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Stories, reflections, recipes and donation information at www.crsricebowl.org ICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE MICHELE JU I R ICH/THE CATHOLIC Members of the All Saints Parish community who help prepare breakfast for their homeless neighbors in Hayward receive special recognition at the CRS Rice Bowl awards. In addition, the parish and the school received grants to help them continue their work into 2018. Rice Bowl grants help feed the hungry By Michele Jurich ago, “it is always a year of mercy in the Catholic Church.” students — alternating between seventh and eight grade, Staff writer “One of my goals for the diocese has been to continue to the nearby First United Methodist Church on B Street, Forty-one organizations that feed the hungry in Alameda the spirit of the year of mercy,” he said. where breakfast is served. and Contra Costa counties — including 21 parish-based The award-winners’ ministries of feeding the hungry, giving Kennedy helps prepare them to meet the guests they St. Vincent de Paul conferences — received grants total- drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked and sheltering the home- will serve. “When they were in seventh grade their dream ing $32,000 from the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl. less, he said, “are shining examples of how all the members of wasn’t to be homeless,” he said. The grants, which ranged from $500 to $1,000, were our diocese all called to put their faith into action, and they’re In addition to the hot breakfast, the guests take home the result of the prayer, fasting, education and almsgiving all things our Lord Jesus Christ has commanded us to do.” lunches prepared by the students at All Saints. The program, that takes place each Lent. The people of the All Saints Parish in Hayward received special recog- lunches include handwritten notes of encouragement. Diocese of Oakland donated $216,000 to the national nition for its work, engaging the entire parish, including The people who get the lunches look forward to the collection; 75 percent went to its overseas programs, young people at the school, to feed people. notes, and miss them during the summer, Kennedy said. with 25 percent remaining in the diocese to distribute to Some are the gleaners, making the rounds of grocery He fields the question, “When are the kids coming back?” those who work to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. stores that would rather donate food than let it go to the The school received a Rice Bowl grant to continue a Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, who presented the landfill; some are the cooks, preparing a hot breakfast program of making lunches that was founded by third-grade checks to the organizations, said that although the every Tuesday morning; and there’s Chuck Kennedy, teacher Marianne Landis, who has now retired. Principal Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy ended a year who for each breakfast, walks with four All Saints School (Continued on Page 15.)

Parish Solidarity Initiative begins Initiative Retreat Catholic college students Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. to bring our The Cathedral of Christ the Light, St. Joseph Room, 2121 Harrison convene Feb. 16-19 in Berkeley By Michele Jurich St., Oakland parishes together Staff writer UCCC 2018 By Michele Jurich Retreat leader: Kimberly Mazyck, Sometimes in the life of a college stu- Staff writer CRS relationship manager for dent, the competing interests of academ- Feb. 16-19 at the University of Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis national partnerships ics and social life can make some voices California, Berkeley — “I prefer a church which is bruised, harder to hear. Free event Mission: To unite Catholic university hurting and dirty because it has been out “It’s easy to be overwhelmed as a RSVP by Jan. 15: Robert De Leon, students across California and on the streets, rather college student,” said Rachel Lai, who is 805-668-1249 or [email protected] foster fellowship with an annual than a church which is entering her final semester at the University conference centered in the universal unhealthy from being of California, Berkeley. “It’s hard to listen to Catholic faith. confined and from tor in the Diocese of Oakland. Among the what we’re guided toward.” clinging to its own groups involved are the Office of Life and Over Presidents’ Day weekend, Catholic Founded: 2012-13, at UC-Berkeley security” — the first Justice and Latino Ministry in the Diocese students from all campuses of the Register: http://uccc2018.com retreat of the Parish of Oakland; CRS; Catholic Campaign for University of California, as well as other col- Solidarity Initiative is Human Development; St. Vincent de Paul; leges and universities around the state, will Questions: [email protected] set for Jan. 20. St. Mary’s Center, Oakland; and Maryknoll, converge on Berkeley for the UCCC 2018. Fee: $85 registration fee if you The retreat is De Leon said. The conference, with its theme “Born of the De Leon mention The Catholic Voice designed to bring The Parishes in Action program invites Spirit,” provides an opportunity to “focus on together representatives of parishes participants to reflect on the meaning of how the Holy Spirit is working in our lives,” across the diocese — 50 have expressed discipleship and the call to local and global said Lai, who is directing the event this year. the event has been held at three other UC interest Worldduring Day “come and see” sessions. solidarity and learn how to implement the The UCCC was founded in Berkeley campuses before its homecoming this year. “We wantedof the Sick to 2014 make it unique to initiative in their parishes. Participants are during the 2012-13 school year, holding its Lai, a parishioner at Newman Hall/Holy Oakland,” said Robert De Leon, Catholic also invited to learn leadership and orga- first conference in Berkeley in 2013. After Spirit Parish in Berkeley, had served on the Relief Services parish solidarity coordina- (Continued on Page 11.) its second conference in Berkeley in 2014, (Continued on Page 11.)

Ministry of The Diocese of Oakland On our cover Supported by Joe Hérbert and the Corpus Christi Church Schola sing Ave Maria during St. Columba Parish’s Many Sounds of Christmas event. More on Page 14. The Order of Malta® Classified 12 Senior Living ...... 7-10 World Day Saturday, February 10, 2018 Datelines ...... 13 The Church 2 11:00 a.m. of the Sick 2014 Forum ...... 15 Travel 6 The Cathedral of Christ the Light 2121 Harrison Street News ...... 4 Walk 4 Life ...... 13 of the Sick 2018 Oakland, CA 94612 Obituaries ...... 12

Saturday, February 8, 2014, 10:00 am The Cathedral of Christ the Light 2121 Harrision Street, Oakland, CA 94612

World Day of the Sick, initiated by Pope This World Day of the Sick in Oakland will John Paul II and held annually worldwide include: near the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, • Mass is a ministry of the Diocese of Oakland and • Sacrament of anointing the sick Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. • Blessing of caregivers and healthcare providers Bishop Barber invites all who are sick or ill, • Distribution of holy water as well as family members, caregivers and from Lourdes, France healthcare providers, to observe this day with • Reception him and many priests, religious and laity from throughout the diocese. Please join us in this No RSVP is necessary. For special opportunity to pray for healing and more information please visit hope in this fragile population. oakdiocese.org/WDS. 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE The church January 8, 2018 Bishop Barber’s schedule the vatican Jan. 2-10: On duty with the Navy Jan. 13: 10 a.m. Adult Confirmation, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland Jan. 11: Office meetings, Chancery, Gingrich begins service including Priest Personnel Board 2 p.m. Adult Confirmation, Cathedral Callista L. Gingrich presented her of Christ the Light, Oakland 7 p.m. Bishop’s Appeal training, letters of credential to Pope Francis, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland Jan. 14: 11 a.m., Mass, Pan de Vida formally assuming her duties as Retreat, St. Joachim Parish, Hayward U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Jan. 12: Office meetings, Chancery Gingrich met privately with the Jan. 16-18: US bishops’ meeting on pope Dec. 22 after introducing her

Catholic education, Washington, DC cns OSSI/ R E U TE S, husband, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and members of her staff. MAX R Regina Mundi Mass New Year message Church workers killed Bishop Michael C. Pope Francis began the New Year The majority of Catholic Church work- Barber, SJ, accepts praying the world would demonstrate a ers violently killed in 2017 were victims of the gifts at the annual marked increase in solidarity and welcome attempted robberies, the Vatican’s Fides Regina Mundi Society for migrants and refugees. “Let’s not extin- agency said, with Nigeria and Mexico top- Mass Dec. 16. The guish the hope in their hearts; let’s not ping the list countries where the most brutal Mass and a breakfast suffocate their hopes for peace,” the pope murders were carried out. The agency said afterward allows the said Jan. 1 before reciting the Angelus with 23 people working for the church worldwide bishop to express his a crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square. — 13 priests, one religious brother, one gratitude to the 409 For the New Year’s celebration of World religious sister and eight lay persons — society members who Peace Day and the feast of Mary, Mother died violent deaths in 2017; that number raised about 30 percent of God, Pope Francis had chosen to focus was down from 28 people killed in 2016. ($767,000) of the $2.7 on migrants and refugees and their yearn- million total of the ing for peace. Cardinal Law’s funeral annual Bishop’s Appeal, Cardinal Bernard F. Law, who resigned which funds many Paul VI canonized? as archbishop of Boston when it became ministries of the Diocese Blessed Paul VI is depicted in a clear he had knowingly transferred priests

of Oakland. More VOICE R INI/THE CATHOLIC PACCIOI T C. stained-glass window at St. Anthony accused of sexually abusing children, photos at facebook.com/ of Padua Church in made mistakes as all people do, Cardinal

