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‘There are angels Fire victims everywhere, you don’t find relief at know who they are’ San Damiano By Carrie McClish Staff writer By John Feister Susan Trout came to St. Columba Church in Oakland on New Special to The Catholic Voice Year’s Eve to share a story no mother should have to talk about She would scarcely admit that her own tragic experi- — the murder of her son. ence in 2015’s Butte Fire was behind this year’s Christmas Jason Coleman, Trout’s son, was 44, stood about 6 foot 4, respite for 150 Camp Fire survivors at Danville’s San and was living on the streets of Oakland. Damiano Retreat. But people around Lisa Barione suspect His killer was a man with two felonies who had just been there’s truth in the connection. released from prison. This man was stealing Coleman’s bike It was Barione, who had lost her own home to the when Coleman resisted and was shot. Butte Fire, who spawned the idea of opening to Camp Trout’s life changed forever, but in ways that sur- Fire survivors the doors of the Franciscan retreat center. prised even her. As she struggled to deal with her It would have been Christmas break. loss Trout received emotional support from the “It’s the one week of the year that San Damiano homeless community her son was living with actually can close,” said Director Peter Wise, of his very when he was killed. “What I learned mostly busy program. “People are doing other things, you know, is that kindness and compassion come in Christmas.” But here was a need and a way to meet it. places that you don’t expect it to and it Survivors of the Camp Fire, thousands of them, have came to me through meeting people been living in makeshift arrangements ever since the fire who had been closest to him before destroyed their homes this past fall. Wouldn’t it be great he passed.” to give them a few days of peace, quiet and celebration? These were the individuals Barione, who is hospitality coordinator at the retreat who tried to help Coleman center, said the idea just came to her one day early in and stayed with him after December. “I was in my office and it just popped in my he was shot, some head,” she recalled with a laugh. She ran it past Ron (Continued on Roncarati, kitchen and facilities manager: “I have an idea, Page 19.) but I don’t’ think you’re going to like it …” He was game, as was everyone else on the leadership team. Whether Susan Trout with a any survivor would drive the distance or even want to photo of her and come, the staff agreed, said Wise, “We should at least her son, Jason extend the invitation.” Coleman. So word went out via various Church contacts in Butte County, as well as other agencies. There was strong response. It was, after all, the Christmas story of the Bay Area media. The San Damiano core staff and nearly 200 volun- teers, between Dec. 20 and 26, delivered, Wise said, “a beautiful retreat, food, wi-fi, snacks, games, crafts, basketball, washing machines, beautiful grounds, hiking trails overlooking Mount Diablo.” Christmas carols, Santa, and the rest, too.

CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC (Continued on Page 19.) Chanting the Good News in Piedmont, and beyond By Michele Jurich Staff writer Mass with Chant The mission of the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine When: Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. Worship is to open the door of beauty to Where: Corpus Christi Church God to as many who choose to get close 322 St. James Drive, Piedmont to Him by that door. Who: Benedict XVI Institute for The institute, founded by San Francisco Sacred Music and Divine Worship Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, has For more information: already made its presence felt in the Bay www.benedictinstitute.org Area. Its first major event was the Mass of the Americas, celebrated Dec. 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. sacred,” said Rebekah Wu, who serves as The Mass, composed by Frank the institute’s music director for the teach- SAN FRANCISCO CATHOLIC LaRocca of Oakland, involved musicians, ing choir and schola, a group of musicians Ash Walker, a cathedral cantor and director of choirs at Mt. Eden High School dancers and music in several languages who specialize in liturgical music.) in Hayward, conducts the premiere of the “Mass of the Americas” at St. Mary’s of the Americas. Aside from such a major undertaking, Cathedral, San Francisco. Joseph Hébert, in the foreground playing the cello, is “Our job as a choir is to elevate the (Continued on Page 19.) director of music ministry at Corpus Christi Parish, Oakland. On our cover Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services Abrianna Mercado joins her classmates in singing a song with movements inspired by Scripture: May the Lord Always Keep You. Abrianna is a Diocese of Oakland student of teacher Margo Sandoval at St. Paul School in San Pablo, a Lumen Christi Academy. See our special report for Catholic Schools Week, Employment Opportunities Jan. 27-Feb. 2, on Pages 7-18. Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) is seeking Managers, Sales Bishop’s Column 3 News in Brief 4 Associates (Family Service Advisors), Funeral Directors (Family Service Directors), Catholic Schools Week 7-18 Obituaries 21 Funeral Assistants, Preparation Employees and Administrative Assistants. Classified 21 Seniors 20 For full job descriptions: Datelines 22 The Church 2 Forum 23 Travel 5, 6 http://www.cfcsoakland.org/about-us/job-opportunities/ 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH JANUARY 21, 2019 BISHOP BARBER’S SCHEDULE THE DIOCESE

Jan. 22: 10:30 a.m., Funeral Mass for Jan. 28: Benedict XVI Institute Board care providers, distribution of holy water Rev. Dan Danielson, St. Augustine Church, meeting, Archdiocese of San Francisco Day of the Sick set Feb. 9 from Lourdes, France, and a reception. Catholic Community of Pleasanton Jan. 29: Installation of Bishop Daniel The annual World Day of the Sick Mass World Day of the Sick was initiated by Office meetings including, College of Garcia as fifth bishop of Diocese of will be 11 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Cathedral Pope John Paul II in 1992 and is held annu- Consultors, Chancery, Oakland Monterey, Salinas of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., ally worldwide on the date nearest the feast Oakland. Those who are sick or ill and their day of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11. The Jan. 23: Office meetings, Chancery, Jan. 31: 8:30 a.m. Mass, celebration of families, caregivers and health care provid- event is a ministry of the Diocese of Oakland Oakland the feast of St. John Bosco, Salesian ers and friends are invited to observe this and is supported by the Order of Malta. College Preparatory, Richmond Jan. 24: Office meetings, including: Priest day with the religious and lay people from The Order of Malta serves the sick, and Personnel Board, Chancery, Oakland Office meetings, including Presbyteral the Diocese of Oakland. assists with many charities, including both Council, Chancery, Oakland World Day of the Sick events in Oakland free medical and legal clinics in the cathe- Fundraising event in conjunction with the will include Mass, Sacrament of Anointing of dral center. For health clinic information, Diocese of Fairbanks to support vocations, Feb. 1: 9 a.m. Catholic Charities of the the Sick, blessing of caregivers and health 510-587-3000 or orderofmaltaclinic.com. Bishop’s Residence East Bay Appreciation Breakfast, Bishop’s Residence, Oakland Jan. 25: 5 p.m., Issues for Life Ecumenical Banquet, Oakland Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland Jan. 26: 9:30 a.m., Walk for Life, Mass Feb. 2: 10 a.m., Mass and celebration of Local pilgrims head to World Youth Day and Rally, San Francisco the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults, Staff and wire reports Youth Day. Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland Thirteen pilgrims, ages 13 to 18, from The students from St. Mark Parish, St. Mark Parish in Richmond took off on accompanied by chaperones, will be Jan. 14 for World Youth Day in Panama the guests of Missionaries of Charity in THE CATHEDRAL “with a happy heart,” said the Missionaries Panama, Sister Jones said. They will join of Charity Sister who helped prepare them about 400 young people from around for the journey. the world hosted by the religious order Sister Jones, MC, said the students founded by St. Teresa of Calcutta. met with a group from San Francisco and Officials in Panama expect 200,000 went to Mass together at Church of the young people, ages 13 to 35, to attend Visitacion before continuing to the airport World Youth Day. In the days leading up to for their flight. the pope’s arrival, students will have the The theme for World Youth Day 2019 is opportunity to practice the works of mercy taken from the Gospel of St. Luke: “I am in the local communities. the servant of the Lord. May it be done to Upon the return to the Bay Area, me according to your word.” Sister Jones said the students would Pope Francis will take part in events share their experiences with the St. Mark Jan. 23-27. This will be his third World Parish community. U.S. BISHOPS COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Prayer intentions More than 1,500 of the faithful sent in prayer intentions to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The intentions have been placed in the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, and the bishop has been praying for all those intentions, as he especially did during the Christmas Masses. BOB ROLLER/CNS Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, vice president of the U.S. Conference Plan ahead of Catholic Bishops, center, attends a prayer service at the bishops’ retreat. Raniero Cantalamessa, who has preached Retreat was inspiring to popes and top officials of the Roman to get the most for WASHINGTON — Although the week- Curia for nearly 40 years. 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Adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of Alameda County, Court order No. 365394, *The Catholic Voice — Publication theme subject to change. dated Jan. 20, 1967. Periodical postage paid (USPS 094-640) at Oakland, California, and additional mailing offices. The Voice publishes only one issue in July, August and December. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Catholic Voice, 2121 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612. JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 3 Retreat offered time to pray for people’s intentions By Most. Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ Last September in an unprecedented Papal preacher move, Pope Francis asked all US bish- ops to make a retreat together. He said Readings and homilies by Father he wished he could join us himself in Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap, prayer for the week, to the bishops were obtained by but logistics made it National Catholic Reporter and can impossible. But he be found here: https://bit.ly/2DdPIqR did send his personal “Preacher to the Papal Mass intentions Household” to be our More than 1,500 people in speaker. The personal the Oakland diocese sent in preacher to the pope’s requests for Mass intentions to main job is to give a Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, at sermon to the Holy Bishop Barber Christmastime. See Page 2. Father and the cardi- nals and archbishops of the Roman Curia Bishops’ retreat on Good Friday, and a few other times a Full reports of the US bishops’ year. According to tradition, he is the only January retreat are at person “allowed to preach to the pope.” facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. Since 1753, the office has been restrict- ed to the Capuchin Order. Father Raniero Cantalamessa, an 84-year-old Italian friar, for money. If we concentrate on doing the has held the office for 38 years — under Lord’s work, I believe all the means will three popes. After the first conference, I be given us. could see Pope Francis sent us a pro. Over the Christmas holidays we lost Father Cantalamessa told us his job two devoted and loyal priests of our

was “to prepare us for the dark days PHOTO MUNDELEIN SEMINARY/COURTESY diocese. Father Dan Danielson died on ahead.” He did this with reference to the Jan. 5. Founder of the Vatican II Institute, The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Mundelein Seminary at the University scriptures, the Fathers of the Church and he was also administrator of the dio- of St. Mary of the Lake in Illinois, near Chicago. “One of the most beneficial parts some very down to earth examples of cese in-between Bishops Vigneron and of the retreat for me was to offer Mass each day for the intentions so many of you priests he has known. Cordileone. He built a new church for sent to me in December,” writes Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. He also added a good dose of humor. the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, Example: “I went once to a Capuchin fri- say Mass, I am the priest, and Christ is the me in December. I collected all the post where he was also pastor. Father Patrick ary to give a retreat, and one of the young Sacrifice on the altar. But during the day, cards and letters you sent and placed them Goodwin passed away on Jan. 7, on the Franciscans said to me I think you are Christ is the priest, and I am the sacrifice.” in a basket on the altar of our cathedral. I feast of St. Raymond of Peñafort. Father not as good a preacher as your reputa- That was to underscore that the priest, and took a photo of them and brought it with Goodwin was ordained for the Sacred tion states. Why do you say that? I asked. bishop, shares in the priesthood of Christ, me to place on the altar — close to Christ Hearts’ Order, and later incardinated Because you’ve been preaching to the and also in his sacrifice on the Cross. — when I celebrate Mass and pray my into Oakland diocese. As well as a pas- Roman Curia for 38 years and still there We had our retreat at Mundelein divine office each day. I also have been tor, he served as chief financial officer are no conversions.” Seminary, a 600-acre campus, set in a offering a daily rosary, imploring Our Lady of the diocese. Father Cantalamessa’s talks and forest on a lake one hour north of Chicago. to intercede for you. As it says in Hebrews 5:1, “Every high homilies to us are posted on the web here: It was cold and wet, but the beauty of the Later this month I will take the basket priest is taken from among men and made https://bit.ly/2DdPIqR — and it would be setting, and the hospitality of the staff, of intentions to my private chapel, where I their representative before God, to offer impossible to summarize all the conferenc- more than made up for the wintry weather. can read each one slowly, and place them gifts and sacrifices for sins.” Although es and homilies. But some of his examples More than 80 bishops attended — includ- in the loving care of the Sacred Heart of Father Dan and Father Pat have gone really hit home. He quoted a priest friend ing most of the active cardinals, filling the Jesus. PrayerWorld changes Day things. on to their heavenly reward, they are still who was in a difficult assignment and who spectacular chapel three times a day. And I am askingof the Sick 2014 Our Lord to answer priests. And I am asking them to intercede had encountered lots of interference and One of the most beneficial parts of the your prayers in the way He knows best. I with the Lord for all the prayers and inten- opposition in his ministry. retreat for me was to offer Mass each day have always believed we needed a “capital tions you sent me. The priest said, “In the morning, when I for the intentions so many of you sent to campaign of prayer” before any campaign Have a Happy and Blessed New Year!

