1109 Chestnut Street, Alameda CA 94501 Phone: (510) 522-0181

Email: parish@sjbalameda.org

Mass Schedule Weekdays: 8:00 am / Saturday: 8:00 am & 5:00 pm Vigil Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am & 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 3:30 - 4:30 pm

or by appointment.

St. Joseph Basilica Community News & Events Feb 16, 2020 Bulletin

Date Description Time Where

Wednesday, Feb 19

Young Adults Ministry: 3rd Wednesday Meeting 7:30—9:00 pm Damien Room

Friday, Feb 21 Taize 8:00 - 9:00 pm Basilica

Sunday, Feb 23

Palm Burning after 11:30 am Mass Gathering

Space

Sunday, Feb 23

St. Joseph’s stained glass windows informal tour

1:00 pm Basilica

Upcoming Events at a glance….

Spirituality for the Second Half of Life Becoming More of Who We Are Whether you’re 50+ or simply looking ahead, you are invited to a four-part series of insights into a maturing spirituality held on Saturday afternoons (2:30pm to 4:30pm) at St Joseph Parish Center, 1119 Lafayette Street. Feb 29: “Stages of Development in the Spiritual Life” presented by Bill Kueppers, PhD.

Mar 7: “Utilizing Transitions as a Way of Spiritual Growth" led by Suzanne Morris, D.Min.

Mar 28: “The Importance of the Integration of Health and Spirituality” with David Kirkpatrick, LLB, PhD.

Apr 4: “Feelings and Emotions, a Gift from God, intended to Bring us to God” by Pamela Prime, MA. Presenters are all members of St. Joseph, and are all professionally involved in Spirituality. Advance registration recommended due to space limitations; email secretary@sjbalameda.org or call 510-522-0181.

Taizé Can you use a little peace this week? Taizé is an ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship and veneration of the Cross, offered as a witness to peace and reconciliation, for which we gather each month. Join us on Friday, February 21 at St. Joseph Basilica at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/TaizeOnTheIsland

St. Patrick's Day Dinner Saturday, March 7 Join the Knights of Columbus as we serve you a delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner! See back page of bulletin for details. Tickets will be sold at the door - first come, first serve.

First Reconciliation Congratulations to more than 50 young people of our parish who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Monday, February 10! Please keep them in your prayers. “If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins…” 1 John 1:9

St. Joseph Basilica Stained Glass Windows Informal Tour Sunday, February 23, 1:00 pm Dr. Frank DeStefano will conduct an informal tour of our Basilica beautiful stained glass windows and the tour will take an hour. He will discuss the meaning and artistic significance of each window which depicts scenes from the life of Christ. Dr. DeStefano lectures and writes on the art of the Italian Renaissance. He believes that the windows of St. Joseph’s are of an artistic treasure. For more details visit: http://www.alameda-preservation.org/programs/preservation-awads//table/1109-chestnut-street/

Ash Wednesday February 26

Mass with Distribution of Ashes

6:30am, 8:00 am, 12 noon & 7:00 pm

Clergy Corner - Message From Deacon Peter Lawongkerd

Friends, When we read or listen to our Scripture Readings for the 6th Sunday it is easy to feel a sense of; "I personally cannot live up what God is asking from me.'' But that is where so many of us mistake what God is saying to us. I don't blame you for feeling like that. We are always being told; ''God is perfect and he expects you to be and live like Him.” But that is impossible, for God is God and we are little creatures. However Sirach assures us today that we can all live good and holy lives for God has made us good. God is Goodness itself, so it would be impossible for Him to create us bad. So Sirach assures us; ''If you choose you can keep the commandments.'' Does that mean we are perfect ? Of course not but we do have our perfect God always at our side only too ready to help us. God does not tell us about his goodness and power to make us feel small and inadequate or fearful. He is assuring us of his Love and his readiness to use His Infinite Love to help and save us.

This is what Paul is telling the Corinthians and ourselves today. We need to have a mature approach, and instead of being afraid and cowering before God, we need to look into the eyes of an all loving, and all seeing God, and recognize that he is with us and not against us. Why did he create us? Why did he become one of us as a poor baby? Why did he live a humble life like all of us? As Paul reminds us today: ''What eye has not seen, what ear has not heard what God has prepared for those who love him.'' God does not demand what is

impossible for us. He begs us to let Him into our hearts and into our lives. In our Gospel today it is easy at first sight to think that Jesus is making impossible demands of us and making a big fuss about little things that to us seem unimportant. The reason that Jesus is talking like this is due to the high regard and love he has for each and everyone one us. One of the most heart rending words your mom or dad can say to you is. ''I am disappointed in you, how could you?" It is so painful because you know you are better and should not have done such a stupid thing. When Jesus calls us to be our better selves, He is reminding us that each of us in our own way can be ''as perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.'' Let us stop despairing and be our true selves created and helped by God. Blessings, Dcn Peter

Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 17 The Parish Office will be staffed by volunteer

from 8:30 - 11:00 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Office will reopens on Tuesday, February 18 at 8:30 am

Mark your Calendar! Feast of St. Joseph Thursday, March 19 On the Feast of St. Joseph, Bishop Michael Barber will celebrate with the parish community in a joint liturgy with our two schools at 8:30 am Mass in the High School’s Gym. Please note the regular morning 8:00 am Mass is canceled. Bishop Barber will also celebrate at the 11:30 am Mass on March 22 with the parish community. Though thou hast recourse to many saints as thine intercessors, go specially to St. Joseph, for he has great power with God. —St. Teresa of Avila

2019 Parish Survey Results Dear Fellow Parishioners;

Today you will find all of the results of our 2019 parish survey in two parts. First of all, the numerical results are available as a handout that will be at the entrances of the church. In addition, you can get the numerical results of the survey plus all comments by going to these two documents by visiting our website: https://sjbalameda.org/ . Thank you again for your interest and support. You can direct your questions to Rich Davis at oskidavis@sbcglobal.net.

Pray for the Sick May those who are in need of our prayers, place their trust and faith in the comforting presence o the Lord

Sandy Anderson, Fong Che, Romelita Bautista, Ronald Bautista, Lhiza Brown, Jan Curtis, Mary Cronin, Lee Corral, Ethan Doa, Alma Flores, Sherry Eastwood-Falls, Michael Long, David McGaffey, Celia Mendez, Amelia Miguel, Michael Lancaster, Marc Lambert, Monte McEntee, Maureen McGee, Joanne Miller, Nory A. Reyes, Michael Ricica, Rachel Sutherland, Prosperidad Salamanca, Ramon N. Tirona, Emma Trias, Ophelia Tangi, Charles H. Thomas, Joanne Vargas & John Verduzco. If you would like prayers for a loved one please call the Parish Office (510) 522 0181.

Mass Intentions Saturday, February 15 8:00 am †Adella Luz Medrano - First Death Anniversary 5.00pm Patrick & Sherley Thong - Thanksgiving

Sunday, February 16

7:30 am †Juno Kooliyadan 9:30 am †Jennifer Stahl 11:30 am For the People of the Parish - Living and Deceased 7:00p pm †Leonardo Ramos, Sr †Ricardo Ravanera Monday, February 17 8:00 am †Francis Urtula - Death Anniversary

Tuesday, February 18 8:00 am †Emiliana Abrogar Wednesday, February 19 8:00 am †Lim Sin Khoon - death anniversary

Thursday, February 20 8:00 am †Gerard Zyla Friday, February 21 8:00 am Angelina Delgado - thanksgiving

Saturday, February 22 8:00 am †John Quick Rachel Sutherland - birthday thanksgiving 5.00 pm Carlos Vadillo-Roca Diana Campbell - Birthday

Sunday, February 23 7:30 am For the People of the Parish - Living & Deceased 9:30 am †Deceased Family Members of Edna Go 11:30 am †Jonathan Ramos - death anniversary 7:00 pm †Lita Abad

DEVOTIONS Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Mon.- Sat., 7:30am

First Friday Adoration 10:00am - 1:00pm & 7:00 - 9:00pm

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

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

St. Joseph - Our Patron Thursday after 8:00am Mass

Act of Consecration to The Sacred Heat of Jesus

First Friday after 8:00am Mass

Prayers to The Sacred Heart of Jesus Every Friday after 8:00am Mass

Anointing of the Sick First Saturdays after 8am Mass

Please remember to include St. Joseph Basilica in your will

Parish Volunteer Needed On A Regular Basis We are in need of a volunteer on Monday afternoon, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, starting March. The office needs some one who is able to do some admin and computer work. If you like to share your time and talent, please email Sherley Lim: secretary@sjbalameda.org or call (510) 995-9420

St. Joseph Basilica Stewardship… Is A Way Of Life Feb 16, 2020 Bulletin

Walk For Life, January 25 Thanks to all who supported the sacredness of human life through participation in the Five Days of Eucharistic Adoration for Life, and to the St. Joseph Pilgrims for your participation in the Walk for Life in San Francisco. Please continue to pray for the protection of all human life. For more pictures, visit our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjbalameda/photos/

Welcome To Our New Parishioners Thank you for choosing to be part of St. Joseph Community! Andrew & Dani Engebretson and children Andrew, Michael & Emily; Tim & Cynthia Jausoro; Chuck & Lucia Hynek; David & Jocelyn Felix; Thomas Bertken; Luke Szymanski & Stacey Leask; Ronny & Clarissa Chargualaf and child Chloe.

