An Update From Fr. Mark

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 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.
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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

3 EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH

1. TITHE.LY

Tithe.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.

2. DIOCESAN WEBSITE

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.

3. WEEKLY ENVELOPES

If 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!