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Elderly religious have offered a lifetime of service. Now they need our help. The national Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) collection is coming up December 11-12.

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.

The Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley is doing a daily reflection series called 'Waiting in Joyful Hope' during the Advent season.

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.

Join us for fellowship, prayer, formation, and food as we gather together as Catechetical and Youth Ministry workers. Sessions offered Dec. 2 & 9. Bilingual English/Spanish. Register by Nov. 22.

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

The Catholic Daughters of the Oakland Diocese presented a check to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ on Oct. 29. The biennial effort of the seven Courts of the Diocese is specifically to help with the education of the seminarians.

East Bay community members, including public officials and local faith leaders, joined together in the courtyard at Oakland’s Temple Beth Abraham to stand against antisemitism. Bishop Barber was honored to join the event.

#GivingTuesday is November 30! We’re proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving. By partnering with FACE to award scholarships to deserving families, you are providing students of today the opportunity to rise above their economic challenges. This investment will inspire the next generation of active and engaged community leaders of tomorrow. Thank you!

Cathi Fisher has been appointed interim Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Oakland, effective Oct. 27. Cathi recently retired as VAC from the Diocese of Sacramento after serving in this capacity for 10 years. Learn more through the link.

The SF Archdiocese is hosting a Women's Healing retreat, Dec. 10-12, for those who have had an abortion. Counseling, Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. This event is bilingual Spanish-English.

Healing Mass for those who have suffered a miscarriage or the loss of an infant.

On the fourth anniversary of Laudato Si', the California Bishops have issued a pastoral statement to renew and reengage our commitment to caring for our common home. Resources will be available for the Nov. 14 statewide parish Laudato Si Action Platform Plan. Learn more on our Environmental Justice page.