Mother’s Day Mass and Brunch at San Damiano Retreat Center will be offered on May 13 at the retreat center, 710 Highland Dr., Danville. The 10 a.m. Mass is followed by brunch. Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for children under age 13. Register at www.sandamiano.org or call 925.837.9141 x315.

For many years the Sisters of the Holy Names taught at Sacred Heart school.  This year the Sisters celebrate the 150th anniversary of their arrival in California.  There will be an opening event on May 10, 2018 at St. Theresa's Event center.  The reception and program will be from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.  All are welcome.  For more info go to www.snjmca150.org.  An article about the Holy Names sisters will be in the April 23rd edition of the Catholic Voice.

This past week, Mrs. Olga Moore passed away from cancer.  Her funeral will be Saturday, May 5th at 11 AM.  Ms. Olga taught our first communion class for many, many years.  She is greatly missed.  I remit her family to your prayers during this time of grieving.

The parish carnival was a great success just like last year.  Our preliminary results are that we grossed $8,303.00.  There are still some outstanding bills, but it still shows that this year's carnival was a great success. Here are the winners of the raffle: $500 went to Gilda Costa; $300 went to Behrang Barzin; $200 went to Demetrio Tafoya.  Again, we thank all the workers and all those who supported us in the carnival.  A very good time was had by all.

Italian Catholic Federation Branch 40 is inviting you to attend a Bingo/Raffle Luncheon Saturday May 26th 1:00—4:00 p.m. in the Parish Cafeteria. Admission for this enjoyably afternoon of fellowship and fun is $15.00 for adults and $10:00 for children 12 and under which includes two bingo cards. Lunch will include green and fruit salads, finger sandwiches and a HOSTED WINE BAR Raffles will be held with the grand prize being a 40” HDTV, tickets are $10.00 each. Winner need not be present to win. For lunch or raffles tickets or further information contact Mary Ann Francis (510) 655-4971.

Sacred Heart’s second collection for St. Vincent de Paul is this weekend, April 21st-22nd rather than the fifth Sunday. Your assistance with this worthwhile cause allows the society to help the poor and those who have temporarily fallen upon hard times. Thank you for your generosity.

Catholic Charities of the East Bay continues to actively resettle refugees in the Bay Area. We welcome any parish interested in helping a refugee family rebuild their lives and adapt to a new homeland. Parish teams help in many ways, including: A warm welcome and airport pick-up; setting up a home; tutoring to improve English language skills; providing transportation to necessary appointments; introducing new public transportation systems; and sharing hospitality. A parish network significantly improves the support available to a new family, creating new friendships and answering Christ’s call to welcome the newcomer. You’ll find your own life both challenged and deeply enriched by the experience. For more information, please contact Jude Stephens, Team Support Coordinator, at [email protected] or (510)439-4269.

With joyful hearts we welcome Joshua Delfin, Gerry Ip and Jean-Francois Racine into our house of prayer to celebrate the gift of life and special faith we share.

This weekend, April 14-15, Fr. James Brobst, OMI, one of the members of the Oblate leadership council for the United States, will be visiting us.  He will preside and preach at the weekend Masses.  He is here to learn about the ministry at Sacred Heart parish.  He visits all the places of Oblate ministry to give us support and challenge.  Please feel free to talk with him after any of the Masses.  We welcome Fr. Jim to experience our Sacred Heart community.

Saturday, April 21st The Sacred Heart Prayer Group is hosting a casino bus trip to Cache Creek & Feather Falls. Breakfast is provided along with a food coupon and a $20.00 casino voucher. Tickets are $35.00 per person. For information contact Ben Navarra (510) 658-7685 or (510) 9904-2487; Ernie Villezar Gomes (510) 703-2432; or Penny Leano (510) 289-8762.

This weekend we will welcome a Missionary from the Discalced Carmelites. Father Christopher La Rocca OCD will speak at the Masses for the Mission Cooperative Plan of the Diocese (Mission Appeal). Through our prayers, sacrifices and financial help we cooperate in building up the Church in various parts of the world. Father will speak about the Carmelite Mission in Uganda, Africa. We are encouraged to be generous in supporting that Mission.

Please save the date of Sunday, June 10, 2018 for a musical concert in our church by Mr. Jesse Manibusan.  Tickets for this event will be $10.  It is being sponsored by our fundraising committee.  Invite your family and friends for this very inspiring event.  It will begin at 2 PM on Sunday, May 10th.