NEWS & EVENTS
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ROAD CLOSURE AT ST.
AUGUSTINE THIS TUESDAY Tuesday, September 17 The Bernal entrance to the St. Augustine campus as well the side road behind the hall will be closed all day, Tuesday September 17th for asphalt work. Please make sure to use the other entrances on this day. |
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FALL ROUND UP
Sunday, November 3rd 11:00 AM—3:00 PM: St. Augustine Grotto & Hall Bring a picnic and your favorite beverages for an afternoon of fun acvies with your friends and neighbors featuring a chili cook-off, corn hole tournament, cake walk and more. More information on and opportunities to volunteer coming soon!
Bring a picnic lunch, a blanket to sit on, and your favorite beverages. (there will be tables and chairs set-up for those who prefer). Come with your family and invite your friends! |
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CYO BASKETBALL SIGNUPS ARE NOW OPEN!
The parish is once again offering the youth of our community an opportunity for fellowship and character development through participation in the CYO Basketball program. Children entering the 3rd through 8th grades who are either (a) residents of Pleasanton or Sunol; (b) parishioners of CCOP or (c) enrolled in faith formation classes can join. To learn more and register, go to https://www.ccopcyo.org |
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN A PILGRIMAGE! WALK THE CAMINO!
Spiritual Guide - Fr. Mark Wiesner April 30 – May 10, 2025 (11 days) Walk the most Sacred and Revered Pilgrimage Route in the World We will also visit Madrid, Lisbon, Fatima, Santarem and Finisterre! FULFILL THAT DREAM NOW! For more information, please visit: www.bit.ly/Camino2025 $4499 per person from San Francisco |
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
SPONSORED BY OUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6043 Pope John Paul II Activity Center Saturday, October 5 8:00 AM – 2:00 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. The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. They will also be testing for COVID-19 antibodies with all blood donations. Now is your chance to give the gift of life! Signup Here! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=interfaithpleasanton Any questions, please contact Chuck Deckert at [email protected]. |
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BLESSING OF THE PETS
Sunday, October 6 @ 2:00 PM St. Augustine Grotto In Honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of all animals – great & small, we will provide blessings to individual pets and in memory of beloved pets that have passed away. Please join us for the Annual Blessing of the Pets. Dogs, cats and other creatures, small and large, furry and non-furry – all are welcome! We can’t wait to meet the special members of your family! If your pet is sick, or cannot come, please bring a picture to be blessed! All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier for everyone’s safety. |
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WINGS CELEBRATES 20 YEAR MILESTONE!
Meetings Begin October 3 WINGS was brought to St. Charles in 2004 by 4 visionary women. Jan Potts, Mary Fair, Cheryl Cahill and Jutta Massoud. The purpose was to bring women together to deepen their understanding of God. Over the years WINGS has changed it’s format to meet the spiritual needs of the women they serve, but our core value remains the same, and that is to be a faith enriching ministry for women of all ages who desire to grow in their relationship with God and with one another. Sunday, September 22 – Gather and Share WINGS will be serving Coffee and Donuts at St. Augustine after the 8 am and 10 am masses. Pick up a treat and then stop by our information/sign up table. We would love to meet you and answer any questions you may have about this wonderful ministry. Opening Day: Thursday, October 3 Theme: A Sense of Purpose – We are Valuable Meet & Greet Coffee Social at 9:30 am at St. Charles. More details to follow. Saturday, November 9 – Women’s Retreat: “In his Image”. Speaker: Kathy Roberts - Kathy is a dynamic speaker. She speaks at Christian retreats and conferences and has led pilgrimages to the Holy Land and other biblically significant sites. Look for the colorful flyers in the vestibule of St. Augustine and St. Elizabeth Seton with information on how to register for this event. Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Cindy Kline 925-724-7636 |
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NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith—his Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. Watch the video to learn more about the exciting journey ahead and how you can be a part of it! To learn more, please visit: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/ |
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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, [email protected] if you have any questions. |
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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. |
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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 [email protected]. |
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