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May 23, 2005 
VOL.
43, NO. 11Oakland,
CA
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Journeys
of faith Anne Lamott, best-selling author of “Bird By Bird, Traveling Mercies” and the recently released “Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith,” will take part in a book reading and discussion June 5 at 485 Ellita Ave. near Oakland’s Lake Merritt. The event, the 10th Annual Afternoon in the Garden, is a fundraiser benefiting the Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Southwest and includes a raffle and silent auction. A variety of desserts and refreshments will be served. $50 donation per person. RSVP: (415) 522-1599 or www.jesuitvolunteers.org. |
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Storyteller
at work Author and artist Michael O’Brien, known for his acclaimed fiction series, “The Children of the Last Days,” will be speaking and answering questions about his work June 2 at St. Mary’s Gym, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., in Walnut Creek, at 7:30 p.m. A $10 per person donation is requested. The St. Mary’s Council of the Knights of Columbus of Walnut Creek is sponsoring the event. For more information, contact David Zarri, (925) 686-9277. |
Tuesdays, May 24, 31
Eucharistic Adoration. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. in Mary’s
Chapel at St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. Come and spend
an hour with Jesus.
One Spirit Prayer Group. 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Santa Maria Church, 20
Santa Maria Way, Orinda. All are welcome to join us regularly, or on a
drop-in basis, as we pray each week.
Friday, May 27
Healing of the Family Tree. 7 – 9:30 p.m. at St.
Joseph’s Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. Teaching and Mass
with Father Michael Barry, provincial for the Congregation of the Sacred
Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Information: (510) 523-1185.
Attention Cursillistas! 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at St.
Joseph Parish Hall, 837 Tennent Ave., Pinole. Ultreya. Information: Carl:
(510) 223-1003.
May 27 – 30
Men’s Cursillo. At St. Philip Neri Parish, 3108
Van Buren St., Alameda. A Cursillo is a short course in Christ, full of
traditional activities that allow the participants to experience authentic
Christian community. Information: Nita Volker, (925) 828-9442.
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Mass. 11 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery,
1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. All are welcome to honor and remember
all who have lost their lives in America’s wars. Music will be provided
by Therese Dennis and the Golden Gate Boys Choir. There will be a display
by the Travis Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Saturday, June 4
Rosary For Peace. 4 p.m. in Mary’s Chapel at St.
Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. Pray to bring about an end
to violence in Oakland. Every first Saturday.
Saturday, June 11
Day of Prayer and Healing. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Santa
Maria Church, conference room, 40 Santa Maria Way, Orinda. Catholic author
Linda Schubert and pastoral counselor Santiago Salaices, both members
of the Association of Christian Therapists, will teach, pray, and lead
small group work, along with a Charismatic music team. $15 pre-registration
by June 1; $20 at the door. Information: Chris, onespirit@chrickie.comor
(925) 253-7789.
Wednesday, June 15
Healing Mass. 7:30 p.m. at St. Leander Church, 550 W.
Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Information, Miguel Lopez, (510) 533-9950.
June 23 – 26
Women’s Cursillo. At St. John the Baptist Parish,
264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. A Cursillo is a short course in
Christ, full of traditional activities which allow the participants to
experience authentic Christian community. Information: Nita Volker, (925)
828-9442.
Saturday, May 28
A Retreat With Our Lady of Guadalupe. 8:15 a.m. –
3:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi, (Multi-purpose room), 860 Oak Grove
Road, Concord. $15 fee includes book, breakfast and lunch. Information:
Carmen Scholl, (925) 944-5970 or www.cascholl@astound.net.
Sunday, May 29
Day of Dialogue. 1 – 5 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat
Center, Danville. Franciscan Father Richard Purcell will lead this prayerful
day in a safe environment to explore and share stories of faith and community.
It is open to gays and lesbians, their friends and families. No cost.
Call Lorraine, (925) 837-9141; www.sandamiano.org.
