“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 25
Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Edge , 5:30pm Faith Formation, 5:45pm
Parish Finance Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Stewardship Committee Meeting, 7:15pm Hall
Friday, April 26
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
St. Patrick School, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, April 27
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Parish Stewardship Fair after 5:00pm
Sunday, April 28
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Masses in the Church, 7:30am 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Parish Stewardship Fair after all Masses
Last Day of Youth Ministry class, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Children’s Choir Practice, 6:00pm
Monday, April 29
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Presentation of the Bible Readings for next Sunday 8:15am – 9:15am
San Lorenzo Ruiz /Pedro Calungsod Ministry Meeting, 7:00pm
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 25
Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Edge , 5:30pm
Faith Formation, 5:45pm
Parish Finance Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Stewardship Committee Meeting, 7:15pm Hall
Friday, April 26
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
St. Patrick School, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, April 27
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
Parish Stewardship Fair after 5:00pm
Sunday, April 28
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Masses in the Church, 7:30am 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Parish Stewardship Fair after all Masses
Last Day of Youth Ministry class, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Children’s Choir Practice, 6:00pm
Monday, April 29
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Presentation of the Bible Readings for next Sunday
8:15am – 9:15am
San Lorenzo Ruiz /Pedro Calungsod Ministry Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 30
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Scripture Presentation, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 01
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, 8:00am
School Mass (Gr.6-8), 8:30am
Thursday, May 02
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Edge , 5:30pm
Faith Formation, 5:45pm
Friday, May 03
Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles
First Friday of the Month
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Holy Hour and Benediction, 8:00am – 9:00am
St. Patrick Catholic School Fun Run
Saturday, May 04
First Saturday of the Month
Mass in the Church, 7:30am
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary, 8:00am
First Communion Retreat, Children and Parents, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Paint Party in the Hall, sign ups, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – Regular Sunday and Maintenance
Sunday, May 05
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Masses in the Church, 7:30am 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – Regular Sunday and Maintenance
Hospitality, 7:30am and 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30am, 11:30am
Cinco de Mayo
Children’s Choir Practice, 6:00pm