CHRISTIAN HEROES: Movie Series for Lent

This just in from John Watkins, Social Justice Coordinator, Diocese of Oakland:

The Pax Christi/Social Justice Group of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Castro Valley (3433 Somerset Ave.) is sponsoring a Lenten movie series on Christian Heroes.  We will show a film each week about an inspirational Christian who lived out the Gospel message in a way that made a positive impact on society.  A discussion will follow each film.

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Franz Jägerstätter, martyr

We will show these films on 4 Wednesdays of Lent - March 16, 23, 30 and April 6 - at 7:30 p.m. in Stack Hall (behind the church) after our 6:00 p.m. Mass and soup meal. We’ll be showing the following films:

March 16: “FRANZ JAGERSTATTER: A MAN OF CONSCIENCE,” a documentary about Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer and father, who had to make a agonizing choice: to serve in Hitler’s army or to face execution. (24 min.)

March 23:   “FOOL FOR CHRIST:  THE STORY OF DOROTHY DAY” chronicles the fascinating life of Dorothy Day, a journalist, social activist, and a devout convert to Catholicism. (52 min.)

March 30:   “DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE” explores how Dr. King’s beliefs and methods evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the Civil Rights Movement. (60 min.)

April 6: “THEY KILLED SISTER DOROTHY” follows the real-life drama     at the trial of the killers of Sister Dorothy Stang who was murdered for trying to save the rainforest at the mouth of the Amazon River. (93 min.)

Livermore Homeless Refuge still needs supplies and volunteers

The Livermore Homeless Refuge is deeply appreciate of the supplies and volunteers from Saint Michael Parish.

To learn more about the Refuge, visit their website at: http://www.livermorehomelessrefuge.org/

Because of your support, they have been able to extend their hours to seven days a week.

To volunteer your time or make a donation, please contact Bob and Donna McKenzie, 443-7398, (cell) 895-4167.

Next English Tutor Training is April 30, 2011

The Saint Michael Parish Social Concerns Ministry has  partnered with the Livermore Public Library’s excellent and popular program to help adults improve their spoken English skills.  

If you speak English, you have all the skills you need to tutor.  

You do not need to be bilingual.  

You will be paired with a St. Michael parishioner who is eager to improve their spoken English.  We ask for two hours of your time per week, scheduled at your convenience. 

Contact Joanne Angvick, 925-443-1422, joangvick@sbcglobal.net.

For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.  --Psalm 107:9