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ST. JOSEPH BASILICA E-NEWS
May 30, 2019
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Sunday, June 2,
Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord
Readings
(In the Diocese of Oakland, the Feast of the Ascension is observed on the Seventh Sunday of Easter)
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Sunday Gospel Reflection
Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?
Imagine you've spent an incredible three years with your best friend. Then one day, everything changes. He tells you that he is going to leave you and won't be coming back. He gives you advice on how to live without him, reassures you of his love, then disappears. How would you feel? The pain would almost be unbearable. That seems to be the exact situation the disciples of Jesus faced in today's Gospel reading. Can you imagine how difficult this situation was for them to see Jesus ascend to heaven and how confusing their task ahead appeared to be? And yet, Jesus promised them-and he promises us all-that he would never abandon us. Though he ascended to the Father in heaven, Jesus does not leave his disciples alone. He gives all Christians his Holy Spirit, to be our guide and eternal friend. Moreover, he shows them what their reward will be if they remain faithful. Just as Jesus ascends to the Father, so too will we fully enter into God's life if we remain faithful to his promises.
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Month of June Devotion - Sacred Heart of Jesus
Every Friday during the month of June, we will pray the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the 8:00 am Mass. On June 28th, we will celebrate the Feast Day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Eucharistic Adoration after Mass, from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm (Benediction).
Please join us in approaching the Sacred Heart of Jesus in prayers and adoration, obtaining blessings and grace.
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Please join us at the Mass of Healing on Sunday, June 9th at the 11:30 am Mass. Light refreshment to follow after Mass at the Gathering Space.
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Save the Dates!
- Saturday, June 22 - Corpus Christi Procession after the 5:00 pm Mass
- Farewell Fr. Join! Join us at an International Potluck Reception for Fr. John on Sunday, June 23 at 12:30 pm at the Notre Dame Hall.
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Ordination to Priesthood
Friday, May 31, 2019, 7:00 pm
The Cathedral of Christ The Light
The Parish Communities of Diocese of Oakland are invited by Bishop Barber to attend the ordinations of Rev. John Anthony Pietruszk, Rev. Javier Ramirez and Rev. Mark Steven Ruiz. Reception to follows.
We would advise car-pooling as parking might be difficult.
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Would you like to carry the gifts to the Altar?
If you would like to have the special honor of carrying the gifts to the alter during Mass, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church at least one week prior to the date that you chose. You will be contacted by the Usher and Greeter Team Leader for that Mass with detailed instructions.
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This Weekend...
Maintenance Collection & Catholic Communications
Stewardship
Parish Collection: May 25/26
Cash/ check : $8,829
Faith Direct: $3,316
Total Giving: $12,145
Shortfall:($1,355)
Catholic Charities Collection: $2,501
Thank you for your offering. Please help the Parish to meet the weekly goal. God bless.
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Bishop's Appeal 2019 - "Rebuild My Church"
We encourage you to view the video on the Bishop's Appeal
here
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Recently, someone is again impersonating Father George sending emails asking for a favor or help. This phishing scam continues to be a problem.
Please be aware these emails are not from Fr. George, who has never asked for gift cards, wire transfers or cash to be sent to him personally, and never will. If you receive a fraudulent email from someone claiming to be Fr. George or another staff member using a Gmail account, please forward it to abuse@gmail.com.
If you have been a victim of this scam and have sent money or gift cards, please file a report with Alameda Police Department at their non-emergency number (510) 337-8340.
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Congratulations to our Confirmandi and God Bless!
Thirty seven youths received their Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 25 at the Basilica. Please pray for our youths, their sponsors and parents.
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School News
Upcoming Graduations:
High School - June 1
8th Graders - June 7
Congratulations to our graduates! Please pray for students, parents, faculty and staff.
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School.
Flight Plan weekly newsletter
here
St. Joseph Elementary School
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Weekend Event Highlight:
Alameda's Sing-It-Yourself Messiah Concert
Sunday, June 2, 3:00pm, Basilica
All are invited to the Alameda's Sing-It-Yourself Messiah Concert - don't miss it!
This organization was formed in 1995 by volunteer choir directors, choir members, community representatives to provide Alamedans with a Messiah of their own. Since that time, soloists and musicians from all over the Bay Area have participated in the annual free performances, and many have generously donated their services. All are welcome! Please bring a canned or dry food item to donate to the Alameda Food Bank. A freewill offering will also be collected to support the event. For more information of this organization: www.asiym.org
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Have you wondered about the beautiful stained-glass windows in our Basilica?
For photos and lesson on each v
isit our website
here
Special thanks to Richard De Marco for the lovely photographs and Dr. Frank DeStefano who provided the narrative.
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More on this Weekend's and Upcoming events at a glance:
J
une Birthdays Blessing at all Masses this weekend.
June 1: Pastoral Care Ministry Monthly Meeting, 8:45 am, St. Joseph Room
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: Eucharistic Adoration, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (please note the morning Adoration is canceled due to Elementary School's Baccalaureate Mass at 9:00 pm)
June 8: Special Needs Awareness Training at St. Barnabas (Classroom 4 of School), 10am
June 9: Mass of Healing, 11:30 am, Basilica (followed by light refreshment at the Gathering Space)
Save the date for:
June 23 - Farewell to Fr. John Reception after 11:30 am Mass
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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