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The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018
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“Lord, Every Nation On Earth Will Adore You.” (Psalm 72)
Date Description Time Where
Thursday, Jan 11
Grief Support Group 6:30 - 8:30p.m Damien Room
Saturday, Jan 13
Covenant of Love Date Night 6:30 - 8:30p.m St Joseph Room
Sunday, Jan 14
Talk by Mrs Ida Kempel : “Our Search for God”
3:00 - 4:30p.m Church
Wednesday,Jan 17
Welcome the Stranger Culture Presentation
7 - 9:00 p.m Notre Dame Hall
Saturday, Jan 27
Walk for Life West Coast 12:30 p.m San Francisco Civic Center
Sunday, Jan 28
St. Joseph Elementary Open House
10:30 a.m SJES Learning Center
Monday, Jan 22—26
Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 - 9:00 p.m Church
St. Joseph’s Family Day Sunday, March 18
Bishop Michael Barber will celebrate with the Parish Community at the 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by an International Potluck Reception at the Kelly Gym. Mark your calendar for this important date!
West Coast Walk For Life 2018 The annual Walk For Life in San Francisco takes place Saturday, January 27. It will preceded by five days of Eucharistic Adoration at St. Joseph, 7—9pm, January 22 through 25 and 7 to midnight on January 26. Please join us in prayer in support of all human life, from conception to natural death. More details in next week’s bulletin.
Covenant of Love - Date Night Saturday, January 13
Date Night is an opportunity to learn about God’s plan for marriage, in a fun setting that allows you to meet other couples while spending quality time with the one you love. We gather the 2nd Saturday of each month except in the Summer. Join us this Saturday 6.30pm as we continue exploring “Theology of the Body. For more information, email [email protected].
Grief Ministry Thursday, January 11
The Ministry meets every 2nd Thursday of each month and if you you know of someone who is suffering from a loss of any kind, please feel free to invite them to come with you! For more information, email [email protected]
News and Events
Talk “Our Search for God” Sunday, January 14
Join us for an interesting talk at the Basilica from 3—4pm given by our long time parishioner, Mrs Ida Kempel. All are welcome!
Self-Care Valentines Retreat February 15 @ 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services, a Ministry of the Diocese of Oakland, is organizing a retreat to be held in San Damiano Retreat Center and is offered to all parish ministers doing grief and bereavement work as well social justice work and ministry to the homebound. This is for everyone working with people experiencing grief and trauma every day in their ministry.
There is a $15 charge for this retreat to cover lunch expenses, which can be waived if the person opts to bring their own bagged lunch.
Register by Monday, January 15th. For more information, call Kate Neal at ( 5 1 0 ) 2 6 7 - 8 3 3 9 o r e m a i l a t [email protected]
Clergy Corner
DEVOTIONS
Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Mon.- Sat., 7:30am
First Friday Adoration 8:45am - 1:00pm and also 7:00 - 10:00pm
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
He reveals himself as the Light of the world.
God reveals himself to us in Jesus so that we come to know him deeply and encounter His super-abundant love for us – a love that didn’t remain in the high heavens but a love that was personified. God also reveals himself to us so that we too can reveal Him to others, so that we can proclaim the Good News of God’s love by our very lives which is the very purpose of our existence.
In this feast of the Epiphany, let us pray and ask God for wisdom that we may be able to see him in our lives – in the ordinary and supernatural, in the common and the unexpected. Let us pray that we see Him at work in our family, our community and our world. And in encountering Him, may we share Him to those who do not know God’s love and mercy. May we reveal His light to those who are living in darkness, those who are seeking for true happiness, peace, and joy.
May God continue to bless you and your loved ones with his grace of love, peace and joy.
In Christ, Father John
Greetings from India Happy and Healthy Year!
New Year Greetings from Kerala, Southern India. As some of you already know I had a safe trip to my home town, Irinjalakuda in Southern India where the temperature is 65 minimum to 80 plus maximum. We speak Malayalam which is one of the many official languages of India with its own alphabets.
We already started New Year with Holy Mass in my home parish which is also the cathedral. We have 4000 plus families in the parish. Very strong Catholic presence.
I will have New Year lunch in my ancestral home where my chettan (older brother) and my chechy (sister-in-law) live. Their two adult daughters are married and are settled one in Oman and the other in Mumbai. So it is going to be a quiet New year lunch.
Tomorrow i will celebrate a death anniversary Mass for one of my relatives. Day after tomorrow i will travel to another city (eight hours by train from my place) to celebrate a wedding Mass for another relative of mine. The following week another wedding... so I will be kept busy and kept out of trouble. India is thirteen and half hours ahead of California time.
During the New Year Mass I prayed for all of you. I thanked God for all the different gifts that you bring to St. Joseph family. May 2018 bring many more blessings to you, your family and to St. Joseph family.
