“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, December 01
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Readings for Second Sunday of Advent
San Lorenzo Ruiz/Pedro Calungsod Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 02
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 03
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, December 04
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45-7:00pm
Edge, Advent Confession
Friday, December 05
First Friday of the Month
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Holy Hour and Benediction, 8:00am
Saturday, December 06 Daily Masses: 7:30am Our Lady of Fatima Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Regular Parish Maintenance
Parol Making activity, 6:00pm Hall
Sunday, December 07
Second Sunday of Advent
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Regular Parish Maintenance
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am Confirmation, 1:30-2:30pm Youth Ministry, 3:00-4:00pm
Monday, December 08
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Holy Day
Daily Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am School & Parish, 7:30pm
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, December 01
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Readings for Second Sunday of Advent
San Lorenzo Ruiz/Pedro Calungsod Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 02
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 03
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
Thursday, December 04
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45-7:00pm
Edge, Advent Confession
Friday, December 05
First Friday of the Month
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Holy Hour and Benediction, 8:00am
Saturday, December 06
Daily Masses: 7:30am
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - Regular Parish Maintenance
Parol Making activity, 6:00pm Hall
Sunday, December 07
Second Sunday of Advent
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - Regular Parish Maintenance
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation, 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Ministry, 3:00-4:00pm
Monday, December 08
The Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary—Holy Day
Daily Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am School & Parish, 7:30pm
No Bible Class
Knights of Columbus meeting, 6:00 in the Hall