After careful consideration and consultation, Bishop Soto has made the decision to file a Chapter 11 petition on behalf of the Diocese of Sacramento with the United States Bankruptcy court in 2024
St Basil School and Religious Ed Candidates along with their Sponsors are to arrive into St Basil Gym at 6:00pm. for sign in and prepare for ceremony instructions. At 7:00pm, we will go to St Basil Church and rehearse.
St. Basil Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to thank Simbang Gabi Ministry for their generous 2021 donations! We received over 550 pounds of items for our holiday and emergency food programs. May God be your reward.
A huge expression of appreciation to St. Basil School parents and students for their overwhelming generosity. They provided all the turkeys and many canned and meal goods for our 2021 SVdP Thanksgiving Program. They also assisted with the person-to-person delivery to those we served (following Covid protocols of course). Together we helped 52 families have a very enjoyable holiday.
Do you or someone you know need help with back rent due to difficulties from the Covid-19 pandemic? Time is running out! Click the title to learn more!
Bishop Soto has set forth a decree to suspend all masses. Churches will be open during regular mass times for private prayer. Copy this link and paste to your browser to see the document. https://www.scd.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/Decree-Suspending-Public-Masses_17Mar20.pdf
In an effort to protect those most vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, Bishop Soto is issuing a decree dispensing ALL members of the Catholic faithful from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. This will remain active until further notice. For more information see the Diocesan website. https://www.scd.org/coronavirus/holy-mass
Bishop Soto directed parishes in certain counties to cancel non-essential large gatherings due to COVID-19 through the month of March. St. Basil's has thereby cancelled the following gatherings: Lenten Soup (March 13, 20, 27) ; St. Patrick's Day Dinner (March 14); St. Basil School 70th Anniversary Dinner (March 21). See the Diocesan website for more information. https://www.scd.org/coronavirus
Julie Kissinger, Religious Education Director, reports the following program changes: "First Reconciliation" scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, 2020, is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a further date. Also, the First Eucharist Retreat for both Religious Ed and St Basil School scheduled for March 22, 2020, is cancelled. All in response to the direction of Bishop Soto.
Celia Moore, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of History University of Dayton will present two lectures titled, "Hidden in Plain View: Learning to See Black Catholics in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement” at the following locations and times: 1st Lecture: Friday, 2/7, 7:30 p.m., St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 1200 Tuolumne St., Vallejo, CA 94590, Msgr. Byrne Room 2nd Lecture: Sat. 2/8, 6:30 p.m. (approx.), St. Rose Catholic Church, 5961 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824, Kavanagh Hall (largest, northernmost building on campus). The presentation will be held at the reception following the Black History Month Mass at 5:00 p.m.
UPDATE: Click the title (above) to see photos from the event. Over 250 people from across Vallejo and Fairfield attended this event! All three Vallejo parishes were well represented in the assembly. If you would like to participate in future meetings, join us February 11th when we go over the stories we heard and decide what to work on! *** Bishop Soto will be at the Common Ground Action to build a better community on Tuesday January 21st here at St. Basil's in the Gym. He was excited to hear how the Catholic community came together this past summer to put faith into action by advocating for the tenants of Strawberry Hills and Holiday Gardens. Together, we will hear and share stories about ourselves and the vulnerable in our community-- seniors, youth, the working poor and homeless. County Supervisors and Vallejo city officials will be there as well. Please join us in making sure St. Basil is well represented! Tuesday, January 21st, Event starts promptly at 6:30 pm. But come early to register and get a good seat. Entertainment begins at 6pm by Holy Spirit Catholic Church Folkloric Dancers and Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Gospel Choir!
Father Ambrose is the target of a Phishing Scam. Several parishioners have received email or a text message that appears to have originated from Fr. Ambrose. The bad actors in this case most likely are requesting gift cards or some other monetary favor. Click the title for more information.
The St. Basil Parish Museum Committee is looking for your historical parish-related items (such as pictures, objects, documents, etc.) for display in the new museum. Click title to see details.
** Virgin of Guadalupe, Mother of the Christ Child and Patroness of all unborn children, we implore your intercession for the defeat of Senate Bill 24 and for the protection of all human life. Guide our public officials to see the tragedy and the injustice of abortion and to defend each and every human life through just laws. Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life, to speak for those who have no voice. We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself. Amen. ** Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be **
This year’s talks and panel discussions will offer practical tips and strategies for effectively reaching out to all parish populations. Saturday, August 24, 2019 Good Shepherd Parish 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove, CA 95758 8:30am Opening Mass 9:15am Networking & Exhibits 10am–3pm Program Register for FREE by August 13: www.scd.org/respectlifegathering