“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, March 25
Monday of Holy Week
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
No Bible Class
Parish Penance Service – Confession, 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 26
Tuesday of Holy Week
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the Light
No Bible Class
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday of Holy Week
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
School Mass (TK– Gr.2), 8:30am
Confession, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, March 28
Holy Thursday
No 7:30am Mass
Morning Prayer, 8:00am
Confessions, 10:00 – 11:00am
Seder Meal – St. Patrick School
Half Day – St. Patrick School – Start of Easter Vacation
Confession, 3:00 – 4:00pm
No Edge and Faith Formation classes
Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30pm
Adoration of the Eucharist after Mass until 12:00am
Come spend time with the Lord.
Friday, March 29
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Day of Fast and Abstinence
Day of Abstinence – No Meat
No 7:30am Mass
Morning Prayer, 8:00am
Confessions, 10:00am – 11:00am
Parish Offices Closed today
Fr. Larry – Preaching on the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Good Friday Liturgy – Adoration of the Cross and Reception of Holy Communion, 7:30pm
Holy Land Collection
Saturday, March 30
Holy Saturday
No 7:30am Mass
Morning Prayer, 8:00am
Confessions, 10:00 – 11:00am and 3:00pm – 4:00pm
No Vigil Mass at 5:00pm
Easter Vigil Mass, 8:00pm
Two Collections – Regular Sunday and Special Easter Offering
Sunday, March 31
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Masses in the Church, 7:30am 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – 1) Regular Sunday and Easter Sunday Collection 2) St. Vincent de Paul Collection
Easter Egg Hunt after 9:30am – 11:30am Masses No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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, March 25
Monday of Holy Week
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
No Bible Class
Parish Penance Service – Confession, 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 26
Tuesday of Holy Week
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the Light
No Bible Class
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday of Holy Week
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
School Mass (TK– Gr.2), 8:30am
Confession, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, March 28
Holy Thursday
No 7:30am Mass
Morning Prayer, 8:00am
Confessions, 10:00 – 11:00am
Seder Meal – St. Patrick School
Half Day – St. Patrick School – Start of Easter Vacation
Confession, 3:00 – 4:00pm
No Edge and Faith Formation classes
Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30pm
Adoration of the Eucharist after Mass until 12:00am
Come spend time with the Lord.
Friday, March 29
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Day of Fast and Abstinence
Day of Abstinence – No Meat
No 7:30am Mass
Morning Prayer, 8:00am
Confessions, 10:00am – 11:00am
Parish Offices Closed today
Fr. Larry – Preaching on the Seven Last Words of Christ on the
Cross, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Good Friday Liturgy – Adoration of the Cross and
Reception of Holy Communion, 7:30pm
Holy Land Collection
Saturday, March 30
Holy Saturday
No 7:30am Mass
Morning Prayer, 8:00am
Confessions, 10:00 – 11:00am and 3:00pm – 4:00pm
No Vigil Mass at 5:00pm
Easter Vigil Mass, 8:00pm
Two Collections – Regular Sunday and Special Easter Offering
Sunday, March 31
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Masses in the Church, 7:30am 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – 1) Regular Sunday and Easter Sunday Collection
2) St. Vincent de Paul Collection
Easter Egg Hunt after 9:30am – 11:30am Masses
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
Monday, April 01
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15am – 9:15am
Readings for Second Sunday of Easter
Tuesday, April 02
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, April 03
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Thursday, April 04
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
No Edge and Faith Formation classes
Friday, April 05
First Friday of the Month
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Holy Hour and Benediction 8:00am – 9:00am
Saturday, April 06
First Saturday of the Month
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary, 8:00am
Confirmation Interviews
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – Regular Sunday and Maintenance
Sunday, April 07
Second Sunday of Easter
Masses in the Church, 7:30am 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – Regular Sunday and Maintenance
Hospitality, 7:30am and 9:30am Masses
Gift Shop, 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes