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March 10, 2008 • VOL. 46, NO. 5 • Oakland,
CA
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Sharing
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Tuesday, March 11
Lenten Days of Renewal at San Damiano Retreat Center.
At 710 Highland Dr., Danville. Father Evan Howard, presenter, on “Betrayal
at Gethseman.” $20 cost includes lunch. Information/reservations:
(925) 837-9141, x315 or www.sandamiano.org.
Wednesday, March 12
Soup Suppers and Reflections. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
at St. Augustine Church Hall, 400 Alcatraz Ave., Oakland.
Wednesdays, March 12, 19
Lectio Divina – Scripture Faith Sharing. 7:30 –
9 p.m. in the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose,
Main Parlor, 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Information: Sister Beth Quire,
O.P., (510) 657-2468 or beth@msjdominicans.org.
Young Adult Lenten Faith-Sharing Series. 7:30 p.m. in
Christ the Light Modular, 707 Jefferson St., Oakland. Young adults are
invited until Easter to discuss Catholic social teachings. Refreshments
will be offered. YA Mass to be held March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the parish
chapel inside the church.
March 20 – 23
Holy Week on Holy Ground. At San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville.
The Holy Week liturgies hold images of Jesus as he journeys to and beyond
the cross. Awaken your heart to this journey as you experience the sacred,
with periods of silence, during this three-day retreat. Awaken Sunday
to the joys and new life of Easter. Presented by Fathers Ray Bucher, O.F.M.;
Rusty Shaughnessy, O.F.M.; Evan Howard, O.F.M.; and Rena Grant, M.F.T.
$225 private room/$190 shared room, includes six meals. Reservations:
Kateri, (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or visit www.sandamiano.org.
Monday, March 10
Healing Mass. 7:30 p.m. at St. Edward Church, 5788 Thornton
Ave., Newark. Bert/Norma, Abba Father Prayer Group, (510) 793-1750. Every
second Monday.
March 12, 19, 26
Christ the King Bible Study and Charismatic Prayer Meeting.
7:30 p.m. at 6 Saint Lawrence Court, Pleasant Hill. Share in charismatic
praise, singing and openness to the gifts of God’s Spirit. Sponsor:
Charismatic Catholic Renewal. (800) 474-6644.
Thursday, March 13
Diocesan Chrism Mass. 7 p.m. at St. Felicitas Church,
1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro.
March 13, 20, 27
Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotion. 6:30 – 8 p.m.
at St. Anthony Church, 971 O’Hara Ave., Oakley. Includes study of
the Holy Scripture. All are welcome. (925) 625-2109.
Friday, March 21
Taize – Prayer Around the Cross. 8 p.m. at the
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission
Blvd., Fremont. Refresh your soul, listen to beautiful music, join others
in prayer and song around the cross. Every third Friday of the month.
Sister Beth Quire, O.P., (510) 657-2468 or beth@msjdominicans.org.
Friday, March 28
Taize. 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St.,
Alameda. An ecumenical, candlelight service of prayer in chants and meditation.
Every fourth Friday. Information: taize_on_the_island@yahoo.com
or www.geocities.com/taizeontheisland.
Sunday, April 6
30th Annual SPRED Diocesan Liturgy. 10:30 a.m. at St.
Paschal Baylon Church, 3700 Dorisa Ave., Oakland. Presider: Bishop Allen
Vigneron. Information: (510) 635-7251 or www.spredoakdiocese.igc.org.
Daily
6 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Mary’s House Chapel, 1850
Church Lane, San Pablo. (510) 236-0383.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, 1313
A St., Antioch. (925) 757-4020.
24 hours a day at Divine Mercy Center and Perpetual Adoration Chapel,
11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. (510) 412-4715.
Mondays, Wednesdays
12:45 – 6:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church,
4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton.
Tuesdays
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. in Mary’s Chapel at St. Jarlath
Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland.
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.
April 4 – 6
Married Couples Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat Center,
Danville. This retreat is for good marriages and those couples who want
a better marriage, especially one which is connected to the call of God.
