“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
Thursday, September 11
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Friday, September 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Sto. Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, September 13
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Diocesan Priests Retirement
Parish Luau Dinner Dance, 6:00 - 11:00pm
Sunday, September 14
Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Diocesan Priests Retirement
School Catechetical Sunday, 9:30am Mass (Teachers & Students)
Parish Faith Formation Catechetical Sunday, 11:30am Mass
(Catechist and Students)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Tagalog Mass, 2:00pm (here in St. Patrick)
First Day of Confirmation Session, 1:30-2:30pm, in the Hall
First Day Youth Ministry Class, 3:00-4:00pm, in the Hall (YM - Prerequisite to Confirmation)
Monday, September 15
Feast of our Lady of Sorrows
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15-9:15am
Readings for September 20-21
All are welcome to attend
Tuesday, September 16
Daily Mass: 7:30am
CYO Sign Ups, 5:00-7:00pm
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
School Mass, 8:30am (Grs. 3-5)
Hospitality Meeting, 7:00pm
Thursday, September 18
Daily Mass: 7:30am
First Day of Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Friday, September 19
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Sto. Niño Novena, 8:00am
St. Patrick Catholic School Welcome Back Family Event School Parking Lot, 6:00pm Movie, 7:30pm
Saturday, September 20
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Art Environment Meeting, 8:15am Parish Office
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Religious Collection - Faith Formation classes
Sunday, September 21
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Religious Collection - Faith Formation 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
Thursday, September 11
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Friday, September 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Sto. Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, September 13
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Diocesan Priests Retirement
Parish Luau Dinner Dance, 6:00 - 11:00pm
Sunday, September 14
Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Diocesan Priests Retirement
School Catechetical Sunday, 9:30am Mass (Teachers & Students)
Parish Faith Formation Catechetical Sunday, 11:30am Mass
(Catechist and Students)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Tagalog Mass, 2:00pm (here in St. Patrick)
First Day of Confirmation Session, 1:30-2:30pm, in the Hall
First Day Youth Ministry Class, 3:00-4:00pm, in the Hall
(YM - Prerequisite to Confirmation)
Monday, September 15
Feast of our Lady of Sorrows
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15-9:15am
Readings for September 20-21
All are welcome to attend
Tuesday, September 16
Daily Mass: 7:30am
CYO Sign Ups, 5:00-7:00pm
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, September 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
School Mass, 8:30am (Grs. 3-5)
Hospitality Meeting, 7:00pm
Thursday, September 18
Daily Mass: 7:30am
First Day of Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Friday, September 19
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Sto. Niño Novena, 8:00am
St. Patrick Catholic School Welcome Back Family Event
School Parking Lot, 6:00pm Movie, 7:30pm
Saturday, September 20
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Art Environment Meeting, 8:15am Parish Office
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Religious Collection - Faith Formation classes
Sunday, September 21
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Religious Collection - Faith Formation classes
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation Session, 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Ministry Class, 3:00-4:00pm