Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Join our new and exciting Faith Formation program for 3-6 year olds. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori inspired Faith Formation program where children will work with materials as they contemplate the liturgy and grow in their understanding of Jesus as their "Good Shepherd". 

Altar Servers

Contact JoAnn Dawe
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Students who are in the fifth grade and beyond. Commitment is for one full year from October to October serving approximately every third week on a rotating basis. Training is provided.

Confirmation

Contact Marlene Lee
925-939-7911 ext. 106

Share your faith by leading group discussions among candidates. Meetings are on Sundays from 3pm to 5pm, twice a month, mid September through May.

Children's Liturgy of the Word Assistant

Contact Shannon Rogers
925-939-7911 ext.125 
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Teens are asked to help out as assistants to Children's Liturgy of the Word. Training is provided. 

This is a special Sunday morning opportunity for  elementary aged children to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word during the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by a parent. 

CYO

Basketball Jim Croy
925-939-7911
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Track & Cross Country Dan Davis
925-212-3855
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Basketball Page Track & Cross Country Page
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) provides an organized sports experience for children in grades 2 - 8 who live in the SJV Parish area. Participants need not be Catholic. 

F.I.S.H.E.S.

Contact Marlene Lee 
925-939-7911 Ext. 108

Friendship
Integrity
Sharing
Hospitality
Enthusiasm
Service    

All seniors in High School who wish to be a part of this peer ministry team are invited to join. This team is instrumental in being peer leaders and ministers to our youth. The only requirements are: willingness to meet to plan out the meetings and events, to be a friend to all youth, open to new growth in your own life and a good sense of humor with a pinch of laughter thrown in! training will be provided.    

Library

Contact Indira Pethebridge
925-939-7911 Ext. 0
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If books are your passion...
And you want to devote some of your time and talent...
The Library Ministry is for you.
Members help staff the parish library. This library has:

  • Informative books
  • Inspirational publications
  • Devotional volumes
  • Cassettes and videos

RCIC

Contact Shannon Rogers
925-939-7911 Ext 109

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children 6-18 Years

Share your faith by becoming a catechist to prepare children, age 6 and older, to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Reconciliation.

Youth EME's

Contact Peggy Casey
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High School Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

High school students who administer Holy Communion at the 5pm Sunday Mass. Commitment is on a quarterly rotating basis. Training is provided.

Sponsor for RCIA

Contact

Liz Rogers
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925-939-7911 ext. 125

Sponsor for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and journey with an adult in the process of becoming a Catholic. Time commitment varies (concentrated heaviest during Lent). A training workshop is provided.

Youth Lectors

Contact Joan Alber
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Students who proclaim the Word of God at the 5:00pm Sunday Mass. Commitment is approximately once a month.