Warm Regards, Fr. George
Feast of the Epiphany
Friends, we are celebrating this Sunday the Feast of the Epiphany. The term “epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “to manifest, to show forth or to shine upon.” So, we ask, “What is being shown forth to us in this Christmas season?” Or better yet, “Who is being manifested to us that God wants us to see?”
The Feast of the Epiphany is not so much about the “Three Kings” or the “Wise Men” bringing gifts to our Lord. Rather, it is, above all, about God revealing Himself in the person of Jesus Christ. He reveals himself as a vulnerable and helpless infant born of a mother and a father, as a member of a family - the Holy Family of Nazareth. He reveals himself as the fulfillment of God’s promise to the Jews and the Gentiles. He reveals himself as the Savior of the lowly and the oppressed.
Pray for the Sick
Arthur Agustin, Sandra Anderson, Fong Che, Mary Cronin, Lois Chase, Raquel Jaro DiMacale, Ellen Fasso, Baby Jaylen, Baby Leo, Ronald Bautista, Romelita Bautista, Carol Gottstein, Anita Hamlin, Martha Hayes Harper, Salvador Herrera, Leonila Javier, Elinor Lahaie, Mrs Filomena B. Estrada, Martin McGinty, Maureen McPherlin, Elvie Mendoza, Kirk Miller, Michael Ricica, Herb Robles, Elena Ramon, Virginia Romo, Rosemarie Salicsic, Dorie Samson, Fred Stittle, Charles H. Thomas, Ramon Tirona, Michel Yann.
We are updating our sick list in the Bulletin in February. Please let the Parish Office know when someone’s name should remained on the above sick list. Otherwise, we will start with a new list. If you want prayers for a loved one and their names on the sick list, please email [email protected], or call the Parish Office at 510-522-0181. Thank you.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 6 8:00 am For the People of the Parish 5:00 pm †Ben Patrick F. Posadas - Death Anniversary Sunday, January 7 7:30 am †Norman Tucker 9:30 am Fr. Mathew Murray †Joseph Lap Nguyen - Death Anniversary 11:30 am †Deceased Family Members of Edna Go †Sau Mui Kwong 7:00 pm †Deceased Family Members of Lawrence Wong †Jim Greybill
Monday, January 8 8:00 am †Alfonsod Teresita Colo Bong
Tuesday, January 9 8:00 am †Brigido Aquina
Wednesday, January 10 8:00 am Juan Garcia - Birthday †Oliver Magno
Thursday, January 11 8:00 am Mrs Filomena B. Estrada - Healing
Friday, January 12 8:00 am †Sr. Barbara Williams, SNJM
Saturday, January 13 8:00 am †Clayton French Richards 5:00 pm †Helen Platt
Sunday, January 14 7:30 am †Esther Geronimo 9:30 am †Francis V. Macaulay †Edison Gabriel †Emmanuel Nwadugbo 11:30 am †Florence Tucker 7:00 pm †Molly Mclean
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 and a pastoral visit from a priest or ministers.
Sanctuary Flowers The flowers in the entire sanctuary are in memory of :
Frank Aguon Maria and Vicente Borja
Please remember St. Joseph in your will.
Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp is lighted in memory of
Joseph Lap Nguyen
Let Us Remember All those who have died, especially Kristin Wirth,
Steve Phelps and Bob Cardelli As a Community of faith, we offer our prayers and
support to their families and friend Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Stewardship
Week of... Goal Weekly Offering Overage
December 02/03 $13,500 $15,709 $2,209
December 09/10 $13,500 $13,814 $314
December 16/17 $13,500 $15,721 $2,221
December 23/24 $13,500 $20,452 $6,952
December 30/31 $13,500 $12,390 (1.110)
Month $67,500 $78,086 $10,586
Welcome to Our Newest Parishioners! We thank you for choosing to be part of St. Joseph Community.
Rosmarie & Gilbert Sabado, Jonathan & Jessica Maverick & their child, Erlinda Santos & Eduardo Dumapias, Stan & Feiran Shifferd & their children, Eva Sandri and Cathy Reilly.
If you are new to the parish, or have never registered, please register.You will find the registration form on our website : http://sjbalameda.org/forms, or stop by the Parish Office to pick one up.
Lenten Mission Please mark your calendars for the deanery-wide Lenten Mission Tuesday, March 6 through Thursday March 8, led by Fr. Tom Bonacci. At St. Joseph Basilica 7—8:30pm each night, and mornings 9:30—11am at one of our other parishes (TBD). More information to follow.