TheCatholicVoice. ALBE R East Northport, N.Y. Angelo Sodano said at his funeral. Blessed Paul VI could Cardinal Sodano, as dean of the College be declared a saint of Cardinals, celebrated the funeral Mass in 2018, perhaps for Cardinal Law Dec. 21 at the Altar of the The Diocese during the Synod of Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cyril Parish and St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Bishops, an institution Clergy assignments Oakland, effective Jan. 1. he re-established after Curia exists to serve Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, made the Second Vatican The people who work at the Vatican and these assignments: Traditional Latin Mass Council, according to in the Roman Curia are supposed to be Blessed Paul VI Deacon David Rezendes as Temporary The Traditional Latin Mass the newspaper of his “sensitive antennas” that faithfully transmit the Pastoral Administrator, St. Michael Parish, (Extraordinary Form, or Tridentine) will home diocese, La Voce del Popolo of the desires of the pope and receive information Livermore, effective Nov. 20. be offered at St. Michael Parish, 458 Diocese of Brescia, Italy. from dioceses and Eastern Catholic churches Rev. Mark Wiesner as Temporary Maple St., Livermore, once per month, around the world, Pope Francis said. Parochial Administrator, St. Michael at the 8 a.m. second Sunday Mass from Hope where fear reigns Parish, Livermore, effective Nov. 20. January through June. It is part of the par- Cristmas calls believers to see God’s Get to Mass early Father Wiesner will remain as pastor of ish’s dentennial celebration of its church presence where he is often perceived as Don’t be late for Mass believing the intro- St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Livermore. building, dedicated in 1918. It is meant absent, especially in the “unwelcomed ductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis Rev. Luis Lopez has been appointed to allow parishioners to experience the visitor, often unrecognizable, who walks told visitors and pilgrims. The words and parochial vicar at St. Lawrence O’Toole-St. Mass as worshiped from 1592 until the through our cities and our neighborhoods, gestures that open the celebration help the 1960s. Learn more at www. who travels on our buses and knocks on faithful come together as one and prepare StMichaelLivermore.com/ our doors,” Pope Francis said. “Christmas them to listen to the Word of God and cel- Latin. is a time for turning the power of fear into ebrate the Eucharist worthily, he said Dec. the power of charity,” the pope said Dec. 24 20 during his weekly general audience. Guadalupe as he celebrated Christmas Mass. — Catholic News Service Pilgrimage date Mark your calendars early for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage, New Year Mass which will be held on Dec. Children dressed as 1, 2018. For questions, the Three Kings walk contact Hector Medina, to their seats after coordinator of Latino presenting the offer- Ministries, 510-496-7224 or tory gifts during Pope [email protected]. Francis’ celebration of Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1. 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It’s facile to believe that some cases to lead to schizophrenia. pregnant women in California jumped from by stating, “People are gaining confidence what is legal is beneficial and moral. Marijuana (cannabis sativa) is known 4.2 percent to 7.1 percent. THC can be as legalization spreads, and the growth is In January 2017, the National Academies by several names, e.g., reefer, pot, dope, transmitted from the mother to her fetus, as going to be huge.” of Science, Engineering and Medicine weed, bud, Mary Jane, hippie lettuce. It is well as to her baby while breastfeeding. This Medical marijuana released a pivotal report on professional often called “grass.” Adults who smoked ushers in the addictive cycle. If the mother is legal in 28 states, research carried out about the use of grass in their teenage and young adult smokes, so does the fetus. and recreational mari- marijuana for recreational purposes. Along years might think that present-day “grass” The use of marijuana among California juana legal in eight with December 2017 facts released by the is the same. It is not. Marijuana is a drug teenagers under 18 jumped by 12.5 per- states. Companies Journal of the American Medical Association composed of at least 86 diverse chemical cent to 21.5 percent during this same time investing in marijuana (JAMA), serious concerns are raised that compounds, with THC (tetrahydrocan- period. “Smoke Signals: A Social History are growing exponen- demand schools and local municipalities to nababinol) being the compound that of Marijuana — Medical, Recreational and tially, well-exampled put into place as quickly as possible sub- stimulates the brain to release dopamine, Scientific” (2012) testifies that troubled in Silicon Valley and stance abuse prevention programs. Parishes creating euphoria while often inducing adolescents who start smoking marijuana Rev. Coleman Oakland, especially would do well to consider educational work- hallucinations and delusions. at a young age are more likely to become since selling marijuana in California has shops for parents and youth. CBD (cannabidiol) is the compound heavy users, drop out of school and dis- the potential to generate $5 billion yearly. These reports raise grave concerns. primarily responsible for alleviating certain play various behavioral problems. The moral slope is worrisome and Despite efforts to the contrary, the use of medical problems. Most marijuana dispen- Seventeen percent of teenagers who use dangerous as society grows in its sup- recreational marijuana has increased in saries make their money on products that marijuana regularly become addicted to its port of recreational marijuana use (about Colorado and Washington among 10th-grad- are high in the psychoactive compound use. Roughly 36 percent of 12th Graders in 58 percent of Americans). California led ers and teenagers below the age of 16. There (THC) and low in the compound (CBD) 2013 reported having used marijuana on a the nation in legalizing medical marijuana is overwhelming evidence showing that when that offers medical benefits. Today’s recre- regular basis. This is a severe and moral in 1996. As demonstrated in the 2013 persons of this age begin to use marijuana, ational marijuana contains higher doses of issue that legislation exasperates, no matter documentary “Weed” by CNN medical they become addicted and fall into bottom- THC than ever before. It is naïve to believe what safeguards are in place. correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, positive less pits, e.g., serious driving accidents, tru- that it is just like “smoking a little weed” or Pope Francis has spoken out against medical effects have been witnessed, e.g., ancy, memory impoverishment, respiratory having a vodka and tonic. the “liberalization of drug use.” “Drug treating pain and relieving nausea. Since problems leading to bronchitis, especially Recent statistics released by JAMA pres- (Continued on Page 5.)

Comfort and healing As he stood on the sidewalk beside a grieving family whose pain was clearly etched across their tear-streaked faces, Father Aidan McAleenan, pastor at Oakland’s St. Columba Church, offered words of comfort and healing during the annual Memorial Cross prayer service on Dec. 31. This year 73 white crosses, representing lives lost to violence in the city during 2017, had been placed outside the church. Although grateful the number of homicides in Oakland has fallen from the 100-plus highs from just eight years ago, Father McAleenan urged all segments of the community to recommit to efforts to bring down the number of homicides even more. In addition to bereaved families and friends, the gathering brought together parishioners, neighbors, representatives of community organizations, local law enforcement officers, and from Emeryville, Mayor John Bauters and

Police Chief Jennifer Tejada. VOICE CA RR IE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC

THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS JN 15:13

Fr. Matthw Murray and Fr. Oscar Rojas lie prostrate during their ordination on May 26, 2017 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Diocese of Oakland SEMINARY COLLECTION January 14, 2018

Diocese of Oakland Vocations Office Fr. Wayne Campbell Director of Vocations and Seminarians www.oakdiocese.org • [email protected] Phone: 510-267-8356 4 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE News in Brief January 8, 2018

Pastor workers’ “hope” The boy at right was dressed as St. Juan Diego for the parish’s large annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession. Over the past nine years, Holy Trinity Parish in Greenfield in south Monterey County has thrived and grown into a bustling community. More than 2,000 people attend its six Masses every weekend and hundreds come during the week for programs and classes that keep young people safe, educated and focused on faith. Pastor Rev. Enrique Herrera received Catholic Extension’s highest honor, the 2017-2018 Lumen Christi Award, for his ministry and devotion to what is now a thriving parish in

