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Ethical
quandary
Thomas Cavanaugh, professor of philosophy
at the University of San Francisco, will explore the topic of current
medical ethics alongside models from ancient Greek and Christian
traditions, in a lecture on June 12 in Father Kozina Hall at St.
Margaret Mary Church, 1219 Excelsior Ave. in Oakland. The lecture,
which is free and open to the public, begins at 3 p.m. and will
be followed by Mass and a reception. The event is presented by the
St. Anthony of Padua Institute. Information: (888) 619-7882 or www.sapi.org. |
CATHEDRAL
Saturday, June 19
Cathedral Concerts. 8 p.m. at Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121
Harrison St., Oakland. San Francisco Boys Chorus, choir-in-residence at
Cathedral of Christ the Light, will perform Francesco Durante’s
“Magnificat.” Admission: $20. Tickets available at the Cathedral
Shop and online at www.sfbc.org/tickets.
A docent-led tour of the Cathedral is available to the public one hour
prior to the concert for a donation of $5 per person.
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SPIRITUALITY
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21
Filipino Ministry at St. Clement Parish. 7:30 p.m. at the parish center,
750 Calhoun St., Hayward. Contact: Simon Medrano, chairman, (510) 303-2965.
Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22
Rosary and Prayer Group. 6 p.m. (1st Rosary prolife), 7 p.m. (2nd
Rosary, bilingual/Eng-Span) in the chapel next to the parish office at
St. Jarlath Parish, 2634 Pleasant St., Oakland.
Saturday, June 12
Feast Day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
at Holy Rosary Church, 1313 A St., Antioch. Regional retreat of the Marian
Movement of Priests. Father Charles Becker, moderator of the Marian Movement
of Priests, live music and more. All are welcome. Free admission. Bring
your own lunch and beverage. (925) 757-4020.
Sunday, June 13
Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) East Bay District Communion.
11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3433 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley.
A free lunch for ICF members, $5 for guests, will follow in the Stack
Center. Reservation deadline: June 10. Contact Pat Grasso, (510) 538-2844.
Saturday, June 19
Anniversary Celebration. 4:30 p.m. at St. Leander Church, 550 W. Estudillo
Ave., San Leandro. The parish will honor and celebrate members who are
celebrating wedding and anniversary anniversaries (5, 10, 15, 25, 50,
60 years, etc.)
Friday, June 25
Taize: An Evening of Prayer Around the Cross. 8 p.m. at St. Joseph
Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. All are welcome to this ecumenical
candlelit service of prayer offered in simple chant, Scripture readings,
silent worship and veneration of the cross. Information: taizeontheisland@yahoo.com
or www.taizeontheisland.co.cc.
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EUCHARIST ADORATION
Perpetual
Divine Mercy Center and Perpetual Adoration Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave.
(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
Church, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. (510) 782-2171.
Monday – Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the Holy Spirit Chapel at Our Lady
of Good Counsel Church, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San Leandro. (510) 614-2765.
Mondays
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of Assisi Church,
860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. (925) 682-5447.
Mondays, Wednesdays
12:45 – 6:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge
Dr., Pleasanton.
Tuesdays
8 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. Benediction in Mary’s Chapel at
St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland.
Every fourth Tuesday
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse
Chapel, 43326 Mission Blvd. (off Mission Tierra), Fremont. Contact blessings@msjdominicans.org
or call (510) 449-7554.
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. (925) 891-8900.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Thursdays), 9 a.m. – midnight (Fridays),
midnight (Fridays) to 8 a.m. (Saturdays) at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. (925) 634-4154.
Fridays
8 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. (Benediction at 8:45 p.m.), in the chapel
at St. Michael Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore. (925) 447-1585.
1 – 8 p.m. at St. Monica Church, 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga.
(925) 376-6900.
First Fridays
7:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Transfiguration Church, 4000 E. Castro
Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. Charles, (510) 566-9267.
