The Weekly E-News

March 3, 2022

Printed Bulletins Update

Our long-time printer of the Sunday bulletin has ceased operations, so we are in the process of finding a new printer. In the meantime, we will print copies in-house for those who need a hard copy, that is, those who do not have access to it online. Everyone who can read the bulletin online is encouraged to read it below, on Facebook, or on the parish website at https://sjbalameda.org/bulletin.

Want to Become Catholic?

Non-Catholic adults interested in encountering Jesus are invited to consider becoming Catholic. Informal “inquiry” sessions are offered Thursday nights during Lent, 7:00 pm in the Damien Room, 2^nd floor of Parish Center at 1119 Lafayette Street. Enter through the staircase in the rear of the building. Info at  https://sjbalameda.org/rcia or

contact Anne Marie at afourre@sjbalameda.org or 510-995-9409.

Friday Lenten Opportunities and Devotions

March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

• Eucharistic Adoration: 1:00 - 7:00 pm
• Vegetarian Soup Night: 5:30 - 7:00 pm in Notre Dame Hall
• Individual Confession: 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Reconciliation Room
• Stations of the Cross: 7:00 pm (following Benediction)

Communal First Saturdays

Prayer Group to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Saturday, March 4, Basilica

Contact Lilian Dubow for more information

Lilian.Dubow@gmail.com or go to www.CommunalFirstSaturdays.org 

FIRST WEEKEND MAINTENANCE COLLECTION

March 4 & 5

This weekend, please consider supporting the Parish to defray the costs of maintaining the Basilica and Grounds with your donations. Thank you.

SOLI DEO GLORIA CONCERT IN THE BASILICA

IN EVERY CORNER SING!

March 5 @ 3:30 pm

Two favorites of choir connoisseurs everywhere: Schubert’s Mass in G, and the ethereal Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams. Featuring William Bryan, baritone. For details or tickets purchase, visit the website here

“Shelter the Homeless” 

All are invited to a forum on homelessness Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara. Panel to include the Mayor, the Community Development Director, a resident of the shelter, and representatives from local organizations working on the issue of homelessness. 

Other News

Welcome to the Family!

Congrats to Roenna and Chris Alegre, on the recent arrival of their third child, Clare Vera!



Both mom and baby are doing well. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Bay Wide Young Adults Mass

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm

Locations: Newman Hall, Holy Spirit Parish, Berkeley



Bishop Barber will be celebrating the Bay Wide Young Adult Mass and anyone ages 20s-30s in our Parish Community is invited to attend.

Ongoing News

Tuesday Adult Formation

Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Elementary School for anyone interested in spiritual enrichment. Drop-ins welcome. Video and discussion series “Metanoia – A Journey with Christ into Conversion.” Next week’s topic: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”

 View schedule here  

Lenten Rice Bowls with CRS

Pick up your Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls found in the Basilica or outside the Rectory this weekend, or available throughout the Lent Season. Learn more at: https://www.crsricebowl.org/

Lenten Resources

• Lenten Resources for adults are available here and for families here
• FORMED for Lent: sign up for free here