Category Archives: Parish Life

Feeling like you belong at Church

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Mary Pope-Handy

In Silicon Valley, there are so many opportunities to attend Mass that it’s very easy to drift from Mass to Mass and yet never feel a sense of belonging to the particular group with whom you are worshiping. This is … Continue reading →

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The Season of Hope free musical concert series in San Jose

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Mary Pope-Handy

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, the seat of the Diocese of San Jose, hosts an annual free musical concert series, “The Season of Hope”, each year in the church.  The December 2011 schedule begins on Dec. 12th and runs … Continue reading →

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Minister of Parish Life – When a Lay Person Acts As Pastor

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mary Pope-Handy

As one consequence of the ongoing shortage of priests, we are seeing the emergency of more lay leadership at the parish level.  When the role of pastor cannot be held by a priest, the job title is changed to “Minster … Continue reading →

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Getting Kids to Listen in Mass

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Mary Pope-Handy

How do you get children to not just be quiet during Mass, but also to pay attention and listen? For infants and toddlers, that’s just not always possible, hence the ubiquitous “cry room”. For preschoolers there are often childcare provisions … Continue reading →

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Catholics Relocating to Silicon Valley: Welcome to a Wonderfully Diverse Church Community!

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mary Pope-Handy

If you are Catholic and moving to the San Jose – Silicon Valley area, you’re in luck and we hope you’ll feel right at home. We enjoy a very vibrant Catholic community here, with lots of parishes, Masses in a … Continue reading →

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