VOL. 56, NO. 7 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND April 9, 2018 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2018 FACE gets ready for gala, welcomes new director By Michele Jurich Staff writer Just in time for the 40th anniversary celebration of FACE — Family Aid Catholic Education — a new director has joined the organization that helps families afford Catholic education for their children. The April 21 gala at Oakland’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral will be the first opportunity for many of the support- ers to meet Filomena Spero, who became director on March 26. ICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE MICHELE JU R ICH/THE CATHOLIC ALL: Spero, born and The Chords of Acts, from Acts Full Gospel Church in Oakland, with choir director Terry Matthews in the foreground, raised “in a big Italian- provide the music at “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” on March 30 in front of Oakland City Hall. Church leaders American family” in from Oakland give reflections on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Chicago, brings more than 20 years of devel- opment experience to Spero her new post. She brings, too, a deep love for Catholic education In front of Oakland City Hall, and desire to make it available to children, regardless of their socioeconomic status. She fulfilled a longtime dream by mov- ing to the West Coast three years ago. She Christians rock the public square served as associate director of advance- ment for Katherine Delmar Burke School By Michele Jurich hitting 75 degrees as the planned three- Schaaf said, in welcoming the crowd. “You in San Francisco, working on a capital Staff writer hour service began at noon. put Oakland and the people who have both campaign for the K-8 all-girls school. Christianity had a memorable moment “Let’s declare this holy ground,” said the privilege and sometimes the burden “There’s a lot of opportunity here,” in the public square on Good Friday, as the Bishop Joseph Simmons of the Greater of caring for this community, I know you Spero said of FACE in Oakland. “I really plaza in front of Oakland City Hall was the St. Paul Baptist Church in Oakland, in put us in your prayers all the time, and believe in the mission.” setting for “What’s So Good About Good welcoming the gathering. Each of the we feel them.” The Catholic Voice was able to spend Friday?” The Good seven speakers — bishops, pastors and “Father, forgive them, for they know not some time with her as she was getting Friday service, fea- servant — would be limited to less than what they do,” was the passage for the settled into her new office. Easter coverage turing what the seven minutes. To hear more, he said, reflection by Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. What brings you to this work? Pages 9-11 moderator called “Every one of these churches will be open “Forgiveness was central to the life and This is full circle for me. I began my pro- “sermonettes” on Sunday morning.” ministry of Jesus,” Bishop Barber said. It is fessional career as a Catholic school edu- the Seven Last Words of Jesus spoken “Everybody in here should find them- central, too, to the Lord ’s Prayer. cator, teaching seventh and eighth grade at by the cross presented by seven church selves in church early Sunday morning,” “If you take anything away from my St. Petronille School for the Joilet diocese leaders from around the city, drew a crowd he said. words today, what I’d like to emphasize is: in the Chicago metropolitan area. I left the that grew past 150, filling the amphitheater The service included a vibrant praise “Forgiveness is an act. It’s not just an inten- classroom to take a day job, because I was on the plaza. band and gospel choir, which the enthusi- tion or a thought, it’s a real something,” caring for my mom, who was ill at the time The people came prepared: Bibles, bot- astic audience joined in singing. Placards Bishop Barber said. (Continued on Page 8.) tled water, camp chairs and wide-brimmed reading “Good Friday Prayer Station” dot- “Most of us are caught in this world hats helped protect them on one of the ted the seating area. that’s dog eat dog. You are cruel to me, I’ll year’s warmest days, with temperatures “This is a first,” Oakland Mayor Libby (Continued on Page 8.) FACE Gala What: Celebrating 40 years of Family Aid Catholic Education Honoring honors Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins When: April 21, 5 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $150 each; sponsorships available Information: www.faceofoakland.org or 510-267-8358 Mayor Libby Schaaf Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ Bishop Joseph Simmons Dr. Gerald Agee

On our cover At the opening of the Easter Vigil Change of address, not mission, for Maryknoll locally on March 31, a “new fire” is lit and By Michele Jurich “Over the last couple of years, more planning to bring more daylong presenta- blessed in the Plaza of the Cathedral Staff writer of our overnight programs have been tions to parishes, rather than sending a of Christ the Light, representing the Maryknoll may have left its mission there,” said Deacon Matt Dulka, who parish group away to another site. light of the risen Christ, banishing house in San Lorenzo, where it hosted serves as the national associate direc- “They want us to come do formation in darkness and death. More on the retreats, daylong pro- tor of Maryknoll’s Mission Education and their own parishes, bring the program to Easter season on pages 9-11. grams and provided Promotion Department. the users in a familiar location,” Deacon administrative ser- Deacon Dulka, who is in his 21st Dulka said. ATD 17 vices for the past year with Maryknoll, was ordained to the The missionary discipleship presenta- Bishop’s Column ...... 3 nine years, but its permanent diaconate of the Diocese of tion’s day session is about five hours; the Classified 17 mission to form mis- Oakland in 2000. Maryknoll’s missionary overnight program at the retreat center is Datelines ...... 18 sionary disciples has work has remained his ministry. 10 hours. Forum ...... 19 not changed. The Los Altos center offers more rooms Building missionary disciples is News in Brief 4 The adminis- for retreatants than the San Lorenzo cen- Maryknoll’s mission. “From 1911, go forth trative offices have ter, Deacon Dulka said. The amenities are and represent the U.S. Catholic Church Obituary ...... 17 Dulka Senior Living ...... 12-16 moved to the Catholic also improved: Each room has a private in international mission around the world,” The Church 2 Community of Pleasanton. The overnight bath, and a Santa Clara County park said Rev. Robert Jalbert, MM, who directs Travel 6, 7 retreats will be at the Maryknoll center in borders the property. Mission Education and Promotion. Los Altos. Following a national trend, Maryknoll is (Continued on Page 8.) 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE The church April 9, 2018 Bishop Barber’s schedule April 10: 7 a.m., Catholics at Work, talk April 16: Office meetings, Chancery, by Rev. Patrick Conroy, SJ, chaplain to Oakland, College of Consultors Congress, Crow Canyon Country Club, April 17: Office meetings, Chancery, Danville. Oakland, including: Day of Dialogue with April 11: Office meetings, Chancery, some senior pastors of the diocese Oakland, including: Catholic Charities of 6:30 p.m., dinner with priests from the East Bay board meeting St. Lawrence O’Toole-St. Cyril, Oakland April 12: 9 a.m., Catholic Charities of April 18: Office meetings, Chancery, the East Bay Benefactors Appreciation Oakland Breakfast, Bishop’s Residence, Oakland April 19: Office meetings, Chancery, Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland

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5 p.m., Parish Town Hall meeting, Oakland ALBE R St. Stephen Parish, Walnut Creek 6 p.m., Mass, Confirmation, ‘Have a good day. God bless you’ April 14: 2 p.m., Mass, Confirmation St. Anthony, Oakley (Vietnamese community), St. Anthony, Oakland Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, began mid-morning Holy Thursday, April 21: 10:30 a.m., Mass, Oakland March 29, performing one of the Corporal Works of Mercy, feeding the hungry. Confirmation, St. Bede, Hayward As he often does, he stopped for a few hours to help hand out food — in this 6 p.m., Sentinels Gala for wounded 5 p.m., Mass, Saint Mary’s College, case lunch at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room in Oakland. The bishop service members, Blackhawk Moraga greeted and said “God bless you,” to every person he served. Many thanked Museum, Danville and shared a few words with him. Emphasizing the Corporal and Spiritual 6 p.m., FACE 40th Anniversary Gala, April 15: 10 a.m., Mass, Confirmation, Works of Mercy is one of the three key goals of the diocese, along with improv- Greek Orthodox Cathedral Hall, Oakland St. Rose of Lima, Crockett ing the Sunday Mass experience and becoming missionary disciples. For April 22: Parish visit, Masses, Most Holy more information about volunteering or helping the work of the St. Vincent 5 p.m., Mass, dinner with students, Rosary, Antioch; 10 a.m., English, de Paul Dining Room, go to https://www.svdp-alameda.org. Holy Spirit Newman Center, Berkeley 12:10 p.m., Spanish

