2023 圣荷西十大教区讯息 – 回应终身执事的召叫

2023 圣荷西十大教区讯息 – 回应终身执事的召叫

(转载自 The Valley Catholic)
Embracing God’s Call to the Permanent Diaconate
Disciple Profiles: Simon Huang-Chung Liao, ILM ‘18 and Samuel E Milan, ILM ‘18

On May 27th, Simon Huang-Chung Liao and Samuel E Milan, graduates of the Institute for Leadership and Ministry, class of 2018, were ordained to the permanent diaconate at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.

How did faith during your upbringing, or perhaps encounters with the Faith later on, influence your decision to join the diaconate?
Simon: I was brought up as a Catholic since birth in Taiwan. At the time, the vocation for men was priesthood only, and there is no Diaconate order in Taiwan even today! My mother was a devout Catholic who hoped for a vocation in the family (Ironically, I remember telling her to look to her other children for that vocation!). In 2014, during my 40th class reunion, one of my classmates, who is a deacon from the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. invited me to consider the vocation, assuring me, “You will find it very rewarding!” A year later, in May 2015, my wife Cecilia and I attended the Institute for Leadership in Ministry graduation. There, a good friend also encouraged me to consider the diaconate. Later, for a third time, another friend asked me if I had registered. Before I said anything, he quipped, “I checked the age limit for the diaconate program and this year would be your last chance to enroll!” After three different people, three different occasions, I could only say, “Lord, I surrender!”

Samuel: My mom was the family prayer leader, evangelizing her family and others. She gradually passed this charism onto me during her retirement years, and I found myself as the faith leader of our family. Later, as a parent, when I ceased coaching my children’s athletic teams, I transitioned to church ministry. In my ministry I found myself coaching differently, helping to lead adults toward faith formation. Many people I encountered recommended that I serve in the diaconate, and here I am.

Are there any practical experiences during you’ve encountered through the diaconate program that you credit with helping to mature your faith?
Simon: During graduate school I was fortunate to meet and join a Chinese Catholic Bible Study group in Cleveland, Ohio. They provided me with nourishment and guidance for my faith. Additionally, the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries courses at Santa Clara University were eye-opening experiences that helped deepen my faith. I have also spent almost three years working in the detention ministry at Santa Rita Jail. This unexpected mission has brought me a deeper understanding of the meaning of discipleship as we work to impart God’s message of unconditional love and forgiveness to the incarcerated and their families.

Samuel: As we grow and progress through our journey of faith, I look back on the many blessings that have bestowed upon me and my family. After I joined, at the start of the diaconate formation process, we were encouraged to pray “The Liturgy of the Hours”, which consists of morning and evening prayer. Somewhat new to this form of prayer, through this new experience, my wife and I grew in appreciation for it, and we felt we personally grew in faith. We felt this especially when gathering with my fellow classmates to pray together. Walking the path to the permanent diaconate with others in the program, who are experiencing things and going through similar situations, helps you know that you are not alone.

What do you wish others considering the diaconate, knew about the diaconate?
Simon: It is a very rewarding experience, although it is a stringent formation process. There are two sides to the learning journey: through fellowship with others, a deacon better understands their faith, Church teaching, and current pastoral challenges. The other side of the coin is what the deacon brings to the hands-on ministries, as becoming companions to others.

Samuel: Initially it didn’t seem like the right time to enter the diaconate. But when is the ‘right’ time? The discernment process helps with understanding whether the timing is correct or not. Despite the fears and uncertainties ahead, Jesus is with us every step of the way and will always love us whether we are ordained or not. He strengthens as we proceed forwards, one step at a time.

What inspires and challenges you personally and spiritually on this journey?
Simon: The four pillars of the diaconate formation program which are humanity, pastoral, spiritual, and intellectual both challenge and inspire me. They make the program and the vocation itself very holistic and spiritually nourishing. The people who help make the program possible also inspire me to move forward. Lastly, our courses gave me a broader picture of the scope of the diaconate vocation and an enlightened appreciation of the richness of our faith.

Samuel: I am inspired by peoples’ faith and examples of holiness that reveal God’s Love as active in their lives. This love touches me in a very personal way in that we all share this love in Christ. In him, we are bonded, as God’s family, through any challenge. God will lead us to the Promised Land, through situations that may appear too great to handle.

Why is the a deacon an important role in the Church today?
Simon: Like the other deacon candidates, we bring our real-life experiences, be it marriage, raising children, and our professional career, which are all unique when we enter the formation program. Those are precious assets for the various ministries we are called to serve. Those experiences can complement the objectives of the pastoral team.

Samuel: Like the people they serve, deacons bring their own experiences and come from various backgrounds. Having the same experiences and goals as other allows us to bring awareness that God is present in their situations. Everyone needs to hear from someone they can relate to and that is what service, care, and love of others is all about for a deacon.

