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Welcome to the October 19, 2020 issue of The Weekly, a Chancery publication for the employees, parish staff, clergy and religious of the Diocese of Oakland. To promote these events in your publications and channels, please click on the event titles and other links or images below to copy text or access graphics. To submit announcements to The Weekly, click here.

NEWS FROM THE CHANCERY
THE CATHOLIC VOICE
- New October 19, 2020 issue of The Catholic Voice
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
- New Charting Toward Intimacy, Episode 9 Available
- REGISTER TODAY! Mother-Daughter Program (Teens & Tweens Sessions)
OFFICE OF LIFE AND JUSTICE
LATINO MINISTRY
- New Retrouvaille Virtual
CATHOLICS CARE/NOURISH FOR CAREGIVERS EVENTS
- Nourish for Caregivers.
- Learn more and check out the calendar of online sessions.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING EVENTS
- Natural Family Planning - Creighton Method w/Sandra Rowe RN, FCPI
- Creighton Model of NFP/Fertility Care with Mary Anne Anderson
SAN DAMIANO RETREAT CENTER
CATHOLIC FUNERAL AND CEMETERY SERVICES
- Remembering the Faithful - First Saturday Mass
GENERAL INFORMATION
News
- Bishop Barber's Statement of Support for CA Catholic Conference's COVID-19 Vaccine Stance
  
  The California bishops approved a statement regarding the moral acceptability of the two COVID-19 vaccines coming to the public this month. Bishop Barber has issued his own statement in support of this decision.
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- CA Catholic Conference, Catholic Healthcare Ministries and Charities Support COVID-19 Vaccinations
  
  In a statement December 3, 2020, the California Catholic Conference affirms that the imminent Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable. Full statement, English and Spanish, through the link.
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- Colecta Anual de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano
  
  Su apoyo a la Colecta Anual de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD, por sus siglas en inglés) apoya la financiación de organizaciones de base locales que ayudan a empoderar a las personas de bajos ingresos para salir de la pobreza. Siga el enlace para aprender sobre el impacto de CCHD en nuestra comunidad local y sobre cómo puede donar hoy.
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- Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Collection - Help us Reach our Goal!
  
  Your support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Annual Collection helps fund local grassroots organizations that are helping low-income people to be empowered to lift themselves out of poverty. Follow the link to learn more about CCHD's impact in our local community and how you can donate today.
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- Mission San Jose's Las Posadas Celebration Goes Virtual
  
  Las Posadas, a ceremonial reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, will be a virtual celebration this year due to COVID-19. The traditional nine-day event will be streamed online each night at 7p from Dec. 15-23. Details of the nightly program can be found through the link.
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Events: confirm with the sponsor first!
- Advent Contemplative Prayer with Sr. Celeste
  
  Thursday, December 3
  
  In this last of a 4-part series with Sr. Celeste, pause and join others in listening to what nature offers during this season of Advent. Follow the link for more info/to register.
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- National Nourish Call (THU)
  
  Thursday, December 3, 8:00 AM
  
  Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register.
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- Margaret Riley & Jesse Manibusan: Advent Journey to Inner self
  
  Friday, December 4
  
  San Damiano Retreat Center offers this Spend the morning preparing for Christmas by journeying into your "Inner Self," to create room for the Christ Child to be born once again within you. Take a step back from the pressing concerns of everyday life and reflect prayerfully on the current state of your relationships with God, with your family and friends, with the Church, and with the world in which you live.
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- Diocesan Pilgrimage of our Lady of Guadalupe/Peregrinación virtual Diocesana
  
  Saturday, December 5, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  
  Te invitamos a participar en la peregrinación virtual Diocesana. We invite you to participate in our Diocesan Pilgrimage of our Lady of Guadalupe. Blessing by Bishop Barber will take place at the intersection of Grand and Harrison. Cars will be directed by volunteers. Details through the link.
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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.