Text Box: Married Couples: "Warmth, generosity, deep profound love, respect, Christ in our marriage," these are just a few words which couples have shared with us as to what they "discovered" by attending a WWME weekend. Come and uncover your own words/meaning by attending your own WWME weekend being held in Pleasanton20 - 22.more informationRay & Roberta Montes @ 916.806.4601  or Joe & SuTalarico @ 925.680.7767, now or go to:  http://www.rekindleyourmarriage.org.  Please register, on-line by28.  National Catholic Conference 2009 November 19-21, 2009, Kansas City, Missouri The 2009 National Catholic Youth Conference will bring together over 23,000 high school-aged Catholic youth for three days of speakers, catechetical sessions, music, prayer, liturgy, and fun! We hope to bring a large delegation from the Diocese of Oakland to Kansas City for NCYC. This year’s theme is:” Christ Reigns In Us, Among Us, Through Us.” Deadlines for the Diocese of Oakland NCYC Delegation: Send the following documents and payments to Joe Murray at the Diocese of Oakland, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland, Ca 94612. Contact: Joe at 510.267.8389 or jmurray@oakdiocese.org with your questions PRAY FOR OUR SERVICEMEN & SOLDIERS: Robert Hoops, Thomas Campana, Connor O’Keefe, Matthew Valenzuela, Steven Mayer; John Molinari & other American soldiers and servicemen. PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK: For all who are sick: Members of our families, friends, parishioners, and especially: Fr Vladimir Kozina; Fr Joseph Fiedorowicz; Fr Theo Palis; Msgr. Robert Adams; Sister Antonette Fong; Martha Tork; Lianne Claver; Juan & Nancy Duenas; Frank & Imogene Martin; Paul Valerovski; Ted Price; Harry & Betty Garland; Anthony Krzyzanski; Giovanni & Elisa Mancarti; Titus Ekanem; Truyen Ha; Robert Dale; Rachel Ott; Dale Sherry; Peter McDonough; Albert Hill Sr; Jeanette Zugnoni; Vivian Tuma; Patricia Campos; Zofia Leszowska; Theresa Dinh; Tito Tayco; Sara Zendejas; Josie Martinez, Dora Martinez; Isadora Grace da Silva ........................... and those whose names are written in the Book of the Sick, and all sick people in the entire world. PRAY FOR THE DEAD: For the deceased members of our families, friends, parishioners & benefactors of our parish: Bill Leitao; Inetta Calori; Michael Smith; those who died recently: Jose Isidoro; Jerome Thiem Vu (died in Vietnam); .................. and for all the faithful departed, especially for all the Poor Souls in Purgatory. HOLY MASS INTENTIONS We have empty spots for Holy Mass intentions:DECEMBER. If you would like to have Holy Mass celebrated for your intentions or for your loved ones (living or dead), please contact the parish office at: 510.482.0596, or email: stmargaretm@yahoo.com Text Box: Oakland, California – Immaculate Heart Radio is “Sharing the Hope” with the Bay Area this fall.  On November 4thThe Cathedral of Christ the Light, Immaculate Heart Radio President Douglas Sherman will present the Spirit of Service Award to three local AM 1260 KSFB supporters who exemplify the ideals of charity and dedication. In a time when our culture is searching for a positive message, Sharing the Hope reinforces Immaculate Heart Radio’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of its listeners. The evening’s lineup includes a special guest appearance by Patrick Madrid, a well known Catholic speaker, author, publisher, and host of EWTN’s “Open Line” (Thursday) program. Madrid will give listeners a solid perspective on how God works through various people and media outlets – including Immaculate Heart Radio – to bring the truth and hope of the Catholic faith to people everywhere. Musical sensation, Anna Maria Mendieta, will provide the evening’s entertainment. As the principal harpist with the Sacramento Philharmonic, Mendieta has played for numerous international dignitaries, including Pope Benedict XVI. Called “an exceptional and charismatic soloist” by the American Symphony League,  she will bring joy to listeners through her own special brand of inspiration. Tickets to the event are $35. Hors d’oeuvres, a wine bar, and dessert stations are included in the night’s refreshments.  Join Immaculate Heart Radio, Patrick Madrid, Anna Mendieta, and this year’s recipients of the Spirit of Service Award for this incredible event. Tickets are available now.  Call 1-866-77-HEART, ext. 235 and participate in Sharing the Hope! For more information, please contact Holly Mustion, hemustion@earthlink.net or 248-821-8850 OCTOBER MASS COUNT During the month of October in all parishes in the United States we have a counting of all participants. Bishops use these numbers of diocesan statistics to report to the Holy Father during their visit Ad Limina. Catholic Men in the World — Standing with St. Joseph Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light We are told, by the revelation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that God is "Father." He is, in fact, "Our Father." Created in the image and likeness of God, we men, in particular, are also called to be 'fathers,' all of us spiritually, and many of us biologically. How can we be fathers, how can we be Catholic men, in a world that often seems to reject fatherhood? The Second Vatican Council tells us that "The apostolate in the social milieu, that is, the effort to infuse a Christian spirit into the mentality, customs, laws, and structures of the community in which one lives, is so much the duty and responsibility of the laity that it can never be performed properly by others." (Apostolicam Actuositatem, 13) We are called by God to "contribute to the sanctification of the world, as from within like leaven." (Christifideles Laici, 15). This conference is intended to give each of us new insights as to how to best live out our vocation as Catholic men. It will inform and inspire, encourage and challenge, each of us to be better men, and to restore a deep dimension of fatherhood to a society that so desperately needs it.