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5641 Esmond Ave, Richmond CA 94805-1112
PHONE
1-510-237-1531
OFFICE
OPEN .. Tue Wed Thu Fri
CLOSED .. Sat Sun Mon Holidays
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW
Donations .. Bulletins .. Reminders
DONATIONS
DONATIONS TO SAINT DAVID PARISH
ONLINE GIVING --
THANK YOU FOR HELPING
TO PAY PARISH BILLS
https://www.osvhub.com/stdavidofwales/funds
Thank you for your generosity throughout the year!
Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage
Candles, wine, hosts, missallettes
Cleaning Supplies
Insurance
Phone, Internet, Paper, Toner, ..
.. etc .. etc ..
DONATIONS
MEMORIAL TREES
Tree Of Hope / Tree Of Love
Memorialize special events and persons
Contribute a leaf to either tree at any time
Click the button to watch a video that describes how to participate in this ongoing opportunity
DONATIONS
2026 BISHOP MINISTRIES APPEAL
"One Faith . One Family . One Mission"
(April 01 through December 31)
SAINT DAVID GOAL == $13,500
Tue Jun 30
CONTRIBUTION STATUS
$7,949
58.88%
The Bishop's Ministries Appeal supports the ministries that go out into the parishes: faith formation and evangelization, CYO sports, formation of priests to serve parishioners, care of the retired priests, and meeting the unexpected needs of schools and parishes. We invite you to learn more below about how your support makes a difference, and donate in a way that works for you .. a recurring gift, a one-time gift, or a pledge.
SAINT DAVID CHURCH BULLETIN
2026_JUL_19 SUN_@_1:30_PM_MASS_(SWAHILI)
SAINT DAVID CHURCH BULLETIN
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THURSDAY_SCHEDULE FRIDAY_SCHEDULE
2026_JUL_19 SUN_@_1:30_PM_MASS_(SWAHILI)
2026_JUL_19 SUN_@_1:30_PM_MASS_(SWAHILI)
EVERY THURSDAY
5:00 pm Exposition
Adoration . Rosary . DivineMercy . Litany . Silence
5:05 pm Confessions
6:15 pm Benediction
6:30 pm Mass(E)
EVERY FRIDAY
8:15 am Mass(E)
6:30 pm Mass(S)
2026_JUL_19 SUN_@_1:30_PM_MASS_(SWAHILI)
2026_JUL_19 SUN_@_1:30_PM_MASS_(SWAHILI)
2026_JUL_19 SUN_@_1:30_PM_MASS_(SWAHILI)
2026 = SUN JUL 19
1:30 pm
Monthly (Third Sunday)
Mass In Swahili
Diocese-Wide Invitation
To join the
Kenyan Catholic Community
Hosted at Saint David Parish
Since 2012
Prayers
MORNING
ROSARY & DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
07:00 AM
Online
.. from the comfort of your car during work commute
.. from the comfort of your home
Join other parishioners praying for many intentions from world needs to personal needs
Devotions
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Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:00 am
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Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:00 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:00 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:00 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 3:00 pm
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:00 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 3:00 pm
Rosary
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:00 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 3:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Mother Of Perpetual Help
Mother Of Perpetual Help
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Mother Of Perpetual Help
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Litanies
Eucharistic Adoration
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Spiritual Communion
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Activities
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
John Paul II Room
() = holiday = no meeting
CURRENT
2025 Wed Apr 30 THRU 2026 present
Jesus of Nazareth By Pope Benedict
2026 Wed Jun 03 10 17 24
2026 Wed May 06 13 20 27
2026 Wed Apr 01 08 15 22 29
2026 Wed Mar 04 11 18 25
2026 Wed Feb 04 11 18 25
2026 Wed Jan 07 14 21 28
2025 Wed Dec (03) (10) (17) (24) (31)
2025 Wed Nov 05 12 19 (26)
2025 Wed Oct 01 08 15 22 29
2025 Wed Sep 03 10 17 24
2025 Wed Aug 06 13 20 27
2025 Wed Jul 02 09 16 23 30
2025 Wed Jun 04 11 18 25
