In honor of the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary, join us tonight for a special Mass at 6 pm, followed by the Rosary. All are welcome!
OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
100 ROSARIES FOR OUR BLESSED MOTHER!
St. Joseph Basilica's Pastoral Care Ministry invites you to honor our Blessed Mother in the Month of the Holy Rosary via Zoom. Let's join with the Catholics around the world as we recite 100 Rosaries in 25 hours virtually, starting on Friday, October 8 at 11:00 pm, through midnight on Saturday, October 9th. Please sign up using the link below for your 15 minutes time slot or to join in praying the rosary.
Note: If you encounter any issues with the signup process, please email: melvaer@gmail.com
Upcoming Special Collection
Diocesan Communication Appeal in Support of "The Catholic Voice"
The special collection this weekend is taken up to support our Diocese's communication efforts.
Please support these efforts by giving generously to the diocesan communications special collection. You can donate using the envelopes found in the pews, or go online at: https://oakdiocese.org/catholicvoiceoakland-give to give securely.
(For a copy of the October online Catholic Voice, please click here)
Office Closed Monday, October 11
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 11 to observe the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday, and will re-open on Tuesday, October 12 at 10 am.
Faith Formation
Family Activity Cancelled
We had been hoping to have a monthly Family Activity open to everyone one Sunday morning each month, but the limitations imposed by COVID prevention have complicated life. We had to cancel the first gathering in September, and will also be canceling this Sunday's event. The next scheduled date is October 31. Stay tuned for news whether it will take place or not. (Anne Marie Fourre - Faith Formation Director)
Adult Confirmation
Adult Confirmation classes start this month. Information
Once again we are inviting our Parish Community to support this wonderful tradition of the Basilica. Your donation will help provide a Christmas gift to a needy child, adult, or senior in our Community. For information on how to support the project, please clickhere.
Masks
As mandated by Alameda County effective August 3, St. Joseph will continue with masking at all indoor gatherings, regardless of vaccination status, until further notice.
Masking is optional at the 9:30 am Mass in the Quad.
The Bulletin
Click on the bulletin to read Father Mario's message and more...
