“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, April 24
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge Classes, 5:45 – 7:00pm
Parish Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Friday, April 25
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Harvest Fair Meeting, 7:00pm Parish Office
Saturday, April 26
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, April 27
Second Sunday of Easter—Divine Mercy Sunday
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Last Day Youth Ministry Class, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Confirmation Youth – come back to talk to the New Confirmation Class
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, April 24
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge Classes, 5:45 – 7:00pm
Parish Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Friday, April 25
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Harvest Fair Meeting, 7:00pm Parish Office
Saturday, April 26
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, April 27
Second Sunday of Easter—Divine Mercy Sunday
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Last Day Youth Ministry Class, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Confirmation Youth – come back to talk to the New Confirmation Class
Monday, April 28
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 – 9:15am
Readings for the third Sunday of Easter
St. Patrick Catholic School resumes today
Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 29
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, April 30
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
School Mass (Grades Tk-2), 8:30am
Thursday, May 01
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Daily Mass: 7:30am
National Day of Prayer
Faith Formation & Edge Classes, 5:45 – 7:00pm
Friday, May 02
First Friday of the Month
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Holy Hour with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:00am
Saturday, May 03
Feast of Saints Philip and James
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Firs Saturday of the Month
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary, 8:00
First Communion Retreat Day for Students and Parents,
9:00-12:00
Confession, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – Regular Parish Maintenance
Sunday, May 04
Third Sunday of Easter
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – Regular Parish Maintenance
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30am, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30