A life in music
A concert exploring the life and music of Felix
Mendelssohn and featuring musicians from San Francisco State University
will be held at 8 p.m. on May 16 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light
in Oakland. Called “Mendelssohn: The Man and His Music,”
the concert is a fundraiser for the Choir of St. Martin de Porres
School in Oakland under the sponsorship of famed mezzo-soprano Frederica
von Stage, Society of the Sacred Heart Sister Barbara Dawson and Rachel
Velen. Suggested donation: $25 adults, $15 seniors/teens. |
SPIRITUALITY
Monday, May 11
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.
Mondays, May 11, 18, 25
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.
May 12, 19, 26
Rosary and Prayer Group. 6:30 p.m. (1st Rosary), 7 p.m. (2nd Rosary)
in the chapel next to the parish office at St. Jarlath Parish, 2634 Pleasant
St., Oakland.
Friday, May 15
Taize – Prayer Around the Cross. 8 p.m. at Mother-house Chapel,
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Join
others in prayer and song around the cross. Every Third Friday. Maria
Shao, (408) 839-2068 or maria49830@aol.com
or Dominican Sister Beth Quire, (510) 449-7554 or beth@msjdominicans.com.
Saturday, May 16
Mary Mass and Crowning. 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 860
Oak Grove Road, Concord. All are welcome. Sponsor: Court 1934 St. John
the Baptist de La Salle, Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
May 21 – 22
Marian Festival. At St. Joachim Church, 21250 Hesperian Blvd.,
Hayward. (510) 783-2766.
Friday, May 22
Taize: An Evening of Prayer Around the Cross. 8 p.m. at St. Joseph
Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. A candlelit service of prayer offered
in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship and veneration of
the Cross. Refreshments following prayer. taizeontheisland@yahoo.com
or www.geocities.com/taizeontheisland.
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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
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
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.
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RETREATS May
13, 20
Keeping the Faith During the Downturn. 7 – 9 p.m. at Vallombrosa
Retreat Center in Menlo Park. This series of three evening sessions will
explore ways in which participants can find God even in the midst of the
downturn. Led by Patrick O’Halloran, Ph.D., a licensed clinical
psychologist with degrees in English, Theology and Psychology. (650) 325-5614
or www.vallombrosa.org.
May 29 – 31
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. In Pleasanton. An opportunity
for married couples to strengthen and renew their relationships. Ray and
Roberta Montez, (916) 806-4601 or Joe and Sue Talarico, (925) 680-7767
or go to www.rekindleyourmarriage.org.
Registration deadline: May 6.
A Weekend with Dorothy Day. At 19480 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos. Led
by Father Kevin Joyce. $220 semi-private, $250 private. Discover the social
demands of the Gospel through traditional Catholic spirituality. Olivia
Batt, (408) 354-2346, ext. 206 or marketing@presentationcenter.org.
Building Franciscan Ecological Consciousness. At San Damiano Retreat
in Danville. Led by Franciscan Father Franklin Fong and Franciscan Brother
James Lockman this retreat will offer a variety of ways to enter more
deeply into right relationship with Nature. Registration is from 4 to
6:30p.m. on May 29, retreat ends with lunch on May 31. $180 shared room/$210
private room. Kateri,(925)837-9141, ext. 315 or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
Praying the Mystics: Teresa, John and Ignatius. At Vallombrosa Retreat
Center in Menlo Park. Carmen de la Vega Neafsey, MA, and James Neafsey,
DMin., who have studied the lives and works of these Spanish mystics for
over 30 years, will lead this weekend retreat which will explore the lives
and spirituality of three Christian saints and mystics – Teresa
of Avila, John of the Cross, and Ignatius of Loyola. (650) 325-5614 or
www.vallombrosa.org.
June 5 – 7
Healing and Wholeness: Becoming Who We Are. At San Damiano Retreat
in Danville. Presenter: Passionists Father Thomas Bonacci. As the Year
of Paul draws to a close participants will gather to pray, ponder and
explore the life and work of Paul from the perspectives of the world’s
faith traditions. Registration is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on June 5, retreat
ends on June 7 with lunch. $175 shared room/$205 private room. Kateri,
(925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or www.sandamiano.org.
