In compliance with the new order issues for all Bay Area counties, masks are once again required indoors, regardless of vaccination status, effective August 2, 2021. This applies to Mass and any indoor gatherings at Sacred Heart Church. While we know these are trying setbacks, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we all try to navigate these challenges together safely as brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Church needs good and holy priests, and it needs good and holy religious. The different vocations complement each other and build upon each other. They make for a vibrant Church built of ‘living stones’ to carry the message of God’s love in Jesus to others. Join Fr. Carl Arcosa, Director, Office of Vocations for Adoration, Confession, Benediction, Q&A with the Diocesan Vocation Team and a reception on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 4:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church - 41933 Blacow Road, Fremont, CA. Register with Fr. Carl Arcosa at [email protected]

St. Mary as mother, companion, friend or casual acquaintance? Where does Mary have a place in our life? Presented by Joan Clair DiStefano, OFS, this weekend retreat will utilize personal reflection/discussion, composing a personal prayer, and creating from supplied materials a personal rosary or meditation bracelet. It will take place on Friday, August 27, 2021, 1:00 PM. To register please use this link: https://sandamiano.org/events/personal-retreat-for-mary-art-and-prayer/#tkt-slctr-tbl-17122 or contact Contact Kateri at [email protected] or call 925-785-9850 if you prefer making your reservation by phone.

Saint Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County in partnership with the Pentecostals of the Bay Area, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Contra Costa Health Services are offering a free food distribution drive AND the opportunity for a free Covid-19 vaccine at the same site. Please register in advance online at: www.myturn.ca.gov and Enter ZIPCODE 94565. The location will be at The Pentecostals of the Bay Area 310 Central Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565.