News & Events
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THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS 2020
Thanks to the financial support of the Parish community, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at CCOP was able to provide Thanksgiving Food Baskets for 110 CCOP families this year. These families include 240 adults and 226 children. Unfortunately, we were unable to accept the usual donations of nonperishable food and share the experience of packing the baskets with all of you who would normally turn out at St. Augustine’s Hall on the Sunday before Thanksgiving to help us. We missed you! Because of the COVID restrictions this year we decided to provide each family with a turkey, a bag of fresh fruit and a Safeway gift card to purchase additional items for their dinners. We could not continue our ministry to the less fortunate members of our community without the generous contributions made by parishioners to the 5th Sunday St. Vincent de Paul collections. Special thanks also to the Knights of Columbus who delivered all the baskets. |
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NOËL: A CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG
Wednesday, December 16 @ 7:00 PM For 2020, our Christmas concert will feature many of the classic Christmas Carols that we all love and enjoy. With the concert program that will be made available, you will be able to sing along with us from home. Mark your calendars! |
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AN AFTERNOON WITH SANTA
When: Sunday, December 13, 2020 Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: St. Augustine Parking Lot The CCOP Knights of Columbus are hosting a special afternoon with Santa. Come visit Santa Claus, see the magical Christmas decorations, receive some special Christmas treats and have a photo taken with him (socially distanced of course). This year will be a drive-thru experience in the St. Augustine parking lot from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The Knights will ensure this is a safe and fun experience for all families and children. All are invited. In lieu of toy donations benefiting CCOP's Prison Ministry, only financial donations will be accepted. |
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ALL PUBLIC MASSES CANCELLED
As you are most likely aware, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alameda County Public Health Department as of 12:01 AM this morning has rolled Alameda County back to the purple tier. For us at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, that means that Alameda County requires that we no longer celebrate with you public indoor Masses daily or on the weekend. While this is not a welcome development, it is also not an unexpected one. Despite this step backwards, we will continue providing ministries and services as we did earlier this year when we first started to “shelter in place.” Please read the letter from Bishop Barber to the faithful about this latest development. We invite you to join us for live webcast Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m. PST as well as Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. PST. We will continue with socially distanced Confession in St. Augustine Hall every Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., and continue having Walk-Through-Communion on Sundays in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church vestibule from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. We will also continue to share with you our On-Line Bible Study, “In Lieu of the Pew”, concerts, video updates and other events as we are able to create them. Additionally, St. Augustine church will continue to be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for you to come and have a place for quiet, personal prayer (#10inToday?). Let us continue to keep each other in prayer. |
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ADVENT DAILY REFLECTION BOOKS
Advent Daily Reflection Books will be available this Sunday at Walk-Through Communion at St. Elizabeth Seton. Advent begins on Sunday, November 29th. These Little Blue Books provide an excellent way to spend a few minutes in prayer and reflection each day during Advent and the Christmas season. Books are available in English and Spanish, and large print in English. There is no charge for the books, but a $1 cash donation will be appreciated. |
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YARN GRAB REDUX!
All yarn, patterns, and notions are FREE! Saturday, November 28 2:00 to 4:00 PM. 894 Bonita Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 Outside Event. Masks Required. Social distancing encouraged. Hand sanitizer provided. As this is an outdoor event, rain cancellation is possible. Sponsored by The CCOP Prayer Shawl Ministry |
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PARKING AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON
During construction, there is no parking in the circular parking area at St. Elizabeth Seton during the week as this is used for storage of materials and equipment as well as a work area for the construction teams. On Sundays only for Holy Communion, we ask that you park in the JPII parking lot if possible. You can enter through either the driveway on Rheem or Stoneridge. There will be limited spots available in the circular driveway for parishioners who need to park closer to the church. If you are able, please park in the JP II parking lot so that other members of the parish can use the limited spots that are closer. Once you have received Holy Communion and returned to your car, please exit through the JP II parking lot on Rheem. You will not be able to exit onto Stoneridge. The parking areas highlighted in green is where you will be able to park. The red area is completely closed. Thank you for your understanding and patience during construction! If you have any questions, please contact Michael Harmon, Director of Operations, at mharmon@catholicsofpleasanton.org. |
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CATHOLICS OF PLEASANTON PODCAST IS NOW LIVE!