2025 Wed May 07 14 21 28
2025 Wed Apr 30
ARCHIVE
2024 Wed Sep 04 THRU 2025 Wed Apr 23
Book from the Bible .. Matthew
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/0
2025 Wed Apr 02 09 (16) (23)
2025 Wed Mar 05 12 19 26
2025 Wed Feb 05 12 19 26
2025 Wed Jan (01) 08 15 22 29
2024 Wed Dec (04) (11) (18) (24)
2024 Wed Nov 06 13 20 (27)
2024 Wed Oct 02 09 16 23 30
2024 Wed Sep 04 11 18 25
2024 Wed Jan 03 THRU 2024 Wed Aug 28
Biblical Fundamentalism: What Every Catholic Should Know
By Ronald D Witherup, SS, PhD
(former Provincial USA Province of Sulpicians)
(former academic professor of Sacred Scripture at St Patrick Seminary Menlo Park)
2024 Wed Aug (07) (14) (21) (28)
2024 Wed Jul (03) (10) (17) (24) (31)
2024 Wed Jun 05 12 19 26
2024 Wed May 01 08 15 22 29
2024 Wed Apr 03 10 17 24
2024 Wed Mar 06 13 20 (27)
2024 Wed Feb 07 14 21 28
2024 Wed Jan 03 10 17 24 31
2023 Wed Apr 19 THRU 2023 Wed Dec 27
Book from the Bible .. Isaiah
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/0
2023 Dec 06 (13) (20) (27)
2023 Nov 01 08 15 (22) 29
2023 Oct 04 11 18 25
2023 Sep 06 13 20 27
2023 Aug 02 09 16 23 30
2023 Jul 05 12 19 26
2023 Jun 07 14 21 28
2023 May 03 10 17 24 31
2023 Apr 19 26
MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE
Every Month on the Last Sunday @ 12:00 nn
John Paul II Room
(1200 nn to 330 pm .. ie after 11 am Mass until end of movie)
(Holy Days or other Event conflicts may require)
(the movie to be presented earlier in the month)
Free admission
Invite Family and Friends !
Bring a little something for the refreshment share table !
CURRENT
2026 Sun Jul 26 to be determined
xxx (19__)
ARCHIVE
2026
2026 Sun Jun 28 = (NO MOVIE)
2026 Sun May 31 = (NO MOVIE)
2026 Sun Apr 26 = (NO MOVIE)
2026 Sun Mar 29 = (NO MOVIE)
2026 Sun Feb 22 = (NO MOVIE)
2026 Sun Jan 25 = (NO MOVIE)
2025
2025 Sun Dec 28 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Nov 30 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Oct 26 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Sep 28 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Aug 31 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Jul 27 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Jun 29 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun May 25 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Apr 27 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Mar 30 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Feb 23 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Jan 26 = (NO MOVIE)
2024
2024 Sun Dec 29 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Nov 24 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Oct 27 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Sep 29 = Fray Martin De Porres (2007)
2024 Sun Aug 25 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Jul 28 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Jun 30 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun May 26 = The Letters (2014)
2024 Sun Apr 21 = Molokai: The Story Of Father Damien (1999)
2024 Sun Mar 17 = The Gospel Of John (2003)
2024 Sun Feb 25 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Jan 28 = Amazing Grace (2006)
2023 Sun Dec 17 = Amahl And The Night Visitors (1951)
2023 Sun Nov 26 = The Lilies Of The Field (1963)
2023 Sun Oct 29 = The Miracle Of Our Lady Of Fatima (1952)
Volunteering In Church And In Community
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ALL VOLUNTEERS
SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN PROJECT (SECP)
The Diocese of Oakland Safe Environment Policy on Background Screening and Training states: “No Volunteering can commence until the person has complied with the policy as it pertains to their position and/or ministry.”
https://www.OakDiocese.org/safe-environment
Please Log in and Verify ..
1
Your contact information
2
Your certificate is current (good for three years)
3
Your profile includes ALL sites where you volunteer (if you include a site then site can see your certificate)
Send email to Parish Office
to tell us your training is current.