OLLE R / cns California’s Salinas Valley. Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension,

BOB R left, poses Dec. 10 with Father Herrera and children from the parish. Members of the choir sing Gregorian chant during Mass Oct. 8 at St. John

the Beloved Church in McLean, Virginia. EXTENSION, cns W U /CATHOLIC ON R Gregorian chant upswing As David Lang assembled seminarians for an October rehearsal, he announced they would be going over selected Gregorian chants that would be an important part of the liturgy for an upcoming Mass at Theological College, a national seminary at The Catholic University of America. Celebrating your 2018 It’s Lang’s first year as the music director of the seminary and while his primary mission at this rehearsal is to get these men ready for an important Mass, his ultimate mission is to prepare them to oversee the musical direction of their future Wedding Anniversary? parishes once they are ordained priests. Since Gregorian chant is considered the Let The Catholic Voice readers and your proper music of the Roman rite, Lang is eager to teach it to the seminarians and hopes they will make the prayerful sounds a key component in their ministries. If loved ones share in celebrating your lifelong the past is any indication of what the future may hold for Gregorian chant’s place in Catholic life, prospects are good that it may once again become the principal commitment of marriage with other married music at Mass. Since its origins in the ninth century, Gregorian chant has enjoyed couples in the Diocese of Oakland. widespread popularity in its use in religious houses, the Divine Office and the Mass, and eras when it was rare to hear its unique sounds in any Catholic church. The chant experienced a massive revival in the early 20th century, receded after the The Catholic Voice Second Vatican Council and is now seeing a resurgence. 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Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, accepts the gifts. Rev. Geoffrey Baraan distributes Communion. The faithful.

The choir. Simbang Gabi kick off Staff report The Filipino communities of the Diocese of Oakland gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Dec. 14 for a kickoff to the annual Simbang Gabi novena. The evening began with a procession of members from different parishes carrying parols, a traditional lantern used to light the way to the church for Simbang Gabi, a nine day novena that culminates on Christmas Eve. More photos at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. INI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE R INI/THE CATHOLIC PACCIO T C.

ALL: ALBE R ALL: The opening procession.

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The Catholic Voice and Pentecost Tours, Inc. Dominicans to leave Most Holy Rosary Parish invite you to join in the following: By Michele Jurich Vallombrosa retreat center, in chaplaincy to nuns, and at IRELAND Staff writer St. Patrick’s Seminary. Dominican friars came to Antioch in 1864. There are three Dominicans serving in Antioch. After 154 years of faithful service, they will leave at “Antioch has been a real blessing for us,” Father Padrez October 8 – 19, 2018 the end of June. said, describing the parishioners over the years as “Very Join Judy and Deacon Rick Simon, The Oakland-based Western Dominican Province supportive, very loving.” announced Dec. 4 it had made the “painful decision” to “What we were sent to do in Antioch, we fulfilled,” he Fr. Tom Farrell, Fr. Adam Bradley withdraw from Most Holy Rosary Church, which serves a said, noting they had built two parish churches and an on a 12-day pilgrimage thriving parish, including an elementary school of 3,000 elementary school, and through their ministry, “brought (tour #81008) families. them closer to the Lord.” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has “I hope they have been blessed as we have been pledged his support “to make this as blessed,” he said. $3,399 + $399* smooth a transition as possible.” Brenda Steffen would count herself among the blessed. per person from San Francisco. The Dominican province said in the She and her husband Wayne have been parishioners for *Estimated Airline Taxes & Fuel Surcharges subject to letter it began discerning in 2014 the the past 25 years. She said she will miss the preaching increase/decrease at 30 days prior per person. need to the build up its communities. of the Dominican friars. Base price $3,499 + $399* per person after June 30, 2018. 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For more information call 800-713-9800 The letter-writers are encouraged by 24 students and “The only person who welcomes change is a wet www.pentecosttours.com novices in formation, but noted that it takes six to eight years baby,” he said, adding that in the days that followed, addi- to prepare a student for ordination and pastoral ministry. tional information about the Dominicans’ lack of personnel During his time as provincial, Very Rev. Mark Padrez, required to maintain all their ministries helped. The Catholic Voice and Pentecost Tours, Inc. OP, said, there have been 21 funerals and “not even close But he still has questions about why leave a 154-year- invite you to join in the following: to that many ordinations.” old parish. Most Holy Rosary is the only parish from which the He said he had heard from a 99-year-old fellow parish- EASTERN EUROPE Dominicans are withdrawing this year. It is their last par- ioner, who has been a lifetime member of the parish. She ish in the Diocese of Oakland. Last year, the Dominicans told him, he said, “I don’t know anything different.” October 15 – 26, 2018 withdrew from St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Berkeley, Robert and Lynn Velazquez have also spent a quarter- Join Most Reverend Donald J. Hying which they had served since 1923, and from ministries century in the parish, which has become family. “They’re at the University of California’s San Diego and Riverside our children’s godparents,” Lynn Velazquez said. “We’re on a 12-day pilgrimage to campuses. godparents to many children.” Austria, Czech Republic and Poland “We’ve been there for 143 years,” said Father Padrez. They prepare couples for marriage, and have the plea- (tour #81015) “This was not an easy decision.” sure of serving young people who were their children’s But it was a decision rooted in the Dominican charism, classmates at Most Holy Rosary School. Father Padrez said. The parishioners make up the parish, the couple said. $3,299 + $479* “We need to be careful and remember who we are,” he “We’re expecting that not to change,” Robert Velazquez per person from San Francisco. said. “We are called to community life, study and prayer.” said. *Estimated Airline Taxes & Fuel Surcharges subject to increase/decrease at 30 days prior That community life is thriving in some of the places “We had been a Dominican parish,” he said. “People per person.Base price $3,399 + $479* per person after July 7, 2018. the Western Dominicans serve: There are 11 members wore that on their chests as a proud fact. That will be of the Dominican community, not including novices, at St. missed. It was something that differentiated us at Holy Dominic Parish in San Francisco; seven in Seattle and Rosary,” he said. Los Angeles; and six at St. Dominic Parish in Benicia. 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“There is a need,” she said. “Before this CO UR Social Justice of the three stages of retirement. That project there was no adult care available likely will vary from person to person, in San Leandro.” Seniors and their fami- Champion depending on their finances, health and lies needing those services had to go to The current Vice Chair of San family situation. Oakland or Hayward. Leandro’s Senior Commission, But here’s what to look for in each Comelo is serving her third term as Bella Comelo was instrumental in stage: senior commissioner for the city of San bringing the PACE Program to the • Stage 1, adjusting to a new lifestyle. Leandro. Her leadership and persistence City. Bella has further distinguished Many new retirees brim with excitement paid off. herself in the labor community as when retirement begins. They can golf, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, “We all had to agree on which program a founding member of the Asian visit museums, play with their grandchil- D-Oakland, and Bella Comelo. to do,” she said of the commissioners’ Pacific American Labor Alliance dren, travel or catch up on their reading. work. turned a no into a civic-minded yes. and former board member of the Not everyone adjusts well, though. It’s Then there was the question of budget. “For almost a year I went to City Council East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable not easy to flip the switch overnight after “Every time they said, ‘We don’t have the meetings to get the minimum wage raised Economy, and she helped pass the you’ve spent several decades reporting budget available,’ and every time we were to $15 an hour,” she said. City’s Living Wage and Minimum to work every day. Also, if your retirement getting negative answers,” she said, “I kept In 2022, the minimum wage will be $15 Wage ordinances and actively income is largely dependent on your sav- plodding.” an hour in California. participates in the Diocese of ings you’ll want to be careful that you don’t The commission, she said, “kept at it.” “We’re going to have it in 2020,” Comelo Oakland’s Ethnic Pastoral Council spend too much in those initial years. With support from the mayor, Supervisor said of her city. and FAME. “Your adviser should be able to help Wilma Chan and the then-council member The wage issue is a matter of social —The Social Justice you come up with a plan that will give you who had first appointed Comelo to the justice. Champion award for income for life so you don’t have to worry council, the center to provide services to “Instead of giving handouts, give dignity San Leandro presented about running out of money,” Teboda says. seniors who wish to continue living in their to work by raising pay,” she said. She noted to Bella Comelo by Assembly • Stage 2, staying socially connected. own homes became a reality. the many jobs in the city, particularly the member Rob Bonta As the years pass, many retirees move It wasn’t the first time Bella Comelo (Continued on Page 8.) (Continued on Page 8.) Where Memories are Made: Helping Seniors Live Well at Home

