Leper saint portrayed
Dan Cawthon portrays Father Damien de Veuster,
the leper priest of Molokai, Friday, Oct. 16 at St. Theresa Church,
30 Mandalay Road, Oakland, 7:30 p.m. Father Damien will be canonized
on Oct. 11. |
Sports Faith speaker
Pat McCaskey, grandson of George Halas, owner
of the Chicago Bears and founder/chairman of Sports Faith International,
will speak, Oct. 13, at Catholics@Work breakfast. Mass at 6:30 a.m.
followed by breakfast and program, 7 – 8:15 a.m. Crow Canyon
Country Club, Danville. Members $20; non-members $25. www.catholicsatwork.org/EventDesc.aspx. |
CATHEDRAL
Saturday, Oct. 10
Artists Vocal Ensemble: Kirchenabendmusik. Music of Mendelssohn, Mozart,
Haydn and Schubert, directed by Jonathan Dimmock. Proceeds will go to
the Legal Justice Center and Order of Malta Medical Clinic at the Cathedral.
Tickets available at the door, $20 general admission and $10 for students
and seniors. 8 p.m. at the Cathedral. (510) 496-7227, rdevos@oakdiocese.org.
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SPIRITUALITY
First Tuesday of the month
Lectio Divina – Faith Sharing with Scripture. 7:30 – 8:30
p.m. at Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse Chapel, 43326
Mission Blvd. (off Mission Tierra), Fremont.
Friday, Oct. 9
Human Rosary in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Sixty people representing
each bead will light a candle as we recite the prayers of the Rosary.
7 p.m. Multilingual and multicultural. All Saints Church, 22824 Second
St., Hayward.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Contemplative Prayer. Discover a deeper encounter with God through
contemplative sitting and walking. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Dominican Sisters
of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Blvd. (off Mission
Tierra), Fremont. Every second Tuesday of the month. Sr. Frances Mary
Pierson, (510) 933-6335, sfmpeace3@msjdominicans.org.
Saturday, Oct. 17
International Rosary and reception. The Rosary will be recited by
50 parishioners in different languages and dialects, followed by candlelight
procession to newly completed DeSousa House for International Food Tasting
Reception. 6:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont.
All are welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Rosary Prayer. Examine how the mysteries of the Rosary are manifested
in daily life and pray for an increase of faith, hope and love. 7:30 –
8:30 p.m. at Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse Chapel,
43326 Mission Blvd. (off Mission Tierra), Fremont. Sr. Frances Mary Pierson,
(510) 933-6335, sfmpeace3@msjdominicans.org.
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EUCHARIST ADORATION
Perpetual
Divine Mercy Center and Perpetual Adoration Chapel, 11152 San Pablo
Ave., El Cerrito. (510) 412-4715, divinemercyjesus@aol.com,
or www.DivineMercyWestCoast.org.
St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Chestnut Ave., Concord. To enter between 10
p.m. and 6 a.m. requires an access code. Call (925) 689-0838 to schedule
your hour.
Daily
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, 1313 A St., Antioch.
(925) 757-4020.
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mary’s House of Mercy, 1850 Church Lane,
San Pablo.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in the
convent), 2 – 9 p.m. (Wednesdays in the church) at St. Bede
Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. (510) 782-2171.
Mondays, Wednesdays
12:45 – 6:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge
Dr., Pleasanton.
Tuesdays
St. Jarlath Church, Mary’s Chapel, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland.
Rosary and Adoration, 6 p.m.; Benediction, 6:45 p.m. English and Spanish.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Thursdays and Fridays), 9 a.m. –
3 p.m. (Saturdays) at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut
Creek.
Fridays
8 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. (Benediction at 8:45 p.m.), in the chapel
at St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St., Livermore. (925) 447-1585.
Fourth Tuesdays
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Dominican
Sisters of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Blvd. (off
Mission Tierra), Fremont.
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RETREATS Saturday,
Oct. 10
World Marriage Encounter. Enrichment for all married couples based
on Gary Chapman’s “The Five Love Languages.” Free events
for children. $35 per couple or family gets breakfast, lunch, activities,
materials and a copy of the book. Church of the Assumption, 1100 Fulton
Ave., San Leandro. Optional breakfast and greeting at 9:30 a.m., program
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Open to all married couples, prior Marriage
Encounter attendance not required. Register: www.lovemoredeeply.org
or mail to Richard and Theresa Rieve, 5321 Dent Ave., San Jose, 95118,
(408) 266-1561.
Young Adult Day at San Damiano Retreat Center. Join young adults (age
22 - 40) for a day of interaction, reflection, fellowship and activities.
710 Highland Drive, Danville. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., registration begins
at 9. $45, lunch included. Kateri, (925) 837-9141 ext. 315 or www.sandamiano.org
to register.
Oct. 15 – 18
Women’s Cursillo Weekend. A three-day learning and sharing experience
of living in a Christian Community. Holy Redeemer Center, 8945 Golf Links
Rd., Oakland. www.oakdiocesecursillo.org; Dave Grubbs, (925) 484-0862;
or Carolyn Steele, (925) 648-4890.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Workshop: Transforming Addictions, “The Journey Through Hunger.”
