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SUMMARY:G@G Relearn U.S. History—The Dred Scott Decision and the Coming of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Mick Chantler\, Instructor  \n REGISTER for Session Two: \n The Dred Scott Decision and the Coming of the Civil War \n Wednesday\, October 19 \n 10:30-noon \n Gathering Space (1520 Grand Ave; San Rafael) \n In 1857 the Supreme Court handed down the most controversial decision in the history of that august body. Chief Justice Roger Taney six of his colleagues ruled that African-Americans were not and could not be citizens of the United States. Their ruling excluding Blacks from the national body politic included free Blacks as well as slaves. (Yes\, there were thousands of free African-Americans on the eve of the Civil War—in some Northern states they could even vote.) The Court also struck down the Missouri Compromise\, a political strategy that had kept slavery out of many of the newly formed states in the west for nearly forty years. The ruling outraged antislavery men and women in the North\, including one Abraham Lincoln. We will dissect this complicated and thorny court ruling\, and see how it placed the country directly on the path to secession and the Civil War. \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gg-relearn-u-s-history-the-dred-scott-decision-and-the-coming-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221004T110000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sisters: We Walk the Path Together
DESCRIPTION:About:  \n These days we are witnessing increased social division in our national politics\, our churches\, and in our families. Just watching the news creates angst and distress. How do we navigate this\, and how might Zen offer a perspective that could broaden our view? Sr. Pat Farrell\, OP\, will share with us her experience with Zen meditation and teaching\, and how that has deepened her spirituality. The Dominican mystic Meister Eckhart wrote in the 13th/14th century\, “What is today? Eternity!” At the door of Deer Park Monastery\, founded by the late Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is his quote\, “The Kingdom of God is now or never.” \n About the Presenter:  \n Sister Pat is presently the Resident Manager of our Rose Court affordable housing apartments in San Francisco. She has served the congregation as Hosting Manager at Santa Sabina Center\, our retreat center\, and in congregational leadership. She also served the larger family of Dominican sisters in the U.S. as the Executive Director of the Dominican Sisters Conference. Sister Pat is a Zen teacher and enjoys sharing how Zen and Christianity complement each other. \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/friends-of-the-sisters-we-walk-the-path-together/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T170000
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SUMMARY:BRANCH OUT: Taking Action for Our Common Home
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n   \n You are invited to partner with the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in exploring and living into our Ladauto Si’ Action Platform. Laudato Si’ is the second encyclical of Pope Francis and includes the subtitle “on care for our common home”. In this challenging address to people of goodwill\, the Pope critiques consumerism and irresponsible development\, laments environmental degradation and global warming\, and calls all people of the world to take “swift and unified global action” to counter these effects we did not see coming. \n On October 4\, 2022\, aptly coinciding with the conclusion of the month-long Season of Creation\, the Sisters will host a launch presentation (in person and via Zoom) to share their vision and priorities relative to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform\, and they are looking for partners who also seek to BRANCH OUT. We shall seek inspiration from each other and our environment. Discover how the olive trees on campus can help us in our response to the Pope’s challenge. Enjoy a casual reception following the presentation and a short walk of the grounds. \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/branch-out-taking-action-for-our-common-home/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:Gather @ Grand Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sisters and partners on Monday\, September 19\, 2022\, from 5-7 pm in the Gathering Space for a Gather@Grand Open House to meet some of the experts who will be guiding our study\, speak with other participants\, and learn about the various formats and offerings—something for everyone! \n There will be food and beverages as well as a brief program that will repeat so that you can pop in when it works for you and not miss anything. We hope to see you there! \n REGISTER \n  
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-grand-open-house/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T190000
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SUMMARY:G@G Film Discussion—Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a May film discussion and last event before a summer break. \n This film. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks\, is the story of a Black woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line. Told through the eyes of her daughter\, Deborah Lacks\, the film chronicles her search\, aided by journalist Rebecca Skloot\, to learn about the mother she never knew and to understand how the unauthorized harvesting of Lacks’ cancerous cells in 1951 led to unprecedented medical breakthroughs\, changing countless lives and the face of medicine forever. It’s a story of medical arrogance and triumph\, race\, poverty and deep friendship between the unlikeliest of people. Henrietta’s cells have been bought and sold by the billions\, yet she remains virtually unknown. Rent on Amazon\, Vudu\, or Apple TV. Buy on Apple TV\, Amazon\, YouTube or Vudu. \nLink: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/segregated-by-design/  \n STUDY GUIDE: Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Study \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gg-film-discussion-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather @ Grand Film Discussion: Owned and Segregated by Design
DESCRIPTION:Our April discussion in two films: \n Owned: A Tale of Two Americas and Segregated by Design. \n ‘Owned’ is a fever dream vision into the dark history behind the US housing economy. Tracking its overtly racist beginnings to its unbridled commoditization\, the doc exposes a foundational story few Americans understand as their own. \n ‘Segregated’ tells the forgotten history of how our federal\, state\, and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy. \nThis month we will be looking into America’s history of segregated housing by watching 2 films. Owned: A Tale of Two Americas is a documentary that takes us into the history behind the US housing economy. This documentary exposes a foundational story that is still affecting Black people today. The one-hour and 23-minute documentary can be rented on Apple TV\, Amazon\, Vudu\, or YouTube. Segregated By Design examines the forgotten history of how our federal\, state\, and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy. This 20-minute film can be viewed by using the link provided below:  \nLink: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/segregated-by-design/  \n STUDY GUIDE: Home Ownership-Owned and Segregated by Design \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-grand-film-discussion-owned-and-segregated-by-design/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T190000