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Fundraisers Saturday,
May 16
12th Annual Shelter Shuffle Walk-A-Thon. At San Leandro Marina. 8
a.m. walk-up registration, 9 a.m. event begins. Be a walker, donor or
collect pledges for this fundraiser for The Family Emergency Shelter Coalition
(FESCO), a nonprofit organization comprised of over 30 churches and community
organizations, that assists homeless and low-income families . Online
registration/information: www.firstgiving.com/fesco. (510) 886-5473 or
adasilva@fescofamilyshelter.org.
St. John School’s 5th Annual Classic American Car Show. 10 a.m.
– 3 p.m. at 270 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. Chance to see great
classic cars, motorcycles and talk with the owners; popular snack bar;
50’s style dress-up contest; music; all-day raffle; kids; activities.
$20 for early registration, $30 day-of-event registration. Proceeds support
the school’s educational programs and facility improvements. Rachel
Gonsalves, (510) 276-6632 or development@stjohnslz.org.
Dominican Sisters Vision of Hope 2nd Annual Day at the Races. At Golden
Gate Fields, 1100 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley. First race starts at 12:15
p.m. Includes a live broadcast of the Preakness Stakes, valet parking,
admission to the Turf Club, daily racing form, brunch/prime rib buffet,
tax and gratuity. Reserved seating in the first two rows. Reserved seating
in the first two rows – $75 per person; regular open seating in
the last two rows – $55 per person. Information/tickets: (510) 533-5768
or go to www.visionofhope.org.
Deadline: April 29.
I.C.F. Branch 72 BBQBingo/Raffle. 1 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd,
3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg. New Menu: BBQ chicken, pasta salad, baked
beans, bread, dessert and coffee. $12 adults, $6 children (6-12 years),
free children under five. Tickets: Patty Jarrett, (925) 228-0810.
SPRED the Word XVIII Dinner Dance and Silent Auction. At St. Augustine
Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. 6:15 p.m. social, 6:45 dinner by
Taqueria El Balazo. $25 adults, $12 children. Tickets: (510) 635-7252.
Send checks to SPRED – STW Fund, 3705 Dorisa Ave., Oakland, CA 94605.
Sunday, May 17
Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m. –12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish,
301 West Richmond Ave., Point Richmond.
15th Annual “Gardens Galore” Garden Tour. 11 a.m. –
5 p.m., rain or shine, in Alameda. Hosted by the St. Joseph Garden Club
of Alameda, the tour will consist of six Alameda gardens. Reservations:
$20 in advance, $25the day of the tour. An optional box lunch is available
for an additional $9. Boutique, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., with a large
selection of handcrafted items from local Bay Area vendors. Proceeds benefit
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph Elementary School, both
in Alameda. (510) 864-8503.
Sunday, May 24
Italian Catholic Federation Branch #40, Santa Rita Dinner. At Fratellanza
Club, 1140 66th St., Oakland. No-host cocktails at 4 p.m., dinner at 5
p.m. Serving Risotto alla Milanese and Chicken. $20 per person. Reservations
required. Ernestine Pernecco, (510) 658-1328. Reservations deadline: May
18. Proceeds benefit Oakland’s Sacred Heart Church.
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EDUCATION Tuesday,
May 12
Mission Forum: Beyond the Beach, Mission in Jamaica. 7:30 p.m., Maryknoll
Mission Center, 16642 Ashland Ave., San Lorenzo. A presentation on the
situation in Jamaica where Maryknoll and the San Jose Diocese have partnered
with the Montego Bay Diocese to help the local Church address the challenges
it faces in light of poverty and violence. http://maryknoll.us.
Jesus, the Jews and The Roman Empire. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at St. Charles
Borromeo Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. This session of the 2009-2009
L.I.F.E. (Lessons in Faith Experiences) adult education series features
Catherine Murphy, an associate professor of New Testament at Santa Clara
University, and author of “The Historical Jesus for Dummies.”
If you thought you knew all about Jesus, maybe you need to take a second
look to make sure. Questions are all welcome. Open to the entire Tri-Valley.
$5 free will donation is suggested to offset speaker fees. Information:
Julie, (925) 447-4549, ext. 114 or upcatholic@aol.com.
Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27
Father Corapi DVD Catechism Series. 7 – 8 p.m. in Cauchi Hall,
St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Chestnut Ave., Concord. Father John Corapi, S.O.L.T.
teaches The Catechism of the Catholic Church in this series. David Zarri,
(925) 686-9277 or davidlzarri@earthlink.net.
