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Vicki Abeles, director of the documentary “The Race to Nowhere,” which focuses on the pressures faced by youth, parents and teachers in the achievement-obsessed educational system and culture, will attend a screening of the film on May 18 at 7 p.m. in the John Paul II Activity Center at St. Elizabeth Seton Church (Catholic Community of Pleasanton) which is located at 4005 Stoneridge Dr. in Pleasanton. A discussion will follow the film. Tickets can be purchased in advance ($15) at www.RTNpleasanton.eventbrite.com or at the door for $20. For more information about the film: www.racetonowhere.com. |
CATHEDRAL
Sunday, May 16
Organ Dedication Series. 5 p.m. at Cathedral of Christ the Light,
2121 Harrison St., Oakland. Susan Jane Matthews, St. Paul’s (Episcopal),
Burlingame, CA. Free-will donation.
Saturday, May 29
Cathedral Concerts. 8 p.m. at Cathedral of Christ the Light. CSU East
Bay Singers. Program will feature Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem.”
$7 general admission, $5 seniors, free with CSUEB or student ID. (510) 885-3167. 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, May 10, 17, 24
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, May 11, 18, 25
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.
May 13 – 16
Women’s Cursillo Weekend. At Holy Redeemer Center, 8945 Golf
Links Road, Oakland. Information/forms: www.oakdiocesecursillo.org
or contact Dave Grubbs, (925) 484-0862, or Carolyn Steele, (925) 648-4890.
Saturday, May 15
Celebrate Pentecost! 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Queen of the Holy
Rosary Center, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Motherhouse, 43326
Mission Blvd., Fremont. Young adults (21 – 40) are welcome to pray
and praise with Dominican Sister Rebecca. Come for a while or plan to
stay all day. RSVP: blessings@msjdominicans.org
or call (510) 933-6335 by May 10. Information: www.msjdominicans.org.
May 19, 20, 21 and 23
St. Paul of the Shipwreck’s Second Pentecost Revival. 10:30
a.m. at 1122 Jamestown Ave. in San Francisco. People of all faiths and
ethnicities are welcome to this event. Redemptorist Father Maurice Nutt,
pastor at Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Church in Memphis, Tennessee, will
be spiritual director for the revival and celebrant/homilist at the Sunday
Mass. Guest choirs from throughout the Bay Area as well as the parish’s
own Inspirational Voices of Shipwreck will minister nightly. Information:
(415) 468-3434 or www.stpauloftheshipwreck.org.
May 20 – 23
Men’s Cursillo Weekend. At Holy Redeemer Center, 8945 Golf Links
Road, Oakland. Information/forms: www.oakdiocesecursillo.org or contact
Dave Grubbs, (925) 484-0862, or Carolyn Steele, (925) 648-4890.
Friday, May 21
Taize. 8 – 9:15 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of Mission
San Jose Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Every third
Tuesday. Information: Sister Beth, (510) 449-7554 or www.msjdominicans.org.
Friday, May 28
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
Parish, 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 Parish, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San Leandro. (510) 614-2765.
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 Parish, 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 May
21 – 22
Discernment Retreat. Catholic women ages 21 – 40ish. Discern
the call to Religious Life with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose.
Information/RSVP: blessings@msjdominicans.org
or call (5100 933-6335
May 21 – 23
Ecology and Spirituality Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville.
Presented by Anne and Terry Symens-Bucher this retreat titled, “Francis
of Assisi and The Great Turning,” will draw on Franciscan spirituality
and Joanna Macy’s “Work That Reconnects.” Come and explore
the opportunity to change the way we think about our relationship to the
Earth. Registration on May 21 from 4 – 6:30 p.m.; retreats ends
on May 23 at 4 p.m. $180 shared room/$210 private room. (925) 837-9141,
ext. 315, or register online: www.sandamiano.org.
Al-Alon Recovery Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented
by Jesuit Father Tom Weston. Adult children of alcoholics, those married
to alcoholics and the parents of alcoholics are welcome for this opportunity
for prayer, quiet, discussion and conversation. Registration on May 21
from 4 – 6:30 p.m.; retreat ends on May 23 with lunch at noon $195
shared room/$220 private room. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online:
www.sandamiano.org.
Healing for Those Living with Abortion Heartbreak. At Angela Center
in Santa Rosa. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat offers a loving and supporting
environment where women and men can reconcile painful post-abortion emotions
and begin the process of renewal and healing. rachelsvineyard@gmail.com
or www.rachelsvineyard.org.