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in Oakland. She recalls her sister’s help, which In Bella . . . made all the difference at the time. She Let’s encourage elders in our Church (Continued from Page 7.) continues to pay that forward, helping to By Sister Constance Veit, LSP During the panel, my co-presenters warehouses. “Work 40 hours? Give them welcome newcomers. I participated in summer’s Convocation and I shared our practical expertise and more so they can live a decent life.” “I like to help, because I remember what of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, Florida. our convictions about the dignity of every The city’s recycling plant has to pay it was like,” she said. The purpose of this large, unprecedented human life and the irreplaceable role of living wage, she said. The Comelo’s four children are all col- encounter between U.S. bishops and elders as wisdom figures with many gifts “It’s a very dirty job,” she said. “I think lege graduates and professionals. laity was to study what Pope Francis to offer. I was inspired by the commitment they should be paid for that.” As a union leader, commissioner has termed the “new and compassion of those who participated Comelo is a longtime parishioner at and organizer, Bella Comelo brings peripheries” and to in our session, but what really amazed me Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, on the to the job a determination to help oth- form missionary dis- was how God led me to numerous encoun- Marina side of San Leandro, where she ers and sees a path to betterment. ciples. ters with inspiring older people during the has been a lector. She is involved deeply in Sometimes committees meet around her I was invited to the rest of the convocation. the Diocese of Oakland’s Ethnic Pastoral kitchen table. convocation to speak I met with several women from the Center as the representative of the Indian Late last year, Assemblymember Rob about the elderly. The Long Island based group Catholics for community. Bonta, D-Oakland, whose district includes 90-minute session Freedom of Religion (CFFOR), an initia- She remembers what it was like to San Leandro, honored Comelo with the would be the only tive launched in 2012 in response to the move from India to the United States Social Justice Champion award for that moment when the HHS Contraceptive Mandate. The pur- Sister Veit in 1983. Her husband had to return to city. She was among the District 18 heroes unique needs and pose of CFFOR is “preserving America’s India to complete his 30-year career in and organizations to be recognized at a aspirations of seniors would be discussed. First Amendment Freedom of Religion banking. She and four teenagers were gathering in Oakland. I prayed that our panel would effectively for our times and for ages and millions represent the elderly as both agents and yet unborn.” The non-partisan group recipients of the Church’s charitable and establishes parish groups to educate and and Human Services. evangelizing mission, but as I heard more advocate for religious liberty according to “When people map out their retirement,” and more discussion about the “peripher- the original intent of the U.S. Constitution. Navigating . . . Teboda says, “they need to plan for that ies” — Pope Francis’ term for those on CFFOR sponsors diocesan events during (Continued from Page 7.) possibility because the cost of long-term the margins of society — the Holy Spirit the annual Fortnight for Freedom, gives closer to their children or move into a care can be devastating to your finances.” inspired me with a new and unexpected presentations in parishes and schools retirement community because it makes He says people need to consider a conviction. and develops and distributes educational them feel more socially connected. number of factors — taxes, longevity and Numerous speakers referred to immi- resources on religious freedom for school “Sometimes at this point, especially if they market risks, among others — to improve grants and young adults as the future children. With the full support of their local haven’t planned well, people may start the odds of a joyful retirement. Teboda of the Church in the United States. As I bishop, CFFOR has already spread to to have even more worries that they will says his firm takes a team approach to reviewed the statistics I planned to pres- five states. outlive their money,” Teboda says. “One advising, using financial professionals with ent on the exponential aging of western As I engaged with the women of way they address that is to cut back on different areas of expertise. societies, I had a sudden realization. The CFFOR, I recalled a homily by Pope expenses. Some people even decide to For example, one team member, most significant and rapidly growing demo- Francis when he compared the elderly to get a part-time job to bring in extra money, Amanda Jager, is an associate financial graphic in the Church is NOT Hispanics, “fine vintage wine and good bread” and and working becomes another way to stay adviser, and another, Kevin C. Sanders, Asians or young adults; it is older persons! of a very recent homily in which he told connected.” while also an associate financial adviser, is Already senior citizens disproportion- cardinals in Rome that they are “grand- • Stage 3, realizing you may need assis- an attorney specializing in estate planning. ately fill the pews of our Catholic Churches fathers” called to share their wisdom and tance. More than 70 percent of Americans “In each stage of retirement,” Teboda and serve in large numbers in every imag- experience and to pass on their dreams. older than 65 will need some form of says, “it’s important to confer regularly with inable ministry. According to well-known The elderly can hardly be considered long-term care at some point in their lives, your adviser and to be ready to adjust your Catholic journalist John L. Allen, Jr., by a periphery in the Church. They will only according to the U.S. Department of Health financial plans if necessary.” 2030 6.8 million additional U.S. Catholics become a periphery if younger generations will enter their retirement years, the stage push them aside and refuse to accept the of life when people are most likely to pray gifts they have to offer. So let us welcome and go to Church, and by 2050 elderly the new embrace between young and old Americans will outnumber youth by more that Pope Francis so ardently desires. than 16 million. Older people are not a Marymount Villa periphery but the mainstay, the bulwark, (Sister Constance Veit is director of commu- Retirement Center of our Church! nications for the Little Sisters of the Poor.) Independent, Assisted Living Community and Memory Care Need a ride? Join Arrive!

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Reservations required. RSVP to Heather 6 Tuesdays, starting Jan. 16 Campbell at 510-795-7985 by Jan. 8. Health and Well-being for Older Adults (LTAA Community). 1 to Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. in the Hall, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 1315 Lomitas A tradition St. John the Baptist Parish Senior Lunch and Speaker. Meets Ave., Livermore. “Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley: Finding Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at El Cerrito Royale, 6500 Gladys Wellness Program” is a 6-week program covering nutrition, exercise, of caring St., corner of Lexington, in El Cerrito. Information: 510-232-5659; fall prevention, medication safety and more. Registration required. of caring www.stjohnelcerrito.org. Limited to 30 participants. Contact: Molly Fisher, 925-449-8849, for information or to register. for seniors Second Tuesdays: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Senior Luncheon. Meets every second Thursday, Jan. 18 Tuesday at 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord. 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The California Catholic Conference of VOICE THE TO CATHOLIC U STOS/SPECIAL that a bishop from that organization could join Bishops organized the participants north of next year’s meeting of the Alta-Baja bishops.