One to two words that encapsulate(s) your experience in the program and why you chose them?
Simon: Awe and gratitude. Awe for all the amazing people I encountered along the life-long path and multiple events leading to this point. Gratitude for what they have done that made all the difference in various moments in my life. The Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways, and I see God’s hands leading me step-by-step to where I am today, only “after the fact “.

Samuel: Although it is simple, love describes my experience. Love, when we encounter God and through others. I am experiencing this with those that know me personally, and through those who do not. It is that Holy Spirit that raises us all to the Divine. Through Him, the presence and love of God in our lives, He both guides and nurtures us along the way.

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SYNODAL PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS

Drawing on the profound legacy of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s appearance and message to San Juan Diego, Bishop Oscar Cantú convened a diocesan synod under her patronage to listen and discern with the faithful how we, the Church of San José, can accentuate our strengths and address our challenges to spiritually renew our diocese and recapture the vibrancy of our Faith and radiate the Gospel message beyond our walls with renewed enthusiasm.
The diocesan synod consultations started in May 2022 with deep prayer, active listening, and collecting extensive data and feedback from many stakeholders, including priests, deacons, principals, lay leaders, staff, consecrated religious, and faithful of all ages. After 100 consultation sessions and an online survey gathering thousands of recommendations, the Diocese of San José Synod General Assembly was held at Santa Clara University on January 27-29, 2023. At the Assembly, the nearly 200 dedicated delegates considered 96 distinct proposals on how to reinvigorate our faith in a way that routinely forms and engages new disciples of Christ and is sustainable for generations to come. From these prayerful discussions, 48 prioritized proposals emerged for Bishop Cantú’s discernment.
Subsequently, the Pastoral Planning Commission, appointed by Bishop Cantú, took the prioritizations of the Synod Assembly and developed this pastoral plan in collaboration with the Coordinating Team, the Reid Group, and the six Planning Action Teams, consisting of 6 to 12 representatives from parishes, schools, Catholic organizations, and the clergy.
Continuing in the spirit of synodality, hundreds of representatives of our diverse stakeholder groups – lay leadership, staff, religious, and clergy from across the diocese – were gathered to review and provide feedback on the first and second draft plans. Their unique perspectives and valuable insights have enhanced the process and our pastoral plan.
Late November, this collective endeavor and our renewed pastoral plan was presented to Bishop Cantu for his approval.
The plan was unveiled publicly on December 6, 2023, heralding a new chapter for the Catholic community of San Jose. Implementation of the plan is scheduled to begin in January 2024 and continue through 2031.

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2024 圣经生活营 林思川神父将导读圣经《智慧篇》

日期:8/21/24-8/25/24  (Wed-Sun)
人数:80   (报名从速)
地点:San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr  Danville, CA 94526
www.sandamiano.org Retreat Center的住宿

费用:
单人房:$720.00 ($180 per night)
双人房:每人$660.00 ($165 per person per night)

报名联络人:
Martina mniou@hotmail.com
Lulu Ho lulu66ho@gmail.com

请您email 报名后邮寄支票$200 (请注明Bible camp deposit) 支票抬头:JDSB
我们收到支票后会email 跟您确认报名完成
Mail to : JDSB (John Duns Scotus Bible Reading Promotion Center)
P O Box 1083
Fremont, CA 94538

请留意:
1. 5天4夜圣经营需全程参加
2. Deposit $200 (non refundable)

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艾神父讲座 — 绝对一夫一妻制 01/20/2023

主讲神师: 艾立勤神父 (Fr. Louis Aldrich)
主题: 绝对一夫一妻制 — 无坚守一夫一妻制,教会是软弱的,社会是原始的
日期: 2024年 1月 20日 (星期六)
时间: 9:30am – 3:30pm
地点: St. Clare Parish Church 地下室
费用: $10 (午餐)
网路报名: (报名已经截止)
联络人: 吴兴民 (shingmin.wu@gmail.com), 王文成 Vincent Wang (vww101@gmail.com)

讲座大纲]

  • 绝对一夫一妻制的圣经基础
  • 英国文化人类学家 J.D. Unwin 「性与文化」的科学研究
  • 绝对一夫一妻制导致最高文化水平的两个歷史证据 (维多利亚时代的英国和中国的宋朝)
  • 美国的情况
  • 在今天的美国和台湾,年轻人如何能够并且应该培养自然和超自然的动机和美德,以形成绝对一夫一妻制的家庭和社区
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将临期-谈依纳爵[省察祈祷] 12/08/2023

刘家正神父 (耶稣会士)
日期:12月 8日, 6 PM – 7:30 PM 美国加州时间
请上网报名:https://rb.gy/tu2ru (或向华正朔报名)
刘家正神父期许:
1. 参加者尽可能全程参欤。
2. 自我反思对「依纳爵省察祈祷」主题或相关的事物的理解和/或实践;
3. 在这次的聚会中,你「渴望」获得什么恩典? 请现在开始为你的意向 『求恩』祈祷; 为更好地准备自己以接受恩典
自由奉献:$20
支票抬头:MHT / ISC

