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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
MOTHER’S DAY
As a means of honoring our mothers, living and deceased, a Triduum of Masses will be celebrated on May 9th, 10th & 11th. Cards and forms are available in the Parish Office for those wishing to give or send a remembrance card. Forms are also available in the Church. Names may also be written on the Mother's Day envelope that may be found with your weekly offering envelopes. The names of those to be remembered will be placed at the altar for the three days of remembrance. Please complete the requested information on the form and return it to the Parish Office with your donation. If you choose to use Online Giving, please list the names of your loved ones there.
OUR HISTORY AT OUR LADY OF GRACE
75th Anniversary Memory
Archbishop John J. Mitty of the San Francisco Diocese established Our Lady of Grace Parish in Castro Valley on September 19,1947 with Rev. Joseph Donworth as pastor. It was the first of many parishes to stem from All Saints Church in Hayward. A small hall on Baker Road, belonging to a San Francisco Italian group, was used for Mass during the first six months. In 1947 three acres bordering on Anita Avenue were purchased for $11,000.00. The first church and rectory were built on that site. The first Mass was celebrated on Easter Sunday in 1948.
2022 BISHOP’S
MINISTRIES APPEAL
"Feed My Lambs,
Feed My Sheep"
Many thanks to those parishioners who have already generously contributed towards our Bishop’s Ministries Appeal. We are looking for greater participation! Following is the status of this appeal through April 30th:
$7,669.00—Actual Donations Received
Our Goal for 2022: $29,000.00
# of Acknowledged Donors to date: 31
Funds Raised (includes pledges): $11,659.00
We are currently at 40% of our goal! We are looking for 100% participation from Our Lady of Grace parishioners!
HELP WANTED: Coordinator
for Whole Family Programs (K-5)
The Coordinator of K-5 works with the Pastor to provide religious education leadership that supports the mission of our parish. The Coordinator will also manage the curriculum, volunteers, and the implementation of the programs that support the teaching of the Church and encourage opportunities for involvement in parish life. This is a part-time, 12-15 hours per week, Non-Exempt position and must be available for the Sunday programs 2-3 Sundays a month from September-May. For a complete job description, please call the Parish Office at 510-537-0806.
‘THANK YOU’ FROM THE ICF
A big Grazie Tante! from Branch #343 of the ICF to the members and parishioners who attended our 32nd Anniversary dinner on April 23rd. You made it a success! Looking forward to more fun happenings to share together soon.
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Stay connected to Our Lady of Grace -- the best way to keep informed during this time is to go to our webpage at www.olgcv.org. You can sign up for Formed, get information about Flocknotes, and read the Bulletin. Click below for this week's Bulletin.
Para leer el boletín en español haz clic aquí:
ADORATION & RECONCILIATION
Thursdays at 6:00-7:00pm & Saturdays at 8:45-10:00am
We continue to have the Church ventilated for everyone’s safety.
BEWARE OF EMAIL SCAMS
There have been fraudulent emails circulating through our parish, using Fr. Tom's name and a fake email address. For your safety, please do not open these emails and report these to Jay in the Parish Office at 537-0806. God Bless and be safe!