Upcoming Workshops
All are welcome to attend, no fee.

September:
Tues. 9/16
Planning a Christian Funeral ~ Now is the time to ask questions.
Learn about the Catholic teachings, preparation of the Vigil, Mass and Committal services.
Presenters: Msgr. Joseph Milani, Mary Park, A local Funeral Home, Catholic Cemeteries
St. Clare Parish, 941 Lexington Street, Santa Clara
In the North Hall 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Wed. 9/17
Planning a Christian Funeral ~ Now is the time to ask questions.
Learn about the Catholic teachings, preparation of the Vigil, Mass and Committal services, also ideas to personalize your loved one’s celebration of life.
Presenter: Rev. Christopher Bennett
St Frances Cabrini, 15333 Woodard Rd., San Jose
In the Pastoral Office Dining Room 7:00 - 9:00pm

Wed. 9/24
Healing Grief through Music
Experience an evening of prayer and reflection with a variety of music.
Presenter: Reverend Christopher Bennett
St. Christopher Parish, 1576 Curtner Ave., San Jose
In the Small Hall 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Tues. 9/30
End of Life Handbook
A Compassionate Guide to Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved One and Advance Directive considerations.
Presenters: Co-author David B Feldman PhD and Cindy Safe
St Frances Cabrini, 15333 Woodard Rd., San Jose
In the Pastoral Office Dining Room 7:00 - 9:00 pm

October:
Mon. 10/13
Healing Grief through Music
Experience an evening of reflection with a variety of music.
Presenter: Reverend Christopher Bennett
St. Joseph of Cupertino, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino
In the Community Hall 7:00 - 9:00pm

Thurs. 10/16
After End of Life Issues
What happens in Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory?
Presenter: Fr Kevin Joyce will discuss the Biblical and theological foundations for Catholic teaching about the afterlife, relating some of them to “after death experiences” reported by medical investigators.
St Clare Parish, 941 Lexington Street, Santa Clara
In the Church 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Tues. 10/28
Planning a Christian Funeral ~ Now is the time to ask questions.
Learn about the Catholic teachings, preparation of the Vigil, Mass and Committal services.
Presenters: Msgr. Joseph Milani, Alameda Family Cupertino-Saratoga Funeral Home, Catholic Cemeteries
St. Joseph of Cupertino, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino
In the Community Hall 7:00 - 9:00pm

November:
Sat. Nov. 22
Consolation of Grief during the Holidays
Holidays are times we look forward to being with family and friends. Learn ways to deal with grief and loss as opposed to avoiding the reality that someone important in our life is gone.
Presenter: Reverend Christopher Bennett
St. Joseph of Cupertino, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino
In the Community Hall 10:00 am - Noon

December:
Thurs. 12/4
Consolation of Grief during the Holidays
Holidays are times we look forward to being with family and friends. Learn ways to deal with grief and loss as opposed to avoiding the reality that someone important in our life is gone.
Presenter: Reverend Christopher Bennett
Santa Teresa Parish, 794 Calero Ave., San Jose
In Avila Hall 7:00 – 9:00pm

January:
Sat. 1/24
Consolation of Grief After the Holidays
Another Holiday has past without our loved ones by our side. Learn ways to deal with grief and loss during this difficult time.
Presenter: Reverend Christopher Bennett
St. Joseph of Cupertino, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino
In the Community Hall 10:00 am - Noon

For additional information please contact Frances Carrasco Leyerle 408-258-2940 x208 or carrasco@dosj.org
Rsvp’s are appreciated but not required.