The Diocese the vatican Diocesan Directories Trevi Fountain aid The newsprint edition of the Diocese of Oakland While millions of tourists throw a coin over their shoulder Annual Directory for 2018 has been distributed to into Rome’s Trevi Fountain hoping to return to Rome one day, parishes. Parishioners should be able to find them at the money scooped out of the fountain each week offers more the front of their churches after Sunday Masses or concrete hope to the city’s poor. Rome’s city council extended ask their parish office. Those who ordered the deluxe an agreement March 29 with Caritas Rome to entrust it with edition of the directory should have received their order the tourists’ coins to provide food and shelter to the city’s poor last week. Orders for the deluxe edition, which includes and needy. a complete telephone directory, can still be made for $20. For more information, contact Sandi Gearhart, Pope meets prisoners 510-893-5339 or [email protected]. ROME — Before washing the feet of 12 prisoners, Pope Francis told them and hundreds of inmates to remember that Spanish Missal Jesus constantly stands before them with love, ready to cleanse The Diocese of Oakland will be hosting one of MEDIA/ cns VATICAN their sins and forgive them. “Jesus takes a risk on each of us. the national workshops organized by the Federation Love renews the world Know this: Jesus is called Jesus, not Pontius Pilate. Jesus does of Diocesan Liturgy Committees for the third edition not know how to wash his hands of us; he only knows how to of the Spanish translation of the Roman Missal. The Pope Francis greets the crowd during his Easter take a risk on us,” the pope said March 29 during his homily at workshop will be offered for clergy from 4-7 p.m. message and blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city Rome’s Regina Coeli prison. Pope Francis celebrated the Holy June 21 and for musicians from 7-10 p.m. June 21 and the world) delivered from the central bal- Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the prison and washed at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Event Center. cony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April the feet of a dozen inmates. For more information and registration register 1. Easter makes it clear that in the life of Jesus, online at https://fdlc.org/misalworkshops. Advance but also in the lives of modern men and women, Vatican: Claim unreliable registration is required. “death, solitude and fear” do not have the last The Vatican said comments attributed to Pope Francis deny- word, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter ing the existence of hell are a product of an Italian journalist’s Legislative Day blessing. “The words heard by the women at the “reconstruction” of the pope’s remarks and not a faithful transcript Catholic Advocacy Day is an annual event tomb are also addressed to us: ‘Why do you seek of the pope’s real words. Eugenio Scalfari, a co-founder and for- organized by the California Catholic Conference to the living among the dead? He is not here, but mer editor of La Repubblica, an Italian daily, said Pope Francis provide Catholic citizens an opportunity to visit the has risen,’” the pope said. In his Easter appeal — with whom he has had several telephone conversations and Capitol offices of their elected California legislators for peace throughout the world, Pope Francis face-to-face meetings — invited him to his residence March 27. and influence them on pending bills of concern to made special mention of the ongoing “carnage” the Catholic Church. This year’s Advocacy Day is in Syria and the recent violence along Israel’s Not just jewelry April 24 in Sacramento. The staff of the California border with the Gaza Strip, violence the pope The revelation of God’s love toward humanity is made known Catholic Conference devotes the morning half of said had not spared “the defenseless.” The pope through contemplating the crucifix and not just using it as work Advocacy Day to briefing participants on the issues prayed Easter would bring “fruits of reconcili- of art or as a fashion accessory, Pope Francis said. Through and coaching them on how to be effective advocates. ation,” hope, dialogue, peace, consolation, new the image of Christ crucified, the mystery of Jesus’ death “as a In the afternoon, participants walk over to the Capitol life and wisdom to the world’s trouble spots and supreme act of love, source of life and salvation for humanity in building in small groups to visit their legislators. to troubling situations, like the current migration every age is revealed,” the pope said March 18 before reciting For more information, contact Cristina Hernández and refugee crisis. the Angelus prayer with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square. at 510-267-8379 or [email protected]. — Catholic News Service

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she was coming to spend her retirement. VOICE CATHOLIC CH R IS SILVA/THE for landing on a carrier. He’s not passing. She carried all her worldly possessions His landing scores are too low. He doesn’t Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, blesses the crowd after Easter Sunday Mass in one box. A visiting teenager met her, have the skill. Doesn’t have what it takes. April 1 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland. and Sister told him she had just been I’m going to tell him later today that he’s transferred there. IT WAS BECAUSE JESUS WAS sin. For that, we have Confession, and we finished and has to leave the program. The youth, not getting the full picture, RAISED FROM THE DEAD! can take care of that right now. I gave the Chaplain, you need to talk to him tonight.” innocently asked her, “And where will you This changed the way they looked at sailor the Anointing of the Sick, and Holy That’s hard news, but it is not the end be transferred next, Sister?” death. They were no longer afraid of death Communion, and the Papal Blessing. And of the world! “GRAND CENTRAL STATION, (most of us are …). lastly, I draped Our Lady’s Scapular over When you believe in the Resurrection, SWEETIE,” she replied. Recently a Navy commanding officer his head. I gave him everything the church everything else pales in significance. What’s next after retirement? A called me to attend to one of his young offers. He was so peaceful. He felt: Now When you believe in the Resurrection, Resurrected Life. A revolutionary new sailors, diagnosed with terminal liver everything is going to be OK. nothing can destroy your life or your “State-of-being.” A transformed body. cancer, in the Martinez VA hospital. The Before I left his room, he asked me, peacefulness. Remember what happened to the young man was 30 years old. He was “What can I pray for … for you?” I gave I told that pilot: You’ll just have to try first Christians: St. Paul was beheaded. skin and bones. There was a tube from him my intention. That sailor passed to the something else. Maybe become the cap- St. Peter was crucified upside down. his chest to a bag collecting the bile. He next life last week. tain of a ship? St. Lawrence was burned on a grill. St. was Filipino. I asked him if he was Catholic. The Resurrection changes the way we When you believe and know the Bartholomew’s skin was peeled off. He said, “Yes, but I used to run away from look at DEATH. Resurrection is true: NOTHING CAN Yet Christianity grew so quickly that school when we had Mass and climb over And the Resurrection changes the way DESTROY YOU! in 300 years they comprised from one- the fence. The nuns gave me detention.” we look at LIFE. With the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, quarter to one-half the Roman Empire. (Does that sound familiar?) I was stationed once on the aircraft there has been a revolutionary leap in Why would anyone join this religion if it He didn’t have much time to live. So carrier Stennis as chaplain. Navy pilots are the human condition. A new way of being meant beatings, torture and certain death? I gave him the Good News in a nutshell: “demi-gods,” like in the movie “Top Gun” has appeared on earth. And you and I are If you asked any one of these thousands of This earthly life is a time of transition. with Tom Cruise. With 5,000 sailors on a invited to participate in it. early converts, “Why are you a Christian?” Our eternal life, our resurrected life, will carrier, the pilots get their own berthing Jesus’ destiny became the Apostle’s It was not that Christians were friendly, be in the next. The only thing standing in spaces, their own galley and their own Destiny. or that Jesus was a nice guy. the way of us getting into heaven is mortal wardroom. I used to hang out with them Jesus’ destiny becomes OUR destiny.

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and made his sol- world-wide vision of the Church. G R EGO Christian emn profession as a “We in Oakland are honored that Dominican in 1974. He was ordained a he was formed in our diocese at St. Mass marks Maryknoll centennial priest in Oakland June 4, 1976. Albert’s College in the Rockridge district Jose Velazquez, left, Greg Darr, Maryknoll Brother John Blazo and Lori Since 2015, Bishop-designate and that he is currently teaching at the Alpert look at a display of historical items after attending Mass April 2 at Christian has been master of students Dominican School of Philosophy and the Maryknoll Society Center in Maryknoll, New York. The liturgy marked for the Dominican’s Western province. Theology in Berkeley. the opening of a yearlong celebration by the Maryknoll Society marking the Earlier he was a college teacher, a “As a Jesuit, I am particularly proud centennial of its first mission sending four Maryknoll priests to China on professor and vice dean at the Pontifical that Bishop-designate Christian is a Sept. 8, 1918, five months after the Vatican approved the society’s request University of St. Thomas Aquinas, also graduate of two Jesuit schools: St. to open a mission in the Asian country. known as the Angelicum, and a lecturer Ignatius College Prep and Santa Clara at the Graduate Theological Union in University. I welcome his presence and Berkeley. advice in the fraternity of the bishops San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore of the Province of San Francisco, and J. Cordileone welcomed the new auxil- congratulate the Dominican Fathers on iary bishop to his hometown, saying in a giving us such a fine son of the Church.” statement released by the archdiocese Bishop-designate Christian said that the two had met while studying in he was pleased to be returning home Rome in the 1970s. “We are now all to minister among the people of San blessed that Bishop-designate Christian Francisco including many relatives joins us to serve our priests, religious, and friends. More at facebook.com/ deacons and all the people of the arch- TheCatholicVoice.

reorganization plan, the Crosiers, the survi- Catholic school win-win vors and insurance companies worked jointly WASHINGTON — This year’s NCAA on a plan for a $25.5 million fund to com- basketball tournament was one for the pensate victims harmed by some Crosiers. books for Catholic universities. For the first time, Catholic university teams won both the men’s and women’s national Baseball star dies cns TES/ R EUTE S, championship games. The women’s team, WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Rusty the Fighting Irish from the University Staub, 73, the New Orleans-born Catholic of Notre Dame, beat Mississippi State baseball star who was a fan favorite in a University on Easter 61-58, thanks to Arike well-traveled, 23-season career, died March Ogunbowale’s dramatic, three-point shot 29 in West Palm Beach following a heart

with less than one second left on the clock. attack. Born Daniel Joseph Staub in 1944, JOSE DE JESUS CO R The next night, the Wildcats, the men’s bas- he became the second player after Ty Cobb ketball team from Villanova University, beat to belt a major-league home run both before Caravan of migrants the University of Michigan 79-62, winning his 20th birthday and after his 40th birthday. Central American migrants participating in a caravan heading to the U.S. their second national title in three years. receive water from Catholic volunteers April 2 in Oaxaca, Mexico. The And it wasn’t just the final matchups where caravan of more than 1,000 migrants transiting Mexico was stopped after Catholic colleges dominated. For the men’s Knights aid Mideast its push to the U.S. border set off a barrage of criticism from U.S. President teams, half of the No. 1 seeds in the 2018 NEW HAVEN, Conn. — As part of its Donald Trump. tournament were Catholic teams, as were ongoing support of persecuted Christians eight of the 64 teams in the bracket. And in the Middle East, the Knights of of course, the media darling during much Columbus committed more than $1 million of March Madness was 98-year-old Sister to Iraqi and Syrian Christians for Easter. Jean Dolores Schmidt, the retired Sister Announced during Holy Week, the sup- of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and port includes $800,000 in new financial chaplain of the Ramblers, the men’s basket- assistance and $250,000 as part of its Plan ahead ball team from Loyola University Chicago. ongoing commitment to rebuilding an Iraqi Christian town. 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Barber, SJ. “A death in the an organizer of the events, thanked the family; the loss of a job?” 60 volunteers who were developing the “Jesus Christ went to the cross willingly, program, and to a parishioner at St. Joseph A replica of the given that strength by His Father, and so Parish, Pinole, who had built a replica of the cross of Magellan are we,” the bishop said. cross erected by Ferdinand Magellan, leader was carried into “Join our little crosses with His big one,” of the Spanish expedition to the Philippines. the Cathedral of he said. “Watch what happens … bearing Since then, the Catholic faith has been Christ the Light and the cross is its own ticket to heaven.” an integral part of Filipino culture. is on display in the The bishop spoke to a standing-room “The missionaries with Magellan had cathedral’s Chapel of only crowd of more than 1,000 at the one thing in mind,” Bishop Barber said: All Saints. Cathedral of Christ the Light the evening “to pass on the message of salvation in of March 16 at a Mass to begin four years Jesus Christ,” reminding that before Christ of commemoration of the 500th anniver- ascended into heaven, he told the remain- sary of Filipino Catholic Evangelization. ing 11 disciples to “go and teach all nations He was joined by Bishop Emeritus John and baptize them.” S. Cummins, the Filipino priests of the The locally made cross was carried in Diocese of Oakland and other priests procession and placed on display at the concelebrating. cathedral; over the next three years, it will The ambitious four-year program, move to every parish. “Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Mission,” “God has blessed us,” Father Pedrera will culminate March 16, 2021, the 500th said. “We invite you to participate. ... anniversary of the arrival of Catholicism to Gather in front of the cross and pray to the Philippines. 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Pope Francis makes the Sign of the Cross after praying as he visits Bethany Beyond the Jordan in 2014, believed to be where Jesus was baptized, southwest of Amman. Pilgrims on the Catholic Voice Holy Land visit will be able to renew their Baptismal promises in the

