ST. JOSEPH BASILICA JULY 17, 2016 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN

JULY 17, 2016
ST. JOSEPH
BASILICA
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DEVOTIONS
Rosary Mon.- Sat., 7:30am
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
MASS TIMES
Monday through Saturday
8:00am
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00pm
Sundays
7:30am * 9:30am * 11:30am
7:00pm
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30pm
or by appointment
First Friday Adoration
after the 8:00am Mass
with Vespers at 5:30pm
followed by Benediction
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesday after
8:00am Mass
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
9:00am to 4:30pm
Monday through Friday
Office closed for lunch
Noon to 1:00pm
VOLUNTEER COVERAGE
Sat. 8:30am-12:30pm
Sun. 8:30am-1:00pm
Rev. George Alengadan,
Pastor………510-995-9421
[email protected]
Rev. John Carillo,
Associate Pastor……510-995-9475
[email protected]
Deacon Matthew Murray
510-995-9444
[email protected]
Mary Kovalitsky,
Office Manager & Bulletin Editor
510-995-9420…
[email protected]
Parish Office phone: 510-522-0181
Parish Office fax: 510-522-2864
Parish Office email:
[email protected]
Facebook.com/sjbalameda
OUR MISSION: TO LIVE AS JESUS TEACHES
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS!
When I was younger my father and I used to go on camping trips with a large group
consisting of fathers and their sons. A priest always went with us so that he could
say the holy Mass for us in the forest and be available to hear confessions. I will
never forget a homily that he gave on one of those trips. He told us that it is not
enough to know about Jesus, we have to know Jesus. One can know every detail of
all of the Gospels, pore over every Christological book, talk to a hundred biblical scholars, but still
not know Jesus. If He is indeed a divine Person with two natures, divine and human, than this
means that we can speak to Him. And perhaps an even more challenging and thrilling truth is that
Jesus can speak to us.
In the Gospel for this Sunday from Luke chapter 10, Jesus finds rest in the house of Martha and
Mary. Martha is busy about being as hospitable as possible and demands that Mary, who sits with
Jesus, help her. Christ responds saying that Mary, in sitting at His feet, “has chosen the better
part.”This “better part” is the mystery about which St. Paul speaks in his letter to the Colossians in
the Second Reading, which “is Christ in you, the hope for glory.” Christ is the revelation of God His
heavenly Father, as we read in 1 John 4:9: “In this the love of God was made manifest among us,
that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him” (RSV). By sitting with
Jesus and listening to him, Mary was able to come to know this incredible love of God our Father.
God, who is wrapped in mystery, is shown to Mary in her living room! The Cathechism of the
Catholic Church, quoting St. John Paul II, tells us that “All Christ’s riches ‘are for every individual and
are everybody’s property.’”There, in Martha and Mary’s home, Christ shared with them the greatest
treasure on earth: a relationship with the living God! While it is good that Martha made sure to get
Jesus a good meal, it was “better” for Mary to sit down and actually listen to what He has to say,
because He actually has something very important to share!
Our lives are pretty packed with many very good things, from work to school to raising kids to keeping up with relatives and friends to sports and to actually having time to rest. Yet oftentimes we
forget about the Source of all these opportunities, namely, God our Father. Remaining in contact
with Him helps us to put our lives in order, helping us see why we have all these blessings in the
first place. And where can we go to find that contact with the Father? In Jesus Himself. The more
we come to know Christ, the more we come to know the living God and the communion that he
wishes to share with us. We can come into contact with Jesus in so many ways. The very best is
Sunday Mass. After all, what better way can we come to know Christ than by listening to His words
and receiving Him- Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity- in the Eucharist? That is why it is so important
for us to go to Mass every Sunday: because it is the best way to come to know Christ. After the
Mass, the best way to get to know Christ is through our own personal prayer, prayer in our own
words. In our personal prayer we speak to Christ with absolute confidence in his love for us. We can
also hear him speak to us, to our concrete situations, particularly through his words in the Gospels.
A Christian’s greatest treasure is knowing Jesus Christ. Is it your first priority?
