“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, October 24
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, October 25
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Catechetical Sunday, St. Patrick School, 9:30am
Catechetical Sunday, Faith Formation, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation - Phase II, 1:30-2:30pm
Confirmation Phase I, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, October 26
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Preparing for next Sunday Mass Readings
PTG Meeting, 6:00pm
Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 27
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 28
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Daily Mas, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Thursday, October 29
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Faith Formation and Edge, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Parish Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Friday, October 30
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Half Day St. Patrick School
Saturday, October 31
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
All Souls Memorial
Blessing of the Scrolls, Reading of Names and
Flower Offering, 9:45am
Mass, 11:00am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections, Regular Maintenance & All Saints
Halloween Evening, Trick or Treat
Daylight saving time,
Fall Back, set clocks back one hour
Sunday, November 01
All Saints
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Two Collections, Regular Maintenance & All Saints
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
No Hospitality
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
No Confirmation - Phase II and No Confirmation Phase I
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, October 24
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Sunday, October 25
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Catechetical Sunday, St. Patrick School, 9:30am
Catechetical Sunday, Faith Formation, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
Confirmation - Phase II, 1:30-2:30pm
Confirmation Phase I, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, October 26
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15 - 9:15am
Preparing for next Sunday Mass Readings
PTG Meeting, 6:00pm
Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 27
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 28
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Daily Mas, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
Thursday, October 29
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Faith Formation and Edge, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Parish Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Friday, October 30
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Half Day St. Patrick School
Saturday, October 31
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
All Souls Memorial
Blessing of the Scrolls, Reading of Names and
Flower Offering, 9:45am
Mass, 11:00am
Confession, 3:30-4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections, Regular Maintenance & All Saints
Halloween Evening, Trick or Treat
Daylight saving time,
Fall Back, set clocks back one hour
Sunday, November 01
All Saints
Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Two Collections, Regular Maintenance & All Saints
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30
No Hospitality
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30am
No Confirmation - Phase II and No Confirmation Phase I
Monday, November 02
All Souls’ Day
Masses, 7:30am, 9:00am, 7:30pm
St. Patrick School, 9:00am
No Bible Class