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a Nov. 28 confirmation hearing for Brian Opus Dei settles Buescher, nominated for a judgeship for WASHINGTON — Opus Dei, a well- the U.S. District Court for the District of Black known international Catholic organization, Nebraska. Harris expressed concern during Nazarene paid $977,000 to settle a sexual miscon- the hearing about the positions on abor- Pilgrims duct claim in 2005 against a one-time tion and same-sex marriage taken by the celebrate as they high-profile priest in the nation’s capital. Knights, which she called “an all-male soci- wait to touch the The payment was made to an adult woman ety comprised primarily of Catholic men.” Black Nazarene who said Father C. John McCloskey during a Jan. 9 groped her several times while she was House chaplain remains procession undergoing pastoral counseling because WASHINGTON — Jesuit Father in Manila, of a troubled marriage and serious depres- Patrick J. Conroy, the 60th chaplain of Philippines. The sion, The Washington Post reported. Msgr. the U.S. House of wooden statue, Thomas Bohlin, U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, Representatives, will carved in Mexico said in a Jan. 7 statement that the settle- remain in his post for and brought to ment was reached in 2005. the next two years. the Philippine He began his term capital in the NGO abortion funding May 25, 2011. As early 17th WASHINGTON — The budget bill the House chaplain, century, is passed by the House of Representatives Father Conroy, 68, is cherished by to try to end the partial government shut- responsible for offering Catholics, who down includes a provision to repeal the a nondenominational Rev. Conroy believe that “Mexico City Policy” that prohibits U.S. prayer at the beginning touching it funding of foreign nongovernmental orga- of each day when Congress is in session. can lead to a nizations that perform or promote abortion.

SOE ZEYA TUN/REUTERS, CNS TUN/REUTERS, SOE ZEYA miracle. Some House members and several pro-life Anti-trafficking efforts organizations criticized the provision in the WASHINGTON — Nationwide efforts to bill adopted Jan. 3, saying that it would confront human trafficking received a boost end a policy that NGOs have managed to in the new year as President Donald Trump follow without a loss of health care funding. signed a bill reauthorizing $430 million in Democrats are using that bill in an attempt federal expenditures for prevention and to end the partial shutdown. assistance programs across the federal gov- Celebrating your 2019 ernment. The president of the U.S. Catholic Social justice leader dies Sisters Against Human Trafficking welcomed WASHINGTON — Jesuit Father the Jan. 8 signing of the law, for which it had Wedding Anniversary? Charles Currie, a social justice advocate advocated with members of Congress. Let The Catholic Voice readers and your and longtime leader in Jesuit college educa- Biloxi bishop dies loved ones share in celebrating your lifelong tion, died Jan. 4 after BILOXI, Miss. — Bishop Joseph a recent illness. He Lawson Howze, the founding bishop of the commitment of marriage with other married was 88. A Philadelphia Diocese of Biloxi and the first black bishop couples in the Diocese of Oakland. native, Father Currie in the 20th century to is described as some- head a U.S. diocese, one who had tireless died Jan. 9. He was The Catholic Voice energy, a keen sense 95. Bishop Louis F. of humor and legend- Kihneman III of Biloxi Rev. Currie Anniversaries Edition ary storytelling skills. said, “His was a life The Jesuit priest was the former presi- well lived in faithful February 4, 2019 dent of the Association of Jesuit Colleges service to almighty and Universities who had also served as God and to the people Personal Congratulatory Messages for couples president of Wheeling Jesuit University of Mississippi, both as Most Rev. Howze celebrating the sacrament of marriage will be published in Wheeling, West Virginia, and Xavier an auxiliary bishop of in the February 4 edition of The Catholic Voice. University in Cincinnati. But many remem- the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson and later ber him not just for his leadership in higher as first bishop of Biloxi from 1977 to 2001.” Sizes and prices are: education but for his advocacy work in — Catholic News Service Single Business Card Size (3 1⁄8" x 2") . . . . . $35 response to the 1989 mur- 1 ders of six Jesuit priests, Double Business Card Size (3 ⁄8" x 4") . . . . . $60 their housekeeper and her daughter in El Salvador. Deadline for Space Reservation: January 23, 2019 Judicial For more information or assistance with your advertisement, litmus test call 510-419-1081 or email: [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Our Lady of Lourdes Novena supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, call- February 3–11, 2019 Celebrating 50 years ing the organization “an Masses: Charlotte and Mike American Catholic cultural icon,” said senators have Mon-Sat: 8:00 am & 5:30 pm Machi no business questioning a Sun: 11:30 am & 5:30 pm were married Single federal judicial nominee’s August 10, 1968 Business (Masses preceded by the Rosary; Card Size membership in the Knights Loving parents of shown over its support for church blessing with the relic of teaching on abortion and St. Jude after all Masses.) Keith, Kevin, Michael Jr., same-sex marriage. “What Kimberly and six beautiful Novena in St. Dominic’s Church Fr. Dominic David we have to do is defend this Maichrowicz, O.P. grandchildren fundamental principle of the 2390 Bush Street, SF, CA 94115 Novena Preacher free exercise of religion,” Ample Carl Anderson said in a Parking Please send couple’s names, photo and your personal message with your Jan. 4 telephone interview. daytime telephone number and email address. Include with your check to: Anderson was referring to Send petitions to: Shrine of St. Jude statements made by Sen. Fr. Dismas Sayre, O.P. The Catholic Voice Kamala Harris, D-California, P.O. Box 15368, San Francisco, CA 94115-0368 2121 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612 a member of the Senate www.stjude-shrine.org 415-931-5919 Judiciary Committee, during

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Like many counties and other jurisdic- what are they dying of on the streets,” he death certificates from the past year but “This is another part of the story that tions in the state, Alameda County does said. “It is important to aggressively track examining those documents did not reveal is not being told,” said Janny Castillo, who not make an accurate count of homeless that information as a county, as a health as much one would expect. If the docu- thanked Modesbach for sharing his report. deaths. department, as a larger, caring com- ment says, “residence unknown,” that’s She also announced that St. Mary’s Center The best attempt at a count of “homeless munity.” a start, Modesbach said. But if a person had been given by community members deaths” was offered by David Modesbach, How the Alameda County Health Care is found ill on the streets and taken to a the names of 50 unsheltered people who a representative of the Alameda County for the Homeless program was able to hospital where he or she later dies, that had died in the streets. Health Care for the Homeless program, document the deaths of at least 130- death is recorded as having occurred in J.C. Orton, who coordinates the Night who spoke at the Annual Memorial for plus homeless individuals attests to the a hospital or a skilled nursing facility and on the Streets Catholic Worker program Homeless People at St. Mary’s difficulties of this task. It has been, as not about what had happened previously. in Berkeley, shared the names of several Center in Oakland on Modesbach described it, “an infor- “There is no box, homeless persons who had died during Dec. 6. mal, not-super-scientific” analysis. there is no col- the past year. “We must not forget them,” “It is over 130 now, As part of its mission to identify umn in their data he told the assembly before leading every- countywide, who have and provide health care fields (of death one in singing a chorus of “Amen.” died in the last year, to people experienc- records) that Dennis Johnson, a U.S. Army veteran since November ing homelessness say this per- from Swords to Plowshares, which was 2017,” Modesbach or those at risk of son was founded by veterans to help veterans heal told the assembly. becoming home- homeless from combat and re-enter society after Noting that while less, the county when they leaving military service, also asked those it is painstaking work program reached died. You gathered at St. Mary’s Center to remember to make such a count, out to commu- have to the veterans who had died on the streets. having that data is nity partners. “We “No matter how many names we have, important, he added. said, ‘let us know we will never get them all,” Castillo said. “It is important to of people that you “We demand that everyone be treated with know who is dying know who died dignity and respect.” on the streets, on the streets, At the annual memorial event, a record- ing of the John Lennon-Paul McCarthy song, “Let It Be,” was played over the speaker system as the room, filled with volunteers and staff at St. Mary’s, homeless activists and organizers, and residents of the center’s winter shelter sat quietly in front of a table turned makeshift altar. On the altar, next to a framed obituary of a homeless woman’s son, sat a large bowl of leaves and flower petals. Each fallen pedal represented “someone we have lost to the streets,” said Castillo, coordinator of the Seniors for Hope and Justice Program David Modesbach Janny Castillo at the center. ALL: CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC ALL: Pilgrimages

Spiritual Guide The Catholic Voice invites you on an inspirational spiritual adventure in France! The Shrines of Father France Pilgrimage Jim Schexnayder Paris, Lisieux, Chartres, Nevers, Ars, Lourdes April 13- 21, 2020 (9 days) $4,199* from (SFO) Roundtrip airfare on Air France, hotel, breakfast & dinner per itinerary, air-conditioned motor coach, full-time tour manager, departure tax and current fuel charge, *double occupancy Highlights Include: Paris: Sacré Coeur, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, the Eiffel Tower, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue de Bac, Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul! Lisieux – Visit where St. Therese lived, Carmel Chapel, the Basilica of St. Therese Chartres –View the impressive Our Lady of Chartres Cathedral Nevers – The convent of St. Gildard, where Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes spent the final years of her life Ars – Shrine of St. John Vianney, saint of parish priests Lourdes – Celebrate Mass at the Grotto & join the candlelight procession, the legendary blessing of the sick & the healing waters of the miraculous Lourdes spring

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CALL FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Marianna Pisano at Unitours [email protected] 1-800-777-7432 (9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. EST) Book Online at HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: http://bit.ly/Catholicvoice2019 Portugal – Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima – To receive a mailed brochure join the international Rosary & candlelight procession. Contact: Camille Tompkins Spain – Santiago de Compostela, Santander – the at The Catholic Voice Routes of St. James & Basilica of St. Ignatius of [email protected] Loyola. Montserrat- Mass at the Monastery and the original effigy of the Romanesque Black Madonna. Barcelona – visit the Sagrada Familia, Unesco World Heritage “Park Guell”.

France – Lourdes – The Shrines and Spiritual Guide Blessing of the Sick in the legendary healing waters of Lourdes.

Fr. Richard Mangini

The Catholic Voice invites you to enjoy an incredible journey! A Marian Shrines Pilgrimage Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Santander, Lourdes, Montserrat & Barcelona September 23 – October 2, 2019 • 10 Days $3,999* from SFO Includes round-trip airfare from SFO, taxes, surcharges, hotel, breakfast & Table D’ Hote dinners daily as noted on itinerary, air-conditioned motor coach & full-time tour manager. *Double occupancy.

The Catholic Voice invites you on a Hawaiian Pilgrimage! Honor the Great Saints of Hawai’i! Saint Damien of Molokai & Saint Marianne Cope September 8 -14, 2019 (7 days) $2,899* from SFO NONSTOP Includes: round-trip airfare from SFO to Honolulu, Molokai excursion, taxes, surcharges, hotel, breakfast, meals per itinerary, tours, Royal Hawaiian Luau, air-conditioned motor coach, & full-time tour manager. (*per person based on double occupancy) Highlights include: 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 of artifacts of St. Damien, Mass at St. Augustine by the Sea, Mass at the 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 Dole Planation & Royal Hawaiian Luau on Waikiki Beach. Brochure at http://bit.ly/hawaiisaints [email protected] or 724-679-7450 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) To receive a mailed brochure contact: Camille Tompkins at The Catholic Voice 510-419-1081 or [email protected] Join Spiritual Guides

Fr. Jayson Most Reverend Landeza Larry Silva Photo: Travis.Thurston Bishop Of Honolulu JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 7 Catholic Schools Week ‘Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed’ Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2019 is Jan. 27-Feb. 2. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. Catholic Schools: Stewards of mission, community and resources By Kathleen Radecke STEWARDS OF RESOURCES: The Department of Catholic Schools Catholic schools have always been created a theme for the 2018-2019 school known for doing more for our students’ year, focusing on the image of a tree and its educational experience with fewer dol- roots. We are all rooted together, intertwin- lars per student. One critical reason for ing as one preschool through 12th grade this success is the generous investment system of schools of donors at our schools and by commu- serving almost 16,000 nity members across our diocese. We are students here in the grateful this Catholic Schools Week for PACCIORINI

Diocese of Oakland. . these donors and invite you to consider We are united in hope, partnering with us to further advance the with Christ as our core. Church’s mission of Catholic school edu-

We recognize value C ALBERT VOICE THE CATHOLIC cation across our diocese. and celebrate the criti- As we grow as stewards of mission, cal roles we serve as Leadership at diocesan schools community and resources we will continue stewards of the minis- to transform our diocese student by stu- Radecke The diocesan School Board is a consultative board commissioned to advise try of Catholic school dent, school by school, parish by parish, the bishop, through the Superintendent of Schools, in all matters of Catholic education within the life of our diocese. city by city. We will grow within a beautiful education. Its role is to provide advice, guidance and leadership in execut- During Catholic Schools Week, we system of schools, with our roots deep ing the mission of the Department of Catholic Schools. The board has been celebrate the gift of Catholic school edu- going back hundreds of years, established reconstituted with some new members. In the photo from left: some members cation, and we thank those who dedicate in the charisms of our founding religious of the schools’ leadership staff and the board: board member John Camozzi; their lives to be stewards of this essential orders, and inspired by the hope of a better Ken Willers, associate superintendent, Leadership for Innovation and ministry within the Diocese of Oakland. future for our students, families, parishes, Growth; board member Jessica Murray; Superintendent Kathleen Radecke; We are called and celebrate being communities and our world. Jocelyn Pierre-Antoine, associate superintendent, Leadership for Mission STEWARDS OF MISSION: Let your roots go down into and Professional Learning; board President Jim Beck; Margo Tammen, con- We are all called in our school com- Him. Let your lives be built on Him. troller; and board member Michelle Larkrith. Not pictured, board members munities and across our diocese to be Then your faith will grow strong Rev. Leo Edgerly, Ken Jennings and Joe Lewis. Murray is principal at St. stewards of the mission by how we com- in the truth you were taught, Philip Neri School and Jennings is principal at St. Joseph Notre Dame High mit ourselves to servant leadership in the and you will overflow with School, both in Alameda. image and likeness of Christ. Our mission thankfulness. prioritizes the education of the whole Colossians 2:7 human person: spiritually, academically, We work together building positive rela- will always help to sustain our schools. This Happy Catholic Schools Week! THANK emotionally and physically. Our mission is tionships with members of our community Catholic Schools Week I am grateful for YOU for your commitment to the ministry distinctively different as it is rooted in the and toward the fulfillment of our mission. our newly reconstituted Diocesan School of Catholic school education here in the Gospel. We are grateful for our distinct Jesus knew that He needed to form dis- Board. This example of partnership and the Diocese of Oakland. mission and celebrate this choice espe- ciples to carry on the mission of our faith. leadership of our talented and committed Christ’s peace and joy surround you. cially during this Catholic Schools Week. We need that same activism in the life of volunteers, is life-giving and contributes to We are called and celebrate being our schools. Partnering together and shar- our systemic transformation. (Kathleen Radecke is Superintendent of STEWARDS OF COMMUNITY: ing our gifts and talents is what has and We are called and celebrate being the Department of Catholic Schools.)