Tuesday, May 31
Marian Day: “The Magnificat of Mary.” 9:30
a.m. – 3 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. Franciscan
Father Evan Howard, senior friar at San Damiano, leads participants in
an exploration of the spiritual guidance that comes through the Magnificat
of Mary. $45 fee includes lunch. Call Lorraine, (925) 837-9141; www.sandamiano.org.
June 2 – 5
There’s No Place Like Home: A Retreat for Men. At
Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Rev. David Keller, the former
Steward of the Episcopal House of Prayer at St. John’s Abbey in
Collegeville, MN, will lead this retreat which will offer opportunities
for men to discern and discuss what the term, ‘home’ means
in their lives. Participants will explore how their understanding of home
life influences their lives away from home. Cost. $250. Nonrefundable
deposit of $50. Information: (650) 340-7454 or www.mercy-center.org.
June 3 – 5
Grief Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville.
“From Sorrow to Serenity” with Carol Kaplan, MFT. This retreat
will help participants to release grief in safe surroundings to move toward
peace. Call Lorraine: (925) 837-9141; www.sandamiano.org.
Living the Beatitudes Today. At Vallombrosa Retreat
Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. Toinette Eugene, a spiritual director
who also ministers to the African American Catholic community of the Oakland
Diocese, will examine the meaning of the Beatitudes in today’s world.
$170 single; $150 shared. Scholarship information is available. Information:
(650) 325-5614.
June 13 – 19
Who Touched Me? Luke 8:45. At Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline
Dr., Burlingame. A six-day individually directed Ignatian Retreat focusing
on Jesus and his healing encounters with people in the Gospels and in
people’s lives today. Facilitators: Marilyn Granucci, an adjunct
staff member at Mercy Center, and Mercy Sister Lorita Moffatt, a spiritual
director experienced in the formation of spiritual directors and directing
the Spiritual Exercises. Cost: $575. Information: (650) 340-7454 or www.mercy-center.org.
June 24 – 26
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Pleasanton. Marriage
Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids,
chores and phones – and focus only on each other. Contact Mike and
Jeanne Emry, (925) 672-2016 or http://oakland.lovemoredeeply.org.
Monday, May 23
Web Sites on Aging. 6 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Home, 2361
East 29th St., Oakland. Diane Driver, academic coordinator for the Resource
Center on Aging at UC Berkeley, will provide information for families
and professionals caring for elders about resources found on the Internet.
Free and open to the public. To RSVP: (510) 534-3637.
May 31, June 14
East Bay Theology on Tap. 7 p.m. happy hour, 7:30 p.m.
speaker at Kerry House, 4092 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. May 31: “Christian
Themes in Rock Music,” Lisa Fullam. June 14: “The Gospel of
Mark: A Fresh Look,” Sharon Chipman. Sponsored by St. Leo Parish
in Oakland and the Kerry House. Information: www.churchofstleothegreat.org.
May 26, June 2, 9
Lectionary Based Scripture Study Program. 7:30 p.m. in
the Gibson Center at Corpus Christi Parish, 322 St. James Dr., Piedmont.
Update your understanding of Scripture through a prayerful study of the
forthcoming Sunday Gospel readings at Mass. Raph Martin, (510) 530-4343.
Tuesday, May 24
Why Catholic? A Journey Through the Catechism. 7 –
9 p.m. at St. Felicitas Parish Gym, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. A program
that encourages adult learning in a prayerful community setting will be
offered at some parishes this fall, including parishes in San Leandro.
Pastors, pastoral staff, and interested parish leaders are invited to
this first workshop. Information: Nora Petersen, (510) 267-8351. To register:
Ann Scanlan, RENEW International, (908) 769-5400 x 164 or Annes@renewintl.org.
May 27, 28, 29
Nor/Cal Charismatic Catholic Convention 2005. At Santa
Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Highlights:
Spirit-filled teaching, three general sessions, three workshops, Eucharistic
worship service, healing Mass, Reconciliation. Complete children and youth
programs. Speakers include Father John Capuci, New Orleans; Sister Linda
Koontz, El Paso; and Deacon Bill Brennan, Stockton. Information: 1-800-474-6644
or www.ncccdl.com.
