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VOL. 57, NO. 11 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JUNE 10, 2019 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2019 Three priests ordained for the Diocese of Oakland By Michele Jurich Staff writer Addressing the three men before him, “Soon-to-be Father Mark, Father John and Father Javier,” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, told them, “you are called and chosen” and told them what serving means today. In front of a crowded Cathedral of Christ the Light Bishop Barber told them he was zeroing in on the third vow they would take shortly, to celebrate the Mass and administer the Sacrament of Confession worthily. “You will never violate the Seal of Confession,” Bishop Barber told the three new priests. “No state or government can oblige you to betray your penitents.” Legislation — SB 360 — has passed the state Senate and is moving to the Assembly. It will compel a priest to reveal to police some sins he hears in confession. The new priests, John Anthony Pietruszka, 32, Javier Ramirez, 43, and Mark Ruiz, 56, listened attentively. Father Pietruszka is from Fall River Massachusetts; Father Ramirez from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico; and Mark Father Ruiz was born and raised in Oakland. They would not be alone, the bishop assured them.

To show that support, more than 70 VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT priests, mostly diocesan, were present to With Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, at left, the trio of men prostrate themselves at the altar. This symbolizes each man’s offer blessings and the sign of peace to unworthiness for the office to be assumed and his dependence upon God and the prayers of the Christian community. their new brothers. The sacrament of Holy Orders was Rev. Ruben Morales, parochial admin- made special mention of the Oblate Sisters celebrated in a Mass that spanned more For more istrator of St. Mark Parish in Richmond, of Jesus the Priest, who nourish the semi- than two hours, with music from the cathe- where Father Ramirez has served as narians in body and spirit. dral choir, and wove in elements of Latin, Watch the Ordination: pastoral associate during his year as a Bishop Barber knelt before each of the Spanish and English. https://youtu.be/kXPbVG2TWnQ deacon, and Rev. Richard Mangini assisted new priests to receive their first blessings. The new priests received chalices, Father Ramirez. Revs. Matthew Murray and After Mass, there was a reception with Read Bishop Barber’s column, Page 3 which were carried to the altar by fam- Barrent Pease assisted Father Pietruszka. long lines of people waiting patiently to ily members or friends. John and Julie Photos on Page 10 and At the end of the liturgy, Bishop Barber receive first blessings from the new priests. Pietruszka carried the chalice that was at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice thanked the families of the new priests, They will begin their assignments as paro- present at the altar when they were mar- and acknowledged the representatives of chial vicars on July 1: Father Pietruszka at ried in 1985. It belonged to the priest who the three seminaries where they finished St. Edward Parish in Newark, where he married them. Conventual Franciscan Rev. significant in their lives. their studies: Father Ruiz at Pope St. John had served as pastoral associate during Felician Plichta would later baptize their Father Ruiz received his from Msgr. XXIII National Seminary in Massachusetts; his diaconate year; Father Ramirez at St. son and inspire him in his discernment. Antonio Valdivia, who had been his pastor Father Ramirez at Mount Angel Seminary Bede Parish in Hayward; and Father Ruiz Each new priest received his stole and when he was a youth, and Rev. Kofi Bour in Oregon; and Father Pietruszka at St. at St. Joseph Parish/Old Mission San Jose chasuble from priests who have been Offeh, CSSP. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park. He in Fremont. KAREN GOODSHAW/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE KAREN TO CATHOLIC GOODSHAW/SPECIAL

St. Perpetua celebrates new center St. Perpetua Parish, Lafayette, celebrated the opening of its new On our cover $7 million Community Center May 18 with a gala dinner dance. Pastor Three men were ordained to the priesthood May 31 They are from left: Revs. Rev. John Kasper, OSFS, offered a 75-photo slide show of the 18-month Javier Ramirez and John Pietruszka, Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ, and Rev. construction process on two large screens and two TV monitors. Mark Ruiz. More on this page and Page 3; photos on Page 10. Groundbreaking was in October 2017; the new 10,500 square foot structure replaced a much smaller hall that was connected to one side ATD 7 News in Brief 4 of the church building. A new façade unified the front elevation. A few Bishop’s Column ...... 3 Ordinations 1, 3, 10 weeks later, the hall was used for an evening reception and a Knights Classified 7 Seniors 9 of Columbus breakfast, promising a steady flow of events. For more Datelines ...... 8 The Church 2 information about St. Perpetua Parish, https://stperpetua.org. Forum ...... 11 Travel 5, 6 Graduation Tribute . . . . G1-G20 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH JUNE 10, 2019 THE VATICAN OFFICIAL

must be a way to make adoption easier Act on climate change and less costly, Pope Francis said. Meeting Bishop Barber’s Schedule If the world is to win the fight against May 24 with representatives of the Institute climate change, its leaders must stop of the Innocents from Florence, Italy, Pope June 10-13: US bishops’ June 20: Office meetings, profiting from fossil fuels that threaten Francis said he was struck by the idea that, Spring General Meeting, Chancery, Oakland, including the survival and well-being of the planet in the old days, when a baby was left at the Baltimore, Maryland Priests’ Personnel Board, and its inhabitants, Pope Francis said. institute, he or she would be given half of Presbyteral Council June 14: Office meetings, Addressing a Vatican climate change con- a medal, while the mother would be given Chancery, Oakland June 21: Office meetings, ference for finance ministers from around the other half. Chancery, Oakland, including the world May 27, the pope said that the Picnic with the Knights of Columbus, Oakland current crisis is “caused by a confusion of Presbyterate of the Chapter our moral ledger with our financial ledger.” diocese Denies Cardinal knowledge 6 p.m., Mass, Confirmation June 15: 10:30 a.m., Mass, Nearly a year later, Pope Francis for St. Cornelius Confirmandi, Confirmation, St. Barnabas, Alameda denied claims made by a former apostolic Cathedral of Christ the Light Fake charity nuncio to the United States who accused 7 p.m., Mass, Confirmation, St. June 22: Noon, Mass, Confirmation for Charity should be given freely and him and other church officials of failing to Catherine, Martinez St. Edward Parish, Newark, and Christ lived humbly with the poor, never letting act on accusations of abuse of conscience June 18: Office meetings, Chancery, the King Parish, Pleasant Hill, Cathedral it become hypocrisy, a slick business or and power by former Cardinal Theodore E. Oakland, including College of Consultors of Christ the Light, Oakland a way to soothe a troubled conscience, McCarrick. “I knew nothing, obviously, of Pope Francis said. “Not only does char- McCarrick. Nothing, nothing. I said several 6:30 p.m., Mass, Confirmation, 5 p.m., Solemn Corpus Christi Mass ity that doesn’t ‘reach the wallet’ end up times that I didn’t know, that I had no idea,” Queen of All Saints, Concord and procession, Corpus Christi being fake charity, so does charity that the pope said in an interview with Mexican Parish, Fremont June 19: Office meetings — Chancery doesn’t involve the heart, soul and our journalist Valentina Alazraki published by Offices, Oakland June 23: 10 a.m., Mass on the whole being,” he said May 27 during an Vatican News May 28. In an open letter Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Cathedral of audience at the Vatican with delegates published in August, Archbishop Carlo Benedict XVI Board Meeting, Christ the Light, Oakland attending the general assembly of Caritas Maria Vigano, who served as nuncio to Archdiocese of San Francisco Internationalis. the United States from 2011 to 2016, claimed he told the pope of the allegations in 2013. Appointments

No excuse to kill Rev. Martin Ibarra, OFM, as interim “Abortion is never the answer” to parochial administrator of St. Elizabeth couples seeking a way to deal with a Young at heart Parish, Oakland, effective June 1. prenatal diagnosis of serious illness or The Holy Spirit keeps Christians young disability, Pope Francis said. “Human life at heart, supporting them in times of trial is sacred and inviolable and the use of and helping them praise God no mat- prenatal diagnosis for selective purposes ter what is going on, Pope Francis said. must be strongly discouraged because it Celebrating morning Mass May 28, the is the expression of an inhuman eugenic pope told the story of a priest who asked mentality, which deprives families of the a group of children who the Holy Spirit The 2019 Oakland Diocesan Directory possibility of welcoming, embracing and is. They answered, “The paralytic.” While loving their weakest children,” the pope their confusion with the word “paraclete” said May 25. is understandable, the pope said that too many Christians “think the Holy Spirit is a paralytic. The word ‘paraclete’ means one who is alongside me to support me so that Children deserve a home I don’t fall, so that I keep moving forward, With so many children in the world so that I preserve the youthfulness of the IS HERE needing a good home and so many Spirit,” the pope said. Share One with Your Family & Friends! couples unable to have children, there — Catholic News Service THE DIOCESE $20 (includes shipping) ($15 each for orders of five or more) directory should be receiving their orders Diocesan Directories in the mail. 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By Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ Father Javier, Father Mark, and Father John, you have not had a straight and easy path to the altar tonight. Each of your vocation stories has had twists and turns, on and offs, marching forward and in reverse. All the more can we say with Jeremiah the prophet tonight: You have been called and chosen. You’ve been called and chosen for what? You’ve been called Bishop Barber and chosen to serve as a priest of Jesus Christ. What does to serve mean? We find the answer in “Promise No. 3” of the sacred promises you will make in a few minutes as part of the Ordination ritual. I will ask you “Do you resolve to celebrate faithfully and reverently, in accord with the Church’s tradition, the mysteries of Christ, especially the sacrifice of the Eucharist and the sacrament of Reconciliation, for the glory of God and the sanctification of the Christian people?” You are promising to celebrate Mass and the Sacrament of Confession in accord with the Church’s tradition. The VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT two greatest “powers” the priest has are to Bishop Barber consecrates the wine during the ordination Mass. From left, clockwise, Rev. Wayne Campell, vocations change bread and wine into the Body and director; Rev. Mark Ruiz, Very Rev. George Mockel, vicar general; and Revs. Javier Ramirez and John Pietruszka. Blood of Christ in the Mass, and to forgive You are called and chosen. level either. people’s sins in Confession. represent Him in giving Absolution. You are called and chosen to serve. You have the good fortune to be When it comes to the Sacrament of I emphasize this tonight because a law You are called and chosen to serve our ordained on the Feast of the Visitation Confession, “To celebrate faithfully and was passed last week by the California people with the precious sacraments of the — the day we commemorate when Mary, with reverence” MEANS, you will never state Senate, which would require a Eucharist and Reconciliation. having just heard from the Angel Gabriel violate the seal of confession. You will not priest to break the seal of confession and And you are not alone. We are here to that her cousin Elizabeth was pregnant, reveal to any person at any time or for any report certain sins heard to the police. support you! By that I mean all the people ran “with haste” to Elizabeth’s house. reason, what you hear in confession — In a moment’s time, you will promise me here, and especially all the priests here. Mary didn’t wait to be asked. She didn’t even if the state were to pass a law “requir- — and God — and the whole Catholic We, the Presbyterate of the Diocese of wait to be invited. She saw that her cousin ing” you to do that. No one may require you Church — that you will never do that. Oakland, by imposing hands upon you, was in need, and she ran to help her. to break God’s law. You promise me, and Even if the state does pass and sign into promise to support you. After 33 years in the priesthood, I testify everyone here tonight, that you will never law this legislation, you need to promise One of the most moving examples of that Our Lady will come to your aid even betray your penitents. me — AND especially our people — that priestly support I have seen in our diocese before you ask her. She’ll always be there The Catholic priest forgoes the intimacy you will never betray them. was with Father Patrick Goodwin (now for you. Every priest is Mary’s son. You are of a married life for another kind of intimacy Our people need to know this so that deceased). He was retired and living in her sons. She is your mother. — the intimacy that he shares with Christ. nothing will keep them from seeking a rest home. I invited him to a formal Give yourself to her tonight. In the confessional, you share the intimacy forgiveness of their sins from you Father banquet in my house. He was by then Maybe you could make your response that Christ the Good Shepherd has with Mark, Father John, Father Javier. They very weak and needed lots of care. One to her with the words of the Hymn “Totus his flock. When you hear confession, you need to know they can trust you with this of our priests, Father Paul Vassar, picked Tuus” by Gorecki, which will be sung in a hear what only Christ may hear. And you most sacred of confidences. him up, got him in the car, drove him to few moments by the choir during the kiss the Bishop’s Residence, and sat next to of peace to be given you by the bishop him during the banquet. Too frail to cut and priests. The hymn is based on Pope his own food, Father Vassar gently cut St. John Paul II’s motto: Totus Tuus which his meat for him and helped him eat his means “(Mary, I am) totally yours.” Studios dinner, bite by bite. The hymn goes “O Mary! I am wholly We priests, the College of Presbyters thine, Mary, mother of our Redeemer, 510-672-5777 united with the Bishop of the Diocese of Virgin Mother of God, holy virgin, www.barbarajacqueline.com Oakland, pledge to support you. mother of the Savior of the world. Baptisms You are not alone on a supernatural I am wholly thine, Mary!” Se habla Espanol~ Quinceaneras~ Weddings Family Portraits FREE

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ALL: MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE Students from St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Oakland greet arrivals to the FACE Gala, at which Family Aid to Catholic Education celebrated its 40th anniversary. Go online and request a quote! Among those at the event was Sister Rose Marie Hennessy, OP, who served as principal of the school, and as superintendent of the diocese’s Department of Catholic Schools. FACE at 40: Gratitude, and looking forward By Michele Jurich Even before Staffthey writergot through the doors at the annual gala that supports Family Aid Catholic Education, the benefactors came face to face with FACE. She recalled that, she, too, had come to a FACE event as a student. Business Cards • Postcards • Flyers • Banners • Presentation Greeters, from Grades Two through Eight, dressed in their St. Elizabeth This year, 29 pupils at St. Elizabeth The evening’s special honoree was 877-223-9173 Elementary School uniforms — plaid skirts Elementary are among the 489 students the Most Rev. John S. Cummins, emeritus or dark pants, and blue sweaters — shook who are receiving FACE grants to help bishop of Oakland, under whose leadership hands, looked their guests in the eye, them attend Catholic school in the Oakland FACE has blossomed. After the gathering smiled and welcomed them. diocese. In the high schools, 348 students sang “Happy Birthday,” in honor of his 90th Noemi Ruvalcaba are receiving grants. A pair of greeters nimbly retrieved birthday in March, Bishop Cummins shared nametags for the guests. Ethan Flores More than 4,000 students who have his recollections of FACE and his apprecia Vanessa Cordova is in her first year of applied for FACE grants, and have quali Folders • Magazines Catalogs • Newspapers • Programs Keeping a watchful eye over the eager tion for the FACE founders, “who represent teaching at St. Elizabeth elementary. Her fied for them, are on the waiting list. young group was the kindergarten teacher family was assisted by FACE during her the best of our diocese in so many ways.”- at St. Elizabeth School. The annual spring gala, FACE’s larg - He recalled Barbara Morrill and Sister years at St. Elizabeth Elementary and High est fundraising event each year, packed She, too, was a face of FACE. Sebastian Adza, CSC, told him they schools. She graduated from Holy Names the event center at the Greek Orthodox - University and her first teaching position is wanted to help inner-city schools by taking Cathedral in Oakland on April 21. The up a second collection in all the parishes. at the school she entered in Fifth Grade. gala honored the founders of Family Aid “My immediate reaction was: You won’t Catholic Education and those who have get enough money.” On our cover nurtured it through the decades. • Invitations • Envelopes • Memory Books More than 100 delegates from the FACE found other ways over the years, Diocese of Oakland joined with including grants from local foundations, about 1,000 others at the regional meeting of V Encuentro, an effort to Two join leadership team (Continued on Page 12.) Ask an associate for details. bring together the Church and the Latino Catholic community. More on Pages 3 and 11. for Catholic schools Parish changes Color and Black & White Copies and More. 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him.” Titled “Rebuking the Devil,” the book is meant for a wide audience and “shows us how to recognize the Court splits ruling tricks of the enemy, avoid his traps and defeat his efforts WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in through the power of God in Jesus Christ,” said a May 29 on two different aspects of Indiana abortion laws May 28. USCCB news release. It upheld a state law — reversing an appeals court ruling — that requires abortion providers to bury or cremate fetal New Ukrainian leader remains. It also refused to take up a challenge to a block PHILADELPHIA — In what prom- of the state law that would prevent women from obtain- ises to be one of the most impres- ing abortions based on the gender, race or a potential sive liturgical ceremonies in recent diagnosis of Down syndrome of the fetus. Philadelphia memory, an estimated — Catholic News Service 50 bishops were present June 4 in Philadelphia for the enthronement of Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak as head of the Ukrainian St. Clare’s HAL BROWN/THE MONITOR, CNS MONITOR, HAL BROWN/THE Archbishop Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Gudziak New Jersey youth rally He will be the seventh metropolitan- Retreat archbishop of the archeparchy and as such, he will be 2381 Laurel Glen Road Young people sing May 19, during the NJ Catholic the spiritual leader of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Soquel, CA 95073 Youth Rally at Six Flags Great Adventure in the United States. Jackson. The annual event, organized by the June – September 2019 dioceses of Trenton, Camden, Metuchen and Five arrested on abuse charges June 26-July 3 Sisters’ & Lay Women’s Paterson, as well as the Archdiocese of Newark, WASHINGTON (CNS) — The attorney general of Fr. Stephen Akers 8-Day Silent Retreat brought together parish youth ministries and Michigan has charged five priests, most whom had been Women Doctors of the Church leaders, families and faith communities for a day removed from ministry, with sex abuse crimes, following of fun, lunch and Mass and a concert by Christian a months-long investigation. Michigan’s Attorney General July 12-14 Men’s & Women’s Silent Retreat artist Matt Maher. Dana Nessel announced May 24 charges against Timothy Fr. Alan Benander, O.Praem. (Norbertine) Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Michael Crowley, 69, Neil Kalina, 63, Vincent DeLorenzo, 80, Patrick Casey, 55, and Jacob Vellian, 84, who was August 16-18 Men’s & Women’s Silent Retreat charged with two counts of rape. The arrests are linked to Fr. 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Pilgrimages ONLY 4 SEATS Pope’s pilgrimage to Transylvania LEFT! Honor the Catholic News Service Hungarian presence in Transylvania and, When Pope Francis visited Romania somehow, a Catholic and Hungarian sym- Great Saints May 31-June 1, he traveled by helicopter bol of resistance,” Father Olah said. to Sumuleu Ciuc, site of the country’s Although the Sumuleu Ciuc pilgrim- only major Marian shrine and an impor- age was banned under communism, it of Hawai’i! tant place of pilgrimage for Hungarian dates back to 1567, when a Hungarian Catholics. ruler tried to force Catholics to convert to Saint Damien of Molokai & Saint Marianne Cope Father Zoltan Olah, press officer for Protestantism. They resisted, holding to the pope’s visit, has made the pilgrim- the belief that they were protected by Mary age eight times, traveling more than 140 in defeating the prince’s troops. September 8 -14, 2019 (7 days) miles each time with students by bicycle to A statue of Our Lady of Csiksomlyo, the get there. Hungarian name for Sumuleu Ciuc, stands $2,899* from SFO NONSTOP “People come by train, bus, bike, in a nearby Franciscan Catholic Church. motorcycle,” he said, explaining how It shows Mary standing on the moon, Includes: round-trip airfare from SFO to Honolulu, Molokai excursion, taxes, surcharges, thousands of people process with ban- holding an infant Jesus and a scepter. In hotel, breakfast, meals per itinerary, tours, Royal Hawaiian Luau, air-conditioned motor ners showing images of local patron saints 1798, a local bishop declared the statue coach, & full-time tour manager. (*per person based on double occupancy) and Mary. “miraculous” and crowned it. The Vatican The pilgrimage is “mostly a Hungarian has not recognized any miracle related to Highlights include: event,” which serves as “a symbol for the it, however. Celebrate Mass at St. Philomena Church with Bishop Larry Silva on Kalaupapa with a private tour of Molokai, discover St. Damien’s teaching of the Catholic faith to Hawaii, St. Patrick’s Church with the collection Pentecost Tours, Inc. of artifacts of St. Damien, Mass at St. Augustine by the Sea, Mass at the invite you to join in the following: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, a tour of Pearl Harbor and Mass at the Pearl Harbor Catholic Chapel, tour of Honolulu and the SICILY & SOUTHERN ITALY GREECE & TURKEY Dole Planation & Royal Hawaiian Luau on Waikiki Beach. September 17 – 27, 2019 October 8 – 19, 2019 Brochure at https://bit.ly/HawaiiSaints Join Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, OP Join St. Thomas More and Msgr. Thomas [email protected] or on a 11-day pilgrimage Fryar on a 12-day pilgrimage including a 724-679-7450 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) (tour #91009) 4-day Aegean Cruise (tour #91009) To receive a mailed brochure contact: $4,429 + $499* $4,099 + $887* Camille Tompkins at The Catholic Voice per person from San Francisco. per person from San Francisco. 510-419-1081 or [email protected] *Estimated Airline Taxes & Fuel Surcharges subject to *Estimated Airline Taxes, Fuel Surcharges & Actual tips subject increase/decrease at 30 days prior per person. to increase/decrease at 30 days prior per person. Join Spiritual Guides

