“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
Monday, July 14
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Next Sundays Mass Reading All are welcome to attend
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
Monday, July 14
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Next Sundays Mass Reading
All are welcome to attend
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 6:00pm in the Hall
Tuesday, July 15
Feast of St. Bonaventure, Bishop
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Deanery 7 Meeting
Fr. Larry’s Bible Scripture Class, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, July 16
Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, July 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Parish Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Friday, July 18
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, July 19
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society Meeting, 8:15am Parish Office
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, July 20
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Gift Shop Open, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Hospitality, 7:30, 9:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am