This Sunday at the 4:30 Mass join us in support of our OCIA candidates who will be taking part in the Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming. This rite is an important step for those seeking baptism and initiation into the Catholic Church as they will publicly declare their intent to become Catholic. This is a great time for our community to surround them with prayers and encouragement as they continue in their faith journey.

Join us for a day of adventure, beauty, fellowship, and prayer! This month, we are being joined be the young adults from St. Dominic’s in San Francisco! Everyone in the community is welcome to participate. We’ll be hiking the beautiful Monte Bello Preserve Loop, which winds through Monte Bello Open Space Preserve and part of Rancho San Antonio Preserve as it climbs to the summit of Black Mountain. The well-maintained trail features rolling hills, open ridges, and panoramic views stretching from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Bay. Expect a mix of shaded forest paths and sunny stretches, with frequent opportunities to spot local wildlife. Rated 4.6 stars on AllTrails.

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Join the Harvard Catholic Forum for a book talk with Tyler J. VanderWeele, Loeb Professor of Epidemiology and Director of Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program. In his book A Theology of Health (Notre Dame Press, 2024), Professor VanderWeele brings the fruits of his extensive research on human flourishing and health outcomes into direct engagement with Christian theology. He argues that health can be understood as the wholeness intended by God; that sin—whether individual wrongdoing, social injustice, or the fallenness of creation—can be seen as a cause of ill health; and that restoration to health may be understood as salvation. These insights carry implications for theology and religious studies, medical theory and practice, pastoral care, and public health. Livestream and in-person. Free and open to all.

Co-presented by the Harvard Catholic Forum, the Initiative on Health, Spirituality, and Religion at Harvard Divinity School, and the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. Co-sponsored by the Clough School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College, the Guild of St. Luke, and the Harvard Christian Alumni Society.

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Come celebrate the birthdays of three very special people — Fr. Bart, Fr. Chrysostom, and Diego! After the 4:30 PM Mass, we’ll have a pizza party, and all grads and undergrads are invited to join in the fun!

If you’re new to serving in one of our Liturgical Ministries (Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) and missed our last session make sure to attend this mandatory training session. Those currently serving who want a refresher are also welcome to attend.

On November 2nd , everyone is invited to our Dia de los Muertos celebration outside of MemChu after the 4:30 Mass! We will have Champurrado and Pan dulce, and please bring photos of your loved ones! Make sure to put your name on the back of the photo so we can return it to you later.

Oct 31st from 3-6 in OU 215 is our weekly Catholic Kickback for undergrads! We

will be decorating pumpkins and enjoying some classic Halloween movies.

Volunteer to prepare and serve hot meals to those in need.

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This month, we’ll be hiking part of Montara Mountain along the Old Colma Road Loop - a stunning oceanside ridge often wrapped in coastal mist, with sweeping and dramatic views. The trail follows historic routes once used by the Ocean Shore Railroad, and passes near a World War II military lookout. Indigenous peoples once traveled this same ridge as part of the original Old Colma route.

Trail on All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/old-colma-road-loop?sh=aswv5g&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

- Distance: 4.7 miles
- Elevation Gain: 967 ft
- Estimated Time Hiking: 3 hours

SCHEDULE

- Meet at Tresidder Parking Lot near Starbucks: 8:20 AM https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rs5Fuh3K7o174WkA6
- Depart from Tresidder: 8:30 AM. (trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sgnn5sjrdVQ41wfHA)
- Drive time: ~45 minutes (arrive at trailhead ~9:15 AM)
- Begin hiking: 9:30 AM
- Finish hike: ~12:30 PM
- Return to Stanford (Tresidder lot): ~12:45 PM

Cost: Please bring $5–10 to chip in for gas or Zipcar expenses. If there aren’t enough drivers, we’ll ask individuals to organize a Zipcar.

It’s common for some of the cars to stop at a café or quick restauraunt on the way back. Some people switch cars for the return if they want to join (or avoid) the stop for food .

WHAT TO BRING

- 2L of water
- Snacks & Lunch (you’ll want something during the hike!)
- Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
- Sweater/jacket in case of fog or cool breezes. 
- Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers
- Any personal medication (e.g. inhalers)
- Do NOT bring speakers or music devices

A lecture by Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P. of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology. This lecture is free and open to the public.

If you’re new to serving in one of our Liturgical Ministries (Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) make sure to attend this mandatory training session. Those currently serving who want a refresher are also welcome to attend.