Month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Next Sunday, May 3, before the 10am Mass, our Faith Formation kids will offer flowers to our Blessed Mother. And after the 10am Mass, they will be praying the Rosary at Grotto, followed by the crowning of Mary. All are welcome!
Mother’s Day Envelopes are in the back pews to add your mother for novena prayers starting Sunday, May 10. Suggested donation is $10. You may submit the envelope in the designated box in front of the Altar.
Reminder that if you have allergies to wheat bread, inform Mass Coordinator before each Mass to receive Gluten Free Holy Eucharist.
We congratulate Fr. Joe Nguyen who was recently appointed a Provincial of Salesians USA West! Fr. Joe has been our 8am presider for a few years at St. Callistus and we’re very happy for him.
The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal sustains the vital programs that bind our diocesan family together in faith and service. Your participation ensures that we continue to form disciples, strengthen parishes, and serve Christ in those most in need.
Please take a moment to watch our 2026 Bishop's Ministries Appeal video, featuring Bishop Barber as he shares how your generosity brings hope and transformation to our diocesan community through four essential ministries. click here for video
The Young adults Group at St. Callistus invite those of you ages 18 - 28 to grow in Faith, Community, and Joy with them as they seek to deepen their relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Prayer, friendship and service are done during weekly gatherings with talks, spiritual reflections and fun activities that are rooted in our faith. You’re welcome to come at the St. Callistus Youth Building on Mondays at 6pm. Contacts are Kylo Mallari - 304.894.4501 and Beatriz Martinez - 415.670.1149.
Remember that Reconciliation hours are at 4:30pm to 5:15pm on Saturdays. Reconciliation may also be available 1/2 hour before each Sunday Mass. Tell an Usher/Greeter and they will inform the priest.
If you’re not currently registered at our Parish, please fill a form found at the back of the pews. You may drop it during collections or come by our office during business hours. Alternatively, you may go to our saintallistus.org web page. Also, register on Flocknote, if you haven’t already, to receive intermittent but important messages from us. Flocknote is our main communications tool to keep you informed and up to date on important events. (Parish registration form above)
Reminder that Rosaries are recited 1/2 hour before each Mass. It’s a great practice to do before Mass.
Following Exodus, our next Bible Study
by Zoom will be on the Gospel of John.
1st Lesson Wednesday May 27th 7pm
The Gospel of John is a testament to the divine nature of Jesus, the Word made flesh, the Light of the World. Part One of our study (John 1‒10) covers the magnificent prologue of John’s Gospel and a significant portion of Jesus’ ministry. This ministry is highlighted by miraculous “signs” that reveal Jesus’ true nature and his relationship with the Father. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 6 lessons.
Contact: Roberta Jalbert
text: 510-253-9828 or
email: robertajalbert@aol.com
You are still welcome to wear your mask in church
QUICK LINKS
DAILY READINGS
Link to Bible readings at the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) website
REFLECTIONS
APRIL 26, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:20b-25
Gospel: John 10:1-10
In today’s Gospel, Jesus identifies himself as the sheepgate and says, “Whoever enters through me will be saved.” Well, does this mean that only explicit Christians will be saved? Does it mean that unless you are baptized, you don’t receive the Holy Spirit?
There are two extremes to be avoided here. On the one hand, the exclusivist claim that only baptized Catholics can be saved. That is not the teaching of the Church. But the other extreme (I think more prevalent today) is that one’s religion is finally a matter of indifference as long as one finds himself on a spiritual path.
This second view doesn’t give nearly enough weight to the uniqueness of Christianity. With Jesus Christ, something altogether new has entered the world, something that is deeply pleasing to God and therefore of salvific significance to us.
This is the power and message of the cross, that dynamic into which we the baptized have been drawn. Redemptive suffering is what Jesus did on the cross: putting up with suffering for doing what is right. This is pleasing in God’s eyes, precisely because it is redemptive for the world, precisely because it takes away something that God hates.
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
8:00 AM, 7:30-Rosary
10:00 AM, 9:30-Rosary
12:00 Noon, 11:30-Rosary
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SATURDAY VIGIL
5:30 PM, 5:00-Rosary
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DAILY (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
8:30 AM Devotional Prayer
9:00 AM Mass
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HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
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CONFESSION
SATURDAY
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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SUNDAY
30 minutes before each Sunday Mass
Other times by Appointment
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Guide to making a good Confession
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