news & events
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Serve On The Finance Council
A Parish Finance Council (PFC) is a mandatory consultative body of skilled laypeople who advise the parish priest (pastor) on managing the parish's financial and administrative matters, ensuring legal compliance and financial health by reviewing budgets, monitoring trends, and assisting with property/investment decisions. Do you have a background in accounting or finance? If so, prayerfully consider serving on the finance council. If interested, please contact Fr. Leonard at the rectory office. |
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Mass Intentions
The 2026 Mass Intention Book will be open to ALL REGISTERED PARISHIONERS on Wednesday, 1/21. If you are a long-time visitor, but not registered, you may find gold-colored registration cards at each entrance to the church to get yourself registered and submit your mass intentions the same day. |
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Bible Study
Bible Study began October 1 and happens every Wednesday @ 10:30 am in the Parish Hall. Bible Study runs until 3/25. Late registrants are welcome. Swing by the rectory office during office hours M-Th to sign up. There is a $25 fee for book/materials. The subject for this year is the Pentateuch, the first 5 books of the Torah. UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY DATES
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Grieving Ministry
Every Third Tuesday of each Month Grieving is the natural, though painful, response to a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss. It involves a wide range of emotions like sadness, anger, and shock, and can also include physical symptoms, and is a necessary part of processing the loss to ultimately reach acceptance. Grief is unique to each individual and does not always follow a predictable path or a set timeline. Please come join us every third Tuesday of each month to share your grief and sorrows with our small, loving and compassionate group. Our meetings together are confidential. We share our grief, hope and faith as we travel through this new reality in our lives. Fr. Leonard Marrujo Office: 925-932-2324 Email: [email protected] Address: 1600 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
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Our Rectory Office Needs Volunteers
The Rectory office is in need of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call me at: 925-932-2324 extension 16. We have a need for regular weekday (1-4 hours a week) or sporadic one-time/as needed projects. |
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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Training For All Volunteers Is Mandatory If you have not completed the Virtus Safe Environment training, you are still required by the diocese to do so. The Oakland Diocese is committed ensuring a safe environment for all and as such is continuing to provide training to all who minister. All ministers (volunteers, clergy and employees) are required to be educated about the nature of child sexual abuse and vulnerable adult abuse, how it is perpetrated, how to report it and strategies for prevention. Training is mandatory for all who minister- first before starting work or volunteering and then every three years thereafter. If you are an usher, a lector or someone who occasionally volunteers in the rectory office, you are required by the diocese to complete Virtus Training. All volunteers wishing to do the training online should go to www.virtus.org to register and complete the training. The online training can take 30-90 minutes, in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Only those who may be alone with a child or vulnerable adult (i.e. Homebound Eucharistic Ministers) are required to be Livescanned (fingerprint/background check). Questions? Call the rectory office to speak to Aileen or Rachelle. |
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Will You Serve At Mass?
Has it been a while since you were an altar server? Have you never been an altar server? It’s okay if it’s been a while or you have no experience. We can train you! What do altar servers do? Servers process with the cross. They carry the incense and censer or assist the priest when he receives the gifts from the people. Servers assist in the washing of hands by the priest, and assist the priest as necessary. In the absence of a sacristan, the servers may prepare the altar and sacred vessels before Mass. If you are interested, call the rectory office or email [email protected] for more information or to set up training. |
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St. Anne’s Society News
We are looking for parishioners who may be interested in serving on the Society board next year. It is a small group of church members that does much good for our parish and other charities. Time spent is minimal ++ For more info please email Lupe Roberts at [email protected]. |
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Text & Email Scam
Parishioners had been receiving text messages supposedly from Fr. Leonard, asking for multiple Apple Gift cards, or something similar. Fr. Leonard would not send text messages or email requesting for gift cards or money. This is a scam. Please delete those messages. See Fr. Leonard if there are any concerns. |
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Holy Hour
Once a month on the 1st Thursday after 8:15am Mass, we will observe a holy hour, led by either Fr. Leonard or Fr. George. On those days, Eucharistic adoration will not take place. Holy hour begins November 10th, which is the 2nd Thursday, due to All Souls Novena in November. Let us spend an hour together in adoration. |
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Grocery Gift Cards Still Needed
Please continue purchasing grocery store gift cards for the St. Vincent De Paul food bank at St. Mary’s in Walnut Creek. Gift cards can be dropped in the mailbox near the parish office window. Grocery gift cards for St. Vincent de Paul should have the dollar amount noted on each gift card. This helps with distribution towards a single individual in need versus a family in need. Without this information, the staff at St. Vincent de Paul may not end up distributing gift cards equitably. Because of your generosity and love of our brothers and sisters in need we have exceeded more than $1200 in gift cards. Non - gift card donations can be placed in the bin outside St. Anne’s Church, near the courtyard entrance. Items needed are listed in the side of the bin and pamphlets are available in the church entrance. Thank you for your generosity. |
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Food Pantry Donations Needed
The following non-perishable items are needed at St Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry on a regular basis and are usually in short supply and not provided through the Food Bank:
Canned foods are provided through the Food Bank Donations can be placed in the bin outside St. Anne’s Church, near the courtyard entrance. Gift cards can be dropped in the mailbox near the parish office window.
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We Need Your Help!
God has uniquely equipped every person in this Church with specific skills and gifts. As one family in Christ, we are tasked with utilizing these gifts within our church. Using your God-given skills as a volunteer is a fantastic way to serve the church. Volunteering has a spiritual benefit as well. By volunteering, an individual will often want to dive deeper into the life of the church. At the same time, they serve not only as a helping hand, but also as a witness of the Gospel message within the community. Volunteers are immediately needed for:
If you are interested in other ministries, you are always welcome to join. We encourage you to give prayerful thought and consider joining the ministries that are within your interest. |