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April 23,
2007
VOL.
45, NO. 8Oakland,
CA 
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Continuing the music
tradition |
Wednesdays,
April 25, May 2, 9
Christ the King Bible Study and Charismatic Prayer Meeting.
7:30 p.m. at 6 St. Lawrence Ct., Pleasant Hill. Share in charismatic praise,
singing and openness to the gifts of God’s Spirit. Sponsor: Charismatic
Catholic Renewal. (800) 474-6644.
Thursdays, April 26, May 10, 24
Grief Support Group. 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton
Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Meets through the end of August.
Joan Bell, (925) 828-6864.
Friday, April 27
Taize: An Evening of Prayer Around the Cross. 8 p.m.
at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. Taize is an ecumenical,
candlelight service consisting of song, readings, meditation and silence.
All are welcome. E-mail: taize_on_the_island@yahoo.comor
www.geocities.com/taize_on_the_island/index.html.
Saturday, April 28
Mary Crowning and Mass. At St. Francis of Assisi Church,
860 Oak Grove Road, Concord. 9:30 a.m.: Rosary recited by the Catholic
Daughters of the Americas followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Pat, (925) 934-1059.
May 5, 15
Healing Masses. At St. Albert the Great Church, 1022
Holly St., Alameda. May 5: 7 pm.; May 15: 7:30 p.m. (510) 522-2185 or
Cheryl, (510) 378-5723.
Saturday, May 12
Eucharistic Liturgy. 4:30 p.m. at Motherhouse Chapel,
Sisters of Holy Family, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont. Mothers, grandmothers,
godmothers, living and deceased are recognized and honored.
Sunday, May 13
Fatima Devotion. 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church,
1219 Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation
of the Holy Rosary in different languages, and procession. Every 13th
of the month from May-October. www.stmargmaryoak.org.
Monday, May 14
Abba Father Prayer Group. 7:30 p.m. at St. Edward Church,
5788 Thornton Ave., Newark. Presider: Father Jeffrey Keyes. (510) 793-1750.
May 25 – 28
A Women’s Cursillo Weekend. At St. John the Baptist Parish, 264
E. Lewelling Blvd. in San Lorenzo. The weekend will begin the evening
of May 25 and concludes in the evening of May 28. Contact Nita Volker,
(925) 828-9442 or Carolyn Steele, (925) 648-4890.
Mondays,
April 23, 30
“Amazing Grace!” 7:30 p.m. in the Pope John
XXIII room at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore.
Participants will explore Paul’s letters to the Romans in which
Paul speaks about the frustration of struggles with sin, the need for
God’s grace, God’s merciful, fatherly love, and the splendor
of life with Christ. $10 for cost of materials. Julie Gallagher, (925)
447-4549 or upcatholic@aol.com.
Wednesdays, April 25, May 2, 9
Men’s Bible Study. 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. at St.
Isidore Parish, 440 LaGonda Way, Danville. John Duncan, mensbible@yahoo.com.
Thursdays, April 26, May 3, 10
Thursday Morning Bible Study at St. Ignatius Parish.
9:30 – 11 a.m. at 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch. Rose, (925) 754-3425.
April
23- 27
Mid-Week Silent Contemplative Retreat. At San Damiano
Retreat Center, Danville. Spend a week with Sister Ishpriya, who has a
gift for teaching profound truths with clarity, simplicity, conviction
and humor. $330 private/$255 shared room. (925) 837-9141 or
www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, April 28
Women’s Retreat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Columba
Church Hall, 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. “Lessons of the Heart:
Parent/Child Relationships (Your Children and God.)” Facilitator:
Yolande Barial of “Your Words Project.” $10 cost includes
materials, continental breakfast and lunch. (510) 654-7600.
Monday, April 30
Day for Parish Ministers, Ministering to the Ministers.
9 a.m. at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. Facilitator, Sister Molly
Neville, SNJM. Prayer, presentations, discussion and questions as well
as quiet reflection in a restful setting. Open to all who work and give
of their time in parishes. $55 cost includes lunch. (925) 837-9141.
