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Mass Update
ALL SAINTS DAY— NOV. 1 2023 ( Day of Obligation) English Masses: 8:30 am, 12 noon, 5:30 pm. Bilingual Mass: 7 pm.
ALL SOULS DAY Nov. 2, 2023, English Mass 8:30 am; Bilingual 7 pm.
Confessions/confesiones Tuesday 6 pm to 7 pm and Saturday 4 pm to 5 pm
Baptisms - Weddings - Funerals - Quinceaneras Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms, and Quinceaneras will be indoors
PARISH FINANCIALS - 2023:
The financial reports as of September 31, 2023
The total Sunday collection for the month of September was $ 51,026
The total operating income through September was $965,860
The total operating Expenses through September were $973,170
Year to date Shortfall ($ 7310).
Thank you all for supporting our Parish with your contributions
God Bless You!
https://membership.faithdirect.net/CA762 - you can also text a donation to us. Text $ amount to 925-204-2211 and follow the link to complete a one-time registration. God Bless You!
Parish News
10-20-2023
St. Francis of Assisi Church Celebrates the Feast of ST. Cecilia
Wednesday, November 22
11-03-2023
St. Francis of Assisi Church Celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
07-31-2023
The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California has set a definitive deadline of September 11, 2023, for survivors of clergy sexual abuse to file claims in the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland’s (RCBO’s) chapter 11 case. Information regarding the claim filing process can be found via the links in this section.There will be a Senior Luncheon usually on the Second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 in the John Paul Room. Please join us for a delicious lunch and fun social time. If you have questions please call Caroline Pereira at 925-381-4321 or Mayte Munoz at 925-305-9240. Thank you
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It is time once again to ask for your help in carrying out our mission of service in the Diocese of Oakland. The annual Bishop’s Ministries Appeal helps with the expenses of vital ministries and programs throughout the Diocese. With your support, we are making a difference, even in these challenging times.
This year, the theme of the Appeal: I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS
Again this year, I ask you to consider making a special commitment – a one-time gift or a pledge payable over a period of time – to help us minister to the needs of those in our Diocese. May I count on your sacrificial support once again? This is the same theme that the Diocese is using for the 2023 Eucharistic Revival Congress. Later this year. To tie the two together, Bishop Barber’s thought was to use the “IHS” which is a Christogram of the name of Jesus, and the form of sunburst as indicative of the Eucharist. The “IHS’ points to who is with me always, It connects Jesus' name to the theme and keeps Christ at the center of our lives and work.
To give online. Please visit www.oakdiocese.org/bishops-ministries-appeal
For households receiving The Catholic Voice, Appeal envelopes were included in the March issue this week.
Please use the envelope in the Church pews to submit gifts/pledges (submit to parish or mail to chancery).
You may have received Bishop’s Appeal letter from the Diocese to encourage you to give for the major programs of the Diocese of Oakland. Our parish goal is $47,700. Please pray about this and if you are able, support the work that furthers Christ’s mission in our Diocese. Thank you for your prayers and gifts!
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Most- Needed Food Items: Cheerios, Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Pinto or Black Beans, Masa Mix, Cooking Oil, Apple Juice, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Saltine or Graham Crackers. Other Needs: Diapers Size 5-6, Laundry Soap, Paper Products, etc. School Supplies: We will collect donations of backpacks, binders, paper, pencils, etc., through July and August for the new school year.
WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL FOR YOUR PRAYERS, FOOD DONATIONS, AND GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT DURING THIS CRISIS!. Financial and Food Donations can be dropped off at the SVdP Office during regular hours.
We regret that we cannot accept used clothing and other donations– please take them to the SVdP Thrift Store on Contra Costa Blvd. in Pleasant Hill.
We are in need of bilingual volunteers interested in helping with home visits to families in crisis. We also need help picking up food orders from the Contra Costa Food Bank on Thursday mornings. Please call Jane (939-5978) for more information.
St. Francis Church has four “second collections” each year for the SVdP Ministry. You can also make or send a donation anytime to SVdP here at our Church. We are most grateful for your continued and very generous support.
Food Pantry Hours: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. Closed on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 932-5811 for information or to volunteer.
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SEE THE BULLETIN ON THIS SFA WEBSITE FOR THE WEEKLY SCHOOL REPORT
St. Francis of Assisi School is a private Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Through the 8th-grade Catholic school.
Our value-centered academic programs empower students to be faith-filled people, lifelong learners problem solvers, and globally responsible citizens.
Please feel free to call the school office at 925-682-5414 to schedule a tour and to get information about our academic programs.
You can also visit us on our website at: www.sfaconcord.org
Cathy VanderKlugt, Principal
