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Upcoming Workshops
All are welcome to attend, no fee.

March 2010 :
Tues. 3/16
Step by Step Funeral Planning

Join us for an opportunity to learn ways to personalize your Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal. Where in the funeral rite is creativity appropriate? What readings and music would you like to hear? Can cremated remains be present at the church? How much will it cost? Now is the time to ask questions and learn about the Catholic teachings.
Presenter: Msgr. Joseph Milani, Darling & Fischer Funeral Home and Catholic Cemeteries
Five Wounds Parish 1375 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95116
In the Library 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Mon. 3/22
Step by Step Funeral Planning ~ Presented in English, Spanish & Vietnamese

Join us for an opportunity to learn ways to personalize your Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal. Where in the funeral rite is creativity appropriate? What readings and music would you like to hear? Can cremated remains be present at the church? How much will it cost? Now is the time to ask questions and learn about the Catholic teachings.
This workshop will be offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Presenters: Msgr. Joseph Milani, Fr. Francisco Rios, Msgr. Dinh Do. Lima, Campagna, Alameda Funeral Home, Martinez & Barba Funeral Services & Cremation, Darling & Fischer Funeral Home and Catholic Cemeteries.
St. Elizabeth 750 Sequoia Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Presentation will begin in the Church 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Tues. 3/23
Put It In Writing

Know your options, an Advance Directive is your life on your terms. Whether you're 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes today means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later. You will learn how to fill out an Advance Directive line by line and what decisions you should take into consideration when completing this document.
This workshop will be offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Presenter: Cindy Safe and Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty
Most Holy Trinity 2040 Nassau Dr. San Jose, CA 95122
In the Trinity Center 7:00 - 9:00 pm

 

April 2010 :
Thurs. 4/15
Put It In Writing & Hospice

Know your options, an Advance Directive is your life on your terms. Whether you're 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes today means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later. You will learn how to fill out an Advance Directive line by line and what decisions you should take into consideration when completing this document.
This workshop will be offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Presenter: Cindy Safe and A Hospice of the Valley representative.
St. Mary 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030
In the Hofmann Center 7:00 - 9:00 pm

 

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

Links to Grief Resources
The following are local resources for bereavement and grief ministry.
www.codaalliance.org
www.hospicevalley.org
www.pathwayshealth.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
www.griefandloss.org
www.kara-grief.org
www.billwilsoncenter.org
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