Training is mandatory for all who minister -- first before starting work or volunteering and then every three years thereafter. If you are due to retrain, you will receive an email from Virtus to do so.
Click the button to see the Diocese webpage AND the button .. to register .. or to complete the online class.
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ASSISTANCE @ SAINT DAVID
Our Volunteers are happy to receive your phone call or email !
INITIAL CONTACT
ONLY
THROUGH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ..
PHONE = 1-510-778-5576
EMAIL = svdpStDavid@gmail.com
PLEASE
*NO* CHURCH OFFICE CALLS
*NO* CHURCH OFFICE DROP-IN
ASSISTANCE @ SAINT CALLISTUS
FOOD PANTRY (MON @ 11 am) (THU @ 11 am)
Saint Callistus
3580 San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante CA 94803-2728
* next to Walgreens
* at El Portal Drive
DONATIONS TO THE SVDP FUND
We are grateful for your financial donations which enable us to assist those who contact us.
You do NOT have to wait for a Fifth Sunday to donate to our Saint Vincent De Paul Fund !
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint David Round Table
Parishioners are members of nearby council
KC # 1499 Berkeley Council
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights Of Columbus 1499
Berkeley Council
Instituted Nov 6, 1910
Council Website
https://sites.google.com/view/kofc-1499
Council History
https://kofc1499history.blogspot.com
Monthly Meeting
(Second Sunday @ 3 pm)
Saint Ambrose Church Hall
1145 Gilman Ave
Berkeley CA 94706
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
International Website
State Website
Diocese Chapter Website
Intentions & Weekday & Weekend & Quinceanera & Funeral
SAINT DAVID
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
(always see GOOGLE CALENDAR for current schedule)
2026 WEEKLY .. April 09 onward
THU 5:05 pm to 6:15 pm
SAT 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM
432. What are the precepts of the Church?
[..]
(2) to confess one's sins, receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year;
[..]
SAINT DAVID
MASS SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE 2026 SUN MAY 03 onward
(Mass in ENGLISH except as noted)
(always see GOOGLE CALENDAR for special changes)
MON
6:30 pm
TUE
6:30 pm
WED
6:30 pm
THU
6:30 pm
FRI
8:15 am (with school)
6:30 pm (ESPANOL)
SAT
8:00 am
9:00 am Vigil (KMHMU)
5:00 pm Vigil (ENGLISH)
SUN
08:00 am
09:30 am (ESPANOL)
11:30 am
01:30 pm SWAHILI (monthly on Third Sunday)
SAINT DAVID
MASS INTENTION CALENDAR 2026
Available Mass times
Highlighted in bright green
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QUINCEANERA
THE PETITION FOR MASS
The Petition form to request a Quinceanera Mass is available in the Parish Office.
Mass Day and Time =
Saturday @ 11:00 am or @ 1:00 pm, depending on church calendar and priest calendar.
Mass Language =
English or Bi-lingual or Spanish.
The Petition is to be accompanied by a deposit ($200), and the remaining offering ($800) is due at Church Office no later than TUESDAY 5:00 PM before the weekend of the Mass.
The Mass is scheduled at the Church in coordination with the Pastor and Church schedules, subject to the completion of the following conditions.
FAMILY REGISTRATION
The family should be a Registered and Active member at Saint David Parish [or another parish .. pastor letter required] and family members are observing the Precepts Of The Church (see heading [PRECEPTS]).
GODPARENTS
Each Godparent must fill in the Diocese Godparent Certification form and return it to the Church Office.
BAPTISM
The teenager must have already received the Sacrament of Baptism; please bring your certificate to the Church Office to be copied; we will attach the copy to your Petition.
FIRST COMMUNION
The teenager must have already received the Sacrament of Holy Communion; please bring your certificate to the Church Office to be copied; we will attach the copy to your Petition.