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SUMMARY:Dominican Spirituality—Walking Together in a Weary World
DESCRIPTION:An Online Reflection Group for Women Age 22-45: Walking Together in a Weary World—Drawing inspiration from the holy women of today including Dorothy Day\, Malala Yousafzai\, Thea Bowman\, Amanda Gorman\, and Simone Campbell. Sisters Cathy Murray\, Katherine Hamilton\, Brigid Noonan\, and Patricia Simpson will guide participants through discussions about holy women\, journaling\, and dialogue about how we see a faith response to our current social and church environment. Over the course of three virtual sessions via Zoom\, participants will be led through topics of discussion including: What inspired them to live the lives that they did; What gifts in these women do you see in yourself; and Lessons learned from the pandemic. The group is for young adult women who are interested in spirituality. The group is also for those who might be considering religious life or considering ministry or social justice as a career choice. More information\, dates\, and times here. \n Feb. 22: Dorothy Day \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jec1aa61bb13 \n March 29: Malala Yousafzai and Thea Bowman \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jecfb4b8d4fe \n April 26: Amanda Gorman and Simone Campbell \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jecjf80974cd
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/dominican-spirituality-walking-together-in-a-weary-world-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T093000
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SUMMARY:Discernment Hiking Retreat
DESCRIPTION:For Women Age 18-45 \nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n Lands End\, San Francisco (exact meeting spot will be emailed to you upon registration.)\n 9:30 am-noon \nDo you feel God in nature? \nIf you are a single\, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 45\, consider spending half a day as we hike around scenic Lands End along the coast of San Francisco. The hike is approximately two hours in length and includes level walking paths and a few steep inclines with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. We will take some stops along the path as we go to pray together\, and we will conclude with lunch and conversation at a beautiful overlook. \nRegister\n Contact: \nSr. Cathy Murray\, OP\n cathy.murray@sanrafaelop.org\n 415.786.7298
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/discernment-hiking-retreat/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sisters with Sr. Cathy Murray\, OP
DESCRIPTION:Twelve Step Programs provide a spiritual pathway to millions of people throughout the world. The original program\, influenced by a variety of world religions\, was started by Bill W. and Dr. Bob in Alcoholics Anonymous and was followed by Lois W. and Anne B. as they started AlAnon program for family and friends of those addicted to alcohol. Since those days there have been many variations of Twelve Step Programs dealing with issues involving gambling\, overeating\, debt\, etc. \n REGISTER \n About: Twelve Step Programs offer tremendous hope and have blessed the lives of countless people whose life circumstances call them to significant change – whether the change involves dealing with addiction or involves changes facing the family members of those struggling with an addiction. In our times\, many are attracted to the spirituality of the Twelve Steps who are not dealing with addiction but simply desire to learn the Twelve Step approach to walking through life in a way that is happy\, joyous\, and free. In times of uncertainty and confusion\, the Twelve Steps offer the path to a spiritual awakening. Come join us for a reflection on Twelve Step Spirituality and enter into a conversation about this spiritual path offering a life of gratitude and serenity. \n About the Presenter: Sr. Cathy Murray\, M.Div./LCSW has had two ministries throughout her religious life weaving together social action and preaching. She ministered for fifteen years in parishes in Northern California as a pastoral associate where she preached regularly and led adult education programs as well as retreats. She has also ministered as a social work supervisor for Sonoma County Adult Protective Services. Today\, she serves on the leadership team for her community\, the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. Sr. Cathy has been a faithful member of a Twelve Step Program since she was a young adult. \n No charge; donations welcome. Questions? 415.453.8303 or communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/friends-of-the-sisters-with-sr-cathy-murray-op/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220409T093000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sisters presents: The Power of Grace
DESCRIPTION:Only a few spots remain as of Fri.\, April 1.\nSpace is limited.\nWe are unable to accommodate walk-ins.\nYou must REGISTER. Thank you.\n\n How can we describe the power and impact of grace? Our beloved God chooses to shower us with love each day of our lives. One significant way is through the gift of grace. Patterns of grace happen over and over in our lives. It is a constant movement drawing us closer to trusting God’s plan. During this morning of prayer\, we will look at seven stages of grace as we face some of the difficulties of life. As we proceed through our time together\, let us remember the words of the scripture\, “My grace is enough for you. In your weakness I am strong.” \n About Our Presenter \n Sr. Joan King\, OP has been a Dominican Sister since 1951 and has enjoyed a variety of ministries during those years. \n Sr. Joan spent the first two decades of ministry work in education teaching primarily at the high school level. It was during a sabbatical when she was studying spirituality at the GTU that she was introduced to the concept of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)\, and the introduction was a profound experience for her. Ever since she has been focused on the process of drawing on the gift and power of the imagination. \n In the early 80s\, she developed a new ministry called Personal Growth Project which was a focus on days of prayer\, retreats\, and connecting spiritual companions. On these retreats\, she trained people in the GIM process with the belief that a steady practice could deepen one’s prayer life\, bring healing\, and create a closer union with God. \n REGISTER ONLINE \n SCHEDULE \n\n 9:30 am Welcome \n 12:30 pm Closing \n Bring your own water bottle. \n Snacks will be provided. No lunch.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/friends-of-the-sisters-presents-the-power-of-grace/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Friends of the Sisters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220329T190000
