By Mary Quilici Aumack As is our tradition, we traveled to Oregon this year for Thanksgiving. We have done this almost every year since 1983 (Yikes!). We have deep traditions around outings, certain celebrations for certain days, and FOOD. As you know, my friend Fr Greg Kimm says “It’s all about the food.” I once …
By Mary Quilici Aumack Chief Executive Officer The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County I’m a broken record sometimes. In my writing, themes repeat themselves. Far overriding all others is that of gratitude for the “why” of us: The real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. As we head toward Advent, we do so …
By Mary Quilici Aumack Last week, I was talking to my daughter Kacey about family stories. She was encouraging me to rally my five siblings and get things “written down,” so that the stories which we love and carry in our hearts can be passed on and treasured by family. This is a part of …
Article originally published by The Valley Catholic. Read the original article here. By Liz Sullivan As the Saturday morning sun shone through the blue stain glass windows above the altar at Holy Cross Church in San José on October 12, the Society of Saint Joseph held its second Legacy Mass. Bishop Oscar Cantú celebrated the …
By Carolina Scipioni Independent Consultant Guest Writer I am always amazed (and a bit intimidated, I must confess) by the greatness of the saints. All of them have made unthinkable sacrifices and some even endured great suffering during their lives with the sole purpose of serving God and His Church. When I read about their …
by Mary Quilici Aumack, CEO Last week I had dinner with Fr. Mark Arnzen. I often have the opportunity to meet with pastors, hear about life in their parishes, and discuss challenges, ideas, and ultimately hope. When I got home I texted Fr. Mark and said “you are an important step in my journey.” This …
Por Marie Galetto-Dugoni Traducido por Carolina Scipioni A fines de agosto, miembros del Comité de Subsidios de la Fundación visitaron el Programa de Distribución de Alimentos de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Este importante programa recibió un subsidio en el ciclo 2018 y 2019, y el comité estaba emocionado de poder participar. Nuestra Señora …
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni Click here to read this article in Spanish At the end of August, some members of the Foundation’s Grants Committee visited the Food Distribution Program at Our Lady of Guadalupe. This program received a grant in the 2018 and 2019 Spring Grant Cycle, and the committee was excited to visit this very …
The Triplett family has a long history at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception School. Triplett graduates from St. Mary include Ray Triplett (’69), Ray’s sisters Barbara (’62), Joan (’65) and Teri (’67) as well as Ray’s two children Sara (’98) and Colin (’00). “My experience [at St. Mary School] was a vital, formative part …
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“There is so much uncertainty in our lives and in our world. It comforts me to know that no matter how things change, the parish endowment will FOREVER support the members of this community.” – Fr. Greg Kimm, pastor at St. Joseph of Cupertino Endowments are maintained forever, so a gift to an endowment is …