CONFIRMATION
The teenager must be enrolled in a program to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation; please provide a letter from your instructor [parish name and address, student name and registration date and status, instructor name and phone and signature and date]; we will attach the letter to your Petition.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The teenager and parents are to create a login at www.Formed.org and listen to the Quinceanera audio presentation:
https://watch.formed.org/videos/quinceanera
REHEARSAL
A Rehearsal is scheduled with the coordinator during a weeknight a few days before the Mass.
PRAYERS FOR THE DYING
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayers-death-and-dying
FUNERAL
A Funeral can be scheduled at the Church in coordination with your Funeral Home / Mortuary director, and Saint David Pastor.
The liturgy is in three parts ..
VIGIL
Usually at the Funeral Home
MASS
At the Church, a weekday morning, starting at 10:30 am or 11:00 am
COMMITTAL
At the Gravesite
Letter From Bishop . Precepts/Preceptos . Sponsors/Padrinos
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION .. Baptism .. First Communion .. Confirmation
From:
Office of Bishop
Date:
Wed, Aug 30, 2023 @ 11:46
Subject:
Sacraments of Initiation - Important Announcement
Baptism
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
It is expected that parents are registered at St David and weekly attending St David
If parents regularly attend Mass at another parish
then request from that parish a Letter Of Permission to Baptize at St David
Godparent eligibility is determined by Canon Law (see heading [CANON LAW]) and Precepts of the Church (see heading [PRECEPTS])
For explanation of Canon Law phrase
"leads a life of faith in keeping with
the function to be taken on" see heading [PRECEPTS]
1
Forms to request Baptism are available in the Parish Office and are to be filled in by the Mother of the Child or the Father of the Child
2
The Birth Certificate is to be brought to the Parish Office to be photocopied and attached to the Form
3
Video Series
Father and Mother
Godfather and Godmother
Each create login at Formed.org
Each views all three episodes of REBORN
and Responds to Questions
4
Each Godparent provides Oakland Diocese Godparent Certification Document signed and sealed by pastor of parish where Godparent is Registered and Attends each week
5
Baptism Preparation Class is offered By Reservation; monthly on the First Sunday at 10:30 am. Attendance required for Mother and Father and Godmother and Godfather
6
Baptism Sacrament is offered by reservation; monthly on the Second Sunday at 12:45 pm after all steps are completed by Father Mother GodFather GodMother
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
It is expected that parents are registered at St David and weekly attending St David
If parents regularly attend Mass at another parish
then request from that parish a Letter Of Permission to Baptize at St David
Godparent eligibility is determined by Canon Law (see heading [CANON LAW]) and Precepts of the Church (see heading [PRECEPTS])
For explanation of Canon Law phrase
"leads a life of faith in keeping with
the function to be taken on" see heading [PRECEPTS]
1
Forms to request Baptism are available in the Parish Office and are to be filled in by the Mother of the Child or the Father of the Child
2
The Birth Certificate is to be brought to the Parish Office to be photocopied and attached to the Form
3
Video Series
Father and Mother
Godfather and Godmother
Each create login at Formed.org
Each views all three episodes of REBORN
and Responds to Questions
4
Each Godparent provides Oakland Diocese Godparent Certification Document signed and sealed by pastor of parish where Godparent is Registered and Attends each week
5
Baptism Preparation Class is offered By Reservation; monthly on the First Sunday at 10:30 am. Attendance required for Mother and Father and Godmother and Godfather
6
Baptism Sacrament is offered by reservation; monthly on the Second Sunday at 12:45 pm after all steps are completed by Father Mother GodFather GodMother
First Confession .. First Communion
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FIRST CONFESSION &
FIRST COMMUNION &
CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
2026-2027
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Registration
WED Jul 01
thru
FRI Jul 31
REGISTRATION________________ First Confession & First Communion & Continuing Instruction
SEP 2026
thru
MAY 2027
General Information
For students in Grade 1 through Grade 8
This is a Two Year program to prepare students to receive
First Confession
and
First Communion
We also offer year by year
continuing education.
