DIACONATE FORMATION INFORMATION MEETINGS: ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO THE DIACONATE? A new Deacon Formation class is starting in the Diocese of Oakland. For more information, interested men and their wives are invited to attend one of the information meetings.
Practicing Catholic for 10 years or more
Must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist and be validly married by the Church, if applicable
Between 33 and 60 years old (inclusive) at the time of application
Good physical and mental health
Men and their wives who are interested in learning more about the diaconate are invited to attend one of the following informational sessions:
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, 2-3 pm
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2015, 2-3 pm
Meeting location: Church of the Transfiguration parish hall, 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley
For more information, contact
Deacon Timothy Moore, Director of Permanent Deacon Formation and Director of the Permanent Deaconate TMoore@oakdiocese.org 510-267-8305
Cielo Barroso-Branco in the Diocesan Office of Clergy Services: 510.267.8356 or CBranco@oakdiocese.org.org
LA Youth Day Fundraiser: 19 young people and adults will be attending the 2025 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Youth Day in February 2025. They will be hosting a Christmas Cookie Fundraiser this Sunday, December 22nd from 3:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 P.M. in Classroom 105. Cost will be $12 for a Bakers Dozen or $7 for a ½ dozen. Please stop by and support the efforts of our Emmaus Peer Ministry leaders and adults…thank you!
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God & New Years Day (Jan.1, 2025): 10 am
Support the Engraved Brick Fundraising Campaign for the construction of the Divine Mercy Grotto by purchasing donation bricks. Sponsors become an integral part of the legacy, leaving an enduring mark for generations to come. If interested, please see our volunteers.
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