St. Bonaventure Catholic Community
April 30, 2026
"But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust." -Matthew 5:44-45
Important Warning about Fraudulent Group
This flyer was recently passed out to unsuspecting students at Saint Mary's College. This organization has no standing with the Catholic Church. Their flyer and website appear to be a money-making scheme. We are informing our parishioners about this group and any solicitations they may receive from them.
-Fr. Lawrence D'Anjou
Pastor
-Fr. Lawrence D'Anjou
Pastor
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May First Friday 24—Hour Eucharistic Adoration—May 1st
The First Friday 24 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration for May will begin on May 1st. We ask that you please sign up to spend some time with our Lord as the Blessed Sacrament cannot be left alone. We especially need coverage during the overnight hours. Please sign up for an hour or more here.
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Bingo Night—Saturday, May 2
Bingo Night is back! Please join us for a fun evening of food, games and prizes on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Large Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm for dinner followed by Bingo games, called by Fr. Ramon. The ticket price of $30 includes dinner and ten games of Bingo. Kids meal tickets are also available for $5. Babysitting will be available for free in the Small Hall. Proceeds of this event benefit our St. Bonaventure Youth Ministry and St. Bonaventure Columbiette initiatives.
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Let ‘s celebrate and do Lunch!
May 21
We will celebrate with a Hawaiian meal on Thursday, May 21, featuring Huli Huli Chicken, Pulled Pork, sides and a delicious fruit salad. Beverages and Dessert are included for $20 per person. Reservations with payment will be taken after the Masses on May 16 & 17 and in the church office on May 18 until 4pm.
Come for a good meal and share special time with our St. Bonaventure Community and guests.
Come for a good meal and share special time with our St. Bonaventure Community and guests.
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WCF Annual May Dinner - May 21
The Women's Christian Fellowship Annual May Dinner in honor of Our Blessed Mother will be held Thursday, May 21st, 6:30-9:00pm in the Large Hall.
Guest Speaker is Fr. Neal Clemens, pastor of Queen of All Saints Parish in Concord, who will share with us an inspiring talk on Our Lady and his personal relationship with her. Prior to his talk, a delicious pasta dinner, catered by Rocco's Ristorante, will be served. Cost is $30 per person, and all are invited. Please reserve in advance by May 18th.
Reservations may be made through the parish website, or by scanning the QR Code below. Paper flyers with mail-in reservation form are also available in the church foyer and parish office.
Guest Speaker is Fr. Neal Clemens, pastor of Queen of All Saints Parish in Concord, who will share with us an inspiring talk on Our Lady and his personal relationship with her. Prior to his talk, a delicious pasta dinner, catered by Rocco's Ristorante, will be served. Cost is $30 per person, and all are invited. Please reserve in advance by May 18th.
Reservations may be made through the parish website, or by scanning the QR Code below. Paper flyers with mail-in reservation form are also available in the church foyer and parish office.
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"Flores de Mayo" or Flowers of May - May 31
The members of the St. Bonaventure Filipino-American Ministry invite everyone to the annual celebration of Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
3:50pm - Procession of the Blessed Mother to the front of the Altar, followed by offering of flowers to the Blessed Mother by Devotees
4:00pm Mass – Sunday, May 31, 2026
We hope to see you all there.
Maraming Salamat Po! Thank you very much!
3:50pm - Procession of the Blessed Mother to the front of the Altar, followed by offering of flowers to the Blessed Mother by Devotees
4:00pm Mass – Sunday, May 31, 2026
We hope to see you all there.
Maraming Salamat Po! Thank you very much!
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Vacation Bible Camp
June 22-26, 2026
9:30am-12:30pm (Kinder and above)
9:30-11:30am (Pre-school)
Registration is now open in the parish office from 1:30-4:00pm Monday-Thursday.
Registration fees
(based on grade child will be in September 2026)
Pre-school campers: $95
Kinder-6th grade campers: $115
7th-12th grade counselors: $75
An additional $10 will be attached to each registration AFTER May 18.
Please register early
No refunds after May18, 2026
If there is an adult who will be helping with the entire week of Bible Camp, there is a significant discount per child in the family. Please reach out to Jerome for that information.
9:30-11:30am (Pre-school)
Registration is now open in the parish office from 1:30-4:00pm Monday-Thursday.
Registration fees
(based on grade child will be in September 2026)
Pre-school campers: $95
Kinder-6th grade campers: $115
7th-12th grade counselors: $75
An additional $10 will be attached to each registration AFTER May 18.