Nurturing Christ-centered scholars who change the world.

Open House Dates and times: Queen of All Saints School St. Elizabeth School Sunday, January 27 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 20 • 6 p.m – 8 p.m. (following 10:30 a.m. Mass) 1516 33rd Avenue, Oakland 94601 2391 Grant Street, Concord 94520 www.saintelizabeth.us www.qasconcord.org 510-532-7392 925-685-8700 St. Anthony School St. Paul School Sunday, January 27 • 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1500 E 15th Street, Oakland 94606 1825 Church Lane, San Pablo 94806 www.stanthony-oakland.org www.st-paulschool.org 510-534-3334 510-233-3080 St. Catherine of Siena School St. Peter Martyr School Sunday, January 27 • 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday, January 27 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 604 Mellus Street, Martinez 94553 (following 8:30 a.m. mass) www.stcatherinemartinez.com 425 West Fourth Street, Pittsburg 94565 925-228-4140 www.sites.google.com/a/csdo.org/spmschool/ 925-439-1014 St. Cornelius School Sunday, January 27 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kindergarten Open House Tuesday, April 9 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 201 28th Street, Richmond 94804 www.stcornelius-school.org 510-232-3326 8 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Catholic Schools Week St. Michael School: A second century of excellence strengthened by faith Special to The Catholic Voice with love by making a difference For 105 years, St. Michael in people’s lives. School in Livermore has lived Beyond a rigorous academic, out its mission as a Dominican Christ-centered environment, school, providing an academi- “community” is one of the reasons cally challenging education in a parents express for selecting St. Christ-centered environment. Our Michael. We will host our 60th school has always been known for Annual Wine Gala and Auction on its traditional, rigorous academ- Feb. 9 to support the school. Last ics. Today, we hold onto those year, through the fund-a-need traditions as we incorporate new part of the auction, the community innovative practices. was able to financially support the Our Catholic faith traditions redesign of a classroom to be are vibrant. St. Michael School made into a STREAM room, where students learn about their faith academics and creativity come through studying the lives of the together and flourish amongst all saints, scripture study and by students. Our small community actively living out the liturgical comes together to financially sup- seasons. Students also reverently port the school and to build close participate in school Masses, pray relationships with one another that in the adoration chapel and expe- often last a lifetime. rience different forms of prayer We are blessed at St. Michael throughout the school day. School to have several multi- St. Michael School develops generational families that are part the next generation of servant of our current school community. leaders by living out our baptis- Mary Lessard, our transitional mal call to serve those in need. kindergarten teacher, is part of Weekly, students help to fill the the Concannon family, a historic St. Michael Church St. Vincent Livermore family. Her father, sib- de Paul Food Pantry by donating lings and she herself attended our needed items. school. Her children also attended In addition, the school has the school as the third-generation a commitment to the Livermore of Concannons to walk through our Homeless Refuge. We provide doors and begin a lifelong love of winter items, such as socks, sweat- learning. She continues to come to shirts, toiletry items, sleeping bags school each day with a deep love and even tents for the homeless and commitment for her students in Livermore. Each spring, we and the school community. also reach out to those in need in We also have our kindergarten our global society by supporting teacher, Taylor Lind, an alum who a Dominican mission project in comes to school each day with a Tijuana, Mexico. radiant smile, ready to teach her Each class also focuses on a little ones. specific service learning project. In addition, we have many One example of this faithful service alumni families who chose to is the seventh-grade class project. send their children and others who Students create handmade paper return to volunteer on the school butterflies with scripture passages board or participate in activities and prayers of support. These long after their children have beautiful messages are then given graduated from college. to the Grief Support Ministry mem- St. Michael School has a rich bers in the Catholic Community of tradition of excellence strength- Pleasanton for those who are deal- ened by faith, which continues to ing with the recent loss of a loved flourish through the grace of God one. Through these projects our and a community that supports it students learn to serve the com- through the sharing of their time,

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St. Edward School St. David School “Where Faith & Knowledge Meet” invites you to • Open House • Family Centered • Small Class Sizes Jan. 27th, 12:00-2:00pm Environment • Preschool Director • Crab Feed • Silent Auction with over 30 Years’ Sunday, January 27th Feb. 16th April 6th, 6:00pm Experience 10 am to 12:00 pm Now Enrolling Grades Pre-K through 8th 871 Sonoma St. Richmond, CA 94805 5788 Thornton Avenue, Newark Please call for a tour or visit us at: www.stedcs.org or 510.793.7242 SJES_Alameda_CatholicVoice_OpenHouse2019.qxp_SJESwww.stdavidschool.org 12/30/18 11:27 PM Page • 1510-232-2283

St. Felicitas Catholic School Educating Hearts, Minds and Spirits • Strong faith community rooted in Gospel values • Rigorous academic program • Dedicated and experienced staff • Individualized instruction in small group settings • Full Day Preschool and Kindergarten • Extended care before and after school OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 27, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon School Mass at 9:00 a.m. Information packets available for PreK-7

Tour the Entire School, Meet the Teachers & PEN OUSE Don’t Miss the New Parent Information O H Meeting at 11:00 SUNDAY, th Serving Alameda and neighboring cities since 1881, January 27 a fully accredited transitional kindergarten 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. through eighth grade elementary school dedicated to providing an outstanding 1650 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579 OR CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR Catholic education in a safe and secure environment. 510-357-2530 510 995.9415 • STJOSEPHALAMEDA.ORG • ALAMEDA www.stfelicitas-school.org JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 9 Catholic Schools Week

PLEASE JOIN US for OPEN HOUSES during National Catholic Schools Week January 27 - February 2, 2019

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880 10 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Catholic Schools Week Lumen Christi Academies a rebirth of Catholic education By Rodney Pierre-Antoine Special to The Catholic Voice I am a child of Haitian immigrants who passed on the faith to my brother and me through countless proverbs filled with wisdom to help us navigate life. To this day I still turn to these proverbs for direction and guidance. Lumen Christi Academies (LCA) epito- mizes the simple truths at the heart of two of my favorite Haitian proverbs: “Petit a petit zwazo fe nich li” “Little by little, the bird builds its nest” and “Men anpil, chay pa lou” “With many hands the work is light.” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has charged students and teachers, principals and pastors, parishioners and commu- nity partners, to ignite a renaissance in Catholic education. This transformational mission cannot be realized overnight. Just as the bird builds its nest, we are building our innovative network, little by little, with intentionality. This year’s focus has centered on establishing a strong foundation for a collaborative, unified network of seven communities. Prior to this year, our com- munities operated as independent, siloed Lumen Christi parochial schools. Shifting from this reality Academies PHOTO COURTESY to an authentically interdependent, col- From left, Rodney Pierre-Antoine, Lynne Kennedy Mullen, Jessica Murray, Queen of All Saints, Concord laborative network takes more than just Lucia Prince and Carlos Santana gather for a two-day convening as part of the St. Anthony, Oakland Bishop Barber’s decree. Transcend Education Collaboration. St. Catherine of Siena, Martinez “The journey of a thousand miles begins St. Cornelius, Richmond with a single step.” — Chinese proverb Root beliefs important principles) St. Elizabeth, Oakland Maya Angelou’s poem, “Human Family,” (Widely shared and agreed-upon truths) • Faith: Christ-centered St. Paul, San Pablo helped us take an important first step in this • We share in God’s love and live in service • Community: United through God’s grace St. Peter Martyr, Pittsburg process. Angelou’s poem illuminates the of others. • Service: Called to be disciples various differences throughout the human • Mutual trust builds respectful and inclu- • Equity: Advocates for opportunity and justice family, but closes powerfully with an impor- Our Mission sive communities. • Excellence: Striving to attain full potential tant lesson, “we are more alike, my friends, LCA offers a Catholic environment that • Collaborative and constructive dialogue “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you than we are unalike.” So, it was through our reflects the diversity of our communities inspires holistic development. want to go far, go together.” — African proverb similarities, shared hopes and beliefs that and ignites students to be the light of • Empowered learners persevere through With the organizational culture solidi- our seven Catholic school communities are Christ in the world. We attract, support the lifelong journey. fied, our efforts now turn to cultivating beginning to unify as one network. and holistically form students, families and • Critical thinkers seek the truth with an caring, culturally responsive learning com- “Petit a petit” — “little by little ” — over the teachers. We are building a firm financial open mind and an open heart. munities where all students and adults are past five months, our teachers and principals foundation to innovate our programs and valued. Many hands have contributed in co-created the shared identity below which facilities to ensure equitable access to Core values this transformation. Our seven principals, now drives our collective work forward. excellence for all. (Timeless, enduring and intrinsically (Continued on Page 11.)

Educating the whole child: St. John mind, body, spirit Catholic School Visit St. John Catholic School and discover how our dedicated faculty and staff are building educational excellence through faith, love, and tradition. Open House January 27, 2019

OPEN 12:30pm-3:30pm HOUSE Jan. 27, 2019 Spanish, Art, Music and P.E. in grades K–8 In English & En Español 10-11 a.m. Event Center/Gym | Multimedia Computer Lab

270 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, 94580 www.sttheresaschool.org | tel: (510) 547–3146 (510) 276-6632 www.StJohnCatholicSchool.org JOIN US FOR AN OPEN MOUSE St. Leander School 451 Davis Street, San Leandro • 510-351-4144

Open House Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Both Campuses Corpus Christi Pre-K Prep / Pre-K–8th Grade School Information Fair Tuesday, February 26, 2019 New Pre-K Prep (3yr old program) February 5, 2019 Meeting 6:00 p.m. 8:15 to 10 am Information Fair 1 Estates Drive, Piedmont 6:30-7:00 p.m. at our main school campus corpuschristischool.com For more information, visit NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS www.stleanderschool.org JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 11 Catholic Schools Week Lumen Christi . . . (Continued from Page 10.) in particular, have been instrumental in this process; they are the LCA Leadership Team. Patrick Lencioni, president of The Table Group and author of multiple management books, advises, “Great teams trust one another on a fundamental, emotional level, and they are comfortable being vulnerable with each other about their weaknesses, mistakes, fears and behav- iors. They get to a point where they can be completely open with one another, without filters.” Genuine trust based on vulnerability is being developed within LCA’s Leadership Team. Building trust takes time, but our team’s cohesive connection is being strengthened with each passing retreat, prayer experience or planning session. LCA was selected by Transcend Education and Silicon Schools Fund to reimagine a 21st-century Catholic edu- cation that remains centered on Christ and shaped by communion and community. Through this school redesign process our Leadership Team is exploring ways students can take ownership of their learning, while also developing deep, personal connections with each other, their teach- ers and other adults. The Leadership Team landed on several truths while developing our canvas. First, that learning is optimized when students, teach- ers and parents feel safe, supported, challenged and

accepted. We are working to design systems, structures PHOTO COURTESY and practices that promote positive school climates and Lumen Christi Academies third-grade teachers collaborate on a graffiti activity as they examine the lesson foster strong, responsive relationships and community. design for the newly adopted Wit & Wisdom curriculum from Great Minds. From left, Susan Edpao, St. Relational trust, mutual respect and shared responsibil- Anthony; Mariafernanda Cuevas, St. Elizabeth; and Mert Ozel, St. Peter Martyr. ity and accountability will cement partnerships between and among staff, students, families and the surrounding flexibility and adaptability, global and cultural awareness, builds its nest” community. Creating these desired conditions requires an information literacy and leadership) to co-create LCA’s We are building a new nest for Catholic education in intentional and systematic approach to social emotional transformational model. our diocese, one that will look quite different than the learning. This is why the LCA model will include practices We seek to cultivate these very same skills within each nests of previous years. That said, there is certain to be and programs aligned with key elements that give social- student, as they are formed to be Christ-centered scholars one constant, the Christ light, illuminating our path as we emotional learning true potency, developing the confidence who change the world. To this end, LCA will leverage per- learn in a new light. and maturity students need to possess in order to thrive: a sonalized learning strategies to tailor instruction, practice “Men anpil, chay pa lou” “With many hands the work web of structural supports; an intentional community; a cul- and support of students’ unique strengths and needs while is light” ture of respect; participation and reflection; a commitment engaging them in challenging, standards-based academic Building LCA is a collaborative endeavor. I am grate- to restorative practices; a curriculum of connection and content. Students will develop critical thinking skills, use ful for the spirit of shared discipleship that unites our engagement; and a focus on developing student agency. knowledge and information to solve complex problems, principals, teachers and pastors. We welcome additional “Be imitators of God as beloved children … who live communicate effectively and develop academic mindsets. hands from our broader diocesan community to help in the light of Christ … and are filled with the spirit.” — In the coming months, the LCA leadership team will steward our vision forward. Please don’t hesitate to reach Ephesians Chapter 5 engage students and teachers in a series of design-think- out should you feel called to give of time, talent and A Christ-centered professional learning community ing and visioning activities aimed at developing signature treasure in support of LCA. My email is rpierre-antoine@ is being formed to support our collegial activities. LCA experiences that will be shared across the network. These lcacademies.org. teachers and leaders are cultivating utilizing 21st-century signature experiences are core elements of the school learning skills (collaboration and teamwork, creativity design we will solidify by the end of this academic year. (Rodney Pierre-Antoine is executive director of the Lumen and imagination, critical thinking and problem solving, “Petit a petit zwazo fe nich li” “Little by little, the bird Christi Academies.)