God bless, have a great week, and may Mary and St. Joseph pray for us,
Deacon Matthew Murray
Bishop Barber's statement on the recent shootings
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the senseless loss of life across our country this week, in
Baton Rouge, in Minneapolis and in Dallas. We pray for mercy, for consolation and for healing
for those who have lost loved ones, for those who have been killed and wounded, and for those
whose hearts have been twisted by hatred.
Let us also pray for courage, for each of us, to answer this escalating cycle of violence with more powerful acts of
mercy and love. All lives matter, no matter the color of our skin or the profession of faith we make. We are all
children of God and all human life is sacred and precious.
Please join me in seeking common ground, and in calling upon our civic leaders to work together to find resolution to this escalating violence. Love is stronger than hate, but it requires each of us to act with courage and
compassion.
Let us recall the words of Pope Francis, “May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and
reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace.”
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ
Diocese of Oakland
OUR PARISH WISH LIST
Our new “baby priest” Fr. John Carillo needs a car. If anyone can help him out please
contact him directly at 510-995-9475 or email him at [email protected].
Does anyone have or know of someone who might have a life-sized statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary they would
like to donate? We are planning an outside grotto and need a large statue for that setting.
We have our new Sacred Hands reminder in all the pews and would appreciate it very much if everyone would be
more mindful and quiet when putting the kneelers up and down. AND if you could just look around after Mass
and clean up your pew it would be much appreciated.
ON LAST THING, please remember to reserve the first pew in the very front of the Basilica and
the first pew at the break for those who are disabled, using walkers or wheelchairs. Thanks so much
for your attention to these matters.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT BUT WE MISSED OUR WEEKLY GOAL BY $1,281.73.
COLLECTION FOR
July 9/10, 2016
Weekly Goal
$10,352.27
Plate Collection
$9,949.41
EFT Collection
$1,366.00
Total Parish Collection
$11,718.27
If every parishioner gave an extra
$2.00 a week we would meet our goal.
Please think about this and pray on
how you might be able to increase
your weekly giving.
REMEMBER
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION!
Children’s Faith Formation classes for children age 4 through Jr. High are offered on Sunday
mornings during the school year. Advance registration is encouraged; register before
August and save $10 per child! Forms available online at http://goo.gl/forms/8WCxAMRkL8c1ajwB2, on
the parish website at sjbalameda.org, in the parish office, or contact Anne Marie at 995-9409. ( 8th graders who
have already received First Eucharist have the option of either committing to the intensive one-year Youth
Confirmation program OR joining the Junior High Children Faith Formation class.)
YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATE!
Youth Confirmation
Teens who have received 1st Eucharist from grades 8-12 and be able to
fully commit to the schedule including Sunday Liturgy, classes and service
hours are eligible for Youth Confirmation 2016-2017. We are now accepting applications. There is a $10 discount per candidates if you enroll before August 1st and a $10 increase per candidate after September 1st.
Those teens who attended 1st year preparation must re-register. Applications are available online and in the
Parish Office. For further questions please contact Sr. Kim at [email protected]
Small Group Leader
Youth Confirmation Process is planning for 2016-2017 and seeking out “leaders” faith filled people to facilitate “small group reflection with teens. We are provided resources, training and support. If God call you to this
ministry please contact Sr. Kim at 510-995-9574.
Our Grief Support Group is gathering on Monday July 18th from 7:30 to 9:30pm upstairs in the
Parish Center at 1119 Lafayette Street. All are welcome!
For questions please call 510.205.3712 or email: [email protected]
DID YOU SEE FATHER GEORGE AT THE
PARADE?
He was there waving on our High School
Band
who
took
home
the
second
place
win in
School
Band
Float
category.
DID YOU ENJOY THE CONCERT ON SUNDAY?
What lovely music was made by our parishioner and conert
pianiast Donna Stoering, Naser Musa, Palestinian oud master,
and Donna’s daughter, Erin Nolan, who accompanied on the
viola last Sunday. If you have not had a chance to attend
these monthly concerts yet plan to do so on August 7 at 2pm
when Gabriel Beistline will accompany Donna on the cello.
