Sunday bulletins will be sent via the E-News during
Shelter in Place. Click the image below to read.
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Happy 'Almost' Birthday, Fr.Mario
and 2nd Anniversary of Ordination
Fr. Mario's birthday is this Sunday.
We wish him a very blessed and happy birthday,
and happy anniversary of ordination on Monday, May 25th.
May God's love and peace be with you always, Fr. Mario!
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Mass: Ascension of the Lord
May 24 at 12:00pm
Click here to access:
For song sheet,
click here
Sunday Mass Readings click
here
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
On Memorial Day, we gratefully remember the sacrifice of our uniformed men and women that have defended our country. Since staff will not be checking phone messages or emails on the Monday holiday, if you need to urgently contact a priest please call our office line (510) 522-0181 and select option 9
on the main menu.
We wish you a safe holiday. God Bless.
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Bishop Michael has recently released a statement on 'Re-opening' for Mass.
For the full statement please click
here
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Diocese's New Director of Vocations
Bishop Barber announced on May 13 that Father Carl Arcosa has been appointed the Director of Vocations. The appointment is effective June 1. Please keep Fr. Carl in your prayers and for increased in vocations.
To learn more of Fr. Carl, please click
here
.
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Plate Collections and Online Giving
Please consider continuing to support our Parish to help meet our weekly goal by:
- Sign up for Faith Direct which is easy and secure. Click the button below to give with parish code CA702. (If you need help with signing up or for more details, contact our Business Manager, Stan Schonberg: 510-995-9411 or email: business@sjbalameda.org)
- You can mail in your weekly envelopes to: St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut Street, Alameda CA 94501
- Or, drop off your donations in the mail slot located at the Parish Office door.
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Parish Financial Update
From Our Business Manager (Re-post)
Thank you to everyone who has contributed any amount during this time - every contribution is particularly valuable now and we will get through this together. I invite you to visit our website:
www.sjbalameda.org
for a detailed update of where the Parish stands financially and what we are doing to ensure financial sustainability and flexibility as we respond to this crisis as it unfolds.
Stan Schonberg
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Recent Passings
Julia Wu, beloved mother of our parishioner, Linda Pirrotta.
Phero Hoang, brother of Fr. Thi Hoang (our former Associate Pastor), passed away in Vietnam.
Please keep the families in your prayers.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Drive-thru Communion
This Sunday, the distribution of the Eucharist will start at 2:00pm and finish at 3:00pm.
In order to have an o
rderly and safe drive through, please read the guidelines by clicking
here.
You are also welcome to walk through the line.
Thank you!
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Daily Mass Live Stream
Join us for daily Mass at 11am, Monday - Saturday,
live streamed
from the Rectory Chapel.
To join, click on the Facebook link:
(You don't need a Facebook account to live stream)
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Scripture Reflection Tonight - Pass this On!
Don't miss weekly Reflection via ZOOM'! Join us again tonight at 7pm from your living room. This is an open invite - we hope you can pass it on to your families and friends to join us!
Upcoming Date:
May 28, 2020 07:00 pm
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Dial by your location 1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 124 587 892
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acu9SJ9O1F
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Basilica Hours
The Basilica remains open for private prayers on the following schedule:
- Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm
- Saturday: 9am-5pm
- Sunday: 9am-11am and 1:30pm-5pm (closed from 11pm-1.30pm to live stream Mass)
Please continue to practice the recommended hygiene and social distancing. We ask you to refrain from gathering in groups, and to avoid touching surfaces and to wash hands as often as possible.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, May 23 from 3:30pm - 5pm
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Mass for Healthcare Workers
Join Bishop Barber as he celebrates at a live streaming of the Mass of Ascension, May 24 at 11am, honoring healthcare professionals who are leading the fight against the Corvid-19 pandemic.