Please register early
No refunds after May18, 2026
If there is an adult who will be helping with the entire week of Bible Camp, there is a significant discount per child in the family. Please reach out to Jerome for that information.
Each morning includes learning about our faith, crafts, skits, games, song, and snack.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. We hope you will join us!
Yours in Christ,
Jerome Baybayan
Director, Evangelization and Faith Formation
925 672 5800 x2229
jbaybayan@stbonaventure.net
Debbie Schnick
Administrative Assistant
Evangelization and Faith
Formation
925 672 5800 x2207
dschnick@stbonaventure.net
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. We hope you will join us!
Yours in Christ,
Jerome Baybayan
Director, Evangelization and Faith Formation
925 672 5800 x2229
jbaybayan@stbonaventure.net
Debbie Schnick
Administrative Assistant
Evangelization and Faith
Formation
925 672 5800 x2207
dschnick@stbonaventure.net
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68 Teens Received the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 23
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2026 Bishop's Ministries Appeal
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Families in Faith - Marriage Enrichment Series
Parents - Looking for a way to enrich your marriage and family life? Well, come join us as we continue our enrichment series just for you! Our short programs are designed to provide you an opportunity to focus on just the two of you so that you can rekindle your relationship and be that special 'beacon of love' for your children to witness. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in classroom A3. Our Marriage Enrichment gatherings will last approximately 90 minutes and children’s activities will be provided in classroom A4. Our next "iMarriage" Enrichment is on Tuesday, May 5. Prior attendance although beneficial is not required. Registration is required so that we can arrange for children’s activities @ Families in Faith Registration Form-iMarriage Monthly Enrichment – Fill out form. Please contact Joe & Sue Talarico for more information. joe.sue.talarico@wwme.org
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Note from the Garden Angels
We want to thank the Confirmation Candidates who worked in the church garden recently. The care of the garden is fully in the hands of our volunteers who rake up leaves, prune, pull weeds, head the roses, and maintain the irrigation system. We are currently shorthanded and looking for more help. Your volunteer time can be arranged around your schedule. If you’re interested, please contact the parish office.
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May Magnificat Meeting at Cathedral
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This Week on FORMED
Comunidad Hispana
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24 horas de Adoración Eucarística será este primer viernes de 1ro mayo
Este viernes 1ro de mayo será el primer viernes del mes para empezar las 24 horas de Adoración Eucarística. Le pedimos a todos que se inscriban para contemplar a nuestro Señor, ya que no debemos dejar solo al Santísimo Sacramento. Sobre todo, se necesita que se le acompañe durante las horas de la noche y madrugada. Por favor regístrese por una hora o más aquí.
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Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel
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Noche de Bingo, sábado 2 de mayo
¡Vuelve la Noche de Bingo! Les invitamos a acompañarnos en una divertida velada con comida, juegos y premios el sábado 2 de mayo de 2026 en el Gran Salón. Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:00 p. m. para la cena, seguida de las partidas de bingo, que dirigirá el Padre Ramón. Las entradas anticipadas se venderán después de todas las misas del 18 al 19 de abril y del 25 al 26 de abril. El precio de la entrada es de 30 dólares e incluye la cena y diez partidas de bingo. También hay disponibles boletos de comida para niños por 5 dólares. Habrá servicio de guardería gratuito en el salón pequeño. Las ganancias de este evento se destinarán a nuestro Ministerio Juvenil de San Buenaventura y a las iniciativas de las Columbietas de San Buenaventura.
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¡Celebremos y almorcemos! - 21 de mayo
El jueves 21 de mayo celebraremos con una comida hawaiana, la cual incluirá pollo Huli Huli, cerdo desmenuzado, guarniciones y una deliciosa ensalada de frutas ( bebidas y postre está incluido). El costo es de $20 por persona. Se recibirán las reservaciones y el pago después de las misas de los días 16 y 17 de mayo, así como en la oficina parroquial el 18 de mayo hasta las 4:00pm.
Vengan a disfrutar de una buena comida y a compartir un momento especial con nuestra comunidad de San Buenaventura y sus invitados.
Vengan a disfrutar de una buena comida y a compartir un momento especial con nuestra comunidad de San Buenaventura y sus invitados.
