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5641 Esmond Ave, Richmond CA 94805-1112
PHONE
1-510-237-1531
OFFICE
OPEN
Tue 9--3
Wed 9--3
Thu 9--3
Fri 12--5 During Lent
CLOSED
Sat
Sun
Mon
Holidays
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LENT_FRIDAY_APRIL_04 CUARESMA_VIERNES_ABRIL_04
LENT
Friday March 07, 14, 21, 28
Friday April 04, 11
11:15 am Stations Of The Cross
5:00 pm Via De La Cruz (Spanish)
7:00 pm Stations Of The Cross (English)
HOLY WEEK
SAT APR 12 & SUN APR 13
Palm-Passion Sunday
Sat Apr 12
@ 9:00 am Mass (KMHMU)
@ 4:00 pm Confessions
@ 5:00 pm Mass (English)
Sun Apr 13
@ 8:00 am Mass (English)
@ 9:30 am Misa (ESPANOL)
@ 11:00 AM Mass (English)
WED APR 16
Spy Wednesday (partial)
7:00 pm Tenebrae with schola
THU APR 17
Holy Thursday (partial)
8:15 am Morning Prayer
FRI APR 18
Good Friday (partial)
8:15 am Morning Prayer
SAT APR 19
Holy Saturday (partial)
8:15 am Morning Prayer
SUN APR 20
Easter Sunday (partial)
8:00 am Mass (English)
9:30 am Misa (ESPANOL)
11:00 am Mass (English)
1:30 pm Mass (SWAHILI)
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DONATIONS
DONATIONS TO SAINT DAVID PARISH
ONLINE GIVING --
THANK YOU FOR HELPING
TO PAY PARISH BILLS
https://www.osvhub.com/stdavidofwales/funds
Thank you for your generosity throughout the year!
Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage
Candles, wine, hosts, missallettes
Cleaning Supplies
Insurance
Phone, Internet, Paper, Toner, ..
.. etc .. etc ..
DONATIONS
MEMORIAL TREES
Tree Of Hope / Tree Of Love
Memorialize special events and persons
Contribute a leaf to either tree at any time
Click the button to watch a video that describes how to participate in this ongoing opportunity
DONATIONS
2025 BISHOP MINISTRIES APPEAL
"Many Ministries One Church"
(March 01 through December 31)
SAINT DAVID
CONTRIBUTION STATUS (Feb 16)
$01,xxx == 05.xx %
$13,500 GOAL
The Bishop's Ministries Appeal supports the ministries that go out into the parishes: faith formation and evangelization, CYO sports, formation of priests to serve parishioners, care of the retired priests, and meeting the unexpected needs of schools and parishes. We invite you to learn more below about how your support makes a difference, and donate in a way that works for you – be it as a recurring gift, a one-time gift, or a pledge.
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SUN_APR_20_@_1:30_PM MASS_(SWAHILI)
SUN MAR 16
1:30 pm
Mass In Swahili
Diocese-Wide Mass
2012 ___ onward ..
Saint David Parish
Hosts the
Kenyan Catholic Community
Monthly Mass
Friday March 28 @ 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Fish Tacos
Friday March 28 @ 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Fish Tacos
Friday March 28
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
John Paul II Room
Smoked Salmon Tacos
Eat-In
Take-Out
Fundraiser
Hosted By
St. Vincent de Paul Conference OF St. David of Wales Parish
MARCH SCHEDULE WED_MAR_05_ASH_WEDNESDAY
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE Saint_David_Day SAT_MAR_01_@_6:15_PM_VESPERS
Friday March 28 @ 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Fish Tacos
Wed March 05
Ash Wednesday
8:15 am Mass
5:00 pm Mass (ENGLISH)
7:00 pm Misa (ESPANOL)
Abstinence (ages 14+)
No Meat
Fast (ages 18 thru 59 inclusive)
One Meal
No Meat
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ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE Saint_David_Day SAT_MAR_01_@_6:15_PM_VESPERS
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE Saint_David_Day SAT_MAR_01_@_6:15_PM_VESPERS
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ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE Saint_David_Day SAT_MAR_01_@_6:15_PM_VESPERS
December 6, 2024 * Saint Nicholas, Bishop
Bishop Michael C Barber SJ
has made the following appointments:
Effective
Saturday February 1, 2025
Fr Benedict Wonganant
is appointed
Pastor of St Anne Union City.
