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The Weekly
In this issue:- Mass for World Day for the Sick
- Parish Solidarity Initiative Winter Retreat
- Forty Days for Life kick off Vigil
- and more!
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Events
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Read MoreJanuary 24 - January 26
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Monday, January 27China Study Tours: The US-China Catholic Association is sponsoring two Unique, exciting and informational study tours to China. Come learn what it is like to be Catholic in China. April 18-26: Contemporary China, Contemporary Church and May 6-17: From the Heartland to the Borderlands. You will be amazed how the Gospel persists and even moves forward under the Peoples Republic of China. All information and applications can be found at our website: https://www.uscatholicchina.org/tourRead More
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Saturday, February 1How can Catholics evangelize in a culture that calls moral convictions “hate speech” and “intolerance?” Please join us for this important day of thoughtful presentations, dialogue and reflection at the Annual DSPT Convocation of the College of Fellows on Feb. 1 at 9:30 am at DSPT in Berkeley. This year's topic is "Communicating Truth - Evangelization by the Laity". All information and RSVP at dspt.edu/convocation2020.Read More
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Read MoreFebruary 7 - February 9
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Friday, February 7, 6:30 PMDivine Mercy Parish invites you to a dynamic evening of prayer, music and adoration. Please join us for this free event at our St. Paschal church on Friday, Feb. 7 @ 6:30 PM. This event is a great opportunity to draw closer to our Lord!Read More
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Read MoreSaturday, February 8
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Saturday, February 8, 8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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Saturday, February 8, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PMRegister by Jan. 7 at http://bit.ly/2019OpnWdHrts or call (510) 933-6360Read More
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Saturday, February 8, 11:00 AM
World Day for the Sick, initiated by St. Pope John Paul II and held annually worldwide near the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, is a ministry of the Diocese of Oakland, supported by the Order of Malta. All who are sick, ill, elderly, caregivers and healthcare providers, as well as all family members, are invited and welcome.Read More -
Saturday, February 8, 2:30 PM
Diocese of Oakland Adult Confirmation ceremony at The Cathedral of Christ the LightRead More -
Saturday, February 8, 7:00 PM
Old Mission San Jose will host “Lo Sagrado y Lo Profano” (The Sacred and the Profane), a free organ concert featuring the Rosales Opus 14 organ on February 8th, 2020. Ronald McKean, St. Joseph Parish music director, explores the dualism of sacred and secular Spanish Organ music of the 17th century. In this concert, you will hear pieces that represent battles, dances, and chant-based works. Mr. McKean will give a pre-concert talk at 7:00PM to explain how the Rosales organ, one of only three in the US, authentically renders the music style of this period. The ensuing 7:30PM concert will be delivered within the inspiring and acoustically pure Old Mission Church. A reception with wine, Spanish Tapas, desserts, and beverages will follow in the historic setting of the Old Mission museum. Do not miss this event unique to Fremont. See more at https://missionsanjose.org.Read More -
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Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 PMThis annual Gospel Music workshop features M. Roger Holland II, noted GIA Publications composer and clinician who will conduct and facilitate this workshop, beginning Wednesday 2/12-2/15/2020 at 7 PM. Call Alice McGaugh for more information.Read More
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Read MoreFebruary 14 - February 16
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Saturday, February 15, 10:30 AM
Diocese of Oakland Adult Confirmation ceremony at The Cathedral of Christ the LightRead More
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clergy suitability for ministry
Article 13 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states that "When a priest or deacon, not incardinated in the diocese/eparchy, is to engage in ministry in the diocese/eparchy, regardless of the length of time, the evaluation of his background may be satisfied through a written attestation of suitability for ministry supplied by his proper ordinary/major superior to the diocese/eparchy.”
The letter is specific to the event happening in the receiving diocese – the celebration of sacraments, a retreat, a presentation, etc. These letters must come directly from the major superior or bishop. They cannot be carried by the visiting clergy, nor can we accept “celebret” cards sent or carried by the visiting clergy. The letter of suitability for ministry should be sent to Chancellor Steve Wilcox, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612. If schedules do not allow the letter to be sent via postal mail, please email to swilcox@oakdiocese.org or call 510-267-8334.