Dear St. Joseph's Parishioners, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph Elementary School would like to thank you for your generous contributions of $2785 made during the second collection of Catholic Schools Week Masses. All of our students benefit greatly from support by donors like you. Because of you, more students will receive a Catholic education that develops the whole child mind, body and spirit, incorporating gospel values that they will take with them throughout their lives. If you are interested in learning more about either of our schools please reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you. Sincerest thanks, St. Joseph Elementary School (stjosephalameda.org) Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (sjnd.org) (Picture: our 6th grade class very excited they received such generous donations!

The Angel Giving Project Committee Invitation Come join us for a reception to celebrate 30 years of giving gifts at Christmas!! Most especially, we would like to say THANK YOU to the Staff and parishioners of St Joseph Basilica as it is YOU who are those ANGELS: buying gifts and gift cards, typing labels, delivering presents and helping in many other ways. Please join us in the Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) on February 23, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for refreshments and to say “Hello”. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and support for these many years !!! God bless.

Preparation for registered, active parishioners should begin at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Please contact Parish Office (510) 522-0181 for details.

Sacrament of Marriage

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

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

St. Vincent de Paul Hotline: (510) 995-9471 St. Joseph Basilica Ministries All God’s Children Prayer Group - Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm, Basilica Basilica Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm, Basilica Bible Study - Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Children’s Choir - Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm, Basilica CIA (Christ in Action Children’s Ministry) -Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Basilica Cub Scouts - 1st Monday, 6:45-8:00pm, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Grief Support Ministry - 2nd Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Parish Center (Damien Room) Guadalupe Ministry - 1st Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Knights of Columbus - 2nd Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Legion of Mary - 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:00 - 8:30pm, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Legion of Mary - 1st & 3rd Saturdays, Reconciliation Room Moms’ Bible Study Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Pastoral Care Team - 1st Saturday, 8:45-9:30am, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Inquiry - Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm, Parish Center (Mother Teresa Room) St. Vincent DePaul Society - 4th Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room) Spirit Ensemble rehearsal Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm, Basilica Sp. Needs Inclusion Ministry - 4th Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Parish Center (Mother Teresa Room) Taize Prayer Service - 4th Friday, 8:00-9:00pm, Basilica Young Adults - 1st & 3rd Wednesday,7:30pm-9:00pm, Parish Center (Damien Room) Young Families Potluck - 3rd Saturday, 10 – noon, Notre Dame Hall

Clergy: Rev. Mario Rizzo - Parochial Administrator (510) 995– 9421 / frmario@sjbalameda.org Rev. Sunil Orathel - Priest In Residence (510) 917-9558 / sunil@sjbalameda.org Dcn. Peter Lawongkerd (Youth Ministry Coordinator) 510-995-9474 / deaconpeter@sjbalameda.org

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office Closed for lunch: Noon to 1:00pm) Volunteer Coverage Sat. 8:30am - 12:30pm / Sun. 8:30am - 1:00pm —————————————————————————— Parish Website: www.sjbalameda.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjbalameda FORMED: www.sjbalameda.formed.org

Parish Staff: Steve Mullin - Pastoral Associate 510-995-9475 / smullin@sjbalameda.org Stan Schonberg - Business Manager 510-995-9411 / business@sjbalameda.org Anne Marie Fourre - Director of Faith Formation 510-995-9409 / afourre@sjbalameda.org Sr. Asha Kooliyadan R. - Director of Pastoral Care 510-995-9406 / srasha@sjbalameda.org Eric Bertelsen - Liturgy Coordinator 510-995-9404 / ebertelsen@sjbalameda.org David Howitt - Music Director 510-995-9403 / dhowitt@sjbalameda.org Michael Chinnavaso – 7:00pm Music Coordinator mchinnavaso@sjbalameda.org / 510-5220181 John Scott -Youth Mass Music Coordinator sjbyouthband@gmail.com / 510-522-0181 Susan Gahan - Coordinator for Funerals 510-995-9416 / sg@sjbalameda.org Sherley Lim – Parish Secretary 510-995-9420 / secretary@sjbalameda.org

Community Staff: Julie Guevara - Interim Principal, SJND High School 510-523-1526 / jguevara@sjnd.org Katherine Francisco – Principal, Elementary School 510-522-4456 / kfrancisco@csdo.org

St. Joseph Bulletin IMPORTANT INFORMATION Feb 16, 2020 Bulletin

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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

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