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Obligatory Memorial in the Oakland Diocese

All priests serving in the Diocese are welcome. Holy Hour is held on the third Friday of the month, except during the summer months, as a service to priests by the Prelature of Opus Dei. 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.

Join us Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Walk for Life West Coast. Visit us at our diocesan table at the info-fair, listen to inspirational speakers and march to defend life.

China 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/tour

How 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.

Core Team Catechists must attend Intro. to Special Religious Education Part A at least once. Part 1 of 2, Intro. to SPRED is required training for new Parish Chairpersons, Leader and Activity Catechists. Core Team Catechists must attend Intro. to Special Religious Education.

Divine 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!

Core Team Catechists must attend Intro. to Special Religious Education at least once. Part 2 of 2, Intro. to SPRED is required training for new Parish Chairpersons, Leader and Activity Catechists. Core Team Catechists must attend Intro. to Special Religious Education.

Register by Jan. 7 at http://bit.ly/2019OpnWdHrts or call (510) 933-6360

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.

Diocese of Oakland Adult Confirmation ceremony at The Cathedral of Christ the Light

This 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.

Diocese of Oakland Adult Confirmation ceremony at The Cathedral of Christ the Light

Are you discerning graduate studies in Philosophy or Theology? Come join us at the SEE DSPT 2020 from Feb. 19 - 21st in Berkeley. You'll have the opportunity to visit our classes, meet faculty and students, and get the information you need about our academic, communal and spiritual life. Registration opens Jan. 1, 2020 at dspt.edu/see-dspt-2020.

Retrouvaille... A lifeline for marriages. Do you feel lost, frustrated, hurt, or angry with your spouse? Retrouvaille helps married couples heal and renew their marriages. The next Weekend Program begins February 21-23, 2020. For more information or to register visit our website at HelpOurMarriage.com or contact Gus & Edda Rivera at (510) 709-6063. Our Weekends transform marriages!

All priests serving in the Diocese are welcome. Holy Hour is held on the third Friday of the month, except during the summer months, as a service to priests by the Prelature of Opus Dei. 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.

Please join us from 8 to 9 pm on the third Friday of the month (Oct. – May) in the Chapel. TAIZÉ Prayer is an ecumenical service, open to all faiths. This prayer and song around the Cross is held in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel. In a spirit of peace and reconciliation, our TAIZÉ service is attended by people of all ages. For more information, please contact Sister Marcia Krause, OP at 510-502-5797.

Register by 1/8/20 at http://bit.ly/2020AWDayofPryr or call (510) 933-6360

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based formation process. We believe that:

Facilitated by: S. Ingrid Clemmensen, O.P. and Mary Ellen Parker, these six sessions will consider The Universal Christ by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM. Register before 2/25/20 at http://bit.ly/2020_RohrUC or call (510) 933-6360.