Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018

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Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons. - Mark 1:34

Date Description Time Where

Tuesday, Feb 6

Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese 7:00 - 9:00pm Basilica

Saturday, Feb 10

World Day of the Sick: Mass Celebration 11:00 am

Cathedral of Christ the Light

Wednesday,Feb 14 Ash Wednesday Basilica

Thursday, Feb 15

Lenten Soup Meal hosted by Basilica Choir 6:00pm Notre Dame

Hall

Friday, Feb 16

Stations of the Cross led by Pastoral Care Ministry and Legion of Mary

7:00 pm Basilica

Wednesday, Feb 17

Lunar New Year Reception hosted by Vietnamese Ministry

After 8:00 Mass Rectory Dining Room

Sunday, Feb 18

Stained Glass Window Tour with Dr. Frank de Stefano

2:00-3:00 pm Basilica

Thursday, Feb 8 Grief Support Group 6:30 - 8:30pm Damien

Room

Saturday, Feb 10

Covenant of Love Date Night 6:30 - 8:30pm St.Joseph

Room

Events

Ash Wednesday, February 14 Schedule of Masses with Distribution of Ash

6:30am, 8:00am,

12 noon, 5:00pm and 7:00pm

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a very important season that can foster change and conversion in each of us. Lenten season is also a special opportunity to grow spiritually through penitential practices, especially those of self-denial, almsgiving and through work of kindness and compassion. As we journey together during the forty days of Lent, let us also keep each other in prayers.

Cold and Flu Season Due to the severity of the cold and flu season this year, St. Joseph will discontinue sharing the Precious Blood during Mass until further notice. Jesus is fully present, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, under either species. Remember that is not required—or advisable—to attend Mass if you are ill. Take care of your health, and of those around you.

Burning of Palms, February 11

Join us after the 11:30am Mass next week as we burn the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday. Their ashes will be used on Ash Wednesday. (Palms are still being collected in the baskets at the entrances to the Basilica.)

Grief Support Ministry Thursday, February 8, 6:30pm

All who are grieving are invited to come to our support group which meets every second Thursday each month at the Parish Center—Damien Room. Drop-ins are welcome.

Alameda All Faiths Coalition (AAFC)

The AAFC builds relationship and understanding among the Island City diverse spiritual community. We facilitate dialogues and actions that foster safety, inclusion, compassion and justice for all Alamedans. AAFC meets every second Tuesday of each month. The upcoming meeting is on February 13 at 5:00pm, First Congregational Church, 1912 Central Ave, Alameda. For further information call: Sister Pat Nagle (510)871-0198

Italian Catholic Federation East Bay District Annual Crab Feed Dinner

Saturday, February 17, 2018 For further information or reservation, please call Dave Rose (510) 703 2781. Reservation deadline: February 10.

A Message From The Principal Of St. Joseph Notre Dame High School

Dear Parishioners:

As Principal of Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, now in my second year of service, I am even more proud of the special relationship that exists between the high school, the parish and elementary school. As Father George our Pastor always reminds us in our meetings, we are three distinct entities but “one family in Christ.” That sense of “one family in Christ” permeates our campus, and I truly believe shapes the lives of our students.

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, I want to express my deepest thanks to Father George and the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica for your constant support and prayers for SJND. During the course of my tenure as Principal, so many of you have reached out to me and expressed your support and constant prayers for the work of Catholic education at SJND.

This past year SJND finalized its Strategic Plan 2017-2020 and our Goal One in the Strategic Plan focused on Catholic Identity and Mission. We also reexamined our storied history and the founders of our schools: the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Marianist Brothers. Learning about their unique charisms as religious communities, SJND boldly declared that its Charism would focus on the Holy Family, because SJND prides itself on its “family culture.” In August at our faculty retreat, two Marianist Brothers and one Sister of Notre Dame de Namur offered reflections on their charism of the Holy Family.

As Principal I take great pride in all aspects of our Catholic identity at SJND. I am proud of our four year Theology requirement for all students and that our Theology department challenges our students to think about the importance of faith and reason in the life of a believer. I am proud of the work of our Campus Ministry department who work hard to ensure that all students attend an annual retreat off-site, where they have the opportunity to encounter the living God. Seniors in particular always cherish their four day Kairos Retreat which is the culmination of their career at SJND. Finally, I am proud of the Service Learning program and the numerous opportunities for service like the Adopt A

Family Christmas program which brings needed gifts to underserved communities.

I have one favor to ask: spread the good word about SJND and SJES – I want more parish children in our Religious Education program to consider a Catholic education at our schools.

Catholic Schools truly make a difference!