May 7 – 9
Three-day Retreat with Jesse Manibusan. 7 – 9 p.m.
in All Saints Church, 22824 Second St., Hayward. Parish office, (510)
581-2570.
May 11 – 13
Weekend Retreat for Mothers: Lessons and Graces of Motherhood.
At San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. Presenters: Father Rusty Shaughnessy,
O.F.M. and Karla Obernesser. $190 private room/ $160 shared room. (925)
837-9141 or www.sandamiano.org.
May 18 – 20
Latino Retreat: Hope in Silence. At San Damiano Retreat
Center, Danville. Presenters: Father Oscar Mendez, O.F.M. and Brother
Jose Nerio, O.F.M. Presentations, small group discussions, prayer time,
moments of silence. $150 private room/$120 shared room. (925)837-9141
or www.sandamiano.org.
May 18 – 21
St. Bonaventure Men’s Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat
Center in Danville. Retreat leader: Father Thomas Bonacci, parochial vicar
at St. Ignatius Parish in Antioch and a nationally known retreat master
and Scripture scholar. Matt Remington, (925) 672-4006, Peter Nixon, (925)
363-5884, or www.stbonaventure.net/msnretreat.shtml.
Saturday,
April 28
East Bay Connection College Fair. 1 – 4:30 p.m.
at St. Mary’s College, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. Opportunity
for high school students, parents and college counselors to connect with
representatives from more than 150 institutions of higher learning, including
private college and public universities from across the country. Some
workshops conducted in Spanish. Free and open to the public. A free shuttle
will run between the Orinda BART station and St. Mary’s every 20
minutes between noon and 4 p.m. (925) 631-4224 or www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc.
Sunday, April 29
Linda Allen’s Journey to Israel and Palestine.
7:30 p.m. at La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Linda
Allen, singer, songwriter and educator, was invited to the Middle East
last year to share and teach peace songs to children and youth. Allen
shares her journey through song, story and photos and asks: “How
do we respond?” “How do we move from compassion to passionate
action?” $10. Sponsors: Eastbay Friends of Sabell, Middle East Children’s
Alliance, Father Bill O’Donnell Social Justice Committee of St.
Joseph the Worker Parish in Berkeley and La Pena Cultural Center. (510)
849-2568.
Tuesdays, May 1, 15
East Bay Theology on Tap. 7 p.m. (social) at 4092 Piedmont
Ave., Oakland. Speakers at 7:30 p.m. May 1: Joseph Carver, S.J., “Mass
Confusion: What’s on the Menu After Fish on Friday”; May 15:
Sarah Cozzi, “Spiritual Practices for Daily Life.” Sponsors:
St. Leo Parish in Oakland and Kerry House. (510) 654-6177.
Thursday, May 3
Journey of Alex Jones. Noon to 2 p.m. at Glad Tidings
Catholic Bookstore, 6700 Santa Rita Road, Suite K, in Pleasanton. The
former Pentecostal minister who converted to Catholicism will take part
in a book signing. Refreshments will be served. Information: (925) 847-9787.
7:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Jones
talks about his spiritual journey. $10 donation per person. David, (925)
686-9277.
Friday, May 4
First Friday at St. Joseph the Worker. 7 p.m. at St.
Joseph the Worker School, Marian Hall (2nd Floor), 2125 Jefferson St.,
Berkeley. (Venue is not wheelchair accessible.) The Father Bill O’Donnell
Social Justice Committee presents “Lives for Sale,” a film
(co-produced by Maryknoll Productions and Lightfoot Films) that goes beyond
political rhetoric to show why immigrants risk everything to chase the
American Dream. Also examines two promising ventures that seek to address
the root causes of immigration. Free admission. (510) 482-1062.
Saturday, May 5
Second Annual Napa Valley Catholic Men’s Conference.
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 2725 Elm St., Napa.