Fr Thuong Nguyen
is appointed Parochial Administrator of
St David of Wales Richmond,
while remaining Pastor of
St John the Baptist El Cerrito.
The two parishes will now be clustered.
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Fr Benedict Wonganant
Saint Anne Church
32223 Cabello Street
Union City CA 94587-3929
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Sunday February 02
11:00 am
Church
Mass
12:00 nn
Rectory (John Paul II Room)
Farewell Potluck
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February 03-28
NO WEEKDAY EVENING SCHEDULE
NO Devotions
NO Confession
NO Mass
Parish Events 1
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE HOLYDAY_OBLIGATION TUE_DEC_31_@630pm WED_JAN_01_@900am THU_JAN_02_AND_BEYOND
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE HOLYDAY_OBLIGATION TUE_DEC_31_@630pm WED_JAN_01_@900am THU_JAN_02_AND_BEYOND
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE HOLYDAY_OBLIGATION TUE_DEC_31_@630pm WED_JAN_01_@900am THU_JAN_02_AND_BEYOND
Mary Mother Of God
Holy Day Of Obligation
Tue Dec 31 VIGIL
6:30 pm Mass (English)
Wed Jan 01 DAY
9:00 am Mass (multi-lingual)
(10:00 am Mass @ El Cerrito Saint John)
** NO EVENING MASS **
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January 01-31
Priest On Holiday
NO WEEKDAY EVENING SCHEDULE
NO Devotions
NO Confession
NO Mass
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE SUN_DEC_29_@_700_PM MESSIAH_PART_ONE
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE HOLYDAY_OBLIGATION TUE_DEC_31_@630pm WED_JAN_01_@900am THU_JAN_02_AND_BEYOND
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE HOLYDAY_OBLIGATION TUE_DEC_31_@630pm WED_JAN_01_@900am THU_JAN_02_AND_BEYOND
Sun Dec 29 @ 7:00 pm
Handel Messiah Part One
Sing Along
Orchestra
Soloists
Choir AND YOU !
Free Admission
Intermission with Refreshments
Donations welcome
$10 adult
$5 child
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE THU_DEC_26_@_630_PM Music_For_Saint_Stephen_Day
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE HOLYDAY_OBLIGATION TUE_DEC_31_@630pm WED_JAN_01_@900am THU_JAN_02_AND_BEYOND
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE THU_DEC_26_@_630_PM Music_For_Saint_Stephen_Day
Thu Dec 26 @ 6:30 pm
Concert For Saint Stephen Day
Choir
Instruments
Free Admission
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE TUE_DEC_24 & WED_DEC_25
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE THU_DEC_26_@_630_PM Music_For_Saint_Stephen_Day
=== TUE DEC 24 ===
Advent-04 Weekday
8:15 am Mass (English)
Vigil Of Christmas
5:00 pm Mass (English)
7:00 pm Misa En Espanol
11:30 pm Prelude
11:59 pm Christmas Proclamation
=== WED DEC 25 ===
12:01 am Mass (English)
8:00 am Mass (English)
9:30 am Misa en Espanol
11:00 am Mass (English)
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE SUN_DEC_15 THRU MON_DEC_23
Simbang Gabi
Novena of Advent Masses
To prepare for Christmas
Sun Dec 15 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Mon Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Tue Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Wed Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Thu Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Fri Dec 20 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Sat Dec 21 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Sun Dec 22 @ 6:30 pm Mass
Mon Dec 23 @ 6:30 pm Mass
For more information
Please contact coordinator
Lisa Herico
1-415-889-9992
ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE_ARCHIVE .. THU_NOV_28 .. FRI_NOV_29 .. MON_DEC_09 .. THU_DEC_12
THU NOV 28
Diocese Holiday
Thanksgiving Day
9:00 am Mass (bi-lingual)
Office CLOSED
NO evening Devotions
NO evening Mass
FRI NOV 29
Diocese Holiday
8:15 am Mass