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RETREATS June
11 – 13
Father’s Day Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented
by Franciscan Father Rusty Shaughnessy and David Williams. Participants
will engage in the awesome vocation of Fatherhood with a focus on “an
exchange of love for love.” Registration: June 11, 4 – 6:30
p.m.; retreat ends on June 13 with lunch at noon. $180 shared room/$210
private room. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, June 12
Men’s Retreat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the parish hall at
St. Patrick Church, 19399 E. State Hwy. 120, Ripon. Theme: “Be the
Man God Calls You to Be.” Guest speakers: Father Isaac Relyea, Jesse
Romero and Terry Barber, who is heard on Immaculate Heart Radio 1260 AM.
$30. Register at www.saintjoe.com
and clicking the conference link or call Hector Hernandez, (209) 992-8186
or SK Jose Solorzano, (925) 525-7837. Sponsor: The Padre Miguel Pro Chapter
of the Knights of Columbus #14499.
Writing Along the Haiku Path. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mercy Center,
2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. For those who enjoy reading or writing poetry
or are interested in haiku as a contemplative practice. Information: Barbara
Campbell, (650) 578-1459 or visit www.mercy-center.org/ProgramsEW/HaikuKai.html.
June 18 – 20
Dream Workshop. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Dr.
Jeremy Taylor. Dream work in both large and small groups will be used
to decode messages from the unconscious. Registration: June 18, 4 –
6:30 p.m.; retreat ends June 20 with lunch at noon. $185 shared room/$215
private room. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315, or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, June 19
Sitting Meditation in the Christian Tradition. 9:30 a.m. (registration
begins), program from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. At San Damiano Retreat in
Danville. Presented by Benedictine Sister Barbara Hazzard. Learn the practice
of sitting meditation in the Christian tradition as taught by John Main
and Laurence Freeman. $70 cost includes lunch. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315,
or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
June 21 – 25
Silent Contemplative Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville.
Presented by Sister Ishpriya. A week of silence and reflection centering
around spiritual maturity in a global age. Registration: June 21, 4 –
5:30 p.m.; retreat ends June 25 with lunch at noon. $295 shared room/$360
private room. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315, or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
Fridays, July 9, 23, Aug. 6
Summer Series Presented by Chiara’s Lantern. At San Damiano
Retreat in Danville. “Discover God’s Goodness Through Creativity.”
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., program from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $60, includes lunch or all three sessions for $150. (925) 837-9141,
ext. 315, or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, July 10
Engaging the Heart – Catholic Marriage Preparation/Pre-Cana Workshop.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Vallombrosa Retreat, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo
Park. Includes presentations/workshops by Catholic professionals on various
aspects of married life such as intimacy, communication, spirituality,
role expectations and sexuality. $225 cost includes lunch. Registration
deadline: June 26. Information: www.vallombrosa.org
or Nancy Greenfield at nancy@vallombrosa.org
or (650) 233-9795.
July 25 – 30
Five-Day Silent Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented
by Franciscan Father Eddie Fronske. Through stories, Scripture, songs
and poems, Father Fronske will share how he has personally recognized
and celebrated God’s goodness. Registration: July 25 from 4 –
5:30 p.m.; retreat ends on July 30 with lunch at noon. $295 shared room/
$375 private room. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
July 30 – Aug. 1
Silent Contemplative Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville.
Presented by Benedictine Father Cyprian Consiglio. Participants will draw
new insights about the interior way from the foundational teachings of
Jesus, St. Paul and the desert fathers. Registration on July 30 from 4
– 6:30 p.m.; retreat ends on Aug. 1 with lunch at noon. $195 shared
room/ $220 private room. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315, or register online:
www.sandamiano.org.
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Fundraisers Saturday,
June 12
St. Leander’s Meridians 9th Annual Summer Sports Collectors Show.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at St. Leander’s Ryan O’Connell Hall,
575 West Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. A variety of vintage sports memorabilia
items (1888 – 2010) will be available for sale. Free appraisals
are available (for pre-1975 items only). Door prizes will be given away
all day. Admission is $3, but free to those who are under five years old
or over 65. Proceeds benefit St. Leander Parish as well as local charities.
Mark, (510) 538-6245.