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Unitours Inc. Informational Q & A Meeting About the Shrines of France Pilgrimage. Have your travel questions answered or find a roommate. Sunday, August 25, 2019 • 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. At Our Lady of Lourdes–Parish Hall 2808 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland R.S.V.P. [email protected] Or 510-419-1081 JUNE 10, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 7 AROUND THE DIOCESE

A devotion to Our Lady of Fatima will u Around the Parishes begin at 7 p.m. June 13 at St. Felicitas A new tradition begins at St. Michael Church, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. Parish in Livermore: Beginning June 1, the The evening will consist of Mass followed rosary is recited before the Saturday Vigil by Exposition of the Holy Eucharist with Mass and all Sunday Masses. The parish recitation of the rosary during the adora- is at 458 Maple St., Livermore. tion, followed by benediction. The next Calling Musicians and Singers, ages devotion will be 7 p.m. July 12. 14 to 25! St. Edward Parish in Newark Family cars once again lined up for the is forming a youth band/choir to play Sixth Annual Car Show and Blessing at once a month at the 7 p.m. Sunday Mass. St. Agnes Parish in Concord on May 26. This is a great way to participate in the The event was sponsored by the Knights liturgy, meet others and use your talents of Columbus. and gifts for the glory of God. If you are interested in trying out, please send an u Among the Religious email to [email protected] A 5:30 p.m. Mass celebrating the 40th or dial 510-797-5588. In your email, please anniversary of Rev. Raymond Sacca’s include your name, phone number and the ordination to the priesthood will be held June instrument you play or if you are looking 15 at St. Joan of Arc Church at 2601 San to sing in the youth band. The parish is at Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. A recep- 5788 Thornton Ave., Newark. tion will follow in the parish gym.

Celebrating 40 years Rev. Nicholas Glisson, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Berkeley, prepares to cut into the cake during the May 25 party celebrating his 40th anniversary VOICE THE TO CATHOLIC SHEILA REMOLAR-REDUTA/SPECIAL as a priest. The barbecue dinner was Rev. Antony Vazhappilly offered a special prayer and blessed all of the photos attended by present parishioners, as well in memory of all the deceased mothers. as others from his previous assignments in the diocese. At Mass the next morning, Father Glisson was joined at the altar by clergy with whom he has ministered St. James Parish, Fremont, over the years. He was ordained in 1979 for the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida. See the July 8 issue of The Catholic Voice remembers mothers in Heaven for stories of priests celebrating jubilees By Sheila Remolar-Reduta homily started with a story about Mother this year. Special to The Catholic Voice Teresa’s visit to a woman to whom she had In keeping with the tradition of St. given a bag of rice. The woman shared it James the Apostle Church in Fremont, with someone she knew who had nothing a special Mass was celebrated by Rev. to eat. Father Vazhappilly referenced this Antony Vazhappilly on May 31 in memory story to describe a mother’s innate ability of all mothers in Heaven. to love and put the needs of others before It was the perfect day to honor all hers. It is a love that will keep on giving mothers, grandmothers and godmothers and remain constant despite the sacrifices who have gone before us to be with the that come with it. Lord. It was the Feast of the Visitation of After the homily, the names of all the Blessed Virgin Mary and the last day mothers being remembered were read of the month of Mary — the Mother of all individually. Father Vazhappilly also offered mothers. a special prayer and blessed all of the pho- The front of the altar was adorned tos in memory of all mothers in Heaven. beautifully to display the pictures of all The celebration culminated with a the mothers being remembered. It was song called “Special Memory” that had

SAMUEL LEUNG/COURTESY PHOTO SAMUEL LEUNG/COURTESY a heartwarming sight that made the cel- the perfect message: “I’ll remember you, ebration truly special. Father Vazhappilly’s wherever I may be.”

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Register takeout $7 per box, $3 for kids 6-12, 5 and under Brunch at 2 p.m. online: stclaresretreat.com or dial 831-423-8093. eat free. Kids’ Menu includes baked fish sticks and June 16 at St. Mozzarella sticks. Sponsored by the Knights of Benedict Parish Friday, June 28 Columbus, Council 7987. Hall, 2245 82nd Catherine McAuley: Social Mystic. A Special Commemorative Mass for Victims of Sri Lanka Ave., Oakland. PHOTO COURTESY Mercy Event with Sister Mary Pat Garvin, RSM. Bombings. 7:30 p.m.at St. Lucy’s Church, 2350 Comedian 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Winchester Blvd., Campbell. Co-sponsored by Passion Play encore Dennis Gaxiola Drive, Burlingame. Coffee and tea will be provided. the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute, Berkeley, which is Bring a bag lunch. $30 registration. Information/reg- dedicated to peace, inter-religious understanding, will entertain An encore performance of the 39th istration: www.mercy-center.org or 650-340-7474. and humanitarian service in Sri Lanka and the at a fundraiser Annual Lake County Outdoor world (www.josephnaikvaz.org). RSVP: jayal.fer- in tribute to the Passion Play will take place from [email protected] or 408-930-2193. Gaxiola July 5 to 7 late Father Jay 4 to 6 p.m. June 23 at the Passion Twelve-Step Recovery Retreat with Rev. Tom Saturday, June 15 Matthews, former rector of the Play Grounds off Highway 29 north Weston, SJ. At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost: $245 (private room) Spaghetti Dinner. 6 to 8 p.m. in the Stack Center Cathedral of Christ the Light and of Lakeport. The non-denomina- or $215 (shared room). Information/registration: at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 3433 Somerset Ave., pastor of St. Benedict Parish for tional Christian play is a prayerful www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Castro Valley. Tickets: $12 for adults; $5 for children. 26 years. Gaxiola, a preacher’s recreation of the passion, death Order at the parish office or online at www.event- son and Air Force veteran, is one and resurrection of Jesus Christ. brite.com/e/spaghetti-dinner-tickets-61971280769. July 8 to 14 of America’s funniest clean come- Admission is free. For more infor- The Camino — Life’s Journey. At Santa Sabina Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus St. dians. Donations are $20 until mation, visit the website, www. Maximilian Kolbe Council 16770. Center, 25 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. Retreat June 10, $25 after June 10. Dial lakecountypassionplay.org or the leader: Rev. Michael Fish, OSB Cam. Fee (six June 29 and 30 510-632-1847 or email salutefa- Facebook page, facebook.com/ nights lodging, meals and retreat materials): St. Edward Women’s Club Second Annual [email protected]. PassionPlay/LakeCo. $750; commuter: $650; registration deposit: $250. Rummage and Bake Sale. At 5788 Thornton Information/registration: www.santasabinacenter. Ave., Newark. June 29: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.; June org, email [email protected] or 415- 30: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: contact Marge, Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and until 9 a.m., at Church of the Good Shepherd, 457-7727. 510-792-4572. Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg, and 24-hours in the Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Adoration Chapel, adjacent to the church. A code July 22 to 27 July 1 to 29 is required to enter, dial the parish office for access Becoming a Mystic in Today’s World. Five-day Children’s Book Readings at San Damiano First Wednesdays at 925-439-6404. Silent Contemplative Retreat with Sister Celeste Retreat. Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon at 710 Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Crine, OSF and Rev. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM. Highland Drive, Danville. Cost: free. Information/ Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo First Fridays At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, registration: visit www.sandamiano.org or dial 925- Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and 9 a.m. to noon at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Manor Danville. Information/registration: 925-837-9141, 837-9141, ext. 315. rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. ext. 315, or www.sandamiano.org. [email protected]. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 Saturday, July 13 Van Buren St., Alameda. 510-373-5200. Dress A Girl Around the World Sew-Fest. 9 a.m. Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 11555 u TAIZÉ to 3 p.m. at St. Michael Parish Hall, corner of 3rd Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Shannon Ave., Dublin. (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. and Maple St., Livermore. We need all kinds of 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship help, sewing, ironing, cutting; bring your sewing Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. and veneration of the cross.) machine or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, 510-522-0181. along with your helping hands and we will put you u EUCHARISTIC Sunday, June 16 to work. We are always accepting “cheerful” cotton First Saturdays 6 p.m. at Walnut Creek United Methodist fabric donations. Contact us for kits that you can ADORATION Immediately following 8:30 a.m. Mass until Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek. Third sew from home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925- St. John the Baptist Divine Mercy Adoration Sundays at a participating area church. 352-8447 or [email protected]. 3:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Mullen Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510- Commons Library, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, 230-4325; [email protected]. Walnut Creek. 925-939-7911. Friday, June 28 Sunday, July 21 Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Wine and Jazz at San Damiano. 3:30 to 6 p.m. 510-797-1660. Every last Saturday Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday at 710 Highland Drive, Danville. $35 cost includes St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St. at Fourth in November and December). www.facebook.com/ “bountiful” snacks. Information/registration: visit Immediately after 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; ends with St., Livermore. To schedule: Adoration@ benediction at 9 p.m., , 837 TaizeOnTheIsland. www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. St. Joseph Church StMichaelLivermore.com. Tennent Ave., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Saturday, Aug. 10 Daily u SUPPORT 16th Wine in the Bay. 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Anne 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Agnes Parish, 3966 u Community Life Center, 2800 Camino Diablo Road, EVENTS Chestnut Ave., Concord. GROUPS Byron. An adults-only (21-plus) event. There will be Saturday, June 15 food, music, live and silent auction fundraising for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8 St. Anne community outreach programs such as 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-4020. St. Leander’s Meridians 18th Annual Summer the food pantry, scholarships, The Giving Wreath Sports Collectors Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Grief Support. 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton and more. Tickets: $50 per person. For tickets Monday to Saturday, Leander Parish, Ryan O’Connell Hall, 575 West Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. You contact: Mathilda at [email protected] or Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. A variety of vintage do not have to suffer the death of a loved one 650-888-6931; or via Paypal at the church website, First Friday sports memorabilia items (1880s-2010s) will be alone. Information: Eleanor at 925-846-8708. All are www.stannechurchbyron.com. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9:30 available for sale. Free verbal appraisals are avail- welcome regardless of religious affiliation. a.m. to midnight every first Friday at Our Lady of able (for pre-1975 items only). General admission: Good Counsel Chapel, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San $4, $2 for those under 5 and over 65. Proceeds Tuesdays u SPIRITUALITY Leandro. 510-614-2765. benefit St. Leander Parish and local charities. Divorce Support Workshops. 7 p.m. at St. Information: contact Mark, 510-538-6245. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley June 10, 17, 24 Mondays Blvd., San Ramon. This is a video series by 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of Sunday, June 16 Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, DivorceCare. Questions/registration, email Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. Father’s Day BBQ at San Damiano. 1 to 4 p.m. at OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Rosemarie McKenney, [email protected]. 925-682-5447. 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost: $30 for adults, the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, $15 for kids 12 and under. Information/registration: 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Second and Fourth Tuesdays visit www.sandamiano.org or dial 925-837-9141, 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. Mondays, Tuesdays, St. John Vianney Grief Ministry. 7 p.m. in ext. 315. Thursdays, Fridays Mullins Common, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, June 11, 18, 25 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent chapel and 2 to Saturday, June 22 Walnut Creek. Facilitator: Rev. Padraig Greene. Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays Information: Eileen Matthews, 925-939-8199 or 9 p.m. in the church on Wednesdays at St. Bede Magnificat Prayer Breakfast. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 in St. Anthony room at St. Mary of the Immaculate [email protected]. Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. 510-782-2171. p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Concord. Presenters: Deacon Steve and Mary Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ Third Wednesdays Mondays, Wednesdays Anne Greco, who have a ministry of evangeliza- outlook.com. Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, tion and healing in the Diocese of Orange. Pricing: 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. from $33 (online) to $40 (after June 15). Register rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., June 11, 25 by mail or online at www.magnificat-ministry.net/ Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays ca-walnutcreek. Information: Kim Sullivan, 925-683- opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- 4665 or [email protected]. Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. benediction in Mary’s Chapel 8220 or [email protected]. St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. at St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. Second Wednesdays Fourth Wednesdays June 12, 19, 26 First Tuesdays Bingo. 6 p.m. in the Stack Center at Our Lady of Family Caregiver Support Ministry. 7 p.m. in rooms 214 and 215 in the Ministry Center at St. Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. 7 to 8 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese, Grace Parish, 3433 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley. Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays after last morning Mass, at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Enjoy a variety of fun Bingo games on shutter Family caregivers are invited to our monthly meet- Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 Alameda. 510-522-0181. cards, 50/50 blackout game on Bingo sheets, Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, 925-550-0679. progressive Bingo game each month. Sponsor: ings which include prayer, handouts on caregiving St. Maximilian Kolbe Council 16770 Knights of and discussion related to coping when caring for Wednesdays loved ones. Dave Clare, 925-314-5784. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 6 to 7 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Columbus. Masses in Tagalog. Every third Sunday (except Confessions: 6 to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph the in September and December) at 3:30 p.m. at St. Worker Church, 1640 Addison St., Berkeley. Thursdays Michael Church, 458 Maple St. Livermore. 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After the 7:30 a.m. Mass registration: 831-475-1236 or www.villamariadel- JUNE 10, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 9 “St. John Nepomucene is a Franciscan report adds new symbol of what all priests know names of credibly accused and that is the seal of confession Staff report The Diocese of Oakland’s list of clergy credibly is absolute and the privilege accused of sexual abuse of a minor grew by 19 with the publication of a list of credibly accused clergy released between priest is penitent must by the Franciscans. The Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Barbara be absolute. What happens there released a list of friars with credible accusations of sexual abuse of minors, dating back to 1950, on May 31. never, never is repeated.” This admission led to the addition of 19 names to the

CHAZ MUTH/CNS Diocese of Oakland’s list of religious priests and dea- cons, and priests from other dioceses who have lived in — Father Richard D. Baker, A mosaic image of St. John Nepomucene hearing the Oakland diocese credibly accused of sexual abuse pastor of St. John Nepomucene confessions is displayed inside St. John Nepomucene of a minor. Catholic Church in New York City Catholic Church in New York City May 2. On Feb. 18, the Diocese of Oakland published a list of 20 diocesan priests and 25 religious priests and deacons, and priests from other dioceses who have lived in the Oakland Martyrdom to uphold seal of diocese, credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. “It is a ‘living list,’ and will be updated as needed,” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, wrote at the time of the list’s release. confession not a new phenomenon The Province of St. Barbara’s territory includes the Diocese of Oakland, and some of the credibly accused By Chaz Muth legal system. Franciscans either served or lived in the Oakland diocese, Catholic News Service The 9th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals eventually said Helen Osman, interim director of communications NEW YORK — A symbol of the historical commitment ruled that the state of Oregon could not use the tape in for the diocese. priests have to the seal of confession greets people a prosecution, but, it didn’t order the destruction of the Although these men were in the diocese, the diocese as they cross the threshold of a Catholic church in recording. had no record of any allegations being made against them Manhattan’s Upper East Side. “So, we only viewed this as a partial victory,” Father until the Franciscans released their list on May 31, she said. Above the door is a stone-carved image of St. John Mockaitis told CNS in a May interview. “It’s an affront to Four of the accused are living; three served in the Nepomucene holding two fingers to his lips, signifying the separation of church and state and the fact that it Diocese of Oakland, according to the Franciscans. They that priests must never reveal what is said to them in still exists is a slap in the face to the church,” said Father are Dennis Duffy, Stephen Kain and Josef Prochnow. the confessional, even if that means paying the ultimate Mockaitis, who wrote a 2008 book titled “The Seal: A Seven who have left the order or province, according sacrifice of death. Priest’s Story,” recounting the episode. to the Franciscans, include Joaquin Moreno and Robert This church is named for St. John Nepomucene — con- History shows there have been attempts by govern- Peguero, who served or lived in the Diocese of Oakland. sidered the patron saint for the seal of confession — and ments to obtain information revealed in the confessional See the updated list at www.oakdiocese.org/offices/chan- it’s adorned with artwork that tells the story of this 14th- for centuries, an effort that continues today. cellor/credible-accusations. Additional information is avail- century Bohemian priest who chose death rather than In the past two years lawmakers in the U.S., Australia able at https://sbfranciscans.org/list-of-credibly-accused/. reveal what was said during the sacrament of penance. and Chile, have crafted legislation that would compel The Diocesan Review Board is in the process of His story demonstrates how seriously the Catholic priests to violate the seal of confession, in one form or reviewing the cases of two diocesan priests who are on Church takes the privilege between priest and penitent another, to address the global child sexual-abuse crisis, administrative leave after allegations of sexual misconduct that a member of the clergy is willing to sacrifice his free- said Father Ronald T. Kunkel, theology professor at with minors were reported. Rev. 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See more photos at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. ALL: ALBERT C. PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT ALL: After each priest present imposed hands on the new priests individually, they all gathered around the altar.

