1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730 Email: info@stjosephtheworkerchurch.org

www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org

Parish Office Hours Tuesday -Friday

9:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed 12 Noon—1:00 pm

for Lunch Saturday

9:00am—1:00pm

Mass & Confession Schedule

SATURDAY Mass: 8:00 am

SUNDAY Mass 8:00am

Confessions 9:15 am until last penitent has

confessed. Mass 9:30am

Mass (Spanish) 11:00am

MONDAY-FRIDAY Mass: 7:30 am

WEDNESDAY

EVENINGS Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Confessions 6:00-6:45 pm

STAFF

Rev. Kenneth Nobrega

In Residence Rev. Raphael Okitafumba

Deacon José Manuel Pérez

Permanent Deacon

Gloria Maldonado Parish Secretary

Elizabeth Oishi Comly

Parish Events Coordinator

MINISTRIES

Baptism/Bautismos Deacon José Manuel Pérez

Platicas: Tercer Martes, 7:00 pm

Lectors/Lectores

Remy Bravo Seay (English) Erika Guerrero (Español)

Eucharistic Ministers

Tita Brodt (English) Ruben Araujo ((Español)

THE CHOSEN REMNANT Zephaniah is one of the least-known of the Old Testament prophets. He speaks in today’s first reading of impending judgment. But the Lord will leave a “remnant” in Israel. This image of a remnant, or remainder, was to become vital to both Judaism and Christianity. Paul’s letter to Corinth makes obvious his deep concern for the Christians there. They are too self-confident, he says, too sure of themselves. He admonishes them to remember that Christ has given them all they have. Today’s Gospel comprises the opening of Jesus’ “Great Sermon.” As God gave Moses the law on Sinai, so now Jesus gathers his disciples on a hillside to teach them the new law. Each of these Beatitudes contrasts the humiliation of the pre-sent with the glory of the future: poverty vs. the riches of God’s kingdom, hunger for holiness vs. fulfillment in the Spirit, persecution vs. the reign of God. Jesus is here speaking to God’s chosen “remnant.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

— Matthew 5:3

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You humble of the land, seek justice and humility, and the Lord will be your protection (Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13). Psalm — Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — God chose the weak of the world, those who count for nothing, so that whoever boasts should boast in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:26-31). Gospel — Jesus taught from the mountain: Blessed are the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:1-12a).

This Week’s Mass Intentions (Requested By)

Sun Fri

29 03

8:00am 9:30am 11:00am 7:30am

+Sofia Rieza (Jayan Family) +Conrado Morales (Maria Sylvester) El Vinedo de Raquel (Gloria Maldonado) Rachel’s Vineyard (Gloria Maldonado)

From The Desk of Father Kenneth Nobrega

Parish Office Hours Gloria Maldonado, our office secretary is ready to welcome and assist our parishioners and visitors. St. Joseph the Worker Parish Office Hours are from Tuesday thru Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm (closed noon to 1:00pm for lunch) and Saturday 9:00am -1:00pm.

This Week at St. Joseph the Worker Church

Wednesday Evening Holy Hour, Confessions and Rosary Prayer Group

Every Wednesday evening we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6:00 – 7:00 pm with Confessions available from 6:00 – 6:45 pm.

The Rosary & Devotion Prayer Group meets at 7:00pm following the Holy Hour. – All are welcome.

“Poor in spirit; poor in spirituality and in our stewardship”

The Gospel Reading for today is what is popularly called the Sermon on the Mount. Many think it is the absolute epitome of Jesus’ teachings. To be sure it tells us how we are to live our lives, the attitudes we are to have. We must remember that those who were waiting and hoping for the Messiah expected a military leader, one who would lead them in battle against their oppressors however in His Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives a more accurate perspective of Who He is. Jesus begins what we call the Beatitudes (the word means “blessings”) with “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In a sense we are all “poor in spirit.” Without the guidance and strength provid-ed us by the Lord there is no way we can escape this pov-erty of spirit, of spirituality, if you will. Some scholars believe that Jesus may have given this sermon often during His ministry. Those who followed Jesus and became the earliest Christians, the first members of the Church, were fond of quoting and referring to what the Lord said on this occasion. As stated Jesus provides us with the secret of living a good life. If we rely on Him and follow Him, we will truly be blessed. Being a disciple of Christ translates into being a steward of our many gifts and blessings. Through your personal prayers and generous Sunday offerings, please assist St. Joseph the Worker church in continuing being a blessing for all seeking the peace, understanding and heal-ing which only God can bestow. Thank you, in advance for your faithful support. Peace of Christ, Fr. Kenneth Nobrega

Sunday Masses - 4th Week of Ordinary Time

Sant’ Egidio Community The Community of Sant’ Egidio meets every Thursday at 7:00pm for prayer in our church chapel. All are invited to join for prayer and for some Christian fellowship.