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SUMMARY:Dominican Spirituality—Walking Together in a Weary World
DESCRIPTION:An Online Reflection Group for Women Age 22-45: Walking Together in a Weary World—Drawing inspiration from the holy women of today including Dorothy Day\, Malala Yousafzai\, Thea Bowman\, Amanda Gorman\, and Simone Campbell. Sisters Cathy Murray\, Katherine Hamilton\, Brigid Noonan\, and Patricia Simpson will guide participants through discussions about holy women\, journaling\, and dialogue about how we see a faith response to our current social and church environment. Over the course of three virtual sessions via Zoom\, participants will be led through topics of discussion including: What inspired them to live the lives that they did; What gifts in these women do you see in yourself; and Lessons learned from the pandemic. The group is for young adult women who are interested in spirituality. The group is also for those who might be considering religious life or considering ministry or social justice as a career choice. More information\, dates\, and times here. \n Feb. 22: Dorothy Day \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jec1aa61bb13 \n March 29: Malala Yousafzai and Thea Bowman \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jecfb4b8d4fe \n April 26: Amanda Gorman and Simone Campbell \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jecjf80974cd
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/dominican-spirituality-walking-together-in-a-weary-world-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather @ Grand Film Discussion: Just Mercy
DESCRIPTION:Our next film is Just Mercy. \n Just Mercy – After graduating from Harvard\, Bryan Stevenson heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or those not afforded proper representation. One of his first cases is that of Walter McMillian\, who was sentenced to die in 1987. This movie is based on a true story. \n DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE: Just MercyStudy Guide \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-grand-film-discussion-just-mercy/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T000000
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SUMMARY:Gather @ Grand Seminar: Engaging White Privilege—Courage and Skills Addressing White Racism
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020 the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have been offering a special Gather@Grand program providing opportunities to explore systemic racism. We hope you will consider joining us this spring for a 2-day seminar: Engaging White Privilege—Courage and Skills Addressing White Racism. \n This in-person\, highly interactive\, seven-hour event focuses on two aspects of exploring and confronting societal racism in the United States: \n\nRecognizing the ubiquitous nature of institutional and structural racism. Every system from education to health care to law enforcement is rife with inherent disparities and injustices based on race.\nLearning tools and techniques to address the internal discomfort and the difficulties talking about race.\n\n These tools are surprisingly simple\, easy to learn\, and profoundly powerful for mitigating stress and anxiety\, allowing us to show up for anti-racism as well as other challenges\, bringing our courage and best judgment. These tools facilitate access to our best wisdom\, experience\, and intuition in the moment (i.e. in real-time). \n The presenters/ facilitators are Jennae Wallach\, Peace Educator and Public Health Consultant and Alanya Snyder\, Educator and Anti-racism Organizer. \n The workshop will be held in the afternoon on the weekend of March 12-13 from 1:30 to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The arrival time is 1:15 pm on both days. Please register only if you can attend on both days for the full seven (7) hours of the course. \n Please Note: Class size is limited. \n Click here to REGISTER \n IMPORTANT NOTE – COVID-19 Precautions: \n This is the first in-person workshop the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have scheduled since shelter-in-place started in March 2020. The Sisters and the trainers wish to meet at the Gather@Grand Gathering Space and absolutely want to protect the health of everyone involved. Please note and follow the precautions outlined below: \n\nAll participants are asked to be masked throughout the training hours in the training room\, the hallways\, and the restrooms. There will be scheduled breaks to step outdoors\, remove your masks\, have snacks\, etc. Please bring your own snacks.\nParticipants are asked to bring proof of vaccination and boosters to present when they first arrive on Saturday. Participants are encouraged to self-test if possible. If you suspect you have been exposed to COVID or are experiencing COVID symptoms\, please let Sister Barbara know that you will not be attending.\nDress warmly. The doors of the training room will be kept open to facilitate ventilation\, the heat will be turned on to keep the space at a comfortable temperature\, and an air filter will be placed around the room.\nThe trainers will self-test for COVID in the days immediately prior to the weekend and on both days of the workshop so that they can teach without masks and stand near each other. They will mask when talking to participants one-on-one.\nIf there is a surge in COVID\, the workshop will be shifted to an online forum via Zoom. If that scenario occurs\, participants will be notified of the change via email by March 10\, 2022.\n\n Thank you\, in advance\, for working with us\, being flexible\, and honoring everyone’s safety. We are very excited to provide this course and learn together. \n Read more about our Gather@Grand program here.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-grand-seminar-engaging-white-privilege-courage-and-skills-addressing-white-racism/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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SUMMARY:Virtual Film Discussion: The Hate You Give
DESCRIPTION:The Hate U Give\n Our fourth discussion this season will focus on the movie The Hate U Give. A teenager witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend by a police officer and must decide if she will testify. \n DOWNLOAD: The Hate U Give-studyguide \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/virtual-film-discussion-the-hate-you-give/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T190000
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SUMMARY:Dominican Spirituality: Walking Together in a Weary World