Kenneth Jennings

And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow

weary. – Galatians 6:9

National Catholic Schools Weeks started last Sunday with full attendance from the St. Joseph Elementary and High School at the 9:30 and 11:30am Masses.

Pray for the Sick

Louise Astle, Felipa Acosta, Ronald Bautista, Romelita Bautista,Mrs Filomena B. Estrada, Rosemarie McNally, Herb Robles, Fred Stittle, Peter Joseph Saad, Margaret Smith. We started our new sick list in February. Please let the Parish Office know if you want prayers for a loved one and their names on the sick list, by emailing to secretary@sjbalameda.org, or call the Parish Office at 510-522-0181. Thank you. (Names in bold are new additions.)

Mass Intentions

Saturday, Feb 3 8:00 am †Dr. Michael Dobbins 5:00 pm Marlene Pineda

Sunday, Feb 4 7:30 am †Jennifer Stahl 9:30 am †Mary A.Long †Ennilia Gomez †Anita Bacus 11:30 am †Deceased Family Members of Edna Go †Mary (McDonnell) Williams 7:00 pm †Deceased Family Members of Lawrence Wong

Monday, Feb 5 8:00 am †Regina Nwadugbo †Shui Ting Wong( Funeral Day)

Tuesday, Feb 6 8:00 am Robert Thorsen - For Health

Wednesday, Feb 7 8:00 am †Joseph Bijoy Abraham Craig Sullivan

Thursday, Feb 8 8:00 am †Florence Elizabeth Boyland

Friday, Feb 9 8:00 am †Alfonso & Teresita ColoBong

Saturday, Feb 10 8:00 am †Oliver Magno 5:00 pm †Goldie Boyland

Sunday, Feb 11 7:30 am †Angelina Alcantara 9:30 am †Joseph Lap & Joseph Thanh Nguyen 11:30 am For the Magno Family and Repose Of the Soul of Oliver Magno 7:00 pm †Nicolas Novicky †Ledy Tuazon

Please remember to include St. Joseph Basilica in your will.

Need Anointing of the Sick? Please notify the Parish Office immediately if a member of your family is sick or if you learn that a parishioner is ill or hospitalized, and in need of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or a pastoral visit from a priest or minister.

Sanctuary Lamp

Our Sanctuary Lamp for the week of Feb 4

is lit in memory of

Annette Snyder

DEVOTIONS

Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Mon.- Sat., 7:30am

First Friday Adoration 8:45am - 1:00pm and also 7:00 - 10:00pm

First Tuesday Adoration - Vietnamese 7:00pm—9:00pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesday after 8:00am Mass

Anointing of the Sick First Saturdays after 8am Mass

VOLUNTEER OFFICE COVERAGE Sat. 8:30am - 12:30pm Sun. 8:30am - 1:00pm

Stewardship

Week of... Goal Cash/check

Faith Direct

January 6/7 $13,500 $10,088 $3,170

January 13/14 $13,500 $ 9,977 $3,170

Total Giving $13,258

$13,147

Surplus/(shortfall)

$(242)

$(353)

MTD $54,000 $40,475 $12,680 $53,155 $(845)

January 20/21 $13,500 $10,020 $3,170 $13,190 $(310)

January 27/28 $13,500 $10,390 $3170 $13,560 $60

Month off January

Oakland Catholic Worker : $595 (cash and checks made out to St. Joseph) Our heating bill for the month of December is $932. We are fine tuning our thermostat program to balance comfort and cost. We would like your feedback when it is too cold, including the day and time that you noticed it was uncomfortable. Keeping the exterior doors closed when possible can minimize use of the furnace.

Restricted Donations/Bequests St. Joseph’s always attempts to honor donor restrictions where there is clear intent, or offer to return the contribution if the designation is outside of the scope of our ministry or Catholic doctrine. You may designate a gift via the memo line of your check or the comment fields in Faith Direct or PayPal. For an unusual or highly specific designation you may want to write a short note or talk with a staff member in our office. We will try our best to honor your wishes, whether it be for the monthly maintenance collection, seasonal decoration of the Basilica or something of specific concern to you and your family.

Parish Bulletin And Facility Request If you like information to be published in the bulletin, please submit two weeks prior to the event to Sherley Lim (Parish Secretary) who has taken over the Bulletin publication and as well as facility requests. You can submit to the Parish Office or email to: secretary@sjbalameda.org

RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT The Alameda Deanery is completing its Adult Confirmation program, and several members of our community will be confirmed at the Cathedral of Christ the Light this coming Saturday. Please keep the following in your prayers: Cynthia Andrada, Leticia Becerra-Ramos, Jerry Choe, Carlos De La Torre, Lydia Quintero, Eunice Alyssa Santos, Joseph Scannura, Ternell Tambot, Anthony Velasco and Ociel Zamudio.