Office CLOSED
NO evening Mass
MON DEC 09
Holy Day Of Obligation
Immaculate Conception
8:15 am Mass with school
5:00 pm Mass in English
7:00 pm Misa En Espanol
THU DEC 12
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
5:30 pm Rosario (Espanol)
6:00 pm Procession
6:30 pm Misa (Espanol)
7:30 pm Fiesta (school hall)
Parish Events 2
FUNERALS
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Roger Fonken (+)
Sat Feb 08 @ 11:00 am
Richmond Saint David Church
Funeral Mass
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Rhonda Ann Borreani (+)
Sat Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm
Richmond Saint David Church
Funeral Mass
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James Brackens (+)
Tue Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Richmond Wilson+Kratzer
Viewing and Prayers
Wed Oct 30 @ 11:00 am
Richmond Saint David Church
Funeral Mass
Wed Oct 30 @ 12:30 pm
Richmond Rolling Hills
Gravesite Committal
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Savannah Bello (+)
Fri Oct 18 @ 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
El Cerrito Sunset View
Viewing and Prayers
Sat Oct 19 @ 11:00 am
Richmond Saint David Church
Funeral Mass
https://www.facebook.com/events/438123318882507
NOTE:
You do not need a Facebook account
Use the link
OR
Search for
Savannah Bello Funeral Service
Mon Oct 21 @ 12:00 nn
El Cerrito Sunset View
Gravesite Committal
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Alfredo Aguilera (+)
Tue Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
St Joseph Cemetery
Viewing and Prayers
Wed Oct 16 @ 12:00 nn
Saint David Church
Funeral Mass
Wed Oct 16 @ 1:00 pm
St Joseph Cemetery
Gravesite Committal
ARCHIVE SAT NOV 09
SAT NOV 09
6:00 pm
Harvest Roast Beef Dinner
Tickets
$20 adult
$5 age 12 and under
ARCHIVE FRI NOV 01 & SAT NOV 02
FRI Nov 01
All Saints
Holy Day Of Obligation
800am Mass
500pm Mass
700pm Misa En Espanol
SAT Nov 02
Holy Souls
800am Mass
900am Mass (KMHMU)
500pm Mass
700pm Misa En Espanol
ARCHIVE SUN SEP 29
MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE
SUN SEP 29 @ 12:00 NN
John Paul II Room
(Rectory Lower Level)
(Free admission)
(Free refreshments as always)
Fray Martin de Porres (2007)
This inspirational film, made in 2007, is about a miracle worker,
who in the late 16th century, in Lima, Peru, rose above racial discrimination,
and healed thousands. He was canonized by John XXIII in 1962.
The movie, easy to follow for anyone, because of really good acting,
is in Spanish with English subtitles.
ARCHIVE SAT SEP 28
SEPTEMBER FEST
DINNER DANCE PARTY
SAT SEP 28 @ 6:00 PM
Rose Mello Hall
(School Lower Level, south end of parking lot)
Menu: Chicken, honey baked beans,
Veggies Salad, Bread and Butter, dessert, coffee and tea.
Tickets for sale after each Mass starting Sat Aug 24
$20.00 Adults and Teens
$5.00 Children (ages 12 and under)
ARCHIVE SAT SEP 21
SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
SAT SEP 21 @ 12:00 NN to 4:00 PM
(School South Yard and Ballfield)
Games
Food
Entertainment
ARCHIVE AUG 26-27-28-29
ARCHIVE AUG 26-27-28-29
PRIEST ON RETREAT
MON AUG 26
TUE AUG 27
WED AUG 28
THU AUG 29
.. the schedule is ..
MORNING
8:15 am Mass (visiting priest)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Office OPEN
EVENING
NO Exposition Adoration Benediction
NO Confessions
NO Mass
ARCHIVE AUG 17
ARCHIVE AUG 26-27-28-29
SAT AUG 17
RETIRO DE ORACION
La parroquia St David Of Wales
te invita a un Retiro De Oracion
El Sabado 17 de Agosto del 2024
9:00 am a 5:00 pm
St David Of Wales
5641 Esmond Ave
Richmond CA 94805
Donacion:
$20 por persona
(Los fondos seran para el mantenimineto de nuestra Parroquia)
Predicador:
Br. Pedro Antonio Mira Padilla, O. Carm.
Requerda traer tu Biblia !!