“Authentic Catholic Manhood: Imitating St. Joseph.” Speakers:
Alex Jones and Father Robert Spitzer, S.J. Limited space. Pre-register
by April 26 for $30; at the door, $35. Fee includes gourmet lunch and
continental breakfast. Mass and confessions available during the conference.
Fathers are encouraged to bring sons who are teenage and older. (415)
387-2324.
Tuesday, May 8
Catholics @ Work. 7 – 8 15 a.m. at Crow Canyon
Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. (Mass at 6:30 a.m.) Speakers:
Bill Cox, president and CEO of the Alliance of Catholic Health Care, and
Mary Jo Potter, managing partner of Highperlink, will discuss “The
Invisible $52 Billion Elephant: Catholic Healthcare.” A full buffet
breakfast will be served. $25 for members, $32 for non-members. www.catholicsatwork.org.
Thursday, May 10
Understanding African American Catholicism. 9:30 a.m.
– 2 p.m. at St. Columba Church, 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. Presenter:
Social Service Sister Eva Marie Lumas, assistant professor of religious
education and culture at the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley.
Workshop for pastoral leaders such as priests, deacons, lay ecclesial
ministers, pastoral council members, principals, and teachers. $10 cost
includes lunch. Peggy Maurer, (510) 267-8348.
Catholic Culture and 19th Century Art Movements. 7 p.m.
at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 Excelsior Ave., Oakland. “John
Ruskin, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and the German Nazarenes.”
Erik Keilholtz will speak on one critic and two groups of artists who
were determined to reunite the fine arts with their Christian heritage.
(888) 619-7882 or www.StAnthonyPaduaInstitute.org.
May 25 – 27
20th Annual Nor-Cal Catholic Charismatic Convention.
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.
Theme: “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.” This will be a time
of praise, worship, reconciliation, teaching with miracles and healing.
Information/registration: (707) 643-2238 or www.ncrcspirit.com.
Friday, April 27
St. Joachim School’s
Fourth Annual Dinner Dance and Auction. 6 – 10 p.m. a t21250
Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. This year’s theme: “A Night in Paris,”
will feature a Parisian atmosphere with live and silent auctions. Auction
items include airline tickets, art, jewelry, sports memorabilia, an Oakland
A’s Skybox and golf packages. For more information, reservations,
or to donate items for the auction, call the school at (510) 783-3177
or visit the website: www.stjoachimschool.org.
Saturday, April 28
“My Fair Lady”: A Tea at St. Joseph School.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont.
Tickets: $27 each or $200 for a party of eight. Jackie Scott, (510) 396-5688.
Sponsor: The Sister Gonzaga’s Tea Committee – 2007. Proceeds
benefit the Tuition Assistance Program and the Dominican Sisters Vision
of Hope.
Livermore Knights of Columbus Golden Year Kick-off Western BBQ
and Dance. 4 p.m. at St. Michael Hall, 3rd and Maple, Livermore.
Begins with no-host bar followed by BBQ Tri-tip and chicken dinner with
all the fixings at 5 p.m.; dance, raffle and auctions, 6 – 10 p.m.
Music and line dancing instruction by Rita’s Rock N Rodeo. $15 adults
ages 13 and over, $9 children 12 and under. Jake and Angel, (925) 449-1278,
Mike, (925) 455-9420 or Brian Littrell, brianlit@sonic.net.
Thursday, May 3
Risotto and Chicken Dinner. 6:15 p.m. at St. Theresa
Hall, 30 Mandalay Road, Oakland. Begins with no-host cocktails followed
by dinner at 7 p.m. $16 adults, $7 children 7-12 years of age. Limited
seating. Sponsor: Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 223. Make check
payable to I.C.F., Br. #223, mail to: Holly Raineri, 1074 Annerley Road,
Piedmont, CA 94610 or (510) 451-0608.
Saturday, May 5
Card Party and Salad Luncheon. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
at St. John Community Center, 264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. Bridge,
card games, and pokeno (similar to bingo). Lunch at noon, games continue
after. Also door prizes, 50/50, and silent auction. Donation: $12 per
person. Advanced paid reservations required. Information/tickets: (510)
278-2405. Sponsor: St. Gerard Women’s Club (affiliated with St.