2026
WED Jul 01 @ 12:00 nn
Registration online OPENS
Registration only thru online form
Click the button below
FRI Jul 31 @ 11:59 pm
Registration online CLOSES
SAT Aug 01 onward
SORRY
LATE
REGISTRATION REQUESTS
NOT ACCEPTED
CALENDAR____________________ FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST COMMUNION & CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
CALENDAR____________________ FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST COMMUNION & CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
SEP 2026
thru
MAY 2027
Calendar
YEAR ONE STUDENTS
Sat Sep 05 @ 3:00 pm
Parent Meeting
Sat Sep 12 @ 3:00 pm
Student Instruction Classes begin
YEAR TWO STUDENTS
Sat Sep 05 @ 3:00 pm
Parent Meeting
Sat Sep 12 @ 3:00 pm
Student Instruction Classes begin
Class Every Saturday
3:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Except listed holidays
HOLIDAYS
Please see Calendar
SACRAMENT 2027
Sat May __ @ 11:00 am TBD
Sat May __ @ 1:30 pm TBD
FULL SCHEDULE SEE CALENDAR
Confirmation
REGISTRATION________________ Confirmation
SEP 2026
thru
MAY 2027
General Information
For students in High School
Who have already received
Baptism
First Confession
First Communion
A Two Year period of Education:
2 hr each week in-person class instruction
1+ hr each week homework
We review Bible and Catechism, explore what we believe as Catholics and why, and prepare students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Registration for each student is conditional:
1
Student and Parents must observe all
Precepts Of The Church
(see heading [PRECEPTS])
2
Student must schedule short appointment with Parish Office, from memory and correctly say aloud slowly clearly distinctly all the basic prayers of the Rosary in one language of their choice
(English, Spanish, Latin)
Sign Of Cross
Apostle's Creed
Lord's Prayer
Angelic Salutation
Doxology
3
Student must complete a 30 minute survey containing 24 questions to assess student Catholic faith knowledge and practice
YEAR ONE
For students in High School
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Sorry .. NO Grade 12
YEAR TWO
For students in High School
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
2026 WED Jul 01 @ 12:00 nn
Registration online OPENS
Registration only thru online form
Click the button below
2026 FRI Jul 31 @ 11:59 pm
Registration online CLOSES
2026 SAT Aug 01 onward
SORRY
LATE
REGISTRATION REQUESTS
NOT ACCEPTED
CALENDAR____________________ CONFIRMATION
CALENDAR____________________ CONFIRMATION
SEP 2026
thru
MAY 2027
Calendar
2026 SAT Aug 01 thru MON Aug 31
Students call parish office to schedule a short appointment to show their ability to pray from memory the prayers of the Rosary
YEAR ONE
Class Every Week
Tuesday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
First Class Tue Sep __
YEAR TWO
Class Every Week
Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
First Class Wed Sep __
HOLIDAYS
Please see Calendar
RETREAT 2027
?? Sat ___ __ @ 800 am to 500 pm
?? Sun ___ __ @ 830 am to 500 pm
SACRAMENT 2027
ddd mmm 00 @ __:__
xx
FULL SCHEDULE SEE CALENDAR
Marriage .. Holy Orders .. Anointing Of The Sick
Marriage
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
Please visit the office
INITIAL CONTACT FORM
and
DEPOSIT
must be in the Parish Office
AT LEAST SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE
of the desired date
https://oakdiocese.org/marriage-preparation
ENGLISH
https://www.ForYourMarriage.org
ESPANOL
HOLY ORDERS
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
PRAYERS FOR THE DYING
Continuing Formation .. Catechism .. Compendium .. Formed
Catechism Of The Catholic Church & Compendium Of The Catechism
Catechism
In 1992 on October 11
(the thirtieth anniversary of the start of Vatican II), Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism Of The Catholic Church.
[Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Malagasy, Portuguese, Spanish]
Compendium
In 2005 on June 28,
Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the Compendium of the Catec
Catechism
In 1992 on October 11
(the thirtieth anniversary of the start of Vatican II), Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism Of The Catholic Church.
[Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Malagasy, Portuguese, Spanish]
Compendium
In 2005 on June 28,
Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the Compendium of the Catechism; it is a more concise and dialogic version of the Catechism.