CNS River Jordan. Mangini: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem By Rev. Richard A. Mangini It is a city of multigenerations where foundations and of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — a city sacred to Jews, Jerusalem, the City of Peace, is far buildings are crushed upon each other when destroyed Christians and Moslems. from what its name signifies — Shalom, and rebuilt. We will those layers. There is an excavated There is a Temple Mount, a huge area on top of which Peace. It is a disputed place, disputed section the Cardo, the main Roman road into the city that stands the Mosque of the Rock. After the Second Jewish by Israelis and by Palestinians, dis- shows a city street and buildings of the early 6th century. Temple was destroyed in 70, a Roman Temple was built puted by the Arab World, a home We will see that on our pilgrimage, Feb. 4-13, 2019. to Jupiter Capitolinus until replaced by the Mosque that for Jewish people for a thousand To whom does Jerusalem belong? The answer from was built in 691. Below the mount platform are the huge years before its Roman Occupation the religions of the world is that it belongs to all the foundation stones of the ancient Jewish Temple, the bot- and a home for millions of displaced peoples of the world and is the icon city of the Abrahamic tom of which is called the “Wailing Wall.” We will see all Rev. Mangini Palestinians since the late 1940s. Faiths, those who believe in the One True God, the God (Continued on Page 7.) Photo by Itamar Grinberg Photo by Noam Chen Photo by Mordagan The Catholic Voice invites you to walk where Jesus walked! Spiritual Guide

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pilgrimage to see what St. Helena had those living in the Middle East. (Father Richard A. Mangini, retired and discovered. She went in the 380s with a In my first article in (Voice, March 5), most recently pastor at St. Bonaventure Mangini . . . large retinue of people as well. They went I referred to Psalm 122,”Hail Jerusalem.” Parish, Concord, will lead The Catholic (Continued from Page 6.) everywhere that they could go throughout Today, I refer to the last verses of that Voice’s Holy Land Pilgrimage Feb. 4-13. of that. You can begin to see why there are the Middle East, seeing whatever had to same Psalm: “Pray for the Peace in There is an informational meeting about tensions and deeply felt emotions that go do with Jesus and very early Christian life. Jerusalem, ‘Prosperity to your houses. the trip from 12:30-2 p.m. May 19 at back centuries. Can you imagine going from some- Peace inside your city walls ... I say Peace St. Bonaventure Parish, 5562 Clayton We are going to Jerusalem as respect- where in Germany to today’s Middle East be with you!’ Since God lives here, I pray Road, Concord. RSVP to ctompkins@ ful pilgrims and it is important that we walking and mule riding? She stayed there for your happiness.” oakdiocese.org or 510-419-1081.) begin to understand the history, the culture for three years observing, discovering the and the conflicting points of view in a very places of Jesus’ life and participating in respectful way. We are going in the spirit early liturgical celebrations, Sundays and The Catholic Voice and Pentecost Tours, Inc. of St. Helena, the mother of the Roman the emerging feast of early church life. Emperor Constantine. Egeria offers a glimpse into early Christian invite you to join in the following: She went with a large retinue of mid- practice and life. We will see what she saw. Fourth Century Christians to explore, to Many of the larger churches and chapels discover places sacred to the life and have been rebuilt, of course, over time as IRELAND EASTERN EUROPE ROME & ASSISI memory of Jesus that had been buried buildings have collapsed in the tug of war over or neglected. She was a trail blazer, of time and conflicts. a would-be archeologist, searching to con- What will be the purpose of our visit? To nect Jesus her Redeemer to human places see where what was, to touch the spiritual and experiences. To her, we owe what we energy of 2000 years ago, to read between will discover for ourselves. the lines of history and wherever we go, to Another famous Christian pilgrim pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the was a woman, Egeria, who undertook a reconciliation of all peoples, especially

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Thessaloniki/Philippi/Veria/Vergina/Kalabaka – We walk in the CALL FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Footsteps of St. Paul, in the very places where he preached the Gospel to the Thessalonians. We celebrate Mass where Lydia, the Contact: Unitours, Inc. – Marianna Pisano first Christian convert, was baptized. 1-800-777-7432 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) Athens/Piraeus 4 Days/3 Nights Greek Islands Cruise – Featuring Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete & Santorini. Email: [email protected] Athens – We visit the famous Greek Orthodox Monasteries that are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and or book online at http://bit.ly/Greece2018 catch a glimpse of Mt. Olympus. To receive a mailed brochure contact: Camille Tompkins Visit the famous Temple of Diana, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. In Ephesus we recall St. Paul’s Epistle at The Catholic Voice at [email protected] to the Ephesians. We celebrate Mass at the Virgin Mary’s house, where she is said to have lived with St. John, after the Join The Catholic Voice & Unitours, Inc. Diocese of Oakland death and resurrection of Our Lord. for a Journey of St. Paul Pilgrimage Spiritual Guide: Piraeus/Corinth/Athens – We enjoy spectacular views of the Informational Q & A meeting Corinth Canal, and celebrate Mass amid the ruins of Corinth, Have your travel questions answered. Find a roommate. where St. Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. We visit the legendary Acropolis, the Parthenon and so much more! Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Parish “Meeting Room B1” Fr. Neal Clemens 5562 Clayton Road, Concord Queen of All Saints Parish, Concord RSVP: [email protected] or 510-419-1081 8 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE April 9, 2018 FACE . . . (Continued from Page 1.) and she needed more of my attention. That led me to apply for a development position at a small liberal arts college, Elmhurst College, outside Chicago. I was able to still teach one class a year to incoming freshmen and run the student phone-a-thon and run their annual fund. From there, I fell in love with develop- ment. I moved into leadership giving, annual giving, because I really loved work- ing with donors. From there I moved into major gifts. I had 11 states and I traveled all over, meeting with alumni. I really love connecting with donors. My primary focus at the college — I was there for close to 10 years — was raising money for scholar- ships. People really want to pay it forward, and they really want to give back. Speaking from the heart I feel it’s really important to give every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, regardless of anything; they need to have the same opportunities as anybody else. I really like to see every student recognize their full potential. Oftentimes, that’s not the case. Whether ICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE MICHELE JU R ICH/THE CATHOLIC they’re not supported at home, whatever Prayer, song and reflections filled an afternoon of Christian worship at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland. Oakland Mayor that may be, they need somebody else. Libby Schaaf called it a first. I speak from the heart. I started out going to a Catholic school. My father perpetrator.” The greatest example of forgiveness, passed away at a young age. I was the He offered an example of Bishop he said, is Jesus on the cross. “All the youngest of five. All of my siblings had In front . . . Desmond Tutu, who at the time was a darkness of the world washed over Jesus gone through Catholic school. We fell on (Continued from Page 1.) priest. He was walking on a single-lane and he swallowed up all that evil with His some hard economic times, and I wasn’t be cruel to you. You use violence on me, wooden platform that had been built to great divine mercy.” able to finish. So I had to transfer. That I’ll use bigger violence on you. We’re stuck keep people above through the mud. He “Today you will be with me in paradise,” always stuck with me. This mission is very in this cycle of hatred,” he said. was approached by a white man, coming was the theme for Bishop Michael Johnson, near and dear to my heart, as someone Jesus shows us a path forward, Bishop from the opposite direction, who said, “I of Mingleton Temple in Oakland. He encour- who could not afford a Catholic education. Barber said, in the Sermon on the Mount, don’t make way for gorillas.” The priest aged conversation with Jesus, much like I then sent my own children to Catholic. encouraging His followers “to love your stepped aside, allowing the man to pass, the thief on the cross next to Jesus. My son went K-12; my daughter went K-8. enemies, bless those who curse you, pray saying, “I do.” Bay Area Christian Connection Servant Why Catholic education? for those who maltreat you.” “That’s turning the other check,” he said. BK Woodson spoke on, “Behold your son, I think a Catholic education makes a “Love your enemy shows the way out “It is not fighting, it is not using violence, but behold your mother.” difference. I see it in my own kids. They’re of this cycle of revenge,” he said. In the we mirror back to that person that violence.” “People of Oakland, it’s time to change adults. I see it in myself. You have that animal world, it’s fight or flight; sometimes Such an act, he said, tries “to draw the way we think about Jesus,” he said. “It’s spiritual piece, aside from the academics. humans do that too. them into a new space.” time for the church that bears his name What’s on her calendar? “What Jesus gives us is a way out, not He used examples from the lives of St. to go back to what He intended for us to I’m anxious to meet the students and responding with violence, but not running Teresa of Calcutta and Nelson Mandela be,” he said. “Jesus taught the poor and families. I’m really looking forward to the away either,” Bishop Barber said. “What of South Africa to illustrate the power of powerless people of the planet how to live gala, to meeting people. I’ve heard so he does is turn the violence back on the forgiveness. together in peace and harmony.” much about it.