"La oracion nos transforma, apacigua la ira, sostiente el amor, multiplica la alegria, infude la fuerza para perdonar"
--Papa Francisco
ARCHIVE AUG 15
THU AUG 15
Solemnity of Assumption of BVM
Holy Day Of Obligation
8:15 am Mass in English
5:00 pm Mass in English
7:00 pm Misa en Espanol
NO Exposition Adoration Benediction
NO Confessions
ARCHIVE AUG 11
SUN AUG 11
2:00 pm
Mass In Tagalog
Deanery Mass
OT-19
Ordinary Time Sunday 19
ARCHIVE JUL 21
PARISH PICNIC
Sunday July 21 @ 12:00 nn
Kringle Field
(school ball-field across from Pre-School Building)
Games and Hotdogs and Hamburgers provided
Bring your chair and a favorite dish to share !
ARCHIVE JUL 17
USA NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Wed Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 21
Indianapolis IN
https://www.eucharisticcongress.org
Wednesday July 17
Opening Ceremony
EWTN
https://www.youtube.com/live/0H1u_1rW0yQ
Prayers
MORNING
ROSARY & DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
07:15 AM
Online
.. from the comfort of your car during work commute
.. from the comfort of your home
Join other parishioners praying for many intentions from world needs to personal needs
EVENING
GOD'S BELOVED PRAYER GROUP
Second Monday
Fourth Monday
7:00 pm
(in church after 6:30 pm evening Mass)
Rosary / Praise / Scripture
Join parishioners praying for many intentions from world needs to personal needs
Questions? Want More Info?
Please Contact ..
Sofia Ozuna 510-691-8910
2025
2025 Mar 10 & 24
2025 Feb 10 & 24
2025 Jan 13 & 27
2024
2024 Dec (09 holiday) (23 holiday)
2024 Nov 11 & 25
2024 Oct 14 & 28
2024 Sep 09 & 23
2024 Aug 12 & 26
2024 Jul 08 & 22
2024 Jun 10 & 24
2024 May 13 & 27
2024 Apr 08 & 22
2024 Mar 11 & 25
2024 Feb 12 & 26
2024 Jan 08 & 22
2023
2023 Dec 11 & (25 holiday)
2023 Nov 13 & 27
2023 Oct 09 & 23
2023 Sep 11 (first meeting) & 25
Devotions
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:15 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:15 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:15 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 3:00 pm
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:15 am
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:15 am
Rosary
Prayers With Parishioners @ 7:15 am
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Mother Of Perpetual Help
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Stations Of The Cross (English & Espanol)
Litanies
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Spiritual Communion
Eucharistic Adoration
Parish Patron .. Saint David
Parish Patron .. Saint David
March 1 .. Saint David Of Wales
Activities
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
John Paul II Room
CURRENT
2024 Wed Jan 08 thru Wed __
Book from the Bible .. Matthew
Bring your Bible
OR pad or phone and use this link
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/0
ARCHIVE
2024 Wed Nov 27 thru Wed Jan 01
No Meeting (Winter Holiday)
2024 Wed Sep 04 thru Wed Nov 20
Book from the Bible .. Matthew
2024 Wed Jul 03 thru Wed Aug 28
No Meeting (Summer Vacation)
2024 Wed Jan 03 THRU Wed Jun 26
Biblical Fundamentalism: What Every Catholic Should Know
By Ronald D Witherup, SS, PhD
(former Provincial USA Province of Sulpicians)
(former academic professor of Sacred Scripture at St Patrick Seminary Menlo Park)
2024 Wed Jun 26 -- we finished reading this book
2024 Wed Mar 27 -- No Meeting (Holy Week)
2024 Wed Jan 03 -- new book
2023 Wed Dec 13 & 20 & 27
No Meeting (Christmas)
2023 Wed Apr 19 thru Wed Dec 6
Book from the Bible .. Isaiah
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/0
2023 Wed Dec 6 we finished reading this book
2023 Wed Nov 22 No Meeting (Thanksgiving)
2023 Wed Apr 19 -- new book
MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE
Every Month on the Last Sunday @ 12:00 nn
John Paul II Room
(1200 nn to 330 pm .. ie after 11 am Mass until end of movie)
(Holy Days or other Event conflicts may require)
(the movie to be presented earlier in the month)
Free admission
Invite Family and Friends !
Bring a little something for the refreshment share table !
