexican people. This lecture, presented by Gloria Inès Loya, PBVM, will delve into the mystery of Our Lady of Guadalupe and provide insight into some of our sacred beliefs about her. Prepare to be enlightened!
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Family Giving Tree Toy Sorting Saturday, December 16th,
9AM to 11AM1210 California Circle, Milpitas
Join hundreds of other elves as they process thousands of gifts destined for the less fortunate in the Bay Area. Duties include packing and wrapping gifts for delivery.Other shifts are available, see http://www.familygivingtree.orgor contact Larry at: hudat@stanfordalumni.org for more info or to sign up.
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San Jose Christmas in the Park Saturday, December 16th, 6PMA group from the Circle will be meeting first at Sonoma Chicken Coop, 31 N Market St., San Jose, for dinner and then tour the Christmas in the Park exhibits at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose. Ice skating is also available to get into the Christmas spirit. Please RSVP to Tom at: yagdance@yahoo.com to let us know you are coming to either dinner, Christmas in the Park or both.
Get Involved with Building Young Adult Community!!Interested in helping out with Theology on Tap? Deanery 2(all of the parishes of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos) has formed a team to present topics and speakers relevant to today's Catholic Young Adults.The time commitment is short term (till March, 2007). Contact Larryat:hudat@stanfordalumni.org to see how you can help.
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SJ Diocese Softball League The Diocese of San Jose is forming a softball league (runs from April to August, 2007). Up to 9 teams have competed in the past. Parishes and individuals will be accepted.Website, http://batfinks.homestead.com/DSJ.html
Contact Scott Vestnys at: freakiev@comcast.net (650) 387-3620 for more info.
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PARISH SPECIFIC
StanfordStanford Young Adults Tuesday Bible StudyTuesday, December 5th, 7:30 - 9:00University Church Annex1611 Stanford Ave.Palo AltoStanford's Tuesday Night Fellowship, Bible Study continues with Matthew, Ch 24.
St. Anthony's Soup KitchenUpcoming Dates, 8:30 AMSt. Anthony of Padua Dining Room3500 Middlefield RdMenlo ParkSat. 12/23(8:30AM to 1:00PM), 10 spots openMon. 12/25(8:30AM to 2:30PM), 3 spots openSat. 12/30(8:30AM to 1:00PM), 6 spots openContact Peter at: peter_barling@hotmail.com

St. JosephSt. Joseph's Small Faith Group Tuesday, 7PM to 8:30PMSt. Joseph Rectory582 Hope St.Mountain ViewMeets every week and carpools from there on Mass Tuesdays. Contact Bernadette at:bernadettefriedrichs@gmx.de
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OTHER GROUPS
Christmas Party for Adoration With FriendsFriday, December 8 7:30 pmChurch of the Nativity 210 Oak Grove Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025After the 7:30p.m. Mass for Feast of Immaculate ConceptionPlease come behind the Church to the O'Hare Center for our Christmas Party.Bring a drink, appetizer or dessert or volunteer to help cleanup.Please RSVP to adorationwithfriends@yahoo.com
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Housing
2 Rooms For Rent in Sunnyvale 2 rooms for rent in a nicely updated home in Sunnyvale (about 10 mintues away) with a huge and manicured patio and backyard. Female preferred. Bathroom will be shared among tenants. One room (9x10)is for $700.00 and the other room (13x10) is for $750.00. Both rooms have brand new bamboo hardwood flooring, dual pane windows and newly painted walls. Rent includes utilities (water, garbage and electricity). Open to a month-to-month contract. Available as early as Dec. 15, 2006.Shellane ChanEmail: sechansf@yahoo.comCell: (415) 706-6201 Work: (408) 742-2699__._,_.___
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The Truth Behind Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 10

Are you curious about the truth behind Our Lady of Guadalupe? This month's Theology on Tap series will welcome Sr. Gloria Loya from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley and Lupital Vital from the Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of San Jose who will be giving a lecture on Our Lady of Guadalupe in both Spanish and English this Sunday, December 10th. This lecture will delve into the mystery of Our Lady of Guadalupe and provide insight into some of our sacred beliefs about her. Prepare to be enlightened!

Sunday, December 10, 2006
3pm - 5PM (en Español)
6pm - 8PM (In English)
Free Admission
Must be 21 & over to attend

Acapulco Restaurant
1299 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(Between El Camino Real & Benton Street)

For more information and directions visit
www.TOTSILICONVALLEY.COM

SFS YA Group--Social, Faith-sharing, and Service Young Adult Group (formerly referred to as St. Mary's YA group)

St. Mary's Los Gatos
Welcoming All Young Adults!!!
(Single and Married, 18 to mid 40's)
Have YOU been wanting to refresh what you had learned before or even learn more about your Catholic Faith? Are YOU looking to explore your Catholic Faith and meet other Catholic Young Adults in our community. Then we invite YOU to join us for our SFS YA (Social, Faith Sharing and Service Young Adult) group which meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings for a faith talk or activity.
This Tuesday, Dec. 5th, we will kick-off Advent with an 'Advent Potluck' dinner at 7pm in the Adult Education Office - So that we have enough to eat, give Michele or Ernesto a call to let us know that you will be joining us and bringing something to share. Our 'official' SFS YA meeting will begin around 7:30pm and we will be talking about the Advent Season and also Prayer in and with the Bible.
Other Upcoming Events/Topics:
Dec 7th - Advent Reflection of Pope Benedict XVI's First Encyclical, "God Is Love", 7:30-9pm Hofmann Ctr (see Adult Enrichment column in the bulletin)
Dec 8th - Feast of the Immaculate Conception (a Holy Day of Obligation) - Happy Feast Day to all the members of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish!
Dec. 12th - Advent Reconciliation Service for the Community - In Church. A great way to prepare for Christmas!
Dec 19th - Christmas, Prayer and the Bible (part 2) 7:30-9pm - Adult Education Office

December Service project is being planned to go to Sacred Heart Community Services and/or Commercial Street Inn - more details to follow.

For more info or to keep updated on upcoming SFS YA activities, contact Michele at mk_pa@yahoo.com or Ernesto at eorci@stmaryslg.org or 354-3726 ext.111
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Migrant Posada December 16 at 6:30 pm

Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform, Diocese of San Jose,
invites you to a Migrant Posada
A Journey of Hope with Mary and Joseph
and our brothers and sisters in Santa Clara County.
Come to gather and celebrate our faith and cultural diversity!In the Christmas Gospel, Mary and Joseph search for shelter when they arrive in Bethlehem.
In the spirit of the Mexican tradition of this gospel reenactment, we walk with those who are seeking shelter, posada, today.
Come with your family and friends!!
Date: Saturday, December 16th, 6:30 pm
Address: Catholic Charities John XXIII Neighborhood Center
5th and San Fernando, San Jose
Free parking in the 4th Street Garage
Please bring your candle!
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Lily-Catholic Charities, elilly@ccsj.org or Daniela Santos, CCIR/PACT, 408-835-6708