Saturday, June 19
Tapas Night. 5 – 9 p.m. at lawn area, Holy Rosary Church,
1313 A St., Antioch. $30 per person. Live music provided by Julio Lacayo.
All you can eat tapas and all you can drink wine and sangria. Presented
by Holy Rosary Mobile Mall – the parish collects gently used items
including clothing, shoes, children’s toys and books; these items
are distributed at a local site where people are allowed to “shop”
for free once a month. Pipa Samson, (925) 706-1534; Chris Harrington,
(925) 757-5671; Natalie Roberts (925) 757-6394.
June 25 and 26
St. Leander Church Rummage Sale. June 25: 1 – 5 p.m., June 26:
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Ryan O’Connell Hall, 575 W. Estudillo Ave.,
San Leandro. Proceeds benefit the ministries of St. Leander Church.
Saturday, June 26
Second Annual St. Vincent de Paul Parking Lot Sale. 9 a.m. –
3 p.m. at St. Callistus Church, 3580 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante.
Sale items include household goods, toys, books, clothing, and baked goods.
Donations are welcome. (510) 243-7501.
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EDUCATION June
9, 23, July 7, 21, Aug. 11, 18
Prison Reform: Church of the Second Chance. 6:30 p.m. in the Gibson
Center, at Corpus Christi Church, 322 St. James Drive in Piedmont. A six
week module of JustMatters in Restorative Justice which examines the “radical”
Christian principle of restorative justice along with the need for comprehensive
prison reform. Meg Bowerman, lmjtbow@pacbell.net
or (510) 531-7139. Information: http://justfaith.org/programs/justmatters-m_prisonreform.html.
June 26 – Aug. 28
Latin Grammar Class. 9 – 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church,
1219 Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Information: stmargmaryoak.org,
click on “Latin for Liturgy.”
Aug. 1 – 4
Social Action Summer Institute. At Santa Clara University. “Peacebuilding
for the 21st Century” is the theme for those engaged in social justice
ministries. It is hosted by the Diocese of San Jose and co-sponsored by
the Roundtable Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors
in partnership with USCCB/Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development
and Catholic Campaign for Human Development; Catholic Charities USA; Catholic
Relief Services; and JustFaith Matters. For more information: http://catholicroundtable.org/events/sasi/.
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SUPPORT GROUPS Thursday,
June 17
Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa. 7 p.m. at
St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek, in the faith formation
office behind the church. Meetings are free and all are welcome. For information
and/or directions contact Paul, (925) 287-0289 or Char, (925) 932-5054.
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Art/Music Sunday,
June 13
Spring Concert: Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers and St. Vincent
de Paul Boys Choir. 2 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 2320 Green
St., San Francisco. For more information: http://www.ggbc.org.
June 13, 20, 27, July 4
Sunday Afternoon Recitals. 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral,
1111 Gough St., San Francisco. June 13: Katya Kolesnikova, organist; June
20: Angela Kraft Cross, organist; June 27 and July 4: Christophe Tietze,
organist. All recitals are open to the public. A free-will offering will
be requested at the door. (415) 567-2020, ext. 213 or http://www.stmarycathedralsf.org/music.html.
Through July
Open Space Inside Out: the Architectural Drawings of Arnold S. Constable.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and 9 a.m. – 5
p.m. on Wed. at Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 2301 Vine
St., Berkeley. Art exhibit featuring pen and ink wash drawings of Constable
who played a prominent role in the creation of worship spaces throughout
the Bay Area including St. Albert Priory in Oakland and St. Catherine
of Siena Church in Martinez. www.dspt.edu.
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Reunions Saturday,
June 12
Annual Gold Club Luncheon. At St. Mary’s High School, 1294 Albina
Ave., Berkeley. The reunion begins with a 10:30 a.m. Mass followed by
a social and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $40 per person. Joanne Howe,
(510) 559-6227.
Sunday, July 18
Alumni Family Mass and BBQ. In the Ivaldi Student Center at Moreau
Catholic High School, 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward. Begins with Mass followed
by BBQ in the festival area. Activities for children. Information: Diana
(Straggas) DeFrance, ddefrance@moreaucatholic.org.
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