“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” [Mt., 19:13-14]
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
You have answered the call to take on a ministry of service to The Church. Ministering to adults, senior citizens and/or the children and young people is near and dear to the heart of Jesus. I want to thank you for this gift to the Church.
The mission of our Safe Environment Office is to assist the Church in creating a safe haven for children and all people. The risk of any abuse is greatly reduced by breaking the silence about abuse, especially sexual abuse. Breaking the silence is a critical first step to begin the process of education, prevention, and healing.
We have pledged to work with the employees and volunteers of our Diocese, civil authorities, and various organizations in our community to provide the safest possible environment for people of all ages and especially the children and young people in our Diocese.
The Safe Environment Training Workshop and/or Course you are participating in today is part of the training you and I undertake to better prepare for providing this safe environment for people of all ages in our Diocese.
I ask the blessing of God on the work we undertake for our Diocese and Church. May we all be worthy of the trust that is placed in us by those we serve.
Sincerely yours in Christ
† Michael C. Barber, S.J.
Bishop of Oakland
Monday, November 09
Masses, 7:30am, 9:00am, 7:30pm
No St. Patrick School today
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15am-9:15am
Preparing for next Sunday Mass Readings
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 6:00pm in the Hall
SLRPC Meeting, 7:00pm in the Hall
Tuesday, November 10
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Deanery Meeting, 12:00pm
Fr. Larry Bible Class, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day - Parish Offices Closed
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Thursday, November 12
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation and Edge
Friday, November 13
Feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, November 14
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Diocesan Campaign for Mercy
Couples for Christ, 6:30 - 11:00pm Parish Hall
Sunday, November 15
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Two Collections - Diocesan Campaign for Mercy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation - Phase II, 1:30-2:30pm
Confirmation - Phase I, 3:00-4:00pm
Monday, November 16
Masses, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15am-9:15am
Preparing for next Sunday Mass Readings
St. Patrick School Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 17
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Fr. Larry Bible Class, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 18
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Diocese of Oakland Bookkeepers Meeting
Thursday, November 19
Daily Mass, 7:30am
St. Patrick School Musical, 1:30pm
Faith Formation and Edge, 5:45pm-7:00pm
Friday, November 20
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, November 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Environment Group Meeting, 8:15am
St. Patrick Leaders of All Organization Meeting, 1:00pm
Parish Hall
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, November 22
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Hospitality, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop Open, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
After the 9:30am and 11:30 am Masses,
All are invited to view the new
St. Patrick School Performing Arts and Learning Center
Safe Environment Training
Guideline – How to start online Safe Environment Training
Download PDF Training website
A Letter from the Bishop Michael C. Barber, S.J.
“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” [Mt., 19:13-14]
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
You have answered the call to take on a ministry of service to The Church. Ministering to adults, senior citizens and/or the children and young people is near and dear to the heart of Jesus. I want to thank you for this gift to the Church.
The mission of our Safe Environment Office is to assist the Church in creating a safe haven for children and all people. The risk of any abuse is greatly reduced by breaking the silence about abuse, especially sexual abuse. Breaking the silence is a critical first step to begin the process of education, prevention, and healing.
We have pledged to work with the employees and volunteers of our Diocese, civil authorities, and various organizations in our community to provide the safest possible environment for people of all ages and especially the children and young people in our Diocese.
The Safe Environment Training Workshop and/or Course you are participating in today is part of the training you and I undertake to better prepare for providing this safe environment for people of all ages in our Diocese.
I ask the blessing of God on the work we undertake for our Diocese and Church. May we all be worthy of the trust that is placed in us by those we serve.
Sincerely yours in Christ
† Michael C. Barber, S.J.
Bishop of Oakland
Monday, November 09
Masses, 7:30am, 9:00am, 7:30pm
No St. Patrick School today
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15am-9:15am
Preparing for next Sunday Mass Readings
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 6:00pm in the Hall
SLRPC Meeting, 7:00pm in the Hall
Tuesday, November 10
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Deanery Meeting, 12:00pm
Fr. Larry Bible Class, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day - Parish Offices Closed
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Thursday, November 12
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation and Edge
Friday, November 13
Feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, November 14
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Diocesan Campaign for Mercy
Couples for Christ, 6:30 - 11:00pm Parish Hall
Sunday, November 15
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Two Collections - Diocesan Campaign for Mercy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation - Phase II, 1:30-2:30pm
Confirmation - Phase I, 3:00-4:00pm
Monday, November 16
Masses, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15am-9:15am
Preparing for next Sunday Mass Readings
St. Patrick School Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 17
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Fr. Larry Bible Class, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 18
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Diocese of Oakland Bookkeepers Meeting
Thursday, November 19
Daily Mass, 7:30am
St. Patrick School Musical, 1:30pm
Faith Formation and Edge, 5:45pm-7:00pm
Friday, November 20
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, November 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Environment Group Meeting, 8:15am
St. Patrick Leaders of All Organization Meeting, 1:00pm
Parish Hall
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, November 22
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Hospitality, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop Open, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
After the 9:30am and 11:30 am Masses,
All are invited to view the new
St. Patrick School Performing Arts and Learning Center
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation - Phase II, 1:30-2:30pm
Confirmation - Phase I, 3:00-4:00pm