St. Vincent DePaul (Prelim): $ 1,023
Christmas Envelopes : $32,617
Simbang Gabi (Total, updated) : $ 5,724
Donate Your Old Electronics Support your Knights of Columbus! With the holidays over, a great way to get rid of your old electronics is to donate them to the Knights. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Ramos at (510) 504-0566. Or, you can visit the website : ewaste4good.com for more information on how to donate. Thank you.
Welcome The Stranger High School Seniors To Present Afghan Culture
All parishes in the Alameda Deanery Refugee Support Group are excited to announce that three seniors from St. Joseph Notre Dame High School will offer a presentation on Afghanistan and its culture on Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall (the high school cafeteria on the 1000 block of Lafayette St.). As you know, the Catholic parishes of Alameda are sponsoring another refugee family from Afghanistan. Michael Kamplain, Edbertt Frez and Jack Famer will help us learn about the world from which they come. You are all invited, Please join us to hear what these students have prepared.
I send my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to All who contributed to our Parish's celebrations of Advent and Christmas : Clergy, Ushers and Greeters, Sacristans, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Liturgical Ministers, Altar Servers, Cantors, Choir and Musicians, Arts and Environment Committee, Family Mass Volunteers, Simbang Gabi Group, Angel Tree Project Group, Guadalupe Ministry, Parish Staff and all the Volunteers who made our Advent and Christmas liturgies so memorable.
And, a very special thanks to all Parishioners who shared their time, talent and treasure so generously.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr. George
Next weekend special collection will be for the Seminary.
Thank you everyone that responded to the call for stewardship and continued support.
St. Joseph Basilica Ministries
Preparation for registered, active parishioners should begin at least six months in advance of the pro-posed wedding date. Please con-tact Fr. George, 510-995-9421
All God’s Children Prayer Grp Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm BAS Basilica Choir rehearsal Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm BAS Bible Study Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am DIN Cub Scouts 1st Monday, 6:45-8:00pm SJR Children’s Choir Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm BAS Grief Ministry 2nd Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm DR Girl Scouts #33369 1st Wednesday, 7:00pm SJR Girl Scouts #33367 2nd & 4th Wed., 6:15pm SJR 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 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm 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, 7:30-9:00pm 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 DIN /Rectory Dining Room
Ken Jennings ................ Principal of SJND High School 510-523-1526 …………[email protected]
Dr. Marquita Yriarte…….Principal/ SJES 510-522-4456 …………[email protected]
Parish Staff
Community Staff
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 Susan
Gahan at 510-522-0181 • For adults or children over age 6 please contact
Anne Marie, 510 995-9409
Important Information
If you are interested in any of our Ministries, please call the Parish Office (510) 522 0181 or email [email protected]. We will be most happy to provide you with more information.
Stan Schonberg Business Manager 510-995-9411 [email protected]
Anne Marie Fourre Director of Faith Formation 510-995-9409 [email protected]
Eric Bertelsen Liturgy Coordinator 510-995 9404 [email protected]
Cathy Morales Youth Ministry Coordinator 510-995-9474 [email protected]
David Howitt Music Director 510-995-9403 [email protected]
Michael Chinnavaso 7 PM Music Coordinator 510-522-0181 [email protected]
Tamara Centeno Wedding & Quinceaneras Coord. 510-282-4621 [email protected]
Susan Gahan Funeral Coordinator & Receptionist 510-995- [email protected]
Sherley Lim, Parish Secretary 510-995-9420 [email protected]
Clergy Rev. George Alengadan Rev. John Carillo Pastor Parochial Vicar 510-995-9421 510-995-9475 [email protected] [email protected]
Deacon Marty Leach [email protected]
Deacon Mario Rizzo [email protected]
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A Big Thank You
On behalf of Fr. George and the Arts & Environment Ministry, we would like to thanks all those who sponsored Christmas Wreaths, Poinsettias, Advent and Christmas Candles to honor their families and friends. We would like to thank all those who shared their Advent and Christmas wishes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace with the community in the Niches. And lastly, we thank all those special people who work behind the scenes to make the Advent and Christmas seasons special. Our community is truly blessed by the love you share. Happy New Year!
The Arts & Environment Ministry
Farewell And God Bless Long-time parishioner Linda Bartolome was honored at the final Simbang Gabi Mass at 5:30am December 24, as she prepares to leave Alameda. Linda has been active in the Simbang Gabi ministry since it began, and has served as a Eucharistic Minister, helped with hospitality, and been a face of smiling welcome in our parish for many years, but is now leaving to live near her son and his fami ly in Southern California. (Amante also served at St. Joseph as an altar server; and is now a fire fighter.) May God continue to bless her, and to inspire others to rise up and fill the gap she leaves in our community.
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421600
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St. Joseph Basilica
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
TELEPHONE: 510-995-9420
CONTACT PERSON: Sherley Lim
EMAIL: [email protected]
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