Ministry Notes
More news and events:
● Laundry Help for Those in Need: We have a ministry that volunteers at a laundromat once a month. They do the laundry for those in need: those needing shelter, families who have fled their countries, day laborers and others living on the edge. We need more volunteers so we can help more people. We provide the quarters and the laundry soap, dryer sheets and bleach. But hands are needed.
If you want to support this ministry, you can make a monetary donation to St. Bonaventure Church with memo: Clean Start.
We volunteer on the fourth Saturday of the month. The laundromat is in Concord. We arrive at 8am and our last load goes in at 10am. To volunteer or ask any questions, please contact Norene Mason teammason@comcast.net.
● Staying connected - St Vincent de Paul: SVdP is here to help with temporary financial assistance to our parishioners in need. Please call the church at 925-672-5800 and ask or put in ext. 2234. Please leave your name, phone number and a brief message and one of our dedicated Vincentians will call you within 24 hours.
● FORMED: Check out what’s being offered on FORMED this week by clicking here. Enjoy St. Bonaventure's subscription to FORMED, a premier online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children. Click HERE for more information.
● Marriage Encounter: Learn to love your spouse more fully on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Both virtual and in-person Experiences are available. Go to www.wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
May 2026
May 2-3, 2026
“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, …” Let the Lord into your marriage to do His works. Learn how your Sacrament can be a light to the world by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on July 10-12, 2026 in Danville CA, August 21-23, 2026 in Modesto.CA or September 18-20, 2026 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Go to wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
May 9-10, 2026
Happy Mother’s Day! Husbands, give the mother of your children a weekend away with you. Grow more in love than ever on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on July 10-12, 2026 in Danville CA, August 21-23, 2026 in Modesto.CA or September 18-20, 2026 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Go to wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
May 16-17, 2026
“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Trust in the Lord that He is in your marriage. Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on July 10-12, 2026 in Danville CA, August 21-23, 2026 in Modesto.CA or September 18-20, 2026 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Go to wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
May 23-24, 2026
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.’” Let the Holy Spirit infuse your marriage with increased trust and intimacy by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on July 10-12, 2026 in Danville CA, August 21-23, 2026 in Modesto.CA or September 18-20, 2026 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Go to wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
May 30-31, 2026
“And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.” Learn how to strengthen and celebrate your wedding vows by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on July 10-12, 2026 in Danville CA, August 21-23, 2026 in Modesto.CA or September 18-20, 2026 in San Juan Bautista, CA. Go to wwme.org to find the Experience that is just right for you!
Ongoing
Schedule & Activities
Please visit our website at www.stbonaventure.net for the most up-to-date liturgy information.
For our full Mass schedule and additional information, please click HERE
Prayer, Spirituality and Formation
Prayers for Those Who Have Died Please join us in praying for members of our community who have died. You may find their names on our website. May they rest in peace.
Daily Mass Readings Click here
Mass Intentions, Online Prayer Vine & Drive-thru Prayer Information
Details here
Details here
Adoration & Friday Holy Hour
We offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00am Mass in the Chapel. Monday through Thursday, Adoration continues for one hour after Mass. Friday Adoration continues until 8:00pm. The Friday Holy Hour beginning at 2:00pm includes the Rosary and the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Benediction takes place at 8:00pm.
Adoración al Santisimo
Todos los martes de 6:00 a 7:00 pm en la Iglesia
6:00 – Santa Misa
6:30 – Adoración y Reconciliación
Unción de los enfermos el primer martes de cada mes
Online Spiritual Communion Service Details here
Christian Centering Prayer Group Details here
STAYING CONNECTED
Sacraments, Pastoral Counseling, and Staff Support
We're here for you! Our clergy and pastoral staff are available to help. We can offer pastoral counseling by appointment, over the phone or by videocall, and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available in person when needed. Please call the parish office at (925) 672-5800 to make an appointment. We offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the church on Fridays at 8:00am and on Saturdays at 3:30pm.
The office is open for walk-up visits, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm (closed for lunch 1-1:30pm), and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm. Staff are also available by appointment. Please call the main office number or call or email the staff person directly.
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Food Pantry
The St. Bonaventure Food Pantry is open Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00am in the parish parking lot. See our website for more information. (Note: The Food Pantry thanks you for your continuing donations of food and other items.
Thank you for the many ways you continue to support our community!
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Your Gifts Allow Us to Serve
THANK YOU. We are so grateful to all who share their financial gifts with our parish.
May God bless all of you and reward you abundantly for your support of your parish.
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May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.