 New class begins this fall in Antioch
This popular diocesan certificate program in English and Spanish for
catechists, Catholic school teachers, parents and all adults begins again with
classes every fourth Saturday of the month beginning September 27, 9:00am - 2:30pm,
and continuing through November, 2009. Don't miss this chance!
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 Saturday, September 13 in San Francisco
This conference, sponsored by the
Archdiocese of San Francisco's Respect Life program, will cover a range of end-of-life issues, including definitions of death, organ transplant issues, assisted suicide legislation in California, living wills and other advanced directives, and more.
Nursing continuing education credits available. For more information,
download the brochure or contact Vicki Evans at 415-614-5533 or
vevans1438@aol.com.
 Saturday, September 27 in Concord
This bilingual conference will assist clergy and lay leaders preparing
the faithful of the Diocese to vote with a well-informed Catholic
conscience. All are invited to this free conference! Bishop Allen Vigneron will celebrate Mass at
8:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Concord. Following a continental breakfast, presentations and Q&A in English
and Spanish will feature speakers from the USCCB, St. Patrick's Seminary,
CCISCO,
Catholics for the Common Good, and others. The conference concludes at
12:30pm.
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 Your help is needed! Prop 8 states in full: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
The California bishops urge, "We must support traditional marriage as the source of our civilization, the foundation for a society that can be home to all human beings, and the reflection of our relationship with God."
For more information and downloadable resources, or to donate or
volunteer, visit
catholicsforprotectmarriage.com.
In light of the recent California Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex "marriage", Bishop
Vigneron has issued a pastoral message to the faithful of the Diocese of Oakland.
The bishop states, "As faithful citizens, Catholics are called to bring our
laws regarding marriage into conformity with what we know about the nature
of marriage."
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Statement from California Bishops
 October 26, 2008
The last Sunday in October is Priesthood Sunday and World Priest Day, a special occasion to reach out
and develop a greater awareness of and appreciation for the dedicated men who have said "Yes" to the Lord
and the Church via the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Serra International and
Worldwide Marriage Encounter have
great tips and ideas, along with downloadable resources including sample
letters, activities, prayers and more, to help you and the laity at your parish celebrate
our priests.
Priesthood Sunday |
World Priest Day
Keep your eye on the DEC Events calendar for formation opportunities and other events.
You can even subscribe to the calendar using Google Calendar
so you always have the latest information.
DEC Events
 1260AM Immaculate Heart Radio
Now you can hear the best in Catholic programming on your radio 24 hours a day!
Immaculate Heart Radio is a listener-supported, Catholic lay apostolate bringing live call-in shows, Scripture study, Catholic news, youth programming and more to listeners from San Jose to Santa Rosa and beyond. Tune into 1260AM or listen online at
www.ihradio.org.
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More information
 The National Catholic Bioethics Center
NCBC provides online resources to answer your questions about the
complex issues related to medical care and life sciences. 24/7 emergency
consultation is available for those facing a health care crisis. Access
published research and read breaking news and the popular column Making
Sense of Bioethics.
NCBC website
The word retrouvaille is a French word meaning rediscovery. This program offers tools needed to recreate a loving marriage relationship
and emphasizes effective and loving communication between husband and
wife. Thousands of couples in cold and unloving relationships headed toward divorce have been successful in overcoming their problems by
participating. Retrouvaille gives couples the opportunity to rediscover each other and their lives together in a positive way.
More information at
www.helpourmarriage.com or call 510-648-6874.
 What have you done for your marriage today?
See how couples, young and old and from a wide variety of backgrounds,
answered this question at
foryourmarriage.org, part of an initiative of the U.S. bishops to promote, strengthen, sustain and restore marriages. Resources for every couple are available,
including daily
tips, a
monthly quiz, and information about
common issues facing couples.
Visit the website
 Four Guides for Catholic Living
These pithy, one-page guides promoting Sunday Mass,
confession, prayer and the basics of Catholic living are perfect for parish literature racks,
resource tables, or passing along to friends and family. They are available for free download (PDF):
Mass |
Confession |
Prayer |
Catholic Living
Produced by the
National Catholic Register.
 Required Reading for the Soul
The
Golden Counsels is a collection of sayings of St. Francis de Sales
on various aspects of spirituality, including peace, confidence, love,
and God's will. Highly recommended by Bishop Vigneron, the wisdom of
this saint is sure to enrich your spiritual life.
Provided by the Monastery of the Visitation, St. Louis, Missouri
Did you know that you can read and listen to the daily Mass readings online?
The New American Bible is available on the
USCCB's website to read by book
or chapter or the day's readings for Mass. You can even sign up for a
daily podcast of the daily readings to listen to on your computer or
portable device (iPod not required!).
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Subscribe to the NAB
Podcast
Position Available
DEC is currently seeking candidates for the following position:
See the position description above for duties and qualifications. Candidates should send résumé and letter
of interest to:
Keith Borchers
Director, Dept. for Evangelization and Catechesis
Diocese of Oakland
2121 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
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