We have launched our own podcast called "Catholics Of Pleasanton" that will feature daily gospel readings and homilies with additional content coming soon! The podcast is a series of homilies, inspirational messages and content to nourish the faith of the community in Pleasanton and beyond. You can find us through the Apple podcast app, the Google podcast app, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholics-of-pleasanton-podcast/id1524231765 From Your Browser You can also access it from your browser: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/catholicsofpleasanton A great way to get your #10INTODAY! |
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PHISHING SCAM
Once again, along with many other parishes in the Oakland diocese and beyond, CCOP continues to be targeted by scammers impersonating Fr. Mark via BOTH email and text messages, asking for money, gift cards or simply a response.There were a number of reports today in particular. THESE EMAILS OR TEXTS ARE NOT FROM FR. MARK. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND. If you receive one of these emails, please mark it as spam or simply delete it. If you receive one of these texts, simply delete it. Response only encourages more attacks. You will only receive email from Fr. Mark from his catholicsofpleasanton.org email address. He will not text you directly. Please contact Michael Harmon, mharmon@catholicsofpleasanton.org if you have any questions. |
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THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF THE CHURCH CONTINUES
Through the sacred rituals of the Sacraments we experience spiritual realities and their deep meaning and important value in our lives. Due to the necessary shelter in place restrictions, celebration of some sacraments was delayed, but it now continues with a bit of creative effort. At The Catholic Community of Pleasanton, the baptism of infants and small children was previously celebrated in groups about once a month. Now we are celebrating baptisms individually outside at the Grotto at St. Augustine Church in separate events with only the child's family and close friends present. We are planning more baptisms at the Grotto and will continue to celebrate in this way as long as necessary. In addition, our previous two session in-person Baptism Preparation Class for Parents has been revised to be a single session class on Zoom. If you are interested in planning baptism for your child or joining the parent session, please contact Deacon Joe Gourley at jgourley@catholicsofpleasanton.org or (925) 474-2778. |
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FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Beginning Friday, September 4, we will have Eucharistic Adoration immediately following daily Mass. This will continue every first Friday of the month for the foreseeable future. Plan on spending some quiet time with our Lord next Friday! |
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NOURISH FOR CAREGIVERS
Nourish is for anyone juggling the challenges of everyday life, health, career and caring for an aging parent, spouse or grandparent, in town or at a distance. Nourish provides caregivers a faith perspective, as well as practical and emotional supports, useful tools, and shared experiences. Be empowered. Discover the blessings that come from caring for another. Be nourished. https://nourishforcaregivers.com/ “I’m so overwhelmed, getting more involved helping my parents as they get older.” “There’s so many decisions to make -- I could really use some help.” “It’s a matter of time; my parents need me and I want to be there for them.” “How can I be more prepared?” If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you are not alone! Virtually every one of us will care for a loved one at some point in our life. Though rewarding, it is not always easy. The Nourish community understands family caregivers need somewhere to turn to for information, strength and connection during the caregiver journey. Each gathering provides practical approaches, tools and resources to help navigate these times with a Christ-centered view. Topics change and vary by month. NOW GATHERING ONLINE! Attend from the comfort of your home For more details contact Precila Magtira probemag@yahoo.com / (925) 961-2641 |
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FOUR EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISH!
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. The Diocese of Oakland
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. Giving Made Easy
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. Weekly Envelopes
If you would like to continue to donate using your weekly envelopes, you can mail them to the rectory or our PO box. The Catholic Community of Pleasanton 3999 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 The Catholic Community of Pleasanton PO Box 817 Pleasanton, CA 94566 You can also just drop them through the mail slot in the rectory door 24 hours a day! |
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#10INTODAY?
Have you been giving 10 minutes a day to God? As many of you recall, during Advent I invited every member of our community to have ten minutes of personal prayer every day. The 10 minutes of daily prayer we are adding to our lives is time spent simply speaking with God from our own hearts and being still to listen for Him to respond. I would like to hear from you directly about how 10inToday is working for you and your relationship with God. Please send me an email directly at frmark@catholicsofpleasanton.org and share with me how it is working for you! - Fr. Mark |
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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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