June 2, 9
Sagrada Summer Series. 7 p.m. at 4926 Telegraph Ave.,
Oakland. June 2: What the Body Wants, spoken word by Destiny Arts Youth
Performers followed by Cynthia Winton-Henry, co-founder of InterPlay;
June 9: Inciting Hope: A Commentary with Byron Williams, pastor and syndicated
columnist. Information: www.sagrada.comor
(510) 653-7196.
Friday, June 3
First Friday at St. Joseph the Worker. 7:30 p.m. at 1640
Addison St., Berkeley. Panel discussion: Speaking Out Against the War
Machine, includes Cindy Sheehan, mother of Casey Sheehan, killed in Iraq
and founder of Goldstar Families for Peace, and Donna Foley of Pax Christi.
Free admission. Information: (510) 482-1062.
Saturday, June 4
Church Latin Classes for Adult Beginners. 11 a.m. at
St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 Excelsior, Oakland. Chant and grammar made
accessible. All are welcome to attend an informational meeting and register
for these summer classes on June 4 in the parish hall. Refreshments too.
Instruction begins in earnest June 11. Information: Rebecca O’Hare,latinforall@sbcglobal.net
or (510) 482-0650.
Tuesday, June 7
Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty. 7:30 p.m.
at St. Joseph Church, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Discussion of latest
statement and actions proposed by the U.S. Catholic bishops with Terry
McCaffery. (510) 624-4583.
June 11, 13, 15
Lector Workshops. June 11: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at
St. Stephen Church, 1101 Keaveny Court in Walnut Creek; June 13: 7 –
9 p.m. at All Saints Church, 22824 Second St. in Hayward; June 15: 7 –
9 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 837 Tennent Ave. in Pinole. A workshop for
parish lectors by Sally T. Gomez-Kelly. Information: view flyer posted
at www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/Liturgy.
Wednesday, May 25
Day at the Races – St. Anne Confraternity, St. Edward Parish,
Newark. At Golden Gate Fields, Albany. $25 admission fee includes
bountiful buffet at noon. Contact: Helen Bettencourt, (510) 793-1594.
Thursday, June 2
Newman Boomers Monthly Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Newman
Hall Holy Spirit Parish, 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley. Join our social group
– composed of single baby boomers in their 40s and 50s – for
a discussion of “The Holy Longing” by Ronald Rolheiser. Call
John, (510) 669-9339 for more information. To get on free event mailing
list, send your name, phone number, and e-mail address to the newmanboomers@yahoo.com.
Saturday, June 4
All Saints YLI #166 Walk-A-Thon. 9 a.m. meet at Redwood
Shorelines, off Jackson near San Mateo Bridge, Hayward. Pledges welcomed!
Information: Sue, (510) 581-1599. Funds for charitable causes.
Berkeley Farmers’ Markets Second Annual Family Fun Festival.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Civic Center Park, Center Street at Martin Luther
King, Jr. Way. Includes on-stage performances by Maggie The Clown (formerly
of Ringling Brothers Circus), Kids On The Block Puppet Show, and others,
hands-on activities, and informational booths. Free and open to the public.
Information: (510) 548-333, www.ecologycenter.org.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner. 5 p.m. at St. Michael
Parish Hall, 458 Maple St., Livermore. Sponsored by The Mother Teresa
of Calcutta Squires Circle. $6 per person or $19 per family. Ticket information:
Tony Lucero, (925) 443-3573 or Michael Valent, (925) 455-9420.
Sunday, June 12
Young Ladies Institute 113 Noel Institute Social. 10:30
a.m. Mass at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Manor Blvd, San Leandro. Noon:
lunch at Elio’s Restaurant. Reservations: Carmel M. Jurasin, (510)
785-4430.
Saturday, June 18
Newman Boomers Monthly Dinner. 6:15 p.m. at Becketts
of Berkeley, 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Join our social group –
composed of single baby boomers in their 40s and 50s – for a lively
meal. Reservation deadline: June 15. Call John at (510) 669-9339 or Mary,
(510) 912-1823 for reservations, questions. To get on our free event mailing
list, send your name, phone number, and e-mail address to newmanboomers@yahoo.com.