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92 ST. MICHAEL ST. PERPETUA Livermore, CA Lafayette, CA 925-447-1888 925-284-1640 www.smsliv.org www.stperpetuaschool.org Principal: Alison Wilkie Principal: Karen Goodshaw 1/27 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1/27 10:30 a.m. - noon (following 9:30 a.m. mass) (following 9:30 a.m. mass) 12 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Catholic Schools Week FACE helps families SJND students, faculty donate hair for women undergoing cancer treatment Special to The Catholic Voice afford Catholic education St. Joseph Notre Dame High School’s By Filomena Spero normally rambunctious Proud 2 Be a Pilot Special to The Catholic Voice (P2BAP) Rally took a philanthropic turn this Having just completed my ninth month year, with students and faculty taking the as executive director of FACE — Family stage to give back to those living with cancer. Aid — Catholic Education, I am excited In front of the entire school, participants to introduce my new partner, Terri Porter, spoke about their personal experiences and associate director. connections with cancer before cutting their Porter has more than 20 years of long locks to donate to Pantene Beautiful experience in the educational and youth Lengths, a campaign providing free, real-hair services fields. Porter is a proud fifth- wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment. generation practicing Catholic born and Paul Valmassy, Spanish teacher and raised in East Baton Rouge Parish in moderator of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Louisiana. Terri and her husband, Tracy, club, which organized the service project,

live in Danville and are 21-year members helped choose the cause and organization. PHOTO RAMIREZ/COURTESY MAURICE of St. Isidore Parish. “I had donated my hair to this organi- Friends cut freshman Ashley Roben’s hair Porter will be leading this year’s charge zation a couple of times at my previous to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. for our 41st annual gala. This year’s theme school, so the idea was always in the back is “Celebrating FACE: past, present and of my mind to do it here at SJND,” Valmassy crowd cheered as friends and fellow faculty future.” The gala will be at 5 p.m. April 6 at said. “I did not want SHH to be a club that members gathered the participants’ hair in the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville. If students only ‘belong to’ for a couple years ponytails and began cutting, holding up you are interested in volunteering for the and then get a cord at graduation as their the hair proudly once they were finished. event, please contact Porter at 510-267- sole tangible club experience. “Although giving up one’s hair is a small 8314 or email [email protected]. “Rather, I want them to know that an sacrifice compared to what those who are We are happy to report the 2018-19 academic club can also make a differ- ill must endure, it can still be a tough thing PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE award totals. We awarded 322 high school . ence in the community. I brought the idea to ask someone to give up … much to FACE grants and, through a partnership to our club officers, and everybody was everyone’s delight, we had five students with The Basic Fund, 464 elementary enthusiastic to work on it.” step up to donate and each division was

school FACE grants. Unfortunately, there C ALBERT Valmassy also chose this organization represented, as well as three teachers were more than 2,200 high school appli- to honor his childhood friend Christian, total,” Valmassy said. Terri Porter, left, and Filomena Spero cants and more than 1,600 elementary who was diagnosed with and beat pediatric The participants join many others from look over the latest issue of the FACE school applicants. cancer. The cancer never returned, but the throughout the US and Canada who have newsletter. Our goal for the 2019-20 school year aggressive treatments on such a young per- donated their hair to Pantene Beautiful is to increase the grant amount as well as recipient of a FACE grant or a success- son left Christian with many health issues, Lengths, which began in 2006. Through increase the number of students awarded. ful individual who received FACE tuition particularly a severe curving of his spine the passion and generosity of donors, Together we can transform the East Bay, assistance during your years as a student that led to difficulties maintaining weight. the organization is able and committed to one student at a time. To make a gift, in the Oakland diocese, we would love Christian ultimately succumbed to these meet the future real-hair wig needs of the please visit our website at www.oakdio- to hear from you. Please email fspero@ health complications in February 2016. American and Canadian Cancer Societies cese.org/giving/face or dial 510-271-1940. oakdiocese.org. Before cutting their hair, many of the for the next four years. The 2019-20 FACE grant applications On behalf of all of our families served, students and faculty joined Valmassy in While Pantene Beautiful Lengths will no are available now. For more information, thank all of our donors for your continued paying tribute to a person in their lives longer accept new donations beginning in please visit our website or contact your support and generosity. who has had cancer. Kristina Taylor, who 2019, those interested in donating hair or school directly. The deadline to submit an has endured cancer treatment herself, also learning more about the process are encour- application for the 2019-20 school year (Filomena Spero is executive director of participated in the service project. aged to visit Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids. is March 8. FACE, Family Aid — Catholic Education, With some participants appearing For more information about SJND, Tell your story: If you are a current for the Diocese of Oakland.) nervous and others waiting excitedly, the www.sjnd.org.

55 JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 13 14 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Catholic Schools Week Stewards of Creation add green to Fremont campus Special to The Catholic Voice labeled the receptacles used on campus This school year at Our Lady of for compost, recycling and landfill, cre- Guadalupe School in Fremont a new after- ated succulent gardens in pumpkins, school club was created by merging the planted flower bulbs and started to build Garden and Ecology clubs. The new club a compost pile. is called Stewards of Creation. The members have learned about the Pupils involved are excited about the necessary components for composting and time they are spending in the school’s are eager to see the results of the decom- vegetable garden learning about alterna- posing process. Once the new, rich soil is tive methods for growing plants, the chal- created the pupils will be able to incorporate lenges farmers encounter, how to compost it into the garden beds for future plantings. and what steps are involved in the entire Upcoming projects include mainte- recycling process. nance of the garden beds, providing Since the school year began, the club reminders to fellow students about proper has had a lesson on recycling, prepared sorting for recycling and compost and vegetable garden beds for the fall planting, creating artwork from discarded materials. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Pupils at Our Lady of Guadalupe School — from left, Samuel Vystrcil, Malia Abejuela, Samantha Chun, Isabela Serrano, Victoria Neimann, Alexis Chun and Clara Ramseyer — thin out a bed of radishes.

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The University of California at Berkeley was repre- sented by 28 students at SEEK2019: Encounter Something More, an event hosted by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) in

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Indianapolis. Students attend SEEK, find what they’ll bring back to Berkeley By Michele Jurich for pizza dinner in a hotel room and share Staff writer experiences,” she said. As students return to the University of Among the experiences shared was California at Berkeley this week to begin that the conference offered the opportunity spring semester, Solei Ocegueda has some to select from a great variety of sessions to Good News to share with her fellow students. attend on topics “they wanted to dive into.” Ocegueda, a parishioner at Holy Michaud was pleased that the confer- Spirit/Newman Hall, was one of 28 ence devoted 90 minutes to two hours students from the Berkeley campus to daily to Mass. travel to Indianapolis to attend SEEK2019: Most of the attendees from Berkeley Encounter Something More, the national are students who already are involved conference hosted by the Fellowship of in FOCUS activities, but Michaud was Catholic University Students (FOCUS). also pleased that others attended the The event, with a lineup of engaging conference at the invitation of friends. speakers, musicians, Daily Mass and devo- Empowering missionary disciples is a goal tions, drew almost 12,000 college students of the FOCUS missionaries, who pay their from 626 campuses and several interna- own way for their year of service. tional locations to its Collegiate Track, which “We devote most of our energy teach- discussed topics relevant to young adults. ing them to do missionary work in their While the University of Nebraska- own spheres,” she said. Lincoln, brought the largest campus group Ocegueda is an example of that goal. with 325 students, the Cal contingent of The conference’s speakers made a deep 28 fit into one hotel room one evening impression on her. She was grateful for “the A Catholic Lasallian High School rooted in for pizza and conversation about how the knowledge that was shared with us,” she said. personalized learning and social justice. event was enriching their lives. She looks forward to passing on that Going to a FOCUS national conference, knowledge by watching videos of the which is held every two years, had been conference with students who didn’t get Ocegueda’s goal since high school. As a to go, she said. CALLING ALL 8TH & 9TH GRADERS! senior at Cal, she was looking forward to She was particularly moved by the con- fulfilling that wish in the company of the ference talk by Sister Bethany Madonna, Catholic students she had come to know of Sisters of Life, and Father Mike Schmitz at the university, through Newman Hall and “They’ve been loving Jesus so long,” she said, OPEN HOUSE the FOCUS missionaries who serve there. “the wisdom they can give us is so huge.” FOCUS has had a presence at Berkeley After she finishes at Cal this semester, January 30, 2019 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM since 2013, when four missionaries — all Ocegueda, whose major encompasses recent college graduates trained by the the study of food policy and business, will Colorado-based ministry — started meeting study abroad. As she does, she will “figure PRIORITY DEADLINE students individually for coffee and conver- out where God’s calling me to next.” sation, and in small groups for Bible study. Michaud sees SEEK’s role in students’ March 15th at Midnight* Rachel Michaud is the leader of the lives “as a stepping stone on their journey *Applications will be on a rolling basis until capacity is filled. team of five missionaries who are serv- to becoming more unified with Jesus.” ing at Berkeley this school year. She is in She looks forward to meeting with students her first year at Berkeley, having served to talk about their SEEK experiences and dig- APPLY TODAY previously at California State University, ging deeper into the questions they bring back. For information call (510) 886-2256. Fullerton, and the University of Toledo. Just a few days after she left Indianapolis, “It’s a blessing to be in Berkeley,” she heard from one of her Cal students, Email us at [email protected]. Michaud said. who sought advice on books she could Visit www.cristoreydelasalle.org/apply to complete your She was among the missionaries read to learn more about Catholicism. application. accompanying the students to Indianapolis, Michaud was happy to share three: where they stayed in a hotel about six- “Time for God,” by Jacques Philippe and minute walk to the convention center. “Theology for Beginners” and “A Map of 1530 34th Ave - Oakland, CA 94601 “It allowed us to gather the third night Life,” both by Frank Sheed. Notre Dame receives scholarship grant Staff report BELMONT — The Fletcher Jones Foundation has Blessed to experience a Catholic education. awarded $250,000 in scholarship funds to Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont to support low-income students entering in 2019. NDNU, established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is a Catholic, nonprofit, coeducational institution serving 1,500 students. It is the third-oldest college in California and the first authorized to grant the baccalaureate degree to women. The Fletcher Jones Foundation, Los Angeles, was created from the estate of Fletcher Jones, co-founder of Computer Sciences Corp., in 1969 to provide technology funding to private colleges and universities in California. “These scholarships will make the difference between being able to attend college and not enrolling for many prom- ising students,” said NDNU President Judith Maxwell Greig. Salesian College Preparatory The scholarships will go to NDNU students who come 2851 Salesian Ave. from families with low incomes. “These students are drawn to Notre Dame de Namur University because of the small Richmond, CA 94804 classes, close mentoring and strong community on our 510.234.4433 • salesian.com campuses,” said Provost Hernan Bucheli. For more information, visit www.ndnu.edu. 16 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Catholic Schools Week

Rice Bowl Grantees 2018 organization recipient and amount 1LOVEISM, Hayward, $500 All Saints Church, Hayward, $800 All Saints Catholic School, Hayward, $850 American Council of Teachers, Oakland, $500 Ariel Outreach Mission, Oakland, $850 Christ Community Church of the Nazarene, Concord, $500 Delta Christian Community Food Pantry, Byron, $700 Ephesian Community Food Share, Oakland, $500 GCAP Foundation, San Leandro, $500 Interfaith Sharing Inc., Livermore, $800 Kmhmú-Laotian Pastoral Center, Richmond, $850 Monument Crisis Center, Concord, $500 New Hope Baptist Church, Oakland, $500 Oakland Catholic Worker, $800 Project Outreach Inc., Oakland, $500 St. Bonaventure Church, Sister Rose Carroll’s Ministry, Concord, $700 St. Joseph Church (Old Mission San Jose), Sister John Marie Pantry, Fremont, $700 St. Mary’s Center, Oakland, $700 Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church, Richmond, $500

MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC The Light Ministries, Antioch, $750 Victory Over Individual Challenges, Oakland, $500 Representatives from St. Patrick Parish in Rodeo, including pastor Rev. Larry Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, Oakland, $500 Young, fourth from left, and school principal Kelly Stevens, fifth from left, accept their CRS Rice Bowl awards from diocesan CRS coordinator Marc McKimmey, second from left, and Rev. Jayson Landeza, right. St. Vincent de Paul Grant Recipients Church of the Assumption Conference, San Leandro, $500 Contra Costa County District Council, Pittsburg, $500 Corpus Christi Conference, Fremont, $750 Pupils learn about — and Good Shepherd Conference, Pittsburg, $500 Holy Rosary Conference, Antioch, $500 Hope Conference, San Ramon, $500 help — those who are hungry Immaculate Heart of Mary Conference, Brentwood, $750 Our Lady of Mercy Conference, Point Richmond, $500 By Michele Jurich Our Lady Queen of the World Conference, Bay Point, $750 Staff writer Materials for educators St. Anne Conference, Byron, $500 Quarters, nickels, dimes, folding money St. Anthony Conference, Oakley, $500 and checks jammed into the CRS Rice www.crsricebowl.org/schools St. Bede Conference, Hayward, $500 Bowls during Lent and returned to schools St. Benedict Conference, Oakland, $750 and parishes throughout the Diocese of St. Bonaventure Conference, Concord, $500 Oakland are putting food on the table, not Solidarity Initiative. Roberto DeLeon, who St. Catherine of Siena Conference, Martinez, $500 only around the world but close to home. serves as coordinator for the initiative, said St. David Pantry, Richmond, $500 Forty-seven groups, mostly run by that while society promotes self-centered- St. David of Wales Conference, Richmond, $500 volunteers who help feed hungry families, ness and walls between nations, Catholics St. Edward Conference, Newark, $750 at-risk students and low-income seniors, are called to make a change in the world. St. Felicitas Conference, San Leandro, $500 received grants from the 2018 Rice Bowl In addition to CRS, the solidar- St. Jerome Conference, El Cerrito, $500 at a Dec. 13 breakfast at St. John Vianney ity initiative is supported by Maryknoll, St. John the Baptist Conference, San Lorenzo, $750 Parish in Walnut Creek. St. Vincent de Paul, Oakland Catholic St. Joseph Conference, Fremont, $500 Special recognition at the breakfast Worker, the Catholic Campaign for Human St. Mary Magdalen Conference, Berkeley, $500 went to St. Patrick Parish and School Development and the Diocese of Oakland St. Patrick Conference, Rodeo, $500 in Rodeo, and St. Philip Neri School in Office of Life and Justice. Transfiguration Conference, Castro Valley, $500 Alameda. The initiative seeks to develop lead- Both schools engage students in ers who put the Catholic faith in action the Rice Bowl education efforts. Their and create a community of missionary engagement and activism, fostered by disciples. There have been two retreats their pastors, principals and teachers, pay and some training sessions in which par- dividends as the students return filled Rice ticipants learned how to advocate with Bowls at the conclusion of Lent. legislators. The CRS Rice Bowl program involves “Participants get a sense we’re a bigger education, prayer, fasting and giving. A church,” DeLeon said. “They’re not alone.” calendar that arrives with each cardboard He noted that the V Encuentro process Rice Bowl tells stories of people in need in in the Latino community involved more underserved parts of the globe. In 2019, than 600 people at the diocesan level. CRS Rice Bowl will focus on programs One hundred of them went to the regional in Sierra Leone, Guatemala, Uganda, event, and 50 to the national event. One- Sri Lanka and Gaza. The last week will third of them had to be between the ages feature a Catholic Charities program in of 16 and 30; another third had to be new the United States. leaders. The collaboration between the school Thirty parishes were involved, with St. Bede Catholic School and the parents, from the pulpit to the many working toward implementing the Educating Leaders of Faith, Integrity, Knowledge and Family since 1964 religious education classes to the school, Parish Solidarity Initiative. It is providing is part of the success story of CRS Rice an answer for those who are asking, what Open House Sunday Bowl at St. Patrick Parish in Rodeo. they can do next, DeLeon said. Principal Kelly Stevens said teachers The rice bowl breakfast events were January 27, 2019 use CRS Rice Bowl materials, written and blessed by Father Jayson Landeza, pas- 10:30 a.m. School Mass • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Open House videos, to help children learn about how tor of St. Benedict Church in Oakland, St. Bede Catholic School K-8 the funds empower people overseas. The who helped pass out the certificates and 26910 Patrick Ave. • Hayward, CA • 94544 school’s buddy families report to their fel- checks to the recipients. Phone: 510-782-3444 Fax: 510-782-2243 low students on each country. The first line of defense against hunger Visit us at www.mystbede.org “It’s six weeks of learning about to be honored included 24 parish-based countries that have needs and we can St. Vincent de Paul conferences, and Quality Catholic Education. School that’s like family. help,” Stevens said. “Our families are so the Contra generous.” Costa Most importantly for her pupils, she District said, participation in CRS Rice Bowl “puts Council of their faith in action.” St. Vincent At St. Philip Neri School, kindergarten de Paul. teacher Gina Foster serves as the CRS The orga- Rice Bowl coordinator. Teachers are nizations encouraged to use Rice Bowl in the lesson receiving plans. The school’s 190 families show their funds include support generously. Collection day is a big Catholic and event on the Alameda campus. non-Catholic Twenty-five percent of the money groups. The collected in the Rice Bowls stays in the American diocese, with the bulk of the funds sup- Council of porting Catholic Relief Services projects Teachers in overseas. The 47 agencies shared a total Oakland, for Please join us for mass at 9:30 a.m. of $28,000, offered in grants ranging from example, will OPEN HOUSE — SUN, JAN 1 : –NOON $500 to $850. use its grant . 27, 1 00 Among the 47 hunger-fighters receiving to supply awards was All Saints School in Hayward, daily after- which has received grants for the past noon snacks few years. Students prepare sandwiches, and Saturday which are distributed to guests at a break- morning fast provided by the parish, which also breakfasts received a grant. for at-risk In addition to recognizing volunteers students who do their work often without fanfare, the who attend breakfast served as an opportunity to edu- tutoring cate the work of CRS, and its local Parish sessions. JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 17 Catholic Schools Week

Parent, community support aids St. Raymond Thanks to par- ent and com- munity support, St. Raymond School in Dublin has a new Learning Commons and Science Laboratory. In the two-year long project, both the science and computer/ library rooms were renovat- ed to allow for more collab- orative learn- DAVID SCHOLZ/COURTESY PHOTO SCHOLZ/COURTESY DAVID ing and addi- Making a visit tional Science, Technology, Our Lady of Grace School fifth-grader Kara Cao Engineering,

reads to First Grader Noah McBride during the Art and Math PHOTO COURTESY fifth-grade’s visit to teacher Katy Kirkland’s first- (STEAM) activities. The science laboratory was updated with all new tables, stools and cabinets. The grade class prior to the recent Christmas break. tables are equipped with wheels that allow the furniture to move around and additional electrical out- During the half hour time together, Noah and his lets on the furniture allow for easier access to our technology equipment. The Learning Commons also fellow pupils also practiced reading aloud to the features movable furniture, soft seating and more open space. The modernization incorporates new ways older students. to build a strong educational foundation to prepare students to be college and career ready.

Open House Sunday, January 27, 2019 Where tradition Mass at 10:00 am, followed by Open House 11:15 am – 12:45 pm St. Joseph Catholic School meets innovation • Grades TK-8 • Extended Care • Challenging Academic Program • Well-rounded curriculum including Spanish, Art, PE, Computers, Music Transitional Kindergarten • 18:1 Student Ratio in Grades TK-5 through 8th Grade • Drama, Band, Ukulele Club • CYO Sports

A Safe, Nurturing Environment with an Emphasis on Building a Strong Faith Commitment OPEN HOUSE St. Joseph Catholic School 1961 Plum St., Pinole • (510) 724-0242 January 27 www.stjosephpinole.com 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Accredited by WCEA & WASC

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All Saints Catholic School Open House Transitional Kindergarten to Eighth Grade ascshayward.org Please Join Us! Sunday, January 27, 2019 • Informational tours • Family Mass 9:00 a.m. • Classrooms open • Open House 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Tuition assistance workshops 22870 Second Street, Hayward Applications and information available • Resource staff available online at www.ascshayward.org • Visit our expansive Library and Tech Lab Call us! 510-582-1910 • Meet our students, All Are Welcome! parents, faculty and staff The Catholic Voice is on Facebook 18 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Catholic Schools Week St. Paul School displays programming skills Special to The Catholic Voice Teams from St. Paul School in San Pablo went up against several diocesan schools in the last of four Vex Robotic competitions on Dec. 1. The pupils build robots based on design, ingenuity creativity, trial and error. The teams competed against one another to show off their building, driving and programing skills. St. Paul School was the only local school that competed in the program- ing skills section of the competition. St. Paul School returned with five awards. Congratulations to the St. Paul team and Frank Tucker, computer science teacher. St. Paul School thanks parents for their support. Honors included the Excellence award for the over- all quality of our school’s robotics program; the “Think” Award, which recognizes the creativity of robot design and coding application; and the Skills trophy for combined driving and programing skills. St. Paul School shared the Teamwork award with St. Cornelius School in Richmond. “We are thankful for the experience and the confidence it has given our students as we continue to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, ELA, Arts and Math (STEEAM) focused education,” said Principal Natalie Lenz-Acuña. PHOTO COURTESY St. Paul School dedicates itself to serving the “Whole Robotics teams from St. Paul School in San Pablo and St. Cornelius School in Richmond have advanced to Child” from preschool to eighth grade. For information, the California 2019 Create U.S. Open Robotics Championship. The schools shared the Teamwork award at www.st-paulschool.org. the last of four local Vex Robotic competitions. Both schools are Lumen Christi Academies.

Growing service club St. Edward’s first principal Eighth-graders inspires young people from St. Joseph a welcome visitor School, Fremont, Still “Rooted in Mission,” Sister to give more help harvest olives Rosaleen Stoiber, OP, first princi- on the grounds pal of St. Edward By Ron Brazil of the Dominican School, continues Club Moderator Sisters of Mission to be part of edu- One of the many activities the seventh- San Jose. Back cating the young- and eighth-grade members of the St. row, from left, est learners at the Joseph, Fremont, Student Service Club Gianna Tateo, Newark school. participate in is serving at the annual par- Sophia Simoni, Twice a month, ish Senior Luncheon this Jan. 11. Sidney Gacusan, Sister Rosaleen “They have been a great assistance. Catalina Valle, selects a special They are very helpful,” said Helen Gary Soo, Kyle book to read to Campbell, coordinator of the luncheon. Nguyen, Vijay the transitional kindergarten and The club was formed four years ago to Sonakiya; kneel- kindergarten classes. The pupils involve students in direct service for the ing, Kalina look forward to her visit and to this school, church and greater community. Smith, Samantha special time spent with her. Sister The club has grown from 10 pupils in its Hernandez and always leaves with a happy story to first year to more than 30 this year. The PHOTO BRAZIL/COURTESY RON Tien Nguyen. share about her experience with the club meets twice a month after school, children. The school is grateful for and most of the activities they volunteer the Coastal Clean Up Day in September, go well beyond the minimum. It’s inspiring the support of Mike Teuscher, Class of for are on the weekends. and collecting and wrapping baby gifts to see young people choosing to give of ‘71, for being Sister’s transportation to The pupils have participated in such for struggling mothers-to-be in the their time, talent and treasure for others. school. St. Edward School was found- activities as collecting and passing out RealOptions program. ed in 1963. The current principal is warm clothes for the homeless, picking The goal for the students is participate in (Ron Brazil is moderator of the Student Sister Carolyn Marie Monahan, OP. olives for the Dominican Sisters, cleaning at least 10 hours of service during the year. Service Club and fourth grade teacher at up around Lake Elizabeth in Fremont for Most are able to meet this goal, and many St. Joseph School, Fremont.)