Upcoming Events For Your Calendar

Special Sunday Vigil Mass offered by Fr. Kenneth Nobrega for healing:

On Saturday, February 11, 2017, there will be a special 4:00pm Sunday Vigil Mass.

The Mass intention will be offered for “healings” of all those present.

Following the Mass, Fr. Kenneth Nobrega will pray over individuals for healings and for deliverance from spiritual oppression. Please invite your family and friends.

Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:00am – Fr. Kenneth Nobrega 9:30am – Fr. Raphael Okitafumba 11:00am (Spanish) – Monsignor Tony Valdivia

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Until very recent decades “Holy Thursday” and “Good Friday” were centered on personal pious devotions, not public liturgy. In urban America, at least in cities with a significant Catholic population, Holy Thursday was about veneration of the Blessed Sacrament. People were encouraged to walk to seven churches for a “visit” to each parish’s repository, a kind of temporary tabernacle on a side altar, closer in proximity to the faithful than the usual tabernacle on the distant high altar. On Good Friday, the most popular form of devotion was the Stations of the Cross, or a three-hour program of word and preaching be-ginning at noon. The Holy Thursday seven-church hike was a way of participating in a custom of the city of Rome. Traditional-ly, each day in Lent was assigned to a particular parish church or basilica in the city. Each week of Lent thus had seven churches, and pious people tried to get to each one of them. The pilgrimage was a symbol of unity and also the journey of faith. Originally, the pope would go to each place for a liturgy, but political strife removed the pope from Rome in 1305. With the papacy relocated in France, the custom ceased until Pope Leo XIII expressed interest in restoring it in 1900, and Blessed John XXIII fully re-stored the custom in 1959. By the time Pope Leo began to revive the custom, many American cities had enough par-ishes and monasteries that the faithful could vicariously participate in the revived tradition of stational liturgies by a very long walk! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week

Tuesday: St. John Bosco Thursday: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day

Friday: St. Blase; St. Ansgar ; Fir st Fr iday; Blessing of throats

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; Fir st Saturday

Miércoles al anochecer: Hora Santa, Confesiones, Grupo de Oración

El miércoles, 25 de enero de 2017 tendremos Adoración al Santísimo de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.

Las confesiones son de 6:00 p.m. a 6:45 p.m. El grupo de oración comienza el rosario a las 7:00 p.m. y continúa con otros devocionarios. Todos son bienvenidos.

Del Escritorio del P. Kenneth Nobrega Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

29 de enero de 2017 “Dichosos los pobres

de espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino

de los cielos”. — Mateo 5:3

Misa especial de Vigilia dominical ofrecida para la sanación

Sábado 11 de febrero de 2017 La misa de Vigilia sera ofrecida para la sanación será a las 4:00pm. La intención de la misa será ofrecida para la 'sanacion' de todos que aquellos presentes. Después de la misa, el P.Kenneth Nobrega rezará sobre individuos para curaciones y para la liberación de la opresión espiritual. Por favor invite su familia y amigos.

Horario de la oficina Parroquial

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Yo dejaré en medio de ti, pueblo mío, un puñado de gente pobre y humilde; entonces serán como el rebaño que pasta y que descansa, y no habrá quién los perturbe (Sofonías 2:3; 3:12-13). Salmo — ¡Dichosos los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos! (Salmo 146) Segunda lectura — Es por la gracia de Dios que ustedes moran en Jesucristo. “El que se gloría, que se gloríe en el Señor” (1 Corintios 1:26-31). Evangelio — Dichosos los pobres de espíritu; alégrense y salten de contento, porque su premio será grande en los cielos (Mateo 5:1-12a).

Pobre de espíritu; Pobre en espiritualidad y en nuestra mayordomía '.

