St. Joan of Arc - Upcoming Events

Grief Support Workshop
Let us help you take those first steps on you "grief journey"...

St. Joan's Fall Grief Workshop begins October 7th thru November 18th
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

For more information contact:
Carol Dwyer (925) 735-7611 or
Susan Fusselman (925) 830-1737

Registration is required prior to attending the workshop.


	Eight Annual Pasta Feed Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Saturday, October 25th in the gym (immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass) This is a family affair and all are invited. While the dinner is free, donations will be accepted with the funds collected donated to FACE. Beverages will be available for purchase.
The fundraiser enables FACE to make grants for the tuition needs of students in the Oakland Diocese. Information concerning FACE will be available at all the Masses on October 18th and 19th.
For more information about FACE go to www.faceofoakland.org. Or contact Pat CArter at 925-933-3613.


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Habitat for Humanity

	St. Joan of Arc parishioners and friends continue to be active volunteers and supporters of the East Bay Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Our monthly group build days have attracted 7 to 13 volunteers each month including many "regulars". In the past several months we have worked on an 8-home project in Alameda, the Edes Avenue project in East oakland which will eventually total 54 homes and a single home rehab in Bay Point. In every case St. joan's volunteers are enabling deserving low income families to achieve their dream of home ownership.
The following are the scheduled build days for the remainder of 2008:
		Work dates: Saturday, October 4 Saturday, November1 Saturday, December 6

We hope to have approximately 10-12 volunteers on each day. Experience? No experience or special skill is necessary. Men and women over 18 are also welcome when accompanied by a parent. Where to meet? We meet at the church at 7:40 am and carpool to the work site. No personal tools are necessary and lunch is often provided. Other ways to help - For those who are not able to participate in the construction, we are also soliciting individuals, families or groups who can volunteer to provide lunch for the workers.		. The work day runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
To Volunteer or for more Information please contact *Karl Auker (karlauker@comcast.net) or telephone (925-828-6497) or visit www.habitateb.org .

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	Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Blessings of Animals Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m. In honor of St. Francis, we will be blessing animals in the gathering space of the church, near the statue of St. Joan of Arc. All are welcome to attend with their pets. Please have them on leashes or in cages. Thank You


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