News - August 2022

SPRED Manuscript Pick-up, September 27th

Parish Chairpersons in every SPRED Center must attend the Manuscript pick-up. Please arrive on time and plan to stay for an hour. Pick-up time dependent on manuscript number. Details through the link.
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Job Opportunities with Real Options Obria Medical Clinics

Real Options is looking for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, patient services managers, volunteers, etc. See post for details and to share.
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Second Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests, September 10-11, 2022

Please promote the 2nd Collection over the weekend of September 10th and 11th for the benefit of our retired diocesan priests. Suggested bulletin text and QR code available through the link.
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Bi Monthly Grief Sessions, St. Elizabeth Seton

Whether the death was sudden and tragic, or one with warning and preparation, the reality of death leaves most of us in a state of shock, confusion and sadness. Grieving people need time and space to honor their grief and figure out how to keep on living when our loved one is gone. Details through the link.
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San Damiano Retreat Series: Ignatian Exercise

This is an eight-month intentional and safe community to discern your deepest desires and cultivate interior freedom that allows responses of love. Runs 9/24/22 – 6/3/2023 with 7, one-day retreats at San Damiano, plus weekly Zoom sessions.
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Fall 2022 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Dates

Discover the possibilities of a marriage lived as God intends it. Read about upcoming 2022 dates for events in both English and Spanish through the link.
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Parent Confirmation Orientation at St. Theresa Parish

A meeting for parents of High School students to learn more about the Sacrament of Confirmation and their role as parents will be held on August 28 at 10am at St. Theresa Parish.
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In Memoriam: Sister Mary Menegatti, OP

Sister Mary Menegatti, OP, died in Fremont on Aug.14. She was 77 years old and in the 55th year of her religious profession. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. To join the Dominican Sisters for lunch after the services, RSVP to 510-657-2468 by Monday, Aug. 22. Many more details about the life of Sr. Mary through the link.
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5th Annual Marian Conference set for October 15, 2022. Registration now open!

Registration has officially launched for the 5th Annual Marian Conference scheduled on October 15. This year’s spiritual gathering will feature powerful testimonies, time-honored devotions, uplifting songs and sacred liturgy echoing this year’s theme: “With, Mary, We Receive God’s Grace!” Bishop Michael Barber, SJ will celebrate the closing Mass.
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Sister Dorothy Peterson is new Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Oakland

Sister Dorothy Peterson, a member of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, has been appointed as Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Oakland Diocese, effective Aug. 2. Learn more about her lengthy experience through the link.
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