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ST. JOSEPH BASILICA E-NEWS
Oct 11, 2018
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"Always stay close to this heavenly mother,
because she is the sea to be crossed to
reach the shores of eternal splendour.
- St. Padre Pio
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Listening Session: "Grief Within the Church"
Friday, October 12,
6:30 at the Learning Center
Please join us at a gathering to share and pray about the grief and fear within our community regarding the clergy sexual abuse and cover up scandals within the church. Most of us are in shock. Some are confused or hurt, others are angered or disillusioned but all of us need a prayerful place to share what is in our heads or hearts about the effects this has had on us.
We will begin with a prayer, have a brief talk and then break into small groups to give everyone a chance to share what is in their hearts. We hope you will join us.
This will be hosted by Father George, Father John and the leaders of St Joseph Grief Ministry - Pamela Prime, David Kirkpatrick, Bill Kueppers and Suzanne Morris. Pamela and Dave have been on the Diocesan Review Committee for sexual abuse in the Stockton Diocese since 2002.
Update from Bishop Barber in the Catholic Voice on the clergy scandal. Read
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Dear Ministers and Parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica,
This Saturday, October 13th, we celebrate Our Lady's final apparition at Fatima. We will begin the celebration at the 5:00 pm Mass. Immediately following Mass, together we will process around the block to pray the Holy Rosary and sing Marian hymns. At the culmination of the procession, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Benediction and the Eucharistic Blessing.
We invite all our ministers and parishioners to join us in responding to Our Lady's call to pray the Rosary for peace in the world, justice for all and healing within the Church. Sister Lucia of Fatima reminds us that, "There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot solve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary."
Also, we hold daily praying of the Holy Rosary from Monday to Friday, 7:30am and 7:00 pm in the Basilica; and Saturday and Sunday 20 minutes before all Masses.
Please share this invitation with your family, friends and ministry members. We need to pray, and we need to pray together. Your presence and cumulative prayers bond and strengthen our community.
We thank all those who are so generous with their time, talent and treasure. We look forward to having you all there. Here is a brief outline of the events for Saturday, 10/13:
- 5pm Mass
- Rosary Procession immediately following
- 1st Mystery leader: Clergy
- 2nd Mystery leader: Terecita Dean with the Legion of Mary
- 3rd Mystery leader: Sasha with the Spirit Ensemble
- 4th Mystery leader: Minda with the Parish Faithful
- 5th Mystery leader: Gina Bartolome with Parish Faithful
- Hermie Camerino with the Legion of Mary will lead the Rosary in the Basilica for those that cannot complete the procession around the block
- Return to the Basilica for the Exposition and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament
In Jesus and Mary,
Father George, Father John and Rosary Core Team
Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
Most Holy Virgin
who hast deigned to come to Fatima,
to reveal the treasures of graces
hidden in the recitation of the Rosary,
inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion
that meditating on the
Mysteries of our Redemption recalled therein,
we may obtain the conversion of sinners
and the favors we ask you now,
for the greater glory of God,
for your own honor,
and for the good of souls. Amen.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, pray for us!
St. Louis de Monfort insists that the
Blessed Virgin Mary is the
"the safest, easiest, shortest" path to Jesus Christ
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Bishop Pauly Kannookadan of the Diocese of Irinjalakuda (
Fr. George's hometown) thanks the Parish Community for your hospitality and generous financial support for the flood victims. Please keep the people of Kerala in your prayers.
This Weekend....
The Catholic Voice
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The second collection this weekend is the annual request to support the only regular source of Catholic news and information of the Diocese which is available free to all parishioners. Our parish pays an annual fee of $14,880. Please help to defray the parish's cost with your donation. If you have not make your donation this weekend, there is still time. Envelopes at all Church entrances or in the pews. Please issue check to "St. Joseph". Basket will be passed a second time before pulpit announcements. Thank you for your generous support to help defray the costs.
Sunday
SPRED'S Annual Diocesan Mass, St. Raymond 's Parish, Dublin at 10:30am
Join St Raymond and the SPRED parish communities across the Diocese for Faith, Fellowship and Fun. For more information (510) 635 7252 or
www.spredoakdiocese.org.
All are welcome!
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Youth and Adult Confirmation Programs Start This Month
Our Youth Ministry provides a two-year sacramental preparation program for Catholic teens grades 8 through 11 preparing for Confirmation. First year students attend an orientation and welcome on Saturday October 20, with classes on the first Sunday of each month starting November 7. Classes for second year students are on the second Sunday of each month, starting October 14.
More information on Youth Ministry
here
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We also offer preparation for Adult Confirmation. Thursday nights 7:30 to 9pm starting October 18. Advance registration required.
Information and registration forms for Adult Confirmation here
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October 14, 2018 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Words of Wisdom
The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today's first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is "sharper than any two-edged sword." We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound questions. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God's commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us.
(Copyright (c) J. S. P Inc)
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Safe Environment Training - Live or Online
By popular demand, we will offer a live training in Notre Dame Hall on Saturday October 27, from 9 to 11:30am. Advance registration required - go to www.virtus.org, register and select that option for your training.
For those who prefer the convenience of online training, go to www.virtus.org and select the online training option (in English or Spanish). Training takes about 90 minutes, and you can start and stop at your convenience.
A reminder that ALL volunteers must complete training through VIRTUS by October 31. If you have already trained on VIRTUS (ie after July 2016) do NOT train again. You will be notified when it is time for you to retrain.
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Stewardship Corner....
Office Volunteers Needed!
The Parish Office needs volunteers in the front office with reception and light admin duties on a regular basis Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 to 5:00 pm. If you can contribute your time and talent on a regular basis, please contact Sherley Lim (510) 995-9420 or email: secretary@sjbalameda.org
Parish Collection: October 06/07
Cash/ check :$7,537
Faith Direct: $3,233
Total Giving: $10,770
Shortfall: ($2,730)
September 5th Sunday Collections
St. Vincent de Paul Collection: $1946
Thank you for your generous donations.
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View last week's bulletin
here
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Upcoming Events
October 11: Grief Support Ministry, 6:30pm at the Parish Center (Damien Room)
October 12: Listening Session: "Grief Within our Church" at 6:30pm, (Learning Center)
October 13: Covenant of Love Date Night "Words of Wisdom" 6:30 to 8:30pm; info here
October 13: Fatima Procession after 5pm Mass
Octtober 17: Young Adults Group, 7:30pm, Parish Center (Damien Room)
October 20: Young Families potluck, 10 to noon in Notre Dame Hall
October 26: Taize, Basilica
Details and more events
here
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Tickler File
Enrich your spiritual life through FORMED; register at
www.sjbalameda.formed.org.
Downloading the app? Use Access Code 79QKNH.
Children's Faith Formation classes started September 9, but it's not too late to register. Register
here or visit
http://sjbalameda.org/page/childrens-programs/ for more information.
We are still looking for two used cars for Fr. Sunil and Seminarian Patrick. Call the Parish Office if you can help (510) 522 -0181.
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