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ST. JOSEPH BASILICA E-NEWS
April 4, 2019
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Recent Passing
It is with sadness that we share with you the news that Fr. John Baldwin, a retired priest and Navy Chaplain, passed away on Monday. Fr. John has assisted St. Joseph in the past with Masses and penance services and has been a very important part of our Deanery Parishes for many years. Please join us and Bishop Barber to celebrate Fr. John's life and the many lives he has touched at a Memorial Mass for him.
Memorial Mass:
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: St. Philip Neri Church, 3101 Van Buren St, Alameda
Reception will follow.
As a community of faith, we pray for the repose of his soul and offer our prayers and support to his family and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
Saints of God, come to his aid. Come to meet him, Angels of the Lord. Amen.
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Note: Penance Service with individual confessions is on Friday, April 12, 7:00 pm. There will be confession on Saturday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. No confession on Monday of Holy Week, April 15.
This Weekend...
April
birthdays blessings and Maintenance Collections
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Thank you All ..
who helped organized and attended last Saturday Liturgical Ministers Formation Training.
Special thanks to Anthony Foglia and Jenny Dow for a powerful presentation.
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Funeral Arrangements: Fr. Jay Mathews
VIGIL:
Sunday, April 7th, 6:00 pm
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
Followed by a reception
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:
Monday, April 8th, 7:00 pm
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
Followed by a reception
As a community of faith, we pray for the repose of his soul and offer our prayers and support to his family and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
Saints of God, come to his aid. Come to meet him, Angels of the Lord. Amen.
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Chrism Mass
Thursday, April 11, 6:30 pm
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
Bishop Barber invites all parishioners of our Diocese to attend the Mass where he will bless the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick and consecrate the Sacred Chrism. The Oils will used in parishes for the celebration of Sacraments.
We encourage everyone to attend and also to car-pool as parking might be limited.
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We encourage everyone to attend the Lenten Retreat, Saturday, April 13, as a opportune and blessed time for personal spiritual renewal this Holy Season of Lent. Please invite your family and friends to attend - all are welcome!
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Tonight..
Lenten Soup Meal hosted by Elementary School PTG,
6pm at Notre Dame Hall
Guadalupe Committee Monthly Meeting; 7:00 pm, Parish Center (St. Joseph Room).
Drop-ins are welcome!
Friday, April 5
Morning Eucharistic Adoration - 8:45am - 1:00 pm
Evening Adoration - 8:00 - 9:00 pm (after Stations)
Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm led by Altar Servers and Family Mass Participants
Saturday, April 6
Pastoral Care Ministry Monthly Meeting, 8:45 am, Parish Center, (St. Joseph Room).
Convalidation Workshop, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Marinist Hall
Legion of Mary 3rd Annual Peace of Shoes Walk, 10:00 am.
Please meet at Basilica for a blessing before the Walk.
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5th
Sunday of Lent: Readings
9:30 am Mass -
(Year A)
This Sunday our Elect celebrate the
Third Scrutiny
at the 9:30 Mass. Cycle A readings will also be used at the 11:30 am Mass, for our First Year confirmation candidates.
All other Masses - here (Year C)
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Thank you...
Knights of Columbus for hosting last Sunday Pancake breakfast after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses.
Thank you to our Parish Community for your participation and support.
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Ushers & Greeters Needed
The 11:30 am Mass Ushers & Greeters Ministry is requesting for more volunteers.
Please see Raymond, Francisco or Christina after the 11:30 am Mass this weekend if you would like to volunteer for this important Ministry. Or, email Anna Rossi:
amrossi1238@aol.com for more information or to sign-up. Thank you.
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Parish Collection: March 23/24
Cash/ check : $9,683
Faith Direct: $2,971
Total Giving: $12,654
Shortfall: ($846)
Thank you for your giving. Please help the Parish to meet the weekly goal.
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School News
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
Flight Plan weekly newsletter
here
St. Joseph Elementary School
Weekly newsletter - available next week
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April 11: Grief Support Ministry Monthly Gathering, 6:30 pm
April 11: Chrism Mass, 6:30 pm at Cathedral of Christ the Light
April 12: Communal Reconciliation Service (Note: replaces service which usually happens on Holy Monday)
Apr 13: Deanery Lenten Retreat schedule here
April 13: Covenant of Love Date Night
April 14: Palm Sunday -
Wear Red!
April 20: Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Young Families Ministry
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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