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Immigration Coalition Meeting 

Wed. Feb 10th 9:00am -  University Lutheran Chapel, 2425 College Ave

BOCA Immigration Meeting 

Wed. Feb 10th 5:30pm,  BOCA Office, 1950 Addison St. #10
Planning Meeting for Immigration Press Conferences
Thurs. Feb 11th 6:00pm, location: Oakland Community Organizations
7200 Bancroft Ave, #2 Eastmont Mall (upper level), Oakland, CA 94605

Press Conferences on Immigration with Regional PICO Affiliates

Thurs. Feb 18th 5:00pm, location: Rep. Barbara Lee's Office, 1301 Clay St., Ste. 1000-N, Oakland, CA 94612
And Thurs. Feb 18th 7:00pm, location: Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Office, One Post Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94104

Cursillo Annual Meeting  with Mass and Ultreya

Saturday, February 13th, 2010 -  2611 E. 9th street in Oakland

Mark your calendar for our annual meeting and Ultreya at Mary Help of Christian Church in Oakland. It will be in the parish hall.  Program starts at 1:10 p.m. Mass at 2:PM , fellowship following Mass.
For more information, email David Grubbs at drgrubbs@pacbell.net.

Operation Rice Bowl

Feb. 17 - April 4

As part of our faith community's lenten observance, we will participate in Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl.  For over 30 years, Operation Rice Bowl has inspired Catholics in the United States to pray, fast, learn, and give as we increase our understanding of our global community throughout our lenten journey.  Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl packet (they are in the vestibule) and follow this simple yet powerful lenten practice.  Visit orb.crs.org for more information.

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper

Friday 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26, Newman Hall, 6:00 p.m.

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed in the church each Friday during Lent at the conclusion of the 5:30 p.m. Mass, and will be followed by a soup supper in Norton Hall.  We ask that the money you would have spent for your Friday meal, instead be given to Operation Rice Bowl. 

The Way of the Cross

Friday, February 19, 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish, 1145 Gilman St., Berkeley
This play is an unforgettable experience presented by the Franciscan Mystery Players of Salesian High School.  Through the use of special lighting and sound, this unique and prayerful dramatic meditation promises to be a high point in your lenten journey.  All are welcome!  For additional information, call 510-525-2620.

A Testimony from Haiti

Friday, February 26, 7:30 p.m., Newman Hall (2700 Dwight Way)       

 Barbara Wander, a member of Holy Spirit parish who was in Haiti during the earthquake, will share her photos and stories concerning the devastation.   This event is a fundraiser to benefit the Little Sisters of St Therese’s Missions in Haiti.

Anniversary Mass & Renewal of Vows

Saturday, February 27, Noon, St . Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco
Most Reverend William Justice cordially extends an invitation to all Bay Area married couples to a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration and renewal of vows.  Special honor will be shown to those celebrating a jubilee anniversary.  Registration forms and more information available at sffamilylife.com.

Lenten Speaker Series:
"Duty, Wonder and Belonging: Reflections of an Urban Contemplative"

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Hecker Room at Newman Hall.
Rev James Conlon, chair of Sophia Center at Holy Names University.

Lenten Speaker Series:
“Images of Our Lady of Sorrows”

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Hecker Room at Newman Hall.
Bonnie Hardwick, Ph.D., former director of the Graduate Theological Union Library and former Lecturer at the Franciscan School of Theology Bonnie will offer a PowerPoint presentation which will explore the history and iconography of Our Lady of Sorrows, from the medieval Pieta through the New Mexican santos tradition. Included as well will be Our Lady of Solitude and the revival of altars to La Dolorosa in Uruapan, Michoachan.

Carnival in Venice

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., ECP Room/Parish Hall
The School of the Madeleine Parents’ Association cordially invites you to attend our largest fundraiser of year.  Our goal is to raise $45,000.  You can help with auction donations and/or attending the event.  Visit themadeleine.com to download a reservation form and/or a donation form. Event proceeds help fund MAD student enrichment programs and provide tuition assistance for families in need.  Thank you for your support!