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Principal: Armond Seishas Open House - Sunday, January 27, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 21250 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-783-3177 JANUARY 21, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 19

Winners in Voice Globetrotters giveaway ‘Mass of the Americas’ Staff report Sheridan, Walnut Creek; Craig Lazzeretti, Martinez; Twenty-one families have won a pair of tickets to see Michael Walmsley, El Cerrito; Ron and Ann Saunders, debuts in San Francisco the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team in a giveaway Hayward; Yolanda White, Oakland; Anthony Sorth, Catholic San Francisco by The Catholic Voice. The legendary exhibition basketball Alameda; Carla VanDerveer, Alameda; Joni Gilkison, A new musical setting for the Mass made its debut team performs at the SAP Center in San Jose at noon Pleasanton; Phyllis Lun, Newark; Charlene Nia, Oakland; Dec. 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. Jan. 21. Since 1926, the Globetrotters have combined Steve Basozki, Castro Valley; Rashel Wren, Castro Valley; Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone commissioned athleticism, theater and comedy in more than 26,000 Evangeline Walsh, Orinda; Inez Hernandez, Hayward; composer Frank La Rocca of Oakland with the writing of exhibition games worldwide. Barbara Ryan, Pleasant Hill; Donna Fabian, San Ramon; “Mass of the Americas.” The liturgical setting is seen as Catholic Voice readers were invited to submit a contest Toni Rios, Alameda; Allen Anschutz, Hayward; Stephen “an innovative entry by mail for a random drawing. Pippen, Alameda; Alena Cola, Martinez; and Lynn Lopez, sacred music Here are the winners and their hometowns: Richard San Leandro. composition, a Watch tribute to Our “Mass of the Americas” Lady of the or listen to musical selections: Immaculate https://sfarch.org/mass-of- Conception, the-americas Papal Blessing at Walk for Life Mass in SF the patroness Staff report According to the Archdiocese of San Francisco, of the United A Papal Blessing will be imparted at the 9:30 a.m. Jan. this applies to participation in sacred celebrations States, and Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of both 26 Mass that precedes the Walk for Life West Coast in related to the Walk throughout the Ecclesiastical Mexico and all the Americas,” said the Benedict the XVI San Francisco. Province: Dioceses of San Jose, Sacramento, Reno, Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will celebrate the Stockton, Santa Rosa, Oakland, Salt Lake City and La Rocca has been named composer-in-residence. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Las Vegas. “The commission I was given by Archbishop Francisco. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, of Oakland, will The Mass will be livestreamed at www.sfarch.org. Cordileone — to take beloved Mexican devotional concelebrate. A Plenary Indulgence may be obtained by The rally will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza songs and to weave them into a ‘high church’ clas- attending, in person or spiritually, at that Mass or another and will be followed by the two-mile walk down Market sical Mass — was challenging and unlike anything I in the dioceses of the metropolitan archdiocese. Street to the Embarcadero Plaza/Ferry Building. had been asked to do before,” LaRocca said. The Mass of the Americas was written in Spanish, Latin, English and Nahuatl, the language Our Lady of Guadalupe spoke to St. Juan Diego when she appeared to him. EWTN broadcast the Mass as part of its “Cathedrals Across America” series. The Mass is available to view online, and it is also possible to listen to a selection of music from the Mass. The Benedict XVI Institute is an initiative of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Oakland Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, is a member of the institute’s board. “In bringing in Frank La Rocca as our composer- in-residence, we are able to further our mission to offer practical resources for more beautiful and reverent liturgies and promote a Catholic culture of the arts in an extraordinary new way,” said Maggie Gallagher, executive director of the institute. “We are very honored to have a composer of his talent coming to the Benedict XVI Institute, ” said Archbishop Cordileone. “Frank La Rocca’s ‘Mass of the Americas’ will be a fitting tribute to Mary, who draws together people of diverse cultures and races and unifies us in worship of her son, Jesus Christ.” La Rocca is university-trained at schools includ- ing Yale. “His faith journey, coupled with his profes- sional training, moved him to adopt sacred music and Gregorian chant as a key inspiration for this work,” the Benedict XVI Institute said. Chanting the Good News . . . DOMINIQUE GHEKIERE-MINTZ/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE DOMINIQUE THE GHEKIERE-MINTZ/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC (Continued from Page 1.) About 150 survivors of the Camp Fire found refuge during Christmas week at San Damiano retreat. the institute pursues the goal of elevating the sacred by blessed with such beautiful people, in the most beautiful, working with choirs in churches to enhance the use of peaceful places I have ever been. We will never forget this chant in Sunday Mass. Fire victims . . . time spent with all of you in some of our most darkest of But the San Francisco-based institute wants to make (Continued from Page 1.) days. You all have given us the sense of family and that’s sure the Good News is chanted beyond its borders. Local restaurants, businesses and people of goodwill something my kids don’t know much about to begin with, The first church in the Diocese of Oakland to avail provided food and gifts. Children who lost everything so for that I thank you with all my heart,” fire survivor itself of the services is Corpus Christi Parish in Piedmont. could shop from among the gifts; parents could pick out Mandi Moons wrote on San Damiano’s Facebook page. The choir, under the direction of Joseph Hébert, will work clothes from a selection on racks, folks could get a haircut The hardships are far from over for Camp Fire sur- with Wu and the schola for three weeks of rehearsals. The or even a massage. vivors, Barione knows. “You hear that people are still schola will accompany the choir at 10:30 a.m. Mass Feb. 10. “To take a minute to relax is really nice,” said one sur- hanging on, working through whatever they need to “We already do some chant, and some hymnody, vivor to local media. “A little bit of normal for Christmas,” work through and getting things done. We just provided a because we do contemporary music,” Hébert said. “This was the highlight; said another, “a real bed, a real shower.” little bit of a relief.” Who knows, she says? San Damiano is a way to focus the choir, and maybe the community, on “I experienced an overwhelming sense of peace,” said Retreat might find a way to do it again. some of the finer points of chant, maybe historically, may- another. But maybe the greatest relief was a few days be musically. It’s a very different style from romantic music of real sleep for the parents, a safe place to play for (John Feister is retired editor of St. Anthony Messenger or classical music from those time periods. Hopefully the the children, a joyous celebration of giving and hope magazine. He is currently on the communications choir will be captured by that unique sound that has been for everyone. team both for Glenmary Home Missioners and for the so special in our church for hundreds of years.” “My kids and I could not have felt more welcomed and Franciscans of St. Barbara Province.) Chant is not limited to Latin. Kyrie Eleison is a chant, in Greek, and chant in English is part of the institute’s repertoire. has presided at the memorial service for the past nine “The greatest role of the music director is to help those years, noted that the number of crosses that have been around you grow in love of the gifts God has given them, ‘There are angels . . . displaced at the church has been decreasing from a high and by extension, their love of God by giving glory to God, (Continued from Page 1.) of 124 when he became pastor. by how you share those gifts with the community and with raced after his killer and helped to apprehend him, Trout “We show up because we care,” Father McAleenan our own community within a community.” said. Some still bring flowers to the spot on 42nd and said. “We show up because we want to make a difference.” The Mass on Feb. 10 will allow the community to hear Martin Luther King Jr. Way where he was killed. The priest invited several faith leaders to join him in front chant in its purest form. “What I’m hoping is, they’ll have “I consider them angels,” said Trout, as she sat in the of the altar to lead the assembly in prayers familiar to each is a deeper sense of what chant is and what it can be.” reconciliation room at the North Oakland church. “A lot one’s traditions. Then he led the entire assembly, which The institute’s role in this is to provide a high-quality of the guilt I felt, which I think every mother feels when included parishioners, family members of victims, represen- experience for the choir and the parish community it serves. this kind of thing happens, was lessened by the fact that I tatives of various religious denominations, law enforcement “We invented the teaching choir,” said Maggie knew that they had cared for him and respected him and officials and local government officials like Nancy O’Malley, Gallagher, director the institute. “If a pastor or a music loved him,” she said. “That was a big help for me, too.” Alameda County district attorney, outside in a procession director wants us, pick up the phone and call us.” Hoping to help other survivors who have suffered the to the front of the church for a blessing of the crosses, the Some calls come in because there is a special Mass loss of a family member or loved one to violent crime is calling of names of the deceased and the removal of the coming up, and the choir would like to prepare something what brought Trout to St. Columba Church, where she crosses, that were brought inside of the church and laid extraordinary. attended the Annual Memorial Crosses Ceremony. in front of the altar. Families of the deceased were invited But the institute has a preference. “We want a parish Held on the last day of the year, the memorial cer- to take home the crosses of their loved ones. that wants to learn how to chant,” Gallagher said. “If that’s emony commemorates the lives of individuals killed in Although her son was the 41st homicide victim of the you, we’re flexible on when and where.” Oakland during the year, each one represented by a previous year, Susan Trout also received a cross. “There How flexible? The institute has taught chant to the wooden cross displayed in a garden in front of the church. is no magic pill or fix to help get you through this,” she choir at San Quentin Prison. This year there were 75 crosses in the garden. Two addi- said, speaking directly to other family members of homi- There is no fee for the instruction; the institute is tional crosses were erected in the garden acknowledging cide victims. funded by donors. the loss of life to mass shootings at high schools in Santa But Trout noted the help and support she received The institute has also promoted summer chant camps Fe, New Mexico, where 10 were killed, and Parkland, from Catholic Charities of the East Bay, the Oakland for students. “Teaching kids is a specific skill,” Gallagher Florida, where 17 were killed. A sign bearing an image Police Department, organizations that assist survivors said the institute is working with Catholic schools in San of the Star of David represented the 11 people who were and families of violent crime, and from unexpected places Francisco. Also on its agenda is the creation of an online slain at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to like members of the unhoused community who helped curriculum for educators. the number of mass shootings across the country, not all her son. Wu’s goal is simple and beautiful. At the end of her of those acts of violence could be represented. “There are angels everywhere — you don’t know who teaching choir’s time with a parish choir, she said, her Rev. Aidan McAleenan, St. Columba pastor, who they are,” she said. goal is to “leave something beautiful behind.” 20 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JANUARY 21, 2019 Livermore Knights’ Christmas gift drive Special to The Catholic Voice The Knights of Columbus delivered gifts to more than 100 Livermore families on Dec. 16. Donations and gifts were contributed by St. Michael Parish, the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Community of Pleasanton, Catholic Youth Organization and St. Charles Borromeo Parish. More than $20,000 of gifts were collected and distrib- uted, including more than a dozen bicycles. Knights and their families who helped deliver the gifts were moved by the experience of bringing a bit of Christmas spirit to less fortunate members of the Livermore community. Seminarian Paul Park, the newest Livermore Knight, blessed the gifts at the beginning of the morning and participated in deliveries with the Knights. At the same event, Knights delivered more than 100 new winter coats to Livermore children. These coats were distributed part of the national KofC Coats for Kids program. Recently, the Livermore Knights organized a rapid response to assist victims of the Camp Fire. Knight Carl Biscevic, a San Francisco firefighter, spearheaded the effort. Coordinating with Gary Arnet, deputy grand knight of the Chico Knights of Columbus to understand the actual needs of those they were helping locally, Biscevic led a team and a communications campaign that resulted in donations of more than $10,000 in cash and gift cards and $20,000 of new items from parishioners at St. Michael Parish Church in just about five hours on

