News & Events

FESTA ITALIANA
Italian Dinner TAKE-OUT Fundraiser
Saturday, October 23, 2020

Drive Through Pickup between 5:00 – 7:00 PM at St. Augustine’s Church Hall

Authentic Italian Dinner Cooked by our Own Five Star Knights of Columbus Chefs!

Dinner Includes Rigatoni Pasta in Bolognese Sauce with Meatballs and Sausage, Salad, Italian Bread, Italian Dessert

All Dinner Orders must be placed via our Knights of Columbus Web Store: https://knights-of-columbus-council-6043-875353.square.site/

All dinners $25 per person

For additional information please contact Stephen Natale at 925-895-7661 or sanatale@hotmail.com.

Orders taken until Monday, October 18
MASS FOR THE SICK WITH ANOINTING
November 6 @ 10:30AM
St. Augustine Church

“By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.” - Catechism of the Catholic Church

All are welcome! Sick, Homebound, Residents of Convalescent and Group Homes and their families.
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Questions? Please contact Dave Frankenberger
at (925) 846-8561or dfranken@comcast.net
​WINGS
Women in God’s Spirit
​Thursday, October 21, 2021 @ 9:30 am
Borromeo Hall or on ZOOM

WINGS is happy to welcome back Father Ron Shirley. Father Ron who is known for his powerful sermons will give a talk on how to “Be the Joy”.

Since November of 2017, Father Ron has been in residence at the beautiful Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo in Monterey, also known as the Royal Presidio Chapel. Founded by Father Junipero Serra on June 3, 1770, the cathedral is the oldest continuously operating parish and the oldest stone building in California.

Don’t miss this!

Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 www.stcharleslivermore.org/wings
​INTERFAITH BLOOD DRIVE
Pope John Paul II Activity Center
Saturday, October 23
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Blood supply is at dangerous low levels, especially this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges in the U.S. blood supply. Now is your chance to give the gift of life!
 
To signup, please follow this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=interfaithpleasanton
 
The American Red Cross will assure your safety during the blood drive with temperature checks, masks required for donors and staff, and fully sterilized blood draw stations. Any questions contact Chuck Deckert at chuckdeckert@comcast.net. 
​KIDS AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING EVENT

What: Spend just 90 minures helping to pack meals for hungry children.

Why: Jesus said “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

When & Where: Saturday, November 13th 10:00 -11:30 am
Kids Against Hunger, 1258 Quarry Lane, #H, Pleasanton.
Contact KAH at 925-400-7201 or info@kahbayarea.org.

Who:​Adults and children 10 years and older.

To Register: https://kahbayarea.org/how-to-help/join-a-packing-event/nov-13-10-11-30-am-ccop-holiday-event-1687/register​

Reservations are a must! For more information contact Lisa Schibler at lschibler13@gmail.com or phone 925-989-6282.
STATEMENT FROM BISHOP MICHAEL C. BARBER, S.J. ON RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINE

The Catholic Church recommends people get vaccinated against COVID-19, and for good reason. 

The Vatican has stated the connection with aborted fetal tissue is remote enough that it is morally permissible to take the vaccine.

Therefore, since the Catholic Church has formally recommended its members receive the vaccine, a "religious exemption" would not apply to Catholics.

The Church also teaches people should not be forced to take the vaccine against their will. The Diocese of Oakland will not mandate obligatory vaccination for our employees and clergy. But we do mandate that our Catholic school employees unable or unwilling to be vaccinated get tested every week.

If a Catholic feels it is against their conscience to take the vaccine, that is a decision between them and God. True, the Church teaches people should follow their consciences. But a priest or bishop may not sign a "religious exemption" for a conscientious objection. They are two different things.

As faithful Catholics and responsible citizens, we have the moral and civil obligation to protect the well-being of our society. To get vaccinated is to protect ourselves, our neighbors and to help stop the spread of this deadly virus.
Pope Francis received the vaccine. So did Pope Benedict. We recommend you get vaccinated too.

Additional resources are available on the Vatican website.
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20201221_nota-vaccini-anticovid_en.html
MASKS NOW REQUIRED AT MASS & ALL INDOOR EVENTS

In compliance with the new order issued today for all Bay Area Counties, masks are required indoors, regardless of vaccination status, effective midnight tonight, August 2, 2021.
 
This applies to Mass and any indoor gatherings at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
 
While we know these are trying setbacks, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we all try to navigate these challenges together safely as brothers and sisters in Christ.
GROCERY DONATIONS NEEDED
We can make a difference by a simple act of kindness! St. Raymond Food Bank is taking the following donations:

Non-Perishable Food Needed Now: Canned Soup / Canned Chili / Macaroni & Cheese / Hot & Cold Cereal / Canned Green Beans / Canned Yams & Sweet Potato / Gravy / Jello / Desserts / Jelly / Muffin mix / Top Ramen

Drop-off Location
Drop-off bins are available 24/7 in front of Moran Hall at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin CA.

$10 Gift Cards from Walmart, Lucky, or Safeway are also most welcome and they can be dropped off every Saturday between 10am and 12 noon at St. Raymond Church Parking Lot along with food supplies.
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.
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Please contact Michael Harmon, mharmon@catholicsofpleasanton.org if you have any questions.
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.
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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!
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.
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.  ​
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.