San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Presented by
Shoshana Kobrin. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; program 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lunch included. Cost: $75 or $95 if receiving continuing education units
(six units available). Kateri, (925) 837-9141 ext. 315 or www.sandamiano.org
to register.
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Fundraisers Friday,
Oct. 16
Holy Names High School Fund Her Future Dinner. Scott’s
Seafood, Jack London Square, Oakland. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.
Music by Holy Names’ orchestra and vocal ensemble. Tickets: $75
each; tables seat 10. Funds go to Holy Names’ student financial
aid program. Contact school for reservations. www.hnhsoakland.org/HNHS/SupportingHNHS/FundHerFutureSponsor.htm
Saturday, Oct. 17
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Join St. Columba Striders team for the walk at Speedway Meadow, Golden
Gate Park, San Francisco. Meet at St. Columba parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
Registration, 7 – 8 a.m.; race begins at 8 a.m. Information, Marianela,
cartmari@sbcglobal.net; Meg,
imjtbow@pacbell.net. Donate at
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org
or at the Oct. 11 St. Columba Masses. No donation is too small!
Youth Challenge Hike-a-thon at Mount Diablo. Help support Catholic
Charities of the East Bay and raise awareness of its programs. 9 a.m.
at Mt. Diablo State Park, Clayton. Trish Williams, (925) 689-0838 ext.
209, pax_trish@hotmail.com.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology Sunday in Spain Dinner and
Auction. Appetizers and cocktails, 2 p.m.; cooking demonstration and
dinner, 3 p.m. Live auction and address by president Dominican Fr. Michael
Sweeney to follow. DSPT courtyard, 2301 Vine St., Berkeley. Free parking.
Tickets: $75 per person, $575 for table of 8 in advance or at the door.
www.dspt.edu, (510)
883-2085, advancement@dspt.edu.
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EDUCATION Wednesdays
“Letter and Spirit” video series. 7 p.m., The Gathering
Place (Ministry Center), St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Chestnut Ave., Concord.
Dr. Scott Hahn opens up Scripture and helps us know the church. David
Zarri, (925) 686-9277, davidlzarri@earthlink.net.
Thursdays through May 2010
Scripture Study – Acts of the Apostles at St. Bonaventure Church,
Concord. Thursdays through May 2010, 9:45 a.m. in Large Hall or 7:30
p.m. in Music Room. Patti Collyer, (925) 672-3278.
Mondays through Dec. 7
Moms’ Group – Biblical and Practical Wisdom for Mothers and
Wives. St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Rd., Concord. Mondays
through Dec. 7, 9:45 – 11:30 a.m., hospitality room. Childcare
available. Patti Collyer, (925) 672-3278.
Oct. 5, 6, 7
Parish Mission. At St. Theresa Parish, 30 Mandalay Road, Oakland.
Jesuit Fr. Tom Allender presents “Life’s Journey” Week
2 parish mission talks, “From Anger to Forgiveness.” 9:30
a.m., following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and hospitality. Daily talks repeated
at 7 p.m. All are welcome. No pre-registration required. Father Allender
will be available after each session for book signing of “God Loves
an Unmade Bed.” (510) 547-2777, ext. 20, www.sttheresaoakland.org.
Oct. 7 – Dec. 16
Divorced and separated workshop. Wednesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. –
9:30 p.m., Chapel at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr.,
Pleasanton. Come and join others who have lost a marriage and begin to
build your new life again. Pre-registration is required. Lisa at (925)
600-1765. No fee.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University Speaker Series. Dr.
Ruth Ohm presents “Priest in the New Testament,” one of four
lectures in the Year for Priests series. Olier Hall, 320 Middlefield Rd.,
Menlo Park. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 per lecture or $35 for all four.
www.stpatricksseminary.org,
(650) 289-3321.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) fall workshop. Moms of all ages
and denominations are invited to a six-week workshop, Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Connect with other Christian moms and take some time for yourself. St.
Elizabeth Seton Church, Pleasanton. Kim Rice-Masek, (925) 462-2088.
“Our Life is Christ, Our Message is Christ, the Way is Christ.”
Presentation by Father Gus Acob, parochial administrator of St. Charles
Borromeo Parish, at parish’s Keeley Center, 9:15 – 11:15 a.m.,
1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4549. For childcare (nominal fee),
call Cheryl, (925) 292-0506.
Oct. 8, 15, 22
Journey into God, 7:30 p.m. at the counseling office in the rectory
of St. Bonaventure’s Church, 5562 Clayton Rd., Concord. Subject
is “The Soul’s Journey into God,” with study and contemplative
practice. Seating is limited. Phil Rohrer, MFT, philiprohrer@gmail.com.
(925) 686-2328, ext. 3.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
L.I.F.E. (Lessons in Faith Experience) Season kick-off. St. Charles
Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. 7:30 p.m. in Borromeo Hall. Topic:
“The Missing Books of the Bible,” presented by associate professor
Catherine Murphy of Santa Clara University. Suggested donation $5. Julie,
upcatholic@aol.com, (925) 447-4549
ext. 114.