CURRENT
2025 Sun Mar 30 to be determined
xxx (20__)
ARCHIVE
2025
2025 Sun Mar 30 = (___)
2025 Sun Feb 23 = (NO MOVIE)
2025 Sun Jan 26 = (NO MOVIE)
2024
2024 Sun Dec 29 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Nov 24 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Oct 27 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Sep 29 = Fray Martin De Porres (2007)
2024 Sun Aug 25 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Jul 28 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Jun 30 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun May 26 = The Letters (2014)
2024 Sun Apr 21 = Molokai: The Story Of Father Damien (1999)
2024 Sun Mar 17 = The Gospel Of John (2003)
2024 Sun Feb 25 = (NO MOVIE)
2024 Sun Jan 28 = Amazing Grace (2006)
2023 Sun Dec 17 = Amahl And The Night Visitors (1951)
2023 Sun Nov 26 = The Lilies Of The Field (1963)
2023 Sun Oct 29 = The Miracle Of Our Lady Of Fatima (1952)
Volunteering In Church And In Community
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ALL VOLUNTEERS
SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN PROJECT (SECP)
The Diocese of Oakland Safe Environment Policy on Background Screening and Training states: “No Volunteering can commence until the person has complied with the policy as it pertains to their position and/or ministry.”
https://www.OakDiocese.org/safe-environment
Please Log in and Verify ..
1
Your contact information
2
Your certificate is current (good for three years)
3
Your profile includes ALL sites where you volunteer (if you include a site then site can see your certificate)
Send email to Parish Office
to tell us your training is current.
Training is mandatory for all who minister -- first before starting work or volunteering and then every three years thereafter. If you are due to retrain, you will receive an email from Virtus to do so.
Click the button to see the Diocese webpage AND the button .. to register .. or to complete the online class.
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ASSISTANCE @ SAINT DAVID
Our Volunteers are happy to receive your phone call or email !
INITIAL CONTACT
ONLY
THROUGH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ..
PHONE = 1-510-778-5576
EMAIL = svdpStDavid@gmail.com
PLEASE
*NO* CHURCH OFFICE CALLS
*NO* CHURCH OFFICE DROP-IN
ASSISTANCE @ SAINT CALLISTUS
FOOD PANTRY (MON @ 11 am) (THU @ 11 am)
Saint Callistus
3580 San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante CA 94803-2728
* next to Walgreens
* at El Portal Drive
DONATIONS TO THE SVDP FUND
We are grateful for your financial donations which enable us to assist those who contact us.
You do NOT have to wait for a Fifth Sunday to donate to our Saint Vincent De Paul Fund !
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
International Website
State Website
Diocese Chapter Website
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights Of Columbus 1499
Berkeley Council
Instituted Nov 6, 1910
Council Website
https://sites.google.com/view/kofc-1499
Council History
https://kofc1499history.blogspot.com
Monthly Meeting
(Second Sunday @ 3 pm)
Saint Ambrose Church Hall
1145 Gilman Ave
Berkeley CA 94706
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Saint David Round Table
Parishioners are members of nearby council
KC # 1499 Berkeley Council
Intentions & Weekday & Weekend & Quinceanera & Funeral
SAINT DAVID
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
(always see GOOGLE CALENDAR for current schedule)
SAT 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
[THU 5:05 pm to 6:15 pm]
[**NOT DURING JANUARY]
COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM
432. What are the precepts of the Church?
[..]
(2) to confess one's sins, receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year;
[..]
SAINT DAVID
MASS SCHEDULE
(in English except as noted)
(always see GOOGLE CALENDAR for special changes)
MON
8:15 am
TUE
8:15 am
WED
8:15 am
THU
8:15 am
FRI
8:15 am
SAT
8:00 am
9:00 am KMHMU
5:00 pm
SUN
08:00 am
09:30 am ESPANOL
11:00 am
01:30 pm SWAHILI (monthly on Third Sunday)
EFFECTIVE JAN 1
NO 6:30 PM
NO weekday evening Devotions
NO weekday evening Confessions
NO weekday evening Masses
SAINT DAVID
MASS INTENTION CALENDAR 2025
Available Mass times
Hilighted in bright green
__________ (L+)
QUINCEANERA
THE PETITION FOR MASS
The Petition form to request a Quinceanera Mass is available in the Parish Office.
Mass Day and Time =
Saturday @ 11:00 am or @ 1:00 pm, depending on church calendar and priest calendar.
Mass Language =
English or Bi-lingual or Spanish.
The Petition is to be accompanied by a deposit ($200), and the remaining offering ($800) is due no later than ten days before the Mass.
