The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - December 28-29, 2024
Bishop’s Ministry Appeal update: As of Dec. 2, 2024, we have reached 67% of our goal of $ 43,600.00. That is $ 29,212 from only 150 donors. We are grateful for the support we have received thus far, including all of your prayers. If you have not made a donation to the Bishop’s Ministries Appeal yet, please do so today or before the year ends. Every gift counts. Thank you very much.
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance, December 31 at 7:00 PM. Dinner will be catered by Texas Roadhouse. Funds raised will be used to buy additional round tables for the Parish Hall.
Tickets are $50 each and the Knights will be at the patio if you want to purchase tickets.
Mass Schedule: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God & New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2025/ Holy Day of Obligation): 10:00 am
There will be a second collection next week for the Building Maintenance Fund.
All Parish Offices will be closed Dec. 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025. WISHING EVERYONE A PEACEFUL & JOYFUL NEW YEAR
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
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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