May 28 – 30
Healing and Wholeness Retreat. At San Damiano Retreat in Danville.
Led by Carol Mitchell and Tom Gorham, this retreat, titled “From
Toxic Shame to Amazing Grace,” will focus on the crippling effect
that shame can have on our lives as well as how shame can be overcome
by grace. There is an option to stay until May 31. Registration on May
28 from 4 – 6:30 p.m. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315, or register online:
www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, May 29
Nature and Healing Retreat. 9 a.m. (registration), program from 9:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Lead by Dominican
Sister Joan Prohaska, during this day participants will focus on connecting
with nature as a form of healing oneself. $60 cost includes lunch. (925)
837-9141, ext. 315, or register online at: www.sandamiano.org.
Friday, June 4
Spiritual Spa Day for Women. 8:30 a.m. (registration), program from
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Come and
explore where you experience God’s overflowing goodness in your
life through prayer, reflection, movement, working with images and chair
massage. $75 cost includes lunch. (925) 837-9141, ext. 315, or register
online: www.sandamiano.org.
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Fundraisers Saturday,
May 15
Sixth Annual Classic American Car and Motorcycle Show. 10 a.m. –
3 p.m. at St. John School, 270 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. Featuring
food, live DJ and show cars and motorcycles galore. Free attendance for
spectators. Come dressed 1950s style.
SPRED the Word XIX. 5 p.m. liturgy, 6:15 p.m. registration, 6:45 p.m.
dinner at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Includes
dinner and dancing with DJ Louie Barranco. Tickets: $30 adults, $12 children,
$285 table of 10. For tickets call (510) 635-7252. Reservation deadline:
May 1. No tickets sold at door. Proceeds benefit SPRED which integrates
children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities into the faith
and the life of the church.
Ninth Annual Emmaus Sponsored Monte Carlo Night. 6 – 11 p.m.
at Hannah Nicole Vineyard in Brentwood. $60 donation includes dinner,
dancing and gaming, one glass of wine and 200 chips. No-host bar, door
prizes, raffles and sports memorabilia silent auction. Proceeds help the
Emmaus ministry of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Brentwood and the
church building fund. Kathy Vigil, (925) 634-0549.
Sunday, May 16
St. Jerome School Spring Festival. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at 320
San Carlos Ave., El Cerrito. Annual fundraiser with food, carnival games
with prizes, raffle, silent auction and live music by Hot Rod Jukebox.
Contact: kishagrove@yahoo.com.
Gardens Galore XVI. The annual self-guided garden tour, which starts
at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, 1011 Chestnut St., Alameda, consists
of six Alameda gardens and will be held from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reservations
are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour. An optional boxed lunch
is available for an additional $10. There will also be a boutique, from
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., with a large selection of handcrafted items from
local Bay Area vendors. Items for sale will include things for home, garden
and gift-giving. Sponsor: the St. Joseph Garden Club. Proceeds will benefit
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph Elementary School in
Alameda. (510) 995-9544.
84th Anniversary Dinner of Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 10.
5 p.m. (social hour), 6 p.m. (dinner) at St. Philip Neri Parish Hall,
High and Van Buren, Alameda. $30 for adults, $12 children under 12 years.
Chef Mario Galetto. Menu: antipasto, farfalle pasta, roasted children
and all the trimmings and more. Henry Ramirez singing Italian songs. Reservations
by May 10. Lea Murphy, (510) 523-6904.
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EDUCATION Tuesday,
May 11
Catholics@Work. 7 – 8:15 a.m. breakfast program, at Crow
Canyon County Club, Danville. Bishop Thomas Curry, auxiliary bishop of
Los Angeles and an expert on religious liberty, is the guest speaker.
Mass is offered at 6:30 a.m. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
Information/registration on website: www.catholicsatwork.org.
Catholics Coming Home: Questions about the Church? 7 – 8:30
p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon.
An eight-week series begins for those who have been inactive in their
faith or have been away from the Church. Receive answers to your questions
and help with your journey of faith. Deacon Charlie, (925) 830-0600.
Wednesday, May 12
How is Being a Priest Like Being a Businessman? 5:30 – 7:30
p.m. at Chancellor Hotel, 433 Powell St., San Francisco. Father Andrew
Johnson, a pioneer in finance, widower and father of six who followed
a call to the ordained priesthood, delivers his reflections on business,
life, the priesthood and the Church for this event sponsored by the Catholic
Professional and Business Club of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. $20
for members, $30 for non-members; includes appetizers and no-host bar.
