Let's celebrate the transformation of our church and community with a party under the Big Top! Come dressed for our Fifties theme to enjoy a great comedy line-up, reserved seating, food truck fare, deejay and no-host bar. Bid for amazing items in our silent and live auctions that include exclusive items related to our renovation. you won't want to miss this historic occasion.
Many hands will be needed to prepare our fundraising social on Saturday, Aug. 17. Just a week after our church re-opens, we will celebrate under the tent before it comes down for good. Click the headline to volunteer, to donate to our silent and live auctions, to sell event tickets on the patio after Mass, to help with set up on Aug. 17, or serve in other ways. It will be our Big Top Celebration!
Our church renovation is nearing completion and our capital campaign fund has reached $3.8 million.Click the headline for our Transformation Calendar with dates for the the move into our newly-renovated church, the Dedication Mass on Aug. 10, and the Big Tent Celebration Aug. 17 before our temporary worship space comes down.
Use this quick and easy form to register at OLA parish. Register online, or look for forms at the parish office or in the kiosk off the patio. Registration insures that you will receive all the relevant communications from the parish about seasonal celebrations and other important news.
Our 2019 Young Neighbors in Action mission trip was a success! The team of 17 teens spent the week working in a nursery, preparing farming plots, cleaning rooms to help get three families off the street, and distributing meals to those in need. Here are a few words from our missionaries who spent the week being Salt & Light to the Oakland community! Click the headline for our photo album.
Artist Mirko Codenotti has taken a stunning group of photos from the workshop of Los Artesanos Don Bosco in remote Chacas, Peru. His workshop is now creating the crucifix and reredos (wall) which will be a focal point in our new sanctuary, as well as the altar and furniture. Click the headline above to view the photos and a video about this community called "Furniture for the Poor."