Facilitators: Father Rusty Shaughnessy, O.F.M., with Richard and Carla
Obernesser. (925) 837-9141, ext 315 or www.sandamiano.org.
Dancing With Your Shadow. At Vallambrosa Center, 250
Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park. A Christian meditation retreat presented by
Kim Nataraja, a Benedictine Oblate. Jeannie Battagin, (510) 849-2181 or
jbjerenow@msn.com.
Saturday, April 5
Young Adults Retreat. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at San
Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. “Day of Sacredness.” $45,
lunch is included. Presented by Kevin Alsup, Paula Jenkins, Julie Calderon,
Marc Lising, Rebecca Storey, Eileen Salinas, Tamara Grippi, Ron Hubbard
and Earl Rivard. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, April 12
Women’s Retreat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Columba
Church Hall, 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. Facilitator: Sister Eva Marie
Lumas, S.S.S., assistant professor of religious education and culture,
Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley. Theme: “Exploring the Fruit
of the Spirit.” $15 pre-registration; $20 at the door. Fee includes
materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
Tuesday, March 11
Catholics@Work. 7 a.m. at the Crow Canyon Country Club,
711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. John LaBriola, EWTN radio personality and
author will speak on the power of “Christ-Centered Selling.”
Begins with full buffet breakfast; preceded by Mass at 6:30 a.m. at the
same location. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. (925) 389-0704
or www.catholicsatwork.org.
Maryknoll Mission Forum. 7:30 p.m. in the Maryknoll Mission
Center, 16300 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro. Deacon Matt Dulka will share
stories from his recent visit to Tanzania in eastern Africa. (510) 276-5370.
Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25
Father Corapi DVD Catechism Series. 7 p.m. at Glad Tidings
Bookstore, 6700 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Free. Bring pen, paper and
folding chair. Refreshments will be served. 1-(888)-887-9463.
Thursday, March 13
Franciscan Vision Series: “Pilgrimage to Manzanar.”
5:10 – 6:10 p.m. (soup supper to follow) at Franciscan School of
Theology, 1712 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. Manzanar is the former World War
II site of Japanese American internment. Presenters: Joanne Doi, M.M.,
Franciscan School Adjunct Assistant Professor of Intercultural Theologies
and Ministry, and Vivian Clausing, Pilgrimage participants. Information:
Clare Ronzani, (510) 848-5232 or cronzani@fst.edu.
Friday, March 14
An Evening with Bob McClory. 7 – 9 p.m. at St.
Stephen Church, 1101 Keaveny Court, Walnut Creek. The author and educator
will discuss why he believes the Catholic Church is becoming – inevitably
– more democratic. Free will donations will be accepted to cover
travel costs. (650) 814-2223.
March 14 – 16
Divine Mercy Annual Congress 2008. At the Oakland Convention
Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. Participants include: Oakland Bishop Allen
Vigneron, San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop Ignatius Wang, and Father Mark
Wiesner, pastor, St. Augustine Parish in Oakland. (510) 412-4715, DivineMercyJesus@aol.com
or www.divinemercywestcoast.org.
Saturday, March 15
Annual J.K. Russell Research Conference in Religion and Science.
9:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) Board
Room, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley. “Twenty Years after the New View
from Rome: Pope John Paul II on Science and Religion.” This year’s
conference features 2008 J.K. Russell Research Fellow, George Coyne, S.J.,
former director of the Vatican Observatory, along with respondents from
the GTU/CTNS community. (510) 848-8152. Sponsor: The Center for Theology
and the Natural Sciences (CTNS).
March 17, April 1
Changing Leadership Lecture Series. 7 p.m. at Jesuit
School of Theology at Berkeley, 1735 LeRoy Ave., Berkeley. March 17: “Traveling
Light – The Substance and Style of Peter-Hans Kolvenbach,”
presented by Father Howard J. Gray, S.J., special assistant to the president
at Georgetown University and a delegate to the 33rd and 34th General Congregation
of the Society of Jesus which elected Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J.
as superior general of the Society; April 1: “Future Directions
for the Jesuits: Adolfo Nicolas and General Congregation 35,” by
Father Joseph P. Daoust, S.J., JSTB president and a delegate to the 35th
General Congregation which elected Father Nicolas in January. Free admission.
