Both Alameda County and Bishop Barber have approved indoor public worship (with restrictions) to resume, beginning Friday, October 23rd.
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Both Alameda County and Bishop Barber have approved indoor public worship (with restrictions) to resume, beginning Friday, October 23rd.
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For the time being in Alameda County, we are no longer allowed to hold indoor church services. However, we have a new alternative to announce.
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Please note the new changes to our After-Mass Communion beginning July 19th. Starting July 19th, Communion will occur from 10:30am—11:30am until further notice.
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For those who wish to attend Mass in person, I will send links later this week for making reservations for services beginning July 4th, along with pertinent details and our new protocol that has been developed to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
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Among the options given to us by the bishop, and in consultation with our Liturgical Team, below are the directives for our Sunday celebrations beginning this coming Sunday (Pentecost), May 31st.
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The Lenten season is coming to a close and our Easter celebrations are quickly approaching. Unfortunately, the spread of COVID-19 has intensified and is crippling every aspect of our lives. The order to “shelter in place” and maintain a minimum physical distance of six feet with a maximum of 10 people is still in force more than ever. Globally, nationally and locally, the death toll is rising along with the number of new cases.
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Bishop Michael Barber has directed that ALL PUBLIC MASSES, GATHERINGS AND PROGRAMS in parishes of the Oakland Diocese should be postponed or cancelled immediately until further notice. This follows the escalating spread of COVID-19 and an Order issued by the Alameda County Health Officer “directing all individuals … to shelter at their place of residence.”
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We are learning by the day, if not by the hour, the severity of this Coronavirus pandemic. Based on a combination of messages from our public health officials, from our diocese and from parishioners I have decided to suspend, until further notice, ALL gatherings and programs on our Church premises with the exception of the following:
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The Coronavirus spread has reached pandemic proportions; hence, here is a list of services and programs at Saint Charles Borromeo that we will suspend or keep on schedule, immediately…
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