Fr. Luke's Weekly Message
EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS
OUR LADY OF GRACE TRADITION
Once again, this year we are inviting you to remember family members and friends through a Flower Offering which will help us to purchase the plants and other decorations we need to beautify our sanctuary. A list of names of all who are remembered will be available after Easter.
You may list the names of loved ones and make your offering by using the special Easter Flower Offering envelopes available in the pews or by scanning the QR code.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Pope Leo asks us to support this important collection. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. When you contribute, you become an instrument of peace. Please be generous! You may make your check out to “Our Lady of Grace” and please write “Holy Land” on the memo line and on your envelope. God bless!
HELP US DECORATE FOR EASTER!
April 4th
We will be readying the church for our Easter Services beginning at 10:00am on Saturday, April 4th. If you are available to help place flowers, dust and spruce up the church, we would be most appreciative. We look forward to seeing you!
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PRAYER GARDEN CLEANUP
Help Wanted! The Knights are looking for volunteers to assist with sprucing up our Prayer Garden. Join us on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00am and bring your gloves, hat and water. The Prayer Garden is located next to the rear entrance of the church. Tools will be provided but you may also bring your own from home. See you there!
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
April 3rd (Good Friday): Parish Office will close early at 12 Noon
April 6th: Parish Office will be closed
2026 BISHOP'S APPEAL
Your gift to the 2026 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal supports the ministries that bind our diocesan family as One Faith, One Family, One Mission. Together, we sustain Catholic education in 37 schools and 75 parish programs, form future priests, provide pastoral care to the sick and homebound, and serve the poor and immigrant communities with compassion and advocacy.
Every gift is shared across the diocese so that no parish, school, or ministry stands alone. Your generosity strengthens parish leadership and helps us serve Christ in those most in need. Please prayerfully consider your gift today so that future generations may inherit a Church that is strong, vibrant and united in love.
Franciscan Jubilee Year
YEARLY CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
For your convenience in preparing your tax return, a contribution statement for 2025 will be prepared at your request. Please phone Jay at 510-537-0806, with your name and envelope number. Your statement will be available for you to pick up once it has been signed.
ELECTRONIC GIVING
For your convenience and to support faithful weekly giving, Our Lady of Grace Parish offers you the opportunity to contribute to the Church using your credit card as well as automatic payments from your checking or savings account. You control the frequency of your giving and you may print reports at any time. These options are safe, secure and convenient. You can easily access and set up your giving choice here on our website through Online Giving.
TEXT TO GIVE
We now offer Text to Give--text the dollar amount you would like to give to 510-513-4597. For example, if you wanted to donate $45, you would text 45 to 510-513-4597. When you use text to give for the first time, you will need to set up an account with your phone number.
BEWARE OF EMAIL & TEXT SCAMS
PHISHING is an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information--such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords. Cybercriminals typically pretend to be reputable companies, friends, or acquaintances in a fake message, which contains a link to a phishing website.
OLG would NEVER solicit funds through any electronic means. If you do receive one of these texts or emails and are unsure, DO NOT OPEN IT and report these to Jay at 510-537-0806. God Bless and be safe!
Scan the QR code to make a donation in support of our Church.
Thank you for your generosity!