(510) 549-5046.
Tuesday, March 18
“The Dance of the Fertile Universe: Did God Do It?”
7 – 9 p.m. at Gesu Chapel, 1735 Le Roy Ave., Berkeley. Public forum
by George Coyne, S.J., former director of the Vatican Observatory. Free
and open to the public. Sponsors: The Center for Theology and the Natural
Sciences (CTNS) and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (JSTB).
(510) 848-8152.
March 28, 29
Annual Lecture and Workshop on the Catholic Intellectual Life
by the John S. Cummins Institute for Catholic Thought, Culture and Action.
In Hagerty Lounge, De La Salle Hall, St. Mary’s College, 1928 St.
Mary’s Road., Moraga. Father James Heft, S.M., founding director
of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern
California, will talk about “The Intellectual Appeal of Catholicism.”
Program includes public lectures and discussions with Father Heft, dinner,
one-man play by SMC Professor Dan Cawthon and Mass. Registration deadline
is March 14. Information: Darcy Tarbell, (925) 631-4040 or dtarbell@stmarys-ca.edu.
Saturday, April 5
John F. Henning Institute Episcopal Lecture Series: Reflections
on Ex Corde Eccelesia. St. Mary’s College, 1928 St. Mary’s
Road, Moraga. Archbishop J. Michael Miller, C.S.B. of Vancouver, British
Columbia, will talk about “What Makes Catholic Higher Education
Distinctive? From John Paul II to Benedict XVI.” Luncheon from 12:30
– 1:30 p.m.; seminars discussing Ex Corde from 1:45 – 3:15
p.m. Lecture by Archbishop Miller from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. in LeFevre
Theatre. Mass in the chapel at 5:15 p.m. Contact: Ted Tsukahara, (925)
631-4176.
April 8, 15, 22
God and Sex: Understanding What the Church Teaches and Why.
7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Doolan Center at St. Edward School, 5788 Thornton
Ave., Newark. Father Jeffrey Keyes, C.C.P.S., pastor, will discuss: “Catholic
Moral Teaching” on April 8; “The Spousal Significance of the
Body,” on April 15; “Virtues, Vices, and Catholic Life”
on April 22. Information: (510) 797-0241.
Friday, March 14
St. Callistus Church Annual Salad Bar Luncheon. 11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the church hall at 3580 San Pablo Dam Road,
El Sobrante. All are invited. $8 each (at the door). Raffle and door prizes.
St. Patrick’s Day Fish Fry. At Father Howard Community
Center, 1640 10th St., Oakland. Dinner served: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.;
lunch available 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (if pre-ordered by March
12). Dinner includes: catfish or red snapper, potato salad, green beans,
bread, dessert. To pre-order lunch call: (510) 444-1081 (1 – 5 p.m.);
(510) 532-5003 (daytime); (510) 538-4242 (daytime); (510) 535-0912 (after
6 p.m.) Music and Dancing. $12 adults, $6.50 children (10 and under).
Saturday, March 15
Fashions on the Green X. Noon at San Ramon Royal Vista
Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Fashions provided by House of
Fashions, Alamo. $30 per person. Information/reservations: Kay Horsell,
(925) 829-0949 or 7687 Tuscany Dr., Dublin, CA 94568. Sponsor: Oakland
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance. At St. John’s
Community Center, 264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. Doors open at
6 p.m. Menu includes corned beef or chicken, cabbage, carrots, potato.
Music provided by DJ Clyde Ortiz. $15. Reservations: The Spores, (510)
278-4316 or Bill Katen, (510) 276-6138.
Sunday, March 16
Turning the Tables – A Volunteer Event at St. Mary’s
Center. 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Center, 925 Brockhurst
St., Oakland. The non-profit organization, which serves seniors and children
in Oakland, will honor over three decades of volunteers at its new home.
Limited seating. RSVP to Julie Merrill, (510) 923-9600, ext. 222, or Sister
Marilyn Medau, ext. 220.
