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Bulletin 10-01-17

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Vatican Corner 09-24-17

VATICAN CORNER The Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), in 1965, established the principle of greater participation by the laity in the celebration of the Mass. It authorized significant changes in the texts, forms, and language used in the Mass and in the sacraments....

Pastors Desk 09-24-17

There is a story about Simon Peter and Dismas, the repentant thief on the cross. Simon Peter, the big disciple, and Dismas, the thief on the cross, both died and went up to Heaven. They both knocked on the door, and they both got into Heaven. But, up in Heaven, Simon...

Bulletin09-24-17

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Vatican Corner 09-17-17

VATICAN CORNER On Sept. 7th thru 11th, 2017 Pope Francis visited Colombia. The last visit by a pope to that country was in 1986. His journey had the moto: “Let’s take the first step.” The moto meaning that a#er 52 years of terrible internal fighting, with an estimated...

Pastors Desk 09-17-17

Once upon a time two brothers, who lived on adjoining farms, fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a conflict. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It...

Bulletin 09-17-17

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St. Joachim Church Fall Festival

Join us in the gym for food, games,music, raffle and fun for all ages! Sunday, October 1, 2017 10 AM- 4:00 PM For information contact Selena Castellanos (510) 517-3039

Next Senior Outing 09-15-17

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS Our next senior outing will be a: Potluck Bingo Luncheon on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:45PM in the St. Joachim Hall Please bring your favorite dish to share and don't forget your loose change for Bingo Please RSVP to Selena at (510)...

Vatican Corner 09-10-17

VATICAN CORNER Former Pope Benedict, who shocked the world when he resigned in 2013, turned 90 years old this last April 16, 2017. In a recent interview it was reported that he is remarkable well for his age, with only minor ailments from! Me to! Me. He is in good...

Pastors Desk 09-10-17

A drunk decides to go ice fishing; so he gathers his gear and goes walking around until he finds a big patch of ice. He heads into the center of the ice and begins to saw a hole. All of sudden, a loud booming voice comes out of the sky. "You will find no fish under...

Bulletin 09-10-17

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Would you like to help out at Mass? Saturday September 9, 2017

Are you interested in becoming a Communion Minister? We will be training ALL those interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion on: Saturday September 9, 2017—12 NOON in the CHURCH Please complete online Safe Environment training at virtusonline...

Vatican Corner 09-03-17

VATICAN CORNER Workmen digging in the Va can’s Belvedere Courtyard, in February 1962 discovered pieces of a large jaw bone and a large tooth. They thought they had found a dinosaur, but the bones were not fossilized and when examined were found to be from an elephant....

Pastors Desk 09-03-17

There is an ancient legend about Peter, which became the basis for a famous book and motion picture. At the time of the great persecution under Nero, the Christians of Rome told Peter to leave. "You're too valuable," they said. "Get out of town! Find your safety! Go...

Bulletin 09-03-17

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Herencia Hispana 09-23-17

Parroquia de San Joaquin Cena-Baile-Musica en vivo Celebre la herencia Hispana Gimnasio 21250 Hesperian blvd Hayward, CA 94541 Adultos $35.00, Niños 6-11 años $10.00 Fecha Sabado 23 de septiembre 2017 Hora 5:30 - 11:00 pm Cena: 6:30 - 7:30

Vatican Corner 08-27-17

VATICAN CORNER On August 11, 2017, Pope Francis ordered the Belgian Brothers of Charity, a Catholic Charity Group, to stop offering euthanasia in its psychiatric hospitals. Euthanasia is the intentional painless killing of a patient who is suffering from an incurable...

Pastors Desk 08-27-17

Every day Tim would go to the nursing home and visit her. Each time she would ask Tim who he was and why he was visiting her. And each time Tim would explain who he was and why he was visiting. He would tell the story of all his children and grandchildren, all the...

Bulletin 08-27-17

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Bazaar & Pancake Breakfast ~~ September 10th

Start your day with a pancake breakfast, get some early Christmas shopping done or splurge on yourself! We are lining up a GREAT GROUP of vendors for your shopping fun like Park Lane jewelry, Tupperware, hand crafted crocheted items, door wreaths, coffee vendor,...

Vatican Corner 08-20-17

VATICAN CORNER The first LED (Light Emitting Diode) that produced visible light was invented by a General Electric Co. engineer in 1962. LEDs are basically tiny light bulbs without a filament to burn out, and they shine without making much heat. The illumination comes...