Palm Sunday Mass: April 5, 2020 |
In Lieu Of The Pew |
An Update From Fr. Mark
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As I highlighted in the State of the Parish report delivered in February, the primary source of income for our parish is the Sunday plate collection. It is only through your generous and thoughtful stewardship that we can provide ministries. As our Bishop has said, we are “a church that lives on tips!” As you might imagine, during the pandemic, when we are unable to have public Masses, our plate collection is non-existent. Last month our income was approximately $50,000 less than budgeted. I am very grateful to the many of you who have been mailing in or dropping off your
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regular donations to the parish. Thank you. I am happy to let you know that while our staff is staying and working from home, we have been able to pay everyone their full salary. I made this decision as I did not want things to be more difficult on anyone than necessary.
As you have probably heard, the Public Health Order for us to shelter in place has been extended from April 7 to May 3. Given this extension, we are beginning to evaluate where we may be able to reduce our expenses. Additionally, I need to come to you now and ask you to support your parish financially if you are able. I am aware we have parishioners who are currently laid off, furloughed or working reduced hours. Please be sure to take care of your family first. However, if you are financially stable at this time, we need your help. I respectfully ask you to consider prayerfully the ongoing support of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Below you will find some easy options for exercising your stewardship to the parish.
The first is on-line giving through Tithe.ly. This was used by the parish to raise support for those affected by the Northern California fires last year. It is very simple, effective and easy to use.
Second, the Diocese of Oakland has created a site where you can give on-line to any parish in the Diocese, including the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
Finally, you can mail your support directly to the parish at 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, Ca 94566, or drop your donations through the mail slot in the rectory door at St. Augustine.
I thank you for whatever you can do to help support your parish during this challenging time. We continue to hold all of you and your intentions in our prayers and Masses. May God quickly deliver us from this virus. Let us keep each other in prayer. #10inToday #PrayTogether #WereAreInThisTogether
As you have probably heard, the Public Health Order for us to shelter in place has been extended from April 7 to May 3. Given this extension, we are beginning to evaluate where we may be able to reduce our expenses. Additionally, I need to come to you now and ask you to support your parish financially if you are able. I am aware we have parishioners who are currently laid off, furloughed or working reduced hours. Please be sure to take care of your family first. However, if you are financially stable at this time, we need your help. I respectfully ask you to consider prayerfully the ongoing support of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Below you will find some easy options for exercising your stewardship to the parish.
The first is on-line giving through Tithe.ly. This was used by the parish to raise support for those affected by the Northern California fires last year. It is very simple, effective and easy to use.
Second, the Diocese of Oakland has created a site where you can give on-line to any parish in the Diocese, including the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
Finally, you can mail your support directly to the parish at 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, Ca 94566, or drop your donations through the mail slot in the rectory door at St. Augustine.
I thank you for whatever you can do to help support your parish during this challenging time. We continue to hold all of you and your intentions in our prayers and Masses. May God quickly deliver us from this virus. Let us keep each other in prayer. #10inToday #PrayTogether #WereAreInThisTogether
4 EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH
1. DONATE VIA TITHE.LYTithe.ly makes it very easy to donate to the parish. You can choose from one time or recurring donations and can be done from your PC, tablet or phone.
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2. DIOCESAN WEBSITEThe Diocese of Oakland has created a site where you can give on-line to any parish in the Diocese, including the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
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3. WEEKLY ENVELOPESIf you would like to continue to donate using your weekly envelopes, you can mail them to the rectory at:
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton 3999 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 You can also just drop them through the mail slot in the rectory door 24 hours a day! |
4. GIVING MADE EASY (GME)Many of you have asked if we are still accepting donations via Giving Made Easy (GME). The answer is YES! We primarily offered Tithe.ly since it is quick and easy to use. However, if you are already setup using Giving Made Easy, that's great and we would ask you to continue to support your parish. You can also still signup for Giving Made Easy through our website. If you would like more information, just click the button below.
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PALM SUNDAY MASS
10:00 AM THIS SUNDAY STREAMED LIVE ON FACEBOOK We will be webcasting Palm Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. You will be able to join us live on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CatholicCommunityofPleasanton/. The video will then be stored on our YouTube page and website for later viewing. PLEASE NOTE: Palms will be blessed at this Mass and will be available for pickup from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sunday and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Wednesday at ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH. |
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TRIDUUM
STREAMED LIVE ON FACEBOOK We will be webcasting all Masses to celebrate Triduum as follows:
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DAILY MASS WEBCAST
12:10 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY STREAMED LIVE ON FACEBOOK We will be webcasting daily Mass Monday through Friday starting March 25 at 12:10 PM You will be able to join us live on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CatholicCommunityofPleasanton/. The video will then be stored on our YouTube page and website for later viewing. |
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DRIVE THROUGH
CONFESSION 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EVERY SATURDAY ST. AUGUSTINE PARKING LOT This coming Saturday, weather permitting, we will be offering confessions in our parking lot during our regular confession hours: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Parking attendants will be present to guide you. Please enter through the East Angela driveway. Fr. Luke and I will be available to celebrate the sacrament with you. We invite you to drive up to the designated location, and we will stand six foot from your car to hear confession and give absolution. For the sake of confidentiality, only one person per car please! |
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HELPING EACH OTHER
Please let us know if you need any assistance with grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, or other small errands. We have volunteers ready to assist. If you would like some assistance, or would be willing to help those who need assistance, please click the button below. ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL. |
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A QUIET PLACE TO PRAY
ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH DAILY: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM St. Augustine Church is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to give you a quiet place for prayer. While we may not be able to gather there as a community, it is your faith home and you are welcome to visit if you wish and are able. |
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RCIA: COME & SEE
Are you feeling like you might want to experience full initiation into the Catholic Faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process that adults complete to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Now is the time. Please contact Matt Gray at (925) 202-5425 or mgray@catholicsofpleasanton.org. |
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DAILY READINGS FROM THE USCCB
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THE HOLY SEE
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DIOCESE OF OAKLAND
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