John Church).
Italian Catholic Federation Primavera Dinner Dance.
6 p.m. at St. Michael Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. Begins with no-host
cocktails, dinner by Chef Tony Martinelli at 7 p.m. Live dance music by
JP Smooth Sounds and raff.e $27 per person. Reservations by April 29:
(925) 462-3798 or Maureen, (925) 846-4488. Proceeds fund ICF charities.
Thursday, May 10
Assumption School’s Women’s Social. 6 –
9 p.m. at Assumption School Gym, 1851-136th Ave., San Leandro. The “Springtime
in Paris” event is an evening of good, music, socializing and shopping.
Tickets: $25. Proceeds will help improve technology in the school’s
classrooms. Reservation deadline: May 7. (510) 357-7457.
Saturday, May 12
Day at the Races. 11:30 a.m. at St. Columba Parish, 6401
San Pablo Ave., Oakland. Includes lunch. $35 donation. Sponsor: parish’s
Luau Committee. (510) 654-7600.
Tribute to Tony Aiello. 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Notre Dame
High School, 1011 Chestnut St., Alameda. A celebration of four decades
of ministry of the educator who retires in June. (510) 523-1526.
Black and White Ball. 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Parish
Hall, 1101 Keaveny Court, Walnut Creek. Dinner, dancing, silent auction.
$50. Genia, (925) 944-5239.
Sunday, May 13
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch/Best House and Garden.
At 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont. Seatings: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Reserved seating only. $40 adults, $15 children 4-12 years old, free for
children under three. Limited seating. (510) 624-4512.
Thursday,
April 26
Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa (CDWS).
7 – 9 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road,
Walnut Creek. 7 – 9 p.m. Diane G., (510) 527-2148 or Joan S., (925)
939-1007. These peer group meetings are free.
Thursdays, April 26, May 10
Bereavement Support Group. 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth
Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Kim, (925) 735-3741.
Thursdays, April 26, May 3, 10
Cancer Support Groups. At Faith Lutheran Church, 20080
Redwood Road, Castro Valley. East Bay Cancer Group offers the following
drop-in groups: bereavement: 5 – 6:30 p.m.; breast cancer, 5 –
6:30 p.m.; adult cancer patient, 6:30 – 8 p.m.; caregivers for cancer
patients, 6:30 – 8 p.m. (510) 889-8766.
Thursday, May 10
Grief Support Ministry. 7 p.m. at St. Michael Convent,
458 Maple St., Livermore. Meets second Thursday of each month. Margaret
Johnson, (925) 447-2282.
Saturday, April 28
The Red and White
Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance. 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth
High School Gymnasium, 1530-34th Ave., Oakland. $35 per person. Evening
attire: red and white. Sponsor: St. Elizabeth High School Alumni Association.
(510) 532-6473.
Saturday, May 19
65th Class Reunion Luncheon. At Cityscape Restaurant
at the Hilton, San Francisco. All Class of 1942 alumnae of Presentation
High School in San Francisco are invited. Hosted by Cecelia Nihill Gaddini.
Those interested in attending should contact Helen Harwood, director of
alumnae, (415) 422-5015 or hharwood@pbvmsf.org.
Monday,
April 23
23rd Annual Catholic Charities Golf Classic. 10 a.m.
(registration), noon (tee-off) at Discovery Bay Country Club. $250 per
player, includes lunch, reception, dinner. $50 dinner only. Doren Martin,
(415) 350-0734 or dorensf@msn.com.
Monday, May 7
16th Annual Salesian Golf Tournament. 11:30 a.m. registration,
1 p.m. shotgun start at Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa. $600 foursome; $160
individual player includes 18 holes, cart, tournament, shirt, tri-tip
dinner and raffle opportunities. Proceeds benefit tuition assistance.
Henry Moe, (510) 234-4433, ext. 1104 or hmoe@salesian.com.
Registration forms can also be downloaded at www.salesian.com
on the alumni link.
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