地址:2040 NASSAU DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95122
信用卡: http://tinyurl.com/y3y2mbqf
将临期-[祈祷]

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彭育申修女讲座

主题: 生命末期, 甚么最重要? — 亡者活着
日期: 11/8/2023 周三 4:30-6:00pm
报名: https://bit.ly/whatul
Zoom Webinar ID: 885 1464 5256 (Passcode: 2005)

彭育申修女讲座

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教理事工入门课程 Introduction to Catechetical Ministry Course

Dear Parish Catechetical Leader,
The Office of Faith Formation invites your catechists to take the Introduction to Catechetical Ministry Course.
The Introduction to Catechetical Ministry is a six-session course that covers the nature and purpose of catechesis and catechetical methodology. The first three sessions will be on September 26, 27 & 28, 2023, from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, and the other three sessions will be on January 23, 24 & 25, 2024. Your catechists can take this online course in English or Spanish.
Please forward the invitation to your catechists and encourage them to attend these online training sessions. It is crucial for your catechists to be trained and to become competent Catechists at your parish. The six-session course is part of the California Catholic Conference of Bishops requirements for the basic Catechist Certification.
For more information, please see the Flyers below.
亲爱的圣荷西教区(DSJ)所属各堂区成人慕道教理课程同工们,圣荷西教区(DSJ)信仰陶成办公室诚挚邀请您们参加《教理事工入门课程》。
《教理事工入门课程》为期六节,探讨教义教育的性质和目的,以及教理教育的方法。前三节课将于2023年9月26日、27日和28日举行,时间为晚上6:30至8:30。后三节课将于2024年1月23日、24日和25日举行。您们可以选择线上英语或西班牙语课程。
请将此邀请转发给您的同工们,并鼓励他们参加这些线上培训课程。希望您的教理同工们接受培训之后,成为贵堂区内有能力的教理的好帮手。 这为堂区的慕道与牧灵工作至关重要。上满这六节课程是加利福尼亚州天主教主教会议的基本教理同工认证要求的一部分。
欲获得更多信息,请参阅下方的宣传单。并请直接上网注册报名。

2023-2024 Introduction to Catechetical Ministry Course flyer 年english

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邀请参加 [依纳爵灵修课程] 2023-2024

如果你身负伤口,如何能背起你的十字架走远?
治癒生命的创伤,是为活出更成熟的生命。

爱其实很简单,就是敞开心扉接受天主无条件赏赐给你的爱。那个「爱」就是耶稣衪自己。耶稣默默温柔的爱着你,衪渴望成为你的朋友,并在日常生活中聆听你的烦恼和心事,耶稣期待你放下心中沉重的包袱,祂愿意帮助你改变你的心境获得心灵的自由。

本年 2023-2024的课程以两本书为主轴
1.「治癒生命的创伤」作者玛窦和丹尼斯,林恩
2.「我想和你聊一聊」坦承与主谈心,作者威廉贝瑞

吴伯仁神父从台湾上线 ZOOM,
课程日期: 9月29, 10月13, 11月17, 12月15, 1月27, 2月24, 3月22, 4月26, 5月24, 6月28
(ZOOM)时间: 星期五, 加州 6pm-7:30pm
为寄发ZOOM ID 请先上网报名 https://tinyurl.com/yeo5netl

全年课程费: 150元 , 可分期付. 支票 title to: MHTISC
信用卡: http://tinyurl.com/y3y2mbqf (付款后请通知玛格莉特,方便寄送Zoom ID)
支票请寄至: 2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose, CA 95122.
标明: Director, Margarita Hua

自由参考书目:
1.《治癒生命的创伤:圆满走过宽恕,心灵不再痛苦》玛窦(Matthew Linn)丹尼斯.林恩
2.《我想和你聊一聊》坦承与主谈心,作者威廉贝瑞
3.《宽恕其实有方法:聆听痛苦,以创意应对欺凌》光启初版
4. 王敬弘神父,《心灵的治癒》,光启初版
5.《与主同在的心灵医者:王敬弘神父神恩运动纪念文集》

主办单位: 美国加州圣荷西耶稣会, 至圣圣三依纳爵灵修中心
2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose, CA 95122. USA
http://www.ignatianretreatindailylife.org/

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为纪念圣依纳爵庆日举办网上活动(ZOOM)

8月11日 (星期五) 晚上
6:00pm-7:30pm 加州时间

敬邀作曲家[连监尧]

分享创作歌曲:「给都给全部都给」「召叫」 和「衪吸引着我」 等等。
报名网站: rb.gy/tu2ru
慷慨支持我们的灵修中心。
信用卡: http://tinyurl.com/y3y2mbqf
建议捐$20
纪念圣依纳爵网上活动 8.11.2023

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陆淑真修女分享『生命维护中心在台湾的工作』 07/29/2023

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