Nov. 18. PHOTO COURTESY The Knights then formed a caravan of trucks and Final instructions are given before delivery of gifts to more than 100 families. trailers to deliver the goods to Chico, where members of KofC Council 1137 coordinated the delivery of the goods tions over the past couple of months. These include The Livermore Knights have also delivered funds to St. directly to those in need. Tri-Valley Haven, the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Michael School to pay for much-needed new picnic tables These campaigns follow a steady chain of charitable Jose, Livermore Homeless Refuge, St. Michael RCIA, for their courtyard and to support student’s educational- activities by the Livermore Knights, who have provided Shepherd’s Gate, California Columbian Charities, Catholic finance needs. more than $15,000 in donations to charitable organiza- Daughters of America and Open Heart Kitchen. Learn more at www.livermoreknights.org. The best young adult ministry is a healthy parish Bishop Christian By Steven Lewis adults is simply to be a healthy parish. ministries or the fearless yet friendly breach- Special to The Catholic Voice Young adult ministries are beautiful and ing of spiritual topics with a first-time visitor. appointed Young adult ministry is hard. This helpful, but they will never do what a parish Sometimes a spirit of welcoming is needed generation of young people is famously can do. A young person who already feels between established members of the same St. Pat’s rector secular, stubborn and elusive. We do not welcomed, spiritually fed, empowered and parish. Young people should be welcomed feel the need to commit to employers, challenged in their parish will have no need into decision-making leadership roles, places Catholic San Francisco partners or commu- to seek those things in a specific group. where their ideas will tangibly affect the parish, Auxiliary Bishop Robert F. Christian, nity organizations. The Our parishes are already responding to along with other marginalized faithful. A parish OP, has been appointed rector-president economic landscape the needs of young adults through the that shuts down the fresh ideas of its younger of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, makes it increasingly existence of young adult ministries, but how members is just as unwelcoming as the parish effective Jan. 14, the Archdiocese of San unlikely that we will can they respond through the transforma- that chases away the poor. Francisco announced. live in one town for a tion of the parish itself? You can take the If you weren’t already going to your Bishop Christian succeeds rector- long time. How can we steps to start making your parish healthier parish, would you honestly choose it? president Jesuit Father George Schultze, encourage this group by answering these simple questions. This question cuts deep and it usually who was appointed to lead the Menlo Park of people to come Does your parish pray with each other makes our next actions clear. It is a very graduate school for priestly formation on together, pray, share to God? Do you talk to each other about simple thing to name what it is about my June 1, 2017. The appointment followed Lewis their faith and lives prayer? This may seem too simple. Praying to parish that would drive me away if I was the departure of the Society of St. Sulpice, with each other, and practice the spiritual God is the primary thing we do as a Church! not already involved. whose priests had served St. Patrick’s in and corporal works of mercy? Yes, but the details of how this prayer is done Again, it is very simple to name how administration and academics since the Our most common response to this is more important than we realize. I can change those things. Of course, institution opened in 1898. problem has been the parish young adult This is a specific challenge to our music simple does not mean easy. A direct The announcement of the seminary’s ministry: a small group of young people ministers, lectors, altar serving coordina- honesty before us and God is required to new leadership described Bishop Christian who gather every week or so, usually on tors. Let us make sure that everything we ask and answer any of these questions as a highly respected theologian and pro- the church grounds, to do churchy things. do when we pray together reflects the truth well. Luckily, we have the grace of God fessor, holding teaching and administrative Maybe it’s a faith-sharing group where that our actions in the Mass, as well as all of and the special graces given through the positions at the Pontifical University of St. they honestly open up about their personal our prayers, come from us and go to God. sacraments to help us. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome stories with God. Maybe it’s a Bible study We need to work with the dedication, Young adult ministries are often created over the past 35 years. reading through one of St. Paul’s letters. solemnity and care of that situation. For the to give young adults things the welcoming, From 1997-1999, Bishop Christian served I’ve met young adult ministries that rotated majority of us not in charge of how our Mass prayer and action that are often lacking in as vicar provincial of the Western Dominican the responsibility of planning their meet- looks and sounds, we have other ways to the parish. The healthier the parish, the Province headquartered in Oakland. During ings. This usually means that a different make prayer the center of our parish life. less need there will be for a specific young the three years before his ordination as a hot button issue in the morality of Church Seeing friends and neighbors before adult group, and the more young people bishop, he served the Western Dominican teaching is discussed every week. and after Mass is the perfect time to talk will be free to actively chose other ways Province as student master and as adjunct These ministries give transient young about our own interior life. Anyone can to serve the parish. professor at the Dominican School of adults a faith-filled community, create and critique a choir or a homily, but so much It is my dream that one day none of our Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley. train leaders for the parish, are a place of for- more is accomplished when we apply that parishes will have a young adult ministry Eight of the Diocese of Oakland’s 19 mation for young adults and are even a place day’s Gospel to our lives. or even the desire for one. Until then, we seminarians study at St. Patrick’s. of solace and support when the groups face The Knights of Columbus say their Hail will have to support these tragedy or the news of a church scandal. Marys together, but the ministry comes beautiful ministries, while Young adult ministries do an incalcu- alive when they share how Mary has working to eliminate our lable good for our parishes, but I believe changed them. Any young person in a need for them. that they our second-best option: a Band- parish with this culture of prayer will find Aid until we can create what will truly serve it easy to be “spiritually fed.” (Steven Lewis served as our young adults. The best young adult Is your parish welcoming? Welcoming coordinatior of youth and ministry is not a Bible study, or a fancy means many things. It can mean patience young adult ministry in the curriculum, a fundraiser-dance or even a with the loud children in the pew in front of Diocese of Oakland from well-funded diocesan office. you, joyously accommodating people with 2015 to 2018. He is Steve the The best way to minister to young varying disabilities into our churches and Missionary on YouTube.com.) Senior Living/Resources

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Rev. Dan Danielson be Jan. 22 at St. Augustine Church in Betty, Dolores, Teresa and Antoinette in When Rev. Jayson Landeza, pastor at Ode to a fallen classmate: Pleasanton, with the committal service Ireland, along with his brothers-in-law and Oakland’s St. Benedict Church, mentioned Rev. Daniel E. Danielson following at St. Augustine Cemetery, also many nieces and nephews. the death of his friend, Rev. Dan Danielson in Pleasanton. The funeral Mass was held Jan. 18 at To me he was a giant palm tree on Facebook, his com- — Carrie McClish St. Raymond Parish in Dublin. Committal laden with fruit that routinely fell to the ments were soon met services followed at Queen of Heaven ground nourishing the population and by an outpouring of Cemetery in Lafayette. not infrequently landing on an igno- condolences as well Rev. Patrick A. Goodwin Memorial donations may be made to rant head, stunning it into awareness as individual tributes Rev. Patrick A. Goodwin, a retired priest the Diocese of Oakland’s Priests’ Long- of realities hidden in the sky. to the late priest. of the Diocese of Oakland, died peacefully Term Care Plan. Donations should be The towering arbor withstood the Father Danielson in Alamo Jan. 7 after a long illness at the payable to the Roman Catholic Bishop wrath of many storms but when the was “a great man,” age of 75. of Oakland with “donation to the Diocese winds were favorable would bend and wrote one person and Born in Limerick of Oakland Priest LTC Plan” in the memo sway and dance. he was “a great lead- City, Ireland, on and mailed to the Diocese of Oakland, And when its fruit was cracked and er,” noted another, while another person Sept. 23, 1943, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612, Attn: opened, the meat was hearty and recalled that the late priest was a “friend Father Goodwin was Accounting Dept. its milk refreshing. We all tasted of it of the Cursillo community.” a 1969 graduate of — Carolyn Steele and Carrie McClish and were enriched, and some made But for Father Landeza, the loss was the Queen of Peace more aware. personal. “Dan was so dear to me,” wrote Mission Seminary in May the monumental mind and Sister Joan Panella, the Oakland pastor as he went on to Jaffrey Center, New soul that grew alongside us these fer- describe how Father Danielson had been Hampshire, with SNDdeN tile decades wave us a welcome when a mentor to him when he was named pas- a bachelor of arts Sister Joan Panella, a former teacher we are transplanted to that garden tor at St. Columba Parish some 20 years degree in philosophy and theology. He at Notre Dame High School in Alameda, on high there to blossom together for earlier. In addition to attending “an infinite also was graduated with a master of arts died Dec. 30. She was 78 and had been seasons without end. Amen. number of meetings” in the diocese and degree in psychology at Loyola Marymount a Sister of Notre Dame — Rev. E. Donald Osuna throughout the state and country on “priest University, Los Angeles, in 1974. de Namur for 60 years. issues,” the two also spent many a summer He was ordained to the priesthood in A native of San afternoon watching the Oakland A’s and diocesan director of a continuing educa- 1969 as a member of the Congregation Francisco, Sister evenings at the San Francisco Symphony. tion program for permanent deacons. He of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Panella joined the Father Danielson was a mentor to many also served as chairman of the diocesan (Sacred Hearts Fathers) in Cootehill, Sisters of Notre Dame priests, Father Landeza said. “He loomed Theological Commission and wrote a col- Ireland. Prior to coming to the Diocese in 1958 and took the large in the history of the diocese.” umn for The Catholic Voice for three years. of Oakland, he spent 10 years in teach- religious name, Sister A retired priest of the Oakland diocese, Later he helped set up the first ing and administration at high schools in Marie Angele. In addi- Father Dan Danielson died Jan. 5 at 82. Diocesan Pastoral Council, directed the Southern California. He was a novice mas- tion to Notre Dame He had been a priest for 55 years. Ministry to Priests Program, served on the ter at the congregation provincial house in in Alameda, she taught in Notre Dame Father Danielson was born in San Senate of Priests, was part of the diocesan Massachusetts and formation director of elementary schools in Salinas, Campbell Francisco on Dec. 11, 1937. He was Strategic Planning Group, was diocesan theological students at Sacred Heart Major and Folsom. ordained to the priesthood on March coordinator for evangelization, and a con- Seminary in Washington, DC. After graduating with a master’s degree 2, 1963 at his home parish, St. Jarlath sultor to Bishop John S. Cummins. Father Goodwin, who was incardinated in social work and a license as a clinical Church in Oakland. He spent his first four Father Danielson also played an active into the Diocese of Oakland in 1996, social worker from Santa Clara University, years as a priest at Holy Spirit Parish in role on a national level and was an adviser served as pastor at St. Joseph Basilica in Sister Panella used her natural empathy Fremont, where he helped the congrega- to the U.S. bishops’ committee on priestly Alameda from 1983 to 1993; as parochial for others at Notre Dame High School in tion understand the many changes occur- life and ministry, co-founded the National administrator and as pastor, 1994 to 2003, San Jose, and then in campus ministry at ring in the Church as a result of Vatican II. Organization for Continuing Education of at St. Raymond Parish in Dublin; and as San Jose State. While there, she recog- He conducted adult education classes and Roman Catholic Clergy and was part of pastor at St. Theresa Parish in Oakland nized the pain and unmet needs of gay and faith formation sessions for new Catholics. a task force of the National Federation of from 2003 to 2011. He also served as lesbian Catholics and their families and After a year as associate pastor at St. Priest Councils that revised a 25-year-old vicar of temporalities, in which he was encouraged diocesan support in address- Joseph Parish in Alameda, he went to document, “The Spiritual Renewal of the the bishop’s delegate overseeing matters ing their needs. She continued to serve study theology at New York’s Fordham American Priesthood.” concerning the temporal (financial) welfare on the committee to network and provide University, where he was graduated with He was also a popular retreat master of the diocese, from 1999 to 2002. resources for individuals, parishes and a doctoral degree. After returning to the and lecturer who facilitated nearly 100 “Every day, as a priest, is a reminder priests ministering to the LGBT community. East Bay he was named clergy education retreats and workshops for priests and to me of the fidelity of God, who continues Sister Panella also served as a medical director for the diocese and helped set up seminarians throughout the country, to call me, sustain me and keep me in social worker for 15 years at Community the first Priests’ Senate. including one for a group of U.S. bishops. right relationship with him,” wrote Father Hospital in Los Gatos, as residence During the 1970s he served in a vari- He served as pastor at St. Paschal Goodwin in a reflection on the occasion of administrator at the Notre Dame de Namur ety of roles in the diocese. He founded Parish in Oakland from 1980 to 1985 his 40th anniversary as a priest in 2009. “I Province Center, and in parish ministry in the Vatican II Institute for Continuing and as pastor at St. Augustine Parish in am reminded of the words of St. Augustine, Los Altos. Education of Clergy in Menlo Park and Pleasanton from 1985 to 2007. ‘God does not call the equipped, but She is survived by several cousins. served as its first director. He was spiritual Survivors include his sister, Bonnie, equips the called.’… I am thankful for the The funeral Mass was held Jan. 11 at director of the Cursillo Movement, dioc- and nephew, Ben. call and the challenges that come with it.” the Province Center in Belmont. Interment esan vicar of Catholic Charismatics and The funeral Mass is scheduled to He is survived by his sisters, Mary, followed at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Classified Advertisements • 510-419-1081 The Catholic Voice next edition: February 4 • Deadline: January 25

