Fr. Luke's Weekly Message
MISSION CO-OP APPEAL
There’s Still Time to Give
Last weekend, we were blessed to have Bishop Benny of the Diocese of Itanagar visit Our Lady of Grace. Thank you to those who have given so generously. If you have not yet given, there is still time. Please consider supporting the outreach to the extremely poor people of the Diocese of Itanagar with your donation to the Mission Co-op Appeal. Envelopes are in the pews for your use. You may make your checks out to “Propagation of the Faith”. Bishop Benny and all the Missionary groups who benefit from this appeal are deeply grateful for your generosity.
Our Festival planning is in the works! As always, our Festival will have delicious food, live music and entertainment, exciting Raffle and carnival games.
Raffle tickets have been mailed-be sure to fill them out and return them to the Parish Office for chance to win $1000!
The Festival cannot succeed without the time and talent of OLG Parishioners and School families. Stay tuned for more details on how you can help make this year's Festival a memorable one for all!
Raffle tickets have been mailed-be sure to fill them out and return them to the Parish Office for chance to win $1000!
The Festival cannot succeed without the time and talent of OLG Parishioners and School families. Stay tuned for more details on how you can help make this year's Festival a memorable one for all!
Pre-Order Your Festival T-Shirts Today
2026-2027 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
1st Day of Classes in Stack Center:
Whole Family-Year 1: October 11th at 10:15am
1st Communion-Year 2: August 23rd at 10:15am
Whole Family Faith (Post 1st Communion): September 13th at 10:15am
1st Communion & Whole Family is open for children entering grades 1st-8th.
Cost is $130 per child and $80 for each sibling in the same household.
Classes are filling up! Register & pay online by clicking below. You make also register & pay in person at the Parish Office (M-F, 8:30am-3:30pm) Cash or check please.
If there is an issue with the fee, please call the Parish Office at 510-537-0806.
2026-2027 CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
Parent Orientation & Session #1: August 30th at 11:15am in Stack Center
For youths entering grades 9th-12th. Cost is $130 per youth and $80 for each sibling in the same household.
Cost of yearly Retreat is $80 per youth and $60 for each sibling in the same household. If your youth also needs the sacrament of 1st Holy Communion, the cost is $80 each.
Classes are filling up! Register & pay online by clicking below. You make also register & pay in person at the Parish Office (M-F, 8:30am-3:30pm) Cash or check please.
If there is an issue with the fee, please call the Parish Office at 510-537-0806.
2026-2027 REGISTRATION
Classes begin on Wednesday, September 30th. If you or someone you know is interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith or is seeking full initiation into the Church, please call the Parish Office at 510-537-0806 to register. All are welcome!
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Stay connected to Our Lady of Grace -- the best way to keep informed is to go to our webpage at www.olgcv.org. Click below for this week's Bulletin.
Para leer el boletin en español haga clic aquí:
ONE-DAY PILGRIMAGE
Jubilee Year of St. Francis
September 5th
Faithful from the Diocese of Oakland are invited to a day of deep spiritual reflection in celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226. Join us for a pilgrimage featuring a rigorous, faith-filled schedule across the Diocese, including Our Lady of Grace with Adoration & Benediction at 9:30am! Pilgrims are encouraged to arrange carpools due to tight travel windows between stops. Lunch and snacks are self-provided.
A prayer guide will be prepared and distributed, RSVP by emailing rector@oakdiocese.org.
Franciscan Jubilee Year
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OUR HOMELESS
St. Vincent de Paul continues to collect hygiene items for our unhoused neighbors during the month of August. Regular size items can be donated as well as travel size. Thank you to those who have given so far!
Here are some of the products that are useful: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand soap, body wash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, combs, shaving products, feminine hygiene products, and hand sanitizer.
2026 BISHOP'S APPEAL
UPDATE!
Many thanks to those parishioners who have already generously contributed towards our Bishop’s Ministries Appeal.Following is the status of this appeal through July 31st.
Overall Goal for 2026: $29,000.00
# of Donors: 76
Funds Raised (includes pledges): $25,912.00
We are currently at 89% of our goal! We are looking for 100% participation from our parishioners. Please make your contribution today!
May God bless you for your generosity and strengthen you always in His love.
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!