the border, which included San Francisco AIDA B Archbishop Gómez participated in Tex- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Mex during the five years he served in San Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, Archbishop Francisco Moreno Barrón of seven bishops. Antonio. He’s familiar with the benefits and Tijuana and Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, of Oakland were among a dozen The Conference’s president, challenges of working on cross-border bishops who met to discuss working together. Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto, chaired projects. the meeting, and its vice president, San “Laudato Si,” Pope Francis’s call to protect said Archbishop Gómez, referring to the Archbishop Gómez said that people on Diego Bishop Robert McElroy, hosted the the environment. name of the group of bishops from both both sides of the border are very faithful event, which ended with a dinner. Regarding immigration, the California sides of the California-Mexico border that to the Church and share similar roots. “It’s The Tijuana Archdiocese coordi- bishops described how the Trump had met regularly until the early 2000’s, important to learn from each other and to nated the participation of the bishops Administration’s executive orders had when they went their separate ways. work together.” of Ensenada and Mexicali, as well as sowed fear in their dioceses as deporta- “Alta” (which means “higher” in The participants from California Tijuana’s retired archbishop. tions increased. Spanish) and “Baja” (“lower”) California also included Bishops Michael Barber The purpose of the six-hour meeting For their part, the Baja California bish- were once one territory. In the 19th cen- (Oakland), Gerald Barnes (San was for the leaders from one side of the ops said the surge in deported migrants tury, the vast area was governed first by Bernardino), Richard Garcia (Monterey) border to meet their counterparts from the arriving in their dioceses had further Spain and then by Mexico. Alta California Armando Ochoa (Fresno), and Auxiliary other, and see where the conversation strained their resources. became part of the United States in the Bishops Alexander Salazar (Los Angeles) took them. The bishops spoke candidly, By the end, the bishops committed to Treaty of Hidalgo of 1848, which ended and John Dolan (San Diego). often one elaborating on a point raised meeting next October, this time in Baja the Mexican-American War. From Baja California, Bishops José by one of their colleagues. They shared California, to explore ways they could Archbishop Gómez noted that when Isidro Guerrero Macias (Mexicali) and what was occurring in their individual work together to strengthen each other’s Pope Francis visited Mexico last year he Rafael Valdéz Torres (Ensenada) par- dioceses regarding issues of common pastoral work. urged the bishops there to step up their ticipated, as well as Tijuana Archbishop interest, such as immigration, NAFTA and “This was the resurrection of Alta-Baja,” coordination with their U.S. counterparts, Emeritus Rafael Romo Muñoz.

Initiative . . . (Continued from Page 1.) African American Contra Costa SVdP nizing skills. It is hoped that new leaders and participants will emerge from the initiative. names interim leader The retreat will be led by Kimberly Mazyrack, Catholic celebration series at Staff report Relief Services’ relationship manager for national partnerships. Claudia Ramirez has been named interim executive The retreat, which is free, begins with registration at 8:30 director of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County. a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 9 a.m. in St. St. Columba Parish She replaces Melanie Anguay, who served as executive Joseph Room. Spanish translation will be available. Continental Staff report director for six years before leaving Dec. 15. breakfast and lunch will be served. The event will end at 6 p.m. “Follow Jesus by Faith in Community and Service” Ramirez has been a St. Vincent de Among the parishes expressing an interest in attend- is the theme for the 36th African American Celebration Paul volunteer for seven years, and ing are All Saints, Hayward; St. Joseph, Fremont; St. Series at St. Columba Parish, 6401 San Pablo Ave., serves as vice president of the branch at Catherine of Siena, Martinez; Christ the King, Pleasant Oakland. St. John Vianney Parish in Walnut Creek. Hill; St. Mary, Walnut Creek; St. Ignatius of Antioch, During the five-week series guest speakers will “I’m so excited to lead the St. Antioch; and Our Lady of the Rosary, Union City. address the congregation at weekend Masses, at 4 p.m. Vincent de Paul organization at this RSVP by Jan. 15 to Roberto De Leon, CRS parish soli- Saturdays and at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. time of significant growth,” Ramirez said. darity coordinator, at 805-668-1249 or [email protected]. The series begin the weekend of Jan. 13 and 14 with “Assisting struggling families for the past It is hoped Parishes in Action “will strengthen the speaker Sister Irma Dillard, RSCJ, director of Mission, seven years in our branch at St. John Catholic tradition, especially Catholic social teaching,” Most Holy Redeemer Parish, San Francisco. The Ujima Vianney has given me a passion and Ramirez DeLeon said. Organizers also hope it will strengthen the Catholic Community Service Award will be presented at deep commitment for this service, and I connection between the parish and the diocese. the 10:30 a.m. Mass and a reception will follow. look forward to deepening my impact with this new position.” In light of the CRS connection, Parishes in Action, De Father Maurice Nutt, former director, Institute of Black Ramirez brings years of experience and leadership in Leon said, could “bring awareness locally of our brothers Catholic Studies, will speak at the parish revival at 7 p.m. business to the post. St. Vincent de Paul serves more than globally.” Jan. 18 and 19, and he will speak at the weekend Masses 140,000 Contra Costa County residents a year. More than Additionally, Parishes in Action could help focus on of Jan. 20 and 21. 750 volunteers from 28 parish-based branches throughout migration, putting into action Pope Francis’ call for a two- Rev. Deborah L. Johnson, Inner Light Center, Soquel, the county, aided by a small professional staff, each year year commitment to be aware of migrants on their journey, will speak the weekend of Jan. 27 and 28. The St. deliver more than $1.5 million in food, clothing, furniture, and to accompany them. Columba Mass Gospel Choir Workshop, directed by D. rental assistance, employment and training, shelter, and Mark Wilson, St. Columba Choir director and M. Roger health and dental services for the uninsured. Holland, will take place during the week. “St. Vincent de Paul has a strong and capable staff, Father Bryan Massingale, professor of theology, supportive partnerships and dedicated volunteers commit- Fordham University and author of “Racial Justice and the ted to the mission of the organization and service in our Catholic college . . . Catholic Church,” will be the guest speaker at Masses community,” said Ron Costanzo, president of the SVdP (Continued from Page 1.) the weekend of Feb. 3 and 4; and Bishop Fernand Cheri board. “We look forward to continued strength and growth parish’s Student Ministry Team. When she was asked to III, OFM, vicar general, auxiliary bishop, Archdiocese of consistent with the needs of our neighbors throughout lead the conference, she said, “Initially, I was nervous.” New Orleans, will speak at the Feb. 10 and 11 weekend the county,” he said. “I prayed about it and I went to Adoration,” she said. Masses. “If I didn’t see a stop sign, I might as well keep going.” She is working with a five-person core team to plan the event, which is bringing a slate of Catholic speakers to the Berkeley campus. Events will be held on the UC Be the first to get the latest: campus, as well as at Newman Hall. Speakers include Tim Staples of “Catholic Answers” www.catholicvoiceoakland.org on Catholic radio; Sister Bethany of the New York-based Sisters for Life; and Paul J. Our Lady of Lourdes Novena Kim, a speaker and musician who has appeared at SAN DAMIANO RETREAT Feb. 3–11, 2018 UCCC each year. Masses: Oakland Bishop Michael Franciscan Spirituality Retreat: “Divine Intimacy” C. Barber, SJ, will host the Fr. Larry Gosselin OFM, 1/26-1/28 Mon-Sat: 8:00 am & 5:30 pm college students on the Sun: 11:30 am & 5:30 pm Saturday evening at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Healing & Wholeness Retreat (Masses preceded by the Rosary; for dinner, a tour and Holy Tom Gorham, CADC II, 1/26-1/28 blessing with the relic of Hour. Bishop Barber hosted St. Jude after all Masses.) the students in 2014. Journaling as a Spiritual Practice with Nancy Burchett, 2/6 Novena in St. Dominic’s Church Fr. Allan White, Lai said she is looking O. P. forward to getting together Married Couples Retreat: “Breathing Under Water” 2390 Bush Street, SF, CA 94115 Novena Preacher with students from all the Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy OFM & The Obernessers, 2/9-2/11 Ample different campuses. It is Parking one thing, she said, to pray alone, “and another Send petitions to: Shrine of St. Jude thing to see hundreds of More information or register Fr. Dismas Sayre, O.P. students who love God P.O. Box 15368, San Francisco, CA 94115-0368 and want to know more 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA 925 837 9141 www.stjude-shrine.org 415-931-5919 about Him.” sandamiano.org and on Facebook 12 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE January 8, 2018 O’Dowd president dies Obituaries Staff report Patricia Ann Folger transition from a tiny ‘Dominican seminary,’ located at Steve Phelps, who served as president of Bishop Patricia Ann Folger, wife of Richard St. Albert Priory in Oakland, into a public institution at O’Dowd High School in Oakland since 2005, died Dec. (Dick) Folger, a permanent deacon for the GTU that welcomes lay men and women into fully 26, the school reported. the Diocese of Oakland, died Dec. 20 accredited academic programs,” said Rev. Peter Rogers, Principal J.D. Childs said in a letter from pancreatic cancer. She was 84. OP, DSPT president, in a Dec. 15 message to the campus to the O’Dowd community that Phelps Born in San Francisco, Folger attend- community. went into the hospital on Dec. 22 for ed schools in San Mateo and Santa He also served as pastor at St. Mary Magdalen Parish a heart procedure and suffered two Rosa before graduating with a bachelor’s in Berkeley (1992-1995) and he had been a director at major heart attacks in the course of degree in education from San Jose State Vallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park. the procedure and afterward. College in 1957. A credentialed teacher, she served as a Survivors include his brother, Robert, and his sister, “His care for people and palpable teacher and substitute teacher in local school districts. Later Claire, their spouses, children and grandchildren. optimism were characteristics that she worked for FolgerGraphics, the family business. The funeral Mass was held Dec. 15 at St. Dominic draw folks to O’Dowd and that have In 1997 she graduated with a master’s degree in piano Church in San Francisco. Burial followed at St. Dominic Phelps positively impacted so many faculty, performance from California State University, East Bay. Cemetery in Benicia. staff, students, families, volunteers, friends and advocates She shared her musical gift by performing in convalescent for O’Dowd over the years of his rich tenure,” Childs wrote. and care facilities, at church and in various concerts. She “Moreover, I am aware of the infectious nature of Steve’s was also a poet and a book of her poems will be printed Rev. Patrick O’Brien, CSSR inquisitive mind and how learning was always a part of his in the coming year. Rev. Patrick O’Brien, director of Holy Redeemer every day. He was teacher, coach, advocate and friend to For more than 50 years, Folger was an active parish- Center in Oakland, died Oct. 19 after a recent diagnosis numerous folks throughout his extensive career.” ioner, musician and member of the Ladies Guild at Our of liver cancer. He was 78 and had been a priest of the Phelps, who held a doctoral degree in education, had Lady of the Rosary Parish in Union City. She joined her Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) been director of professional development at St. Ignatius husband, Dick, in offering a Communion service for resi- for 53 years. College Prep in San Francisco in 2005 when he was dents at Casa Sandoval for more than 20 years. Born in Great Falls, Montana, named O’Dowd’s first president, focusing on long-range Folger is survived by Dick, her husband of 60 years; and Father O’Brien entered the planning, development and finances. seven children, Bruce Ramsey, Mark Folger, Suzanne Seever, Redemptorist Novitiate in 1958 and During his tenure, the school opened its Center for Michelle Tagliabue, Erik Folger, Kirk Folger and Myke Folger. professed temporary vows the follow- Environmental Studies, which received national recognition, The funeral Mass was held Dec. 28 at Our Lady of the ing year. He professed perpetual vows and implemented a sustainability program for the campus. Rosary Church, Union City. Interment followed at Holy as a Redemptorist in 1962 and was “For Steve, God’s grace was discoverable every day Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. ordained to the priesthood in 1964. at school. … Steve embodied the joy that resulted from Twice he was elected provincial the ministry of education in our Catholic school. He was superior of the former Oakland so proud of that work here at O’Dowd and we are all so Rev. Patrick Leo LaBelle, OP Province. Notable accomplishments during his tenure grateful to him for it. … and I am profoundly without words Rev. Patrick Leo LaBelle, a former president of included accepting his Congregation’s mission in Nigeria at the immensity of this loss,” Childs wrote. the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in and helping to navigate the merger with the former St. Phelps was born in Los Angeles, and raised in San Berkeley, died Dec. 11 in Fairfax. He was 78. Louis Province to establish the Denver Province in 1996. Francisco and Oakland. He attended St. Peter School A native of Vallejo, LaBelle was graduated from Father O’Brien ministered in Marriage Encounter for in San Francisco’s Mission District through third grade, St. Vincent Ferrer Grammar and High Schools before nearly five decades, and he focused on both Marriage and then graduated from St. Jarlath’s School in Oakland. studying at Saint Mary’s College of Encounter and Cursillo in the Oakland diocese. He also He continued his education at St. Joseph High School California in Moraga. He joined the served as associate pastor at the former St. Alphonsus in Alameda. Order of Preachers (Dominicans, Liguori Parish in San Leandro. He was the first in his family to attend college. Phelps Western Province) in 1959 and In a 2014 reflection for The Catholic Voice, Father was a graduate of the University of San Francisco, where received the religious name, Patrick. O’Brien said that his 50 years in the priesthood had been he majored in psychology. He earned his California He made his religious profession in “very enjoyable, enriching, fulfilling — and non-typical of elementary and secondary teaching credentials from 1960 and was ordained to the priest- most priests. I have never been a pastor of a parish, or the University of San Francisco and San Francisco State hood at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral assigned full time to parochial work. Much of my priestly University. He received his master’s degree from San in Oakland on April 23, 1965. service to the Church was in education and administra- Francisco State University, and his doctorate in educa- He was awarded an honorary tion, but not in isolation from the laity. In addition to help- tional leadership from the University of San Francisco. Doctor of Divinity degree by Saint Mary’s College in 1975 out work in parishes, I have worked closely with people Phelps is survived by his wife Sue, his children, Amy and graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in 1994. Because in non-parochial settings of faith formation and sharing, and Chris, and his grandchild, Boston. The funeral Mass of his love for the Christian Brothers, the Brothers awarded especially in renewal groups such as Marriage Encounter, was held Jan. 3 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in him their highest honor, Affiliation, AFSC. Retorno, Cursillo, etc.” Oakland. Bishop O’Dowd High School established the During his 52 years of ministry, Father LaBelle devoted He also wrote about having been fortunate to have Stephen Phelps Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor many years of his life to campus ministry at St. Thomas seen the Church in a broad way, with the opportunity to of Phelps’ decades of service to Catholic education and More University Parish in Eugene, Oregon; the Newman visit and experience faith in many countries. “Preaching to the O’Dowd community, as well as his dedication to Center at the University of Washington, Seattle; and at and bringing the richness of the Church’s sacramental ensuring that an O’Dowd education is accessible to all Stanford University. In the Diocese of Oakland his assign- life to so many people over the years has made my life deserving students. Checks can be mailed to the school, ments included two terms as president at the Dominican very fulfilling.” at 9700 Stearns Ave., Oakland, CA 94605 with “Phelps School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT), 1977-1981, The funeral Mass was held Oct. 21 at the St. Clement Fund” in the memo. Donations may be made online at and as dean of students at Saint Mary’s College. Health Care Center in Liguori, Missouri; burial was held www.bishopodowd.org/. “Father LaBelle was crucial in helping guide our in the Redemptorist Cemetery.

