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Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ will preside as celebrant at this year's kickoff of Simbang Gabi at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Church in Hayward. Come and experience the warmth of Christmas and the joy of growing in faith as we celebrate this time-honored tradition — the Filipino way! Full parish list of celebrations through the link.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has made the decision to call forth another class for Permanent Deacon formation. Four information sessions will be held in January for all discerning a call to diaconal ministry.

“The passage of Prop. 1 is devastating for women, children, and families in California." “The Catholic community in California invites you to join us through our We Were Born Ready campaign to educate Californians on ways to support and advocate for women in crisis pregnancy situations in our communities. And we continue to pray for our state and the countless lives lost to abortion.” Read the full statement through the link.

Each year the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America, based on the General Roman Calendar. This calendar of Liturgical Observances for the Diocese of Oakland provides specific exceptions, additions and reminders for liturgies celebrated in the Diocese of Oakland. For more information, please contact John Renke, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese at jrenke@oakdiocese.org. Calendar available through the link.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life shares its 2023 Marriage Preparation course dates for first time marriages, convalidation/remarriage, and Platicas (en Español). Registration for 2023 courses will open soon.

Cada año, la Secretaría para el Culto Divino de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, publica el Calendario Litúrgico para las Diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América, basado en el Calendario Romano General. Este calendario de celebraciones litúrgicas para la Diócesis de Oakland proporciona excepciones y recordatorios adicionales específicos para las liturgias celebradas en la Diócesis de Oakland. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con John Renke, Director de la Oficina para el Culto de la Diócesis en jrenke@oakdiocese.org.

Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, will celebrate the Catholic feast of All Souls' Day, which honors the memory of all deceased, with a “Requiem Mass for the Homeless” on Nov. 2 at 7 pm at The Cathedral of Christ the Light. A hot meal dinner service for those in will begin at 5pm, located on the corner of Grand and Harrison.

Listen to No on Prop. 1 campaign spokesperson Catherine Hadro, easily tackle some of the toughest Prop. 1 questions in this KCBS radio interview. Audio interview through the link.

The Communications Department is asking for your help as we update the Diocesan Directory. Please take just a few minutes to help us in producing the most useful directory for 2023. Survey link through the link!

The November issue of The Catholic Voice magazine should be arriving in households this week.  Submissions for the Jan. 2023 issue are due by Nov. 1. Additional details through the link.  

Read through the link for resources to share in parishes. From voting to social media, there are many ways your parishioners can support the NO on Prop 1 effort.

Don’t miss this transformative annual gathering for leaders in Catholic social ministry and advocacy! Financial assistance is available for leaders from under-represented ethnic, cultural, or disability communities. 

To all the Pastors, Parochial Administrators, Deacons, and floating or retired priests who have taken the time to promote the appeal during Masses, we are very thankful for your support. And to all of our ushers in the counting rooms and business offices, thank YOU for your tireless efforts to faithfully collect and transmit the gifts each week.  More detail through the link.