they all wanted to be sent as missionary Young adults are also being invited. disciples.” Although they might have had the opportu- Contacting Maryknoll Change . . . “The joy is palpable,” he said. “You see nity to study abroad “but they’re not getting Carolyn Trumple (Continued from Page 1.) this vibrancy where missionary disciple- the mission piece of it,” he said. Deacon Dulka and Father Jalbert have ship is taken seriously.” Deacon Dulka said the hope is to help Mission Educator-Promoter recently returned from a 2½-week mission They also visited Mwanza, on Lake people at the parish level to be mission Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers trip, which included eight days in Kenya Victoria in Tanzania, in an area “we’d educators. 23000 Cristo Rey Drive and Tanzania. consider a slum,” he said. “At 6:30 in the The formation of these missionary Los Altos, CA 94024 It was something of a homecoming morning, the church is packed.” disciples does not end when their plane 650-386-4440, ext. 112 for Father Jalbert, who spent 20 years in The community also has 28 small lands back on U.S. soil. Father Jalbert [email protected] Tanzania and Kenya. Father Jalbert, who Christian communities, neighborhood said Maryknoll continues to answer the was ordained 39 years ago, has been back groups of 10 to 20 households, where question, “How can we accompany them Kris East in the United States since 2003. He said people gather to reflect on next Sunday’s and give them resources?” Coordinator, national immersion trips he “looks for any and all opportunities to Gospel and make connections to their Among the follow-up are teleconferenc- and parish mission appeals and visits get back.” daily lives. ing calls, and other follow-up. Resources Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers There they saw Pope Francis’ “Joy of Father Jalbert said they also visit proj- are provided online. Returnees have been 4001 Stoneridge Drive the Gospel” in real life. ects that were begun by Maryknoll and are asked, to reflect on, for example, three Pleasanton, CA 94588 “We saw a church that is very much now directed by the local church. things God’s inviting them to do differently. 925-474-2786 outwardly focused,” Father Jalbert said. One of the ways Maryknoll is hoping The follow-up, they hope, will help the 510-276-5021 In Kibera, Kenya, for example, “800,000 to expand the reach of the transforma- missionary disciples move from “come and [email protected] people live in a settlement the size of tive experience of these mission trips is see” to “now go and tell.” Central Park.” Although they earn just a to invite teachers, catechists, leaders in dollar or two a day, he said, the congrega- Hispanic ministry, deacons and their wives.

tion is there on Sunday in finest clothes. “Our focus is on groups of people in key “The church was packed,” Father positions,” he said. “We hope to pass on to SAN DAMIANO Jalbert said. “They invited all the members them the missionary discipleship program, of the Mission Childhood Society to come hoping they will move this forward in their RETREAT forward,” he said. “This sea of 200 kids, parishes.” “Remembering the Biblical Women at Easter” with Jan Stegner, Tuesdays in April (4/3-4/24)

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Chrism Mass At the Chrism Mass on March 22, at left, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, made and consecrated the Chrism, which will be used for Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders during the year, and blessed the vessels of olive oil brought by parishes, which was blessed to become the Oil of the Sick and Oil of the Catechumens. The priests of the diocese renewed their vows. Bishop Barber called four men to Holy Orders: bottom left, Peter Lawongkerd and Anhvu Nguyen, and bottom right, John Pietruszka and Javier Ramirez. They join Mark Ruiz, who was called to orders by Bishop Barber on Feb. 23 in Boston. Rev. Stan Fortuna of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal was the guest homilist. At the end of Mass, a representative of each parish collected the Chrism, to bring to each of their churches. More photos at facebook.com/TheCatholicVoice. IS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC CH R IS SILVA/THE A ll :

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday As the Palm Sunday procession makes its way into St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Livermore, palm branches are placed on the altar. ICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE MICHELE JU R ICH/THE CATHOLIC

In the Palm Sunday tradition, the faithful hold palms outside the great doors of the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland as Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, moves among IS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC CH R IS SILVA/THE A ll : them to bless with At the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, the holy water. Cathedral Camerata sings on the Cathedral Plaza, awaiting the entrance into the cathedral on Palm Sunday. 10 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE April 9, 2018

Holy Thursday Three Great Days begin Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, marks the beginning of the Triduum, the liturgy that encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, washed the feet of young leaders of the diocese, and of those who lead youth ministry, in recognition for their efforts in building up the Kingdom of God in the diocese. Top left, Jaydee Francisco, a catechist at Holy Spirit Parish in Fremont, is a high school student who is schooled at home. Her godfather recommended her for participation in the Mass. “I’m pretty excited about doing this,” she said at the rehearsal; two days before the Mass. “I was doing my homework when I got an email from Father Alex [Castillo]” inviting her. The seminarians led the procession from the cathedral to the chapel of repose prepared in the mausoleum. At left, the choir processes from the cathedral, down the Pilgrims Path, along Harrison Street, to the entrance of the mausoleum. Below, Bishop Barber incense the chapel of repose, where the Blessed Sacrament would spend the night, attended by prayerful watchers. ECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE DOMINIQUE THE GHEKIE R E-MINTZ/S P ECIAL TO CATHOLIC

At St. Joan of Arc Parish in San Ramon, Rev. Ray Sacca washes the feet of altar server Sebastian Neves. IS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC by CH R IS SILVA/THE Photos

Good Friday The Passion of the Lord On Good Friday, the Catholic Church’s liturgy was celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the Light at 3 p.m. At noon and in the early evening, the Stations of the Cross were presented. During the mid-day service, the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ was proclaimed. Afterward, the wooden cross, plain and tall, was borne down the center aisle of the cathedral by the deacons. At the altar, clergy knelt before the cross. Afterward, the cross was returned to the center aisle of the church, where the congregation was invited to genuflect, touch or kiss the cross. Young and old moved silently toward the cross, taking a moment there before moving back to their seats. A multicultural Stations of the Cross was presented in the evening; at its end, the cross was carried to the mausoleum beneath the cathedral. Those present knelt in prayer. IS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC by CH R IS SILVA/THE P H otos April 9, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 11

Saturday Easter Vigil Our Lady of Mercy Vigil At the century-old wooden Our Lady of Mercy Church in Point Richmond, Rev. David K. O’Rourke, OP, takes great care in lighting the Easter fire. He places the paschal candle at the altar of the church as the Easter Vigil Mass begins. ECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE ALF R ED THE JEW/S P ECIAL TO CATHOLIC Island baptism Kimberly Jew is baptized at St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda. She is among 370 people to receive the sacraments of baptism, Eucharist and confirmation at Easter Vigils throughout the Diocese of Oakland. ICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE by MICHELE JU R ICH/THE CATHOLIC Photos IS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC by CH R IS SILVA/THE Photos Easter Vigil at The Cathedral of Christ the Light The Easter Vigil began after the sun set, as the Great Fire of Easter burned brightly on the Cathedral Plaza (photo on our cover). The congregation processed into church, with Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, celebrating the Mass. After Deacon Mario Rizzo dipped the Paschal candle in the cathedral’s baptismal font, Bishop Barber baptized those who had prepared for this moment at the cathedral parish. New Catholics stand near the baptismal font. Later in the Mass, they received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Easter Sunday How has Christianity succeded St. Paul was beheaded. St. Peter was crucified upside down. St. Lawrence was burned on a grill. St. Bartholomew had his skin burned off. Emperor Nero used Christians as human torches. Yet, despite what happened to these early Christians, Christianity grew so quickly that in “our first 300 years Christians comprised nearly half of the Roman Empire,” Bishop See Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, said in Barber’s column his homily at the 10 a.m. Mass on Page 3. on Easter Sunday, April 1. The Catholic Church not only survived but thrived because people, who professed a faith in Christ, believed that Jesus was raised from the dead. “This changed the way they looked at death,” Bishop Barber said. “They no longer were afraid to die.” In examples that he pulled from his experiences as a Navy chaplain — from ministering to a dying young sailor to helping a prospective Navy pilot deal with fail- ing to earn his wings, the bishop also looked at how the resurrection helps one to navigate life. “You see, when you believe in the resurrection every- thing else pales in significance,” Bishop Barber said. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, blesses attendees at Easter Sunday Mass April 1 at the Cathedral of Christ “When you believe and know the resurrection is true the Light, Oakland. After Mass, the Knights of Columbus sponsored an Easter Egg hunt on the Plaza, nothing can hurt you, nothing can destroy you.” while Very Rev. James Matthews greeted people, center. — Carrie McClish IS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC CH R IS SILVA/THE A ll : 12 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE April 9, 2018 Senior Living & Resources

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We are an independently owned agency offering a unique home care model that com- Call 510-982-4859 for more information. bines the expertise of our Master-level Care Management team with our experienced, compassionate and dedicated caregivers. Services include: personal care assistance, meal preparation and light housekeeping, respite care for families, transportation, Drivers For Surviors socialization and companionship. All caregivers are employees of Senior Alternatives and part of the State of California registry. We offer male caregivers! Drivers For Survivors is a non-profit organization which provides free transportation What some of our clients have to say: “Caring for ill relatives at home can be quite service and supportive companionship for ambulatory cancer patients undergoing cancer difficult, and the professionalism, caring and flexibility of our Senior Alternatives caregiv- diagnosis and treatment within a 60-mile radius from Fremont, DFS headquarters. We ers has been first-rate. Because they are open 7 days a week/24 hours a day, someone service Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro is always available by phone and they are good at making changes immediately. I highly Valley, Ashland and Cherryland. recommend their team!” Meg T., Walnut Creek. Making a Difference, One Survivor at a Time. Please call us today for a free consultation at 888-451-4290. If we are not the right For more information call: 510-579-0535. Or if you wish to be a volunteer contact: fit at the right time, we will help you find someone who is! Michele at 510-896-8056 or email [email protected]. Serving seniors and those with disabilities since 1995.