Christian Life Seminar. 7 – 9 at Catholic Community of Pleasanton
– St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. An integrated
course intended to lead participants into a renewed understanding of and
response to God’s call to them as Christians. Free. Fred and Jeannette
Gatchalian, (925) 548-8104 or Ray and Margie Carino, (925) 560-0435.
Thursday, May 14
Year of Saint Paul Public Lectures. 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi
Church, 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord. Stephen Cordova, scholar-in-residence
at Holy Family Friary in Castro Valley and a member of the St. Anthony
of Padua Institute, will discuss “Reading Saint Paul with Francis
of Assisi.” Open to all. Free; though donations will be accepted.
Tuesday, May 19
East Bay Theology on Tap. 7 p.m. social, 7:30 p.m. speakers, at Kerry
House, 4092 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Jesuit Joseph Carver, “Universe
Story: Sacred Story.” Sponsors: St. Leo Church, Oakland, and the
Kerry House. www.churchofstleothegreat.org.
May 21, 22
Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 77th Annual Commencement
Events. At 2301 Vine St., Berkeley. May 21: 2 p.m. lecture on A Look
at Society Through a “Catholic Imagination.” Special presentation
by The Dominican School College of Fellows. May 22: 3 p.m., commencement
ceremony. Guest speaker: Cardinal James Francis Stafford from Rome who
has accepted appointment as the Dean of the Dominican School College of
Fellows. To RSVP one or both events: (510) 883-2085 or mmahoney@dspt.edu.
May 22 – 24
22nd Annual Northern California Catholic Charismatic Convention. At
the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.
Speakers include Father James Tarantino of San Francisco, Deacon Bill
Warren of Stockton and Deacon Bill Brennan, also Stockton. (707) 643-2238,
(925) 551-5827 or www.ncrcspirit.org.
May 27, June 17
Year of St. Paul Lecture Series. 7 p.m. in gymnasium, St. Bede Church,
26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. David Mammola, an instructor in the diocesan
Serra Catechetical Institute and at Concord’s Carondelet High School,
will present the monthly series on “St. Paul: Man, Message, Mission”
in English; Mary Ann Wiesinger and Dominican Sister Lorena Ramirez will
present the series in Spanish at 7:15 p.m. in St. Bede social hall. Download
a flyer at: www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/.
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SUPPORT GROUPS Thursday,
May 21
Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa. 7 p.m. at
St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Free. Joan S. (925)
939-1007.
Through June 4
Grief Support Group. 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001
Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. The death of a loved one is unlike any other
loss. Let others accompany you on your healing journey. Preregistration
is required. Space is limited. A $15 donation is requested. All are welcome
regardless of religious affiliation. Mary, (925) 846-5377.
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Art/Music Friday,
May 15
Parish Benefit Concert. 7 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3108
Van Buren St. Alameda. The concert will feature the parish adult and children’s
choirs as well as parish accompanists, Martin McGinn and Mina Fernando.
The choirs will perform favorites from Mass as well as new pieces and
an original composition by choir members Fran and Jay Shockley. No charge
for admission, but a free will offering will be taken. All proceeds will
benefit parish ministries. JaNet Hancock, (510) 865-2626, ext. 16.
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Reunions Saturday,
May 16
St. Felicitas School 50th Anniversary. 6 p.m. at 1650 Manor Blvd.,
San Leandro. Dinner will be held with dancing to follow. (510) 357-2530.
Classes of 1959 Golden Anniversary Celebration. At St. Joseph Basilica,
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, 1011 Chestnut St., Alameda. The St.
Joseph’s High School and Notre Dame Academy classes of 1959 will
be honored at this reunion celebration which includes a breakfast reception,
Mass and luncheon on campus. Formal invitations will be sent. Mary McInerney,
(510) 995-9457 or mmcinerney@sjnd.org.
Saturday, May 30
Golden Diploma Ceremony and Reception. 5 p.m. at Christ the Light
Cathedral, Oakland. The Class of 1959, invited to attend the Baccalaureate
Mass for the Class of 2009, will be the guests of honor at a welcome reception
immediately following the Mass. The Class of 1959 Reunion Committee has
also planned a gathering for May 29. For more information, Irene Aguirre
Marchello, (406) 883-6184 or irenem@lambros.com
or Ron Simon, (510) 769-1321 or rivercat60@sbcglobal.net.
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