DESCRIPTION:An Online Reflection Group for Women Age 22-45: Walking Together in a Weary World—Drawing inspiration from the holy women of today including Dorothy Day\, Malala Yousafzai\, Thea Bowman\, Amanda Gorman\, and Simone Campbell. Sisters Cathy Murray\, Katherine Hamilton\, Brigid Noonan\, and Patricia Simpson will guide participants through discussions about holy women\, journaling\, and dialogue about how we see a faith response to our current social and church environment. Over the course of three virtual sessions via Zoom\, participants will be led through topics of discussion including: What inspired them to live the lives that they did; What gifts in these women do you see in yourself; and Lessons learned from the pandemic. The group is for young adult women who are interested in spirituality. The group is also for those who might be considering religious life or considering ministry or social justice as a career choice. More information\, dates\, and times here. \n Feb. 22: Dorothy Day \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jec1aa61bb13 \n March 2: Malala Yousafzai and Thea Bowman \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jecfb4b8d4fe \n April 14: Amanda Gorman and Simone Campbell \n http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07ej17jecjf80974cd
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/dominican-spirituality-walking-together-in-a-weary-world/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T190000
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SUMMARY:G@G Virtual Film Discussion: White Savior Movies
DESCRIPTION:Two Films: Hidden Figures and To Kill a Mockingbird\n As we remember incidents of police brutality and the killings of Oscar Grant\, George Floyd\, and Breonna Taylor\, it’s worth reevaluating how the media we view has perpetuated racist stereotypes and historical inaccuracies while claiming to take on racism. \n We can’t keep sweeping issues of racism in America under the rug. Do Black lives really matter? It is time to confront our beliefs about racism. \n Our third discussion this season will focus on To Kill a Mockingbird & Hidden Figures on Thursday\, January 27\, 2022 \n DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE: White Savior Movie Study Guide 2B \n REGISTER: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xe47qp4ab&oeidk=a07eizjaeya4606c21a
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gg-virtual-film-discussion-white-savior-movies/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather @ Grand Virtual Film Discussion: Burden
DESCRIPTION:Burden\n Our second movie this season is Burden. Mike Burden was a Ku Klux Klan member who left the Klan\, eventually aligning himself with a Black minister he was once told to assassinate. Meanwhile\, Rev. Kennedy preaches a gospel of love from his pulpit. But notably\, he and his family soon find that loving one’s enemies becomes much more difficult when it becomes personal. It sounds too neat\, too crazy\, too scripted. But Mike Burden is real. This movie is a redemption story that doesn’t cut corners and or look for easy answers. It can be rented on Amazon\, Apple TV\, YouTube\, and Red Box. \nDOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE\nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-grand-virtual-film-discussion-burden/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T190000
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SUMMARY:G@G Virtual Film Discussion: Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?
DESCRIPTION:Gather@Grand Virtual Film Discussion for November 2021\n Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun? \n A documentary murder mystery about the filmmaker’s family\, set in lower Alabama\, 18 miles north of the Florida state line. On an October night in 1946\, S.E. Branch twice shot a man named Bill Spann in the small neighborhood market that Branch owned. Two days later\, Spann died in a segregated black hospital. Branch was white-a Klansman-and Spann was black. Branch claimed self-defense\, but despite that claim and the political climate in Dothan\, Alabama in 1946\, Branch was charged with first-degree murder. S.E. Branch was the artist’s great granddaddy\, on his mother’s side. Everyone says they looked alike. That this story echoes across decades and generations says much about the distance traveled by U.S. society since 1946. \n REGISTER \n DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE: Did You WonderStudy Guide \n   \n Confronting Racism—part of the 2021-22 Gather@Grand Program \n We will view a series of films exploring variously tendencies and resolves to sweep racism under the rug and also the courage and persistence to confront it\, with study and discussion questions provided by Ms. Linda Pete; the films can be viewed when convenient and then zoom sessions will be scheduled for those choosing to discuss issues in common. This option is designed and co-led by Linda and Sr. Patricia Dougherty\, OP\, educators who led the series last year with nine films\, study questions\, discussion process. Discussions will be Thursday evenings once a month\, with the first one scheduled for Thursday evening\, November 18\, 7-8:30 pm. Dates are Nov. 18\, Dec. 16\, Jan 27\, Feb. 24\, Mar. 24\, Apr. 28\, May 26. \n LEARN MORE
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gg-virtual-film-discussion-did-you-wonder-who-fired-the-gun/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T100000
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SUMMARY:Jubilee 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Jubilee Eucharistic Celebration streaming live from our Gathering Space  \nat 10:00 am (online) \n In adherence to CDC guidelines\, we are limiting the in-person celebration to our Sisters only\, but welcome all of our friends and family to join us virtually. \n **RSVP here in order to receive the streaming link and viewing information** \n   \n Join us in celebrating our 2021 Jubilarians \n Read about our Jubilarians here. \n\nSr. Karen Marie Franks (70)\nSr. Susannah Malarkey (70)\nSr. Patricia Bruno (60)\nSr. Katherine Hamilton (60)\nSr. Raya Hanlon (60)\nSr. Francine McCarthy (60)\nSr. Diane Smith (60)\nSr. Aaron Winkelman (60)\nSr. Patricia Farrell (25)\n\nWe are also celebrating our 2020 Jubilarians:  \n\nSr. Judy Lu McDonnell (60) \nSr. Gervaise Valpey (60)\n\n KINDLY RSVP HERE
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/jubilee-2021/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210520T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather as if @ Grand Virtual Film Discussion: Miss Evers’ Boys
