“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
Week at a Glance
Friday, February 21
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Harvest of Hope Food & Wine Festival Meeting, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 22
The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society Arts & Environment Meeting, 9:00am (all are welcome)
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm One Collection
Sunday, February 23 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
Week at a Glance
Friday, February 21
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Harvest of Hope Food & Wine Festival Meeting, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 22
The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society Arts & Environment Meeting, 9:00am
(all are welcome)
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, February 23
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation class, 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Ministry class, 3:30-4:30pm
Monday, February 24
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15-9:15am
Reading for Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
All are welcome to attend
Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:00pm in the Parish Hall
All are welcome to attend
Tuesday, February 25
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, February 26
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, February 27
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Faith Formation and Edge Classes, 5:45-7:00pm
Friday, February 28
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, March 01
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – Parish Maintenance
Sunday, March 02
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – Parish Maintenance
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation class, 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Ministry class, 3:30-4:30pm
Special Music Concert, 5:00pm in the Church – All Choirs are
performing