Text Box: items in the barrels in the vestibule at the back of the church. The next regular St. Vincent de Paul collection will be on Sunday, March 29th, the fifth Sunday of that month. Our next conference meeting will be held on Monday evening, March 16, in the parish rectory, starting at 7:00 PM. Any interested parishioner is encouraged to attend. For more information, please call Bill Duffy at (510) 758-6158. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN TO RECEIVE CRUCIFIXES on Sunday, March 15. On Sunday, March 15, the First Holy Communion Children, Class of 2009, of St. Margaret Mary will be presented with crucifixes. As we meditate on the suffering and death of Our Lord on the Cross for our salvation during Lent, let us pray for these children as they continue to prepare to receive the Body and Blood in Holy Communion in May. Pray also for their families and catechists. ALL NIGHT ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT on Friday, March 6 (after the 6 PM Mass), until Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 AM. ST, ANN’S GUILD CORNER !!! LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Lenten Soup Suppers will be shared in the parish hall every Friday of Lent (except for Good Friday) from 6 pm to 8 pm. Please RSVP so we know how much soup and bread we need. Many contributors are needed for this project, so as to share the work. If there are not enough volunteers, there will be no supper that Friday. This is what is needed: Set-up group:  2 individuals or 2 families open up hall at 5:30 pm and set up kitchen end of hall with 4-6 tables and chairs. Another 2 individuals or families bring 2 kinds of meatless soup, each enough to serve 20+ servings (more is better). Another 2 individuals or families bring some kind of bread/rolls to have with the soup. Clean up group:  1 family or 2 individuals will clean up kitchen and counter area (should be minimal if soups were made at home and then brought in), put some chairs and tables away, sweep hall if necessary. Hall and dinner should be ready to serve starting at 6 PM and will continue until 8 PM (more or less). Although many will attend Mass at 6 PM and Stations of the Cross following, some, especially those with young children might wish to go to the hall and eat, and then come up for the Stations.  We thought it would be helpful if families have a place to go, if they need to during the Mass/Stations. If you would like to bring soup, or bread please contact Lily Mullen at lily.mullen@gmail.com or phone (925)827-1946. Thank you. Text Box: Sign up sheets to take part in these suppers are in the vestibule of the church as well as on the front table in the hall. ST. ANNE’S GUILD MEETING The next St. Anne’s Guild meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:30 PM. Hope to see you then. EXECUTIVE HOME FOR SALE Contractor’s own home: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and office, all on the main floor. Spacious marble entry. Large living room w/marble fireplace, Gracious formal dining room. Kitchen w/nook and large deck off ample family room. Lower level includes wide, 2 car garage w/work area and boat storage; full bath and 3 extra rooms. Bay view. Perfect for casual and/or formal entertaining. Wonderful family home. Easy maintenance. Must see to appreciate this 3,000 sq. ft. residence. Please call Lois Johnson at 510/339-8900, or Jeanne at 510/531-8401.