“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
Saturday, December 21
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Light 4th Candle
One Collection
Sunday, December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Light 4th Candle
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
Monday, December 23
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am No Bible Class
Parish Penance Services – Confession, 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 24
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Confession, 10:00-11:00am
Children’s Rehearsal, 12:00pm for the 7:00pm Mass
Confession, 1:00-2:00pm
No Bible Class
Christmas Vigil Mass, 7:00pm
Children present Nativity Story
Christmas Music by the Choirs, 11:00pm
Midnight Mass, 12:00am
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Masses, 7:30am, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Start of the Jubilee Year 2025
Thursday, December 26
Feast of St. Stephen
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation and Edge classes
Friday, December 27
Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, December 28
Feast of the Holy Innocent
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
Sunday, December 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
No Bible Class with Fr. Larry on Monday or Tuesday of this week
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
Saturday, December 21
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Light 4th Candle
One Collection
Sunday, December 22
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Light 4th Candle
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
Monday, December 23
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
No Bible Class
Parish Penance Services – Confession, 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 24
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Confession, 10:00-11:00am
Children’s Rehearsal, 12:00pm
for the 7:00pm Mass
Confession, 1:00-2:00pm
No Bible Class
Christmas Vigil Mass, 7:00pm
Children present Nativity Story
Christmas Music by the Choirs, 11:00pm
Midnight Mass, 12:00am
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Masses, 7:30am, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Start of the Jubilee Year 2025
Thursday, December 26
Feast of St. Stephen
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation and Edge classes
Friday, December 27
Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, December 28
Feast of the Holy Innocent
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
Sunday, December 29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
No Bible Class with Fr. Larry on Monday or Tuesday of this week