The Mass is scheduled at the Church in coordination with the Pastor and Church schedules, subject to the completion of the following conditions.
FAMILY REGISTRATION
The family should be a Registered and Active member at Saint David Parish [or another parish] and family members are observing the Precepts Of The Church (see heading [PRECEPTS]).
GODPARENTS
Each Godparent must fill in the Diocese Godparent Certification form and return it to the church office.
BAPTISM
The teenager must have already received the Sacrament of Baptism; please bring your certificate to the Parish Office to be copied; we will attach the copy to your Petition.
FIRST COMMUNION
The teenager must have already received the Sacrament of Holy Communion; please bring your certificate to the Parish Office to be copied; we will attach the copy to your Petition.
CONFIRMATION
The teenager must be enrolled in a program to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation; please provide a letter from your instructor [parish name and address, student name and registration date and status, instructor name and phone and signature and date]; we will attach the letter to your Petition.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The teenager and parents are to create a login at www.Formed.org and listen to the Quinceanera audio presentation:
https://watch.formed.org/videos/quinceanera
REHEARSAL
A Rehearsal is scheduled with the coordinator during a weeknight a few days before the Mass.
FUNERAL
A Funeral can be scheduled at the Church in coordination with your Funeral Home / Mortuary director, and Saint David Pastor.
The liturgy is in three parts ..
VIGIL
Usually at the Funeral Home
MASS
At the Church, a weekday morning, starting at 10:30 am or 11:00 am
COMMITTAL
At the Gravesite
Baptism
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
It is expected that parents are registered at St David and weekly attending St David
If parents regularly attend Mass at another parish
then request from that parish a Letter Of Permission to Baptize at St David
Godparent eligibility is determined by Canon Law (see heading [CANON LAW]) and Precepts of the Church (see heading [PRECEPTS])
For explanation of Canon Law phrase
"leads a life of faith in keeping with
the function to be taken on" see heading [PRECEPTS]
1
Forms to request Baptism are available in the Parish Office and are to be filled in by the Mother of the Child or the Father of the Child
2
The Birth Certificate is to be brought to the Parish Office to be photocopied and attached to the Form
3
Video Series
Father and Mother
Godfather and Godmother
Each create login at Formed.org
Each views all three episodes of REBORN
and Responds to Questions
4
Each Godparent provides Oakland Diocese Godparent Certification Document signed and sealed by pastor of parish where Godparent is Registered and Attends each week
5
Baptism Preparation Class is offered By Reservation; monthly on the First Sunday at 10:30 am. Attendance required for Mother and Father and Godmother and Godfather
6
Baptism Sacrament is offered by reservation; monthly on the Second Sunday at 12:15 pm after all steps are completed by Father Mother GodFather GodMother
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
It is expected that parents are registered at St David and weekly attending St David
If parents regularly attend Mass at another parish
then request from that parish a Letter Of Permission to Baptize at St David
Godparent eligibility is determined by Canon Law (see heading [CANON LAW]) and Precepts of the Church (see heading [PRECEPTS])
For explanation of Canon Law phrase
"leads a life of faith in keeping with
the function to be taken on" see heading [PRECEPTS]
1
Forms to request Baptism are available in the Parish Office and are to be filled in by the Mother of the Child or the Father of the Child
2
The Birth Certificate is to be brought to the Parish Office to be photocopied and attached to the Form
3
Video Series
Father and Mother
Godfather and Godmother
Each create login at Formed.org
Each views all three episodes of REBORN
and Responds to Questions
4
Each Godparent provides Oakland Diocese Godparent Certification Document signed and sealed by pastor of parish where Godparent is Registered and Attends each week
5
Baptism Preparation Class is offered By Reservation; monthly on the First Sunday at 10:30 am. Attendance required for Mother and Father and Godmother and Godfather
6
Baptism Sacrament is offered by reservation; monthly on the Second Sunday at 12:15 pm after all steps are completed by Father Mother GodFather GodMother
First Confession .. First Communion
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FIRST CONFESSION &
FIRST COMMUNION &
CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
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SIGN UP FOR
FIRST CONFESSION
AND
FIRST COMMUNION
AND
CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
2024-2025
Registration
Mon Jul 1
thru
Wed Jul 31
REGISTRATION________________ First Confession & First Communion & Continuing Instruction
AUG 2024
thru
MAY 2025
General Information
For students in Grade 1 through Grade 8
This is a Two Year program to prepare students to receive
First Confession
and
First Communion
We also offer year by year
continuing education.