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Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the 3 p.m. Saturdays at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. 933-6366 or [email protected]. 25 at http://bit.ly/2019Boundless or 510-933-6360. Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, 925-891-8900. Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and Friday, Jan. 25 Saturday, Feb. 2 rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: 9 a.m.to 6 p.m .Thursdays, 9 a.m .to mid- night Fridays, midnight Fridays to 8 a.m . 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Saint Mary’s College High School, Berkeley, [email protected]. Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday Annual Crab Feed. At 1294 Albina Ave., Berkeley. Saturdays, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. 925-634-4154. in November and December). www.facebook.com/ 6 p.m. happy hour and raffle ticket sales, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays TaizeOnTheIsland. dinner and raffle drawing in the school gymna- Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi sium, 9 p.m. auction check out opens, reservation Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. Thursdays, First Saturdays deadline: Jan. 26. Tickets available online at www. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday u SUPPORT saintmaryschs.org. First Thursdays (first Saturdays), St. Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. 925-837-2122. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Holy Hour-First Thursday (or Thursday before first GROUPS Friday.) 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 Fridays Holy Mass Healing Ministry of Father Richard Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Every Thursday before the Jan. 22, Feb. 12, 28 McAlear, OMI. 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Dunstan Church, First Friday is a day of special prayer for the new Noon to 5 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 606 Mellus St., Martinez. 925-324-3589. 1 to 8 p.m. Grief Support. At St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 1133 Broadway Ave., Millbrae. Celebrants: Rev. vocations to the priesthood and religious life and 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Call 925- Richard McAlear, OMI; Rev. Andrew Ibegbulem, for our priests, religious, deacons and seminarians. at St. Monica Church, 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga. 925-376-6900. After the 7:30 a.m. Mass until 9 a.m., 846-8708 for more information. All are welcome OSA; Deacon Ernie von Emster, assisting. Personal 510-482-0596. regardless of religious affiliation. healing prayer after Mass. Open to the public. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 3200 Harbor St., Sponsor: Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Pittsburg, and 24-hours in the Adoration Chapel, Tuesdays Charismatic Renewal. Contact: Rose Payan, 510- adjacent to the church. A code is required to enter, u EUCHARISTIC Divorce Support Workshops. 7 p.m .at St. 332-8552. Information: SFSpirit.com. dial the parish office for access at 925-439-6404. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Saturday, Feb. 9 ADORATION First Fridays Blvd., San Ramon .This is a video series by St. John the Baptist Divine Mercy Adoration 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 DivorceCare. Questions/registration, email Everyday Mysticism: Teilhard and the Gospels Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510- Van Buren St., Alameda. 510-373-5200. Rosemarie McKenney, [email protected]. with Marie Noonan Sabin. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San 230-4325; [email protected]. Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Second and Fourth Tuesdays Information/reservations: www.sandamiano.org or Shannon Ave., Dublin. 510-797-1660. St. John Vianney Grief Ministry. 7 p.m .in 925-837-9141, ext. 315. 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Mullins Common, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St. at Fourth Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. St. Leander Parish Crab Feed. 5:30 to 9 p.m. at St., Livermore. To schedule: Adoration@ Walnut Creek. Facilitator: Rev. Padraig Greene. 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Joseph 575 West Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Tickets are StMichaelLivermore.com. Information: Eileen Matthews, 925-939-8199 or $50 and are available at the school office from 7:30 Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. 510-522-0181. [email protected]. a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday at 451 Davis St., Daily San Leandro, 510-351-4144. All proceeds benefit St. First Saturdays Third Wednesdays 6 a.m. to 10 p.m .at St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Leander School. We will continue our tradition of the Immediately following 8:30 a.m.Mass until Chestnut Ave., Concord. Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the dessert auction and our sports memorabilia raffle. 3:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Mullen rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., All Saints School Crab Feed. 5:30-9:30 p.m. in 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, Commons Library, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and the Zaballos Family Gymnasium, 22870 Second 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-4020. Walnut Creek. 925-939-7911. opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- St., Hayward .All-you-can-eat crab and pasta. 4665 or [email protected]. Prizes, raffles, auction, entertainment. Tickets $55 Monday to Thursday Every last Saturday each. Ascshayward.org or 510-219-7676. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.,St. Felicitas Church Immediately after 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; ends with Fourth Wednesdays Chapel (inside St. Joseph Center/Office), 1662 benediction at 9 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 837 Family Caregiver Support Ministry. 7 p.m .in Sunday, Feb. 17 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. Tennent Ave., Pinole. 510-741-4900. rooms 214 and 215 in the Ministry Center at St. Sunday Pasta Dinner at San Damiano. At 710 Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Highland Drive, Danville. Dinner served at 4:30 Monday to Saturday, Family caregivers are invited to our monthly meet- p.m .Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and First Friday u EVENTS ings which include prayer, handouts on caregiving under. Reservations at www.sandamiano.org or and discussion related to coping when caring for 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m .Monday to Saturday, 9:30 Feb. 1 and 2 loved ones. Dave Clare, 925-314-5784. 925-837-9141, ext. 315. a.m. to midnight every first Friday at Our Lady of You Too Go into My Vineyard — The Role of Good Counsel Chapel, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San the Laity in the Church Today. The 10th Annual Thursdays Leandro. 510-614-2765. u SPIRITUALITY Convocation of the College Fellows. At the Widows/widowers grief support group. 5 p.m. Mondays Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 2301 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4 Vine St., Berkeley. Guest speakers include: Bishop Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925-513-3412 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of Jaime Soto, Diocese of Sacramento; Gil Bailie, DSPT or [email protected]. Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. Fellow, writer; Paolo Carozza, director, Helen Kellogg OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Parents Who Have Lost a Child Grief Support 925-682-5447. Institute for International Studies, University of Notre the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Group. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Dame. Information: visit www.dspt.edu/events. 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925- 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. 513-3412 or [email protected]. Thursdays, Fridays u Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent chapel and 2 to RETREATS Third Thursdays Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays 9 p.m. in the church on Wednesdays at St. Bede Wednesday, Jan. 23 Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of in St. Anthony room at St. Mary of the Immaculate Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward .510-782- Contra Costa. 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 2039 Renewal by the Sea Retreat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut 2171. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Those who are at Villa Maria del Mar Retreat, 21918 East Cliff Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ struggling from a loss due to separation, divorce, Drive, Santa Cruz. In honor of the Holy Names outlook.com. Mondays, Wednesdays death of a loved one or loneliness and depression Sisters 150th Anniversary presence and service are welcome to participate in these peer group 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, in California the year, the Spirituality Program at meetings. Joan S., 925-939-1007. Jan. 22, Feb. 12 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Villa Maria del Mar is offering this free retreat, Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m .second and fourth which includes presentations, prayer, quiet and Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun Tuesdays sharing. Lunch donation: $20. Information/reserva- Next Voice: February 4 . Submis­ sions­ St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. benediction in Mary’s Chapel tions: 831-475-1236 or [email protected], by January 23 to Carrie McClish, 2121 at St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. and www.villamariadelmar.org/spirituality-program. Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6 Harrison­ St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612; [email protected] (text/ Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. First Tuesdays Jan. 25 to 27 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays after last morning Mass, 7 to 8 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese, “Can a Franciscan Be Angry?” Franciscan photos); phone 510-419-1074; or by Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Spirituality Retreat with Darleen Pryds. At San fax at 510-893-4734. Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, 925-550-0679. Alameda. 510-522-0181. Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. JANUARY 21, 2019 FORUM THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 23 VANTAGE POINTS Agenda for lay collaboration and episcopal authority By George Weigel the current crisis in both its dimensions: The Vatican is a hotbed of rumor, gos- clerical sexual abuse and episcopal failure sip and speculation at the best of times in addressing that abuse? — and these times are not those times. What the US bishops were prepared to The Roman atmosphere at the begin- do in November, before an inappropriate ning of 2019 is typi- Vatican intervention prevented it, was to cally fetid and some- create a national body of competent lay times poisonous, with people to receive allegations of episcopal a lot of misinformation malfeasance, assess them by a carefully and disinformation crafted set of standards and report cred- floating around. That ible allegations to the appropriate Church smog of fallacy and authorities. Period. Such a process would fiction could dam- not only preserve the bishops’ authority; it age February’s global would enhance it. gathering of bishops, In any effective organization, the leader Weigel called by the pope to with ultimate responsibility engages the address the abuse crisis that is imped- expertise of others in order to do what only ing the Church’s evangelical mission he or she can do: make good final decisions. virtually everywhere. Not a jot or tittle of episcopal authority Great expectations surround that meet- will be damaged by the American bishops

ing; those expectations should be lowered. REGISTER, CNS RICK MUSACCHIO/TENNESSEE collaborating with expert lay people who In four days, the presidents of more than understand the boundaries of lay compe- Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley looks over documents Nov. 14 during the 100 bishops’ conferences and the leaders of tence. On the contrary, that collaboration is annual fall assembly of US bishops in Baltimore. Many hoped the meeting would a dysfunctional Roman Curia are not going essential if the bishops — and the Vatican be a decisive response to the abuse crisis in the church, but the Vatican told the to devise a universal template for the reform — are going to recover the credibility bishops to delay any action until after a February meeting with the pope and of the priesthood and the episcopate. necessary to do the jobs that only bishops presidents of the bishops’ conferences around the world. What the February meeting can do is and the Vatican can do in reforming the set a broad agenda for reform, beginning implemented since 2002 and the posi- on what are deemed “too many” converts priesthood and the episcopate. with a ringing affirmation of the Church’s tive effects of those reforms. But there is in the US Church today. These points must be made force- perennial teaching on chastity as the integ- still much reform work to be done in the How to begin unraveling this nonsense? fully in Rome in February. Fictions about rity of love. In a diverse world Church, that American Church; most US bishops know First, it is beyond bizarre for anyone American Catholic life and American teaching applies in every ecclesial situa- that; and for Rome to blame the Church’s to complain about too many converts in a attempts to impose a universal solution tion. And it is the baseline of any authenti- current crisis of confidence on the media Church called by the pope to live “perma- to the abuse crisis on the world Church cally Catholic response to the abuse crisis. is a reflexive dodge and an obstacle to nently in mission,” radiating “the joy of the must be firmly rejected. An appropriate What the February meeting must not do genuine reform. Gospel.” In real-world 2019, American adults pastoral response to a genuine crisis, well- is make matters worse by swallowing, and Then there’s the “Protestantization” are baptized or enter into full communion suited to the ecclesial situation of the US, then propagating, some of the fairy tales fairy tale. In Roman circles, it’s said that with the Catholic Church because they should be vigorously defended. And the circulating in Rome about the Church in panicky US bishops cobbled together believe the Catholic Church knows what it is, Roman voices saying there are too many the United States: like the noxious fiction reform proposals that would gravely dimin- teaches the truth and offers them Christ him- converts in the US should be invited to that the US bishops have overreacted to ish episcopal authority by handing great self in the sacraments. They don’t “convert” read Matthew 28:19-20. what is essentially a media-created crisis. chunks of that authority to lay people — a to change the Church’s self-understanding. To be sure, inept or hostile journal- “Protestantizing” move, as it’s called along Second, how does it diminish their (George Weigel is distinguished senior ists too often fail to report the significant the Tiber. To make matters worse, some in authority for bishops to collaborate with fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy reform measures the US bishops have Rome blame this alleged “Protestantizing” orthodox, capable lay people in addressing Center in Washington, DC.) LETTERS

leaders to face reality and stop denying Letters to the editor provide a forum for readers to engage in an open exchange Link to abuse what is becoming increasingly obvious, of opinions and concerns in a climate of respect and civil discourse. The opinions Sociologist Rev. Paul Sullin’s new study and to take steps to address it? documents a strong link between sex Jim Crowley expressed are those of the writers, and not necessarily of the Catholic Voice or abuse and homosexual priests. Walnut Creek the Diocese of Oakland. While a full spectrum of opinions will sometimes include Jim McCrea claims there is no link those which dissent from Church teaching or contradict the natural moral law, it between homosexual priests and sex is hoped that this forum will help our readers to understand better others’ think- abuse by clergy (Forum, Nov. 19). But the A loftier focus ing on critical issues facing the Church. Ruth Institute published a new report of It is sad to look at statistics on the a study by sociologist Father Sullin that number of people, especially our youth, George E. Pfautsch the importance of the service provided to indicates a very strong correlation between who do not practice their Catholic faith. It Walnut Creek struggling families by Sister Ann and the homosexual priests and homosexual is also sad to continually read bad news BACN and they have always supported subcultures and the incidence of clergy in our newspapers and that includes our her requests for funding. sex abuse. Catholic newspapers. I suspect the latter Crisis Nursery The board “wants to have people lined The John Jay College of Criminal has something to do with the former. It is The recent actions of the Board of out the door,” but has it given any thought Justice Report of 2011 was highly not helpful to perpetually dwell on nega- Directors of the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, to what happens to those families who criticized at the time of its release for its tive issues. (Voice, Dec. 10), are very disappointing show up only to be turned away because assertion that it found no evidence that It would not take a gigantic effort to and disheartening. there is no room at the nursery? Perhaps homosexual priests were to blame for the begin increasing the numbers of those While Sister Ann Weltz has led the the board has some good ideas for abuse crisis, despite the fact that more participating at Mass and other liturgical BACN for 37 years, most members of the expanding nursery capacity? These ideas than 80 percent of the victims were male services. The positive view of our Catholic current board have participated in BACN should be reviewed and evaluated with and that 78 percent were postpubescent. faith needs to be elevated and that can activities for less than five years. Perhaps Sister Ann as an active participant. Critics claimed that the report bowed be done if the Church followed the advice members of this board should place them- Sister Ann has kept the doors open to political correctness and a fear of back- of Pope St. John Paul II when he issued selves in Sister Ann’s shoes. for 37 years and is a resource that needs lash in academia. If it is a choice between the updated Catechism of the Catholic How would any of them feel if they to be included in the review of what is being called homophobic and allowing Church in 1992. “This catechism is given were dismissed from a company they had needed to continue to ensure the viability more young teenage boys to be abused, I to them (Church’s pastors and Christian founded and led for 37 years without any of BACN. Yes, BACN can be viewed as a would choose to be at risk for being called faithful) that it may be a sure and authen- explanation as to the cause? business, but it is a business that needs homophobic. tic reference text for teaching Catholic Board President Lynne Vuskovic made to be run with the love and compassion In his study Father Sullin found that doctrine and particularly for preparing several statements: that Sister Ann and her team of volunteers there is a homosexual subculture in a lot local catechisms.” That has not been done “There are no plans to change the have always provided to the families and of U.S. seminaries. Archbishop Salvatore adequately. community-based funding.” This is a rec- children who seek their help. Cordileone of San Francisco pointed to this The other focus that needs elevation ognition of what Sister Ann has accom- Sister Ann should indeed “retire in study by Father Sullin and his analysis that is the Holy Eucharist. We have a high plished. Without state or county assis- glory.” That is what members of our com- found a rising trend in abuse and argued percentage of Catholics who do not tance, thousands of families have been munity want. Sister Ann has our love and that the evidence strongly suggests links believe in the Real Presence of our Lord provided comfort and support at no cost respect. She and her staff have held so between sexual abuse of minors and two in the Eucharist. It is the Eucharist that to them. Sister Ann has the respect and many families together. factors: a disproportionate number of distinguishes the Catholic faith from other support of so many individuals who pro- We must do what we can to ensure homosexual clergy and the manifestation Christian religions. vide 75 percent of the revenue in BACN’s that Sister Ann receives the respect and of a homosexual subculture in seminaries. If we train properly our faithful through annual budget. In years past, when there support she deserves for the invaluable “The worst thing we could do is to dis- improved catechesis and if we elevate the were unexpected expenses, Sister Ann service that she has provided to thousands credit this study so we can ignore or deny importance of the Eucharist, we will begin reached out to the community and local of families over the past 37 years. this reality” Cordileone said. increasing participation in the Mass and businesses. They provided the funds. Our Anne Kurylo What is it going to take for our Church other aspects of our Catholic religion. community and local businesses recognize Concord

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