[Byelorussian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish]
WWW.FORMED.ORG Online Faith EnrichmenT
Regardless of age -- child, teen, adult -- there is something for everyone at
Formed is an innovative digital collection of thousands of videos, talks, books, and studies from over 75 different apostolates in the Church, all with one goal: to help people understand, live, and share their faith.
Use App or Browser to Access FOR
Regardless of age -- child, teen, adult -- there is something for everyone at
Formed is an innovative digital collection of thousands of videos, talks, books, and studies from over 75 different apostolates in the Church, all with one goal: to help people understand, live, and share their faith.
Use App or Browser to Access FORMED on phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and even on smart TVs.
Bible Studies
Catechism Studies
Meditations
Sacrament Preparation
Church History
Lives of Saints
Documentaries
Short Films
Feature Length Films
Audio Books
Lectures and Dramas
.. and more .. it is all here .. sign up .. start browsing .. and watching/listening!
CREATE YOUR LOGIN NOW !
WWW.FORMED.ORG VARIOUS RESOURCES AND SEASONAL LINKS
WWW.FORMED.ORG VARIOUS RESOURCES AND SEASONAL LINKS
Everyone
BI-LINGUAL VIDEO PAIRS
(curated by eft)
https://sites.google.com/view/davidofwales0/formed-bilingual-list
Leaders
Links & Additional Information
SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN PROJECT (SECP)
The Diocese of Oakland Safe Environment Policy on Background Screening and Training states: “No Volunteering can commence until the person has complied with the policy as it pertains to their position and/or ministry.”
Please Log in and Verify your contact information and Verify current certificate
Verify ALL sites where you volunteer are included in your profile.
Send email to Parish Office
to tell us your training is current.
Training is mandatory for all who minister -- first before starting work or volunteering and then every three years thereafter. If you are due to retrain, you will receive an email from Virtus to do so. Click the button to see the Diocese webpage AND the button to register or to complete the online class.
CATHOLIC VOICE
CATHOLIC VOICE
OAKLAND CATHOLIC VOICE
Fri Jan 17, 2025 @ 10:41 AM
Dear brother Priests, Deacons, Diocesan Seminarians, Chancery and Parish Staff,
CSDO Presidents and Principals and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Oakland:
This announcement is being forwarded on behalf of our communications team,
led by Helen Osman and Rick Medeiros. Thank you for your careful consideration of this important effort.
Recognizing that our community’s preferences in how they receive information and news is evolving, and to be better stewards of the Diocese of Oakland’s resources and mission, we are pleased to announce a coordinated, proactive communication plan for the Diocese of Oakland.
Please read the details of the plan
(__).
In general, there are three major changes:
(1) A new bi-weekly digital newsletter, OAKCatholic, is being sent to parishion-
ers who have provided us with their email addresses;
(2) The Catholic Voice magazine becomes a quarterly print journal;
(3) www.OakDiocese.org website receives a refresh;
(4) The Weekly continues as an important communication resources for our parish
leadership.
This new strategy will provide more information and news, helping people stay
engaged in their faith and making it more accessible to seekers, while allowing the
diocese to be a better steward of resources, including in financial savings and lessening our environmental impact.
Please contact Helen Osman at hosman@oakdiocese.org if you have questions, or refer to the FAQs on our website.
With the assurance of my continued prayers for a Blessed Jubilee Year of Hope for our entire diocesan family. I am ..
Yours sincerely in Christ,
The Most Reverend Michael C Barber, SJ
Bishop Of Oakland
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The Catholic Voice Magazine
During June 2021 the Oakland Diocese changed its publication from semi-monthly newspaper to monthly magazine. It is mailed to all known parishioners. You can read PDF online but if you are not receiving a paper copy then visit website and scroll down to Subscriptions and sign up !
CATHOLIC VOICE
REMINDER
No need to join Facebook.
No need to use any Login.
IF a popup appears
THEN simply scroll down to the bottom of the pop-up
Click text "not now".
EVENT
Review CALENDAR Event Description for a Live link and PDFs
FACEBOOK LINK