News & Events
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IN LIEU OF THE PEW 14
fēowertyne niht: Fortnight Wednesday, September 30 @ 7:00 PM Streamed Live on Facebook, YouTube & Our Website Please join us for our next installment of In Lieu Of The Pew Episode 14, fēowertyne niht. Our Pastor, Fr. Mark Wiesner, will be answering your questions! Deacon Gary Wortham and Deacon Joe Gourley will be our guests. You can send questions in advance to Fr. Mark by sending an email to frmark@catholicsofpleasanton.org or ask questions live during the Q&A online via Facebook or twitter. If you missed our previous In Lieu Of The Pew installments, you can see them using the links below: In Lieu Of The Pew: https://youtu.be/lXbWBeAP534 In Lieu Of The Pew 2: https://youtu.be/G3olpEF6gVM In Lieu Of The Pew 3: https://youtu.be/oJEKc2P77Ns In Lieu Of The Pew 4: https://youtu.be/i7MP0i5Ps5U In Lieu Of The Pew 5: https://youtu.be/pY14lt7EGmc In Lieu Of The Pew 6: https://youtu.be/wCyqTyHlP4o In Lieu Of The Pew 7: https://youtu.be/o8bexwkMits In Lieu Of The Pew 8: https://youtu.be/FDGCBhwMHR4 In Lieu Of The Pew 9: https://youtu.be/L-kKYw8atCQ In Lieu Of The Pew 10: https://youtu.be/atecxW80uC0 In Lieu Of The Pew 11: https://youtu.be/GO_1LPlRMKA In Lieu Of The Pew 12: https://youtu.be/4kbAgMr9FkY In Lieu Of The Pew 13: https://youtu.be/OABFTYDQNYc |
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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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40 DAYS FOR LIFE
From September 23 to November 1, our community will take part in the 40 Days for Life Campaign through prayer and witnessing to the sanctity of life. With the help of the Holy Spirit we will change hearts and perhaps offer a woman a last chance for help in a crisis pregnancy. It requires prayer and peaceful conduct with no judgements and no offensive signs. It is not a demonstration to change laws. Vigil Location: Outside Planned Parenthood, 1357 Oakland Blvd. Walnut Creek (2 blocks from St. Mary’s) Vigil Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily except Sunday. Please sign up for an hour or more at any time during the campaign at www.40daysforlife.com/walnutcreek. For further information contact Lou Santero, 925-846-5124 or lpsantero@yahoo.com. |
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FESTA ITALIANA
Italian Dinner TAKE-OUT Fundraiser Saturday, October 24, 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 Dinner for 1 : $25 Dinner for 2 : $45 Dinner for 4 : $80 For additional information please contact Stephen Natale at 925-895-7661 or sanatale@hotmail.com. Orders taken until Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 |
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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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INTERFAITH BLOOD DRIVE
Pope John Paul II Activity Center Saturday, Oct 10th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Blood supply drops to very dangerous levels in the Summer and Fall months especially this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges in the U.S. blood supply. In the absence of church masses signups will be online only this year at 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. |
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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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