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St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. u NEW EVENTS 510-522-0181. Friday, Jan. 12 Wednesdays All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry, Grilled Cheese and 6 to 7 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Pasta Too! 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Raymond Parish, Confessions: 6 to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph the 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. $7 per person; Worker Church, 1640 Addison St., Berkeley. takeout $7 per box. $3 for kids, 6-12 years, 5 years 510-843-2244; www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org. and under eat free. Kids’ menu includes baked fish 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. David of Wales Church, sticks and mozzarella sticks. Sponsored by Knights 5641 Esmond Ave., Richmond. 510-237-1531. of Columbus, Council 7987. Jan. 12, 13 Thursdays, Fridays, Salesian College Preparatory’s 53rd Annual Saturdays All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed. Jan. 12: 7 p.m. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to social hour, 8 p.m. dinner; Jan. 13: 6 p.m. social 3 p.m. Saturdays at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. hour, 7 p.m. dinner; 9 p.m. dancing. In Salesian Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-891-8900. Gymnasium, 2851 Salesian Ave., Richmond. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to midnight Tickets: $50 per person. Reservation deadline: Jan. Fridays, midnight Fridays to 8 a.m. Saturdays, 9. No tickets sold at the door. Information: crab- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview [email protected] or 510-234-4433, ext. 1126. Ave., Brentwood. 925-634-4154. Saturday, Jan. 13 Thursdays, First Saturdays St. Patrick Parish Annual Crab Feast. 6 p.m. g u i rr e / cns 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday happy hour, 7 p.m. crab feasting at St. Patrick (first Saturdays), St. Isidore Church, 440 La Parish, 1023 Peralta St., Oakland. Tickets: $50.