The ordination ceremony includes Bishop Barber anoints Javier Ramirez Friends and mentors help vest the new Rev. Mark Ruiz, now ordained, lays various rituals, rich in meaning with oil, a ritual that stems from the priest. Here, Rev. Ruben Morales vests his hands on Bishop Barber. and history; each of the three new Old Testament and indicates that some- Javier Ramirez. As a deacon, Father priests took part in these. Here, one or something is being set apart for Ramirez served at Father Morales’ par- Bishop Barber lays his hands on a sacred task or duty. The anointing of ish, St. Mark, Richmond. The vestments John Pietruszka, invoking the Holy the hands signifies that the hands of the have symbolic meaning. The stole sym- Spirit to come down upon the one newly ordained priest are being prepared bolizes the authority and responsibil- to be ordained, giving him a sacred for the sacred duties and vessels which ity to serve in imitation of Christ. The character and setting him apart for will be part of the priestly ministry, for chasuble is the principal garment of the the designated ministry. example, offering the bread and the wine, priest celebrating the Eucharist and is anointing the sick and blessing people. the outermost vestment.

Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins attended the ordination, flanked by The cathedral was filled to capacity. Priests of the diocese and attendees Deacons Jorge Angel and Tim Moore. applaud the ordination of the new priests. JUNE 10, 2019 FORUM THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 11 LETTERS

for woman deacons. The demands for min- SB 360 persecution istry continue to grow, as the number of Letters to the editor provide a forum for readers to engage in an open exchange I want to thank Bishop Michael C. priests and deacons decrease. There is a of opinions and concerns in a climate of respect and civil discourse. The opinions Barber, SJ, and his fellow California tremendous untapped resource of women expressed are those of the writers, and not necessarily of the Catholic Voice or bishops for standing firm against SB360 religious who are educated and dedicated the Diocese of Oakland. While a full spectrum of opinions will sometimes include and upholding the Seal of Confession. to church work. In many ways they already those which dissent from Church teaching or contradict the natural moral law, it Let’s hope the bill does not pass, but it’s perform some duties of a deacon. a reminder that persecution could come Why should they not be formally is hoped that this forum will help our readers to understand better others’ think- even to Catholics in the US. ordained and recognized for the work that ing on critical issues facing the Church. May I suggest that it’s time to bring back they do? These women would give the the old-fashioned confessional box? If the Church a greater presence in hospitals, President Trump did not even allude to the not only our military are killed but civilians priest does not know who the penitent is, nursing homes, schools, social work facili- Christian identity of the victims. as well? he can’t report anything. ties, business, government and communi- More disturbing than the bishop’s par- • Praise dictator heads of countries Sue Rattray ties. By reason of their title they would have tisanship is his failure to spell out how a who have killed so many, even their own Richmond a greater influence and authority. political leader should perform witness: families? Everyone is agreed that one of the rea- not just to call himself Christian, but to This is not “pro-life” — this is “pro- sons the sexual abuse scandal gained so be Christian. Is it through work on health death.” Love your neighbor much traction in the Church was because care, migrant rights and education for the People, wake up and “smell the White The letter, “Liturgical Question” (Forum, of rampant clericalism. Even Pope Francis least of Christ’s brethren, or through a House!” May 27), seemed to express concern has admitted this. One of the ways to self-aggrandizing, saber-rattling quest to Ramona Krausnick about who we pray for. That strikes me combat this clericalism is to give women build walls between people? On that last Dublin as odd. a more extensive role in the Church. point the bishop of Rome has fortunately We pray for everyone whether or not Ordaining women deacons is one way to not withheld guidance. they are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, put women more at the center of the work John Connelly Spread the Word Buddhists or of no religious faith at all. of the Church and give it a more open and Kensington The Catholic Communication Campaign Our concern, compassion and love should nurturing perspective. is praiseworthy as it provides to connect extend to everyone, just as the Christ’s did. Pope Francis should act on this as or reach out to people relating to faith or Jesus said love your neighbor. He did soon as possible. History is clear and the Trump ‘pro-birth’ spiritual guidance. One thing to be aware not add “except” to his commandment. need is great. I read in the news May 19 where of by users accessing the internet and Wayne Mortensen Dennis Wasco Donald Trump said, yet again, he is “pro- social media like Facebook, Twitter, etc. San Ramon Clayton life” because he is against abortion. Being is to periodically change their passwords against abortion makes him “pro-birth,” not semi-annually or at least yearly, to avoid (Editor’s note: The commission Pope “pro-life.” There is a big difference between hacking and cyber-theft. Women deacons Francis appointed to study the history “pro-life” and “pro-birth.” The CCC objectives parallel Bishop On May 10, Pope Francis discussed a and identity of women deacons did not Is it “pro-life” to: Michael C. Barber’s “Rebuild My Church” study made about the history of women reach a unanimous conclusion about • As a presidential candidate say you can initiative. Some churches in the Oakland deacons in the Church. He wanted to make whether deaconesses in the early walk down Fifth Avenue in New York and diocese and elsewhere need to install or sure he was on solid historical footing church were “ordained” or formally shoot someone and get away with it? He upgrade their audio/sound and video sys- before he allowed women to be deacons “blessed,” the pope said. “What is said this on the national news — look it up. tem to effectively spread the Word of God. in our contemporary Church. fundamental is that there was no • Get rid of health care, specifically Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in The study, commissioned in August certainty that there was an ordination the Affordable Care Act, so that so many Union City uses Power Point by Microsoft 2013, showed that in the early Church with the same form and same aim as the who now have medical coverage will lose to display the Gospel, readings, psalms, there were women deacons who per- ordination of men,” the pope said May 7.) it and die? hymns and petitions on Saturday/Sunday formed ministries for the faithful. They • Separate children from their parents Masses. The displays are comprehensible were ordained to this office by bishops at the border so they die in detention? and very encouraging. by the laying of hands, just as male Call to be a Christian To date, four children have died since The Catholic Church needs to be bold deacons. They assisted at the liturgy In his column (Forum, May 13), Bishop December 2018 — look it up. and strong in disseminating and teach- and at baptisms. They visited the sick Robert Barron writes that Barack Obama • Deny immigrants asylum so they die ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to and performed various acts of charity to and Hilary Clinton referred to victims of in their war-torn countries? embrace other Christian denominations as the Christian community. The practice of the Sri Lanka bombings as “Easter wor- • Reject gun control so that more and a defense from the anti-Christs. The gos- ordaining women deacons died out in the shippers,” rather than as “Christians.” He more students and other individuals are pels of Mark and Luke both quote Jesus: 12th Century but had been a common calls this usage “pathetic.” But what are killed so easily because assault weapons “If they’re not against us, they’re with us.” practice until that time. Christians if not people who worship the are so readily available? Lourdes Tamse In today’s Church there is a crying need risen Christ of Easter? In his own tweet, • Start a war with other nations so that Fremont VANTAGE POINTS Wrapped in harsh rhetoric, safeguarding human life easily besmirched By Rev. Gerald D. Coleman, PSS these rights against reproductive “justice” Center, more than half of American Pulitzer Prize winner and American owed to the unborn. Catholics agree that abortion should be journalist Robert Caro rightly observes The drive to overturn Alabama’s new abortion law is now legal in most or all cases. that “power does not so much corrupt as Roe v. Wade is so the country’s most restrictive. It prohibits The drive to overturn Roe v. Wade is reveal.” I see this insight unfolding in recent abortion once a doctor can detect a fetal so wrapped in harsh politicizing rhetoric, conversations about wrapped in harsh heartbeat, around the six-week mark. It the point of safeguarding human life is abortion. politicizing rhetoric, the includes exceptions for rape and incest up too easily besmirched. President Trump Abortion is tradi- to 20 weeks, but only if an official police often refers to women and doctors who tionally a significant point of safeguarding report has been filed. Other states have “execute” babies, and Pope Francis had issue in presiden- human life is too easily taken similar steps. Missouri bans abortion likened abortion to hiring a “hitman” or tial races, but never after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Georgia, “contract killer.” This kind of language does more so than now. besmirched. Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio have also not fall easily on the ears of well-balanced Democratic presiden- passed “heartbeat bills” which prohibit people. tial candidate Sen. tion was the result of rape. On this point, abortion after 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. Most people are open to recognize that Cory Booker, D-New he should read “My Rapist Apologized” Utah and Arkansas prohibit abortion after a human life has begun by the end of the Rev. Coleman Jersey, pledges a (New York Times, May 26, 2019, Pages the middle of the second trimester. first trimester of a pregnancy. It is at this White House Office of Reproductive 1 and 4) to sense the agonizing decision A federal judge in Mississippi recently point that some common ground may be Freedom exclusively dedicated to protect- abortion is for a woman. delivered a judicial rebuke against laws reached to protect all unborn human life. ing abortion rights, repealing the Hyde California’s state Senate recently that seek to forbid abortions early in preg- Books on medical embryology explain that Amendment that restricts taxpayer funding passed the College Student Right to nancy. The judge wrote that such laws are a new human organism is determined at of abortion and reversing executive actions Access Act that requires public universi- the result of a decades-long campaign fertilization and a new human being is cre- taken by President Trump to protect the ties to provide abortion-inducing drugs at fueled by national interest groups to ated at that moment. It is for this biological conscience rights of religious organiza- student health centers. If passed by the overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme reason that the Catholic moral tradition tions who refuse to pay for employee state House, Newsom will surely sign the Court decision that provides a fundamen- teaches that a human being has an invio- abortions. bill into law. tal “right to privacy” that protects a preg- lable right to life when he or she comes In May, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Seven women business leaders pub- nant woman’s liberty to choose whether into existence. This reproductive “justice” offered a $100 million subsidy for reproduc- lished a full-page ad in the May 21 edi- or not to have an abortion. must be respected as having equality with tive and sexual health care that includes tion of the New York Times asserting that Most states permit abortion until the a woman’s reproductive “right” to eliminate $10 million for abortion and contraception “abortion is a human right, a personal and fetus reaches viability, usually at 25 to 28 a fledgling human life. in the state budget. He denounced pro- constitutional choice, health care, lifesav- weeks. In January, New York enacted the life bills as patriarchal, mocked people ing, gender equality, owning your own Reproductive Health Act that guarantees a (Father Gerald D. Coleman, PSS, is an who uphold the rights of the unborn, and body, not a crime and not up for debate.” “fundamental right to abortion,” eliminating adjunct professor, Graduate Department ridiculed anyone who would suggest that These assertions uphold a woman’s all restrictions, making abortion legal after of Pastoral Ministries, Santa Clara a “baby be brought to term” whose concep- reproductive “rights” but neglect to balance 24 weeks. According to the Pew Research University.)

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To the Class of 2019 Congratulations graduates

ongratulations to the graduates of our Catholic ongratulations and God’s blessings to the graduating elementary, high schools and colleges, and to the Class of 2019! May God continue to surround you in Catholic graduates of public schools. I, your family His loving care as you take your next steps on life’s andC friends are proud of you. We love you. journey.C Trust that God’s plan for you is filled with hope and Your faith is the bridge to your future. The church will a bright future ahead. never leave you; it is here for you always. Your practice of Please know that you will always be a part of our school your faith will be essential throughout your life. As you grow, communities and in our prayers. you may encounter joy and success, but also trying times. Our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the families Remember always your Catholic teaching. Remember of our graduates. Thank you for choosing a Catholic school the power of prayer. I have personally witnessed the power for your child and entrusting us as partners on your child’s of prayer, in combat in the Middle East, with the sick and faith and educational journey. those in need. Prayer can move you to a place of peace. “For I know that plans I have for you, declares the Lord, Again, congratulations. I pray for your happiness and “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you future success. hope and a future. “ – Jeremiah 29:11 Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ Christ’s peace and joy surround you always, Bishop of Oakland Kathleen Radecke Superintendent of Catholic Schools Message unchanged as traditional class gifts adjust with the times

By David Scholz deep commitment to our Catholic faith,’’ Special to the Catholic Voice said Principal Alison Wilkie. “The mural It was all-too-common: benches by the will grace our new STREAM classroom school office or on the playground, or a for years to come!’’ religious statue, all sporting shiny name Two gifts from the graduating class at plates with the inscription “Donated by the School of Madeleine in Berkeley blend the Class of …’’ These were purchased by the past and present. The eighth-graders graduating classes to serve as the tradi- this year completed final projects that tional reminders of their legacies. included renovating a garden space, and But such traditions, if not practiced or preparing websites to orient future eighth- remembered, are eventually forgotten. grade classes. For some schools, it was the lack St. Philip Neri in Alameda too dusted off of funds left in the eighth grade’s bank its gift tradition and began a new one a few account as the year came to a close. For years back. The class gift was replaced with others, a gift just did not make it on the a book project centered on the meaning of class’s year-end to do list. gratitude. Students reflect and write detailed While some schools are opting — at and thoughtful letters of gratitude to any least temporarily — to forgo the tradition, person who has positively impacted their others are re-envisioning it. lives while at St. Philip Neri. These letters “Instead of giving a physical item as a are then sent in the mail and placed in a gift, which we have done for many years, book for the faculty and staff at the school. our eighth-grade class leaves funds to be The class also gives two Christian used for tuition assistance,’’ said Jennifer Service Scholarships to one girl and one Diaz, principal at All Saints School, boy in the seventh grade for $500 each. Hayward, of the Legacy Fund established The scholarship reflects St. Philip Neri’s last year. “This assistance is specifically Student Learning Expectations, and sup-

reserved for incoming eighth-grade stu- PHOTO COURTESY port of financial aid as the costs of Catholic dents with financial needs.’’ education continue to increase. The Class of 2019 at St. Michael School painted a mural depicting the tree of life Most Holy Rosary School in Antioch Sister Janice Therese Wellington, OP, on wood from the original Dominican Sisters building for its class gift. also has prioritized financial need. Its principal at Our Lady of Guadalupe School graduating class raised funds through ser- about 10 years ago,’’ said Principal Amy St. Michael School in Livermore’s grad- in Fremont, notes her graduates have long vice opportunities for three scholarships: a Cross of the annual gifts made by her uating class marked the school’s 105th upheld the tradition. pupil who will be continuing their education school’s graduating classes. “The students anniversary by creating a mural under The 2019 edition started the funding for at Most Holy Rosary, and three pupils who take pride in knowing that their class will be the direction of its volunteer art teacher, the purchase and installation of an elec- are attending a school that is part of a remembered through their gift, and it acts as Monique Makepeace, who is herself a tronic scoreboard in the newly renovated medical mission in the Philippines. a token of appreciation for their education. graduate of the school. gym. Generosity from a host of families St. Leander School in San Leandro has Previous classes have painted and The wood that the mural is painted on is and the school community pushed the actively encouraged its graduating classes redone a reflection/prayer room, and from the original Dominican Sisters building. effort over the goal line. to keep up the tradition. donated tabletop easels for art classes and “The mural is a tree of life, not only is “The tradition is important because their `It is an important tradition that began a new sound system for the auditorium. it artistically beautiful but it honors our (Continued on Page G2.)

