Tuesday, April 22, 2008

DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of April 22, 2008

Receptionist – Chancery Office at the Cathedral of Christ the Light

Hours: Monday - Friday

37.5 hours/week

Supervisor: Gloria Espinoza

Summary: To provide reception services and assistance as requested and approved by supervisor.

Duties:

  • Answer all in-coming phone calls in a professional manner. Transfer as appropriate. Provide callers with information and refer calls to other sites as appropriate.
  • Provide administrative support including word processing and data entry as directed by supervisor.
  • Provide support in sorting all incoming US mail.
  • Provide hospitality to visitors (ie: coffee). Notify departments of visitors waiting in lobby for appointments. Direct repair and service people appropriately. Interact with public and staff professionally and in a hospitable manner.
  • Maintain conference room logs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel log including information such as when staff are on vacation, out of the building, in copy room, etc.
  • Prepare and deliver electronic e-mail messages when necessary and directed by supervisor.
  • Accept and monitor federal express and miscellaneous pick-ups at the front desk.
  • Maintain reception area (desk, lobby etc.) in a professional manner.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • an AA Degree;
  • bilingual/bi-literate (Spanish/English) ability to clearly communicate in both languages;
  • the ability to handle multiple phone lines and stressful encounters;
  • a professional and confidential manner;
  • computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, FileMaker Pro;
  • a pleasant, hospitable personality;
  • understanding and respect for Catholic values;
  • professional attire appropriate for work environment at the Cathedral of Christ the Light .

Reception experience is preferred.

Classification: N-4 ($13.56 - $14.76)

Position is full-time with full Diocesan Benefits.

Applications due: May 1, 2008

Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Penny Pendola, Ed.D
Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610

Catholic Community of Pleasanton - Intergenerational Ministries Coordinator

This new position reports to the Director of Faith Formation and is responsible for the planning and implementation of our three intergenerational catechetical programs: Family Program, Christian Initiation of Children, and Intergenerational Faith Communities.

The candidate must be an active, practicing Catholic, possess a BA in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field (Master’s preferred), have 3-5 years pastoral experience with families in a leadership role, and familiarity with small group dynamics. Knowledge of the RCIA process is desirable.

Salary information: M-3 scale, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position begins: August 1, 2008

Contact: Anna Horen, Director of Faith Formation, ahoren@catholicsofpleasanton.org, 925-846-3531.

Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, Full-Time Assistant in the Development Office

Responsibilities include database management including but not limited to data entry and management of donations, preparation of gift reports to President and Board, coordination of direct mail appeals, production of newsletters and brochures, and other duties as may be required. Applicant must have working, extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Applicant should also have some knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent English communication skills. Some experience working in a not-for-profit organization is preferred. Job description is available upon request.

Salary information: Scale with benefits

Position begins: Immediately

Contact: Please send resume to Fr. Mario DiCicco, OFM, 1712 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Oakland Cathedral Video

Dear Friends,

A group of CAL/Berkeley students have put together a “YOU TUBE” on the Oakland Cathedral. The link below will get you to it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3AoFfkSM1xg

I hope you find it interesting.

(Bp.) Allen Vigneron

Friday, April 18, 2008

Lecture: Contribution of Interfaith Dialogue to Peace Building

Date & time: Wednesday, April 30, 7.00-9.00 PM

Location: Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology, Classroom 1
2301 Vine Street (at Arch), Berkeley

You are cordially invited to a talk on:

Contribution of Interfaith Dialogue to Peace Building
Featuring: Fr. Thomas Michel, S.J.
  • Woodstock International Fellow at Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
  • Former Head of the Office for Islam Vatican Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (1988-1994)
  • Executive Secretary of the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences(FABC-OEIA), in Bangkok, Thailand (1994-1998)
  • Secretary of the Jesuit Secretariat for Interreligious Dialogue in Rome, Italy
  • Ecumenical Secretary for the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
Introduction by: Sr. Marianne Farina, CSC
  • Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
Sponsored by:
Pacifica Institute
Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
Center for Islamic Studies at the Graduate Theological Union
Free & open to public
(Refreshments served 6.30-7.00 PM)

The Changing Face of Lay Ecclesial Ministry in the United States

A presentation on the evolving role of the professional lay ecclesial minister in the United States.

This presentation will explore the following:

  • Changing identity of the lay ecclesial minister
  • Changing expectations of the lay ecclesial minister in response to emerging developments in parish life.
  • Changing definitions of lay ecclesial ministry: professionalization; certification, authorization, and commissioning.

Paul Kircher, Tri-School Career Development Director, will draw on material from national conferences and symposia on lay ecclesial ministry that he has attended, as well as research on assessment of readiness for ministry among lay ecclesial ministry candidates.

Tuesday evening, April 22 at 7 p.m.
Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley

De-Constructing Islamophobia

De-Constructing Islamophobia

Immigration, Globalization and Constructing the Other

Sponsored by the Center for Race and Gender, University of California, Berkeley

Co-sponsored by the Center for Islamic Studies, Graduate Theological Union

April 25-26

Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, UC Berkeley

Munir Jiwa, Director of the Center for Islamic Studies, will serve as a panelist.

Free and open to the public.

Click here for more information including a conference schedule.

In today’s world, Islam and Muslims are the feared “other” and the responses to the perceived threat they pose is already connected to every local, regional and global process. The “othering of Islam and Muslims” is already well underway with devastating consequences in Muslim communities, where virtual states of siege have set in, and in societies at large, where civil rights and protections have been severely curtailed in the name of “security.”

The conference seeks to provide an open scholarly exchange, exploring new approaches to the study of the current period, de-constructing the organizing processes that gave birth to Islamophobia, and studying its interconnectedness to existing and historical otherness in the areas of race, gender and “post-colonial” studies. The conference will explore and pose a number of questions that can be the springboard for further collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches to de-constructing Islamophobia.

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Founded by ecumenical pioneers in 1962, the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California is the largest partnership of seminaries and graduate schools in the U.S. An ecumenical and interreligious crossroads, we educate students for teaching, research, ministry, and service. Dedicated to building bridges among Christian denominations and other faith traditions, the GTU is the place where religion meets the world.

Job: Pastoral Associate

St. Pius Parish is rebuilding its parish pastoral team and is looking for two dynamic ministers, one full time and one part time to support the parish in the areas of music, liturgy, youth ministry, and/or life-long faith formation. Help us refocus our catechetical and liturgical efforts to truly meet the needs of our parish community. Join a team committed to collaboration and mutual support. Ideal candidate is an experienced pastoral minister who values a collaborative team approach. Come journey with us at St. Pius Parish! Email resumes and cover letter to barb@pius.org, fax to Barbara Drake at 650 369-3641, or mail to Barbara Drake, St. Pius Church, 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061. Salary based on experience.

Roundtable on Race

We hope you will join with colleagues and peers from across the GTU to discuss, as Senator Obama has suggested, the topic of race. A facilitator will guide our discussion on this Pennsylvania primary day and a television will be present to show early returns. Hope to see you there.

Roundtable on Race

April 22, 2008 (Tuesday)
12:15-2 pm, Badè Museum at Pacific School of Religion

Obama's speech and the response by race activist Tim Wise will be the topic of this discussion facilitated by Donnel Miller-Mutia. Event conveners encourage attendees to read the documents beforehand. Participants may bring lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided.