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Justice for Immigrants has shared an urgent Call to Action to Congress to provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of essential workers and their families, Dreamers, farm workers and TPS holders in the upcoming reconciliation package. More information through the link.

DSMSJ's Holiday Boutique is an online shopping spree beginning Sept. 20 and continuing through Nov. 14. Olive oil, fruitcakes, and many wonderful holiday items. Don't forget about the barrel raffle! Details through the link.

"Don’t Slander St. Junípero Serra", published Sept. 12, 2021 in The Wall Street Journal, by the leaders of the Archdioceses of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Spanish version also available through the link.

The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi is the day we Celebrate the Blessing of the Animals. This feast day honors our patron saint of animals and his care and respect for each creature. Learn more through the link.

FFE has issued a COVID-19 Protocol document for FFE related activities at parishes in the Diocese of Oakland. These protocols are effective September 8, 2021. Read more through the link.

CCC is asking for all hands on deck to defeat SB 380, the bill extending physician-assisted suicide; and asking for prayer for Hurricane Ida victims. Learn more through the link.

Every First Friday of the month without fail. Adoration & Reconciliation at 6pm, Mass at 6:30pm. Multiple priests available for Reconciliation. All are welcome. “Come away by yourselves and rest a while” in the presence of the Eucharistic Lord and be blessed!

Fun for the whole family! Join St. Jarlath for their parish festival from 10am - 5pm on Oct. 17.

The weekend of Sept. 11 & 12 is a second collection weekend in support of the Priest Retirement Fund. There are currently 50 retired priests in our Diocese who continue to serve our faith community. We are grateful for your support.

Please see the attached, updated Festivals and Events Policy for parishes and schools, in the Diocese of Oakland. Questions/clarifications should be directed to the Diocesan Insurance & Benefits Department (Kathleen Rabbach at krabbach@oakdiocese.org or Lisa Carlson at lcarlson@oakdiocese.org).

Bishop Barber has authorized a second collection to be taken up to support our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Please hold this collection on September 4th and 5th or at your first opportunity. Detailed information available through the link.

If adults are interested in how they can help and become volunteer catechists in the various parish SPRED centers, please contact the SPRED office.

Coach Frank Allocco tells how a basketball game from his youth is an example of the importance for young people to set goals, have fun doing it with a lesson that the final score is more than one on the board. Click the title above for more information and to view the video.

Around the diocese, CYO Cross Country practices are beginning in preparation for a season schedule to begin with meets on Friday, September 17! Click the title link above for more information.

Three Scouts from St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Berkeley, were awarded the Pope Pius Xii Catholic Religious Award at a parish mass in August. Scouts worked on the award for almost two years with pandemic delays before completng the award. For more details, click on the title link above

The Office of Worship shares this resource for parishes as we mark this year's 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America.

The Catholic Voice is seeking details of parish Christmas concert events for its November and December issues. Deadlines are approaching. Follow the link for instructions on how to submit your event info.

Learn how CRS is aiding efforts in Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake there on August 14 and how you can support the effort.