Pastoral Ministry "Field Work" opportunity at St. Joseph's in Alameda

For students who are looking for hands-on (unpaid) field work in a local Catholic parish; St. Joseph's parish could use help with Children’s Faith Formation and/or RCIA.

Our children’s classes (PreK through 8th grade) are Sunday mornings September thru May. Our goal is to have two co-catechists for each grade; currently we are looking for a second co-catechist for grades 1, 2 and 6, and two co-catechists for 5th grade and Junior High. We would also consider an “aide,” serving as an assistant-catechist-in-training. Information regarding our program is available on our parish website www.st-joseph-community.org under “Children’s Programs.”

The Youth Ministry program is undergoing revision which will include a one-Sunday-night-a-month joint session with Jr High and high school students together; adults to help plan and/or facilitate those sessions are needed.

Our year-round RCIA currently has a small Catechumenate with dismissal catechesis on Sunday mornings and extended catechesis on Tuesday nights. People interested in working with this group are also welcome.

If a student is interested in looking into any of these opportunities please ask them to contact Anne Marie Fourré, Director, Faith Formation
(510)995-9409 afourre@st-joseph-community.org
Alameda is close by and St. Joseph’s is a great parish!

Project Peace Filmfest

Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes is a film festival featuring films by Bay Area female filmmakers. The four films share the theme of women overcoming various obstacles and adversities.
Featured Films:
Step Into You by Dorian Davis
Moms Living Clean by Sheila Ganz (Work In Progress)
Exposing Homelessness by Kerri Gawryn
*La Corona by Amanda Micheli & Isabel Vega
*Academy Award® Nominated Documentary Short

Gaia Arts Center 2120 Allston WayBerkeley, CA
Friday, July 31, 2009Doors open at 7 pm
Films and panel discussion 7:30-10:30pm

Tickets$10 (includes one drink and snacks)
All proceeds benefit Oakland Elizabeth House and Project Peace East Bay
Project Peace East Bay is privileged to partner with Oakland Elizabeth House in cultivating better communities.
Oakland Elizabeth House is a transitional residence for women and women with children who have experienced homelessness, violence, addiction or poverty. Our mission is to support women and children of all backgrounds in their transition to independence. We are committed to creating, nurturing and maintaining a co-operative living environment of hospitality and respect.

For more info. and to purchase tickets please visit: http://www.projectpeaceeastbay.org/action/filmfest/

Young Adult Meeting

August 9, 2009, 5:00 pm
St. Joseph Parish Center, Alameda

Local young adults in their 20’s and early 30’s, single or married, are invited to the launch of a new group in Alameda. Come enjoy light refreshments, meet new people, and share your ideas on building a faith-based group with common interest in social activities, service to the community, and spiritual enrichment. An optional attendance at Mass will follow the meeting at 7:00 pm.

For more information, contact Patrick Moglia at patrickmoglia@comcast.net or 925-818-4393.