ST. GERARD WOMEN’S CLUB
Join our welcoming and supportive community at St. Gerard Women’s Club. Founded in 1950 by young mothers of San Lorenzo Village, we continue to provide friendship and support to each other. We hold fundraisers throughout the year, proudly presenting the proceeds to St. John’s Parish at our annual Installation of Officers. With approximately 200 members, our monthly newsletter, “The Majellan,” keeps everyone informed about upcoming events, prayer requests, and more. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding January, July, and August) at 6:30 PM in the meeting room. New members are always welcome! Contact the Parish Office at (510) 351-5050 for more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – FR. WALTER O’BRIEN COUNCIL 3518
Guided by the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus offers you a chance to strengthen your family, grow in faith, and give back to the community. We meet on the first Monday of each month for business planning, and on the third Monday for a Family Social with our loved ones. Activities include fundraising events like Pancake Breakfasts and the Tootsie-Roll Drive, as well as spiritual gatherings such as praying the Rosary for the unborn. Join us and be part of this supportive brotherhood. Contact Michael McCarthy at rizzalina@sbcglobal.net or Eric Galang at eric.galang@sbcglobal.net.
HISPANIC COMMUNITY
We offer vibrant Spanish-language Masses every weekend: Saturday at 6:30 PM and Sunday at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Additionally, we celebrate Mass on the first Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. Our community also hosts religious education classes, and we celebrate special liturgical events such as Baptisms, Quinceañeras, and Weddings by appointment. Join us for festive occasions like the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and other significant celebrations.
FILIPINO COMMUNITY
Our Filipino community enriches our parish with beautiful traditions. Join us for Simbang Gabi (Dawn Masses) in preparation for Christmas, Flores de Mayo in honor of the Blessed Virgin in May, and the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila. These celebrations are often followed by joyful receptions. For more information, contact Naomi Galang at (317) 693-8156.
ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
St. John Catholic School is dedicated to educating the whole child within a Christ-centered environment. We nurture spiritual, academic, and social growth, helping students develop their God-given talents and leadership skills. Serving over 200 students, we welcome new families to join our community. Visit us to experience the love and growth at our school. For more information, contact us at (510) 276-6632, Kristen Elliott kelliott@csdo.org, or Daniel Enos denos@csdo.org.
ST. JOHN’S PARENT TEACHER GROUP (PTG)
The PTG fosters a strong partnership between families and our school, supporting instructional and enrichment programs. We keep parents informed, organize fundraising activities, and assist the faculty and staff. Join us in sharing the responsibility for each child’s education. For more information, contact Kathy Martins at (510) 681-1043 or kathymartins@att.net.
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)
CYO offers church-sponsored sports programs for elementary and junior high youth, promoting Christian values through basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and cross country. Our ministry meets monthly to plan activities and support our young athletes. Join us in fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. For more information, contact Liz Brown (510) 909-2446, Emily Babcock (510) 331-4256, Kristen Elliott (510) 331-1525, or Daniel Enos (510) 432-5911. For boys’ athletics, contact Derek Hull-Jenkins (510) 206-1816. For girls’ athletics, contact Cindy Nguyen (510) 589-8275. For gym bookings, contact Joe Thomas (510) 415-4161.
FESTIVAL MINISTRY
Our festival ministry gathers to plan and execute fun and engaging events for our parish community. We start meeting before summer, take a break, and resume weekly meetings in the fall. This year, we meet on Wednesdays at 6 PM in the community room. Join us to help make our festivals a success. For more information, contact Irene Fuller at (510) 589-8253 or Juanita Velasquez at (510) 688-0669.