[Sosfbay-discuss] march and rally may 1-st

[Jim Doyle]

  Here is a notice from the Diocese of San Jose giving details
on the time and location of a march and rally on May 1-st
as well as a statement of their positions on immigration.

* March and Rally*
Gathering at 3:00 pm at King and Story
March begins at 4:00 pm and will end with a Rally at
Arena Green Park at Santa Clara and Autumn

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Attached is information in reference to the upcoming National Day of 
Action for immigration reform on May 1-st . Flyers are attached with all 
the details for March and Rally on May 1^st and also the Prayer Vigil 
and Blessing on Sunday, April 30. Also attached are talking points from 
the Human Concerns Commission of the Diocese of San Jose regarding the 
events as well a Prayer. All these materials are provided in Spanish and 
English. The information on the flyers is included below in case you are 
not able to open the attachments.

*Please distribute this information and plan to attend. *

*Prayer Vigil and Blessing*

Gathering at 6:00 pm outside the Cathedral
With Procession to Cesar Chavez Plaza for a Candlelight
Vigil and Blessing of Workers and Tools

*March and Rally*
Gathering at 3:00 pm at King and Story
March begins at 4:00 pm and will end with a Rally at
Arena Green Park at Santa Clara and Autumn
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*HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION
Diocese of **San Jose***

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM

May 1, 2006
Feast Day of St. Joseph

1. We stand in solidarity with the thousands of migrant workers in San 
Jose and throughout our nation who demand just immigration reform on the 
Day of the Worker, May 1^st .

2. We support comprehensive immigration reform that includes:

· Earned legalization for the undocumented and their families, a 
temporary worker program and timely reunification policies;

· Restoration of due process protections for immigrants;

· Policy directions that address the root causes – so that migrants can 
remain in their home countries and support themselves and their 
families; and,

· Reform that does not include sanctions for those who provide 
humanitarian aid for the undocumented.

3. We do not support a work stoppage, economic boycott, or students 
leaving school.

· We invite people to use this opportunity to remember the important 
role of workers in our community and to advocate for immigration reform 
that is just and humane.

· We encourage students to attend school on May 1^st and to use this day 
as a learning opportunity. We encourage teachers and administrators to 
use the educational material available on the websites, 
www.justiceforimmigrants.org <http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/>, 
www.archdiocese.la <http://www.archdiocese.la/> and other such materials.

4. In our Catholic tradition, May 1^st is the Feast Day of St. Joseph 
the Worker, the patron of working people throughout the world.

5. In support of all workers in our community and in honor of the Feast 
Day of St. Joseph the Worker, we are planning an Interfaith Vigil and 
Blessing of Workers and Tools on the evening of Sunday, April 30^th .

6. In the spirit of St. Joseph the Worker, we encourage employees to 
celebrate the Feast Day by remaining in their workplace on May 1^st and 
to attend a rally and march organized by the San Jose Coalition for 
Immigrant Rights in the afternoon after work.