“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
Wednesday, April 08
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 10:00am
YLI Meeting, 6:00pm
Thursday, April 09
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation & Edge
Friday, April 10
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, April 11
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Art & Environment Meeting, 8:15am
Safe Environment Training
Guideline – How to start online Safe Environment Training
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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
Wednesday, April 08
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 10:00am
YLI Meeting, 6:00pm
Thursday, April 09
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation & Edge
Friday, April 10
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, April 11
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Art & Environment Meeting, 8:15am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, April 12
Second Sunday of Easter
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Gift Shop Open
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
Confirmation, 1:30-2:30pm
Last Day Youth Ministry Classes, 3:00-4:00pm
Monday, April 13
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15-9:15am
Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter,
all are invited
St. Patrick Catholic School Resumes today
School PTG & Board, 6:00pm
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 6:00pm in the Hall
Tuesday, April 14
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, April 15
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
St. Patrick School Mass (Grs.6-8), 8:30am
Confirmation Rehearsal, 7:00pm
Thursday, April 16
Daily Mass: 7:30am
No Faith Formation & Edge classes
Confirmation, 7:00pm
Friday, April 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, April 18
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Knights of Columbus, 8:00am-12:00pm in the Hall
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, April 19
Third Sunday of Easter
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
No Gift Shop
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation Session, 1:30-2:30pm
Final Confirmation Session, 1:30-2:30pm