The Department of Catholic Schools would like to THANK all of our School Administrators, Teachers and Staff for their FAITHFUL WITNESS, ministering in the LIGHT OF CHRIST, in each of our schools this year. God’s Blessings G•2 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 Message unchanged . . . St. David School didn’t have to (Continued from Page G1.) years in elementary school have given them the solid foundation upon which all their future is based — morals, values, study habits, academics, acceptance of self and go far to find its new principal others, how to be kind to one another,’’ she said. “Leaving a gift in their class name, reminds them about By Michele Jurich this foundation and reminds the school and its future stu- Staff writer dents why it exists — for these children,’’ she continued. “In Kenneth Deshone Farr II was the pupil who told his essence, they have started on the road to becoming the teachers he would be back to teach alongside them best God has created them to be in their elementary school.’’ someday. He had a few things to get out of the way first: high school and college. Two days after his graduation from Cal State East Bay, he entered the Kalmanovitz School of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California to begin his teaching creden- tial quest. He requested St. David School in Richmond as his student teaching assignment. He came as a student teacher in 2014, becoming a teacher, then vice principal. This May, he accepted the role of principal. The 6”5 teacher greets his fifth-graders at the class- Congratulations room door with a “Good morning,” a handshake and a look in the eye. to the honored graduates Farr’s great-grandparents had been parishioners at St. David; his grandmother took him to Mass there. Both of of the Class of 2019 his cousins went to the school; there was no question that “when my time came” he would enroll at St. David School. Reimius Aceret Daniel Hernandez In addition to his academics, his days were filled by Andrew Adela Ryan Jackson activities, including altar serving, student council, Cub PHOTO COURTESY Scouts and CYO sports. He would continue to play Noreen Albiento Daniela Jimenez Kenneth Deshone Farr II entered kindergarten at St. basketball throughout his high school and college years. Gabrielle Alejandro David School in Richmond in 1997. On July 1, 2019, Lisa Kamau “I remember loving, loving, loving this school,” he said. he will become its principal. Adriana Amezcua “The teachers were really, really great. There were so Andrew Le Adrianna Braga many students you made memories with, so many best somebody they know who can help them through that, Christian Legaspi friends,” he said. it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.” Aaron Castillo Colin Livingstone He doesn’t expect his students’ experiences to be Farr said he believes in the wisdom of “It takes a vil- Isaac Cazares-Ramos the same as his own. “I also take into consideration lage to raise a child.” John Mendoza Karmella Cheatham this is a different generation, this is a different time, and “It takes everybody coming together in all aspects,” Julian Perez they’re going to be their own people and make their own he said. Alexandra Contreras-Perez Zoey Salinas memories.” His students, when asked about their soon-to-be prin- Sofia Elias He tries to preserve the same values and morals that cipal, gave him high marks: He’s really nice. He makes Elvis Enguidanos Kristin Siasat have been a hallmark of a St. David education. learning more fun. He makes us get along with other “My Catholic faith is a huge part of who I am,” he said. people. He treats us like his own kids. He makes the Samuel Enguidanos Caelan Teixeira “I want everybody to know this is a very faith-centered whole classroom feel like a family. Samantha Flores Jasmine Tejano place.” “St. David School is a very special place that has Gianna Geronimo William Velasco Although his classmates numbered in the 30s, there years and years of rich history and rich memories,” he are 16 pupils in his fifth-grade class. It’s a high-energy said. “This is home to a lot of people. They may not come, Priscilla Gonzalez Laila Villalobos environment — “the kids bring it out,” he said. physically, to this building every day, but we are all willing As vice principal, he has gotten to know the entire to do everything necessary to ensure St. David’s success. student body: first name, last name, personality, family. “We are fortunate that St. David is a part of all of our So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and “These kids have feelings, they have minds, they lives. We want to do everything to keep it that way. There live in love, as Christ loved us.” have things going on,” he said. Unlike adults, they might are so many generations to come after us who deserve —Ephesians 5:1-2 not know how to cope with situations. “When they have to have these same experiences.” St. Isidore School Danville, CA Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2019 Laine Lagorio Ahern Hannah Elizabeth Ormsby Sean Michael Ahern Gianna Rose Pacas Shelby Lynne Anderson Juan Pablo Perez William Richard Giulia Ann Piombo Andrews Est. 1881 Cooper John Powers Brandon David Babby Alameda, California Aiden William Pregenzer Michael Costantino Barsi Ava Margaret Pulsifer Congratulations and God’s Blessings Spencer Thomas Biles Helen Rago to Robert Massimo Cabeceiras Michael Louis Giorgi Ronald Joseph Rosaia James Demoret Carney, Jr. John Staley Jacobson Saint Joseph Elementary School Audrey Lauren Ross Jacqueline Ann Carney Nicholas Joseph Johnson Class of 2019 Rocky Rossi Alida Diane Carpenter William Cooper Kennedy Samantha Rose Arojado Zachary David Hoover Emma Leigh Rusnak James Alexander Christensen Ashley Christine Koeltl Olivia Laurenne Baltutis Anna Le Luisa Francisca Christopher Reese Coleman Charles Patrick Kratus Van Sandbergen Zadie Ella Chriss Victor Marin Ruiz Olivia Grace Connell James Alan Kuiper Ella Rose Schock Alana Marie D’Cruz Ahmaree TáyShawn McCullough Ava Conte Lucy Lendall Alejandro Kristian Camille F. Dawson Kathy Thai Nguyen Ava Christine DeGracia Shelby Anne Lew Stapleton Isabelly Duarte Bradon Matthew Pazin Mary Patricia DeMartini Kristen Lynn Lyons Erin Stein Jenesis Lola Engelhard Nicholas Dominic Pirrotta Cole Deviney Robert Patrick Malnight Ashlyn Rose Storey Marco A. Esquivel, Jr. Silvia Vanessa Puga Emma Katherine Donnelly Sarah Martinez Jenna Ann Storey Bella Rose Estramonte Emma Marie Torres Rothlisberger Nora Evangeline Downey John Edward Mazzetti Cameron Rose Sumaquial Senna Gonzalez Garcia Teo Salgues Lindsay Jean Dublin Kaylan Rebecca McCormac Natalie Katherine Suryan Michael Alexander Glann Sydney Elizabeth Tamor Logan Noel Dunn William Vincent McNamara Megan Michelle Terry Jacob George Goodman Matthew Jacob Tarvin Alexander Emmanuel Gabriella Diamond Melean Lauren Claire Torneros Craig Favorito Jackson James Groff Katelin Thompson Danielle Michiels Elizabeth Vranesh Chance Joseph Frost Hayden Jeovanni Motas Grace Elizabeth Christian Moore Grunt Vincent Tran Samantha Jean Gibson Waizenegger Atticus Bettencourt Dane Nicholas Grunt Charles Howard VanDerveer Sean Kuan-Ling Gin George Novak Stephanie Marie Wong Mia Lula Holley Dylan J. Wondolleck Owen Youngquist JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•3 Student creates scholarship fund at SJND Special to The Catholic Voice Jocelyn Perez, Class of 2014, has created The Jocelyn Perez ‘14 Against All Scholarship Odds Scholarship to fund students like her, opportunities who despite facing significant personal, Contact Mollie McFarland, social or economic challenges, have the assistant principal of institutional motivation to complete their high school advancement, at 510-995-9456 or education at St. Joseph Notre Dame High [email protected] to learn more School. about this scholarship, and other While a college student, Perez scholarship opportunities. approached SJND in hopes of support- ing a current student because of her own experience at the Alameda high school. During her senior year at SJND, Perez constant smile, teacher and coach Don had a frightening encounter while work- Lippi awarded Perez the Refuse to Lose ing at her father’s taco truck. One slow Award during the 2014 Senior Awards Saturday morning, two men held up the Assembly. Perez and her family sometimes taco truck. In her and her father’s defense, struggled to pay the tuition at SJND, yet Perez began a physical struggle with one she feels blessed to have attended. of the two robbers, which resulted in him As a result of her experience, she was shooting her in the leg. inspired to create the Against All Odds Fortunately, she and her father survived Scholarship to support another student the attack, but she was forced to remain in need who has an exceptional drive to home from school for one month to heal succeed at SJND. her leg. Her most poignant memory from This spring, Perez returned to SJND high school was how all of her classmates to honor the first recipient of the Against and teachers rallied around her and helped All Odds Scholarship, freshman Margaret her recover both physically and mentally Moa ’22, who has overcome tragedy in when she returned to school. She says it her personal life and continues to excel “felt like family.” academically. PHOTO COURTESY Perez persevered through the rest of Perez, works three jobs to help pay Margaret Moa, Class of ‘22, is the first recipient of The Jocelyn Perez ‘14 Against her senior year and graduated. for her college education, and is studying All Odds Scholarship, which Perez created to support students who are deter- Because of her determined spirit and nursing at San Francisco State University. mined to succeed in the face of adversity.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Conception School Walnut Creek Our Lady of Grace Congratulations Class of 2019! Catholic School

Chloe Aguilar David Green William Pariso Alex Arcaya Francine Guerrero McKenna Redwood Class of 2019 Myles Barker Lily Hanzel Michael Risse Reese Bartlett Emma Kwok David Reggiardo Chris Beech Katie Kavanagh Josie Schneider Jack Buckley Ryan Moran Camille Romo Drake Bennett Dylan Kurio Airi Seib Eileen Caldwell Elias Nierengarten Ariana Schoefer Isabella Crespo Miabella Leonard Kentaro Seib Nora Caldwell Michael Omans Myles Secrist Paige David Cameron Malone Nathan Sillin Ellie Deorsey Isabel Ovalle Elijah Tavares Jinelle DeSouza Amanda Markantes Lily-Rose Solórzano Albert Hickey Mannat Padda Nicole Westerhoff Elizabeth Devine Natalie Massa Frankie Stewart Amelia Hollis David Phillips Matthew Wren Jonah Eger Daniel Murillo Tyler Worthington Amber Huizar Michael Phillips Genevieve Koceniak David Pita David Flurscheim Katrina Owens Emily Wouts

Congratulations to All Saints Catholic School Class of 2019 May God bless you and guide you Christ the King School, throughout your academic journey. Class of 2019 Pleasant Hill Olayiwola Abraham Giuliana Marinai Antonio James Arevalo Jacob Rey Palacio Alyssa Burgos Adriana Mieses Ava Reese Conner Aryan Raj Panchal Congratulations to the Isabella Carranceja Khalon Mosi Amber Rose Labaniego Cox Dominic Diwa Rivera Ciriaco Cervantes Khiron Mosi Graduating Class of 2019 Carlos Enrique Davalos López Alex David Rocha Evangelina Cervantes Marco Padilla Myles Chaz Easley Samuel Arrigoni Juliana Harrington Mikaela Cervantes Nathan Placido Lucia Elizabeth Sacco Lucas Alexander Fajardo Christopher Diaz Andrew Reyes Charles Donald Schneider Joseph Becker Ava Hempfling Mattis N. Hevin Morgan Blair Landon Escorcio Rylee Reyes John Seaborn Jacob King Joshua Fralick Elizabeth Sandoval Layla Hill Haley Brezac James Lakin Grace Alexa Twitchell Jessica Grospe Olivia Santos Justin Randall Hooper Dominic Brown Karlie Makhoul Anjanae Henry Ariana Taitague-Tandoc Madelena EveAura Velasquez Gabriel James Jardin Abigail Callahan Samantha Miller Jonnae Henry Andre Thompson Ella Walker Althea Caroline Kaldis John Cheshareck Eva Hernandez Kyle Valencia Adam Mills Henry John Weichhart Jessica Chisar Amel Hollimon Joshua Vonnegut Karina Relucio Krakowski Katherine Mullane Samantha Wheeler Madison Chua Rishona Israel Adoria Whitfield Sarah Isabella Lisanti Emma Nuti Sofia Alanya Yildirim Keira Dooley Karoline Maldonado Dillon Williams Mia Luisa J. Luna Dulan Orgonas Kaia Doyle Xochitl Amparo Mares Evelyn Rose Zaches Charlize Passalacqua Claudia Dumais Jalyn Adrianna Marks Samantha Margaret Zaches Jose Carlos Feliciano Caroline Rardin Zachary Nordberg Torrey David Zaches Cooper Flanagan Sean Rodriguez Congratulations to our graduates! Emily Fosker Abigail Stofer Morgan Gamble Mikayla Van Antwerp “What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.” Nicholas Halfon Matthew Villarreal —Eleanor Powell (American actress, c. 1930s-40s)

1335 High Street • Alameda, California 94501 • Phone (510) 521-0787 • Fax (510) 521-2418 Sean Hanley James Williams G•4 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 HNU student becomes resident calligraphy artist By Carrie McClish accepting money would be “taking the joy out of it” and body president and working with student activities and Staff writer that it would “become like work.” campus events. Mattea Carveiro has been a fan of what she called It can take between an hour to eight hours for Carveiro Carveiro’s lettering artworks can be found on her “fancy writing” since she was in kindergarten. to craft a grad cap design. “It really depends on the website www.carveirocreations.wordpress.com and on Now a student at Oakland’s Holy Names University, design,” she said. Instagram and Facebook: @carveirocreations, Carveiro Carveiro, 20, has been building a fan base of her own For a full Creations. For more information, send an email to: on campus where she is developing her skills as a cal- grad cap design [email protected]. ligraphy artist and a budding entre- Carveiro charges preneur. In recent weeks her designs, $30, while for just phrases and quotes in bold colors and a quote/saying handwritten lettering, have found an she charges $15- appreciative audience made up of 20, depending on St. Joseph School, college and high school graduates length. who have sought to celebrate this A class- rite of passage with boldly decorated mate, who is a Pinole mortarboards or “grad caps.” multimedia art Carveiro’s grad caps have reflect- major, designed Carveiro ed the wave of joy, pride, humor and a new website reality of the newly graduated. Messages appearing on for Carveiro, who her Instagram page, @carveirocreations, range from the noted that she is motivational: “dream, believe, achieve,” to the religious: not tech savvy. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Carveiro has also (Philippians 4:13), and simple truths: “Sorry Mom-Dad I been seen on Congratulations still need to borrow money.” HNU’s Instagram Carveiro, who is pursuing a double major in criminol- page. to the Class of 2019 ogy and psychology at HNU, has designed over 20 grad Carveiro, caps this year, with orders from 17 students who gradu- who grew up in Kaleb Allison Amanda Pinpin ated from HNU and three from students from another Campbell, has college and three orders from students graduating from spent the past James Bondoc Ethan Ramos high school. “They reached out to me. I didn’t know who three years liv- they were — I guess word got out.” ing on campus McKenna Brosnan James Ruiz “It’s still kind of weird to have people tell me that they at HNU. She like my stuff,” Carveiro said of her artwork during a recent has been a resi- Hailee Cid Donovan Salvador phone interview. dent assistant or Carveiro remembers being drawn to cursive writing RA, who helps Yonathan Daniel Miranda Sanchez back when she was in kindergarten. “I started connect- take care of ing the letters of my name and I asked my mother for her floor of her Alizia Dela Cruz Isabella Santucci help — ‘can I do this?’” dorm behind the Jehliza Francisco Brandon Soria But she stopped doing her fancy writing for a while scenes. When when she was told in school to wait until the third grade the school year Brendan Kariithi Samantha Tayag when the whole class was introduced to cursive writing. resumes after the Despite the pause Carveiro’s interest in cursive writing summer break William Liem Richard Timbang, Jr. could not be dampened for long. In fact she focused on she will have improving her lettering skills even more. her hands full Christian Naguit Vicente Travalini Carveiro’s artistic skills soon caught the eye of a cousin as RA, student who not only told her that her lettering was good but that Tawn Omotade Gabrielle Tusing she should consider selling her handiwork, noting that there is a market for hand-lettered items like cards and Sample Jessica Park Ryan Verdote certificates. of Mattea Initially Carveiro was hesitant about putting a price Carveiro’s Yvan Pena

to something she loved doing. She was concerned that PHOTOS COURTESY creations.

Congratulations to the The faculty and staff of Queen of All Saints School congratulate the Class of 2019 Amari Anderson* John Jordan Class of 2019! Elshamm Bereket* Jayden Lamb Fely (Femee) Academia Erwin Huerta Johnathan Brewer Aniya Lewis* Ethan Browne* Mitchelle Maina* Carlos Arriaza Preston Hum Michael Challenger* Ukachi Nnachi* Stefan Bakiev Jared Martinez King Collins* Willie Rogers* Ramiro Barajas Miguel Mendoza Amen Debretsion* Kailey Ross* Zoë Booth Gianna Orozco Amari Gray* Belen Topete* Valentina Castillo Anthony Pisciotto Mariah Harris* Zuri Wilson* Keira Harvell Zion Yeargin-Spencer Emily Cunningham Caden Scallin Amos Hodgson* Azaria Yohanes Jacob Ferreira Jordan Smith Jada Johnson* Trinity Zamora* Iaaliyah Galdamez Raquel Soltis Keyo Johnson Erin Gapasin Daniel Spencer Giovanni Jordan* *Honor Student Karina Guerra Saraya Williams Congratulations Graduates! Rosario Hinojosa Saint Leo the Great 4238 Howe Street • Oakland, CA 94611 Thank you for being such a blessing to QAS! CATHOLIC SCHOOL (510) 654-7828 www.stleothegreat.org JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•5 COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY Veterans and scholars Knight Dennis Lundbom, left, congratulates Marine Corps veterans Katherine Pagni, left, and Amy Smith. They, along with Pedro Magana, received $500 scholarships from the Livermore Knights of Columbus. The awards were presented on May 16 at Las Positas College’s 42nd annual NICHOLAS GLISSON OF REV. COURTESY PHOTO student scholarship awards ceremony at Cornerstone Fellowship. The Seventh-graders at the School of the Madeleine in Berkeley worked collaboratively to Livermore Knights established these scholarships for veterans in 2013 to create striking black-and-white images of the Stations of the Cross. Rev. Mr. Jonathan honor Lance Cpl. Ken Logsdon, USMC, a fourth degree Knight and charter Harmon, SJ, assisted the pastor, Rev. Nicholas Glisson, in leading the project. member of the Livermore council. Seventh-grade pupils create new Stations of the Cross in Berkeley By Michele Jurich Father Glisson sets aside Thursday Staff writer mornings for the School of the Madeleine. Worshippers at St. Mary Magdalen The seventh-grade class was available Parish in Berkeley began the Good for the project. “I was impressed with how St. Bede Friday observance in the Dominican focused they were,” he said. “They were Garden. There they saw for the first time right there on task the whole way through it.” “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. – Jeremiah 29:11 Catholic School the Stations of the Cross, black and It was a lesson in something more than white paintings created collaboratively by art. “I said to them, ‘This is an exercise in Congratulations CLASS OF 2019 seventh-graders, under the direction of the collaboration. We’re not here to display our Christiane Joy M. Alejandro Andre James Mostajo pastor, Rev. Nicholas Glisson, and Rev. Mr. competitive talents.’” Jeremy Thomas Aleman Yahaira Muñoz Arroyo Jonathan Harmon, SJ, who has served at Fourteen stations involved fourteen Keyla Isabel Arrechea Logan Napoles Kristian Gerard Canonizado Emily Nguyen Hoang My the parish for three years. paintings, completed over the course of Gieselle Anne R. Castillo Yvanee P. Palomata The 14 paintings were processed into several weeks. Jaylan Dijamco Concepcion Isabella Punzalan Panganiban the church to begin the Good Friday liturgy. “If Easter had fallen earlier, we wouldn’t Shareeza Lata Dean Isabella Victoria Perez Father Glisson saw the art project as “a have gotten it done,” Father Glisson said. Julia Anne Evangelista Dungo Darrold Maxim Ponce Jr. good opportunity for kids to engage spiritually.” “Jonathan and I were painting some of the Alysia Estelle Elizarrey Gabriella Rafael “It’s been a project I’ve wanted to do faces on Holy Thursday, and we used them Thomas Clayton Ellis Keanna Noe Rafael for years,” he said. “There’s a very simple, on Good Friday.” Ralph Daniel S. Esguerra Nolan Don N. Razon low-tech way of creating a piece of art that “Prayer can be posture, it can be creative Glydelle Barluado Espano Brandon Reyes I thought we could use. You take an image engagement like in art,” Father Glisson said. Estefania Y. Fuentes Daniella Canlas Sales Nathan Garvey-Bassett Carter J. Tabion and project it onto a canvas. If you just color “It doesn’t have to be accompanied by words. Gabriela Gonzalez Elijah Anthony Te in the dark sports with paint, you wind up I hope the kids get that sense,” he said. Maya Gonzalez Bryce Joaquin Lacson Torres with this really high-contrast image.” Father Glisson’s art work — he called Aiden Ray Mejia The parish’s Deacon Harmon, Father himself a “dabbler” — and that of his family Glisson said, “has some excellent art skills. members, grace the walls of his office at I thought it would be a great project for the parish. “I know when I paint, there’s a him.” Deacon Harmon chose the medieval flow that goes with it. It is a communing with St. Perpetua School woodcut images. God, regardless if the art is religious or not.” Congratulations to our Graduates Holy Rosary School Class of 2019 Antioch