Complete concert listing can be found on our website.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, July 16
8:00 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
5:00 p.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
Sunday, July 17
7:30 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
Dorothy Connell †
9:30 a.m. George Naclerio Sr.
11:30 a.m. Paz & Roberta Posadas †
7:00 p.m. Lucita Paradiang †death anniversary
Monday, July 18
8:00 a.m. For the Fathers of the Congregation of
the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Tuesday, July 19
8:00 a.m. For all priests in the Diocese of Oakland
Wednesday, July 20
8:00 a.m. For all Deacons and their wives in the
Diocese of Oakland.
Thursday, July 21
8:00 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
Friday, July 22
8:00 a.m. Gloria Garibaldi Krause †
Saturday, July 23
8:00 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
5:00 p.m. Jo Campbell †
Sunday, July 24
7:30 a.m. Sally Gallagher †
9:30 a.m. Benito A. Awayan †
11:30 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
7:00 p.m. Victoria Quintell †
Let us remember...All those who have died,
especially Barry Weiss.
UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS
Aug 7:
Notes for Nourishment Concert
Aug. 27: New Parishioner Breakfast. 9:00am
Oct 15: St Joseph Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to
the Holy Doors (Cathedral of Christ the Light)
Contact Susan, [email protected] for more info.
ELDER CARE
Do you have
clients whose
parents are not
doing that well at
home?
Should they
be thinking about
assisted living?
How can you help them bring up this delicate
subject? Come hear Helen Lindberg, AC, CareQuest, guide you through this conversation sharing
her professional and personal journies. Thursday,
July 21, 6 to 7:30 p, Mercy Retirement & Care
Center. For more info visit:
www.mercyretirementcenter.org
CAN YOU USE A
LITTLE PEACE THIS
WEEK?
Taizé is an ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer
in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship
and veneration of the Cross, offered as a witness
to peace and reconciliation, for which we gather
each month. Join us Friday, July 22, 2016 at St.
Joseph Basilica, at 8:00 P.M. Visit us
on www.facebook.com/TaizeOnTheIsland and
www.taizeontheisland.co.c
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Kathy Bartlett,
Romelita Bautista, Svetlana Masgutova, Garth Waters, Elvie
Mendoza, Joan Cummings, Sandy Anderson, John Cashman,
Sam Kong Kee, Josslyn Tramel, Carola Devlin (Ireland), Numeriano, Lori Agazzi, Martinez Espinoza, Elisa Lee, Kyle Anthony, Jennifer Lizardo, Doreen McAfee, Ernesto Sanchez,
Jennifer Manchester, Dianne Nobriega, Herb Robles,
Dr. Benjamin Reyes, Ramon Tirona, Fr. Jim Sloan, Patricia
Glynn, Gail Crichton, Lily Hansen, Sherry Crevani, Gina S.
Corral, Baby Leo, Charles H. Thomas, Jim Lynch, Joey
Camacho, Iong & Fong Che, Mr/Mrs. James West, Patricia
Becker, Alejandro Elopre, Robert Santos, Billy Caver,
Juner Valencia, Florence Anne Cordray, Juana Valenzuela,
Rachel Sutherland, Carlie Bell, L. Corral, Blanca Herzog,
Juanita Estrellas, Tom Hall, Jim Langowski, Ofelia Osalbo,
Christopher Herrera, Nimfa Banzuelo, Robert Torres, Amelia
Miguel, Juanita Estrellas, Edis Rodriguez, Anna Cheung, Kirk
Miller, Vincent Gueverra, Maria C. Sanchez, Lucy Ramirez,
Jo Leitz, Vicky Rosen, Nico Stavrianopoluos.
For prayer requests, please call the Parish Office, 522-0181
Please let the office know when you want your name
removed from the list. Thank you.
