Anointing of the Sick

This sacrament is intended for the strengthening and healing of those who are ill, elderly or about to undergo an operation. It is a normal part of Catholic life not just for the dying, but for anyone who is seriously ill. It may be received when a person is at home or in the hospital.

A communal anointing of the sick, within the context of a Mass, is celebrated at both worship sites during the year. Look for announcements of these services in the bulletin and here on the web site. Please invite your elderly neighbors.

Anointing by priest: 846-4489

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Baptisms - Infant

Arrangements should be made well in advance, so that parents will have adequate time to prepare for the celebration of Baptism. This preparation includes registration in the Parish at least six months prior to the Baptism, an interview with a priest or deacon, followed by two pre-Baptism classes and a Rite of Welcoming. Parents are required to attend these classes. Baptisms are celebrated once a month. The time and specific date are announced at the pre-Baptism class.

Telephone for appointment: 846-4489

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Confession and Reconciliation

Both face-to-face or anonymous (behind the screen) confessions are held in our reconciliation room at St. Augustine Church on Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Youth and adult communal penance services are celebrated during the seasons of Advent and Lent.

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Confirmation

This sacrament of initiation is offered to interested teens in the 11^th or 12^th grade who have completed all prerequisites before September of their Confirmation year.

See Youth Confirmation and Adult Confirmation for more information.

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Eucharist to the Homebound

Eucharistic Ministers trained in the ministry bring Holy Communion to:

• Patients in ValleyCare Medical Center; [Note: It is required by law that patients let the admitting clerk know that they wish to have a visit from their parish in order for us to visit them].
  
• Residents of Group Homes: Assisted Living, Board and Care, and Skilled Nursing/Convalescent Facilities.
  
• Parishioners confined to their own homes.

Contact: Fr. Joseph through the rectory, 846-4489.

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Rite of Christian Burial

The family of the deceased should notify one of our parish priests as soon as possible and set up an appointment to see him before making arrangements or schedules with a mortuary. The normal Christian Burial consists of a Vigil Service, Holy Mass and interment at a Catholic cemetery or cremation.

St. Augustine Cemetery is located at 5750 Sunol Blvd. in Pleasanton. We have Crypts and Columbaria available. No further ground burial space is available. For that purpose, see the St. Michael's cemetery in Livermore. Arrangements may be made through the Rectory office.

In addition, our clergy will assist family members in planning the funeral liturgies, including selection of the readings and music.

Contact one of our parish priests or the Rectory office at: 846-4489

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Marriage

By diocesan regulation, arrangements for weddings must be made at least six months in advance of the date of the marriage. This amount of time is required to reserve the Church, plan the ceremony, and attend an approved Evenings for the Engaged program.

Diocesan policy, regarding those under their 20th birthday by the date of the marriage, requires interviews with the parish priest or deacon and a professional counselor, and approval by the bishop's office before a wedding date can be reserved.

Contact Rectory to schedule appointment: 846-4489

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Mass Intentions

Masses for the deceased and for other special intentions can be scheduled at the Rectory at St. Augustine or at the office at St. Elizabeth Seton. See the Parish Secretary there for available dates. The usual offering for this is $10.00.

Mass Intentions are published weekly in the bulletin and can be viewed online at: This Week at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.

Contact Rectory to schedule: 846-4489