Jose A Gonda Way, Danville. 925-837-2122. No take-outs or tickets sold at the door. For tickets contact the parish office at 510-444-1081 and leave Marchers at the 2017 Walk for Life in San Francisco. a message. Information: Mary Loggins, 510-532- Fridays 5003 or Mary Washington, 510-535-0912. Noon to 5 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 606 Mellus St., Martinez. 925-324-3589. Saturday, Jan. 20 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Monica Church, 1001 Camino St. Catherine Young Ladies Institute 64 presents Big month for pro-life events Pablo, Moraga. 925-376-6900. the “Forever Young” Fashion Show & Salad Bar 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, joins Archbishop Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg. 925-439-6404. Parish Hall, 604 Mellus St., Martinez. Salad bar Jan. 15, 6 p.m. Salvatore J. Cordileone and other bishops and luncheon followed by fashion show. Tickets are $20 priests in celebrating Mass the morning of First Fridays and will not be available at the door. For tickets call Foundation hosts its first the West Coast Walk for Life Silent No More 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 Willy at 925-228-9072 or Gerri at 925-698-7644. fundraising webcast Awareness Campaign Van Buren St., Alameda. 510-373-5200. Rev. Walter Hoye’s organization, which works 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Sunday, Jan. 21 with Black American leaders to strengthen their Jan. 27 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Shannon Ave., Dublin. Pasta Dinner at San Damiano. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. stand against abortion, will benefit from pledges Civic Center Plaza, 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 at San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, made during the event. Speakers include Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. Danville. $15 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. Alveda King, niece of Rev. Martin Luther King San Francisco Information: www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141. 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Jr.; Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Georgette Forney and Father Frank Pavone Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. Francisco; Abby Johnson, a former Planned of Priests for Life lead the Silent No More 510-522-0181. Parenthood employee who runs the Then There Jan. 26 to 28 Awareness Campaign. Information fair takes St. Bonaventure’s Womens Christian Fellowship Were None project; Father Frank Pavone of 24th Annual Retreat. At St. Clare’s Retreat Center. Priests for Life; Father Joseph Fessio of Ignatius place concurrently. First Saturdays Cost is $225 per person. Registration flyers avail- Press in San Francisco; and Bishop Ronnie D. Immediately following 8:30 a.m. Mass until able on the St. Bonaventure Church website. Allen of International Faith Based Coalition. Jan. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Mullen Contact Clare at 925-529-7675. David Bereit, former CEO of 40 Days for Life, Commons Library, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, will serve as moderator. Walk for Life West Coast Walnut Creek. 925-939-7911. Saturday, Jan. 27 www.issues4life.org/webcast.html or at 833- Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco Dominican Study Day with Sister Margaret 200-0916 Every last Saturday Speakers at the 14th annual event, which draws Immediately after 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; ends with Mayce, OP. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dominican Center, tens of thousands to San Francisco, include 43326 Mission Circle (entrance off Mission Tierra), benediction at 9 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 837 Jan. 26, noon Rev. Childress; Terry Beatley, founder of Hosea Tennent Ave., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Fremont. Topic: Think Globally, Act Locally: Leave Initiative; Dr. John Bruchalski, who after per- No One Behind.” How can local communities and Stand Up 4 Life Rally forming abortions during his medical residency, the Dominican family work to empower women? RSVP by Jan. 19 at http://bit.ly/2018StudyDay or and Walk felt God’s call to start a medical practice that u RETREATS dial 510-933-6360. Frank Ogawa Plaza, in front of Oakland City Hall helped women. A walk down Market Street follows the rally. Super Bowl Crab Feed Party. 6 p.m. at St. Issues4Life Foundation event speakers include Tuesday, Jan. 9 Bonaventure Parish, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. Rev. Clenard Childress, founder of blackgeonide. Music of Hildegard of Bingen. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Includes a live and silent auction and door prizes. org; Sean Carney, president of 40 Days for Life; Jan. 27, 5 p.m. at Santa Sabina Retreat, 25 Magnolia Ave., San Wear your favorite team apparel. Tickets are $50 and Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life. A Rafael. Devi Mathieu leads a gentle, contempla- per person and can be purchased in the church short walk through downtown Oakland follows. Mass in the tive practice of listening and singing the music of foyer after masses, the office or by contacting Mike Extraordinary Form Hildegard. Suggested donation: $10-20. Information: Farnham 925-672-3422 or 925-766-2864. Sponsor: Jan. 26, 5-7 p.m. 415-457-7727 or www.santasabinacenter.org. St. Bonaventure Knights of Columbus, Council 6038. National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, 610 Vallejo St., San Francisco Moreau Catholic High School Booster Club Walk For Life Prayer Vigil Jan. 26 to 28 presents is 49th annual Dinner and Auction, St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St., A High Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be Franciscan Spirituality Retreat with Father Larry an all-you-can-eat fresh crab feed from 5-11 p.m. San Francisco celebrated for life by Friar Francisco Nahoe, Gosselin, OFM, at San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost is $215 (shared room) Dining, auctions, raffles. Moreau Catholic High Hosted by the Dominican Friars, 5 p.m. Vespers, OFM Conv. or $245 (private room). Information/registration: go School, Ivaldi Student Center and Main Gym, 5:30 p.m. Solemn Mass, 6:30 p.m. Holy Hour 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward. Tickets online at Jan. 27, 5 p.m. to www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext.315. moreaucatholic.org/crabfeedCV18. Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m. Barbecue Jan. 26 to 28 Sunday, Jan. 28 40 Days for Life Walk For Star of the Sea Parish, 4420 Geary St., Healing & Wholeness Retreat with Tom Gorham at San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Seminar on Cutting-Edge Cancer Research. San Francisco 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Life Gala Danville. Cost is $215 (shared room) or $245 Free barbecue with presentation by the Sisters The Mary Kay Foundation Seminar, sponsored by JW Marriott Union Square, 515 Mason St., (private room). Information/registration: go to www. the St. Joseph Cancer Support Group, Fremont, will San Francisco of Life, followed by Eucharistic Holy Hour. sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext.315. feature two speakers: Jiangbin Ye, assistant profes- Alan Keyes is the keynote speaker for the sor of Stanford Radiation Oncology, and Patricia inaugural gala. Tickets and sponsorships at Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Picard, The Mary Kay Foundation Ambassador, will https://40daysforlife.com/GALA/. u TAIZÉ also talk about the Foundation and the importance Catholic Underground (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in of protecting one’s skin from the harmful effects of Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship the sun and pollution. Details: www.saintjosephmsj. St., Berkeley and veneration of the cross.) org/sjcancer or email [email protected]. Mass Event for young Catholics, 18 to 40, beginning St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., in church with Holy Hour, followed by social in Friday, Jan. 19 San Francisco the parish hall. 8 to 9 p.m. third Fridays at the Dominican Sisters u SPIRITUALITY of Mission San Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont. Information: Teresa Schmidt, Jan. 8, 15, 22 Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and 510-933-6366. Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: Monday to Thursday OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in [email protected]. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., St. Felicitas Church Chapel Sunday, Jan. 21 the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, (inside St. Joseph Center/Office), 1662 Manor 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 199 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. Brandon Road, Pleasant Hill. Ecumenical services 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. Thursdays Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi held the third Sunday of the month at different sites. Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. Monday to Saturday, Jan. 9, 16, 23 Friday, Jan. 26 Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays First Friday 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., in Ourspace room, at St. Mary of the Immaculate First Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9:30 Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Holy Hour-First Thursday (or Thursday before first a.m. to midnight every First Friday at Our Lady of Friday.) 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 in November and December). Information: www. Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ Good Counsel Chapel, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San facebook.com/TaizeOnTheIsland. outlook.com. Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Every Thursday before the First Leandro. 510-614-2765. Friday is a day of special prayer for the new vocations to the priesthood and religious life and for our priests, Jan. 9, 23 religious, deacons and seminarians. 510-482-0596. Mondays u SUPPORT Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m. second and fourth 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. GROUPS St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. u EUCHARISTIC 925-682-5447. Thursday, Jan. 18 Jan. 10, 17, 24 ADORATION Mondays, Tuesdays, Catholic Divorced Widowed Separated of Contra Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. Costa Support Group. 7 p.m. third Thursdays at St. Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. after last morning Mass, Thursdays, Fridays Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent chapel; and 2 to Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 Perpetual Contact Joan S. at 925-939-1007. Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point. 925-550-0679. St. John the Baptist Divine Mercy Adoration 9 p.m. in the church on Wednesdays at St. Bede Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510- Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. 510-782- Mondays 230-4325; [email protected]. 2171. Tuesday, Jan. 30 Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Healing the Heart Grief Workshop. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Rosary in Spanish. 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish (Continued on Page 15.) Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. 510-797-1660. Mondays, Wednesdays St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St. at Fourth 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Wednesdays St., Livermore. To schedule: Adoration@ 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Next Voice: January 22. Submis sions StMichaelLivermore.com. Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and by January 10 to Carrie McClish, 2121 Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Tuesdays Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Daily 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. benediction in Mary’s Chapel at 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Agnes Parish, 3966 St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. 94612; [email protected] (text/ First Wednesdays Chestnut Ave., Concord. photos); phone 510-419-1074; or by Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, First Tuesdays fax at 510-893-4734. Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-4020. 7 to 8 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese, at 14 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE January 8, 2018

