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
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 **