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Pastors Desk 02-18-18
An Arab fable tells of a miller who was startled by seeing a camel’s nose thrust in at the door of the tent where he was sleeping. “It’s very cold outside,” said the camel, “I only want to get my nose in.” The nose was allowed in, then the neck, finally the whole...
Bulletin 02-18-18
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Ash Wednesday Services 02-14-18
Ash Wednesday Services 7:00 AM ~ English Mass with Ash Distribution 8:30 AM ~ English Mass with Ash Distribution 12:00 PM ~ English Mass with Ash Distribution 3:00 PM ~ English Liturgy of the Word with Ash Distribution 5:00 PM ~ Spanish Liturgy of the Word with Ash...
Burning of the Palms 02-13-18
Burning of the Palms We will burn last years Palms on Tuesday February 13th at 7 PM in the Placita. All are invited to participate in the “burning of the Palms” Last chance to bring your Palms this year —- 7 PM February 13th
Next Senior Outing 02/16/18
ATTENTION SENIORS!!! Our next senior outing will be Friday, February 16th at 11:45am. We will meet at Applebee's on Southland Drive, Hayward Please RSVP to Selena at (510) 517-3039. All seniors are welcome!!
Vatican Corner 02-11-18
VATICAN CORNER In 1951 the mainland Chinese government ended diplomatic relations with the Vatican shortly after the atheist Communist Party took power. The government had been threatening to breakaway the “independent Catholics.” The government apparently...
Pastors Desk 02-11-18
St.Joachim parish is one of the most active parishes in the diocese of Oakland. In addition to various liturgical celebrations that are held in our parish, there are more than 25 groups gathering together every week for prayer, devotional, educational, social and...
Bulletin 02-11-18
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It’s that time of year Girl Scout Cookies are HERE!!
Troop 31080 will be in the placita two weekends: February 3rd 4-6pm & February 4th 8am-2pm and then the following weekend February 10th 4-6pm & February 11th 8am-2pm We will have all your delicious flavors to choose from!! Come help support your local Girl...
Vatican Corner 02-04-18
VATICAN CORNER Following the liturgical reform of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) the entire St. Peter’s Basilica began to be used for celebrations. Before that time, papal celebrations were held in the Sistine Chapel, which had no organ, or were held in the...
Bulletin 02-04-18
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Vatican Corner 01-28-18
VATICAN CORNER The widely reported “spontaneous” wedding performed by Pope Francis flying over Chile may not have been as spontaneous as it appeared, and may have been planned well in advance. The December 19, 2017 edition of the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio had an...
Pastors Desk 01-28-18
Jesus' world was a demon-haunted world. Men and women in the ancient world believed in demons. Demons for them were intensely real. The first century world was one of pain and suffering. There was no relief from pain. It was a world of natural disasters that took a...
Bulletin 01-28-18
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Annual Crab Feed & Silent Auction 02-10-18
Vatican Corner 01-21-18
VATICAN CORNER After accepting the invitations of the two countries’ leader and their bishops, eighty-one-year-old Pope Francis will be visiting Chile and Peru from January 15th through 21st, 2018. This is his fifth visit to La n America, and his 22nd visit abroad....
Bulletin 01-21-18
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Pastors Desk 01-21-18
The month of December is a busy month for most parishes in the US. Our parish, which is one of the most active parishes in the diocese of Oakland, becomes fully alive with various kinds of preparations and celebrations during the month of December. Immediately after...
Vatican Corner 01-14-18
VATICAN CORNER Â In Christianity, the mortal remains of deceased saints are associated with the holiness of their souls which await reunion with their bodies in the resurrection; therefore those mortal remains should receive special care and veneration (deep respect)....
Pastors Desk 01-14-18
In the book, No Bad Dogs, British dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse says dogs understand love better than we do. She writes, “In a dog’s mind, a master or a mistress to love, honor, and obey is an absolute necessity. Love is dormant in the dog until brought into full...
Vatican Corner 01-07-18
VATICAN CORNER This year the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square is not getting rave reviews from some people. It is criticized for not being the peaceful scene of a silent night, all cozy calm and bright. Ever since Pope Saint John Paul II moved the Nativity to the...
Pastors Desk 01-07-18
The Magi were not Kings, but a caste of Persian priests who served Kings using their skills in interpreting dreams and watching movements of stars. The sixth century Italian tradition that there were three Magi, Casper, Balthazar, and Melchior, is based on the fact...
Bulletin 01-14-18
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Bulletin 01-07-18
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