Life and Social Justice

Fed by Christ to Serve Christ in Others

This issue: Respect Life * Immigration * Dance * Comedy * More

Blessings to all!

Your office of Social Justice and Respect Life has been very busy this month assisting many of our brothers and sisters in need of resources and assistance and many have reached out to offer support. Thank you to all who are offering your time, treasure and talents in solidarity for all our neighbors. We all need each other. The new presidential administration is calling the entire body of Christ to serve, to connect, to grow. Therefore, it's important to repeat Most Rev. Bishop Barber's statement: "We Catholics look to Christ Jesus as our ultimate moral authority and guide, prior to any personal preference to a political party. " Read full statement here.

Below you will find opportunities addressing all areas of our ministry for you to participate, connect, serve and learn how we are all part of each other in the body of Christ. Blessed beginning of Lent to all!

Please reach out for anything. United in faith and action,

Your servant,

Kiona Medina

Coordinator of Respect Life and Social Justice Ministries

Diocese of Oakland

kmedina@oakdiocese.org

Respect Life

Let's save lives by sharing these FREE services:

Support free prenatal care by attending Comedy:

Growing list of Immigration Resources:

Please check out our website with a lot of resources, clarification and constantly updated info: www.oakdiocese.org/immigration

****We are in need of volunteer attorneys to attend the April 12 immigration forum at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Concord**** Please email kmedina@oakdiocese.org

Would you like to help spread information and resources? Attend one of these workshops below:

You can also invite us to your parish to pray and offer clarifying information:

Pilgrims of Hope: A Catholic Response to the Needs of Our Times

In union with the Universal Church to the call to be Pilgrims of Hope, the Offices of Respect Life-Social Justice and Latino Ministries of the Diocese of Oakland offer parish visits to support immigrant communities and people in solidarity to receive the following intentions:

Prayer: with the entire community in collaboration with the parish priest, emphasizing the pilgrim Church and baptismal identity.

Basic information: on precautionary measures and general guidelines for the community. Training: Support and creation of parish leaders who serve as a bridge to resources and are spokespersons for information.

Cost: Donations are accepted to continue supporting our ministries. We are here to serve you. Contact us below. The next one will be at St. Bede's Hayward. Spanish below:

Comprehensive Immigration Info in SF with many immigration attorneys:

Family Justice:

Stations of the Cross for Teens: Pray this as a family or share it with your teens!

& Stations of the Cross for Persons who struggle with mental illness or their loved ones:

Diocesan Community Bulletin Board:

A gentleman from Queen of All Saints in Concord is battling stage 4 cancer and need help paying for treatment. His name is Luis Garcia and his mother from Mexico sent tablecloths and napkins to sell at $20 each. Whatever you can donate to him is appreciated. Please share the link: https://luisgarciasfundraiser.my.canva.site/