To live stream Mass log into:
FACEBOOK.COM/CTLCATHEDRAL.ORG
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Children Liturgy of the Word - Online Sundays at 10am
During Sheltering in Place we offer an online "Children's Liturgy of the Word" at 10am each Sunday, for children ages 5 to 10 and their parents. It includes proclamation of the Gospel using the Children's Lectionary, opportunities for movement and singing, and a chance for children and their parents to reflect together on Jesus's message for the day. (Tips for a good experience for all: remain in mute mode unless invited by presenter to speak; if using the "chat" box to share responses be sure your child is using it appropriately; if you do not want your child's face to be seen by others either "live" in the Zoom or shared later if recorded, be sure your video is off.) Below are the Zoom links.
Topic: Children Liturgy of the Word
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
May 24, 2020 10:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
Meeting ID: 726 1100 1187
Password: 5X1vsT
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Resources To Grow in Faith During Shelter in Place
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Connecting with Scripture - Free Resource
(New)
Two monthly publications are
temporarily
offering free access to their monthly magazine which includes the readings for all d
aily and Sunday Masses, morning and evening prayer, reflections and more.
For
Give Us This Day
visit
GUTD.net/Share
(
online access for free and can request a free sample
)
. F
or
Magnificat
visit
https://us.magnificat.net/free
(online access for free
and a
steep discount on 3 months of hard copy mailed to your home
. They also offer a child's version:
MagnifiKid
).
Note - there are
a
FEW
free copies of
Magnificat
's
June issue available in the Basilica
, along with the Sunday Missals. Very handy for following along with livestreamed Mass or simply for daily prayer.
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Resources For Families During Covid-19 Pandemic
To access resources please click on the following link:
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Worship@Home (re-post)
Families can celebrate a weekly Liturgy of the Word at home during Shelter in Place. Click
here to access.
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If you need to contact the schools, please leave a message as there will be someone checking voice mails during school closures as mandated by the Alameda County Health Officer.
Elementary School: (510) 522 4456 / website:
here
Royal's weekly newsletter -
here.
High School: (510) 523-1526 / website:
here.
SJND Flight Plan weekly newsletter -
here.
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Prayer During Coronavirus Pandemic
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O clement, O loving, O sweet Mother Mary,
We, your children of every nation,
Turn to you in this pandemic.
Our troubles are numerous; our fears are great.
Grant that we might deposit them at your feet,
Take refuge in your Immaculate Heart,
And obtain peace, healing, rescue,
And timely help in all our needs.
You are our Mother.
Pray for us to your Son.
Amen.
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Parish Office Closed
Our Parish Office will continue to be closed during the Shelter in Place. However, we are here to serve you remotely via phone, mail or email. Click
here for a list of staff contacts.
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Scams Reminder
Every week we continue to hear of attempts to
scam members of our parish, which have unfortunately increased during this crisis. We would reminder parishioners to be wary. See
ten simple things you can do to prevent becoming a victim from The Federal Trade Commission.
Please know Fr. Mario or staff will never solicit gift cards or ask you to wire transfer money. Always take care in sharing personal information by email or online.
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Ministries Update
Most events or gatherings are canceled during Shelter In Place, although some are continuing through video conference. For information on how to connect with the following Ministries, please contact
:
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We would like to remind you that the Parish subscribes to FORMED, an online database full of Catholic media. If you have not signed-up, click here and follow the steps. Search for St. Joseph Basilica. Registration is free.
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R.C.I.A.
Interested in becoming Catholic, or know someone who is? RCIA Inquiry meets via Zoom each week. Invite those thinking about becoming Catholic to join us Wednesdays at 7:30pm at
https://zoom.us/j/607011076
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Sign up to receive the E-News
Many parishioners do not get our E-News because we don't have their email address. Please pass the E-News onto your friends and encourage them to sign-up to the St Joseph family informed.
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Young Adults Group - Weekly Update
To read YAG's weekly newsletter please click
here
You can also sign up for the newsletter
here, or j
oin YAG's Facebook
here.
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