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6th film in our Film Discussion Series as we explore Miss Evers’ Boys (TV Movie 1997). \n Films within the Gather as if @ Grand program\, Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results\, have been curated by Ms. Linda Carter Pete\, who provides a study guide to all registrants in order to facilitate study\, reflection\, and conversation. \n MOVIE #6: Miss Evers’ Boys (TV Movie 1997) \n ABOUT: The true story of the U.S. Government’s 1932 Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment\, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die\, despite a cure having been developed. In 1932 Macon County\, Alabama\, the federal government launched a medical study called the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Blacks with Syphilis. \n The movie is available via HBO Max (subscription)\, Hulu (premium subscription)\, Amazon Prime (premium subscription)\, YouTube TV. \n Zoom Discussion: May 21\, 2021; 7–8:15 pm (links/details will be sent to all registrants). \n HOW: Ahead of the virtual discussion\, plan on viewing the movie through your streaming service. All registrants will be sent a study guide to facilitate their own reflection on the film and spark discussion. \n REGISTER: On Eventbrite \n DOWNLOAD: Film Study Guide: Miss Evers Boys Study Guide \n PowerPoint Slides: MissEversBoys Powerpoint \n Additional Resources \n\n\n1. Black Americans don’t trust our healthcare system — here’s why:\n\nhttps://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/healthcare/347780-black-americans-dont-have-trust-in-our-healthcare-system?rl=1\n\n2. Why so many Black Americans mistrust the health care system\nhttps://pix11.com/news/created-equal/why-black-americans-mistrust-the-health-care-system/\n \n \n \n   \n ABOUT THE STUDY GUIDE CREATOR: Born in Georgia and currently residing in the East Bay\, Linda Carter Pete’s formative years had her residing in Thailand\, Iran\, Okinawa\, Belgium\, and Germany as a military dependent for sixteen years before returning to Alexandria\, Virginia to finish high school. Linda went on to attend Dominican College of San Rafael where she earned her BA in History\, a single subject Teaching Credential\, and an MS in Education: Curriculum & Instruction. Linda continued her graduate education at Stanford University where she earned her MA in Education: Administration and Policy Analysis as well as her Administrative Credential. \n Linda began her teaching career as a substitute in the Oakland Unified School District and then worked in the San Francisco Unified School District. She taught in middle and high schools for seven years before becoming an administrator. She has spent the last twenty-one years supporting school communities in San Francisco and now works with Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, California. Linda has also taught “Voice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Social Justice” in the Teaching Credential Program at Chapman University at their Concord and Fairfield campuses\, and Children’s Church for children (ages 5-11). \n More about Gather as if @ Grand—Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results here.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-as-if-grand-virtual-film-discussion-miss-evers-boys/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather as if @ Grand Virtual Film Discussion: 42—The True Story of an American Legend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth film in our Film Discussion Series as we explore 42: The True Story of an American Legend.\n \n \n\n\nFilms within the Gather as if @ Grand program\, Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results\, have been curated by Ms. Linda Carter Pete\, who provides a study guide to all registrants in order to facilitate study\, reflection\, and conversation. \nMOVIE #5: 42: The True Story of an American Legend \n ABOUT: In 1946\, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford)\, legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers\, defies major league baseball’s notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public\, the press\, and other players. Facing open racism from all sides\, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him. \n The movie can be rented for $3.99 on Amazon or rented on YouTube if you have an account. \nWHEN: April 13\, 2021; 7–8:15 pm \nWHERE: Virtual Film Discussion on Zoom (details will be sent to all registrants). \nHOW: Ahead of the April 13 discussion event\, plan on viewing the movie through your streaming service. The film is available on YouTube. All registrants will be sent a study guide to facilitate their own reflection on the film and spark discussion. \nREGISTER: On Eventbrite \nDOWNLOAD: Film Study Guide: 42 Film Study Guide 3-31 \n   \n ABOUT THE STUDY GUIDE CREATOR: Born in Georgia and currently residing in the East Bay\, Linda Carter Pete’s formative years had her residing in Thailand\, Iran\, Okinawa\, Belgium\, and Germany as a military dependent for sixteen years before returning to Alexandria\, Virginia to finish high school. Linda went on to attend Dominican College of San Rafael where she earned her BA in History\, a single subject Teaching Credential\, and an MS in Education: Curriculum & Instruction. Linda continued her graduate education at Stanford University where she earned her MA in Education: Administration and Policy Analysis as well as her Administrative Credential. \nLinda began her teaching career as a substitute in the Oakland Unified School District and then worked in the San Francisco Unified School District. She taught in middle and high schools for seven years before becoming an administrator. She has spent the last twenty-one years supporting school communities in San Francisco and now works with Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, California. Linda has also taught “Voice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Social Justice” in the Teaching Credential Program at Chapman University at their Concord and Fairfield campuses\, and Children’s Church for children (ages 5-11). \nMore about Gather as if @ Grand—Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results here.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-as-if-grand-virtual-film-discussion-42-the-true-story-of-an-american-legend/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T093000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sisters—The Power of Grace
