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ST. JOSEPH BASILICA E-NEWS
March 7, 2019
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St. Joseph Celebrations
March 10 - 18: Novena to St. Joseph
7:00pm
(except Sundays, novena prayer in all Masses)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Reflection: 3-minute reflection (except Sunday) by parishioners:
- March 11, Mariana and Carlos de la Torre
- March, 12, Alex Ramos
- March 13, Matt & Susan Naclerio
- March 14, Michael & Laura Chinnavaso
- March 15, James & Claire Toner
- March 16, Tristan Flores & Family
- March 17 - Sunday - no reflection
- March 18, Mrs Ida Kempel
Novena to St. Joseph & Litany
7:45pm -
Benediction & Divine Praises
Novena Prayer to St. Joseph here
March 17, St. Joseph Family Day
11:30am -
Mass & Presentation of the St.Joseph-St.Damien Award &
Blessing of all Volunteers at all Masses
12:30pm -
Reception at Notre Dame Hall - International Food Faire
March 19, Feast of St. Joseph
8:00am - Mass & Blessing of Bread
8:45am - Refreshment at the Gathering Space
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Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Paul Minnihan are as follows:
Thursday, March 7: St. Augustine Church
Visitation, 5:15 pm; Vigil for the Deceased, 7:30 pm
Friday, March 8: St. Augustine Church
Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 am, reception to follow after Mass
Address to St. Augustine Church: 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Vespers & Committal: Friday, March 8, 3:00 pm at Cathedral of Christ the Light Mausoleum, Oakland.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
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Tonight..
Lenten Soul Meals: 6:00pm at Notre Dame Hall.
Thank you to the Young Families Ministry for hosting the event.
Proceeds collected from Lenten Soup Meals will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul and the needy in our community.
Guadalupe Committee: Monthly Meeting (1st Thursday), 6:30 pm, Parish Center - St. Joseph Room
All are welcome!
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Friday... March 8
We will have Adoration every Friday during Lent:
8:45 am - 1:00pm
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent,
7:00 pm
This Friday will be led by Youth Ministry and Confirmation Group
(Note: Next Friday Stations will start at 6:30 pm due to Novena to St. Joseph starting at 7:00 pm. The Young Families Ministry will lead)
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Saturday....
March 9
New Parishioners' Breakfast,
9:00 - 10:00 am, Rectory
Covenant of Love Date Night
6:30 - 8:30 pm (off site)
1236 Hawthorne St, Alameda, CA
(The Call's home)
Join us for an inspirational movie about marriage, sacrifice and what it takes to fireproof a marriage.
As usual we will have group discussion and couple's time.
We had a wonderful time last Date Night, the conversation and insights about the movie were full of wisdom.
We will finish watching the second half of the movie in this date night. It doesn't matter if you didn't come to the first part, you can still join us!
We are doing potluck so feel free to bring your favorite dish, appetizer, dessert or drink to share.
Childcare available with RSVP (free will donation)
Free will offering.
Register at
http://sjbalameda.org/page/col/ or email Mariana for details:
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Wedding Anniversary Blessing at all Masses this Weekend
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Daylight Savings Time this Sunday, March 10
Don't forget to turn your clocks one hour ahead on March 10 so you will be on time this weekend for Mass.
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Parish Collection: March 03/04
Cash/ check : $8,340
Faith Direct: $2,971
Total Giving: $11,311
Shortfall: ($1,981)
Thank you for your giving.
Please help the Parish to meet the goal.
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Suggested reading for the Lenten Season
Copies are still available at the Parish Office.
Donation of $5 (minimum) each book. Proceeds will benefit the work of the Pastoral Care Ministry.
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Almsgiving in Lent - CRS Rice Bowl
As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is "a witness to fraternal charity" and "a work of justice pleasing to God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462).
The cardboard Rice Bowls available at all the entrances of the Basilica are there for you to take home, read the insert, grow in solidarity with those in need, and support the work of Catholic Relief Services here locally and around the world.
Visit www.crsricebowl.org for more information and to view videos, such as "Encounter with Norma in Guatelama"
here
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Looking for more ways to observe the Season of Lent?
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School News
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
Flight Plan weekly newsletter here
Our High School is looking for multiple families interested in serving as host families for incoming international students who plan to study at SJND during the 2019-2020 school year. Serving as a host family is a rewarding experience, allowing both parties to learn more about each other's cultures and helping the student become better immersed in the local community. Think this opportunity may be a fit for your family? Get started by contacting the school's partners at
Cambridge Network
(Anekka Bajrami, 239-888-5268) and/or
Educatius
(617-292-0035) to learn more.
St. Joseph Elementary School
Boogie Shoes! Support our fundraiser on March 30. Link
here.
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Mar 7: Lenten Soup Meal begins (every Thursday in Lent)
Mar 8: Stations of the Cross begins (every Friday in Lent)
Mar 9: New Parishioners Breakfast
March 9: Covenant of Love Date Night
Mar 10-18: Novena to St. Joseph
Mar 14: St. Patrick's Day Celebration hosted by Knights of Columbus
Mar 16: Mission Dolores Tour for Young Families and Young Adults
Mar 17: St. Joseph Family Day. St. Joseph-St. Damien Awards presented at 11:30 Mass; reception follows
Details and more events
here
Catholic Young Adults Group weekly newsletter available
here
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Young Families monthly newsletter available here.
View last week's bulletin
here
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