2024
MON Jul 01 @ 9:00 am
Registration online OPENS
Registration only thru online form
Click the button below
WED Jul 31 @ 11:59 pm
Registration online CLOSES
THU Aug 01 onward
SORRY
LATE
REGISTRATION REQUESTS
NOT ACCEPTED
CALENDAR____________________ FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST COMMUNION & CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
CALENDAR____________________ FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST COMMUNION & CONTINUING INSTRUCTION
AUG 2024
thru
MAY 2025
Calendar
YEAR ONE STUDENTS
Sat Sep 07 @ 3:00 pm
Parent Meeting
Sat Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm
Student Instruction Classes begin
YEAR TWO STUDENTS
Sat Sep 07 @ 3:00 pm
Parent Meeting
Sat Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm
Student Instruction Classes begin
Class Every Saturday
3:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Except listed holidays
HOLIDAYS
Please see Calendar
SACRAMENT 2025
Sat May __ @ 11:00 am TBD
Sat May __ @ 1:30 pm TBD
FULL SCHEDULE SEE CALENDAR
Confirmation
.
CONFIRMATION
*******
SIGN UP FOR
CONFIRMATION
2024-2025
Registration
Mon Jul 1
thru
Wed Jul 31
REGISTRATION________________ Confirmation
AUG 2024
thru
MAY 2025
General Information
For students in High School
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Who have already received
Baptism
First Confession
First Communion
Sorry .. NO Year Two students
A Two Year period of Education:
2 hr each week in-person class instruction
1+ hr each week homework
We review Bible and Catechism, explore what we believe as Catholics and why, and prepare students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Registration for each student is conditional:
1
Student and Parents must observe all
Precepts Of The Church
(see heading [PRECEPTS])
2
Student must schedule short appointment with Parish Office, from memory and correctly say aloud slowly clearly distinctly all the basic prayers of the Rosary in one language of their choice
(English, Spanish, Latin)
Sign Of Cross
Apostle's Creed
Lord's Prayer
Angelic Salutation
Doxology
3
Student must complete a 30 minute survey containing 24 questions to assess student Catholic faith knowledge and practice
2024
MON Jul 01 @ 9:00 am
Registration online OPENS
Registration only thru online form
Click the button below
WED Jul 31 @ 11:59 pm
Registration online CLOSES
THU Aug 01 onward
SORRY
LATE
REGISTRATION REQUESTS
NOT ACCEPTED
CALENDAR____________________ CONFIRMATION
CALENDAR____________________ CONFIRMATION
AUG 2024
thru
MAY 2025
Calendar
THU Aug 01 thru TUE Sep 03
Students call parish office to schedule a short appointment to show their ability to pray from memory the prayers of the Rosary
WED Aug 28
No Meeting -- No Class
Back To School Open House
WED Sep 04 @ 7:00 pm
Parents and Students
Meeting
Student Instruction
Class On WEDNESDAY
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Except listed holidays
HOLIDAYS
Please see Calendar
RETREAT 2025
Sat ___ __ @ 800 am to 500 pm
Sun ___ __ @ 830 am to 500 pm
RETREAT 2026
Sat ___ __ @ 800 am to 500 pm
Sun ___ __ @ 830 am to 500 pm
SACRAMENT 2026
Date & Time
Announced To Students
After
Office Of Bishop
Provides Information
FULL SCHEDULE SEE CALENDAR
Marriage .. Holy Orders .. Anointing Of The Sick
Marriage
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
Please visit the office
INITIAL CONTACT FORM
and
DEPOSIT
must be in the Parish Office
AT LEAST SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE
of the desired date
https://oakdiocese.org/marriage-preparation
ENGLISH
https://www.ForYourMarriage.org
ESPANOL
HOLY ORDERS
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please Call The Office
510-237-1531
Continuing Formation .. Catechism .. Compendium .. Formed
Catechism Of The Catholic Church & Compendium Of The Catechism
Catechism
In 1992 on October 11
(the thirtieth anniversary of the start of Vatican II), Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism Of The Catholic Church.
[Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Malagasy, Portuguese, Spanish]
Compendium
In 2005 on June 28,
Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the Compendium of the Catec
Catechism
In 1992 on October 11
(the thirtieth anniversary of the start of Vatican II), Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism Of The Catholic Church.