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Sisters present “The Power of Grace\,” an in-person* morning of prayer and reflection\, on Saturday\, April 9\, 2022\, with presenter Sr. Joan King\, OP. \n The Power of Grace \n How can we describe the power and impact of grace? Our beloved God chooses to shower us with love each day of our lives. One significant way is through the gift of grace. Patterns of grace happen over and over in our lives. It is a constant movement drawing us closer to trusting God’s plan. \n During this morning of prayer\, we will look at seven stages of grace as we face some of the difficulties of life. As we proceed through our time together\, let us remember the words of the scripture\, “My grace is enough for you. In your weakness I am strong.” \n About Our Presenter \n Sr. Joan King\, OP has been a Dominican Sister since 1951 and has enjoyed a variety of ministries during those years. \n Sr. Joan spent the first two decades of ministry work in education teaching primarily at the high school level. It was during a sabbatical when she was studying spirituality at the GTU that she was introduced to the concept of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)\, and the introduction was a profound experience for her. Ever since she has been focused on the process of drawing on the gift and power of the imagination. \n In the early 80s\, she developed a new ministry called Personal Growth Project which was a focus on days of prayer\, retreats\, and connecting spiritual companions. On these retreats\, she trained people in the GIM process with the belief that a steady practice could deepen one’s prayer life\, bring healing\, and create a closer union with God. \n REGISTER \n SCHEDULE \n 9:30 am Welcome \n 12:30 pm Closing \n Bring your own water bottle.  \n Snacks will be provided. No lunch. \n   \n No charge; donations are welcome. \n Questions? 415.453.8303 or communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org \n *Please bring proof of vaccination to event and wear a mask. Please be flexible with the fluid nature of COVID-19 and protocols.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/friends-of-the-sisters-the-power-of-grace/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Friends of the Sisters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T201500
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SUMMARY:Online Reflection on Dominican Spirituality: St. Catherine of Siena
DESCRIPTION:Young women ages 22-45 are invited to an online via Zoom (link provided upon registration) Tuesday evenings: March 23 – April 27\, 2021\, from 7:00–8:15 pm (PST)  \nSt. Catherine of Siena\, mystic in the streets\, lived during the 14th century\, in a time of great unrest in society and in the church. Though drawn to a deep life of prayer\, she found ways to minister to others suffering from the plague\, facing imprisonment or execution\, and to popes and public officials.  \n\nThe resource material for the group will be Praying With Catherine of Siena by Patricia Vinje. \nThe format for our group will include an opening prayer\, discussion about the book\, journaling\, and dialogue about how we see a faith response to our current social and church environment. \nThe group is for young adult women who are interested in spirituality whether just starting to inquire or those who have lived or ministered with Dominicans. The group is also for those who might be considering religious life.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/online-reflection-on-dominican-spirituality-st-catherine-of-siena/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather as if @ Grand Virtual Film Discussion: Something the Lord Made
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth in our Film Discussion Series as we explore Something the Lord Made. \nFilms within the Gather as if @ Grand program\, Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results\, have been curated by Ms. Linda Carter Pete\, who provides a study guide to all registrants in order to facilitate study\, reflection\, and conversation. \nMOVIE #4: Something the Lord Made \n ABOUT: \n Something the Lord Made is a 2004 American made-for-television biographical drama film about the black cardiac pioneer Vivien Thomas (1910–1985) and his complex and volatile partnership with white surgeon Alfred Blalock (1899–1964)\, the “Blue Baby doctor” who pioneered modern heart surgery. Although Vivien Thomas (Mos Def)\, a black man in the 1930s\, is originally hired as a janitor\, he proves himself adept at assisting the “Blue Baby doctor\,” Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman)\, with his medical research. When Blalock insists that Thomas follow him to Johns Hopkins University\, they must find a way to skirt a racist system to continue their study of infant heart disease. Thomas is indispensable to Blalock’s progress\, but Blalock is the only one who is allowed to receive acclaim. \n The movie can be viewed on YouTube (1:51:49) \nWHEN: February 25\, 2021; 7–8:15 pm \nWHERE: Virtual Film Discussion on Zoom (details will be sent to all registrants). \nHOW: Ahead of the February 25 discussion event\, plan on viewing the movie through your streaming service. The film is available on YouTube. All registrants will be sent a study guide to facilitate their own reflection on the film and spark discussion. \nREGISTER: On Eventbrite \nDOWNLOAD: Film Study Guide—Something-study guide \n   \n ABOUT THE STUDY GUIDE CREATOR: Born in Georgia and currently residing in the East Bay\, Linda Carter Pete’s formative years had her residing in Thailand\, Iran\, Okinawa\, Belgium\, and Germany as a military dependent for sixteen years before returning to Alexandria\, Virginia to finish high school. Linda went on to attend Dominican College of San Rafael where she earned her BA in History\, a single subject Teaching Credential\, and an MS in Education: Curriculum & Instruction. Linda continued her graduate education at Stanford University where she earned her MA in Education: Administration and Policy Analysis as well as her Administrative Credential. \nLinda began her teaching career as a substitute in the Oakland Unified School District and then worked in the San Francisco Unified School District. She taught in middle and high schools for seven years before becoming an administrator. She has spent the last twenty-one years supporting school communities in San Francisco and now works with Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, California. Linda has also taught “Voice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Social Justice” in the Teaching Credential Program at Chapman University at their Concord and Fairfield campuses\, and Children’s Church for children (ages 5-11). \nMore about Gather as if @ Grand—Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results here. \n  
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-as-if-grand-virtual-film-discussion-something-the-lord-made/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210119T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather as if @ Grand Film Discussion: Reconstruction-America After the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third in our Film Discussion Series as we explore the PBS Documentary: Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Revisited. \nFilms within the Gather as if @ Grand 2020 program\, Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results\, have been curated by Ms. Linda Carter Pete\, who provides a study guide to all registrants in order to facilitate study\, reflection\, and conversation. \nMOVIE #3: PBS Documentary: Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Revisited (parts 1 & 2) \n ABOUT: Henry Louis Gates Jr. presents a vital new four-hour documentary series on Reconstruction: America After the Civil War. The series explores the transformative years following the American Civil War\, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss\, massive