“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
Saturday, May 10
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
First Communion Masses 9:00am – St. Patrick School 11:00am – Faith Formation Confession, 3:30 – 4:30pm
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
Saturday, May 10
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
First Communion Masses
9:00am – St. Patrick School
11:00am – Faith Formation
Confession, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, May 11
Fourth Sunday of Easter
World Day of Prayer for Vocation
Beloved Mother’s Day
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Mother’s Day
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Tagalog Mass, 2:00pm St. Paul Parish, San Pablo
Monday, May 12
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 8:15 – 9:15am
Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18
Knights of Columbus Meeting, 6:00pm Hall
PTG – School Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 13
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Class, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 14
Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
School Mass, 9:00am, for celebrating the
First Communion Students
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 10:00am
YLI Meeting, 6:00pm Hall
Thursday, May 15
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge Classes, 5:45 – 7:00pm
Friday, May 16
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, May 17
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society & Environment Meeting, 8:15am
Confession, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections
Flores de Mayo Procession, 6:00pm
Mass following the Procession, Crowning of Mary
Dinner and entertainment following the Mass
Sunday, May 18
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections
Hospitality, 7:30, 9:30
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
Couples for Christ Meeting, 2:00-5:00pm