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Bulletin 04-02-17
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Vatican Corner 03-26-17
VATICAN CORNER Historically, the Catholic Church has observed the disciplines of fasting and abstinence at various times each year. Fasting is the reduction in the intake of food, while abstinence is the refraining from a particular food, like meat. The Church teaches...
Pastors Desk 03-26-17
Bob Allred tells the story about a country preacher who was listening to a seminary professor cast doubt on the core issues of the Faith. When the professor finished his lecture, the elderly pastor got up, took an apple from his lunch bag and started eating it as he...
Bulletin 03-26-17
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Vatican Corner 03-19-17
VATICAN CORNER Sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins of Ireland, resigned March 1, 2017 from her position on Pope Francis’ Commission for the Protection of Minors. The Commission was set up to help improve measures within the Catholic Church to protect children against...
Pastors Desk 03-19-17
When we read the Bible or listen to sermons, very often we come across the word, ‘Samaritan’. To understand what this term ‘Samaritan’ refers to and why the Jews and the Samaritans looked at each other with contempt, we need to know the Jewish history. This mutual...
Bulletin 03-19-17
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Lents 2017
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Taller Tecnicas para comunicarse en familia 03-23-17
Taller Escuela Diocesana De Padres De Familia Tecnicas para comunicarse en familia. Objetivo: Ofrecer a los padres de familia herramientas psicologicas para una comunicacion integral, de tal modo, que ayude a su crecimiento como persona, como padres de familia...
Social Security Benefits Workshop 03-22-17
Holy Thursday 03-23-17
Holy Thursday We are looking for Twelve volunteers to have their feet washed at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper Holy Thursday — April 13th at 7 PM Have you been baptized ? Can you come to a practice Thursday — March 23rd at 7 PM ? If yes to the above and interested,...
Senior Gathering 03-17-17
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!! Our next senior gathering will be on Friday, March 17th at 11:30AM at Harry's Hofbrau, 14900 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, 94578 Please RSVP to Selena by March 15th to (510) 517-3039 Don't forget to wear your St. Patrick's Day Green!!
Vatican Corner 03-12-17
VATICAN CORNER Pope Francis spoke to 140 leaders at the assembly of the Superior Generals of male religious organizations and congregations, on November 25, 2016. The text of that conversation was published Feb. 9, 2017. In an unscripted question and answer session...
Pastors Desk 03-12-17
There is a mysterious story in 2 Kings that can help us understand what is happening in the Transfiguration. Israel is at war with Aram, and Elisha, the man of God, is using his prophetic powers to reveal the strategic plans of the Aramean army to the Israelites. At...
Bulletin 03-12-17
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Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
Parish Lenten Retreat 03-25-17
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while...” Mk 6:31 Fr. Jim Sullivan Don’t miss the Parish Lenten Retreat Led by Retreat Master ~ Fr. Jim Sullivan Fr. Jim Sullivan was ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Oakland, California, in 2006. He is...
Retiro de Cuaresma 03-11-17
“Vengan, vamos nosotros solos a descansar un poco en un lugar tranquilo...” Mc 6:31 Padre Eduardo Fernández No te pierdas el Retiro de Cuaresma de la Parroquia guiado por el Padre Eduardo Fernández, SJ, STD. Además de dar clases de Teología hispana y pastoral en la...
Vatican Corner 03-05-17
VATICAN CORNER Continued…Pope Francis saw first-hand the mafia side of the Order of the Knights of Malta when in 2008 senior Knights made a failed attempt to remove him as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and replace him with a bishop who was the Knight’s chaplain in...
Pastors Desk 03-05-17
In Greek mythology, the Sirens are creatures with the heads of beautiful women and the bodies of attractive birds. They lived on an island (Sirenum scopuli; three small rocky islands) and, with the irresistible charm of their song, they lured mariners to their...
Bulletin 03-05-17
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Lenten Retreats-March
Mark your Calendars for Our Lenten Retreats English Retreat — Saturday March 25th 9AM—3 PM The retreat will be in the Hall & will be led by Retreat Master Fr. Jim Sullivan Spanish Retreat — Saturday March 11th 9:30AM—3 PM Retiro celebrado en la Iglesia guiado por:...
Hospitality Sunday 02-26-17
Hospitality Sunday After ALL Morning Masses ~~In the Hall Be sure and thank the Knights of Columbus for setting it up and Making sure that everything is ready for you to enjoy! Come for the Coffee & Donuts, stay for the conversation ! SEE YOU THERE!!
Vatican Corner 02-26-17
VATICAN CORNER continued… Today the Order of the Knights of Malta have only “obedience” as a vow. As of the 1990s officers are no longer drawn solely from Europe’s nobility. Their motto has always been “Defense of the (Catholic) faith and assistance to the poor.”...