destruction\, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war Reconstruction era (1865-77) witnessed a seismic shift in the meaning and makeup of our democracy\, with millions of former slaves and free black people seeking out their rightful place as equal citizens under the law. Though tragically short-lived\, this bold democratic experiment was\, in the words of W. E. B. Du Bois\, a ‘brief moment in the sun’ for African Americans\, when they could advance\, and achieve\, education\, exercise their right to vote\, and run for and win public office. \nWHEN: January 19\, 2021; 7–8:15 pm \nWHERE: Virtual Film Discussion on Zoom (details will be sent to all registrants). \nHOW: Ahead of the January 19 discussion event\, plan on viewing the movie through your streaming service. The film is available on YouTube. All registrants will be sent a study guide to facilitate your own reflection on the film and spark discussion. \nREGISTER: On Eventbrite \nDOWNLOAD: Film Study Guide—America After the Civil War… Reconstruction Pt 1 & 2 revised \n   \n ABOUT \n HOUR 1: The aftermath of the Civil War was bewildering\, exhilarating…and terrifying. African Americans had played a crucial role in saving the Union and now\, as the country grappled with the terms and implications of Reconstruction\, they struggled to breathe life into their hard-won freedom. The result was a second American Revolution. \n HOUR 2: Post-Civil War America was a new world. For African Americans living in the former Confederacy\, Reconstruction was what historian W. E. B. Du Bois once described as their “brief moment in the sun.” But support for the social\, economic\, and political gains they achieved didn’t last long. A controversial presidential election in 1876 deals Reconstruction a grievous blow\, as Southern states are “redeemed” and the forces of white supremacy are ascendant. \n   \n ABOUT THE STUDY GUIDE CREATOR: Born in Georgia and currently residing in the East Bay\, Linda Carter Pete’s formative years had her residing in Thailand\, Iran\, Okinawa\, Belgium\, and Germany as a military dependent for sixteen years before returning to Alexandria\, Virginia to finish high school. Linda went on to attend Dominican College of San Rafael where she earned her BA in History\, a single subject Teaching Credential\, and an MS in Education: Curriculum & Instruction. Linda continued her graduate education at Stanford University where she earned her MA in Education: Administration and Policy Analysis as well as her Administrative Credential. \nLinda began her teaching career as a substitute in the Oakland Unified School District and then worked in the San Francisco Unified School District. She taught in middle and high schools for seven years before becoming an administrator. She has spent the last twenty-one years supporting school communities in San Francisco and now works with Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, California. Linda has also taught “Voice\, Equity\, Diversity and Social Justice” in the Teaching Credential Program at Chapman University at their Concord and Fairfield campuses\, and Children’s Church for children (ages 5-11). \nMore about 2020 Gather as if @ Grand—Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results here. \n  
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-as-if-grand-film-discussion-reconstruction-america-after-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074637
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SUMMARY:Virtual Advent Prayer and Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Advent Prayer and Reflection: Hope & Joy During the Pandemic \nOn December 15 from 5-6:30 pm Paz Vital will lead us in reflections about hope in time of pandemic. Sr. Cathy Murray will then open up a reflection on joy in Advent. Offered in Spanish and English. All are welcome. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/virtual-advent-prayer-and-reflection/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Vocations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dominican Sisters of San Rafael":MAILTO:communityrelations@sanrafaelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074637
CREATED:20240827T194917Z
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SUMMARY:170th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:December 6\, 2020 \n 170th Anniversary Celebration \n 4–4:45 pm via Zoom \n   \n REGISTER ONLINE \n   \n Join the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in celebration of our 170th Anniversary. Mother Mary Goemaere arrived in California from France in 1850 and formed a community of women becoming the first congregation of women religious in the Golden State. On Sunday\, December 6\, 2020\, we will celebrate via Zoom with friends\, family\, community partners\, and special guests—all are welcome! \n\n Enjoy a brief welcome and opening prayer\, followed by a special video presentation featuring some special guests\, and concluding with an invitation to partner with us in our ministries and efforts to preach truth\, love\, and justice. Please join us as we imagine a future bright with hope.
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/170th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T190000
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SUMMARY:Roses in December: 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose invite you to join as they co-host a virtual prayer service to commemorate the lives and tragic deaths of four U. S. churchwomen whose lives were taken that fateful day 40 years ago. Through song\, prayer\, and reflection we will honor the memory of Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel\, Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford\, and lay missioner\, Jean Donovan\, who were brutally murdered by the U.S.-supported Salvadoran military for their ministry accompanying refugee families and for their dedication to those living in poverty. Please join us as we retell their story and recommit to the work of the Gospel. \n   \n REGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/roses-in-december-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather as if @ Grand Film Discussion: Roots
