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Services and Organizations

Amnesty International

A group dedicated to promoting awareness of the injustices in the world. Group encourages parishioners to sign or write letters to government representatives of the country in question, requesting action or remedy, to protest injustice/human rights violations worldwide. Contact Lil Fichtenkort at 672-2802

Birthright

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Birthright helps those who are pregnant and in need. This organization accepts donations throughout the year of infant equipment and necessities and makes sure that those in need are the recipients. To help out in any way, please call the office.


Divorced/Widowed/Separated

Support group for Catholic single, divorced, widowed and separated persons. All ages (usually late 30’s to 60’s). A variety of activities are offered: hiking, theater attendance, discussion/support groups, monthly brunches, etc. Contact Shirley Sloan at 689-5900

Marriage Encounter

Marriage Encounter

Enrich your marriage and reach a whole new level of intimacy in your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Marriage Encounter is one of the most successful and dynamic marriage enrichment experiences in the world today. Contact Mike & Jeanne Emry at 672-2016


Retrouvaille

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Helps couples in troubled marriages. The CORE (Continuing our Retrouvaille Experience) group provides support to couples with serious difficulties in their marriage, and those wishing to strengthen their union. Couples must attend a weekend experience with a follow-up weekend in three months. Group meets after the Saturday, 5 PM Mass on the first Saturday of the month. Contact Steve & Joanna Greenwood at 689-8036


Right to Life

Informs parishioners of right-to-life issues (i.e. abortion, euthanasia, etc.). Contact Jane and Mike Walker 934-2129.

Knights of Columbus

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Council 6038 works closely with St. Agnes and St. Bonaventure Parishes in Concord, providing funds for various projects, members being active participants in their parish. Contact the Knights by phone at 925-439-3984 or .


St. Vincent de Paul Society

Charitable organization that accepts donations of all kinds of articles that are sold in their Thrift Shops at an affordable price for those who on limited incomes. The St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room in Oakland is also part of this organization. 691-6228

Theresians

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Dedicated to a deeper appreciation of the vocation of the Christian woman as this vocation is lived in the religious and lay states in the world today. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month after the 9am Mass in the hospitality room. Open to all women. Contact Mary Ann Kelly at 686-3815


Young Men’s Institute (YMI)

Diablo Valley #111 - A fraternal organization or brotherhood similar to the Knights of Columbus for adult younger men. Must be a male 18+ years old (there is no upper age limit!). Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Hospitality room of the Church. Contact Paul Louis at 685-8681