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ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE 14 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE April 9, 2018 Senior Living & Resources Rituals to start your day — and keep going By Rev. David K. O’Rourke, OP Special to The Catholic Voice I am an old man. And I am depressive by temperament. I don’t know what that means, but whatever it is, it means that I’ve got to work at keeping going. So I do. And it works. So that is what I want to talk about. What I do, and on a regular basis every day. How I go about it. Why I set up these daily jobs — and I set them, they didn’t pop up. And why I do it. I am writing this because I believe — 55 years as a priest can give you a lot of experience about life — that one of the most common issues old people have to deal with is depression. Depression — what do I mean? Depression is a big word so let me change to something else. When you are living with “depression” what does it look like? Some examples — examples right around the house. In the morning it can be tough to get out of bed. But you go into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee — and there are VOICE R INI/THE CATHOLIC ACCIO

things collecting dust in the corners of the P T C. kitchen counter for so long that you don’t

even see them anymore. And don’t even ALBE R look into the refrigerator! In each room Sticking to routines, like working in his garden, keep Father David O’Rourke continuing the good life. there is so much that needs to be done — if only you had the energy. When I get up in the morning the first Sounds crazy, but it works. It works control. It is part of this old man’s life. It’s Getting old is tough. You used to have thing I do is make my bed. Carefully. I tug because what I am doing — right out of not going away. But at least I can tame it. family, lots of friends. But your old gang — the corners of the covers so that all the bed, every day — is taking very concrete And continuing the good life I have had for my old gang — has really slimmed down. lines and patterns on the duvet are lined charge of my life. Since I live alone — like the last 84 years is worth that daily effort. So every day you may wonder not “What up, no dents or wrinkles, the pillows are a lot of old folks — I have a house to take I am so lucky to have figured out that if I am I getting up for,” but “Who am I getting fluffed up and placed carefully, everything care of, laundry and shopping and cooking follow these daily routines that get me out up for?” We need an answer. is neat, newspapers placed in the waste- and cleaning to do, all of which takes at least of bed, the bedroom and kitchen in order, As a pastor I have a good answer — all basket, everything set in place. And since two hours a day. Two hours of good exercise, the place cleaned up and neat, then those the people in my parish, the young fam- I usually nibble on something with a cup using all the muscles in your body, and using daily routines will push me into getting on ily members who now look to me. Good of tea before going to bed — which means your brain to stay on top of your life and the move and dealing with whatever it is answers, but if you are depressive it’s still crumbs — I get out the vacuum cleaner meet the demands of your life. Last Monday that life needs me to do today. not enough. The truth doesn’t get you going. and vacuum the carpet. I went skiing — very badly, started out like So who are you getting up for? Yourself. Then into the kitchen, put on the elec- a Lucille Ball comedy routine — but I went. (Rev. David K. O’Rourke, OP, is paro- Myself. I get up in order to get going in my tric kettle and make coffee the same way I still have a lot of irons in the fire. I am chial administrator of Our Lady of Mercy day. Which is nice but, again, it doesn’t help every day, get out the cup and coffee and a pastor. I write, professionally. I work in Parish in Point Richmond and Defender that much. What does help me? Routines. filters, and as the kettle is heating I fill the the tribunal. They are all good and they of the Bond in the Marriage Tribunal of Rituals. Morning rituals. Things I do every sink with hot water, a squirt of detergent, keep me going. But to keep going I first the Diocese of Oakland. He is an author day just because it is morning. And in the and wash off the kitchen counters so the have to get going, which means keep- and filmmaker. Visit his website at www. morning this is what you do. kitchen looks visibly neat and clean. ing that tendency to depression under catholichumanist.com.) Where Memories are Made: Helping Seniors Live Well at Home

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HomeCareAssistance.com We’ve Served the Bay Area for Over 15 Years! April 9, 2018 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 15 Senior Living & Resources u Fitness Service offers free transportation Just for Seniors Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Events, activities and opportunities for seniors in the Wellness Class. 6 to 7 p.m. in the hall, St. Benedict Church, 2245 for some cancer patients 82nd Ave., Oakland. Come out and join us and stay healthy and fit. Oakland diocese. Events are subject to change. Please Led by Dionne Cola. 510-632-1847. By Sherry Higgs contact parishes or organizations to verify. Special to The Catholic Voice Fridays Drivers For Survivors provides free transportation u Spirituality Line Dancing. 1 to 3 p.m. in the hall, St. Benedict Church, 2245 82nd service and supportive companionship for ambulatory Ave., Oakland. Want to learn new line dances? It’s free, however we cancer patients, from suspicious findings through comple- First Saturdays do request donations for St. Vincent de Paul at St. Benedict Parish. tion of treatments. Anointing of the Sick Mass at Holy Spirit Church. Starts at 11 This service is provided to all medical-related doctor a.m. at 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. For seniors, those who are Wednesdays appointments for those undergoing cancer diagnosis seriously ill or those anticipating surgery. A complimentary luncheon Walks at Lafayette Reservoir. 4 p.m. at the west end of the parking and treatment within a 60-mile radius from DFS Fremont follows the Mass. 510-797-1660. area, near the picnic tables and permanent bathrooms. Bring quarters for parking meters ($1.50 an hour). Rain cancels. Sponsor: Catholic headquarters, freeing them to focus on their health and u Divorced Widowed and Separated/Singles of Contra Costa. Contact essential treatment. Socials/Luncheons Lee, 925-934-6357. This service is provided for ambulatory cancer patients Third Mondays living in Fremont, Newark, Union City; and as of July 1, St. Anthony Parish Senior Ministry. 11:30 a.m. in the hall, St. u WORKSHOPS/CLASSES 2017, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Anthony Church, 971 O’Hara Ave., Oakley. The luncheons are spon- Life Transitions for Aging Adults. 1 to 2:30 in the Hall, St. Charles Ashland and Cherryland. sored by various parish organizations like the Knights of Columbus, Borromeo Parish, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Tuesday, April 17: DFS runs Monday to Friday and occasionally week- Guadalupana Society, Am-Fil Community as well as private individu- “Senior Scams,” presented by a Livermore police officer; Tuesday, ends for cancer patients undergoing surgery or urgent als. In addition to lunch, the gatherings may include speakers, games May 1: “Senior Scams: Psychological Impact on Victims,” includes need requests. Clients are referred in various ways. Doctor like Bingo and live entertainment. video, personal stories and discussion, presented by the LTAA Core or office staff hands the cancer patients one of DFS bro- Team; Tuesday, May 15: “Driving Safety and Older Adults;” Tuesday, chures describing the useful service and how to get in Tuesdays June 19: “Driving Safety and Older Adults: The Impact of Giving Up touch. Friends and relatives, who have known someone St. John the Baptist Parish Senior Lunch and Speaker. Meets Driving,” discussion led by LTAA Core Team. For information: contact who has been helped, refer patients to DFS. There is Molly Fisher, [email protected] or 925-449-8849. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at El Cerrito Royale, 6500 Gladys an active outreach program through various community St., corner of Lexington, El Cerrito. Information: 510-232-5659; www. Hope Hospice/Home Health Family Caregiver Education Series. organizations explaining DFS services. stjohnelcerrito.org. 9:45 a.m. (registration), classes are from 10 a.m. to noon at 6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100, Dublin (second floor conference room). April Once the DFS phone rings, the caring, compassionate Second Tuesdays: April 10, May 8, June 12 14: Navigating the Healthcare Environment/Advocating for Your Loved service begins. Matching a cancer patient with a volun- St. Francis of Assisi Parish Senior Luncheon. Meets every second One; May 19: Necessary Evils: Exploring Legal and Financial Issues; teer driver companion can be a challenging proposition. Tuesday at 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord. Information: 925-682- June 9: Living with Dementia: Optimal Well Being and Activities of Interviews are conducted with both parties to assure the 5447, ext. 2. Free. Daily Living. For more information visit the website at www.hopehos- most promising “match.” It is important that a “meaningful pice.com or contact Debbie Emerson at [email protected]. connection” be established in the patient/driver relation- Third Tuesdays: April 17, May 15, June 19 ship. While the rides may be free, the companionship St. Isidore Church’s Young at Hearts Group. Begins at 11:30 Thursday, May 31 provided is truly priceless. Common Foot Disorders Affecting Older Adults. 12 to 1:30 p.m., a.m. at 440 LaGonda Way, Danville. $3 recommended donation. Operating six years as of December, DFS has 925-837-2122. John Muir Wellness Services, Brentwood Outpatient Center, 2400 Balfour Road, Suite 201, Brentwood. Presenter: John Scivally, DPM. provided close to 14,000 rides to-date, with the help Thursdays 925-941-7900 option 1 or www.johnmuirhealth.com. of 152 active volunteer driver-companions, volunteers St. Jerome Church Coffee Group. Meets Thursdays from 9 to 10 and interns that have made this program a resound- a.m., in Rohan Hall at 308 Carmel Ave., El Cerrito after morning May 7, 11, 14, 18 ing success. DFS has served 378 cancer patients by Fall Prevention to Maintain Your Independence. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Mass. 510-525-0876. providing door-through-door transportation assistance at John Muir Health Pleasanton Outpatient Center, 5860 Owens and supportive companionship. These numbers continue Drive, second floor, Pleasanton. 925-941-7900 option 1 or www. to grow. First Fridays: May 4, June 1, July 6 johnmuirhealth.com. 60 Plus or Minus Club at Church of the Transfiguration. Following DFS receives new client referrals on a regular basis, the 9:30 a.m. Mass at 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. proving that this organization is making a great impact 510-538-7941. Send your upcoming senior event, or a photo and in meeting the demands for transportation assistance. description of an event that has occurred, by June 13 We are reliant on grants and community support for our Third Fridays for the next Senior Living and Resources Section on funding in order to continue to thrive and grow. April 20, May 18, June 15 June 25 to Carrie McClish, 2121 Harrison St., Suite St. Isidore Church’s “Classic Club.” Meets at 5:45p.m. Fridays 100, Oakland, 94612, [email protected], (Sherry Higgs is executive director at Drivers For (except in July and August) for a potluck dinner and social in the 510-419-1074 or via fax to 510-893-4734. Survivors, [email protected], 510-579-0535 St. Isidore Room at St. Isidore Church, 440 LaGonda Way, Danville. and http://driversforsurvivors.org.) Need a ride? Join Arrive! 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T C. P T C. are about 80 members and still growing. many instances that it became visible to My biggest project annually is the my congregation and my community. I was Flores de Mayo, May Flower Festival. We awarded a plaque by the city of Union City

