Fr. Tom Invites You to Read
His Weekly Message
Thank you all for 7 years of support and time here at Our Lady of Grace!
Join us tonight for ADORATION & RECONCILIATION from 6:00-7:00pm in the Church.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
As a means of honoring our fathers, living and deceased, a Triduum of Masses will be celebrated on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Cards are available in the Parish Office for those wishing to give or send a remembrance card. Request forms are available at the church entrances and in the Parish Office. The names of those to be remembered will be placed at the altar for the three days of remembrance. Please complete the half-sheet request form and return it to the Parish Office.
SHARE YOUR OLG MEMORIES
We invite all present & past parishioners to share fond memories of Our Lady of Grace
Photographs
We welcome photos which will be compiled into a final format later this year to be shared with our church community. You may email your photos to 75years@olgcv.org. We ask that you share no more than 5 photos per email.
We welcome photos which will be compiled into a final format later this year to be shared with our church community. You may email your photos to 75years@olgcv.org. We ask that you share no more than 5 photos per email.
Story, Anecdote, or Reflection for Mark Vaz
Printed statements should be double-spaced. If you don’t have a computer or printer, you may write it out by hand, just make sure it’s clear and legible. Include your full name and contact phone number and submit it to Jay at the Parish Office or put it in an envelope and slip it in the office mail slot. Please label your submissions to “Mark Cotta Vaz/75th Anniversary History”. If you have any questions or need some encouragement or assistance on writing your story, contact Mark at 510-582-4832.
Printed statements should be double-spaced. If you don’t have a computer or printer, you may write it out by hand, just make sure it’s clear and legible. Include your full name and contact phone number and submit it to Jay at the Parish Office or put it in an envelope and slip it in the office mail slot. Please label your submissions to “Mark Cotta Vaz/75th Anniversary History”. If you have any questions or need some encouragement or assistance on writing your story, contact Mark at 510-582-4832.
SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS FOR
ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
We invite businesses and families to sponsor our 75th Anniversary Celebrations. All Sponsors will have their name or business printed on our banner which will be displayed at the events. Cost is $25 per Individual, $75 per Family, $100 per Small Business and $175 or more per Large Business. For more information, please email 75years@olgcv.org.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER
YOUR TIME & TALENTS??
If you would like to assist with any of our planned events, please let us know! Email 75years@olgcv.org or call the Parish Office at 510-537-0806.
OUR HISTORY AT OUR LADY OF GRACE
75th Anniversary Memory
When Rev. James Keane served as pastor from 1972 through June 1980, new parish groups began. School parents participated in a School Board and they resumed Bingo. In 1979, the Carmelite Sisters left the school for other duties. They are remembered with affection. Visitors of the Sick was organized to minister to those in the hospitals and convalescent homes. The Italian Catholic Federation began in the parish. The First Friday Club was started with people meeting for Mass and lunch on the 1st Fridays to plan social functions, bus trips and fundraising activities. In 1982, this group purchased the statue of Our Lady for the inside of the church.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
REGISTRATION 2022-2023
Registration for 1st Communion, Confirmation and Whole Family Catechesis for Fall 2022 is now available. Classes begin in September. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office & by clicking the red button below. If you would like to register online, please click the blue button below. Cost is $120 for the 1st child and $60 for each additional child in the same household. Register today to avoid the $20 late fee beginning on October 1st. If you need financial assistance, please call the Parish Office at 510-537-0806.
All Children Are Welcome!
2022 BISHOP’S
MINISTRIES APPEAL
Many thanks to those parishioners who have already generously contributed towards our Bishop’s Ministries Appeal. Following is the status of this appeal through May 31st:
$15,344.00—Actual Donations Received
Our Goal for 2022: $29,000.00
# of Acknowledged Donors to date: 69
Funds Raised (includes pledges): $19,749.00
We are currently at 68% of our goal! We are looking for 100% participation from Our Lady of Grace parishioners!
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:
ICF FUNDRAISER
AT JP'S RESTAURANT
Join the ICF on Wednesday, June 29th from 11:00am to 8:00pm as they raise funds to benefit ICF charities at JP's Restaurant. Dine-In or Take-Out available. ICF will earn 30% on all food and non-alcoholic orders (pre-taxed). No reservations needed. No third party for take-out (Door Dash, etc.) When ordering, please use code “ICF”. For more details, please click the flyer below.
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!