Baptism
Infants and small children:
A one hour preparation class for parents and godparents is expected. Baptisms are done on the second, third, and fourth Sundays of the month at 2:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Contact: Jayne Archer 925-447-1585.
Hispanic baptism:
Contact: Anita Rodriguez 925-447-1585 ext *810
Older Children:
Contact: Leonara Gonsalves 925-447-1585
Reconciliation
Reconciliation Services are held every Saturday
9:00 a.m. (Church)
3:30 -4:15 p.m. (Convent Chapel)
6:15-6:45 p.m. (Church)
Eucharist
Preparation for Receiving First Holy Communion is done through St. Michael School for children attending school; Faith Formation for those attending other schools; for older children and adults through RCIC/RCIA programs.
Confirmation
Confirmation preparation is a two year process. Registration begins November-December and classes begin in February. Classes start every year. Questions contact Laura Spaugh at 925-447-1585 x 11. More information about confirmation.
Marriage
HERE COMES THE BRIDE
Are you planning on getting married soon, wanting a Catholic wedding, need more information, then call St. Michael Parish and we will be glad to book your wedding and give you all the proper information and requirements you will need to know. We also offer marriage Prep classes for those who marry at our church or another Catholic church? For information on weddings at the church and our Marriage Prep Classes please call the office at 925-447-1585 and ask for Anita extension 0 or Deacon Bill extension 12.
Music for your wedding - Information (link to Weddings/Quinceaneras)
"For Your Marriage" An Initiative of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops http://www.foryourmarriage.org/
Our bishops have a wonderful website and You Tube video series to help us enrich
our marriages, whether we are preparing for marriage or are old hands. Money
tight? Check out ten inexpensive ways to share and celebrate your love, from
picnics to an evening with no TV to midnight bowling. Having some bumps in the
road? The website has resources for cultivating a healthy relationship, day
by day. The Bishop's popular media campaign simply asks the question, "What
Have You Done For Your Marriage Today?" Think about it! The little things
matter! We all have to work at it to give our spouse quality time and priority.
On "You Tube", search on "ForYourMarriage" or "What
Have You Done For Your Marriage Today?" to find the honest responses of
many real life couples. Very heart warming!
Sacrament of the Sick
During business hours, please call the parish office - 925-447-1585- and one of the priests will be notified. After hours, call the parish office and the answering service will contact the priest on call. Please feel free to call early in an illness.
Holy Orders
Please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. Larry Danjou at 510-893-4771 for more information or go to their website http://www.oaklandvocations.org/
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