ALL: ALBE R ALL: have the rosary and flower offerings daily Human Relations Commission for making for the Blessed Virgin Mary. We select chil- a difference in my community. Above, Marlene McShane, left, currently dren, who are at least 8, from CCD classes I believe that there’s no higher calling, coordinates the bear-making effort; to represent our angels, and pick one older in terms of career, than public service. With Cecile M. Cuttitta says it’s never too late to be our princess to crown our Blessed the grace of God, the best word is “com- to have a memory bear made. At left, Mother on a designated feast day. After the passion,” because it holds love and care. Debbie Rubin started the bear-making Mass, they process around the church to I believe that the basic kindness we can ministry 15 years ago. the hall for the luncheon celebration. do for our seniors is to help them protect teers work on those,” Blaj said. The other project our senior associa- their own sense of strength and values. If Rubin said she finds the bear-making to tion undertakes is the feast of Our Lady we can do all these simple acts, the world be rewarding. “We know people appreciate of Lourdes on Feb. 11. We also celebrate will be the greatest to live in. it, and it’s fun for us,” Rubin said. She said this with a rosary every day and a novena VITAS helps keep them informed about the for nine consecutive days, which ends on (Marina M. Bamont is the coordinator for the positive impact of their bears. her feast day. St. Anne Seniors Association in Union City.) She recalled a story of a terminally ill woman who wouldn’t talk to a counselor, Marissa Duterte, Bear-makers . . . but was holding onto one of the bears. center, princess at (Continued from Page 12.) The bear, she said, was the only one who Driverslast year’s Flores For de house and saw the bears, she made a bee- would listen to her, and she felt safe with. SurvivorsMayo, May Flower line for them, took the large one in her tiny Bearmaking doesn’t have to be a com- festival, sponsored by hands, clutched it tightly to her chest, and munity event. In Contra Costa County, Helpingthe St. Cancer Anne SeniorsPatients: silently buried her face into it.” Judy O’Connor-ShrempHow sews bearsYou fromCan Help Association at St. Cuttitta also recalled, before he passed flannel fabric at her home sewing machine. FreeAnne Transportation Parish in Union away, Father Tony Herrera not only had us She chooses flannel, Donateshe said, your because time forCity, All isMedical flanked by Be a volunteer companion driver. A make several bears, but he would often “they need to be cuddly.”friend. A hero. Our volunteering Care-Relatedher grandmother, Needs join us and lend a hand making bears!” “I make the ones forconcept those is in modern hospice,” and Lucy Duterte, left, and There’s no time limit to the requests, said O’Connor-Shremp,flexible who heard ...let's atalk! bear- For details, SupportiveMarina M. Bamont, please contact Michele at (510) Cuttitta said. “Our bears elicit powerful making pitch at a Dress896-8056 a Child or emailAround us at Companionshipright, coordinator of the emotional responses in their recipients, the World event at ChristProgramCoordinator@DriversFor the King Parish senior association. no matter their age, and it’s never too late in Pleasant Hill. Survivors.org. If driving is not for Stress Relief & you, we have variety of volunteer to have a memory bear made for you or “This is something I couldopportunities do,” she to matchsaid. “Iyour expertise Therapeutic Presence someone special in your life,” she said. love to sew, I love to makeand little availabilities! girls’ dresses.” Such was the case of Harry’s handker- O’Connor-Shremp, a parishioner at St. Donate funds We want you to be able to focus chief. After a long illness, Harry passed Joan of Arc Parish in SanMonetary Ramon, donations makes are needed TESY P HOTO on what’s most important – away in 1993. He and his wife, Victoria, had five bears a month fromto a support pattern the she services was that YOUR HEALTH! been married for 37 years. After his death, given, and has tweaked.we provide. She cuts Donations each can COU R be made by cash (in person), Let us help you with the rest! Victoria cleaned out his closet and donated piece by itself. “If you cutcheck it exact,or money you order can (by mail), all of his clothes, keeping only a silk pocket sew it exact,” she said.or credit card (our website).

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“TEDx is a platform for students to share their ideas, COU R journeys, and passions, and that is a rare and exciting The promotional banner for the Moreau Catholic High School TEDx event. opportunity,” Moreau’s TEDx event coordinator and social justice teacher Mary McInerney said. “The TEDx videos is planned for parents, family and friends in the evening after school childcare program located in the Tenderloin. go online and their shared message has a lasting legacy.” with additional guest and student speakers. The evening Student speakers include: Ben Bega, Sravya Balasa, “We hope to build a culture of social entrepreneurship TEDx event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by Araceli Berry, Tiana Cheung, Gurleen Kaur, Arnoldo informed by Catholic social teaching then present that on the presenters at 7 p.m. in the school’s Main Gym, located Valdivieso Martinez, Sophia Herrera-Padilla, Jemima stage,” social justice teacher Bryan Lorentz added. “We want at 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward. Ohwobete, Tyler Piedad, Sarang Raj, Onijai Sellers, our students to see their peer’s ideas and talents in action, Guest speakers for the event include Moreau alumnae Supreet Thiara, Nyah Scott, and Lucas Zamora. be inspired to take up the great work left by their forerunners Amanda Aguilar, a television reporter in Wichita, Kansas; The evening event is open to the public and limited to 100 and carry the Holy Cross torch out into the world.” Del Seymour, founder of Code Tenderloin, a job training persons. Admission to this special event is $30 per person. Students will be able to hear some fellow student program for Tenderloin residents in San Francisco; and For more information or tickets, www.moreaucatholic. presenters during the school day, while a special event Marquis Engle, Program Director of Up on Top, a no-cost org/page.cfm?p=1625. Obituaries Photographers/Reporters he professed vows, and he professed Rev. Paul Quante, OSA solemn vows in 1983. The following year Rev. Paul Quante, who served for many he was ordained a priest by Bishop Leo , years at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Maher at St. Patrick Church in San Diego. El Heraldo Católico Castro Valley, died Dec. 9 at St. Augustine Father Quante was a teacher and chair the Spanish-language newspaper of Monastery in San Diego. He was 73. of the religious department at Villanova Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Prep School in Ojai, California, from 1984 the Diocese of Oakland, is looking he attended William Penn Charter School to 1993. While in residence at St. Joseph there from 1949 to 1962. He continued Parish in Oregon, from 1993 to 1994, for freelance photographers his studies at Washington and Lee he completed the work necessary for a University in Lexington, Virginia, and Master of Divinity degree. and reporters. Ability to speak completed his Bachelor of Arts degree For the next 21 years, Father Quante and write fluid Spanish and in 1966. That same year he entered St. was a priest in the Augustinian community Charles Borromeo Seminary but left three at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Castro English, and prior experience years later. Over a course of nine years he Valley. For the first five years he served worked as a teacher at Abington Friends as associate pastor of the parish. Then for reporting and photographing School in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, as seven years following that he was in priest well as a training manager for both Spiegel supply ministry to the Diocese of Oakland. news is required. Catalogue and the Insurance Company He again served as associate pastor of of America. Our Lady of Grace until ill health forced In 1978 he came to California to teach him to retire to St. Augustine Monastery Send a resume including at St. Augustine High School in San Diego in San Diego in 2015. prior experience to Al Pacciorini at and entered the Augustinian pre-novitiate The funeral Mass was held Dec. 14 in San Francisco later that same year. at St. Augustine Chapel in San Diego. [email protected], In 1980, after completing a year at the He was buried in his family’s plot in or 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612. Augustinian novitiate in St. Louis, Missouri, Pennsylvania. Classified Advertisements • 510-419-1081 The Catholic Voice next edition: April 23 • Deadline: April 13

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The Catholic Voice disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection 510-236-3240 Facebook with advertising appearing in its publication. License #825802 18 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE datelineS April 9, 2018 u NEW EVENTS u RETREATS Monday, April 9 Tuesday, April 10 Calling All Church Musicians! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. OVINCE Sing the Music of Hildegard of Bingen as at Cathedral of Christ the Light, Parish Hall, 2121 contemplative practice, through the Ear to the Harrison St., Oakland. We are forming a National Heart. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Santa Sabina Center, 25 Association of Pastoral Musicians chapter in the Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. Led by Devi Mathieu; Oakland diocese. All parish musicians (music requires no experience with medieval music. No directors, choir directors, cantors, instrumentalists, reservations required. Suggested offering, $10-20. choir members) are invited to a fun and informa- 415-457-7727; [email protected]. tive evening of “Liturgy and Libations.” Information will be given on the opportunities for profes- Wednesday, April 11 sional development and spiritual renewal through Contemplative Day of Prayer led by Sister NPM. Contact [email protected]; JaNet Patricia Bruno, OP, Easter — A movable feast. Hancock, 925-292-5071; or visit: www.npm.org. 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Santa Sabina Center, 25 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. Presentation, personal Tuesday, April 10 reflection, sharing, Eucharist. No reservations Catholics@Work Breakfast Speaker Series. required. Suggested offering, $20. 415-457- 7727; 7 to 8:15 a.m. (preceded by Mass at 6:30 a.m.) [email protected].

at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. Speaker: R IO PR U.S.-ONTA A R CHIVES, TESY P HOTO/SNJM Rev. Patrick J. Conroy, SJ, official chaplain for the April 13 to 15