ST. JOSEPH BASILICA
1109 CHESTNUT STREET
PHONE: 510-522-0181 — FAX: 510-522-2864
Email: [email protected]
website: www.sjbalameda.org
PARISH STAFF
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Preparation for registered, active parishioners
should begin at least six months in advance of
the proposed wedding date. Please contact
Fr. George, 995-9421 or
Mary Kovalitsky at 995-9420.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Please stop by the Parish office or check our
website under “Sacraments” for information,
schedule and registration form
for infant baptism (6 or younger)
or contact Mary, 995-9420.
Sister Kim Nguyen, Youth Ministry Coordinator
510-995-95………………[email protected]
Julie Pond, Coordinator Finances, Facilities/Events
510-995-9411………………[email protected]
David Howitt, Music Director
510-995-9403……………[email protected]
Michael Chinnavaso, 7 PM Music Coordinator
510-522-0181……………[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul………………24-hour hot-line
510-995-9471
ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH?
St. Joseph’s is an active and diverse parish.
If you are new, please fill out a
registration form at the
Parish Office, in the church’s vestibule or
online at www.sjbalameda.org
PLEASE SUBMIT BULLETIN INFORMATION
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
ST. JOSEPH MINISTRIES
Newcomers are welcome to join
Monday, 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, 7:30-9pm
Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am
Thursday, 10:00-11:30am
1st Monday, 6:45-8:00pm
Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm
1st Wednesday, 7pm
3rd Monday, 7:30-9:30pm
2nd Thursday, 7-8:30pm
Wed.,8:30-10:00am
Sat., 8:30-10:30am
Eric Bertelsen, Liturgy Coordinator
510-995-9404…..………[email protected]
Tamara Centeno, Wedding Coordinator
510-282-4621…………[email protected]
For adults or children over age 6
please contact Anne Marie, 995-9409.
All God’s Children
Charismatic Prayer Group
Basilica Choir rehearsal
Bible Study
Bible Study
Boy Scouts
Children’s Choir
Girl Scouts
Grief Support
Knights of Columbus
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary
Anne Marie Fourre, Director of Faith Formation
510-995-9409……….……[email protected]
COMMUNITY STAFF
Ken Jennings,
Principal of SJND High School
510-523-1526................ ……[email protected]
Dr. John Rizzo………..Principal of SJND Elementary
School, 510-522-4456…………...…[email protected]
Deacon Matthew Murray, Campus Minister……
510-995-9444……………………[email protected]
Pastoral Care Team
RR
BAS
SJR
RDR
SJR
BAS
SJR
DR
SJR
RR
RR
Rite of Christian Initiation
/ Inquiry
Scripture Reflection
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Taize Prayer Service
Young Ladies Institute
7pm Spirit Ensemble
rehearsal
1st Sat. , 8:45-9:30am
SJND Classroom #106
Wed. 7:30-9:00pm
Tuesday, 7 to 8:30pm
4th Thursday 7:00-7:30pm
4th Friday, 8:00-9pm
2nd/4th Mon., 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm
DR
SJR
SJR
BAS
SJR
BAS
BAS/ Basilica SJR/ St. Joseph Room (in Parish Center)
DR/ Damien Rm. (in Parish Center) RR/Reconciliation Room
ADS HERE
WORK PARTY BRINGS ST. JOSEPH COMMUNITY TOGETHER!
As a pastor I felt very proud of our parish staff and community that came together for "summer
cleaning" last Saturday. Deacon Matthew Murray and his team put order in the sacristy and flower room.
Eric had a big team dusting and cleaning the pews and floor of the Basilica. David H and some of the
choir members put order in the music closet. Anne Marie had a strong team in the parish center to
organize the library. Mary and her office volunteers made sure that the front office looks neat and tidy.
Fr. John, Dr. Rizzo the new principal of SJES and Patricia our housekeeper took leadership in cleaning
the kitchen. Rich Davis, Shirley along with Sr. Kim and a group of volunteers did excellent gardening.
Surely our parishioners are blooming like our gardens. It was a great joy to watch our parishioners
connecting with each other during lunch. Truly the family that works and eats together stays together.
BULLETIN NUMBER
421600
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Joseph Basilica
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
TELEPHONE: 510-995-9420
CONTACT PERSON: Mary Kovalitsky
EMAIL: [email protected]
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