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ST. JOSEPH BASILICA E-NEWS
May 23, 2019
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Message from Pastor
Goodbye and Thank you Fr. John!
Welcome Deacon Peter Lawongkerd!
Last Saturday our bishop Michael Barber announced a number of transfers for priests of our diocese which are all effective July 1. After completing a three year term with us Fr. John has been appointed as the associate pastor at Holy Spirit, Fremont, one of the largest parishes of our diocese which has over 4000 families. I want to thank Fr. John for his friendship and support to me and for the great organizational skills and spirituality that he brought to our parish. Fr. John has blessed us in so many wonderful ways. We are going to miss him in a big way.
Bishop has given us in Fr. John's place a young transitional deacon Peter Lawongkerd who will be ordained a priest in a year's time. Deacon Peter will stay in our rectory and is full time. Fr. Sunil will continue to stay with us.
On the week end of June 22-23, Fr. John will preach at all masses. There will be a reception after the 11:30 Mass to thank Fr. John. Save the date. More details to follow. Once again big thank you Fr. John for sharing your many gifts so generously with our parish. We wish God's continued blessings on your new assignment.
Fr. George Alengadan
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Memorial Day Weekend
This weekend at all Masses we remember and hold in prayer all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and liberties.
This Weekend...
Friday, May 24
Funeral Mass: Joseph Fernandez RIP
11:00 am, Basilica
(Vigil will be on Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 pm
Greer Mortuary,
2694 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
Saturday, May 25
Youth Confirmation Mass, 10:00 am, Basilica
Parish Community are invited to participate in the Mass , celebrating the Confirmation of 37 youths. Please pray for our Youths, their parents and sponsors.
Sunday, May 26 - Goodbye Deacons Amit & Chidube!
- Join us after the 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses at the Gathering Space for farewell cake and coffee for Deacons Chidube and Amit as this would be the last Sunday they will celebrate Mass with us before their return to Africa and India respectively.
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Did you spot a familiar face in this week's Catholic Voice? Our own Alex Ramos has been recognized in their feature article highlighting volunteers who make a difference in their parishes. Read more
here
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Children's Faith Formation
Over 180 children from PreKindergarten through Junior High attended Faith Formation classes on Sunday mornings this past year, ending with an awards ceremony and closing celebration on May 5. Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year. F
or information or to register, v
isit our website at
http://sjbalameda.org/page/childrens-programs/
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Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love them,
and we will come to them and make our dwelling with them.
John14:23
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Special Thanks to All who helped to organize and participated last Saturday at the Marian Devotion after the 5:00pm Vigil Mass.
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& Bell Ringers
The organizers thank our Parish Community in their attendance and support of the Concert last Sunday afternoon where some of our students are part of the Choir.
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Looking to Volunteer at the Parish?
Ushers & Greeters are needed for our 11:30 am Mass.
Please see Raymond, Francisco or Christina after the 11:30 Mass at the back of the Church. Or, contact Anna Rossi: amrossi1238@aol.com for more details. Please consider joining this important Ministry.
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Parish Collection: May 18/19
Cash/ check : $8,188
Faith Direct: $3,316
Total Giving: $11,504
Shortfall:($1,996)
Thank you for your offering. Please help the Parish to meet the weekly goal. God bless.
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School News
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
Flight Plan weekly newsletter here
St. Joseph Elementary School
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Logan Padre's Funeral Arrangements:
(Son to parishioners Jade & Rudy Padre)
Thursday, May 23, Vigil & Rosary, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Duggan's Serra Mortuary
Friday, May 24, Funeral Mass, 12 noon (
Burial to follow)
Holy Angels Catholic Church
107, San Pedro Road, Colma, CA 94014
Burial:
Cypress Lawn Hillside Myrtle Garden
1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014
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Legion of Mary New Members Recruitment after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses - canceled
Young Adults Group's
Friday Night at OMCA
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with your fellow young adults at Oakland Museum Friday Nights! Enjoy live music, food from Off the Grid, and drinks in the beer garden. We'll stake out a spot in the main museum garden area.
Meet at Blue Oak Beer Garden at OMCA,
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA
Ministry Appreciation & Centennial Celebration Update Invite:
Knights of Columbus - Saturday, May 25 @ 6:00 pm
Simbang Gabi - Sunday, May 26 @ 12:30 pm
Pastoral council & Finance Council - Tuesday, May 28 @ 6:30 pm
Pastoral Care Ministry, Sacristans, Legion of Mary & Liturgy Committee, Sunday, June 2 (12:30 pm)
May 24: Taize, 8:00 pm, Basilica
May 25: Youth Confirmation Mass, 10:00 am, Basilica
May 27: Memorial Day (Parish office will be closed in observance of holiday)
June 1: Pastoral Care Ministry Monthly Meeting
June 2: Sing-It-Yourself Messiah Concert, 3:00pm, Basiica
June 4: Eucharistic Adoration In Vietnamese
June 5: Young Adult Bi-Monthly Meeting, 7:30 pm, Damien Room
June 6: Guadalupe Ministry Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm, St. Joseph Room
June 7: Young Adults Ministry's Praise & Worship, 6:00 pm, St. Joseph Room
June 7: Eucharistic Adoration, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (please note morning Adoration canceled due to Elementary School's Baccalaureate Mass at 9:00 pm)
June 9: Mass of Healing, 11:30 am, Basilica (followed by light refreshment at the Gathering Space)
Details and more events
here
Catholic Young Adults Group events and weekly newsletter available
here
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Young Families monthly newsletter available here.
View last week's bulletin
here
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Parish Office will be closed closed on Memorial Day in observance of the holiday and re-open on Tuesday, May 28. Your Parish Staff wishes you a blessed and safe holiday.
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