Jackson Jose Berry Melissa Blanche Krochmal Congratulations to the honored Madeline Lucy Buckley Evan Alan Louis graduates of the Class of 2019 Gillian Reese Davis Luke Joseph McGuinness Pedro Alemán Riley McIntosh Keilah Lucia Ezaddin Rowan Thomas Shumakov Moffett Evan Anderson Rebecca McPeek William Anthony Haggerty Sierra Lyn Parks Dessiree Arambula Giselle Muñoz Peter James Heiskell Ellie Taylor Scheberies Wyatt Buckner-Falduti Nathan Ng Kevin Nicolai Henderson Chloe Lou Sitzmann Julieta Cazares Kent Noble Declan Gabriel Henderson Owen Cooper Smith Kacey Collado Giancarlo Olveda Alexander Como Diego Orozco Roarke Iver Hoban Evan Joseph Wells Camila Contreras Patrick Ouimet Brighid Elizabeth Hogan Charles Whipple Xavier Contreras Kayley Paiz Sarah Cosper Jeriko Patterson William Fairhurst Isaiah Pino Marisa Fletes Anthony Potestio Congratulations Class of 2019! Hadieh Gallegos Jordan Ratchford Lucina Garcia Angelo Reyes Aiden Garibay Yuan Ricafort William Hayr Francine Riccabona Gerald Henderson Malena Rivera Matthew Hourigan Niko Rivera Scott Iannaccone Madison Santos Stephanie Iannaccone Sergio Serrano Elena Lazzaro Nathaniel Sigua Diana Angeles German Gonzalez Jordan Morales Nicholas Ardales Salma Gonzalez Giovanni Murillo Brock Lombardi Alexandra Thomason Fiona Bohan Joie Lynn Halol Ian Carlo Nalagan Noelia Lopez Melissa Torres Thomas John Caballero Edwin Jose Hatcher Melindajane Pagaoa Aaron Marvin Calica Jordan Hernandez Natalia Alexa Palacios Tanner Luff Sofia Villaseñor Anthony Dang Eryn Jerus Janaviel Pangan Mya Matar Dylan Yee Marissa Del Rio Kaitlyn Kong Cecelia Santillan Michelle Mayorga Meghan Freitas Taylor LeGodais Matthew Garcia Boston Medeiros G•6 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 ‘Working in a Catholic school family has always been my passion and joy’ By Arlene Marseille Working in a Catholic school family has always been Special to The Catholic Voice my passion and joy. In the Book of Ecclesiastes and a song created by I know I became interested in education because of my Peter Seeger, there are the following lines: love for children and wanting to expose them to the joy of “To everything there is a season learning. I am happy to say that after 45 years, the children And a time for every purpose, under Heaven.” are still the most rewarding part of my job. As much as In February, after much soul searching, family discus- I enjoy working with the professionals on my faculty and sions and prayer, I made the tough decision to start the staff, the parents and guardians, and the parishioners, next chapter of my life. I am stepping aside and giving it’s the students themselves that provide the continual someone else the responsibilities, challenges and joys flood of blessings in my life. There is simply nothing more of being the next principal of St. Joseph School, Pinole. invigorating or humbling than to connect with a student in My journey began in 1971 as an instructional assistant a way that changes that student’s life. It may not happen in second grade at St. Vincent’s in Vallejo. The following immediately, or even while the child is in your elementary year at St. Catherine’s in Martinez, I taught a fourth/ school, but later down the line, he/she is excited to come fifth combination of 60 students, without an instructional back and share accomplishments. assistant. The next year, I took on the challenge of teach- The children constantly surprise me with their enthu- ing a non-graded, ungraded system with students from siasm, motivation, smiles and hugs. I get the feeling of kindergarten through fifth grade together in my classroom. accomplishment seeing the students grow in confidence, After a year off for the birth of my son, I accepted a third knowledge and skills. My greatest joy comes with witness- grade teaching position at St. Agnes in Concord. Three ing a child coming into the realization of self. years later, I took another year off for the birth of my Being a Catholic school principal has always provided daughter. I came back to teach as a reading specialist me with a home to share my beliefs, to practice the values at St. Francis of Assisi in Concord. I then taught fourth and traditions of my rich faith, and to spread the good grade for two years and followed that with 14 wonderful news to others. years in the first grade. As I leave, the future of our schools looks bright. Our Knowing that I had more to offer the Catholic school students will continue to value the experience of hard system, I went to grad school at Saint Mary’s College in work, the joy of achievement and the responsibility of Moraga, where I received my administrative credential and respecting others. Together we do make an awesome master’s degree in educational leadership. Thus began difference.

my next chapter as principal of St. John’s in San Lorenzo. PHOTO COURTESY My career has been my season and the children have Eight years later, I started what would become 14 years at been my purpose. Arlene Marseille next to a statue of St. Joseph and Jesus. St. Joseph School in Pinole. Add it all up, and it becomes Thank you for your friendship. It has been a pleasure 45 fulfilling years as a Catholic school educator. and the parent community is supportive and encouraging. to be a servant leader for the Diocese of Oakland. I had delayed making this decision for a multitude of I am so grateful to the active PTG organization and an reasons. I am convinced that this is the right time. Our enthusiastic school board. The faculty and staff are the (Arlene Marseille is retiring after her 45-year career in school has achieved a good point of stability, enrollment is best collection of dedicated and committed educators that Catholic education. She wrote this reflection at the request steady, finances are sound, a new gym floor is going down, I have had the privilege to work with and know. of The Catholic Voice.)

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Congratulations Congratulations to the Class of 2019. to our honored graduates Lara Sue Adams Marlon William Jones of the Class of 2019 Gideon Amanuel Adrian Justis Madrigal Raphaël Gautama Louis Barboza Lauren Josephine Mark Julian Barbera Jack Larsen Grady P. Burditt Ruben Ochoa Jr. Tracy Bui Ryan O’Donnell Santiago Miguel Cajas Perea Tabitha Reid Sierra Camacho Audrey Ohwobete Mariah Colbert Thomas Nathaniel Rokkala Isabella Jasmine de Souza Benito Ruiz Mary Cantora Matthew Orozco Kathleen Dillon Emma Clarissa Santa Cruz Cecilia Childs Nolan Quiroz Lilah Durney Isidore Siegel St. Paul Catholic School John Cooke Sam Quiroz Marina Fadelli Gina Mara Sorbi Shaylee Coulter Sophie Radigue Radha Justine Feist Isabella Spremich Congratulates the Class of 2019 Wishing you continued success as Ava Dioli Aiyana Rawson Taryn P. Fettig Clara Marie Steele Confident Christian Leaders Evangeline Fa’aita Matthew Ruggiero Roger Otto Freeman Kim-Quyen Penelope Toland Delanna Rose Giacomelli Karis Van Noord Nadia Foss Giovanni Sandoval Caroline Carrillo Edgardo Sanchez Griffin Quinn Hammond Jurgis Tomas Vass Gabriella Cuadra Marco Segovia Gianna Galvan Eva Topete Payton W. Hoff Stella Ryan Wellborn Robert Max Drake Giancarlo Thurmond Andrea Gonzalez Elinora Towne Grace Julia Hurley Victoria E. Wiitala Liliana Hernandez Kamilah Tiongco Shermally Naldoza Jordan Villanueva Cameron Hankins Elijah Warren Mary Elizabeth Isola Kate Andrews Wilkie Sheridan Hogrefe Chelsi Woods Sofia Jackson JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•7

Hassan Abdullah Iman Byndloss John Ellis Jude Hébert Zixuan Li Kieran Okada Nachanok Sinchai Jessica Alaniz Samantha Cadenasso Ke Fang Holly Henderlite Duncan Liebreich Nicholas Ong Duncan Sinclair Isabel Alvarado Olivia Cafaro-Mirviss Zachary Figueroa Kiera Hennigan Kennedy Lincoln Gabriella Onken Kayla Snaer-Hamilton Jarryn Anderson Isabella Caliri Salome Finau Paul Herman Sara Lindorfer Alden O’Rafferty Jaden Sonke Jacqueline Arnold Sebastian Camacho Benjamin Fine Diana Hernandez Amanda Lira Malaya Ann Orante Lucas Soto Michael Aseremo Alexa Carera Linnea Fischer Trevor Hicks Nils Ljung Ariana Ortega Simon Sotomey Bryce Ashford Paul Carney Emma Flood Jada Holland Anna Lockhart Catalina Ortiz Emma Stephens Elizabeth Avery Kimberly Chau Maurice Flynn Carly Hudson Kyron Loggins Malia Otuhiva Bryce Suzuki Shiyi Bai William Chavarin Ivan Fong Campbell Hunter Alexandria Love Branden Owens McKenzie Taffe Helen Balawejder Jennifer Cheng Nicole Francisco Thomas Hyland Amara Lumsey Nadia Pace Olivia Talley Leila Barbera Man Hei Cheng Sophia Friedman Alexa Ingersoll Samuel Madden Nicolas Padilla Justin Tan Isabella Mahoney Robin Parks Justin Taylor Greta Majus James Parr Holly Teeters Lena Malmstrom Brenden Patrick Moravia Thomas Joshua Mannix Joseph Picchi Nathan Thomas CONGRATULATIONS Shannon Mante-Green Andrew Powell Wyatt Thompson Mario Manzanares Jasmine Powell Elizabeth Todd Sabrina Marcone Ailani Price Hailey Tom CLASS OF 2019 Ava Marrama Martin Prose Maya Tompkins FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS Gemma Marshall Mia Rahman Mikaela Tompkins Every day you make us proud by creating positive change within Mio Marshall Sabela Ralston Jeneva Toolajian Itxcia Martinez-Ramirez Owen Ramiza Natalia Torres yourselves and your communities, building a more just, joyful and Eli McAmis Benjamin Rapson Nataly Torres sustainable world. Liam McCarthy Lance Ratcliff Dakarai Toure Sophia McHugh Zoe Readi-Brown William Trevor Bishop O’Dowd High School | A Catholic College Preparatory School | Oakland, CA Aisha McMahon David Reback Katerina Trinchero Iniko McNeil Joshua Redfield Ella Van Auker Margaret Bautista Kate Cherryhomes Robert Fusinati Luke Ionin Zichong Meng Katherine Rehberger Kaitlyn Van Nyhuis Kelly Baxter Mali Chester Layla Gafni-Kubukeli Irvin James Aljo Mercado Samantha Reinert Owen Varela Nicole Beales Kelly Clark RioGalicia John James Joshua Miller Stella Richards Samantha Verdin-Paez Eugenia Bedford-Panori Willis Noah Villagomez Brooke Johnson Alexander Mintz Jordan Riley Ava Walker Lillie Benson Clayton-Stankowski Tyler Garay-Harris Bryant Johnson Sarah Mockel Liam Rizzo Grace Wallingford Alexander Berger Colm Connolly Esther Garcia Kai Johnson Destiny Montalvo Nava Jett Roberts Brendan Walsh Molly Bernstein Kyle Connors Abel Getachew Mari Johnson-Dumas Mason Montgomery Andrew Roche Isabella Walters Nitin Bhupatiraju Gemma Cook Giovanna Gialis Austin Jones Archie Moon Gabriela Rodriguez Andre Ward Nitya Bhupatiraju Sean Cook Calvin Gibbon Jordan Jones Aidan Moore Allison Rogers Jelani Warren Aidan Bradley Ethan Croley Riley Glendinning Lauren Keeley Amira Moore Charles Russell Mays Washington Aidan Brennan-Barroso Ruby Crudo Tarik Glenn Ethan Kha Darian Moore Nicholas Saikley Lilianna Weible Reese Bretow Colleen Cushing Kwame’ Glover Amanda Dawn King Julius-Maximos Moridis Britney Salas Juliana Weinerth Logan Brockbank Elise Cypher Nina Goncharova Daniel Kjeldsen Lauren Murphy Samuel Sanchez Liana Willis Karis Brown Dwight Davenport Gabriel Goodspeed Jonathan Kyriacou Thomas Murphy Keeryth Sandhu Julia Wong Xavier Brown Adrian Davis Aoife Gorshow Lauryn La Duc Athan Natsues William Scherer Remington Wood Isabella Brusco Jalyn Davis Casimir Graffagna Jacqueline Lanza Desio Taylor Nelson Jack Schirmer Jordan Woods Anna Bullock Elizabeth Desler Matthias Haas Madison Lenoir-Irwin James Nettleton Zacharia Schmidt Kheshawn Wynn Fredric Bunkers Aniket Dhar Nicholas Hager Camille Lent Benjamin Nguyen Yididya Sebhatu Alexander Yegian Katherine Bunn Emma Dillin Nicole Hammoude Benjamin Leung Anna Nihei Corlen Selvy-Parker Joshua Yost Kehinde Burris-Albans Zhiheng Ding Julia Hanson Pearl Li Carolina O’Bresly Maya Seyoum Brenden Zamora Obafemi Burris-Albans Alexander Dyce Elijah Harrison Yidi Li Sofia Odeste Bianca Shaw Charles Buttrick Alec Elliott Nicolas Hausser Yuwen Li Anaelle Oiknine Justin Shi

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The Carondelet faculty, staff, and administration wish congratulations to the class of 2019!