[Arabic, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Malagasy, Portuguese, Spanish]
Compendium
In 2005 on June 28,
Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the Compendium of the Catechism; it is a more concise and dialogic version of the Catechism.
[Byelorussian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish]
WWW.FORMED.ORG Online Faith EnrichmenT
Regardless of age -- child, teen, adult -- there is something for everyone at
Formed is an innovative digital collection of thousands of videos, talks, books, and studies from over 75 different apostolates in the Church, all with one goal: to help people understand, live, and share their faith.
Use App or Browser to Access FOR
Regardless of age -- child, teen, adult -- there is something for everyone at
Formed is an innovative digital collection of thousands of videos, talks, books, and studies from over 75 different apostolates in the Church, all with one goal: to help people understand, live, and share their faith.
Use App or Browser to Access FORMED on phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and even on smart TVs.
Bible Studies
Catechism Studies
Meditations
Sacrament Preparation
Church History
Lives of Saints
Documentaries
Short Films
Feature Length Films
Audio Books
Lectures and Dramas
.. and more .. it is all here .. sign up .. start browsing .. and watching/listening!
CREATE YOUR LOGIN NOW !
WWW.FORMED.ORG VARIOUS RESOURCES AND SEASONAL LINKS
WWW.FORMED.ORG VARIOUS RESOURCES AND SEASONAL LINKS
Everyone
BI-LINGUAL VIDEO PAIRS
(curated by eft)
https://sites.google.com/view/davidofwales0/formed-bilingual-list
Leaders
Links & Additional Information
SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN PROJECT (SECP)
The Diocese of Oakland Safe Environment Policy on Background Screening and Training states: “No Volunteering can commence until the person has complied with the policy as it pertains to their position and/or ministry.”
Please Log in and Verify your contact information and Verify current certificate
Verify ALL sites where you volunteer are included in your profile.
Send email to Parish Office
to tell us your training is current.
Training is mandatory for all who minister -- first before starting work or volunteering and then every three years thereafter. If you are due to retrain, you will receive an email from Virtus to do so. Click the button to see the Diocese webpage AND the button to register or to complete the online class.
CATHOLIC VOICE
CATHOLIC VOICE
OAKLAND CATHOLIC VOICE
Fri Jan 17, 2025 @ 10:41 AM
Dear brother Priests, Deacons, Diocesan Seminarians, Chancery and Parish Staff,
CSDO Presidents and Principals and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Oakland:
This announcement is being forwarded on behalf of our communications team,
led by Helen Osman and Rick Medeiros. Thank you for your careful consideration of this important effort.
Recognizing that our community’s preferences in how they receive information and news is evolving, and to be better stewards of the Diocese of Oakland’s resources and mission, we are pleased to announce a coordinated, proactive communication plan for the Diocese of Oakland.
Please read the details of the plan
(__).
In general, there are three major changes:
(1) A new bi-weekly digital newsletter, OAKCatholic, is being sent to parishion-
ers who have provided us with their email addresses;
(2) The Catholic Voice magazine becomes a quarterly print journal;
(3) www.OakDiocese.org website receives a refresh;
(4) The Weekly continues as an important communication resources for our parish
leadership.
This new strategy will provide more information and news, helping people stay
engaged in their faith and making it more accessible to seekers, while allowing the
diocese to be a better steward of resources, including in financial savings and lessening our environmental impact.
Please contact Helen Osman at hosman@oakdiocese.org if you have questions, or refer to the FAQs on our website.
With the assurance of my continued prayers for a Blessed Jubilee Year of Hope for our entire diocesan family. I am ..
Yours sincerely in Christ,
The Most Reverend Michael C Barber, SJ
Bishop Of Oakland
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The Catholic Voice Magazine
During June 2021 the Oakland Diocese changed its publication from semi-monthly newspaper to monthly magazine. It is mailed to all known parishioners. You can read PDF online but if you are not receiving a paper copy then visit website and scroll down to Subscriptions and sign up !
CATHOLIC VOICE
REMINDER
No need to join Facebook.
No need to use any Login.
IF a popup appears
THEN simply scroll down to the bottom of the pop-up
Click text "not now".
EVENT
Review CALENDAR Event Description for a Live link and PDFs
FACEBOOK LINK