May 24, June 14
Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa.
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. near St. Agnes Church in Concord. Second and fourth
Tuesdays. Joe Gerhards, (925) 682-3314.
Monday, June 6
Friends 4 Life: Cancer Support Group. Christ-centered
support group meets the first Monday of every month in Walnut Creek-Pleasant
Hill area, from 7-9 p.m. Open to all faiths. Joy or Gale at (925) 939-0122
or (925) 685-0842.
Sunday, June 5
Concert: “A Sizzling Synergy of Sound.” 6
p.m. at St. David of Wales Church, 5641 Esmond Ave., Richmond. Anakron
Ensemble. Violinist Zachary Carrettin, pianist-composer Raymond Granlund,
contrabassist David Jay Murray, combine forces in an evening of exhiliarating
and expressive new music, influenced by tango, salsa, classical, and jazz.
Donations: $5/person, $10/family. (510) 237-1531, davidofwales@juno.com.
Monday, June 6
Girls’ Choirs in Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Grace Cathedral,
1100 California St., San Francisco. Featuring: Georgia Regional Girls
Choir of Atlanta, Piedmont Ancora Choir, and Blair Choir of Nashville.
Free admission. Information: Tracy Phelps, (800) 331-8579.
Aug. 3 – 13
Golden Gate Boys Choir School Summer Camp. At the Oakland
Diocesan Youth Retreat Center in Lafayette. Resident and day campers are
both welcome. Camp program includes vocal/choral music instruction, bells,
chimes, Orff instruments. Afternoon sports and arts and crafts program,
and evening camp events are included. Parents Day Concert and luncheon
on the final day, Aug. 13. Information: (510) 887-4311, or visit the webpage:
www.ggbc.org.
Eucharistic Adoration. 6 a.m. to 8
p.m., at Mary’s House Chapel, 1850 Church Lane, San Pablo.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. At Divine Mercy Center
and Perpetual Adoration Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 24 hours
a day. Do you want to change your life and live more with God? Then become
an adorer of Christ. Spend an hour with Jesus. For more information, phone
(510) 412-PERPETUAL.
May 28 – 29
St. Augustine School, Oakland, Class of 1954. May 28:
6 p.m. at Scott’s Restaurant, Jack London Square, Oakland. Dinner:
Fish, chicken, vegetarian. $40. May 29: 10 a.m. at Middle Harbor Shoreline
Park, Oakland. Family picnic. Information: Jerry Oyarzo Hickey, (510)
595-3480, hickeyoyarzo@earthlink.net
or Earl Medeiros, earl.medeiros@rs-unix.com,
(925) 683-3275 (cell), (925) 513-3207 (fax).
June 24 – 30
Young Adult Mexico Border Immersion Trip. A group of
young adults from around the Bay Area will be participating in an immersion
trip to El Paso/Juarez. It is an opportunity to learn about border issues
and experience ministry in the area. Information: Cristina Clariza, clariza99@yahoo.com.
Monday, June 27
Todos Santos Knights of Columbus Celebrity Golf Classic.
Noon registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start at Diablo Creek Golf Course, 4050
Port Chicago Highway, Concord. Donation to participate: $150 per golfer.
Total package includes green fees, golf cart, gift bag, prizes, lunch
and award banquet. Limited to a maximum of 144 golfers. Ladies are invited
to play. Registration closing date: June 15. Proceeds to benefit earthquake
retrofitting and renovation of Queen of All Saints Church in Concord.
To sign up or become a sponsor, contact Tom Tancredy, (925) 228-5445.
Saturday, July 23
6th Annual St. Anne Parish Golf Tournament. At Skywest
Golf Course in Hayward. Participants may sign up as a single golfer or
organize a foursome. Registration forms are available at the parish office
or from the parish website: www.rc.net/oakland/saintanne.
Cost: $100 ($110 after July 4). Information: Peter Petit, (510) 471-5261
or peterpetit@aol.com. The tournament will benefit the St. Anne Parish
Building Fund.
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