International mezzo- soprano Frederica von Stade sings “He Shall Feed His Flock,” from Handel’s “Messiah.” AZIL/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CATHOLIC TO UR ENTEEN B R AZIL/SPECIAL NON WHITMO R E AND LA VE R NON ALL: ALL: The audience joins in as music director Rev. Dr. D. Mark Wilson leads the singing of “Angels We Have Heard on High” as Miranda Wilson of the evening begins. KBLX radio was emcee for the evening. Many Sounds of Christmas Concert St. Columba Parish, Oakland, celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, staged its fourth annual Many Sounds of Christmas concert to a standing-room-only audience in the church on Dec. 15. More than a dozen local artists included favorites as opera’s Frederica von Rev. Aidan McAleenan, Stade, Joe Hébert and Don Lewis. pastor of St. Columba, welcomes the audience at the opening of the The St. Columba Church Choir. concert.

Thoughtful ‘Blue Christmas’ offers solace A first-time “service of reflection” drew about 100 people to the Cathedral of Christ the Light the night of Dec. 21, the shortest day and longest night of the year. The event offered togetherness and comfort to those who due to the loss of a loved one, or personal tragedy, might not be enjoying the festivities of the Christmas season. Cathedral Rector Very Rev. Jay Matthews said, “This is the time of year when the veil between the worlds is thin and we experience fully how dark the dark can be. In this service, we recognize that not everyone feels joyful at Christmas, and we honor the need in each of us to reach out seeking peace and comfort in our souls.” Violinist Philip Santos and organist John Renke, the cathedral’s pastoral associate for Divine Worship & Operations, provided quiet, moving musical interludes, between prayers, Scripture readings and quiet song. Some attendees were alone, others in twos and threes, and some families; many shed tears. At the end, almost the entire audience joined in a somber, VOICE R INI/THE CAHOLIC PACCIO T C. candle-lighting ceremony. ALL: ALBE R ALL: January 8, 2018 forum THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 15

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This now resides with the pope I couldn’t believe in both science and God, Vietnamese American Community Lorenzo, $750 and the bishops, and must always be in so that was it. I didn’t believe in God.” It is Center of the East Bay, Oakland, St. Joseph Church, Fremont, $500 accord with what the Church has always too bad that we don’t know what church $750 St. Patrick Church, Rodeo, $750 believed, taught and confessed. The truth he attended. Apparently, this youth doesn’t does not change. know anything about the Catholic Church. Parish in Castro Valley, he had stopped We can clearly see that those who have Every Catholic college and university at his school to drop off a lunch. separated themselves from the Church teaches science. At the college I attended Helping feed the hungry, he said, “made (Christ founded only one) have no way we even studied Darwinism. Rice Bowl . . . (Continued from Page 1.) me feel better because I could help people.” to authentically interpret the Bible, and to How many times is it necessary to Jennifer Diaz said the school will re-start the The outstanding parish award was pre- know the fullness of the truth. There are say and prove that God and science are lunch-making perhaps with the third- and sented to two ethnic pastoral centers, the more than 40,000 Protestant denomina- compatible? In the history of Catholicism fourth-grade classes making the sandwiches. St. Andrew Kim Korean Pastoral Center in tions and splinter groups. We can learn there have been many religious involved The classroom’s sandwiches are sup- Oakland and the St. Paul Chong Korean much from our Protestant brothers and in science. St. Albert the Great was one plemented by “double bag lunch days,” on Pastoral Center in Pleasanton, for their sisters (those validly baptized truly are our of the forerunners of modem science and which students bring not only their lunch financial support of the annual Rice Bowl brothers and sisters in Christ). In many was said to have invented a robot that to school, but another to donate. collection. cases their zeal puts us to shame. But moved and spoke. Andrew Gordon, a Two students from All Saints School, The Oakland community more than we must pray and work, and build bridges Benedictine monk, invented the electric Avery Pace and Zachary Lopez, attended doubled its Rice Bowl giving, from $1,500 of friendship, to help them come to fullness motor and Italian Piarist Father Eugenio the breakfast in uniform. in 2016 to $3,300 in 2017. The Pleasanton of truth and thus have the best chance of Barsanti co-invented the internal combus- Zachary noted that before coming to community, of 250, went from $1,000 in salvation. tion engine. the breakfast, hosted by Transfiguration 2016 to $4,800 in 2017. Protestantism has also greatly influ- Nicholas Copernicus, a third order enced Catholics. How many now believe Dominican, composed some of his most they can disregard any Church teaching, significant treatises advancing a helio- Heinisch, 925-513-3412 or [email protected]. and still be good Catholics?! How many centric theory of how the earth revolves have now come to call evil good? around the sun. Datelines . . . u CFCS EVENTS and May we urge all to prayerfully read and Marie Agnesi, a brilliant mathemati- (Continued from Page 13.) GRIEF MINISTRY study Dei Verbum and the Catechism of cian of the Early Modem Period, made a at St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Road, the Catholic Church. groundbreaking work in differential and Concord. Six-week grief workshop. Information /reg- SUPPORT GROUPS David Zarri integral calculus. Blaise Pascal, a Catholic istration: Helene Billeci at 925-686-4870. There is no Presented by the Catholic Funeral & Cemetery cost to attend but registration is required by Jan. 23. Services Grief Ministries, Diocese of Oakland.Sessions Concord philosopher, laid the foundation for math- are open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. ematical probability, and Father Francesco Faá Bruno developed the formula for iden- Feb. 13 to March 27 Thought-provoking Christ the King Grief Support Workshop. 7 to 9 u CFCS EVENTS tifying higher derivatives. p.m. Tuesdays at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 “Knit Together” (Discover God’s Plan Bishop Robert Grosseteste advanced Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. This seven-week Jan. 13 and 14 for Your Life) by Debbie Macomber is not the early version of the “Big Bang” theory, program creates a safe and welcoming space for Parish Outreach, Most Holy Rosary Parish, 1313 a knitting book but the inventory that we but it was Belgian priest George Lemaitre those experiencing the pain that comes with the A St, Antioch. Information: 925-757-4020. are knit together in daily life. who first proposed this theory of the uni- death of a loved one. Registration deadline is Feb. The 12 chapters are introduced by verse’s expansion. This was two years 6. Information/registration: Kate Neal at 510-267- u Grief Workshop some of Psalm 139 and a quote. The before Edwin Hubble’s famous essay 8339 or [email protected]. chapters are purpose, risk, dreams, goals, on the subject and years before Albert Tuesday, Jan. 9 Third Wednesdays Why Does It Hurt So Much? 7 p.m. second success, relationships, balance, work, Einstein’s groundbreaking hypotheses. Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the gratitude, blessings and worship. The iGener’s are not only least reli- Thursdays at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. Call 925-932- It is very thought-provoking and a gious but, also, the least educated. That is Pleasanton. 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