U.S. House of Representatives. All are welcome COU R Pan da Vida Retreat. At St. Raymond, 11555 to attend. Sign up at www.catholicsatwork.org. Shannon Ave, Dublin. Eucharistic-centered retreat Price: $20 for members, $30 for non-members. Sisters’ 150th anniversary for ages 13-18. Retreat fee of $50 does not 415-235-3513. include housing. For more information, contact The Sisters of the Holy Names will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of their Shannon Rogers, coordinator of Youth & Young Friday, April 13 arrival in California on May 10 with an opening event at St. Theresa Parish Adult Ministry, 925-574-7410, srogers@straymond- Fish Fry — Karaoke Fundraiser for Hope for Event Center, 30 Mandalay Road, Oakland. The reception and a short program dublin.org. Haiti Education. 6 to 10 p.m. at St. Columba Parish, 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. Tickets: will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. RSVP to www.snjmca150.org. The $20/adults, $10/children. Information: Tom Luce, photo shows Holy Names Sisters rowing on Oakland’s Lake Merritt in 1956. u TAIZÉ 510-575-6326. (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship April 13 to 15 and veneration of the cross.) “The Upper Room” Easter Season with Brother Pleasanton Dick Tandy, OFM, and Jan Stegner. At San concert Sunday, April 15 Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection Episcopal Cost: $245 private room and $210 shared room. Ira Stein Trio in Church, 399 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Information/registration: www.sandamiano.org or Concert. Pianist Ecumenical services held the third Sunday of the 925-837-9141, ext. 315. and Composer month at different sites. Saturday, April 14 Ira Stein, who Journaling as a Spiritual Practice with Nancy directs the Friday, April 20 music ministry 8 to 9 p.m. third Fridays at the Dominican Sisters Burchett. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Damiano of Mission San Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost: $40 at the Catholic Fremont. Information: Teresa Schmidt, 510-933-6366. includes lunch. Information/registration: www.san- Community of damiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Pleasanton, is Friday, April 27 bringing his trio 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Saturday, April 21 back for a concert Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday First Annual Sister Thea Bowman Celebratory at 8 p.m. April 28 in November and December). Information: www. Mass. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Louis Bertrand facebook.com/TaizeOnTheIsland. Church, 1410-100th Ave., Oakland. Please join us at St. Augustine

in celebration of the many cultural contributions of Church, 3999 TESY P HOTO our Blessed and Beloved Sister Thea Bowman. Bernal Ave., u COU R SUPPORT Guest Celebrant: Father Kofi Buor; Special guest Pleasanton. The speaker: Father Ken Hamilton, SVD. Cultural attire encouraged. Information: Joi Boatwright, trio from left, Joe Hébert, cello; Dann Zinn, sax; and Ira Stein, piano, plays a GROUPS 510-205-4062. unique style of music, blending Bach improvisations with original composi- FACE Gala. 5 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox tions. Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors, are available at Thursday, April 19 Cathedral, Oakland. Family Aid Catholic Education the door only. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Catholic Charities Catholic Divorced Widowed Separated of Contra celebrates 40 years of helping families provide of the East Bay. Costa Support Group. 7 p.m. third Thursdays at St. Catholic education to their children. The gala Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. honors Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins. Tickets Contact Joan S. at 925-939-1007. are $150 each; sponsorships available. Information: Foundation. The scramble format golf tournament www.faceofoakland.org or 510-267-8358. begins at 1 p.m., with a boxed lunch served before u EVENTS Third Wednesdays ICF Branch 343 39th Anniversary Celebration. the start, at the golf course, at 333 Biscayne Drive, Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. dinner and raffles at Our San Rafael. Cocktail reception and silent auction at Saturday, April 14 rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and Lady of Grace, Stack Center, 3433 Somerset Ave., 5:30 p.m., with dinner and limited item live auction Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Center opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- Castro Valley. From 8 to 10:30 p.m., dance to the at 6:30 p.m. Register at www.lcbfoundation.org. for Education & Spirituality present: Spirituality Big Band sounds of “In Full Swing.” Tickets: $40 per of Creativity with Father Arthur Poulin. 9 to 4665 or [email protected]. person. Deadline: April 17. Reservations: call Lisa 11:30 a.m., presentation; 1 to 3 p.m., open gallery at 510-861-9835 or Pat at 510-538-2844. Make u with the artist, at Dominican Center, 43326 Mission Thursdays checks payable to ICF Branch 343 and mail to Lisa SPIRITUALITY Circle (entrance off Mission Tierra), Fremont. $20. Widows/widowers grief support group. 5 p.m. at 3718 September Court, Castro Valley 94546. (Refreshments available for purchase after the at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview St. Joseph (Mission San Jose) Parish Men’s April 9, 16, 23 presentation, for those attending the Open Gallery.) Ave., Brentwood. Information: Sandy Heinisch, 925- Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, Club Chuckwagon BBQ & Music. 6:30 p.m. in the RSVP by April 9 at http://bit.ly/2018_FrPoulin or 513-3412 or [email protected]. St. Joseph MSJ Parish Hall at 43148 Mission Blvd., OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in 510-933-6360. Parents Who Have Lost a Child Grief Support Fremont. Choice of tri-tip or salmon with fixings and the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Carnival Dinner/Dance/Raffle. 6 p.m. in Sacred Group. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 dessert. Live music and entertainment of Rosanna 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Heart Church Cafeteria, 4025 Martin Luther King Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Information: Sandy Rainz. $20 per person. Contact Axel Brisken, 510- 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. Jr. Way, Oakland. Tickets $50 each. Reservations Heinisch, 925-513-3412 or [email protected]. 623-1055, [email protected] to reserve a required. Information/tickets: 510-652-2855 table. Proceeds sustain community service projects April 10, 17, 24 Through May 24 such as Sister John Marie’s pantry, feeding the Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays Sunday, April 15 Stepping Stones on your Grief Journey homeless and annual youth scholarships. in Ourspace room, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Pasta Dinner at San Damiano. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Workshop. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut at San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Pre- April 22, 26, 28 Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ Danville. $15 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. registration required; limited space. A one-time Chromatica Concerts. April 22: 4 p.m.at St. Paul’s outlook.com. Information: www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141. $15 donation is requested. Questions? Eleanor Lutheran Church at 1658 Excelsior Ave., Oakland; at 925-846-8708. April 26: 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. April 15 and 21 Diablo Blvd., Lafayette; April 28: 7 p.m. at Peace April 10, 24 Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m. second and fourth VOCI Concerts Celebrate the Elements. April u CFCS GRIEF MINISTRY Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun 15: 4 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Concerts include a variety of Mass settings from Berryman St., Berkeley; April 21: 2 p.m., St. Paul’s SUPPORT GROUPS St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. different composers, all sung in Latin. The Danville Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. Presented by the Catholic Funeral & Cemetery concert includes a wine reception after the per- Suggested donation: $25 at the door; $20 in Services Grief Ministries, Diocese of Oakland. formance. Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students, and April 11, 18, 25 advance, $15 students, free, children between 6 Sessions are open to all, regardless of religious free/children 10 and under. Information/tickets: Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. and 12. Available at the door or online at www. affiliation. www.chromaticachorale.org or find Chromatica Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. after last morning Mass, vocisings.org. Information: www.vocisings.org or on Facebook. Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 510-531-8714. u Grief Workshop Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point. 925-550-0679. Saturday, April 28 Monday, April 16 Schedule FESCO 21st Annual Shuffle Walk-A-Thon, 9 Mondays St. Edward Women’s Club presents an Evening a.m. to noon at the San Leandro Marina Park, Rosary in Spanish. 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish with Janet Sullivan Whitaker. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Tuesday, April 10 Why Does It Hurt So Much? 7 p.m. second Seagull Picnic Site. Help raise funds for FESCO, Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. Edward Parish Hall, 5788 Thornton Ave., Hayward. the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition that Whitaker is best known for songs such as “Here at Tuesdays at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 assists families with children who find themselves This Table” and “In Every Age.” Contact Margrith at Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. 925-932-0900 for homeless. Enjoy exercise, food, entertainment and Wednesdays [email protected] or 510-792-4572. further information. friendship. Register or donate at www.firstgiving. Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and com/21524/21st-annual-fesco-shuffle or 510-886- Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Thursday, April 19 Thursday, April 12 5473, ext. 101. Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741- Birthright’s “Spring into Action” luncheon. Why Does It Hurt So Much? 7 p.m. second St. Catherine of Siena Parish 145th Anniversary 4900. 11:30 a.m. at The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak Thursdays at Sorensen Chapel, 1140 ‘B’ St., Celebration. Begins with a procession through the Golf Course, 3800 Valley Vista Road, Walnut Creek. Hayward. Call 510-581-1234 for further information. streets of the city at 10 a.m., followed by Mass in First Wednesdays Benefitting Birthright of Concord Pregnancy Support the church (606 Mellus St., Martinez) at 11 a.m., Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Center. Guest speaker Clare Caputi. Cost: $40 each. Thursday, April 19 then a catered lunch at 12:30 p.m. Information: Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo Reservations at 925-798-7227 or online at birthright- Why Does It Hurt So Much? 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 925-228-2230. Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and lunch2018.eventbrite.com. Respond by April 10. St. Joseph Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: Call 510-741-4900 for further information. April 28 to 29 [email protected]. Sunday, April 22 Come see and meet the Dominican Sisters Wine Tasting fundraiser with Bishop’s Vineyard. Saturday, April 28 of San Rafael. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1520 Grand Following 11 a.m. Mass at St. Benedict Church Why Does It Hurt So Much? 11 a.m. fourth Ave. San Rafael. For single, Catholic women, Thursdays Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 2245 82nd Ave., Oakland. Enjoy a Saturdays at Cooper Chapel; 1580 Fruitvale Ave., ages 18-40, who are curious about religious. To selection of wines from Bishop’s Vineyard, music Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. Oakland. Call 510-533-4114 for further information. RSVP or for more information, contact Sister from Bay Area Jazz Society and hors d’oeuvres Carla Kovack, 415-453-8303 or vocations@san- while helping us raise funds for our church. rafaelop.org. First Thursdays Sponsor: Pastoral Planning Council in collabora- Next Voice: April 23. Submis­ sions­ by Holy Hour-First Thursday (or Thursday before first tion with Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services. April 11 to Carrie McClish, 2121 Harri­ Friday, May 18 Friday.) 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 Tickets: $30 donation. RSVP: 510-632-1847. son St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612; Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Every Thursday before the Contact: Chiquita Tuttle, [email protected]. Greens + Gala Celebration. Bishop John S. [email protected] (text/photos); Cummins is the honorary chair of this event, First Friday is a day of special prayer for the new featuring a day of golf and an evening celebration vocations to the priesthood and religious life and Wednesday, May 9 phone 510-419-1074; or by fax at at Peacock Gap Golf Club in San Rafael to sup- for our priests, religious, deacons and seminarians. Healing Mass. 7 p.m. at All Saints Church, 22824 510-893-4734. port the work of the Lasallian Christian Brothers 510-482-0596. 2nd St., Hayward. 510-581-2570. April 9, 2018 forum THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 19 Letters

