CANTOR/ACCOMPANIST WORKSHOPS
These master-class style workshops help participants learn the musical and leadership skills needed to help an assembly pray more confidently in song. Some participants will have the opportunity to cantor or accompany at the workshop to receive individual feedback. Click on the links below to see more details. Use the form on this page to register. Want to host a cantor/accompanist workshop at your parish? Just let Diana know.
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CATECHUMENATE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Gather with other initiation ministers who work with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA - adults and children) to study the rites, share resources, ask questions, and support each other. We meet five times a year at various locations within the diocese. All are welcome; registrations are helpful. Click on the links below to see upcoming topics. Use the form on this page to register. If you want to host one of the meetings at your parish, just let Diana know.
- Thursday, October 4, 2007, 6:30p - 8:30p, Santa Teresa Parish - FREE DINNER!
- Thursday, January 3, 2008, 7:00p - 8:30p, Holy Spirit Parish
- Thursday, March 6, 2008, 12:30p - 2:00p, Washington United Youth Center
- Thursday, April 3, 2008, 7:00p - 8:30p, St. Christopher
- Thursday, June 5, 2008, 7:00p - Potluck Dinner, St. Albert the Great Center (@ St. Thomas Aquinas)
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LITURGICAL COORDINATORS' GATHERINGS
Gather with other those responsible for preparing the liturgy to discuss current issues, learn new strategies, share resource, and support each other. We meet six times a year at various locations within the diocese. All are welcome; registrations are helpful. Click on the links below to see upcoming topics. Use the form on this page to register. If you want to host one of the gatherings at your parish, just let Diana know.
- Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 10:00a - 12:00p, Saint Justin, Santa Clara
- Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 10:00a - 12:00p, Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Los Gatos
- Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 10:00a - 12:00p, Saint John the Baptist, Milpitas
- Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 10:00a - 12:00p, St. Catherine, Morgan Hill
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VINO & VESPERS
Spend an evening with three of God's best gifts. We'll begin with Evening Prayer followed by an intimate conversation with our guest speaker about faith and daily life as we savor delicious desserts and fine wine. Vino & Vespers evenings feature prominent Catholics talking about how they live their faith through the real events of contemporary life in the Silicon Valley. Over 21 only. Previous guest speakers have included: Tom Beaudoin, Robert Brancatelli, Bob Hurd, Dmitry Shkolnik, and Rev. Jon Pedigo and Rev. Eduardo Samaniego. All evenings take place at the Casa Maria Conference Center at the Holy Names Spirituality Center for Life and Learning in Los Gatos.