La lectura del Evangelio para hoy es lo que popularmente se llama el Sermón de la Montaña. Muchos piensan que es el epítome absoluto de las enseñanzas de Jesús. Para asegurarnos que nos dice cómo debemos vivir nuestras vidas, las actitudes que debemos tener. Debemos recordar que aquellos que esperaban y esperaban al Mesías espera-ban un líder militar, uno que los guiara en la batalla con-tra sus opresores, sin embargo en Sermón del Monte Jesús da una perspectiva más exacta de quien Él es. Jesús comienza lo que llamamos las Bienaventuranzas (la palabra significa 'bendiciones') con 'Bienaventurados los pobres en espíritu, porque de ellos es el reino de los cielos'. En cierto sentido todos somos 'pobres en espíritu'. Sin la guía y la fuerza Nos ha proporcionado el Señor, no hay manera de que podamos escapar de esta pobreza de espíritu, de espiritualidad, si se quiere. Algunos eruditos creen que Jesús pudo haber dado este sermón a menudo durante Su ministerio. Aquellos que siguieron a Jesús y se convirtieron en los primeros cris-tianos, los primeros miembros de la Iglesia, estaban en-cariñados en citar y referirse a lo que el Señor dijo en esta ocasión. Como se dijo, Jesús nos proporciona el secreto de vivir una vida buena. Si confiamos en Él y le se-guimos, seremos verdaderamente bendecidos. Ser un discípulo de Cristo se traduce en ser un mayor-domo de nuestros muchos dones y bendiciones. A través de sus oraciones personales y generosas ofrendas domini-cales, por favor ayude a San José la Iglesia Trabajadora en seguir siendo una bendición para todos que buscan la paz, el entendimiento y la sanidad que sólo Dios puede otorgar. Gracias, de antemano por su apoyo fiel. Paz de Cristo, P. Kenneth Nobrega

Nuestra secretaria, Gloria Maldonado está lista para darle la bienvenida y asistir a nuestros feligreses e invitados. El horario de la oficina Parroquial de San Jose Obrero son los martes al viernes 9:00am a 6:00pm (cerramos para el almuerzo del mediodía hasta la 1:00pm ) y el sábado 9:00am-1:00pm.

Esperanza y Sanación después de aborto Si usted o alguien a quién usted ama está sufriendo tras el aborto, la esperanza y la sanación están al alcance a través de un retiro ofrecido por la Diócesis de Oakland y Diócesis de Stockton, es sostenido en un ambiente de cariño, y causa un cambio de vida y transformación. El grupo ofrece la sanación emocional y espiritual para las mujeres y los hombres de habla hispana y comenzará el 3 de febrero al 5 de febrero del año 2017 en la ciudad de Danville. Para más información, favor de contactar a Gloria Maldonado. Todo es completamente confidencial. Puede visitar nuestra página web al domicilio AfterTheChoice.org.

Gloria Maldonado 510-384-6875 gloriamaldonado375@sbcglobal.net

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinar io;

Semana de las Escuelas Católicas Martes: San Juan Bosco

Jueves: La Presentación del Señor ; Día de la Marmota Viernes: San Blas; San Óscar ;

Bendición de las gargantas; Primer viernes

Sábado: Santa Mar ía Virgen; Pr imer sábado

1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: (510) 843-2244 Fax: (510) 843-2730 - Email: info@stjosephtheworkerchurch.org

Experience the healing...

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat April 28-30 (English)

Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. The weekend offers a supportive, and non-judgmental environment to transform the pain of the past into love and hope. We encourage women, men and couples to attend.

Space is limited. Sign up NOW! All inquiries are completely confidential.

For Retreat Details Contact: Kim Fuentes: 209/465-5433 or kfuentes@stocktondiocese.org

stocktondiocese.org/Project-Rachel Gloria Maldonado: 510/384-6875 or gloriamaldonado375@sbcglobal.net

Esperanza y sanación después de aborto...

El retiro del Viñedo de Raquel 3 de febrero al 5 de febrero, 2017

El retiro del Viñedo de Raquel es un lugar seguro para renovar, reconstruir y redimir los corazones ro-tos por el aborto. El fin de semana ofrece un entorno de apoyo y sin prejuicios para transformer el dol-or del pasado en amor y esperanza. Animamos a las mujeres, hombres y parejas en asistir.

Para más información, favor de contactarnos en nuestras lineas confidenciales:

Gloria Maldonado: (510) 485-2574, (510) 384-6875 afterthechoice@Oakdioadmin.org, gloriamaldonado375@sbcglobal.net

También puede vistar nuestra pagina web al domicilio

AfterTheChoice.org.