Letters to the editor provide a forum for readers to engage in an open exchange A vocation of opinions and concerns in a climate of respect and civil discourse. The opinions expressed are those of the writers, and not necessarily of the Catholic Voice or the Diocese of Oakland. While a full spectrum of opinions will sometimes include of mercy those which dissent from Church teaching or contradict the natural moral law, it By Sister Constance Veit, LSP I grew up Catholic without ever hearing is hoped that this forum will help our readers to understand better others’ think- about the Divine Mercy devotion, which the ing on critical issues facing the Church. Church celebrates annually on the Sunday

TESY P HOTO after Easter, this year, April 8. Even after what Christ would say about those who Catholic Church. I had learned about it, I didn’t understand COU R market themselves in elections, or to If Pope Francis has not explained his it. A few Sisters in my community placed congregations, as pro-life, while ignoring decision, I would hope Bishop Michael C. great confidence in the Happy Birthday! the cries of Newtown and Parkland, or the Barber, SJ, or another member of our cler- Divine Mercy image For all the stories about Bishop fact that nowhere else in the advanced gy can articulate as to why this is a good and chaplet, but it John, one story is missing — how John world do such acts of mass terror occur idea. I am shocked The Voice has failed never really appealed Cummins received his calling. with such horrific frequency, only to be met to cover this major shift in Church policy. to me. “Why focus on My aunt, Sister Mary Bernarda with such unrelenting, cruel indifference. Michael Sullivan the sorrowful passion Gilfether, SNJM, taught John in the Fifth The following verse comes repeatedly Pleasant Hill and wounds of Christ Grade at St. Augustine’s. Before recess to mind. when we should be one day, she told John and a fellow class- “Truly I tell you, whatever you did not singing our Easter mate to kneel before the statue of Mary, do for one of the least of these, you did Alleluias?” I wondered. Sister Veit and pray for a vocation. The rest is, as not do for me.” (Matthew 25:45) Trump and life Even when Saint they say, history. Craig Lazzeretti It was with a sense of frustration I John Paul II proclaimed that the whole After St. Augustine’s, my aunt had many Martinez read the letters attacking President Trump Church would celebrate the second assignments in Northern and Southern because he was referred to as pro-life. Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy California, but Bishop John and my aunt Where were these same people when Sunday, I didn’t grasp the beauty and stayed close throughout the years. He Obama was found to have been opposed relevance of this devotion — or how much officiated at one of her Jubilees. When Leadership to a law that would have required an infant I needed it. It took a few more years and she retired to Los Gatos, Bishop John I would like to respond to the letter, who survived an abortion receive medi- several bumps in life’s “school of hard would visit her. (She is pictured here with “Where is the leadership?” (Forum, March cal care rather than being allowed to die knocks” to bring me to an understanding Bishop John.) 5). in a disposal container, or when he was of just how precious the Divine Mercy She was proud of everything Bishop The writer ignores the danger that gun- presented recorded proof that Planned devotion is. John accomplished. She passed away in free zones pose to those who must live Parenthood illegally took orders for, and Thanks to some very compelling words 2007 at 99 years young. Bishop John was or work in them. At least some politicians sold body parts of aborted babies? Instead of Pope Francis, I began to turn to God’s away and could not preside at her funeral. know that the answer to a criminal attack of investigating Planned Parenthood, the unfailing love as Divine Mercy. In front of His spirit was there. is to give qualified and responsible teach- government prosecuted those who pro- the well-known image of the risen Jesus Bishop John also worked closely with ers, administrators and parents the tools, duced the proof. with one hand raised in blessing and the my father, Cyril Gilfether, for 25 years, at including firearms, necessary to effectively On another level, where were they other pointing to his heart, I prayed, “Lord, the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room in deal with an attacker. This could also deal when they learned that Commander- in a thousand ways I have shunned your Oakland. And my brothers and I knew him with failures with possible law enforcement in-Chief Obama, sworn to defend the love, yet here I am once more, to renew at Bishop O’Dowd. inactions as well. American people, hid away when told of my covenant with you. I need you. Save God bless you Bishop John and Happy I admire church leaders for listening to the attack underway at our Embassy site me once again, Lord, take me once more Birthday. both sides of this, and many other impor- in Benghazi, rather than take command into your redeeming embrace.” (Evangelii Tom Gilfether tant issues. while our Ambassador and others were Gaudium, n. 3). San Leandro I would also suggest to that many peo- murdered, or remained silent and docile Since I turned to Divine Mercy as a ple honestly disagree with the writer. That while assassins ambushed our police life force, I’ve learned that the devotion definitely does not mean they have been officers egged on by the cry “What do includes two primary elements — to trust “bought off” in any way by the gun lobby. we want? Dead cops, when do we want in God’s merciful love and to practice acts Fifth anniversary William Ellis it? NOW!” of mercy. It’s that simple — trust in mercy Rev. Brandon Macadaeg will celebrate Walnut Creek In the international arena, where were and be merciful. his fifth year as a priest on May 18. In my they when Obama drew a red line as Many quotes from St. Jeanne Jugan letter (Forum, June 26, 2017), I wrote that Syria began to kill their citizens with the demonstrate how she practiced merciful we would miss him at Holy Spirit Parish internationally banned poison gas but did love toward the elderly poor. The following in Fremont and that his new parishes, St. Shift in policy nothing when they continued, or when words are especially clear: “Be kind, espe- Lawrence O’Toole and St. Cyril and St. I am curious as to how The Catholic ISIS terrorists came on the scene (he cially with the infirm; be a mother to them Paschal Baylon, would love him. Voice chooses the topics worthy of its called them “JV”) and began to slaughter … Treat the poor compassionately and I have had several opportunities to coverage. ordinary citizens because of their religious God will treat you kindly until your last day.” attend his Masses at both churches and There is ample coverage of Pope beliefs; he refused to help arm the Kurds These words of our foundress have hear his homilies again. I see your love Francis when he is talking about global so they could defend themselves and inspired generations of Little Sisters and for him too. warming, the evils of capitalism and why refused to classify Christians who were they continue to speak to us today as we We are all grateful for his successful a nation should not have immigration laws. being slaughtered as “persecuted” but did prepare to celebrate 150 years of service surgery last December and his recovery. However, there is no coverage given to so for Muslims to move them to the head to the elderly in the United States. We love him for the gift of his kidney to his topics such as the lack of accountability of the refugee lists. The late Cardinal Francis George once mother, Cindy (Voice, Feb. 5). in the ongoing Church clergy abuse (the Likewise he refused to help arm remarked that our homes for the elderly Geraldine Silva most recent example occurring during his Western countries threatened by Russia are much-needed icons of mercy in today’s Fremont recent trip to Chile) and Pope Francis’ and abandoned our agreement with some world. Father Eloi LeClerc, a well-known recent decision to allow the Chinese gov- who we had promised to arm with anti- French author who died recently in one ernment to appoint the bishops to lead ballistic defenses at the behest of Russia’s of our homes, wrote that the Little Sisters the Catholic Church in China, replacing Putin (and they claim Trump favors Putin). are an epiphany of God’s tenderness for What pro-life means the bishops previously appointed by The How about when he traded captive Muslim the poor. I spent years as an altar boy listening Vatican. mass killers to Iran and also gave billions As we prepare for the opening of our to priests at my parish speak of abortion If The Wall Street Journal can run of dollars to Iran who sponsors terrorists sesquicentennial later this year, please as an assault on the sanctity of human no fewer than three articles about this groups around the world. pray that we Little Sisters of the Poor life, and I agreed wholeheartedly. Thirty event as it unfolded over the past month, Where were these “Holier than thou” will always be faithful to our vocation years later, I continue to follow the church’s you would think our Catholic Community folks when all this was going on, or are of Mercy. teachings on the morality of abortion, but newspaper could run an article explaining they just selective in their choice of who my view of what it means to be “pro-life” why Pope Francis would turn over control to paint as a villain? (Sister Constance Veit is director of com- has changed radically — particularly as I of the Chinese Catholic community to a Clifford R. Wiesner munications for the Little Sisters of the watch so-called pro-life politicians stead- tyrannical regime that has no love for the Concord Poor.) fastly refuse to address the epidemic of gun violence ravaging our nation and tak- ing the lives of our children. It’s time as a nation and a church to How can we help? redefine what it means to be pro-life, both Want to write? Let us know. in the context of abortion and in the myriad Contributions to Reader’s Forum should be limit­ ­ed to 250 words. other issues of life and death facing God’s Let­ters must be signed and must include­ the writer’s­ address­ and (510) 267-8334 phone number for verification purposes. All letters are subject to children and earth. Every other month: (facilitated) survivor Calling for the repeal of Roe v. Wade editing. 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