March 26
Spring Salad Bar Luncheon. Noon at St. Jerome’s
Rohan Hall, 308 Carmel Ave., El Cerrito. Proceeds will benefit the students
of St. Jerome and St. John schools. Tickets: $12 per person. Reservations
are necessary and may be obtained by calling Annette Bishop, (510) 526-9742
or June Felker, (510) 524-9827. Deadline: March 22. No tickets will be
sold at the door. Sponsor: Mother of Perpetual Help Institute #159, Y.L.I.
Saturday March 29
Swingin’ Bingo. 7 p.m. at St. Michael Parish Hall,
372 Maple St., Livermore. $10 per person (includes 1 bingo packet for
10 games). Listen or dance to DJ – JB Smooth Sounds. Fundraiser
for Children’s Hospital, Oakland, Cooley’s Anemia Research
and ICF Scholarship Branch 285 Tri-Valley Scholarship Program. Beverages,
cookies and chips will be available for purchase. Reservation deadline:
March 27. Call Helen W., (925) 462-3798 or Mary G., (925) 447-8471. If
unable to attend, donations will be accepted. Send to Helen Wirtenson,
4071 Moselle Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Saturday, April 5
St. Michael Parish Annual Dinner Dance and Auction. 5:30
– 11 p.m. at Robert Livermore Community Center. $45. Proceeds benefit
St. Michael K-8 grade school, youth ministry, Hispanic ministry, English
and Spanish Faith Formation programs and adult education. Tickets/donations:
(925) 447-1585.
Third Annual Queen of All Saints Casino Night. 6 p.m. to midnight at the
Concord Hilton. The evening includes dinner, dancing, gambling, live/silent
auction, and raffle. All process to support QAS School. $60. Reservations/information:
Mary Gatz, (925) 685-8700.
Sunday, April 6
A Spring Gala. 4:30 – 7 p.m. in parish hall at
Santa Maria Church, 40 Santa Maria Way, Orinda. Main fundraiser for A
Friendly Manor (26-bed housing) and A Friendly Place (drop in hospitality
center for homeless women in Oakland). Cocktails and light buffet. Silent
auction and basket raffle. $25 donation per person. Contact: Terry Saltiel,
(925) 945-7833 or Barbara Broach, (925) 934-6725.
Thursdays, March 13, 27
Grief Support Group. 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton,
4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Joan Bell, (925) 828-6864.
Thursday, March 20
Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa.
7 – 9:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Walnut Creek. For anyone struggling from a loss due to separation, divorce
or death. Meetings are free. Joan S., (925) 939-1007.
Tuesday, April 1
No More Secrets – Monthly Support Group for Survivors of
Clergy Sexual Abuse. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Holy Names University,
Brennan Hall, Room 75, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland. Facilitated by a
licensed psychotherapist. Survivors and their families are welcome. Claire
Jeanette, (510) 843-6971.
March 27, 28
Damien: Passion, Faith and Fury. 8 p.m. in the Soda Activity
Center, St. Mary’s College, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga.
Dan Cawthon, performing arts professor at St. Mary’s College, stars
as Father Damien in Aldyth Morris’ powerful play about the Belgian-born
priest whose devotion to the people of the leper colony on Molokai brought
him international acclaim and excruciating personal conflicts. Tickets:
$25 general; $20 seniors (65+); $2 SMC students; $12 SMC faculty, staff
and non-SMC students. (925) 631-4381 or www.stmarys-ca.edu.
Sponsor: Committee for Lectures, Art and Music.
Sunday, April 13
My Favorite Things Caberet. 4 00 7 p.m. at St. Paschal
Baylon Parish, 3700 Dorisa Ave., Oakland. An Easter season parish and
family celebration. The second half of the program will be a sing-along
medley of all songs from the movie, “The Sound of Music.”
All ages are invited. People are encouraged at attend in costumes related
to the movie. There will be prizes for best costumes and more. Tickets:
$20 each. Buy a block of 10 tickets get the 10th ticket free. (510) 636-0335.
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