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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
REMINDER: Solidarity Events Week of 2/12
Monday, February 13, 2017
Check it out! The weekly communique is now bilingual! - El comunicado semanal ya es bilingüe!
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
What a Week! Candelaria, Misa Feb 5, 9am, Newman Center.
(Read the full newsletter here: http://billroth.net/files/
From Fr. Jon:
What a week! Sweeping changes in foreign and domestic policy were announced and cabinet positions were voted on and we had unprecedented protests at airports and universities! As I was watching the news and reading the reports on the public reaction, I was drawn back to an old childhood song from the 1960’s at the hight of the Vietnam War protests, “The Times, They are a Changing” by Bob Dylan.
This song captured the power of the moment: People were agitated and calling for change. The country was caught up in a war that that claimed more and more lives, the Civil Rights Movement was in full swing and the Farm Workers were beginning their campaign for justice in California. From the vantage point of time, we can look back at the 1960’s and see the power of the people caught up in a strong social justice movement. Yes, some strikes and protests were quite violent; however, the most powerful strikes and protests used non-violent tactics.
Influenced by Gandhi, Dr. King and Cesar Chavez committed themselves to a non-violent movement for social change. Both leaders struggled to maintain the high road of non-violence. Their strength to lead came from a vision of a society in which all people are treated with equal respect and tenderness. In their vision, conflicts were resolved through dialog and the bounty of the earth was shared equally by all. Race, national origin, and creed did not divide the people because Dr King and Cesar’s vision was a vision of radical inclusion. Our Movimiento de Solidaridad (Solidarity Movement) is built upon the foundations of Christ, Gandhi, Dr King and Cesar.
Over the past few weeks we have been reaffirming our individual and collective commitment to a non-violent solidarity movement. We have also been very explicit about radical inclusion: we welcome all persons unconditionally and we also affirmed out commitment to create a better society in which discrimination and intolerance are nothing more than a bitter memory of the past.
Last week we gathered input for a “Pastoral Plan” for El Grupo de Solidaridad. We will distribute the results this coming weekend at our Misa de Solidaridad, February 5 at 9 am at the Newman Center, the corner of San Carlos and 10th Street. Following the Misa we will have a sign up for a planning committee for our Ash Wednesday action and service. Our theme for this week is, “An All Inclusive Vision Requires Courage.”
Next Misa de Solidaridad: Sunday February 5, 9 am.
Next Misa de Solidaridad will be at the Newman Center, Corner of 10th and San Carlos. Following the Misa we will celebrate “Cadelaria.” Please bring your appetites for tamales, champurado, cafe, and Mexican hot chocolate! You are also welcome to bring food to share. We will also be signing up for a planning committee for our Ash Wednesday action and service.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Jon.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Misa this week, Sacred Heart, Pray for Syria.
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth,
who have observed his law;
seek justice, seek humility…(from the Prophet Zephaniah, first reading)
who have observed his law;
seek justice, seek humility…(from the Prophet Zephaniah, first reading)
Compañeros y Compañeras!
We had an amazing week last week. The Sacred Heart Community Service Teach-In and Training was amazing. Thank you Poncho and your staff for providing the safe space for gathering the community and providing training on building capacity in the community! Following the Teach-In and Training many folks attended the community walk to the Federal Building. Hundreds of folks showed up to give voice to a growing movement of concern around issues of civil rights, inclusion, and the treatment of and due process for immigrants. The Women's March the following day reminded us that no matter how difficult and challenging things may seem, there is always room for inspiration and hope. Women (and men) of all sectors of society walked together, lifting up the multiple concerns of the people. What a great week!
Last week at our Misa we discussed how we *as a group* might want to move forward to contribute to this growing Movement. One of the ideas that caught my attention was around the question of leadership. This week's misa will look at the question of taking on the task of raising leaders - not only in the Grupo de Solidaridad, but within our community. How might we raise young leaders to run for student government? How might we encourage high school and college students to form new groups of service and advocacy? How might we recruit people to run for political office?
I'd like for us to think through some questions this week (especially in light of the readings which coincidentally complement the theme*): What does it mean to be a leader? How can I be a mentor? How do I identify someone with talent and leadership potential? How can I nourish that talent? If someone taps my shoulder to take on a leadership role, am I ready to respond, "Yes!"?
Our next Misa de Solidaridad will take place THIS SUNDAY, January 29 at 9 am at the Newman Center, Corner of San Carlos and 10th. All are welcome and new-comers are especially welcome.
...God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise,
and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,
and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,
those who count for nothing,
to reduce to nothing those who are something,
so that no human being might boast before God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,
who became for us wisdom from God,
as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
"Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord." (from 1Cor1, second reading)
and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,
and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,
those who count for nothing,
to reduce to nothing those who are something,
so that no human being might boast before God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,
who became for us wisdom from God,
as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
"Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord." (from 1Cor1, second reading)
PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Let us pray for Syrian refugees. They have lost their homeland and have been rejected by so many countries. We have an obligation to support the Syrian refugees because our foreign policy has certainly contributed to the social and political instability that have led to a mass exodus from Syria. This week we anticipate a refugee policy that will sharply reduce the number of refugees from entering the county and curtailing immigration from other "terror prone" nations.
Let us pray for Mexican immigrants and Mexico. This week we anticipate an executive order that will direct funds to construct a wall between our nation and Mexico. The politics around the building of a wall has been troubling for Mexican immigrants as well as the people of Mexico.
P. Jon
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Bill Roth, 408-876-0111
Linkedin: http://linkd.in/
Bill Roth, 408-876-0111
Linkedin: http://linkd.in/
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Bill Roth, 408-876-0111
Linkedin: http://linkd.in/1cNYoDt
Bill Roth, 408-876-0111
Linkedin: http://linkd.in/1cNYoDt
Friday, January 13, 2017
Friends of Fr. Jon: Activist events coming up soon
Amigos de Grupo De Solaridad:
We have several events coming up in the next few days that you should be aware of.
1. The Day of Action for Immigrant Rights: https://www.facebook.com/events/680292965464658/
1/14 11am. Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/680292965464658/
2. Muslim-Catholic Community Event of Support and Friendship
Monday 1/16: 12 Noon in Alviso, Our Lady Star of the Sea: https://www.facebook.com/events/1810503882501284/
Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1810503882501284/
You must be a member of the Grupo on FB.
3. Rise Up for Justice: Inauguration Day: Counter inauguration. You can download the flyer here.
Friday Jan 20th, Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 11am.
Contact me if you can not register or have questions.
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Bill Roth, 408-876-0111
Linkedin: http://linkd.in/1cNYoDt
Bill Roth, 408-876-0111
Linkedin: http://linkd.in/1cNYoDt
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Friday, January 6, 2017
SAVE THE DATE Monday 1/16/17 Muslim -Catholic Event of Support and Friendship
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