A Blessed Gaudete Sunday to you Church Family!
Praying that you're doing well.
ADVENT MATERIALS STILL AVAILABLE
Advent booklets are available for pickup as you exit the church doors.
Please be courteous and only take
ONE book per household.
There is a book specific to individuals (green),
families (red), and children (yellow)
families (red), and children (yellow)
So here's what the SVDP schedule is looking like for next week.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Madonna, James and Dale are going to food bank at 830am to pick up some items.
They'll need help unloading when they return to the church at 9:15 am.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
They need at least 2 pickup trucks to meet them at the...
Alameda County Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
...by 8 am.
...by 8 am.
They're picking up a large amount of frozen chickens,
some bulk items, and fresh produce.
They need to get everything unloaded, in Fr. Jay Matthews Hall,
They need to get everything unloaded, in Fr. Jay Matthews Hall,
and be out of the Hall by NOON.
The school is having their Christmas party at 12:30PM
The school is having their Christmas party at 12:30PM
and we need to be out of their way by noon.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Due to the fact that they're donating, food and gifts for potentially 100+ people
Please arrive by 8:30AM am so they can get setup and ready to go ASAP.
Please arrive by 8:30AM am so they can get setup and ready to go ASAP.
They'll are also having another holiday Potluck.
All are welcome to stay. so please bring your favorite dish to share.
Thank you so very much for your donations for our upcoming Christmas Giveaway.
Please Contact Dale Blake (510) 543-8036 or Madonna Billups (510) 830-9300
for more information.
God Bless You
And now...(drumroll)
No need to wait any longer Fam!
Tickets are READY to be PURCHASED!
Get your Lucky 3's March Madness Tickets today!
You have (3) Months to Purchase.
Donation is $10 per ticket!
See ANY KNIGHT to purchase your Favorite Numbers!
Last day to Purchase Tickets is
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026.
BUT ALSO...
SUPERBOWL 60 will be here soon, and it's time to purchase your
FOOTBALL POOL SQUARES!
See Grand Knight Bro. Leonard Pete to get your Squares Secured!
Donation is $10 per square!
But in the meantime, make sure to make you RSVP and Payment for the SUPERBOWL PARTY of ALLLLLLL SUPERBOWL PARTIES!
Sunday, February 8, 2026 ~ 2pm
Donation is $20 per person!
ALL YOU CAN EAT Game Food and Drinks.
(1) Complimentary Adult Beverage.
Additional Beverages available for Purchase.
Raffles and Door Prizes too!
LOTS of FELLOWSHIP and FUN
watching the Superbowl on a HUGE SCREEN!
DON'T MISS OUT!
RSVP today!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
DO YOU KNOW WHAT
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IS?
Spending time in quiet prayer and contemplation before the Eucharist.
Allowing time to worship and communicate with Christ.
Engaging in silent Scripture reading, quiet reflection, journaling,
silent recitation of the rosary; spiritual nourishment outside of Mass.
It allows for the deepening of our personal relationship with Jesus.
Stay Tuned...COMING SOON!
AAPC (African American Pastoral Center) News!
Courtesy of our own, Dr. Chiquita Tuttle
In collaboration with the American Heart Association to address food insecurity and promote nutrition security within the African American Community,
we ask that you take a second to fill out the Nutrition Screener Form below.
CLICK HERE to BEGIN!
You can find ALL of the latest Newsletters from 2025 below:
CLICK HERE
CLICK FLYER ^^^ TO RSVP TODAY!
Don't Miss Out!
Mardi Gras Season will be here before you know it!
We will gather together again to Celebrate
the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 19, 2025 - 9am
SAVE THE DATE!
Spread the Word!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
As always, thanks to those who have been utilizing our newest Online Giving tool.
It's easy and it's SECURE!
And it goes DIRECTLY to St. Benedict Catholic Church.
As always, simply Scan the QR Code below, or simply go to
www.saintbenedictoakland.com/online-giving
Set up your offering any day, any time, however many times and to whichever collection or ministry you choose.
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And that's all for now!
Thank you Church Family for your continued support!
God loves you and so do we!
St. Benedict Catholic Church
Oakland, CA
We are truly grateful to all who took the time to celebrate 95 years with us!
A time was had!!
May God continue to bless us on this faith-filled journey as we carry out the marching orders laid out for us by Fr. Paul Vassar & Sr. Marie de Porres-Taylor.
Thank you Church Family!
The rich, diverse and immeasurable impact of St. Benedict Church is reflective by
the magnificent array of represented cultures, dialects, families and community
served by this reverent center of spirituality.
the magnificent array of represented cultures, dialects, families and community
served by this reverent center of spirituality.
For 95 years St. Benedict Catholic Church has been a beacon of God's grace,
love manifested faith, light, hope and provisions to all that worship and reside in
the community surrounding 82nd and Bancroft, Oakland, California.
love manifested faith, light, hope and provisions to all that worship and reside in
the community surrounding 82nd and Bancroft, Oakland, California.
As you scan the images of the clergy, celebrants, auxiliaries, parishioners and
visitors that comprise St. Benedict Church it brings a smile to your heart and
uplift of your spirit and joy to your soul.
visitors that comprise St. Benedict Church it brings a smile to your heart and
uplift of your spirit and joy to your soul.
The collective voices of our magnificent and melodic choir, the gracious greeting by
our ushers, our beautiful sanctuary adorned and lovingly attended to by members
are reverent segments reflecting what has sustained this beloved church.
our ushers, our beautiful sanctuary adorned and lovingly attended to by members
are reverent segments reflecting what has sustained this beloved church.
We thank you for sharing in our homecoming festivities this month and upcoming
celebration on the occasion of our historic 95th Anniversary of St. Benedict Catholic Church as we also honor the tremendous contributions of the pastors, priests, church leaders, staff, parishioners and others who all comprise the magnificent mosaic of this edifice of faith, love and spirituality.
celebration on the occasion of our historic 95th Anniversary of St. Benedict Catholic Church as we also honor the tremendous contributions of the pastors, priests, church leaders, staff, parishioners and others who all comprise the magnificent mosaic of this edifice of faith, love and spirituality.
Thank You,
St. Benedict Church Archives and History Committee, 2025
St. Benedict Church Archives and History Committee, 2025
Written by: Regina Guillory
Photos by: Jorge Watson
Photos by: Jorge Watson
Please continue to pray for the repose of his soul.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed through the mercy of God Rest in peace. Amen.