Young Families of St. Joseph Basilica This is a ministry for families with infants through elementary school age children. Expectant parents and older children are welcome too! Through faith-filled spiritual service and social events, this group come together in fellowship and offer a supportive community to each other as we seek to enrich our faith within our families with Sunday fellowship, monthly spiritual events, weekday prayer and play dates. The ministry meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the Parish Center. Contact Claire: claireteresetoner@gmail.com

Ken Jennings, Principal of SJND High School 510-523-1526 …………...kjennings@sjnd.org

Dr. Marquita Yriarte, Principal/ SJES 510-522-4456 …………..myriarte@csdo.org

Parish Staff

Community Staff

Important Information

Stan Schonberg, Business Manager 510-995-9411……..business@sjbalameda.org

Anne Marie Fourre, Director of Faith Formation 510-995-9409……….afourre@sjbalameda.org

Eric Bertelsen, Liturgy Coordinator 510-995 9404…...ebertelsen@sjbalameda.org Cathy Morales, Youth Ministry Coordinator 510-995-9474 …....cmorales@sjbalameda.org

David Howitt, Music Director 510-995-9403…..…..dhowitt@sjbalameda.org

Michael Chinnavaso, 7 PM Music Coordinator 510-522-0181……...mchinnavaso@gmail.com Tamara Centeno, Wedding & Quinceaneras Coordinator 510-282-4621…....entenotamara@yahoo.com Susan Gahan, Funeral Coordinator & Receptionist 510-995-0916…….………sg@sjbalameda.org

Sherley Lim, Parish Secretary 510-995-9420…....secretary@sjbalameda.org

Clergy

St. Joseph Basilica Ministries

All God’s Children Prayer Group Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm BAS Basilica Choir rehearsal Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm BAS Bible Study Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am RDR Girl Scouts #33369 1st Wednesday, 7:00pm SJR Cub Scouts 1st Monday, 6:45-8:00pm SJR Children’s Choir Thursdays, 3:30-5:15pm BAS Grief Support Ministry 2nd Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm DR Knights of Columbus 2nd Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm SJR Legion of Mary Saturdays, 8:30-10:30am RR Legion of Mary (QoDM) Saturdays, 3:00-4:45pm SJR Pastoral Care Team 1st Saturday, 8:45-9:30am SJR Rite of Christian Initiation Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm MTR Scripture Reflection (Starting April) SJR St. Vincent DePaul Society 4th Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm SJR Taize Prayer Service 4th Friday, 8:00-9:00pm BAS Teen Confirmation 1st Sunday, 9:30-10:30am SJR Spirit Ensemble rehearsal Thursdays, 7:00-9:30pm BAS Young Adult Wednesdays,7:30pm DR Young Families 2nd Sunday,10:30am SJR

BAS / Basilica SJR / St. Joseph Room DR / Damien Room LC / Learning Center RR / Reconciliation Room MTR / /Mother Teresa Room RDR / Rectory Dining Room

Rev. John Carillo Parochial Vicar 510-995-9475

jcarillo@sjbalameda.org

Deacon Marty Leach mleach29@gmail.com

Deacon Mario Rizzo msrizzo27@yahoo.com

Sacrament of Marriage

Preparation for registered, active parishioners should begin at least 6 months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Please contact Fr. George, 510-995-9421

Sacrament of Baptism Please stop by the Parish office or check our website under “Sacraments” for information. • For infant baptism (6 or younger) contact Susan Gahan

at 510-522-0181 • For adults or children over age 6 please contact Anne Marie, 510 995-9409

Rev. George Alengadan Pastor

510-995-9421 galengadan@sjbalameda.org

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Living Stewardship Now! 14th Annual Walk For Life Tens of thousands participated in support of life last Saturday in San Francisco. As in past years, a group of pilgrims of St. Joseph participated in this important event and walked peacefully together with other pilgrims to be a vocal and visual message that people of the West Coast stand for life and that we all deserve better then abortion. This is definitely a great event for the young adults and teens. Thank you to the Life Ministry and all other Ministries who help organized this event this year.

At the 7:00pm Mass, St.Joseph Parish Community had the honor of blessing long time parishioner, Helen Parè, by Fr. George, who celebrated her 95th birthday. What a blessing to be sharing in the joy of her birthday together with her family!

Lenten Soup Meals every Thursday at 6:00pm in Notre Dame Hall

BULLETIN NUMBER

421600

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

St. Joseph Basilica

1109 Chestnut Street

Alameda, CA 94501

TELEPHONE: 510-995-9420

CONTACT PERSON: Sherley Lim

EMAIL: secretary@sjbalameda.org

SOFTWARE:

MS PUBLISHER 2016

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BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY:

02/04/2018

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