“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
Saturday, November 15
Daily Masses: 7:30am Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 8:00-11:00am in the Hall
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections—Diocesan Campaign for Justice and Hope
Sunday, November 16
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Diocesan Campaign for Justice and Hope
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:00am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am Confirmation class, 1:30 - 2:30pm Youth Ministry class, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Monday, November 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Readings for November 23
St. Patrick School PTG-School Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Deanery Meeting - St. Joseph
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 19
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, November 20
Daily Mass: 7:30am
No Faith Formation & Edge classes
Friday, November 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
School Thanksgiving Prayer Service
School Musical, 9:00am Grades 3-5
Saturday, November 22
Daily Masses: 7:30am Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, November 23
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
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
Saturday, November 15
Daily Masses: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 8:00-11:00am in the Hall
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections—Diocesan Campaign for Justice and Hope
Sunday, November 16
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Diocesan Campaign for Justice and Hope
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:00am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation class, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Youth Ministry class, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Monday, November 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Readings for November 23
St. Patrick School PTG-School Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Deanery Meeting - St. Joseph
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 19
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, November 20
Daily Mass: 7:30am
No Faith Formation & Edge classes
Friday, November 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
School Thanksgiving Prayer Service
School Musical, 9:00am Grades 3-5
Saturday, November 22
Daily Masses: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, November 23
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
Couples for Christ in the Hall, 1:30-5:00pm