Mary-Margaret Accardo Bailey Choi Luz Yuliana Gonzalez Lourdes Latasa Christy Neufeld Leilonei Sandoval Carissa Adriano Katherine Cilley Mendoza Grace Leary Brianna Nevares Madison Sanner Sophie Afinowicz Melody Coats Madeline Granucci Chiana Lee Amy Nguyen Emily Schiffenhaus Mariana Ambrose Ella Collier Sofia Green Sommer Leitz Natalie Nicolosi Sophia Schmitz Angelina Anderson Dalaney Conte Julia Greene Caitlin Lightle Grace Nimmo Alexandria Schwenger Athena Araica Victoria Cooper Grace Groeniger Meagan Listek Perla Nino Angelina Scoma Lucienne Arrigoni Sydney Copeland Daniella Guieb Hannah Macaulay Madeline Nomura Jewelle Segarra Lauren Aureus Sophie Corbett Lauren Guistolise Amanda Macedo Delaney O’Connell Samantha Serrano Isabellajane Baerlang Kendall Cossano Sarah Hamilton Kasey Madsen Mary Olinger Jamie Sexton Shannon Bailey Samantha Covaia Maya Hanck Faith Mahallati Czijay Robyn Oliveros Grace Sherwood Alyssa Balistreri Dana Cross Sarah Happy Brianna Maiwand Dominique Orozco Angelina Shipe Alexandra Bamberger Carla Cuba- Espinoza Mackensie Hastings Caitlin Marani Julia Paley Natalie Silvera Paloma Barajas Taryn Cunningham Georgia Hawkins Samantha Marchetti Stephanie Perezalonso Lindsay Simpson Sarah Becker Cassidy Cushing Isabel Hecimovich Jessica Martin Isabella Peters Lauren Sloan Elizabeth Bermudez Katherine De Guzman Zoe Heilmann Payton Martin Brooke Phillips Bailee Smallwood Ellen Bezanson Ellie de Roque Catherine Helgeson Sarah Angela Martin Brennan Pittsey Bridget Smith Ragan Bingham Delilah Desilva Tara Henrikson Shannon Martin Melissa Plankey Kelly Stephens Madeline Blackmon Isabella Desilva Lesly Hinojosa Alexi Masarweh Cecilia Portillo Kathryn Styrlund Isabella Braulik Ilona DeSzily Penelope Hood Katharine Mattos Sachi Powelson Ashly Sublasky Julianna Bridges Tara Dorafsha Hayley Hoover Elyse McClure Sidnee Prince Megan Sullivan Sabrina Brightman Delaney Dunn Lily Houlston Nicole McGowan Skyleur Prince Fiona Sundy Sofia Brinkerhoff Sarah Easley Emily Howie Caroline McLaughlin Jessica Pulver Paige Tagg Alexandra Brown Mackenzie Elting Kamryn Hunziker Emma McLaughlin Caitlyn Quartaroli Isis Tolson Natalie Brown Jasmine Erickson Nicole Iriarte Natalie Meyer Nicole Ramos Lauren Vega Shelby Bryant Grace Fenton Collette Ivanov Erica Miller Paige Renner Peyton Vernon Sydney Buettner Natalie Fernando Danielle Javier Hayley Miller Malena Rico Kinnon Vest Fiona Cabral Rebeca Flores Julie Jones Tatyana Modawar Olivia Roche Jenna Weisman Cristiana Cabreira Isabelle Frasca Raevyn Jones Erin Moore Carly Ross Sasha Williams Julia Claire Camilon Cielo Gamboa Ellen Jurgens Kelsey Morris Taylor Rowley Jaleh Wooten Yesenia Cardona Courtney Gaoiran Marisa Klapperich Olivia Mulchaey Catherine Rueb Madison Wright Madeline Carmon Hillary Garcia Courtney Klausen Kiera Mullin Marie’sa Rumsey Emily Yamasaki Ariana Carra Sophia Ghiozzi Jenna Klein Emily Murawski Alondra Ruvalcaba Katherine Yee-Santos Willow Chimienti Samantha Gingrich Catherine LaBella Megan Murphy Isabella Sanchez-Beard Dejia Zambrano Jana Labib Brianna Murray Preparing young women to live with heart, faith and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph G•8 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SALESIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SALESIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASS OF 2019! CLASS OF 2019! From the entire Salesian Family, we are proud of you and so happy to From the entire Salesianwelcome Family,you into we the are Alumni proud Family! of you and so happy to welcome you into the Alumni Family! We look forward to seeingwelcome you youall asinto engaged the Alumni global Family! citizens who will make our We look forwardcommunity to seeing you and all world as engaged a better global place. citizensGo Pride! who will make our community and world a better place. Go Pride! Emmanuel Adeoye J’La Cotton Sebastian Franco Calixta Lehman Fernando Ornelas Janette Snyder EmmanuelJulianne Alcantara Adeoye KyleJ’La CushingCotton NicholasSebastian Franklin Franco BettyCalixta Qianyizhi Lehman Li FernandoMelina OrnelasPeña NicholasJanette Snyder Staggs JulianneZarrie Alcantara Allen KyleJustin Cushing Dado NicholasAnjel Galbraith Franklin WilliamBetty Qianyizhi Weiyuan Li Li MarcoMelina Penate Peña KirstenNicholas Suguitan Staggs KinoZarrie-Marcelo Allen Ampon JoshuaJustin DelDado Sol AnjelMarcus Galbraith Gauna WilliamCarenina Weiyuan Magsano Li MarcoAdrian Penate Perez KirstenAschabel Suguitan Tecle KinoChristopher-Marcelo Bautista Ampon JoshuaAngela DelDeLoa Sol MarcusItaly Godfrey Gauna CareninaTiffany MangleMagsano BenjaminAdrian Perez Prieto AschabelSydney Thach Tecle MarizChristopher Isabella Bautista Bolano AngelaHarnoor DeLoa Deol KylieItaly Greenberg Godfrey LandenTiffany ManuelMangle BenjaminRae Yihe Prieto Qi JenniferSydney Trejo Thach Bolanos MarizDavid Isabella Bone Bolano HarnoorAnez Diaz Deol BritneyKylie Greenberg Guardado IsaiasLanden Martinez Manuel-Aguilera ChrisRae YiheTian QiQiu JenniferRuben Trejo Trevino Bolanos TaliyahDavid Nikaila Bone Borromeo DominicAnez DiazDriscoll BritneyMollin GuardadoHelfrich IsaiasJaden Martinez McClanahan-Aguilera ChrisColby Tian Rhodes Qiu RubenDaniel Trevino Tu TaliyahZariyah Nikaila Brown Borromeo JoyceDominic Yufang Driscoll Duan GustavoMollin Helfrich Hidalgo JoVonJaden McClanahanMcClanahan JadenColby Robinson Rhodes LaurenDaniel Tumbaga Tu BiancaZariyah Camello Brown JoyceKiara Yufang Dumalag Duan GustavoDisraeli HivesHidalgo II AlbertJoVon Andrew McClanahan Mendoza JaydenJaden RobinsonRobinson ChristianLauren Tumbaga Ubungen BiancaEthan Camello Carey NicolasKiara Dumalag Edrada DisraeliAmber HollandHives II AlbertMaximiliano Andrew Mendoza Mendoza AlejandroJayden Robinson Rodriguez ChristianJoseph Valenzuela Ubungen SolangeEthan Carmona Carey III MaKaylaNicolas EdwardsEdrada AmberMarc HuertaHolland MaximilianoPiera Miller Mendoza AlejandroTatiana Rodriguez Rodriguez FiorellaJoseph ValenzuelaNicolle Via TiffanySolange Jou Carmona-Yun Chen III MaKaylaVanessa EmerickEdwards AngelMarc JacksonHuerta PieraMya MooreMiller TatianaAnthony Rodriguez Romero FiorellaChiara Nicolle Visagli Via TiffanyRiley Jou Cheng-Yun Chen VanessaAnthony Emerick Erazo AngelSanaa Jackson James ZenobiaMya Moore Muro AnthonyJason Rowland Romero ChiaraMaile VisagliWare RileyNia Chinn Cheng AnthonyAutumn ErazoFehr ZeannaSanaa JohnsonJames KevinZenobia Navarrete Muro JasonLogan Rowland Silva JaylenMaile Williams Ware NiaJada Chinn Cole AutumnLeah Ford Fehr ZeannaNathan Johnson Kesete KevinEthan Navarrete Oh KatelynLogan Simmons Silva OwenJaylen Fuyang Williams Xue ColbyJada Concon Cole JustineLeah Francisco Ford MorganNathan LawsonKesete JulianaEthan Orellana Oh KatelynShanelle Simmons Smith HowardOwen FuyangHaozhe Xue Zeng Colby Concon Justine Francisco Morgan Lawson Juliana Orellana Shanelle Smith Howard Haozhe Zeng

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Congratulations to the Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Class of 2019! SJ ND We wish you the best as you go off to college and pursue your passions, nu and we offer you our blessing for the future. GO PILOTS!

Adrian Abendanio Eric Greer Thomas Kamplain Abigail McCue Zach Ramos Andrew Tandoc Soliana Abraham Ramit Guha Arjun Kapur Vianne McKee Sofia Reeves Christian Tovar Devin Aduviso Ryder Halliday Kobe Kiener Julianne McKenna Richard Reid Gabriel Trevino Jack Allen Azaria Hayes Maverick Lara Nikko Kael Mendez Gabriel Reyes Hannah Twaddell Leonardo Alonso Hudson Hennigh Olivia Lara Chloe Molnar Sam Reynolds Julian Vaughns Joseph Anderer Joshua Henry Anthony Layson Maximilian Montagna Jason Ricketts Julia Verdickt lriana Aranda Olivia Musoke Cassandra Hewett Mia Leon Claude Robins Ryan Ward Jasmine Bell John Nguyen Joceline Hinkley-Reck Jessie Lopez Alejandro Robles TeaganWaterloo Robin Caesar Bernal Allison Nocon Olin Hite Raul Lopez Andrea Rogers Emily Watt Joseph Boyden Emmanuel J Nwaukoni Caroline Bridges Molly Howland Alicia Lucero Angill Oliva Ysel Ruvalcaba Hadiya Williams-Cain Adam Campos Ananda Hutcherson Feargal MacKay Nestor Orozco-Llamas Esteban Salcedo TylerWoods Catherine Campusano Haleigh Johnson Julia Manzo Daryl Patrick Aileen Saxton Kyle Yannantuono Sophia Conner Liam Johnson-Sandoval Gerald Mays Emily Perez Sophia Seiwald Bruno Zambrano Auden Conway Emilia Kaldis Elysa McBrearty Danielle Pohlson Zachary Smith Araceli Zavala-Sheridan Emma Courville Leonard Kamau Kathleen McBride Nicole Prislin Paul Snider Chantel Zavala-Sheridan Saul Cuevas- Landeros Anthony Davila Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is proud to announce that 100 percent of the Class of 2019 will attend college in the fall, and that 65 percent Gisele de Araujo of the graduating class was offered scholarships and grants totaling $6.3 million. Graduates were accepted to some of the most prestigious Catholic, Jason De Ocampo public and private colleges and universities in the nation, including: Payton Dean Isabel DeGuzman Bowdoin College Lewis & Clark College University of Arizona Justin Dimacali Boston University Loyola Marymount University University of Denver Joseph DuBose California State University (18 campuses) Middlebury College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Zhane Duckett University of California (all 9 campuses) Minerva Schools at KGI University of Oregon Tomas Dumont Case Western Reserve University Northwestern University University of Portland Jenna Duran DePaul University Occidental College Jaden Echague University of Puget Sound Fordham University Pitzer College Ian Fiorello University of Rochester George Mason University Reed College Giselle Fong University of Southern California Luigi Fullon Georgetown University Rutgers University University of Wisconsin, Madison Salvatore Fullon Harvard University Seattle University Leslie Gomez Hofstra University Spelman College Wellesley College Haley Graybeal Johns Hopkins University Tulane University Willamette University

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School• 1011 Chestnut Street• Alameda, CA 94501 • 510-523-1526 • www.sjnd.org JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•9 COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY The FACE Gala An Evening of Scholarship led to equally charitable giving at the annual FACE Gala at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville on April 6. The event and its 350 guests raised more than $350,000 to help provide tuition assistance that enables diverse low-income children to attend Catholic schools in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Among the partici- pants included, top photo, from left, standing: Tracy Porter, Nicholas Brathwaite, Jamaican Dartez, Jasmine Dartez, Jalina Porter, Tamera Scott, Dr. Timothy Scott and seated: Liz Cheeks, Chuck Smith, Janice Brathwaite, Terri Porter, Thad MacFarlane, Victor MacFarlane. Below, are Bonnie Cotter, Shelley Kapoor Collins and Summer Staino. In 2018-19, FACE awarded 322 high school grants and, through a partnership with The Basic Fund, 464 elementary school grants. “Although we are grateful for the money raised to assist these families, we have much more to do,” said Terri Porter, associate director of FACE. “Currently, there are more than 1,000 students on our waitlist.” To make a donation contact her at 510-267-8314 or [email protected].

Congratulations Saint Mary’s College High School’s Class of 2019! We are proud of every one of you. You have touched our hearts and the hearts of those around you. You are now alumni of Saint Mary’s and will always have a home at Peralta Park. Live Jesus in our hearts! Forever!

Simone Fernandez Laura Lopez Guandique Violet Rice Joseph Fong Nicholas Lozica Gabriela Rincon Carlos Garcia Victoria Lyons Matthew Rosenberg Jack Adamson Malayna Gardner Megan Mariano Nayeli Sanchez Sophia Alexander Nicholas Gaspardone Lucas Mendoza Sofia Sar Caili Anderson Austin Gath Elena Miroglio Margaret Scheuer Jonathan Austin Oliver Geiler-Ingham Antoine Morales Ethan Schnetz Daniel Barba Zoe Goodman Jameson Morrin Camille Simmons Ella Bartlett Lauren Hemp Brianna Moya Enzo Spremich Madison Bevilacqua Joseph Herbert Maya Munson Lydia Storella William Bryant III Alvez Heredia Jazmine Newson Jeremy Tang Demetrio Camarillo Reyna Heredia Aoife NiCheallaigh Paola Tejeda-Gonzalez Taj Castaneda Diego Herrera Marlene Origel Gabrielle Trevino Alexis Catalan Joseph Hickling Jerrick Pahati Adeline Trotter Avanina Cayetano Angela Jachec Valeria Panameno Samantha Ulloa Angelie Cecka Alhaj Ahmadu Jalloh-Granberry Lilian Patchel Isabella Ultsch Liv Collom Kasandra Jimenez Kevin Pena Ujiroghene Uwuseba Margaret Croghan Trenton Johnson Edward Petermann Nicholas Vamis Sophia Rose Cruz Matthew Leeflang Kalina Phillips Audrey Ward Amelia DeAndreis Kandyce Lewis Zofia Purat Natalie Ward Dominic Fadelli Nolan Lojo Luna Ragot Blake White Yaira Falcon Charles Longenecker Erik Regan G•10 THE CATHOLIC VOICE JUNE 10, 2019 Class of Here are some of this year’s outstanding graduates of the Catholic high schools in the Oakland Diocese. The Catholic Voice salutes them and all graduates of the . . . Bishop O’Dowd2019 High School, Oakland Pearl Li Alden O’Rafferty College attending: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, College attending: Stanford University, Stanford Cambridge, Massachusetts To study: Environmental Engineering To study: Computer Science and Cognitive Science What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? Always be improving the along to the classes that will follow you? Follow true passions world, preparing to improve the world, or helping someone with determination; allow for personal time of reflection; else improve the world. The world needs big things, like pas- communicate with mentors and parents; love, love, love sions and cures, but it also needs smiles, comfort and inviting your own self. people. Your way of improving the world matters. What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your service learning participation? There are many coexistent worlds service learning participation? I learned that legal or systematic around us, all of them products of each other. Injustice often change is very much needed, but so is spending time with happens for the advantage of a few. We might be one of people who are marginalized and ostracized by society. It’s those who benefits without knowing that we abused. Observe, harder to fight for someone’s human dignity without connecting explore and do something. and working with them. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in engaged in the life of the church? The Church needs to keep up-to-date with the life of the church? The Church needs to acknowledge its flawed history and the current world and events happening around us to provide appropriate guidance. embrace women, those who identify as LGBTQ and ethnic groups who have been hurt. It is only then that we as Catholics can improve, grow and continue spreading goodness throughout the world.

Carondelet High School, Concord Sofia Brinkerhoff Ellen Jurgens College attending: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont College attending: University of California, San Diego To study: Exercise Science To study: Political Science What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? The best piece of advice along to the classes that will follow you? Although school and I can give to my fellow classmates is to believe in yourself more grades are important, remember that it’s the memories you than anyone else will and to not judge your work ethic based make with people that really matter in the end. on those around you. Everyone has different goals and differ- What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from ent life circumstances. your service learning participation? While volunteering with What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your St. Anthony’s in the Tenderloin in San Francisco, I learned service learning participation? The most rewarding experience for that things happen to us beyond our control and there is no me was the realization that I matter, but I am not the only one shame in asking for help. who matters. Know your value, but also that of others and try to What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults help other people. engaged in the life of the church? The Church can appeal to young What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults people by encouraging a more dynamic and interactive relation- engaged in the life of the church? I believe that the Catholic Church can ship with God. prioritize outreach to marginalized groups, specifically women and the LGBTQ community. Young adults are looking for acceptance for whoever they are.

De La Salle High School, Concord Rithik Castelino Connor Livingston College attending: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina College attending: Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey To study: Neuroscience To study: Public Policy What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? Find something that along to the classes that will follow you? Never lose faith in your makes you happy, whether it be music, writing or STEM, abilities as a human being. Inside each person is a wealth and pursue it to the best of your ability. You will do your of potential and talent. Trust that you are able to overcome best work when your drive goes beyond the college admis- any challenge with the right mindset and the right people sion process. Furthermore, never forget your roots, but also around you. create your own path in life. What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your service learning participation? Spending time with people in the service learning participation? The most rewarding experience in Tenderloin in San Francisco was a truly rewarding experi- service for me has simply been in watching those that I have ence that helped open my eyes to so many important issues helped overcome their struggles and achieve their goals. that I do not typically see. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults adults engaged in the life of the church? The Catholic Church engaged in the life of the church? Continue investing in schools such as should focus on creating an inclusive community where De La Salle where communities of trust, friendship and love young adults can engage meaningfully with each other and should provide service opportuni- are created. ties where young adults can channel their energy outside of Mass.

Holy Names High School, Oakland Kairah Foster Carla Perez College attending: Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota College attending: University of California, Los Angeles To study: Environmental Studies To study: Political Science What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? Value your education along to the classes that will follow you? High school is a great because knowledge is a means to better our world. time to explore new possibilities, so my advice is to not However, it is also important to value one’s self and be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things. You personal well-being. Do not forget to take care of yourself might be surprised as to how impactful high school is to self- physically, mentally and spiritually. Overall, do not take your discovery, so try to maintain an open mind and heart. education for granted, but remember to practice selfcare. What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from service learning participation? The most rewarding experience your service learning participation? Through the organization that I discovered was how alike our motivation to thrive and Powerful Beyond Measure, I took a service-learning trip to create new discoveries with one another makes us. I was given Kenya. My Kenyan sisters revealed to me that pure joy and the great opportunity to travel to Italy and work with teenagers beauty in just being alive, despite one’s struggles. In life, we will from all over the world. Despite our differences, once we took time to always be able to laugh, dance, sing and love, despite our enjoy our service learning opportunity, we connected and worked beauti- disadvantages. fully as a whole unit. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in the life of the church? In What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in the life of the church? To this time, it is more important than ever for the Catholic Church to promote and practice the Seven keep young adults engaged, the Catholic Church can continue advocating, if not advocate at Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. My generation is especially concerned with injustices and a higher level, the message of unconditional love toward all. Hearing at church that all are wel- we will gladly engage in the Church to advocate love, dignity and respect for all of creation. comed, seen, appreciated and loved makes me feel as if I truly do belong in a community of faith. JUNE 10, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•11

Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward Evan Mao Ryan Sathianathen College attending: St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas College attending: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, To study: Mass Communications with Minor in Music/Film Pennsylvania What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass To study: Biochemistry along to the classes that will follow you? To all of the future What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass classes, I encourage you to be the change you wish to see along to the classes that will follow you? Don’t stick to partici- in the world. Nothing is ever perfect, and therefore nothing pating in just one activity because you find that one activ- is finished. Constantly strive for better and never settle for ity enjoyable. With the immense amount of opportunities anything less than you desire. May God bless. around you, open yourself up and try new things because What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your you might just find a new interest that you would have never service learning participation? The most rewarding experience expected. I discovered from my service learning participation was the What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your development of the sense of pride I felt within myself. It was service learning participation? Seeing the impact of my service in great to feel pride in my work, actions and just the fact that I the community. I was overjoyed to see when pediatric patients was able to serve my community. in the hospital were able to benefit from my work and that I was What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults able to play a part in improving their experience in the hospital. engaged in the life of the church? I believe that the Catholic Church can What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults keep young adults and myself engaged by hosting events specifically for that age group. engaged in the life of the church? Provide more opportunities from service in a wider range so that Whether they’re Masses or retreats or other events. I feel as if those events really help establish more young adults will be inclined to serve in their communities. When youth become involved a connection between the young adults and the Catholic Church. in community service, they experience core values of compassion and social responsibility, which aligns with values of the Church.

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, Alameda Gisele de Araujo Kobe Kiener College attending: Minerva Schools at KGI, San Francisco College attending: Chapman University, Orange To study: Social Sciences — Politics, Society and Government To study: Accounting What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? Someone once told me that the to the classes that will follow you? Keep a positive outlook and way obstacles will impact me is determined 10 percent by the focus on improving yourself at your own pace. Never com- action itself and 90 percent by my reaction. Aiming for this pare yourself to anyone who seems to be doing well; simply level of self-awareness has helped me respond to my failures focus on yourself by reflecting on what needs to be done and successes much more productively. and executing change. What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your service learning participation? By volunteering for our local your service learning participation? I learned that helping others Intergenerational Model UN Conference, I was able to prac- may very well be the key to happiness. It gives me a positive tice civic engagement and help maintain a program that I am sense of fulfillment, establishes relationships with awesome passionate about. This project allowed me to give back to the people, and is a productive use of time. community that inspired me to pursue my interest in diplomacy What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults and global problem-solving. engaged in the life of the church? The Catholic Church can preach that What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged no one is perfect, but that it is important to always do your best and be in the life of the church? I believe that creating an online platform or video series to promote open a good person at heart. dialogue between young people and leaders of the Church would help unite young adults around important topics, such as how to maximize growth and inclusion within the Catholic community and foster interfaith dialogue.

