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Learning About Other Traditions
In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. Featured speakers come from Muslim, Hindu, Zen Buddhist, Jain, and Jewish traditions. All are welcome! The series begins on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Santa Teresa Parish, 794 Calero Ave, SJ 95123. See the Events Calendar for additional sessions.
“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Nostra Aetate, Vatican II
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Celebrating Nostra Aetate
50 years ago, on October 28, 1965, Pope Paul VI issued a proclamation Nostra Aetate (In Our Time) at the Second Vatican Council, opening up the relationship of Catholics to non-Christian religions. The document called for mutual understanding, respect, and fraternal dialogue across religious traditions. This simple but profound proclamation marked a new chapter in interfaith cooperation, and has underwritten many movements of interfaith action to address issues of systematic discrimination and injustice.
SiVIC has joined with Santa Clara University, the Diocese of San Jose, the Rabbinic Association of Greater San Jose, and the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley in celebrating this anniversary and committing to ongoing efforts to build understanding and appreciation among the religious communities of our area:
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13th Annual Coat and Soup Ministry
A collaborative effort sponsored by:
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church, One Warm Coat Foundation, City Team Ministries, NAACP, Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, SiVIC, and many more!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2015
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
484 E. San Fernando St., San José, 95112
Last year, we:
- served over 345 families
- received 1201 coats
- had 170 volunteers both days
- provided 59 blood pressure checks
- and raised $4607 for the poor and homeless in our area
What donations are needed?
- COATS
(New or *slightly* used) – All Sizes - New Items (All Sizes)
Socks, scarves, hats, gloves, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, underwear - Hygiene Kits (Goal: 400 kits)
Toothbrushes, mouthwash, razors, toilet paper, soap, lotion, combs, Kleenex, shampoo, conditioner, chapstick, sanitary napkins
Where do I bring my donations?
- Emmanuel Family Life Center – Donation Bins
467 N. White Road ~ San José, CA 95127 - Grace Baptist Church – Donation Bins
484 E. San Fernando St. ~ San José, CA 95112
Accepting donations until Friday, 12/11/15
How can I volunteer?
Please contact Rev. Celinda Miranda at celindam@hotmail.com
Download a flyer to share at your congregation or community: coatministry2015