The monthly Holy Hour for Priests is on Friday, September 20th at 10:30am, and all priests serving in the Diocese are welcome. Holy Hour is held monthly (3rd Friday of the Month) except during the summer months, as a service to priests by the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available during Holy Hour and a luncheon hosted by St. Margaret Mary Parish follows. Please join us.
Curso Básico de Formación SPRED. Todos los catequistas deben asistir a la capacitación Ayudante Catequista al menos una vez. Reserve antes de 13 de septiembre de 2024. El espacio es limitado. Por favor planee asistir a toda la capacitación. Aquellos que lleguen 30 minutos tarde o se vayan 30 minutos antes tendrán que retomar el entrenamiento en su totalidad.
St. Columba hosts two sessions to fuel the fire of your faith with music and courageous conversations. Morning session features a GIA New Music Reading Session with Kate Williams and friends and the afternoon panel asks "What does it mean to be black and catholic?". Details through the link.
Come and experience an afternoon of prayer, dialogue, fellowship and presentations on the use of our Faith and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching as a primary lens for discerning a candidate. The event is co-sponsored by The Oakland Catholic Worker and St. Theresa Catholic Church. Details and rsvp through the link.
Join us for this choral and Gospel music performance. A free will offering will be taken and the proceeds will be split between the Oakland Catholic Worker and the two choirs. Details through the link.
Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.
Caregivers are invited to connect virtually and join a conversation for spiritual and emotional support. Hosted on Zoom by St. Raymond parish. Participation information available through the link.
A comforting one-day retreat for grieving mothers and grandmothers, no matter how long or how recent it's been since your loss. Join us and find new strength for your soul. Details through the link.
Magnificat presents Yvette Helfers. The Blessed Mother and St. Padre Pio have played special roles in her life of faith and miracles. She has experienced the power of heavenly intercession which has changed the course of her life. Register by September 21, 2024 and note new location at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Reservation and payment details through the link.
Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.
The Divine Mercy chaplet, a devotion introduced by St. Faustina Kowalska in the mid-20th century, is being offered on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
This weekend retreat will return us to the core message of Jesus Christ in the Franciscan tradition and offer practical and prayerful options to help us promote “Peace and All Good” while nourishing our spiritual journey. Details through the link.
In this online retreat, explore the value of our most treasured items, giving us clarity and ease of what’s truly most important. We will create a Fabulous Favorites Inventory of these items, their location, and our desires for them. You’ll experience reassurance and a renewed hope for your future. Deep breathing, guided meditation, and 45 minutes of active decluttering will be provided each week. Register through the link.
Altar servers and discerners are invited to meet our Seminarians and Seminary Formators. Hosted by St. Patrick's Seminary and led by Fr. Carl Arcosa, Vocations Director and Fr. Matthew Murray, Director of Seminarians.
Explore how listening deeply is essential for growing in trusting who we are, each other and God. Facilitated by Marietta Fagey, SHF. Costs and Registration through the link.
Join us to celebrate the feast of the first Filipino martyr and patron saint of the Philippines and the Filipino people! Gather at the Church of Santa Maria on Sunday, October 6 for a 5pm Mass followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Contact information through the link.
Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.
Friends, families, and interested persons are invited to join our Zoom meeting to discover Special Religious Education Ministry (SPRED). Additional details through the link. Please email your RSVP to [email protected].
In this online retreat, explore the value of our most treasured items, giving us clarity and ease of what’s truly most important. We will create a Fabulous Favorites Inventory of these items, their location, and our desires for them. You’ll experience reassurance and a renewed hope for your future. Deep breathing, guided meditation, and 45 minutes of active decluttering will be provided each week. Register through the link.
Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.
In this online retreat, explore the value of our most treasured items, giving us clarity and ease of what’s truly most important. We will create a Fabulous Favorites Inventory of these items, their location, and our desires for them. You’ll experience reassurance and a renewed hope for your future. Deep breathing, guided meditation, and 45 minutes of active decluttering will be provided each week. Register through the link.
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church is celebrating 140 years of serving the Walnut Creek community with our annual International Festival. This joint event between St. Mary Church and School will feature performances by our talented school students and multi-cultural ministries, as well as ethnic food and fun games for all ages. Details through the link.
Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.
Caregivers are invited to connect virtually and join a conversation for spiritual and emotional support. Hosted on Zoom by St. Raymond parish. Participation information available through the link.
In this online retreat, explore the value of our most treasured items, giving us clarity and ease of what’s truly most important. We will create a Fabulous Favorites Inventory of these items, their location, and our desires for them. You’ll experience reassurance and a renewed hope for your future. Deep breathing, guided meditation, and 45 minutes of active decluttering will be provided each week. Register through the link.
Engaged and married couples within the local Church and beyond are invited to attend this eighth annual marriage enrichment conference at St. Pius Church in Redwood City. Discounted couples registration available through September 9. Childcare available. Details through the link.
Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.