Saint Mary’s College High School, Berkeley Madison Bevilacqua Kevin “Diego” Pena College attending: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis College attending: Saint Mary’s College, Moraga Obispo To study: Anthropology To study: Business Administration What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? My advice would be along to the classes that will follow you? To the classes that will to keep studying and taking the steps needed to graduate. follow, my advice is to not take time for granted. Enjoy Even when you start to get tired or get “senior-itis,” push every moment; the good, the bad and even the stressed, and just remember to keep going. You can only succeed if because time goes by very fast! Enjoy all of your high you keep going! School experiences! What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your service learning participation? At Saint Mary’s there are your service learning participation? The most rewarding thing I many opportunities to learn through providing service to oth- received from participating in service was the opportunity to ers. One of the most rewarding experiences was volunteering build new relationships. Serving with and to others has given at the Alameda County Food Bank. Helping at the food bank me the chance to meet and form incredible bonds with people made me realize the importance of being involved in the commu- I would not have normally encountered. Those bonds are what I nity and encouraged me to continue to serve. would consider most rewarding. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in the life of the church? the life of the church? When I was younger, I was really impacted by Father Jessie at St. Ambrose I think the best way for priests and members of the clergy to keep young people engaged in Church. He made church fun through plays, activities and using examples in his homily that the life of the Church is to find ways to connect and be relevant. Shout out to Father Jayson young people could relate to. I think presenting messages in active ways we can relate to helps Landeza, who often leads liturgies at Saint Mary’s and is awesome at doing that! keep young people engaged.

Salesian College Preparatory, Richmond Marc Huerta Carenina Magsano College attending: Stanford University, Stanford College attending: University of California, Santa Barbara To study: Mechanical Engineering To study: Communications What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass What words of advice or encouragement would you like to pass along to the classes that will follow you? Always stay busy, along to the classes that will follow you? High school can be but in something that you care about. If you keep yourself a pretty bumpy ride but cherish all of your experiences in constantly active with academics, athletics or service, high high school nonetheless. These four years will fly by quickly, school will fly by. It’s essential that you genuinely care about so make the most out of them. Life will only get harder, so what you participate in, and that it should challenge you. embrace the excitement of being a teenager in high school. Even if you’re always busy, enjoy life! We’re only young What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your and in high school once as ‘youth is wasted on the young.’ service learning participations? I helped organize Project Santa, Take advantage of this time by going out with friends and a mini-holiday festival for kindergarteners in our community. doing things that you find fun even if it isn’t the most produc- Seeing the smiles on their faces reminded me of how reward- tive thing in the world. ENJOY YOURSELF PLEASE! ing it is to serve the community, and I hope to continue to use What was the most rewarding experience you discovered from your my talents to make a difference in other people’s lives. service learning participation? I love the feeling of doing something What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults that has layers to it. My service not only fulfills me inside as a person, engaged in the life of the church? The Catholic Church can continually since I feel good not only for helping others but also for staying productive. show support for all young adults in their journey of self-discovery. Providing services and activi- Doing service for others has helped me grow as a person through the experiences. The lay- ties for youth, as well as listening to their needs, will allow them to explore their talents, grow ers and good that come from service ultimately is why I freely choose to participate in service confidence in their being and prepare for their future. opportunities. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in the life of the church? I think the Church can better engage the young through the use of social media. If the Church were able to connect to young adults through social media outreach, there would be an increase in involvement. G•12 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 De La Salle High School The administrators, faculty, and staff of De La Salle High School congratulate the Class of 2019 graduates!!!

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May 1 was the deadline for graduating seniors “Because of to make their final decision on where they will attend school this fall. Years of hard work led up to this moment. The Salesian, I feel seniors celebrated their achievement that day by donning their new college attire at the Richmond school. like I’ve moved Salesian is extremely proud of the accomplishments of its students and has the utmost confidence that each stu- away from all dent will be successful on their new path. The Graduating Class of 2019 will spread out across the country to attend of that and I’m many colleges such as UC-Berkeley, UCLA, University of Alabama, University of Hawaii, Drexel University, St. on a new path John’s University, University of Miami, Radford University, Santa Clara University and Stanford University. in life. I’m Although acceptance to Stanford is obviously an out- standing achievement, this particular young man’s story going to be the goes beyond hard work in the classroom. Marc Huerta’s journey began 3,000 miles away in first member of Nicaragua. Marc immigrated with his parents to Richmond in 2003, when he was just 2 years old. Marc grew up in a broken home in the Iron Triangle neighborhood of my family to go Richmond. He recalls at the age of 6, his mother encour- aged him that someday he would attend Stanford. His love to college.”

for Stanford and its rivalry with UC-Berkeley continued to PHOTOS COURTESY grow over the years. Marc Huerta, Salesian College Preparatory’ s valedictorian, said: “I live in the Iron Triangle of Richmond, the While attending Helms Middle School nearby, Marc hood area of Richmond. I’ve seen things that kids shouldn’t see. Because of Salesian, I feel like I’ve moved away decided he wanted to attend Salesian. He believed that from all of that and I’m on a new path in life. I’m going to be the first member of my family to go to college.” he would find a greater challenge at Salesian and more opportunities would be available to him both at Salesian Marc believes Salesian altered his course for the over four years, and at the completion of his senior year, and following high school. To Marc’s surprise, he was better. Although he is a very talented student, even he he had a 4.51 GPA. Marc has been a part of the Salesian accepted to Salesian. He and his mother did not know if comments that he is unsure where he would be had he football team all four seasons, was a member of the fresh- they could afford tuition, but his mother somehow found attended Richmond High School next door. man basketball team, and the track and field team. He is a way to finance this special educational opportunity. Marc never received a grade below an “A” at Salesian also a member of the Salesian Latino Club.

Bishop O’Dowd High School Left photo, Olivia Talley, left, Salome Finau and Loyalty Award winner Kheshawn Wynn celebrate after their June 2 graduation from Bishop O’Dowd High School. Right photo, Julia Wong, left, Layla Gafni-Kubukeli, Anna Nihei and Jalyn Davis celebrate. COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY G•14 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Holy Names High School Moreau Catholic High School The Class of 2019 at Holy Names High School, Oakland, hold roses and stand in Members of the Class of 2019 at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward front of the school’s main entrance. Graduation day was May 30. honor tradition by tossing their caps. Graduation ceremonies were May 26 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

Salesian College Preparatory Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond held its graduation ceremony June 1 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland.

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Fremont, CA Congratulations to the Class of 2019 Hayward, CA Noah Alcantara Ania Selena Noguera Rainier Pascual Congratulations to the Class of 2019 Angelina Sevon Alvarado Valerie Vivan Nguyen Janica Basa John Orozco Taylor Pham Isabella Getsemani Arias Destiny Jazmin Nuno Giuliana Maria Aseretto-Colman Dub William Villo Ogi-Robbins Joshua Beltran Caitlyn Padilla Maleko Reyes-Cabral Alyssa Gina Blanco Devon Joaquin Pacheco Arianna Gianna Blanco Dhruv Nikhil Patel Elliot Bernardo Naveah Rodriguez Jaime Adrian Cienega-Rosas Francisco Jose Peraza Anthony Elijah Delguidice Sydney Jane Quintana Gabrielle Diroll Connor Shepherd Diego Alonso Gonzalez Daniel Ethan Ramirez Ashaaz Syed Haque Rianna Kaitlyn Liang Roque Melissa Endaya Niko Terrel Yeliel Jimenez Natallie Raye Salacup Abhinav Prashanth Joshi Meliscent Firmeza Gabrielle Thompson Eric Anthony Prestosa King Joshua Noel Salas Janelle Haidee Leuterio Adonis Aly Silva Gabriel Ibarra Sophia Velasco Carson Intal Mandigma Tyler James Smith Nava Shivangi Nayak Manel Cassara Marie Tripp Krystal Inoue Alejandro Villegas Audrey Estrella Intal Martin Julian Ulloa Oscar Omar Valdez Aguilera Maegan Lundag Jayden Visitacion Gabriel Francis Abiog Maullon Phuong Thy Hang Nguyen Jesse Jeremiah Ybarra Congratulations St. Michael School St. Joachim Livermore, CA Class of 2019 Excellence...strengthened by faith! We are Proud of You!

Samantha Alvarez Congratulations to the Graduates of the Class of 2019 Ariana Anaya Gisselle Arevalo Chimdiuso Atuegbu Kristen Mazzei Benjamin Arnold Galati Eliana Bantolino Erin Nishikubo Raphael Barreto Eliana Kinzler Jesus Ochoa Flores Cole Carnahan Aleksander O’Connor Regina Bayona Patrick Landeza Alyssa Perez Alyssa Canizares Emily Le Andrea Perez Anthony Cipolla Camila Perez Joseph Cid Gavin Martinez Rahil Prakash Claire Dabney Amira Sain Zoe Cronin Jordyn Martinez Giselle Pulido Adams Doyle Daniel Salerno Naomi Dantoc Jacob McCartney Sebastian Ramos Bohorquez Luciana Fernandini Bernard Mendoza Gabriele Reyes Tyler Laymon Ashley Sami Sophia Fernando Vincent Mendoza Lucy Romero Luke Leary Miale Silvia Josiah Gella Francesca Meraz Delilah Sanchez Gracelia Gonzalez Anthony Morgan Diego Garcia Isabella Martinez Christopher Taranowski Briana Hernandez Dustin Nghiem Karla Martinez Nicholas Tomasello JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•15 Exciting, skilled games mark CYO Girls’ Basketball Playoffs By Bill Ford Special to the Catholic Voice Thirty-nine girls’ CYO teams met for four days of play in the annual Oakland Diocese West Girls’ Basketball Playoffs, featuring fast-paced, skilled basketball with excited families cheering on their teams. The two weekend days of playoff preliminary rounds ended with two evenings of close final games at Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward, for two teams in each grade, fourth through eighth. Adding to the excitement of the finals, three of the five final games were decided by four points or fewer, no team had a “repeat” from the previous year and one team gained a first-ever girls’ bas- ketball championship for their Catholic school. In the eighth grade championship, last year’s diocesan champion, St John, San Lorenzo, tipped off against St. Joseph, Pinole. St. John had earned its way to the cham- pionship game with a come-from-behind victory in semi- finals over St. Anne, Union City, 46-44. In the championship game, St. Joseph went ahead early and it became another St. John’s opportunity for a come-from-behind win. Trailing 27-17 at the end of the third quarter, St. John charged to within 3 points of St. Joseph, led by the fourth

quarter scoring of Perseas Gioukaris with 12 points. Three VOICE BILL THE FORD/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC St. Joseph players had fouled out leaving only four St. Eighth grade champions — St. Joseph Pinole, and the Runner-up, St. John, San Lorenzo. Joseph players on the court, but St. Joseph’s balanced scoring, precise ball handling and clutch free throw shoot- scored 9, 8 points in the fourth quarter. 6th grade: St. Leo the Great, Oakland, over St. ing kept them in the lead, winning the championship 40-36. The fifth grade final was a good night for the team from Felicitas, San Leandro, 34-32. High scorers were was Caelan Devera for St Joseph with St. John, San Lorenzo, who led throughout the contest over 5th grade: St. John, San Lorenzo, over Our Lady of 8 points and St. John’s Perseas Gioukaris with 22. Our Lady of Grace. The “Shamrocks” won the champion- Grace, Castro Valley, 29-15. The seventh grade championship was another exciting ship, 29-15. High scorers were Mahlaysia Atkins from St. 4th grade: St Elizabeth, Oakland, over Our Lady of game with two teams from the Metro League facing off: St. John with 12 and Makayla Paolini from OLG with 6 points. Guadalupe, Fremont, 18-10. John, San Lorenzo and Our Lady of Grace, Castro Valley. The fourth grade championship game had St. Elizabeth, The teams from 16 parishes or Catholic schools OLG had a 7-point lead at the half 25-18, but St. John scored Oakland, playing Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fremont. Both who participated in the playoffs were the champions or 13 in the third quarter to bring them within one point of OLG. teams had a tough road to the finals with overtime semi- runners-up in their individual CYO leagues. Teams not With one minute left in the game and St. John’s trailing finals — St. Elizabeth earned their way to the champion- participating in the finals were from: St. Anne (Union by 4, Brooke Brown hit a 3-point shot to again bring her ship game with a double-overtime win against All Saints, City), St. Theresa (Oakland), St. Clement (Hayward), team to within one point. However, OLG was able to hold Hayward, 18-17, and OLG with an overtime win against Corpus Christi (Piedmont), St. John (El Cerrito), St. on with Nyah Greenwood from OLG making a clutch free St. John, San Lorenzo, 24-20. In the championship and at David of Wales (Richmond), Holy Spirit (Fremont), St. throw to give her team a 2-point lead. St. John’s final shot the end of the third quarter, St. Elizabeth was leading by Bede (Hayward) and All Saints (Hayward). missed at the buzzer and OLG claimed the championship, only a point, 10-9. St. Elizabeth then went on an 8-point The Oakland Diocese CYO Office sponsors the 41-39. High Scorer was Nyah Greenwood for OLG with scoring drive to capture the school’s first-ever girls’ CYO annual playoffs in May with the games played at Moreau 19 points and Nia Rogers from St. John with 15. basketball diocesan championship, 18-10. St. Elizabeth Catholic High School (Hayward), St. Joachim (Hayward), The sixth grade final game was a fast-paced, back- was led by Nylah Christopher, scoring 10 points and with St. Theresa (Oakland) and All Saints (Hayward). and-forth contest between St. Leo the Great, Oakland, Payton Siquig leading OLG with 5. More than 125 teams competed in the girls’ CYO and St. Felicitas, San Leandro. Leading 26-20 at the end A recap of the results of all the championship games basketball leagues in the season that began in February. of the third quarter, St. Leo held off a 12-point St. Felicitas at Moreau Catholic High School: CYO girls’ basketball teams playing in the eastern half of fourth quarter, to win by 2 points, 34-32. High game 8th grade: St. Joseph, Pinole, over St. John, San the diocese finished their season with playoffs in March. scorer was Neiyah Thompson, who scored 14 for St. Leo Lorenzo, 40-36. For complete playoff results and for more infor- with Tatiana Wilson scoring 12 points. For St. Felicitas, 7th grade: Our Lady of Grace, Castro Valley, over St. mation on CYO basketball, visit the CYO website, Chisimdi Chucku scored 11 and Thailan Brown-Carrier St. John, San Lorenzo, 41-39. www.oaklandcyo.org.

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St. Raymond School St. Elizabeth Elementary School Dublin, CA 1516 33rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 “A caring community since 1893.” Congratulates the We wish blessings and congratulations Graduating Class of 2019 to our graduates of the Class of 2019! Dayanara Aguilar Bianca Espinoza Matt Andre Dana Hernandez Nicolas Santos Brian Arellano Pinedo Guadalupe Estrada Francesca Aureus Alyssa Jennings Andrew Toreja Jason Arellano Pinedo Xochitl Franco Joseph Becher Jamie Kent Tristan Toy DaShawn Arguello Jaime Garcia Julian Naranjo Marcos Barragan Victoria Gonzalez Natalia Nuñez Jack China Michael Kullman Leopold Villanueva Christopher Barrera Danelia Granados Maria Elena Ordaz Nathan Chua Sofia Lamiero Ryan Walsh Alejandro Barretero Samantha Guerrero Alondra Pacas Emily Lawes Margaret Wiersma Gabriella Chung David Beauford Kevin Guzman Miguel Peña Alexander Crowe Joseph Manzone Nicholas Wiltz Jesus Colin Briana Henriquez Kennya Perez Kevin Ellis Kaylie McCourtie Meghan Woofter Natalia Cortave Miranda Hernandez Armani Rivas Kennedy Fabian Uriel Oseguera David Wright Jacqueline Del Toro Jovanny Hernandez Santiago Rodriguez Jackson Flora Ella Patterson Abby Zdanowicz Laisha Delgado Aiden Higuera-Toris Victor Rodriguez Mathew Fong Iris Perezalonso Julia Zile Luis Diaz Jr. Allen Japa Heriberto Velez Zoe Gregorios Siena Pugay Ariana Diaz Brian Lam Allen Villegas Ayniah Dixon Eric Lopez Davila Jakari Weeks May God Keep You In His Grace Guadalupe Dominguez Sheily Melgar Pablo Zamora G•16 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 Bishop O’Dowd cheerleaders take national 1st place By Marguerite Green Special to The Catholic Voice The Bishop O’Dowd High School Dragon Varsity Cheer team scored and earned a place at the JAMZ Regionals in Stockton and then improved their score at JAMZ Regionals in Sacramento and qualified for JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas Feb. 21-23. The team consists of three veteran seniors and nine new to this level of competition. We were booked to fly out of Oakland on Feb. 21 and while waiting in the air- port it was announced that all flights to Las Vegas were cancelled due to snow — it has not snowed in Las Vegas in 10 years. The coaches and I sprung into action to find a viable alternative to transport the team in time for competition. We ended up having to fly to Ontario airport and drive the rest of the way to Las Vegas. It was not an easy drive, we had snow, we had rain and we had fog and slow traffic. We arrived in Las Vegas at 12:30 a.m. the morning of competition tired but safe. Their first performance was Show Cheer at 8:24 p.m. where we competed against seven other schools. Show Cheer is scored 35 percent the first day and 65 percent the second day. They scored in third place on that Friday and the score sheets have to be analyzed and the team works on improvements for

the next day’s performance. VOICE DENNIS THE MOCKEL/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC Second day competition began at 12:07 p.m. for The Dragon cheer team also placed third nationally in the Show Cheer category. Sideline performance. I truly love these girls and know when they’ve hit their bottom and that’s what warm ups all the way until the last split. Then at 3:49 p.m. came We were all praying because we hadn’t heard our name looked like on that Saturday morning. They were so tired the final performance for Show Cheer. By his time the called yet. Then we heard “and now your national champi- that stunts were collapsing, tumblers couldn’t tumble and coaches and I were exhausted, the team was exhausted, ons are Bishop O’Dowd Cheer;” we knew God had been their spirits were low. We prayed together and continued so I pulled the coaches out of the team room and let the with us all the way. In the Show Cheer category we earned the warm up process until they took the competition floor. seniors take over. Once again magic happened. We had third place nationally. To God Be the Glory. When they hit the competition floor it was like the to wait until 7 p.m. for the award ceremony to begin and Holy Spirit had entered into them, and they all lit up and I can’t tell you if I’ve ever prayed so hard. (Marguerite Green is Bishop O’Dowd’s assistant director of performed like we’ve never seen them perform before, They announced all seven teams, then the top three. Student Activities, and is in charge of the cheerleader program.)