Thursday, Oct. 15
“Gandhi and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters.”
Peace activist and writer James Douglass will discuss the history behind
Gandhi’s assassination and its effects. He will receive a Pace e
Bene Nonviolence Award. 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 114
Montecito Ave., Oakland. Suggested donation $10 - $20. Co-sponsored by
JustFaith Oakland Diocese. (510) 268-8765, kenpreston@paceebene.org,
www.paceebene.org.
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SOCIALS Tuesday,
Oct. 6
Brews & Views “St. Joseph and Women.” Join St. Leo’s
Brews & Views, formerly Theology on Tap, for happy hour and discussion
with Dolores Meehan, “Finding St. Joseph in a contraceptive age
– how to change the course of our hook-up society.” Everyone
is invited. Park Avenue Bar & Grill, 4184 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (between
41st and Linda Ave.). Happy hour at 7 p.m., speaker at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Old School Dance. Sponsored by the African American committee of
St. Columba Parish, Oakland. Music by Hillside Productions. Food, fun,
door prizes. St. Columba Church hall, 6401 San Pablo Ave. at Alcatraz,
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets in advance: $15. At door, $20. Call (510)
654-7600.
Saturday, Oct. 17
St. Philip Neri Ravioli Dinner. Parish Hall, 3108 Van Buren, Alameda.
Social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 adults; $8 children
12 and under. Respond by Oct. 12 to Pat Pasquinelli, (510) 522-6215.
Family Night Out Polenta Dinner. St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall,
604 Mellus St., Martinez (enter on Henrietta St.). No-host cocktails at
6 p.m., dinner of chicken, sausage and polenta at 7 p.m. Tickets: adults
$16, 12 years and under $6; 5 years and under are free. Sponsored by Italian
Catholic Federation Branch #13. Tickets: After Masses or Mary Cook, (925)
229-2665.
Sunday, Oct. 18
St. Callistus Autumn Breakfast. Church hall, 3580 San Pablo Dam Road,
El Sobrante. All are invited. 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tickets: adults
$7; $5 children 5 – 12, no charge under 5. Scrambled eggs, homemade
sausage, homemade biscuits and cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, coffee and
juice. Josie Rocco, Guild president, (510) 222-9411.
27th Day of Autumn Sunday Abalone Dinner. Happy hour, 5:30 p.m.; dinner,
7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. R.S.V.P.
by Oct. 16: Fr. Paulson’s office, (925) 891-8900, rectory@stmary-wc.org.
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Festivals Saturday,
Oct. 10
School of the Madeleine Annual Fall Festival. Bring the whole family
for food, games, crafts, live music, a haunted house, white elephant sale
and used books. Events free to the public; tickets for games and activities
available at festival. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 1225 Milvia St., Berkeley. (510)
528-5467.
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Art/Music Oct.
8-11
“Company,” a musical presented by Notre Dame de Namur University.
The Tony-winning musical examines the aspects of long-term relationships
and married life. Oct. 8, 9 & 10: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 11: 2 p.m. General
admission $20, students and seniors $10. Taube Conference Center, NDNU
campus, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Box office, (650) 508-3729, or email
concerts@ndnu.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Screening of “The 13th Day.” Come watch a new movie dramatizing
the true story of the Blessed Virgin’s appearances to three shepherd
children from Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Screenings at 12:30 p.m. (Spanish
subtitles) and 7 p.m., Holy Spirit Catholic Church, De Sousa House, Valley
Theater, 37648 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. R.S.V.P. www.CatholicScreenings.com.
Thursday, Oct. 15
“Forgiveness: Steps to Victory.” Women in God’s
Spirit (WINGS) at St. Charles and St. Michael parishes present author
Linda Schubert with music by Theresa Huether. Pope Room, Keeley Center,
St. Charles of Borromeo campus, 9:15 – 11:15 a.m., 1315 Lomitas
Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4549. For childcare (nominal fee), call Cheryl,
(925) 292-0506.
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Reunions Saturday,
Oct. 17
St. Joseph’s Presentation Academy (Berkeley) Class of 1950.
11:30 a.m. at the home of Marie Belice Carayanis, 4460 Fieldcrest Dr.,
El Sobrante. Lunch, $20. Reservations: (510) 387-0581, (510) 223-8972
or marieandnick@sbcglobal.net.
Please tell your fellow classmates.
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Golf Friday,
Oct. 9
14th Annual Golf Tournament for St. Joseph School in Fremont. Summitpointe
Golf Course, Milpitas. Registration, 12 p.m.; shotgun tee-off, 1 p.m.;
dinner at Summitpointe, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $125 per player. (510) 656-6525.
Monday, Oct. 12
Bishop O’Dowd High School 19th Annual Dragon Classic. Sequoyah
Country Club, 4550 Heafey Rd., Oakland. Shotgun start, 11 a.m.; $295 per
person for 18 holes, prizes, dinner and refreshments. Dinner only, $55.
Sponsorship available. Grand prize: 52-Card Scottsdale golf weekend, $100
to enter. No-host bar and silent auction, 4:30 p.m.; dinner and live auction,
5:30 p.m. Click here
for registration and drawing.
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