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second in our Film Discussion Series as we dive into Roots (Season 1; Episode 1) \nFilms within the Gather as if @ Grand 2020 program\, Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results\, have been curated by Ms. Linda Carter Pete\, who will provide a study guide to all registrants in order to facilitate study\, reflection\, and conversation. \nMOVIE #2: Roots (Season 1; Episode 1) \nABOUT: Roots is a 2016 American miniseries and a remake of the 1977 miniseries with the same name\, based on Alex Haley’s 1976 novel\, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. It first aired on May 30\, 2016\, and stars Malachi Kirby\, Forest Whitaker\, Anna Paquin\, Laurence Fishburne\, Jonathan Rhys Meyers\, Anika Noni Rose\, T.I.\, and South African actress Nokuthula Ledwaba. Roots received critical acclaim\, with praise for the acting abilities of the cast\, the faithfulness to the original\, and the modern changes. \nWHEN: November 19\, 2020; 7–8:15 pm \nWHERE: Virtual Film Discussion on Zoom (details will be sent to all registrants). \nHOW: Ahead of the November 19 discussion event\, plan on viewing the movie through your streaming service such as Amazon Prime or locate a DVD to borrow from a local library\, etc. All registrants will be sent a study guide to facilitate your own reflection on the film and spark discussion. \nDOWNLOAD: Film Study Guide—Roots Season 1 Ep 1 Study Guide 2 \n PLOT—PART 1 (from Wikipedia): In the 1760s\, Kunta Kinte (Malachi Kirby) is a Mandinka warrior from Jufureh in The Gambia\, in West Africa. Kunta’s family is loyal to the Mandinka king and are resistant to the Europeans. This\, however\, means the Kinte family faces the danger of reprisal from the rival Koro family\, who trade African slaves for English guns. One day\, Kunta is taken off into the jungle with other young boys for manhood training. During a test in which Kunta must run through the jungle in a certain amount of time\, he sees a man’s dead body in a canoe. Kunta then sees the Koros in a separate boat\, hunting for vulnerable people to capture. Kunta reports this to his teachers\, who decide that it’s best for training to end. \n After a ceremony\, Kunta tells his father that he wants to go to university in another city\, to which his father disagrees. Kunta then runs off into the jungle\, where he meets up with his lover\, Jinna. However\, the two are then surrounded by the Koros\, who are looking to hold Kunta for ransom. However\, Kunta runs away\, killing one of the Koros in the process. He is then subdued\, and the Koros contemplate selling him to the English. \n Kunta and Jinna are sold to the Lord Ligonier\, a slave ship\, with other Mandinkas\, including Kunta’s uncle\, Silla. While boarding the ship\, Silla attempts to escape\, but is shot in the arm and restrained. Kunta and Silla are then chained in the brig of the ship with hundreds of other captives. One day\, Jinna tries to jump off the ship\, but is caught and taken to the captain\, possibly to be raped. This provokes the other captives\, and to prevent a mutiny\, the ship’s crew have Silla’s arm cut off\, not only because of it being infected by the gunshot\, but also to intimidate the other prisoners. Despite this\, Kunta is still able to start an uprising\, but it is suppressed\, and the captives are transported across the Atlantic Ocean to Annapolis\, Maryland\, where he is sold to John Reynolds (James Purefoy)\, who owns a tobacco plantation in Virginia. Kunta is renamed Toby\, and put under the care of a musician slave called Fiddler\, whose real name is Henry (Forest Whitaker). Throughout the months\, Kunta tries to adapt to life on the plantation\, but still thinks about escape. One night\, while singing a song from his homeland\, Fiddler reveals that he once heard his grandmother singing the same song\, implying that she was a Mandinka that was kidnapped from Africa. Kunta then is able to obtain a sharp object to cut the chains that restrain him. \n With the aid of Fiddler\, Kunta makes an escape attempt at Christmas\, but is caught and flogged by the cruel overseer Connelly (Tony Curran) until he says his name is Toby\, not Kunta Kinte. Kunta realizes that he will not be returning to his home in the Gambia. Fiddler tends to Kunta’s bloodied back and tells him to keep his true name inside\, no matter what the white men call him. \nABOUT THE STUDY GUIDE CREATOR: Born in Georgia and currently residing in the East Bay\, Linda Carter Pete’s formative years had her residing in Thailand\, Iran\, Okinawa\, Belgium\, and Germany as a military dependent for sixteen years before returning to Alexandria\, Virginia to finish high school. Linda went on to attend Dominican College of San Rafael where she earned her BA in History\, a single subject Teaching Credential\, and an MS in Education: Curriculum & Instruction. Linda continued her graduate education at Stanford University where she earned her MA in Education: Administration and Policy Analysis as well as her Administrative Credential. \nLinda began her teaching career as a substitute in the Oakland Unified School District and then worked in the San Francisco Unified School District. She taught in middle and high schools for seven years before becoming an administrator. She has spent the last twenty-one years supporting school communities in San Francisco and now works with Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, California. Linda has also taught “Voice\, Equity\, Diversity and Social Justice” in the Teaching Credential Program at Chapman University at their Concord and Fairfield campuses\, and Children’s Church for children (ages 5-11).  \nMore about 2020 Gather as if @ Grand—Racism: Roots\, Resolves\, and Results here. \nREGISTER
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/gather-as-if-grand-film-discussion-roots/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Gathering Space\, 1520 Grand Avenue\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Gather@Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T090000
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SUMMARY:Teilhard the Mystic: Exploring the Five Circles of the Divine Milieu
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by Santa Sabina Center and the Friends of the Dominican Sisters\nThis online morning of prayer and reflection focuses on French idealist philosopher and paleontologist Teilhard de Chardin whose life worked bridged the gulf between religion and science and whose mystical insights invite and inspire us even today. Sr. Ruth Droege\, OP\, will lead us in the exploration of Teilhard’s Mystical Milieu through her presentations and dialogue. \nTeilhard’s own experience taught him that “by means of all created things\, the divine assails us\, penetrates us\, and molds us…this world which we are prone to treat with boredom and disrespect…is\, in truth\, a holy place and we did not know it…come\, let us adore.” (The Divine Milieu\, p. 112) \nSr. Ruth Droege\, OP\, before entering the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael\, obtained a Ph.D. in Theology from St. Mary College\, Notre Dame\, Indiana\, in 1953. She taught at Dominican College (now Dominican University of California) until 1984. During that time\, she completed a Ph.D. in clini­cal psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology in Berkeley. From 1984 to 2007\, she served as Director of Assessment at Southdown\, New Market in Ontario\, Canada\, an inpatient facility that provided treatment for religious. After retiring to San Rafael\, she has served as co-leader of the Teilhard Learning Group at Santa Sabina Retreat Center since 2016
URL:https://sanrafaelop.org/event/teilhard-the-mystic-exploring-the-five-circles-of-the-divine-milieu/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Friends of the Sisters
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