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January
2010 Newsletter
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CCOP
Bible Study's exciting upcoming events!
Biblical Passages You've Always Hated
Thursday, January 14 and Thursday, January 21, or Friday, January
15 and Friday, January 22, St. Augustine Parish Hall. This two-part
lecture series covers difficult and confusing parts of the Bible and is
designed to bring understanding and clarity to the Scriptures. The two
Thursday talks start at 7:15 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. The encore Friday
talks start at 9:15 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Childcare is available on
both Friday mornings.
Journeys: The Acts of the Apostles
A multi-week lecture series starts either on Thursday, January 28
or Friday, January 29, at St. Augustine Parish Hall. Discover how
the early Church went from a handful of disciples to the largest religion
in the world. Learn about the journeys of Peter and Paul. The study
begins on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. and is repeated on Friday at 9:15 a.m. A
nominal $25 donation is requested to cover the cost of materials.
Childcare is available on Friday morning.
For more information, contact Aggie Burke, CCOP Bible Study Coordinator
at aburke@catholicsofpleasanton.org or (925) 474-2782.
Knights of
Columbus
41st Annual Crab Feed
Saturday, January 16 - 6 p.m. St.
Augustine Hall. Tickets now on sale at $35 per person. Tickets available
through Brad Schieferstein at (925) 846-7181 or by email.
Last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, January 10. Proceeds support the
Knights of Columbus' charities and ministries.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Daily Rosary
Monday through Saturday at St. Augustine Church
before the 8:30 a.m. Mass and at St. Elizabeth Seton Church following
the 12:10 p.m. Mass.
Charismatic Mass with Bishop Salvatore Cordileone
Saturday, January 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Cathedral of Christ the
Light in Oakland.
A potluck (no desserts please) in the cathedral's Parish Hall follows
after Mass.
For more information, call Linda Loftus (925) 462-0974. Cathedral's
address: 2121 Harrison St
Oakland, CA
94610 (510)
271-1928. Get directions
Breast Cancer Prayer & Support
Second and fourth Tuesdays 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.
CCOP Annual Red Cross
Blood Drive
Saturday, January 9, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. St. Augustine Church Hall Rooms 4 and
5.
Sign up with your friends at www.helpsavealife.org,
enter your zip code, then enter sponsor code: StAugustines.
For more information, call (800) GIVE-LIFE, (800) 448-3543, or Mike
Machi (925) 519-5797.
Ministry Coordinators Meeting
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Church
Knights of Columbus
Crab Feed
Saturday, January 16, St. Augustine Hall. Tickets are $35.00 per
person. Buy your tickets by Sunday, January 10.
Lenten Small Groups
Saturday and Sunday, January 16-17, sign-ups after each Mass at
both churches. Enrich your Easter experience by joining a small group for
reflection on readings and share how passages relate to our everyday
lives. Meetings are held in group members' homes once a week between the
3rd week in February and the 1st week in April. Materials and training
will be provided. Forms also available at CCOP website. For
more information, contact Rosemary at (925) 462-0867 or Sharon at (925) 462-8625.
Cursillo Gathering Mass with Bishop Salvatore Cordileone
Sunday, January 17, 10:00 a.m. The Cathedral of Christ
the Light in Oakland.
All Cursillo communities (English-speaking, Filipino, Korean,
Hispanic, Vietnamese, and Chinese) of the Diocese of Oakland are invited.
Docent-led cathedral tours are also offered at 1:00 p.m. For more
information, email David Grubbs at drgrubbs@pacbell.net.
Strangers No Longer: Immigration Today - An Evening Discussion
Sunday, January 17, 7:30 p.m. , St. Elizabeth Seton Chapel.
Sponsored by Social Justice Committee. The evening will include a short
film, a speaker knowledgeable on immigration, a panel of immigrants, and
discussion.
2010 Women's Retreat
Friday through Sunday, January 29-31, San Damiano, Danville. Led by
Father Mark Wiesner. Space is limited! Register at the CCOP website or use
flyer in church vestibule. Cost: $200 (double), $230 (single).
Marriage Preparation
March 19-21 in 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.
Al-Anon (Alcohol-Anonymous) Weekly Meetings
Fridays 11:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. St. Augustine Hall Room 8. Meetings
cover steps, traditions, and concepts. For more information about how
Al-Anon can help, call the District 16 Al-Anon hotline (925) 277-7661 or http://www.ncwsa.org/district-16.html.
Childcare is available.
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