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CATHOLIC VOICE ANNUAL APPEAL
October 1st & 2nd
This annual appeal helps our Diocese offset its payment for this important communication ministry. The Voice is the only regular source of Catholic news and information delivered to all parishioners in the diocese. We thank you for your support. Checks may be made payable to the “Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland”. Envelopes are in the pews for your use. Thank you for your generosity!
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
October 4th
All are invited to bring their pets (leashed or caged) to the Blessing of the Animals at 8:00am behind the School with our school children. Immediately following, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with Mass at 8:30am in the Church (instead of 8:15am). Everyone is welcome!
ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEWS
St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank our many financial supporters who have given so loyally to our Conference over these past few years. You have been the angels that kept us going during very challenging times. As we come out of the pandemic and the moratoriums for rent and utilities expire, we are seeing an uptick in the number of people needing help in these areas. Jesus said “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of my brethren, you did it to me”. Thank you for allowing us to continue this work on the behalf of the Our Lady of Grace community.
If you know someone in our community that could use help, or if you are interested in knowing more about this ministry – please call our SVdP line at 510-581-2164 and someone will get back to you.
Though Fall has only just begun, our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is already looking ahead to Winter. Our homeless ministry is always in need of socks. So–October will be sock collection month. Our main need is for men’s black athletic type socks. We will have a collection barrel at the Somerset entrance of the church and in the Parish Office.
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:
WINGS (Women In God's Spirit)
WINGS invites all women to their faith enhancement group that encourages spiritual growth through prayer, scripture study, Catechesis, life sharing and community. Meetings are held at the Transfiguration Church Hall, and during this time we will be following current COVID 19 safety protocols, i.e., social distancing and wearing of masks.
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 6th (9:00am to 11:30am)
Speaker: Sr. Rebecca Shinas, OP
Topic: Mercy, 'Undeserved Forgiveness'
For further information or if you would like to attend, please contact Carolyn Willkie at willkiecarolyn@gmail.com (510-410-7223)
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 September 15th:
$22,284.66—Actual Donations Received
Our Goal for 2022: $29,000.00
# of Acknowledged Donors to date: 94
Funds Raised (includes pledges): $27,644.66
We are currently at 95% of our goal! We are looking for 100% participation from Our Lady of Grace parishioners!
TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE
OLG School is still in need of a 5th Grade Teacher. If you are interested, please call the School Office at 510-581-3155.
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
Recently, again, there have been fraudulent emails circulating through our parish, this time using Fr. Ray's name and a fake email address seeking gift card donations. Be assured that our priests at OLG would NEVER solicit funds through any electronic means! If you do receive one of these emails and are unsure, do not open it and call the Parish Office or the School to make sure it's genuine. For your safety, please do not open these emails and report these to the police and Jay in the Parish Office at 537-0806. God Bless and be safe!