Advent Greetings!

Advent blessings! As I always say, this year has passed all too soon. We are all busy with many things this Christmas season - I hope you will take a few moments to see the many things that are happening in our Diocese and local community.

Many blessings to you and your loved ones this season of Advent.

Linda

In This Issue...

• Advent Reflections by Jim Balquist
• CCHD Virtual Advent Calendar Available
• "Sunday Stories" - Catholic Charities
• Immigration Materials for Advent
• An Immigrant Prayer
• St. Christopher Parish Liaison Quoted in New Justice Publication
• St. Catherine's Movie Night
• San Jose State Students Join in Effort to Rebuild Gulf Region
• Mission Co-Op 2006
• What is CLEM?
• Death Penalty on Hold in California
• USCCB & CRS - Catholic Campaign Against Global Poverty
• US Bishops Issue Statement on Iraq War
• New Website for Environmental Justice
• "Picturing Mary" Documentary - December 21, 2006
• Holy Father's Message for World Day of Peace - January 1, 2007
• National Migration Week - January 7-13, 2007
• Deanery 7 Social Justice Day - January 13, 2007
• World Day of Migrants and Refugees - January 14, 2007
• Evening with President of Catholic Charities USA - January 16, 2007
• Interfaith Council Hosts Hearing on Hotel Workers - January 17, 2007
• Walk for Life San Francisco - January 20, 2007
• Pro-Life Mass & Prayer Walk - January 22, 2007
• Journey to Justice Retreats - February 3 & 24, 2007
• Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in DC - February 9-14, 2007