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CON CONGRATULATIONS CON CONGRATULATIONS to the Class to the of 2019 Class of 201 Noreen Abarcar 9 Jesus Arce Ponce Stephanie AguirreJaime Arechiga Nikko Mendez Stephanie Aguirre Roberto Arrizon Nikko Mendez Iriana Aranda Ryan Bates Angill Oliva Iriana Aranda Nathaniel AngillBerber Oliva Michael AseremoAdan Esparza Carrillo Catalina Ortiz Michael Aseremo Malachi EverettCatalina Ortiz Robin Bernal Ethan Fisher Maximo Rico Salgado Lamya Harrell RobinBrendan Bernal Calhan Savannah MaximoJasper Lisset RicoRomero Salgado Jason De OcampoJohn LaCome Jocelyn Salazar Brendan Calhan Leovigildo LissetLorenzo Romero Mia Lorenzo JasonAbel De OcampoGetachew Jocelyn Maya Salazar Seyoum COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Diego Mora Farewell, and a legacy Leslie Gomez Yonatan Petros JoVaun Smith Abel Getachew Isaac Rosas Maya Seyoum Katie Murphy, third from right, holds flowers and her picture “memory,” a photo from the principals’ retreat at Villa Maria del Mar in Santa Cruz. The frame is signed by her colleagues in the Diocese of Oakland, where David Harrell, Jr.Colleen Rusting Nathaniel Tesfamariam she has served for 31 years at Corpus Christi School in Piedmont. Pictured with her are SuperintendentLeslie Gomez Madison JoVaunSaenz Smith Kathleen Radecke; Armond Seishas of St. Joachim School in Hayward; Sonya Simril, principal of St. Leo the Great School in Oakland; Joe Siino, principal of St. Peter Martyr School in Pittsburg; and Jessica Murray, John Anthony JamesAbigail Sanchez Leila Toro principal of St. Philip Neri School in Alameda. Corpus Christi Parish has established the Katie MurphyDavid Harrell, Jr. Yoliana Tesfamariam Nathaniel Tesfamariam Scholarship Fund to support tuition assistance. Information is available at www.corpuschristischool.com. Jonathan Mahogany, Jr. Ricardo Vecchiarello John Anthony James Leila Toro Reginald McKinnely, Jr. Noah Villagomez CongratulationsJonathan Mahogany, Jr. Ricardo Vecchiarello to our graduates Reginald McKinnely, Jr. Noah Villagomez of the Class*** of1/8 PAGE2019 – 3/18”w x 6”h (VERTICAL)

Charlie Bonneville Ava Hawkins Reagan Bruni*** 1/8 PAGEAudrey – 3/18”w Helmholz x 6”h (VERTICAL) Gianna Caruso Ty Hickling Nayeli Reyna Ava Celentano Jonathan Iglesias Max Schou Elsie-Jane Clemens Luc Lafontaine Leo Schwenk

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Rhainne Coyle Dean Lopez Leah Smith Honor for faithful altar server Madelynn Dittmer Alistair McEvilly Sabine Steckel The Livermore Knights of Columbus recognized devoted altar server Xavier Isabella Esparza-Pagano Jacob Monroe Colin Sweeney Pelican for his outstanding service to St. Michael Church in Livermore. Xavier Elio Gargani Andrew Murray Rhett Turner started participating in the 8 a.m. Mass in fifth grade and has been a dedicated server at that Mass for eight years, through his entire middle- and high-school Lauren Groff Mary Grace O’Keeffe Alexandra Volpe years. Xavier is graduating from De La Salle High School in Concord. He will Sofia Guerguy Grace Oakley Kaitlynn Weightman continue his studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he plans to remain active in his faith life while pursuing a degree in business. Grand Knight Wesley Arnold, left, presented the award to Xavier is on May 19, with Rev. Carl ST. THERESA SCHOOL OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA Arcosa, right, beside them. JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•17 COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY St. Joseph Notre Dame High School The Class of 2019 of St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda gather in front of St. Joseph Basilica for a last class picture. The class graduated June 1, across the street in the high school gym. Graduation Awards

Bishop O’Dowd Carondelet De La Salle High School High School High School Bishop O’Dowd High School pre- Carondelet High School pre- De La Salle High School pre- sented the following honors at its sented the following honors sented the following honors to June 2 graduation ceremony at the to the Class of 2019 at its May 26 graduation cer- the Class of 2019 at its May 26 Paramount Theatre in Oakland: emony on the Concord campus: graduation ceremony on the Concord campus: Regents Award (Female): Aisha Valedictorian: Ellen Jurgens McMahon Brother Jerome Gallegos, FSC, Parents’ Salutatorian: Sofia Brinkerhoff Association Award: Kameron Reid Harmon Regents Award (Male): Xavier Brown Carondelet Award: Sofia Brinkerhoff Brother Norman Cook, FSC, First Principal’s General Activity Award (Female): Alden Fontbonne Award: Samantha Marchetti, Marie’sa Award: Connor Andrews Livingston O’Rafferty Rumsey Acedemic Achievement Award: Connor Andrews General Activity Award (Male): Colm Connolly Medaille Award: Grace Fenton Livingston and Tanner William Mercer Loyalty Award (Female): Colleen Cushing Principal’s Award: Lucienne Arrigoni David Samson Special Achievement Award: Loyalty Award (Male): Kheshawn Wynn Matthew Philip Oertli Senior Athlete Award: Alexandra Brown Scholar-Athlete Award (Female): Elizabeth Avery Rudy Schulze Leadership Award: Rithik Emeril Valedictorian Finalists: Sophie Corbett, Lauren Castelino Scholar-Athlete Award (Male): Austin Jones Guistolise, Maya Hanck, Lourdes Latasa. Loyalty and Service Award: Erich Oliver Storti Valedictorian Candidates: Dalaney Conte, Emily Howie, Grace Leary, Stephanie Perezalonso, Signum Fidei Award: Jason Anthony Abele Natalie Silvera, Madison Wright. Holy Names St. John Baptist de La Salle General Excellence Salutatorian Finalists: Christina Abudayeh, Award: Tanner William Mercer High School Bailey Choi, Grace Fenton, Grace Sherwood. Holy Names High School pre- sented the following honors to St. Joseph the Class of 2019 at its May 30 Moreau Catholic graduation ceremony: Notre Dame Athenaeum Academic Society Silver A High School Certificate: Briana Aguilar, Xitalli Baeza, Moreau Catholic High School pre- High School Jacqueline Bither, Kaylianna Cadena, Michelle sented the following honors at its St. Joseph Notre Dame High School presented the Curiel, Catalina Fierro, Taylor Gusman, Emani May 26 graduation ceremony at following honors at its June 1 graduation ceremony Johnson, Jasmin Hobi, Nicole Jung, Emily Leal- the Paramount Theatre in Oakland: on the Alameda campus: Alvarez, Wendy Lupian, Haley Madison, Tyanna Patton, Saadiya Phillips, Keziah Price, Lara Valedictorian: Ryan Sathianathen Principal’s Leadership Award: Gisele de Araujo Ramirez, Griselda Sanchez, Kaiya Smith, Teresa Salutatorian: Evan Mao Spirit of the Pilot Award: Hadiya Williams-Cain Tran Moreau Catholic Theology Award: Pauline Inspired by Christ Award: Joshua Henry Athenaeum Academic Society Gold A Castillo Certificate: Samantha Alvarado, Teresa Ascencio, Fides et Caritas Award: Emma Courville Ashley Djekou, Kairah Foster, Stefany Vanessa Principal’s Award: Max Silverstein SJND Award for Excellence: Olivia Musoke Melgar, Carla Perez Cross and Anchors Award: Geoffry Brown Valedictorian: Gisele de Araujo California Scholarship Federation Life Brother Gary Stone Memorial Scholarship & Members: Briana Aguilar, Samantha Alvarado, Salutatorian: Kobe Kiener Award: Natalie Rodgers Xitalli Baeza, Kaylianna Cadena, Michelle Curiel, Catalina Fierro, Kairah Foster, Haley Madison, Blessed Basil Moreau Award: Melanie Salas Lara Ramirez Mariner Leadership Scholarship & Award: Evan California Scholarship Federation Life Mao Salesian College Members — Highest Honor: Teresa Ascencio, Highest GPA: Jasmine Kamelnathen (4.67) Ashley Djekou, Wendy Lupian, Stefany Vanessa Preparatory Melgar, Carla Perez Second Highest GPA: Natalie Rodgers (4.65) Salesian College Preparatory in Graduation with Honors: Samantha Alvarado, Richmond presented the follow- Teresa Ascencio, Ashley Djekou, Kairah Foster, ing honors at its June 1 gradua- Nicole Jung, Wendy Lupian, Stefany Vanessa tion ceremony at the Cathedral Melgar, Carla Perez Saint Mary’s of Christ the Light in Oakland: HNHS Legacy Award: Nicole Jung College Salesian Award: Lauren Tumbaga Valedictorian: Marc Huerta High School Salutatorian: Carenina Magsano Saint Mary’s College High School Cristo Rey Award for Excellence in Fine Arts: Tiffany Jou- graduation was scheduled for June 6, after this Yun Chen issue of The Catholic Voice went to press. Look De La Salle for photo and honors in the June 24 issue of The Award for Excellence in Liberal Arts: Carenina East Bay Catholic Voice. Magsano Award for Excellence in Mathematics and High School, Science: Marc Huerta Scholar Athlete Award: Joshua Del Sol and Anjel St. Elizabeth Campus Galbraith Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School has completed its first year at the St. Elizabeth Campus in Oakland. The Class of 2022 is the founding class. Look for its graduation three years from now. In the meantime, for information about the school: cristoreydelasalle.org or 510-532-8947. G•18 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 AL WILRIGHT/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE AL WILRIGHT/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC

Above, high jumper Lily Wilright, a fifth-grader at Holy Rosary School, Antioch, placed second. Left, third graders Jordynn Hughes from St. Felicitas School, left, and Mia Monroe from St. Leo the Great School, Oakland, set running records. BILL FORD/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE BILL THE FORD/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC In the fourth grade boys 100-meter race, from left: Mason Manabat (St. Joseph, Alameda), Marvin Antonio (St. Leander) and race winner Daelon Green (St.

KRISTINE WILLIAMS/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE KRISTINE WILLIAMS/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC Ignatius). Records set at annual diocesan Championship Track and Field Meet By Bill Ford Special to The Catholic Voice At any sports event, there is talk among those present anticipating great performances by the athletes. The 2019 Oakland Diocese Championship Track and Field Meet was no exception as many were waiting for the seventh grade boys’ 800-meter race, featuring Tyler Bergren from St. Perpetua CYO, Lafayette. Tyler had broken the diocesan meet record in that event each year since his third-grade year. Tyler’s run did not disappoint as he easily shattered the seventh-grade record of 2:16.9 with a run of 2:09.1. The “talk of the meet,” however, also came from a pair of third grade girls with dazzling runs in the 200, 400 and 800-meter races. Both were speedsters among other fast runners on the track and off the track they had wide smiles for three record-breaking runs. These two record-breakers were Jordynn Hughes from St. Felicitas, San Leandro, and Mia Monroe from St. Leo the Great School, Oakland. Jordynn broke the 800-meter third grade girls record of 2:46.3 with a run of 2:44.6 at the Friday night portion of the meet and then the following day, broke 400-meter record of 1:09.89 with a run of 1:09.22. Capping the third grade girls’ record-breaking day, Mia broke the 200-meter record of 30.7 with a sprint of 30.52. There were record performances in the field events as well. Sami Santamaria from All Saints, Hayward, broke the sixth grade Girls’ Tetherball Toss record of 111’ with a toss of 113’. In the seventh grade Girls’ High Jump, Zoe Lahanas tied the current record of 5’. Records for the Diocesan Track Meet have been set and recorded since the first Diocesan Meet, more than 50 years ago.

More than 500 young CYO athletes participated at VOICE THE AL WILRIGHT/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC the annual Diocesan Track and Field Championship Mike Dominguez, left, is presented with the Track Achievement award by George Francis, who later received Meet in May at James Logan High School, Union City a Lifetime Achievement award. and Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill. Boys and girls in third through eighth grades from around the diocese Adult volunteers were recognized at the opening cer- Section 3. qualified to participate in the two-day meet that included emony for outstanding contributions to the CYO Track and The Diocesan Meet was the final meet in a three- sprints, distance races, relays and a variety of field events. Field in the Oakland Diocese. Achievement Awards were month-long CYO Track and Field season. Runners from Events began on Friday night with the 800-meter and presented to: Michael Dominguez (Holy Rosary Parish third through eighth grades, boys and girls, qualified to 1600-meter distance races then continued with the other CYO, Antioch), Steve Thompson (Meet Official, Track participate in the Diocesan Meet from the three CYO track events the following morning. The day began with an Section 2, Oakland/West Contra Costa), Nicole Cruz sections around the diocese. “Olympic-style” parade of athletes around the track fol- (St. Paul CYO, San Pablo), Cynthia Olavarria (Our Lady Each section had regular season, weekly meets that lowed by an opening prayer, led by athletes from Diablo of Guadalupe Parish CYO, Fremont), and Joe Niemann featured a variety of races and field events: Sprints, Valley CYO Track Section 1. (Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish CYO, Fremont). Distance Races, Relays, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Two CYO athletes finished in first place in three Special awards were then presented, Lifetime Put, Softball Throw and Tetherball Toss. This past season, separate, individual events in their grade levels: Isaiah Achievement Awards, for many years of volunteer more than 2,100 runners from 46 parishes and Catholic Clendinen (St. Leander, San Leandro) in the fourth grade service to CYO Track and Field. George Francis was schools in the Oakland Diocese participated in CYO boys 200m (30.20), 400m (1:09.15), and Softball Throw presented with the award for his work at St. Francis of Track and Field. (145’) and Lynee Sims (Transfiguration, Castro Valley) Assisi, Concord, CYO Track and his leadership as a CYO For complete meet results of the diocesan meet, for in the eighth grade girls 100m (13.02), 200m (26.70) Section Coordinator for Diablo Valley CYO Track Section more information on CYO Track and Field, and for infor- and Long Jump (14’8”) Isaiah was also a triple medal- 1. Melanie Lewis was presented the award for her work mation on Track’s companion sport, CYO Cross County ist at last year’s meet. Competitors are limited to three with St. Joachim, Hayward, CYO Track and her dedica- scheduled for this fall, visit the Track page and Cross individual events. tion as Section Coordinator of Mission Valley CYO Track Country page of the CYO Website: www.oaklandcyo.org. JUNE 10, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G•19 Graduation Tribute

Latino/Chicano graduates celebrate Jubilant Latino Chicano soon-to-be graduates of Berkeley High School pose with Msgr. Antonio Valdivia after he celebrated a June 1 Mass for them and their families at St. Ambrose Church in Berkeley. It’s a tradition at the Berkeley church to celebrate the accomplishments of young people, who are members of the high school’s Chicano Latino club. They will

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY graduate June 15.

Glory to God!! Anthony Doty Congratulations to you and the Class of 2019 Cal Poly Mustangs With love and prayers, Mom, Dad, and Andre

Zichong Meng Congratulations! Congratulations! Bishop O’Dowd High School Kennedy Fabian Giuliana Marinai God bless, as you On graduating from continue your journey On your graduation from All Saints Catholic. at U.C. San Diego. St. Raymond! We are so proud of you! We are so proud of you! We are so proud of you! Have fun at Moreau! Love, Mom, Dad, Good luck at Carondelet! Love always, Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Love, Mom, Dad and Cal Dominic and family Tito Chito, Tita Gold & Saul

Congratulations! Moreau Catholic High School Congratulations on all your Zachary Ramos accomplishments! On your graduation from Nathalie Sandoval St. Joseph Notre Dame May Our Lord guide, High School. protect, and bless you May God bless you all the in your new path. days of your life. We love you! Love, Granny Dad, Mom, Elizabeth, Bernadette, Margaret and Luis Jr.

Congratulations! Alex Smith Congratulations! Calista Nicole Congratulations Ava Naomi Scott on your graduation Walker On your graduation from from Holy Rosary! Moreau Catholic School. On your graduation from May Jesus bless your Bishop O’ Dowd We are so proud. future endeavors Class of 2019 God Bless you in your always! future endeavors. Stay focused and driven, let Love, Noni & Grandpa your light shine SDSU 2023 Love, Mom and Steve

Congratulations Congratulations! Congratulations! Sarah Mockel Hooray for Samuel Pickett! Allison Tammen

On your accomplishments and graduation from On your graduation from Bishop O’Dowd High School. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. We are so proud of you. Keep We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your learning, growing, and realizing Loyola Marymount University is the graduation from Ninth Grade. the best in yourself. next step in your life’s journey. Your Mom and Dad May God bless you always! Love, Mom & Dad are very proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, A.J. and Grammie G•20 THE CATHOLIC VOICE GRADUATION 2019 JUNE 10, 2019 COURTESY PHOTO BY BROTHER LAWRENCE HALEY, FSC HALEY, LAWRENCE BY BROTHER PHOTO COURTESY De La Salle High School The Class of 2019 toss their caps into the air at the close of graduation ceremonies on May 26 at De La Salle High School’s Concord campus. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Carondelet High School Graduates of the Class of 2019 at Carondelet High School in Concord toss their caps after the school’s May 26 graduation ceremony.

Queen of All Saints, Concord St. Anthony, Oakland St. Catherine of Siena, Martinez St. Cornelius, Richmond St. Elizabeth, Oakland Congratulations St. Paul, San Pablo St. Peter Martyr, Pittsburg Lumen Christi Academies Class of 2019 Learning in a New Light You are ethical scholars who will change the world. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)