Pay at the door. www.cpbc-sf.org.
Tuesday, May 18
East Bay Brews and Views. 7 p.m. (happy hour), 7:30 p.m. (speaker)
at the Park Avenue Bar and Grill, 4184 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. “Miracles
Can Happen,” Christine Watkins. Everyone is invited to join this
speaker series formerly known as Theology on Tap. Sponsor: St. Leo Parish
in Oakland and Park Avenue Bar and Grill. Information: www.churchofstleothegreat.org.
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SUPPORT GROUPS Thursday,
May 20
Catholics Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa. 7 –
9 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. All who
are struggling from a loss due to separation, divorce, death of a loved
one or loneliness and depression are encouraged to participate. Joan S.,
(925) 939-1007.
Through June 3
Stepping Stones On Your Grief Journey. 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth
Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Join others who are struggling
with the reality of the death of a loved one. Meetings are open to all,
regardless of religious orientation. Pre-registration is required; space
is limited. A one-time donation of $15 is requested. Mary, (925) 846-5377.
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Art/Music May
15, 16
Choral Concerts. May 15: 2 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 860
Oak Grove Road in Concord; May 16: 7 p.m. at Santa Maria Church, 40 Santa
Maria Way in Orinda. Christine Wong (St. Monica Parish, Moraga) Richard
Mix (St. David of Wales Parish, Richmond), and Kerry Leyden (St. Francis
of Assisi Parish), will be in concert with the Contra Costa Chorale performing
Haydn’s “Lord Nelson’s Mass”; Halsey Stevens’
“Magnificat,” and other choral works for organ, trumpet and
timpani. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 seniors. www.ccchorale.org.
Sunday, May 16
Spring Concert Presented By The Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers.
2 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. Donation: $10
for adults, $5 for seniors and children. (510) 887-4311; www.ggbc.org.
May 22, 23
From The Heart. May 22: 5 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer
Ave., Palo Alto; May 23: 3:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa
Clara Ave., Alameda. Soli Deo Gloria and Orchestra Gloria, conducted by
Allen H. Simon with organist Angela Kraft Cross present a concert of choral
and orchestral music composed in loving memory of mothers and fathers
featuring the Durufle Requiem and works by Rutter, Daley, Chatman, plus
four specially-commissioned premieres by Bay Area composers: Conrad Susa,
Jan Lyon, Julia Simon and artistic director Allen H. Simon. Tickets: $25
general, $20 student/senior (at the door); discount for advance purchase.
Free for students in grades K – 8. To purchase by phone: 888-SDG-SONG
or online: www.sdgloria.org.
June 1, 4, 6, 8
Voices of Musica Sacra – Complete Choral Works of Samuel Barber.
June 1: 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin
St., San Francisco; June 4: 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Church, 1101 Keaveny
Court, Walnut Creek; June 6: 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian
Church, 2727 College Ave., Berkeley; June 8: 7:30 p.m. at Lafayette Orinda
Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive., Lafayette. A celebration of the centenary
of Samuel Barber, one of America’s greatest composers by performing
his entire output for chorus. John Kendall Bailey, music director. Tickets:
$20 adults, $15 seniors/students through website link www.vmschorus.org
or (800) 838-3006, or at door.
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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Bible Study May
17, 24
Exploring the Gospel of St. Luke. 7:30 p.m. in Borromeo Hall at St.
Charles Borromeo Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Join Passionist
Father Thomas Bonacci, Scripture scholar, as he looks at Luke’s
unique contribution to the Gospel traditions of Jesus who models what
it means to be “Spirit-filled” people. Anyone who is interested
in understanding more about Luke’s Gospel is invited. $5 free-will
donation for Father Bonacci would be appreciated. Information: Julie at
upcatholic@aol.com or (925) 447-4549,
ext. 114.
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Reunions May
15, 16
Our Lady of Grace School Alumni Event Weekend. At 3433 Somerset Ave.,
Castro Valley. May 15: evening social with hors d’oeuvres and desserts,
sparking wine in a souvenir glass, and no-host wine and beer bar, $25
person or $45 couple; May 16: alumni Mass and family day with picnic lunch
and prizes for the kids., $6 adults, $4 kids 10 and under. A memory walk
through the school will be held on both days. Information/RSVP: go to
olgschool.org and
click on the alumni page or call the school office at (510) 581-3155.
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