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Basilica E-News
October 17, 2019
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Restoring Our Legacy for the Future
In 2020, we will mark the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of our beautiful church. After nearly a year of discussions with the lay leadership of our parish and several town hall meetings with other parishioners, a plan was developed to retrofit the basilica and renovate the sanctuary. The Diocese of Oakland approved our plans and also a capital campaign to raise the $1.5 million to cover the cost of these projects.
You will find in all the pews at all the masses on the weekend of October 19th & 20th a brochure explaining this project of retrofitting and renovating. "Restoring Our Legacy for the Future" further explains the project, the plan to raise the funds necessary to cover the cost, and how we hope to raise the funds. During the "quiet phase" of the campaign , we have already raised $785,542 from only 59 parishioners. Now, we are asking all parishioners to join us in this endeavor.
We ask you to take the pledge card in the brochure home with you, give prayerful consideration to making a meaningful gift and return the pledge card filled out at the masses on the weekend of October 26th and 27th. For those of you wanting more information, there will also be a presentation in the Basilica at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 22nd.
It is important to reflect upon all that God has given us, and to respond by giving back a portion of those many gifts to make our basilica safer and even more beautiful. By giving according to your means, you truly will be "Restoring Our Legacy for the Future". Thank you and may God bless you and all your loved.
--Capital Campaign Committee: Steve Mullin, Bill Dow, Ron & Jan Curtis , Eric Bertelsen, Ken Hokenson, Stan Schonberg, Janet Riley, Cindy Silva, Bob Pola, Susan Gahan, Sherley Lim
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Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, November 1
Masses: 8am, 12 noon and 7pm
(Please note changes in time for
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
9am - 11am & 8pm - 9 pm)
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Feast of All Souls
Saturday, November 2
Masses: 8am and 10 am
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Parish Survey
St. Joseph Pastoral Council asks your help to assess the ability of our church to meet your spiritual needs and your input on visioning the future. Everyone over the age of 13 is invited to complete a survey no later than October 27th, 2019.
For any questions contact Rich Davis: oskidavis@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks in advance for giving direction to the future of our parish.
Link to Parish Survey
here
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Parish Collections
Week October 12/13
Weekly Goal: $13,500
Cash/ check : $6,835
Faith Direct: $3,319
Total Giving: $10,154
Shortfall: ($3,346)
October Maintenance Collections: $3,201
This weekend, Collection for Mission Sunday & Catholic Home Mission Appeal. Envelopes are in the pews.
Basket will be passed once. Please drop your envelopes with the regular collections.
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Recent Passings..
It is with sadness we share the news that Joseph Bogar, a long time parishioner
for 54 years, has passed away on October 16. (No funeral details to date)
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Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Mathew Vellankal (Pastor of St. Bonaventure, Concord)
Vigil: Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Address: Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
Funeral Mass: Monday, October 21, 2019 at 10:30 am
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord
(Fr. Mathew and Archbishop Dominic Jala with the Archdiocese of Shillong, India, tragically died in a vehicle accident last week.)
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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Holy Rosary Procession
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Thank you for all who help with the event. For more pictures
here
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Look What the Lord Has Done!
Thank you to CIA Christ In Action Children's Ministry, the Children's Choir and All who helped with the Family Mass on October 13th, 9;30 am Mass.
For the performance video by the children,
here
(The CIA CHRIST IN ACTION Children's Ministry is accepting new "disciples" age 4 to 13 for the next Family Mass. Help bring the gospel alive through music, movement and drama. Join Carmyn Manibusan Amaya, carmenmariaamaya25@gmail.com, in the Basilica from 4 to 5pm Tuesdays October 15th through the 29th to rehearse for the 9:30 Mass November 3. Young people are also welcome as Family Mass volunteers to help greet or proclaim the readings, or to join the Children's Choir. To register or for more information, contact those ministries directly or the Parish Office, or visit our website here.
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For More Upcoming Parish Events
here
Young Families October Newsletter here. Upcoming Event: Monthly Potluck Saturday, October 19th, 10am - 12 noon, Doherty Park.
C
atholic Young Adults Group events and weekly newsletter available
here
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View last week's bulletin
here
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News around the Block..
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
Pilot Open House this Sunday. For info or to RSVP
here
Flight Plan weekly newsletter
here
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St. Joseph Elementary School weekly news
here
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29th Sunday Reading's Reflection
PERSISTENCE
Today's readings are about persistence, passionate persistence. Exodus tells of a battle won despite weariness because Moses, with help from Aaron and Hur, held his hands raised. Timothy asks that same persistence of his community and us. Luke tells of a court case won by a widow, despite the dishonesty of the judge, because she will not leave him alone. The psalm reminds us that God is everywhere, guarding us from harm day and night, coming and going, now and forever. The readings are about persistence, the relentless, unwavering pursuit of what must not be lost. The readings are about God's passionate persistence in pursuing us, seeking to win our hearts.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
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Children's Faith Formation - Registration Open. Classes for children age 4 through Junior High on Sunday mornings after 9:30 am Mass, starting September 8. For details
here. Or email Anne Marie,
afourre@sjbalameda.org
Enrich your spiritual life through FORMED; register at
www.sjbalameda.formed.org.
Downloading the app? Use Access Code 79QKNH.
Interested in becoming Catholic and/or preparing for sacraments? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult (RCIA) is available year-round. Click
here for information.
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