“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 18
Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Environment Group Meeting, 8:15 Parish Office
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - World Mission Appeal
October Count
St. Patrick Catholic School Parent - Teacher Auction Event Garden Gala
Sunday, October 19
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Sunday
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - World Mission Appeal
October count
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
After 11:30am Mass, a short concert in the Church from the Male Ensemble Philippines, all are welcome to stay & listen
Likha Music Ministry Memorial Service Blessing of the Scrolls, Reading of Names and Flower Offering begin, 9:45am Mass, 11:00am followed by refreshments
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
October Count
ICF Polenta Dinner, 6:00pm St. Rose of Lima, Crockett
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 18
Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Altar Society and Environment Group Meeting, 8:15 Parish Office
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections - World Mission Appeal
October Count
St. Patrick Catholic School Parent - Teacher Auction Event
Garden Gala
Sunday, October 19
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Sunday
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections - World Mission Appeal
October count
Hospitality Sunday, 7:30, 9:30am
Gift Shop, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
After 11:30am Mass, a short concert in the Church from the
Male Ensemble Philippines, all are welcome to stay & listen
Confirmation, 1:30-2:30
Youth Ministry classes, 3:30-4:30
Monday, October 20
Feast of St. Paul of the Cross, Priest
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 8:15-9:15am
Sunday Mass Readings for October 25-26
All are welcome to attend
St. Patrick School 8th grade Caritas Week
PTG, 6:00pm
School Board Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 21
Feast of St. Pedro Calungsod
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Fr. Larry’s Bible Class, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 22
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8:00am
St. Patrick Catholic School Mass, 8:30 (Tk-2)
Funeral Mass for Enry Tiangsing, 11:00am
Thursday, October 23
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Faith Formation & Edge classes, 5:45-7:00pm
Friday, October 24
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, October 25
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Likha Music Ministry Memorial Service
Blessing of the Scrolls, Reading of Names and Flower Offering
begin, 9:45am
Mass, 11:00am followed by refreshments
Confession, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
One Collection
October Count
ICF Polenta Dinner, 6:00pm St. Rose of Lima, Crockett
Sunday, October 26
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
October count
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
Confirmation, 1:30-2:30
Youth Ministry classes, 3:30-4:30