News - November 2021

Wisdom calls us at the Crossroads, an Advent day of prayer via zoom, with retreat director Sister Patricia Bruno, OP, will look at the books of Wisdom, scripture seldom used for prayer, to enter into the crossroads of Advent and Christmas. Time for prayer, reflection, and ritual.

The Most Reverend Bishop of Oakland invites each of us to meditate and raise awareness about vocations during the month of November. Watch his video message through the link and share with your Parish.

All priests serving in the Diocese are welcome. The sacrament of reconciliation heard by a priest of Opus Dei is available during Holy Hour and a luncheon hosted by St. Margaret Mary Parish follows.

Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names, Next Step offers reading, math, and English tutoring. Tutoring takes place in-person (Oakland) or online. Interested in volunteering? Details through the link.

The theme of this month's PIA newsletter is: Black Catholic History Month.

On Nov. 18, Join Catholics and Protestants across the country coming together online to pray for the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. This is the case that could could overturn Roe v. Wade—the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in all 50 states.

Join Fr. Richard on a pilgrimage to Israel, Jerusalem and Jordan, January 14-24, 2022. See the places of Jesus' life, the ruins of the Ancient Temple, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Lake of Galilee, the River Jordan site of Jesus' Baptism, Calvary and the great church of the Holy Sepulcher. Pricing and details through the link.

Thank you to all who have made pledges and gifts to the Bishop’s Appeal. Through the end of October we have raised over $2,433,000. There is still time to contribute to this year's campaign.

The special collection taking place in parishes across the nation on the weekend of November 20-21 supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Resources for parishes available through the link.

The Diocese of Oakland is providing this CA state mandated training as an online training to all employees, beginning immediately. Completion deadline is December 15, 2021. Diana Bitz is