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February
2010 Newsletter
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Bible
Study
This week begins a
ten-week session entitled Journeys: Acts of the Apostles, St. Augustine
Parish Hall on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. with encore presentations
Friday mornings at 9:15 a.m. A nominal $25 donation is requested. Contact
Aggie Burke, at (925) 474-2782 or aburke@catholicsofpleasanton.org
New Life In The Spirit Class
Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; St. Elizabeth Seton. Presenting a series of three
workshops geared to empower your discipleship in the Holy Spirit. All
baptized believers are welcome. For more information, please call Gary Devine at
(925) 449-7848 or Linda Loftus at (925) 462-0974.
Blessing of Scouts
Sunday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. Mass, St. Augustine
Renewal of Marriage Vows and Blessing of Couples
All weekend Liturgies of February 13-14, both churches
Quick
Journey Through the Bible with Jeff Cavins
Every
Saturday, from February 6 through March 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., St.
Augustine Hall. Eight-part program provides an excellent introduction to
studying the Bible. A great way to "get your feet wet" and
learn how to begin authentic Catholic Bible study. For more information,
go to www.greatadventureonline.com or contact Suzanne
Slupesky at (925) 352-8447
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Small Lenten Groups Being Formed
Once a week from 3rd week in February to 1st week in April,
in group members' homes. Join a group for reflection on
readings and discuss how passages relate to our everyday
lives. Materials and training are be provided. Sign up
forms are available on the CCOP website, www.CatholicsofPleasanton.org. For more information,
contact Rosemary at (925) 462-0867 or Sharon at (925) 462-8625.
Parish Registration
All weekend Liturgies of February 13-14 and February 20-21,
both churches. Parishioners are asked to update their registration
information on forms that will be passed around after the homily.
MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) Lenten Workshop and
Information Night
All Thursdays (except Holy Thursday) Februaruy 18 - April
8, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., St Elizabeth Seton. Mothers in the
parish are invited for a Lenten workshop. For more information or to sign
up, contact Kim Rice-Masek at (925) 462-2088 or kim-rice@sbcglobal.net
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME)
February
19-21; May 14-16; September 17-19; and November 19-21
Couples who
make a WWME weekend rediscover the joy, intimacy and romance in their
relationships, and also become more active in their Church. For more
information, please call (925) 680-7767.
Bingo Bash
Saturday, February 20, 7:00 p.m., St.
Michael's Parish Hall, 372
Maple Street, Livermore.
The Italian Catholic Federation is holding its annual "Bingo Bash."
$10.00 per person. Reservation deadline is February17. For more
information, please contact Rose at (925) 846-4227. Donations are
welcome.
Bishop Comes to CCOP
Saturday, February 27 and Sunday,
February 28; all Liturgies; both churches.
The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone will preach at all weekend
Liturgies and join us for our Parish Night Out.
Annual Parish Night Out
Saturday, February 27, 7:30 p.m. - 11:30
p.m., John Paul II
Activity Center.
A gathering of families, friends, and neighbors as God's Family - One
Human Family. Bishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone will join us.
University of Notre Dame Glee Club 2010 Spring Tour
Tuesday, March 9, 8:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Director Daniel
Stowe leads 70-voice male chorus. Tickets $8 in advance and $10 at the
door. Volunteer hosts are needed to accommodate 2-4 students on concert
night. For more information, tickets, or to volunteer as a host family,
please contact Zachary Gustafson at (925) 487-0985 or
zachary.gustafson@gmail.com
Lenten Married Couples Day of Retreat
Saturday, March 13, John Paul
II Activity
Center.
Invite your couple friends. Details will follow.
Marriage Preparation Weekend
for Engaged Couples
Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21, St. Augustine Hall.
Couples getting married are invited to attend marriage preparation
weekend. Invite your engaged friends. For more information, call the
parish office at (925) 846-4489.
Ongoing
Daily
Rosary
Monday through Saturday, St.
Augustine Church before the 8:30 a.m. Mass and
St. Elizabeth Seton Church following the 12:10 p.m. Mass.
Breast Cancer Prayer & Support
Second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church
Room B. If you have been diagnosed with or are a survivor of breast
cancer, please join us. For more information, call Mary Merucci at (925)
846-8436 or Helen Wirtenson at (925) 462-3798.
MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) Prayer and
Meditation
First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., St.
Elizabeth Seton. MOMS meet for prayer and meditation.
Employment Connections
First and third Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., St Elizabeth Seton.
CCOP Employment Connection Networking Group meetings are open to
anyone who has a need for job search guidance and support. Also join our
Employment Connections CCOP Group in www.Linkedin.com. Should you have a need to hire or
know of an opportunity, please contact Mike Machi at (925) 519-5797.
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